We’ve been waiting a lot time for new episodes of Severance, and earlier this year, there was a little bit of hope that season 2 might be close!
If you don’t know, Apple TV+ renewed the series way back in 2022, and chatter spread quickly that the show was set to film season two through the early part of 2023. The strikes ensued, and lots of projects were halted.
In a 2024 update, Ben Stiller, who directed numerous episodes in season 1, said they are working on season 2.
Now, there’s scoop on season 2 cast, including 7 actors joining the cast, as well as 10 stars from season 1 who will be back.
Keep reading to see the breakdown…...
If you don’t know, Apple TV+ renewed the series way back in 2022, and chatter spread quickly that the show was set to film season two through the early part of 2023. The strikes ensued, and lots of projects were halted.
In a 2024 update, Ben Stiller, who directed numerous episodes in season 1, said they are working on season 2.
Now, there’s scoop on season 2 cast, including 7 actors joining the cast, as well as 10 stars from season 1 who will be back.
Keep reading to see the breakdown…...
- 4/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Larry David reflected on his 24 years and 12 seasons of working on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” sharing with the guys at “Smartless” that he only had buyer’s remorse for casting actors who were bad a improv “a couple of times.”
“It’s only happened a couple of times in the show where people were trying to be funny. And that’s, like, the worst thing you can do,” David told Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes (the latter of whom actually guest starred on the comedy’s final season earlier this year) on Monday’s podcast episode.
“Not many,” he said, “but there have been a few who really couldn’t do it.”
Loosely fictionalized around David’s own life as an actor and writer in Los Angeles, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” costarred Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, J.B. Smoove, Jeff Garlin and the late Richard Lewis and was famously improvisational,...
“It’s only happened a couple of times in the show where people were trying to be funny. And that’s, like, the worst thing you can do,” David told Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes (the latter of whom actually guest starred on the comedy’s final season earlier this year) on Monday’s podcast episode.
“Not many,” he said, “but there have been a few who really couldn’t do it.”
Loosely fictionalized around David’s own life as an actor and writer in Los Angeles, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” costarred Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, J.B. Smoove, Jeff Garlin and the late Richard Lewis and was famously improvisational,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
Ned Benson’s sophomore feature, The Greatest Hits, is a romantic drama following a young woman who travels back in time anytime she hears a song to the last time and place she heard it with her late boyfriend. It’s a charming film with an incredible soundtrack that will delight any musicophile, not that you would expect any less.
We at FandomWire spoke with Benson and the film’s composer, Ryan Lott (frontman of Son Lux and Oscar nominee for his work on Everything Everywhere All at Once), about their work on the film. Keep reading to find out what they had to say.
The Greatest Hits Interview
In The Greatest Hits, more so than many other films driven by music, the soundtrack essentially functions as a character. We asked the team behind the film where the song choices came into play — whether it was during the writing process or later in production.
We at FandomWire spoke with Benson and the film’s composer, Ryan Lott (frontman of Son Lux and Oscar nominee for his work on Everything Everywhere All at Once), about their work on the film. Keep reading to find out what they had to say.
The Greatest Hits Interview
In The Greatest Hits, more so than many other films driven by music, the soundtrack essentially functions as a character. We asked the team behind the film where the song choices came into play — whether it was during the writing process or later in production.
- 4/13/2024
- by Sean Boelman
- FandomWire
Alan Ritchson is a fan-favorite actor and a muscle-packed behemoth getting more popular every day. Ritchson cracked the jackpot to forge his name with Prime Video’s hit show Reacher, and secured several movie projects including Fast X, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and a few more but his goal remained the same— to be the next Batman.
Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher
It is unsure if DC’s James Gunn and Peter Safran or Warner Brothers will respond to his call alongside the fans on the internet but he has been Batmanesque in his real life as well. Ritchson is particularly vocal about injustice and corruption as he often raises awareness for it. Now, the actor has voiced against former United States President, Donald Trump joining a long line of celebrities who have shared their utter dissatisfaction against Trump.
Alan Ritchson’s Scathing Criticism for Donald Trump
Alan Ritchson...
Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher
It is unsure if DC’s James Gunn and Peter Safran or Warner Brothers will respond to his call alongside the fans on the internet but he has been Batmanesque in his real life as well. Ritchson is particularly vocal about injustice and corruption as he often raises awareness for it. Now, the actor has voiced against former United States President, Donald Trump joining a long line of celebrities who have shared their utter dissatisfaction against Trump.
Alan Ritchson’s Scathing Criticism for Donald Trump
Alan Ritchson...
- 4/10/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Since cinema is more than a hundred years old today, there naturally have been changes in the trends and culture as well as the lives of films and film stars in the industry, the most revolutionary in modern times being none other than Robert Downey Jr. with his successful run of the MCU.
But even before his fame and popularity soared in the stratosphere with Marvel Studios, the star wasn’t afraid of taking big risks in hopes of huge returns on them.
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man 2
One of the most iconic roles of his life also happened to be a high-risk one, where the star went blackface for his 2008 comedy film Tropic Thunder. While this decision was indeed controversial, actor Billy Dee Williams feels like anyone should be able to express their creative ideas on screen, referring to another star who wore blackface in the past.
But even before his fame and popularity soared in the stratosphere with Marvel Studios, the star wasn’t afraid of taking big risks in hopes of huge returns on them.
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man 2
One of the most iconic roles of his life also happened to be a high-risk one, where the star went blackface for his 2008 comedy film Tropic Thunder. While this decision was indeed controversial, actor Billy Dee Williams feels like anyone should be able to express their creative ideas on screen, referring to another star who wore blackface in the past.
- 4/9/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Golf requires goofy pants and a fat ass. If you find yourself playing 18 holes and fitting that bill, you can lessen the blow a little bit with a great new collection of golf gear inspired by one of the greatest golf movies ever made: "Happy Gilmore" starring Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, and the legendary Carl Weathers.
In fact, "Happy Gilmore" is simply one of the best sports movies period. That's why it still resonates after all these years, so much so that Netflix is working on a sequel that puts Adam Sandler back on the links. If you're looking to celebrate the hilarious comedy while crushing the ball at the tee, Rsvlts has a new line-up of shirts featuring artwork and imagery inspired by some of the best moments from "Happy Gilmore." But that's not all, because they also have some golf club covers, ball markers, and even some cool dad hats.
In fact, "Happy Gilmore" is simply one of the best sports movies period. That's why it still resonates after all these years, so much so that Netflix is working on a sequel that puts Adam Sandler back on the links. If you're looking to celebrate the hilarious comedy while crushing the ball at the tee, Rsvlts has a new line-up of shirts featuring artwork and imagery inspired by some of the best moments from "Happy Gilmore." But that's not all, because they also have some golf club covers, ball markers, and even some cool dad hats.
- 4/6/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Robert Downey Jr. plays Australian actor Kirk Lazarus in his Oscar-nominated role in Tropic Thunder. Downey Jr.’s Lazarus takes the extreme step in Method acting and undergoes pigmentation alteration surgery to play an African-American man. The role was clearly a satire that mocked the extreme lengths some actors were willing to go to for a role. Downey Jr.’s co-star in the film, Danny McBride, revealed how the actor stayed in character the whole time.
Ben Stiller, Brandon T Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder
Downey Jr.’s portrayal in the film received criticism for donning Blackface, but his acting in the film was praised by many. He was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar that year, which he lost to Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight.
Robert Downey Jr. Went Full Method To Play The Exaggerated Version Of A Method Actor Robert Downey Jr. played...
Ben Stiller, Brandon T Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder
Downey Jr.’s portrayal in the film received criticism for donning Blackface, but his acting in the film was praised by many. He was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar that year, which he lost to Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight.
Robert Downey Jr. Went Full Method To Play The Exaggerated Version Of A Method Actor Robert Downey Jr. played...
- 4/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Donald Trump is not only the 45th President of America, but he’s also throwing his hat into the ring once again to try and become the 47th President of the U.S.
A very polarizing political figure, in addition to being the leader of the free world, he also has real-estate mogul to his resume, as well as actor, appearing in many movies over the years.
But, why has he had so many cameos in the past? During a Hollywood Reporter interview, actor Matt Damon stated that Trump had a special requirement for filmmakers who wanted to use any of his properties in their films, and that was apparently to give him a small movie role in the flick.
Most of these movie appearances have caught fans completely off guard. Below is the top “unexpected” movie cameos Donald Trump has made.
Studio 54
Studio 54 was the biggest and hottest...
A very polarizing political figure, in addition to being the leader of the free world, he also has real-estate mogul to his resume, as well as actor, appearing in many movies over the years.
But, why has he had so many cameos in the past? During a Hollywood Reporter interview, actor Matt Damon stated that Trump had a special requirement for filmmakers who wanted to use any of his properties in their films, and that was apparently to give him a small movie role in the flick.
Most of these movie appearances have caught fans completely off guard. Below is the top “unexpected” movie cameos Donald Trump has made.
Studio 54
Studio 54 was the biggest and hottest...
- 4/5/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Celebrating The Soaps
Los Angeles, April 5 (Ians) Actor and comedian Danny McBride recalled accidentally hearing Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. going method on himself and staying in character as he went to take a bathroom break in between takes.
Downey Jr. played a method actor in Ben Stiller’s comedy ‘Tropic Thunder’, where McBride played an explosives expert and was given an earpiece to communicate with the set as his character was perched in a watchtower above the production.
The earpiece was connected to the microphones of several of the cast and crew down below.
“I guess during one of the takes, they had left Downey’s mic on, and so I’m sitting up there, and I’m like, ‘Oh, I can hear what he’s saying’,” McBride said in a GQ video interview, reports variety.com.
“He was talking to people, and he was in character the whole time. And then...
Downey Jr. played a method actor in Ben Stiller’s comedy ‘Tropic Thunder’, where McBride played an explosives expert and was given an earpiece to communicate with the set as his character was perched in a watchtower above the production.
The earpiece was connected to the microphones of several of the cast and crew down below.
“I guess during one of the takes, they had left Downey’s mic on, and so I’m sitting up there, and I’m like, ‘Oh, I can hear what he’s saying’,” McBride said in a GQ video interview, reports variety.com.
“He was talking to people, and he was in character the whole time. And then...
- 4/5/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Robert Downey Jr. played a Method actor in Ben Stiller’s comedy “Tropic Thunder” and things got meta on set. In a new GQ video interview, Downey’s co-star Danny McBride remembered accidentally hearing Downey going Method himself and staying in character as he went to take a bathroom break in between takes.
McBride played an explosives expert in the film and was given an earpiece to communicate with the set as his character was perched in a watchtower above the production. It turns out the earpiece was connected to the microphones of several of the cast and crew down below.
“I guess during one of the takes, they had left Downey’s mic on, and so I’m sitting up there, and I’m like, ‘Oh shit, I can hear what he’s saying,'” McBride said. “He was talking to people, and he was in character the whole time.
McBride played an explosives expert in the film and was given an earpiece to communicate with the set as his character was perched in a watchtower above the production. It turns out the earpiece was connected to the microphones of several of the cast and crew down below.
“I guess during one of the takes, they had left Downey’s mic on, and so I’m sitting up there, and I’m like, ‘Oh shit, I can hear what he’s saying,'” McBride said. “He was talking to people, and he was in character the whole time.
- 4/4/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Tropic Thunder is one of those meta-films that have a lot going on right under the surface. With a cast of actors who were really committed to the bit of the film, including Robert Downey Jr. Downey was deep in his character for the time the film was being filmed, and nothing shows that more than the particular song that he made up for doing his business.
Ben Stiller, Brandon T Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder
Danny McBride, who was in the film as an explosives director within the narrative of the movie, talked to GQ about the curious way in which he found out how in character Robert Downey Jr. was when it came to his role as Kirk Lazarus, the Australian method actor who essayed the role of Lincoln Osiris.
In character, Robert Downey Jr. made a song to sing while relieving himself
Robert Downey Jr.
Ben Stiller, Brandon T Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder
Danny McBride, who was in the film as an explosives director within the narrative of the movie, talked to GQ about the curious way in which he found out how in character Robert Downey Jr. was when it came to his role as Kirk Lazarus, the Australian method actor who essayed the role of Lincoln Osiris.
In character, Robert Downey Jr. made a song to sing while relieving himself
Robert Downey Jr.
- 4/4/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
A day after performing in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden as part of her Pink Friday 2 world tour, Nicki Minaj returned to the indoor arena on Sunday to witness the New York Knicks take on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Just in time for Easter, the Starships hitmaker turned the basketball game into a family affair by sitting courtside with her husband, Kenneth Petty, and their son, nicknamed Papa Bear.
Though other celebrities were also watching the game, like Julia Fox, Fat Joe, Bad Bunny, and Ben Stiller, with whom Minaj snapped a photo, Nicki Minaj’s Barbie pink outfit instantly captured my attention.
Nicki Minaj takes a selfie with Ben Stiller at the New York Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game at the Madison Square Garden on March 31, 2024 (Credit: Michael Simon / Startraksphoto)
The 41-year-old rapper made a statement in a black-and-pink ensemble, proving she will always be the original Barbie—yes,...
Just in time for Easter, the Starships hitmaker turned the basketball game into a family affair by sitting courtside with her husband, Kenneth Petty, and their son, nicknamed Papa Bear.
Though other celebrities were also watching the game, like Julia Fox, Fat Joe, Bad Bunny, and Ben Stiller, with whom Minaj snapped a photo, Nicki Minaj’s Barbie pink outfit instantly captured my attention.
Nicki Minaj takes a selfie with Ben Stiller at the New York Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game at the Madison Square Garden on March 31, 2024 (Credit: Michael Simon / Startraksphoto)
The 41-year-old rapper made a statement in a black-and-pink ensemble, proving she will always be the original Barbie—yes,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Robert Downey Jr.’s meta Method acting may have been a little too…Method-ly…on “Tropic Thunder.”
His co-star Danny McBride told GQ (video below) how the recent Oscar winner stayed in character throughout production of the 2008 comedy. And we do mean throughout production. Downey, who played an egomaniac Method actor who donned Blackface in the satirical film about the making of a war movie, would even “piss in character,” McBride said.
Perhaps that earned him his 2009 Best Supporting Actor Academy-Award nomination. (He didn’t win; Heath Ledger did posthumously for “The Dark Knight.”)
McBride, who played an explosives director on set, recalled being up in a watchtower and still hearing Downey in his earpiece talking to himself even on the way to the restroom.
“I guess during one of the takes they had left Downey’s mic on and so I’m sitting up there and I’m like,...
His co-star Danny McBride told GQ (video below) how the recent Oscar winner stayed in character throughout production of the 2008 comedy. And we do mean throughout production. Downey, who played an egomaniac Method actor who donned Blackface in the satirical film about the making of a war movie, would even “piss in character,” McBride said.
Perhaps that earned him his 2009 Best Supporting Actor Academy-Award nomination. (He didn’t win; Heath Ledger did posthumously for “The Dark Knight.”)
McBride, who played an explosives director on set, recalled being up in a watchtower and still hearing Downey in his earpiece talking to himself even on the way to the restroom.
“I guess during one of the takes they had left Downey’s mic on and so I’m sitting up there and I’m like,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
So what can be said about Andy Dick that the paparazzi and nearly every Judge from West Virginia to Los Angeles hasn’t already said? He was once a rising star in the comedy world with lovably nerdy characters on hit TV series before his demons grabbed a hold of him and took him down an over 25 year path of endless headlines with his name often times preceding the word “arrested.” In those years, he has compiled more Mug Shots than Head Shots and went from Star on the Rise to Registered Sex Offender. Yeah, I don’t know how else to say this other than: Wtf Happened to Andy Dick?!
But as always we must begin at the beginning and the beginning began on his birthday, December 21, 1965 in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduating high school in the suburbs of Illinois, Andy would study at the famed Second City and...
But as always we must begin at the beginning and the beginning began on his birthday, December 21, 1965 in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduating high school in the suburbs of Illinois, Andy would study at the famed Second City and...
- 4/2/2024
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
In a recent sit-down with GQ, while promoting his new film Knox Goes Away, the great Michael Keaton took some time to look back at his favorite roles. One of them, of course, was Batman, which we wrote about here, but another was the 1996 comedy Multiplicity, which was directed by Harold Ramis. In that film, he plays a busy family man who has himself cloned.
“Multiplicity – to make it today it would take about seventeen minutes. It’s 96, right? You don’t have all the toys.”
He said the initial idea was that to play the multiple characters, he would wear make-up and fat suits, but to him, that was the wrong approach. “If you cloned yourself, you’d still have you, but what is the thing that’s not you in that? That was the premise. What’s the little thing?”
“I loved doing Multiplicity,” he says, remembering how...
“Multiplicity – to make it today it would take about seventeen minutes. It’s 96, right? You don’t have all the toys.”
He said the initial idea was that to play the multiple characters, he would wear make-up and fat suits, but to him, that was the wrong approach. “If you cloned yourself, you’d still have you, but what is the thing that’s not you in that? That was the premise. What’s the little thing?”
“I loved doing Multiplicity,” he says, remembering how...
- 3/31/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
“Severance” was one of the breakout TV shows of 2022. The Apple TV+ thriller appeared on most critics’ top 10 lists and was nominated for 14 Emmys, including Best Drama Series, and won two, for main title design and music composition. Its cliffhanger ending left fans eager to find out what happens next.
But Season 2 is taking a long time. There have been reports of production complications that slowed down the pace of work, and then the strikes caused delays.
Season 2 is currently filming, and no premiere date has been set. However, during a recent appearance on Roommates – a basketball podcast hosted by New York Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart – “Severance” executive producer and director Ben Stiller gave a production update.
“It’s coming soon and we don’t have an actual date but I’ve been working on the second season of it for a long time, since we had a strike,...
But Season 2 is taking a long time. There have been reports of production complications that slowed down the pace of work, and then the strikes caused delays.
Season 2 is currently filming, and no premiere date has been set. However, during a recent appearance on Roommates – a basketball podcast hosted by New York Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart – “Severance” executive producer and director Ben Stiller gave a production update.
“It’s coming soon and we don’t have an actual date but I’ve been working on the second season of it for a long time, since we had a strike,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Often hailed as one of the greatest filmmakers of this generation, David Lynch is a visionary director showcasing his bizarre and interesting vision in the world of cinema. His distinctive style features psychological depth and a spooky atmosphere that have captivated audiences for decades. These unique features are evident in Lynch’s 1997 erotic thriller, Lost Highway featuring Patricia Arquette.
David Lynch. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The film was a David Lynch masterclass, where he effortlessly filled the audience with a sense of dread and uneasiness with every scene of the film. However, the actress had an eerie experience on the set of the film, where she had to do a n*de scene, but the men on Lynch’s crew were saying insensitive things about her, which all came to a halt when the director unleashed his fury on the crew.
David Lynch Was Fuming At His Crew For Their Demeaning Comments
With identity,...
David Lynch. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The film was a David Lynch masterclass, where he effortlessly filled the audience with a sense of dread and uneasiness with every scene of the film. However, the actress had an eerie experience on the set of the film, where she had to do a n*de scene, but the men on Lynch’s crew were saying insensitive things about her, which all came to a halt when the director unleashed his fury on the crew.
David Lynch Was Fuming At His Crew For Their Demeaning Comments
With identity,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Emmy Award-winning actor Jack Black is known for his roles in family and comedy movies, in addition to his exceptional work as a voice artist for animated movies. The actor became a household name with High Fidelity in 2000, which led to him landing bigger parts in movies. Black solidified his position as a leading actor in the industry with 2003’s School of Rock and has appeared in movies including Goosebumps, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, The House with a Clock in Its Walls, and more.
The actor has voiced one of his favorite animated characters, Po, in the Kung Fu Panda franchise and Bowser in the Super Mario Bros. movie. Jack Black is one of the most enthusiastic and passionate artists; whether it comes to acting, music, or comedy, he has managed to ace in all three fields. The actor recently revealed his favorite game and teased a possible sequel...
The actor has voiced one of his favorite animated characters, Po, in the Kung Fu Panda franchise and Bowser in the Super Mario Bros. movie. Jack Black is one of the most enthusiastic and passionate artists; whether it comes to acting, music, or comedy, he has managed to ace in all three fields. The actor recently revealed his favorite game and teased a possible sequel...
- 3/23/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
2008’s Tropic Thunder is one of the most popular comedy films of all time and actor Jack Black would love to do a sequel, but he believes it would get canceled today. Apart from Black, the film featured Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jay Baruchel, and Brandon T. Jackson as a group of prima donna actors making a Vietnam War film. In a recent interview, Black even suggested a title for the sequel: Arctic Lightning.
Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr, and Ben Stiller in Tropic Thunder
At the time of its release, the film’s content attracted a lot of criticism, and yet, Downey Jr. was nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The film was a success at the global box office.
Jack Black would love to work with Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. for a Tropic Thunder sequel
Tropic Thunder...
Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr, and Ben Stiller in Tropic Thunder
At the time of its release, the film’s content attracted a lot of criticism, and yet, Downey Jr. was nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The film was a success at the global box office.
Jack Black would love to work with Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. for a Tropic Thunder sequel
Tropic Thunder...
- 3/23/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Severance director Ben Stiller set early expectations for fans on when to expect Season 2 to be released on Apple TV+.
First arriving in February 2022, Severance made an immediate impact as it earned 14 Emmy nominations and two wins, leaving many to wonder if the series would continue into Season 2.
That confirmation came quickly from Apple in April 2022, but after the writers' and actors' strikes of 2023, the question then moved to how long it would take for Season 2 to be filmed and released.
Read full article on The Direct.
First arriving in February 2022, Severance made an immediate impact as it earned 14 Emmy nominations and two wins, leaving many to wonder if the series would continue into Season 2.
That confirmation came quickly from Apple in April 2022, but after the writers' and actors' strikes of 2023, the question then moved to how long it would take for Season 2 to be filmed and released.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/23/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
After desperately clinging to his dream project, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, when the film got postponed by decades, Terry Gilliam shifted his focus to The Brothers Grimm. Making a winning combination from the start, Gilliam used his specialization in the bleak and strange to turn Heath Ledger and Matt Damon’s 2005 movie into the most beloved, dark fairy tales of all time.
Matt Damon in The Brothers Grimm
Although The Brothers Grimm featured a stellar cast including Jonathan Pryce, Monica Bellucci, Lena Headey, and more, it was reported that Terry Gilliam initially wanted Johnny Depp instead of Matt Damon. Considering Gilliam’s preference towards Depp, even Damon was baffled when he was hired for the $105M movie, in place of the Pirates star.
Matt Damon was Terry Gilliam’s Last Choice for The Brothers Grimm
Having mainstream successes like The Fisher King and Twelve Monkeys under his belt,...
Matt Damon in The Brothers Grimm
Although The Brothers Grimm featured a stellar cast including Jonathan Pryce, Monica Bellucci, Lena Headey, and more, it was reported that Terry Gilliam initially wanted Johnny Depp instead of Matt Damon. Considering Gilliam’s preference towards Depp, even Damon was baffled when he was hired for the $105M movie, in place of the Pirates star.
Matt Damon was Terry Gilliam’s Last Choice for The Brothers Grimm
Having mainstream successes like The Fisher King and Twelve Monkeys under his belt,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Ben Affleck’s Only Horror Movie Was So Bad It Couldn’t Even Earn More Than $10 Million at Box Office
Ben Affleck’s done a lot in Hollywood, you know? He’s been in all sorts of movies, from those big action flicks to the tear-jerker dramas. But when the 51-year-old dipped his toes into horror with Phantoms back in ’98, it didn’t quite hit the mark.
Ben Affleck in Justice League
The movie just couldn’t grab people’s attention, making less than 10 million bucks at the box office. Even though it had a cool idea and Affleck’s star power, Phantoms just didn’t live up to the hype, ending up as one of those forgettable horror flicks. It’s kinda curious why folks didn’t vibe with it and what it says about the actor’s career in movies.
Ben Affleck’s Sole Horror Movie Outing Was a Complete Flop
Ben Affleck tried his hand at horror, and let’s just say it didn’t end well.
Ben Affleck in Justice League
The movie just couldn’t grab people’s attention, making less than 10 million bucks at the box office. Even though it had a cool idea and Affleck’s star power, Phantoms just didn’t live up to the hype, ending up as one of those forgettable horror flicks. It’s kinda curious why folks didn’t vibe with it and what it says about the actor’s career in movies.
Ben Affleck’s Sole Horror Movie Outing Was a Complete Flop
Ben Affleck tried his hand at horror, and let’s just say it didn’t end well.
- 3/16/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers in the world in addition to being known as a pop icon. The singer-actress was credited with helping propel the Latin pop movement in American music and breaking barriers for Latin American artists in the industry.
Jennifer Lopez’s romantic drama musical film This Is Me…Now: A Love Story serves as a visual album to her newly released album This Is Me…Now. It is accompanied by a documentary based on a fictional narrative loosely based on her marriage to Ben Affleck. Upon its release on Amazon Prime Video, the movie received a positive response from the audience and the critics. The singer-actress was set to embark on This Is Me…Now: The Tour in June 2024 starting from North America, but recent reports have noted a disappointing update.
Jennifer Lopez for This Is Me…Now: A Love...
Jennifer Lopez’s romantic drama musical film This Is Me…Now: A Love Story serves as a visual album to her newly released album This Is Me…Now. It is accompanied by a documentary based on a fictional narrative loosely based on her marriage to Ben Affleck. Upon its release on Amazon Prime Video, the movie received a positive response from the audience and the critics. The singer-actress was set to embark on This Is Me…Now: The Tour in June 2024 starting from North America, but recent reports have noted a disappointing update.
Jennifer Lopez for This Is Me…Now: A Love...
- 3/14/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Ben Stiller puts a major part of his time into his career as a director these days and he has some amazing projects in his portfolio. Stiller directed acclaimed films like Tropic Thunder and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. He also served as the director and executive producer of the AppleTV+ series, Severance. However, there were a few scripts he had to turn down for reaching such height in his filmmaking career and some of them turned out to be huge successes.
Tropic Thunder director Ben Stiller turned down a script that turned out to be a massive success
Out of these films, one film could’ve won him his much-deserved Oscar back in the ’90s itself. Stiller was just two feature films into his directorial career when the Oscar-winning script of Good Will Hunting was sent to him. The Zoolander actor unfortunately turned down Ben Affleck and Matt Damon...
Tropic Thunder director Ben Stiller turned down a script that turned out to be a massive success
Out of these films, one film could’ve won him his much-deserved Oscar back in the ’90s itself. Stiller was just two feature films into his directorial career when the Oscar-winning script of Good Will Hunting was sent to him. The Zoolander actor unfortunately turned down Ben Affleck and Matt Damon...
- 3/14/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Comedy feels like it's in a delicate state these days. Not only are studios avoiding tentpole comedy movies for the most part, but the onslaught of what many perceive as "cancel culture" has resulted in a little more caution when it comes to telling jokes, whether that's on the big screen or in comedy clubs. While there has been a lot of admirable progress with regards to cultural issues in comedy, the argument could be made that there is such a thing as being too sensitive, especially when it comes to an art form that is well-known for mining laughter from irreverence and provocation.
This careful approach to comedy has resulted in a lot of retrospective analysis of comedies from yesteryear, much of which often results in people saying, "You could never make that movie today." This has been applied to everything from "Blazing Saddles" (typically from people who don't...
This careful approach to comedy has resulted in a lot of retrospective analysis of comedies from yesteryear, much of which often results in people saying, "You could never make that movie today." This has been applied to everything from "Blazing Saddles" (typically from people who don't...
- 3/14/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
“Live with Kelly and Mark” will celebrate the Oscars with the annual “After the Oscars” episode, airing Monday, March 11. In celebration of the highly anticipated show, hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are seen parodying the AMC Theatres feature starring Nicole Kidman, which appears before the start of every movie shown at the movie chain.
In the clip, Ripa can be seen dressed in similar attire to what is worn by Kidman, along with a near step-by-step replication of Kidman from the hair, the dialogue and the scenery. The only difference is that instead of the AMC logo, it is a “Live” interpretation, as shown throughout.
“We come to this place for magic. We come to Live theaters to laugh, to cry, to care because we need that, all of us. That indescribable feeling that we get when the lights begin to dim,” says Ripa at the start of the clip,...
In the clip, Ripa can be seen dressed in similar attire to what is worn by Kidman, along with a near step-by-step replication of Kidman from the hair, the dialogue and the scenery. The only difference is that instead of the AMC logo, it is a “Live” interpretation, as shown throughout.
“We come to this place for magic. We come to Live theaters to laugh, to cry, to care because we need that, all of us. That indescribable feeling that we get when the lights begin to dim,” says Ripa at the start of the clip,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
Robert Downey Jr. has traded an iron suit for Oscar gold.
The actor took home best supporting actor at the Oscars 2024 for his work as in Oppenheimer as Lewis Strauss, with the win marking a high point in a career full of dramatic twists and turns.
“I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy in that order,” Downey began his speech, to laughs. “I’d like to thank my veterinarian — I mean wife, Susan Downey, over there. She found me a snarly, rescue pet and you loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here.”
After rising to earn a best actor nomination for the Charlie Chaplin biopic Chaplin (1992), Downey went on to earn a Golden Globe for his work on the hit TV hit Ally McBeal, but faced a career implosion following drug charges and time in prison. But then, his career had an...
The actor took home best supporting actor at the Oscars 2024 for his work as in Oppenheimer as Lewis Strauss, with the win marking a high point in a career full of dramatic twists and turns.
“I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy in that order,” Downey began his speech, to laughs. “I’d like to thank my veterinarian — I mean wife, Susan Downey, over there. She found me a snarly, rescue pet and you loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here.”
After rising to earn a best actor nomination for the Charlie Chaplin biopic Chaplin (1992), Downey went on to earn a Golden Globe for his work on the hit TV hit Ally McBeal, but faced a career implosion following drug charges and time in prison. But then, his career had an...
- 3/11/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Three times a charm for Robert Downey Jr. who finally won an Oscar on this third nomination tonight for his turn as Lewis Strauss, the hostile United States Atomic Energy Commissioner in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
Ever the wonderful wisenheimer, Downey Jr, beamed, “I’d like to thank my terrible childood and the Academy — in that order.”
Giving a big shoutout to his producer wife, Susan Downey, err “veterinarian,” the Iron Man thespian heralded, “She found me as a snarling rescue pet and loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here, thank you.”
From the minute Universal’s Oppenheimer hit the screen back in July, buzz for Downey Jr.’s nuanced, complicated turn as the foe to J. Robert Oppenheimer has been on the lips of several awards journalists and members.
Downey Jr. has won every major award leading up to tonight in the Best Supporting Actor...
Ever the wonderful wisenheimer, Downey Jr, beamed, “I’d like to thank my terrible childood and the Academy — in that order.”
Giving a big shoutout to his producer wife, Susan Downey, err “veterinarian,” the Iron Man thespian heralded, “She found me as a snarling rescue pet and loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here, thank you.”
From the minute Universal’s Oppenheimer hit the screen back in July, buzz for Downey Jr.’s nuanced, complicated turn as the foe to J. Robert Oppenheimer has been on the lips of several awards journalists and members.
Downey Jr. has won every major award leading up to tonight in the Best Supporting Actor...
- 3/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
As “Oppenheimer” begins its expected steamroll” of many of the biggest categories at the 96th Academy Awards, Robert Downey Jr. has added yet another storybook ending to one of the greatest comebacks in modern Hollywood history. Downey has won the Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in “Oppenheimer,” beating out stiff competition including Robert De Niro for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Mark Ruffalo in “Poor Things,” Sterling K. Brown in “American Fiction,” and his Barbenheimer counterpart Ryan Gosling for “Barbie.”
This marks Downey’s first Oscar win on his third nomination. He earned rave reviews in 1992 for playing Charlie Chaplin in Richard Attenborough’s “Chaplin,” which saw him portraying the silent film icon from his impoverished youth to his later years as a global superstar. That performance earned him his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
This marks Downey’s first Oscar win on his third nomination. He earned rave reviews in 1992 for playing Charlie Chaplin in Richard Attenborough’s “Chaplin,” which saw him portraying the silent film icon from his impoverished youth to his later years as a global superstar. That performance earned him his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
- 3/11/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Adam Sandler in SpacemanPhoto: Jon Pack/Netflix
Like fine wine or a round of artisanal cheddar, some things get better with age. And that includes people. Take Adam Sandler, for example. He’s been performing for nearly 40 years, growing and maturing into the actor he is today. But we’re...
Like fine wine or a round of artisanal cheddar, some things get better with age. And that includes people. Take Adam Sandler, for example. He’s been performing for nearly 40 years, growing and maturing into the actor he is today. But we’re...
- 3/1/2024
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Patricia Arquette has been unveiled as this years Series Mania guest of honor and will deliver a masterclass.
The Oscar-winning Boyhood star will look back on her career during the Lille fest, which kicks off in just over two weeks.
Arquette is a decorated American actress who has won a multitude of awards including for Richard Linklater’s Boyhood, in which she played Mason’s mum Olivia. Other major past credits include True Romance, Stigmata and Medium.
More recently, Arquette has turned to TV and portrays Harmony Cobel in Apple TV+ hit drama Severance. She also starred in Apple dramedy High Desert, which she developed with Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford, and Jennifer Hoppe, 3 Arts Entertainment, Ben Stiller and Red Hour.
She recently made her directing debut with Gonzo Girl, a feature film based on the best-selling novel by Cheryl Della Pietra, which starred Willem Dafoe, Camila Morrone and Ray Nicholson.
The Oscar-winning Boyhood star will look back on her career during the Lille fest, which kicks off in just over two weeks.
Arquette is a decorated American actress who has won a multitude of awards including for Richard Linklater’s Boyhood, in which she played Mason’s mum Olivia. Other major past credits include True Romance, Stigmata and Medium.
More recently, Arquette has turned to TV and portrays Harmony Cobel in Apple TV+ hit drama Severance. She also starred in Apple dramedy High Desert, which she developed with Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford, and Jennifer Hoppe, 3 Arts Entertainment, Ben Stiller and Red Hour.
She recently made her directing debut with Gonzo Girl, a feature film based on the best-selling novel by Cheryl Della Pietra, which starred Willem Dafoe, Camila Morrone and Ray Nicholson.
- 3/1/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Lemonada Media, the award-winning podcast network that makes life suck less, today announced that award-winning actor, writer, director, New York Times best selling author and singer-songwriter, David Duchovny, will be joining the network’s lineup of hit shows with a new podcast, “Fail Better.”
The seasonal weekly series, premiering this spring, will have Duchovny in his first-ever role as host, exploring the topic of failure in all its forms, from the professional to the personal, and the ways in which failure, shame and falling short shaped his and all our lives. Each week, David and a guest interrogate the painful, shameful stings of life, including David’s own journey. Confirmed guests include Ben Stiller, Bette Midler, Gabor Maté, Sarah Silverman, and “Freakonomics” author Stephen J. Dubner, among others.
“I’ve been a connoisseur of failure for a long time, obsessed with the mistakes we make or the fear of making.
The seasonal weekly series, premiering this spring, will have Duchovny in his first-ever role as host, exploring the topic of failure in all its forms, from the professional to the personal, and the ways in which failure, shame and falling short shaped his and all our lives. Each week, David and a guest interrogate the painful, shameful stings of life, including David’s own journey. Confirmed guests include Ben Stiller, Bette Midler, Gabor Maté, Sarah Silverman, and “Freakonomics” author Stephen J. Dubner, among others.
“I’ve been a connoisseur of failure for a long time, obsessed with the mistakes we make or the fear of making.
- 2/28/2024
- Podnews.net
Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny released from Shout! Factory on February 13th, 2024.
Jack Black is among my favorite comedic leading men. The first film I ever reviewed was School of Rock for my high school newspaper. His physical delivery is unmatched, and he’s able to make nearly every character, no matter how absurd, feel relatable and approachable. Despite my adoration for the man, Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny had evaded me for eighteen long years. Now, thanks to the fine folks at Shout! Factory, that’s all changed.
Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny Critique Jack Black in ‘Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny’ Also Read: Shout! Factory: Shaw Brothers Classics Vol. 4 Review
I was twenty-years-old when Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny released to theaters. That’s seemingly the perfect age for an R-rated comedy comprised of utter silliness and rock-and-roll.
Jack Black is among my favorite comedic leading men. The first film I ever reviewed was School of Rock for my high school newspaper. His physical delivery is unmatched, and he’s able to make nearly every character, no matter how absurd, feel relatable and approachable. Despite my adoration for the man, Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny had evaded me for eighteen long years. Now, thanks to the fine folks at Shout! Factory, that’s all changed.
Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny Critique Jack Black in ‘Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny’ Also Read: Shout! Factory: Shaw Brothers Classics Vol. 4 Review
I was twenty-years-old when Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny released to theaters. That’s seemingly the perfect age for an R-rated comedy comprised of utter silliness and rock-and-roll.
- 2/26/2024
- by Joshua Ryan
- FandomWire
As far as Hollywood comedies go, Ben Stiller’s name is synonymous with some of the funniest films in the industry. His unique brand of humor and dialogue delivery has gained him a loyal fan base while also making him one of Hollywood’s A-list stars. Stiller also proved that he is an accomplished director with blockbuster films like Reality Bites, The Cable Guy, and Zoolander.
Ben Stiller in Night at the Museum
As is the case with many celebrities in the industry, the Meet the Parents star has also missed out on the opportunity to be part of a few prestigious films, some of which have gone on to attain cult status in Hollywood. In particular, Stiller expressed his deep regret on rejecting the offer to direct the Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting featuring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
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Ben Stiller in Night at the Museum
As is the case with many celebrities in the industry, the Meet the Parents star has also missed out on the opportunity to be part of a few prestigious films, some of which have gone on to attain cult status in Hollywood. In particular, Stiller expressed his deep regret on rejecting the offer to direct the Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting featuring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
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- 2/24/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Graphic: Images: The A.V. Club, Focus Features, Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images, Vittorio Zunino CelottoFamous epic loot collector Cate Blanchett might star in the Borderlands moviePhoto: Getty Images (Getty Images)
If there’s one thing we know about two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett (other than the fact that she’s...
If there’s one thing we know about two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett (other than the fact that she’s...
- 2/21/2024
- avclub.com
Actor Tom Cruise has been working non-stop for the past few years and has delivered some great blockbusters. The action star was seen in last year’s Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part 1 and is also filming for its sequel. The actor also ‘saved cinema’ in 2022 when he starred in the blockbuster film Top Gun: Maverick.
Cruise has been rumored to be on the cast list of director Quentin Tarantino’s tenth and last film. Titled The Movie Critic, the film reportedly also stars Brad Pitt in an undisclosed role. While Cruise has never been in a Tarantino film, he was reportedly in the running for Pitt’s Oscar-winning role Cliff Booth in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Will Tom Cruise Be In Quentin Tarantino’s Final Film? Quentin Tarantino in Pulp Fiction
Quentin Tarantino has always maintained that he would retire after making ten films. The filmmaker has made...
Cruise has been rumored to be on the cast list of director Quentin Tarantino’s tenth and last film. Titled The Movie Critic, the film reportedly also stars Brad Pitt in an undisclosed role. While Cruise has never been in a Tarantino film, he was reportedly in the running for Pitt’s Oscar-winning role Cliff Booth in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Will Tom Cruise Be In Quentin Tarantino’s Final Film? Quentin Tarantino in Pulp Fiction
Quentin Tarantino has always maintained that he would retire after making ten films. The filmmaker has made...
- 2/20/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Production has wrapped on indie feature Bad Man, starring Seann William Scott (American Pie) alongside Johnny Simmons (The Perks of Being a Wallflower), Rob Riggle (21 Jump Street), Chance Perdomo (After We Fell), Andre Hyland (Barry), and Lovi Poe (Chelsea Cowboy).
Inspired by a true story, the action-comedy follows a wild man state cop (Scott) who shows up in a small town with a big meth problem and immediately butts heads with a strait-laced local deputy (Simmons) as they attempt to solve a murder.
The production marks the feature directorial debut for Michael Diliberti, who co-wrote the screenplay with JJ Nelson. Previously, he wrote the Sony movie 30 Minutes or Less which starred Danny McBride, Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Pena, and Aziz Ansari, with Ben Stiller producing.
Producers are Warner Davis and Todd Friedman for Hemlock Circle Productions, Brian Levy for Entertainment 360, Monty Blencowe and Shaun Sanghani for Sss Entertainment.
Inspired by a true story, the action-comedy follows a wild man state cop (Scott) who shows up in a small town with a big meth problem and immediately butts heads with a strait-laced local deputy (Simmons) as they attempt to solve a murder.
The production marks the feature directorial debut for Michael Diliberti, who co-wrote the screenplay with JJ Nelson. Previously, he wrote the Sony movie 30 Minutes or Less which starred Danny McBride, Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Pena, and Aziz Ansari, with Ben Stiller producing.
Producers are Warner Davis and Todd Friedman for Hemlock Circle Productions, Brian Levy for Entertainment 360, Monty Blencowe and Shaun Sanghani for Sss Entertainment.
- 2/15/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Severance season 2 is on the horizon, and it has taken a long time to get here.
The Apple TV+ show premiered in February 2022. Severance won a pair of Emmys, and a second season was greenlit in August 2022, per Variety.
Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Britt Lower, John Turturro, and more star in the series, while Ben Stiller serves as executive producer and director.
Severance‘s official synopsis reads: “Mark Scout (Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in “work-life balance” is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and of himself.”
Although there is currently no premiere date for season 2, we’ve compiled a list of all the updates since Severance‘s renewal!
The Apple TV+ show premiered in February 2022. Severance won a pair of Emmys, and a second season was greenlit in August 2022, per Variety.
Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Britt Lower, John Turturro, and more star in the series, while Ben Stiller serves as executive producer and director.
Severance‘s official synopsis reads: “Mark Scout (Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in “work-life balance” is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and of himself.”
Although there is currently no premiere date for season 2, we’ve compiled a list of all the updates since Severance‘s renewal!
- 2/10/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Snake? Snake!? Snaaake! Stop me if you heard this one, folks. The long-gestating Metal Gear Solid movie may have hit another snag. According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, Oscar Isaac will no longer play Solid Snake in the Jordan Vogt-Roberts-directed adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s beloved video game fever dream.
It’s been a dog’s age since we heard any updates about Vogt-Roberts’ Metal Gear film project, with the last word coming from the director in 2021. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Roberts said the road to bringing Metal Gear Solid to theaters is long and winding.
“Metal Gear is something I’ve been trying to Sisyphus push up the hill for seven-plus years,” Jordan Vogt-Roberts told Entertainment Weekly. “That game and Kojima-san’s world mean the world to me, and that’s something that I’m very proud of what we’re doing. I think it’s very Kojima,...
It’s been a dog’s age since we heard any updates about Vogt-Roberts’ Metal Gear film project, with the last word coming from the director in 2021. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Roberts said the road to bringing Metal Gear Solid to theaters is long and winding.
“Metal Gear is something I’ve been trying to Sisyphus push up the hill for seven-plus years,” Jordan Vogt-Roberts told Entertainment Weekly. “That game and Kojima-san’s world mean the world to me, and that’s something that I’m very proud of what we’re doing. I think it’s very Kojima,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
David Gordon Green, the filmmaker behind Universal’s Halloween trilogy and The Exorcist: Believer, is leaving horror behind to direct a family drama starring Ben Stiller about a man connecting with his unruly nephews after a tragic accident claims their parents’ lives. The feature-length project is a hard left turn at Albuquerque for Green, who’s spent most of his recent filmmaker career bringing Halloween’s Michael Myers and William Peter Blatty’s Exorcist back to the horror fold. Is Green leaving horror for good, or is Nutcrackers a breath of fresh air before he returns to the bloody and brutal genre?
On Wednesday, Rivulet Films, Rough House Pictures, and Red Hour Films announced that Linda Cardellini, Edi Patterson, Tim Heidecker, and Toby Huss have joined Ben Stiller in the film based on a script by Leland Douglas.
Nutcrackers follows the work-obsessed Mike (Ben Stiller), who must reluctantly travel to...
On Wednesday, Rivulet Films, Rough House Pictures, and Red Hour Films announced that Linda Cardellini, Edi Patterson, Tim Heidecker, and Toby Huss have joined Ben Stiller in the film based on a script by Leland Douglas.
Nutcrackers follows the work-obsessed Mike (Ben Stiller), who must reluctantly travel to...
- 1/31/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Linda Cardellini, Edi Patterson, Tim Heidecker and Toby Huss will star in David Gordon Green’s “Nutcrackers.” They join the previously announced Ben Stiller, who will play a work-obsessed man who travels to rural Ohio to look after his four nephews after their parents die in a car accident.
Heidecker will play a local deputy, Patterson has been cast as an orphan profiteer, Huss portrays an eccentric empty-nester millionaire and Cardellini takes on the role of a social worker who helps Stiller’s character on his journey to find a home for the boys. The film is based on a script by Leland Douglas and was developed by Rough House Pictures.
Rivulet Films’ Rob Paris and Mike Witherill, Red Hour Films’ Stiller and John Lesher, and Rough House Pictures’ Nate Meyer are producing. Rivulet fully financed the film, which recently wrapped production outside of Cincinnati.
Cardellini is currently in production...
Heidecker will play a local deputy, Patterson has been cast as an orphan profiteer, Huss portrays an eccentric empty-nester millionaire and Cardellini takes on the role of a social worker who helps Stiller’s character on his journey to find a home for the boys. The film is based on a script by Leland Douglas and was developed by Rough House Pictures.
Rivulet Films’ Rob Paris and Mike Witherill, Red Hour Films’ Stiller and John Lesher, and Rough House Pictures’ Nate Meyer are producing. Rivulet fully financed the film, which recently wrapped production outside of Cincinnati.
Cardellini is currently in production...
- 1/31/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
It's finally happening: we're getting another season of Severance.
Who knew a cliffhanger could keep us on the edge of our seats for nearly two years? It takes a crackpot writing team and a stellar cast to elicit the kind of response that the season one finale got out of its fanbase, and boy, does Severance deliver on both fronts.
The news we've all been anxiously waiting for is here. Season two is coming, and it's sure to be a doozy.
It may be because this millennial's first introduction to Ben Stiller was his three-film stint as Greg Focker, but his directorial deftness still exceeds expectations.
Plus, with a cast teeming with industry legends, it's no surprise that Apple TV was more than happy to gift us another season. So, without further ado, here's everything we know about what's to come for our friends at Lumon Industries.
Where Did Severence Season 1 Leave Off?...
Who knew a cliffhanger could keep us on the edge of our seats for nearly two years? It takes a crackpot writing team and a stellar cast to elicit the kind of response that the season one finale got out of its fanbase, and boy, does Severance deliver on both fronts.
The news we've all been anxiously waiting for is here. Season two is coming, and it's sure to be a doozy.
It may be because this millennial's first introduction to Ben Stiller was his three-film stint as Greg Focker, but his directorial deftness still exceeds expectations.
Plus, with a cast teeming with industry legends, it's no surprise that Apple TV was more than happy to gift us another season. So, without further ado, here's everything we know about what's to come for our friends at Lumon Industries.
Where Did Severence Season 1 Leave Off?...
- 1/30/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
Do you want the good news or the bad news? We’ll go with the bad news first, to tee up the good: Season 2 of Severance isn’t ready yet. Apple TV+’s astonishingly good sci-fi drama – about office workers who have no idea what their jobs actually entail, their memories wiped every time they enter and leave the Lumon building – proved instantly compelling across its first season, ending in one hell of a cliffhanger back in April 2022. And nearly two years later, its follow-up season still isn’t finished, further delayed by the strikes in Hollywood during 2023. But here’s the good news: Season 2 is officially back in production, and racing to the finish line.
Lead actor Adam Scott shared a black-and-white snap on his Instagram showing his character Mark back in the minimalist Lumon offices, breaking into a sprint – and it came with a welcome caption: “Lovely being back at the office.
Lead actor Adam Scott shared a black-and-white snap on his Instagram showing his character Mark back in the minimalist Lumon offices, breaking into a sprint – and it came with a welcome caption: “Lovely being back at the office.
- 1/30/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
Like many productions last year, Severance season 2 was brought to a halt due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but Ben Stiller took to X this morning to announce that filming has finally resumed.
Back to work. #Severance https://t.co/3uh8ZEXJJL
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) January 29, 2024
Severance stars Adam Scott as Mark Scout, who leads a team at Lumon Industries “whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and of himself.”
Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Dichen Lachman, Jen Tullock, Tramell Tillman, Michael Chernus, and Christopher Walken have all returned for the new season, with a few new additions as well.
Back to work. #Severance https://t.co/3uh8ZEXJJL
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) January 29, 2024
Severance stars Adam Scott as Mark Scout, who leads a team at Lumon Industries “whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and of himself.”
Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Dichen Lachman, Jen Tullock, Tramell Tillman, Michael Chernus, and Christopher Walken have all returned for the new season, with a few new additions as well.
- 1/30/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Severance is “Back to work.” Director and executive producer Ben Stiller took to Instagram this morning to confirm that the Apple TV+ drama series had returned to production after a months-long delay due to the Hollywood strikes.
Stiller’s Instagram post, captioned “Back to work,” features a black-and-white photo of star Adam Scott running through what appears to be a hallway at Lumon Industries.
Severance had paused production on Season 2 in May when the WGA went on strike, which was then followed by the SAG-AFTRA walkout. With both strikes long resolved, production is now back on course.
From creator and writer Dan Erickson and Stiller, Severance stars Scott as Mark Scout, who leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark finds himself...
Stiller’s Instagram post, captioned “Back to work,” features a black-and-white photo of star Adam Scott running through what appears to be a hallway at Lumon Industries.
Severance had paused production on Season 2 in May when the WGA went on strike, which was then followed by the SAG-AFTRA walkout. With both strikes long resolved, production is now back on course.
From creator and writer Dan Erickson and Stiller, Severance stars Scott as Mark Scout, who leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark finds himself...
- 1/29/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans of Apple TV+’s smash-hit series Severance are in for some great news: season 2 is back in production!
Season 2 of the series was originally filming last year, but production halted when the writers’ strike began in May of 2023. The SAG-AFTRA strike then impacted actors, and work-stoppages continued. Now that both strikes are over, season 2 is back on track.
Keep reading to see what we found out today…
Apple TV+ posted a still today of the show’s star, Adam Scott, seemingly running through the halls of the Lumon Industries office building.
Executive producer and director of the series, Ben Stiller, then shared a comment on the photo, writing, “Back to work.”
Here’s the show’s synopsis: Mark Scout (Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in...
Season 2 of the series was originally filming last year, but production halted when the writers’ strike began in May of 2023. The SAG-AFTRA strike then impacted actors, and work-stoppages continued. Now that both strikes are over, season 2 is back on track.
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Apple TV+ posted a still today of the show’s star, Adam Scott, seemingly running through the halls of the Lumon Industries office building.
Executive producer and director of the series, Ben Stiller, then shared a comment on the photo, writing, “Back to work.”
Here’s the show’s synopsis: Mark Scout (Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in...
- 1/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Season 1 of Severance, the science-fiction psychological thriller, ended on a cliffhanger, so luckily, it has been confirmed to return for Season 2. The series, starring Adam Scott and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, follows an employee of a fictional corporation who agrees to separate his non-work memories from his work memories. However, things get a little sketchy when an employee disappears, and Mark (Scott) uncovers some dangerous conspiracies at his workplace, Lumon. When will ‘Severance’ Season 2 begin production? On January 29, 2024, it was confirmed that Severance is currently in production, as fans got their first look at the season’s behind-the-scenes photo. See it below. First behind the scenes look at ‘Severance’ Season 2. Now in production. pic.twitter.com/FXeNgGrDeM — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 29, 2024 The image features Adam Scott as Mark in black and white, running across a hall. When will ‘Severance’ Season 2 premiere? Atsushi Nishijima/Apple TV+/Everett Collection There is no release date yet.
- 1/29/2024
- TV Insider
In 1991, when Debbie Gibson’s underrated third album, Anything Is Possible, stalled at #41 on the charts, the New York Times printed a full-page obituary for her relatively brief career titled “The Perils and Perishability of a Teen Idol.” In just a few short years, Gibson had gone from America’s sweetheart—anointed the youngest artist to write, produce, and perform a #1 hit—to being declared a pop casualty by the nation’s newspaper of record.
Only two years earlier, the Long Island teen had scored her biggest hit, “Lost in Your Eyes,” the lead single from her sophomore effort, Electric Youth. The album is arguably the weakest of Gibson’s four Atlantic releases, largely eschewing the sleek dance-pop and of-the-moment freestyle and hi-Nrg stylings of 1987’s Out of the Blue in favor of ostensibly more mature piano ballads and Motown-lite, which zapped her music of the exuberance that made her debut so charming.
Only two years earlier, the Long Island teen had scored her biggest hit, “Lost in Your Eyes,” the lead single from her sophomore effort, Electric Youth. The album is arguably the weakest of Gibson’s four Atlantic releases, largely eschewing the sleek dance-pop and of-the-moment freestyle and hi-Nrg stylings of 1987’s Out of the Blue in favor of ostensibly more mature piano ballads and Motown-lite, which zapped her music of the exuberance that made her debut so charming.
- 1/24/2024
- by Sal Cinquemani
- Slant Magazine
Jason Statham’s Net Worth Revealed (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Jason Statham is a bonafide action star in Hollywood and needs no introduction to the entertainment world. He is reportedly one of the wealthiest actors in the world with some impressive films to his credit, including The Transporter, The Meg 1 & 2, Expend4bles, and his latest, The Beekeeper among others. With such a fantastic career in the action space, let’s look at the actor’s net worth standing in 2024; keep scrolling to get the deets.
For the unversed, Jason used to work at local market stalls before becoming a massive movie star. His past inspired the celebrated director Guy Ritchie to cast him in the 1998 film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and 2000’s Snatch. His breakthrough in his career came with his Transporter series, and since he didn’t have to look back again.
Jason Statham had been a crucial part of The Expendables film series,...
Jason Statham is a bonafide action star in Hollywood and needs no introduction to the entertainment world. He is reportedly one of the wealthiest actors in the world with some impressive films to his credit, including The Transporter, The Meg 1 & 2, Expend4bles, and his latest, The Beekeeper among others. With such a fantastic career in the action space, let’s look at the actor’s net worth standing in 2024; keep scrolling to get the deets.
For the unversed, Jason used to work at local market stalls before becoming a massive movie star. His past inspired the celebrated director Guy Ritchie to cast him in the 1998 film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and 2000’s Snatch. His breakthrough in his career came with his Transporter series, and since he didn’t have to look back again.
Jason Statham had been a crucial part of The Expendables film series,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Welcome to the enigmatic world of Severance, where the lines between work and personal life are not just blurred but clinically severed. As we anticipate the return of this psychological thriller, let’s delve into the Season 2 teaser that has left fans eagerly dissecting every frame. The Unsettling Cliffhangers of Severance Season 2 Teaser The release of the Severance Season 2 teaser was met with immediate and fervent fan reaction. The cliffhangers from Season 1 have only fueled the fire of anticipation. As director Ben Stiller aptly put it, It’s really exciting to see the response from people who are...
- 1/20/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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