“Scream 7” star Mason Gooding says with Kevin Williamson at the helm, who wrote the original 1996 movie-centric slasher, franchise villain Ghostface is “the most brutal he’s been” in the seventh installment. “It feels like an amplification of what’s came before, and there’s no better indication of that than Kevin Williamson, who wrote the original, […]
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Asked Director Jon M. Chu to Cast Him as a Munchkin in ‘Wicked’: ‘It Would’ve Been Distracting’
After Lin-Manuel Miranda collaborated with director Jon M. Chu on the 2021 movie musical “In The Heights,” the pair almost worked together on 2024’s biggest Broadway adaptation: “Wicked.” During a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Miranda explained that he had his eye on the role of a munchkin who delivers a […]
‘Love, Brooklyn’ Review: André Holland, Nicole Beharie and DeWanda Wise Carry a Simmering Romantic Drama
A love letter to the the people and places of the New York borough for which it’s named, “Love, Brooklyn” is also a showcase for the talents of its three attractive lead actors. In this entry at Sundance’s US dramatic competition, Andre Holland, Nicole Beharie and DeWanda Wise play upwardly mobile creative New Yorkers in […]
19 Actors Who Got a Bloody Good Career Boost on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’: Amy Adams, Pedro Pascal and More
As a sequel series to the beloved “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is in the works with a near pilot order at Hulu, the original show’s 1997 premiere date is nearing its 30th anniversary. Sarah Michelle Gellar is in final talks to reprise the iconic title character and there are dozens of prolific actors who, like […]
‘Hysteria!’ Canceled After One Season at Peacock (EXCLUSIVE)
The Peacock horror thriller series “Hysteria!” has been canceled after just one season, Variety has learned exclusively. The show aired its one and only season at the streamer in October 2024. It had originally been ordered to series in August 2022 and began production in 2023, but was forced to shut down after filming just […]
Scarlett Johansson Spent Years Sending Every Report About a New ‘Jurassic Park’ Movie to Her Agents and Telling Them: ‘Hey, I’m Available’
Scarlett Johansson said in an interview with Vanity Fair that she spent years forwarding trade reports of new “Jurassic Park” movies to her agents because she was desperate to join the long-running franchise. She’s finally getting her chance with this summer’s “Jurassic World Rebirth,” co-staring Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali. “I was really crazy about […]
Another Twist in ‘Paradise’: Co-Star Nicole Brydon Bloom on Jane’s ‘Savage’ Mission in Episode 4
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from the Feb. 4 episode of Hulu’s “Paradise,” titled “Agent Billy Pace.” “Paradise” twisted the knife with its latest shocker, revealing the tragic backstory of Agent Billy Pace (Jon Beavers) and his double-crossing ways between friend and boss Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) and his actual boss, tech mogul and […]
Jimmy Kimmel Says If Will Smith Slapped ‘Rodent’ Kanye West at the Grammys ‘All Would Be Forgiven,’ Calls Out Bianca Censori’s Naked Red Carpet Look
Jimmy Kimmel said during his Feb. 3 monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that Will Smith should’ve slapped Kanye West on the Grammys red carpet. Smith made his first televised awards show appearance since the notorious Oscars slap at the Grammys, where he presented a musical tribute to the late Quincy Jones. West, meanwhile, did not […]
Netflix Distances Itself From Karla Sofía Gascón as Controversy Forces ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Campaign Changes
Netflix is distancing itself from “Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón in an effort to salvage the film’s Oscar prospects. And as the Spanish actress tries to defuse the blowback for her past social media posts, in which she shared offensive views that were seen as Islamophobic and racist, she’s doing it on her own, […]
Constance Wu Signs With Gersh (EXCLUSIVE)
Golden Globe-nominated actress Constance Wu has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas. Wu is best known for playing the lead role in John M. Chu’s hit “Crazy Rich Asians,” starring opposite Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical […]