Roles

In the wake of the former Marvel star’s December 2023 conviction on charges of misdemeanor assault and harassment, Hollywood producers have what could best be described as the opposite of the Jonathan Majors fever. They don’t want him in their lobbies, they don’t want him in their offices. Most of all, they don’t want him in their movies and television shows. The aftermath of Majors’ court case has seen the critically acclaimed actor, so recently one of the hottest young stars in American cinema, with a sudden opening in…

Julia Roberts has had a long and fruitful career starring in a number of different kinds of roles over the years. The A-lister has never shied away from challenges like Aaron Sorkin dialogue in Charlie Wilson’s War or leading a performance heavy film like Erin Brockovich. However, Roberts has boundaries when it comes to the roles she takes and that means no nudity. Recently the actress opened up about her choice not to have a nude scene and maintain what she dubs as a “G-rated career.”The Pretty Woman star was recently…

Time will tell if 2024 will ultimately be viewed as a busy year for Stephen King fans – but we’re certainly off to an interesting start. Last week, Thomas Jane revealed his vision for a From A Buick 8 miniseries, and in the past seven days, we’ve learned about two exciting upcoming home video releases and been given new reason to speculate about Mike Flanagan’s in-the-works adaptation of The Dark Tower.Those two bits along with a remembrance of Salem’s Lot star David Soul and a new Recommendation of the Week make up this…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeThe official trailer for Universal Pictures’ upcoming horror film Abigail, featuring Angus Cloud in one of his final roles, has been released.Euphoria star Cloud, who died unexpectedly in July aged 25, appears opposite Melissa Barrera, Kathryn Newton and Dan Stevens in the forthcoming movie about a group of kidnappers whose latest victim, Abigail (Matilda the Musical’s Alisha Weir),…

Newell Brands will slash about 7% of its office roles and pare down its real-estate footprint in an organizational realignment.The Atlanta-based maker of Rubbermaid and Sharpie said it expected to realize annual pretax savings of $65 million to $90 million net of reinvestment, the majority of which is expected this year.Copyright ©2024 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 Newell Brandswill slash about 7% of its office roles and pare down its real-estate footprint in an…

Cillian Murphy, renowned for his immersive performances in intense and often somber roles, revealed a crucial rule he abides by while on set—a need for a sense of lightness. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, the actor highlighted the significance of a relaxed atmosphere, especially given the weight of the characters he typically portrays. “I can’t work unless there’s a lightness around the set,” Murphy emphasized, acknowledging the demanding nature of the serious roles he undertakes. “A lot…

Adam Wingard teases some major Kaiju easter eggs in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. The cast of Madame Web look forward to this, the year of Madame Web. The First Omen teases its deadly delights. Don Lee goes hunting in the apocalypse in a new Netflix series. Plus, Echo squares off against Daredevil in a new clip. Spoilers now!Reservation Dogs | First FandomsMinecraftDeadline reports Jack Black has joined the cast of the Minecraft movie in a currently undisclosed role. Untitled Jordan Peele ProjectDuring his recent guest…

Sometimes things just don't work out. In the movie world, a lot of money is on the line, and that makes some decisions very difficult. On occasion, that means recasting a role for any number of reasons. Sometimes, it's as simple as everyone agreeing that things just aren't working artistically. Sometimes it's worse, like when an actor gets in trouble off-screen. Here is our list of notable times a movie role had to be recast. (Image credit: Universal Pictures)Marty McFly (Back To The Future)One of the most famous…

By Sophia Tareen | Associated Press CHICAGO — Mike Nussbaum, reputed as the oldest professional actor in America with a prolific stage career and roles in films including “Field of Dreams” and “Men in Black,” has died. He was 99. He died of old age at his Chicago home on Saturday, just days before his 100th birthday, his daughter, Karen Nussbaum, told The Associated Press. “He was a good father and a good man who raised us to care about other people and respect other people and care about justice,” she said. Mike Nussbaum…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for free“What are your biggest regrets?” This might be one of the more obvious questions a journalist can ask an actor, but the answer can often be hugely revealing.For instance, many actors have spoken negatively about their time spent as a superhero (Ben Affleck, Jessica Alba, Halle Berry), portraying a teenage heartthrob (Robert Pattinson, Zac Efron) or continuing with a long-running…