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film1 year ago

Timothée Chalamet Reflects on Early Career Advice to Gain Weight for Roles

Timothée Chalamet revealed that early in his career, he was advised to gain weight to fit the body type expected for roles in big movies like 'Maze Runner' and 'Divergent.' Instead of altering his physique, Chalamet pursued a path in more personalized films such as 'Call Me by Your Name' and 'Lady Bird,' which helped him establish his unique style. Despite initial challenges, he eventually secured leading roles in major blockbusters like 'Wonka' and the 'Dune' franchise, achieving significant box office success.

entertainment2 years ago

"Netflix's Film Head Scott Stuber Departs to Launch New Venture"

Scott Stuber, who led Netflix's expansion into blockbuster movies, is leaving his position as head of film to start his own media company. During his tenure, Netflix aggressively entered the blockbuster space, attracting renowned filmmakers and producing both critical successes and high-budget films. Stuber's departure follows a series of exits in the streamer's film division, and Netflix CCO Bela Bajaria will temporarily assume his role while searching for a replacement.

entertainment2 years ago

Rachel McAdams' Big Movie Role Rejections: The Reason Behind Them.

Rachel McAdams has revealed that she turned down roles in blockbuster movies such as 'The Devil Wears Prada,' 'Casino Royale,' 'Iron Man,' 'Mission: Impossible III,' and 'Get Smart' to take a break from acting and center herself in Canada. McAdams said that she felt guilty for not capitalizing on the opportunities given to her but knew it wasn't quite jiving with her personality and what she needed to stay sane. She eventually entered the Marvel universe in 2016's Doctor Strange and scored her first Oscar nomination for her supporting performance in the Best Picture-winning film Spotlight.