All articles tagged with #casting change
Originally Published 6 days ago — by variety.com
David Harbour has exited the upcoming film 'Behemoth!' directed by Tony Gilroy, citing the need for rest after the intense filming and promotion of 'Stranger Things.' His role has been recast, and the film's plot involves a musician returning to Los Angeles. Harbour is known for his openness about mental health struggles, including bipolar disorder.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Liam Hemsworth addressed fan backlash after replacing Henry Cavill as Geralt in 'The Witcher,' revealing he stayed offline most of last year to avoid distractions. Cavill's departure was planned due to his other commitments, and the series creator emphasized the show's continuity beyond individual actors, with Hemsworth set to debut in Season 4.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
Guillermo del Toro's upcoming 'Frankenstein' film recast Jacob Elordi as the monster after Andrew Garfield dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, leaving only nine weeks to develop the creature's look, which was originally designed for Garfield. Del Toro praised Elordi's physicality and connection to the role, and the film is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival before streaming on Netflix.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Julian Kostov is set to replace Milos Bikovic in the cast of HBO's The White Lotus for its upcoming third season, following Bikovic's departure due to public criticism from Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs over his apparent support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Kostov, known for his role in Shadow and Bone, will join a star-studded cast for the new season, which is scheduled to begin filming in Thailand.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Sam Waterston is leaving NBC's "Law & Order" after playing District Attorney Jack McCoy for over 400 episodes, with his final appearance set for February 22. Tony Goldwyn, known for "Scandal," will join the cast as the new district attorney. Waterston expressed gratitude to fans and the show's creator, Dick Wolf, in a farewell message. "Law & Order" is in its 23rd season and continues to explore real-life crimes from the perspectives of police and prosecutors.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TVLine
Millie Gibson, who recently debuted as companion Ruby Sunday in Doctor Who, will be replaced by Varada Sethu after one season. Gibson will still appear in Season 14, set to release in May on Disney+, while Sethu will debut as a new companion in Season 15, currently in production. Ncuti Gatwa, who plays the Doctor, hinted at the dynamic between the Doctor and Ruby. Sethu's previous credits include Andor and various TV series and films.