Ruby Rose criticized Sydney Sweeney for her role in the film Christy, claiming she was originally attached to play Cherry and blaming her for the film's failure, amid broader discourse involving Sweeney's advertising controversies and public responses. Rose expressed strong disapproval on social media, highlighting her disappointment with the film's reception and casting decisions.
Fans are increasingly dissatisfied with the latest season of Netflix's 'Love Is Blind,' citing a decline in genuine romance, controversial casting choices, and lack of drama, despite the show's continued high viewership and the creator's assertion that the experiment remains successful.
Frankie Muniz revealed he hasn't spoken to Hilary Duff in 22 years due to a dispute involving her mother's interference in the casting of 'Agent Cody Banks,' which he regrets and wishes to resolve.
Maks Chmerkovskiy criticized the casting of Taylor Swift's dancer Jan Ravnik as a pro on 'Dancing with the Stars,' citing lack of technique and experience, especially highlighting his performance during 'Wicked' night, and called it a missed opportunity for the show.
Constance Wu expressed disappointment and discouragement over Andrew Barth Feldman's voice memo regarding the casting of 'Maybe Happy Ending,' highlighting ongoing issues of Asian representation and whitewashing in Broadway productions.
ABC's decision to cast controversial reality star Taylor Frankie Paul as the new lead of 'The Bachelorette' has sparked mixed reactions, with some fans excited about the potential for increased viewership and others concerned about her past legal issues and public messiness, signaling a possible shift in the show's approach to casting and its attempt to revitalize the franchise.
The teaser trailer for the new 'Wuthering Heights' film, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, has sparked online mockery and criticism due to its sexualized tone, casting choices, and perceived deviations from the original novel's themes, with fans expressing concerns over whitewashing and misrepresentation. The film is set to release on Valentine's Day.
Adam Lambert defends Cynthia Erivo's casting as Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Hollywood Bowl, emphasizing the show's purpose to challenge and provoke, and supporting the idea of diverse representation in iconic roles despite some backlash.
Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe discuss their controversial exit from Love Island USA, their pre-show connection, experiences during the show, and their perspectives on casting influencers, revealing personal growth and their plans post-villa.
Ryan Murphy acknowledges releasing early test images of Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was a mistake due to the controversy over her appearance, and he plans to improve authenticity and transparency in portraying her, including sourcing her actual wardrobe and making a replica wedding dress.
Nico Parker responds to online trolls criticizing her casting as Astrid in the live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon,' emphasizing her indifference to negative opinions about her appearance and highlighting progress in on-screen diversity and representation.
Kyle Ashman was removed from the cast of Love Island UK before entering the villa due to past incident allegations involving a machete attack, which ITV was unaware of until reports surfaced. The show will proceed with its season 12 premiere as scheduled.
Cynthia Erivo addresses criticism over her casting in 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' emphasizing the musical's inclusive and vibrant nature, and highlights her identity as queer while commenting on political attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. The production will run for three nights at the Hollywood Bowl from August 1-3, with notable directors and performers involved.
Survivor 50 features an all-returning-player cast, including fan favorite Mike White from The White Lotus, with filming underway in Fiji amid casting tensions and last-minute cuts, sparking controversy among contestants like Carolyn Wiger.
Gal Gadot's casting as the Evil Stepmother in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney's Snow White has sparked backlash from fans following the trailer release. Many netizens have criticized her acting abilities, comparing her unfavorably to Charlize Theron's portrayal in a previous Snow White film. Despite some defending her, the general sentiment on social media is disappointment with Gadot's performance.
