All articles tagged with #directorial debut
Chase Stokes reflects on the end of 'Outer Banks' after nearly a decade, expressing gratitude and excitement for new career opportunities, including a directorial debut, while emphasizing the show's conclusion is happening as planned and he values his time in South Carolina as a meaningful chapter.
Kate Winslet revealed she initially wanted to recast herself in her directorial debut 'Goodbye June' but decided to star in the film due to Netflix's preferences and her commitment to the project, which explores a family dealing with a mother's illness, featuring a cast including Helen Mirren and Toni Collette.,
Kate Winslet initially wanted to only produce and star in her son Joe Anders' film 'Goodbye June' but ended up directing it as well, despite her reservations about handling multiple roles. The film, featuring a star-studded cast including Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough, and Helen Mirren, is set to premiere on Netflix on December 24.
Rachel Brosnahan is making her feature directorial debut with a documentary about her aunt, fashion icon Kate Spade, exploring her life and legacy. The project is a collaboration between Brosnahan's Scrap Paper Pictures and other production companies, highlighting Spade's impact on fashion and her personal story.
Taylor Swift's highly anticipated directorial debut has been delayed as she focuses on her successful album and tour, with her first feature film still in development and awaiting her input, despite her recent box office success with her concert film.
Renée Zellweger has made her directorial debut with a hand-drawn animated short titled 'They,' premiering at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The film is a passionate project addressing societal toxicity and division, inspired by Zellweger's love for animation and her desire to foster positive social discourse. She emphasizes the collaborative and joyful nature of the project, which was developed during the COVID pandemic, and hints at future projects in both animation and live-action.
Julia Stiles made a rare red carpet appearance at a boxing event, impressing fans with her unchanged youthful look, and discussed her transition from acting to directing, including her debut film 'Wish You Were Here'.
Dakota Johnson is preparing to direct her first feature film, which she is passionate about and working on with co-star Vanessa Burghardt. She emphasizes the importance of healthy collaboration on set, avoiding toxicity, and values success as creating meaningful films that resonate with audiences. Johnson also discusses her acting projects, her desire to play a psychopath, and her experiences with film adaptations.
RaMell Ross, known for his documentary 'Hale County This Morning, This Evening,' has made his narrative feature debut with 'Nickel Boys,' an adaptation of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The film, a major Oscar contender, takes a unique approach by using a direct point-of-view perspective, with the camera acting as the characters' eyes. Ross, who initially had no plans to direct a literary adaptation, was drawn to the project after a meeting with producers from Plan B. The film's innovative style reflects Ross's liberated documentary philosophy, focusing on personal expression over traditional filmmaking methods.
Dev Patel, who wrote, directed, produced, and starred in Monkey Man, shared an emotional encounter with an audience member at the film's premiere, where the man expressed jealousy that his son would have someone like Dev representing him in a film, something he never had. The film, which also stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikander Kher, Makarand Deshpande, Pitobash, and Vipin Sharma, follows a story of suppressed rage and retribution. Dev Patel revealed the challenging shoot for the film, which was released in theaters on April 5.
Elizabeth Hurley's son, Damian Hurley, made his directorial debut in the thriller "Strictly Confidential," which stars his famous mother. The film, opening April 5, was a result of a promise Elizabeth made to him years ago, and she beams with pride when talking about the experience. Despite featuring love scenes, Elizabeth found it "very easy" to film with her son directing, and the family remains close, with Damian expressing gratitude for his mother's support.
Actress Julia Stiles and husband Preston Cook welcomed their third child, keeping details private including the baby's name and sex. Stiles, who recently directed her first movie, expressed the challenges of balancing directing and caring for three kids, but also feeling more energized. The couple, who also have a 6-year-old and a 2-year-old, have previously shared glimpses of their family life on social media, with Stiles noting how motherhood has positively impacted her career.
Kristen Stewart expressed her aversion to starring in a Marvel movie, calling it a "nightmare" due to the constraints on auteurs' visions, but would consider it if directed by Greta Gerwig. Stewart is set to make her directorial debut with "The Chronology of Water," describing the experience as "overwhelming." Meanwhile, Gerwig, known for her indie work, is set to take on a major franchise with a "Chronicles of Narnia" reboot for Netflix, expressing both excitement and trepidation about the project.
Actress Elizabeth Hurley felt "safe and looked after" while filming racy sex scenes in her latest movie, "Strictly Confidential," with her 21-year-old son, Damian, directing. Damian made his directorial debut with the erotic thriller, and Elizabeth admitted that working with her son was "liberating" and that she felt comfortable and looked after with him behind the camera. Damian also expressed that their work together on the silver screen would be the "first of many."
Actress Elizabeth Hurley felt "safe" filming racy scenes for her son Damian's directorial debut, "Strictly Confidential," and didn't mind the intimate scenes because she felt looked after by her son. Damian, who also takes photos of his mother in bikinis, explained that their close working relationship is a normal part of show business. The movie centers around a group of friends and family returning to an island one year after a loved one's apparent suicide, and Damian expressed his pride in working with his mother on the film.