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The article discusses the challenges and realities of actors transitioning to directing, highlighting Kristen Stewart's successful debut with 'The Chronology of Water' and contrasting it with Kate Winslet's less impactful debut 'Goodbye June,' emphasizing that not all actors are cut out for directing despite their fame.
Benny Safdie won the Silver Lion for Best Director at Venice but did not thank his brother and frequent co-director Josh Safdie during his acceptance speech, as the brothers are now pursuing separate creative paths after announcing their split in 2024.
Quentin Tarantino has chosen David Fincher to direct the sequel 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth,' passing on the project himself to focus on theater and his final film, 'The Movie Critic.' Tarantino praises Fincher's interest in adapting his work, highlighting their status as top directors.
Dakota Johnson plans to direct her first feature film, focusing on female-centric, provocative stories, and aims to avoid toxic sets by producing her projects. She also expressed interest in playing a psychopath and doing action roles, emphasizing her desire to create impactful movies that resonate emotionally with audiences rather than relying solely on box office success.
Denis Villeneuve, the director of Dune, has been chosen to direct the next James Bond film, marking his transition from sci-fi to the iconic spy franchise, which is now under Amazon MGM Studios after their acquisition of MGM. The film will be the 26th in the series, following 'No Time to Die,' and Villeneuve expressed his excitement and sense of responsibility in honoring the Bond legacy.
Bradley Cooper's film "Maestro" is a masterpiece and one of the best films of the year. Cooper, both as an actor and director, showcases his skill and improvement in every creative aspect of the film. The meticulously calibrated character study of Leonard Bernstein, the volatile conductor-composer, is a celebration of a great man and a tribute to filmmaking itself. Carey Mulligan's performance as Bernstein's devoted wife is mesmerizing, and the film leaves no stone unturned in exploring every turbulent chapter of Bernstein's career. "Maestro" is a welcome and rare masterpiece.
Katie Holmes confirmed that there have been discussions about rebooting "Dawson's Creek," but she's not sure if it would work in today's world. During an interview at Cannes, Holmes also discussed her career as an actor, writer, and director, and her passion for filmmaking. She revealed that she is already working on her fourth film as a director and will not act in it. Holmes also noted the positive evolution of women in entertainment and expressed her desire to do a comedy.
Director Jeremy Garelick discusses his experience directing Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in the action-comedy sequel, Murder Mystery 2. He talks about the challenges of shooting on location at the Eiffel Tower, the process of writing the film, and the rare success of comedy sequels. Garelick also shares his complicated feelings about uncredited writing work on The Hangover and Charlize Theron's surprise executive producer credit on the film.
James Gunn, co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios, will direct the latest film adaptation of Superman, titled "Superman: Legacy," which is set to release on July 11, 2025. This marks the third attempt at making the character a viable movie star in about 20 years. Gunn's take on the film will focus on balancing Superman's Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. The casting for Superman is still unknown.
James Gunn has hired himself to direct and write the upcoming film "Superman: Legacy," which will focus on the superhero's early years and his heritage. The film will be the true beginning of the DCU, according to Gunn, who turned down working on a Superman film years ago but found a way into the character recently. The film is set to release on July 11, 2025, which is also Gunn's late father's birthday.
James Gunn has confirmed that he will direct "Superman: Legacy," a new film centered on a younger Man of Steel, set to be released on July 11, 2025. Gunn had initially declined the opportunity to direct a Superman movie years ago, but changed his mind after finding a unique and emotional way to explore the character's heritage. The film will follow Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. An actor has not yet been cast in the role of Clark Kent.