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In Paris to promote A Private Life, Jodie Foster delivers her first solo lead in French under director Rebecca Zlotowski while coping with back pain; she underscores a lifelong connection to France, speaks fluent French with ease, and bonds with co-star Daniel Auteuil. The Cannes reception was enthusiastic, though French critics were mixed, and Foster teases a possible future directing project in French.
Robert Downey Jr. has expressed a newfound openness to returning to his iconic role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as revealed in a recent interview with Jodie Foster. This comes amid speculation about the upcoming "Avengers: Secret Wars" film, which could feature multiversal variants of familiar characters.
Robert Downey Jr. and Jodie Foster discuss their long careers, recent projects, and experiences working together. Foster directed Downey in the 1995 film "Home for the Holidays," and both have recently been involved in notable projects: Foster in "Nyad" and "True Detective: Night Country," and Downey in "Oppenheimer" and "The Sympathizer." They reflect on their different career trajectories, the challenges of their roles, and the evolving nature of storytelling in film and television.
Robert Downey Jr. responds to Jimmy Kimmel's joke about his past addiction struggles at the Oscars, stating that he doesn't care and expressing his admiration for Kimmel. Jodie Foster, who worked with Downey Jr. during his addiction, shares her concerns and praises his talent while acknowledging his past struggles.
Claire Danes and Homeland showrunner Howard Gordon are teaming up for a new limited series called The Beast In Me, produced by 20th Television for Netflix. The show, created by Gabe Rotter, follows acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Danes) as she becomes obsessed with a real estate mogul who was once a prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. Jodie Foster, Conan O’Brien, and others are executive producers. The project had a complex journey to production, but with the success of Homeland behind them, Danes and Gordon aim to recapture the magic on this new venture.
Christopher Walken reminisces about auditioning for the role of Han Solo in Star Wars, revealing that he did a screen test with Jodie Foster, who was vying for the part of Princess Leia. Both actors ultimately missed out on the iconic roles, with Foster revealing that she was offered the part but had a conflict due to a Disney movie commitment. Walken also discusses his return to the big screen in Dune: Part Two, expressing admiration for the first film, director Denis Villeneuve, and the star-studded cast.
HBO has renewed "True Detective" for a fifth season, with Issa López, the creator of "True Detective: Night Country," set to helm the new season under her overall deal with HBO. The success of "Night Country," starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, has led to this renewal, making it the most-watched installment of the show to date. The fifth season will feature a new storyline and cast, as is customary for the anthology series, and López is excited to bring her vision to life once again.
The fourth season of HBO's crime anthology series "True Detective" has wrapped as the most-watched season, with the season finale attracting 3.2 million cross-platform viewers and marking a Sunday viewing season high. Showrunner/executive producer Issa López left the fate of the tormented detective, played by Kali Reis, open-ended, allowing viewers to interpret whether the character survived her walkabout on the ice. The series has remained the top title on HBO Max since its Season 4 debut.
Issa López, creator of True Detective: Night Country, discusses the season 4 finale, leaving the fate of Evangeline Navarro open to interpretation, and the exploration of indigenous communities in Alaska. López explains the dual nature of the murder mystery and the challenges of filming in a cold location. She also shares insights into working with Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, and the moral complexity of the characters in the series.
In the penultimate episode of True Detective: Night Country, Peter Prior (Finn Bennett) shoots his father to protect detective Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) after a confrontation, leading to a cover-up plan. Finn Bennett discusses working with Jodie Foster and teases a "gut-wrenching" finale, hinting at a satisfying yet emotional conclusion with room for interpretation.
In the penultimate episode of "True Detective: Night Country," Hank meets his demise at the hands of his son, Peter, in a pivotal and intense scene. Actors John Hawkes and Finn Bennett discuss the evolution of the scene and their characters' complex relationship, as well as Hawkes' original song featured in the episode. The interview provides insights into the actors' collaboration and the emotional weight of filming the dramatic sequence.
Episode five of HBO's True Detective: Night Country will be available to stream on Max two days early, on February 9, to avoid a clash with Super Bowl LVIII. The episode will still air on HBO in its usual time slot on February 11. The series stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis and follows the disappearance of eight men at an Arctic research station in Ennis, Alaska. The season finale will air on February 18.
In the latest episode of True Detective: Night Country, police chief Liz Danvers and her partner Evangeline delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding the murders and the culture of Ennis. They uncover a significant lead related to the Corpsicle crew and encounter a series of unsettling events, including the tragic death of Julia Navarro's sister and a cryptic encounter at an old gold-dredging machine. As the episode unfolds, the characters grapple with personal and supernatural challenges, setting the stage for further intrigue and suspense in the remaining episodes.
The third episode of "True Detective: Night Country" garnered 2.7 million viewers, showing a 5% increase from the previous episode and marking two consecutive weeks of growth. The show's streaming numbers on HBO Max have also seen significant boosts, outpacing viewership of comparable HBO titles like "Succession" and "The White Lotus." Starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, the series follows two detectives investigating the disappearance of men at an Arctic research station in Alaska.
The 96th Academy Awards nominations saw "Oppenheimer" lead with 13 nods, while Jodie Foster returns after 29 years with a best supporting actress nomination, and John Williams becomes the oldest nominee in history at 91. Three films directed by women were nominated for best picture, but only one received a best director nod. Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese also made their mark in this year's nominations, with "Barbie" being the first film since "La La Land" to have two nominees for best original song.