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entertainment1 year ago

BBC Announces Mega 12-Show Drama Slate with Joseph Fiennes, Aimee Lou Wood, and Rebecca Hall-led Series

The BBC has announced its largest drama slate in years, featuring 12 new shows including a TV adaptation of James Graham's play "Dear England" starring Joseph Fiennes, Aimee Lou Wood's debut writing project "Film Club," and a Rebecca Hall-led series "The Listeners" from Element. The lineup also includes a spin-off of Abi Morgan's legal drama "The Split," a Northern Irish police drama "Blue Lights," and various other compelling projects showcasing some of Britain's best talents.

via Deadline|
#bbc#drama#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Joseph Fiennes regrets portraying Michael Jackson in controversial film.

Actor Joseph Fiennes expressed regret for his decision to play Michael Jackson in an episode of the anthology series "Urban Myths" in a recent interview with The Guardian. The episode, which was about Jackson, Marlon Brando, and Elizabeth Taylor taking a cross-country road trip after 9/11, was pulled before it aired due to backlash over Fiennes' casting. Fiennes took partial credit for the decision to pull the episode and acknowledged that it was a "bad call" and a "bad mistake."

via CNN|
#casting-decision#entertainment#joseph-fiennes
entertainment2 years ago

Joseph Fiennes regrets controversial Michael Jackson role

Joseph Fiennes expressed regret over his decision to play Michael Jackson in a 2017 episode of "Urban Myths," acknowledging it was a "wrong decision" and a "bad mistake." The episode was pulled before broadcast due to backlash over Fiennes' casting and prosthetic nose to play Jackson. Fiennes also revealed he turned down a five-picture deal from Harvey Weinstein and believes it hurt his career.

via NBC News|
#entertainment#harvey-weinstein#joseph-fiennes
entertainment2 years ago

Joseph Fiennes regrets playing Michael Jackson in 2016 film.

Actor Joseph Fiennes has expressed regret over his decision to play Michael Jackson in a 2017 episode of Urban Myths, saying it was a "bad mistake" and that people were "absolutely right to be upset". Fiennes had previously defended his casting, saying he wanted to provoke a "discussion". However, he now takes responsibility for the show's poor judgement and credits himself for getting the episode dropped altogether. The decision to cast a white actor as Jackson had led to accusations of whitewashing.

via Vulture|
#casting#controversy#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Joseph Fiennes regrets playing Michael Jackson in controversial TV show.

Actor Joseph Fiennes has apologized for his portrayal of Michael Jackson in a 2017 episode of Sky Arts' Urban Myths that never made it to broadcast. Fiennes' casting as the late King of Pop sparked backlash due to his lighter skin and prosthetic nose. He admits people were "absolutely right to be upset" and that it was a "bad mistake." Fiennes previously defended his role, stating that it did not promote stereotyping.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#apology#controversy#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Joseph Fiennes Confronts Harvey Weinstein and Regrets Playing Michael Jackson.

Joseph Fiennes revealed in an interview that he turned down a five-picture deal from Harvey Weinstein due to a "bullying tactic that didn't sit well." He also admitted that his decision to portray Michael Jackson in an episode of Urban Myths was a "bad mistake" and that he played a significant role in the decision to block the show from airing.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#entertainment#harvey-weinstein#hollywood
entertainment2 years ago

Joseph Fiennes' Stand Against Harvey Weinstein's Bullying Tactics.

Joseph Fiennes revealed in an interview that he turned down a five-picture deal from Harvey Weinstein due to a "bullying tactic that didn't sit well." He also admitted that his decision to portray Michael Jackson in an episode of Urban Myths was a "bad mistake" and that he played a significant role in the decision to block the show from airing.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#entertainment#harvey-weinstein#hollywood
entertainment2 years ago

Joseph Fiennes' Brave Confrontation with Harvey Weinstein and Its Aftermath

British actor Joseph Fiennes revealed how he rejected Harvey Weinstein's offer of a five-picture deal with Miramax in the 1990s, which resulted in his career being affected. Fiennes described the meeting as a bullying tactic and decided to step away from the offer. Weinstein made it clear that he would not support Fiennes and would make a strong movement not to support him. Fiennes has most recently starred in The Handmaid's Tale, and Weinstein was found guilty of five felonies in 2020 and sentenced to 23 years in jail.

via Deadline|
#bullying#career#entertainment