All articles tagged with #kumail nanjiani
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Yahoo
Kumail Nanjiani addressed false rumors of an affair with Michelle Obama, clarifying he has never met her, amidst ongoing speculation about Michelle and Barack Obama's marriage, which they continue to deny and appear to be happily together.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Variety
Kumail Nanjiani expressed pride in his performance in Marvel's 'Eternals' and reflected on how the experience changed his approach to work, emphasizing learning from every project regardless of its reception.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
Kumail Nanjiani expected his role in 'Eternals' to lead to a decade of MCU work, but after the film's poor reviews and box office performance, his future with Marvel is uncertain. He expressed disappointment and reflected on how much his self-esteem was tied to the film's reception, despite loving the movie and his character.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Kumail Nanjiani signed on for six Marvel movies when cast in 'Eternals,' but the film's poor reception and box office performance led him to seek therapy, and he now reflects on how his expectations for a long Marvel career were not realized.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Gizmodo
Kumail Nanjiani revealed that he initially signed on for multiple Marvel projects including six movies, a video game, and a theme park ride, with plans for long-term involvement in the MCU, but those plans have since fallen through as the Eternals have been largely absent from Marvel's recent projects. Despite the mixed reviews of Eternals, Nanjiani remains proud of his work and hopes Marvel might bring back his character, Kingo, in the future.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by HuffPost
Kumail Nanjiani revealed that Elon Musk was unhappy with how the HBO series 'Silicon Valley' depicted tech parties, particularly criticizing the show's portrayal of the events Musk attended, which he felt were not representative of his experiences. Musk believed his parties were much cooler, contrasting with the show's depiction of nerdy gatherings. The article also touches on Musk's rumored drug use at exclusive parties, which he has denied.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by New York Post
Kumail Nanjiani revealed that Elon Musk disliked HBO's 'Silicon Valley' for its satirical portrayal of tech parties, claiming his own parties are much cooler, which Nanjiani responded to by highlighting the disparity between the show's depiction and real billionaire gatherings. Musk's negative reaction underscores the differences between Hollywood's portrayal of tech culture and the actual elite social scene in Silicon Valley.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Fortune
Kumail Nanjiani revealed that Elon Musk did not like HBO's 'Silicon Valley' and commented that his parties are much cooler than those depicted in the show, which satirized Silicon Valley culture. Musk has also disputed reports of attending controversial parties, describing them as costume gatherings. The show, praised for its sharp satire, ran for six seasons on HBO.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
The trailer for Naughty Dog's new game, "Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet," has captivated a viewer who was previously unimpressed by the studio's past works like "The Last of Us." The game features a character named Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter played by Tati Gabrielle, who is on a mission to track down her former gang member, Colin Graves, portrayed by Kumail Nanjiani. Despite the game's combat elements, the viewer is drawn to its storytelling and character development, reminiscent of the "Uncharted" series.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Kumail Nanjiani has joined the cast of "Only Murders in the Building" Season 4 in a recurring role integral to the season’s investigation, alongside new cast members Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, and Molly Shannon, with Meryl Streep reprising her role. The plot involves the main characters making a trip to Los Angeles before returning to New York. Nanjiani's previous work includes the limited series "Welcome to Chippendales" and a guest appearance in the Hulu series "History of the World, Part II."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Kumail Nanjiani revealed that negative reviews for Marvel's Eternals took a toll on his mental health, leading him to seek counseling. He expressed disappointment over the film's reception and the impact it had on his evaluation of his work based on others' opinions. Nanjiani still discusses the experience with his therapist and believes the criticism was unfair.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The A.V. Club
Kumail Nanjiani revealed that the negative reception of "Eternals" took a toll on his mental health, leading him to seek counseling. The actor struggled with the film's poor reviews, intense scrutiny of his body transformation, and heightened pressure during the press tour amid the pandemic. Nanjiani's experience prompted him to prioritize his mental well-being and seek therapy, as he continues to grapple with the lingering effects of the ordeal. Despite the challenges, he has upcoming projects and hopes for more positive experiences in the future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Actor Kumail Nanjiani sought counseling after struggling with negative reviews of his Marvel film "Eternals" and developing an unhealthy relationship with food while trying to achieve a "superhero body." He felt unfairly treated and traumatized by the experience, leading him to seek professional help. Nanjiani also discussed his complicated relationship with his body and food, reflecting on his upbringing and the public scrutiny of his physical appearance.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Actor Kumail Nanjiani reveals that he sought therapy after being deeply affected by bad reviews for Marvel's Eternals, in which he played Kingo. Nanjiani expressed that he was overly aware of the negative reviews and struggled with the impact, leading him to seek counseling. The film received lukewarm reviews despite high anticipation, and Nanjiani believes external factors may have contributed to the criticism.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
Kumail Nanjiani sought counseling after the backlash to Marvel's Eternals, realizing he had been too focused on others' responses to his work. The actor felt the pressure of the film's expectations and struggled with the negative reviews, leading him to reevaluate his approach to his career. Nanjiani acknowledged the need to prioritize his own experience and learning from his work, rather than being solely results-driven, and continues to discuss the experience in therapy.