Austin Butler prepared for his role in 'Caught Stealing' by analyzing MLB players' physiques, especially their butts, with inspiration from director Darren Aronofsky, and trained with Hugh Jackman's trainer to achieve the desired look, while also engaging in a steamy photoshoot and being considered for a 'Pirates of the Caribbean' role.
Roman Reigns has reportedly secured a role as Akuma in the live-action 'Street Fighter' film, joining a cast including Jason Momoa and Noah Centineo, with production set to begin in Australia in August 2023. Reigns is also set to appear in the 2025 film 'The Pickup.'
NFL running back Derrick Henry has a deal with actor Adam Sandler to appear in a movie if he rushes for 2,000 yards this season, following a similar achievement in 2020 and a near-miss in 2024. The offer was brokered by Dan Patrick and confirmed by Sandler, highlighting a fun crossover between sports and entertainment.
Jackie Chan reassures fans about his health after concerns arise from recent photos, explaining that his aged appearance is for a movie role and not a reflection of his actual health. Reflecting on his 70th birthday, Chan expresses gratitude for the well-wishes and emphasizes the fortune of growing old, especially for stunt performers. He also hints at his upcoming role in the next Karate Kid installment, where he will reprise his character alongside Ralph Macchio.
Jackie Chan reassured fans about his health after concerns arose from recent photos showing him looking older, explaining that it was just for a movie role requiring him to have white hair and a beard. As he celebrated his 70th birthday, Chan expressed gratitude for being able to continue working in the entertainment industry and thanked everyone for their birthday wishes, emphasizing his love for making movies and his fans.
Jonathan Majors has been fired from the role of Dennis Rodman in the upcoming film "48 Hours In Vegas" following his recent assault conviction. The film, which was set to document Rodman's notorious trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA finals, has also been released by Lionsgate. Majors, who was convicted of harassment and assault during a domestic dispute, faces sentencing on Feb. 6 and has been dropped from future Marvel Studios projects.
Julia Roberts revealed that she almost turned down her role in the classic romcom "Notting Hill" because she found it uncomfortable to play a movie actress, a role that hit too close to home. Despite her initial hesitation, she took on the challenge and even incorporated her own clothes into one of the film's iconic scenes. Roberts and the film's writer, Richard Curtis, reflected on the movie's legacy, including the enduring friendship between them and the viral live-tweet thread from Barry Jenkins.
O'Shea Jackson Jr., son of rapper Ice Cube, revealed on social media that he once declined an acting role in a movie after learning that the project was funded by someone who had disrespected his father. Jackson did not specify the role or the individual involved, but fans praised him for his loyalty and integrity. Some speculated that he may have been referring to Oprah, whom Ice Cube recently called out for excluding him from her talk show. Jackson has a history of standing up for his family, previously taking issue with rapper Logic mentioning his mother in a song.
Elle Fanning revealed in a recent interview that she once lost out on a significant movie role because she didn't have enough Instagram followers at the time. While she didn't specify the role, Fanning said she was against the decision process and doesn't believe in not getting a part because of social media numbers. The actor, who currently has 6.2 million followers on Instagram, added that she's a big supporter of small-budget films and that landing big roles isn't everything. Fanning stars as Catherine the Great in Hulu's period dramedy series The Great, which just released its third season.