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    Luke Evans Joins Nicole Kidman in 'Nine Perfect Strangers'

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    The ‘Beauty and the Beast’ actor is confirmed to play one of the strangers in the upcoming television adaptation of the bestselling novel by David E. Kelley.
    Jun 27, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Welsh actor Luke Evans is joining forces with Nicole Kidman in the TV adaptation of bestselling novel “Nine Perfect Strangers”.
    The “Beauty and the Beast” star will portray Lars, one of the titular strangers, in the new drama, based on the book by author Liane Moriarty, reports Deadline.
    “Bridesmaids” actress Melissa McCarthy has also signed on for the series, which will be set in a high-end health and wellness retreat, run by Kidman’s character, Masha.
    “Nine Perfect Strangers”, written by David E. Kelley, is expected to debut on streaming service Hulu in 2021.
    Kelley also adapted Moriarty’s “Big Little Lies” for the small screen, a project in which Kidman co-starred and executive produced.

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    Boris Johnson's U.K. Coronavirus Crisis Adapted Into New TV Series

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    The U.K. health crisis and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s initial refusal to issue lockdown amid Covid-19 pandemic are confirmed to be dramatized into a TV show.
    Jun 27, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Acclaimed director Michael Winterbottom is set to dramatise British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the coronavirus crisis for a new TV series.
    The Conservative Party leader has faced heavy criticism since the pandemic began in March 2020 after initially refusing to issue lockdown orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and instead appearing to adopt a herd immunity strategy, whereby the majority of a population is exposed to a disease in an effort to build up the antibodies to become immune.
    After the delay, government officials reversed course and introduced strict measures limiting group gatherings, as residents were encouraged to remain in place at home.
    Johnson then hit headlines again as he himself tested positive for the coronavirus and ended up spending time in a hospital intensive care unit, weeks before becoming a dad again, welcoming a son in April with his fiancee, Carrie Symond.
    The series of events are now being adapted for a TV show, co-written and directed by “24 Hour Party People” filmmaker Winterbottom, reports Deadline.
    It will be developed with bosses at entertainment firm Fremantle, alongside “True Detective” executive producer Richard Brown’s Passenger, and Winterbottom’s Revolution Films.
    In a statement, Andrea Scrosati, Fremantle’s global chief operating officer, shared, “There are rare moments in history when leaders find their private lives uniquely connected to national events, where personal experience and official role collide in an unusual way. The last few months in the life of the U.K. Prime Minister clearly mark one of these moments.”
    A network or streaming service has yet to be attached to the project, which is currently untitled.

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    Zoe Kravitz Trying to 'Stay More Focused' Amid 'Pressure' After Landing Catwoman Role

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    The ‘Big Little Lies’ actress says she felt ‘immediate pressure’ after her casting as Selina Kyle in the upcoming Caped Crusader movie is announced to public.
    Jun 27, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Zoe Kravitz felt “immediate pressure” when she landed the role of Catwoman in upcoming movie “The Batman”, but has no doubt the film will do well because the script is “phenomenal.”
    The 31-year-old actress stars as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in Matt Reeves’ latest offering, opposite Robert Pattinson in the titular role. While the coronavirus pandemic has led to the release date being pushed back, Zoe has no doubt fans will love it – but admitted it took her some time to get her head around the fact she is going to be playing the character on screen.
    “When the announcement came out that I had gotten this role, my phone rang more than it has ever,” she said on the Variety and iHeart podcast The Big Ticket. “More than my birthday, more than my wedding, more than anything. So I felt that immediate pressure…The script is phenomenal. The story’s really strong. I feel very clear on who Selena is and what she wants, and I’m trying to stay more focused on that.”
    And despite the fact that Robert’s casting in the film initially attracted some backlash, Zoe assured fans the former “Twilight” star is the perfect Caped Crusader.
    “He’s just a great actor and he brings so much to everything he does,” she said. “I think that it’s a really hard role because people are expecting a lot. Also it’s restricting in a lot of ways. You’re wearing the suit, and you can’t see their eyes, and you can only move in a certain way.”
    “So you have to get really creative in terms of how can you portray a multidimensional character? He’s way up for the challenge and has really interesting ideas already. I think he’s perfect, perfect casting.”

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    Christopher Nolan's Big-Budgeted Movie 'Tenet' Faces Another Delay Amid Pandemic

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    The $200 million-budgeted film starring Robert Pattinson will only be released to theaters when ‘exhibitors are ready and public health officials say it’s time.’
    Jun 27, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Christopher Nolan’s new film “Tenet” has been delayed again, this time until mid-August 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
    According to editors at Entertainment Tonight, the Warner Bros. movie is now scheduled to hit theatres on August 12, 2020 after being pushed back from its rescheduled date of 31 July. It was originally scheduled to debut earlier in the month.
    In a statement, a spokesperson for Warner Bros. said the studio is not treating the $200 million film as a “traditional movie release” and is “committed to bringing Tenet to audiences in theaters, on the big screen, when exhibitors are ready and public health officials say it’s time.”
    Announcing plans for an extended run in cinemas, they added, “We are choosing to open the movie mid-week to allow audiences to discover the film in their own time, and we plan to play longer, over an extended play period far beyond the norm, to develop a very different yet successful release strategy.”
    Nolan’s hotly anticipated spy epic stars Robert Pattinson, John David Washington, and Indian actress Dimple Kapadia.

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    'The Office' Deletes Blackface Scene

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    The creator Greg Daniels has edited a 2012 episode called ‘Dwight Christmas’ which originally contained a scene featuring Rainn Wilson with blackface depiction.
    Jun 27, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “The Office” creator Greg Daniels has announced a blackface scene in the hit U.S. comedy has been edited out.
    The “Dwight Christmas” episode, which aired in 2012, no longer contains a scene featuring Rainn Wilson in character as Dwight trying to convince his colleagues to celebrate Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas while in blackface.
    “The Office is about a group of people trying to work together with mutual respect despite the inappropriate actions of their boss and assistant manager,” showrunner Daniels told Variety in a statement on Friday, June 2, 2020. “The show employed satire to expose unacceptable behavior and deliver a message of inclusion.”
    “Today we cut a shot of an actor wearing blackface that was used to criticize a specific racist European practice. Blackface is unacceptable and making the point so graphically is hurtful and wrong. I am sorry for the pain that caused.”
    The “Dwight Christmas” episode of “The Office” will no longer appear on the Netflix streaming platform or in syndication.
    The news follows a string of similar actions in Hollywood to remove blackface from programmes in the wake of global Black Lives Matter protests worldwide following the murder of African-American George Floyd by a white police officer in Minnesota last month, May 2020.
    “30 Rock” creator Tina Fey asked TV bosses to axe multiple episodes of the show featuring the practice. Three episodes of “Scrubs” were also pulled from the Hulu streaming platform and Netflix bosses have removed the entire British sketch series, “Little Britain”, for blackface depiction.

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    Johnny Depp Rumored to Play Joker in 'Batman Beyond' Film

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    Following reports that Michael Keaton may reprise his role in a live-action ‘Batman Beyond’ in addition to appearing in The Flash movie, it’s now reported that Depp may play the main villain in the upcoming film.
    Jun 27, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Johnny Depp is once again linked to DC movie. The “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” actor is rumored to possibly play the Joker in “Batman Beyond” film, which may be a starring vehicle for Michael Keaton.
    According to Mikey Sutton, who is known for his scoops on Hollywood projects, Keaton may reprise his role as the Batman in in a live-action “Batman Beyond” for HBO Max, in addition to appearing in The Flash movie.
    “A live-action ‘Batman Beyond’ is being talked about again and this time for HBO Max although no development has begun,” he told YouTube channel Midnight’s Edge. “If they could net Keaton for it, the possibility of this materializing greatly increases.”
    He added, “AT&T is quite excited about the commercial and social-media buzz Keaton in ‘Batman Beyond’ could generate for HBO Max. Only time will tell if Keaton is similarly thrilled with the idea.”
    Updating on his previous report, Sutton later said that the “Batman Beyond” film could be aimed for a theatrical release rather being a HBO Max exclusive, with Tim Burton possibly directing and Depp as the main villain, Joker. He added that the “Batman Beyond” film would be a live-action adaptation of the “Return of the Joker” film, which was a direct-to-video animated film released in 2000.
    In the animated movie, an older Bruce Wayne (Kevin Conroy) trains a college student, Terry McGinnis (Will Friedle), to replace him as Batman. Meanwhile, the Joker (Mark Hamill) has re-emerged as the leader of the Jokerz, a gang inspired by the supervillain Joker, who had mysteriously disappeared for decades following his final battle with the original Batman.
    Prior to this scoop about “Batman Beyond”, Depp has been touted as one of fan favorites to play the Joker in Matt Reeves’ new Batman trilogy, which stars Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader. As with the previous speculation, the latest rumor about Depp’s possible involvement in the “Batman Beyond” film should be taken with a grain of salt.

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    Giancarlo Esposito to Host Docuseries Tied to 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'

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    ‘The Broken and the Bad’ will see the actor, who portrays fast food mogul/drug lord Gus Fring in the franchise, revisiting unforgettable moments from both shows.
    Jun 26, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” star Giancarlo Esposito is revisiting unforgettable moments from both shows in a new docuseries.
    The actor, who portrays fast food mogul/drug lord Gus Fring in the franchise, will host “The Broken and the Bad”, which will take fans behind the scenes and tie them into shocking real life stories.
    The digital venture will kick off on July 9, the same date the network will air a day-long marathon of “Better Call Saul”‘s fifth season. The re-runs will also feature special interviews with stars Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn.
    “Better Call Saul” will kick off at 9 am ET while “The Broken and the Bad” will be available to stream on AMC.com.

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    Gillian Anderson: 'Sex Education' Makes It Okay to Be Who You Are

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    Thrilled to be part of the hit Netflix series, the actress playing sex therapist Jean Milburn expresses her appreciation over its diverse cast and discussions of sensitive and taboo subject matters.
    Jun 26, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Gillian Anderson is thrilled to be part of a series like “Sex Education” that allows those “questioning their sexuality” to express themselves.
    The actress, who plays a sex therapist on the hit Netflix program, was drawn to the show because of the boundaries it pushes when it comes to tackling sensitive and taboo subject matters.
    “It makes it okay to be who you are, however you are,” she tells Deadline. “The fact that kids who are questioning their sexuality, or have other questions they’re curious about, can watch it, often with their parents, is beautiful.”
    The 51-year-old adds that the diverse cast on the show has also resonated with viewers, which took her some time to appreciate.
    “I’m not even sure I realized the extent to which it does that until after I’d seen it,” she admits. “You can read so much on a page, and then the minute you start seeing all of the fabulously diverse faces, and really commit to all the different storylines and the diverse dilemmas, you realize how unique and embracing the show actually is.”

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