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    Jared Leto Struggled to Recover From 'Dark Place' He Fell Into When Filming 'The Little Things'

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    The former ‘Suicide Squad’ actor claims he needed ‘a break’ after ‘spending time in a dark place’ to play a murderer in his new movie with Denzel Washington.

    Mar 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Jared Leto struggled to get relief from the “dark place” he had to go to for “The Little Things”.
    The Oscar-winning actor stars opposite Denzel Washington in the film, which tells the story of Leto’s Albert Sparma, who is being investigated by Denzel’s Joe ‘Deke’ Deacon. But getting into the right mindset to play a killer took its toll on Leto.
    “You’re spending time in a dark place, and the materials, the research can start to creep into your dreams at some point,” he told Entertainment Tonight. “For anybody, that’s, like, binge-watched Making a Murderer, at a certain point you need a break. You need to turn on Tiger King or something.”

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    But while there were some difficulties in taking on the role, Leto was determined not to let the opportunity of working with Washington pass him by.
    “I don’t know what it is about him in particular that I keyed into as a young actor, but I always wanted to see what he was going to do next,” he added. “He’s always great. He always surprises you. He’s one of the few actors that has really had that consistency, and he really puts his full body and heart and soul into every performance that he does. So, just the Denzel of it all was enough reward for me.”
    Jared Leto was last seen on the big screen in 2018’s “The Outsider”. He will next be seen reprising his role as Joker in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”. His other new projects include true-story movie “House of Gucci” and Marvel superhero adaptation “Morbius”.

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    Michael B. Jordan Officially Confirms Double Duty as Director and Lead Star for 'Creed 3'

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    The ‘Black Panther’ actor confirms rumors that he will step behind the lens for the upcoming third ‘Creed’ movie while also reprising his role as the titular fighter.

    Mar 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Michael B. Jordan is ready for fight night after getting the official OK to direct the third “Creed” movie.
    Jordan, who starred in the first two films in the “Rocky” spin-off franchise, will be stepping back into the ring as moviemaker – a big reveal initially flipped to the media by his co-star, Tessa Thompson.
    The film, which is scheduled to hit cinema screens at the end of 2022, will be Jordan’s first as director.

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    “Michael’s vision for Creed III is incredibly exciting and will undoubtedly be an important contribution to the cannon of this storied franchise,” MGM’s Film Group chairman and president Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy write in a joint statement, obtained by Deadline. “We are thrilled to bring his directorial debut, and share this next chapter in the Creed story, to theaters next year.”
    “Directing has always been an aspiration, but the timing had to be right,” the “Creed” star adds. “Creed III is that moment – a time in my life where I’ve grown more sure of who I am, holding agency in my own story, maturing personally, growing professionally, and learning from the Greats like Ryan Coogler, most recently Denzel Washington, and other top tier directors I respect. All of which sets the table for this moment.”
    “This franchise and in particular the themes of Creed III are deeply personal to me. I look forward to sharing the next chapter of Adonis Creed’s story with the awesome responsibility of being its director and namesake.”

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    James Gunn Calls Zac Efron Casting Rumors for 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' Nonsense

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    The Marvel filmmaker has responded to the internet chatters suggesting he’s looking for ‘a Zac Efron type’ for the upcoming third ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ installment.

    Mar 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Filmmaker James Gunn has dismissed rumours suggesting Zac Efron has been cast as Adam Warlock in the next “Guardians of the Galaxy” sequel.
    Gold-skinned cosmic character Warlock was introduced in a post-credits scene in 2017’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”, and is expected to play a major role in the story for the follow-up, which Gunn is expected to begin filming later this year (21).
    A questionable report recently emerged online, indicating he was seeking “a thirty year-old Caucasian man, who is described as both a super hero type and a Zac Efron type,” for the part, but the director has shot down the claims.
    “There is no casting underway for Vol. 3,” he tweeted in response to the article.

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    “And in what world would I only cast a ‘Caucasian’ if the character has gold skin? And if I wanted a Zac Efron type wouldn’t I go to Zac Efron? Where do you get this nonsense?”
    Gunn’s post tickled celebrity fans Seth Rogen and Josh Gad, who went on to joke about missing out on the gig themselves.
    “S**t I was gonna submit myself for the Zac Efron type,” quipped Rogen, who worked with Efron in the “Neighbors” comedy franchise.
    And Frozen’s Gad remarked, “This was not the way I wanted to find out I’m out of the running for Adam Warlock.”
    The Disney/Marvel blockbuster, fronted by Chris Pratt, is currently set for release in 2023.

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    Sam Heughan Learned How to Kill Someone With Cellphone When Filming 'SAS: Red Notice'

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    The ‘Outlander’ actor reveals he learned ‘scary’ military skills as he prepared for his role as a special forces operator for a new British action thriller.

    Mar 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Sam Heughan knows how to kill someone with a mobile phone after learning military skills from author Andy McNab.
    “The Outlander” star plays special forces operator Tom Buckingham in action-thriller “SAS: Red Notice”, based on the book of the same name by McNab.
    He prepped for the role by meeting up with McNab and was stunned by his incredible skills.
    “It’s in the movie – killing someone with a mobile phone. How do you do that? Andy will tell you exactly how to do that. He’ll show you as well – which is awful,” he told Digital Spy.

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    “It’s kind of scary to be with someone who has these abilities, who has this experience. But also someone who’s so charming and outgoing and open about it. It’s fascinating. You can’t help but be swept up and intrigued by his world. I know that we worked really hard to make the movie really authentic.”
    He continued, “This is all very true, you know? These mercenaries, these grey areas of political manoeuvring. And then the characters as well – which side they fight on. It’s really dictated by the game, and the rules of the game.”
    “SAS: Red Notice” is due for release on Friday (12Mar21).
    The movie is also supported by the likes of Ruby Rose, Andy Serkis, and Tom Wilkinson.
    It follows a SAS operator trying to save hostages captured by a small army of well trained criminals who have hijacked the Eurostar deep beneath the English Channel. The group plan to blow up the English Channel declaring economic war on a government with plenty of their own secrets.

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    Jennifer Garner Admits 'Yes Day' Has Been Her Family Tradition Before She Stars in the Film

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    During an interview on ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’, the ‘Peppermint’ star reveals that the tradition began when her middle daughter fell in love with Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s book at the age of 3.

    Mar 10, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Jennifer Garner knows all about the subject of her new film, “Yes Day”, because she and her family have celebrated the fun tradition for years. The actress reveals she has been trading places with her three children for years, picking a day where she has to follow their lead.
    “My middle daughter, at the age of three, loved this book [by author Amy Krouse Rosenthal]… and she would dream of having her own Yes Day, so we started it then and she’s 12 now,” Jennifer tells “Live with Kelly and Ryan”. “We’ve been doing them every since – it’s our family tradition.”
    Garner explains the kids have to adhere to some “basic guidelines” for the special day, “You can’t get a dog, you can’t pierce your ears, it’s not about spending money. But [it’s OK] if they want to do your hair and makeup, if they want to have ice cream for breakfast, if they stay up late.”
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    And though the “Peppermint” star admits she really gets into the fun of the demanding day, she has limited it to an annual event. “Once a year is plenty, believe me, you’re so tired,” she laughs. “It’s a lot just to say yes to everything they come up with.”
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    In the new film, which drops on Netflix this weekend, Garner plays a strict mum-of-three who allows her kids to make all the family decisions for a day. She stars opposite Edgar Ramirez and Jenna Ortega.
    Elsewhere during the interview, Jennifer admits to doing silly things with her longtime assistant Maureen “Mo” Grosser while quarantining for 14 days straight in a Vancouver condo. At one point, she also talks about playing with snow. “It was just fun to be able to go out on the balcony and play in the snow,” she says.

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    Eddie Murphy Blames Career Break on His Worst Actor Ever Win at Razzie Award

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    In a new podcast interview, the ‘Coming 2 America’ actor reveals that he originally planned to take a one year break after a string of flops, before it turned into a six-year hiatus.

    Mar 10, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Eddie Murphy’s Worst Actor of Decade ‘win’ at the Golden Raspberry Awards in 2010 prompted him to take a break from Hollywood.
    The “Coming 2 America” star’s feelings were hurt when he was named the worst actor after a string of flops, and he tells Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast the Razzies mention really got to him.
    “I was making s**tty movies. I was like, ‘This s**t ain’t fun. They’re giving me Razzies…,” he says. “Motherf**kers gave me the ‘worst actor ever’ Razzie, [so I thought], ‘Maybe it’s time to take a break’.”
    “I was only gonna take a break for a year, then all of a sudden six years go by, and I’m sitting on the couch, and I could sit on the couch and not get off it, but I don’t want the last bunch of s**t they see me do [to be] bulls**t.”

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    He adds, “The plan was to go do Dolemite [Is My Name], [host] ‘Saturday Night Live’, ‘Coming 2 America’ and then do stand-up and see how I felt afterwards. At least then they’ll know I’m [still] funny.”
    Murphy is well on his way – his new “Coming to America” sequel is a hit and his turn as filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore in “Dolemite Is My Name” earned Eddie the Redeemer Award at the 2019 Razzies and a Golden Globe nomination.

    Throughout his career, the 59-year-old actor has been nominated multiple times at Razzie Awards. His performances in such movies as “I Spy”, “Norbit”, “Meet Dave” and “A Thousand Words” brought him Worst Actor and Worst Supporting Actor nods.

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    Lady GaGa and Adam Driver Look Posh in First Official Photo of Biopic 'House of Gucci'

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    The ‘A Star Is Born’ actress and the ‘Star Wars’ actor play Patrizia Reggiani and her husband Maurizio Gucci, the former head of the Gucci fashion house, respectively, in the Ridley Scott-directed crime film.

    Mar 10, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Lady GaGa and Adam Driver go high-fashion in their first official look from Ridley Scott’s upcoming film “House of Gucci”. The two stars look posh as they portray Patrizia Reggiani and her husband Maurizio Gucci, the former head of the Gucci fashion house, respectively, in the crime film.
    GaGa made use of her social media account on Tuesday, March 9 to share the photo from the biopic. In the image, the “A Star Is Born” actress is dressed in a black turtleneck and black pants while accessorizing with a black belt, gold necklaces, earrings and bracelets as well as a white fur hat.
    The Golden Globe-winning actress stands next to her co-star, Driver, who contrasts her look in a beige turtleneck sweater with white salopettes with the sleeves tied around his waist. He also wears wide-rimmed black glasses as he smiles with his arm around his on-screen leading lady.
    “Signore e Signora Gucci #HouseOfGucci,” so GaGa captioned the image taken with the backdrop of the Italian Alps. It translates into “Mr. and Mrs. Gucci.”

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    “House of Gucci” tells the real-life account of the tumultuous Gucci family fashion dynasty and the murder of Maurizio, the grandson of founder Guccio Gucci. Patrizia, the ex-wife of Maurizio, was tried and convicted of orchestrating her ex-husband’s assassination on the steps of his office in 1995. She served 18 years before being let out of jail in 2016.
    The movie is scripted by Roberto Bentivegna, based on the Sara Gay Forden book “The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed”. Production on the film began in February, with Scott serving as director. He is also producing the pic with Giannina Scott.
    The movie has additionally enlisted Al Pacino, Jared Leto, Jack Huston, Reeve Carney and Jeremy Irons in the cast, with Camille Cottin being added in January. The movie is scheduled to be released in theaters across the U.S. on November 24.

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    Rupert Grint Found 'Harry Potter' Filming 'Quite Suffocating' and 'Heavy'

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    The Ron Weasley depicter says, while filming the ‘Harry Potter’ movie series was a ‘great experience,’ he couldn’t deny that it was ‘quiet suffocating’ and ‘heavy going.’

    Mar 10, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Rupert Grint has admitted filming “Harry Potter] was “quite suffocating.”
    The actor played Ron Weasley in the wizard film franchise from 2001 to 2011 and admitted, while it was “a great experience,” there were times where he wanted more for his life and career.
    Appearing on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, he said, “There was a time where it felt quite suffocating, because it was heavy going, because it was every day for 10 years in the end.”
    “It was a great experience. Such a nice kind of family atmosphere. It was always the same crew we kind of grew up with, so it was a great place to be.”
    “But sometimes it definitely felt like, ‘I want to do something else. See what else is out there.’ ”

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    Rupert compared the shoots to Groundhog Day with the days and weeks blending into one.
    “It just never ended. Every year, we came back. And it was kind of like Groundhog Day because it was the same sets. It was the same people. But it was great. I loved it,” he added.
    And although he’s only seen each movie once – besides recently rewatching the first film “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” for a second time – he has no immediate plans to rectify that.
    “It still feels too soon really. I can’t detach myself fully,” he explained. “I can’t face it… (But) I’ve got a very different perspective of it now that a long time has passed. I can appreciate what a feat it was.”
    Rupert noted how he prefers to work on a project and move on while also admitting he is particularly embarrassed about one aspect of his “Potter” stint.
    He said, “My (shoulder-length) hair in film four (The Goblet of Fire) is one of my biggest regrets. I think everyone actually had a phase of having this really long hair. They liked it – it was kind of wizardy. We went through our puberty on camera.”

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