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      Mads Mikkelsen Eyed to Replace Johnny Depp in 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise

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      The ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ actor is reportedly director David Yates’ choice to play Grindelwald after Depp agreed to leave the franchise in the wake of his defeat in a libel lawsuit.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Warner Bros. is moving fast to fill in the void left by Johnny Depp in “Fantastic Beasts 3”. Mads Mikkelsen is now reportedly eyed to replace the “Alice in Wonderland” actor, who was asked to withdraw from the film after he came out on the losing end of a libel lawsuit with a British tabloid.
      According to Deadline, there are several actors who have been considered to take over the role, but Mikkelsen is director David Yates’ choice to play Grindelwald. And the two parties are now said to be in early talks for the part.
      “Fantastic Beasts 3” kicked off production in September and Depp had filmed one scene before he was asked to leave the franchise. The 57-year-old took to Instagram on Friday, November 6 to announce he was stepping down, writing, “I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts and I have respected and agreed to that request.”

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      He added of his legal judgment, “The surreal judgement of the court in the U.K. will not change my fight to tell the truth and I confirm that I plan to appeal. My resolve remains strong and I intend to prove that the allegations against me are false. My life and career will not be defined by this moment in time.”
      Meanwhile, the cast led by Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law continue shooting with the aim of keeping the film on track for its July 15, 2022 release, after it was recently moved from its original due date of November 12, 2021.
      Mikkelsen is a Danish actor who achieved worldwide recognition for playing the main antagonist Le Chiffre in 2006’s James Bond film “Casino Royale”. He is also widely known for his roles as Igor Stravinsky in “Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky” (2008) and serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter on NBC’s series “Hannibal”.
      The 54-year-old, who won Cannes Film Festival Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award for his role in Danish film “The Hunt”, has also been part of blockbusters films such as Marvel’s “Doctor Strange” (2016) and Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. He recently wrapped the filming of Doug Liman-directed film “Chaos Walking”.

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      Mena Suvari Added to Ronald Reagan Biopic as Former President's Ex-Wife

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      The ‘American Beauty’ actress has joined the cast of the upcoming movie ‘Reagan’ as the biopic resumes production after a two-week break due to Covid-19 scare.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Actress Mena Suvari has joined the cast of the forthcoming Ronald Reagan biopic as production resumes following a two-week shutdown.
      Filming on the flick, which stars Dennis Quaid as the 40th U.S. president, resumed on 5 November (20) in Oklahoma after several members of the production tested positive for Covid-19 in late October.
      Since starting up again, the feature, which also stars Penelope Ann Miller as First Lady Nancy Reagan and Jon Voight as a KGB agent who focused on Reagan for four decades, has added Suvari to its cast.
      According to Deadline, she’ll play the former POTUS’ first wife Jane Wyman, with the “American Beauty” star telling the publication, “I am so honoured to be part of such a phenomenal production.”
      “Not only to have the opportunity to play such an incredible talent and icon as Jane Wyman, it is equally exciting to portray one of my favourite eras of Old Hollywood.”

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      “We are excited to have Mena join us,” adds director Sean McNamara. “She brings charm, grace and class to this role and we’re excited to have her on board.”
      A release date for Reagan has yet to be confirmed.
      Mena Suvari was last seen on the big screen last year as she played the lead role in the true-story movie “The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson”. Her new movie, drama thriller “Don’t Tell a Soul” premiered earlier this year at the Deauville Film Festival.
      The “Reagan” casting news came less than a month after the 41-year-old actress announced she’s expecting her first child with husband Michael Hope. “It was a huge surprise, an absolute miracle!” the mom-to-be gushed.
      “It’s all I ever wanted for years! It’s still this process for me of believing it and accepting that something this beautiful could happen for me. It’s been a very emotional experience. It’s very weird finding out. I was like, ‘I can’t believe it!’ ”

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      'Another Round', 'Martin Eden', 'Corpus Christi' Lead Nominees for 2020 European Film Awards

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      The nominees for the upcoming European Film Awards which will be held virtually in this coming December also include the likes of Mads Mikkelsen and Viggo Mortensen.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “Another Round”, “Corpus Christi”, and “Martin Eden” will lead the way at the 2020 European Film Awards after landing four nominations apiece.
      The titles are all in the running for the top prize of European Film, alongside “Berlin Alexanderplatz”, “The Painted Bird”, and “Undine” while “Another Round” moviemaker Thomas Vinterberg, “Corpus Christi” ‘s Jan Komasa, and Pietro Marcello (“Martin Eden”) will also face off for the European Director honour.
      Also nominated in the category are Agnieszka Holland (“Charlatan”), Francois Ozon (“Summer of 85”), and Maria Sodahl (“Hope”).
      The European Actress shortlist features the likes of Paula Beer (“Udine”), Nina Hoss (“My Little Sister”), and Marta Nieto (“Mother”), and the European Actor contenders include Mads Mikkelsen (“Another Round”), Viggo Mortensen (“Falling”), Bartosz Bielenia (“Corpus Christi”), and Luca Marinelli (“Martin Eden”).

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      Meanwhile, the European Screenwriter nominees are Vinterberg and Tobias Lindholm (“Another Round”), Marcello and Maurizio Braucci (“Martin Eden”), Mateusz Pacewicz (“Corpus Christi”), Martin Behnke and Burhan Qurbani (“Berlin Alexanderplatz”), Costa-Gavras (“Adults in the Room”), and Damiano and Fabio D’Innocenzo (“Bad Tales”).
      Members of the European Film Academy will now vote online to decide the winners, which will be unveiled in a virtual series of events from 8 to 12 December.
      In comedy category, the nominees are “Advantages of Travelling by Train”, “The Big Hit”, and “Ladies of Steel”.
      Meanwhile, “Acasa, My Home”, “The Cave”, “Collective”, “Gunda”, “Little Girl”, and “Saudi Runaway” are vying for the best documentary.
      And nominees for best animated feature are “Calamity”, “Josep”, “Klaus”, and “The Nose or the Conspiracy of Mavericks”.

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      Viola Davis Says Black Actresses Were Given 'Leftovers' in Hollywood

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      The ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ actress compares the disparity between white and black actresses in entertainment industry to eating a full meal instead of the leftovers.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Viola Davis insists the “lack of access to opportunities” for Black actresses is “huge” as she demands change across the entertainment industry.
      Speaking to InStyle magazine, the Oscar winner, 55, compares the disparity to eating a full meal instead of just the leftovers, telling the publication, “I want and I expect to get the same filet mignon that white actresses get!”
      “Cooked at the exact temperature. You cannot throw me a bone with a really nice little piece of meat still on it and expect that’s good enough for me,” she continues.
      “I love my collard greens and all of that, and I know we were given the leftovers. I know how to cook that, but I want a filet mignon.”

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      The “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” star goes on to say she “fully expects changes,” adding, “I’m trying to lift my hopes up. Even if it takes a little bit of vodka. If we don’t move forward together, then we don’t move forward.”

      Back in 2018, the actress also called out pay disparity between white actresses and women of color. “There are no percentages to show the difference,” she said in an interview wih Variety. “It’s vast. Hispanic women, Asian women, black women, we don’t get paid what Caucasian women get paid. We just don’t… We have the talent. It’s the opportunity that we’re lacking.”
      “We’re not even invited to the table. I go to a lot of women’s events here in Hollywood, and they’re filled with female CEOs, producers and executives, but I’m one of maybe five or six people of colour in the room,” she continued.

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      Johnny Depp Will Get Full Salary Despite Only Working One Day on Set of 'Fantastic Beasts 3'

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      The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ actor will be paid full salary by movie bosses despite leaving the third installment of the ‘Harry Potter’ spin-off following his legal loss in libel trial.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Johnny depp won’t be out of pocket after exiting his “Fantastic Beasts” movie franchise, with the actor pocketing his full salary for the role despite only working one day on set.
      Warner Bros. chiefs cut ties with the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star for their “Harry Potter” spin-off movies after a judge rules against him in his libel case against bosses at The Sun newspaper. The star was labelled a “wife beater” in a 2018 article related to claims made by his ex-spouse, Amber Heard.
      However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, studio officials must pay the 57-year-old his full salary for the film, for which he shot one scene as Gellert Grindelwald since production kicked off in September (20).

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      Depp had a special provision in his contract, called pay-to-play, meaning that he would get his full salary no matter what happened to the movie, meaning he’ll take home at least $10 million (£7.6 million) for the film – despite not appearing in the flick.
      Depp took to Instagram on Friday to announce he was stepping down, writing, “I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts and I have respected and agreed to that request.”
      He added of his legal judgement, “The surreal judgement of the court in the U.K. will not change my fight to tell the truth and I confirm that I plan to appeal. My resolve remains strong and I intend to prove that the allegations against me are false. My life and career will not be defined by this moment in time.”
      Meanwhile, Warner Bros. officials have confirmed plans to recast Depp’s role as the dark wizard, which he portrayed in 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and its 2018 sequel “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”. The movie has been pushed to summer, 2022.

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      Jeff Nichols Plans to Develop 'A Quiet Place' Spin-Off

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      Nichols reportedly will be reuniting with John Krasinski, who starred and directed the 2018’s blockbuster hit, to develop the new flick that will be based on Krasinski’s original idea.

      Nov 10, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “Mud” filmmaker Jeff Nichols is set to develop a spin-off from horror movie franchise “A Quiet Place” based on an idea by John Krasinski.
      According to Deadline, bosses at Paramount Pictures have recruited Nichols to write and direct the production.

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      Details are being kept under wraps, but Krasinski, who co-wrote, directed and starred in the 2018 original and its forthcoming sequel, proposed the idea for the new project.
      The news comes as fans await the release of “A Quiet Place Part II”, which had its prior launch in March postponed until April, 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
      The upcoming movie, which sees Krasinski’s real-life wife Emily Blunt reprising her role as Evelyn Abbott. It will follow Evelyn after the death of her husband Blunt (Krasinki), who died in the first movie. Along with her kids, she is forced to survive in a post-apocalyptic world in which monsters with ultra-developed hearing hunted down all humans that made noise. Evelyn must make sure her three children, including her newborn son, survive.
      Of the inspiration for “A Quiet Place II”, Krasinski said back in 2019, “The idea for it is pretty simple. I’m writing now – I don’t have it fleshed out – but the thought that occurred to me, that really excited me about it, was that most sequels are about the return of a hero or a villain. You take this character that people loved once and you bring them back, and you have to create a new world around them. We have the exact opposite setup. We have the world, and you can drop whoever you want into that world and everyone feels connected to it.”

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      UFC Alum Michael Bisping to Lead 'Journeymen' Adaptation

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      The retired UFC Middleweight Champion will star as a drug-addicted former fighter who is determined to continue his career, despite being diagnosed with neurological damage.

      Nov 10, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Former UFC star Michael Bisping is stepping into the boxing ring for the film adaptation of “The Journeyman”.
      The movie is inspired by British author Mark Turley’s book of the same name, and will star Bisping as Kenny ‘The Beast’ Breen, a drug-addicted former fighter with a record of 11-85-0 who is determined to continue his career, despite being diagnosed with neurological damage.
      The production will be directed by Dax Phelan, who co-wrote the screenplay with Turley, and filmed in the U.K.
      Real-life boxer Johnny Greaves will serve as the film’s technical advisor. Eric M. Klein and Phelan are producing. Bisping and Turley are on board as executive producers.
      “For obvious reasons, Mike brings an authenticity and an X-factor to the role that no other actor ever could,” Phelan said in a statement.

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      “His contributions to the script have been insightful and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to explore this character with him.”

      Bisping was a professional competitor since 2004. At UFC 199, he became the first British fighter to win a UFC Championship and he remains the sole British winner of a UFC title. He officially announced his retirement from MMA competition in 2018 and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on July 5, 2019.
      Bisping is no stranger to Hollywood – he previously appeared in movies such as “XXX: Return of Xander Cage” and “Den of Thieves”.
      Besides taking on acting roles, the 41-year-old was tapped as one of the four presenters of Netflix’s reality competition series “Hyperdrive”.

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      Kristen Stewart Is Mackenzie Davis' Secret Girlfriend in Trailer for Gay Rom-Com 'Happiest Season'

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      The ‘Charlie’s Angels’ star plays a young lesbian who travels to her girlfriend’s family home for Christmas only to have her sexuality be hidden from the conservative parents.

      Nov 10, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Kristen Stewart is redefining holiday rom-com in Hulu’s upcoming movie “Happiest Season”. Ahead of the jolliest season of the year, the first trailer for the Christmas film has been released for viewing pleasure, centering on a young lesbian couple played by the “Twilight Saga” actress and Mackenzie Davis (“Blade Runner 2049”).
      For the Yuletide, Abby (Stewart) and Harper (Davis) are traveling to the latter’s family home. But Abby’s excitement is soon spoiled after Harper informs her that she is yet to come out as lesbian to her conservative family.
      Hilarity ensues as the pair try to hide their relationship as well as their sexuality from Harper’s family, while Abby’s flamboyant friend John (Dan Levy) comes to the “rescue” by joining the family’s Christmas celebration and introduces himself as Abby’s “ex-boyfriend.”
      Planning to propose to Harper at her family’s annual Christmas dinner, Abby begins to question the girlfriend she thought she knew. “This is why I avoid Christmas. It brings out the worst in everything,” Abby says in the video, though John later reassures her, “Everybody’s story is different. Just because Harper isn’t ready doesn’t mean she doesn’t love you.”

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      According to the film’s description, “Happiest Season” is billed as “a holiday romantic comedy that hilariously captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family’s acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas.”
      Clea DuVall, who directed and wrote the script, said earlier this year that she wrote the story from her “own place of truth” as a queer woman, which the cast felt added authenticity to the story.
      Stewart, who is openly bisexual, said of the LBGT romance, “I grew up watching and loving conventional movies like this. Seeing [marginalized] people loving each other in the middle of something that’s so standardized was really exhilarating and freeing.” She added, “There’s a lack of confusion and generalization Clea brings [as a queer woman]. I want people to see that two girls in love is just so fun.”
      Also starring Victor Garber, Mary Steenburgen, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza and Mary Holland among others, “Happiest Season” will be available on Hulu starting November 25.

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