The Office Casting director Allison Jones revealed that there were several other notable actors in the running to play Michael Scott on the hit NBC comedy series. Jones stopped Office gentleman, the podcast hosted by sitcom stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, in which she provided insight into the casting process behind the show that … Read more
Smile 2 star Naomi Scott has added her name to the growing list of recent genre performances that deserve(d) awards consideration. From James McAvoy (Split) and Toni Collette (Hereditary) to Lupita Nyong’o (Us) and Mia Goth (Pearl), Scott is the latest example of an actor whose committed work in a highly difficult role shouldn’t be … Read more
Inside the biggest Hollywood premieres, parties, and openings this week.
Parker Finn's 2022 debut, Smileit was transparently shaped by the horror of chain possession The Ring AND Continuedin which a deadly curse is passed from one victim to another as the dying protagonist tries to free himself from it. Despite its familiarity, the film worked, partly because the writer-director brought a lot of style and … Read more
At the kind urging of Peacock, I can't tell you much about their new thriller-style film, Tea cup. I can't tell you what the series is actually about, even though it is based on the novel by Robert McCammon Stingso the information is easy enough to find if you're interested. I can't tell you what … Read more
Sony Pictures Television is broadening the creative circle – by a lot – in its comedy division. The studio has signed first-look deals with nine writers and cartoonists: Scott Aukerman, Karen Chee, Shaun Diston, Chris Garcia, Chris Gethard, Lisa Gilroy, Lacey Jeka, Julie Klausner and Alok Vaid-Menon. They will all work on developing new comedy … Read more
Adam Scott has a very busy Monday planned in a swing state. THE Separation star has booked back-to-back events in Michigan in support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s Democratic ticket, the campaign confirmed. He will reportedly appear in Ann Arbor as part of the Fighting for Reproductive Freedom Bus Tour during an event with … Read more
It took Ridley Scott twenty years to return to the Roman Colosseum with Gladiator IIbut he is already planning his third trip to ancient Rome. “I would prefer to enter in Gladiator III“, Scott said The Hollywood Reporter Asked Thursday about a potential different project for the 86-year-old director to next, “There's already an idea.” … Read more
In keeping with annual tradition, The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor (awards) Scott Feinberg and senior editor (film) Rebecca Keegan huddled at the end of this year’s Telluride Film Festival to discuss their Labor Day weekend in the Rockies. (Please note: THR will now be posting a written back-and-forth of this sort every month under the … Read more