Awkwafina Joins Mahershala Ali And Naomie Harris In Apple Pic ‘Swan Song’

Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., pointed to the fact that there will be no Black women in the Senate after the departure of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris during an interview last week.

Slave Play playwright Jeremy O. Harris and New York Theatre Workshop – the Off Broadway company where he developed the acclaimed work – announced today the establishment of two $50,000 commissions for new theatrical works, keeping a pledge the author made when he signed a two-year overall deal with HBO last March.

Jake Tapper will interview President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in their first joint interview since the election.

Aeko Brown just turned 1, and he’s already growing up so fast! Ammika Harris, 27, couldn’t help but share new photos of her and Chris Brown’s precious little boy wearing matching holiday PJs with her from PatPat. Mom and son looked adorable in red, green, and white pajamas with polar bears and snowflakes.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Hunters star Logan Lerman is set to join Sony’s action thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon and Andrew Koji are also on board.Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka.

Also Read: 'Tetris: The Movie' With Taron Egerton Falls Into Place at Apple“Swan Song” is produced by Apple Studios, Anonymous Content and Concordia Studio. Adam Shulman and Jacob Perlin will produce the film on behalf of Anonymous Content, and Jonathan King will produce on behalf of Concordia Studio.

Dave McNary Film ReporterGlenn Close will star alongside Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris and Awkwafina in the drama “Swan Song,” portraying the head scientist at a facility.“Swan Song” is described as a genre-bending drama set in the near future that explores how far someone will go, and how much they’ll sacrifice, to create a happier life for the people they love.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterGlenn Close is the latest to join the growing ensemble of Swan Song, an upcoming Apple Original film starring Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali and Academy Award, Golden Globe Winner Awkwafina and SAG nominee Naomie Harris.Benjamin Cleary, also an Oscar winner for his short film Stutterer, wrote the screenplay and is directing the pic.

Kamala Harris made history several times over in being projected the next vice president of the United States. Her parents emigrated to the U.S.

Awkwafina will join Mahersala Ali andNaomie Harris in Apple drama Swan Song. Plot details are scarce but, according to the studio, the movie is "a genre-bending drama set in the near future that explores how far someone will go, and how much they’ll sacrifice, to make a happier life for the people they love." In the movie, Awkwafina will play Kate, the close friend and confidant to Cameron, played by Ali.

Also Read: Awkwafina and Sandra Oh to Play Sisters in Comedy From 'Hocus Pocus' Sequel Writer“Swan Song” is produced by Apple Studios, Anonymous Content and Concordia Studio. Adam Shulman and Jacob Perlin will produce the film on behalf of Anonymous Content.

Dave McNary Film ReporterAwkwafina is joining Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris in the drama film “Swan Song” for Apple Plus.“Swan Song” is described as a genre-bending drama set in the near future that explores how far someone will go, and how much they’ll sacrifice, to make a happier life for the people they love.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will bend the knee to Black Lives Matter, author Candace Owens argued Wednesday, reacting to the organization calling on Newsom to appoint a Black woman to fill the Senate seat that will be vacated by Kamala Harris.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Heroes star Masi Oka is set to join the ensemble of Sony’s action-thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz and Andrew Koji are also on board.Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Atlanta star Zazie Beetz has rounded out the cast of Sony’s action-thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry and Andrew Koji are also on board.Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka.

Marks & Spencer has released the second of nine new Christmas food adverts - each featuring voiceovers from a well-loved actors, who will bring a selection of festive feasts to life.The new ad, released today sees London-born Oscar-nominee Naomie Harris bring two of the star products from this year's festive M&S Food range to life, including the  M&S Light Globe Gin Liqueur and Triple Chocolate Panettone.  Each famous face - which will also include Dame Julie Walters, Eddie Redmayne, Dame Helen

The race is on to succeed Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the Senate. Fox News has been told for months that California Secretary of State Alex Padilla is the odds-on favorite to step into Harris’ seat.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterThe full ensemble cast of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s star-studded drama “The Lost Daughter” has come into focus, as the film has just successfully wrapped production in Greece.Ed Harris and “The Haunting of Hill House” breakout star Oliver Jackson-Cohen are among the additions to film, Variety has learned exclusively, adapted from the acclaimed novel by Elena Ferrante.