EXCLUSIVE: The partners of Vital Artists Agency, the unscripted-focused talent agency formed during the pandemic, are going their separate ways.
30.03.2023 - 18:23 / variety.com
Brent Lang Executive Editor Roadside Attractions has acquired North American rights to “Dreamin’ Wild,” a drama about the rediscovery of singer and songwriter Donnie Emerson after years spent in obscurity. The film, which was directed by Bill Pohlad, a filmmaker who unearthed gold from another music industry saga with his 2014 Brian Wilson film “Love & Mercy,” premiered at Venice. “Dreamin’ Wild,” a reference to an album that Donnie released with his brother Joe Emerson, will open nationwide only in theaters on August 4, 2023. Roadside previously released “Love & Mercy,” making this a reunion for the filmmaker and distributor. The film centers on the critical reevaluation of “Dreamin’ Wild,” and the impact that second chance has on Donnie, his wife Nancy, brother Joe, and father Don Sr. as they must come to terms their new fame. Pohlad uses two different actors to explore the real-life characters in different time periods, just as he did in “Love & Mercy” with Paul Dano and John Cusack sharing the role of The Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. This time, Oscar-winner Casey Affleck (“Manchester by the Sea”) plays the older Donnie Emerson and Noah Jupe, who appeared in “Honey Boy,” plays the younger. Walton Goggins (“Justified”) and Jack Dylan Grazer (“It”) take on Donnie’s brother Joe, while Beau Bridges plays the family patriarch. Zooey Deschanel plays Donnie’s wife Nancy.
“I’m honored to be back with Roadside Attractions for my next film since ‘Love & Mercy,'” Pohlad said. “I’m hoping that audiences will connect with this family’s heart-felt story as much as with Donnie’s extraordinary music.” Eric d’Arbeloff, Roadside Attractions Co-President said, “As he proved with his debut ‘Love & Mercy,’ nobody understands the
EXCLUSIVE: The partners of Vital Artists Agency, the unscripted-focused talent agency formed during the pandemic, are going their separate ways.
EXCLUSIVE: Roadside Attractions has acquired North American rights to The Last Rider, the story of cycling legend Greg LeMond, who came back from a near death experience to win his sport’s greatest race.
A true comedian! Bill Hader has learned to always find the funny when talking about coparenting his three daughters with ex-wife Maggie Carey.
My funny Valentine! Bill Hader and Ali Wong are giving their love story a second chance.
Bill Hader and Ali Wong are giving love a second shot.
Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has jokingly shared his annoyance after his long-time co-star William Roache, also known as Bill, dropped a huge clanger during their recent set interaction.
Bill Hader and Ali Wong are taking their romance public. A rep for the star confirms to ET that the pair are currently dating following reports of a brief relationship and split late last year. Hader and Wong were first linked in December 2022 only after they had reportedly parted ways, with suggesting that they had quietly been together for a few months.
Bill Hader and Ali Wong are giving dating another chance.
EXCLUSIVE: David Morse (The Chair), Bill Heck (Locke & Key) and Jaklyn Bejarano have been set to star in Santa Rita Film Co.’s La Gloria, a drama exploring the humanity and political abstractions surrounding the U.S.-Mexico border. The latter came aboard following a nationwide casting search in Mexico.
Vacation for two? Bill Hader subtly revealed he has a new woman in his life while discussing his future travel plans — and a much-needed work break.
Brent Lang Executive Editor Focus Features and Working Title will release Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke’s “Drive-Away Dolls.” The comedy caper will open in theaters on Sept. 22, 2023. The film follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals. It features an impressive cast that includes Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Pedro Pascal, Colman Domingo, Bill Camp and Matt Damon.
With “Barry” Season 4 officially debuting on HBO recently, it’s time to talk about the future. Well, the show doesn’t have much of a future, considering this is the final season.
Bill Hader knows how to draw inspiration from real life.
regularity of school shootings? The host noted that such violence dates all the way back to Columbine, when Clinton was president and many thought of the tragedy “as a one-off.” “Well, one thing’s pretty clear is, whatever we do, we need to do it more together,” Clinton said. “And I think we need to start talking across this divide.”The former president’s main takeaway is that constituents and voters on both sides of the argument need to talk to each other to find common ground at the polls: “Neighbors have to talk to neighbors,” Clinton said.“A big problem with gun owners is they say, ‘Well, you know, what these people wanna do sounds reasonable, but it’s a slippery slope.
Comedy runs in the family! As it turns out, Carol Burnett recently found out she’s distant cousin of Bill Hader, and the Barry star couldn’t be happier about the familial connection.
Carol Burnett recently found out she's distant cousin of Bill Hader, and the star couldn't be happier about the familial connection.Hader walked the carpet at the premiere screening of season 4 on Sunday, held at Hollywood Forever, and he spoke with ET's Denny Directo about the surprising way he found out about his unexpected bond with Burnett — which she discovered while appearing on a recent episode of .«She emailed me,» Hader said with a laugh. «Yeah, she emailed me and said, 'Hey, we're related.' And I went, 'What?'»«I told my my, kids! I'm like, 'We're all related to Ms. Hannigan,» and they were like, 'Ah!!'" Hader added, referring to Burnett's iconic role in «So it was really fun.»As it turns out, he and Burnet have been keeping in touch ever since, as Hader explained, «We've been texting and emailing and and stuff, so it's been really exciting.
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains details from the first few episodes of Barry Season 4.
Selome Hailu SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Episodes 1 and 2 of “Barry” Season 4, now streaming on HBO. If you thought there was no hope left for Barry Berkman, you’re wrong. He’s still on the path to finding what he’s searching for — because he’s no longer searching for redemption. When we last saw Barry (series creator Bill Hader), he was finally getting his comeuppance: Mr. Cousineau (Henry Winkler) and Jim Moss (Robert Wisom) worked together to get him arrested for killing Janice (Paula Newsome), who was Cousineau’s girlfriend and Jim’s daughter. The handcuffs were a jarring cap on three seasons that spent so much time and effort questioning whether Barry was capable of finding a good person within himself and committing to a nonviolent lifestyle for good. But as Season 4 opens, Barry is a miserable shell of himself, scavenging for a reason — any reason — to live.