it a cinematic milestone when Disney cast John Boyega as “Star Wars’ ” first-ever black storm trooper in 2014’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” However, in a new interview with British GQ, the British-Nigerian actor claimed that his character still played second fiddle to his white co-stars.“They gave all the nuance to Adam Driver, all the nuance to Daisy Ridley,” said Boyega, 28, who portrayed stormtrooper-turned-Jedi Finn in “The Force Awakens,” “The Last Jedi” and “The Rise of Skywalker.”He
Daniel Kaluuya To Star In Netflix Adaptation Of ‘The Upper World’ Novel By Femi Fadugba
14.08.2020 - 00:13 / deadline.com
Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerNetflix has acquired the film rights to Femi Fadugba’s debut novel The Upper World, which has Queen & Slim’s Daniel Kaluuya attached to produce and star.The YA novel is the first in a planned series of novels.
It’s set to be released in the UK via, Penguin UK, in 2021, as well as in the U.S., through HarperCollins, early 2022.Set in Peckham, London, the story follows Esso, who is caught in a deadly feud and on the verge of expulsion when he realizes he has an
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23.08.2020 / 14:11
Corrie star Lucy Fallon show off bright new hair colour as she takes on her next adventure
hereCelebs are split into two teams of six to battle it out to complete over 500 gruelling miles.
variety.com
22.08.2020 / 01:33
TV News Roundup: ‘Brave New World’ to Stream Free on Peacock
Ellise Shafer editorIn today’s TV news roundup, Peacock has announced that “Brave New World” will be available to stream for free this weekend, and Disney Channel has promoted Theresa Helmer to executive director of integrated content strategy and development.Brandon Jay McLaren has been cast in the Bounce TV film “Will You Marry Me?,” which is currently in production and set to premiere in December.
deadline.com
18.08.2020 / 21:01
Ben Cross Dies: ‘Chariots Of Fire’, ‘Star Trek’ & ‘First Knight’ Star Was 72
Andreas Wiseman International EditorBen Cross, the English actor best known for his portrayal of the British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 multi Oscar-winner Chariots Of Fire and as Sarek in the 2009 reboot Star Trek, has died aged 72 following illness.The veteran stage and screen star passed away this morning in Vienna, his family has confirmed to us.Cross was born Harry Bernard Cross in London in 1947 to a working class family.
nme.com
14.08.2020 / 20:13
Daniel Kaluuya joins Netflix’s ‘The Upper World’, a “time-bending” south London sci-fi
Netflix‘s adaptation of The Upper World, the upcoming debut sci-fi novel by Femi Fadugba.The Black Panther and Get Out star is also set to produce the film, the story of which focuses on Esso, a man who is able to see glimpses of the past and the future.Deadline reports that the film is based on the first installment of Fadugba’s planned series of novels.
thewrap.com
14.08.2020 / 00:35
Netflix Acquires Femi Fadugba’s Debut Novel ‘The Upper World'; Daniel Kaluuya Attached to Star
Also Read: 'Queen & Slim': How Film's British Stars Immersed Themselves in Americana“The Upper World” is the first in a planned series of novels. Penguin UK and HarperCollins US are expected to publish the book in mid-2021 and early 2022 respectively.Fadugba has a Master’s from Oxford University where he published in Quantum Physics and was a Thouron scholar at University of Pennsylvania.
thefader.com
11.08.2020 / 21:31
Daniel Romano’s Outfit masks up for “A Rat Without A Tale”
In spite of everything, Daniel Romano has been one of the most prolific rock musicians on the planet this year. He's released seven albums and one EP, including a live project OKAY WOW which spans the Canadian musician's impressive career scouring the tomes of Americana and British Invasion rock and finding what works for him.