Austin Butler has revealed that he unsuccessfully auditioned to play Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games.The role ultimately went to Josh Hutcherson, who starred in four Hunger Games movies between 2012 and 2015 opposite Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne.“I auditioned for ‘The Hunger Games’ and I didn’t get it at all,” Butler told Buzzfeed in a recent interview. “I don’t even think I got a call back, what’s the character, Peeta? Josh Hutcherson got that, he’s great.”Butler was joined in interview by his The Bikeriders co-star Jodie Comer, who revealed she also once missed out on a big big franchise: “I auditioned for ‘Mamma Mia!’ That was a time, That was also when I was auditioning for ‘Killing Eve’ as well,” she said.Before auditioning for The Hunger Games, Butler was best known for featuring in various Disney Channel and Nickelodeon projects such Zoey 101, iCarly and Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach Didn’t Read ‘Fantastic Four’ Comics, but ‘Some of My Earliest Sexual Visions Were ‘Elfquest’
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Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Ebon Moss-Bachrach may be playing Ben Grimm, aka the Thing, in Marvel’s upcoming reboot of “The Fantastic Four,” but he admits he didn’t read comics about the superhero team when he was younger “I was a comic book fan, but the comic books I read when I was a kid were more like the cheaper kind of ones I could get from the five-cent bin,” the actor told me Tuesday at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Bear” Season 3. “I liked ‘Archie,’ some ‘Richie Rich.’ I really liked ‘Groo.’ I liked ‘Elfquest’ a lot. I think some of my earliest sexual visions were ‘Elfquest.’” Moss-Bachrach’s “Fantastic Four” co-stars include Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr.
Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/the Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/the Human Torch, and Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal/Silver Surfer. Moss-Bachrach declined to tell me what the cast has been talking about in their group chat, but he does still seem mystified that he’s been cast in such a major project. “Of course not,” he said when I asked if he ever imagined himself in a superhero movie.
“It’s all pretty crazy.” He previously joked with Jimmy Kimmel that he’s preparing for his work by “looking at rocks.” Moss-Bachrach was also surprised to see what a production the “The Bear” Season 3 premiere turned out to be. A gold carpet was rolled out in front of the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Shelves packed with jars, cans of food and cooking equipment lined the step-and-repeat.
Austin Butler: ‘I Auditioned’ for ‘The Hunger Games’ to Play Peeta and ‘I Don’t Even Think I Got a Call Back’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Austin Butler revealed in a video interview with BuzzFeed that he unsuccessfully auditioned to play Peeta in “The Hunger Games” franchise. The role ultimately went to Josh Hutcherson, who starred in four “Hunger Games” movies between 2012 and 2015 opposite Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss and Liam Hemsworth as Gale.
‘The Bear’ Didn’t Shoot Seasons 3-4 Back To Back But Did “A Little Version Of That” According To Cast
FX’s highly acclaimed, highly anticipated dysfunctional kitchen/family drama “The Bear” returned to Hulu yesterday, June 26, to much online fanfare (fans were binge-watching the series immediately). Created by Christopher Storer and co-showrun by Storer and Joanna Calo, the two sole directors on the series thus far aside from a Ramy Youseff (“Ramy”) directorial guest spot in season two and a new slate of directors scheduled for season three, earlier this year, it was reported that “The Bear” was scheduled to shoot season three and four back to back.
‘Fantastic Four’ set in the 1960s and will be separate to main MCU
Fantastic Four film will be set in the 1960s and won’t be a part of the main Marvel Cinematic Universe.Speaking on the latest episode of the Official Marvel Podcast, the Marvel Studios president spoke about the upcoming slate of Marvel projects, revealing that he’s most excited for the new Fantastic Four film.Earlier this year, Marvel confirmed the core cast for the upcoming film, which through its artwork teased that it would be set in the 1960s. Now, Feige has confirmed the time period in which the film will take place.“It is a period film,” Feige confirmed.
Austin Butler Reveals the 'Hunger Games' Role He Auditioned For
Austin Butler almost starred in the Hunger Games!
Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Is a 1960s Period Piece in New York City, Confirms Kevin Feige — But It’s Probably Not the NYC From Our World
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Comic book movie fans have more or less assumed that Marvel’s upcoming “The Fantastic Four” will be a 1960s-set superhero story thanks to the illustrated posters the studio has put out on social media for the tentpole. Now that fact is being confirmed by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. Speaking on “The Official Marvel Podcast” (via EW), Feige revealed “The Fantastic Four” will be a 1960s period piece set in New York City.
Marvel’s Kevin Feige Says ‘Wonder Man’ Is “Extremely Different” & Essentially Confirms Alt-Universe Period Piece For ‘Fantastic Four’
Companies obviously want to control their own narratives especially when they’re huge and speculated on daily. So, with that in mind, Marvel has announced The Official Marvel podcast, which launched today.
'The Bear' Season 3 Premiere - Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri & Ebon Moss-Bachrach Join Their Castmates
Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (joined by partner Yelena Yemchuk) are celebrating the premiere of The Bear‘s third season with their castmates!
Bridgerton Author Julia Quinn Just Defended That Controversial Gender Swap, But Some Book Readers Are Still Upset
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD FOR BOTH THE NETFLIX BRIDGERTON SERIES AND JULIA QUINN'S BRIDGERTON NOVELS.Netflix's Bridgerton, based on the series by author Julia Quinn, has always played a little fast and loose with historical accuracy, and made some major changes to the source material to allow the show to be more racially diverse than the books. But one choice, revealed at the end of season three, has caused so much controversy that author Julia Quinn has released a statement about it directly to fans.
Celebs shower Biden with campaign cash, but could undercut 'Scranton Joe' image
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Austin Butler Reveals the Celebrity Who Left Him So Starstruck That He Could Not Say Hello
Austin Butler has become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, but he is just like all of us in that he still gets starstruck.
4 Actors Austin Butler Competed With to Play Elvis Presley (1 was Too Much of an Icon to Book the Part)
Biopics about popular musicians are major moments for the actors who land the roles, and that was certainly the case for Austin Butler!
‘The Bikeriders’ review: Austin Butler stars in a pretty-good ‘Goodfellas’ riff
Al Capone in 2020’s abysmal “Capone” — brings that same serpentine gargle to Johnny. He broods, snarls, spits out something unintelligible and repeats.“Come again?” we go.
‘The Bikeriders’ Review: Jeff Nichols Rediscovers The Motorcycle Gang Code With Superb Cast Led By Jodie Comer, Austin Butler & Tom Hardy
Editors Note: This review was originally published September 1, 2023 after the film’s world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. The movie was originally to be released in December 2023 by 20th Century Studios before being derailed by the Hollywood strikes. Focus Features is now distributing and released it in theaters Friday.
Kelly Clarkson Jokingly Calls Out 'Rude' Austin Butler for the Silliest Reason
Kelly Clarkson put Austin Butler on blast for the silliest reason when he stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show with his The Bikeriders costar, Jodie Comer.
Austin Butler & Jodie Comer Attend BAFTA Screening of 'The Bikeriders' in NYC
Austin Butler and Jodie Comer are stepping out to promote their new movie.
‘The Bear’ star Ebon Moss-Bachrach wants you to stop shouting “Cousin!” at him
The Bear star Ebon Moss-Bachrach has reflected on the success of the hit kitchen drama, but admitted there’s one slight drawback to the show’s popularity.In a new interview with The Guardian, the actor, who plays “Cousin” Richie on the show, spoke about the FX series’ international appeal.“I was on top of a little mountain outside Kyoto and a Korean couple came up to me and were saying how much they love the show.”He added, however, that constantly having fans come up to him and yell “Cousin!” has become somewhat tiresome.“I get a lot of comments. People yell ‘Cousin!’ at me all day,” he said.
Austin Butler Can't Stop Flirting With Interviewers On His Bikeriders Press Tour
is on another press tour—and apparently, no journalist is safe from his natural charm. The actor has been making the red carpet and press junket rounds for his new film The Bikeriders, and he simply cannot stop compulsively flirting with his interviewers.
'Uncle' Austin Butler Talks His Relationship With Ashley Tisdale's Daughter Jupiter
Austin Butler opened up about the relationship that he has with his close friend Ashley Tisdale‘s daughter Jupiter.
Mum slams 'stupid' school rule that could cost her small fortune - but some say it's a good idea
A mum has shamed her daughter's school for its 'stupid' rule that could end up costing her a small fortune. The mother explained how her 12-year-old came home with a pink water bottle instead of the usual Evian bottle she carried every day to school.