From Bella Ramsey to Ayo Edebiri: How Casting Directors Balanced ‘Innocence and Ambition’ in Young Emmy-Nominated Actors

Netflix has released the trailer for the sequel to the 2000 stop-motion animated comedy, “Chicken Run.” The upcoming feature, titled “Chicken Run 2: Dawn of the Nugget,” is set to premiere this December. Featuring an all-new voice cast, “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” follows Ginger (Thandiwe Newton), as she sets up a peaceful sanctuary far from the human world having recently escaped from the evil Tweedy farm. Finally, with the hatching of Molly (Bella Ramsey), Ginger and Rocky (Zachary Levi) seem to have their “happily ever after.” But, unknown to them, outside their peaceful world chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat.

Two soap stars are leading a brand new original Channel 5 drama, which begins tonight (Monday September 4).

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Woody Allen returned to the Venice Film Festival this weekend for the world premiere of “Coup de Chance,” a romantic thriller that marks his 50th, and he suggests, quite possibly his last, feature film. The French-language film, playing at one of Europe’s major festivals, represents the continued mutual embrace between the director and the continent, after controversies have limited his funding stateside. This accounts for his pondering retirement: Allen says that producing a new movie means hustling to secure backing and at 87, he’s not sure he still wants to do that kind of work.

In the six years since Meghan Markle filmed her final episode of Suits her life has changed dramatically. But while Meghan has left the world of acting behind her, her time on TV still looms large in the memories of those she worked with.They include showrunner Aaron Korsh, 56, who created the hit legal drama Suits in which Meghan starred as Rachel Zane. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Aaron explained how he was "a little [irritated]" when the royal family "weighed in on some stuff" - including what the Duchess of Sussex's character was allowed to say onscreen in episodes filmed after she and Prince Harry began dating.

The Traitors has begun filming for the second series after their hugely successful first season.

Tyson Fury might be over the moon that his hit Netflix show At Home with the Furys is flying high at the number one ratings spot but he knows all too well that if his popularity continues to rocket, then his home address might have to change.Taking to his Instagram, the heavyweight champion of the world has thanked Netflix, his friends and family and his fans for taking the show to the top spot and looked ecstatic as he cheered and chanted to the camera. However, in a chat with OK!, the Gypsy King admitted that he'd have to wait and see the fallout from the first series before committing to a second.

The humid clouds do not spoil the view of Singapore from the rooftop of the Fullerton Bay Hotel. The landmark Marina Bay Sands, its three towers hovering in a vista from a sci-fi film, dominates the background and provides the backdrop for a Manchester United photocall.

Jon Burlingame “Music direction” is the most mysterious of the seven music categories at the Emmys, and eligibility rules have changed over the years. The current definition is: “arranging and orchestrating, composition, supervising of rehearsals and recordings, and conducting both live and prerecorded material.” Explains Adam Blackstone, who won last year as music director of the Super Bowl Halftime Show: “It’s not just about the music. My job is also referee, to make sure things go smoothly.” He is a dual nominee this year, for Fox’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show starring Rihanna and HBO Max’s 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor NBC’s acclaimed and award-winning drama “This is Us” encapsulated a beautiful ensemble of actors from all walks of life. From the raw emotions of Sterling K. Brown and Justin Hartley to the heartbreak and bravery of Mandy Moore and Chrissy Metz, there was talent on display for its 106 episodes.

Hunter Ingram Midway through the fourth season of CBS’ “FBI: Most Wanted,” the Fugitive Task Force is in hot pursuit of a reverend who kidnapped two teenagers to perform a ritualistic rebuke of the antichrist. The reverend’s car is veering wildly on a winding New Hampshire road when it goes airborne over an embankment and lands in a shattering crash.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor This article first appeared as part of Jenelle Riley’s Acting Up newsletter – to subscribe for early content and weekly updates on all things acting, visit the Acting Up signup page. Charlene Lee and Claire Koonce want actors to succeed. At CLCK casting, which they founded in 2019 after working together on various projects, they share similar work ethics and values.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Barbie” co-casting directors Allison Jones and Lucy Bevan revealed to the MPA’s “The Credits” series that several wannabe Ken actors took off their shirts during the audition process thinking showing off their bodies was a total Ken move. Any actor auditioning for the role of Ken’s arch-rival Ken (a role that ultimately went to Simu Liu) auditioned with the now-beloved “beach off” fight scene. “Those scenes were fun to audition,” Bevan said.

Tara Karajica In her sophomore feature, contemporary fairytale “Rift in the Ice,” Serbian director Maja Miloš revisits the underbelly of Serbian society and explores women’s integrity and sexuality in the harsh reality of contemporary Serbia. The film is a co-production between Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Netherlands and Montenegro, and features in the works-in-progress section of Cinelink, the Sarajevo Film Festival’s industry program. It is hoping to woo partners and funds for completion.

Bethany Joy Lenz is opening up about her time in a cult. In a new interview with, the 42-year-old actress reveals that her castmates on tried to get her out of the cult she was a part of while starring in the teen drama.Lenz, who joined the unnamed cult «within a year or two» of the show's 2003 premiere, notes that she was «open» with her co-stars — who included Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty — about the group with which she was involved, a topic she first discussed on her podcast in July.«It was the whisper behind the scenes, like 'You know, she's in a cult,'» Lenz recalls.

Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri got together to grab a bite to eat on Wednesday (August 9).

Most details about The Golden Bachelor are still shrouded in mystery, but star Gerry Turner is spilling a few secrets — including the potential ages of his contestants.

stars Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri broke bread just hours after Edebiri spoke about their characters' possible romance connection in a recent profile of the actress in .White and Edebiri hit up Evan Funke's new Italian joint, Funke, for dinner on Wednesday night. The stars of the popular Hulu show looked pretty casual for their outing, with White opting for khakis, white sneakers and dress shirt over a white T-shirt.

Ayo Edebiri has thoughts about 's fan theories. The actress speaks up about her feelings regarding a Carmy and Sydney romance in 's latest cover story. «It's really not our thought process when we're making the show,» Edebiri tells of the potential for a love story between the show's two protagonists.

Sophia Scorziello editor This season, television was pushed to its limits and into spaces that teetered genres and kept audiences guessing. From an improv show about a fake court trial to mockumentaries about public schools and vampires, a sci-fi drama about nuns, the 2023 Emmy nominations were a grab bag full of interesting television, and artisans helped take them even further.

Sophia Scorziello editor “A lot of what we do as directors is just putting out fires,” said “Ted Lasso” director Declan Lowney. Whether those are unavoidable or self-made fires, the directors at Variety’s Creative Collaborations: Directors on Directors panel all agreed that their shows and films faced serious challenges — but that didn’t stop their projects from earning Emmy nominations. Directors Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton of “Fleishman is in Trouble,” Peter Hoar of “The Last of Us,” Lowney of “Ted Lasso,” Glenn Weiss of “The Oscars” and Davis Guggenheim of “Still: A Michael J.