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Angelique Jackson Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” sequel has rounded out its cast with the additions of May Calamawy (“Moon Knight,” “Ramy”), Peter Mensah (“Avatar”) and Matt Lucas (“Wonka,” “Bridesmaids”), as well as legacy cast member Derek Jacobi, who will reprise his role from the 2000 blockbuster. “Kraven the Hunter” and “The White Lotus” star Fred Hechinger is now in talks to take on the role of Emperor Geta, after Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan dropped out of negotiations due to a scheduling conflict. The new additions join a star-studded cast, led by Oscar nominee Paul Mescal and two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington, with “Stranger Things” breakout Joseph Quinn set to play Emperor Caracalla and Pedro Pascal in final negotiations for an undisclosed role.
Plots details for the film, which Paramount has dated the film for Nov. 22, 2024, are largely being kept under wraps. “Gladiator” was a massive critical and commercial hit, grossing $460 million at the box office and winning five Academy Awards, including best picture. The film starred Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman soldier forced into slavery who vows revenge against Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). Since Maximus dies at the end of “Gladiator,” the sequel is focused on Lucius (Mescal), the son of Maximus’ love Lucilla, played by Connie Nielsen, who also reprises her role in the sequel. Jacobi played Gracchus. David Scarpa is penning the script for the sequel, which Scott will direct and produce with Michael Pruss via Scott Free, as well as Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment and David Franzoni. Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Raymond Kirk and Aidan Elliott are executive producing. Also returning from the original film are
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EXCLUSIVE: Netflix‘s feature adaptation of the play The Piano Lesson out of August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” has added six to its cast: Malik J. Ali (Swagger), Gail Bean (Snowfall), Jerrika Hinton (Hunters), Stephan James (If Beale Street Could Talk), Jay Peterson (The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It) and Matrell Smith (The Equalizer).
Sorry not sorry! Kate Beckinsale had a hilarious reaction to a fan who accused her of having plastic surgery.
50 Cent has added new dates to the UK and Ireland leg of his upcoming ‘The Final Lap Tour’ with Busta Rhymes.The New York rapper announced his latest world tour earlier this month – spanning the UK, US and Europe – to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his 2003 debut album ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin’.50 Cent will be joined on the tour by Busta Rhymes and special guest Jeremih.With the original five dates of the UK and Ireland leg now all sold out, 50 Cent has added four more November gigs to his itinerary “due to fan demand”. This includes additional stops in Dublin, Manchester and London, as well as a new date in Newcastle on November 18.UK and Ireland, we heard you! Due to fan demand, I’ve added more dates to THE FINAL LAP TOUR celebrating GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN’ – 20 YEARS LATER with Busta Rhymes and special guest Jeremih! Tickets on sale Friday 26 May, 10am local, lock yours in • https://t.co/P4qRWUblmR pic.twitter.com/WhrteLWe11— 50cent (@50cent) May 25, 2023Tickets for ‘The Final Lap Tour’ are on sale now, and you can check out the UK and Ireland dates below and find any remaining tickets here.November6 – Dublin, 3Arena 7 – Dublin, 3Arena9 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro10 – Manchester, AO Arena11 – London, O2 Arena12 – Birmingham, Resorts World Arena15 – Manchester, AO Arena17 – London, OVO Arena Wembley18 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, Utilita ArenaLast week, 50 Cent hinted that ‘The Final Lap Tour’ may be his last as he focuses instead on his TV and film career.
Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss are still in contact with scheduled phone calls, ET has learned.
Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss are still in contact with scheduled phone calls, ET has learned. While on a flight to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on Sunday night, a fellow passenger took a photo of the Vanderpump Rulesstar on the phone while Leviss' name showed on his cell phone screen. Fans soon started speculating that Leviss checked out of the facility where she is seeking mental health treatment. However, a source tells ET, «Tom was talking to Raquel during a scheduled phone call when he was spotted on the plane with her name on his phone.
The Scottish Government has been urged to help a mum and her son to find lifesaving treatment for Lyme disease.
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged following a fire at Ayr’s Station Hotel.
Only nine directors have ever won the Palme d’Or twice. Francis Ford Coppola did it in the ’70s with The Conversation and Apocalypse Now. Ruben Östlund joined the club last year after following The Square with Triangle of Sadness. But this year, there is a very real possibility that, at 86, Ken Loach may go above and beyond that by winning a third Palme for his new film, The Old Oak. Loach first won in 2006 with the historical Irish drama The Wind That Shakes the Barley, then doubled up in 2016 with I, Daniel Blake, a caustic study of Britain’s healthcare crisis. After that came Sorry, We Missed You, a no-less withering look at the punitive gig economy. Like the latter two films, The Old Oak is set in the North East of England and completes an unofficial trilogy, this time with a slightly more optimistic bent. Like all of Loach’s output since 1996, it was written by Paul Laverty, and the pair sat down with Damon Wise to discuss the film’s themes of humanity and social responsibility.
Shutting the rumors down. Ariana Madix explained why she isn’t looking any further into the speculation that Tom Sandoval and Billie Lee had an affair.
Tom Sandoval had heads turning when he was spotted several times with a new mystery woman — but it may not be what it seems!
A star-studded spectacle unfolded in Los Angeles on Saturday night as Adele, Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Pattinson, and more attended the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Denver Nuggets.
For the glory of Rome! This summer will see filmmaker Ridley Scott return to the period epic genre with a sprawling sequel to his acclaimed 2000 pic “Gladiator.” And while he’s already assembled quite the cast for the film, one of his high-profile actors has sadly dropped out. According to Deadline, recent Oscar-nominee Barry Keoghan (“The Banshees of Inisherin“) will exit due to a scheduling conflict.
Is Tom Sandoval already moving on from Raquel Leviss???
EXCLUSIVE: Paramount’s sequel to the Oscar-winning hit Gladiator is rounding out its cast as sources tell Deadline the untitled pic has added May Calamawy, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Peter Mensah and Matt Lucas.
Todd Longwell Located in the Mediterranean Sea, 50 miles south of Sicily and 176 miles east of Tunisia, the island Republic of Malta has a long history as a filming location stretching back to the 1925 silent “Sons of the Sea.” Its picturesque ports and historic sites have made notable appearances in swashbucklers (1995’s “Cutthroat Island,” 2002’s “The Count of Monte Cristo”), sword and sandal epics (2000’s “Gladiator,” 2004’s “Troy”) and more recent titles like Apple TV+’s “Foundation” and last year’s “Jurassic World: Dominion,” shot in 2021, in which dinosaurs chase Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard through the streets of St. George’s Square in its capital city of Valletta.
When the Biebers aren’t hitting up an exclusive red carpet event, they’re most likely at home enjoying a low-key lifestyle despite their stardom.
Before Tom Sandoval’s affair scandal with Raquel Leviss came to light, the Vanderpump Rules star had been candid about his hope to improve his relationship with now-ex Ariana Madix.
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Movie Film), two-times Cesar Award nominee Jean Reno (Leon), Ty Simpkins (Jurassic World) and Connie Nielsen (Gladiator) are attached to star in action movie Birdseye, which The Exchange will be launching for international sales ahead of the Cannes market.
Tom Sandoval may really be done with Raquel Leviss.