Last month, director Trey Shults confirmed that he and Abel Tesfaye (aka music superstar The Weeknd) would co-write a new film featuring Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan. An intriguing list of artists there, to be sure.
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It appears the acting bug has bitten The Weeknd quite hard. Not only is he co-starring in the upcoming HBO series, “The Idol,” which is set to debut later this year, but apparently, he’s been secretly cooking up his feature film debut with director Trey Edward Shults in an untitled film.
READ MORE: ‘The Idol’ Teaser: Lily-Rose Depp & The Weeknd Are In A Drug-Fueled Romance From The Creator Of ‘Euphoria’ According to Deadline, Trey Edward Shults is set to direct a new film starring Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, Barry Keoghan, and Jenna Ortega. Continue reading Jenna Ortega, Barry Keoghan & The Weeknd To Star In New Film From Director Trey Edward Shults at The Playlist.
.Last month, director Trey Shults confirmed that he and Abel Tesfaye (aka music superstar The Weeknd) would co-write a new film featuring Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan. An intriguing list of artists there, to be sure.
It’s been over 20 years since Ridley Scott rocked the period action film genre with his beloved “Gladiator,” eventually earning Best Picture and Best Actor wins at the Academy Awards in 2001. A long-gestating sequel is finally going in front of cameras this summer, with recent Oscar-nominee Paul Mescal (“Aftersun“) taking the lead role and Scott returning to the director’s chair.
Paul Mescal‘s Gladiator sequel might have another star attached to the cast – Barry Keoghan.
Angelique Jackson Academy Award-nominee Barry Keoghan is circling his next high-profile role, with the actor in negotiations to join Ridley Scott’s untitled “Gladiator” sequel. If the deal closes, Keoghan would join fellow 2023 Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal, who is set to star in the Paramount Pictures film. Keoghan is in negotiations to play Emperor Geta. Paramount Pictures has dated the film for November 22, 2024. Scott returns to direct the film, which follows 2000’s “Gladiator,” which was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning five including best picture. David Scarpa is penning the script. Scott will also produce with Michael Pruss via Scott Free and Doug Wick & Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment. Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are executive producing. Also returning from the original film are cinematographer John Mathieson, production designer Arthur Max and costume designer Janty Yates.
Fresh from his Oscar nomination for “The Banshees of Inisherin” and high-profile roles in blockbusters “Eternals” and “The Batman,” Barry Keoghan has joined Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” sequel, joining Paul Mescal in the currently film. TheWrap has confirmed the casting.Keoghan will play Emperor Geta in the David Scarpa-scripted film; while there was a Roman emperor with the name it’s unclear how directly the movie will draw from actual events.
Barry Keoghan is in negotiations to join the cast of Paramount’s sequel to Gladiator that has Ridley Scott returning to direct and Paul Mescal set to star.
Barry Keoghan makes it date night out with girlfriend Alyson Sandro while arriving at the 2023 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 12) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
If you’ve not heard of Barry Keoghan, then we have two questions for you. One, why? And two, why? The 30 year old actor from Dublin, Ireland has been making moves over the last few years, and it doesn’t look as if he’s planning on stopping anytime soon. Especially not now he’s an Oscar nominee for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin.
Jenna Ortega made her debut over the weekend, and got some help during her monologue from her co-star — and former castmember — Fred Armisen.Ortega hit the Studio 8H stage in a stylish, dark, semi-sheer ensemble, complete with red lapel flower, and opened up about her reputation for being «dark and twisted» for her choice in acting projects, such as, and .«I'm not like that at all,» Ortega explained. «I think there's just something about my face that when people see it, they're like, 'Let's throw blood on that.'»After showing a clip from an adorable toothpaste commercial she was in when she was seven, Ortega explained, «I love horror movies, but honestly, I don't get scared very easily. Part of the reason I wanted to host SNL is I wanted to face my biggest fear: happy extroverted people who are always trying to perform.»«Everyone here has been so kind, and this week has been a dream come true,» she added. «I've got a couple of friends tonight, including one of my costars from, Fred Armisen!»Cutting to the audience, Armisen was seated among those seating in the front rows, and quickly accepted Ortega's invitation to join her on stage.«Wow! So this is what it feels like to be on ,» Armisen said, over-enthusiastically. «You were on the show for 11 seasons,» Ortega deadpanned.
Jenna Ortega was likely wishing that she had a Tide bleach pen on hand when she walked the red carpet for the Scream 6 premiere earlier this week.
Jenna Ortega doesn't "give a s--t" about a little wardrobe malfunction. The actress brushed off a recent one she experienced at the "Scream VI" global premiere. Ortega, 20, posed on the red carpet in a tuxedo-style Balmain dress.The white top of the dress was seemingly stained with blue sharpie. The "Wednesday" star shared photos from the event on her Instagram and addressed the malfunction.
with her red carpet looks of late, as I have, you can thank Wednesday Addams, who she . According to Ortega herself, it's no accident that she appears to be channeling the character's signature creepy and kooky personal style into every public appearance she's made since the show premiered. In Jean Paul Gaultier couture.“I do think that Wednesday changed my taste a lot,” Ortega acknowledged in an interview with .
Barry Keoghan’s Oscar experience didn't get off to the best start as the airline he was flying with lost his suitcase containing ‘sentimental’ items he had packed for the glittering awards.
Barry Keoghan has criticised British Airways for its “bad customer service” after losing his suitcase on the way to Los Angeles for the Oscars.The Irish actor, 30, said he was taking “tons of sentimental stuff” for the awards ceremony on Sunday and that the airline could not “seem to be helpful in one bit”. Keoghan is nominated for best supporting actor at the 95th Academy awards for his role in dark Irish comedy The Banshees Of Inisherin. In a now-deleted tweet posted on Wednesday, he wrote: “Lost my suitcase with @British_Airways and they can’t seem to be any way helpful in one bit.
Jenna Ortega looked stunning at the red carpet of the highly anticipated film ‘Scream VI.’ The Hollywood star posed for the cameras at the event at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City on Monday night, and took a moment to sign some autographs with a blue Sharpie.The 20-year-old actress wore a Jean Paul Gaultier Haute black and ensemble, paired with black heels and minimal jewelry by Tiffany & Co. She completed the look with a soft makeup look and a bold red lip.Jenna’s outfit for the night was impeccable, however the blue Sharpie made an appearance, as the blue ink apparently made contact and stained the white part of the dress.
Jenna Ortega, Camila Mendes, and Danny Ramirez. The ‘Wednesday’ star continues to showcase her talent following the worldwide success of the Netflix series, while the ‘Riverdale’ actress has been enjoying the recognition of her latest rom-com ‘Do Revenge.’Ramirez has had some incredible roles, most recently with the success of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.’ This time the three Hollywood stars will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Francisca Alegria, for the film adaptation of the play ‘the House of Bernarda Alba’ by Federico García Lorca.The original story follows the story of women in rural Spain, and focuses on the tragedy of 60-year-old Bernarda Alba, after losing her husband.
Jenna Ortega is excited about working with The Weeknd.
Jenna Ortega is opening up about being a teenager on camera.
The Weeknd is ready to make his grand entrance into the big screen. Following his popular cameo in ‘Uncut Gems,’ playing himself, and his upcoming role in the highly anticipated HBO series ‘The Idol,’ the singer will be starring in a new film directed by Trey Edward Shults.The star-studded cast includes ‘Wednesday’ star Jenna Ortega and Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan.
The Weeknd is turning his talents towards the world of film.