With David Fincher’s film Mank reviving the legend of screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz, a descendant of the Citizen Kane scribe and his equally fabled brother, Joseph, will have his dual biography published next summer by Knopf.
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Sir Lenny Henry, the British comedian, actor, and diversity campaigner, is collaborating with A Very English Scandal scribe Russell T Davies on a deeply personal ITV drama series, inspired by his mother’s move from Jamaica to the UK in the 1950s.
Henry’s Douglas Road Productions and Tiger Aspect — both part of the Banijay group — will make Three Little Birds for ITV, with T Davies consulting on the script and serving as an executive producer.
The six-part series will narrate a Windrush-era story
With David Fincher’s film Mank reviving the legend of screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz, a descendant of the Citizen Kane scribe and his equally fabled brother, Joseph, will have his dual biography published next summer by Knopf.
Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterSony Music Entertainment has announced the appointment of Andrew Davis to the role of Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer.
Viola Davis “lost it” after receiving the news her Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom co-star Chadwick Boseman had died.The actor, who lost his battle with cancer in August (202020), filmed the Netflix movie, about the iconic African-American blues singer, with Davis in the summer of 2019.Speaking on Britain’s The Graham Norton Show, the actress paid tribute to her late co-star, admitting she was “so surprised” by the tragic news as she was in the dark about his illness.“When I found out he was gone, I
Joe Otterson TV ReporterNBC is developing the drama series “Heirs” from Carlos Portugal.The series is set in Miami Beach’s exclusive Star Island. It follows the heirs of a Latin American ex-dictator as they face an unexpected dilemma when a young girl is kidnapped from their home on the night of their own daughter’s lavish quinceañera.Portugal will write and executive produce the project, with John Davis, Jordan Davis, and John Fox executive producing via Davis Entertainment.
David Benedict A Hollywood director unexpectedly pops into an English regional theater to see a show. The actors get wind of his presence, thereby unleashing a chaotic, show-stealing performance of one-upmanship.
Gallery: 25 Of The Most Captivating Throwback Photos From Fashion Weeks In The Nineties (ELLE (UK))Ella looked adorable in a bright pink jacket and grey tights, while the doting dad rocked a blue and green striped rugby shirt. Emma Willis was also at the Dominion Theatre supporting her husband Matt, who will also be treading the boards in the festive show.
The Witcher after sustaining a leg injury, according to reports.The actor, who plays Geralt of Rivia, has been shooting the second season of the hit Netflix show in the UK, though he will now reportedly be out of action for a short period of time.According to The Sun, Cavill hurt his leg on an assault course, working at a 20-foot height and wearing a harness.
Watch: The Witcher season oneProduction of the second series of Netflix fantasy series The Witcher has been temporarily scuppered, after Henry Cavill injured his leg while filming. The British actor is said to have been told to rest by doctors.
Video game publisher Annapurna Interactive revealed at the Game Awards on Thursday that Keri Russell and Booksmart star Kaitlyn Dever will lead the voice cast of mother-daughter road trip adventure game, Open Roads. From developer Fullbright, the game will see players takingon the role of 16-year-old Tess Devine, who embarks on a journey with her mother Opal to unearth family mysteries.
said in a statement Thursday (Dec. 10).
Matthew McConaughey stopped by Russell Brand’s podcast to talk politics and Hollywood’s involvement.
All My Life doesn't have to try too hard to . Based on a , the romantic drama follows Solomon Chau () and Jennifer Carter (Jessica Rothe), an adorable couple whose perfect romance is rudely interrupted by a devastating cancer diagnosis. Sol and Jen meet at a sports bar where the would-be chef charms the psych student by dunking on his embarrassing friends (one played by Jay Pharoah) and viewers are immediately swept up by a romance for the elder millennial age.
Lord of the Rings TV series at Amazon.The award-winning actor is one of 20 new names announced to be joining the cast, starring in the Amazon Original series currently filming in New Zealand.Cast members alongside Henry include Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Maxim Baldry, Ian Blackburn, Kip Chapman, Anthony Crum, Maxine Cunliffe, Trystan Gravelle, Thusitha Jayasundera, and Fabian McCallum.Showrunners and executive producers J.D.