Michaela Coel & Benedict Cumberbatch Donate As Sam Mendes’ UK Theater Fund Swells To $2M

Netflix deal for her drama series I May Destroy You.The actress, who wrote and starred in all 12 episodes of the BBC/HBO show – as well as co-directing nine – revealed earlier this month that the show was initially offered seven figures from Netflix.

Naman Ramachandran “I May Destroy You” creator and star Michaela Coel has said she felt “incredibly empowered” after turning down a $1 million offer from streaming giant Netflix for the show that eventually found its home at HBO and the BBC.Coel revealed earlier this month how, in May 2017, with the help of her then agents CAA, she had negotiated a deal with Netflix, but it fell through when she asked for a percentage of the show’s copyright.

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Doctor Strange, Cumberbatch is seen walking into a Manhattan comic shop in full costume during a break from filming the Marvel sorcerer’s first movie.“I’m about to walk into a comic store in Manhattan dressed as Doctor Strange, come with me,” Cumberbatch intros the video, before walking past a group of people into the store.Once inside, customers are shocked to see the man who features in some of their favourite comics walk past them before he greets an employee behind the counter.

Aberdeen Market in 2018 two days after he had fallen down the staircase on June 7.The alarm had been raised by staff at his sheltered housing complex on June 8 and his body was discovered by police on June 9.Yesterday a court heard how Frank’s death was “entirely foreseeable” and could have been avoided.The Market Village Company Limited, who run the shopping centre, were fined £80,000 at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.Following the proceedings, Frank’s 46-year-old son Keith Finnie told the Daily Record

Benedict Cumberbatch famously entered a comic store dressed as Doctor Strange in 2016 and now there is new footage to experience four years later.

The Theatre Artists Fund, spearheaded by Sam Mendes to help support freelancers in the U.K. stage industry struggling during the lockdown due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, has raised £1.6 million ($2 million) since it launched on July 6, with donations from a number of major stars.

Michaela Coel has found an interesting way to keep busy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Jamie Lang Sam Mendes’ Theatre Arts Fund has raised £1.6 million ($2 million) to support out-of-work theater professionals across the U.K. by offering quick and easy access to a £1000 ($1,276) grant.

Benedict Cumberbatch celebrated 44th birthday On July 19. The British actor has several bow-worthy performances to his credit.

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch turns 44 today! From his riveting portrayal of Sherlock Holmes to his stellar performance in The Imitation Game Benedict is a powerhouse performer. Over his past 22 years in the film business, Benedict is one of the few actors who has managed to score both box office hits as well as critical acclaim for his acting.

I May Destroy You creator Michaela Coel has revealed that the BBC show was littered with many easter eggs and secret messages.Coel told Obsessed with… I May Destroy You podcast: “There are Easter eggs littered all over that show and I think you have to rewatch and rewatch and rewatch to really begin enjoying it.”While on the podcast with presenter Sophie Duker, the writer who starred as Arabella talked about a Metro UK article where hair and makeup artist Bethany Swan explained the significance

I May Destroy You.Speaking about her recent hit BBC/HBO series, Coel said on Obsessed with… I May Destroy You that she has “a little something on my mind”.“It is in the back of my mind,” Coel said regarding a new show.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorI May Destroy You creator Michaela Coel and Cynthia Erivo, the Grammy-winning singer and actress, are to headline the BBC’s first Creative Diversity Xperience.The online event will take place on 28-29 July with the ambition of showcasing the vibrancy, innovation and leadership of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic talent in the creative industry.Over the course of 12 hours of content, Coel will provide a masterclass on her BBC/HBO hit series I May Destroy You,

Naman Ramachandran Michaela Coel, creator and star of BBC and HBO Max series “I May Destroy You,” and Cynthia Erivo, the Oscar and BAFTA-nominated star of “Harriet,” are set to headline the BBC’s first ‘Creative Diversity Xperience’ (CDX).CDX is a two-day virtual event taking place July 28-29, aimed at younger audiences that will showcase Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic talent in the U.K. creative industry.

Tackling issues such as sexual consent, gender, race, class, drugs, victim shaming and social media obsession with the sort of raw, unflinching, angry, often hilarious, at times deeply upsetting and frequently hedonistic honesty unseen on TV before, I May Destroy You has become one of the summer's must-watch events.

In some majorly upsetting news, Glee star Naya Rivera, who fans loved as Santana Lopez, is missing and presumed dead after her four-year-old son, Josey Hollis, was found alone on a boat in Lake Piru, California, according to Daily Mail. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department had revealed via Twitter, "Happening now: Search for a possible drowning victim at Lake Piru.