Nicole Kidman Was Completely 'Frightened' To Play Lucille Ball in 'Being The Ricardos'

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticContrary to popular belief, not every piece of drama with Aaron Sorkin’s name on it has the inimitably timed, exquisitely percussive sound of I-top-you-no-I top-you combative patter known as Sorkinese. “The American President,” in its way, had a sweet flow to it.

Nicole Kidman and her "Being the Ricardos" co-star Javier Bardem opened up about what it was like to get to know the real-life characters they embody, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.  The duo stars in the upcoming movie from writer Aaron Sorkin that details a particularly eventful week in the life of the couple who were married on-screen and off while working on the show "I Love Lucy" from 1951 to 1957.To promote the film’s Dec.

Antonio Ferme editorWriter-director Aaron Sorkin said there are three things he hopes audiences walk away with after watching his newest film, “Being the Ricardos,” about the lives of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.“Mostly, I want them to have a good time during the two hours that were asked for their attention, realize that the lives of Lucy and Desi were considerably more complicated than Lucy and Ricky and pay less attention to Twitter,” he told Variety.Set in the backdrop of 1950s Hollywood,

Being The Ricardos opposite Javier Bardem, who plays husband Desi Arnaz.However, Kidman’s casting new was met with backlash from fans of Ball, who took to social media to voice their frustration that the actor’s appearance doesn’t suit the part.Sorkin spoke out in support of Kidman.

Nicole Kidman has been earning early praise for her portrayal of Lucille Ball in Aaron Sorkin’s “Being The Ricardos” but the Oscar winner nearly backed out.

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem were fully prepared to become Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.The actors take on the role of the iconic couple and comedy legends in.

Nicole Kidman is hard at work promoting her new movie!

“Being the Ricardos,” which stars Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz in a story that takes place over the course of one week of production of “I Love Lucy.” The Oscar-contending drama arrives on Amazon Prime to stream on Dec. 21 following a limited theatrical release on Dec.

Billy Hinsche was a musician who recorded and toured with the Beach Boys for many years.Billy Hinsche was a guitarist and vocalist who recorded and toured with the Beach Boys. He formed the pop band Dino, Desi, & Billy in the 1960’s with Desi Arnaz, Jr., and Dean Paul Martin.

Nicole Kidman leaves a Q&A screening for her new film Being the Ricardos in New York City on Monday (November 16).

irate “I Love Lucy” fans argued that Debra Messing would have been a better choice.Kidman made the claim during a Q&A in Los Angeles on Saturday night, following a preview screening of the film, which is set for general release on Dec.

Nicole Kidman went all out for her role as Lucille Ball in “Being the Ricardos”.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorAaron Sorkin’s “Being the Ricardos” took over Westwood Village on Saturday night as both press and SAG-AFTRA members lined the streets around the Bruin Theater, keen to get their eyes on Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz.Kidman received a standing ovation as she joined Bardem, Sorkin, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale and J.K.

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Aaron Sorkin and the cast of Being the Ricardos hit the stage for Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles on Sunday. The Amazon romantic drama, which celebrates the legacy of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, is set to premiere December 10 in theaters, then debut on Amazon Prime Video 11 days later.

Clayton Davis After revisiting a slice of 1960s history in last year’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” Aaron Sorkin has turned his lens in “Being the Ricardos,” cataloging a politically tumultuous week in the 1950s for Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz during the heyday of “I Love Lucy.” The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences often falls hard for movies about old Hollywood, and it would be foolish that they’ve changed their tune, especially after seeing films such as “Mank” from David Fincher