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Aziz Ansari revealed that his “Good Fortune” co-star Keanu Reeves was hobbling on crutches in January because he tripped on a rug in his trailer.Ansari, 41, elaborated on Reeves’ fractured kneecap injury at CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas on Wednesday.“About, I don’t know, 15 days into shooting with me, I was like, ‘Hey, just go chill in your dressing room for 15 minutes.’ And he tripped on a rug,” said Ansari, who co-wrote and co-directed the movie with Reeves.“He’s like, ‘Aah, my knee.”Ansari said that Reeves, 59, didn’t let his injury get in the way of filming, however.“He still filmed everything except some scenes where we needed him to do salsa dancing, which we need to pick up.“He was like, ‘I’ll do it!’ We’re like, ‘Keanu, calm down. We’ll do the salsa dancing once your knee’s healed.'”Ansari said that Reeves did not “go to the hospital or anything” after injuring his kneecap.“He’s done those ‘Wick’ movies, all the ‘Matrix ‘ stuff.

Keanu Reeves is spending a late night on set of his new movie.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Cord Jefferson didn’t always know he wanted to be a director. While working on Netflix’s comedy series “Master of None,” actor/writer/creator Aziz Ansari asked Jefferson out of the blue if he ever wanted to direct. Jefferson recalls, “I said, ‘No, I’ve never been to film school, I don’t know anything about cameras or lighting.

It looks like it’s bad luck for Aziz Ansari‘s “Good Fortune.” THR reports that the current WGA writers’ strike has forced Lionsgate and Ansari to indefinitely suspend filming on the project. Lionsgate made the decision last night after picketers interrupted filming in LA’s Koreatown two days in a row earlier this week, on May 16 and 17.

Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen have been tapped to star in an upcoming comedy film from Aziz Ansari.Announced via the Hollywood Reporter, the film, titled Good Fortune, is set to begin filming next month (May) with plot details currently unknown. Good Fortune is being written and directed by Aziz Ansari, who is best known for the Netflix series Master of None.Ansari will also co-star in the film, though the extent of his role is currently unknown.Good Fortune will be distributed by Lionsgate Films, with studio head Joe Drake saying in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter: “We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director.

Aziz Ansari is a rare filmmaker who is getting a second chance to do his feature film debut. After the drama surrounding his first-first film, “Being Mortal,” led to that movie getting scrapped midway through production, the actor-filmmaker has turned his sights to another project, “Good Fortune,” which he hopes will finally make him a feature director.  Today, Lionsgate announced the upcoming film, “Good Fortune,” which is set to be written and directed by Aziz Ansari, becoming his new official feature film directorial debut.

It’s been a little under a year since it was announced that Aziz Ansari’s feature film directorial debut, “Being Mortal,” experienced a production shutdown after sexual misconduct allegations were levied at star Bill Murray.

2022 has been a good year for Keke Palmer. Not only is her film, “Nope,” a huge hit and being mentioned for possible awards consideration, but she also started working on the Aziz Ansari film, “Being Mortal,” which was expected to be a high-profile film for the actress.

Nearly six months ago, film fans were shocked to learn that production on Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, “Being Mortal,” was shut down due to allegations of misconduct against Bill Murray. Shortly after the news broke, Murray came out and took responsibility for what he described as a joke that he thought was funny but “it wasn’t taken that way.” Since then, production has yet to restart on the film and people have been wondering when it might start up again.

to the Emmys! Quinta Brunson is making her red carpet debut at the 2022 Emmy Awards. The 32-year-old star and creator of ABC's hit new series celebrated her comedy's breakout success by attending the annual awards show on Monday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Brunson strutted down the annual awards show's red carpet in a stunning bronze gown, custom designed by Dolce & Gabbana.

dog that can’t learn anymore. I don’t want to be that sad dog and I have no intention of it.”Searchlight Pictures has confirmed production was suspended but has so far declined to elaborate, citing the ongoing inquiry.

Bill Murray is speaking out for the first time to address the allegations of “inappropriate behavior” that were made against him while filming the upcoming movie Being Mortal.

As culture evolves and accelerates in the age of social media and the culture wars rage on in the wake of this shift, there are two sets of older generations in the world today. One that feels that a changing “woke” world is something to fear, an oppression that one must combat, and those that realize the world has changed and they need to adjust to a changing era of empathy.

Bill Murray was seen Tuesday for the first time since "inappropriate behavior" allegations were made against him last week.  The "Saturday Night Live" alum was spotted at Los Angeles International Airport, making his way through security and holding a carry-on bag. Keeping a low profile, the star sported a baseball cap and a large, black face mask.  Searchlight Pictures paused production on "Being Mortal" after a complaint was made about Murray’s behavior on the set.The studio confirmed with Fox News Digital that it is investigating the matter and would not comment on an ongoing investigation.

inappropriate behavior” allegedly shut down production of Aziz Ansari’s flick “Being Mortal.”The comedic legend and SNL alumnus was nabbed racing through Los Angeles International Airport around 6 a.m. local time, cutting off more than a dozen travelers to get through security to dodge questions about the controversy.“Mr.

new film being shut down for an investigation into his alleged “inappropriate behavior” is taking on a darker tone amid a resurfaced on-set horror story that’s kept Hollywood whispering for decades.Disney was allegedly forced to hire bodyguards to protect the cast and crew of 1991’s “What About Bob?” after the actor hurled a glass ashtray at co-star Richard Dreyfuss and threatened to “throw” the film’s female producer “across a parking lot.”The bombshell accusation was dropped Thursday night by Dreyfuss’ son, Ben, just hours after Murray’s latest movie, “Being Mortal,” was suspended following a complaint about his conduct. Despite his enduring status as a beloved Hollywood bad boy, Murray has repeatedly been accused of violently clashing with co-stars — from alleged head-butting to “inexcusable and unacceptable” language — on numerous sets stretching all the way back to the 1970s. After this week’s new Murray mayhem, Ben, 35, took to Twitter to reveal that professional muscle had to be deployed to the Virginia set of the cult classic “What About Bob?” following Murray’s alleged violent outburst.

, Ansari and his producing partner, Youree Henley, are working with Searchlight to figure out next steps after complaints of inappropriate behavior were made about Murray.ET reached out to Searchlight about the reports, and they stated, «We do not comment on investigations.»Based on surgeon Atul Gawande's 2014 non-fiction book , the movie also stars Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer.

Searchlight Pictures has paused production on "Being Mortal" after a complaint was made against the film’s star, Bill Murray.  According to Deadline, the studio decided to pause the film on Monday after a complaint of "inappropriate behavior" was made against Murray, 71. The studio confirmed with Fox News Digital that they are currently investigating the matter and do not comment on ongoing investigations.  Bill Murray attends the American Film Institute's 46th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to George Clooney at Dolby Theatre in June 2018.

Bill Murray’s new movie is on hold because of, well, Bill Murray.

Aziz Ansari (“Master of None“) and the Disney-owned Searchlight Pictures recently teamed up for a new medical drama called “Being Mortal” that would be Anzari’s feature film directorial debut. The cast includes himself alongside fellow comedy veterans Bill Murray (“Lost In Translation“) and Seth Rogen (“Pam & Tommy“), however, an issue has been raised behind the scenes, leading to filming being shut down by the studio.

has been suspended after a complaint was reportedly filed specifically against the 71-year-old actor, alleging “inappropriate behavior.”The complaint was filed last week and production was temporarily halted on Monday, according to Deadline. On Thursday, however, the film was suspended indefinitely as an investigation takes place.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterSearchlight Pictures has suspended production on “Being Mortal,” a new movie starring Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen and Bill Murray, over complaints about Murray’s inappropriate behavior on set.The studio sent a letter to the movie’s cast and crew on Wednesday, informing them filming had been suspended due to an unspecified complaint. “Late last week, we were made aware of a complaint, and we immediately looked into it,” the note said.

EXCLUSIVE: Following the news that production was suspended on the Searchlight film Being Mortal, sources tell Deadline the reason for suspension had to do with a complaint made against star Bill Murray for inappropriate behavior. Searchlight had no comment on the matter as they do not comment during ongoing investigations. It is unknown at this time what Murray’s involvement in the project will be going forward as the investigation is still ongoing. Insiders add that Aziz Ansari, who is starring, writing and making his directorial debut, was not a part of the complaint nor is Seth Rogen, who is also appearing in the film.

Aziz Ansari (“Master of None“) and the Disney-owned Searchlight Pictures recently teamed up for a new medical drama called “Being Mortal” that would be Anzari’s feature film directorial debut. The cast includes himself alongside fellow comedy veterans Bill Murray (“Lost In Translation“) and Seth Rogen (“Pam & Tommy“), however, an issue has been raised behind the scenes, leading to filming being shut down by the studio.

After directing multiple episodes of his Netflix series “Master Of None,” including all of season three, comedian Aziz Ansari (“Parks & Rec“) is making his feature film directorial debut for Searchlight Pictures. The film is yet to be titled, but is being referred to for now as “Being Mortal.” Ansari will also take a role in the film alongside Bill Murray, who was previously announced, and now another strong comedic actor has joined the project.

For several years now, Bill Murray (“The French Dispatch”) has been a good luck charm for director Wes Anderson, a perennial member of his troupe, but he’s a notoriously hard get. You need a killer script and an “in” to get him to read it.

Aziz Ansari (Master of None, Parks and Recreation) is making his feature directorial debut with an untitled dramedy for Searchlight, based on the 2014 non-fiction book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by surgeon Atul Gawande, in which he’ll star alongside Oscar nominee Bill Murray (The French Dispatch, Lost in Translation), Deadline has confirmed.

 is returning to Netflix for a third season this May, four years after its season 2 debut.

 is returning to Netflix for a third season this May, four years after its season 2 debut.

Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang created Master of None in 2015 for a 10 episode season and the show garnered a cult status instantly. The show returned with a season 2 in 2017 and since that time fans have been waiting for a third scene.

Four years ago, in 2017, Netflix released Season 2 of “Master of None.” The second season was a bigger hit than before and earned numerous awards for its co-creators Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, as well as writers such as Lena Waithe (who also acts in the show). Since then, the series has been stalled, mainly due to a ton of off-screen drama involving Ansari.