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Carson Burton Showtime and Paramount Television Studios have parted ways with showrunner David Hollander, who had a long run with Showtime as the leader of “Ray Donovan.” Hollander most recently was at the helm of Showtime’s upcoming drama “American Gigolo.”Hollander developed Showtime’s TV adaptation of the 1980 Paul Schrader film that launched Richard Gere’s career. In addition to showrunning, Hollander served as director and executive producer on the series produced by Paramount Television Studios.

Jon Bernthal may be playing male escort Julian Kaye in the upcoming “American Gigolo” reboot but he doesn’t see himself as a sex symbol.

told GQ that he was astonished to be cast in the series, based on Paul Schrader’s 1980 film starring Richard Gere.Focused on a male escort who becomes entangled in a murder, the movie became iconic for Gere showing off full-frontal nudity.“I do not believe that I possess any kind of natural sex appeal,” Bernthal told the outlet. “I’ve always looked at myself as this weird-looking guy.”The “Wolf of Wall Street” alum went on to say that his costume included “a fancy suit and some shoes that hurt my feet,” a “goofy” shirt and many gold chains.“It’s crazy to me,” Bernthal said. “But it scares me — and that’s why I’m gonna see it through.”Bernthal is also starring in Lena Dunham’s 2022 Sundance film “Sharp Stick.” However, he said he took on both scandalous roles with “a real palpable sense of, ‘I’m the wrong guy for this.

A$AP Rocky at the Los Angeles airport. The 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was detained at LAX on Wednesday, April 20, for his alleged connection to a shooting dating back to November 2021.TMZ reported that the rapper arrived in the city on a private plane after spending a few days in Barbados with Rihanna, who is pregnant with his child.

Die Hard. Ol’ Blue Eyes had first refusal as he’d been the star of 1968’s The Detective, which like Die Hard was based on author Roderick Thorp’s thriller novels. When the 70-year-old crooner confirmed his terrorist-fighting days were long behind him, producers went straight to the most obvious candidate: Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorEva Zaoralová, the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival’s artistic advisor and its artistic director for many years, has died, the festival confirmed Friday.

New York City's most exclusive suburbs. The famously private Buddhist star hid the purchase by registering it to a Los Angeles trust company that he has used in the past to buy and sell property. But neighbors told DailyMail.

Tomris Laffly Mainstream romantic comedies are a rare breed these days. Good ones, with real relationship stakes and sexual tension of the kind that once starred the likes of Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, are even rarer.

Shilpa Shetty had to wait to be cleared from obscenity charges after actor Richard Gere kissed her on the cheek in 2007 at an Aids awareness event in India.A court in the country ruled the mindblowing charges as “groundless” because she was the victim, despite radical Hindu groups labeling the situation as an insult to Indian values.The act sparked controversy nationwide, and Gere apologized by saying he wanted to show that kissing and hugging were safe and not linked to the transmission of HIV. The court also dismissed the arrest warrant against the actor; however, Shetty’s case took longer.Buckingham Palace releases statement regarding Prince AndrewMeghan Markle says latest court win is ‘for anyone who has ever felt scared to stand up for what’s right’Britney Spears says she cried for hours thinking about her fans and the #freebritney movementShetty’s legal team said the star received unfair treatment, especially not being the “perpetrator.” Shetty’s lawyer said the case was based on the fact that “she did not protest when she was kissed by the co-accused,” as reported by The Guardian.

Shilpa Shetty has been cleared of charges in India nearly 15 years after the actress was kissed by actor Richard Gere in public. Obscenity charges filed against the Bollywood actress were dismissed in a Mumbai court last week, the BBC reports.

Shilpa Shetty, the Indian actress known for her roles in Hindi movies and as a TV personality, has been cleared of “obscenity” charges dating back to a 15-year-old incident at a charity event.

Richard Gere is getting ready to say goodbye to his mansion in upstate New York.

Robert Allan Ackerman, the director whose television work scored five Emmy nominations and who directed acclaimed Broadway productions including Bent and Extremities, died Jan. 10 of kidney failure at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 77.

Richard Gere will soon be testifying in Italian court against far-right leader Matteo Salvini, who is on trial for attempting to block 147 people aboard the NGO rescue boat Open Arms from landing in the country.

Eva Longoria discusses her sizzling bikini pictures on Thursday’s “Ellen DeGeneres Show”.

asylum seekers who crossed the Mediterranean from North Africa. Mr Salvini, the head of the League party, is accused of illegally stopping around 150 migrants from disembarking on the island of Lampedusa after they were rescued at sea in August 2019.

Rebel Wilson enjoyed an envy-inducing day out with her friends on Thursday as they shopped till they dropped on Rodeo Drive. The Australian actress documented her day on Instagram Stories and included a snapshot inside a plush Beverly Hills boutique which took us right back to a scene in Pretty Women.MORE: Rebel Wilson celebrates her birthday in hot pink swimsuitWhile Richard Gere may have been absent, Rebel appeared to be treating herself to some high-priced merchandise in a store which

Iman is calling for global leaders to prioritize equitable vaccine distribution around the world.

Selome Hailu editorEva Longoria, Anne Hathaway, Debbie Allen, Peter Dinklage, Richard Gere, Connie Britton and other Hollywood notables have signed an open letter urging world leaders to make COVID-19 vaccines widely available in developing countries.On Tuesday, humanitarian organization Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE) released the open letter with more than 70 signatures from prominent entertainment industry figures, including Julianna Margulies, Sarah Silverman, Edward

John Travolta admitted he missed out on a handful of large movie roles back in the day. The 67-year-old actor opened up about his acting career during Friday's episode of "Hart to Heart" with comedian Kevin Hart.

Setbacks only motivated John Travolta more.

Mark Tarlov, who produced such films as Copycat and Serial Mom, passed away on July 31st after a battle with cancer. His family made the announcement. Tarlov was 69.

The movie that inspired viewers to ride off into the sunset on horseback with their true love and to eat eggs Benedict. While it may have been years since Runaway Bride debuted in the late 1990s, the rom-com remains as endearing and clever every time fans rewatch it.

Fred Durst is practically unrecognizable with his new look.

A post shared by Fred Durst (@freddurst)After the post, fans jumped all over Fred and commented on the transformation. He was compared to Hulk Hogan, Bon Jovi, Richard Gere, David Spade, Julian Assange and a "youth group leader at a hip mega church."The jokes poured in."Fred Durst looks like he's got into flipping houses on HGTV," one person wrote.

Before establishing himself as a Hollywood megastar thanks to leading roles in the likes of “An Officer and a Gentleman” and “The Cotton Club,” Richard Gere set a whole generation’s pulses racing as male escort Julian Kaye in Paul Schrader‘s 1980 noir thriller, “American Gigolo.” Now, Jon Bernthal (“The Punisher,” “Those Who Wish Me Dead“) is set to follow suit as the lead of Showtime’s small-screen adaptation of the classic ’80s thriller.

Showtime has given a series order to American Gigolo, its long-in-the-works series adaptation, with Ford v. Ferrari and The Walking Dead alum Jon Bernthal attached to star and produce. The project hails from David Hollander (Ray Donovan) Paramount TV Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Television.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “American Gigolo” series adaptation starring Jon Bernthal has been ordered to series at Showtime, Variety has learned.The project was ordered to pilot at Showtime in March 2020 after having been in development at the premium cabler since 2016.Bernthal will play Julian Kaye, the character played by Richard Gere in the film.

Showtime has given a series order to the TV adaptation of “American Gigolo” starring Jon Bernthal, the premium cabler announced Tuesday.The drama, a modern-day reimagining of the 1980 film starring Richard Gere, comes from writer and director David Hollander (“Ray Donovan”).

Rebecca Davis editorTop Chinese director Feng Xiaogang will step in front of the camera alongside Chinese-American actor-director Joan Chen in a local adaptation of the 2009 Hollywood tearjerker “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale,” which began shooting Thursday.It is currently set to premiere on New Year’s Eve.Feng is best known for his work as a director on films such as “Youth,” “I Am Not Madame Bovary” and “Cellphone,” but he has also frequently taken on acting roles, with his most recent starring role in

direct to your inboxAngry Dancing On Ice fans have blasted the judges for their scores as Faye Brookes made her debut with new skating partner Matt Evers.The judges said they were impressed with the pair's performance to Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, the title song from the iconic Julia Roberts and Richard Gere film.Faye looked happy with the praised but some viewers thought they were aiming a dig at her previous partnership with pro Hamish Gaman who was forced to quit the show because of a

.The 2020 documentary spotlights a community of men in the South Central neighborhood of Los Angeles who keep and train pigeons for competitive sport. It is the first title to leave Hulu in March. Alec Baldwin, William H.

EXCLUSIVE: Leland Orser (Brand New Cherry Flavor) is set as a lead opposite Jon Bernthal and Gretchen Mol in Showtime’s pilot American Gigolo, an update of the 1980 film noir classic that starred Richard Gere and Lauren Hutton. The project hails from David Hollander, Paramount TV Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Television.

EXCLUSIVE: Let’s Make A Deal host Wayne Brady is to guest star in Showtime’s American Gigolo pilot.

EXCLUSIVE: Lizzie Brocheré (Falling Water) and Gabriel LaBelle (Dead Shack) are set as series regulars in Showtime’s pilot American Gigolo, starring Jon Bernthal, Gretchen Mol and Rosie O’Donnell, an update of the 1980 film noir classic that starred Richard Gere and Lauren Hutton. The project hails from David Hollander, Paramount TV Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Television.

Kelly Clarkson took things back to the ’80s for her latest Kellyoke performance.