Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorJonathan Groff is opening up about his early days in New York City and his first same-sex kiss.The future “Frozen” and “Hamilton” star was only about 19 years old when he was a waiter at the Chelsea Grill in Hell’s Kitchen. It’s there that he met Tom Viola, executive director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA).“He talked to me about the organization and the good that they did for the community and he also talked to me about how they have volunteers standing with red buckets collection money [at Broadway theaters],” Groff tells Jan Svendsen on a new episode of the “Broadway Gives Back” podcast.He added, “You could watch the second act of Broadway shows by signing up as a volunteer.
‘The Staircase’ Star Patrick Schwarzenegger Reveals He Shot More Explicit Scenes That Showed Character Exploring Sexuality (EXCLUSIVE)
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Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWelcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.”Patrick Schwarzenegger can’t reveal any details about his work in the upcoming spinoff of Amazon’s “The Boys” — no, he won’t confirm reports that he’s playing a character named Golden Boy — but he admits that he has shown his father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, photos from the set.“He looked at me and he was like, ‘What the fuck are you filming?’” Patrick tells me on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “I was like, ‘It’s this show called ‘The Boys.’ … You have to watch an episode to understand it, or else I can’t articulate what happens in it.”“The Boys” producers reached out to Schwarzenegger for the spinoff after meeting him years ago when he auditioned to play the character of Homelander on the original series.
He wasn’t allowed to read the spinoff scripts until he was officially cast. “They were just like, ‘It’s about this.
This is the character. This is what’s going to happen in this,’” Schwarzenegger says.
“I was like, ‘OK, it’s “The Boys.” I know it’s going to be something crazy but it’s an amazing show.’ … And then when I started reading [the scripts] on set, I was like, ‘Oh boy, this is going to be, yeah, this will be fun and interesting.’” Schwarzenegger adds, “This set is really fun, and there’s just a loosey-goosey comedy. It’s kind of like ‘Euphoria’ meets superheroes.”No surprise, but he also warns that both his dad and mom Maria Shriver will “be in for a loop.”Schwarzenegger, who made his acting debut when he was 10 with a small role in the 2006 film “The Benchwarmers,” has been receiving rave reviews for his work in HBO Max’s “The Staircase” as Todd Peterson, son of Michael Peterson (Colin
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Snowdonia chef who cooked for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mike Tyson gives pizza a Welsh twist
Read more: The newest restaurants in North Wales and how diners have rated them according to Trip Advisor The father-of-two is originally from the small town of Piskorowice in southern Poland where he inherited his love of cooking from his mother, a fantastic baker and pastry maker. After training originally as an electrical engineer, he upped sticks nearly 20 years ago and, encouraged by his cousin who was already there, settled in Birmingham where his passion for food led him to change career and become a chef. Kris, 42, cut his culinary teeth working for his idol, Michelin-starred super chef Marco Pierre White, in his restaurant in the city’s iconic Cube building.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ex-Wife Maria Shriver’s Relationship Timeline Through the Years: The Way They Were
For nearly 25 years, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver were a Hollywood and political power couple.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says his accent removal coach should ‘give him his money back’
Arnold Schwarzenegger is just as impressed with his career as we are.In an interview with Howard Stern, the two discussed Schwarzenegger’s epic career, which went from successful bodybuilder to one of the most profitable blockbuster actors in Hollywood history.Patrick Schwarzenegger talks about his family and how his mom is ‘his everything’Arnold Schwarzenegger looks better than ever at his routine workoutA post shared by Arnold Schwarzenegger (@schwarzenegger)When discussing his first movie role, “Hercules in New York,” a critically panned film that had an American actor dub over his own voice, Stern asked Schwarzenegger if he felt annoyed that they’d manipulated his presence on the film. Schwarzenegger said he experienced just the opposite. “I was so amazed that I just got off the boar and all the stuff I read about Hollywood and America became true.
Chris Pratt Says His Super Mario Bros. Voice Is ‘Unlike Anything You’ve Heard in the Mario World’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorAccording to Chris Pratt, his voice performance as Mario in the upcoming feature adaptation of the Super Mario Bros. video game will be “unlike anything you’ve heard.”Variety got the chance to catch up with Pratt at the Wednesday night premiere of his new Amazon Prime Video series “The Terminal List” (more on that later!) to talk about finding his voice for the film, which co-stars Charlie Day as Luigi.There’s been much internet discussion over Pratt’s casting in the animated film as the Italian plumber despite his non-Italian background, with critics expressing concern that his accent could potentially be offensive.
Chris Pratt & Brother-in-Law Patrick Schwarzenegger Attend Premiere of New Show 'The Terminal List'
Chris Pratt is stepping out for the premiere of his new Amazon Prime Video series.
Maria Shriver Entitled to Half of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Retirement Money After Finalizing Divorce
A financial agreement. Maria Shriver was awarded half of her ex-husband Arnold Schwarzenegger’s retirement accounts after their divorce.
‘Father of the Bride’ Star Diego Boneta Recalls Taking Guitar Lessons With Tom Cruise
Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorDiego Boneta was 15 years old when he was close to starring in “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.” “They did the audition in Mexico City,” the “Father of the Bride” actor tells me on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “They flew me to L.A.
Chris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger Grab Coffee Together During an Afternoon Walk
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are enjoying some downtime together.
Katherine Schwarzenegger Shares a Photo of Husband Chris Pratt & Dad Arnold Bonding on Father's Day
Katherine Schwarzenegger is feeling the love for two very important men in her life.
Chris Pratt's wife Katherine Schwarzenegger shares first image with newborn daughter
Katherine Schwarzenegger has shared the first image of her and Chris Pratt’s newborn daughter. The couple, who married in 2019, are already parents to daughter Lyla, 15 months, who they welcomed in 2021. Jurassic World star Chris also shares nine-year-old son Jack with ex-wife Anna Farris.
What’s New on DVD/Blu-ray in June: ‘Unbearable Weight,’ ‘After Yang,’ ‘Worst Person in the World’ and More
New Release Wall“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” (Lionsgate) could very easily have been a one-joke movie, but Nicolas Cage playing a less successful and more venal version of himself is just the launching point for a clever and engaging film about fame, the movies, and male bonding. When “Cage” accepts a gig to appear at the birthday of a nefarious Spanish billionaire (a hilarious Pedro Pascal), it’s one surprise after another both for our hero and for the audience.Also available:“Ambulance” (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment): Michael Bay puts the robots away for this heart-thumping caper starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mate4en II.“The Bad Guys” (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment): Animated anthropomorphic villains seeks some redemption in this Dreamworks comedy.“The Contractor” (Paramount Home Entertainment): Chris Pine stars as a desperate veteran who gets tied up with an underground paramilitary force.“Eraser: Reborn” (Warner Bros.
Patrick Schwarzenegger describes ‘The Boys’ spinoff as “‘Euphoria’ meets superheroes”
The Boys star Patrick Schwarzenegger has described the forthcoming spinoff series as “Euphoria meets superheroes.”The actor, who has been cast in a secret role in the still-untitled project, recently teased the storyline on Variety’s Just for Variety podcast.“This set is really fun, and there’s just a loosey-goosey comedy,” the actor said of his experience filming, before revealing he originally auditioned for the role of Homelander in the flagship series.Schwarzenegger also said he had shown his dad, Arnold, some photos from the set of The Boys spinoff to which he replied: “What the fuck are you filming?”Meanwhile, The Boys was renewed for a fourth season last week.In a statement, show creator Eric Kripke said: “Speaking for the cast and crew, we’re so grateful to Sony, Amazon, and most of all the fans for embracing the show and allowing us to make more.“We’re thrilled to continue Butcher and the Boys’ fight against Homelander and the Seven, as well as comment on the insane world we’re living in.
Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack Shed Their Clothes — and an Intimacy Coordinator — for Sex Worker Story ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’
Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWhen Daryl McCormack told his mom he landed a starring role in Searchlight Pictures’ “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” he wasn’t sure what to tell her about first: the character he was playing or who his co-star was. “I think I said, ‘I’m playing a sex worker,’ the 29-year-old Irish actor recalls.