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'We Were Liars': First-time actor to fan favourite — how Shubham Maheshwari made Gat unforgettable
The actor went from studying economics in Vancouver to starring in one of the most popular shows of the year Fans of the We Were Liars series on Prime Video are more hopeful about the show's return. While a formal renewal announcement hasn't been made yet, Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, confirmed to Variety that a Season 2 writers room is in the works. But while we keep our fingers crossed that the story, based on E. Lockhart's books, continues, we're all still captivated by the show's breakout star, Shubham Maheshwari, who plays Gat in the series. While the We We Liars cast is filled with veteran actors, including David Morse, Mamie Gummer, Candice King, Rahul Kohli, Caitlin FitzGerald and Emily Alyn Lind, the show was actually Maheshwari's first time ever working on camera. He was so new to the industry that he didn't think he was actually going to book the role, believing that it was a "far-fetched goal." Maheshwari was studying economics at the University of British Columbia, focusing on studying for exams, having a good GPA and applying for business consulting jobs when the possible opportunity to star in We Were Liars came up. And eventually he started thinking about what could happen if he did get the role of Gat on the show. "There was a moment where I stopped applying for jobs, or working as hard on my courses, and my roommates and my friends were concerned, because I didn't tell them that I was auditioning," Maheshwari told Yahoo. "Then I eventually told them about the show and everything, and they just lost their minds completely." 'It was a little bit scary' While Maheshwari is an incredibly impactful actor, he did identify that there was a comfort that came with acting alongside so many experienced costars. "There was a little bit of the imposter syndrome that was kicking in early on, especially when I was flying from Vancouver to Nova Scotia, because I knew the people I was working with, and I knew where I was in terms of experience, and that was a little bit daunting. It was a little bit scary," Maheshwari said. "But I think they're not just incredible at their job, they're also incredible human beings, and that means so much more to me." "I remember having so many conversations with David [Morse], such an amazing person to talk to, and just incredible points of view, I think, about this job and about the world. ... And I think there's one thing to learn ... when you talk to them, but also just being on set and watching them do their thing. I often say that my favourite scenes to film were the ones with the entire family, just because, as the story goes, Gat doesn't really say much, so it's a relatively lighter day, but mainly because I get to kind of sit back and watch these experts do their thing." As we saw in the series, Gat and Lind's character Cadence are particularly close, giving us an emotional love story, and Lind was someone Maheshwari was really able to confide in on set. "[Emily's] been working since she was five years old, and she's experienced about this industry, and she knows the ins and outs of it," he said. "And I think it was amazing that my first role was opposite someone like her." "She was nothing but lovely. She was so understanding of the fact that this is my first thing. She was so supportive. ... Right from the get go she made it very apparent that she is someone that I can count on for any questions, any sort of discussions, conversations, whatever it may be. ... She's always going to be that person who I can talk to whenever I need to talk about anything, about this bizarre job." But while the Gat and Cadence moments are particularly memorable, some of the best scenes in the whole show are between Gat and his uncle Ed (Rahul Kohli), who's the long-term partner of Cadence's aunt, Carrie (Mamie Gummer). And that's because, while Gat and Ed are so important to members of the Sinclair family, they're always at an arms length, they always feel like they're outsiders, and they're able to talk to each other about that in a way they can't communicate with anyone else. "I think what's so cool about the show and how it's different from the book is ... we were able to go a little bit deeper about ... seeing things from Gat's point of view, seeing things from Ed's point of view," Maheshwari said. "And it just makes it more real, I think." "I don't do this often, but sometimes if I see certain messages that I got on Instagram, there were a lot of them ... from people of colour, ... and just anyone, talking about how the show did such an honest and raw and real job in terms of capturing that element of feeling like an outsider, and how people related to it. And I think that's a very fulfilling, satisfying feeling, because that's what we aimed for. That's what we hoped for." And with that comes the brilliant way Maheshwari takes on Gat's most significant trauma, the loss of his dad, and what it's been like to navigate his teens years without his father. "It's not something that he outrightly talks about all the time, but ... you realize this as you get older, the things that you go through as a kid are such an important part of how you see the world," Maheshwari said. "The way I looked at it, personally, in terms of preparation, was Gat lost his dad when he was ... eight years old, and that was the first time that he came on the island, and he met Cadence for the first time. And I think the strongest way in which that element of losing his father at a very young, influential age, played out was ... Cadence and the Beechwood Island suddenly became that anchor that pulls him out of that sadness." 'Nothing makes me more happy than being on set' Now looking forward in his career, with his first on-screen job under his belt, Maheshwari realized that he's at his happiest when he's on set. "Nothing is more satisfying and fulfilling, and nothing makes me more happy than being on set and working," Maheshwari said. "I still wasn't fully convinced, if I want to give 100 per cent into being an actor, and I think through We Were Liars it was just like, nothing else is going to make me as happy as this." "It was a lot of working hours and ... you get so consumed by the process that you're a little bit drawn away from your normal, regular life, and away from family and everything. ... And once it was over it was a nice kind of change, I think, to come back to reality, to come back to real life and be with my friends and my family. ... But I still don't think anything can match being on set. I'm so eager to go to the next one." In terms of roles he'd love to do in the future, Maheshwari is really just open to any and all possibilities, as he continues to develop as an actor "I want to try different things. I want to see what I feel about different kinds of roles and just explore myself as an actor," Maheshwari said. But he's incredibly thankful for all the fans of We Were Liars, particularly with all the praise that he's gotten for his very first series. "We immediately got so much love," Maheshwari highlighted. "We've talked about this often, me and [Joseph Zada] and Emily [Alyn Lind] and Esther [McGregor], ... we felt that responsibility, that this book means something, means a lot to people. It was a defining part of some of their childhoods." "Now that it's out, I think it's been lovely. ... The response has been quite positive and it's a bit of a relief. ... Some of the messages that I see, they're just super kind. ... They may not realize it, but it means a lot. It means a lot to me and it goes a long way. And I'm very, very grateful for the love and support that they've given." Solve the daily Crossword
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Five side-stage must-see acts at Edmonton Folk Music Festival 2025
Headlining Saturday, The Roots are certainly 'the' checklist name at Edmonton Folk Music Festival 2025 — and having seen the hip-hop-R&B rolling juggernaut light up bouncy Calgary last year, I'd say don't miss this if you managed to get now sold-out tickets. For the perhaps less creaky among us, Thursday night's chipper, fist-pumping rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise and the widespread sonic wings of Mt. Joy closing Sunday are the two major draws for a slightly younger audience. And the quick-turnaround and higher-slotted return of Danielle Ponder Saturday night has basically zero chance of not being awesome. I think we'd all be happy to hear that gods-shaking cover of Radiohead's Creep again, if Ponder's willing. With all that out of the way, the side stages are especially bubbling with must-see concerts and performers this year. For your pleasure and spark conversation, here are five acts — by no means the only five, depending on what you crave — you might want to show up early for … with showtimes, of course! Cedric Burnside — 3:05 p.m. Sat. + 4:30 p.m. Sun. Stage 6 sessions, 5:35 Sat. Stage 1 concert One of the all-time North Country Fair great jams, this rising blues legend started out as his experimental bluesman granddad R.L. Burnside's drummer at age 13. So, you know, music in the blood here. Nominated for the same traditional blues album award Taj Mahal won at this year's Grammys, Hill Country Love is such a crisp and delightful recording you'll feel like you're hearing blues for the first time. Can't wait to see him again in person, especially alongside main-stager Taj Mahal at the Saturday afternoon session with Monophonics and Blue Moon Marquee. Haley Heynderickx — 11 a.m. Sat. at Stage 3 + 11 a.m. Sun. at Stage 6 sessions, 4:25 p.m. Stage 5 concert With a whirling guitar-picking finger-style reminiscent of John Fahey and a proclivity for self-care introversion within nature and the ecosphere swimming through her lyrics and album titles, this Portland business-degree holder chose the right path, making seriously beautiful indie-pop music. If you're after a meditative, dreamy performer that makes you appreciate the dandelions, butterflies and clouds, look no further. Mama's Broke — 7:35 p.m. Fri. at Stage 2 + 11 a.m. Sat. at Stage 2 + 11 a.m. Sun. at Stage 7 sessions, 4:15 p.m. Sat. at Stage 7 concert Agnostically imprecise as they wander between bluegrass harmonies, Celtic loops, battlefield graveyard folk, Balkan punk and indeed a wink at Doom Metal, this string-heavy Halifax duo are for those who understand the fiddle is the open door to the devil but jump into the backseat anyway. Think Gillian Welch with a little more caffeine, and get ready for dance and foot percussion amid an inventory of mandolin, guitar, banjo and what people in pomade and bowties call violin. For more fiery fiddlin' ferocity, don't miss Brianna Lizotte at Nikamowin Stage 11 a.m. Saturday, PS, and Scotland's Talisk Celtic supergroup playing all over Sunday, with a 4:10 p.m. concert at Stage 5. Ian Noe — 12:35 p.m. Sat. + 3:05 p.m. Sun. sessions, 5:45 p.m. Sun. concert For a poetic visual storyteller summoning the ghost of EFMF all-time great John Prine (who he's opened for), get to know Noe's dark and brutally honest songwriting before the weekend. This east Kentucky troubadour has a couple amazing songs called Burning Down the Prairie and Methhead, if that gives you a tiny hint of the carnage through which he wanders. But while Noe certainly explores the darkness, his lyrical sinners also bump into sonic saints, and that cover of the Boss' secretly apocalyptic Born in the USA is perfect for our tense times. Way different, with an old-timey jazzy-country style, but I'll mention the '30s-radio-voiced Melissa Carper here as a sort of swingin'-soul opposite the Noe, though I think anyone with a cowboy shirt would love both. Her solo gig's 12:35 p.m. Sunday at Stage 5. Jesse Welles — 3:05 p.m. Sun. Stage 6 session, 5:40 p.m. Sun. Stage 3 concert For those of us with less reptilian concerns than 'steal power and make money no matter who gets hurt,' this has been an increasingly rough era of delighted, slow-boil rising fascism, endless Karen-gaslighting as pretend heroics. With acerbic satire and straightforward, elbows-up singalong BS-calling, the extremely talented and app-follower-millions-popular Jesse Welles reminds us that the fight to keep humanity human happens on a billion fronts (including you), with his targeted, news-riffing folksinging that feels too strangely rare these days, but I expect we'll see way more of it soon. fgriwkowsky@ @ Related B.C. camper heard yelling in the woods not in distress, just singing Nickelback Here's why these are Edmonton's five best summer festivals You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun. Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. 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Richard Linklater, Sean Baker and more filmmakers lead TIFF's 2025 Centerpiece program
On Tuesday, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced the highly anticipated lineup for its 2025 Centerpiece program. This year's festival features a total of 55 titles from filmmakers representing nearly 50 countries, including works from Bolivia, France, Iraq, and Kenya. This wide-ranging selection shines a spotlight on TIFF's enduring commitment to presenting interesting stories from every corner of the globe. The Centerpiece program serves as a platform for internationally recognized films, acclaimed selections from other prestigious festivals, and premieres from both Canadian and international talents. More from Gold Derby 'I share this nomination with Emile': 'Severance' star Gwendoline Christie on her favorite furry screen partner, 'spitting blood across the wall,' and her good-luck prop 'Severance,' 'The Studio,' and 'Adolescence' are poised for a big night: See Emmy predictions in all 25 Primetime categories This year, cinephiles can look forward to the latest projects from a host of influential directors, including Mathieu Denis' Cost of Heaven, Hasan Hadi's The President's Cake, Jan Komasa's Good Boy, Anders Thomas Jensen's The Last Viking, Richard Linklater's Blue Moon, Pietro Marcello's Duse, Christian Petzold's Miroirs No. 3, and Álvaro Olmos Torrico's The Condor Daughter. Another notable name at TIFF will be Sean Baker, who's coming off four Oscar wins for Anora (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Film Editing). He's the co-writer of the new movie Left-Handed Girl, from director-writer-producer Shih-Ching Tsou. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival runs from Sept. 4 to Sept. 14. Here is the complete lineup for TIFF's 2025 Centerpiece program, which includes 19 world premieres: World Premieres Blood Lines, Gail Maurice's sophomore feature, a pastoral drama of family and reconnection Carolina Caroline, directed by Adam Carter Rehmeier, an outlaw romance starring Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner The Condor Daughter, from Álvaro Olmos Torrico, about a young woman who inherits the sacred art of midwifery but dreams of conquering the city with her voice The Cost of Heaven, a film from Quebec's Mathieu Denis (whose TIFF '16 film Those Who Make Revolution Halfway Dig Their Own Graves was awarded that year's Best Canadian Feature), starring French actor Samir Guesmi Erupcja, directed by Pete Ohs, features a combustible chemistry between a Polish florist (Lena Góra) and a British tourist (Charli xcx) The Fox King, from Woo Ming Jin — Malaysia/Indonesia Good Boy, by Jan Komasa, a twisted thriller about freedom and identity, starring Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, and Anson Boon In Search of The Sky, from India's Jitank Singh Gurjar I Swear, from Kirk Jones, the inspirational true story of John Davidson, a trailblazer whose honesty and humour helped the world better understand what it means to live with Tourette Syndrome New Year's Rev, from the United States' Lee Kirk Nomad Shadow, Eimi Imanishi's poignant debut feature about a refugee to Spain who's forced to return to Western Sahara Palimpsest: The Story of a Name, from Mary Stephen (Shades of Silk), a deeply personal story about her family's complicated history and their Western surname The President's Cake, from a multiple award winner at Cannes, Iraqi filmmaker Hasan Hadi, a heartbreaking and unforgettable look at a country crushed by poverty and international sanctions — and ruled by a sadistic, greedy and vain tyrant Saipan, from filmmakers Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D'Sa, about a rift between star player Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy on the eve of the 2002 World Cup, starring Éanna Hardwicke and Steve Coogan Under The Same Sun, from Ulises Porra — Dominican Republic/Spain Unidentified, the latest from Saudi Arabian director Haifaa Al Mansour (Wadjda), an iconoclastic crime thriller that questions our collective fascination with tales of femicide Wasteman, Cal McMau's debut feature, which peels back the conventions of the prison drama, featuring rising star David Jonsson (Alien: Romulus) Whitetail, from Dutch filmmaker Nanouk Leopold, a slow-burn thriller with a haunting performance from Natasha O'Keeffe (Peaky Blinders) Youngblood, directed by Hubert Davis, starring Blair Underwood and Shawn Doyle, and co-written by the late Charles Officer, is a powerful tribute to the Toronto filmmaker, and a reimagining of the original 1986 film North American Premieres Arco, from French animation director Ugo Bienvenu A Useful Ghost, from Thai filmmaker Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke Barrio Triste, from music video director STILLZ Blue Heron, from Sophy Romvari — Canada/Hungary North American Premiere Blue Moon, from American director Richard Linklater The Blue Trail, from Gabriel Mascaro — Brazil/Mexico/Chile/Netherlands Dandelion's Odyssey, a France/Belgium movie from Momoko Seto Diya, Chadian director Achille Ronaimou's surprising debut feature Eagles of the Republic, from Tarik Saleh — Sweden/France/Denmark/Finland/Germany Exit 8, from director Genki Kawamura Follies, from Quebec screenwriter, actor and director Eric K. Boulianne Girl, from Taiwanese actor and director Shu Qi Honey Bunch, from Canada's Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli Irkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream, from Iraqi filmmaker Mohamed Jabarah The Last One for The Road, from Italian filmmaker Francesco Sossai The Last Viking, from Danish filmmaker Anders Thomas Jensen Left-Handed Girl, from Shih-Ching Tsou and co-written by Sean Baker Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, fro France's Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han The Little Sister, from Hafsia Herzi The Love That Remains, from Hlynur Pálmason — Iceland/Denmark/Sweden/France Lucky Lu, by Korean-Canadian writer-director and 2025 TIFF–CBC Films Screenwriter Award recipient Lloyd Lee Choi Mama, from Or Sinai — Israel/Poland/Italy Memory of Princess Mumbi, from Damien Hauser — Kenya/Switzerland/Saudi Arabia Milk Teeth, from Mihai Mincan — Romania/France/Denmark/Greece/Bulgaria Miroirs No. 3, from German auteur Christian Petzold Motor City, from the United States' Potsy Ponciroli My Father's Shadow, from Akinola Davies Jr. — UK/Nigeria The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo, from Diego Céspedes Olmo, from Fernando Eimbcke — USA/Mexico Orphan, from László Nemes — Hungary/France/Germany/UK Renoir, from Chie Hayakawa — Japan/France/Singapore/Philippines/Indonesia/Qatar Space Cadet, from Canada's Kid Koala The Sun Rises On Us All, from China's Cai Shangjun Two Prosecutors, from Sergei Loznitsa — France/Germany/Netherlands/Latvia/Romania/Lithuania More Standout Selections Duse, an International Premiere from visionary Italian auteur Pietro Marcello (whose Martin Eden won TIFF's 2019 Platform prize) Hamlet, a Canadian Premiere from director Aneil Karia Best of Gold Derby Everything to know about 'The Batman 2': Returning cast, script finalized Tom Cruise movies: 17 greatest films ranked worst to best 'It was wonderful to be on that ride': Christian Slater talks his beloved roles, from cult classics ('Heathers,' 'True Romance') to TV hits ('Mr. Robot,' 'Dexter: Original Sin') Click here to read the full article. 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