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Gizmodo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘The Sandman' Showrunner Still Maintains 2 Seasons Was the Plan All Along
The Netflix series based on the comic co-created by the recently controversial Neil Gaiman returns for its two-part final season in July. Hollywood is no stranger to doing damage control when a creative person does or is accused of something so distressing it affects the projects they're associated with. Think Ezra Miller, Jonathan Majors, or Neil Gaiman—the latter being a particularly notable case because when he was first hit with sexual abuse allegations, which he has denied, he was involved with multiple TV series. That includes two much-loved titles: Good Omens on Prime Video and The Sandman on Netflix. Good Omens' solution was to have Gaiman, co-author of the original novel and showrunner/creator of the series, first step back from being involved with production on what had already been confirmed as the show's third and final season. Then, it was announced that in lieu of a full third season, the Amazon show would close out its story with a single 90-minute special. The situation is a little different with The Sandman. After a very well-received first season, the show was renewed in 2022 and a Netflix press release shared at the time promised 'the Sandman world will continue to expand' with 'with more episodes and stories to be adapted from multiple Sandman graphic novels.' The announcement didn't specify how many seasons that might include. However, in late January 2025, Netflix confirmed season two would be The Sandman's final outing. In a Variety story released at that time, showrunner Allan Heinberg shared a statement that read in part: 'The Sandman series has always been focused exclusively on Dream's story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season.' In April, fans learned that The Sandman's two-part final season would arrive in July, wrapping up the show for good. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Heinberg re-emphasized his earlier claim that two seasons of Sandman was something the team had been planning around for some time: 'It was a decision we made three years ago.' He framed Netflix's announcement, made at the height of Gaiman-adjacent negative press, that The Sandman would return for a second and final season as 'unfortunate timing, for sure.' He told the magazine the Gaiman stories started to hit just as The Sandman was close to finishing production and moving into postproduction. 'I can't say that it affected our process, which is scheduled years in advance,' Heinberg said. 'It's been in the periphery of my experience and the background of my experience, but it hasn't been part of the world of the making of the show, if that makes sense. Every production is its own little island.' The Sandman season two drops its first block of episodes July 3, with the final block arriving July 24.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Cannes dress code polices bodies. Why doesn't the festival protect them?
CANNES, France — Attending a premiere at the Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious things a filmmaker or star can do. Audience members are asked to dress in evening wear as a sign of respect to those who worked hard on the movie that's screening for the first time. Days before the event began this year, organizers revealed new rules: 'For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival,' Cannes' charter stated. It also bans 'voluminous outfits … that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theater.' Halle Berry, a member of the festival's prestigious jury this year, said at a press conference that she had to ditch her original outfit plans for the red carpet because her gown violated the dress code. She wore it to a gala a few days later. Bella Hadid, who frequently attends Cannes and makes headlines with her daring fashion, kept things covered up this year. On the ground in France and online, I witnessed discussions of people turned away from the festival or panicking about what they'd be able to wear into the hallowed Grand Auditorium Lumière. Naked dresses are a popular trend, and pantsless outfits made headlines weeks earlier at the Met Gala. The strict dress code has also raised concerns about what kind of behavior is barred from the festival. And dress code rules weren't the only headline-making trend on the red carpet at Cannes. Certain attendees turned heads too. Ezra Miller swiftly and surprisingly walked down the red carpet at the May 17 premiere of Lynne Ramsay's Die, My Love. The nonbinary actor starred in the director's 2011 movie We Need to Talk About Kevin, which also premiered at Cannes, and was presumably there to support her. Miller had been keeping a low profile in recent years following a spate of incidents. In April 2020, they were filmed appearing to choke a woman in Iceland and were arrested several times in 2022 for apparent erratic behavior. Miller did not stop for photos or speak to the press. Ezra Miller speeds down the red carpet at the #Cannes premiere of Jennifer Lawrence's "Die, My Love."The movie is helmed by Lynne Ramsay, who directed Miller in "We Need to Talk About Kevin." — Variety (@Variety) May 17, 2025 Shia LaBeouf appeared at the May 18 premiere of Leo Lewis O'Neill's Slauson Rec, a documentary about LaBeouf's experimental theater company that Variety described as 'a descent into ego-driven insanity, complete with physical violence and harrowing screaming matches.' He is shown berating members of the company, and nearly 30 theatergoers walked out of the screening. A month after the acting troupe disbanded, LaBeouf was sued by his ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs for sexual battery, assault and infliction of emotional distress. He is scheduled to stand trial in September. 'I gave Leo this camera and encouraged him to share his vision and his personal experience without edit. I am aware of the doc and fully support the release of the film. While my teaching methods may be unconventional for some, I am proud of the incredible accomplishments that these kids achieved,' LaBeouf told Vanity Fair in a statement. James Franco shocked attendees by walking the May 20 red carpet at the premiere of Rebecca Zlotowski's new film, Vie Privée. His career was derailed by sexual misconduct allegations that began to surface in 2018. He posed for photos but did not speak with the press. Kevin Spacey accepted an award and gave a speech at a May 20 gala in Cannes hosted by the Better World Fund, which is not officially sanctioned by the festival. His attendance was orchestrated by the producers of the film The Awakening, in which he stars. Spacey has not attended Cannes since allegations of sexual misconduct against him from dozens of men surfaced in 2017. X users were quick to call out the apparent disconnect between how the festival provided rules for what people could wear on the carpet, but not for those who could attend Cannes events. 'Abusers are welcomed with open arms but god forbid a woman wears a 'distracting' dress,' one X user wrote. 'Kevin Spacey, Ezra Miller, Shia LaBeouf and every other Hollywood abuser known to mankind prancing around Cannes but somehow nude and voluminous dresses were the real problem,' another said. Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, a professor at Case Western Reserve University who specializes in history and fashion, told Yahoo Entertainment that 'France has this reputation of saying … 'We're not like those American prudes,' but the reputation is also a myth.' Rabinovitch-Fox said that France 'has not really confronted issues like #MeToo,' but fashion can help start those conversations. 'This is how French people act. I don't know if Cannes is really doing something unusual here. The story of policing women's bodies while letting men do whatever they want is as old as time,' she said. 'In 2025, I am happy to see that people are like, 'Maybe we should revisit this narrative!'' Claire Sisco King, a communications professor at Vanderbilt University, told Yahoo Entertainment that 'Western culture is still governed by patriarchal expectations about women, which often manifests in efforts to regulate their appearance, bodies, sexuality, etc.' 'The policies at Cannes, which regulate how much women can expose their bodies (the no 'naked' dress rule) and how much space they can take up (the no long trains rule), illustrate how normalized it is for institutions to manage and discipline how women appear and occupy space,' she explained. 'That such regulations exist alongside the lack of prohibitions against men who have been accused of abuses against women might feel shocking in some ways, but that juxtaposition is hardly surprising.' King said both tendencies arise from 'the same patriarchal norms that cast women as objects or even possessions and that position men as sovereign subjects who are allowed to do as they please.' Cannes banned Théo Navarro-Mussy, who was accused of rape, from walking the red carpet for the movie Case 137, which he stars in. He denies wrongdoing. The film's director, Dominik Moll, told the Associated Press he supported the decision to ban Navarro-Mussy. Festival director Thierry Frémaux, who banned Navarro-Mussy, defended Roman Polanski for many years despite his guilty plea in the U.S. for sex with a 13-year-old. According to Variety, this is the first time in the festival's 78-year history that a ban like that of Navarro-Mussy has been put into place. 'Can a country that celebrates seduction and irreverence finally hold its male icons to account?' wrote Thomas Adamson of AP. Still, those four American actors — Miller, LaBeouf, Franco and Spacey — had their moment to shine during the festival. Rabinovitch-Fox told Yahoo Entertainment that the dress code issue and the discussion about which people are allowed to walk red carpets might be two separate conversations, but it wouldn't be bad if people started thinking about 'who's being forgiven and who's not being forgiven.' As for Spacey, he told the crowd, 'it's very nice to be back.'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Controversial 'The Flash' Actor Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance After 2 Years
Fans were stunned to see a surprising face on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17 for the premiere of the movie Die, My Love. In a clip shared by Variety, none other than actor , who stepped away from the spotlight a few years ago after various controversies, sped past photographers and other stars to attend the premiere. 🎬 🎬 At the special event on Saturday, Miller looked a bit different, with long hair falling past their shoulders, a mustache, and a unique hat to go with their red suit. Ezra Miller speeds down the red carpet at the #Cannes premiere of Jennifer Lawrence's "Die, My Love."The movie is helmed by Lynne Ramsay, who directed Miller in "We Need to Talk About Kevin." — Variety (@Variety) May 17, 2025 Miller was reportedly in attendance at the event to support the movie's director, Lynne Ramsay, who directed them in the 2011 film We Need to Talk About Kevin. The star of The Flash last attended a red carpet in 2023. Miller has faced many controversies over the last five years, including charges of disorderly conduct, harassment, and an arrest for second-degree assault, among other issues with the law. In the summer of 2022, Miller apologized for their actions and stated that they were seeking treatment for "complex mental health issues."
Metro
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ezra Miller makes shock Cannes appearance years after fleeing spotlight
Ezra Miller has resurfaced at Cannes Film Festival, years after fleeing the spotlight in a wake of several high-profile controversies. The actor, 32, who goes by they/them pronouns, starred as The Flash in the DC Cinematic Universe until 2023. They have been keeping a low profile since being involved in a number of controversies prior to that film's release, including a string of arrests and police separate charges of burglary, second-degree assault, harrassment and disorderly conduct. This included the allegation that Miller had engaged in 'inappropriate behaviour' around a 12-year-old from the child's parents – allegations which Miller has always refuted. Since then, Miller withdrew from the spotlight as they began 'ongoing treatment' for 'complex mental health issues' – finally re-emerging at this weekend's Cannes in support of director Lynne Ramsey. Ramsay, who was there for the premiere of her new film Die, My Love with stars Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence, previously worked with Miller on the 2011 thriller We Need to Talk About Kevin. Ezra Miller speeds down the red carpet at the #Cannes premiere of Jennifer Lawrence's "Die, My Love."The movie is helmed by Lynne Ramsay, who directed Miller in "We Need to Talk About Kevin." — Variety (@Variety) May 17, 2025 According to Variety, Miller did not pose for photographs on the red carpet. Footage from the event shows the actor walking at a fast pace past a wall of cameras, to the stairs beyond. They wore a maroon tuxedo, with a beret over their long hair. They sported a moustache over their upper lip, offering only a hint of a smile as they sped on their way. Miller's controversies began in April 2020, when a video surfaced showing the actor apparently choking a woman at a bar in Reykjavik, Iceland. It did not result in any charges, and they have never discussed the incident. In March 2022, they were charged with disorderly conduct and harassment over their alleged involvement in two separate incidents at a bar in Hawaii. They were accused of shouting and swearing at customers as they sang karaoke before forcibly grabbing a microphone from a 23-year-old woman. Miller pleaded no contest to one count of disorderly conduct and paid a $500 (£398) fine over the incident. That same month, a married couple took out a temporary restraining order after claiming that Miller burst into their bedroom and threatened to kill them, allegedly stealing her passport and his wallet as they left. Two weeks later, the restraining order case was dismissed by a judge at the couple's request. In June, the parents of 19-year-old Native American activist Tokata Iron Eyes filed a protection order against the Fantastic Beasts star. They accused the actor of grooming their child from the age of 12, while exhibiting patterns of 'cult-like and psychologically manipulative, controlling behaviour.' According to Vanity Fair, Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court filed a temporary order against Miller, but dismissed Tokata's parents' request to make it permanent. They later withdrew their request for a conservatorship over Tokata, which was needed to file a restraining order against their child's will, as they were now over 18. Shortly after this incident, a mother from Greenfield, Massachusetts, and her child were granted a temporary harassment prevention order against Miller, alleging that the actor 'menaced their family one evening in their downstairs neighbour's home and acted inappropriately toward' the minor. In a statement released after the temporary order was dropped, Miller wrote: 'I'm encouraged by today's outcome and very grateful at this moment to everyone who has stood beside me and sought to ensure that this egregious misuse of the protective order system was halted. 'Protective orders are meant to provide safety for individuals, families, and children who are in danger. 'They are not meant to be used as weapons by those seeking attention or fleeting tabloid fame or some sort of personal vengeance when there are people in true and dire need of these services. 'I have been unjustly and directly targeted by an individual who the facts have shown has a history of such manipulative and destructive actions.' They went on: 'On a personal note, I want everyone to know that I am continuing to do my best to preserve my own wellness and what I can to reverse the collateral damage this ordeal has brought upon me and those close to me. 'Finally, to all you many beings in this world who have had the enormous courage to see me through it all and make it here with me – I will spend a long time trying to explain to you what it has meant to have your support. 'You have my undying gratitude, admiration and love.' In June, Miller was also accused of hosting a woman and her three young children at their farm in an 'unsafe environment' – including claims that there were 'guns strewn' around everywhere and that a one-year-old child found a loose bullet and put it in her mouth. Vermont State Police tried to serve an emergency care order to the woman, requiring the removal of the children from her care and Miller's home, but the actor told them the family had left two months prior and not returned. No charges have been filed against Miller related to this incident. In August 2022, Miller was charged with the alleged burglary of a home in Stamford, Vermont, where they are said to have stolen bottles of alcohol. More Trending The star later pleaded guilty to unlawful trespassing, in the hope of having other charges from the same case, specifically burglary and larceny, dropped. As part of the deal, they are required to undertake random drug tests and continue seeking mental health treatment. Before the plea deal, Miller announced last year that they were seeking treatment, saying in a statement: 'Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment.' 'I want to apologise to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behaviour. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ezra Miller Speeds Down the Cannes Red Carpet at ‘Die, My Love' Premiere in Surprise Festival Appearance
Ezra Miller showed up on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet to support director Lynne Ramsay, who is premiering 'Die My Love' on Saturday. Wearing a burgundy tux and trousers, Miller was sporting long hair and a beret, but did not stop for photographers on the carpet. More from Variety Visceral Chilean Docs Head to Cannes for Fifth Annual Showcase, Featuring Chile and Cuba's Parallel Battles, a Chilean Cowboy, an Argentine Sex Worker Man Dressed Up as Bird Shocks Cannes Red Carpet at Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson's 'Die, My Love' Premiere 'The Wave' Review: Sebastián Lelio's Feminist Protest Musical is Vibrantly Staged but Dramatically Flat Miller starred in Ramsay's 'We Need to Talk About Kevin,' which played in competition at Cannes in 2011. Miller has been keeping a low profile since 'The Flash' premiered in 2023. The year before, the actor apologized for their recent behavior, saying they were seeking help for 'complex mental health issues.' Miller's latest round of headlines has been mixed, as 'The Flash' opened to low box office totals. Yet the actor was able to leave one of their legal troubles behind in June 2023, as a protective order issued against them in the state of Massachusetts was lifted. The actor had been accused of behaving inappropriately around a 12-year-old child and their family. 'I'm encouraged by today's outcome and very grateful at this moment to everyone who has stood beside me and sought to ensure that this egregious misuse of the protective order system was halted,' Miller wrote at the time on Instagram, before taking an opportunity to slam the press. 'I implore those members of the media who have recklessly spread false claims and failed to accurately report the truth and context of this story, to hold themselves to a higher standard and take the time to find the facts, rather than chasing the clicks,' they wrote. Ramsay's 'Die, My Love' stars Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson and Nick Nolte in the horror-tinged story of a mother in a rural area battling psychosis. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
