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New York Post
3 days ago
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- New York Post
Vanessa Kirby makes surprise reveal at ‘Fantastic Four' red carpet event
Fantastic five. Vanessa Kirby revealed that she's pregnant with her first child at the 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' photocall in Mexico on Saturday. The British actress, 37, showed off her baby bump in a blue shimmery geometric gown on the red carpet. Advertisement 10 Vanessa Kirby at the CCXP Mexico 2025 on May 31. Getty Images for Disney 10 Vanessa KIrby shows off her baby bump at the 'Fantastic Four' photocall in Mexico. / MEGA Ironically, Kirby's character, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, will be pregnant in the Marvel film, which comes out July 25. Advertisement 'The Crown' star got engaged to professional Lacrosse player Paul Rabil last year. They first sparked dating rumors when they were spotted holding hands on a stroll around New York City in October 2022. 10 Paul Rabil and Vanessa Kirby. Paul Rabil/Instagram 10 Vanessa Kirby is engaged to Paul Rabil. Paul Rabil/Instagram Advertisement The couple made their romance Instagram official in Nov. 2023 when Rabil, 39, posted cute picture of the pair with a heartfelt message that read, 'From the very minute we first met in Des Moines, around the world and back, life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you.' 10 Vanessa Kirby with her fiancé Paul Rabil. Paul Rabil/Instagram Kirby previously dated actor Callum Turner from 2015 to 2019. They worked together in the 2014 drama film 'Queen and Country.' Turner, 35, is rumored to be engaged to pop star Dua Lipa. Kirby is starring in the new 'Fantastic Four' film alongside Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch. Advertisement 10 Vanessa Kirby reveals she's pregnant while promoting 'Fantastic Four.' / MEGA The cast appeared at Comic Con Experience Mexico over the weekend to promote the action flick, which is directed by Matt Shakman. During a panel at the event, Kirby described her version of Sue Storm as 'loving, strong, badass and soulful.' 10 The 'Fantastic Four' cast attend CCXP Mexico 2025 on May 31. Getty Images for Disney 10 Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn in Mexico City for 2025 CCXP Mexico. Getty Images for Disney Kirby also teased that the 'Fantastic Four' team are 'all flawed' in the film. 'Nobody feels like a superhero in real life,' she said. 'What I love about this family in the comics and also in our movie, they go through some really hard stuff. We all have our different strengths and all of us as humans, and then the next day we don't feel up to it. And I think that's what's so special about it.' 10 Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby at the 2025 CCXP Mexico. Getty Images for Disney Advertisement In February, Kirby revealed what drew her to the role of Sue at the film's launch event. 'I was so blown away by Sue. Through all the comics through all the decades, the fact she's a mother and is so fiercely feminine,' Kirby said. 'She's maternal but so badass. I just loved her bad arse, in my English accent.' 10 Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps.' AP Advertisement After 'Fantastic Four,' Kirby will appear in 2026's 'Avengers: Doomsday.' The film will see the Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Avengers and X-Men fight Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' will be released in theaters on July 25.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jon Bernthal Says He ‘Made' Tom Holland's Audition Tape for ‘Captain America: Civil War,' Takes ‘a Little' Credit For Him Becoming Spider-Man
Tom Holland has Jon Bernthal to thank for helping him land the role of Spider-Man. During a recent interview on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' Bernthal said while working with Holland on Brendan Muldowney's 'Pilgrimage,' the pair collaborated on each other's MCU audition tapes. While Holland helped Bernthal with his tryout for the leading role in the 2017 series 'The Punisher,' Bernthal assisted Holland in landing the role of Spider-Man in 'Captain America: Civil War.' More from Variety 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Trailer: Pedro Pascal and Marvel's First Family Battle the Silver Surfer Former 'Daredevil' Star Ben Affleck Says He 'Wouldn't Tangle' With Jon Bernthal's Punisher Stan Lee's Daughter Denies Past Elder Abuse Allegations: 'I Never Ever Touched My Parents' 'We did ['Pilgrimage'] about seven or eight years ago,' Bernthal said. 'That was where both Tom did his audition for 'Spider-Man' and I did my audition for 'Punisher.' We actually made each other's audition tapes on that film.' Bernthal explained that Holland 'really believed' that he would land that part despite heavy competition, often repeating ''I am Spider-Man'' while working on his audition. 'I was like 'There's probably a lot of people that want to be Spider-Man,'' Bernthal said. ''I mean, you're super talented and all, but the odds are kind of against you, but yeah, let's make the tape.' He just had this belief, and when you get to know him and see how he shows up, there is a reason why he is the movie star that he is.' He went on to joke that he takes 'credit' for part of why Holland became Spider-Man, citing a note to include stunts in the tape. 'I gave him the note, 'Tom, maybe you should run up that wall and do a double backflip and then start the scene,'' Bernthal explained. 'And he was like, 'Yeah, you think I should do that? That's not too much?'' He continued, 'I was like, 'I don't think any of these other fools are able to do that,' and he in fact did that. It's not that I take responsibility for him, but you know, like a little something.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
Yahoo
19-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Jon Bernthal Says He ‘Made' Tom Holland's Audition Tape for ‘Captain America: Civil War,' Takes ‘a Little' Credit For Him Becoming Spider-Man
Tom Holland has Jon Bernthal to thank for helping him land the role of Spider-Man. During a recent interview on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' Bernthal said while working with Holland on Brendan Muldowney's 'Pilgrimage,' the pair collaborated on each other's MCU audition tapes. While Holland helped Bernthal with his tryout for the leading role in the 2017 series 'The Punisher,' Bernthal assisted Holland in landing the role of Spider-Man in 'Captain America: Civil War.' More from Variety 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Trailer: Pedro Pascal and Marvel's First Family Battle the Silver Surfer Former 'Daredevil' Star Ben Affleck Says He 'Wouldn't Tangle' With Jon Bernthal's Punisher Stan Lee's Daughter Denies Past Elder Abuse Allegations: 'I Never Ever Touched My Parents' 'We did ['Pilgrimage'] about seven or eight years ago,' Bernthal said. 'That was where both Tom did his audition for 'Spider-Man' and I did my audition for 'Punisher.' We actually made each other's audition tapes on that film.' Bernthal explained that Holland 'really believed' that he would land that part despite heavy competition, often repeating ''I am Spider-Man'' while working on his audition. 'I was like 'There's probably a lot of people that want to be Spider-Man,'' Bernthal said. ''I mean, you're super talented and all, but the odds are kind of against you, but yeah, let's make the tape.' He just had this belief, and when you get to know him and see how he shows up, there is a reason why he is the movie star that he is.' He went on to joke that he takes 'credit' for part of why Holland became Spider-Man, citing a note to include stunts in the tape. 'I gave him the note, 'Tom, maybe you should run up that wall and do a double backflip and then start the scene,'' Bernthal explained. 'And he was like, 'Yeah, you think I should do that? That's not too much?'' He continued, 'I was like, 'I don't think any of these other fools are able to do that,' and he in fact did that. It's not that I take responsibility for him, but you know, like a little something.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
CNN
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Scarlett Johansson sounds very certain she will never return to the MCU as Black Widow: ‘Let it go'
While superheroes are often thought of as invincible, Scarlett Johansson would like to remind everyone that some heroes need to have their final sendoff. In an interview published in InStyle on Tuesday, the 'Lost In Translation' star addressed the incessant questions around her Marvel Cinematic Universe character Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. The Black Widow, who died on screen in 2019's 'Avengers: Endgame.' 'Natasha is dead. She is dead. She's dead. Okay?,' she told the publication. For those keeping track, her character – a highly skilled assassin – was a fundamental part of the superhero team known as the Avengers who gave her life in order to procure an Infinity Stone which ultimately defeated extraterrestrial supervillain Thanos and saved the universe. As Marvel lays the groundwork for the cinematic universe's next phase – beginning with this summer's 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' – speculation has abounded about Natasha's potential return to the franchise. Johansson is quick to quash that speculation. 'They just don't want to believe it. They're like, 'But she could come back!'' she told the publication. 'Look, I think the balance of the entire universe is held in her hand.' She added: 'We're going to have to let it go. She saved the world. Let her have her hero moment.' A refreshed Avengers lineup will debut with 2026's 'Avengers: Doomsday,' a movie that will mark Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU but not as Iron Man, who he has portrayed in nine films since 2008. He will be playing villainous Dr. Doom.
CNN
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Scarlett Johansson sounds very certain she will never return to the MCU as Black Widow: ‘Let it go'
While superheroes are often thought of as invincible, Scarlett Johansson would like to remind everyone that some heroes need to have their final sendoff. In an interview published in InStyle on Tuesday, the 'Lost In Translation' star addressed the incessant questions around her Marvel Cinematic Universe character Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. The Black Widow, who died on screen in 2019's 'Avengers: Endgame.' 'Natasha is dead. She is dead. She's dead. Okay?,' she told the publication. For those keeping track, her character – a highly skilled assassin – was a fundamental part of the superhero team known as the Avengers who gave her life in order to procure an Infinity Stone which ultimately defeated extraterrestrial supervillain Thanos and saved the universe. As Marvel lays the groundwork for the cinematic universe's next phase – beginning with this summer's 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' – speculation has abounded about Natasha's potential return to the franchise. Johansson is quick to quash that speculation. 'They just don't want to believe it. They're like, 'But she could come back!'' she told the publication. 'Look, I think the balance of the entire universe is held in her hand.' She added: 'We're going to have to let it go. She saved the world. Let her have her hero moment.' A refreshed Avengers lineup will debut with 2026's 'Avengers: Doomsday,' a movie that will mark Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU but not as Iron Man, who he has portrayed in nine films since 2008. He will be playing villainous Dr. Doom.
