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Indian Express
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
When Tom Cruise tried to recruit ‘weak-minded' Seth Rogen into Scientology: ‘Thank God Judd Apatow was there or…'
Actor Seth Rogen is turning heads and taking names with his new series The Studio, where the narrative attempts to pull back the curtain on Hollywood and what all goes on behind the big screen. Like the nature of the show, Rogen has always been outspoken about his experiences as a part of the film industry and about his relationships with his co-stars, whether good or sour. Being the comedic genius he is, Rogen was once called by none other than Tom Cruise to help him make a comedy film. However, things quickly turned away from the main motive of the meeting and somehow transitioned into Cruise talking about religion and how the 'big pharma' companies were plotting against him. Maybe Cruise had some Ethan Hunt flashbacks, a character who often finds himself being hunted, misunderstood or both. As according to Rogen, Cruise seemed all set to recruit him and actor Judd Apatow into the Scientology camp. 'I am a huge Tom Cruise fan, and I watch all his movies. We had a long meeting with him, and a couple of hours into it, the Scientology stuff comes up and how weird he has looked in the press lately. He tells us, 'If you just let me tell you what it was really about and give me 20 minutes, you would say no f***** way.' Rogen added that he and Apatow looked at each other confused and weren't really ready for converting to a new religion right then. ALSO READ: Tom Cruise shrugs off father's day question after daughter Suri dropped his name following a decade of of estrangement He said, 'Cruise started explaining to us how the pharmaceutical industry was trying to sabotage him and make him look bad in front of everyone. Cruise said, 'They're scrambling, and they're doing everything they can to discredit me so I won't hurt sales anymore'.' The 'making me look bad in the press' thing which Cruise is referring to is a collection of several instances where the actor condemned the use of antidepressants and, of course, his infamous lunge on Oprah Winfrey's sofa in 2006. When Rogen asked him about the Oprah show, Cruise said that the media edited the video to make it look worse and then compared his situation to Louis Farrakhan. For context, Louis was the head of the Nation of Islam and had made several anti-Semitic comments, including comparing the Jews to cockroaches. Rogen admitted that 'of all the strange sentences I've heard in my life, Tom Cruise name-dropping Louis Farrakhan is top three.' Rogen, who described himself as 'generally weak-willed, weak-minded person', said he was thankful the director was with him. He added: 'Thank god Judd was like, 'Eh, I think we're good. Let's just talk about movies and stuff.'' Cruise is one of Scientology's most famous followers and earlier described the religion as 'beautiful'. He was introduced to the organisation by his first wife Mimi Rogers in 1986 and has followed it since. Along with The Studio, Rogen will also be appearing in the upcoming film Good Fortune, with Aziz Ansari and Keanu Reeves. The movie marks Aziz's directorial debut.
Geek Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Keanu Reeves and Aziz Ansari Team Up in First Teaser for Good Fortune
Stand-up comedian Aziz Ansari had backed out of the spotlight ever since he almost got cancelled, and after a few years out of commission, he's coming back with his first movie which he stars and directs. Check out the first teaser for Good Fortune : Here's the logline: In GOOD FORTUNE, a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen). Besides Reeves, Ansari, and Rogen, the movie also stars Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh. If you've watched Master of None , you'll know that Ansari has a penchant for realistic drama, so Good Fortune is one of the first projects that he's helming which is more on the fantasy side. Though the story does sound like something we've seen before with the 'friendly ghost that helps people' trope, having Ansari at the helm means that he would have some kind of unique lens to it; which is already evident with how Reeves delivers all of his lines in the teaser. We should expect some kind of absurdist comedy, but I wouldn't be surprised if Good Fortune also had some very interesting, human , things to say —which is kind of what's great about Ansari's material; whether it be about romance or just life in general. I was personally a fan of Ansari when he backed out of the spotlight, and even when he slowed down I always thought what he was getting into was interesting (like learning new languages and ditching his smart phone). Hopefully Good Fortune has some of that new insight he's had since his Master of None days. Watch out for Good Fortune when it comes to cinemas on Oct. 17.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Home' Trailer: Pete Davidson Faces Nightmarish Violence in a Retirement Facility
Pete Davidson discovers the elderly residents and caretakers in a quiet retirement home are keeping chilling secrets that leads to brutal violence in the trailer for Lionsgate's The Home, which dropped on Thursday. The Saturday Night Live alum plays Max, a young man sentenced to community service and caring for the elderly in the retirement facility, only to come in contact with the off-limits fourth floor, where residents are in need of 'special care.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Keanu Reeves Is a Sad Guardian Angel With a Wild Plan in Aziz Ansari's 'Good Fortune' Trailer Kenan Thompson Teases "A Lot of Change" at 'SNL' Next Season Michael Jackson Biopic Moonwalking to 22 Days of Additional Photography in June (Exclusive) 'There's something very wrong with this place,' an elderly woman tells Max at one point in the trailer. Before long, Max is screaming for help and facing a bizarre medical experiment and bloody violence in the nightmarish retirement home. 'Hey man, I'm not going to hurt you,' Max in the teaser tells a resident cowering in a corner, only to turn suddenly and lunge at the young care home assistant. Director James DeMonaco in a statement said of the horror thriller: 'When I set out to create The Home, I aimed to capture the spine-chilling eeriness of 70's horror, where suspense simmers and ultimately erupts into glorious chaos. Joining me is my Staten Island brother, Pete Davidson, who unveils a darker, dramatic side as his character navigates a bizarre group of residents in an old age home. The growing tension culminates in an epic blood-soaked finale, designed to leave audiences gasping, terrified, and cheering. I can't wait for everyone to visit The Home. Cover your eyes, folks.' DeMonaco and Adam Canto wrote The Home, with Bill Block and Sebastian K. Lemercier producing. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Good Fortune trailer: New film starring Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, and Aziz Ansari in theaters October 17
Lionsgate has unveiled the first trailer for Good Fortune, the much-anticipated directorial debut from Aziz Ansari. The film follows Gabriel (Keanu Reeves), a well-meaning but bumbling angel who intervenes in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen). The cast also includes Sandra Oh and Keke Palmer. In a previous statement, Ansari praised Palmer, saying, 'Keke is a delight to work with. I'm so happy she's a part of our cast and even more excited to provide a quote for this press release announcing her casting.' Good Fortune marks Ansari's first feature as a director, following his success as star and creator of Netflix's Master of None. The film is produced by Ansari, Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang, with Ansari, Christopher Woodrow, Connor DiGregorio and Jonathan McCoy serving as executive producers. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey oversee the project for Lionsgate, with Dan Freedman, Phil Strina, John Biondo and Matt Leonetti having negotiated the deal for the studio. The film is a joint production between Garam Films, Oh Brudder, Keep Your Head, and Yang Pictures, and is presented by Lionsgate in association with Media Capital Technologies. Originally titled Being Mortal, the film was scheduled for release in 2022 but was shelved following allegations against then-star Bill Murray. Good Fortune is now set to be released in theaters on October 17.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Good Fortune' teaser: Keanu Reeves plays a downcast angel in new Aziz Ansari comedy
Lionsgate has released the first trailer for Good Fortune, a comedy written and directed by Aziz Ansari, offering a first look at Keanu Reeves in the unlikely role of a disillusioned guardian angel. The film is set for theatrical release on October 17. Good Fortune follows Gabriel (Reeves), a weary celestial being who grows frustrated with his limited responsibilities and begins to crave more meaningful work. In a bid to make a real difference, he targets Arj (played by Ansari), a struggling gig worker in need of a break. 'Is there any way I can have more meaningful duties? I want to guide people. I want to change their lives,' Reeves asks in the trailer. In response, Sandra Oh, who plays a fellow celestial figure, replies, 'To save a lost soul, you have to find a lost soul.' Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh round out the ensemble cast. Good Fortune marks Ansari's debut as a feature director. He also wrote the screenplay and serves as a producer alongside Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang. The project was previously previewed at CinemaCon, where Ansari spoke about his desire to shift back into comedy after recent work in more dramatic roles. 'This movie is about what a lot of people are doing: struggling,' Ansari told attendees. 'If you can write about things that everyone is dealing with that no one is talking about, you're in a good area.'
