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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
I love when people around me are funny: Stephanie Beatriz on 'Twisted Metal'
New Delhi, Hollywood actor Stephanie Beatriz says moving from the popular sitcom "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" to the wild world of "Twisted Metal" was thrilling as she found herself among a talented group of actors who pushed her to perform at her best. I love when people around me are funny: Stephanie Beatriz on 'Twisted Metal' "I just love jokes and I love when people around me are funny and just killing it in jokes," Beatriz, who shot to fame for her deadpan portrayal of police officer Rosa Diaz in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", told PTI in an interview. In "Twisted Metal", the 44-year-old actor plays the role of Quiet, a fierce and unpredictable car thief with a tragic past, who teams up with Anthony Mackie's John Doe on a high-stakes journey across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The show, based on the popular video game of the same name, started in 2023 and recently returned with its second season on SonyLIV. Beatriz, also known for her work in Disney's animated film "Encanto" and filmmaker Jon M Chu musical "In the Heights", called "Twisted Metal" a "structurally different" project. "My role on 'Brooklyn' was really to be the straight man for a lot of really zany comedians around me. And in this, I get to be the straight man to John's zaniness, but I too get to play in that goofy world. It's very different and it's fun," she said, adding that the new season features many characters who are "funny". "One of the coolest things about being on set was that you're surrounded by these really funny people, comedians, actors, who are sort of making you step your game up. That was really joyful and fun. I loved that," Beatriz said. "Twisted Metal" is set in a dystopian America where civilization has collapsed and society is divided into violent city-states. Amid this lawless wasteland, a mysterious figure named Calypso hosts a deadly tournament where drivers compete in weaponised vehicles for a chance to have their greatest wish granted. The series follows John Doe and Quiet as they strive to survive brutal battles, forge unlikely alliances, and chase a shot at redemption. Asked about the fascination of storytellers with the concept of dystopia, Beatriz said humans have always been curious about disasters and how people might respond when everything falls apart. "You can go back to cave dwellings and see disaster, like 'what are we gonna do if this happens?' I think we, collectively, want to see how human beings would react in the worst possible scenario because we don't know what that will be like for us. That hasn't happened to us." People like to explore extreme situations in stories because they reflect real emotions like "grief, fear, and anxiety", she added. The actor said the show portrays themes like the divide between the rich and the poor, the desire for fairness, and the hope for change. " is a big part of our show, the people inside the walls and the people outside the walls, and who decides who gets in and why certain people have to stay out and is there a way to create a society that is more equal and they're given that opportunity with the tournament. "Because Calypso says anybody can enter this tournament. It's a fair game for anyone. And if you win, you get your greatest wish granted." Developed by Michael Jonathan Smith, "Twisted Metal' season two also stars Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett, Thomas Haden Church, and Anthony Carrigan. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
I love when people around me are funny: Stephanie Beatriz on Twisted Metal
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Hollywood actor Stephanie Beatriz says moving from the popular sitcom 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine" to the wild world of 'Twisted Metal" was thrilling as she found herself among a talented group of actors who pushed her to perform at her best. 'I just love jokes and I love when people around me are funny and just killing it in jokes," Beatriz, who shot to fame for her deadpan portrayal of police officer Rosa Diaz in 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine", told PTI in an interview. In 'Twisted Metal", the 44-year-old actor plays the role of Quiet, a fierce and unpredictable car thief with a tragic past, who teams up with Anthony Mackie's John Doe on a high-stakes journey across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The show, based on the popular video game of the same name, started in 2023 and recently returned with its second season on SonyLIV. Beatriz, also known for her work in Disney's animated film 'Encanto" and filmmaker Jon M Chu musical 'In the Heights", called 'Twisted Metal" a 'structurally different" project. 'My role on 'Brooklyn' was really to be the straight man for a lot of really zany comedians around me. And in this, I get to be the straight man to John's zaniness, but I too get to play in that goofy world. It's very different and it's fun," she said, adding that the new season features many characters who are 'funny". 'One of the coolest things about being on set was that you're surrounded by these really funny people, comedians, actors, who are sort of making you step your game up. That was really joyful and fun. I loved that," Beatriz said. 'Twisted Metal" is set in a dystopian America where civilization has collapsed and society is divided into violent city-states. Amid this lawless wasteland, a mysterious figure named Calypso hosts a deadly tournament where drivers compete in weaponised vehicles for a chance to have their greatest wish granted. The series follows John Doe and Quiet as they strive to survive brutal battles, forge unlikely alliances, and chase a shot at redemption. Asked about the fascination of storytellers with the concept of dystopia, Beatriz said humans have always been curious about disasters and how people might respond when everything falls apart. 'You can go back to cave dwellings and see disaster, like 'what are we gonna do if this happens?' I think we, collectively, want to see how human beings would react in the worst possible scenario because we don't know what that will be like for us. That hasn't happened to us." People like to explore extreme situations in stories because they reflect real emotions like 'grief, fear, and anxiety", she added. The actor said the show portrays themes like the divide between the rich and the poor, the desire for fairness, and the hope for change. '(It) is a big part of our show, the people inside the walls and the people outside the walls, and who decides who gets in and why certain people have to stay out and is there a way to create a society that is more equal and they're given that opportunity with the tournament. 'Because Calypso says anybody can enter this tournament. It's a fair game for anyone. And if you win, you get your greatest wish granted." Developed by Michael Jonathan Smith, 'Twisted Metal" season two also stars Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett, Thomas Haden Church, and Anthony Carrigan. PTI RB RB BK BK view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Hamilton': Where is the original Broadway cast now?
He hasn't thrown away his shot. When "Hamilton" became a rare Broadway juggernaut 10 years ago, the hip-hop musical launched its ultra-talented star and creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, into the pop culture stratosphere. In the decade since it opened on Broadway on Aug. 6, 2015, the show's original cast has similarly gone on to win Emmy, Grammy and Tony awards, and even been nominated for Oscars. Miranda, who played Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, recently announced that the pro-shot of the musical (already on Disney+) will hit theaters Sept. 5. Before then, here's where else you have seen the familiar faces who brought history to life onstage: Lin-Manuel Miranda Since "Hamilton" premiered a decade ago, Miranda has lent his songwriting prowess to Disney's "Moana," "Encanto," "The Little Mermaid" remake and "Mufasa: The Lion King." He also channeled Dick Van Dyke in "Mary Poppins Returns" with Emily Blunt, directed the Oscar-nominated "Tick, Tick … Boom!," and released a concept album "Warriors," based on the 1979 movie. 'Hamilton': As the musical heads to movie theaters, Lin-Manuel Miranda always knew it would last Leslie Odom Jr. The "Smash" alum won best leading actor in a musical for his performance as Aaron Burr in "Hamilton." He has since featured in "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" and "The Exorcist: Believer," and earned two Oscar nominations for his work on "One Night in Miami," in which he played soul legend Sam Cooke. He will next return to "Hamilton" for a limited engagement on Sept. 9. Phillipa Soo The theater veteran, who portrayed Eliza Hamilton, has gone on to shine in Broadway's "Into the Woods" and "Camelot," and "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Hollywood Bowl with Cynthia Erivo. On TV, she's found success in "Shining Girls," "Dopesick" and "Doctor Odyssey." Renée Elise Goldsberry Goldsberry won best featured actress in a musical for playing Angelica Schuyler in "Hamilton." She was a comedic force in "Documentary Now!" and "Girls5Eva," and was recently the subject of a documentary, "Satisfied," about her journey to motherhood. Christopher Jackson After originating the role of Benny in Miranda's "In the Heights" on Broadway, Jackson went on to play George Washington in "Hamilton." He has since appeared on TV in "Bull," "When They See Us," and "Sex and the City" sequel series "And Just Like That...," portraying the politician husband of Nicole Ari Parker. Daveed Diggs Diggs won a Tony Award for best featured actor in a musical for playing both Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette in "Hamilton." He went on to star in the TNT series "Snowpiercer," voice Sebastian in Disney's live-action "The Little Mermaid," and appear in the Oscar best picture-nominated "Nickel Boys" last year. More: Why Oscar hopeful 'Nickel Boys' is 'nothing like' any film you've ever seen Anthony Ramos The Brooklyn native, who originated the dual role of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton, has found big-screen stardom in "In the Heights," "Twisters" and "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts." He recently played the villainous Hood in the Marvel series "Ironheart" and will next be seen in Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' alongside Denzel Washington. More: Glen Powell says hanging out with real storm chasers on 'Twisters' was 'infectious' Okieriete Onaodowan Onaodowan, who played Hercules Mulligan and James Madison, is best known for his role as Dean Miller in "Grey's Anatomy" and its spinoff series, "Station 19." He has also appeared on screen in "American Fiction," "A Quiet Place Part II" and the series "Jack Ryan." Jonathan Groff The genial showman is currently lighting up Broadway as Bobby Darin in bio-musical "Just in Time," a year after winning his first Tony Award for Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along." Groff, who played King George III in "Hamilton," has also been a consistent presence in film and TV, with roles in "Mindhunter," "The Matrix Resurrections," "A Nice Indian Boy," "Looking," and the "Frozen" franchise. More: Jonathan Groff opens up about death, Bobby Darin and why he's done with birthday wishes Jasmine Cephas Jones Jones, who originated the roles of Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds, is a scene-stealer in Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach's 2015 comedy "Mistress America." She has since appeared in movies including "Blindspotting," "Monsters and Men," "The Photograph," and "Origin."
UPI
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: Lin-Manuel Miranda attends his 'Hamilton' wax figure ceremony
1 of 5 | Lin-Manuel Miranda reacts after Jimmy Fallon unveils his Madame Tussauds wax figure to celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Hamilton." The event took place at Richard Rodgers Theater on Tuesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Madame Tussauds New York is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Broadway hit Hamilton with a wax figure of the musical's creator and original star, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda's wax figure was unveiled Tuesday at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City. The statue is seen in Miranda's Alexander Hamilton costume. "Honestly, this is very strange," the actor and composer said Tuesday, according to Playbill. "It's a full day of head scans and eye scans, there's a lady who has a box full of eyeballs... She's flipping through the eyeballs looking for the one that most closely resembles your eyeball," he said, describing the process. "And I did all of this about a year ago. You pose for it a year in advance, and I've been waiting to see which one she picked. It's very Coraline." Jimmy Fallon hosted the ceremony. Miranda, 45, is also known for the Broadway musical In the Heights. He and other original Hamilton cast members reunited for a performance at the Tony Awards in June. Leslie Odom, Jr., will reprise his role of Aaron Burr in the musical for a limited time on Broadway beginning in September. Lin-Manuel Miranda meets his 'Hamilton' wax figure Lin-Manuel Miranda reacts after viewing a new wax figure from Madame Tussauds to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his Broadway musical "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City on August, 5, 2025. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Perth Now
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
See the heights Lin-Manuel Miranda reached pre-Hamilton
Before the global blockbuster Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the musical In the Heights. Miranda's debut musical won four Tony Awards, including best musical, during its 2008 Broadway run, as well as a Grammy, and was adapted into feature film. For most people, that would be regarded as an extraordinary achievement, but such is the scale of Lin Manuel Miranda's success that In the Heights is often explained as "the one before Hamilton". Inspired by the Manhattan neighbourhood of Washington Heights near where he grew up, the score features hip-hop, salsa and Latin beats, and tells the story of an immigrant community wondering about the meaning of home. After a sold-out run at the Sydney Opera House in 2024, the musical opens in Melbourne in August, followed by shows on the Gold Coast in September. Ryan Gonzalez stars as Dominican-American Usnavi, who is trapped running a bodega but hopes for a simpler life in the Dominican Republic, while Olivia Vasquez stars as Vanessa. In The Heights is at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre from August 1 to September 6 followed by Home Of The Arts on the Gold Coast from September 12 to 24.
