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6 days ago
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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.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Lena Waithe Joins Ellen Burstyn, Taika Waititi & Pamela Anderson In Drama ‘Place To Be'
EXCLUSIVE: The cast for Kornél Mundruczó's next feature drama Place to Be, continues to grow, with Primetime Emmy winner Lena Waithe joining Ellen Burstyn, Taika Waititi, Pamela Anderson and Edgar Ramirez, all of whom we previously told you about. The film, written by Kata Wéber (Mundruczó's Pieces of a Woman, White God), is backed by S'YA Concept with further support from the NSW government through Screen NSW's Made in NSW fund. WME Independent is handling international sales. More from Deadline Edgar Ramirez Joins Kornél Mundruczó's Next Film 'Place To Be' Pamela Anderson Joining Ellen Burstyn & Taika Waititi Drama 'Place To Be' Ellen Burstyn & Taika Waititi Set For Kornél Mundruczó's Feature Drama 'Place To Be' The feature centers on the last passions of life and follows the unlikely friendship of kindly but no-nonsense Brooke (Burstyn) and discombobulated divorcee Nelson (Waititi) as they travel from Chicago to New York to return a lost racing pigeon. Waithe plays the role of Shy, who helps Brooke on her journey to track down the owner of the lost pigeon. Production is underway at Disney Studios in Sydney. Hungarian-born Mundruczó broke out with auteurial feature White God, followed by Pieces of a Woman which won the Volpi Cup for its star Vanessa Kirby and the ArcaCinemaGiovani awards at the Venice Film Festival. It later notched an Oscar nomination for Kirby. Place to Be is produced by Jomon Thomas (Monkey Man, Hotel Mumbai), Megan Wynn (Together, Poker Face) and Alexander Rodnyansky (Loveless, Beanpole). EPs are Natalya Pavchinskaya (S'YA Concept), Stuart Manashil, Pankaj Mamtora (Lonestar Films), Kanesh Mohana Sundaram (GVKM Elephant Pictures), Ashley Levinson, Sam Levinson, Viktoria Petranyi, David Edelstein and the late Kevin Turen. Waithe recently joined the cast of Grey's Anatomy in the guest role of Dr Evelyn Moore, who has ties to Catherine Fox played by Debbie Allen. She is also the founder of Hillman Grad and best known for Master of None, The Chi, and Queen & Slim. Waithe's recent producorial credits include the Emmy-nominated documentary Being Mary Tyler Moore, the 2023 Sundance films A Thousand and One and Kokomo City, as well the Tony-nominated play Ain't No Mo'. In November 2024, Waithe launched her podcast series, Legacy Talk. She won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for Master of None. She is repped by WME and Blue Marble Management. Best of Deadline List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More Which Colleen Hoover Books Are Becoming Movies? 'Verity,' 'Reminders Of Him' & 'Regretting You' Will Join 'It Ends With Us' All The Songs In 'Severance' Season 2: From The Who To Ella Fitzgerald
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grey's Anatomy Enlists Lena Waithe for Multi-Episode Arc — What's Her Connection to Catherine?
Lena Waithe is scrubbing into Grey's Anatomy: The Emmy winner is set to appear in two episodes of the ABC medical drama, beginning Thursday, March 13. According to Deadline, Waithe will play Dr. Evynn Moore, a former student of Debbie Allen's Catherine Fox. Brilliant and resourceful, Dr. Moore comes to Grey Sloan for Fox's help on a case that involves her wife (played by Run the World's Andrea Bordeaux). More from TVLine Grey's Anatomy Sneak Peek: It's Tears for Fears in Your First Look at the Midseason Premiere When Is Your Favorite TV Show Back? An A-to-Z List of 300+ Scripted Series Scott Foley to Play a Minister in Faith-Based Drama for Amazon Grey's Anatomy, which has been on hiatus since November, resumes Season 21 on Thursday, March 6 at 10/9c. In the midseason premiere, 'the aftermath of the convenience store shooting brings chaos to Grey Sloan,' per the official logline. Meanwhile, 'Ben hits a wall with his new emergency preparedness plan, Romantic tensions surface for Owen,' and 'Amelia and Winston disagree over the surgical plan for a young patient.' Waithe first gained recognition for her starring role as Denise on Netflix's Master of None. She took home an Emmy in Season 2 for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. She then went on to create the BET comedies Boomerang and Twenties, as well as Showtime drama The Chi, which was previously renewed for Season 7. She also serves as an executive producer on the Prime Video horror anthology Them. Excited to see Waithe join the family — at least for a couple of episodes? Drop your thoughts in a comment below. Grey's Anatomy Midseason Sneak Peek View List Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
