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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Michelle Monaghan joins John Cena and Eric Andre in 'Little Brother'
Hollywood actor Michelle Monaghan , best known for her role in the third season of the HBO's acclaimed series "The White Lotus" and films such as "Mission: Impossible III", and "Source Code", is set to star in the upcoming comedy feature "Little Brother". The 49-year-old actor will appear alongside the previously announced cast comprising John Cena and Eric Andre , according to the entertainment news outlet Deadline. Directed by Matt Spicer of "Ingrid Goes West" fame, "Little Brother" follows a famous real estate agent whose carefully curated world is upended when his eccentric little brother unexpectedly reappears. The film is produced by David Bernad alongside Ruben Fleischer for Middle Child Pictures. The script has been penned by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel. Actors Chris Meloni, Ego Nwodim, Sherry Cola , Caleb Hearon, and Ben Ahlers round off the cast of the film. Besides "Little Brother", Monaghan will next star in the action comedy "The Family Plan 2", a sequel to the 2023 release from Simon Cellan Jones. She will also feature in the upcoming Netflix film "The Whisper Man", based on the crime thriller novel with the same title. The film is directed by James Ashcroft and will star Monaghan alongside Robert De Niro . The film is slated to release in 2026. 'Messiah' Trailer: Michelle Monaghan, Mehdi Dehbi starrer 'Messiah' Official Trailer
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Michelle Monaghan joins John Cena and Eric Andre in Little Brother
Agency: PTI Los Angeles, Jul 18 (PTI) Hollywood actor Michelle Monaghan, best known for her role in the third season of the HBO's acclaimed series 'The White Lotus" and films such as 'Mission: Impossible III", and 'Source Code", is set to star in the upcoming comedy feature 'Little Brother". The 49-year-old actor will appear alongside the previously announced cast comprising John Cena and Eric Andre, according to the entertainment news outlet Deadline. Directed by Matt Spicer of 'Ingrid Goes West" fame, 'Little Brother" follows a famous real estate agent whose carefully curated world is upended when his eccentric little brother unexpectedly reappears. The film is produced by David Bernad alongside Ruben Fleischer for Middle Child Pictures. The script has been penned by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel. Actors Chris Meloni, Ego Nwodim, Sherry Cola, Caleb Hearon, and Ben Ahlers round off the cast of the film. Besides 'Little Brother", Monaghan will next star in the action comedy 'The Family Plan 2", a sequel to the 2023 release from Simon Cellan Jones. She will also feature in the upcoming Netflix film 'The Whisper Man", based on the crime thriller novel with the same title. The film is directed by James Ashcroft and will star Monaghan alongside Robert De Niro. The film is slated to release in 2026. PTI ATR ATR First Published: July 18, 2025, 19:00 IST 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.
Tom's Guide
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix just added the first 5 'Mission Impossible' movies — here's my ranking from best to worst
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to stream the first five 'Mission: Impossible' movies on Netflix. As part of its July slate, the world's most popular streaming service has added Ethan Hunt's first five missions. While 2018's 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' is my personal favorite in the franchise, this quintet includes some of the best Hollywood action blockbusters ever made. From the dizzying heights of 'Ghost Protocol,' which sees Tom Cruise scale the world's tallest building in an acrobatic feat that would make Spider-Man blush, to the ultra-intense opening of 'Mission: Impossible III,' which I very often watch standalone. It's that good. "M: I" is a marvellous popcorn franchise. To celebrate Netflix becoming the new streaming home for (most, but not quite all eight of) the 'Mission: Impossible' movies, I decided to rank them from best to worst. But to be honest, they're all worth watching, so even my bottom pick (no spoilers) should be in your watchlist. Selecting my top pick of the 'Mission: Impossible' movies added to Netflix this month was tricky, but I went with 'Rogue Nation' in the end. That's largely because I think the thrilling opera scene is perhaps the series' peak, and because it marks Rebecca Ferguson's first appearance as former MI6 agent, Ilsa Faust. Plus, Sean Harris' Solomon Lane remains 'Mission: Impossible's' best villain, and the lead into the iconic theme tune is exquisite. In 'Rogue Nation,' Ethan Hunt faces off against The Syndicate, a clandestine network of operatives seeking to create a new world order. The shadowy group represents a fantastic foe for Hunt and his team to battle against, and 'Rogue Nation' sees the series comfortably in its groove following the standard-setting 'Ghost Protocol.' It's a phenomenal action spy movie. Watch on Netflix now By the fourth entry, most franchises are running on fumes, but 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' bucked the trend and delivered a popcorn spy flick with more memorable moments than I can list here. The fan-favorite sequence that sees Hunt scale the Burj Khalifa in Dubai often gets all the plaudits, but I think my highlight is the Kremlin infiltration scene as Hunt and Benji (Simon Pegg) break into the securely guarded Russian complex before the fortified landmark is blown up with Cruise in full sprint. After this terrorist attack, Hunt and his team are blamed for the fallout, and so the IMF team must go on the run to locate those truly responsible and bring them down. The whole disavowed by the government and left without any backup shtick is a bit routine for the spy genre, but it's well-worn ground for a good reason. Plus, Jeremy Renner's inclusion as William Brandt gives Cruise an extra playmate. It's a shame he only stayed around for one more sequel. Watch on Netflix now The third 'Mission: Impossible' movie hooks you from the very start with an opening scene that makes it very clear that new villain Owen Davian (an ever-excellent Philip Seymour Hoffman) is not playing around. From here, the situation escalates further, and while director J. J. Abrams creates plenty of well-constructed firefights, they lack the memorable nature of future installments in the franchise. Still, 'Mission: Impossible III' has aged well. The flick opens with Ethan Hunt having retired from the IMF team, but naturally, this doesn't last all that long, as he's drawn back into the world of espionage to bring down international arms broker Davian. There's a larger focus placed on Hunt's relationship with Julia (Michelle Monaghan), which adds even higher stakes as his wife gets caught up in the dangerous situation. Watch on Netflix now The movie that started it all, and while it's set to celebrate its 30th birthday next year, it remains a gripping watch. The events of the recent 'The Final Reckoning' have recontextualized some of the first 'Mission: Impossible', making now a great time to (re)watch. And while it's relatively quaint in comparison to some sequences that would follow, Hunt's mission to infiltrate the CIA headquarters at Langley remains a fantastic sequence that is still referenced and parodied in movies and shows to this day. That iconic scene, which sees Hunt dangling on a thin wire, with one wrong move sure to alert the authorities to his presence, may be the movie's enduring moment, but the opening, a mission in Prague gone wrong with disastrous consequences, shouldn't be overlooked either. Ultimately, this is the movie that introduced the world to Ethan Hunt, and its place in Hollywood history is secured for that reason alone. The fact that it's a seriously enjoyable watch in its own right is a bonus. Watch on Netflix now Unquestionably the most divisive 'Mission: Impossible,' the 2000s sequel saw director John Woo bring his trademark frenetic style to the series with somewhat mixed results. For those who just want explosive action above all else, you'll find enough to satisfy here, but the narrative is flawed, and the characters are significantly less compelling than future installments. Even Hunt himself seems to lack some of his usual gravitas. There's perhaps a reason that it's the sole entry in the franchise with a rotten score on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. This time, Hunt is attempting to locate and destroy a deadly virus known as Chimera, and that involves coming face-to-face with a rogue IMF agent who has stolen the only antidote. Even if it's the worst of the bunch, it's far from a complete disaster, with enough well-choreographed Woo action to hold your attention, just don't expect it to match up to the standard set by future installments in the long-running blockbuster franchise. Watch on Netflix now
UPI
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Michelle Monaghan recalls filming Tom Cruise kiss on her honeymoon
1 of 5 | Michelle Monaghan discussed making out with Tom Cruise for "Mission: Impossible III" Wednesday on "The Tonight Show." File Photo by Rune Hellestad/ UPI | License Photo June 12 (UPI) -- White Lotus actress Michelle Monaghan discussed what it was like filming a Tom Cruise kiss on her honeymoon when she stopped by The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday. Monaghan, 49, shared the story after Fallon congratulated her on her upcoming 20th wedding anniversary to husband Peter White. The couple's wedding coincided with Monaghan's filming for Mission: Impossible III. "My husband's Australian, so we got married in Australia, actually and we didn't have time for a honeymoon because we had to start filming, I think, three days later, so we flew back to LA," she said. She recalled receiving her call sheet and seeing that her first day would require her to film "an intimate scene with Tom Cruise." "I was so nervous about it," Monaghan said. "I get up at 4 a.m., I dart out of the hotel, I forget my key, of course. And I go to work, and I proceed to have the best day with Tom and J.J. Abrams, our director." When she arrived back at the hotel that evening, her husband said "brush your teeth and tell me all about it." "He looked at me and he grabbed my arms and he goes, 'How cool is it that you were making out with Tom Cruise on our honeymoon?'" she said. "... I married the right dude." Monaghan recently starred in Season 3 of The White Lotus. She portrayed actress Jaclyn, who was vacationing at a luxury resort in Thailand with longtime friends Laurie (Carrie Coon) and Kate (Leslie Bibb). 'The White Lotus' stars walk the red carpet Leslie Bibb arrives for the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 15, 2024. Bibb portrays Kate Bohr in "The White Lotus" Season 3. Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Bosch' spin-off series 'Ballard' to premiere on Prime Video in July
"Ballard", an upcoming spin-off series to popular show "Bosch", will debut on streaming service Prime Video on July 9. Actor Maggie Q, best known for starring in movies such as "Naked Weapon", "Mission: Impossible III", "Live Free or Die Hard" and "Priest", stars in the lead role in the new series. "Ballard" introduces a new character from author Michael Connelly's bestselling novel series, a press release said. In the show, Q essays the role of Detective Renee Ballard, who leads the LAPD's new and underfunded cold case division, tackling the city's most challenging long-forgotten crimes with empathy and relentless determination. "As she peels back layers of crimes spanning decades, including a serial killer's string of murders and a murdered John Doe, she soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD. "With the help of her volunteer team and retired detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), Detective Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges, and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth," read the official logline. The series will also feature Courtney Taylor, John Carroll Lynch, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, Ricardo Chavira, Noah Bean, Alain Uy and Hector Hugo. "Ballard" is executive produced by Michael Connelly, Henrik Bastin, Michael Alaimo, Kendall Sherwood, Trish Hofmann, Jet Wilkinson, and Melissa Aouate. Jasmine Russ serves as co-executive producer under Fabel Entertainment. PTI
