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New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dave Franco reveals he would be ‘open' to playing Luigi Mangione in a biopic under these circumstances
Dave Franco is open to scrubbing in. While on 'Watch What Happens Live' earlier this week, the actor, 40, was asked if he would consider portraying Luigi Mangione in a biopic. The 27-year-old is currently behind bars after being accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. Advertisement 9 Dave Franco visits Radio Andy. Getty Images 'Oh, how do I answer this?' Franco replied to the fan. 'No one has approached me about it yet, I'll say that. This is something that more people in my life reached out about this exact thing than anything else that has ever happened.' The 'Together' star admitted that he would consider playing Mangione if he were offered the role. Advertisement 'Let's just say I'm open if the right people,' Franco stated, 'and let's just leave it at that.' 9 Dave Franco is seen on July 30, 2025 in New York City. GC Images Mangione is accused of gunning down Thompson on West 54th Street in NYC on Dec. 4. After a five-day nationwide manhunt, the Ivy League-educated tech whiz was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he stopped at a local McDonald's after getting off a Greyhound bus. Advertisement Authorities have accused Mangione of planning the murder months in advance over a gripe with the 'parasitic' health insurance industry. 9 Luigi Mangione at his graduation. Instagram / Kathy Mangione 9 Luigi Mangione. Luigi Mangione/Facebook He is currently facing a slew of federal and state charges, including murder with a firearm, identity falsification and forgery. Advertisement Mangione pleaded not guilty in Dec. He is set to appear in court on Sept. 16. Franco was previously asked about taking on the controversial role in January. 9 Luigi Mangione in court. POOL/AFP via Getty Images 'I've never received more texts in my life about anything,' he admitted in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Franco noted, 'Not just friends — anyone who has my phone number has reached out about it.' His wife, Alison Brie, 42, pointed out that her husband hasn't gotten 'any official offers' just yet. 9 Luigi Mangione pictured in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Instagram / Luigi Mangione 'No official [offers],' Franco confirmed. Advertisement After fans flocked to the internet to look up Franco in comparison to Mangione, the 'Neighbors' star experienced his third-most-popular week of Google searches in the last five years. The two were even mentioned in a 'Saturday Night Live' sketch where Sarah Sherman played legal journalist Nancy Grace. 9 Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old who allegedly murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO. Altoona PD Sherman's Grace joked that Mangione has 'women and gay guys alike all hot and bothered,' and said he 'looks like Dave Franco with Eugene Levy eyebrows.' Advertisement Despite no word of a movie in the works yet, director Alex Gibney is producing a documentary on the murder. 9 Dave Franco in 'Together.' NEON 9 Dave Franco and Alison Brie in a scene from 'Together.' NEON Advertisement According to Deadline, the doc will analyze 'the crime's seemingly meticulous execution to the alleged killer's manifesto and his Ivy League background to the public's unapologetic apathy towards the victim.' A second documentary from Stephen Robert Morse will 'explore the various perspectives of those embroiled in the murder and its aftermath, including the victims, their families and Mangione himself, as well as the moral complexities thrown up by Thompson's murder,' per Variety.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seth Rogen spotted in Kennebunkport, Maine restaurant over Memorial Day weekend
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — You can add Hollywood actor and director Seth Rogen to the list of celebrities who have traveled to Kennebunkport to enjoy the restaurants and shops the community has to offer. Rogen, 43, dined at Mabel's Lobster Claw on Ocean Avenue over the holiday weekend, according to a recent Instagram post by the restaurant. 'We had a special visitor at Mabel's Lobster Claw yesterday,' the restaurant wrote, alongside a photo showing Rogen and three others. 'Thank you for joining us, Seth Rogen — we hope you enjoyed your meal and your time in Kennebunkport!' The owner of Mabel's Lobster Claw could not be reached for comment. Known for his laugh and for a comedic style, Rogen first appeared on the scene as Ken Miller, a sarcastic and disaffected teenager on 'Freaks and Geeks,' a dramedy on television at the turn of the century. Since then, he has had box office successes on film, from such comedies as 'Knocked Up' and 'Neighbors' to such acclaimed dramas as 'Steve Jobs' and 'The Fabelmans,' directed by Steven Spielberg. Currently, Rogen is getting noticed for directing and starring in 'The Studio,' a comedic look at Hollywood whose debut season is now streaming on Apple TV+. More: Seth Rogen says this is the key to the A-list cameos in 'The Studio' Other celebrities known to visit Kennebunkport include Taylor Swift, who dined at Alisson's Restaurant while shooting a music video more than a dozen years ago, and two-time Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn, who once stopped at Coastal Jewelers in Dock Square, according to the owners of both local businesses. Last June, singer Lady Gaga visited an ice cream parlor in York while attending her sister's local wedding. In August, boxing champion Mike Tyson stopped by a cannabis shop in Eliot. Also, last September, Academy Award-winning actor Matt Damon visited a juice bar in Kittery. And then there was one celebrity last summer who had a prolonged stay in southern Maine: award-winning actress Kathleen Turner, who had a role in 'A Little Night Music' at the Ogunquit Playhouse in July and early August. This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Seth Rogen spotted in Kennebunkport, Maine restaurant
Associated Press
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Award-Winning Memoir, TOO MUCH, Delivers a Powerful Journey Through Addiction, Redemption, and Whistleblowing
Cindy Lee Neighbors shares a fearless account of the fight against addiction, mental illness, and systemic failures within military medicine. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 / / -- Too Much, the compelling debut memoir by Dr. Cindy Lee Neighbors, takes readers on an unfiltered journey through the challenges of addiction, mental health struggles, and the realities of military medicine. Published by CLN Publishing LLC in 2024, 'Too Much' has already earned critical acclaim, winning the Gold Medal in the Humanities category and securing a Finalist spot in the Memoir category in the 2024-2025 Reader Views Literary Awards. In this deeply personal account, Neighbors shares the story of her journey through medical training, military service, and the personal and professional struggles that shaped her path. Her story begins on a Hawaiian beach, where she awaits the outcome of her case within the Army's judicial system. As she reflects on her experiences, flashbacks reveal a history of challenges, difficult choices, and the toxic work environment that contributed to her struggles. Yet, 'Too Much' is not just about hardship—it is about resilience, self-discovery, and ultimately, transformation. A pivotal moment changes everything when a commander urges her to set aside fiction and instead 'tell her story.' Taking that advice, she begins to confront both personal struggles and the systemic issues within military medicine. Too Much blends raw personal reflection with a larger mission, transforming adversity into a powerful call for change. Critics have praised Neighbors' raw and immersive writing, comparing her style to Jack Kerouac's On the Road—a journey through the complexities of the human mind and the search for purpose. 'Neighbors' writing is stunningly personal, and she handles the first-person point of view as a natural,' says Reader Views reviewer J.L. Askew. 'She has written a true expression of one person bound by mental illness and breaking free.' 'Too Much' is a powerful reflection on mental health, ambition, and self-acceptance. Neighbors' willingness to share both her struggles and her victories creates an unforgettable portrait of resilience and personal growth. With its poignant themes and unflinching honesty, Too Much is a must-read for those seeking an inspiring story of redemption and transformation. If just one reader finds hope in her journey, Neighbors considers her story a success. 'Too Much' is available now on Amazon and other major booksellers. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Cindy Lee Neighbors is a retired US Army physician and writer whose work centers on mental health advocacy. Her debut memoir, Too Much, chronicles her experiences navigating mental health challenges and a toxic work environment within military medicine. She is also a passionate children's book author, with her debut title, Benji and Briana Become Booger Doctors, and the creator of the coloring book series Adventures in Surgeryland. Cindy's mission is to inspire others to overcome adversity and find their voice through storytelling. Sheri Hoyte Legal Disclaimer:
USA Today
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Review: 'You're Cordially Invited' to skip Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon's wedding party
There are certain things about 'You're Cordially Invited' that seem like they could be fun, if you squint really hard. Reese Witherspoon banging her chest like King Kong while shouting expletives and warning she's going 'chaos monkey,' for example. Or Will Ferrell wrestling the fakest alligator you've ever seen. It's best to just be wide-eyed about this unfortunate rom-com situation: There's not really much fun at all to be had. Written and directed by Nicholas Stoller – who's far from the wry highs of 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and 'Neighbors' here – 'You're Cordially Invited' (★½ out of four; rated R; streaming now on Prime Video) is like the worst wedding you've ever gone to. It's a bizarrely off-kilter affair that's forcibly heartfelt and sentimental in one scene and overly mean-spirited in the next, and not even a few choice moments and some enjoyable surrounding weirdos can help two A-listers in way over their heads. Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox. Jim (Ferrell) is the ultimate girl dad, a master of baking and cleaning who raised his daughter Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan) solo after his wife died. She comes for a visit with boyfriend Oliver (Stony Blyden) with a surprise engagement announcement. And while thrown for a loop, Jim pretty much lives for Jenni, so he makes a date for them to get married at the same island inn wedding venue he did. Margot (Witherspoon) is a hotshot reality TV producer who's estranged from her eccentric Southern family except for little sister Neve (Meredith Hagner). Margot pretty much lives for Neve – even ignoring a business meeting with Peyton Manning when she gets the news that Neve is engaged to her Chippendale boyfriend Dixon (Jimmy Tatro) and also pregnant. Margot makes a date for them to get married on the same island where she hung with her grandma as a child that, what do you know, happens to have an in-demand wedding venue. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Naturally, both parties accidentally get double-booked for the same day, to the dismay of embattled inn manager Leslie (Jack McBrayer being very Jack McBrayer). Jim feels increasingly out of touch with Jenni and her Gen Z friends, Margot is the black sheep of sorts in her clan, and their individual problems exacerbate the stressful situation. After initially butting heads, they come to an agreement to share the venue. But bad weather, harsh words, simple misunderstandings and an open bar lead to a 'War of the Roses'-style throwdown between Jenni and Jim to deep-six the other's nuptials. If it was all dark satire or all lighthearted rom-com, 'Invited' would have a better reception. The messy melding of the two doesn't work, and neither does the chemistry between its leads. Ferrell and Witherspoon don't jibe as friends or foes, which makes strange narrative decisions even more head-scratching later in the movie. The supporting cast around them are more successful in actually eliciting laughs: Tatro is the film's exotic-dancing voice of reason, Leanne Morgan plays Margot's scene-stealing, raunchy older sister, and Celia Weston is a hoot as their tough-love mom. A few moments hint at Ferrell's socially peculiar greatest hits from 'Anchorman,' "Wedding Crashers" and 'Old School," including an awkwardly incestuous daddy-daughter rendition of 'Islands in the Stream' (a running musical theme of the film). More often, however, Jim tends toward the unlikable – with Jenni a smidge more tolerable – which is not a type that fits the endearingly goofy Ferrell at all. 'You're Cordially Invited' tries to have its wedding cake and drunkenly eat it, too, juggling screwball antics and cringe comedy. Like an NFL legend trying to warble a Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton classic, it's just cringe.
New York Times
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘You're Cordially Invited' Review: Here Come the Brides
I don't know if the romantic comedy is the oldest genre in human civilization, but it's got to be the most durable. Reinvented over and over, it's capable of producing a masterpiece that is also a blast, tugging at hearts and warming them, too. The shape a rom-com takes can reveal a lot about a culture; what we think about power, hierarchies, love and individual agency is all wrapped up in the details we infuse into that resilient narrative arc. But the main evidence of durability to me is this: When I am in the mood for a rom-com, any one, even a flimsy, janky one, will do. Yeah, I roll my eyes and squinch my face, but it's still somehow satisfying. Had you seen me watching 'You're Cordially Invited,' you'd know what I mean. It's clear that this film was made expressly for people of about my age, the cohort who made box office hits of the writer-director Nicholas Stoller's previous movies — 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall,' 'Get Him to the Greek,' the 'Neighbors' films — during roughly the years of the Obama administration. They're comedies in the tradition of Judd Apatow, raunchy but kind of sweet, and these in particular take a few memorable surrealist swerves. (Stoller's most recent film, the 2022 rom-com 'Bros,' did not fare as well.) What's more, its stars are elder millennial catnip: Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon. Ferrell plays Jim, a single dad in Atlanta whose daughter, Jenni (the always-hilarious Geraldine Viswanathan), announces she's getting married to her college sweetheart Oliver (Stony Blyden). A widower since Jenni was a little girl, Jim is a 'girl dad' the way some men are 'wife guys': His life revolves around Jenni, and they're the best of friends. She is all he has, and once he adjusts to the idea of her getting married, he starts to get excited about the wedding. What if they got married at the same inn on the same tiny island where he and her mother tied the knot? Maybe on June 1? Meanwhile, across the country, the TV producer Margot (Witherspoon) discovers to her delight that her little sister, Neve (Meredith Hagner), is engaged to her beloved Dixon (Jimmy Tatro). Margot isn't on great terms with the rest of the family — their other two siblings (Rory Scovel and Leanne Morgan) and their mother (Celia Weston), all of whom are genteel Southerners — but she's determined to plan the wedding anyhow. Wouldn't it be great if they could have it on the tiny island where Margot and Neve spent summers with their grandmother? Maybe on June 1? Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
