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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Guillermo del Toro's ‘Frankenstein' Teaser: Oscar Isaac Resurrects Jacob Elordi in Gothic Retelling
Jacob Elordi is being split open and sewn back together again for Guillermo Del Toro's buzzy 'Frankenstein' adaptation. Elordi stars as the horrific creation, who is reanimated by scientist Victor Frankenstein, played by Oscar Isaac. Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, and Christian Convery co-star. More from IndieWire Netflix Shares First Look and Release Date for 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Spike Lee Would Trade an Oscar for a Knicks NBA Title: 'I Got Two Already' Del Toro writes, directs, and produces the reimagining of Mary Shelley's monster story. The official logline reads: 'Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.' Del Toro said while at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival that the feature is an 'emotional story' and is 'as personal as anything.' Del Toro continued, 'I'm asking a question about being a father, being a son. … I'm not doing a horror movie — ever. I'm not trying to do that.' Andrew Garfield was originally set to star in the lead role; due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, he exited the project following scheduling conflicts, with Elordi replacing him. Elordi teased to IndieWire that 'Frankenstein' is going to be 'one hell of a movie.' He later told IndieWire that the cast watched two Frankenstein films from the 1930s as references while filming del Toro's adaptation. 'I think I've seen every creature film ever made. Strangely enough, Guillermo gave me a baby book — a baby development book — at the start of filming,' Elordi said. '[Those] two references I remember greatly.' 'Frankenstein' continues Netflix's partnership with del Toro, including the Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature Film, 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio,' the anthology series 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities,' and the animated films 'Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans' and 'Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia.' 'Frankenstein' is produced by J. Miles Dale and was shot in Aderdeen, Scotland. 'Gothic romance was born partially out of the fascination with ruins,' del Toro told Vanity Fair of the feature. 'Sometimes they're more beautiful than the building complete because it's the clash of creation and destruction.' 'Frankenstein' premieres on Netflix in November 2025. Check out the teaser below. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Kevin Costner sued by stunt woman over unscripted scene in 'Horizon 2'
A stunt performer on Horizon 2 sued director and actor Kevin Costner, alleging that she was forced to perform an unscripted scene without proper protocols. The complainant, Devyn LaBella, was the lead stunt double for Ella Hunt, who played the role of Juliette in the Horizon film franchise, reported Variety. According to LaBella's lawsuit, Costner, the director allegedly improvised a scene in which Hunt's character would be assaulted sexually in the film. Hunt refused to perform the scene, so the stunt woman was brought in as her replacement. "On that day, I was left exposed, unprotected, and deeply betrayed by a system that promised safety and professionalism," LaBella said in a statement as reported by Variety. "What happened to me shattered my trust and forever changed how I move through this industry," As per the outlet, the suit alleges that the scene violated protocols negotiated by SAG-AFTRA, which includes a requirement for a 48-hour notice. The incident took place on May 2, 2023, on the sets in Utah. LaBella's attorney called it a clear example of "male-dominated sexist Hollywood" movie production. "...Our client was subjected to brutal sexual conduct completely unprotected from the obvious harm," said Kate McFarlane, one of the plaintiffs' attorneys, was quoted as saying. However, Costner's attorney has denied the allegations, saying he "always wants to make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously". Costner's attorney, Marty Singer, said that the scene was explained to LaBella, and after a rehearsal, she gave a "thumbs up" to her stunt coordinator, indicating her willingness to film the scene "if needed". That evening, according to Singer, LaBella had dinner with the stunt coordinators and was reportedly in "good spirits" and made "no complaints to them". The suit also states that following the incident, Devyn LaBella allegedly went into therapy to deal with the after-effects of the traumatic experience. In Costner's defence, Singer also produced a text message that LaBella allegedly sent to the stunt coordinator upon completing the shoot. It stated, "Thank you for these wonderful weeks! I so appreciate you! I learned so much and thank you again. I'm really happy it worked out the way it did. Have a great rest of the shoot and yes, talk soon!" as quoted by Variety. According to the complaint, LaBella was not hired back for Horizon 3, and has not been hired on any of the coordinator's other projects, though she worked for him regularly beforehand.
Gizmodo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Charlie Cox Thinks Fans Could Make a Daredevil Movie Happen
Since 2015, Daredevil has dominated the small screen across his two shows on Netflix and Disney+. Fans have kept the character going on TV for the past decade, and actor Charlie Cox thinks that same passion could get ol' hornhead back on the big screen. In a recent interview at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Cox said he was the 'worst person to ask' about the chances of a Daredevil movie, since he knows jack all about it. Any questions or demands should go to 'the grown-ups,' aka Disney and Marvel. 'Write letters, just everyone write letters,' he urged. For him, the show's not too far removed from the cinematic experience, since the cast and crew got to watch the first two episodes of every season in theaters, something he thinks it absolutely 'deserves' for everyone, not just the people who made it. Now, Cox could probably be lying his ass off, a thing he's pretty good at doing when it comes to playing this character. If there were any time to bring him to the movies, fans think it'd be now: Deadpool & Wolverine reintroduced audiences to Jennifer Garner's Elektra (from the 2003 Daredevil and her own solo movie), and the recently delayed Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars are looking to bring the old X-Men back for one last hurrah. And if not there, there's always Spider-Man: Cox has already reprised the role for the animated Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day in 2026. Wherever Daredevil shows up next outside of his own show returning in 2026, Cox is happy to tell Matt's story and remains 'so thrilled to be here.' And if this is any indication, fans are ready to follow him anywhere. [via GamesRadar]
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Will Smith slammed over shocking treatment of crew on new music video
Will Smith is getting blasted on social media and facing a picket as he is shooting a non-union music video in Los Angeles. The 56-year-old entertainer - whose most recent album flopped - is facing a protest by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees at Quixote Studios in West Hollywood on Friday according to The Hollywood Reporter. Business manager of IATSE Local 80 Dejon Ellis said that the union had asked producers to recognize the union and pay for pension and health benefits on Thursday but the producers had refused. Will - who has courted controversy in recent years - showed up to the shoot in the morning as IATSE were setting up the picket line. The A-lister was blasted on The THR X (formally Twitter) post about the story as one referenced his infamous slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars as they wrote: 'Way worse than the slap.' 'Will Smith is a clown,' one said while another posted: 'Will Smith is a #SCAB.' Will Smith (pictured in Saudi Arabia back in November 2023) is getting blasted on social media and facing a picket as he is shooting a non-union music video in Los Angeles Another questioned if he would be able to continue with his acting union The Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) after the move. One commented: 'Can't he be kicked out of SAG for using non-union work?' The social media user is calling into question whether or not Will is breaking SAG-AFTRA's Global Rule One. It states: ' No member shall render any services or make an agreement to perform services for any employer who has not executed a basic minimum agreement with the union, which is in full force and effect, in any jurisdiction in which there is a SAG-AFTRA national collective bargaining agreement in place. This provision applies worldwide.' Regardless, according to IATSE Local 80 business manager Ellis about 20 crew members were fired on Thursday after the union had requested recognition. Meanwhile, the president of the production company Breathe Entertainment Stephen Trivieri said in an email to THR that it was 10 crew members and that they decided not to show up Friday at the insistence of the union. Ellis retorted by denying that the union had pulled those crewmembers and reiterated that it was the production company who told them not to come in. He said: 'Firing the crew is what picked this up a notch. That was not cool.' Will (who is seen with wife Jada Pinkett Smith in March 2022) showed up to the shoot in the morning as IATSE were setting up the picket line Trivieri stood firm as he said it was made clear at the outset that it would be a non-union shoot as he said: 'While this music video features a globally recognized artist, it was independently financed and produced outside the scope of major studio or label backing. 'Like many artist-driven creative projects, this shoot was built around a clear non-union structure with transparent terms and fair compensation across all departments.' This comes three years after Will famously slapped comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards in March 2022. Rock was presenting the Oscar for Best Documentary during the event at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood when he joked about Will's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head. He compared her to the shaved head look of Demi Moore in the 1997 movie G.I. Jane. Pinkett Smith suffers from alopecia and did not laugh at the joke. Smith then approached the stage and slapped Rock hard across the face with his right hand. 'Will Smith just smacked the s*** out of me,' Rock said from the stage after being hit. Smith returned to his seat next to his wife after the outburst and yelled at the comic. 'Keep my wife's name out of your f***ing mouth!,' Smith twice shouted at a shocked Rock. Smith later won the Oscar for Best Actor for his work in King Richard after the incident. 'I want to apologize to the Academy. I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees. This is a beautiful moment and I'm not crying for winning an award. It's not about winning an award for me. It's about being able to shine a light on all of the people,' Smith said during his acceptance speech.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
SAG-AFTRA sues Epic Games over AI used for Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood's actors' union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Llama Productions on Monday, alleging the company replaced actors' work by using artificial intelligence to generate Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite without notice. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists said Llama Productions, a subsidiary of gaming giant Epic Games, 'failed and refused to bargain in good faith with the union' in the last six months. The company made unilateral changes to the terms and conditions of employment 'without providing notice to the union or the opportunity to bargain' by using AI-generated voices to replace bargaining unit work, SAG-AFTRA said. Epic Games did not immediately respond to a request for comment. SAG-AFTRA called a strike against major game companies in July after more than a year of negotiations around the union's interactive media agreement broke down over concerns around the use of unregulated artificial intelligence. In a statement, SAG-AFTRA said the union supports the rights of members and their estates to control the use of their digital replicas. 'However, we must protect our right to bargain terms and conditions around uses of voice that replace the work of our members, including those who previously did the work of matching Darth Vader's iconic rhythm and tone in video games,' the union said.
