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Elle
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
David Jonsson Talks 'The Long Walk' and His Next Big Roles
Justin French Coat, jacket, pants, Gucci. Watch, Cartier. Shoes, Christian Louboutin. Getting kicked out of school is not typically how one becomes an actor. But when David Jonsson was 14, he got expelled for fighting and was sent off to an alternative school, where he was surrounded by kids who had committed much worse infractions. The experience was a wake-up call, and inspired him to seek out a different path. 'Acting was never even a thought until I got kicked out,' the 31-year-old Brit says. 'After that, I found youth theater, and that was a way of channeling a lot of things.' It was one of the first times that he transformed himself from one person into another—and now he does it for a living. 'It's nice to do a bit of onscreen therapy,' he jokes. Justin French Shirt, pants, Zegna. Necklace, watch, Cartier. Jonsson—whose résumé now includes HBO's Industry , the British romantic comedy Rye Lane , and the sci-fi film Alien: Romulus —dials in from the back seat of a car heading to the airport from West Hollywood. He's going home to London for a few days, before flying to Las Vegas for CinemaCon, where he'll promote his upcoming film, an adaptation of Stephen King's The Long Walk , and also receive CinemaCon's Next Generation Award (his second recognition this year, after winning the BAFTA Rising Star Award in February). 'We walked at least 10 miles every single that's why we do it. For the thrill.' And though he's changing time zones quicker than perhaps anyone should, he's adamant that he's having a great time. 'It's nice to be running around and sort of in demand,' he says with a wide smile. Justin French Coat, Gucci. Watch, Cartier. The Long Walk , which will premiere this fall, costars Cooper Hoffman and follows a group of young men who sign up for a grueling competition, with only one winner. 'It's really brilliant—a beautiful movie about endurance,' Jonsson says. In true King fashion, it's equal parts gory, twisted, and heartfelt. Jonsson plays a fast-talking, charismatic, and empathetic young man named Peter McVries, who has a troubled past. 'He's a really interesting character to describe, because he's kind of mercurial in nature, but he's also a man of his hands. He's a very practical, rough-and-tumble kind of guy, but he's also a bit of a drifter. You can't quite place him,' he says. 'You don't know where he's come from or where he's going, and that was part of the fun. More than anything, he loves to love, and he's extraordinarily generous—which, when you're walking a lot, that trait really helps.' Justin French Coat, jacket, pants, Gucci. Watch, Cartier. Shoes, Christian Louboutin. The role was not only technically challenging (Jonsson puts on a very convincing American accent), but also physically demanding. 'We walked at least 10 miles every single day. At least. And then on longer days with bigger scenes, we walked more than that,' he says. 'But that's why we do it. For the thrill.' Jonsson wanted his character to be 'really built,' and sure enough, from the moment he illuminates the screen, all you see is muscle. 'In the script, it felt to me that he was physically strong. I wanted him to have that,' he says. 'And obviously, the camera picks up everything, doesn't it? So I said, 'Right, I've got to train.'' Justin French Shirt, pants, Zegna. Necklace, watch, Cartier. One of his favorite things about being an actor is the ability to transform. He put on 25 pounds for The Long Walk , after losing 40 pounds for another part. 'I don't think every actor wants to do that,' he notes. 'But I love it.' Up next, he'll mold himself once again, into the legendary entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. in the forthcoming film Scandalous! , by first-time director Colman Domingo and alongside Justin French Coat, jacket, Gucci. Jonsson is doing his best to manage his busy schedule while also taking time to be still. He recently took up journaling. 'What you realize is, things are happening so fast. You know, you land that role, you're on that stage, and you're like, 'Yeah, I'm doing it.' And then, like, eight shows pass, and then before you know it, the show is finished and you're like, 'Oh, God, I didn't know it was done.'' It's in the quiet moments that Jonsson can be sentimental, thinking about how far he's come. It was not long ago, he notes, that he 'was 18 in my bedroom, reading lines and memorizing monologues. Some of my best work is in my bedroom in East London. It's sitting there in the walls. That's why I'll never complain. I feel so special. I'm not lucky—blessed.' Hair by Jonathan Clausell ; makeup by Alexandra French at Forward Artists; manicure by Jolene Brodeur at The Wall Group; produced by Anthony Federici at Petty Cash Production; photographed at Malibu Creek Ranch. A version of this story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of ELLE. Related Stories
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Long: Indigenous participation ‘too important'
AFL great Michael Long says 'we all have a role' in improving the number of Indigenous players and hopes Sir Doug Nicholls Round inspires change across the competition. There are now only 62 Indigenous players in the competition, a 28 per cent drop across the past five years and a 19-year low. Long, who is setting up a foundation to encourage an influx of Indigenous players, says fixing participation extends beyond just the AFL. 'I suppose there's a lot of things the clubs can do, not just the AFL, and football is played at all different levels and countrywide and remote communities,' he said. 'I think we all have a role to play and I think we spoke to some of the clubs in Adelaide about how can we work closely with the clubs and resource the clubs. 'It's too important, obviously we've seen the dip, but we want to improve that and give every kid the opportunity – boys and girls. 'We are looking at setting up a Long foundation at Windy Hill, working with the club, not just pathway but pathway programs. 'It's something we want to see improvement on, not lowering.' Michael Long (left) behind Essendon's only Indigenous player in Dreamtime at the 'G – Jade Gresham. Michael Klein Credit: News Corp Australia Long was one of the most exciting Indigenous players in the competition over his 190-game career at the Bombers. Since his retirement, Long has supported Indigenous people in various ways including 'The Long Walk', which is now a Dreamtime tradition. Long said he anticipated the fall in Indigenous participation and was working with AFL clubs to regenerate it. 'I saw it coming a few years ago with what was happening, not just on the field, but off the field,' he said. 'I suppose that's why we announced a few weeks ago how can we support clubs, resource clubs, but also players and families. 'Nothing is perfect in this world, but we want to see it get better, we definitely do, and that's from past players. 'This week we embrace what clubs do and the good things that happen, that's important. 'Hopefully, from this week we can have those discussions from the AFL – you've got to lead from the top, it's important we provide that pathway.' Long fronted media at the MCG alongside this year's Sir Doug Nicholls Round honoree Stephen Michael.
News.com.au
21-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFL great Michael Long on the fall in number of Indigenous players
AFL great Michael Long says 'we all have a role' in improving the number of Indigenous players and hopes Sir Doug Nicholls Round inspires change across the competition. There are now only 62 Indigenous players in the competition, a 28 per cent drop across the past five years and a 19-year low. Long, who is setting up a foundation to encourage an influx of Indigenous players, says fixing participation extends beyond just the AFL. 'I suppose there's a lot of things the clubs can do, not just the AFL, and football is played at all different levels and countrywide and remote communities,' he said. 'I think we all have a role to play and I think we spoke to some of the clubs in Adelaide about how can we work closely with the clubs and resource the clubs. 'It's too important, obviously we've seen the dip, but we want to improve that and give every kid the opportunity – boys and girls. 'We are looking at setting up a Long foundation at Windy Hill, working with the club, not just pathway but pathway programs. 'It's something we want to see improvement on, not lowering.' Long was one of the most exciting Indigenous players in the competition over his 190-game career at the Bombers. Since his retirement, Long has supported Indigenous people in various ways including 'The Long Walk', which is now a Dreamtime tradition. Long said he anticipated the fall in Indigenous participation and was working with AFL clubs to regenerate it. 'I saw it coming a few years ago with what was happening, not just on the field, but off the field,' he said. 'I suppose that's why we announced a few weeks ago how can we support clubs, resource clubs, but also players and families. 'Nothing is perfect in this world, but we want to see it get better, we definitely do, and that's from past players. 'This week we embrace what clubs do and the good things that happen, that's important. 'Hopefully, from this week we can have those discussions from the AFL – you've got to lead from the top, it's important we provide that pathway.'
Express Tribune
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ben Wang joins 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'
Ben Wang has officially joined the cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, playing District 12 tribute Wyatt Callow in the highly anticipated prequel to Suzanne Collins' bestselling dystopian series. The Lionsgate film is slated for release on November 20, 2026. Wang joins a star-studded ensemble that includes Joseph Zada as a young Haymitch Abernathy, Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird, Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Maya Hawke as Wiress, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee, and Lili Taylor as Mags. Best known for his breakout role as Jin Wang in Disney+'s American Born Chinese, Ben Wang has quickly become one of Hollywood's most promising young actors. He is set to headline Sony's upcoming Karate Kid: Legends, releasing on May 30, after being selected from over 10,000 submissions. This summer, Wang will also appear in The Long Walk, another Lionsgate feature directed by Hunger Games veteran Francis Lawrence. Wang has also completed lead roles in the indie films Brian and the untitled Celebrity Pass Movie, further showcasing his versatility as a rising star. Sunrise on the Reaping revisits Panem 24 years before Katniss Everdeen's time, centering on the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games—known as the Second Quarter Quell. The book has already broken records, selling 1.5 million copies across multiple countries in its first week. The film will be directed by Francis Lawrence with a screenplay by Billy Ray. Producers include Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson of Color Force, with Cameron MacConomy serving as executive producer. Ben Wang is repped by Artists First, Stewart Talent, and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Foo Fighters Announce First Concert of 2025 at Singapore Grand Prix
The post Foo Fighters Announce First Concert of 2025 at Singapore Grand Prix appeared first on Consequence. Foo Fighters have confirmed their first live performance of 2025 at the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, October 4th. The band last performed publicly in August 2024. Frontman Dave Grohl has made a series of one-off solo appearances throughout the early part of the year, including alongside the rest of Nirvana's surviving members at SNL50; with the LA Philharmonic at Coachella; and a charity gig in Los Angeles back in April. Popular Posts Drummer Chris Adler Opens Up on What Led to Firing from Lamb of God Stephen King's The Long Walk Movie Gets Long-Awaited Trailer: Watch Jazz Pianist Matthew Shipp Derides André 3000's New Piano Project: "Complete and Utter Crap" Say It in Ghor: How Andor Brought a Brand New Language to Star Wars Morris, Alligator in Happy Gilmore, Dead at Over 80 Years Old Metallica Perform "Enter Sandman" at Virginia Tech Stadium 25 Years After It Became School Tradition: Watch Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
