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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jude Law & Andrew Garfield To Play Siegfried & Roy In Limited Series Ordered By Apple TV+
Jude Law (The Young Pope, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew) and Andrew Garfield (Under the Banner of Heaven, Tick, Tick…Boom!) are set to executive produce and play Las Vegas showman-magicians Siegfried and Roy, respectively, in the newly picked up Apple TV+ limited series Wild Things, from writer, showrunner and executive producer John Hoffman (co-creator/showrunner, Only Murders in the Building). Based on the Apple original podcast, Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy, the eight-episode, hour-long series 'tells the wild ride relationship tale of two of the greatest showman-magicians in history who, along with their white tigers, are tasked with turning Sin City into a family-friendly destination. The duo pushes the concept of illusion versus reality to the extreme, personally and professionally, until tragedy reframes and opens a mystery surrounding their last fateful Las Vegas show,' according to a release from the streamer. More from Deadline Lily Collias, Joe Anders & Malia Pyles Round Out Main Cast Of Apple's 'Cape Fear' TV Series Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Joins Jamie Dornan & Anthony Mackie In Apple Heist Series '12 12 12' Owen Wilson Bets Big On Peter Dager's Santi In Apple TV+'s 'Stick' Trailer Production will begin this fall with Matt Shakman (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, WandaVision) set to direct the pilot and serve as executive producer alongside Hoffman, who will also direct. Brian Grazer, Kristen Zolner, and Natalie Berkus will executive produce for Imagine Entertainment, the company producing Wild Things. Additional executive producers include Tony Leondis, Kathy Ciric, and Will Malnati, who conceived the podcast on which the show is based. Steven Leckart, who wrote, narrated, and executive produced the podcast for AT WILL MEDIA, also exec produces. Law is repped by CAA, Julian Belfrage Associates, and Jackoway Austen; Garfield is repped by CAA, Gordon and French, and Sloane Offers Weber; Hoffman is repped by CAA and Anonymous Content, and Gendler Kelly & Cunningham; Shakman is repped by CAA and Yorn Levine Barnes. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Ari Aster's 'Eddington' So Far Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More
New York Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How Jude Law's 'Young Pope' predicted first American Pope
Holy smokes. The world got a shock on May 8 when the white smoke blew at the 2025 papal conclave, bearing the news that the first ever American Pope had been elected. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old from Chicago, took on the name Pope Leo XIV and became the first ever American to hold that position. Advertisement But, there's one forgotten TV show that predicted this history-making event: the 2016 HBO series 'The Young Pope' starring Jude Law had a similar plot line nearly a decade ago. 11 Jude Law in 'The Young Pope.' 11 Pope Leo XIV during an audience of Holy Father Pope Leo XIV to representatives of the media at Aula Paolo VI on May 12, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Getty Images Advertisement 'I was like, oh wait, hey, that sounds really familiar,' actor Jack McQuaid, 20, exclusively told The Post, referring to how he felt when the news broke. 'I knew it was bound to happen at some point, but this soon – if you're thinking in context, 10 years is not that far off. So, that's pretty cool.' McQuaid was only 10 years old when he appeared in 'The Young Pope,' playing a young version of Cardinal Dussolier in a flashback (Scott Shepherd played the adult Cardinal Dussolier). Sebastian Roché, who played Cardinal Michel Marivaux in 'The Young Pope,' posted a throwback photo of himself on the set, with the caption, 'conclave was exhausting!' Advertisement 'I had a little fun posting some of my 'Young Pope' pictures,' Roché exclusively told The Post. 11 Sebastian Roche in his Instagram selfie, from the set of 'The Young Pope.' sebastianroche/Instagram 11 Sebastian Roch on the set of 'The Young Pope,' as he posted on Instagram after the real American Pope was announced. sebastianroche/Instagram The Emmy-nominated series (which was a co-production between HBO, Sky Atlantic, and Canal+) was created by Oscar-winning Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino. The plot followed Lenny Belardo (Law), a newly elected American Pope. Unlike the real Pope, who hails from Chicago, Lenny was from New York. Law's character took on the name Pope Pius XIII. Advertisement Diane Keaton co-starred as his confidante, Sister Mary. 'Working with Paolo Sorrentino was kind of a spiritual experience,' Roché told The Post. 'I was really so moved by his approach to filmmaking, which is very dreamlike and surrealistic.' 11 Jude Law and Silvio Orlando in 'The Young Pope.' 11 Pope Leo XIV leads a special audience with thousands of journalists and media workers on May 12, 2025 at Paul VI Hall in Vatican City, Vatican. Getty Images The 'Supernatural' actor added, 'You're on an Italian TV set, which usually is quite loud. But his set is very quiet. Everyone speaks in hush tones…..So the experience in itself for me was very deep, in that respect, because we would shoot these big wide shots with wind machines, but you feel the weight of what he's trying to say.' The show wasn't buttoned-up material that you could discuss in church – it had nudity, a score filled with songs like 'Sexy and I Know It' and surreal scenes such as Lenny emerging from a pile of naked babies. The show has also spawned countless memes of Law in his papal white outfit and hat, smoking a cigarette and lounging around in sunglasses. 'Is 'Young Pope' the first time a SNL sketch has become TV series?' comedian Jim Gaffigan tweeted at the time. Advertisement 11 Sebastian Roche and Jude Law in 'The Young Pope.' HBO While Roché was filming 'The Young Pope,' he went to try on his Cardinal costume at a store near St. Peter's Basilica. He took a walk outside, 'and people stopped and started kissing my hand. They thought I was a real Cardinal,' he recalled. 'Even though I had a three days beard [at the time] and didn't really look like a total Cardinal. It struck me — the power of the costume. And I thought that was really interesting, as well as comical.' It was also amusing to see actors dressed in Cardinal regalia doing mundane things on set, such as 'looking at their phones' and 'checking their social media.' Advertisement 11 Sebastian Roche in his Instagram photo on the set of 'The Young Pope.' sebastianroche/Instagram 'You always imagine these people as being sort of super human,' he said of Cardinals. 'Because we always see them really within the confines of the Church. So that was always amusing to see [actors] wandering about, going to craft service having their little cookies in their cardinal outfits.' Law, for his part, opened up about his role during a May 2017 interview with Variety. 'I always felt like I was playing a man playing a character. I was playing Lenny playing the Pope. It's no chance in the first episode you see him naked in front of the white outfit. It's like he takes his skin off and steps into the role of Pope Pius. And it has a great effect, you know, when you walk around in those outfits.' Advertisement 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' star added that the ritualistic robes that he wore were 'extraordinary pieces.' 11 Jack McQuaid, who appeared in 'The Young Pope.' Jason Vail 'Each piece has to go on in a certain order and each piece is put on in a certain way representing something and a lot of those are very, very heavy and very uncomfortable,' he explained. 'But they really add to a performance.' Law scored a Golden Globe nomination for the role. Advertisement '[Law] is probably one of the nicest actors I've ever worked with,' Roché told The Post. 'One of the most talented, and he really is one of these people who is incredibly generous, hard-working, very respectful of the crew — which I think is the case with all great actors.' 11 Jude Law from the HBO series, 'The Young Pope.' AP Roche, who was most recently in the Taylor Sheridan drama '1923,' added, 'I've just finished working with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. I've worked with Anthony Hopkins. And across the board, these people who are the great masters of our art are incredibly committed, respectful, kind. They love to share their passion. And Jude is one of these princes in our business.' In 2016, per Variety, Sorrentino told Italian newspaper La Repubblica that the Pope in his show was different from then-Pope Francis, but 'this does not mean that a Pontiff like this cannot happen in the near future.' During his 2017 interview with Variety, Law was asked to weigh in on how the show correlated to the current political climate. 11 Jude Law in 'The Young Pope.' At the time, he wasn't referring to the first American Pope, but his words still apply, as Law noted, 'We were fortunate in that…the political climate internationally seemed to suddenly demonstrate what Paolo had speculated on through the drama. And you could argue it played to our favor. But I think clever writing and good writers have a finger on the pulse, or have their antennae to the world's peculiar sort of pendulum swings in social movements anyway.' 'The Holiday' star added, 'It was a 'what if' and suddenly it became an, 'Oh, this is it.'' McQuaid told The Post that Sorrentino was 'one of the most artistic people' he's ever met. 'It was my first big gig, so it taught me a lot of professionalism,' the actor said. 'The production of the show was so smooth, it was obvious that Paolo had been there, done that. Not to mention he accidentally predicted the future, too – that was pretty cool!'
Geek Tyrant
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Jude Law and Andrew Garfield to Play Siegfried & Roy in Apple TV+ Limited Series WILD THINGS — GeekTyrant
Jude Law ( The Young Pope , Star Wars: Skeleton Crew ) and Andrew Garfield ( Under the Banner of Heaven , Tick, Tick…Boom! ) are set to executive produce and star as Las Vegas showman-magicians Siegfried and Roy, respectively, in the newly picked up Apple TV+ limited series Wild Things , from writer, showrunner and executive producer John Hoffman, co-creator/showrunner of Only Murders in the Building . Based on the Apple original podcast, Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy, the eight-episode, hour-long series 'tells the wild ride relationship tale of two of the greatest showman-magicians in history who, along with their white tigers, are tasked with turning Sin City into a family-friendly destination. The duo pushes the concept of illusion versus reality to the extreme, personally and professionally, until tragedy reframes and opens a mystery surrounding their last fateful Las Vegas show.' Production will begin this fall with Matt Shakman ( Monarch: Legacy of Monsters , WandaVision ) set to direct the pilot and serve as executive producer alongside Hoffman, who will also direct. via: Deadline
Tatler Asia
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Holy performances: 10 actors who've played the Pope with flair
2. Jonathan Pryce – 'The Two Popes' (2019) Above 'The Two Popes' (Photo: IMDB) Role: Pope Francis (Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio) Mood: Humble tango uncle turned spiritual powerhouse Before he became the Pope Francis, Bergoglio was a Jesuit who challenged the system from within. Jonathan Pryce portrays him with warmth, humour and moral gravity. Imagine your most thoughtful philosophy professor suddenly getting the keys to the Vatican. Whether discussing football or forgiveness, Pryce's Francis radiates humility without losing steel, showing how reform can wear a smile but still carry a spine. 3. Jude Law – 'The Young Pope' (2016) and 'The New Pope' (2020) Above 'The Young Pope' (Photo: IMDB) Role: Pope Pius XIII (Lenny Belardo) Mood: Calvin Klein model with a divine complex Forget meek papal predecessors. Jude Law's Pope Pius XIII is a chain-smoking, cherry Coke-loving enigma who treats sainthood like a high-fashion campaign. Lenny Belardo isn't just the youngest pope ever; he's also the most mysterious, operating somewhere between messiah and pop star. Law's performance is unapologetically stylised, with just enough spiritual anguish to make the arrogance poetic. And yes, the slow-motion walk in full papal regalia set to LMFAO is a cultural reset. Also read: 6 definitive Sherlock Holmes performances on screen 4. John Malkovich – 'The New Pope' (2020) Above 'The New Pope' (Photo: IMDB) Role: Pope John Paul III (Sir John Brannox) Mood: Velvet-draped trauma in human form Where Jude Law was fire, John Malkovich is smoked glass and lingering incense. His turn as the deeply wounded, oddly droll Pope John Paul III is like watching a man quietly burn in couture. Brannox is a reluctant pope, more interested in tailoring than theology at times, and Malkovich lends him an air of aristocratic disillusionment. This is papal ennui wrapped in ecclesiastical embroidery—and it's weirdly magnificent. 5. Michel Piccoli – 'Habemus Papam' (2011) Above 'Habemus Papam' (Photo: IMDB) Role: Cardinal Melville Mood: Existential crisis in a biretta In Nanni Moretti's offbeat and unexpectedly tender Italian film, Michel Piccoli plays a cardinal who is elected pope and immediately panics. What follows is not a tale of power, but of paralysis. Melville wanders Rome incognito, dodging duty like it's a papal plague, and Piccoli brings heartbreaking nuance to a man who's supposed to be infallible but feels deeply, achingly human. It's a quiet masterpiece about the cost of calling. 6. Finlay Currie – 'Quo Vadis' (1951) Above 'Quo Vadis' (Photo: IMDB) Role: Saint Peter (the first Pope, technically) Mood: Original martyr with a fisherman's heart and a prophet's gravitas Finlay Currie plays Peter, the original keeper of the keys, in this Technicolor Roman epic. As lions roar and Nero fiddles, Currie's Peter offers moral clarity with solemn intensity. He may not have the modern Pope's Swiss Guard, but he's got sandals, scripture and a deep sense of duty that would make any Vatican Instagram post look shallow. 7. Robbie Coltrane – 'The Pope Must Die' (1991) Above 'The Pope Must Die' (Photo: IMDB) Role: Pope Dave Mood: Accidental pope with divine comedy timing This irreverent British satire sees Robbie Coltrane as a bumbling priest who accidentally becomes Pope. While Coltrane plays the lead, Tom Conti appears as the actual pontiff—before chaos ensues. It's Monty Python meets Vatican politics, and while purists might wince, it's a reminder that sometimes the collar's too big for comedy to ignore. 8. Jon Voight – 'Pope John Paul II' (2005) Above 'Pope John Paul II' (Photo: IMDB) Role: Pope John Paul II Mood: Academy Award gravitas meets Vatican gravitas Jon Voight took on the role of Karol Wojtyła in the latter half of this well-received CBS miniseries, tracing the pope's journey from World War II-era Poland to the Holy See. While Cary Elwes handled the younger years, it's Voight's performance—measured, deeply human and spiritually weighty—that anchors the series. He didn't just impersonate the pontiff; he embodied the man's moral resolve and inner warmth. So convincing was his portrayal that Pope Benedict XVI reportedly invited him to a special Vatican screening. A rare case of method acting meeting actual blessing. 9. Albert Finney – 'Pope John Paul II' (1984) Above 'Pope John Paul II' (Photo: IMDB) Role: Pope John Paul II (Karol Józef Wojtyła) Mood: Gravitas in a cassock, with BBC-level seriousness Albert Finney tackled the life of Pope John Paul II with a quiet intensity in this 1984 television biopic. From his youth in Nazi-occupied Poland to his election as one of the most beloved modern popes, Finney plays the pontiff with spiritual depth and political clarity. The film, produced with Vatican cooperation, is earnest and reverent: less holy spectacle, more historical prestige drama. Finney's performance shines particularly in moments of moral resolve, capturing the strength and compassion that defined John Paul II's papacy. 10. Franco Nero – 'The Pope's Exorcist' (2023) Above 'The Pope's Exorcist' (Photo: IMDB) Role: The Pope (inspired by John Paul II) Mood: Vatican meets horror thriller, with a side of incense and Latin chants In a very different tonal universe, Franco Nero plays an unnamed Pope in The Pope's Exorcist , opposite Russell Crowe's demon-battling Father Gabriele Amorth. Though not explicitly called John Paul II, the character is clearly modelled after the real-life pontiff under whom Amorth served. Nero's papal portrayal adds a grounding calm to a film filled with blood, banshees and baroque exorcisms. He spends much of the movie consulting dossiers and praying gravely from his richly appointed study—a papal figure of faith and restraint, acting as the Vatican's spiritual compass while hell breaks loose.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Casting News: Jude Law and Andrew Garfield Are Siegfried & Roy, and More
For their next act, Jude Law and Andrew Garfield are pulling off a magic trick. The actors will star as Siegfried & Roy in the Apple TV+ limited series Wild Things, based on the podcast of the same name about the infamous magicians. More from TVLine Josh Charles to Headline Fox Adaptation of UK Medical Dramedy Doc Martin Casting News: 9-1-1: Nashville Adds Two, Morris Chestnut Returns to Reasonable Doubt and More Owen Wilson Stars in Apple TV+ Golf Comedy Stick - Watch Trailer, Get Premiere Date The eight-episode series, showrun by John Hoffman (Only Murders in the Building), 'tells the wild ride relationship tale of two of the greatest showman-magicians in history who, along with their white tigers, are tasked with turning Sin City into a family-friendly destination,' reads the official synopsis. 'The duo push the concept of illusion versus reality to the extreme, personally and professionally, until tragedy reframes and opens a mystery surrounding their last fateful Las Vegas show.' Law (The Young Pope, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew) will star as Siegfried, while Garfield (Under the Banner of Heaven) will portray Roy. The duo will also serve as executive producers. In other recent casting news… * Jermaine Fowler (Superior Donuts) will headline Prime Video's Barbershop, a series adaptation of the film franchise that revolves around around Travis 'Trav' Porter (Fowler), who endeavors to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, a legendary barber at the iconic 'Calvin's' barbershop in Chicago. * WWE Superstar Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin will host Prime Video's reboot of the competition series American Gladiators. * Michael Jordan has joined NBC Sports as a special contributor for the network's NBA coverage, launching in October. * Edgar Ramírez (Dr. Death) will star in an untitled real estate drama pilot for the Onyx Collective at Hulu, our sister site Deadline reports. The project follows two rival real estate developers who 'risk everything — wealth, family and their souls — as their ambition turns into obsession, and their partnership turns into war.' Hit the comments with your thoughts on the above castings! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
