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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
This Star Allegedly Had a Strategic Reason to Attend Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez's Venice Wedding
During Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's $50 million Venice wedding, so many stars were in attendance like Orlando Bloom, most of the Kardashians, and Jessica Alba, to name a few. Most of them made sense, especially since they were longtime pals of either one of, or both of the newlyweds. However, one celebrity guest who truly confused everyone was Sydney Sweeney. The newly-single Sweeney attended the wedding, and insiders allege the reason why; and it may have everything to do with a business plan. More from SheKnows Insiders Allege Kim Kardashian Had a Secret 'Meltdown' at Jeff Bezos' Wedding Over Another A-Lister There As many know, the new James Bond franchise has been under speculation for years, especially with who the next Bond and Bond Girl will be. And for months now, Sweeney has been one of the reported top contenders. The director tapped for the new Bond series is Denis Villeneuve, who is pals with Sweeney. Along with that, she allegedly has the backing of Bezos now, who obviously owns Amazon (which has creative control of the reboot). A source said to The US Sun, 'Sydney is the top name on the casting sheet for Bond…Plus Sydney has the quality of being athletic and able to perform physical scenes, as well as being feminine and following in the legacy of Bond girls.' Now, this totally checks out when you remember what she said to Entertainment Weekly about agreeing to be in Madame Web, despite it being a box office flop. She said, 'Everything in my career I do not just for that story, but strategic business decisions.' So, was attending the wedding a business decision? Only time will of SheKnows 28 Lesbian Couples in Hollywood With Our Favorite Love Stories Every Single Look Kate Middleton Has Worn to Wimbledon Since 2007 Every Single Time Kate Middleton's Royal Fashion Made Us Stop in Our Tracks Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
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James Gunn Shoots Down Wonder Woman DCU Casting Rumor
James Gunn has shot down a casting rumor. Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU officially launched in December 2024 with Creature Commandos Season 1. Gunn's Superman movie is now playing in United States theaters, while Peacemaker Season 2 arrives next month. DCU titles coming in 2026 include Lanterns, Supergirl, and Clayface. A Wonder Woman movie is also in the works at DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures. There have been no official announcements regarding a director or who may star as Diana Prince; however, one rumor going around on the internet is that DC is 'seeking an actress with a TV-centric resume, making to Supergirl's Milly Alcock.' What did James Gunn say about the Wonder Woman casting rumor? On Threads, Gunn said that this rumor was untrue. 'Nope,' he commented. 'And I'd never in a million years look for a major role based on whether they did TV, films, or whatever. It's all about the casting. I didn't cast Milly because of her past, but because she was the best one for the role (But we're also not basting WW, nor even discussing it, until a script is finished.' Variety recently said that the Wonder Woman movie was being 'fast-tracked' at Warner Bros. Studios; meaning, it's expected to come before Superman 2, as the outlet also reported that a 'sequel announcement does not appear to be imminent' at this time.' Gunn also commented about to on Threads, saying, 'It's a priority but I wouldn't call that fast-tracked. Nothing is going to be shoot unless we're as sure as we can be that the script is good.' There's another Wonder Woman-related project in development at DC Studios: Paradise Lost, which is a television series set on the island of Themyscira before the birth of Diana. The project was initially announced in 2023, and there haven't been any concrete updates on it in some time. Solve the daily Crossword
CNN
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Natasha Lyonne assures us she has more teeth than her ‘Smurfs' movie character
Natasha Lyonne is recounting her journey to being cast as a rather unique character in the new 'Smurfs' movie. The 'Poker Face' star stopped by 'The Tonight Show' on Thursday and told Jimmy Fallon how she initially received the request to be in the new kids' movie via email and jokingly responded that she sent a 'reply all (saying) sure, who doesn't (want to be in a 'Smurfs' movie)?' Lyonne went on to explain that the filmmakers later informed her that Rihanna plays the 'adorable Smurfette, a hot little blonde number,' who is also rather famously the only female Smurf in the village of little blue creatures originally based on the Belgian comic from 1958. Fallon replied, 'Oh, Rihanna is Smurfette?' by way of confirmation, to which Lyonne responded, 'Turns out, I'm not.' 'I'm a character called Mama Poot,' she continued, adding that the character they showed her was 'a hairball with one bottom snaggle tooth, not even a top (tooth).' 'They're looking at me like, 'Isn't this charming that you guys seem so similar,'' Lyonne said of the filmmaking team. 'I said, 'Yeah, no, it's definitely going to help me get dates, I'm sure,'' she joked. Fallon then showed a picture of Mama Poot, attesting to the character's cuteness, as the audience produced a mixture of 'awws' and befuddled laughter. 'And guys, it's not about this, but I just want to remind everyone that I have a full set of real teeth. And I'm really proud of that,' Lyonne quipped. 'Not Mama Poot, though!' As for Smurfette Rihanna, there are no hard feelings, since Lyonne mentioned earlier in the chat that she 'is a huge fan' of the singer/actor/fashion mogul. 'Do you have her phone number by the way, because we don't seem to be in touch even though the movie is now complete,' Lyonne asked Fallon as an aside. 'We'll talk about that later.' 'Smurfs' is now playing in theaters.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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DC fans are convinced the Supergirl actress in James Gunn's Superman was cast after her hilarious drunk appearance accepting a Golden Globe for House of the Dragon
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. DC fans are convinced that Supergirl actress Milly Alcock was cast after her viral appearance at the 2023 Golden Globes – and while it may not be exactly the truth, we can definitely see it. Kara Zor-El cameos at the end of James Gunn's Superman when she rocks up at the Fortress of Solitude after an intergalactic bender to pick up her dog, Krypto, who her cousin Kal-El has been dogsitting (and promptly leaves to head to another party). "After watching Superman, I really do think Milly Alcock drunk at the Golden Globes sparked this casting," posted one fan. "Milly Alcock at the Golden Globes drunk and silly is so Kara-coded. Perfect Supergirl casting imo," said another. "They saw Milly Alcock drunk at the Golden Globes and knew that was Supergirl," echoed someone else. A clip of Alcock went viral after the Golden Globes in 2023 after she was very giggly – and most likely quite tipsy – on stage while accepting the award for Best Drama Series with her House of the Dragon co-star Emma D'Arcy. Alcock and D'Arcy played two versions of Rhaenyra Targaryen in the Game of Thrones prequel, and it was her performance in the HBO show that actually convinced Gunn to cast her in Supergirl. "Well over a year ago, when I had only read the comics, I was watching House of the Dragon & thought she might have the edge, grace, and authenticity we needed for the DCU's Supergirl," Gunn shared after her casting was announced in January 2024. "And now here we are. Life is wild sometimes." Supergirl arrives in theaters on June 26, 2026. For more on the DCU Chapter One, check out our Superman review or get up to speed with the Superman ending explained with our spoiler-heavy guide. Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘The Legend Of Zelda' Movie Casts Zelda And Link, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto Reveals
Zelda movie casting Legendary Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto dropped a major announcement today on Nintendo's social media platforms. The lead roles for the upcoming Legend Of Zelda movie have been cast. Fans had been gunning for Hunter Shafer to take on the role of Princess Zelda because she looks uncannily like her with her elven features, but Nintendo and Sony went a different route. Both the lead roles for the Zelda movie will be played by British actors. Bo Bragason has been cast as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Here they are in the photos Nintendo provided next to their respective characters from Breath Of The Wild. Bo Bragason as Zelda Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link I like that both actors are relatively unknown, though not newcomers. Ainsworth was in The Haunting Of Bly Manor and 2022's Pinocchio. Bragason was in The Radleys and has a role in the upcoming King & Conqueror series about William I and the Norman Conquest. In any case, I'm a big fan of casting lesser known actors in roles like these. It's more immersive. You don't associate them with a million other roles. There will be plenty more casting news in the future, of course. Lots of other roles to fill. The film itself is slated for a May 7th, 2027 release date so we have a long, long time to wait before we see Hyrule come to life on the big screen. So far, I'd say we're off to a prety good start.
