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Elle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Sarita Choudhury Feels ‘Lucky' She Didn't See That Infamous Trey Scene in 'The O.C.'
Sarita Choudhury makes a point of avoiding the ever-fervent And Just Like That… discourse. 'I protect myself by not reading anything,' says the veteran stage and screen actress, who portrays the ultra-confident and unapologetically sexy real estate broker Seema Patel on the Sex and the City sequel series. But last week, news broke that Choudhury couldn't avoid—even on vacation in Spain. A day after she jumped on Zoom to speak with ELLE, series creator Michael Patrick King and star Sarah Jessica Parker dropped the bombshell that And Just Like That… would end with the remaining two episodes of the current third season. Immediately after, Choudhury reposted Parker's tribute in her Instagram Story, but has otherwise remained quiet. (Her representatives declined to comment.) In 2021, Choudhury—whose career took off after starring opposite Denzel Washington in Mira Nair's 1991 film, Mississippi Masala, and recently stole scenes in Fallout and Ramy—joined three-fourths of the original SATC cast in And Just Like That... After helping a widowed Carrie (Parker) sell the apartment she shared with Big (Chris Noth), Seema filled out an expanded and more diverse circle of high-powered, well-dressed, and quick-witted women that's actually representative of New York City. She brings the single, child-free, and self-made woman energy to the group—which sometimes elicits an oversimplified comparison to Kim Cattrall's Samantha. But in AJLT's now-final season, Seema embarks on an uncharted and revealing journey that feels much higher-stakes than when she was a victim of Birkin bag theft. Professionally, Seema—at the top of her game in a posh real estate agency—is thrown for a loop with her business partner and friend, Elliott (John Glover) announces early retirement. Instead of elevating her to sole owner of Proust & Patel, like originally promised, Elliott sells his controlling shares to Owning Manhattan's showboating deal-closer Ryan Serhant. Bouncing back from her initial shock and humiliation, a resolute Seema starts her own luxury boutique agency. But she encounters hurdles along the way, like getting real about her finances, swapping her chauffeured car for an MTA card, and braving a case of pink eye, thanks to her budget-friendly, but hygienically-challenged neighborhood lash spot. After breaking up with smooth but distracted movie director Ravi Gordi (Armin Amiri), Seema finds an instant spark with Carrie's crunchy, hunky landscaper Adam, played by Logan Marshall-Green, a.k.a. The OC's Chino hothead, Trey Atwood. Choudhury, however, didn't watch the mid-aughts teen drama, so she wouldn't have been preoccupied by, say, memories of a comatose Trey after Marissa (Mischa Barton) shot him. 'I'm lucky I didn't,' says Choudhury. Adam, who's at ease with his own feelings (maybe due to his close relationship with his late hippie, artist mother) plays a perfect foil to the bold, but emotionally guarded Seema. With Adam, she learns to be vulnerable and honestly express her feelings, which is perhaps a more daunting prospect than starting her own business. Behind the scenes of AJLT, Choudhury settled into a groove, too, especially with filming raucous lunch scenes with the rest of the main cast. 'The group scenes are now my favorite, because it's the only time I get to see everyone and we get to hang out in the makeup trailer before,' says Choudhury, who at first feared those moments back in season 1. 'Those lunch scenes in Sex and the City back in the day were iconic. So in my head, I was like, 'It doesn't even make sense for me to sit at that lunch table.' It was too meta for me. But now, it's completely the opposite.' Choudhury explains she quickly found her footing in season 1, largely because the original cast members, Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis, were so supportive and welcoming. 'The original girls are so amazing. They're so normal. It's shocking. That's why it was actually very easy [to settle in],' she says. 'You don't feel that pressure on the set. I mean, it's women in their 50s hanging out. Everyone has children, and there's so many things that we're juggling.' While Choudhury ignores her social mentions and comment section, she welcomes the fans who approach her on the street—many of whom are rooting for Seema and Adam. 'They're super excited and they just give me a lot of energy,' says Choudhury. 'I've never experienced that. I've never done a show with that kind of energy.' Ahead, Choudhury—who was extremely careful not to reveal finale spoilers—discusses why Adam is different from other guys, a time when she felt like she lost her power, and how she takes inspiration from her character during a 'shake up.' I didn't actually take anything from my own. I got the help from MPK [Michael Patrick King]. There were two scenes, specifically, where you're being told something, and people are watching your expression, you're covering up, but you can't help but show [emotion] a bit. When we were shooting, MPK was like, '[Seema] covers up immediately, and then her awkwardness or vulnerability [later] betrays it. But she would never [reveal it immediately in the moment].' So she'll take the champagne and be like, 'Well, that's for me. I deserve it.' Because she's in a business suit, in the meeting, being told she's not getting the company or being valued for all that work. I think I do that. I think we all do that, where you have the facial reaction and then, later, you have the phone call or the road trip with Carrie. But in terms of my life, as an actor, you go through it all the time. Because everything is about your artistic desire versus what you're receiving. Maybe the job doesn't align perfectly with what you want. Or we audition and don't get the part. We're so good at rejection as actors. I'm really enjoying it in season 3. Because in season 1, it was more, 'Oh, I need to pull this off, because I'm so different from Seema.' This comedy, mixed in with a very grounded—oddly—story, is an opportunity I've had in theater, but never really on screen. So it's been fun to be agile. It's like doing math. You literally have to figure out the comedy and keep it real. It's new for me and I love it now. I remember realizing, 'Oh, my God, this is the rom-com moment.' Everyone probably thinks Seema's really tough, but I think every woman wants that moment. Every other scene with Adam before that was sparring with words and Seema just making fun of [him] because she liked him. You do that when you're 12 years old; that's how she was behaving. So for me, that scene was just like, 'It's happening, so just let it happen and enjoy it.' It's that moment you can't quite believe it's happening, and there's part of your brain that just is like, 'Don't talk. Just accept it. It's so beautiful. Oh my god.' I think I was having that realization even though everyone is staring at me, and there is a side to it that's just so outlandish. Logan is so good at this. [Adam] is so grounded and he watches, and that disarms her. Because I think she's the watcher and the mover. Like, she says something, and he matches it with a phrase. It's like Beatrice and Benedict in Much Ado About Nothing. They're not the ones that are supposed to fall in love. They're constantly sparring. Of course, as you're watching it, you're like, 'Of course, they're gonna get together.' He's the only one who doesn't let it go. He's matching her word for word. He touches her … like [removing her] eyelash and coming in that close and touching her face. I don't think Seema was used to that on any level. Again, as women, we love that, but we don't know how to tell a guy to be like that. You can't train someone to be like that. A guy is like that or not. Yeah, his hands are in the dirt every day with things that are growing. He's just the opposite of Seema. It's the kind of thing, when you're so happy in your own world, and then a friend or someone just goes, 'Yeah, but…'' Like, reminding me of something I wanted to do, as if I hadn't remembered myself. It's embarrassing. [For Seema], it's like, 'Well, you think you're on top of the world with everything, but then why is your love life always such a sham?' Even in her business mind, she's like, 'Wait a minute, the equation is not working. Let me try and play with this equation.' But within three wrong sentences, either from the brilliant Cheri Oteri, or from the guy on the date, she's out. She's not gonna give anything too long. I never thought I'd feel this, because I know it's a scene where I'm playing the character doing this. But when I saw the costume options, I was literally appalled. I've played Seema long enough, but it kind of shocked me. I felt like an imposter, even with the straightened hair. It was perfect for that [scene]. Because you could wear pastels in the style that you usually dress and still feel some odd power. It felt like I had no angle that I was used to! So I lost my power. I didn't know how to navigate these colors and clothes. Oh, wow. [Long pause.] It's funny because we get the scripts ahead of time by a few or maybe five days. But I remember, as we were hitting this area, I was even thinking, 'Oh my god, what is going to happen?' Because, with shows, sometimes you open the script that's just been sent to you, and you're praying—because some story lines you enjoy—and you're like, 'Oh, please don't shift this one away.' So I can't give anything away, obviously, but the question you are asking is exactly how I felt as an actor at this point in the series. I remember thinking, 'Oh my god, what are they going to do with the last?'—especially because there's only a few left. I did not know what was going to happen. I know that doesn't answer your question. But I'm aligned with you in asking it. Oh I know, it's inspiring to me too, because we all get shaken up—or need shaking up—and I don't know which one is truer. Because she's a so-called 'strong woman,' it's kind of great to see, 'Oh, how did she deal with it?' Because, I need to learn that all the time. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Death in Paradise star lands role in high-stakes thriller alongside Doctor Who actress
BBC Death in Paradise star lands role in high-stakes thriller alongside Doctor Who actress A number of famous faces will be joining the season 2 cast of the returning drama. Ella Purnell leads the cast (Image: Sky) The gripping serial killer series Sweetpea is set to return for a second season, boasting an impressive ensemble of actors. The 'darkly comic' Sky show has welcomed aboard talent from Netflix's Heartstopper and the BBC's Death in Paradise. Ella Purnell, renowned for her performances in Fallout and Yellowjackets, will reprise her role as protagonist Rhiannon Lewis. The forthcoming season's plot hints at a thrilling ride: "Navigating a new promotion, an irresistible rebound, Marina still hot on her trail, her sister selling her family home and a copycat killer threatening to expose her, the kill list is mounting. "But now that she's harnessed her rage and found her power, Rhiannon is forced to question whether her perfect ex, AJ, was right: is she a monster?" Taj Atwal will star in the new series (Image: BBC) Sky has announced that Tamsin Greig, celebrated for her roles in Green Wing and Friday Night Dinner, will feature in Sweetpea's second season as the mother of AJ (Calam Lynch), reports the Manchester Evening News. Taj Atwal, known for her appearances in Death in Paradise and Line of Duty, is set to portray Rhiannon's manager, Freya. Last year, Taj portrayed Zoe Ainsworth on Death in Paradise, a character whose entrance had a profound effect on DI Neville Parker (Ralf Little). Additionally, Rish Shah from Overcompensating joins the cast as Rhiannon's newest romantic interest, while Jenny Walser of Heartstopper fame will play Daisy, Rhiannon's 'adoring' friend. The returning cast for the new season includes Jon Pointing from Big Boys, Jeremy Swift of Ted Lasso fame, and Doctor Who's Ingrid Oliver. The star appeared in Death in Paradise last year (Image: BBC) Executive producers Ella Purnell, Ella Jones and Patrick Walters expressed their excitement about the upcoming season in a statement, which read: "We are thrilled that Sweetpea and the world of Carnsham are back in full swing for season 2, with new and exciting characters for what promises to be an intoxicating ride for Rhiannon as she continuous on her murderous journey. "This season, the stakes are even higher, and as the consequences of her actions begin to close in, questions of morality and justice will come into play." Meghan Lyvers, who heads up Sky UK and Ireland's scripted originals, also shared her enthusiasm saying: "We are delighted to return with some fan favourites and to introduce a brilliant new cast of such high calibre. "Sweetpea's second season will be packed with wickedly funny moments, dynamic storytelling and, as ever, twisted morality." Article continues below Sky has yet to confirm a release date for the second season of Sweetpea. Sweetpea season 1 is available to watch on Sky and NOW.
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Cultural Leaders Call Out Rising Nuclear Risks 80 Years After Hiroshima
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dozens of cultural leaders in film, television, music, and other creative industries are marking 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by calling attention to the underappreciated and escalating catastrophic risks posed by nuclear weapons. Their statement—endorsed by the Governors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and former U.S. Secretary of Energy and Co-Chair and CEO of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Ernest J. Moniz—is captured in a letter appearing today in The New York Times and Variety. Actors and creators signing the letter include Kathryn Bigelow, James Cameron, Michael Douglas, Karen Fukuhara, Walton Goggins, Julianne Moore, Olivia Munn, and Ocean Vuong, among other creators and talent representing major current and upcoming projects with nuclear themes, including Amazon Prime's Fallout, Netflix's The Diplomat, and Hulu's Paradise. The letter includes a pledge to use their voices, platforms, leadership, and storytelling expertise to call attention to the dangers posed by nuclear weapons and help people imagine a safer future without them. 'The stories we tell matter. In 1983, The Day After—the chilling TV movie about nuclear war—reached 100 million Americans and helped convince President Reagan to urgently pursue nuclear arms reductions,' the letter says. 'Around the same time, public support for a nuclear arms buildup plummeted from 61 percent to 16 percent. Storylines about nuclear weapons helped pave the way for historic treaties that reduced worldwide stockpiles by 80 percent.' Highlighting today's growing nuclear risks, Moniz noted: 'Eighty years after the first use of atomic weapons, we face significant renewed nuclear threats. The rhetoric is dangerous, and many nuclear weapons states are or have recently been involved in military conflicts. Communication channels are blocked. The possibility that a nuclear weapon will be used again—by accident or on purpose—is rising. We can barrel toward catastrophe, or we can come together behind a different path that eliminates the nuclear threat.' Academy Award-winning director and signatory James Cameron joined Moniz for a one-hour, NTI-hosted conversation with CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour on August 3. 'I think we've lost touch with how powerful these weapons really are, and what a threat they pose to us,' said Cameron, who is set to direct an adaptation of Ghosts of Hiroshima, a new book released yesterday with an unflinching account of what happened on August 6 and 9, 1945 told through the accounts of a handful of 'double survivors' who lived through the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. 'The people that survived that are our most precious witnesses for the most horrific thing that I can imagine, and I can imagine a lot.' New Partnerships and Development Award The letter and partnership with Cameron are part of NTI's Critical Mass project, a new initiative focused on the power of culture and storytelling to reframe the debate around nuclear weapons and mobilize public demand for policies that pull the world back from the brink. Today's announcements from NTI's Critical Mass project include: The launch of NTI's Critical Mass Cultural Advisory Council comprised of industry leaders committed to nuclear storytelling and risk reduction, including legendary producer Lawrence Bender, manager and investor Will Ward, and CAA Foundation executive Travis Merriweather, among others. comprised of industry leaders committed to nuclear storytelling and risk reduction, including legendary producer Lawrence Bender, manager and investor Will Ward, and CAA Foundation executive Travis Merriweather, among others. A $10,000 development award to producer and writer Alyssa Clark by NTI and Popshift to develop the pilot and a treatment of a new show called October Last , the story of a young couple whose wedding announcement happens on the day of a world-wide nuclear exchange, setting up a mystery of which guests will manage to survive to see them married in the 12 months that follow. The competitive process included nearly 30 proposals for TV shows that expose the true risks of nuclear weapons or highlight characters working to address them. Clark's submission stood out for its potential to highlight the catastrophic health, environmental, economic, and societal impacts of nuclear weapons through a relatable, human-centric storyline. by NTI and Popshift to develop the pilot and a treatment of a new show called , the story of a young couple whose wedding announcement happens on the day of a world-wide nuclear exchange, setting up a mystery of which guests will manage to survive to see them married in the 12 months that follow. The competitive process included nearly 30 proposals for TV shows that expose the true risks of nuclear weapons or highlight characters working to address them. Clark's submission stood out for its potential to highlight the catastrophic health, environmental, economic, and societal impacts of nuclear weapons through a relatable, human-centric storyline. The release of NTI's new storytelling 'playbook' with tips for creators, writers, producers, directors, and executives working on projects that involve nuclear storylines. The playbook was created in partnership with Popshift, with key tips generated by 25 nuclear experts who joined 25 TV writers for a spring convening on nuclear storytelling. with tips for creators, writers, producers, directors, and executives working on projects that involve nuclear storylines. The playbook was created in partnership with Popshift, with key tips generated by 25 nuclear experts who joined 25 TV writers for a spring convening on nuclear storytelling. Kei Ito, an interdisciplinary installation artist, is the featured artist for the 2025 #CranesForOurFuture campaign, the world's largest digital demonstration for a world without nuclear weapons. Ito's piece, developed to be shareable on social media for the campaign, is titled 'Hope Lingers in the Afterglow' and is a camera-less photographic work inspired by the crane pin worn by members of Nihon Hidankyo, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization of atomic bomb survivors. Ito's grandfather was a former chair of the group. For more information on the Critical Mass project and to read the full letter, visit About the Nuclear Threat Initiative The Nuclear Threat Initiative is a nonprofit, nonpartisan global security organization focused on reducing nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats imperiling humanity. To learn more, visit
Daily Mirror
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Eerie ghost town on fringe of Las Vegas thousands flock to every year
Goodsprings, Nevada, is a ghost town located just 30 minutes outside of Las Vegas - and it's proving incredibly popular with tourists, with thousands flocking in each year Located in the middle of nowhere and allegedly haunted, the ghost town of Goodsprings is far from the most obvious tourist destination. Coupled with its proximity to the dazzling lights of Las Vegas, it would be easy for Goodsprings to be overlooked. But, despite its spooky history and sparse amenities, the town finds itself subject to thousands of visitors every year. Just half an hour away from the city's bustling strip and vibrant nightlife, life in Goodsprings could not be more different. Home to around 200 residents, this quiet town at the base of the Spring Mountains in the Nevada desert was once a bustling mining hub. In its heyday in the early 1900s, it housed 800 inhabitants and boasted amenities such as a hospital, hotels and a school - which remarkably still operates today, albeit with only two pupils on its roll. However, as the ore reserves in the Goodsprings mines dwindled, so did its populace. In 1942, the town served as the base for a special search mission following the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of actress Carole Lombard. Her aircraft crashed into Potosi Mountain, and her husband, Hollywood legend Clark Gable, anxiously awaited news at Goodsprings' Pioneer Saloon. It's said that Gable's cigar burns can still be seen on the Saloon's bar to this day. Consequently, there's a memorial room at the Pioneer honouring its connection to the iconic couple. Today, Goodsprings has a somewhat eerie aura. A drive through the town on its dusty roads evokes a spooky feeling. Often the subject of folk tales and ghost hunts, Reddit users have shared their experiences of visiting the town. One stated: "When I went to Goodsprings a few years back with my wife, it was completely dead. "No one was outside or driving around, it looked like a wild west ghost town that time had forgotten". Despite its remote location, the owners of the Pioneer Saloon are eager to provide a warm welcome to visitors. Stephen Staats, also known as Old Man Liver, purchased the iconic pub in 2021 and discovered Goodsprings' unique place in pop culture. The town serves as the starting point for the cult classic video game Fallout: New Vegas, which features the main character revived after being buried alive in Goodsprings cemetery. Many of the game's characters are based on real-life residents, and the Pioneer itself is featured in the game, rebranded as the Prospector Saloon. Recognising the town's popularity, Staats hosted a Fallout-themed event on National Video Game Day, July 8, in 2022. He expected "maybe 100 in a crazy world", but was taken aback when more than a thousand fans showed up. Since then, it has grown year on year, and following the launch of the acclaimed Amazon Prime Video series based off the game, 6,420 people visited Goodsprings in 2024. Fallout fans have praised the town's atmosphere and welcoming spirit on Reddit, with one saying: "The locals love it, and it's kind of their only form of tourism." Another, who visited before Staats took over the Pioneer, said: "They were incredibly friendly and welcoming both times I went, and there's even a marble wall inscribed with the town's residents since it's founding, movies and TV shows that have filmed there, all sorts of stuff." With a second season of the Amazon Prime show greenlit and likely to be set in and around 'New Vegas', Goodsprings could become an unlikely destination to rival the dazzling city that casts its wide shadow over the Nevada desert.
Forbes
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Walton Goggins Talks Spicy New Role In Doritos Golden Sriracha Film Short
Walton Goggins stars in "A Spicy But Not Too Spicy Plummer." Walton Goggins has plenty of reasons to be happy right now. Goggins just scored an Emmy nomination for his role as Rick Hatchett from The White Lotus Season 3, which comes a year after scoring a nod for playing The Ghoul in Fallout. And now, Goggins is happy that he had a blast filming his latest film and even happier that said film is as close to making an adult film without being in an adult film as he's ever going to get with his new short, A Spicy But Not Too Spicy Plummer. That's what I thought when they came to me with this,' Goggins said, laughing in reference to the adult film analogy during a recent Zoom conversation. 'It's gonna have this music, Everybody's gonna kind of have this [adult film] Instead of being a Boogie Nights reboot, the film — which is appropriately titled A Spicy But Not Too Spicy Plummer — is a 3-minute laugh-out-loud funny, double-entendre-filled Doritos Golden Sriracha Film to promote Doritos Golden Sriracha Tortilla Chips. Like the film, the Doritos Golden Sriracha chip flavor seems like it's going to be too hot and spicy, but beneath the surface is a taste that knows where the line is drawn. Or, as Doritos puts it, the Golden Srirachas chip delivers a 'perfectly balanced blend of yellow and green srirachas' that 'delivers a sweet, tangy subtle spice that slowly warms things up without ever getting too explicit.' "A Spicy but not Too Spicy Plumber" poster. 'It was very cool, the messaging in this, because it's a short film and the story is the chip itself is a story,' Goggins said. 'You expect one thing and you get something else. People think of sriracha that's sitting in our refrigerator … and you have this idea of what this is going to taste like as if you're gonna have to run and drink a glass of water.' And, Goggins discovered, the new Doritos chip delivers on the promise. It's spicy, but not too spicy. 'I tasted the chip before we started filming — and all of a sudden it's this savory, kind of sweet, soft thing that kind of sits in your mouth for a long time — even that can be that could be used as a commercial,' Goggins said, laughing. Of course, the fun part for Goggins' is that in A Spicy But Not Too Spicy Plummer, Goggins title character arrives at a house with some that presents a seedy scenario thanks to the short film's suggestive tone, music and characters, including The Bombshell (Katie Baker), The Roommate (Mark St. Cyr) and The Cougar (Carolyn Hennesy). As it turns out, the Plumber is just there to do his job and fix some pipes under a kitchen sink. 'This is exactly what they're saying with this world of A Spicy But Not Too Spicy Plummer, that says things that can be taken with a sexual kind of undertones, when in fact, he's just being literal,' Goggins explained. 'There is something big in my pocket — and it's a wrench that I'm going to fix your pipe with because I think your pipes need fixing.' You can watch the entire short film below. Walton Goggins Says He Made One Big Suggestion For 'A Spicy But Not Too Spicy Plumber' Of course, Walton Goggins has done short films before — remember his Baby Billy Freeman's Miracle Elixir spot in The Righteous Gemstones? — and clearly knows about getting into a character's frame of mind when doing so. For realizing the read on the Plumber, Goggins relied on the A Spicy But Not Too Spicy Plummer's Björn Rühmann — the short film's director of innuendo (that's how he's billed in the credits) — to set the stage for the short but very eventful 3-minute ride. 'Björn is so adept at this medium and telling a story in a very specific way with his storyboards and working with Frito-Lay,' Goggins said. 'They were so spot on and so specific. They had a vision from the very beginning.' While Goggins followed Rühmann's lead for the film short, he said he did make one suggestion that helps conclude the short film, where a pizza deliveryman shows up at the house and one of the characters asks, 'Who ordered the sausage?' 'I said, 'Listen, I think you've got to bring it back around until the story is complete. You think this guy is one thing, and then he looks at the camera and says, 'I did,'' Goggins said, laughing. 'So, this party can go anywhere, right? You're playing with expectations versus the reality and that's the experience of these chips.'
