Helen Mirren is coming in with a hot take. While sitting down for The Hollywood Reporter’s Drama Actress Roundtable, the star, 79, got a chance to speak with Kathy Bates, Niecy Nash-Betts, Parker Posey, Keri Russell and Cristin Milioti about the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. “I was told to have a nose … Read more
Cynthia Erivo shaded the actresses who auditioned for the role of Glinda in the “Wicked” movie, expressing her gratitude that Ariana Grande ultimately landed the part. In a new interview with The New York Times, Erivo, 37, and Grande, 31, spoke about the casting process. Asked how they reacted after learning the other one had … Read more
Meghan Markle has a lofty message to any future actresses who might play her on-screen: they must dig deep into her many layers. “I hope that in preparing for that role, she finds the softness and the playfulness and the laughter,” Markle told Variety about any actors who might depict her on screen. “The silliness. … Read more
Viola Davis and Lashana Lynch in The Woman KingPhoto: Sony Pictures Over the weekend, despite having no recognizable I.P., franchise connections, or a big fighter jet, The Woman King climbed to the top of the box office with a $19 million opening. It was an unlikely success that may not be as flashy as Avengers: … Read more