Melissa Barrera has reportedly been fired from “Scream VII” over her controversial comments about the Israel-Hamas war on social media. Sources reportedly told Deadline that Barrera, 33, was let go from the Spyglass Media production due to “her Instagram stories which have been perceived as anti-Semitic.” The actress started posting about the conflict last month, … Read more
Oh baby, baby — Britney Spears very nearly snagged the lead role in “The Notebook.” Casting director Matthew Barry told The Post that the 2002 nationwide search for the part of Allie — in which he saw actresses such as Jessica Biel, Claire Danes and Scarlett Johannson — ultimately came down to Rachel McAdams and … Read more
Sean Spicer has hit back at Tom Bergeron after the former “Dancing with the Stars” host said that the casting of the former press secretary “screwed” him over. “I’ve always thought Tom was a great host,” Spicer, 52, told The Post on Tuesday adding that he “loved being a part of season 28” and is … Read more
Tom Bergeron gave this casting choice a 0. Former “Dancing with the Stars” host Tom Bergeron revealed Monday that he felt “betrayed” by show runners after they casted former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer against his wishes. “I said, ‘Guys, this is exactly what we said we wouldn’t do,’” Bergeron, 68, said on Cheryl … Read more
He’s baring it all. The boss of the popular Max reality show, “Naked Attraction,” has revealed the casting process for the controversial nude dating show. “What’s happening in the States right now is [like how the UK reacted] seven or so years ago,” executive producer Darrell Olsen told The Hollywood Reporter. “You have ‘I can’t … Read more
Not much has gripped the collective consciousness in the last fortnight quite like the convergence of two of America’s highest earners: Taylor Swift and the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce as its conduit. Photos of the singer in the player’s suite with Kelce’s mother at his game against the Chicago Bears last Sunday sent the … Read more
Ready, set, race. “The Amazing Race’s” milestone 35th season kicks off on Wednesday — and will air 90-minute episodes instead of its customary hourlong installments. Host Phil Keoghan notes that “10:00 time slots are challenging,” so CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach liked the idea of “a block of reality television” instead of trying to fill … Read more
Colleen Hoover has strong feelings about the casting for the upcoming film based on her hit novel “It Ends With Us.” In an interview with “Today” at the 2023 Book Bonanza — the charitable festival she founded with her two sisters in 2018 — Hoover said she was shocked when she was told that Blake … Read more
She’s horrified by this celeb’s small-screen appearance. Broadway legend Patti LuPone has hit out at Kim Kardashian’s casting in the upcoming season of Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story,” saying the reality TV titan is taking an acting job away from a legitimate performer. LuPone — who appeared in the third season of the hit horror … Read more
James Bond can only be played by a pro. Debbie McWilliams, the 007 franchise casting director who has been a member of the action films’ team since 1981, believes that younger stars don’t have the “experience” to portray the suave spy as opposed to older actors. “When we started, it was a slightly different feel,” … Read more
“There Are Worse Things I Could Do” than cast older actors to play teens, argues the casting director behind “Grease.” “Grease” hit movie theaters in 1978 and became an instant cult classic. However, despite the eye-catching 1950s costumes and infectious music numbers, one thing always stood out to audiences: the actors’ ages. Casting director Joel … Read more
A new A-list neighbor is moving into the building. Meryl Streep will join series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez — as well as Paul Rudd and Jesse Williams — in the upcoming third season of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.” Gomez, 30, announced the casting in a TikTok video on Tuesday, … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. “New York, New York. The city so nice they named it twice.” Now, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical “New York, New York” has announced its cast after months of … Read more
Director Tim Burton and Netflix are under fire from fans who claim the casting and undertones of the new series “Wednesday” are racist. The show — a dramedy highlighting Wednesday Addams’ time as a boarding school student — premiered last week to record ratings and mixed reviews. Critics have taken issue with black actress Joy Sunday … Read more