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
The new Hulu documentary “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields” dives into the actress and model’s controversial career and her years as the “It” girl of the ’80s — including the allegation that she was raped by a Hollywood executive 30 years ago. “She really wanted an outside perspective on her life, and nothing was off limits,” … 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
“Tár” director Todd Field says he may never make another feature film — despite rave reviews for the recent Cate Blanchett drama, which he also penned and produced. Field, 59, got candid about the next stage of his career in a recent interview with Cinema Scope, revealing that it’s “highly likely” he’s done with directing. … Read more
Emmy winner Ellen Barkin said she’s “fresh out of all my f–ks” to give when it comes to calling out bad behavior in Hollywood. For example, the 68-year-old actress recalled shooting a “very difficult” scene completely nude, except for a pubic wig, for the 1989 thriller “Sea of Love” starring Al Pacino and John Goodman. … Read more
Hugh Hudson, the British director of the Oscar-winning 1981 film “Chariots of Fire” has died. He was 86. His family said in a statement Friday that Hudson died at the Charing Cross Hospital in London following a “short illness,” according to the BBC. The Post has reached out to a rep for Hudson for comment. Actor … Read more
Director Dan Reed slammed the idea of a brand new Michael Jackson biopicSunday saying that the new film would “glorify a man who abused children.” The movie, which would focus on the singer’s turbulent childhood onward, is to be produced by Graham King, reports The Guardian. “No one is talking about ‘canceling’ this movie, which … Read more
The director of doomed movie “A Patriot” alleged that lead star Eva Green would “rather eat tumors” than star in his sci-fi flick. The French actress, 42, is currently embroiled in a messy legal battle over the film, in which she had signed on to appear before it was spectacularly scrapped amid financing issues in … Read more
There are always a few big surprises and heartbreaks come the morning of Oscar nominations, as much as awards strategists try to mitigate those. But the batch of nominees for the 95th Academy Awards seemed to have more than its fair share of shockers, good and bad. “Till” director Chinonye Chukwu claimed that Hollywood has a history of “unabashed misogyny towards … Read more
A well-known director wanted to put Anne Heche back in the closet. In a newly revealed excerpt from her unfinished memoir “Call Me Anne,” Heche, who died in August at 53 following a fiery car crash, detailed an encounter with Hollywood heavyweight Ivan Reitman shortly after her 1997 romance with Ellen DeGeneres became public. … Read more
Since 1997, fans have had a thing or two to say when it comes to the door that ultimately caused Jack in “Titanic” to die. The film’s director, James Cameron, is addressing the controversial theory that Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Jack, could have survived by climbing onto Rose’s door in the middle of the freezing waters. In the … Read more
Austin Butler attended the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards Sunday, days after the death of Elvis’ daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. The “Elvis” star was nominated for best actor for his role in the Baz Luhrmann-directed biopic, which details the life of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Butler mourned the loss of Elvis’ only daughter Thursday after Lisa … Read more
Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann has honored Lisa Marie Presley following her sudden death at age 54 on Thursday. The “Elvis” director took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message about the sad news, calling her death “shocking.” “Over the last year, the entire Elvis movie family and I have felt the privilege of Lisa Marie’s kind … Read more
Michael Bay is allegedly facing charges that a pigeon was killed during a film shoot five years ago in Italy, but he is denying the allegations. The acclaimed filmmaker is now responding to the allegations after supposedly attempting to clear his name with authorities, The Wrap reported. “I am a well-known animal lover and major … Read more
He bites his thumb at them. The son of director Franco Zeffirelli has slammed a $500 million lawsuit filed by Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey that alleges sexual abuse, harassment and fraud on the set of his father’s 1968 blockbuster “Romeo and Juliet.” Pippo Zeffirelli hit out at the stars in a statement released Friday, saying: “It … Read more
Ruggero Deodato — known as the director of the “most controversial film ever” — has died at the age of 83. Deodato — who reportedly inspired US filmmakers such as Oliver Stone, Eli Roth and Quentin Tarantino — was responsible for directing the legendary 1980 horror film “Cannibal Holocaust.” As of Thursday, his official cause … Read more
Mike Hodges, the British director of “Get Carter,” “Flash Gordon” and “Croupier,” died Saturday in Dorset, England. He was 90. Mike Kaplan — Hodges’ longtime friend and producer of “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” — announced the news Tuesday, Variety reported. A cause of death was not revealed. Hodges had a long career making British … Read more
It slayed the internet. Director Gerard Johnstone explained Saturday his thought process behind the now-viral clip from his upcoming horror film “M3gan,” exclusively reports Entertainment Weekly. The clip of the Model 3 Generative Android (M3gan) dancing has spawned several parodies and internet memes, turning the killer doll into an icon. “It was one of those crazy, … Read more
This is no laughing matter. The director of the upcoming film “Joker: Folie à Deux” revealed a first look at Joaquin Phoenix’s return as Arthur Fleck Saturday through an Instagram post. “Day 1. Our boy. #joker,” wrote Phillips in a simple caption of Phoenix having a shave. Not much is known about the upcoming film since … Read more
Andrew Dominik prefers criticism. The “Blonde” director responded to the backlash about his Netflix film Sunday, saying that he is pleased that he offended several viewers, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The Australian filmmaker, who appeared at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, said that Americans only want to see their icons as celebratory … Read more