Legendary actor Gena Rowlands, who starred in her son’s iconic tear-jerker “The Notebook,” died at the age of 94 on Wednesday after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Rowlands’ death was confirmed by representatives for her filmmaker son, Nick Cassavetes, who revealed his mother’s diagnosis earlier this year. She died Wednesday at her home in Indian Wells, … Read more
Nick Cassavetes revealed a decade ago that Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling struggled to get along on the set of 2004’s “The Notebook.” As the rom-com celebrates its 20th anniversary on June 25, the director, 65, expressed his regret for ever discussing their dynamic in a new interview. “It caught me on a bad day, … Read more
“The Notebook” star Gena Rowlands, 94, has Alzheimer’s disease. Her son Nick Cassavetes, who directed the beloved 2004 rom-com, revealed his mom’s diagnosis to Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday. Rowlands’ character in the film had dementia. She played the older version of Rachel McAdams’ Allie. James Garner and Gena Rowlands star in “The Notebook.” ©New Line … Read more
While the cast of “The Notebook” sings and dances up onstage at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, there is an even more dramatic performance going on in the seats. Theater review THE NOTEBOOK Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission. At the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W 45th Street. The sniffle chorus. Ingrid Michaelson’s musical, … 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. The story of Allie and Noah lives on. Broadway’s newest musical, “The Notebook” featuring music and lyrics from Ingrid Michaelson, just began previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre … 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
Britney Spears came extremely close to snagging the leading role in the movie “The Notebook.” Hollywood casting director Matthew Barry told the Daily Mail that the then 21-year-old pop star’s 2002 audition for the role of Allie “blew us all away” — and that she very nearly got the part in the 2004 film. A … Read more