Starring in HBO Max’s “Dune: Prophecy” has been a major “departure” for Emily Watson, whose lauded career was built upon major independent and arthouse successes such as Lars von Trier’s “Breaking the Waves” and Robert Altman’s “Gosford Park.” As she embarks on a second season of the hit show, the actress feels more settled in
Hayden Panettiere “stuck up for background actors when they were mistreated” on the “Heroes” set and “knew every crew member’s name,” her co-star Sendhil Ramamurthy lovingly remembered in a social media tribute to the late actor. Panettiere died on Aug. 16 at the age of 36. “Heroes” marked one of her most prolific TV series. She starred
Zoe Saldaña is growing frustrated with political questions, mainly because she doesn’t find them being asked in equal measure across the industry. The Oscar winner said during a conversation at the Locarno Film Festival that she often participates in Q&As because she is eager to talk about the craft of acting. However, Saldaña keeps finding
Netflix’s upcoming drama “The Roman” has added five new members to the cast. Variety has learned. The show, which takes place in the casino world of Las Vegas, has cast Vincent D’Onofrio (“Daredevil: Born Again,” “The Beauty”) and Kate Mara (“A Teacher,” “Imperfect Women”) in regular roles. Clancy Brown (“I Will Find You,” “The Penguin”)
The live-action movie “Naruto” is launching a global casting search to find its three lead actors. The adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s classic manga is backed by Lionsgate. The casting search will cover the roles of Team 7: Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. Additional casting for supporting roles will follow. Destin Daniel Cretton, the filmmaker behind Marvel’s