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Sean Astin told The Guardian that his LOTR fame came with surprisingly low pay, earning about $75,000 per film (around $250,000 for the trilogy) and prompting him to sell his house; he’s now financially comfortable and, as SAG-AFTRA president, advocates for better pay and remains open to reprising Sam in future LOTR projects.
Elf actor Faizon Love, 58, appeared in a Florida court in a wheelchair for an initial hearing on an outstanding warrant tied to a child-support case, facing two contempt charges over about $250,000 in arrears. His lawyers say he cannot currently afford the $2,500 monthly payments due to financial hardship, and the judge gave him until July 1 to file a financial statement. The ex-wife alleges nonpayment and earnings claims, while Love has a history of prior arrests.
Paul Avery, 81, known for All My Children and founder/executive editor of Ridge View Echo, and his wife Sheila Garry Avery died after a house fire in Blairstown, New Jersey. Firefighters rescued them but they passed away; the cause is under investigation. Their daughter Kyle confirmed the tragedy. Avery’s life także spanned acting on TV, a stint in the 1978 Superman film, Vietnam service as a helicopter crew chief, and later work in journalism before caregiving his wife after her 2018 stroke.
Fraudsters impersonate famous casting directors to lure aspiring actors into paying fake union fees and onboarding costs, sometimes using AI-generated voices and polished messages. The scheme exploits the online shift in casting, prompting industry groups to launch anti-scam efforts as experts warn AI could amplify this threat in the entertainment world.
The Cannes Film Festival celebrated women over 50 with standout red-carpet looks, including Demi Moore, Cate Blanchett and Sharon Stone, continuing a long tradition of honoring aging grandes dames and offering style lessons from 10 veteran actresses.
The Hollywood Reporter surveys how Law & Order has long served as a rite of passage and talent incubator, profiling now‑famous actors who got early guest or supporting roles on the series since 1990. The piece highlights stars from Chadwick Boseman and Timothée Chalamet to Bradley Cooper, Claire Danes, Viola Davis, Adam Driver, Idris Elba, Kerry Washington and many others, illustrating the franchise’s reputation for launching successful careers across film and TV through memorable on‑screen moments and anecdotes.
In a Washington Post interview, Adam Scott discusses expanding beyond his comedy roots into darker, cantankerous roles in the Irish horror Hokum, reflecting on his career from Parks and Recreation to Severance and sharing personal thoughts on mortality as he broadens his acting range.
Nicholas Brendon, best known as Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died in his sleep at age 54; the cause of death was not disclosed and his family said they were heartbroken.
New York Times highlights 14 miscasts across decades, showing that even top stars can stumble when a role doesn’t fit. The list includes McConaughey in Interstellar, Pattinson in Die My Love, Lively in The Town, Yeoh in Wicked, Mescal in Gladiator II, and more, with readers invited to vote on the worst casting choice.
Seven A-list actors, including Dwayne Johnson and Jacob Elordi, discuss their career journeys, challenges, and the importance of taking risks and embracing rejection in Hollywood, with a focus on their recent performances and aspirations for Oscar nominations.
UK actors' union Equity voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning to protect their likenesses from AI exploitation, signaling potential industrial action and negotiations for new protections amid growing industry concerns about AI's impact on performers' rights.
Neil Newbon criticizes the use of AI in video game performances, emphasizing that AI-generated voices are dull and undermine actors' livelihoods, advocating for fair compensation and authentic human performances in gaming.
Broadway actors will receive a 3% annual pay increase over three years under a new contract, which also includes improved health benefits, paid personal days, and limits on consecutive workdays, following negotiations between Actors' Equity and the Broadway League. The contract is subject to member approval by October 30, with potential retroactive pay increases and other industry improvements.
Broadway musicians and actors are considering strikes due to unresolved contract negotiations, which could disrupt NYC's theater scene despite a record-breaking season, as they seek better wages, healthcare, and job protections amid rising costs and stalled talks.
Broadway faces a potential strike this fall as unions representing actors, stage managers, and musicians are in contentious contract negotiations with producers, driven by disputes over pay, health care, and working conditions, with the possibility of some shows continuing during a strike.