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Nolan Defends The Odyssey Casting, Calls Backlash Irrelevant
entertainment13 hours ago

Nolan Defends The Odyssey Casting, Calls Backlash Irrelevant

Christopher Nolan dismisses online backlash to The Odyssey casting (including Lupita Nyongo and Elliot Page) as irrelevant, arguing that adaptation requires interpreting the source material and that pre-release discussions don't reveal the film; he draws a parallel with his Batman era's handling of criticism. Nyongo and others defend the cast as representative, while Elon Musk and Matt Walsh publicly criticized it. The Odyssey stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, with Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Nyongo, and more in the ensemble.

via Deadline|
#adaptation#casting#christopher-nolan
Bond Casting Veteran Defends Fleming’s White, Male 007
film20 hours ago

Bond Casting Veteran Defends Fleming’s White, Male 007

Debbie McWilliams, who cast the last 14 James Bond films, defended Fleming’s original creature at Karlovy Vary by saying 007 should stay white and male, stressing she has never read a Bond novel. She recalled Daniel Craig’s Casino Royale casting after a global search, noted Eva Green faced initial resistance, and underscored that casting hinges on the director and script, with industry changes likely to come slowly.

via Variety|
#bond#casting#debbie-mcwilliams
Bond Casting Legend Weighs In on Who Could Be 007 at KVIFF
entertainment20 hours ago

Bond Casting Legend Weighs In on Who Could Be 007 at KVIFF

Debbie McWilliams, who cast the last 14 James Bond films, told Karlovy Vary she won’t handicap the next 007 and that the role must carry a threat and killer instinct; she contrasted Daniel Craig’s tougher take with past Bonds, recalled Judi Dench’s groundbreaking casting as M, and explained Craig’s selection after Barbara Broccoli saw Layer Cake. She also addressed AI’s impact on acting, noted improvements in on-set behavior post-#MeToo, and pointed out that Amazon MGM Studios now controls Bond IP, as she received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the festival.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#amazon-mgm-studios#casting#debbie-mcwilliams
Backlash Grows Over Nolan’s Odyssey Casting and Historical Choices
entertainment2 days ago

Backlash Grows Over Nolan’s Odyssey Casting and Historical Choices

Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Odyssey is drawing sharp backlash over casting decisions (Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, Elliot Page as Sinus, Travis Scott in an unspecified role), perceived historical inaccuracies (armor, armor styles, use of modern dialogue) and alleged screening restrictions; supporters defend the diverse casting as true to a contemporary epic interpretation, while critics argue it distorts Homer’s tale. The film stars Zendaya, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, and is slated for a July 17 release.

via Fox News|
#backlash#casting#entertainment
Backlash Grows Over Nolan's Odyssey Casting
entertainment3 days ago

Backlash Grows Over Nolan's Odyssey Casting

OutKick reports that Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has sparked overwhelming backlash over its casting choices (Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy, Elliot Page as Sinon, Himesh Patel as Eurylochus, Travis Scott as a Homeric bard) and Nyong'o's criticism of the source material during promotion, with trailer reactions estimated to be heavily negative; despite the controversy, the film is still expected to be a financial success due to Nolan's track record.

via Fox News|
#casting#controversy#elliot-page
Only Murders in the Building Season 6 Welcomes Tennant, Coughlan and Star-Studded Additions
tv-news25 days ago

Only Murders in the Building Season 6 Welcomes Tennant, Coughlan and Star-Studded Additions

Season 6 of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building will feature David Tennant, Nicola Coughlan and other high-profile guests in recurring roles as production shifts to the U.K. Exact character details are being kept under wraps, while the core trio of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez continues their investigation into Cinda Canning's death; the expanded guest list also includes Jodie Whittaker, Jim Broadbent, Martin Freeman and more.

via Variety|
#casting#david-tennant#nicola-coughlan
Scooby-Doo Comes to Life in Netflix's Live-Action Series — First Look and 2027 Release
entertainment1 month ago

Scooby-Doo Comes to Life in Netflix's Live-Action Series — First Look and 2027 Release

Netflix’s Scooby-Doo Origins is a live-action reimagining in production in Atlanta, with Scooby-Doo shown as a real Great Dane and a global 2027 premiere planned. The cast includes Shaggy (Tanner Hagen), Daphne (Mckenna Grace), Velma (Abby Ryder Fortson), Freddy (Maxwell Jenkins), and Paul Walter Hauser in a secret role, with Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg as showrunners; Warner Bros. Television is the studio.

via Deadline|
#casting#entertainment#live-action
Casting for Summer House Season 11 Still Unsettled as Reunion Drops Clues
entertainment1 month ago

Casting for Summer House Season 11 Still Unsettled as Reunion Drops Clues

Bravo VP Josh Brown says Summer House Season 11 casting is still being figured out and premature, even as Part 2 of the reunion airs. He previews that receipts and new timeline details will surface in Part 3, notes that West Wilson’s and Amanda Batula’s timeline will be revisited, and that Meija Moreno will be referenced but not appear in person. Brown stresses there’s no cast finalization yet and final decisions won’t come until later in June with filming scheduled for July. The reunion continues to blur the line between real life and storytelling, and Part 3 premieres June 2 on Bravo (Peacock streaming next day).

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bravo#casting#entertainment
Euphoria Star Alexa Demie Says She Felt Pressured Into Nudity to Keep Her Role
entertainment1 month ago

Euphoria Star Alexa Demie Says She Felt Pressured Into Nudity to Keep Her Role

Alexa Demie, who plays Maddy Perez on Euphoria, told The Hollywood Reporter that she feared losing her role if she refused nude/sex scenes, noting she was young and unsure. She recalled a moment from season one where a montage of Maddy cheating felt uncomfortable and said she spoke up, and the cast supported her afterward. The piece also notes ongoing controversy around Euphoria’s graphic content.

via Metro.co.uk|
#alexa-demie#casting#entertainment