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Jenna Ortega recalls her early career as a child actor, saying she went all day without water or food on set to avoid being a burden, a focus she now views as a rookie mistake; she credits Dakota Fanning as an early influence, and notes she nearly quit acting before landing You, with later breakout roles like Klara and the Sun on the horizon.
The WWII drama The Nightingale, led by Dakota and Elle Fanning, has moved its release from February 12 to March 19, placing it against Sonic the Hedgehog 4 and aiming to capture spring-break audiences ahead of Easter. The film is an adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s novel, directed by Michael Morris, with producers including Elizabeth Cantillon, the Fannings, Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter, and production wrapped in Budapest.
The Hollywood Reporter’s SXSW review of Joe Swanberg’s The Sun Never Sets paints it as a sun-drenched Alaska-set romantic dramedy anchored by Dakota Fanning and Jake Johnson. The film follows a couple on a six-month break while a past flame enters the mix, with improv-driven dialogue that emphasizes warm chemistry and naturalistic dynamics. While the performances and the Alaska setting—shot on 35mm—give the film a light, appealing mood, the plot is ultimately deemed repetitive and not fully illuminating about desire and commitment.
Apple TV has ordered an untitled thriller series starring and executive produced by Dakota Fanning. The project, from Homeland creator Alex Cary and Sony Pictures Television, moved from a writers’ room to a greenlight. Fanning will play an undercover Treasury agent inside a multibillion-dollar conglomerate who wrestles with her mission and the belief that the heir to corrupt power may be a good man and worthy of love. Cary serves as showrunner and EP, with Julie Gardner (Bad Wolf America), Elle Fanning and Brittany Kahan Ward (Lewellen Pictures) also producing, and Kari Skogland set to direct.
Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning discuss their new series 'All Her Fault,' which explores themes of invisible labor women undertake in relationships and the social commentary surrounding gender roles, set against a thriller plot involving a child's kidnapping.
‘All Her Fault’ is a satisfying domestic mystery series on Peacock, anchored by strong performances from Sarah Snook, Dakota Fanning, and Jake Lacy, exploring themes of parental guilt, societal judgment, and family secrets through the disappearance of a young boy in a wealthy Chicago neighborhood.
Ishana Shyamalan's directorial debut, The Watchers (retitled The Watched in the UK and Ireland), struggles with clumsy writing and a lackluster performance from Dakota Fanning. While the film has moments of intrigue and effective horror, it ultimately falls flat with overexplained mythology and a disappointing final act.
Dakota Fanning revealed on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" that Tom Cruise has been gifting her shoes every year for her birthday since they worked together on the 2005 film "War of the Worlds," where he also gave her her first cellphone.
Ishana Night Shyamalan's debut horror film "The Watchers," starring Dakota Fanning, fails to deliver suspense or scares despite its atmospheric setting and polished production. The plot, centered around Irish folklore and faeries, is bogged down by clichés and lackluster storytelling, making it less disturbing and more dull.
Ishana Shyamalan's debut film "The Watchers" is a supernatural horror with elegant direction and a high-concept premise but is marred by clunky dialogue and a predictable twist. While the film showcases her potential to follow in her father M. Night Shyamalan's footsteps, it struggles with character development and a rushed, unsatisfying conclusion. Dakota Fanning stars as Mina, who must navigate a dangerous forest and entertain unseen creatures to survive. The movie is visually striking but ultimately falls flat in its storytelling. Grade: C.
Dakota Fanning revealed on The Kelly Clarkson Show that Tom Cruise has been sending her birthday gifts every year since they worked together on "War of the Worlds" in 2005. The tradition started with a Motorola Razr phone and has continued with shoes, reflecting her childhood love for them. Cruise is also known for gifting friends coconut bundt cakes during the holidays, famously dubbed the "Tom Cruise Cake."
Dakota Fanning revealed on Kelly Clarkson's talk show that Tom Cruise has sent her shoes as a birthday gift every year since they worked together on "War of the Worlds" in 2005, starting with a Motorola Razr phone for her 11th birthday.
The Watchers, produced by M. Night Shyamalan and directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, explores Irish folklore through a horror narrative. The film, based on A.M. Shine's book, stars Dakota Fanning as an artist trapped in an eerie Irish woodland with supernatural creatures demanding nightly performances. The director and cast discuss the film's focus on mythology, the imagined creatures, and the ensemble's dynamic, drawing inspiration from classic gothic fairy tales. The Watchers releases on June 7.
Dakota Fanning revealed on The Kelly Clarkson Show that Tom Cruise has been gifting her shoes every year on her birthday since they worked together on War of the Worlds in 2005, continuing a tradition that started with him giving her a Motorola Razr phone when she turned 11.
Dakota Fanning revealed on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" that Tom Cruise has been gifting her a new pair of shoes every year for her birthday since they worked together on "War of the Worlds" in 2005, starting when she was 11 years old. This tradition has resulted in a massive shoe collection for Fanning, who turned 30 in February.