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Sean Penn won his third Oscar, becoming the fourth male actor to reach three competitive wins, taking Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another. He did not attend the ceremony, with presenter Kieran Culkin accepting on his behalf. The piece notes Penn’s history of activism and his 2022 Ukraine work, alongside his prior Oscar wins for Milk and Mystic River and his ambivalent relationship with the Academy.
Deadline reports Nancy Meyers’ next project is moving forward at Warner Bros after Netflix walked away in 2023. Meyers’ first directing project in 11 years has Penélope Cruz and Owen Wilson attached from the original lineup, with Kieran Culkin now in final talks alongside Jude Law and Emma Mackey to join; a Christmas Day 2027 release is planned, though no title or logline has been released. Producers are Meyers and Ilona Herzberg, with Diana Pokorny executive producing. Netflix had eyed a budget of roughly $130–$150 million, but Warner Bros is pursuing a lower-cost production.
Renowned filmmaker Nancy Meyers is back after 11 years with an untitled Christmas 2027 comedy for Warner Bros., led by Penélope Cruz, Jude Law and Kieran Culkin alongside Emma Mackey and Owen Wilson. The film is a fresh take on her Paris Paramount project, originally set up at Netflix, which reportedly stalled over a $150 million budget before Warner Bros. revived Meyers’ script with Meyers set to write and direct. Production is backed by Ilona Herzberg with Diana Pokorny as an executive producer.
After a yearlong development and budget talks that included Netflix balking at a high budget, Nancy Meyers’ untitled project has found a home at Warner Bros. with a December 25, 2027 release. The star lineup includes Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, Emma Mackey and Owen Wilson, with Meyers writing and directing.
Kieran Culkin revealed that his wife Jazz Charton is pregnant at the Oscars, sharing a humorous story about a past bet they made regarding winning an Oscar and having children.
Kieran Culkin and his wife Jazz Charton are expecting their third child, a pregnancy publicly confirmed after Culkin's speeches at the Emmys and Oscars where he expressed his desire for more children, which his wife later confirmed on Instagram.
Kieran Culkin and his wife Jazz Charton are expecting their third child, after Culkin publicly expressed his desire for more children during his Emmy and Oscar speeches. The couple already has two children, and Culkin's comments about wanting more were made publicly following his award wins. The pregnancy was confirmed at a Broadway event in New York.
Kieran Culkin and his wife Jazz Charton are expecting their third child, a surprise revealed during a public appearance at the opening of 'Waiting for Godot' in NYC, following Culkin's playful onstage request for more kids after winning an Emmy and referencing a promise made after his Oscar win.
The Broadway revival of David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross" is set to begin previews at the Palace Theatre on March 10, with an official opening on March 31. The production, directed by Patrick Marber, features a star-studded cast including Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr, and will run for a limited 12-week engagement. The play, a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, is set in a competitive Chicago real estate office and explores themes of ambition and desperation.
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association celebrated its 50th anniversary by announcing its annual awards, with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross winning best score for 'Challengers,' and Mikey Madison and Kieran Culkin receiving acting honors for 'Anora' and 'A Real Pain,' respectively. John Carpenter was recognized with a career achievement award, and Eduardo Williams' 'The Human Surge 3' won the Douglas Edwards Experimental Film Prize. The awards continue to feature gender-neutral acting categories.
Kieran Culkin has shared how he honors his late sister Dakota, who died in a car accident in 2008, by incorporating her sense of humor into his character on the show 'Succession.' He described their childhood as a close-knit "wolf-pack" and noted that his brother Macaulay also paid tribute to Dakota by naming his son after her. Kieran previously described her death as the worst event in his life.
At the 2024 SAG Awards, Pedro Pascal, in a tipsy state, reignited his playful feud with Kieran Culkin, jokingly planning to make out with him at the afterparty. Culkin addressed Pascal's spicy plans, revealing that Pascal had asked him to smell his pits due to a wardrobe issue. The two actors shared awkward laughs before embracing each other, showcasing their playful frenemy dynamic and leaving fans hoping for a movie featuring the hilariously awkward pair.
Pedro Pascal and Kieran Culkin playfully addressed their supposed feud at the 2024 SAG Awards, with Pascal joking about kissing Culkin after winning the Outstanding Performance award. The actors bantered about their rivalry, with Culkin jokingly claiming Pascal had his award and Pascal attributing his win to Culkin's Succession co-stars splitting the vote. The pair hugged it out, continuing their lighthearted "frenemy" dynamic, and their playful interactions have been a highlight throughout the award season.
The 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival has debuted potential Oscar-contending movies, with "A Real Pain" starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin as mismatched cousins on a road trip through Poland being a likely contender. The film, bought by Searchlight for $10 million, has been praised for its thematically resonant and culturally specific comedy, with Culkin's performance being particularly highlighted as a potential awards season favorite.
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival has showcased several films with potential Oscar buzz, including "A Real Pain," a comedy-drama starring Kieran Culkin, and "The Outrun," featuring Saoirse Ronan. Other notable films include "Exhibiting Forgiveness," directed by Titus Kaphar, and "Porcelain War," a documentary about Ukrainian artists. The festival's interconnectivity with the Academy Awards has been evident, with actors and filmmakers making waves at both events.