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Pixar unveiled Gatto, a new animated feature, with a trailer showing Nero (voiced by Mark Ruffalo) and mob boss Rocco (voiced by Laurence Fishburne) navigating Venice as two cats whose unlikely friendship could redefine Nero’s path; directed by Enrico Casarosa and produced by Andrea Warren, the film sails into theaters on March 5, 2027.
The first look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher Season 4 has been revealed, as he takes over from Henry Cavill. Production is underway in the UK, with Season 4 and the final Season 5 being shot back-to-back. The new season follows Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri navigating a war-torn Continent. Laurence Fishburne joins the cast as Regis, a fan-favorite character. Hemsworth and Fishburne join returning stars Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, and Joey Batey.
"The Matrix" celebrates its 25th anniversary, with the cast members, including Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, and Hugo Weaving, having continued successful acting careers since the film's release. The movie set a new standard for visual effects and grossed $467 million worldwide. Keanu Reeves has starred in various films, including the "John Wick" franchise, while Laurence Fishburne has appeared in "Black-ish" and "John Wick" movies. Carrie-Anne Moss has been in "Jessica Jones" and "The Matrix Resurrections," and Hugo Weaving has been part of multiple major franchises.
Laurence Fishburne, known for his role as Morpheus in The Matrix, will join Netflix's The Witcher as the vampiric character Emiel Regis. This marks the character's first appearance on the television show, and Fishburne's casting adds excitement to the series. With the release date for the next season still unknown, fans can look forward to seeing Fishburne in this new role alongside Liam Hemsworth, who will play Geralt of Rivia.
Laurence Fishburne has been cast as Regis in the upcoming Season 4 of Netflix's The Witcher. The season will follow Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri as they navigate a war-torn Continent. Fishburne expressed excitement about joining the cast, and the show's synopsis hints at a challenging journey for the characters. The news also reveals previous interest in Gary Oldman for the role of Regis, and upcoming releases from Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher universe.
Laurence Fishburne has joined the cast of Netflix's The Witcher Season 4 as the fan favourite character Regis. Season 4 will adapt the third Witcher novel and follows Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri as they navigate a war-torn Continent. The critical reception to the Netflix adaptation has been mixed, and there have been controversies surrounding the show's departure from the source material and the departure of Henry Cavill.
Angela Bassett revealed that Laurence Fishburne stood up for her on the set of "What's Love Got to Do with It" by ensuring that they only filmed four takes of a difficult sexual assault scene. Bassett said she struggled to speak out on set as an "up-and-coming actor," but Fishburne frequently stepped in during long days to ensure that everyone was being treated fairly during production. The 1993 Tina Turner biopic explores the iconic singer's life and career, with Bassett playing Turner opposite Fishburne as her abusive ex-husband, Ike Turner.
The Perelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center has announced its first year of programming, featuring original work and partnerships, including with the Tribeca Festival. Highlights include the premiere of an autobiographical play by Laurence Fishburne, a new multidisciplinary piece by Bill T. Jones, and a reimagining of "Cats" set in New York City's ballroom scene. The center, which used to call itself "the Perelman" for short, now calls itself PAC NYC. Performances begin in September with a pay-what-you-wish concert series.
Emilio Estevez revealed that Laurence Fishburne saved his life when he fell into quicksand while on the set of "Apocalypse Now" in the Philippines. Estevez was just a kid at the time, and Fishburne was playing the role of his father's squad mate. The incident made them best friends, and they never told the adults until Martin Sheen wrote his memoir. Estevez is the son of Martin Sheen but chose not to use his last name while pursuing a Hollywood career.
The stars of "John Wick: Chapter 4" paid tribute to their late co-star Lance Reddick, who died unexpectedly last week. Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne were among those who honored Reddick at the film's Los Angeles premiere. Reddick played Charon, the Continental Hotel concierge in the "John Wick" franchise. Many of those who worked on the film wore blue ribbons to honor Reddick, who was a prolific character actor with prominent roles in "The Wire" and "Oz."