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Fame, Fear, and Funny Business: Inside a Comedy Actors Roundtable
entertainment11 days ago

Fame, Fear, and Funny Business: Inside a Comedy Actors Roundtable

The Hollywood Reporter’s Comedy Actor Emmy Roundtable brings together Harrison Ford, Glen Powell, Owen Wilson, Zach Braff, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Riz Ahmed to swap candid anecdotes about fame, fan encounters, auditions, and the pressures of being constantly watched. They compare the liberating early “crazy idea” phase with the fear of public scrutiny, discuss the tension between caring deeply and letting go, and share how anonymity, memes, and fan interactions shape their lives. The chat? discipline, moments of joy on set, the dream of life beyond Hollywood (farm life, future projects), and reflections on what makes the craft feel alive, from Turtle Tank Cannes reveries to the ongoing challenge of sustaining a career without losing the spark.”,

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#harrison-ford#owen-wilson
Netflix’s Man on Fire: A Promising Idea Drowned in Bland Execution
entertainment1 month ago

Netflix’s Man on Fire: A Promising Idea Drowned in Bland Execution

The Hollywood Reporter’s Daniel Fienberg reviews Netflix’s seven-episode Man on Fire, a semi-adaptation of Quinnell’s novel that pairs Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s damaged mercenary with a colorful Brazil-set backdrop. While the premise and cast hold promise, the reviewer describes the series as an upbeat but bland revenge thriller with an underdeveloped ensemble, limited ingenuity, and a bland tone that never fully sustains interest, though it hints at future seasons.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#kyle-killen#man-on-fire
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Delivers a Gritty, Compelling Turn in Netflix’s Man on Fire
entertainment1 month ago

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Delivers a Gritty, Compelling Turn in Netflix’s Man on Fire

Netflix’s Man on Fire reboots the story with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a haunted ex-CIA operative; the seven-episode season, adapted by Kyle Killen, moves from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro, delivering strong performances and striking visuals, particularly of Rio’s favelas, but the series remains a solid, traditional action-thriller whose emotional stakes don’t quite reach the original film.

via Variety|
#entertainment#kyle-killen#man-on-fire
Wonder Man Returns for Season 2 on Disney+
television2 months ago

Wonder Man Returns for Season 2 on Disney+

Marvel Studios has announced Wonder Man will return for a second season on Disney+, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley expected to reprise their roles as Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery. The series, co-created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest, has no release date yet, but the renewal keeps the Hollywood-tainted world open for explorations of Simon’s powers, his career as a movie star, and potential MCU crossovers in a post‑Avengers landscape.

via Gizmodo|
#ben-kingsley#disney#marvel-studios
Wonder Man Gets a Second Act on Disney+
television2 months ago

Wonder Man Gets a Second Act on Disney+

Disney+ has renewed Marvel’s Wonder Man for a second season, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley returning. The first season premiered Jan. 27 with eight episodes, and creator Destin Daniel Cretton and showrunner/executive producer Andrew Guest will again lead the project as Cretton directs and EPs the series.

via Variety|
#disney#marvel#season-2
Wonder Man Renewed for Season 2, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley Return
entertainment2 months ago

Wonder Man Renewed for Season 2, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley Return

Marvel’s Wonder Man has been renewed for a second season, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley returning as Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery. Co-creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest will also return, with Cretton directing and executive producing and Guest continuing as showrunner and executive producer. The renewal follows strong early reception and Marvel’s plan for an awards campaign, a relatively rare second season for Marvel’s live-action series.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ben-kingsley#destin-daniel-cretton#entertainment
Wonder Man Secures Season 2 at Disney+
tv2 months ago

Wonder Man Secures Season 2 at Disney+

Marvel's Wonder Man has been renewed for a second season on Disney+, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II returning as Simon Williams and Ben Kingsley reprising Trevor Slattery. Co-creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest are back, with Guest as showrunner and Cretton directing; Season 1 premiered January 27 and no premiere date for Season 2 has been announced yet.

via Deadline|
#ben-kingsley#disney#marvel
Wonder Man Weaves Midnight Cowboy Moment Into MCU Reality
entertainment4 months ago

Wonder Man Weaves Midnight Cowboy Moment Into MCU Reality

Marvel's Wonder Man ties its bro‑mance of actors to Midnight Cowboy, using a screening of the controversial Best Picture winner as a thematic hinge to explore Hollywood’s grind and the humanity beneath superhero personas; the show, a grounded, mature character study, follows Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery on a journey of craft, redemption, and unlikely friendship, with all episodes available on Disney+.

via SlashFilm|
#entertainment#marvel-studios#midnight-cowboy
Wonder Man delivers a grounded, character-driven Hollywood tale on Disney+
television4 months ago

Wonder Man delivers a grounded, character-driven Hollywood tale on Disney+

LA Times TV critic Robert Lloyd views Wonder Man as Marvel's most grounded series to date, a love story and industry tale set in Hollywood that leans into character, mentorship, and the real-world quirks of show business rather than big-screen blockbuster battles, anchored by strong chemistry between Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley and a meta subplot about the Doorman Clause.

via latimes.com|
#doorman-clause#marvel-television#television
Wonder Man Reimagines Marvel TV as a Character Study
entertainment4 months ago

Wonder Man Reimagines Marvel TV as a Character Study

Marvel’s Wonder Man shifts from traditional superhero spectacle to a character-driven, Midnight Cowboy–style tale: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays Simon Williams, an actor whose superpowers complicate his life, paired with Ben Kingsley’s Trevor Slattery. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and developed with Andrew Guest, the eight‑episode series eschews mindless action for a grounded, self-contained story that doesn’t require MCU homework. Production faced a seven‑month halt due to labor strikes and Marvel’s push to slow output, and a second season will hinge on strong Disney+ viewership.

via The New York Times|
#ben-kingsley#character-study#entertainment
Wonder Man Breaks the Superhero Mold With a Buddy-Drama Twist
entertainment4 months ago

Wonder Man Breaks the Superhero Mold With a Buddy-Drama Twist

Marvel's Wonder Man on Disney+ moves away from multiverse spectacle, centering on Simon Williams, a working actor who keeps his powers under wraps, and pairing him with Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley) in a witty, bittersweet buddy comedy that blends backstage life with government intrigue and a reworked Doorman backstory, delivering charm and a fresh tonal twist while still courting superhero stakes.

via The New York Times|
#ben-kingsley#disney#entertainment
Wonder Man Emerges as Marvel’s Most Complete Show Yet
entertainment4 months ago

Wonder Man Emerges as Marvel’s Most Complete Show Yet

A glowing io9 review declares Wonder Man Marvel’s strongest, most complete TV project yet, following actor Simon Williams as he chases a dream while concealing his powers; anchored by standouts Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley, the eight-episode Disney+ series weaves Hollywood satire with heartfelt character drama and delivers a satisfying self-contained season that can be enjoyed even by viewers unfamiliar with the broader MCU.

via Gizmodo|
#disney#entertainment#marvel-studios