Cate Blanchett plans on retiring from acting one day: ‘I am serious’

Cate Blanchett plans on retiring from acting one day: ‘I am serious’

Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesCate Blanchett is preparing her fans for her eventual retirement.The actress has plans to retire from acting in the near future, as she told Radio Times in a recent interview.Blanchett told the outlet she wasn’t sure calling herself an actress was an accurate descriptor anymore.“It’s because I’m giving up,” Blanchett said. “My family…Read More…

In brief: ‘The Brutalist’ gets a streaming date, ‘Eddington’ trailer, and more

In brief: ‘The Brutalist’ gets a streaming date, ‘Eddington’ trailer, and more

House of the Dragon star Emma D’Arcy is set to star opposite Tom Cruise in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s untitled upcoming film. D’Arcy confirmed the news to Deadline, saying in a statement, “I’m delighted to be working with such extraordinary and exacting artists as Alejandro and Tom. They are the masters of their craft, and witnessing them in combination has been a privilege.” The…Read More…

Johnny Depp sports new look for his Hollywood return in ‘Day Drinker’

Johnny Depp sports new look for his Hollywood return in ‘Day Drinker’

NieteJohnny Depp is sporting a whole new look in the first image for his upcoming film, Day Drinker.Lionsgate gave a sneak peek of Depp’s role Monday, and he’s nearly unrecognizable with gray hair, a gray beard and blue colored contacts.The film, directed by Snow White helmer Marc Webb, reunites Depp with frequent screen partner Penelope Cruz. According to the synopsis, Madelyn Cline plays a private-yacht…Read More…

‘The Breakfast Club’ stars reunite in full for 1st time 40 years after film’s release

‘The Breakfast Club’ stars reunite in full for 1st time 40 years after film’s release

Barry Brecheisen/WireImage/Getty ImagesThe teens of The Breakfast Club are back together, this time all grown up.Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estèvez and Anthony Michael Hall all reconvened on Saturday in Chicago to discuss their hit film and celebrate the John Hughes project’s 40th anniversary.The meeting, which took place on a panel at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, marked the first time the five main…Read More…

‘The White Lotus’ star Aimee Lou Wood says ‘SNL’ apologized for ‘mean and unfunny’ sketch

‘The White Lotus’ star Aimee Lou Wood says ‘SNL’ apologized for ‘mean and unfunny’ sketch

Fabio Lovino/HBOThe White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood says Saturday Night Live has apologized after she called them out for a “mean and unfunny” sketch that poked fun at her appearance.In a sketch called The White POTUS, the cast used the latest season of the HBO show to make fun of President Donald Trump’s family and other politicians, but it also featured cast member Sarah Sherman sporting exaggerated…Read More…

‘Harry Potter’ TV series confirms major casting details

‘Harry Potter’ TV series confirms major casting details

Murray Close/ Getty ImagesHBO’s Harry Potter TV series has officially locked in some major roles.John Lithgow previously confirmed that he had been cast as Dumbledore, which HBO affirmed Monday, along with Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Those four will all serve as series regulars.Guest/recurring roles include Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. Casting…Read More…

Leslie Odom Jr. returning to ‘Hamilton’ for limited 10th anniversary run

Leslie Odom Jr. returning to ‘Hamilton’ for limited 10th anniversary run

Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesGood things come to those who wait for it: Leslie Odom Jr. is returning to Hamilton for a limited run this fall in honor of the hit Broadway musical’s 10th anniversary.Odom Jr. will be back as Aaron Burr, the Tony-winning role he originated on Broadway in 2015. His performances begin September 9 and run through November 23…Read More…

In brief: ‘Companion’ coming to Max, and more

In brief: ‘Companion’ coming to Max, and more

Companion is set to make its streaming debut on Max. The science fiction thriller stars Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as a couple whose weekend getaway with friends turns upside down when one of them is revealed to be a companion robot. The movie will stream starting Friday, April 18, on Max, and debut on HBO linear Saturday, April 19, at 8…Read More…