Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley once found herself sharing the spotlight with another female lead in newcomer Felicity Jones. After seeing Jones promote her heavily praised Star Wars film Rogue One, Ridley couldn’t help reflect on her own experience with the franchise.
Daisy Ridley once opened up about her possible jealousy towards Felicity Jones Daisy Ridley | Corey Nickols/Getty Images
Ridley was already well familiar with the Star Wars brand before Jones came into the picture. Initially, being cast in The Force Awakens could be a very overwhelming experience for Ridley to manage. It wasn’t only Ridley’s first Star Wars feature, it was her first time leading a major film.
“[The Force Awakens] was like the beginning of the whole thing, and it was terrifying and incredibly rewarding,” Ridley once said according to the Daily Mail. “I felt like I pushed myself beyond boundaries I thought I had. Now I feel more together and present.
Daisy Ridley once opened up about her possible jealousy towards Felicity Jones Daisy Ridley | Corey Nickols/Getty Images
Ridley was already well familiar with the Star Wars brand before Jones came into the picture. Initially, being cast in The Force Awakens could be a very overwhelming experience for Ridley to manage. It wasn’t only Ridley’s first Star Wars feature, it was her first time leading a major film.
“[The Force Awakens] was like the beginning of the whole thing, and it was terrifying and incredibly rewarding,” Ridley once said according to the Daily Mail. “I felt like I pushed myself beyond boundaries I thought I had. Now I feel more together and present.
- 1/2/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elizabeth Olsen was made a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to the movies’ compelling stories and interesting characters. But there was something she noticed about Marvel in the beginning that might’ve made the series stand out from other superhero properties.
Elizabeth Olsen on what she found ‘broken’ about the Marvel Universe Elizabeth Olsen | Corey Nickols/Getty Images
Olsen admitted that she knew very little about the comic books her Scarlet Witch character originated from. But she became a huge fan of the MCU in the universe’s beginning phases.
“I’m not too much of a comic-book person,” she once told Total Film. “I like comic-book movies, but my brother is the comic-book guy. If I’m having a meeting, I ask my brother to tell me what it’s about. But yeah, of course I’d seen Avengers!”
One of the things that attracted Olsen to...
Elizabeth Olsen on what she found ‘broken’ about the Marvel Universe Elizabeth Olsen | Corey Nickols/Getty Images
Olsen admitted that she knew very little about the comic books her Scarlet Witch character originated from. But she became a huge fan of the MCU in the universe’s beginning phases.
“I’m not too much of a comic-book person,” she once told Total Film. “I like comic-book movies, but my brother is the comic-book guy. If I’m having a meeting, I ask my brother to tell me what it’s about. But yeah, of course I’d seen Avengers!”
One of the things that attracted Olsen to...
- 11/2/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Image Source: Getty | Corey Nickols
Hulu's "The Bear" has taken the internet by storm. Regarded by several critics as one of the best shows of 2022, the series was almost immediately renewed for a second season. Season two of "The Bear" hit Hulu in June 2023 and was the most-watched premiere of any FX series on the platform, per TV Insider. Along with "The Bear"'s dynamic plot with complex characters, the series has also been praised for its stellar cast, which includes the talented Jeremey Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bacharach, and breakout star Ayo Edebiri, who plays chef Sydney Adamu. Edebiri's performance in the acclaimed comedy-drama has already earned her multiple award nominations, including an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series, as well as significant attention from audiences.
Edebiri started her professional career in standup comedy, and her foundation of writing and comedic wit helped launch the...
Hulu's "The Bear" has taken the internet by storm. Regarded by several critics as one of the best shows of 2022, the series was almost immediately renewed for a second season. Season two of "The Bear" hit Hulu in June 2023 and was the most-watched premiere of any FX series on the platform, per TV Insider. Along with "The Bear"'s dynamic plot with complex characters, the series has also been praised for its stellar cast, which includes the talented Jeremey Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bacharach, and breakout star Ayo Edebiri, who plays chef Sydney Adamu. Edebiri's performance in the acclaimed comedy-drama has already earned her multiple award nominations, including an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series, as well as significant attention from audiences.
Edebiri started her professional career in standup comedy, and her foundation of writing and comedic wit helped launch the...
- 8/15/2023
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
The Boys’ season 4 was speculated to hit Amazon Prime sometime in 2023. But the recent Writer’s strike has jeopardized the deadlines and fates of a few shows in the upcoming months. And The Boys might be one of them.
Does ‘The Boys’ have a new release date? The Boys Cast | Corey Nickols/Getty Images
Filming for the latest season of The Boys began in August 2022, and wrapped on April 2023. Because of the time-frame, there was some speculation that season 4 might be released later this year. Show-runner Eric Kripke, however, didn’t announce an official date for The Boys season 4 debut. But the current WGA strike, which has already affected several shows, seems to have delayed the series even further.
“#The Boys update! 1) When #Season4 drops depends on how long the #WGA Strike goes. No answer yet. Tell the studios to make a fair deal,” Kripke once posted according to Games Radar.
Does ‘The Boys’ have a new release date? The Boys Cast | Corey Nickols/Getty Images
Filming for the latest season of The Boys began in August 2022, and wrapped on April 2023. Because of the time-frame, there was some speculation that season 4 might be released later this year. Show-runner Eric Kripke, however, didn’t announce an official date for The Boys season 4 debut. But the current WGA strike, which has already affected several shows, seems to have delayed the series even further.
“#The Boys update! 1) When #Season4 drops depends on how long the #WGA Strike goes. No answer yet. Tell the studios to make a fair deal,” Kripke once posted according to Games Radar.
- 8/15/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Like many other child stars, Bella Thorne got her start on the Disney Channel. But unlike some of her peers, Thorne managed to transition into more mature roles in movies and TV shows. Not all child actors become successful as adults, but she has proved that she has the talent and versatility to succeed in the entertainment industry.
With her striking looks and charming personality, Thorne has amassed a huge following of fans, who are always eager to see what she will do next. Here’s a look at what the 25-year-old has been doing since leaving Disney.
Bella Thorne gained prominence for her role as CeCe Jones on Disney’s ‘Shake It Up’ Bella Thorne visits The IMDb Portrait Studio at Acura Festival Village on Location at Sundance 2023 on January 21, 2023 in Park City, Utah. | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb
According to her IMDb profile, Thorne’s first film...
With her striking looks and charming personality, Thorne has amassed a huge following of fans, who are always eager to see what she will do next. Here’s a look at what the 25-year-old has been doing since leaving Disney.
Bella Thorne gained prominence for her role as CeCe Jones on Disney’s ‘Shake It Up’ Bella Thorne visits The IMDb Portrait Studio at Acura Festival Village on Location at Sundance 2023 on January 21, 2023 in Park City, Utah. | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb
According to her IMDb profile, Thorne’s first film...
- 5/14/2023
- by Deisy Ventura
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Mandalorian stars Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin, a bounty hunter who creates an unexpected bond with a baby alien named Grogu (formerly known as “Baby Yoda”). But the series has expanded a lot since that fairly straightforward premise, bringing in TV veterans like Katee Sackhoff. But how much is the actor who plays Bo-Katan Kryze actually worth? Let’s find out.
Katee Sackhoff had humble beginnings before her acting career
These days, Sackhoff might be making waves in the “galaxy far, far away.” But she wasn’t always such a fan-favorite star. In fact, as she told fans during a 2020 live Q&a, her entire household relied on her mother’s modest income when Sackhoff was a child.
“I absolutely know what it looks like to stick with something because of finances. My mom was a teacher. She made, with a Master’s degree, $30,000 a year. She taught for 34 years,...
Katee Sackhoff had humble beginnings before her acting career
These days, Sackhoff might be making waves in the “galaxy far, far away.” But she wasn’t always such a fan-favorite star. In fact, as she told fans during a 2020 live Q&a, her entire household relied on her mother’s modest income when Sackhoff was a child.
“I absolutely know what it looks like to stick with something because of finances. My mom was a teacher. She made, with a Master’s degree, $30,000 a year. She taught for 34 years,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
For seven seasons, Steve Carell epitomized the role of Michael Scott on the NBC hit comedy television series The Office. As the beloved regional manager of the fictional Scranton paper company, Dunder Mifflin, The 40-Year-Old Virgin alum led a cast of talented actors who launched their careers on the popular show. While the Golden Globe winner was the breakout star on The Office, he almost didn’t get the role. Producers actually had comedian Bob Odenkirk in mind for the lead role in The Office, but it didn’t end up happening. Here’s why:
Bob Odenkirk worked with comedy legends early in his career Bob Odenkirk visits the IMDb Portrait Studio at SXSW 2023. I Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb
Bob Odenkirk is best known for his role as Jimmy McGill (aka Saul Goodman) in the long-running AMC television series Better Call Saul. But before he originated the character in Season 2 of Breaking Bad,...
Bob Odenkirk worked with comedy legends early in his career Bob Odenkirk visits the IMDb Portrait Studio at SXSW 2023. I Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb
Bob Odenkirk is best known for his role as Jimmy McGill (aka Saul Goodman) in the long-running AMC television series Better Call Saul. But before he originated the character in Season 2 of Breaking Bad,...
- 4/16/2023
- by Mama Rita
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Marriage is hard work. That’s been abundantly clear in the current season of Married at First Sight, where several couples are struggling to get on the same page in their relationship. Fortunately, Mafs expert Devon Franklin was on hand in the latest episode of the Lifetime reality show to help the cast work through some of their issues. He quickly identified a possible issue for Shaquille and Kirsten that could threaten their marriage if they don’t address it.
‘Mafs’ relationship expert Devon Franklin says to beware of ‘unspoken expectations’ DeVon Franklin | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb
Franklin is a producer and the author of several relationship books, including The Wait (which he co-wrote with his ex-wife Meagan Good) and The Truth About Men. In season 15, he joined the Married at First Sight cast as an expert, sitting down with the couples and providing advice designed to help them improve their relationships.
‘Mafs’ relationship expert Devon Franklin says to beware of ‘unspoken expectations’ DeVon Franklin | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb
Franklin is a producer and the author of several relationship books, including The Wait (which he co-wrote with his ex-wife Meagan Good) and The Truth About Men. In season 15, he joined the Married at First Sight cast as an expert, sitting down with the couples and providing advice designed to help them improve their relationships.
- 4/14/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Like many celebrities before her, Bella Thorne got her start on Disney Channel. The former child star starred alongside Zendaya on the hit series Shake It Up. While preteens all over the world adored the redheaded actor, little did they know that her role as CeCe Jones saved her family from homelessness.
Bella Thorne and her family were almost living on the street before Disney Bella Thorne visits The IMDb Portrait Studio at Acura Festival Village on Location at Sundance 2023 on January 21, 2023 in Park City, Utah. | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb
Thorne grew up with a single mom and three siblings, and it was hard to make ends meet.
“We were living off Stouffer’s coupons, and that’s all we had to eat every day. That may not sound like a big deal to everybody, but when you’re a single mom raising four kids with debt and...
Bella Thorne and her family were almost living on the street before Disney Bella Thorne visits The IMDb Portrait Studio at Acura Festival Village on Location at Sundance 2023 on January 21, 2023 in Park City, Utah. | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb
Thorne grew up with a single mom and three siblings, and it was hard to make ends meet.
“We were living off Stouffer’s coupons, and that’s all we had to eat every day. That may not sound like a big deal to everybody, but when you’re a single mom raising four kids with debt and...
- 3/27/2023
- by Stacy Feintuch
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Maddie Ziegler may have gotten her start as an actor, but she’s definitely caught the acting bug as of late. In the past few years, the Dance Moms alum has starred in films like Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story and The Fallout. Her latest film, Bloody Hell, marked the 20-year-old’s first leading role in a film. Turns out that the Pittsburgh native was ready and willing to do anything she needed to in order to secure a role in the cast.
‘Bloody Hell’ star Maddie Ziegler | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb What is Maddie Ziegler’s new movie, ‘Bloody Hell,’ about?
In Bloody Hell, Ziegler plays the role of 16-year-old Lindy. Billed as a “coming-of-age traumedy,” the film follows Lindy as she unexpectedly gets diagnosed with a rare reproductive disorder, Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (Mrkh) Syndrome. This diagnosis puts a strain on Lindy’s relationship with her mother (Emily Hampshire...
‘Bloody Hell’ star Maddie Ziegler | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb What is Maddie Ziegler’s new movie, ‘Bloody Hell,’ about?
In Bloody Hell, Ziegler plays the role of 16-year-old Lindy. Billed as a “coming-of-age traumedy,” the film follows Lindy as she unexpectedly gets diagnosed with a rare reproductive disorder, Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (Mrkh) Syndrome. This diagnosis puts a strain on Lindy’s relationship with her mother (Emily Hampshire...
- 3/25/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In the era of reboots, it was only a matter of time before Disney gave The Little Mermaid the live-action treatment. The classic fairytale follows in the footsteps of films like The Jungle Book, Cinderella, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King. At the forefront of the film is Halle Bailey, who plays Ariel, the titular mermaid herself. And while Disney has been pretty tight-lipped about the film, Bailey did drop a few hints about what fans can expect.
‘The Little Mermaid’ star Halle Bailey | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb How Halle Bailey joined ‘The Little Mermaid’ cast
Bailey’s musical talents are nothing short of undeniable. The actor had already made her mark on the music industry as one half of the duo Chloe X Halle with her older sister, Chloe Bailey. In fact, it was one of her performances that first made The Little Mermaid director,...
‘The Little Mermaid’ star Halle Bailey | Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb How Halle Bailey joined ‘The Little Mermaid’ cast
Bailey’s musical talents are nothing short of undeniable. The actor had already made her mark on the music industry as one half of the duo Chloe X Halle with her older sister, Chloe Bailey. In fact, it was one of her performances that first made The Little Mermaid director,...
- 3/4/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
(L-r) Elijah Bynum, Haley Bennett, Jonathan Majors, and Taylour Paige visit the IMDb Portrait Studio at Acura Festival Village at Sundance 2023. Image Source: Getty Images for IMDb /Corey Nickols
Imagine a dimly lit room in a small house that is covered with photos of muscly, oiled-up male bodybuilders. This room exists in "Magazine Dreams" - a feature from writer-director Elijah Bynum that premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival - and it belongs to Killian Maddox (played by Jonathan Majors), an amateur bodybuilder who is caring for his ailing grandfather. Killian spends his days training excessively in his garage and at the gym, all in an attempt to win the world championships and appear on the cover of esteemed magazines like his idol, Brad Vanderhorn (Michael O'Hearn).
Killian's obsessive tendency to "fix" his body initially borders on vanity, but a deeper examination of "Magazine Dreams" reveals a larger truth at the...
Imagine a dimly lit room in a small house that is covered with photos of muscly, oiled-up male bodybuilders. This room exists in "Magazine Dreams" - a feature from writer-director Elijah Bynum that premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival - and it belongs to Killian Maddox (played by Jonathan Majors), an amateur bodybuilder who is caring for his ailing grandfather. Killian spends his days training excessively in his garage and at the gym, all in an attempt to win the world championships and appear on the cover of esteemed magazines like his idol, Brad Vanderhorn (Michael O'Hearn).
Killian's obsessive tendency to "fix" his body initially borders on vanity, but a deeper examination of "Magazine Dreams" reveals a larger truth at the...
- 1/26/2023
- by Pooja Shah
- Popsugar.com
Sherry Cola, Randall Park, Justin H. Min, and Ally Maki visit the IMDb Portrait Studio at Acura Festival Village at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 22. Image Source: Getty Images for IMDb / Corey Nickols
This past weekend was supposed to be full of joyful festivities for those celebrating the Lunar New Year. Instead, a shooting in Monterey Park, CA - which left 10 people dead and injured 10 more - has piled tragedy and trauma onto a community already reeling from a rise in anti-Asian violence in recent years.
Related: Celebrities and Politicians React to the Monterey Park Mass Shooting
On Sunday, after news of the shooting had broken, a group of actors and directors gathered in Park City, Ut, at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. They were there to talk about "Shortcomings," a comedy-drama directed by Randall Park. But the mood had shifted in light of the mass shooting. At the start of the panel,...
This past weekend was supposed to be full of joyful festivities for those celebrating the Lunar New Year. Instead, a shooting in Monterey Park, CA - which left 10 people dead and injured 10 more - has piled tragedy and trauma onto a community already reeling from a rise in anti-Asian violence in recent years.
Related: Celebrities and Politicians React to the Monterey Park Mass Shooting
On Sunday, after news of the shooting had broken, a group of actors and directors gathered in Park City, Ut, at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. They were there to talk about "Shortcomings," a comedy-drama directed by Randall Park. But the mood had shifted in light of the mass shooting. At the start of the panel,...
- 1/23/2023
- by Pooja Shah
- Popsugar.com
Pasadena, United States – January 09: Actor and comedian Chris Rock is photographed for TV Guide magazine on January 9, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Corey Nickols/Contour by Getty Images) Netflix has announced that legendary comedian, writer, director and actor Chris Rock will be the first artist to perform live on Netflix for the company’s first-ever live, global streaming event. The comedy special is set to stream in early 2023. Additional details will be announced at a later date. “Chris Rock is one of the most iconic and important comedic voices of our generation,” said Robbie Praw, Netflix Vice President of Stand-up and Comedy Formats. “We’re thrilled the entire world will be able to experience a live Chris Rock comedy event and be a part of Netflix history. This will be an unforgettable moment and we’re so honored that Chris is carrying this torch.” This is Rock’s second Netflix stand-up special.
- 11/11/2022
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The director of Marvel’s new just-in-time-for-Halloween horror special on Disney+, “Werewolf by Night,” has revealed that he had to convince studio president Kevin Feige to let him release the flick in black-and-white.
Director Michael Giacchino, who is more well-known as an Oscar- and Emmy-winning composer (“Up” “Lost”), opened up about how he pushed back against the powers that be at Marvel to keep his creative vision for “Werewolf by Night,” which was released on Friday, intact.
Read More: Marvel Debuts Trailers For ‘Secret Invasion’, ‘Werewolf By Night’ During D23
“In my mind, from the very beginning, it needed to be in black-and-white,” Giacchino told Variety, alluding to resistance from higher ups at Marvel who wanted the special released in colour. To appease the head honchos, he filmed the project in colour but still made sure it would look as good in black and white should he ultimately be allowed...
Director Michael Giacchino, who is more well-known as an Oscar- and Emmy-winning composer (“Up” “Lost”), opened up about how he pushed back against the powers that be at Marvel to keep his creative vision for “Werewolf by Night,” which was released on Friday, intact.
Read More: Marvel Debuts Trailers For ‘Secret Invasion’, ‘Werewolf By Night’ During D23
“In my mind, from the very beginning, it needed to be in black-and-white,” Giacchino told Variety, alluding to resistance from higher ups at Marvel who wanted the special released in colour. To appease the head honchos, he filmed the project in colour but still made sure it would look as good in black and white should he ultimately be allowed...
- 10/8/2022
- by etcanadadigital
- ET Canada
TheWrap won first place in the celebrities category at Pdn’s 2017 Faces Portrait Photography contest. Corey Nickols’ shots of “Veep” star Tony Hale took first prize in the contest, sponsored by the Photo District News. In addition, two other Wrap portrait series were also recognized by a panel of eight judges: Corina Marie Howell’s images of “This Is Us” breakout star Chrissy Metz and Elisabeth Caren’s shots of the cast of HBO’s “Silicon Valley” dressed like the characters from the movie “The Outsiders.” Also Read: TheWrap Wins Top Honors at 2017 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards TheWrap claimed half of the photos.
- 12/4/2017
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
From veterans like Carol Kate to newcomers like “13 Reasons Why” star Katherine Langford, here are some actors who’ve turned in award-worthy work this season. Actress Carol Kane, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” Photographed by Corina Marie for TheWrap. Actress-creator Rachel Bloom, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” Photographed by Corey Nickols for TheWrap. Actor Asia Kate Dillon, “Billions” Photographed by Stephanie Diani for TheWrap. Hank Azaria, “Brockmire” Photographed by Diana King for TheWrap Christian Slater, “Mr. Robot” Photographed by Stephanie Diani for TheWrap. Aubrey Plaza, “Legion” Photographed by Corina Marie for TheWrap, Actress Yara Shahidi, “Black-ish” Photographed by Corina Marie for TheWrap Actress Katherine Langford,...
- 5/25/2017
- by Wrap Staff
- The Wrap
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