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Washington ExaminerCasting of Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy draws online criticism
Reports that Lupita Nyong'o will play Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film have prompted online discussion about the choice. Some commentators questioned the selection on grounds of appearance and industry standards. Others defended the actress and criticized the to…
New York PostMark Consuelos Declines Kelly Ripa's Suggestion to Audition for James Bond Role
Kelly Ripa proposed that Mark Consuelos audition for the next James Bond film during a Tuesday broadcast of Live with Kelly and Mark. Consuelos rejected the idea but said he would prefer to play a Bond villain instead.
Amazon MGM Takes Creative Control of James Bond Franchise, Begins Search for Next Actor
Casting director Nina Gold is leading the search for Daniel Craig's successor after producers handed creative control to Amazon in February 2025. Denis Villeneuve will direct the first film of the new era, with Steven Knight writing the script. The movie is not expected until 202…
theweek.comAmazon MGM Studios Begins Search for Next James Bond Actor
Auditions for the role have been taking place in recent weeks with Nina Gold conducting the search. Daniel Craig's successor will star in the 26th official Bond film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight. Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are am…
DeadlineSheila McCarthy and Megan Follows Join Cast of Crave Drama Series Yaga Along with Others
Sheila McCarthy and Megan Follows have joined the drama series Yaga on Canadian streamer Crave. They are part of a larger cast that includes Hudson Williams and Carrie-Anne Moss as stars, with additional actors such as Ezra Franky and Patrick Gilmore. Deadline reported the exclus…
DeadlineAustin Amelio Joins Recurring Cast of FX's The Lowdown for Season 2
Actor Austin Amelio has been added to the recurring cast of the FX series The Lowdown for its second season. He joins previously announced cast members Betty Gilpin and Tommy Lee Jones. The series, created by Sterlin Harjo, follows a citizen journalist in Tulsa investigating loca…