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| Stellan Skarsgrd to co-star with Dakota Fanning in Apple TV thriller | Andor, Mamma Mia! and Sentimental Value actor Stellan Skarsgrd is to co-star with Dakota Fanning in writer-producer Alex Cary's upcoming, as-yet-untitled international thriller. Cary's credits include Homeland and A Spy Among Friends. Fanning will play a U.S. Treasury agent undercover at a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate led by Skargard's character. Skarsgard won a Golden Globe for acting with Fanning's sister Elle in Sentimental Value. |
| 'Euphoria' Season 3 and other upcoming TV, films with trans actors | Euphoria Season 3 is one of several upcoming TV series and films featuring transgender actors. The drama series following a group of troubled teenagers will have a five-year time jump when it returns for a third season April 12 on HBO Max. Transgender actress Hunter Schafer returns to star as Jules Vaughn, a classmate and love interest of Rue Bennett (Zendaya). Other cast members include Maude Apatow, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney and Colman Domingo. Here's a list of other upcoming TV series and films with trans actors to mark Transgender Day of Visibility. 'Blade Runner 2099' Also starring Schafer, the new sci-fi series serves as a sequel to the 2017 film Blade Runner 2049, directed by Denis Villeneuve. |
| WWE 'Raw': Stephanie McMahon slaps Cody Rhodes | Former WWE head Stephanie McMahon returned to Raw to confront Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and give him a pep talk before his title match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42. McMahon, who kicked off the show with Rhodes on Monday, mentioned how the champion wasn't ready to handle this different, more diabolical version of Orton. McMahon also compared Cody Rhodes to his late, great Hall of Fame father, Dusty Rhodes. "You have to be able to think like Randy. You're father understood that better than anybody. Dusty Rhodes could roll with the best of them. He could get down and dirty with the best of them but from what I've seen so far, you are not your father," McMahon said sternly. |
| Javier Bardem stalks Amy Adams' family in 'Cape Fear' teaser | Javier Bardem, Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson appear in the first teaser for Apple TV's upcoming psychological thriller, Cape Fear. The limited series will premiere on June 5. It is show-run and executive produced by Nick Antosca. Academy Award winners Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg are also executive producers on the series. They helmed the 1991 movie version of Cape Fear starring Robert De Niro and Nick Nolte. "A storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson) when Max Cady (Javier Bardem), the notorious killer they are responsible for putting behind bars, is let out of prison -- and he wants vengeance," said a synopsis for the series that was released alongside Tuesday's preview. |
| Brandy gets star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame | Singer and actress Brandy has been presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Attending Monday's ceremony celebrating the artist were Dani Wright, Tisha Campbell, Babyface and Issa Rae. Singer and actress Brandy has been presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Attending Monday's ceremony celebrating the artist were Dani Wright, Tisha Campbell, Babyface and Issa Rae. "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome performer Brandy to the Hollywood Walk of Fame," Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer, said in a press release. "Brandy has captivated audiences for decades with a voice and artistry that helped shape modern R&B and inspire generations of performers," Martinez added. |