English-language films set in other cultures, especially historical epics, often have the actors using the British RP accent – a conceit that many audiences are familiar with and readily accept. Changing that up can be a risk sometimes. Oliver Stone famously had all his Greek and Macedonian characters in “Alexander”
McAvoy On Rejected “Trek,” “Potter” Casting
He’s cheeky, charming, handsome, and more Scottish than a deep fried Mars bar. Actor James McAvoy is also a diehard “Star Trek” fan. In a recent lengthy interview with Happy Sad Confused to promote the horror remake “Speak No Evil,” the “X-Men: First Class” and “Wanted” actor discussed his love
“Wednesday” Trio Reflect On Controversy
A year and a half ago, “Wednesday” lead actress Jenna Ortega revealed on a podcast that she personally rewrote some parts of the hit Netflix series. At the time, appearing on the Armchair Expert podcast with hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman, she was upset her character did and said
Dinklage Liked “Game of Thrones” Finale
Actor Peter Dinklage, who played Tyrion Lannister for all eight seasons of HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” says he’s still a fan of the show’s controversial final season. The series, which launched in 2011, came to an end in 2019 with a shortened six-episode eighth season. The series, the biggest show
Mr. Freeze & Poison Ivy Stars Reunite
There’s not a lot of love for Joel Schumacker’s 1997 film “Batman and Robin,” except for maybe the actors involved who’ve had long careers outside the widely panned superhero film. Now two of them, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Uma Thurman who played the film’s villains Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy respectively,