In a recent chat with Letterboxd, Gilroy shared that he had some reservations about casting Clooney as Michael Clayton at first because the characters seemed very different. However, Gilroy goes on to say, during filming for Syriana, Clooney suffered an injury which turned out to be beneficial for portraying Clayton’s essential traits. You can read more about Gilroy’s insights below.
Speaking with The Times of London (as reported by Variety), Lithgow shared his experience facing opposition for playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter due to J.K. Rowling’s contentious views on the transgender community. He mentioned that he initially focused only on whether he could commit enough time to the role, without taking other factors into account.
In Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy featuring Tobey Maguire, Simmons debuted as a character, establishing an exceptional benchmark for casting that subsequent actors found challenging to match. Known for his cigar smoking and rapid-fire punchlines, Simmons quickly earned the affection of fans. Despite missing out on Andrew Garfield’s films and Spider-Man: Homecoming, there was speculation that he would no longer appear on screen. However, the Marvel Cinematic Universe brought him back to life on our screens once more.
According to Screen Global Production’s report, filming for Season 2 of “The Gentlemen” has recently begun. Just like the first season, this new season will feature eight episodes. Although the series was officially renewed in August of last year, it took some time before cameras started rolling. This suggests that viewers might not be able to watch it until 2026.
On Instagram, the Russo Brothers (who are set to direct the upcoming Avengers films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe) posted the initial set snapshot of “Avengers: Doomsday” as they announced that production on the movie has officially begun.
It was a treat to witness Mohan Kapur’s Yusuf Khan and Tony Dalton’s Jack Duquesne reappear in Daredevil: Born Again, even though they’ve only been featured in three Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) productions altogether. In contrast, one less obvious character who made a comeback in Daredevil: Born Again has graced the screen in ten previous MCU projects, making this his 11th appearance and the 13th year he’s been part of the franchise. Despite his lengthy involvement, it’s possible you’ve forgotten that this character has ever been in the MCU, and you might have overlooked him in Daredevil: Born Again.