Glen Powell recently shared a fascinating anecdote about Tom Cruise that offers a glimpse into their dynamic during the filming of Top Gun: Maverick. In an interview with GQ UK magazine, Powell recounted some memorable experiences, highlighting how they became close friends during the production. Where It All Began Originally auditioning for the role of Rooster, Powell was ultimately outpaced by Miles Teller. Despite this, Cruise offered him the role of Hangman, recognizing Powell’s potential. What we were talking about is, how can Hangman service the story and give the flavor of the original ‘Top Gun’ that you need? Powell...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Back in May 1986, fans saw Tom Cruise as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell for the first time, in Top Gun. The movie, which is an all-time action classic, introduced us to a number of characters destined to become fan-favorites. However, arguably none came as close to immediately taking that mantle, as Val Kilmer’s Lt Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, the Maverick’s biggest rival initially.
Val Kilmer in Top Gun (1986) | Paramount Pictures
Kilmer’s Iceman finishes at the top of his class at the Top Gun Academy and proceeds to become a close ally of Cruise’s character. Being an integral part of the success that the first movie got, Kilmer was still not certain about whether he would be a part of the second movie, which came out decades later, in April 2022.
As a matter of fact, that actor himself confessed that he had even considered begging the creators, led by director Joseph Kosinski,...
Val Kilmer in Top Gun (1986) | Paramount Pictures
Kilmer’s Iceman finishes at the top of his class at the Top Gun Academy and proceeds to become a close ally of Cruise’s character. Being an integral part of the success that the first movie got, Kilmer was still not certain about whether he would be a part of the second movie, which came out decades later, in April 2022.
As a matter of fact, that actor himself confessed that he had even considered begging the creators, led by director Joseph Kosinski,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Top Gun: Maverick certainly caught audiences off-guard when it was released. Despite having been released decades after its first part, the film managed to grasp relevance in the best of ways. Many small pieces had to work seamlessly to make sure that the machine that was the film did not crash. It was excellently well-executed in every aspect, and many are to thank for it.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick I Paramount Pictures
One such person was Ed Harris. Although the actor’s role was small in the movie, fans noticed the impact and hold he had on the protagonist and loved every second of it. During an interview, the director of the movie specifically talked about the actor and why he was extremely important to the story,
Top Gun: Maverick Needed Ed Harris
Soon after the release of Top Gun: Maverick, the director of the film, Joseph Kosinski,...
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick I Paramount Pictures
One such person was Ed Harris. Although the actor’s role was small in the movie, fans noticed the impact and hold he had on the protagonist and loved every second of it. During an interview, the director of the movie specifically talked about the actor and why he was extremely important to the story,
Top Gun: Maverick Needed Ed Harris
Soon after the release of Top Gun: Maverick, the director of the film, Joseph Kosinski,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Actor Glen Powell was propelled to new heights of stardom when he starred as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick. The Tom Cruise-starrer was the highest-grossing film of 2022 and was even nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Powell’s role as an arrogant yet principled Navy pilot received positive responses from fans and critics alike.
Though Powell portrayed Hangman to perfection, that was not the first role he auditioned for. The actor reportedly first hoped to star as Rooster, the role that eventually went to Miles Teller. However, after being rejected from the role and not being impressed with Hangman on the page, Powell was convinced by Cruise to take the character.
Glen Powell Was Initially Rejected From Top Gun: Maverick Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures/Skydance/Tc Productions/New Republic Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Glen Powell began his career as a child...
Though Powell portrayed Hangman to perfection, that was not the first role he auditioned for. The actor reportedly first hoped to star as Rooster, the role that eventually went to Miles Teller. However, after being rejected from the role and not being impressed with Hangman on the page, Powell was convinced by Cruise to take the character.
Glen Powell Was Initially Rejected From Top Gun: Maverick Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures/Skydance/Tc Productions/New Republic Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Glen Powell began his career as a child...
- 6/6/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Glen Powell has been acting since he was a kid but did not get that required breakout role for a long time. Many fans didn’t know he was in Spy Kids 3D, The Great Debaters, and The Dark Knight Rises. He also had supporting roles in acclaimed films in the 2010s like Hidden Figures and Everybody Wants Some!!.
Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Powell got his much-deserved breakout role as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick. The character’s arc was parallel to the arc of Val Kilmer’s Hangman in the first Top Gun. The two actors ended up in an elevator after shooting wrapped on the film. Looking at Powell’s luggage cart, Kilmer had a funny reaction that made Powell incredibly happy and proud.
Val Kilmer Was Reminded of His Top Gun Experience Seeing Glen Powell’s Luggage Cart
Glen Powell’s...
Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Powell got his much-deserved breakout role as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick. The character’s arc was parallel to the arc of Val Kilmer’s Hangman in the first Top Gun. The two actors ended up in an elevator after shooting wrapped on the film. Looking at Powell’s luggage cart, Kilmer had a funny reaction that made Powell incredibly happy and proud.
Val Kilmer Was Reminded of His Top Gun Experience Seeing Glen Powell’s Luggage Cart
Glen Powell’s...
- 6/6/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner wanted to Rennervate the script for “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” after realizing his character was going to be killed off.
During an appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast (video below), Renner revealed that he turned down reprising his role of Imf agent William Brandt for the 2018 franchise installment. Renner was asked to film for one week to close out Brandt’s “M:i” arc after he starred in 2011’s “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation.”
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.
During an appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast (video below), Renner revealed that he turned down reprising his role of Imf agent William Brandt for the 2018 franchise installment. Renner was asked to film for one week to close out Brandt’s “M:i” arc after he starred in 2011’s “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation.”
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.
- 6/5/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Lee Isaac Chung exposed the cast of 'Twisters' to the elements during filming for the disaster movie.The 45-year-old director has helmed the sequel to the 1996 tornado flick 'Twister' and pushed the stars – including Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones – to the limit to ensure the film was "as practical as possible".Lee told Empire magazine: "This is an elemental story, so I wanted us to go as practical as possible."We really tore things up. We had jet engines blowing. We had fans so massive you'd lose your hearing without earplugs. We were pelting our cast with everything – dirt, wind, ice."Chung also explained that the picture was shot during tornado season in Oklahoma which increased the complexity of the production.The 'Minari' filmmaker said: "It was tough. The unpredictability of the weather caused a lot of issues and delays."It was my choice...
- 6/5/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
This peaceful nature film contemplates the creatures and critters that live in and around a 200-year-old oak, including some Top Gun-esque aerial cinematography
Entirely devoid of dialogue (unless a bit of Dean Martin on the soundtrack counts), this pleasant nature film observes the seasons passing for 18 months on, around and even underneath a 210-year-old oak tree in Sologne in central France. Technically, some would argue this is not exactly a documentary because some of the sequences are staged or composed of shots taken at totally different times, but scientific accuracy and cinematic authenticity aren’t really the point; this isn’t didactic film-making in the David Attenborough or even March of the Penguins tradition, crafted to drop a bit of natural history knowledge on the viewer. That said, if you sit through the end credits, you’ll at least learn some of the featured creatures’ Latin and French names,...
Entirely devoid of dialogue (unless a bit of Dean Martin on the soundtrack counts), this pleasant nature film observes the seasons passing for 18 months on, around and even underneath a 210-year-old oak tree in Sologne in central France. Technically, some would argue this is not exactly a documentary because some of the sequences are staged or composed of shots taken at totally different times, but scientific accuracy and cinematic authenticity aren’t really the point; this isn’t didactic film-making in the David Attenborough or even March of the Penguins tradition, crafted to drop a bit of natural history knowledge on the viewer. That said, if you sit through the end credits, you’ll at least learn some of the featured creatures’ Latin and French names,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
After CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach last month permanently closed the door to Blue Bloods continuing beyond its upcoming final 8 episodes this fall, one of Paramount Global’s Office of the CEO members today opened the door to the franchise potentially carrying on.
During Paramount Global’s shareholder meeting this morning, Brian Robbins noted that Paramount is home of 14 brands across film and TV that have generated at least $1B in revenue, including NCIS, South Park, Yellowstone, SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol and Star Trek.
“We are building tomorrow’s billion dollar brands right now” he added. “In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions and Blue Bloods, and CBS’ hit Fire Country shows huge promise.”
Spinoffs for Dexter, Billions, Fire Country as well as NCIS have been announced; there has been no official word on a Blue Bloods offshoot yet.
During Paramount Global’s shareholder meeting this morning, Brian Robbins noted that Paramount is home of 14 brands across film and TV that have generated at least $1B in revenue, including NCIS, South Park, Yellowstone, SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol and Star Trek.
“We are building tomorrow’s billion dollar brands right now” he added. “In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions and Blue Bloods, and CBS’ hit Fire Country shows huge promise.”
Spinoffs for Dexter, Billions, Fire Country as well as NCIS have been announced; there has been no official word on a Blue Bloods offshoot yet.
- 6/5/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
This article from the Disney+ series The Acolyte (2024) Season 1 Episode 2 contains significant spoilers.
The second episode of the inaugural season of The Acolyte begins with Mae breaking into a local Jedi temple in Olega. She pays a local child to distract security. When she arrives, she enters the sleeping quarters of a man named Torbin. He looks like a Jedi, meditating or sleeping while hovering in the air.
Mae tells Torbin he must pay and asks him to attack her with everything he has, but he doesn’t move or open his eyes. She begins to attack, but clearly, some shield prevents her from getting close to him. The sharp knives Mae used to kill Indara also do not pierce the shield. Mae hears someone approaching, so she escapes through a window in the ceiling.
Mae visits a friend in town, Qimir. She needs a weapon to kill the “impenetrable” Torbin.
The second episode of the inaugural season of The Acolyte begins with Mae breaking into a local Jedi temple in Olega. She pays a local child to distract security. When she arrives, she enters the sleeping quarters of a man named Torbin. He looks like a Jedi, meditating or sleeping while hovering in the air.
Mae tells Torbin he must pay and asks him to attack her with everything he has, but he doesn’t move or open his eyes. She begins to attack, but clearly, some shield prevents her from getting close to him. The sharp knives Mae used to kill Indara also do not pierce the shield. Mae hears someone approaching, so she escapes through a window in the ceiling.
Mae visits a friend in town, Qimir. She needs a weapon to kill the “impenetrable” Torbin.
- 6/5/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
What are the greatest action movies of all time? It’s a controversial question, isn’t it? Any time any publication or site puts out a new list of what they consider the best action movies of all time, it can’t help but generate a ton of controversy. Nevertheless, we here at JoBlo have decided to throw our hats into the ring with a list we really hope generates some nostalgia among our viewers but also encourages them to seek out the movies on this list that they may not have seen. But first, some may wonder where superhero movies are on this list. Given how broad that genre is, we decided to stick to old-school action, so we have left them off the list, as they deserve their own ranking. There are also a few absences from the list, notably some Jackie Chan films (like Police Story), with...
- 6/4/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick is one of the best aviation action dramas of all time. A sequel to his hit, Top Gun released in 1986, the movie is now among the highest-grossing movies of all time. Famous for its spectacular action sequences and entertaining storyline, Top Gun 2 is the perfect recipe for a blockbuster,
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
The long-awaited sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, not only brought back Tom Cruise as Maverick but also introduced new characters, including Maverick’s wingman. While fans only realized it later in the movie, Top Gun 2 had already hinted who Cruise’s wingman is way early in the film.
Tom Cruise’s Wingman in Top Gun 2 Was Apparent from the Start Miles Teller as Rooster in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Tom Cruise returned as Captain Pete Maverick Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick after a record 36 years.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
The long-awaited sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, not only brought back Tom Cruise as Maverick but also introduced new characters, including Maverick’s wingman. While fans only realized it later in the movie, Top Gun 2 had already hinted who Cruise’s wingman is way early in the film.
Tom Cruise’s Wingman in Top Gun 2 Was Apparent from the Start Miles Teller as Rooster in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Tom Cruise returned as Captain Pete Maverick Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick after a record 36 years.
- 6/4/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The year was 2022 and the theatres were suffering due to the pandemic the world was in. They found their savior in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick which made over a billion dollars at the box office. The film stayed in the number one spot for months before being dethroned by Avatar: The Way of Water in December. Regardless, Top Gun: Maverick was the breath of fresh air that theatres and film enthusiasts were in dire need of.
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
Given the success and popularity of the film, it goes without saying that fans expected a sequel soon after its release. When director Joseph Kosinski was asked about a third film back in 2022, he was very upfront and honest about the checklist they would have to fulfill in order to bring another sequel to life.
Joseph Kosinski on Top Gun 3 A still from Top Gun: Maverick...
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
Given the success and popularity of the film, it goes without saying that fans expected a sequel soon after its release. When director Joseph Kosinski was asked about a third film back in 2022, he was very upfront and honest about the checklist they would have to fulfill in order to bring another sequel to life.
Joseph Kosinski on Top Gun 3 A still from Top Gun: Maverick...
- 6/4/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
If there’s one thing you need to know about ‘90s blockbuster breeze-fest Twister, it’s this: it really delivers on the ‘twister’ front. If you’re going to make a film intended to bring audiences right into the eye of the storm-chasing profession, you’d better ensure they emerge from the auditorium feeling suitably windswept. And so, when devising long-awaited sequel-of-sorts Twisters, arriving later this summer, filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung (predominantly known for much-less-blockbustery awards favourite Minari) knew he had to really deliver on the weather front.
That meant battering his astonishing cast of rising Hollywood stars – including Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos – with all kinds of practical wind effects. “This is an elemental story, so I wanted us to go as practical as possible,” Chung tells Empire. “We really tore things up. We had jet engines blowing. We had fans so massive you’d lose your hearing without earplugs.
That meant battering his astonishing cast of rising Hollywood stars – including Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos – with all kinds of practical wind effects. “This is an elemental story, so I wanted us to go as practical as possible,” Chung tells Empire. “We really tore things up. We had jet engines blowing. We had fans so massive you’d lose your hearing without earplugs.
- 6/4/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Paramount Global’s new leadership team set out their strategic priorities for the company, including $500m in cost savings, selling non-core assets and exploring streaming joint ventures with other media companies.
The plan was presented at the company’s annual meeting of shareholders today (June 4) by its recently established Office of the CEO, which took over from Bob Bakish in April.
The Office of the CEO comprises: George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS; Chris McCarthy, president and CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks; and Brian Robbins, president and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon.
The presentation...
The plan was presented at the company’s annual meeting of shareholders today (June 4) by its recently established Office of the CEO, which took over from Bob Bakish in April.
The Office of the CEO comprises: George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS; Chris McCarthy, president and CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks; and Brian Robbins, president and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon.
The presentation...
- 6/4/2024
- ScreenDaily
Tom Cruise is one giant movie star who has influenced many actors who have worked with him and taught them various necessary skills to get on in the industry. Fans have heard many stories about his co-stars talking about how he is a people pleaser and is a big supporter of movies and filmmaking. The actor is also always ready to shower advice on anyone who needs any kind of guidance.
Tom Cruise scales the Burj Khalifa in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol | Paramount Pictures
Cruise worked with Jeremy Renner in two Mission Impossible films. Renner experienced the dedication of Cruise and his prep for the death-defying action sequences. The Avengers star was inspired by Cruise in action filmmaking and learned a lot from him about taking care of one’s body to prepare for intense stuntwork.
Tom Cruise Had a Big Impact on Jeremy Renner On Action Filmmaking And Physical...
Tom Cruise scales the Burj Khalifa in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol | Paramount Pictures
Cruise worked with Jeremy Renner in two Mission Impossible films. Renner experienced the dedication of Cruise and his prep for the death-defying action sequences. The Avengers star was inspired by Cruise in action filmmaking and learned a lot from him about taking care of one’s body to prepare for intense stuntwork.
Tom Cruise Had a Big Impact on Jeremy Renner On Action Filmmaking And Physical...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner starred in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol in 2011 and later returned for 2015's Rogue Nation. After that, his character - Imf agent William Brandt - exited the long-running action series, though Renner was indeed asked back for Mission: Impossible - Fallout in 2018.
Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie only wanted him on set for a week, though...so he could kill off Brandt!
"I remember they tried to bring me over for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, 'No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,' like get out of here!" Renner recently told Josh Horowitz (via ActioNewz.com). "If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right."
"I yelled at [director Christopher McQuarrie]," the actor added with a laugh.
Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie only wanted him on set for a week, though...so he could kill off Brandt!
"I remember they tried to bring me over for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, 'No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,' like get out of here!" Renner recently told Josh Horowitz (via ActioNewz.com). "If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right."
"I yelled at [director Christopher McQuarrie]," the actor added with a laugh.
- 6/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Jeremy Renner has revealed that he was asked to appear in 2018’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout but refused when he found out his character was going to be killed off.
Long time appreciators of the Mission: Impossible franchise will probably remember that Jeremy Renner had a prominent role alongside Tom Cruise in two movies before mysteriously vanishing around the middle of the 2010s.
It turns out there’s a good reason for this: having previously appeared in 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation, Renner was invited to return as globe-trotting agent William Brandt for a third time in 2018’s Fallout. Then the actor discovered that the film’s plot would see his character killed off after just a few scenes, and so he flatly refused to appear.
As Renner revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via Variety):
“I remember they tried to bring me...
Long time appreciators of the Mission: Impossible franchise will probably remember that Jeremy Renner had a prominent role alongside Tom Cruise in two movies before mysteriously vanishing around the middle of the 2010s.
It turns out there’s a good reason for this: having previously appeared in 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation, Renner was invited to return as globe-trotting agent William Brandt for a third time in 2018’s Fallout. Then the actor discovered that the film’s plot would see his character killed off after just a few scenes, and so he flatly refused to appear.
As Renner revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via Variety):
“I remember they tried to bring me...
- 6/4/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Jeremy Renner refused to return to 'Mission: Impossible' just to be killed off.The 53-year-old actor appeared in 2011's 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol' and 2015’s 'Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation' but rejected the opportunity to come back as Imf agent William Brandt in 2018 installment 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' as he was unhappy with the thought of being away from his young daughter to execute a plot he wasn't comfortable with.He said on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast: “I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here! "If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Jeremy Renner’s history with the “Mission: Impossible” franchise spans two films, 2011’s “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.” During an interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, the actor revealed that he was actually asked to reprise the character of Imf agent William Brandt in the 2018 sequel “Fallout.” However, the offer was apparently for Renner to shoot one week so that Brandt could be killed off. Renner refused.
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.”
“I yelled at...
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.”
“I yelled at...
- 6/4/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Let’s just say that at this point, ‘Mission: Impossible’ can’t afford to keep having setbacks, but they do. After the double Hollywood strikes paused production on the blockbuster movie and led to a postponed release, malfunction with a £23 million submarine is adding further chaos into the mix.
Producers Are Not Happy About the Submarine Malfunction As Production Delays Lead To Massive Costs For Studio
‘Mission: Impossible’ has always used technological marvels to thrill fans and this time, they’re reportedly seeking to employ a submarine to continue this legacy.
This, of course, is not always easy to achieve as reports say that the gimbal, which is used to lower the 120ft-high structure, jammed under its weight, now needing repairs.
A source told The Mirror: “They’re not happy as it puts production behind, which costs a lot of money per day.”
The submarine in question was teased...
Producers Are Not Happy About the Submarine Malfunction As Production Delays Lead To Massive Costs For Studio
‘Mission: Impossible’ has always used technological marvels to thrill fans and this time, they’re reportedly seeking to employ a submarine to continue this legacy.
This, of course, is not always easy to achieve as reports say that the gimbal, which is used to lower the 120ft-high structure, jammed under its weight, now needing repairs.
A source told The Mirror: “They’re not happy as it puts production behind, which costs a lot of money per day.”
The submarine in question was teased...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
When Glen Powell was initially offered the role of Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick, the actor wasn’t initially keen on playing the character. Fortunately, the Anyone but You star was eventually onboard with the role, which led to the actor’s ascend in Hollywood, who is currently one of the biggest bankable young stars on the planet.
However, things might not have been the same if Powell hadn’t instilled some changes in his Top Gun 2 counterpart, which was initially written to be a flat character that served no purpose.
Glen Powell Retooled Hangman Into a Well-Rounded Character Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Before Hangman, Glen Powell initially auditioned for the role of Rooster, which he ended up losing to Miles Teller. However, the actor did succeed in leaving a lasting impression on Joseph Kosinski and Tom Cruise, who later reached out to...
However, things might not have been the same if Powell hadn’t instilled some changes in his Top Gun 2 counterpart, which was initially written to be a flat character that served no purpose.
Glen Powell Retooled Hangman Into a Well-Rounded Character Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Before Hangman, Glen Powell initially auditioned for the role of Rooster, which he ended up losing to Miles Teller. However, the actor did succeed in leaving a lasting impression on Joseph Kosinski and Tom Cruise, who later reached out to...
- 6/2/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Glen Powell was probably one of the best parts of 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick. Sure, the story and the action sequences were pretty damn good too but Hangman was certainly a treat to the eyes. However, Glen Powell was not always this ripped, obviously. It took a lot of perseverance and “Endurance” to get where he is today, quite literally.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
When Glen Powell was in his teenage years, he was offered a part in Endurance, a reality show that follows a similar script to that of CBS’ Survivor. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out for the actor on the show and he was eliminated much earlier than he expected. When he went back to school, he faced a lot of embarrassment thanks to his fellow students. That was when Glen Powell decided that he was going to turn his life around for good.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
When Glen Powell was in his teenage years, he was offered a part in Endurance, a reality show that follows a similar script to that of CBS’ Survivor. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out for the actor on the show and he was eliminated much earlier than he expected. When he went back to school, he faced a lot of embarrassment thanks to his fellow students. That was when Glen Powell decided that he was going to turn his life around for good.
- 6/2/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Cinematic powerhouse actor Robert De Niro has given us some truly memorable performances for the ages, going all the way back to the 70s starting with Martin Scorsese’s’ Mean Streets. And let’s be honest, the guy clearly understands bat-shit crazy. Mr. DeNiro has some insane range, especially in the nutjob department. We’re talking great films such as Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Cape Fear, The Untouchables, Mean Streets, and This Boy’s Life. But there is one film particularly overlooked in his filmography. A film that creeps along the uncharted path of unseen territory to most. This is 1996’s The Fan (a Best Movie You Never Saw fave of ours here), directed by the late Tony Scott and stars not just De Niro, but Wesley Snipes, Benicio Del Toro, Ellen Barkin, and John Leguizamo. The Fan centers around one man’s downfall and downward spiral into psychotic obsession toward...
- 6/2/2024
- by Paul Bookstaber
- JoBlo.com
Rumors surrounding Tom Cruise trying to pursue a romantic relationship with the Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie have surprised everyone. Both stars are known for their extensive career in the film industry and their dedicated approaches to bringing characters to life on screen.
While there have been reports that Cruise has been seeing an opportunity to work with the actress, insiders now suggest that he hopes to take the potential opportunity to transform their friendship into something more.
Tom Cruise | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Tom Cruise Has Reportedly Found His ‘Perfect Match’ in Angelina Jolie
Action star Tom Cruise has surprisingly found his “perfect match” in Angelina Jolie. As per a new report from Heat Magazine, the Mission: Impossible star has been discussing a potential collaboration with Jolie over the past few years and is looking for the right project.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
An insider close...
While there have been reports that Cruise has been seeing an opportunity to work with the actress, insiders now suggest that he hopes to take the potential opportunity to transform their friendship into something more.
Tom Cruise | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Tom Cruise Has Reportedly Found His ‘Perfect Match’ in Angelina Jolie
Action star Tom Cruise has surprisingly found his “perfect match” in Angelina Jolie. As per a new report from Heat Magazine, the Mission: Impossible star has been discussing a potential collaboration with Jolie over the past few years and is looking for the right project.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
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- 6/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise has been so busy with his Mission: Impossible films over the past few years that he hasn’t done as many other projects besides the action franchise. Now, rumors have been spreading online that he’s going to be starring in a Clint Eastwood remake with no other than Scarlett Johansson.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout / Paramount Pictures
Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie previously teased fans about an R-rated “gnarly” film that he and the legendary action star have been prepping that fans started calling it The Gnarly Movie.
Tom Cruise Is Rumored To Star In A Remake Of The Gauntlet
Clint Eastwood in The Gauntlet / Warner Bros.
In a Twitter post by MyTimeToShineHello, the industry insider shared Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson might be teaming up for an upcoming remake of Clint Eastwood’s 1977 thriller movie The Gauntlet.
Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise will star in...
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout / Paramount Pictures
Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie previously teased fans about an R-rated “gnarly” film that he and the legendary action star have been prepping that fans started calling it The Gnarly Movie.
Tom Cruise Is Rumored To Star In A Remake Of The Gauntlet
Clint Eastwood in The Gauntlet / Warner Bros.
In a Twitter post by MyTimeToShineHello, the industry insider shared Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson might be teaming up for an upcoming remake of Clint Eastwood’s 1977 thriller movie The Gauntlet.
Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise will star in...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
In the entertainment industry where strong personalities and artistic visions can sometimes clash, Val Kilmer has repeatedly gained the reputation of Mr. Unpopular, for his eccentric behavior and on-set shenanigans. However, despite his infamous reputation echoing through Hollywood, Kilmer called out another legendary actor for his riotous temperament.
Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Apparently, appearing in The Island of Dr. Moreau, Val Kilmer was pitted against another well-known troublemaker Marlon Brando. Therefore, after sharing the screen with the veteran actor who was known for generally causing chaos on set, Kilmer reflected upon his work experience with Brando and labeled the star as a “spoilt genius”.
Val Kilmer Starred Alongside His Chaotic Doppelganger Marlon Brando
Appearing in iconic movies like Top Gun and Batman Forever, although Val Kilmer catapulted himself to the heights of popular Hollywood A-listers, he gained a notorious reputation after being labeled “difficult” to work with,...
Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Apparently, appearing in The Island of Dr. Moreau, Val Kilmer was pitted against another well-known troublemaker Marlon Brando. Therefore, after sharing the screen with the veteran actor who was known for generally causing chaos on set, Kilmer reflected upon his work experience with Brando and labeled the star as a “spoilt genius”.
Val Kilmer Starred Alongside His Chaotic Doppelganger Marlon Brando
Appearing in iconic movies like Top Gun and Batman Forever, although Val Kilmer catapulted himself to the heights of popular Hollywood A-listers, he gained a notorious reputation after being labeled “difficult” to work with,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is one of the last true blue movie stars in Hollywood who commands immense star power in the industry and is respected by his peers. He has made some of the most memorable films that have shown his range as an actor while also showing his enthusiasm for practical filmmaking with his Mission Impossible films.
Tom Cruise as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Another of Cruise’s beloved franchises that showcases this aspect is the Top Gun franchise, with 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick being one of the top grossers of the year. The film’s director Joseph Kosinski was made aware of a theory about Maverick in the film. As wild as the theory is, the director won’t throw cold water on it and does not rule out its possibility.
Joseph Kosinski Does Not Rule Out Maverick Possibly Dying in The Darkstar...
Tom Cruise as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Another of Cruise’s beloved franchises that showcases this aspect is the Top Gun franchise, with 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick being one of the top grossers of the year. The film’s director Joseph Kosinski was made aware of a theory about Maverick in the film. As wild as the theory is, the director won’t throw cold water on it and does not rule out its possibility.
Joseph Kosinski Does Not Rule Out Maverick Possibly Dying in The Darkstar...
- 6/1/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Can you believe it’s been just a heartbeat since Top Gun: Maverick took our breath away, and already there are talks of a third flick starring Tom Cruise’s naval aviator Maverick? While fans had to wait 36 years for Top Gun: Maverick after the release of Top Gun, a third movie in the series may arrive much sooner.
Yes, Jerry Bruckheimer, the iconic producer who’s had his finger firmly on the pulse of this franchise (co-produced the first earlier two flicks), recently fueled the excitement. Amidst the promotion of his latest project, Young Woman and the Sea, Bruckheimer has alluded to what he terms as a “terrific” Top Gun: Maverick sequel.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
A script has been written for the third installment of the adored action franchise, the 80-year-old producer has revealed. Plus, Bruckheimer further added that the task...
Yes, Jerry Bruckheimer, the iconic producer who’s had his finger firmly on the pulse of this franchise (co-produced the first earlier two flicks), recently fueled the excitement. Amidst the promotion of his latest project, Young Woman and the Sea, Bruckheimer has alluded to what he terms as a “terrific” Top Gun: Maverick sequel.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
A script has been written for the third installment of the adored action franchise, the 80-year-old producer has revealed. Plus, Bruckheimer further added that the task...
- 6/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Young Woman and the Sea allowed Norwegian director Joachim Rønning to return to his roots in more ways than one.
As he was helming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) for Disney, Rønning was in development on a biopic about Olympic swimmer Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle, who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. What would normally seem like a big left turn for a filmmaker who’d been steeped in fantasy worlds was actually a return to the genre of historical drama that first launched his Hollywood career.
In 2013, Rønning and co-director Espen Sanderg’s Norwegian film, Kon-Tiki, received an Oscar nomination for best foreign language film at the 85th Academy Awards. The picture chronicled Thor Heyerdahl’s 1947 expedition from South America to the islands of Polynesia, as both Kon-Tiki and Young Woman and the Sea are...
As he was helming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) for Disney, Rønning was in development on a biopic about Olympic swimmer Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle, who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. What would normally seem like a big left turn for a filmmaker who’d been steeped in fantasy worlds was actually a return to the genre of historical drama that first launched his Hollywood career.
In 2013, Rønning and co-director Espen Sanderg’s Norwegian film, Kon-Tiki, received an Oscar nomination for best foreign language film at the 85th Academy Awards. The picture chronicled Thor Heyerdahl’s 1947 expedition from South America to the islands of Polynesia, as both Kon-Tiki and Young Woman and the Sea are...
- 5/31/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hollywood actors often have their careers reduced to one major role. Having said that, isn’t it compelling how an iconic character like Batman can bring an actor everlasting fame, but also conceal the breadth of their versatility? Val Kilmer, known widely for donning the dark mask of the Caped Crusader, embodies this paradox with remarkable grace.
Prior to making his breakthrough in the 1980s with roles in comedies such as Real Genius and Top Secret, Val Kilmer began his acting career on stage. The acclaimed sequel to Top Gun, in which he reprised the role of Iceman, has brought him back into the spotlight.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Despite his early breakthrough, Kilmer charted a different course, circling the universe of TV—save for a voice role as Kitt in the Knight Rider reboot and brief stints on shows like Ghost Girls and The Spoils of Babylon.
Prior to making his breakthrough in the 1980s with roles in comedies such as Real Genius and Top Secret, Val Kilmer began his acting career on stage. The acclaimed sequel to Top Gun, in which he reprised the role of Iceman, has brought him back into the spotlight.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Despite his early breakthrough, Kilmer charted a different course, circling the universe of TV—save for a voice role as Kitt in the Knight Rider reboot and brief stints on shows like Ghost Girls and The Spoils of Babylon.
- 5/31/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Veteran producer Jerry Bruckheimer talks to us about his latest film, Young Woman And The Sea, and the long process of getting it made.
Some movies descend into the ninth circle of development hell and never return, but Young Woman And The Sea, at least, has a happy ending. Having begun life in 2015 at Paramount Pictures, the project – about real-world swimmer Gertrude Ederle and her 1926 attempt to swim the English Channel – was put into turnaround five years later.
By 2020, the production had lost its original star, Lily James, but producer Jerry Bruckheimer doggedly continued to try to get it made, eventually striking a deal with Walt Disney Pictures. There, it was originally intended as fodder for the Mouse House’s Disney+ streaming service, yet the film director Joachim Rønning came back with was so impressive that Disney executives decided to give it a limited cinema release.
All of which led...
Some movies descend into the ninth circle of development hell and never return, but Young Woman And The Sea, at least, has a happy ending. Having begun life in 2015 at Paramount Pictures, the project – about real-world swimmer Gertrude Ederle and her 1926 attempt to swim the English Channel – was put into turnaround five years later.
By 2020, the production had lost its original star, Lily James, but producer Jerry Bruckheimer doggedly continued to try to get it made, eventually striking a deal with Walt Disney Pictures. There, it was originally intended as fodder for the Mouse House’s Disney+ streaming service, yet the film director Joachim Rønning came back with was so impressive that Disney executives decided to give it a limited cinema release.
All of which led...
- 5/31/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Top Gun fans waited over thirty years for Top Gun: Maverick, but the wait was well worth it. The film was an overwhelming success, earning rave reviews and grossing $1.4 billion worldwide. Considering those box-office bucks, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that Paramount is developing Top Gun 3 with Tom Cruise expected to reprise his role as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell alongside Bradley ‘Rooster’ Bradshaw (Miles Teller) and Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin (Glen Powell).
Although we likely won’t have to wait as long as we did for Maverick, those involved with the threequel aren’t about to rush the project. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer gave a Top Gun 3 update to Games Radar, saying that he’s had “preliminary” conversations with Tom Cruise, but “we’re not there yet. [There’s] ways to go.“
Related Top Gun 3: Jerry Bruckheimer says there’s a “wonderful story idea” in place
Two months ago,...
Although we likely won’t have to wait as long as we did for Maverick, those involved with the threequel aren’t about to rush the project. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer gave a Top Gun 3 update to Games Radar, saying that he’s had “preliminary” conversations with Tom Cruise, but “we’re not there yet. [There’s] ways to go.“
Related Top Gun 3: Jerry Bruckheimer says there’s a “wonderful story idea” in place
Two months ago,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
After five-plus decades of moviemaking, producer Jerry Bruckheimer is still breaking his own records. The Michigan native is one of the creators behind the modern-day concept of a crowd-pleaser, and with a résumé that includes the franchises of Top Gun, Pirates of the Caribbean and Bad Boys, it’s natural to assume that one of his many notable hits would boast his highest audience test score. However, that honor instead belongs to his latest film, Young Woman and the Sea, which opens May 31 in theaters.
Directed by his Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales filmmaker, Joachim Rønning, Young Woman and the Sea tells the underdog story of Daisy Ridley’s Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle, the largely unknown Olympic swimmer who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. The heartwarming sports drama was originally intended to be a Disney+ exclusive, but when the record-setting test scores came in,...
Directed by his Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales filmmaker, Joachim Rønning, Young Woman and the Sea tells the underdog story of Daisy Ridley’s Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle, the largely unknown Olympic swimmer who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. The heartwarming sports drama was originally intended to be a Disney+ exclusive, but when the record-setting test scores came in,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Top Gun: Maverick, the long-awaited sequel to Tom Cruise’s iconic 1986 film, was a massive success following its release in 2022. Capturing the high-flying action of the original film, while also introducing a bunch of new characters, director Joseph Kosinski filled big shoes by taking over the project from Tony Scott.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
While several of Joseph Kosinski’s frequent collaborators hopped on board, one of his former colleagues unfortunately lost the opportunity. As per Kosinski, MCU star Josh Brolin was supposed to appear in the supporting role of Beau “Cyclone” Simpson, which later went to Jon Hamm. However, considering the filmmaker’s enthusiasm to work with Brolin, the actor seems to have a massive chance awaiting in Top Gun 3.
Josh Brolin was Joseph Kosinski’s Initial Choice for Cyclone
Following the grand success of Tom Cruise‘s Top Gun: Maverick,...
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
While several of Joseph Kosinski’s frequent collaborators hopped on board, one of his former colleagues unfortunately lost the opportunity. As per Kosinski, MCU star Josh Brolin was supposed to appear in the supporting role of Beau “Cyclone” Simpson, which later went to Jon Hamm. However, considering the filmmaker’s enthusiasm to work with Brolin, the actor seems to have a massive chance awaiting in Top Gun 3.
Josh Brolin was Joseph Kosinski’s Initial Choice for Cyclone
Following the grand success of Tom Cruise‘s Top Gun: Maverick,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Quentin Tarantino is a lover of cinema first and a filmmaker second. The maverick director has often been vocal about his favorite films of all time as well as his current favorites. Tarantino has also criticized the changing landscape of the industry, echoing the sentiments of Martin Scorsese, who went on a war against the likes of Marvel and DC.
One film that Tarantino was pleasantly surprised by and loved was Tom Cruise’s action blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. A sequel to Tony Scott’s 1986 classic, Tarantino appreciated director Joseph Kosinski’s vision and the respect he showed for the original. Though the Pulp Fiction director had a problem with Val Kilmer’s scene in the film, he mentioned that it still worked.
Quentin Tarantino Expresses His Love For Top Gun: Maverick Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures Skydance/Tc Productions/New Republic Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer...
One film that Tarantino was pleasantly surprised by and loved was Tom Cruise’s action blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. A sequel to Tony Scott’s 1986 classic, Tarantino appreciated director Joseph Kosinski’s vision and the respect he showed for the original. Though the Pulp Fiction director had a problem with Val Kilmer’s scene in the film, he mentioned that it still worked.
Quentin Tarantino Expresses His Love For Top Gun: Maverick Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures Skydance/Tc Productions/New Republic Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer...
- 5/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Top Gun: Maverick came more than three decades after the release of the first film starring Tom Cruise in the lead, and yet, it was as much of a resounding success as the original film from 1986. However, unlike a lot of stuff and people that were brought back from the first movie in this 2022 one, legendary filmmaker Tony Scott wasn’t one because of his devastating demise in 2012.
Top Gun: Maverick. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Since the younger Scott wasn’t there, Cruise reportedly decided to approach the older and equally legendary Scott brother, Ridley Scott, to helm the second movie in his Aviation film series. However, he was surprisingly not only met with a declined request by the iconic director, with the movie going to Joseph Kosinski instead, but was even met with his film being considered mediocre by Ridley!
Tom Cruise Reportedly Approached Ridley Scott for Top Gun:...
Top Gun: Maverick. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Since the younger Scott wasn’t there, Cruise reportedly decided to approach the older and equally legendary Scott brother, Ridley Scott, to helm the second movie in his Aviation film series. However, he was surprisingly not only met with a declined request by the iconic director, with the movie going to Joseph Kosinski instead, but was even met with his film being considered mediocre by Ridley!
Tom Cruise Reportedly Approached Ridley Scott for Top Gun:...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Top Gun Actor Glen Powell Reveals He 'Blew' His Han Solo Audition - Main Image
This Top Gun star shares he nearly bagged his Star Wars entry, until he 'blew' his Han Solo audition.
The Han Solo we know today wasn't always the only actor meant to play the role. At one point, this Top Gun: Maverick star tried auditioning but just didn't get the part in the end. Glen Powell recounts the past auditions he 'blew'.
Glen Powell Reveals He Was Almost Star Wars' New Han Solo
"I can joke about it now, [but] I blew that final audition," Powell said, indicating one of the many moments in life where he felt he didn't have the chance at having his own spotlight in Hollywood.
Alongside Powell, Ansel Elgort also auditioned for the titular role, but it was Alden Ehrenreich who landed to lead Solo.
Alden's Han Solo was praiseworthy...
This Top Gun star shares he nearly bagged his Star Wars entry, until he 'blew' his Han Solo audition.
The Han Solo we know today wasn't always the only actor meant to play the role. At one point, this Top Gun: Maverick star tried auditioning but just didn't get the part in the end. Glen Powell recounts the past auditions he 'blew'.
Glen Powell Reveals He Was Almost Star Wars' New Han Solo
"I can joke about it now, [but] I blew that final audition," Powell said, indicating one of the many moments in life where he felt he didn't have the chance at having his own spotlight in Hollywood.
Alongside Powell, Ansel Elgort also auditioned for the titular role, but it was Alden Ehrenreich who landed to lead Solo.
Alden's Han Solo was praiseworthy...
- 5/29/2024
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Glen Powell is an American actor, writer, and producer who is involved in almost every part of filmmaking. Recently, he’s been known for his roles in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Anyone But You.’ One of his big breaks came in 2016 with the movie ‘Hidden Figures,’ where he played astronaut John Glenn. This film, which shows the contributions of African American women mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race, was a big hit.
Powell started acting much earlier, appearing in a ‘Spy Kids’ movie when he was 13. Now, after finally making it big in Hollywood, the actor is stepping back and ready to give it all up.
Previously, the actor said he was ready to retire from acting and didn’t want to be in Marvel movies or films aimed at winning Oscars. However, in a recent interview with GQ, he said he’s willing to make an exception.
Powell stated...
Powell started acting much earlier, appearing in a ‘Spy Kids’ movie when he was 13. Now, after finally making it big in Hollywood, the actor is stepping back and ready to give it all up.
Previously, the actor said he was ready to retire from acting and didn’t want to be in Marvel movies or films aimed at winning Oscars. However, in a recent interview with GQ, he said he’s willing to make an exception.
Powell stated...
- 5/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Glen Powell is an American actor, writer, and producer, he is involved with pretty much every process of filmmaking, but most recently, he’s been known for his roles in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Anyone But You’ One of his breakout roles in film came with the 2016 movie ‘Hidden Figures,’ where he played astronaut John Glenn. This film, which highlights the contributions of African American women mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race, was both a critical and commercial success.
Powell started acting long before that however, as he appeared in ‘Spy Kids’ installment when he was 13, and now years later after he finally conquered Hollywood the actor is pulling back and ready to give it all up.
Previously, the actor claimed that he is ready to retire from acting and that he doesn’t want to take part in Marvel movies or Oscar bait movies, but in his recent interview with GQ,...
Powell started acting long before that however, as he appeared in ‘Spy Kids’ installment when he was 13, and now years later after he finally conquered Hollywood the actor is pulling back and ready to give it all up.
Previously, the actor claimed that he is ready to retire from acting and that he doesn’t want to take part in Marvel movies or Oscar bait movies, but in his recent interview with GQ,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Glen Powell’s journey to fame wasn’t a smooth one, but it’s a testament to his perseverance. Despite having roles in popular movies and TV shows, it was his portrayal of Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin in Top Gun: Maverick that truly made audiences notice him. He shared with The Hollywood Reporter about the struggle he faced while waiting for the movie’s release during the pandemic. As studios moved towards streaming, Tom Cruise insisted on a theatrical release, causing financial strain for Powell. I’d never made any significant amount of money on a movie, including ‘Top Gun,’ and I was depleting a...
- 5/28/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Glen Powell told some of his best Tom Cruise stories as part of a cover story interview with GQ UK magazine. The two actors became close friends during the production of “Top Gun: Maverick.” Powell originally auditioned for the role of Rooster, but he was beat out by Miles Teller. Cruise liked Powell and offered him the role of Hangman, but Powell had some notes.
“What we were talking about is, how can Hangman service the story and give the flavor of the original ‘Top Gun’ that you need?” Powell remembered saying to his A-list co-star. “I said my piece to Tom about what I do and what I do well, and he listened. Tom’s a listener. He listens to the crew members, he listens to his collaborators, and he hears people.”
One of Powell’s most cherished Tom Cruise memories is when Cruise personally flew him back to...
“What we were talking about is, how can Hangman service the story and give the flavor of the original ‘Top Gun’ that you need?” Powell remembered saying to his A-list co-star. “I said my piece to Tom about what I do and what I do well, and he listened. Tom’s a listener. He listens to the crew members, he listens to his collaborators, and he hears people.”
One of Powell’s most cherished Tom Cruise memories is when Cruise personally flew him back to...
- 5/28/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Glen Powell may have a lock on a slew of beloved 1970s and 1980s franchise reboots, but the actor almost traveled to a galaxy far, far away a decade ago.
Powell told GQ UK that he was amid the final casting round to play Han Solo in “Star Wars” prequel film “Solo” circa 2018.
“I can joke about it now, [but] I blew that final audition,” Powell admitted.
Ansel Elgort also auditioned but it was Alden Ehrenreich who was instead cast in the lead role. The feature, directed by Ron Howard, bombed at the box office.
“It’s haunting when you blow those moments,” Powell added. “But that’s one of the parts of [the Hollywood myth] that’s not true. That was always somebody else’s ride to go on. You know what I mean? It was never yours to go on. If you put your time in, you’ll get your ride.”
It...
Powell told GQ UK that he was amid the final casting round to play Han Solo in “Star Wars” prequel film “Solo” circa 2018.
“I can joke about it now, [but] I blew that final audition,” Powell admitted.
Ansel Elgort also auditioned but it was Alden Ehrenreich who was instead cast in the lead role. The feature, directed by Ron Howard, bombed at the box office.
“It’s haunting when you blow those moments,” Powell added. “But that’s one of the parts of [the Hollywood myth] that’s not true. That was always somebody else’s ride to go on. You know what I mean? It was never yours to go on. If you put your time in, you’ll get your ride.”
It...
- 5/28/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Top Gun: Maverick was not only a treat to the film industry but to the eyes as well thanks to Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and of course, Glen Powell. The actors put their best foot forward into making the film what it is and somewhere along the way, we fell in love with every single face we saw on the screen. Whether it was the film’s intense, emotional, or fun scenes like the one on the beach, everything was crafted to perfection.
The beach football scene in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
In short, Top Gun: Maverick did everything right to make it big at the box office and become a fan favorite. However, Glen Powell almost missed out on being a part of this iconic film because of his disappointment. The actor really wanted to be a part of Top Gun’s sequel but wanted to play a...
The beach football scene in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
In short, Top Gun: Maverick did everything right to make it big at the box office and become a fan favorite. However, Glen Powell almost missed out on being a part of this iconic film because of his disappointment. The actor really wanted to be a part of Top Gun’s sequel but wanted to play a...
- 5/28/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Actor Val Kilmer is known for his roles in iconic films such as Batman Forever and The Doors, which made him a household name. Kilmer’s career saw exponential heights during the late 80s and early 90s with his popularity bolstered by his performance as Iceman, a rival to Tom Cruise’s Maverick, in 1986’s Top Gun.
Val Kilmer’s filmography includes the iconic 1986 military action film Top Gun (Credit: Paramount Pictures).
During an interview, Kilmer opened up about his lengthy career and reflected on some of his most career-defining roles. At the time, Kilmer credited one iconic crime-drama film with putting him above the rest of his peers in Hollywood over Top Gun. Here is why Val Kilmer feels 1995’s Heat was one of the most important films in his career.
Val Kilmer Credits Heat With Giving Him an Edge Over His Hollywood Peers
Val Kilmer rose to prominence...
Val Kilmer’s filmography includes the iconic 1986 military action film Top Gun (Credit: Paramount Pictures).
During an interview, Kilmer opened up about his lengthy career and reflected on some of his most career-defining roles. At the time, Kilmer credited one iconic crime-drama film with putting him above the rest of his peers in Hollywood over Top Gun. Here is why Val Kilmer feels 1995’s Heat was one of the most important films in his career.
Val Kilmer Credits Heat With Giving Him an Edge Over His Hollywood Peers
Val Kilmer rose to prominence...
- 5/28/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Well, this certainly was a cinematic rollercoaster that pushed the boundaries of pop culture crossovers. In a spectacular fan-made video that’s nothing short of peak cinema, we recently witnessed the indomitable Gus Fring (portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito) striding through the mayhem with his signature calm, while a pantheon of heroes tried to hinder his progress.
Indeed, we saw a number of acclaimed A-list action heroes of Tinseltown—from the muscular Arnold Schwarzenegger to the stoic resolve of Keanu Reeves’ character, even the lightning-fast reflexes of The Flash—struggle to hold Gus Fring back.
Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring | Gran Via Productions
But that’s not all; even Tom Cruise, donning his iconic Top Gun bravado, took a crack at stopping the unflappable Fring, only to learn that some villains simply can’t be grounded. Gustavo Fring (Esposito) is a principal antagonist in the crime drama series, Breaking Bad and...
Indeed, we saw a number of acclaimed A-list action heroes of Tinseltown—from the muscular Arnold Schwarzenegger to the stoic resolve of Keanu Reeves’ character, even the lightning-fast reflexes of The Flash—struggle to hold Gus Fring back.
Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring | Gran Via Productions
But that’s not all; even Tom Cruise, donning his iconic Top Gun bravado, took a crack at stopping the unflappable Fring, only to learn that some villains simply can’t be grounded. Gustavo Fring (Esposito) is a principal antagonist in the crime drama series, Breaking Bad and...
- 5/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
After Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Beyoncé’s Renaissance made a splash with their respective concert films last year, it’s Lady Gaga’s time to shine.
The concert film “Gaga Chromatica Ball” showcases the pop star’s greatest hits — including “Bad Romance,” “Poker Face,” “Telephone” and “Born This Way” — as performed during her 2022 show at Los Angeles’ Dodgers’ Stadium. The concert film also includes performances of Lady Gaga’s “A Star Is Born” hits, including “Shallow” and “Always Remember Us This Way.”
Keep on reading to get all the details on “Gaga Chromatica Ball” and how to watch it.
Where to Watch “Gaga Chromatica Ball”
The concert film is now streaming on Max. You can also watch on Hulu with the Max add-on for $15.99 per month.
When did “Gaga Chromatica Ball” come out?
The HBO original concert special premiered Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on HBO...
The concert film “Gaga Chromatica Ball” showcases the pop star’s greatest hits — including “Bad Romance,” “Poker Face,” “Telephone” and “Born This Way” — as performed during her 2022 show at Los Angeles’ Dodgers’ Stadium. The concert film also includes performances of Lady Gaga’s “A Star Is Born” hits, including “Shallow” and “Always Remember Us This Way.”
Keep on reading to get all the details on “Gaga Chromatica Ball” and how to watch it.
Where to Watch “Gaga Chromatica Ball”
The concert film is now streaming on Max. You can also watch on Hulu with the Max add-on for $15.99 per month.
When did “Gaga Chromatica Ball” come out?
The HBO original concert special premiered Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on HBO...
- 5/27/2024
- by Haleigh Foutch, Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Over the course of his lengthy career, Tom Cruise has starred in all kinds of films. He has explored various genres, ranging from romance to drama and even horror. However, he managed to find his home in the world of action, starring in some of the most iconic action films known in recent years.
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Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Top Gun: Maverick certainly took audiences by surprise, and there are several reasons for it. As the film turns two, fans look back at all of the highlights of the film and cannot help but be impressed by how good it was.
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick Turns 2
In 1996, Tom Cruise starred in an action-romance film called Top Gun.
His most successful work, to date, has to be the Mission: Impossible series. While audiences best know him as Ethan Hunt, there is another film series that has been regarded as his best.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Top Gun: Maverick certainly took audiences by surprise, and there are several reasons for it. As the film turns two, fans look back at all of the highlights of the film and cannot help but be impressed by how good it was.
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick Turns 2
In 1996, Tom Cruise starred in an action-romance film called Top Gun.
- 5/27/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
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Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]But while the franchise was still in its conception era and Robert Downey Jr. was a star of the 90s before his infamous downfall (and eventual resurrection), there was a time when the formidable movie star was a genius of comedic talent and a favorite of the masses and critics alike.
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- 5/27/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
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A still from Hit Man | Credit: Netflix.
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A still from Hit Man | Credit: Netflix.
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Glen Powell’s Hit Man Faced Skepticism Despite Positive Reception
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- 5/27/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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