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Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel; See pics
The first photos of Hollywood star Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth in The Adventures of Cliff Booth, the follow-up to Quentin Tarantino's Oscar-winning feature Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, are now out— and yes, the signature long hair is back. Brad Pitt plays Cliff Booth While earlier images from the set had shown Brad sporting a buzz cut, those now appear to have been from rehearsals. Fresh paparazzi shots, from the actual shoot, taken on Tuesday night outside Los Angeles' Beverly Cinema by Just Jared, confirm that Brad is back in full costume — complete with a blonde wig and vintage '70s threads — for the upcoming film which will stream on Netflix. According to report in Just Jared, earlier that day, Brad was also spotted in casual wear prepping for scenes alongside Girl Meets World alum Corey Fogelmanis and Anora actor Karren Karagulian. A closer look at the set reveals some key period details: notably, a poster of Richard Pryor's 1977 comedy Which Way Is Up? displayed at the cinema's entrance — a clue that the sequel unfolds nearly a decade after the events of the original film. The new project has attracted particular attention because it brings together some of Hollywood's biggest names, both on and off camera. Though Quentin originally wrote the script and had once planned to direct it as his tenth (and possibly final) film, he ultimately set the story aside. That's when Brad — who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of the cool-headed stuntman in the original — stepped in to resurrect the project, reportedly helping shepherd it to Netflix. The streaming platform is said to have purchased the unused Quentin screenplay for $20 million. David Fincher, who has worked with Brad before in Seven and Fight Club, will be helming the film, taking over from Quentin. In comments made during a promotional event for his recently released film F1, Brad clarified that the movie is 'an episode in the character's life and not a sequel.' 'This is something Quentin Tarantino wrote. He didn't want to direct it at this time, so our friend David Fincher stepped in,' he had said. Set in the late 1970s, the film nods to several cinematic influences of the era. The setting year — 1977 — is significant not just because of the Pryor poster, but also because it marks the release of Rolling Thunder, one of Quentin's personal favorites. Alongside Pitt, the ensemble cast includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, JB Tadena, and Corey Fogelmanis, whose casting was recently confirmed by Deadline.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Julia Garner recalls nerve-wracking audition in front of Madonna for her biopic: ‘Had to convince her that I can dance'
American actor Julia Garner is shedding light on her involvement in the long-awaited Madonna biopic, a project the pop icon is directing herself. Speaking on the SmartLess podcast with hosts Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, and Jason Bateman, the 31-year-old confirmed she's still set to play the Queen of Pop despite long-standing delays. Julia Garner will play Madonna in her biopic When Sean brought up the biopic and her casting, the actor who was most recently seen in Fantastic Four: First Steps, replied, 'That's supposed to still happen.' She went on to share how she came into the role, explaining that she's 'such a fan of Madonna' and 'grew up listening' to her music. 'It just came about. I knew they were doing a project, making a movie about it, and then I went out to audition,' she added. Julia also recalled how the audition pushed her out of her comfort zone. 'I kind of just wanted to see if I could do it, because I wasn't a trained dancer and I had to learn how to dance and then dance in front of her and convince her that I can dance, basically, and sing. And sing with her,' she said. To get into the right mindset, she recalled asking herself, 'OK, what would Madonna do? Which is convince you that she deserves, you know, to be in this room, and I owned it. I was kind of like, 'You can take it or leave it, but if you leave it, if I leave, then that's on you.'' Though the original film, which was reported to be scrapped in January 2023, Julia insisted the biopic hasn't been abandoned. 'Anything that's great … takes a long time,' she added. Madonna, who co-wrote the screenplay with Diablo Cody and Erin Cressida Wilson, teased in July 2024 that she was back to working on the script. Earlier this year, Deadline reported that she had teamed up with producer-director Shawn Levy for a new limited series at Netflix based on her life, currently in early development.
India Today
11 hours ago
- India Today
Bend It Like Beckham 2 coming soon. Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha hints at something new
Indian-origin filmmaker Gurinder Chadha has officially confirmed that a sequel to her iconic 2002 film 'Bend It Like Beckham' is in development. Chadha shared her excitement about returning to the beloved story that broke new ground in sports cinema and to Deadline, the filmmaker said, 'I'm excited to revisit the original characters and revive the enduring story and build on the legacy we helped to create for the women's game."advertisementThe original film starred Parminder Nagra as Jess, a British Indian teenager passionate about football, and Keira Knightley as her supportive friend. Despite her love for the game, Jess faces resistance from her traditional immigrant parents, a conflict that resonated deeply with audiences around the world. Chadha hopes to bring back the original cast for the sequel. When asked if they're aware of the project, she said, 'They obviously want to see a script before they commit...I'm pretty certain that everyone's going to want to come back. Everything hinges on the script and if the original cast likes it.'She also emphasised that the sequel will give meaningful space to returning characters. 'I am working really hard to make sure every character I bring back has a decent arc and scenes,' she in 2002, 'Bend It Like Beckham' became a much-loved film for its simple yet powerful story. It showed the struggles of identity, gender roles, and how South Asians are seen in Western countries. With actors like Anupam Kher and Jonathan Rhys Meyers in key roles, the film connected with audiences of all ages, especially inspiring many young women to follow their dreams in sports.- Ends
