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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
James Dean's biopic cast its leading actor; praises script for being humanistic and highlights forced personal life in old Hollywood
James Dean 's biopic on his personal life finally received its leading actor, who is none other than '13 Reasons Why' fame, Brandon Flynn . The writer-director Guy Guido's film is currently in production and is based on William Bast's 2006 memoir, 'Surviving James Dean.' Brandon Flynn as James Dean According to the Hollywood Reporter, Brandon Flynn would be playing the role of the late James Dean, where the narration begins from the Bast meeting him when they were 19 years old. It chronicles the tale of their life, from becoming roommates at UCLA to becoming close friends and eventually lovers. Bast had to keep their private life a secret to protect Dean's career, while the late actor was dating women in his public life, and the author had hope that one day, they would live together. However, five years after meeting Bast, Dean passed away at the age of 24 in 1955 in a car accident. Guido stated that this would not be a traditional biopic in a conversation with Bass in 2011. 'It's a tender and sometimes tragic story about two young men who found each other in a time and place where being seen—truly seen-came at a cost. Brandon Flynn brings both the fire and vulnerability this role demands. I couldn't imagine anyone more perfect to explore and play out the complexities of James Dean,' he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "Forced LGBTQ people into performance..." 'James Dean is like the known unknown. His short life left behind just three films, a mountain of photographs, and a cultural mythology we keep trying to decode. This script is a beautiful attempt at truthfully understanding who he really was — not just the icon, but the man,' Flynn added. Additionally, the actor also praised the Willie and Jimmy Dean script for humanising Dean, instead of taking the traditional sensationalised approach. 'It highlights how Hollywood has historically forced LGBTQ people into performance, even in their personal lives,' Flynn continued, before adding, 'This story dares to present James Dean as a man with real, complex relationships, and I think there's power in that truth. '


AsiaOne
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Brandon Flynn to play James Dean in new biopic, Entertainment News
Brandon Flynn will play James Dean in a new biopic. The 13 Reasons Why actor has been cast as the late legendary star in Willie and Jimmy Dean, writer-director Guy Guido's upcoming film, which is based on William Bast's 2006 memoir Surviving James Dean, in which he alleged he had a love affair with the Hollywood icon at the University of California, Los Angeles. Brandon, 31, has praised the script for humanising his character and showing an understanding of who he really was. He told The Hollywood Reporter: "James Dean is like the known unknown. His short life left behind just three films, a mountain of photographs and a cultural mythology we keep trying to decode. This script is a beautiful attempt at truthfully understanding who he really was — not just the icon, but the man. "It highlights how Hollywood has historically forced LGBTQ people into performance, even in their personal lives. "This story dares to present James Dean as a man with real, complex relationships, and I think there's power in that truth." The script is set from the first meeting between the two men to James' death in September 1955 and Guy is delighted to have Brandon on board. He said: "This is not a traditional biopic. It's a tender and sometimes tragic story about two young men who found each other in a time and place where being seen — truly seen — came at a cost. Brandon Flynn brings both the fire and vulnerability this role demands. I couldn't imagine anyone more perfect to explore and play out the complexities of James Dean." The filmmaker, who spoke to William in 2011, four years before his death at the age of 84, previously told how he felt "drawn" to the author's "unique story". He told The Hollywood Reporter: "I have been a fan and historian of James Dean since I was 18 years old, so I knew about his 'friend' Willie, even when information about their relationship was straight-washed by the Hollywood machine. "As a filmmaker, I love telling the story of a celebrity's life in their coming-of-age period. As a gay man, I was particularly drawn to Bast's unique story." In the book, William claimed he and the Hollywood legend become roommates, close friends and eventually lovers during their time at the UCLA's theatre programme when the pair were 19. The author — who also wrote James Dean: A Biography in 1956 — claimed the fling was kept private in an effort to protect the actor's flourishing Hollywood career, though he hoped he could reunite with his supposed forbidden lover one day. However, the writer's dream of a relationship was cruelly taken away from him when the Rebel Without a Cause star died in a car accident at the age of 24 in 1955. [[nid:719440]]
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brandon Flynn cast as James Dean
Brandon Flynn will play James Dean in a new biopic. The 13 Reasons Why actor has been cast as the late legendary star in Willie and Jimmy Dean, writer-director Guy Guido's upcoming film, which is based on William Bast's 2006 memoir Surviving James Dean, in which he alleged he had a love affair with the Hollywood icon at the University of California, Los Angeles. Brandon, 31, has praised the script for humanising his character and showing an understanding of who he really was. He told The Hollywood Reporter: 'James Dean is like the known unknown. His short life left behind just three films, a mountain of photographs and a cultural mythology we keep trying to decode. This script is a beautiful attempt at truthfully understanding who he really was — not just the icon, but the man. "It highlights how Hollywood has historically forced LGBTQ people into performance, even in their personal lives. 'This story dares to present James Dean as a man with real, complex relationships, and I think there's power in that truth." The script is set from the first meeting between the two men to James' death in September 1955 and Guy is delighted to have Brandon on board. He said: 'This is not a traditional biopic. It's a tender and sometimes tragic story about two young men who found each other in a time and place where being seen — truly seen — came at a cost. Brandon Flynn brings both the fire and vulnerability this role demands. I couldn't imagine anyone more perfect to explore and play out the complexities of James Dean.' The fimmaker, who spoke to William in 2011, four years before his death at the age of 84, previously told how he felt "drawn" to the author's "unique story". He told The Hollywood Reporter: 'I have been a fan and historian of James Dean since I was 18 years old, so I knew about his 'friend' Willie, even when information about their relationship was straight-washed by the Hollywood machine. 'As a filmmaker, I love telling the story of a celebrity's life in their coming-of-age period. As a gay man, I was particularly drawn to Bast's unique story.' In the book, William claimed he and the Hollywood legend become roommates, close friends and eventually lovers during their time at the UCLA's theatre programme when the pair were 19. The author - who also wrote James Dean: A Biography in 1956 - claimed the fling was kept private in an effort to protect the actor's flourishing Hollywood career, though he hoped he could reunite with his supposed forbidden lover one day. However, the writer's dream of a relationship was cruelly taken away from him when the Rebel Without a Cause star died in a car accident at the age of 24 in 1955.


Perth Now
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Brandon Flynn cast as James Dean
Brandon Flynn will play James Dean in a new biopic. The 13 Reasons Why actor has been cast as the late legendary star in Willie and Jimmy Dean, writer-director Guy Guido's upcoming film, which is based on William Bast's 2006 memoir Surviving James Dean, in which he alleged he had a love affair with the Hollywood icon at the University of California, Los Angeles. Brandon, 31, has praised the script for humanising his character and showing an understanding of who he really was. He told The Hollywood Reporter: 'James Dean is like the known unknown. His short life left behind just three films, a mountain of photographs and a cultural mythology we keep trying to decode. This script is a beautiful attempt at truthfully understanding who he really was — not just the icon, but the man. "It highlights how Hollywood has historically forced LGBTQ people into performance, even in their personal lives. 'This story dares to present James Dean as a man with real, complex relationships, and I think there's power in that truth." The script is set from the first meeting between the two men to James' death in September 1955 and Guy is delighted to have Brandon on board. He said: 'This is not a traditional biopic. It's a tender and sometimes tragic story about two young men who found each other in a time and place where being seen — truly seen — came at a cost. Brandon Flynn brings both the fire and vulnerability this role demands. I couldn't imagine anyone more perfect to explore and play out the complexities of James Dean.' The fimmaker, who spoke to William in 2011, four years before his death at the age of 84, previously told how he felt "drawn" to the author's "unique story". He told The Hollywood Reporter: 'I have been a fan and historian of James Dean since I was 18 years old, so I knew about his 'friend' Willie, even when information about their relationship was straight-washed by the Hollywood machine. 'As a filmmaker, I love telling the story of a celebrity's life in their coming-of-age period. As a gay man, I was particularly drawn to Bast's unique story.' In the book, William claimed he and the Hollywood legend become roommates, close friends and eventually lovers during their time at the UCLA's theatre programme when the pair were 19. The author - who also wrote James Dean: A Biography in 1956 - claimed the fling was kept private in an effort to protect the actor's flourishing Hollywood career, though he hoped he could reunite with his supposed forbidden lover one day. However, the writer's dream of a relationship was cruelly taken away from him when the Rebel Without a Cause star died in a car accident at the age of 24 in 1955.


Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amber Heard returns to acting in first role since Johnny Depp divorce trial: 'In my theatre era'
Amber Heard is back, and she is coming for the drama, but this time, in a more artistic, less televised way. The Aquaman actress is stepping onto the stage for her first major acting role since the defamation trial that had the whole world grabbing popcorn and choosing sides. Amber Heard trades the courtroom for curtain calls, finally Heard is set to star in Spirit of the People, a gritty and genre-defying play by acclaimed playwright Jeremy O. Harris (Slave Play, remember?). The production is slated to premiere this July at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, and the buzz is louder than her courtroom gavel days. 'In my theatre era,' Heard declares her dramatic rebirth Taking to social media with a casual-but-iconic selfie with Harris, Heard confirmed the comeback in the most fun way possible: 'In my theatre era x.' Subtle flex? Absolutely. The cast list is stacked too, featuring Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), Ato Blankson-Wood, James Cusati-Moyer, and more. It is giving art-school chaos, and we are here for it. The play reportedly dives into 'uncomfortable truths about land and what it means to destroy it.' Yep, it is not just a comeback—it is a statement. The trial that rocked her world Let us rewind a little. Amber's life spiralled into full-blown tabloid chaos back in 2022 during her courtroom face-off with Johnny Depp. The exes, who finalised their divorce in 2017, went head-to-head after Heard wrote a 2018 op-ed claiming she was a survivor of sexual violence. Depp, although unnamed in the piece, sued for defamation, and won. Millions in damages, a courtroom circus streamed live, and a meme war of the decade later, Heard disappeared from the acting world. Heard is now a mum of three! As if a dramatic acting return was not enough, Heard chose Mother's Day 2025 to casually reveal that she is now the mother of twins. Sharing a snap of tiny baby feet, she introduced the world to daughter Agnes and son Ocean, who now join big sister Oonagh. Heard really said, 'Let me just soft-launch two babies and a theatre comeback.' From courtroom tears to stage lights and nappy changes, Amber Heard's renaissance is nothing short of a spectacle. Whether you stan her or not, one thing is clear, she is not going quietly.