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News.com.au
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Sex and the City fans spot insane blunder in And Just Like That episode
And just like that, Lisa lost her father … twice? Sex and the City fans are pointing out a glaring continuity error on the spin-off show, And Just Like That, as the show appeared to kill off a character who was already dead. 'My father died this afternoon,' Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker) says in the most recent season three episode. 'He had a stroke out of nowhere.' The episode, called 'Silent Mode,' also includes his funeral. Observant viewers were quick to point out that in season one, Lisa also talked about her dad dying, reports the New York Post. After And Just Like That, controversially began by killing off Big (Chris Noth) in season one, Lisa observed Carrie's reaction and told Charlotte, 'I was exactly the same when my father died last year.' Oddly, season two then introduced her father, played by Billy Dee Williams. Now, season three has killed him off … seemingly forgetting that he was apparently already dead in season one. 'Did ChatGPT write these episodes?' one viewer wrote. Another fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter, 'Not And Just Like That killing Lisa Tod Wexley's father twice! @HBO Do you even care? Please pay attention!' A third viewer wrote, 'sooooooo, lisa's dad was already [dead] on [season] 1 ep 2. I guess he reincarnated for a dinner party lisa hosted in [season] 2. now we're on [season] 3 ep 6 and it's lisa's dad's funeral. cancel 'and just like that' pls. put us outta our misery.' When the Post reached out to reps for And Just Like That for comment, a source claimed that Lisa's dad who died in season one was a stepfather. The original Sex and the City followed Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), and her friends Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) through dating adventures in New York City. And Just Like That follows the friends dealing with life and dating in their '50s – without Samantha, amid behind-the-scenes cast feud rumours, which SJP has denied. Cattrall did make a brief cameo in season two, and Samantha made an off-screen cameo (via text message) in a recent episode of season three. Lisa is among the new characters added to the ensemble of And Just Like That, along with Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury) and Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez), who was fired from the show before season three. This isn't the first time an HBO show had a high profile continuity error, as Game of Thrones infamously left a coffee cup onscreen in the medieval fantasy show by mistake.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
And Just Like That fans baffled by bizarre explanation for plot hole which saw beloved character killed off TWICE
And Just Like That fans have reacted with disdain after writers finally provided a bizarre explanation for killing a beloved character off twice. The Sex and The City spinoff series, which is currently in its third season, showed Lisa Todd Wexley's father dying during last Thursday's episode - again. Lisa, played by Nicole Ari Parker, broke the news to Charlotte in an emotional phone call - however eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out Lisa's father had already passed away a few seasons before. In season one, episode two, Lisa is seen talking to Charlotte after Big's shock death about her father's passing, saying: 'I was exactly the same when my father died last year.' But dedicated fans of the show were appalled that the writers managed to make Lisa's father rise from the dead - only for him to be killed off again. Now, the show's production team have offered up an explanation for the double death - confirming the dead dad mentioned in season one was in fact LTW's stepfather. However disgruntled fans were left unimpressed by the explanation, with one writing: 'She mentioned it a few times that her father was dead - especially after Big was killed off (wow remember those accusations that went NOWHERE?). The show's writing has been a disaster since it came on. Another typed: 'We also literally see Lisa's father, played by Billy Dee Williams, in S2. I can't recall the title of the episode, but it's the one where Herbert forgot to invite almost everyone to their anniversary party, Eunice blames Lisa for it, and Lisa's dad starts in on Herbert over it. A third wrote: 'Obviously Lisa Todd Wexley had TWO dads … he worked in the theater after all.' The fumble was also spotted by Reddit users, who mocked the HBO Max series for its sloppy mistake. 'This show is a mess!!! I can't believe people have been paid to write this,' an incredulous fan commented. 'Holy s**t, these writers are a joke. 'So in season two didn't her father come to her dinner?' another confused viewer chimed in. Someone else blasted the show for being a 'mess.' In season one, episode two, Lisa is seen talking to Charlotte after Big's shock death about her father's passing, saying: 'I was exactly the same when my father died last year' 'I can't believe people have been paid to write this,' they raged. Sex and The City enthusiasts have long expressed their disappointment in this spin-off series, slamming is as 'awful' and 'cringeworthy.' Many fans have taken to social media to bash the show and its writers, with some even alleging this show has 'ruined' the once-beloved characters from the original Sex and the City. The new episode - entitled Silent Mode - found Aidan returning to New York, after his troubled son Wyatt (Logan Souza) agreed to go to a wilderness program in Wyoming for a week. However, Aidan changed his mind at the airport, which lead to some strife with Aidan, Wyatt and his ex-wife Kathy (Rosemarie DeWitt) on their ride back home. Still, Aidan made his way to New York City, and promptly revealed to Carrie that he slept with Kathy, which stunned Carrie. She ultimately forgave him, almost immediately, which lead to an awkward conversation about the scope of their relationship.
New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Billy Dee Williams celebrates 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' 45th anniversary
The greatest film in the galaxy. 'Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back' is 45 years old today – and Billy Dee Williams couldn't be prouder to have starred in such a ground-breaking piece of cinema 'Working on 'The Empire Strikes Back' was like stepping into a dream — an adventure in every sense,' the 88-year-old actor who played Lando Calrissian exclusively told The Post. Advertisement 11 Billy Dee Williams attends the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, California. Getty Images for TCM 11 Billy Dee Williams in 'The Empire Strikes Back' in 1980. ©Lucasfilm Ltd./courtesy Everett 'George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, and the entire team created a world so rich and real that it was impossible not to get swept away,' Williams added. 'I knew it was something special even then, but none of us could have predicted the lasting impact it would have.' Advertisement Williams made his 'Star Wars' debut in the 1980 film directed by Kershner (who died in 2010) with a story by Lucas, 81. Upon its release, 'The Empire Strikes Back' got mixed reviews from critics and fans, many of whom complained about the film's dark tone that culminated in the bad guys winning in the end. 11 Darth Vader, Lando Calrissian and Boba Fett in 'The Empire Strikes Back.' But after many years, 'The Empire Strikes Back' became universally considered the best 'Star Wars' movie ever. Advertisement 'Forty-five years later, 'The Empire Strikes Back' still resonates because it's not just about battles and starships — it's about friendship, sacrifice, and hope,' Williams told The Post. 'To be part of a story that has inspired generations is a humbling honor. I feel the love from fans every day, and it never gets old.' 11 Billy Dee Williams, Harrison Ford in 'The Empire Strikes Back.' Everett Collection / Everett Collection 11 Billy Dee Williams as Lando in 'The Empire Strikes Back.' Everett Collection / Everett Collection In the film, Lando initially betrays his longtime pal Han Solo (Harrison Ford), before he has a change of heart and backstabs the Empire — and thus secures fan-favorite status. Advertisement 'Lando was, and still is, a trailblazer,' said Williams. 'He showed audiences that charm, complexity, and courage could live in one man.' 11 Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Harrison Ford in 1980. ©Lucasfilm Ltd./courtesy Everett Williams added: 'I always approached him with a sense of dignity and fun, and I'm proud that after all these years, Lando still holds such a beloved place in the galaxy.' 11 Billy Dee Williams at the Critics Choice Association's 5th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema and Television in 2022. Getty Images for Critics Choice Association Editor Paul Hirsch exclusively told The Post that working on the film is still one of his greatest achievements in his career. 'I was on the picture for 14 months, during which time I was on location in London and in Marin County, where my son was born,' said Hirsch, who wrote about 'The Empire Strikes Back' in his 2019 book 'A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away.' 11 Paul Hirsch at the 2024 AFI Fest at TCL Chinese Theatre on October 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images 'I had innumerable memorable experiences during that time,' Hirsch added, 'so to pick out a single memory would be impossible.' Advertisement Despite its success, 'The Empire Strikes Back' infamously faced numerous production difficulties. Original screenwriter Leigh Brackett died before filming started, and her duties were passed onto Lawrence Kasdan. 11 Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Mark Hamill in 'The Empire Strikes Back.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection Additionally, several actors got hurt on set including Mark Hamill, who was in a severe car accident that caused facial injuries. That forced the film's creators to include a scene where Luke Skywalker is attacked by a Wampa on Hoth. Advertisement There were also financing problems as the film's initial budget of $8 million rose to over $30 million. The movie ultimately made over $540 million at the worldwide box office. 11 Lando with Han after he's frozen in carbonite' ©Lucasfilm Ltd./courtesy Everett / Everett Collection Hirsch told The Post that his job as editor wasn't impacted by the production issues. Speaking about the film's legacy, Hirsch said, 'The initial release of a film is like its birth. Some grow up and lead long lives and achieve success later on. I have worked on a few that were total flops at first, but are now considered cult classics.' Advertisement 11 Chewbacca chokes Lando in 'The Empire Strikes Back.' ©Lucasfilm Ltd./courtesy Everett / Everett Collection In a rare interview with in 2020, Lucas looked back on making 'The Empire Strikes Back.' 'It wasn't the most fun movie to make, but it was definitely a rewarding film,' he said. 'It turned out well. I learned some things.'
Digital Trends
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
A$AP x Star Wars? Find out which rapper auditioned to play Lando Calrissian
The Force was almost with A$AP Rocky. The Grammy-nominated rapper previously auditioned to play the role of Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story. In an interview with Variety, Rocky shared his brutally honest review of his tryout for Star Wars. Recommended Videos 'I auditioned for Star Wars, and my audition was trash,' Rocky told Variety. 'I was trash that day.' The role ultimately went to Donald Glover, who also goes by his musical stage name, Childish Gambino. While Solo failed critically and financially, Glover received positive reviews for his performance, with Rocky being one of his biggest supporters. 'My man Childish Gambino was a way better Lando than I would've provided at that time,' Rocky explained. 'And I think he looked a little more like [Billy Dee Williams] than me.' Despite the failed audition, Rocky would happily take another shot at joining the Star Wars universe. Released in 2018, Solo starred Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, a smuggler who will one day become a hero for the Rebel Alliance in the battle against the Galactic Empire. Solo takes place approximately 10 years before Star Wars: A New Hope and chronicles the dangerous heist involving the Kessel Run. The movie introduces Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo), Han's eventual co-pilot, and Lando, the cunning smuggler who lends him the iconic Millennium Falcon. Billy Dee Williams originated the role of Lando in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Williams later reappeared as Lando in The Rise of Skywalker. In December 2020, Lucasfilm announced a Lando limited series at Disney+. Three years later, Stephen Glover, Donald's brother and collaborator, revealed Lando had shifted from a TV show to a movie. The movie remains in development. Rocky will next be seen in Highest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee's crime thriller starring Denzel Washington. The movie will premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Highest 2 Lowest opens in theaters on August 22 and streams on Apple TV+ on September 5. Please enable Javascript to view this content
The Independent
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 6-12
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 6-12: April 6: Actor Billy Dee Williams is 88. Actor Roy Thinnes ('The Invaders') is 87. Director Barry Levinson ('Rain Man,' 'The Natural') is 83. Actor John Ratzenberger ('Cheers') is 78. Actor Patrika Darbo ('The Bold and the Beautiful') is 77. Actor Marilu Henner ('Taxi,' ″Evening Shade') is 73. Actor Michael Rooker ('Guardians of the Galaxy') is 70. Guitarist Warren Haynes of Gov't Mule is 65. Singer-guitarist Black Francis of The Pixies is 60. Actor Ari Meyers ('Kate & Ally') is 56. Actor Paul Rudd is 56. Actor Jason Hervey ('The Wonder Years') is 53. Bassist Markku Lappalainen (Hoobastank) is 52. Actor Zach Braff ('Scrubs') is 50. Actor Joel Garland ('Orange Is the New Black') is 50. Actor Candace Cameron Bure ('Full House') is 49. Actor Teddy Sears ('24: Legacy') is 48. Musician Robert Glasper is 47. Actor Eliza Coupe ('Happy Endings,' ″Scrubs') is 44. Actor Charlie McDermott ('The Middle') is 35. April 7: Country singer Bobby Bare is 90. Movie director Francis Ford Coppola is 87. Actor Roberta Shore ('The Virginian') is 82. Singer Patricia Bennett of The Chiffons is 78. Singer-guitarist John Oates of Hall and Oates is 77. Drummer John Dittrich of Restless Heart is 74. Singer Janis Ian is 74. Actor Jackie Chan is 71. Actor Russell Crowe is 61. Singer Mark Kibble of Take 6 is 61. Actor Bill Bellamy ('Last Comic Standing,' ″Fastlane') is 60. Drummer Charlie Hall of The War On Drugs is 51. Singer-bassist John Cooper of Skillet is 50. Actor Heather Burns ('Miss Congeniality') is 50. Singer John Cooper of Skillet is 50. Actor Kevin Alejandro ('Lucifer,' ″Southland') is 49. Actor Sian Clifford ('Fleabag') is 43. Bassist Ben McKee of Imagine Dragons is 40. Contemporary Christian singer Tauren Wells is 39. Actor Ed Speleers ('Downton Abbey') is 37. Actor Conner Rayburn ('According to Jim') is 26. April 8: Original Mouseketeer Darlene Gillespie is 84. Singer Peggy Lennon of the Lennon Sisters is 84. Songwriter Leon Huff of Gamble and Huff is 83. Actor Stuart Pankin ('Curb Your Enthusiasm,' 'Not Necessarily The News') is 79. Guitarist Steve Howe of Yes (and of Asia) is 78. Film director John Madden ('Shakespeare in Love') is 76. Bassist Mel Schacher of Grand Funk Railroad is 74. Singer-actor John Schneider ('The Dukes of Hazzard') is 65. Guitarist Izzy Stradlin (Guns N' Roses) is 63. Singer Julian Lennon is 62. Actor Dean Norris ('Breaking Bad,' ″Under the Dome') is 62. Singer-guitarist Donita Sparks of L7 is 62. Actor Robin Wright is 59. Actor Patricia Arquette is 57. Actor JR Bourne (TV's 'Teen Wolf,' ″Revenge') is 55. Singer Craig Honeycutt of Everything is 55. Drummer Darren Jessee of Ben Folds Five is 54. Actor Emma Caulfield ('Buffy the Vampire Slayer') is 52. Actor Katee Sackhoff ('Battlestar Galactica') is 45. Actor Taylor Kitsch ('True Detective,' ″Friday Night Lights') is 44. Singer-guitarist Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend is 41. Actor Taran Noah Smith ('Home Improvement') is 41. Guitarist Jamie Sierota (Echosmith) is 32. Actor Sadie Calvano ('Mom') is 28. April 9: Actor Michael Learned ('The Waltons') is 86. Actor Dennis Quaid is 71. Humorist Jimmy Tingle ('60 Minutes II') is 70. Keyboardist Dave Innis of Restless Heart is 66. Talk show host Joe Scarborough ('Morning Joe') is 62. Actor Mark Pellegrino ('Dexter') is 60. Actor-model Paulina Porizkova is 60. Actor Cynthia Nixon ('Sex and the City') is 59. Singer Kevin Martin of Candlebox is 56. TV personality Sunny Anderson ('The Kitchen') is 50. Singer Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance is 48. Actor Keshia Knight Pulliam ('The Cosby Show') is 46. Guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes is 45. Actor Charlie Hunnam ('Sons of Anarchy') is 45. Actor Jay Baruchel ('Knocked Up,' ″Tropic Thunder') is 43. Actor Annie Funke ('Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders') is 40. Actor Jordan Masterson ('Last Man Standing') is 39. Actor Leighton Meester ('Gossip Girl') is 39. Singer-actor Jesse McCartney ('Summerland') is 38. Singer Jazmine Sullivan is 38. Actor Kristen Stewart ('Twilight') is 35. Actor Elle Fanning ('Because of Winn-Dixie') is 27. Musician Lil Nas X is 26. Actor Isaac Hempstead Wright ('Game of Thrones') is 26. Singer Jackie Evancho is 25. April 10: Actor Steven Seagal is 73. Singer Terre Roche of The Roches is 72. Actor Peter MacNicol ('Numb3rs,' ″Ally McBeal') is 71. Actor Olivia Brown ('Miami Vice') is 68. Bassist Steven Gustafson of 10,000 Maniacs is 68. Singer-producer Babyface is 67. Musician Brian Setzer (Stray Cats) is 66. Singer Katrina Leskanich of Katrina and the Waves is 65. Drummer Tim 'Herb' Alexander of Primus is 60. Singer Kenny Lattimore is 58. Comedian Orlando Jones is 57. Guitarist Mike Mushok of Staind is 56. Rapper Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest is 55. Actor David Harbour ('Stranger Things') is 50. Blues singer Shemekia Copeland is 46. Actor Laura Bell Bundy is 44. Actor Harry Hadden-Paton ('Downton Abbey') is 44. Actor Chyler Leigh ('Supergirl,' ″Grey's Anatomy') is 43. Bassist Andrew Dost of fun. is 42. Actor Ryan Merriman ('The Pretender') is 42. Singer-actor Mandy Moore ('This is Us') is 41. Actor Barkhad Abdi ('Captain Phillips') is 40. Actor Shay Mitchell ('Pretty Little Liars') is 38. Actor Haley Joel Osment ('The Sixth Sense') is 37. Country singer Maren Morris is 35. Singer-actor AJ Michalka of Aly and AJ is 34. Actor Daisy Ridley ('Star Wars: The Force Awakens') is 33. Actor Sofia Carson ('Descendants') is 32. Actor Ruby Jerins ('Nurse Jackie') is 27. April 11: Actor Joel Grey is 93. Actor Louise Lasser is 86. Actor Peter Riegert (film's 'Animal House,' TV's 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt') is 78. Actor Bill Irwin ('Law & Order: SVU') is 75. Singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale is 68. Guitarist Nigel Pulsford (Bush) is 64. Country singer Steve Azar is 61. Singer Lisa Stansfield is 59. Actor Johnny Messner ('Killer Instinct,' ″The O.C.') is 56. Bassist Dylan Keefe of Marcy Playground is 55. Actor Vicellous Shannon ('The Hurricane') is 54. Rapper David Banner is 51. Actor Tricia Helfer ('Lucifer') is 51. Drummer Chris Gaylor of All-American Rejects is 46. Actor Kelli Garner ('Taking Woodstock,' ″Lars and the Real Girl') is 41. Singer Joss Stone is 38. Actor Kaitlyn Jenkins ('Bunheads') is 33. April 12: Musician Herbie Hancock is 85. Musician John Kay of Steppenwolf is 81. Actor Ed O'Neill ('Modern Family,' ″Married... With Children') is 79. Actor Dan Lauria ('The Wonder Years') is 78. Talk show host David Letterman is 78. Singer J.D. Nicholas of The Commodores is 73. Singer Pat Travers is 71. Actor Andy Garcia is 69. Country singer Vince Gill is 68. Actor Patricia Arquette is 57. TV personality J Alexander ('America's Next Top Model') is 67. Guitarist Will Sergeant of Echo and the Bunnymen is 67. Singer Art Alexakis of Everclear is 63. Singer Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls is 61. Actor Alicia Coppola (TV's 'Jericho,' film's 'National Treasure: Book of Secrets') is 57. Singer Nicholas Hexum of 311 is 55. Actor Retta ('Good Girls,' 'Parks and Recreation') is 55. Actor Nicholas Brendon ('Buffy the Vampire Slayer') is 54. Actor Marley Shelton ('Pleasantville') is 51. Actor Sarah Jane Morris ('NCIS') is 48. Bassist Guy Berryman of Coldplay is 47. Actor Riley Smith ('Nashville') is 47. Actor Claire Danes is 46. Actor Jennifer Morrison ('Once Upon a Time,' ″House') is 46. Actor Matt McGorry ('How To Get Away With Murder,' ″Orange Is the New Black') is 39. Actor Brooklyn Decker ('Grace and Frankie') is 38. Drummer Joe Rickard of Red is 38. Singer-guitarist Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco is 38. Actor Saoirse Ronan is 31.
