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Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
American actor, 65, is unrecognisable three decades after breakthrough role as he attends Superman premiere in LA - but can YOU guess who it is?
One of Hollywood's best character actors looked unrecognisable as he attended the Los Angeles premiere of Superman at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Monday. The actor, 65, who has had notable roles throughout the 1990s and won an Emmy in 1997, looked incredibly dapper in a dark grey suit as he arrived on the red carpet. He sported a quirky blue floral print tie before further accessorising his look with a beige fedora hat and a pair of clear glasses. To complete his outfit, the actor layered a crisp white shirt underneath his smart suit and sported a pair of brown leather brogues. He appeared in great spirits as he beamed for the cameras while posing up a storm on the red carpet. But do you recognise him? That's right, it's Pruitt Taylor Vince from the 1988 action movie Red Heat! The actor portrayed the night clerk in the cop action/crime movie alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Belushi, Laurence Fishburne, and Gina Gershon. The movie follows Ivan Danko (Arnold) and detective Art Ridzik (Jim) who work as partners to catch a cunning and deadly Georgian drug kingpin, Viktor Rostavili (Ed O'Ross), who killed Danko's previous partner. Pruitt is often classified as a character actor and made his film debut with a supporting role in the 1987 movie, Angel Heart. After supporting roles in the movies Mississippi Burning, Jacob's Ladder, and Natural Born Killers, alongside his portrayal of Lee Bowers in the political thriller movie JFK, Pruitt gained attention with his starring roles in the movies Heavy and Beautiful Girls. He had his breakout with a recurring role as Clifford Banks on season 2 of the ABC legal drama television series Murder One, which earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Following his role in the series, Vince had starring roles in the movies The Legend of 1900 and Mumford. Meanwhile, in the 2000s, he had starring roles in Nurse Betty, Simone, Trapped, Identity, Constantine, and Captivity. The movie follows Ivan Danko (Arnold) and detective Art Ridzik (Jim) who work as partners to catch a cunning and deadly Georgian drug kingpin, Viktor Rostavili (Ed O'Ross), who killed Danko's previous partner (L-R Arnold, Jim, and Gina pictured in the movie) He also had a recurring role as Mose Manuel on the HBO western series, Deadwood from 2005 to 2006. Several years later, Pruitt starred in the movies Flypaper, 13 Sins, The Devil's Candy, and Bird Box. Meanwhile, on television, he had recurring roles as J.J. LaRoche on the CBS series The Mentalist, Casper Abraham on the NBC series Heroes Reborn, and Grill on the ABC superhero series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Now, Pruitt has had a supporting role as Jonathan Kent in the new Superman movie starring alongside David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Milly Alcock, and Isabela Merced. And just last year, he starred as Bob Bauer in the Apple TV+ miniseries Lady in the Lake.
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
'Friends' Vs. 'Adults': What These Shows Can Teach Us About Marketing To Gen Z
Stephen Rosa is the CEO/chief creative officer of (add)ventures and an Emmy-winning writer/producer. In the early '90s, I found myself staring down a very messy fork in the road. I was in my 20s, torn between chasing a comedy career in Los Angeles, diving into New York's creative scene with nothing but a notepad and a dream, or sticking closer to home with a marketing job in Massachusetts. I knew I had talent—I could write, I could perform and I could pitch—but I also knew talent wasn't a strategy. And back then, I needed a plan more than a punch line. At night, I'd watch Friends—or shows like it—and see a version of adulthood that looked, if not attainable, at least aspirational. Six people were living in apartments too big for their paychecks, drinking lots of coffee and cracking inside jokes. Pivoting was a punch line, not a survival strategy. Life looked chaotic, but charmed. And we bought that version of adulthood. Brands sold it right back to us, wrapped in denim jackets and grande lattes. The Gap, Starbucks, Pottery Barn and even the iPod—they weren't just brands and products; they were identity markers. Ross's coffee table (yes, the one Phoebe hated) wasn't just decor. It symbolized a craving for belonging and order in the chaos. Marketers thrived on aspiration. If you wore the right jacket, drank the right coffee or picked the right CD, you'd find your place. Pivot. Flash forward 30 years to FX's new series Adults, and the tone has changed dramatically. Set in Queens, it follows five 20-somethings who are less bonded by coffee and more by therapy, ghosted texts and existential dread. It's not a reboot. It's a reckoning. Where Friends offered a fantasy of adulthood, Adults offers the reality. Relationships are frayed. Jobs are joyless. The group chat goes unanswered. It's a world where people aren't becoming adults—they're already there, and they're barely holding it together. As someone who came of age during the Friends era—and now leads a creative agency full of Gen Z talent—I can say this shift isn't just about TV tropes. It's about a broader cultural and marketing pivot. We're still selling adulthood, but the terms have changed—massively. Then: Selling Aspiration In the '90s, marketing followed a formula: Introduce a dream, insert a product and show the transformation. Want to belong? Buy this soda. Want to look successful? Wear this suit. There was a problem and a product that served as the solution. It was from A to B. It was straightforward and predictable. The tone matched the times. There was optimism in the air. Adulthood was portrayed as linear: Get the job, meet the person, find the apartment and furnish it with friends. The journey was messy, sure, but it was always pointing toward something better. Now: Selling Process Adults reminds us that life today isn't linear. It's circular. It loops. It spirals. The characters aren't climbing—they're clinging. There's no triumphant soundtrack—just ambient unease. For Gen Z, adulthood isn't about arriving. It's about enduring. It's not about having it all—it's about managing the weight of it all. And in this world, transformation feels disingenuous. What resonates now is recognition. This is why brands like Glossier thrive by enhancing natural features instead of covering them up, and why mental health apps like Calm and Headspace feel like necessities, not luxuries. The winning brands today aren't guides to a better life. They're companions for the one you're already living. They don't promise escape. They offer empathy. From Shared Spaces To Solitary Screens Friends had Monica and Rachel's apartment and Central Perk—spaces where connection happened spontaneously. Adults has subway rides, brunches that end awkwardly and a lot of lonely scrolling. Physical proximity has been replaced by emotional distance. This matters for marketers. Because the myth of a shared, universal experience no longer holds. Many of today's consumers don't congregate—they fragment. They live in algorithmic silos and identity niches. As a result, campaigns must function more like conversations than broadcasts. Visibility isn't enough. Brands must be emotionally available. That means less polish and more presence. Authenticity Is The New Currency What makes Adults work isn't plot—it's honesty. Characters flail. Conversations trail off. Scenes linger in discomfort. And audiences see themselves in that messiness. We're in the era of radical relatability. Gen Z doesn't reward perfection—they reward participation. Brands win not by being slick, but by being sincere. Consider how Oatly embraces its awkwardness, or how jewelry brand Mejuri frames luxury as self-worth, not status. These brands aren't shouting slogans. They're sharing humanity. And in a fractured world, that connection is priceless. The Friends Generation Is Running The Show Let's face it—most of us in the C-suite grew up on Friends. We remember the rhythm of the laugh track and the ease of the resolution. And often, we default to storytelling that reflects that worldview: setup, struggle and triumph. But Gen Z usually doesn't see life that way. They don't expect clarity. They expect complexity. And if we want to reach them, we have to be willing to get a little uncomfortable. When I first watched Adults, I felt like the emotional rug had been pulled out from under me. Where was the payoff? The cozy couch? The group hug? But discomfort is often the first sign that we're learning. And marketers—especially those of us raised on the comfort of sitcoms—need to learn fast. So here's the pivot: Let's stop marketing the dream and start marketing the dialogue. Let's ask more than we assume. Let's reflect rather than direct. Because today, the brands that thrive won't be the ones that shout the loudest. They'll be the ones that gently break the awkward silence. Forbes Agency Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies. Do I qualify?
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'The most addictive thriller on TV' is finally made free to stream after shock Netflix axe that left fans furious
A hugely addictive thriller has finally been made free to stream after its shock axe from Netflix that left fans seething. The streaming giant removed the hit show, which has a respectable 88% Rotten Tomatoes score, last year. However, How To Get Away With Murder has now been made available to stream once again - and even for free. The smash-hit legal drama originally aired between 2014 and 2020, running for six seasons before its cancellation. Viola Davis plays the lead role of defence attorney and professor Annalise Keating as the series follows her life. As the drama unfolds, Annalise becomes caught up in a murder plot that involves five of her students. In 2015, Davis became the first African American to win an Emmy for best lead actress in a drama series. How To Get Away With Murder has now officially landed on Channel 4's streaming site, which doesn't require a subscription. Bosses have made all six seasons of the binge-watch worthy thriller available. Critics have praised the series, with Entertainment Weekly previously calling it 'the most addictive new thriller on TV'. Other stars in the series include Alfred Enoch, Matt McGorry, and Karla Souza, Jack Falahee, Aja Naomi King, Charlie Weber and Liza Weil. Back in 2019 when it was confirmed the show would be ending, series creator and executive producer Pete Nowalk called ending the show a 'brutal decision,' but said the story demanded it. 'For me, Annalise Keating's journey has always had a clear ending,' Nowalk said in a statement. 'Knowing I have 15 episodes left to finish her story, and the chance to give all the characters their own killer endings is a rare gift.' One thriller fan wrote in the Netflix Bangers Facebook group about the show: 'I'm quite lost after Dexter: New Blood. Honest review please, if you have seen this one' alongside a poster of How To Get Away With Murder. Others commented that they were going to be re-watching the show and labelled it 'amazing' while other's added: 'It's a must-watch from me, sooo good'. Another wrote: 'Really good, you won't be disappointed, loved this show'; 'Yes, it is so good!'; 'Very intriguing', and 'I couldn't stop watching!' Some fans even confessed they had watched it three times while another said: 'This is so addictive, absolutely brilliant'. Meanwhile, a 'fascinating and suspenseful' Netflix thriller has left fans gripped with a 'psychopathic' leading man and a 'dark' twist. The Occupant first hit screens back in 2020 and is available to watch on the streaming platform. Back in 2019 when it was confirmed the show would be ending, series creator and executive producer Pete Nowalk called ending the show a 'brutal decision,' but said the story demanded it It follows unemployed advertising executive Javier Muñoz (Javier Gutiérrez) who becomes obsessed with the new tenants of the home he had to give up. However, things take a horrifying twist when 'his motives toward the family turn sinister,' according to the synopsis. Despite only having a modest 65% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Occupant has still managed to collect plenty of praise from fans. High On Films penned: 'The main reason why The Occupant works is Javier Gutierrez's dedicated performance as the psychopathic, dejected advertiser who would go to any heights to get what he wants.'
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rob McElhenney Addresses Name Change: 'Call Me Whatever You Want'
Rob McElhenney has seen the online discourse around his name change and is chiming in. The Emmy winner, who made headlines for filing to legally change his name to Rob Mac last week, took to social media to 'dedicate exactly one minute' to explaining why he took such significant measures. More from Deadline Rob McElhenney Files To Legally Change Name As Wrexham AFC Closes In On Premier League, FX Renews 'Welcome to Wrexham' For Season 5 Eva Longoria's 'Necaxa' Docuseries From 'Welcome To Wrexham' Team Gets Premiere Date At FXX 'Yes, I'm shortening my name to Rob Mac—mostly a stage name, but I digress,' he said in a video shared Tuesday on X. 'Is it kinda douchey? Sure, but the amount of time that I've wasted trying to get people to either say or spell my name correctly is literally days of my life. Trust me, I added it up.' Although he wants 'to stay connected' to the family name, he noted 'it's not even really our f—ing name,' explaining, 'Not only have many generations changed the spelling. The current one was just given to my ancestor by a government official who decided that this was now the spelling.' 'It was a crazy time. But times have changed, and most people already call me Rob Mac anyway,' he continued. 'My family knows me and loves me regardless of how many syllables I have, and that's the only thing that I really care about.' I said what I said. — Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) July 1, 2025 With a nod to other actors who have changed their names, Mac concluded, 'There are so many things going on in the world, and this is a silly one to continue to waste your time with. Honestly, call me whatever you want.' It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia fans can expect to see the co-creator and star's new credit when Season 17 premieres July 9 on FXX with 'The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary', the second half of the show's two-part crossover event with ABC's Abbott Elementary. Best of Deadline 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Soundtrack: From Griff To Sabrina Carpenter 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'The Gilded Age' Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dick Van Dyke Pulls Out Of Malibu Fan Event Amid 'Bad Day' At 99
Although Dick Van Dyke had to miss the third iteration of his Vandy Camp fan gathering this weekend, he was there in spirit. The 6x Emmy winner's wife Arlene Silver announced that he was 'not up to' attending Saturday's event in Malibu as planned, but he was tuning into the livestream as fans shared well wishes in his absence. More from Deadline Dick Van Dyke Stars In New Coldplay Video, Reflecting On A Long Life, Great Loves And The Joy Of Acting Silly Dick Van Dyke Is Glad He 'Won't Be Around' For Trump Presidency Paul Simon Cancels 2 Shows To Undergo "Minor Surgical Procedure" For Back Pain 'I'm sorry. When you're 99-and-a-half years old, you have good days and bad days, and when you're 40 years old, you have good days and bad days,' said Silver on stage, according to USA Today. 'Unfortunately, today is not a good day for him, and he's sick that he can't be here.' After asking fans to share 'what he means to you' for her husband watching at home, Silver noted she's 'pretty confident' he'll be able to return for the next event. Hosted by the couple and their musical group The Vantastix, Vandy Camp is described as a 'whimsical, vintage circus' honoring their 'passion for comedy, vaudeville and the circus.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Van Dyke by Alaura Imagery & Design (@alauravandyke) Van Dyke celebrated his 99th birthday on Dec. 13, shortly after appearing in Coldplay's 'All My Love' music video, which he and Arlene produced. 'I'm acutely aware that I, you know, could go any day now, but I don't know why it doesn't concern me,' said Van Dyke in the video, which was directed by Spike Jonze and Mary Wigmore. 'I'm not afraid of it. I have that feeling, totally against anything intellectual that I'm gonna be alright.' Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
