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Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Sir Michael Cain helped by actor as he replaces zimmer frame with wheelchair
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A famous US actor was seen helping Sir Michael Caine in a wheelchair during a recent outing in London. The 92-year-old, who is best known for starring in films such as The Italian Job and Alfie, was pictured alongside his wife Shakira at the River Cafe in Hammersmith, London. But helping him get to his seat at what is regarded as one of the best restaurants in the capital was none other than Fast & Furious icon Vin Diesel. The 57-year-old actor who played Dom Toretto in the film franchise could be seen pushing the British legend in his wheelchair. Michael was photographed for the first time since transitioning from a zimmer frame to a wheelchair. The Zulu star was also seen sporting a band-aid on his face as he looked to be thoroughly enjoying himself during the two-hour meal. According to reports, Michael was even seen singing happy birthday to the Fast & Furious star, who turns 58 next week. The pair are said to have been close friends 'for decades' and according to Vin they are working on an independent project called Mark and Maurice. Joining Vin at the meal was his long-time partner Paloma Jiménez and his two children. Both Vin and Michael were said to be enjoying each other's company for the early birthday celebration as part of an upcoming documentary. Vin was seen dressing casually in a blue polo shirt, sunglasses and sneakers. Meanwhile, Caine wore a suit jacket and matching pants. After the meal, which is known for its Italian cuisine, Vin could be seen rubbing his stomach, clearly satisfied with the celebration. It comes ahead of the US actor's jury trial for sexual battery starting next month on August. The Hollywood star's representatives have claimed there have been no cases against the actor for sexual misconduct or assault allegations, according to reports. The unlikely duo previously starred in the 2015 movie The Last Witch Hunter. More Trending After retiring from acting in 2023, Michael has been enjoying his time out of the spotlight, sharing an insight into his personal life in his 2024 memoir Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: My Guide to Life . In his book, Michael even wrote about his and Vin's friendship, where he explained how they first met at a dinner party 30 years ago. Vin has also spoken about their friendship in a recent Instagram post, where he said: 'Filming The Last Witch Hunter with Michael was such a dream come true. 'The response from people discovering it now is surreal — getting to work alongside one of my dearest friends and seeing people connect with that story years later… That's really the magic of this business,' he wrote. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Paul Walker's character returning to Fast & Furious franchise 12 years after his death
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Why do studios fear women in action roles?
Charlize Theron has sharply criticised Hollywood's double standard in women-led action films, pointing out that men often receive far more leniency even after box office flops. At the same time, women are expected to succeed on the first try. Speaking with The New York Times, Theron emphasised, "When women do this and the movie maybe doesn't hit fully, they don't necessarily get a chance again. With this, we were very aware that eyes were on us. It's not a risk that studios want to take, but they'll take it many times on the same guy who might have a string of action movies that did not do so well." This frustration is not new to Theron. She has built her career on playing physically demanding roles in Æon Flux, Atomic Blonde, The Italian Job, The Old Guard, Mad Max: Fury Road, and multiple Fast & Furious franchise installments. She has endured many injuries while filming her stunts. "I've had surgery on both elbows, my right shoulder, my thumb, carpal tunnel, and fractures. A lot of fractures," she recounted. Theron reiterated why she loves doing action films despite their taxing process: "I love dance, but I would never have been able to go back and be a dancer again, right?" She added, "Action movies gave me this opportunity to be physical again, to be a storyteller with my body." Her words show that women are committed to making great films, if given the chance and the right script to support them. In Theron's current project, she reprised the role of Andy in The Old Guard 2, exemplifying her continued commitment to steering her action roles, even when the stakes are high.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Charlize Theron says studios are not willing to take "risk" on female-led action films
Actress and film producer Charlize Theron called out Hollywood studios for not wanting to take a "risk" when it comes to female-led action movies, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Actress and film producer Charlize Theron called out Hollywood studios for not wanting to take a "risk" when it comes to female-led action movies, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "That's known," Theron said, adding, "Action films with female leads don't get greenlit as much as the ones with male leads. I think the thing that always frustrates me is the fact that guys will get a free ride," as per the outlet. She continued, "When women do this and the movie maybe doesn't hit fully, they don't necessarily get a chance again. With this, we were very aware that eyes were on us. It's not a risk that studios want to take, but they'll take it many times on the same guy who might have a string of action movies that did not do so well." She has starred in several commercially successful action films, including The Italian Job (2003), Hancock (2008), Prometheus (2012), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Atomic Blonde (2017), and The Old Guard (2020), and also the Fast & Furious installments: The Fate of the Furious (2017), F9 (2021), and Fast X (2023). Theron shared why she enjoys doing action films, despite being "accident-prone" on set, leading to "a lot of fractures" and multiple surgeries over the years. "I love dance, but I would never have been able to go back and be a dancer again, right?" she said. "Action movies gave me this opportunity to be physical again, to be a storyteller with my body," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Mint
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Charlize Theron says studios are not willing to take 'risk' on female-led action films
ANI Published 8 Jul 2025, 05:47 PM IST Washington DC [US], July 8 (ANI): Actress and film producer Charlize Theron called out Hollywood studios for not wanting to take a "risk" when it comes to female-led action movies, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "That's known," Theron said, adding, "Action films with female leads don't get greenlit as much as the ones with male leads. I think the thing that always frustrates me is the fact that guys will get a free ride," as per the outlet. She continued, "When women do this and the movie maybe doesn't hit fully, they don't necessarily get a chance again. With this, we were very aware that eyes were on us. It's not a risk that studios want to take, but they'll take it many times on the same guy who might have a string of action movies that did not do so well." She has starred in several commercially successful action films, including The Italian Job (2003), Hancock (2008), Prometheus (2012), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Atomic Blonde (2017), and The Old Guard (2020), and also the Fast & Furious installments: The Fate of the Furious (2017), F9 (2021), and Fast X (2023). Theron shared why she enjoys doing action films, despite being "accident-prone" on set, leading to "a lot of fractures" and multiple surgeries over the years. "I love dance, but I would never have been able to go back and be a dancer again, right?" she said. "Action movies gave me this opportunity to be physical again, to be a storyteller with my body," according to The Hollywood Reporter. (ANI)
BBC News
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
How Coventry's sewers starred in The Italian Job
A stretch of sewage pipe underneath Coventry cemented its place in British film history, thanks to a legendary car chase, a French stuntman and a much-loved motoring icon, the the late 1960s, while producing what would become the classic crime caper, The Italian Job, the filmmakers were could not find a suitable location in Turin, Italy, to film part of the famous escape through the streets of the city and its as Oscar-winning producer Michael Deeley recalled, luck intervened: "It was completely by chance we discovered a stretch of pipe in Stoke Aldermoor." That find led to the classic scene and, decades later, the exact location, now buried underground, is being tracked down and the story retold by the BBC's Secret Coventry series. In the heist movie, after stealing a shipment of gold destined for a Turin car factory, the robbers make their escape with the gold in three drive down steps, leap across gaps between buildings and go through the for the latter part, they needed a wide enough section of sewer pipe which, as Mr Deeley said, they found in 240m (262yd) long pipe was being installed at the time and snaked under part of Stoke Aldermoor, between The Barley Lea and Allard from the time show the Minis being lowered down to the pipes which were already being buried underground. Neville Goode was the operator of the crane and still remembers the day clearly - though at the time, he had no idea his work was part of film history."It was just putting the cars down the tunnel, no idea why. Nobody told us why it was being done," he later, after seeing the film, did the reality sink in: "We thought, 'Hang on, I remember working on that film'."Kevin Conway, a Mini enthusiast, was the driving force behind the installation of a commemorative plaque at the scene in 2019."They arranged for some local cameramen to be able to lower the Minis into the ground and it turned out to be one of the greatest British films ever made," he said. Star Michael Caine was not needed for the Coventry filming, but the daredevil behind the wheel in the tunnel was French stunt star Remy Julienne, who orchestrated much of the film's attempted to achieve a full 360-degree roll of the car inside the sewer, but Mr Conway said it ended up that Julienne "crashed a few times"."[Neville] had to take a smashed Mini out of the tunnel, on its side, drag it out and lift it out," he added. But the retired crane operator did come to the stuntman's aid through a pair of gloves lent to the Goode said: "Julienne came out and said there was too much water, it was making the steering wheel slippy so I said, 'I've got a pair of gloves in my cab if you'd like to borrow them, maybe they would help?'"So he took those and he kept them."The area above the sewer pipe and the plaque at the spot, installed six years ago, has become a surprising landmark among fans of the film, Mr Conway said."The amount of people that I meet…it's popping up on Facebook: 'Here's me standing beside it'," he added."Ten feet underneath where that plaque is, was where Remy Julienne sat in the front seat of a Mini and gunned his engine." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
