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10 hours ago
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Nicholas Hoult Had 'Awkward' Moment Meeting David Corenswet Amid Superman Auditions
Nicholas Hoult - who will play Lex Luthor in the upcoming superhero blockbusterr - found it "very awkward" to audition to play the title role in Superman "on the same day" as David Corenswet.
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12 hours ago
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Make James Bond an ‘Alcoholic, a Drug Addict. He Hates Women': Matthew Goode's ‘Really Dark' 007 Pitch Got Him Dropped From ‘Casino Royale' Auditions
Matthew Goode recently appeared on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast and clarified rumors about him auditioning for James Bond. Before Daniel Craig was cast in 2006's 'Casino Royale,' a handful of actors such as Henry Cavill, Rupert Friend and Sam Worthington all went out for the part. But Goode, a relative newcomer at the time with credits like the Mandy Moore rom-com 'Chasing Liberty' and Woody Allen's 'Match Point' under his belt, never got to actually audition because he bombed his meeting with 007 franchise producer Barbara Broccoli. 'I didn't audition. I went in and met Barbara [Broccoli],' Goode said. 'It was quite a funny one because — and she's gorgeous and just a lovely, lovely person — she was like, 'So what's your idea for Bond?' And I was like, 'My idea for Bond. We've gotta take it back to the books, you know? Really, we absolutely have to make this guy an alcoholic, a drug addict. He hates himself. He hates women. He hates a lot of people. He's in deep pain. He's brilliant at killing people.''Goode continued, 'I think by the end of the interview, she was like, 'Mhmm. Next.' I wanted to make it really dark, but what I should have said was, 'But also incredibly charming.'' More from Variety What's Next for Denis Villeneuve's Bond Movie? Amazon's Wishlist Includes Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland and Harris Dickinson Denis Villeneuve to Direct James Bond Film at Amazon Mads Mikkelsen Reprises James Bond 'Casino Royale' Villain Le Chiffre for 'Hitman'-'007 First Light' Video Game Crossover Cavill did it make into the audition room but was considered too young to the play the role. Craig was ultimately chosen, kick-starting a new Bond era on the big screen that would reach an all-time franchise high with 2012's 'Skyfall' ($1.1 billion grossed worldwide). Craig exited 007 in 2021's 'No Time to Die.' Broccoli and co-producer Michael G. Wilson are no longer running the Bond franchise after they shockingly sold creative rights to Amazon MGM Studios earlier this year. Amazon recently announced that Denis Villeneuve has been hired to direct the next 007 movie, although no actor is currently attached to play the new Bond. In a new report from Variety, insiders said that Amazon is seeking a British actor under the age of 30 for to assume the 007 mantle. Per the report: 'Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland and Harris Dickinson are at the top of the list. Elordi is Australian, but that would not be a deal-breaker as far as Amazon is concerned; remember Aussie George Lazenby starred in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service.'' Watch Goode's full. interview on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast in the video below. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
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2 days ago
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Seth Rogen Admits There Are Old Videos Of Him That Could 'End His Career Very Fast' If Unearthed
Seth Rogen has opened up about his past movie auditions during the start of his career in Hollywood. The actor admitted to being relieved that clips of his auditions from early on would not see the light of day, as they would "end his career very fast." Seth Rogen made mention of one particular audition for a role in a movie starring Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, and how the role of a boy with a cognitive disability wasn't well written. During an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Rogen, known for his hit roles in "Superbad," "Knocked Up," and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," opened up about a particularly regrettable audition from his early days in Hollywood when he was just another struggling actor trying to break into the industry and willing to take any opportunity he could get. Speaking to Kimmel, he said: "Thank god it was mostly physical VHS tapes and stuff like that that was being used when I was auditioning for things. Because the things I auditioned for, in retrospect, if they were out there in the world, they would end my career very, very fast, I believe." The Canadian actor revealed that one early audition he's relieved never saw the light of day, as he believes it could have completely derailed his career, was his audition for the role of Brian, a character with a cognitive disability in the infamous 2003 romantic comedy "Gigli," starring Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. He admitted that portrayal of the character was not handled with sensitivity in the script or his performance, saying: "I don't think the script was written in what, by today's standards, would be the most sensitive portrayal of a boy with a cognitive disability." Recalling the audition, Rogen admitted he was so embarrassed by his performance that he couldn't even bring himself to reenact it for the audience. "I'm tempted to do an impression of what I did and can't even do it," he confessed, per the Daily Mail. "That's how bad it was. Truthfully, if that tape were out today, this would be the last video you see of me today - outside of my apology tour." Rogen even joked that he would go to extreme lengths to make sure the tape never resurfaces. "Please, if you have it, burn it. Please sell it to me. I will buy it," he said. Ultimately, the role went to Justin Bartha. "Gigli" would go on to become one of the biggest box office flops of the early 2000s, pulled from theaters just three weeks after its release due to overwhelmingly negative reviews and poor ticket sales. In 2023, Rogen spoke about his successful movie career and shared how his and his wife's decision not to have children had a positive impact on their lives. "That has helped me succeed as well, definitely," he shared during an appearance on the "Diary of A CEO" podcast with Steven Bartlett. "There's a whole huge thing I'm not doing, which is raising children." Rogen continued by saying that the choice was not made accidentally because he and his wife had always discussed it, and that, at the moment, they are "grateful" they don't have kids. "Some people want kids, some people don't want kids," he explained. "Honestly, you just are told, 'You go through life, you get married, you have kids.' That's what happens. And me and my wife, neither of us were like that." Rogen continued, "Honestly, the older we get, the more happy and reaffirmed we are with our choice to not have kids." According to Rogen, one benefit of not having kids is gaining the freedom to pursue any interests he and his wife may have. "Now more than anything, the conversation is like, 'Honestly, thank God we don't have children.' We get to do whatever we want, we're in the prime of our lives," he said. The actor continued by listing his and his wife's numerous accomplishments with children out of the pictures, noting that he has more free time than his friends and colleagues, who are parents. "I'm not saying that kids don't bring them joy," he acknowledged. "But Me and my wife seem to get a lot more active enjoyment out of not having kids than anyone I know seems to get out of having kids." Rogen's comments about his past auditions come on the heels of his jokes about Donald Trump, which were cut from the broadcast of April's Breakthrough Prize ceremony, one of the world's most prestigious science award shows. Often referred to as the "Oscars of Science," the high-profile event honors exceptional achievements in scientific research and is backed by some of the most prominent names in the tech world, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. While presenting a special prize in fundamental physics alongside actor Edward Norton, Rogen reportedly took aim at Trump. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he quipped to the elite audience: "It's amazing that others [who have been] in this room underwrote electing a man who, in the last week, single-handedly destroyed all of American science." The "Pineapple Express" star went on to say, "It's amazing how much good science you can destroy with $320m and RFK Jr, very fast." However, despite being delivered at a live event, the jokes were notably absent from the so-called "full" YouTube upload of the ceremony.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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Seth Rogen reveals the one audition tape that will 'end his career' if it is ever released after reading script for notorious 2003 flop
Seth Rogen believes his acting career would be in ruins if one of his old audition tapes saw the light of day. The actor became a household name after starring in a series of risque comedies throughout the 2000s - among them Superbad, Knocked Up and The 40 Year Old Virgin. But Rogen believes an audition tape he made before establishing himself in Hollywood could result in his cancellation should it be viewed retrospectively by a younger generation of fans. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the Canadian star, 43, revealed he once auditioned for the role of Brian in notorious 2003 flop Gigli, a poorly received romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. He recalled: 'Thank god it was mostly physical VHS tapes and stuff like that that was being used when I was auditioning for things. 'Because the things I auditioned for, in retrospect, if they were out there in the world, they would end my career very, very fast, I believe.' He added: 'I auditioned for this boy with a cognitive disability. And I don't think the script was written in what, by today's standards, would be the most sensitive portrayal of a boy with a cognitive disability.' Rogen threw himself into the portrayal because he 'didn't get a lot of auditions' and was 'an aspiring young actor' - but admitted to being so ashamed that he couldn't reenact it for Kimmel's studio audience. 'I'm tempted to do an impression of what I did and I can't even do it,' he said. 'That's how bad it was. Truthfully, if that tape was out today, this would be the last video you see of me today - outside of my apology tour. 'Please, if you have it, burn it. Please sell it to me. I will buy it.' The role would ultimately go to Justin Bartha - but it would be a lucky escape for Rogan, with the film being pulled from US cinemas after just three weeks following disastrous box office returns and scathing reviews. The admission comes after Rogen's jokes about US president Donald Trump were cut out of the broadcast of one of the most prestigious science awards shows in the world. The Pineapple Express actor and writer was presenting an award during April's Breakthrough prize ceremony, a heavily-funded awards programme that aims to recognise 'outstanding scientific achievements'. The programme, which describes itself as the 'Oscars of science ', was co-founded by many of the world's biggest tech founders including Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Rogen reportedly cracked some harsh jokes at the US president's expense as he and actor Edward Norton presented a special prize in fundamental physics to Gerardus 't Hooft. According to the Hollywood Reporter he addressed the audience, which included Brin and Zuckerberg as well as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, said: 'It's amazing that others [who have been] in this room underwrote electing a man who, in the last week, single-handedly destroyed all of American science.' He added: 'It's amazing how much good science you can destroy with $320m and RFK Jr, very fast.' But the jokes were not included in the 'full' YouTube upload of the ceremony. Breakthrough told the Hollywood Reporter: 'This year's ceremony lasted longer than the prior few years, and several edits were made in order to meet the originally planned run time.' Rogen's joke appeared to take aim at how quickly Silicon Valley founders cosied up to Trump after he won the White House. Zuckerberg, Bezos and Altman donated $1million (£760,000) each to Trump's inauguration committee after he was elected.
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5 days ago
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Seth Rogen Says Audition Tape For This Box Office Bomb Would 'End My Career' If It Got Out
Seth Rogen Says Audition Tape For This Box Office Bomb Would 'End My Career' If It Got Out Seth Rogen via Associated Press Seth Rogen has admitted there are a fair few audition tapes of his from back in the day that could seriously affect his street cred if they were ever to get out. During a recent visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Knocked Up star shared his relief that some of his old auditions were filmed on VHS, meaning they're not easily accessible. He explained: 'Thank god it was mostly physical VHS tapes and stuff like that that was being used when I was auditioning for things. Because the things I auditioned for, in retrospect, if they were out there in the world, they would end my career very, very fast, I believe.' ADVERTISEMENT One such example was for an audition for a character with a learning difficulty in the film Gigli, starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Seth recalled: 'I auditioned for this boy with a cognitive disability. And I don't think the script was written in what, by today's standards, would be the most sensitive portrayal of a boy with a cognitive disability.' Justin Bartha and Ben Affleck in Gigli Moviestore/Shutterstock The role wound up going to Justin Bartha, who later became known for his work in the National Treasure films and Hangover trilogy, as well as the TV series The Good Fight. Meanwhile, a year after Gigli's release, Seth appeared in a small role in Anchorman, followed by appearances in the comedies The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Zach And Miri Make A Porno and Superbad. Gigli hit cinemas in 2003, and was not only dragged by critics (it currently holds an unenviable critical score of just 6% on the reviews aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes), but also bombed at the box office, and is still listed among the most expensive flops in cinema history. ADVERTISEMENT More than a decade on from the movie's release, Jennifer Lopez called the release of Gigli among the 'worst, lowest points' of her life. She later told Vanity Fair in 2017: 'I was eviscerated. I lost my sense of self, questioned if I belonged in this business, thought maybe I did suck at everything. 'And my relationship [with Ben Affleck, to whom she had been engaged] self-destructed in front of the entire world. It was a two-year thing for me until I picked myself up again.' MORE FILM NEWS:
