Casting

JULIA GARNER IS THE MATERIAL GIRL

To no one’s surprise, Julia Garner (Ozark) has been cast to play Madonna in the Universal biopic of her life- and she was cast BY Madonna. It was no easy casting process. All actresses under consideration for the role were put through complex dance, acting, and singing sessions, often under Madonna’s watchful eye. (She IS directing the film) Garner was already a frontrunner because she resembles Madonna, but she had to prove she can sing and dance like her also. And you KNOW Madonna has high standards for herself. We can’t help but wonder which actors will be cast by Madonna to play her long list of boyfriends (Tony Ward, Dennis Rodman, Carlos Leon etc) – and will she FALL for one of them?

Photo: Marie Claire

By Janet / June 7, 2022

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Casting Chris Hemsworth Hulk Hogan

NO KIDDING – CHRIS HEMSWORTH IS PLAYING HULK HOGAN IN LIFE STORY!

Hulk Hogan must be flattered beyond belief that Chris Hemsworth has been cast to play him in an upcoming biographical film for Joker director Todd Phillips. It has to be the WORST casting choice in memory! Can you imagine the Sexiest Man Alive playing loudmouth wrestler Hulk Hogan? Not only will Chris have to bulk up on dangerous anabolic steroids to even APPROACH Hogan’s 300 pound unnatural frame and enlarged jaw, he will have to SHAVE HIS HEAD (except around the edges) and bleach it white to match the awful mustache. What a waste! Why hire one of the best looking men in Hollywood to play this wrestler? There are PLENTY of unattractive actors available! We can only imagine that producers hired Chris in hopes of attracting women to see the film…

By Janet / July 6, 2020

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Ant-Man Casting Marvel Paul Rudd

WATCH OUT! HERE COMES PAUL RUDD AS ANT-MAN!

It so happens we’ve been invaded by streams of those pesky ants this winter and their aggressiveness and numbers can be intimidating. It took three visits from the exterminator to chase most of them away. Coincidentally, Paul Rudd, now appearing in Anchorman 2, has been cast as the biochemist who can change his size and tell ants what to do. Ant-Man first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1969 as the tiniest of The Avengers. It sounds like it will be funny and loaded with special effects.

By Janet / December 23, 2013

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Brad Pitt Casting Go Like Hell Interview With The Vampire Tom Cruise

WILL TOM CRUISE AND BRAD PITT AGREE TO COSTAR AGAIN?

Tom Cruise has agreed to play car designer Carroll Shelby in the racing movie “Go Like Hell” – it’s the story of the competition between the Ford Motor Company and Italian sports car designer Enzo Ferrari which peaked at the 1966 Le Mans race. Brad expressed interest in the project before Tom signed on. Brad’s last acting experience with Tom was in 1994 when they costarred in Anne Rice’s “Interview With The Vampire” (photo above) and Brad described it as a “miserable experience” but not necessarily because of Tom. Brad was quoted at the time as saying he and Tom were “like North pole and South pole” (opposites) and that Tom was “always coming at you with a handshake.” We remember writing that Tom requested a box to stand on so he’d look as tall as Brad in their scenes together. Pairing them up again after all these years could be QUITE interesting…

By Janet / December 18, 2013

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Casting Elton John Rocketman Tom Hardy

ELTON JOHN CHOSE TOM HARDY TO STAR IN HIS LIFE STORY

The mystery is solved. We were STAGGERED when we heard that hunkalicious Tom Hardy was cast to star in Elton John’s life story called Rocketman. Of ALL people! This is far bigger casting news than “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The dangerously handsome Hardy usually plays a tough guy or villain so this is really a stretch for him. Plus, he’s got a full head of hair! We couldn’t IMAGINE whose bright idea this was so we did a little research and learned that Elton and his husband David Furnish are producing the movie and THEY decided Hardy was perfect for the role! The two of them must be giggling their heads off somewhere…

Photo: Richard Phibbs

By Janet / October 28, 2013

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Casting Charlize Theron Couples Seth MacFarlane

SETH MACFARLANE AND CHARLIZE THERON: WHAT’S SO FUNNY?

Seth MacFarlane just might be hopping on the Tom Cruise bandwagon by auditioning and hiring desirable actresses for his new movie – in hopes of scoring a new girlfriend! We wrote about their mutual attraction at the Oscars and now Seth has hired Charlize to star in his next comedy. In “A Million Ways To Die in the West.” Seth directs and plays a cowardly sheepherder and Charlize plays a notorious bandit’s exgirlfriend who teaches him about bravado and guns. They were photographed leaving Matsuhisa after dining together, both attempting to suppress their laughter.

Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News

By Janet / April 9, 2013

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Blake Lively Casting Charlize Theron Oscar Pistorius Reeva Steenkamp Ryan Gosling

THE OSCAR PISTORIUS MURDER CASE: MOVIES ARE IN THE WORKS

The Oscar Pistorius murder case is a long way from going to trial, but already scripts are being hurriedly written, and casting is in discussion. South African sports hero Oscar shot and killed his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp and claimed he thought she was an “intruder.” It’s been speculated that the baby-faced Oscar could be perfectly portrayed by equally boyish Ryan Gosling. And Charlize Theron has been suggested for the role of the beautiful but tragic Reeva, although we think a younger actress like Blake Lively would be more appropriate. It will be interesting to follow this case as it works it’s way through the legal system and more facts are revealed.

By Janet / March 25, 2013

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Bobbi Kristina Brown Casting Tyler Perry Whitney Houston

TYLER PERRY IS A TRUE FRIEND TO THE WHITNEY HOUSTON FAMILY

Finally, someone has done something that might actually HELP Whitney Houston’s forlorn daughter Bobbi Kristina! According to Deadline.com, Tyler Perry offered her a recurring role on his TBS comedy series “For Better Or Worse.” Bobbi has been hoping for an acting career and this is her big break. It might inspire her to get her life together. At the very least, it will keep her busy and distracted and maybe out of trouble. We’re thinking Tyler will make sure that someone on the set keeps an eye on her – he seems like a great guy.

By Janet / April 1, 2012

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Biography Casting George Clooney Steve Jobs

GEORGE CLOONEY AS STEVE JOBS? NO WAY!

Sorry, but we cannot in our wildest dreams imagine casting George Clooney to star in the Steve Jobs life story. George is a decent actor but we cannot forget that he’s not only movie star handsome but a smooth ladies man – and was never a nerd. Since Sony bought the rights to the Apple mogul’s story, George seems to be the most serious contender – the challenge is playing Jobs both young and older. But there are many better choices. How about Andy Samberg or Christian Bale? We think Ryan Gosling might be perfect. How about Matthew Modine, Michael Cera, or Adrian Brody? What’s YOUR opinion?

By Janet / November 22, 2011

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Angelina Jolie Casting Catherine Zeta-Jones Clive Owen Colin Farrell Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton Russell Crowe

ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND RICHARD BURTON’S TUMULTUOUS LOVE STORY IS COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN

Another casting dilemma. The book “Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century” is coming to the big screen and the hottest brunettes in Hollywood are hoping to play the legendary beauty Elizabeth Taylor. Top contenders are Angelina Jolie and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Both would have to put on a few pounds to emulate Liz’s bountiful curves. Top choices to play Richard Burton are Russell Crowe (who does have the animal magnetism,) Clive Owen (rough AND tender,) and Colin Farrell (charming Irish.) We were lucky to meet Richard at an awards show with his last wife and found him to be startlingly appealing and friendly. He WAS special.

By Janet / July 18, 2010

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