With the entry to the X-Men into the MCU, there’s been plenty of rumors of who would play a new rendition of the fan-favorite Wolverine. Sure, Hugh Jackman returns to reprise his role as Logan for “Deadpool 3,” but that may be a one-off.
02.10.2023 - 20:15 / variety.com
Variety‘s annual Business of Broadway Breakfast, fortifying themselves with coffee and frittatas on a rare day off, to celebrate a new season of plays, musicals and revivals. The event, which was presented by City National Bank, included discussions with Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez. They are taking their acclaimed Off-Broadway production of “Merrily We Roll Along” to the Main Stem and hoping to redeem the Stephen Sondheim musical, which flopped when it debuted in 1981.
There was also a discussion with Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, who have reunited for the zany “Gutenberg! The Musical!,” more than a decade after “The Book of Mormon” made them household names. And a panel of prominent producers such as Greg Nobile, Kristin Caskey, Patrick Catullo, Leslie Odom Jr. and Fiona Rudin, discussed the challenges of mounting a show in a business with little margin for error.
Here are five takeaways from the celebration of stagecraft and the people reshaping the theater industry. Harry Potter and Dumbledore never talked shop Harry Potter and Dumbledore didn’t get too in the weeds about the art of stage acting in between scenes at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Though they spent plenty of time together across six “Harry Potter” movies, Radcliffe says he and the late Michael Gambon never discussed their shared love of theater.
With the entry to the X-Men into the MCU, there’s been plenty of rumors of who would play a new rendition of the fan-favorite Wolverine. Sure, Hugh Jackman returns to reprise his role as Logan for “Deadpool 3,” but that may be a one-off.
Daniel Radcliffe was once again asked about the rumors that he could be playing Wolverine in the future.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director One year after telling fans he has no interest in playing Wolverine, Daniel Radcliffe is once again confronting rumors of a potential X-Men debut. This time, Radcliffe was asked by his “Merrily We Roll Along” musical co-stars Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez during a Vogue lie detector test if it was Radclife himself who started the fan casting for the “Harry Potter” star to play Wolverine. Not true, he said.
Daniel Radcliffe has finally reacted to fan rumors that he might be the next Wolverine, noting that there is simply no truth to the theory.“No,” Radcliffe, 34, confirmed during a Vanity Fair lie detector interview with his “Merrily We Roll Along” costars Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez.When asked by Mendez if he got buff for no reason, he laughed.“Yes. I got buff because I am obsessive, and I want to… You’ve seen my parents, they’re like insane fitness people,” he said.
Trish Deitch Commercial theater — theater written mostly to entertain audiences, for the purpose of making money — is the enemy in Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1981 musical, “Merrily We Roll Along,” now on Broadway at the Hudson Theatre. According to “Merrily,” it’s theater that doesn’t sacrifice its profundity to make it easy on audiences that has any real value at all.
Troubled musicals, like troubled friendships, can often seem like defeats lying in wait, sponging up every last second of loving care, effort and good intention. So Maria Friedman’s smartly tended production of that most troubled of stage properties, the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth backwards musical Merrily We Roll Along deserves all the applause – and ticket-buying business – it’s getting at Broadway‘s Hudson Theatre.
Daniel Radcliffe is getting candid about becoming a first-time father.
Daniel Radcliffe shared some of his memories from time on the Harry Potter set with the late Michael Gambon.
The world of entertainment is mourning the loss of one of its legendary actors, Sir Michael Gambon, known for his iconic portrayal of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” film series. The news of Gambon’s death has not only saddened fans across the globe but has also deeply affected those who had the privilege of working alongside him. Among them, Daniel Radcliffe, who played the titular role of Harry Potter. The actor shared heartfelt words of remembrance and admiration for his late co-star. In a statement released by Radcliffe, he expressed his profound grief over Gambon’s death, s
The cast of Harry Potter is mourning Michael Gambon, who died on Thursday (September 28).
Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Harry Potter” actor Daniel Radcliffe honored his late co-star Michael Gambon in an emotional statement in which he called Gambon “one of the most brilliant, effortless actors I’ve ever had the privilege of working with.” Gambon died Thursday at 82 years old. “With the loss of Michael Gambon the world just became considerably less fun,” Radcliffe wrote in a statement to Variety. “Michael Gambon was one of the most brilliant, effortless actors I’ve ever had the privilege of working with, but despite his immense talent, the thing I will remember most about him is how much fun he had doing his job.
Sir Michael Gambon has been fondly remembered by Harry Potter fans across the nation following the tragic news of his passing on Thursday at the age of 82.
Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82. The beloved English actor had a lengthy and prodigious career in theater, television, radio, and film, and was known for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” films. Argentine actress Silvina Luna has passed away at the age of 43Sandra Bullock’s partner Bryan Randall dies at 57: what is ALS?Gambon’s death was confirmed by a statement released on behalf of his family.
JK Rowling and Harry Potter actors are recalling memories of sharing a set with Michael Gambon following his death on Thursday at the age of 82.
READ MORE: Sir Michael Gambon dies, aged 82A prolific star of stage and screen, his career spanned six decades, with his portrayal of wizard Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, from the third instalment onwards, solidifying his stardom and popularity across generations.One particular video of the late actor has been circulating Twitter this afternoon. It features Gambon accepting an award at the Evening Standard Awards in 1995.RIP Sir Michael Gambon. No one accepted an award quite like him.
Gordon Cox Theater Editor For every production of “Merrily We Roll Along,” there is always a question. Ever since the ignominious failure of its Broadway premiere, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1981 musical has carried the reputation of being too flawed, too facile, too conceptual ever to satisfy — while at the same time, a cult of creatives and fans have remained steadfastly convinced the show’s a masterpiece, needing only the right staging to reveal it. The same question, then, haunts every revival: Is this the version that finally fulfills the promise of “Merrily We Roll Along”? Judging from critical and audience response, the latest New York production may be the one that achieves it.
Following the heartbreaking news that acting legend Sir Michael Gambon had passed away at the age of 82, fans from across the globe have been sharing their fond memories of the star, in particular of his memorable role as Albus Dumbledore in six of the iconic Harry Potter films. A statement on behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon, issued by publicist Clair Dobbs first broke the news on Thursday 28 September, which read: “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon “Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia.
Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his storied career on the stage and screen and who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 82.
Harry Potter fans have flooded social media with tributes to late Dumbledore star Sir Michael Gambon/ A statement issued by his publicist said the Irish actor died peacefully in hospital aged 82.
Irish-English actor Michael Gambon has died in hospital after a bout of pneumonia. He was 82.