Michael K. Williams Joins Sony’s George Foreman Biopic As Trainer And Mentor Doc Broadus

Selome Hailu editorSteve McQueen, the British filmmaker whose most recent project is documentary series “Uprising” after the anthology series “Small Axe,” talked to Variety about the memories he cherishes of Michael K. Williams, who died on Sept.

Make your own material. That seems to be the ethos of Jessica Chastain’s production company, Freckle Films that produced and made this year’s TIFF hit “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” in which she stars(and which is already starting to generate Oscar buzz for Chastain; read our review).

The tennis stars are stepping out for the 2021 Met Gala!

Courtney B. Vance honoured his former co-star, Michael K. Williams, during the Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday. The “Lovecraft Country” star earned an Emmy for his role as George Freeman in the Misha Green-created adaptation and used his acceptance speech to pay tribute to the late actor.

Key’s role is being kept secret for now, but it is known that the film will star Chalamet as Dahl’s famous chocolatier Willy Wonka and follow his travels around the world before he built the magical candy factory that poor, humble Charlie Bucket would eventually inherit. The team behind the critically acclaimed “Paddington” films is attached to “Wonka” as Paul King will direct the film and co-write with writing partner Simon Farnaby, with David Heyman producing through Heyday Films.

Courtney B. Vance honored his former co-star, Michael K.

EXCLUSIVE: Primetime Emmy winner Keegan-Michael Key has joined the cast of Wonka, the origin tale about Roald Dahl’s famed Willy Wonka character. His role and character details are under wraps.

The cause of death for Logan Williams, an actor best known for his roles on “The Flash” and “When Calls the Heart”, has been disclosed. Williams died on April 2, 2020, just a few days shy of his 17th birthday.

Helen George had fans doing a double-take after she shared an adorable new photo of her "mini-me" daughter, Wren.Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the Call the Midwife star treated fans to a glimpse of life at home with her three-year-old playing with her personalised toy kitchen area.MORE: Helen George cradles baby bump during glamourous night out with Jack AshtonWATCH: Helen George in Call the Midwife season ten"Chuffed with her new mud kitchen.

Helen George and Jack Ashton looked picture perfect as they enjoyed a glamorous night out at the ATG Summer Party, which was held at Kensington Palace on Monday.The Call the Midwife star - who is pregnant with the couple's second child - proudly displayed her blossoming baby bump in a midnight blue dress, which featured tiered detailing and a thigh-high split.MORE: Call the Midwife's Helen George looks glowing in stunning new holiday photoWATCH: Helen George in Call the Midwife season tenSoaking

New York Post, drug paraphernalia was found in Williams’ apartment, suggesting that he possibly died from a drug overdose.

Jennifer Yuma editorAs the news broke on Monday that Michael K. Williams had died at age 54 after being found in his Brooklyn residence, stars took to social media to remember the actor who starred in shows like “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire.”Director Spike Lee paid tribute to Williams in an Instagram post, featuring a photo of him and Williams cheering on the New York Knicks.

The Wire actor Michael K.

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EXCUSIVE: Michael Beasley has joined the cast of April 29, 1992, the feature film set during the Los Angeles riots that is being toplined by Tyrese Gibson, Ray Liotta and Scott Eastwood. Ariel Vromen (The Iceman) is directing the pic, which was written by Creed 2‘s Sascha Penn. Shooting is getting underway now in Bulgaria and Los Angeles.

Angelique Jackson Former football star Ricky Williams is telling his story with a new biopic, titled “Ricky Williams in Australia,” produced by Modern Magic.Williams will co-write the movie — which explores the former NFL star’s life and year of sabbatical in Australia — with Modern Magic co-founder and Academy Award-winner Rodney Rothman.