Back in March, reports emerged that Aaron Taylor Johnson had landed the coveted role of James Bond in the upcoming 007 movie.
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James Bond in an “elaborate prank”.In a new interview with The Guardian, the comedian said that he thinks “it would be very cool” to be named as the iconic secret agent.When asked if he would like to star in a Hollywood movie, like his colleague James Acaster in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the stand-up comic responded: “It would be very cool if I was named the next James Bond, because the collective meltdown it would inspire in a section of the British press would be so profoundly hilarious that I almost think Barbara Broccoli should do it as a prank.”Kumar added: “They’ve made enough money from the franchise, why not make the next casting of James Bond an elaborate prank?”This follows recent rumoured developments in the casting of 007, after Daniel Craig stepped down from the role in 2021 with No Time To Die.It was reported last month that Kick-Ass and Tenet star Aaron Taylor-Johnson had been offered the role by production studio EON Productions, who were awaiting his response. Taylor-Johnson has neither confirmed nor denied the rumour.Kumar took the opportunity to throw a jokey remark at Acaster in his response, adding: “I think it’s a longer journey obviously to imagine me as a spy than it is to Acaster as a Ghostbuster because, let’s face it, the guy is a fucking nerd.”Elsewhere in the interview, Kumar opened up about some of the best and worst advice he has received in his career.He explained how he was “once given some pretty horrendous advice by a comedy agent,” sharing: “They told me I should do a broad, racist Indian accent in an audition.
Back in March, reports emerged that Aaron Taylor Johnson had landed the coveted role of James Bond in the upcoming 007 movie.
EXCLUSIVE: We can tell you that James Franco and Oscar winner Tommy Lee Jones are leading the action thriller The Razor’s Edge from producer Corey Large (Paradise City, It Follows, The November Man) and filmmaker Demian Lichtenstein (3000 Miles to Graceland).
Breitbart News argued the performance “should still be drawing big crowds during Broadway’s peak season – the month before the Tony Awards,” which is right now.The play first opened on Broadway last month, following an Off-Broadway run that started in 2022 in New York City’s “The Public” theater. The musical was by singer-songwriter Shaina Taub, directed by Leigh Silverman, and produced by lead producers Jill Furman and Rachel Sussman, along with co-producers Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai.Breitbart also noted that Vice President Harris’s niece, Meena Harris, is another producer on the stage play.The three-hour-long play brings the women’s suffrage movement of the early 1900s to the stage.
As sci-fi fans around the world excitedly countdown the final few hours until Doctor Who returns to our screens, all eyes will be on Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa as he becomes the fifteenth iteration of the world renowned Time Lord. Joined by new companion Millie Gibson in the role of Ruby Sunday, the dynamic duo will be exploring the universe - both time and space - while coming face to face with some of their most formidable foes yet. But while Ncuti is new to the role, show runner Russell T Davies was so impressed by his performance he even revealed that he believes the star may be destined to join another global franchise in the coming years! In an interview to promote the new series, Russell opened up about what made him choose Gatwa for the role and where he thinks the star will end up.
The 1% Club was taken off air this weekend following the sad news that contestant Steven Wong passed away shortly after filming the ITV game show.The programme, which is hosted by comedian Lee Mack, had to pause its broadcast after the tragic event. Steven, who nearly snagged a role in the iconic Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom as a child, didn't get to see his episode when the hit show aired last Saturday.The show sees 100 hopefuls compete for a whopping £100,000 prize by answering questions that only 1% of people can get right.
Bravo has released the first teaser for the upcoming Vanderpump Rules reunion!
James 'Arg' Argent is looking the part as the TOWIE star, 36, flaunts his toned arms and dons his incredible weight loss in a series of photos. He took to Instagram to give fans a sneak peek of a recent photoshoot in Woodford Green, Essex. The reality TV star, who first shot to fame on The Only Way Is Essex back in 2010, looked positively glowing as he showed off his biceps in a black vest top, for his 856k followers.
From appearing alongside Sir Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me to working in the recording studio with Grammy Award-winning producers, Susie Vanner’s life has been one incredible journey. But it hasn’t all been easy. After suffering a brain haemorrhage and being diagnosed with breast cancer, the actress and musician has experienced the highs as well as the lows.
Glastonbury line-up as the Theatre And Circus bill has been revealed.The fields will welcome a host of circus, theatre, cabaret, music, dance and poetry acts to the iconic festival, which takes place this year from Wednesday June 26 through to Sunday June 30, 2024 at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset.Back in March it was revealed that Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA will headline the Pyramid Stage this summer, while Shania Twain will perform in the legends slot.Other newly announced acts and performances in the Theatre And Circus area include comedian Andy Parsons, poet Iona Lee, the theatre and dance group Mark Bruce Company, musician Toby Walker, cabaret act An Evening Without Kate Bush, Boom Circus and many more.You can check out the full stage line-up below.With just 51 days until gates open, here's the 2024 line-up for Glastonbury's incredible @theatre_circus fields pic.twitter.com/SmvPdkF146— Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) May 6, 2024Other acts set to perform on the festival’s pyramid stage this year include LCD Soundsystem, Little Simz, Burna Boy, PJ Harvey, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Kiwanuka, Janelle Monae, Olivia Dean, Paloma Faith and Keane.Meanwhile, Idles, Disclosure and The National are scheduled to top the Other Stage, while the likes of The Streets, Two Door Cinema Club, Avril Lavigne, The Last Dinner Party, Fontaines D.C., Arlo Parks and many more will be performing across the festival’s various stages.A host of other new names were recently unveiled a for the 2024 West Holts stage line-up, including Nia Archives and 47soul joining previously announced Jungle, Jessie Ware and Justice.The festival has been gradually dropping line-ups for the event’s many stages in recent weeks, including the Acoustic Stage, the
Fans for Eamonn Holmes have called for him to be the “new James Bond” after he posted a mysterious photo on Instagram. The GB news presenter shared a black-and-white image of himself looking pensively straight at the camera.
A hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is gunning to swing on over to the DC film universe as Batman!
ITV has decided to remove Britain's Got Talent from its schedule next weekend, in an attempt to avoid a 'ratings war' with the Eurovision Song Contest. On Saturday, May 11, the popular talent show will be replaced by the Bond film Casino Royale, with BGT set to return on Sunday night, May 12. OK! has reached out to ITV for comment.The upcoming weekend will see more auditions on BGT, following its return to screens last month.
BBC legal drama The Split is returning to our screens for a two-part special after the show came to an end in 2022 - and its welcoming a new cast member.The series stars Nicola Walker as family lawyer Hannah Defoe, navigating her high-intensity career with her complicated love life. While the drama came to a close with series three, the BBC has revealed that the Defoe family will be back for a two-part special.
James Martin opened up about his breakup with James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli and it was for one very unusual reason.
Kenneth Huang was known for his particular taste in wine. Whether in his favorite corner of Cut, the Michelin-starred steakhouse at the Beverly Wilshire, or in the Peninsula Shanghai, Huang would summon a bottle of Opus One to the table. He would tell guests that he had a private reserve of the Napa Valley vineyard’s 2011 vintage, which retails for up to $2,000 a case. Someone who regularly dined with the financier says she drank so much Opus One that she got sick of the bourgeois Bordeaux.
Uberto Pasolini, who wrote and directed the James Norton-starring Nowhere Special that opened this weekend, says, rightfully, the film’s power emanates from the tangible bond you feel between father and son. Norton – the BAFTA-nominated British actor (Bob Marley: One Love, Little Women, Happy Valley) – is John a 35-year old window washer and single father to four-year old Michael (BIFA-nominated Daniel Lamot). John has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and is on a quest to place his son in a loving home.
Queen Camilla is totally enamoured with her husband, King Charles, and "never wants to let him go", according to body language expert Judi James. Almost three months on since the King bravely revealed he was battling cancer, Buckingham Palace released a “positive” statement about his treatment progress, as it revealed the monarch is now able to return to some public facing duties amid his ongoing care.The statement, which was released on Friday April 26, read: “His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis." Alongside the update on Charles’ condition, the Palace also releasing a stunning photo of the King and his wife, Queen Camilla, taken one day after the couple celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on April 10.
Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony recently joined Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstong and Mike Dirnt’s side project The Coverups to play a set of covers.Last Saturday (April 20) The Coverups played a gig at the Costa Mesa’s Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, California. Anthony was brought on stage as a surprise guest.
As Josie Gibson's career goes from strength to strength - including presenting on This Morning and being the new face of Iceland - it seems like there's one very important thing missing from her life. Josie, who is a single mum to five year old son Reggie, is now reportedly on the hunt for romance ever since her This Morning co-star Alison Hammond was pictured looking head over heels. "Josie desperately wants to find love too, it's all she's ever wanted.
Oh, Mary! is heading to Broadway this summer after a sold-out run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in downtown New York City.