By Tom Tapp
08.05.2020 - 12:51 / nme.com
The actor told Stephen Colbert that Cuomo is "doing what a president should do" during the pandemic
Robert De Niro says he wants to play New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in a future film documenting the coronavirus pandemic.
The actor was speaking to Stephen Colbert on The Late Show from his home, criticising President Trump’s reaction to the ongoing health crisis.
“He’s doing what a president should do,” De Niro said of Cuomo, when asked who he’d want to play in a future Covid-19 film, adding
The daily coronavirus death toll was slightly above 100 in New York state but the trend continues down, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
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Robert De Niro has compared the coronavirus pandemic to a science-fiction movie.
Last night, the nonprofit organization Robin Hood New York teamed up with iHeart Radio and held their virtual telethon to raise money to help those who have been affected by the coronavirus within the New York area. The telethon featured some big names including Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Spike Lee, Alicia Keys, Barbara Streisand, Robert De Niro, and many other A-list celebrities, who lent their voices and talent for the cause.
Monday had a happy ending. As the coronavirus pandemic wages on, the Hollywood stars virtually aligned in honor of Robin Hood and iHeartMedia's Rise Up New York! telethon on Monday. Bringing together celebrities with New York ties, including Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel and Robert De Niro, the event focused on uplifting and supporting New Yorkers that have been hit hard by the virus. The star-studded event simultaneously entertained and delivered on its goal.
Some of New York's biggest stars, including Robert De Niro, Chris Rock, Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Fallon and more, joined forces Monday to help raise money for the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic duringRise Up New York! Tina Fey hosted the hourlong telecast, during which she assured residents and viewers that "we're all in this together." "We're going to honor the incredible city and show how we can rise up," said Fey, while also announcing that over $1.5 million in donations had already
"We care about our neighbors, and that's why we want to help." New York native and acting legend Robert De Niro kicked off Robin Hood and iHeartMedia's Rise Up New York! telethon on Monday (May 11) with that simple reasoning about why the benefit show was happening.Since the coronavirus began spreading across the nation earlier this year, New York City has been the hardest hit, becoming the epicenter of the pandemic with more than 26,000 deaths to date and too many jobs lost.The telethon, hosted
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo still found a way to make Mother's Day special for his mom, despite social distancing. During his Sunday coronavirus briefing, Cuomo had a conversation with Matilda Cuomo over video and expressed his love for all that she's done for him.
Andrew Cuomo is talking about possible pandemic movie – and reveals which Oscar winner he would want to play him.
Andrew Cuomo has weighed in on a very important subject. As the governor of New York during a history-making pandemic, Cuomo would certainly be a large character in the movie that's bound to be made about this moment. But, who should play him? While Brad Pitt has already taken the reins as Dr.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo loves the idea of being played by Robert De Niro in the movie about the COVID-19 crisis.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has the perfect celebrity pick in mind to play him in a movie about the coronavirus pandemic. The 62-year-old governor-turned-online sensation appeared on Thursday's where he talked about Dr. Anthony Fauci claiming dibs on Brad Pitt after the Oscar winner played the core member of the White House coronavirus task force on .
Robert De Niro is the latest celebrity to voice support for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the actor is such a fan that he'd be willing to play him in a movie. De Niro appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Wednesday, where the two discussed the potential for a movie about the coronavirus pandemic.
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – If there ends up being a movie made about the coronavirus pandemic, Robert De Niro wants to portray New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.