Why Dave Franco Chose Not to Cast Himself Opposite Alison Brie in 'Somebody I Used to Know'

Two ships passing in the night! Jesse Spencer will return to Chicago Fire for a special episode amid Taylor Kinney’s temporary leave of absence.

Bob Odenkirk’s next project is a very surprising remake.

Jesse Spencer will make a special comeback in the role of Matt Casey in an upcoming Chicago Fire episode.

An original star of Chicago Fire is returning to the show later this season!

A prolific Holocaust denier who is wanted by authorities in France has been handed a second warrant for his arrest in court.

Instagram post that his father died just two weeks after celebrating his birthday in February. “A part of me, my family, and Mr. Beef died today. I was incredibly lucky to be this man’s son.

is addressing Taylor Kinney's absence.On Wednesday's season 11 episode, titled «Damage Control,» while Kinney's character, Lieutenant Kelly Severide, was not seen, his absence was definitely felt by his wife, Stella. At the top of the episode, Stella is seen in their empty apartment, while Severide is off at an arson investigation program in Alabama.As OFI boss Van Meter explained to Boden, who was visibly upset that he lost one of his best firefighters with one day’s notice, the last-minute opportunity was just too good for Severide to pass up.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Casey Likes has been cast as Marty McFly in “Back to the Future: The Musical,” which is coming to Broadway this spring. He joins the previously announced Tony Award winner Roger Bart, who will play Doc Brown, as well as Olivier Award nominee Hugh Coles, who has been cast as George McFly. Both Bart and Coles starred in the West End production of “Back to the Future: The Musical.” Likes has some experience bringing beloved films to the stage. He recently appeared in the lead role of apprising rock journalist William Miller in “Almost Famous: The Musical.” Likes casting was announced on “Good Morning America,” with the actor stepping out of a DeLorean. He has the unenviable task of finding his way into a role made famous by Michael J. Fox.

Guy Lodge Film Critic Veteran French docmaker Nicolas Philibert was the surprise winner of the Golden Bear at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, taking the prize for his film “On the Adamant,” a poignant observational study of a Paris mental health care facility. He received the award from jury president Kristen Stewart, after the star offered an extended and plainly heartfelt ode to the film’s humanity and simplicity: “People have gone in circles for thousands of years trying to pin down what can be deemed art, who’s allowed to do it and what determines its value,” she said, citing the boundary-pushing nature of the festival, and namechecking such opposing philosophers on the matter as Aristotle, Barthes, Sontag and Beavis & Butthead, before concluding, “For all of us, you just know it when you see it.”

Producers Guild Awards have revealed its presenters list for the 34th annual awards show, which will take place Saturday at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.Kate Hudson, Angela Bassett, Austin Butler, Brendan Fraser, Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Williams, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Ron Howard and Sandra Oh lead the notable star-studded list who will take the stage to present at the PGA Awards.Additionally, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Billy Eichner, Bob Odenkirk, Danielle Deadwyler, Dave Burd, Diego Luna, Eugenio Derbez, Hannah Einbinder, Hong Chau, Jay Ellis, Kerry Condon, Leslie Odom, Jr., Mo Amer, Monica Barbaro, Nicole Byer, Paul Dano, Robert Rodriguez, Sacha Baron Cohen, Sherry Lansing and Stephanie Hsu will also present throughout the evening.The PGA Awards honors producers, industry leaders and their producing teams to celebrate the art and craft of producing by honoring the producers behind the top films, TV shows and new media projects of the past year. Previously announced honorees at this year's ceremony include Tom Cruise (David O. Selznick Award); Mindy Kaling (Norman Lear Award); Warner Bros.

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has revealed the presenters lineup for the 34th Annual Producers Guild Awards, to be held on Saturday, February 25, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

Jake Lacy and Alison Brie have joined the cast of Peacock‘s upcoming limited drama series “Apples Never Fall” as series regulars.

Thania Garcia Harry Styles took home the major tour of the year award for the second year in a row at the 2023 Pollstar Awards, a peer-voted annual ceremony celebrating the achievements of the touring and live events industry. The evening honored executives, artists, festivals, venues and more, and included speeches that touched on hot topics from ticket scalpers to venue relief programs. Styles’ “Love on Tour” also took home the residency of the year award, with one of his team members joking that he couldn’t be there because he was on his seventh year of the lengthy “Love on Tour.” He and Everytown for Gun Safety were also honored with the brand partnership/live campaign of the year award.

Jake Lacy (A Friend of the Family, The White Lotus) and Alison Brie (Somebody I Used to Know, GLOW) are set as leads opposite Annette Bening and Sam Neill in Peacock’s upcoming limited series Apples Never Fall, based on Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers author Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Alison Brie and Jake Lacy have joined the cast of Peacock’s upcoming limited series adaptation of the Liane Moriarty novel “Apples Never Fall,” Variety has learned. The pair join previously announced cast members Annette Bening and Sam Neill in the series. The show was originally ordered at Peacock in February 2022. Per the official logline, the series “centers on the Delaneys, who from the outside appear to be an enviably contented family. Former tennis coaches Joy (Bening) and Stan (Neill) are parents to four adult children. After decades of marriage, they have finally sold their famed tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. But after Joy disappears, her children are forced to re-examine their parents’ marriage and their family history with fresh eyes.”

“Triangle of Sadness” is moving from the screen to the stage with a live table read set to take place next week.Fred Armisen, Nicholas Braun, Alison Brie, Tia Carrere, Ayo Edebiri, Jordan Firstman, Brett Goldstein and Kumail Nanjiani will lead the cast, with additional members to be announced for the Monday performance. Ruben Östlund will helm the reimagined reading of his film in collaboration with Neon and Film Independent.“What a joy to do a table read with this group of fine actors!” said Östlund. “Together we are planning for some surprises.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Film Independent has partnered with the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts to present a live reading of “Triangle of Sadness.” Oscar-nominated director Ruben Östlund will helm the reimagined and recast stage reading at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ Bram Goldsmith Theater on Feb. 27. The cast will be led by Fred Armisen, Nicholas Braun, Alison Brie, Tia Carrere, Ayo Edebiri, Jordan Firstman, Brett Goldstein and Kumail Nanjiani. “What a joy to do a table read with this group of fine actors. Together we are planning for some surprises. I don’t want to scare anyone off, but there will be some risk involved in attending this,” said Östlund.

and her fiancée, . The 42-year-old Pitch Perfect star made the announcement to her 11.2 million Instagram followers on February 19 with a delightful photo of the pair mid-smooch in matching sweatshirts (pink-and-white stripes, featuring a heart). The shot was taken outside the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland in California.“We said YES!” read the , along with a shout-out to Tiffany and Co.

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posted a video on Instagram of herself running naked through the hallways of Los Angeles’ London Hotel.“What to do when your husband is feeling anxious about his movie premiere,” the 40-year-old wrote in the caption.In the video, the “GLOW” star is seen running down the hall completely nude before knocking on the couple’s door.“Waiting on Dave to answer … he thinks I’m in the shower,” reads the on-screen text.Moments later, a robe-clad Franco, 37, opens the door and looks away in shock at his wife.“Happy premiere night,” the actress yells at a bemused-looking Franco who politely asks her to come inside the room.“I’ve done three laps already,” joked the “Lego Movie” star.Franco and Brie were in LA for the premiere of his new film “Somebody I Used to Know,” which also stars Brie and is now available on Amazon Prime.The couple appeared on “The Late Late Show with James Cordon,” where Franco said that it was the least surprising thing that has happened.“As much as it was a shock to my system to open the door, it was also the least surprising thing that’s happened this year to find her naked in the hallway of the London Hotel,” joked the “Now You See Me” actor.Several social media users found the video hysterical.A post shared by Alison Brie (@alisonbrie)“Dude is married to her, so why is he looking away,” joked one user.“Imagine you pop out of your room to get ice and Alison Brie runs by naked,” a second person joked.“This is cute,” gushed comedian Chelsea Handler.