A few years ago, as filmmaker Roger Ross Williams contemplated founding his own production company, he experienced a Field of Dreams kind of vision: “If you build it, they will come.”
02.05.2022 - 21:17 / variety.com
Carson Burton William Fichtner has been cast in the ABC upcoming drama pilot “The Company You Keep” starring Milo Ventigmilia.The pilot follows con-man Charlie (Ventimiglia) and undercover CIA officer Emma (Catherine Haena Kim), who are unknowingly on a professional collision course. While Charlie ramps up the “family business” so he can get out for good, Emma is closing in on the criminal who holds Charlie’s family debts in-hand. Fichtner is set to star as Leo, a steel worker turned con-man.Leo, who learned the fine art of misdirection a long time ago, is a master of the sleight of hand that specializes in cards, shell games and pick-pocketing.
He is proud man who’d do anything for his family, yet he soon won’t remember his lifetime of regrets. In the early stage of Alzheimer’s, Leo is determined to pull off one last big score to make his family financially secure before he loses his faculties.
Fichtner is repped by Principal Entertainment LA, Thruline Entertainment, Innovative Artists and Sloan, Offer, Weber And Dern, LLP.Fichtner can now be seen alongside Kate McKinnon and John Cameron Mitchel on the Peacock series “Joe vs Carole.” Notably, he played Adam opposite Allison Janney on the CBS sitcom “Mom,” which recently wrapped its eighth and final season. Fichtner also had series regular roles on “Crossing Lines” and Fox’s “Prison Break.”In film, Fichtner currently stars in “The Space Between” alongside Kelsey Grammer and “The Birthday Cake” with Ewan McGregor and Val Kilmer.
A few years ago, as filmmaker Roger Ross Williams contemplated founding his own production company, he experienced a Field of Dreams kind of vision: “If you build it, they will come.”
While attending the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise has revealed he has "a lot in common" with Prince William. The 39-year-old Duke of Cambridge and his wife Kate Middleton, 40, appeared at the premiere of the movie sequel in London last night.
Prince William made a statement as he stepped out in style at the London premiere of Top Gun: Maverick on Thursday evening. In a subtle nod to the flick's iconic Captain Maverick and his own background as a trained RAF helicopter pilot, the 39 year old arrived on the red carpet in a pair of black velvet loafers embroidered with F18 planes.The fighter aircraft is the same one used in the original 1986 action movie, starring Tom Cruise, who also joined William and his wife Kate Middleton at the hotly-anticipated movie event.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe NBC drama pilot “Found” has cast Kelli Williams, Variety has learned exclusively.Williams joins previously announced series lead Shanola Hampton in the project along with fellow cast member Mark-Paul Gosselaar.The show is built around the fact that, in any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S. More than half that number are people of color that the country seems to forget about. Public relations specialist Gabi Mosley (Hampton) — who was once herself one of those forgotten ones — and her crisis management team now make sure there is always someone looking out for the forgotten missing people.
Prince William has appeared before the Irish Guards as he presented them with new colours ahead of the regiment’s lead role in next month’s Trooping the Colour parade to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. In his role as the battalion’s Colonel, The Duke of Cambridge addressed 450 assembled soldiers during a ceremony held in the quadrangle of Windsor Castle.
Olympic cycling hero Dame Laura Kenny has officially been made a Dame Commander of the British Empire by the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle. After first being awarded a Damehood in The Queen’s official New Year Honours list earlier this year, Dame Laura, 30, officially received her medal from Prince William today. Laura’s husband, Sir Jason Kenny, 34, was also honoured in the list with a Knighthood.The pair, who are GB Team cyclists, are the most successful married couple in Olympics history, and both took home gold medals in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics which took place in 2021.
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has made a last-minute trip to the United Arab Emirates to represent the Queen, after the sad passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa. President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of the country’s capital, Abu Dhabi, died aged 73 on May 13.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Daria” spinoff “Jodie” is taking shape, but will now be an animated film rather than a series as originally announced. In addition, Variety has learned exclusively that the spinoff has set its main cast.It was previously announced that Tracee Ellis Ross will voice the title role of Jodie, Daria’s friend from high school.
Prince William appeared to be booed before the FA Cup Final between Liverpool and Chelsea football clubs at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 14 May.The Duke of Cambridge, who recently went to see Deborah James at her family home and made her a dame, attended to support both teams as the president of the FA. But as he geared up for an exciting match by arriving at the pitch to meet with all the players beforehand, loud booing echoed around the stadium. The awkward moment occurred just as the 39 year old Duke walked across the astroturf, smiling and grinning as he went.
The Duke of Cambridge shared a tender moment with a Glasgow resident.
Feeling distant. Prince Harry misses Prince William and Duchess Kate‘s kids “very much” since settling across the pond, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
K.J. Yossman Sir William Sargent, CEO and founding member of Oscar-winning VFX studio Framestore, whose work includes blocbusters such as “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and “No Time to Die,” has revealed he is stepping down.Chief operating officer Mel Sullivan will replace him, with a mandate to focus on the company’s strategic direction.Sargant, who has been at Framestore for 26 years, will remain with the wider business, focusing on the Framestore Company 3 Group.CFO Claire Price will oversee the finances of Framestore and Company 3 from July while Fiona Walkinshaw is upped to CEO of film and episodic and Charles Howell serves as president of global advertising and content.
Framestore founding member and CEO William Sargent has stepped down after 26 years in the role at the Oscar-winning VFX studio. Mel Sullivan has been made the company’s new CEO, effective from this week.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are currently enjoying a tour of Scotland with a focus on discussing mental health. While they are there Prince William, 39, and Catherine, 40, are addressed as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn. When William married Catherine in 2011, the Queen bestowed many titles upon the couple including this one amongst others including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Baron and Lady Carrickfergus.They’re not the only royals to go by different names in Scotland, though.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have sent a heartfelt message to Deborah James after she revealed her bowel cancer is terminal. Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton have also donated to the charity set up in Deborah's name, the Bowelbabe Fund. Deborah, 40, has been battling bowel cancer since her diagnosis in 2016.
During a visit to Glasgow, fans saw an emotional moment between Prince William and a man who opened up about his challenges of homelessness.The Duke of Cambridge gave a the man, who was in tears, a heartfelt hug. Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, are currently on a two day visit to Scotland. Focusing on mental health, they first visited tenants of Wheatley Homes Glasgow, which is part of Wheatley Group - Scotland's leading housing, care and property-management group.The Duke and Duchess spoke with locals who have benefitted from the organisation.
Florian Munteanu (Creed 2, Shang-Chi) has joined the cast of Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla. He will portray George Maniakes, a real-life general of the Byzantine Empire who answers only to The Emir.