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Great interview. Actor Charlie Hunnam Talks ‘Rebel Moon’ And His Focus For Future Roles With Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire now streaming on Netflix and Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver scheduled to debut on the streaming giant come April 19, this expanding sci-fi cinematic universe from filmmaker Zack Snyder remains a hot topic across social media. With its strong ensemble cast and a larger-than-life production, Rebel Moon has introduced audiences to exciting, new worlds, populated by a wide array of resilient rebels and ruthless destroyers, including the character of Kai, who has cleverly blurred the line between good and evil. Played by the actor Charlie Hunnam, previously best known for his performances in projects like Sons of Anarchy (2008-2014), Pacific Rim (2013) and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017), he quickly knew that Kai was the ideal, next role for him. Hunnam said, “I read the script and just loved Kai - it just exploded off the screen to me. It was very, very personal, in a way. I don’t want this to come off the wrong way - I was very excited about working with Zack and incredibly excited about the world he was creating, but that probably represented about five percent of my motivation. Ninety-five percent of it was wanting to go on the journey with this character and really go on it with him - like sort of get out of the way and let Kai just sort of be an instrument - let Kai just sort of go ‘ape’ and do what he wanted to do. It was interesting - I’ve never had an experience where I felt kind of possessed before, and I didn’t really have to do much because there’s just this mad man inside of me who knew exactly what he wanted to do, as soon as I read the script the first time.” The 43-year-old English actor went on to praise the Rebel Moon writer and director, calling Snyder really fun and that “he really loves filmmaking and the process everyday is this sort of rock & roll, punk rock process of exploration, where he says like, ‘Let’s get weird. Let’s get wild and let’s see what comes out of us.’” During our conversation, Hunnam also revealed a rather unexpected behind-the-scenes moment from the Rebel Moon set.“Our big spider fight sequence that we have in the film took a long time to shoot. Most of us have nothing to do - watching in soft focus in the far background. I can’t remember if I’m exaggerating, saying that it was 18 days - we had to stand there.” Surprised to hear that, I asked Hunnam, “They could not have just put you in front of a green screen for five minutes and got this done?” Hunnam replied, “That’s the question I asked! I asked that question and no answer ever came. We just kept getting called back to set, so we went pretty wild during that three weeks of filming. There was like a lot of shenanigans going on on-set and behavior that I would never ordinarily get up to on a set, but we had fun.” Looking beyond Rebel Moon, I asked Hunnam if he has noticed his interests and priorities as an actor evolving with the projects he wants, compared to his thought process 10 to 15 years ago. “I think it’s a really, really, really interesting question actually, and I think that it’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot recently. I think the function of being an artist is to explore the forces that compel you in life, and the things that trouble you in the world and to use that as a vehicle to work through things and to explore them in a really rich and dynamic way. One of the things that’s difficult about being an actor is you’re normally outsourcing your talent to help somebody else tell the story that they’re interested in telling - and therefore, they’re exploring the problems and forces that are compelling them. You have to be really diligent to try to find some sort of unity in that and some sort of collective interest - otherwise, it can feel a bit of a hollow experience.” Hunnam continued, “I feel more and more and more compelled to find characters, not only that feel exciting and interesting, but that are struggling with some of the things that I am struggling with, so that I can use that process as an opportunity to work through it and hopefully offer some sort of conclusion. I feel as storytellers, that is the function of what we are supposed to be doing, is taking difficult human condition issues and trying to understand them, and bring them to life in a hope that maybe we can edify the audience that are inevitably also struggling with some of those same issues.” Circling back to Rebel Moon, even with Hunnam unlikely to return in Part Two, I wondered what he believes are the thoughts and themes that we as a society should take away from these expanding cinematic stories. Hunnam said, “Some of the bigger issues that we’re facing on earth right now, collectively, in terms of lack of resources and our rapid consumption of available resources, and the neglect and destruction that we perpetuate on the environment on a daily basis, is one of the big themes that we have to really start looking after. This idea that I’ve really awakened to recently, sort of based on The Drake Equation. If you look out into the infinity of the universe, that it would be almost statistically impossible not to have other life forms - and yet, we’ve seen no evidence to that. So, that would lead us to the conclusion that intelligent life forms are somewhat destined to destroy themselves, which is a really grim prospect.” He added, “That idea that single planet species are almost doomed to become instinct, for one reason or another, and the way to ameliorate that risk is to become a multi-planet species and to spread out. What Zack is saying, ‘Well, that’s all well and good, but if you don’t learn the lessons, then you’re just going to do to the greater universe or the galaxy what we’re doing to planet earth,’ which is a pretty scary message for us to consider.”

Love him with longer hair 😍

According to some locals of Trinidad Leo's using the undercover name "Jack" 😄

Maybe Leo will still appear in a "smaller" role like in Django? Some are even speculating Pitt is representing his Cliff Booth character (because it's a movie about movies again) so what is Cliff without his better half Rick? 😄 Leo would also have the time since Tarantino is eying with a production start in late 2024 early 2025. via deadline: I’d heard Tarantino did quite a bit of rewriting since then, so we’ll see. I read his Once Upon a Time in Hollywood novelization, and it fleshed out the story of Pitt’s character Cliff Booth, who, it turned out, was as much a cinema fan as he was a stone killer when the stuntman work dried up. If Booth went from stuntman to film critic, that would make a lot of hardcore fans happy; like many of Tarantino’s screen creations, he’s too good a character to let go of. via worldofreel Although no other official casting has been announced, the rumored actors that are said to potentially be a part of this film, which is said to be an “ensemble,” includes the likes of Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Walter Hauser and John Travolta.

Some sort of confirmation that it's indeed VINELAND.

Ordered my copy asap today (also the steelbook)

Is it just me or looks he xtreme youngish (without the mustache)??? Best job ever more pics: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13025045/leonardo-dicaprio-unrecognizable-paul-thomas-anderson-film.html

Any idea how old she is? She's really gorgeous.

Some great news on the KOTFM streaming front Apple TV+: Killers of the Flower Moon dominates worldwide charts as #1 movie Killers of the Flower Moon has already had its big debut on Apple TV+, and quickly it has become the most-watched movie on the entire platform globally. Here, check out everything you need to know about the drama and its position in the catalog. Killers of the Flower Moon is one of the many gems that 2023 brought us, and its moment of glory is not yet over, as it still awaits its run at the 2024 Oscars, where it has nominations in several categories. This morning, it was confirmed that it has also earned the title of being the most-watched film on Apple TV+ worldwide, surpassing other original productions like The Family Plan with Mark Wahlberg and Greyhound with Tom Hanks. Martin Scorsese directed the drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone. Eric Roth and the filmmaker himself adapted the screenplay based on the book written by David Grann. Killers of the Flower Moon is the most-watched movie on Apple TV+ Killers of the Flower Moon has become one of the most-watched films on Apple TV+, as had been anticipated for the past few weeks. The Oscar-nominated drama holds the top spot in the worldwide top 10. According to Flix Patrol, a specialized metrics site, the thriller has managed to surpass other major original titles on the streaming giant, claiming the number 1 position on the podium. The popular story is based on a 2017 non-fiction book.

CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Pami LOVE LOVE LOVE this look 😍 "the DiCaprio magic" 💯 Edit: Ok Appian Way is still producing. https://deadline.com/2024/01/chris-rock-directs-another-round-remake-mads-mikkelsen-appian-way-makeready-fifth-season-1235807800/ So it's probably safe to say Leo is no longer involved in this unnecessary remake? Thank god. Chris Rock to Direct ‘Another Round’ Remake

First close look of Leo on PTA set in Eureka. (WATCH) First Look at Leonardo DiCaprio In Character for New Paul Thomas Anderson Film Currently Filming in Humboldt Source I'm already intrigued 🤩😁

Major Leonardo DiCaprio movie has officially begun filming in Northern California Production appears to be underway in Northern California for the Leonardo DiCaprio movie with the working title “BC Project” after residents reported clusters of police cars, camera crews and Warner Bros. reps in the Redwood Region earlier this week. The film also stars Sean Penn and Regina Hall, and is written and directed by auteur Paul Thomas Anderson, who is known for classics like “Boogie Nights,” “There Will Be Blood” and his latest coming-of-age romance “Licorice Pizza.” Details surrounding the plot of the film remain under wraps, but more information was quietly released on its IMDb page in recent days. Producers Sara Murphy (“If Beale Street Could Talk”), JoAnne Sellar (“There Will Be Blood”) and Adam Somner (“Licorice Pizza”) are now attached to the project, as is on-set painter Mike Reiber (“Babylon.”) Extras casting directors Tracy Dixon (“Super 8”) and Kelly Hunt (“Ford v Ferrari”), whose names were listed on a local casting call for “BC Project,” are also now confirmed among the crew. Meanwhile, Eureka was officially named as at least one of the filming locations, and production began on Jan. 21, per IMDb. It makes sense that the film now has a confirmed costume designer, too: Mark Bridges of “The Artist.” The staff of the Hospice Shop Thrift Store in Arcata said that over the past two weeks, representatives for the film have shown up at their store on H Street “at least four to five times.” The crew spent at least an hour at the thrift shop putting together a massive pile of men’s clothing, fitnesswear and some dresses, Tia Baratelle, director of development for Hospice of Humboldt, told SFGATE. “The first time they checked out, our manager was ringing them up, and asked if they ran a consignment shop or something because of how much they were buying,” Baratelle said. “It was at least a thousand dollars’ worth of clothes. That’s when one of the guys looked at her and said, ‘We’re from that movie.’ Of course she knew what he meant.” As they were leaving, Baratelle said one of the crew then jokingly asked the manager, “Do you think we have enough stuff?” She told him they could “always come back if they didn’t.” On subsequent visits, they returned in search of home decor, including flowerpots and teapots, as well as pet collars and leashes and even more clothing. “They’re totally tight-lipped and aren’t sharing details, but said, ‘You might be seeing it in the closets.’ It might be used for props,” Baratelle said. While Baratelle admitted she’s not much of a movie buff, and seemed pretty nonplussed by all of the hubbub surrounding recent filming — “I’ve lived up here since ’99, and it happens pretty often,” she said — she’s excited to check out the movie once it’s released in theaters, and wouldn’t mind seeing a celebrity or two. “Whether it’s from movie folks or not, we appreciate any support we can get,” she said, noting all of the proceeds earned at the thrift store go toward Hospice of Humboldt’s mission to provide grief services, palliative and hospice care in the area. “It’s great that they’re supporting our local economy.” Chris Reynoso, who runs Cafe Brio in Arcata, said he’s also noticed some production assistants from the film grabbing breakfast at his business and paying with a card that was labeled “BC Project.” Some of them also bought a “hippie-looking” recycled wood wall hanging made by local artist Zak Shea that he suspects may be used in the film. “We’re all thrilled,” Reynoso said. “It’s nice they were here because they helped bring in some business during a normally slow time of year.” On social media, people posted sightings of an unusual line of police cars going northbound along the safety corridor on Highway 101 and slowing traffic near Arcata earlier this week. One resident shared a video from the window of Gallagher’s Irish Pub in Eureka of more police cars with their lights flashing, followed by a Porsche Cayenne with a crane car mount affixed to it as they drove along Redwood Highway. A Warner Bros. truck was also seen parked near the Domino’s in Arcata earlier this month, Redwood News reported. Cassandra Hesseltine, film commissioner for the Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission, confirmed with SFGATE that a project was being shot in the area but could not verify how long production would last, nor its ties to the Anderson film. She noted residents may notice “some noise levels” in the coming days, but that shooting wouldn’t be taking place in the middle of the night and was unlikely to disrupt anyone’s sleep. “The biggest thing we want people to do in the near future is to pay attention to roads and rerouting of activity,” Hesseltine told SFGATE over the phone Tuesday. “People will be notified of impacts regarding road closures or ITC [intermittent traffic control] and we’ve asked that production has flaggers and safety officers on site. In turn, we ask people to take their time, be careful and appropriate if they see anything. We appreciate everyone’s patience at this time, and anything anyone runs into is just temporary.” The Humboldt County Public Works Department told SFGATE on Tuesday that no road closures are related to filming at this time. Eureka High School is reportedly one of the filming locations for the movie. One of the previously announced collaborators on “BC Project” was casting director Cassandra Kulukundis (“Inherent Vice”), who in 2022 posted a casting call for an Anderson film in need of a “15 to 16”-year-old “teenage girl who excels at Martial Arts,” per World of Reel. It’s unclear if the notice is related to another project the director is working on, but notably, Eureka High School shared a casting call last month for “a big movie” that was going to be filmed on campus, seeking paid extras aged 16 and older. SFGATE reached out to the school district for confirmation Tuesday, but was told in an email that “Eureka City Schools is unable to discuss any of the details regarding our involvement in the project, in any form, due to signed Non-Disclosure Agreements.” As more details are likely to emerge in the coming weeks while shooting continues, Hesseltine is asking people to be respectful of the cast and crew involved. The film commission office has been “flooded with phone calls” before, which can be more disruptive to production than people may realize, she said. “It’s interesting what happens when people get excited,” she said. “We want them to be, because that keeps the industry going, but there’s a point that it becomes a burden, and it becomes unsafe, even for a film commissioner.” She asked locals and film enthusiasts to be understanding if she can’t answer all of their questions right away — the payoff will be worth it. “We want to celebrate a movie when it comes out,” she said. “I know it sounds like we’re all being snooty or secretive, but we have to protect the project, the people involved and the intellectual property, and need folks to cooperate in order to do that.”

by Eddy Ming

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Some nice -even though bit older- words from Nolan “He’s going to be a movie star forever”: Christopher Nolan Only Considers 1 Actor to Be a True Superstar and That’s Not Cillian Murphy or Christian Bale Christopher Nolan thinks that Leonardo DiCaprio has a timeless aura as an actor, something be believes only Al Pacino and Jack Nicholson had. Christopher Nolan has a lot of sway in the world of Hollywood and saw one particular young actor as a true talent, for whom he predicted a very promising career. While many would assume it be an actor who he has worked with multiple times, like Christian Bale and Cillian Murphy, that is not the case. This is why it is extremely surprising to find out that the actor that Nolan thinks to be exceptionally talented, is someone he has worked with only once. The actor in question is none other than Leonardo DiCaprio. Christopher Nolan has a lot of sway in the world of Hollywood. Being responsible for some of the most culturally significant masterpieces of recent times, he has made a name for himself as one of the most hardcore directors of all time, having very specific techniques to make his art. These require people who can keep up with his higher level filmmaking, which usually results in some of the biggest names in the industry starring in his projects. With these, and the fact that he is one of the most respected filmmakers right now, has led to his word holding a lot of power. This is why, fans would be more than interest to find out which actor he thinks is a true talent and has a very promising career. While many would assume it be an actor who he has worked with multiple times, like Christian Bale and Cillian Murphy, however, this is not the case. Christopher Nolan Has Worked With Some Of The Biggest Actors Of All Time Christopher Nolan‘s films are well-known for receive some or the other kind of nomination, be it in the categories of Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Screenplay, or Best Actor and Actress. A fact that is well-known is that his films feature a cast that is equal to genius. The filmmaker has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood through this. In his Dark Knight trilogy, he got the opportunity to work with Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, and Morgan Freeman. In his 2014 film, Interstellar, he worked with Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Matt Damon. He is also known for having the same actor star in more than one of his films, with Cillian Murphy being an excellent example, as well as Damon, Hathaway, and Michael Caine. This is why it is extremely surprising to find out that the actor that Nolan thinks to be exceptionally talented, is someone he has only worked with only once. The actor in question is none other than Leonardo DiCaprio. Why Christopher Nolan Consider Leonardo DiCaprio To Be A True Superstar? During the press tour of his 2010 film, Interstellar, Christopher Nolan spoke very fondly of Leonardo DiCaprio, who played the protagonist of this film and did an exceptional job at it. Talking to Rolling Stone, he mentioned that he believes that the actor has a very distinct trait that very few possess in the film industry. He thinks that DiCaprio’s presence as an actor is timeless, comparing him to legends like Al Pacino, and Jack Nicholson. “He has that timeless quality about him, like a Jack Nicholson or an Al Pacino,” said Christopher Nolan, “He’s going to be a movie star forever.” Nolan’s prediction from more than ten years ago seems to be standing true to this very date, considering the fact that the actor recently starred in Martin Scoresese’s The Killers of the Flower Moon. This film received immense critical acclaim from all sides of Hollywood. So much so, that it was nominated for multiple Oscars. Source

Leonardo DiCaprio: A Renaissance Man in Hollywood.

Can't believe he's turning 50 this year 🤯 Former Teen Stars Turning 50 in 2024 From Leonardo DiCaprio to half of the 'Saved by the Bell' cast, see which stars are hitting the milestone this year I can still remember watching TITANIC for the first time aka my 1rst Leo movie. Good lord I was in awe with Jack Dawson the same way Rose was 😍

^The original book also takes places in the 80s and 60s if I'm correct. So if it's really a "modern version" of Vineland I think it will be a more loose adaption of the book. I also watched dozens of movies where the actors look couldn't fit less with the original description of the book 😄 Has anyone seen PTAs other Pynchon adaption with Joaquin Phoenix? And if so how close is it to the book?