He had something a bit more ambitious in mind. It also stars Zazie Beetz as Van, Earns best friend with whom he shares a daughter. Its more important that we have a coalition of points of view… Credit: Guy D’Alema/FX I dont want to win an award for having the most black cast of all time. Id rather change a dynamic. It depends on the context of the story youre telling, says Glover....
Donald Glovers new showAtlantais about two cousins scaling the Atlanta rap scene. ABCsScandalis about a red wine-loving political fixer who is having an affair with the President of the United States. But its a weird thing now to actually find people you’re able to trust. Credit: Guy D’Alema/FX I felt like that was something sort of universal. Apart fromScandal, the 32-year-old rapper-comedian also drew inspiration from internet culture. I felt that time moves faster....
Paper Boi, played by Brian Tyree Henry), and their friend Darius (Lakeith Stanfield). However, now its time for thecritically acclaimed comedyto turn its eye toward the shows lead female character. 2016 has been big a year for Beetz. Credit: FX That movie was the thing that allowed me to fully transition into acting, she tells EW. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: WithAtlantaandEasy,this must be really exciting time for you. How are you handling it all?...
Is it too soon to callAtlantaa classic? We were not…. Wow, thanks to the Hollywood Foreign. After thanking his cast, Glover gave a loving shout-out to the city where his series takes place. Credit: Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Images I really want to thank Atlanta and all the black folks in Atlanta, said Glover. Just for being alive and being amazing and being amazing people. I couldnt be here without Atlanta....
(For Your Entertainment) throughout the weekend on the streets of San Diego. (If you’re not at Comic-Con,it’s possible for you to buy it here.) ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was it about Lorraine andAtomic Blondethat appealed to you? Bjarne Jonasson/Trunk Archive That’s where you get the empathy. To me, it felt more authentic than going to this place where we are oversaturated with explanation. Like, “Hey, this is a woman! So let’s remind you that they are mothers and nurturers....
Its no longer clear who is friend or foe. You threw me into a hornets nest, Broughton says to her superiors. As Theron and Kono developed the script over the years, that line stuck in Therons head. Credit: Jonathan Prime/Focus Features How would a woman respond in such a situation? And how do you make it real? This is a spy with serious edge. Nothing aboutAtomic Blondeis boring. Youre going to have a bit more of a rock & roll lifestyle....
After her critically lauded performance in 2011sYoung Adult, Charlize Theron was hunting for a specific kind of project. Lorraine just is, and I love that about her, Theron says. Playing her, however, demanded a physical commitment beyond anything Theron had ever attempted. Jonathan Prime/Focus Features Even he was astounded by what his leading lady could do. To have the gift to do both? And theres plenty of it inAtomic Blonde, which has slick, stylized visuals and an 80s-discotheque soundtrack....
If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its Berlin, 1989. James McAvoy plays her hardened, fur-coated fellow agent. Jonathan Prime/Focus Features (Youve never seen a black mesh tank-top look so good.) I hadnt seen another character like her out there, Theron says. She doesnt apologize for anything. Jonathan Prime/Focus Features We made her strong and feisty. These wereall things I responded to. And the actress was up to the task....
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We were looking at writers who wanted to develop TV shows with us. Shonda was looking for a producer to produce her shows. We almost immediately got along. We are very different; she is from the Midwest; Im from New York. She is quiet, very intelligent; Im not quiet at all. We hit it off. What current comedy does she wish was a Shondaland joint:I loveMaster of None. Thats a show I really wish we made....
The ATX Television Festival has made a name for itself as an annual celebration of all things TV. And now, its adding a new original podcast. ATX has launchedThe TV Campfireas part of its ATX TV Podcast web connection. Credit: Monica Schipper/Getty Images; Leon Bennett/Getty Images The new podcast, co-produced by Madica Productions, will provide an insiders perspective into the world of television. Were so incredibly excited to launch our first podcast that is completely and 100 percent inspired by the festival....
What was the genesis for this idea? When I sat down to write it, it started to come. As youre writing a black comedy, are there any specific shows that you looked to for inspiration? How has that helped you? Well, whats great about the ATX Festival is that… And the other person that they paired with me, who is equally fantastic, is Dina Hillier. Its been two months since you won....
One of the challenges of depicting autism on TV is deciding where on the spectrum the character will fall. Will they be nonverbal? Or will they be brutally honest and have trouble reading social cues? Credit: Greg Gayne/Netflix Atypicaldoes not fall into this trap. The overwhelming strength ofAtypicalis how very human it is, of its affection for its messy, relatable characters. Everyones different; everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes you want groundbreaking with a new show; sometimes you want chicken noodle soup....
