Todd Phillips also said that “people are gonna be mad” about this news. The upcomingJokermovie starringJoaquin Phoenixwill be a wholly original take on the iconic Gotham villain. “We just wrote our own version of where a guy like Joker might come from. Credit: Warner Bros. That’s what was interesting to me. We’re not even doing Joker, but the story of becoming Joker. It’s about this man.” TheWalk the Lineactor was his first choice to play the Joker....

The psychological thriller earned an estimated $55 million domestically, bringing its two-week total to $192.7 million. The film drew mediocre reviews, but a more positive B+ CinemaScore. However, this does not account for inflation. Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Its likely the film could get a sequel with strong brand recognition and opening weekend numbers that exceeded projections. Box office action starWill Smithtakes the third spot withGemini Man, earning an estimated $20.5 million....

Jon Batistecould not have been working with a fuller plate. “We had food deliveries coming in and out,” he says, chuckling. “This is like, around the clock. “Protest music, in our time, has to look and feel different than it did in the past,” says Jon Batiste.Credit: Universal Music Group “I prefer that they leave an imprint on each other,” he says. It’s all one world within myself.” The world had plenty on its plate in 2020, butWe Areis a record that licks that plate clean....

‘sBack of My Mind, Lil Nas X’sMontero, Olivia Rodrigo’sSour, Taylor Swift’sEvermore, and Kanye West’sDonda. Batiste went into the awards with the most nominations of any artist, having snagged an impressive 11 nods. Rather than focusing on his own journey and career, he spoke to the power of music in general. Jon Batiste with his five statues at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic I honor you." “This is for real artists, real musicians,” he concluded....

Actor plays real-life tennis coach Rick Macci in Will Smith-starring biopic. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was it like working with Will Smith? JON BERNTHAL:Honestly, I can’t say enough good about Will. Will Smith and Jon Bernthal in ‘King Richard’.Warner Bros. Pictures The word I think about when I think about Will is just generosity. Generosity as an actor, generosity as a human being, generosity as a leader. There was a just a spirit of generosity on this set across the board....

Cryer played Charlie’s brother Alan for the comedy’s entire 12-season run, which ended in 2015. “He was undeniably the star of the show. And a fantastic actor,” Cryer wrote about Sheen. GREG GAYNE/CBS “Despite his issues, we had many more highs than lows. But you cant say he ‘carried’ a show that lasted four years without him.” “I can attest to all of this, because I was there,” he tweeted....

But executive producerJon Favreauis already working on it. Were done with the first season. Im actually writing part of the second season now. So Im having a blast, he divulged to Jimmy Kimmel on the hosts late-night show Thursday. EW has reached out to Disney for further comment. Chaos takes over, and you have a lot of the unseemly characters. Werner Herzog,Nick Nolte, Emily Swallow, and Omid Abtahi also star....

Our favorite public defender could’ve looked very different. “I was probably 31 or 32,” Hamm toldRolling Stone. “I think it was me and Harry Hamlin [auditioning].” Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images; Warner Bros. But he also wasn’t old enough to be Seth’s father. (Adam Brodywho played Seth Cohen is just 8 years younger than Hamm.) I had to wait around a long time." Of course, the role of Sandy Cohen landed inPeter Gallagher’s very capable hands....

“Everyone’s worst boss” Archangel Gabriel is joining Michael Sheen as Aziraphale and David Tennant as Crowley. Thank Heavens!Jon Hammis coming back forGood Omensseason 2, and he’s not coming empty-handed. Season 2 is well into production in Scotland, with Hamm joining about halfway through. Jon Hamm is back for Amazon Prime Video’s “Good Omens” season 2.Chris Raphael/Amazon Studios A return date for the series has yet to be announced. All of them are part of the strange and unusually beloved family ofGood Omens....

Hamm takes on the role of Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher in the long-awaited revival of the mystery-comedy franchise. Jon Hammhas finally madeFletchhappen. Presumably, there will be some hijinks along the way. Jon Hamm as Irwin ‘Fletch’ Fletcher in ‘Confess, Fletch’.Robert Clark/Miramax you’ve got the option to see more first-look photos from the movie below. ‘Mad Men’ reunion! John Slattery and Jon Hamm appear together in ‘Confess, Fletch’.Robert Clark/Miramax Marcia Gay Harden and Jon Hamm in ‘Confess, Fletch’....

Has pop culture found its way into your therapy sessions? Heres why Im asking. Its just, people need to see these. Because we have so little to live for as Americans. With many thanks, The Non-Blind.) If I knew you got to talk about TV in therapy, I would have goneyearsago. And I was like, Omg, yes! And then we were talking about the women on the show, and how well theyre written....

Yeah, probably way too much. Oh well, Ill put in my copy ofSaving Silvermanas a close second place. In the meantime, lets talk about last night. Credit: Jon Peter Lewis: Nigel Skeet Did anyone else feel frantically rushed? I was imagining Debbie the stage manager telling everyone between every break how many minutes behind they were. Having a second song helpedDavid Cookout, at least in the judges minds. He went from average to brilliant....

Dave Chappelle, Amy Schumer, John Mulaney, and more will also perform. No cellphones, cameras, or recording devices will be permitted during the show. Attendants will collect them beforehand and return them after it ends. Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson.Bryan Bedder/Getty Images; FilmMagic Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster.com this week. Pre-sale tickets will be available on Aug. 11, while general admission tickets go on sale Aug. 13.