Today marks the fourth anniversary of Mukesh Chhabra’s directorial debut, “Dil Bechara” (released on July 24). The moving coming-of-age romance between Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi, with Rajput delivering his final performance, continues to leave a lasting impression.
After saying goodbye to “Gotham” and its unconventional portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot as the Penguin in 2019, fans can look forward to a new live-action adaptation of the character. This upcoming crime drama, titled “The Penguin,” featuring Colin Farrell, is set to premiere on HBO or Max for subscribers. The events of this series will directly follow those of Matt Reeves’ successful 2022 film “The Batman.” However, be prepared that not all elements of the story will remain in the present day.
I, Giancarlo Esposito, have been keeping busy lately with my successful run on AMC’s “Parish” and completed roles in “Captain America: Brave New World” and the Russo Brothers’ “The Electric State.” With over a half dozen projects currently in progress, you might think I wouldn’t look back. But there’s one role that continues to call my name: Gus Fring from “Breaking Bad.” In an exclusive interview with Discussing Film, I shared updates on my recent work and expressed my desire to revisit this iconic character once more.
Keanu Reeves, a cherished actor in Hollywood, has given an exhilarating update about the anticipated sequel to “Constantine” (2005), a DC supernatural action film. During his interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, he expressed gratitude for the host’s suggestion of making a second installment. Reeves shared that progress is being made as they are now just “waiting for a well-crafted script.”
As a longtime fan of Disney’s magical world, I can’t help but be thrilled by the wonders it brings to life: Lightsabers clashing in epic Star Wars battles, Iron Man soaring through the skies, and far-off galaxies filled with wonder and discovery. But there’s one thing that doesn’t fit into this fantastical landscape for me – smoking.