Dennis Quaid Didn’t Want to Play the Happy Face Serial Killer at First

In the movie “Reagan,” Dennis Quaid portrays the legendary President Ronald Reagan, which will be released in theaters on August 30. However, it’s Quaid’s portrayal of another historical figure that is making news – he’ll star as Keith Jesperson, a notorious serial killer from the 1990s, nicknamed “Happy Face,” in the 2025 Paramount+ series “Happy Face.” The show is based on the chilling true story of Melissa Moore, Jesperson’s real daughter. Her podcast and autobiography, titled “Shattered Silence” (co-written with M. Bridget Cook), garnered widespread attention.

Joseph Quinn Reveals Surprising Sci-Fi Influence of His Gladiator II Villain

In the sequel to “Gladiator” titled “Gladiator II“, actor Joseph Quinn, who plays the Roman emperor Geta, drew from an unexpected source for his portrayal. Known for his role in “Stranger Things”, Quinn portrays Geta alongside Fred Hechinger as Caracalla, a ruler who is cruel and merciless, taking pleasure in the brutal spectacles of the Colosseum. Similar to Emperor Commodus in “Gladiator”, Geta is the primary antagonist in “Gladiator II“. However, unlike Joaquin Phoenix’s iconic performance in the original film, Joseph Quinn sought inspiration elsewhere.

The Noguchi Museum Opens 40th-Anniversary ‘Against Time’ Exhibition

The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum’s exhibition titled “Against Time: The Noguchi Museum 40th Anniversary Reinstallation” is now open, running until September 14, 2025. For the first time in fifteen years, pieces previously displayed on the second floor will once again grace their galleries, a special event leading up to the museum’s 40th anniversary celebration in 2025.

Cordae Taps J. Cole and Anderson .Paak for New Single “Summer Drop”

The musical duo of Cordae and Anderson .Paak have teamed up for their third project together. Back in 2019, they first came together for the track “RNP,” which was featured on Cordae’s initial studio album titled “The Lost Boy.” Now, four years later, they’ve collaborated a second time on the song “Two Tens.”