Kate Winslet has shared her memories of Robert Downey Jr.’s audition for The Holiday, which she has described as “dreadful”. The actress was appearing on The Tonight Show when host Jimmy Fallon brought up the audition, for which he was also present. “I remember it extremely well, I really do,” Winslet said. At the time, … Read more
Shot on iPhone 15 Pro | Midnight | Apple Anybody who has seen the 1999 film Audition knows that Takashi Miike is one sick puppy. Known for his extremely graphic horror films, Miike has made some of the most visually inventive and frightening movies I’ve ever seen. That’s what makes it so weird that Miike’s … Read more
Summary Josh Hutcherson auditioned for the role of Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man but ultimately lost out to Andrew Garfield. Hutcherson’s audition tape involved him performing Spider-Man stunts with his stunt double friend at a training gym. Despite not landing the Spider-Man role, Hutcherson believes things worked out for the best as he was … Read more
The creator of Full House spilled some tea about casting the beloved sitcom, and we learned some exciting new details about how the show came together. Starring the likes of Bob Saget, John Stamos, Lori Laughlin and more, the show dominated the late ’80s and ’90s. It still has a devoted following to this day. … Read more
The Big Picture Peter Jackson was selective in choosing the actor to play Frodo in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Jake Gyllenhaal’s audition was infamous for his poor performance. Gyllenhaal missed the mark by not understanding the significance of the One Ring and failing to do a proper accent for Frodo’s lines. Despite … Read more
Britney Spears was up for the role of a lifetime, and the footage has finally been found. Spears’ screen test for the role of Allie Hamilton, opposite Ryan Gosling, in The Notebook has been released. Casting director Matthew Barry shared the footage with The Daily Mail. In the 2 1/2-minute clip, a then 21-year-old Spears wears … Read more
Image: io9 | Linda Codega Critical Role’s panel at New York Comic Con was full of questions about the popular web series—including its guest stars, recurring villains, and Matt Mercer’s uncanny ability to bring NPCs back from the dead. Or out of the shadows, whatever suits the story at any given time. Vox Machina is … Read more