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Domhnall Gleeson Nearly Turned Down His ‘Star Wars’ Role
Domhnall Gleeson Nearly Turned Down His ‘Star Wars’ Role
Domhnall Gleeson Nearly Turned Down His ‘Star Wars’ Role
Quick, what’s the most important element to the enduring success of the Star Wars universe? Jedi? Good guess, but nope. Stormtroopers? Close, but still no. Give up? For my money, the success of the Star Wars universe is owed to the endless supply of talented and high-profile European actors who are willing to add gravitas to the cartoonish aims of the Empire and the First Order. To quote comedian Eddie Izzard, the Death Star is teeming with ‘British actors opening doors,’ and that’s part of what makes the entire thing seem way more substantial and lived-in than it really is.
‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ Trailer: Meet the Man Behind Pooh
‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ Trailer: Meet the Man Behind Pooh
‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ Trailer: Meet the Man Behind Pooh
I think it was a silly old bear who once said, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” I think he also said, “A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise.” That Pooh bear sure was wise. Or maybe it was his inventor, A.A. Milne — the subject of the upcoming biopic Goodbye Christopher Robin, which examines the life of the man behind everyone’s favorite tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff. And judging by this new trailer, you’re going to need to buy some tissues in bulk.
‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ Trailer Reveals Winnie the Pooh’s Origins
‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ Trailer Reveals Winnie the Pooh’s Origins
‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ Trailer Reveals Winnie the Pooh’s Origins
Filmmakers love the story beyond the story; biopics about authors making the great works of literature that have inspired generations. Maybe it’s an easy way to give a mainstream marketing hook to an otherwise crusty and “arty” awards-fodder biopic? There was Finding Neverland and Saving Mr. Banks and now Goodbye Christopher Robin, the tale of how author A.A. Milne (played in the film by Star Wars’ Domhnall Gleeson) created the world of Winnie the Pooh.
Domhnall Gleeson, Michelle Pfeiffer Join New Aronofsky Film
Domhnall Gleeson, Michelle Pfeiffer Join New Aronofsky Film
Domhnall Gleeson, Michelle Pfeiffer Join New Aronofsky Film
Darren Aronofsky is getting ready to head into production on his new untitled drama, the highly-anticipated follow-up to his incredibly divisive Noah. If you weren’t a fan of Aronofsky’s biblical blockbuster, the director’s latest project sounds like a darkly intimate return to form, boasting Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem in leading roles. As Aronofsky prepares to begin filming his new dramatic thriller this summer, a few more cast members are in talks to join the roster, including Domhnall Gleeson and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Domhnall Gleeson in Talks to Play ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Author
Domhnall Gleeson in Talks to Play ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Author
Domhnall Gleeson in Talks to Play ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Author
One of Disney’s more curious live-action updates is their upcoming Winnie the Pooh film, scripted by Queen of Earth director Alex Ross Perry. In addition to that film, Fox Searchlight has a Hundred Acre Wood-adjacent project in the works exploring the life of Pooh creator and author A.A. Milne, giving audiences a chance to get to know the man who brought everyone’s favorite chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff to life.
‘Star Wars’ Featurette Offers More New Footage
‘Star Wars’ Featurette Offers More New Footage
‘Star Wars’ Featurette Offers More New Footage
While we won’t be seeing another full trailer for The Force Awakens before it hits theaters next month, that hasn’t stopped Disney and Lucasfilm from delivering more new footage from the latest chapter in the Star Wars franchise. Over the past week we’ve seen a Japanese trailer, a TV spot, a special preview on ABC, several new photos and lots and lots of character details. Today brings another look at The Force Awakens featuring even more new footage, in case you were feeling particularly greedy.

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