Jack Dunn

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Associate Web Editor, Nights and Weekends at Variety

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Jon Stewart Tackles Elon Musk’s Exit From the Trump Administration: ‘This Guy Has Seen Some S–t’

4 days ago | variety.com | Jack Dunn

On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart covered the end of Elon Musk‘s chapter with D.O.G.E. and the Trump administration. On May 28, Musk’s time as Donald Trump‘s “special government employee” came to a close after 128 days. Per the U.S. Department of the Interior, a person can not serve under the title for more than 130 days in a consecutive year.
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Star Nick Frost Says He Will ‘Never’ Copy Robbie Coltrane’s Performance as Hagrid, But Will Be ‘Respectful to the Subject Matter’: ‘I’m Really Aware of What Went Before Me’

4 days ago | variety.com | Jack Dunn

Nick Frost will remain faithful to the performance of the late Robbie Coltrane when playing Rubeus Hagrid in the highly anticipated HBO “Harry Potter” series. But don’t expect him to be an exact copy. In a recent interview with Collider, Frost discussed how Coltrane, who played Hagrid across all eight of the original “Harry Potter” films, will influence his take on the Hogwarts groundskeeper in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” TV adaptation.
Ryan Coogler Says He ‘Never’ Considered Making a ‘Sinners’ Sequel, Wanted to ‘Get Away’ From Franchise Films: ‘I Wanted It to Be a Holistic and Finished Thing’

5 days ago | variety.com | Jack Dunn

Ryan Coogler has no interest in making a “Sinners” sequel. In a recent interview with Ebony Magazine, Coogler, who has helmed mega-franchise blockbusters like “Black Panther” and “Creed,” said he “never” thought about making a follow-up to his enormously successful vampire thriller. “I’ve been in a space of making franchise films for a bit, so I wanted to get away from that,” Coogler explained.
Devin Harjes, ‘Daredevil,’ ‘Gotham’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor, Dies at 41

5 days ago | variety.com | Jack Dunn

Devin Harjes, an American TV actor best known for his roles in “Boardwalk Empire,” “Daredevil” and “Gotham,” died on May 27 in New York City. He was 41. Harjes’ death was announced via an obituary posted on his website. Harjes played boxing legend Jack Dempsey across two episodes of “Boardwalk Empire” Season 2. He also had a nine-episode arch on the Netflix sci-fi drama “Manifest” where he played Pete Baylor, a member of a drug posse known as the Meth Heads.
Devin Harjes, ‘Daredevil,’ ‘Gotham’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor, Dies at 41

5 days ago | flipboard.com | Jack Dunn

NowCNN — Actress Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have tied the knot. Steinfeld and the Buffalo Bills quarterback wed in a ceremony in California on Saturday, according to People magazine, who published photos from the event. CNN has reached out to a representative for Steinfeld for comment. The “Sinners” …
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Trailer: Oscar Isaac’s Mad Scientist Turns Jacob Elordi Into a Monster

6 days ago | variety.com | Jack Dunn

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for Guillermo del Toro‘s “Frankenstein” feature film. The streamer gave audiences a first look at the twisted new take on the classic Hollywood monster during its Tudum live event Saturday night.
Renée Victor, Who Voiced Abuelita In Disney’s ‘Coco,’ Dies

6 days ago | variety.com | Jack Dunn

Renée Victor, an American actress best known for her role as Abuelita in the Disney animated film “Coco” and her performance as Lupita on the Showtime drama “Weeds,” has died. The news of Victor’s death was confirmed by her representative. A San Antonio, Texas native, Victor left the Lone Star State for Los Angeles in the ’60s to start her budding career in entertainment. She started in the music business as a singer for popular acts and was a salsa and tango teacher on the side.
Renée Victor, Who Voiced Abuelita In Disney’s ‘Coco,’ Dies

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Jack Dunn

4 hours agoBono Educates Joe Rogan on DOGE's 'Pure Evil' USAID CutsBono and Joe Rogan clashed over the humanitarian impact of DOGE’s cuts — specifically the planned gutting of USAID — during the U2 singer’s visit to …4 hours agoWhen art meets desire: 10 movies that push the boundary of porn and cinemaThere’s something strange about how often we see nudity and how rarely we talk about it. On screen, it’s everywhere – in dramas, comedies, and …NowAide to Rep.
Mark Hamill Says ‘I Had My Time’ In the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise, Has No Plans to Return as Luke Skywalker: ‘They Should Focus on the Future and All the New Characters’

6 days ago | variety.com | Jack Dunn

Don’t expect Mark Hamill to return to the “Star Wars” universe anytime soon. In a recent interview with ComicBook, Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the first three franchise-spawning “Star Wars” films, discussed his future in the immortal sci-fi universe. While he was the one to kick it off with “A New Hope” in 1977 alongside Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, Hamill has no interest in taking the saga any further.
‘The Office’ Star Jenna Fischer Says a One-Word Improvisation ‘Got Me’ the Role of Pam: It Was ‘So Scary’

6 days ago | variety.com | Jack Dunn

Jenna Fischer landed her career-defining role with just a single word. In a recent sit-down with Dana Carvey and David Spade on their “Fly on the Wall Podcast,” Fischer broke down how she got the part of Pam Beesly, who throughout nine seasons of “The Office,” became one of the most iconic characters in television history. “I had been auditioning for [casting director] Allison [Jones] for about five years before ‘The Office,'” Fischer said.

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Jack Dunn

Articles

Jon Stewart Tackles Elon Musk’s Exit From the Trump Administration: ‘This Guy Has Seen Some S–t’

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Star Nick Frost Says He Will ‘Never’ Copy Robbie Coltrane’s Performance as Hagrid, But Will Be ‘Respectful to the Subject Matter’: ‘I’m Really Aware of What Went Before Me’

Ryan Coogler Says He ‘Never’ Considered Making a ‘Sinners’ Sequel, Wanted to ‘Get Away’ From Franchise Films: ‘I Wanted It to Be a Holistic and Finished Thing’

Devin Harjes, ‘Daredevil,’ ‘Gotham’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor, Dies at 41

Devin Harjes, ‘Daredevil,’ ‘Gotham’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor, Dies at 41

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Trailer: Oscar Isaac’s Mad Scientist Turns Jacob Elordi Into a Monster

Renée Victor, Who Voiced Abuelita In Disney’s ‘Coco,’ Dies

Renée Victor, Who Voiced Abuelita In Disney’s ‘Coco,’ Dies

Mark Hamill Says ‘I Had My Time’ In the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise, Has No Plans to Return as Luke Skywalker: ‘They Should Focus on the Future and All the New Characters’

‘The Office’ Star Jenna Fischer Says a One-Word Improvisation ‘Got Me’ the Role of Pam: It Was ‘So Scary’

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