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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kim Cattrall Turned Down ‘Sex And The City' Role 4 Times Due To 'Self-Inflicted Ageism'
It might seem impossible to imagine anyone other than Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones, but the now iconic character initially took her some convincing. The Golden Globe winner recently revealed that she turned down the part in HBO's Sex and the City four times before signing on due to 'self-inflicted ageism' over being 41 in such a sexually confident role. More from Deadline Kim Cattrall Kindly Shuts Down 'And Just Like That' Season 3 Return Rumors 'And Just Like That …' Season 3: Everything We Know So Far Sarah Jessica Parker Asks Why Fans "Judge Women" Characters For Mistakes But "Not Men" 'Well, that changed — 40 became sexy. It became, 'Man, let's have more of that,' she explained to The Times of what persuaded her. 'She wasn't a nymphomaniac — well, some people might have thought she was — but she was just enjoying the main course. Everyone else was nibbling on the appetisers when she was going for the steak. And it was always on her terms — that I always insisted on,' added Cattrall. 'But I'm the antithesis of her [Samantha] in many ways. I'm a serial monogamist, and then some.' Cattrall said of the beloved role, 'I created a fantastic character that I loved, and I put a lot of love in it. And if I'm remembered only for that, then that's really OK.' Based on Candace Bushnell's New York Observer column, Sex and the City ran for six seasons on HBO from 1998 to 2004, followed by two theatrically-released feature films in 2008 and 2010, as well as the CW prequel series The Carrie Diaries (2013-'14). The sequel series And Just Like That… debuted on HBO Max in 2021, kicking off its third season on May 29. After opening up about her behind-the-scenes differences with co-star Sarah Jessica Parker, Cattrall opted not to reunite with Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis in And Just Like That…, but she still graced fans with a brief Samantha appearance in the Season 2 finale after Deadline reported the cameo back in 2023. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
News18
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Dust And Glory': Jannik Sinner Teams Up With Andrea Bocelli For 'Polvere E Gloria'
Last Updated: The video song stars the tennis ace and Bocelli in the video, with parts of the 23-year-old's speeches following his games also featuring in the lyrics. World Number 1 Jannik Sinner swapped centre courts for a studio as he teamed up with renowned Italian opera tenor Andrea Bocelli to release 'Polvere e Gloria' on Friday. The video song, which mean 'Dust and Glory' when translated, stars the tennis ace and Bocelli in the video, with parts of the 23-year-old's speeches following his games also featuring in the lyrics. Andrea Bocelli & Jannik Sinner — Polvere e Gloria.A meeting of elegance and voice of a legend. The will of a clip now available. 🎥👇 — The Sinner Times (@sinnertimes) June 20, 2025 'I am very happy and honoured to be part of this project with Andrea, who for 30 years has been a unique and extraordinary voice, a flag for our country in the rest of the world," Sinner said. 'I could never have imagined hearing my voice in one of his songs. It's extremely moving," Sinner was quoted as saying by BCC," he added. 'Every life is a potential work of art: each of us bears the sweet responsibility of nurturing our talents in the daily acrobatics of living, pursuing our dreams while remaining steadfastly true to our values," the announcement read. 'This duet is such a bold leap that it has ignited our passion, born of a shared and unwavering desire to express our deep belief that nothing is impossible. 'Values bring people together and transcend all barriers," it continued. 'And so, here we are, together, with a small gift: a song, to celebrate the dedication, authenticity, love for life, and the importance and priceless beauty of the journey; often far more enriching and moving than any possible destination." 'Dust and Glory" is all this: music, lyrics, and song, in a joyful and unexpected encounter. A wager to join voices in honouring the values we believe in. The ones that lead each of us in our own way, with what we have to commit, to act, to love and respect each other, to grow every day, and to become truly victorious: champions of humanity, artists of life." Bocelli is one of the most highly regarded classical artists of all time, boasting a cabinet that features a Golden Globe and a swathe of other awards, while Sinner stands at the very top of world tennis at the moment. First Published: June 20, 2025, 18:26 IST
The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Lee Byung-Hun on Squid Game Season 3, the global reception and starring alongside Lee Jung-jae
There is this gripping crescendo that Season 1 of the dystopian Korean thriller show Squid Game builds up to, as we ready ourselves to find out who exactly The Front Man is. A shadowy figure who is seemingly shown to oversee a series of brutal, bloody games that has 456 debt-ridden contestants battle it out for a prize pot, he walks around in a trench coat, speaks in a robotic voice and wears a chiselled black mask. The big revelation that followed proved to be the result of one of the most exciting casting coups for a TV show. A household name in South Korea and one of the earliest crossover stars to feature in expansive Hollywood projects, Lee Byung-hun's first appearance onscreen on Squid Game as the chief adversary of Lee Jung-jae, another seasoned actor, proved to be one of the biggest surprises in a show that already had much shock and awe going for it. Four years after the show first premiered, the world is now gearing up for the third and final season of Squid Game. Since its release in 2021, the show has broken several streaming records on Netflix, won Emmys and a Golden Globe, cemented its place in pop-culture (think everything from Halloween outfits to trending nursery rhymes from the show), spawned reality show spin-offs, and more. Given the themes the show deals with, the political and social discourse has also been immense; the sharp writing satirises capitalism, and holds up a mirror to working class struggles and the debt trap. Even in the middle of a whirlwind press tour in the run up to the release, Lee Byung-hun is calm, collected and all smiles as he readies to speak to The Hindu about the show, having just finished an event with the ensemble cast earlier in the day. He is seated against a backdrop of a large poster from the show featuring creepy killer doll Young-hee and another creepier boy doll. 'As you well pointed out, this character is so multifaceted that I did feel some pressure going into the show,' he says, when asked about the many complexities that riddle The Front Man. 'It was such a fascinating character and I had so much fun playing him in the show.' In Season 2 of Squid Game, Byung-hun sheds his shadowy Front Man persona and infiltrates the games as the earnest yet secretly conniving contestant Hwang In-ho(player 001), prepping to pull off the ultimate betrayal. He harkens back to his own filmography, recalling the 2012 period drama film Masquerade where he played two different characters. 'Every time I take on a role that is multidimensional like this, I find it challenging and fascinating. I had to share a lot of conversations with director Hwang Dong-hyuk,' he says of his Squid Game experience. Season 3 will once again see him take up the mantle of The Front Man to keep the games going after a failed rebellion and a heartbreaking betrayal. There is much that is at stake here for The Front Man, who has to keep simmering tensions in check, and a watchful eye on Gi-hun, player 456 (Jung-jae). Byung-hun shared considerable screentime in Season 2 with Jung-jae, the show's protagonist and his contemporary as an actor. Their forged friendship was one of the high points of the season, especially given their opposing ideals and beliefs with regard to humanness and greed simmering beneath the surface. 'Interestingly enough, this was the first time that we were acting alongside each other. Both of us are experienced as actors, and we have been acquainted with each other throughout our career, and connected as friends. This meant that we did not have to try or make a special effort to coordinate our acting, it just came naturally,' Byung-hun says. Free time between takes meant that the two would spend time catching up on everything else except the show, like enquiring about which 'gym the other person was visiting', Byung-hun laughs. While renowned for his versatile roles in iconic South Korean films such as Joint Security Area, A Bittersweet Life, I Saw The Devil, Inside Men, and this year's hit The Match, Byung-hun's K-drama roles have been memorable as well. He amassed fans worldwide with the 2018 smash-hit period drama Mr Sunshine and was more recently seen in the 2022 K-drama, Our Blues. No stranger to global audiences as well, Byung-hun has previously starred in the franchise as Storm Shadow, and was also a part of Terminator Genisys and Red 2. 'For Squid Game, the story was created by a Korean team, worked on by Korean crew members and actors, and I was blown away by the overwhelming love and support we have been receiving from across the world. The reception even exceeded what I experienced when I was a part of Hollywood blockbuster projects,' Byung-hun says. Platforms like Netflix, he says, are now proving to people that they can have an equal and fair chance to introduce their stories to every place in the world, wherever they are. 'This is a message that relates to not just the Korean film and entertainment industry but across the globe. We now live in an era where as long as we have a great story and content, we can reach out to the entire community,' he says. Adding to the chatter about a possible spin-off focussed on The Front Man, Lee Byung-hun's recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where he expressed his support for this has pleased fans. For now, however, the final season looms large. Is anyone going to make it out of the dreaded island alive? Or will The Front Man reign? Squid Game Season 3 streams on Netflix on June 27
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Kayla Radomski? Find All About Jason Segel's Fiancée and So You Think You Can Dance Alum
Jason Segel is officially engaged to Kayla Radomski. The Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Shrinking actor proposed in a romantic garden setting at the Huntington Library in Pasadena. Radomski shared the news on Instagram on June 18 with the caption, 'FOREVER YES.' The couple has been together since late 2023. The proposal featured pink and red flower arrangements and rose petals scattered on the ground. Kayla appeared surprised and emotional as Jason got down on one knee. A day later, the couple was spotted having lunch at El Cholo in Los Angeles, with Kayla's engagement ring on full display. Jason Segel and Kayla Radomski's relationship timeline Segel and Radomski were first seen together in October 2023, holding hands at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights. They made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Golden Globes, where Jason was nominated for his performance in Shrinking. At the time, Kayla celebrated the moment on Instagram, writing, "What a dream. You are absolutely one of the hardest working and most deserving humans on this planet. My Golden Globe Nominee! I love that we got to spend a whole day celebrating YOU and your talent!!! I love you so much baby!" Since then, she has continued supporting Segel at events like the Shrinking Season 2 premiere and the 2024 Emmys, calling him "the best man this lady could dream up." Here's what to know about Kayla Radomski Kayla Radomski is a professional dancer and actress. She gained national attention in 2009 as a finalist on Season 5 of So You Think You Can Dance, where she finished in fourth place. At the time, she was 18 and living in Aurora, Colorado. She has since worked on several significant projects, including dancing alongside Taylor Swift and Brendon Urie in their 2019 Billboard Music Awards performance of ME!. Radomski also had a dance scene in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Hollywood with Leonardo DiCaprio, as per PEOPLE. In addition to her dance career, Kayla has acted in films such as Bunker and the short film Ukrainian Dance Movie. Speaking about her role in the latter, she said the character holds a very special place in her heart.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Kayla Radomski confirms engagement to Jason Segel
Jason Segel is engaged to Kayla Radomski. The 45-year-old actor recently popped the question to the 34-year-old actress, with Kayla sharing the news of their engagement via her Instagram account. Alongside a carousel of shots of the romantic proposal, Kayla wrote on the photo-sharing platform: "FOREVER YES [ring and heart emojis] (sic)" In the photos, Jason is seen getting down on one knee to propose, with Kayla covering her face in shock. In another photo, the actress is seen looking at her sparkling engagement ring with a big smile on her face. The loved-up couple - who began dating in 2023 - are also photographed sharing a passionate kiss, after Kayla accepted Jason's proposal. Kayla was also recently spotted in Los Angeles with an engagement ring on her finger. Jason and Kayla made their red carpet debut at the Golden Globes in 2024, when the actor was nominated for his performance in Shrinking, the comedy-drama series that he co-created with Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. Kayla actually took to social media to lavish praise on Jason after he received his nomination. She wrote on Instagram at the time: "I am so incredibly proud of you!!!! What a dream. You are absolutely one of the hardest working and most deserving humans on this planet. My Golden Globe Nominee! I love that we got to spend a whole day celebrating YOU and your talent!!! I love you so much baby! (sic)" In another social media post, Kayla hailed the How I Met Your Mother actor as her "dream" man. Kayla - who is a former back-up dancer for Taylor Swift - said: "I cannot wait to continue to watch you thrive and create more magic throughout your life. Thank you for loving me and being the best man this lady could dream up. I love you." Despite this, the celebrity duo have made a concerted effort to keep their romance out of the spotlight, with pair only occasionally posting photos of themselves on social media.
