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]]>With seven nominations under its belt, The Power of the Dog came into the night as one of the front-runners. It eventually collected a total of three awards—best motion picture — drama, best director (Jane Campion), and best supporting actor (Kodi Smit-McPhee).
When it comes to the comedy or musical field, no other movie came even close to Steven Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story. This film walked away with the award for the best motion picture – musical or comedy, while its stars Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose collected acting awards in their respective categories.
It was also a big night for HBO’s Succession, which was crowned as the big winner in three categories. It won the award for best drama series, while its stars Jeremy Strong and Sarah Snook won trophies for best actor and best-supporting actress in a drama series.
After facing a lot of controversy throughout the past few years, the HFPA privately held this year’s Golden Globes on January 9th without a live broadcast or red carpet.
BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
The Power of the Dog
Netflix
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
Nicole Kidman
Being the Ricardos
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
Will Smith
King Richard
BEST MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
West Side Story
20th Century Studios / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Rachel Zegler
West Side Story
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Andrew Garfield
Tick, Tick…Boom!
BEST MOTION PICTURE – ANIMATED
Encanto
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
BEST MOTION PICTURE – NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE (FORMERLY FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Drive My Car (Japan)
Janus Films
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE
Ariana DeBose
West Side Story
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE
Kodi Smit-McPhee
The Power of the Dog
BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
Jane Campion
The Power of the Dog
BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
Kenneth Branagh
Belfast
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
Hans Zimmer
Dune
BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
“No Time to Die” — No Time to Die
Music by: Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell
Lyrics by: Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell
TELEVISION
BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
Succession
HBO/HBO Max
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
Mj Rodriguez
Pose
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
Jeremy Strong
Succession
BEST TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Hacks
HBO/HBO Max
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Jean Smart
Hacks
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Jason Sudeikis
Ted Lasso
BEST TELEVISION LIMITED SERIES, ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
The Underground Railroad
Amazon Prime Video
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES, ANTHOLOGY SERIES, OR A MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Kate Winslet
Mare of Easttown
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES, ANTHOLOGY SERIES, OR A MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Michael Keaton
Dopesick
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE ON TELEVISION
Sarah Snook
Succession
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE ON TELEVISION
O Yeong-Su
Squid Game
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]]>The post 2022 Golden Globes: “Belfast” and “The Power of the Dog” Lead Nominations appeared first on TheDailyDay.
]]>Belfast and The Power of the Dog will be going head to head in one of the ceremony’s major categories, the best motion picture – drama. They’re in the running for this award together with CODA, King Richard, and Dune, in addition to competing in several more categories against each other.
When it comes to the comedy/musical side, Don’t Look Up and West Side Story are at the forefront of the race, with five nominations each. Cyrano, Licorice Pizza, and Tick Tick Boom are also among the top contenders, as they all received a nod for the best motion picture – comedy or musical.
The TV side is also pretty crowded, with the former Golden Globe winner, Succession, leading the way. The list of major contenders also includes Ted Lasso and The Morning Show with four nominations and The Great, Hacks, Maid, Squid Game, and Only Murders in the Building with three each.
Golden Globes are returning on January 9th, 2022 but the format of the ceremony remains a mystery after recent HFPA boycotts.
FILM
Best Motion Picture, Drama
Belfast
CODA
Dune
King Richard
The Power of the Dog
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Cyrano
Don’t Look Up
Licorice Pizza
Tick Tick Boom
West Side Story
Best Director, Motion Picture
Kenneth Branagh, Belfast
Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog
Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Lost Daughter
Steven Spielberg, West Side Story
Denis Villeneuve, Dune
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture
Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza
Kenneth Branagh, Belfast
Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog
Adam McKay, Don’t Look Up
Aaron Sorkin, Being the Ricardos
Best Actor, Motion Picture, Drama
Mahershala Ali, Swan Song
Javier Bardem, Being the Ricardos
Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog
Will Smith, King Richard
Denzel Washington, The Tragedy of Macbeth
Best Actress, Motion Picture, Drama
Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Olivia Colman, The Lost Daughter
Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos
Lady Gaga, House of Gucci
Kristen Stewart, Spencer
Best Actor, Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
Leonardo DiCaprio, Don’t Look Up
Peter Dinklage, Cyrano
Andrew Garfield, Tick Tick Boom
Cooper Hoffman, Licorice Pizza
Anthony Ramos, In the Heights
Best Actress, Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
Marion Cotillard, Annette
Alana Haim, Licorice Pizza
Jennifer Lawrence, Don’t Look Up
Emma Stone, Cruella
Rachel Zegler, West Side Story
Best Supporting Actor, Motion Picture
Ben Affleck, The Tender Bar
Jamie Dornan, Belfast
Ciaran Hinds, Belfast
Troy Kotsur, CODA
Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog
Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture
Caitriona Balfe, Belfast
Ariana Debose, West Side Story
Kirsten Dunst, The Power of the Dog
Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard
Ruth Negga, Passing
Best Original Score, Motion Picture
Alexandre Desplat, The French Dispatch
Germaine Franco, Encanto
Jonny Greenwood, The Power of the Dog
Alberto Iglesias, Parallel Mothers
Hans Zimmer, Dune
Best Original Song, Motion Picture
“Be Alive,” King Richard
“Dos Orguitos,” Encanto
“Down to Joy,” Belfast
“Here I Am,” Respect
“No Time to Die,” No Time to Die
Best Animated Feature, Motion Picture
Encanto
Flee
Luca
My Sunny Maad
Raya and the Last Dragon
Best Motion Picture Not in the English Language
Compartment No. 6
Drive My Car
The Hand of God
A Hero
Parallel Mothers
TELEVISION
Best TV Series, Drama
Lupin
The Morning Show
Pose
Squid Game
Succession
Best TV Series, Comedy
The Great
Hacks
Only Murders in the Building
Reservation Dogs
Ted Lasso
Best TV Series, Limited Series or TV Movie
Dopesick
American Crime Story: Impeachment
Maid
Mare of Easttown
Underground Railroad
Best Actor, TV Series, Drama
Brian Cox, Succession
Lee Jung-jae, Squid Game
Billy Porter, Pose
Jeremy Strong, Succession
Omar Sy, Lupin
Best Actress, TV Series, Drama
Uzo Aduba, In Treatment
Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show
Christine Baranski, The Good Fight
Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’s Tale
Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Pose
Best Actor, TV Series, Comedy
Anthony Anderson, Black-ish
Nicholas Hoult, The Great
Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
Best Actress, TV Series, Comedy
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Elle Fanning, The Great
Issa Rae, Insecure
Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish
Jean Smart, Hacks
Best Supporting Actor, TV Series
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Kieran Culkin, Succession
Mark Duplass, The Morning Show
Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso
Oh Yeong-su, Squid Game
Best Supporting Actress, TV Series
Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus
Kaitlyn Dever, Dopesick
Andie McDowell, Maid
Sarah Snook, Succession
Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso
Best Actor, Limited Series or TV Movie
Paul Bettany, Wandavision
Oscar Isaac, Scenes from a Marriage
Michael Keaton, Dopesick
Ewan McGregor, Halston
Tahar Rahim, The Serpent
Best Actress, Limited Series or TV Movie
Jessica Chastain, Scenes from a Marriage
Cynthia Erivo, Genius: Aretha
Elizabeth Olsen, Wandavision
Margaret Qualley, Maid
Kate Winslet, Mare of Easttown
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]]>The post “West Side Story” Shows Off its Anita appeared first on TheDailyDay.
]]>Steven Spielberg is taking on the cinematic spectacle, which is based on the stage musical of the same name created by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim.
A big screen adaptation was made in 1961, winning 10 Academy Awards.
The Ready Player One director will be hoping to repeat the feat with the new version that is set to star Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler as the leads Tony and Maria.
A photograph of the rival gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, was released last month, with the newest image being of Ariana DeBose.
The So You Think You Can Dance alum stars as Anita, the girlfriend of Bernardo.
In the original film, the role was played by Rita Moreno, who went on the win an Oscar. She will be involved in the updated version as well as Valentina, in addition to serving as an executive producer.
West Side Story will be coming to a street near you in December 18th, 2020.
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]]>The post “West Side Story” Casts its Tony appeared first on TheDailyDay.
]]>With Steven Spielberg directing a new film version of West Side Story, we’re proud to announce that he’s found his Tony.
Tony is the musical’s lead character who is a former member of the Jets (and best friend of the gang’s leader, Riff) who falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the rival gang, the Sharks.
The love story between Tony and Maria is the premise for the 1957 musical which is based on Romeo and Juliet.
Spielberg has now chosen Ansel Elgort to portray the role of the lovesick crooner.
The 24-year-old is best known for The Fault in our Stars and is also a singer with Island/Universal Records.
Filming for West Side Story is set to begin in the summer of 2019.
Keep cool, boy.
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]]>The post Bradley Cooper to Direct and Star in Upcoming Leonard Bernstein Biopic appeared first on TheDailyDay.
]]>Besides taking over directorial duties and starring as the West Side Story composer, Cooper will produce and co-write the movie alongside Josh Singer (Spotlight and The Post).
Another movie inspired by the life of Leonard Bernstein, The American, was announced recently with Jake Gyllenhaal being attached to portray Bernstein. The American will be directed by Cary Fukunaga (Sin Nombre and Jane Eyre) and written by Michael Mitnick. Principal photography on this movie should kick off in fall of 2018.
Leonard Bernstein is considered one of the greatest musical composers in the history of the United States. During his career, which lasted over five decades, Bernstein composed operas, ballets, orchestrals, while also making music for musicals like West Side Story, Wonderful Town, and On the Town.
Before he starts working on the Leonard Bernstein biopic, Bradley Cooper is putting finishing touches on musical A Star Is Born, which serves as a remake of the 1937 film of the same name. Copper directed the movie and stars alongside Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, and Dave Chappelle.
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]]>The post 2022 Golden Globes: “The Power of the Dog” and “West Side Story” Score Top Awards appeared first on TheDailyDay.
]]>With seven nominations under its belt, The Power of the Dog came into the night as one of the front-runners. It eventually collected a total of three awards—best motion picture — drama, best director (Jane Campion), and best supporting actor (Kodi Smit-McPhee).
When it comes to the comedy or musical field, no other movie came even close to Steven Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story. This film walked away with the award for the best motion picture – musical or comedy, while its stars Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose collected acting awards in their respective categories.
It was also a big night for HBO’s Succession, which was crowned as the big winner in three categories. It won the award for best drama series, while its stars Jeremy Strong and Sarah Snook won trophies for best actor and best-supporting actress in a drama series.
After facing a lot of controversy throughout the past few years, the HFPA privately held this year’s Golden Globes on January 9th without a live broadcast or red carpet.
BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
The Power of the Dog
Netflix
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
Nicole Kidman
Being the Ricardos
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
Will Smith
King Richard
BEST MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
West Side Story
20th Century Studios / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Rachel Zegler
West Side Story
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Andrew Garfield
Tick, Tick…Boom!
BEST MOTION PICTURE – ANIMATED
Encanto
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
BEST MOTION PICTURE – NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE (FORMERLY FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Drive My Car (Japan)
Janus Films
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE
Ariana DeBose
West Side Story
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE
Kodi Smit-McPhee
The Power of the Dog
BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
Jane Campion
The Power of the Dog
BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
Kenneth Branagh
Belfast
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
Hans Zimmer
Dune
BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
“No Time to Die” — No Time to Die
Music by: Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell
Lyrics by: Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell
TELEVISION
BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
Succession
HBO/HBO Max
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
Mj Rodriguez
Pose
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
Jeremy Strong
Succession
BEST TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Hacks
HBO/HBO Max
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Jean Smart
Hacks
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Jason Sudeikis
Ted Lasso
BEST TELEVISION LIMITED SERIES, ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
The Underground Railroad
Amazon Prime Video
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES, ANTHOLOGY SERIES, OR A MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Kate Winslet
Mare of Easttown
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES, ANTHOLOGY SERIES, OR A MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Michael Keaton
Dopesick
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE ON TELEVISION
Sarah Snook
Succession
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE ON TELEVISION
O Yeong-Su
Squid Game
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]]>The post 2022 Golden Globes: “Belfast” and “The Power of the Dog” Lead Nominations appeared first on TheDailyDay.
]]>Belfast and The Power of the Dog will be going head to head in one of the ceremony’s major categories, the best motion picture – drama. They’re in the running for this award together with CODA, King Richard, and Dune, in addition to competing in several more categories against each other.
When it comes to the comedy/musical side, Don’t Look Up and West Side Story are at the forefront of the race, with five nominations each. Cyrano, Licorice Pizza, and Tick Tick Boom are also among the top contenders, as they all received a nod for the best motion picture – comedy or musical.
The TV side is also pretty crowded, with the former Golden Globe winner, Succession, leading the way. The list of major contenders also includes Ted Lasso and The Morning Show with four nominations and The Great, Hacks, Maid, Squid Game, and Only Murders in the Building with three each.
Golden Globes are returning on January 9th, 2022 but the format of the ceremony remains a mystery after recent HFPA boycotts.
FILM
Best Motion Picture, Drama
Belfast
CODA
Dune
King Richard
The Power of the Dog
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Cyrano
Don’t Look Up
Licorice Pizza
Tick Tick Boom
West Side Story
Best Director, Motion Picture
Kenneth Branagh, Belfast
Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog
Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Lost Daughter
Steven Spielberg, West Side Story
Denis Villeneuve, Dune
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture
Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza
Kenneth Branagh, Belfast
Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog
Adam McKay, Don’t Look Up
Aaron Sorkin, Being the Ricardos
Best Actor, Motion Picture, Drama
Mahershala Ali, Swan Song
Javier Bardem, Being the Ricardos
Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog
Will Smith, King Richard
Denzel Washington, The Tragedy of Macbeth
Best Actress, Motion Picture, Drama
Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Olivia Colman, The Lost Daughter
Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos
Lady Gaga, House of Gucci
Kristen Stewart, Spencer
Best Actor, Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
Leonardo DiCaprio, Don’t Look Up
Peter Dinklage, Cyrano
Andrew Garfield, Tick Tick Boom
Cooper Hoffman, Licorice Pizza
Anthony Ramos, In the Heights
Best Actress, Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
Marion Cotillard, Annette
Alana Haim, Licorice Pizza
Jennifer Lawrence, Don’t Look Up
Emma Stone, Cruella
Rachel Zegler, West Side Story
Best Supporting Actor, Motion Picture
Ben Affleck, The Tender Bar
Jamie Dornan, Belfast
Ciaran Hinds, Belfast
Troy Kotsur, CODA
Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog
Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture
Caitriona Balfe, Belfast
Ariana Debose, West Side Story
Kirsten Dunst, The Power of the Dog
Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard
Ruth Negga, Passing
Best Original Score, Motion Picture
Alexandre Desplat, The French Dispatch
Germaine Franco, Encanto
Jonny Greenwood, The Power of the Dog
Alberto Iglesias, Parallel Mothers
Hans Zimmer, Dune
Best Original Song, Motion Picture
“Be Alive,” King Richard
“Dos Orguitos,” Encanto
“Down to Joy,” Belfast
“Here I Am,” Respect
“No Time to Die,” No Time to Die
Best Animated Feature, Motion Picture
Encanto
Flee
Luca
My Sunny Maad
Raya and the Last Dragon
Best Motion Picture Not in the English Language
Compartment No. 6
Drive My Car
The Hand of God
A Hero
Parallel Mothers
TELEVISION
Best TV Series, Drama
Lupin
The Morning Show
Pose
Squid Game
Succession
Best TV Series, Comedy
The Great
Hacks
Only Murders in the Building
Reservation Dogs
Ted Lasso
Best TV Series, Limited Series or TV Movie
Dopesick
American Crime Story: Impeachment
Maid
Mare of Easttown
Underground Railroad
Best Actor, TV Series, Drama
Brian Cox, Succession
Lee Jung-jae, Squid Game
Billy Porter, Pose
Jeremy Strong, Succession
Omar Sy, Lupin
Best Actress, TV Series, Drama
Uzo Aduba, In Treatment
Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show
Christine Baranski, The Good Fight
Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’s Tale
Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Pose
Best Actor, TV Series, Comedy
Anthony Anderson, Black-ish
Nicholas Hoult, The Great
Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
Best Actress, TV Series, Comedy
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Elle Fanning, The Great
Issa Rae, Insecure
Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish
Jean Smart, Hacks
Best Supporting Actor, TV Series
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Kieran Culkin, Succession
Mark Duplass, The Morning Show
Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso
Oh Yeong-su, Squid Game
Best Supporting Actress, TV Series
Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus
Kaitlyn Dever, Dopesick
Andie McDowell, Maid
Sarah Snook, Succession
Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso
Best Actor, Limited Series or TV Movie
Paul Bettany, Wandavision
Oscar Isaac, Scenes from a Marriage
Michael Keaton, Dopesick
Ewan McGregor, Halston
Tahar Rahim, The Serpent
Best Actress, Limited Series or TV Movie
Jessica Chastain, Scenes from a Marriage
Cynthia Erivo, Genius: Aretha
Elizabeth Olsen, Wandavision
Margaret Qualley, Maid
Kate Winslet, Mare of Easttown
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]]>The post “West Side Story” Shows Off its Anita appeared first on TheDailyDay.
]]>Steven Spielberg is taking on the cinematic spectacle, which is based on the stage musical of the same name created by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim.
A big screen adaptation was made in 1961, winning 10 Academy Awards.
The Ready Player One director will be hoping to repeat the feat with the new version that is set to star Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler as the leads Tony and Maria.
A photograph of the rival gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, was released last month, with the newest image being of Ariana DeBose.
The So You Think You Can Dance alum stars as Anita, the girlfriend of Bernardo.
In the original film, the role was played by Rita Moreno, who went on the win an Oscar. She will be involved in the updated version as well as Valentina, in addition to serving as an executive producer.
West Side Story will be coming to a street near you in December 18th, 2020.
The post “West Side Story” Shows Off its Anita appeared first on TheDailyDay.
]]>The post “West Side Story” Casts its Tony appeared first on TheDailyDay.
]]>With Steven Spielberg directing a new film version of West Side Story, we’re proud to announce that he’s found his Tony.
Tony is the musical’s lead character who is a former member of the Jets (and best friend of the gang’s leader, Riff) who falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the rival gang, the Sharks.
The love story between Tony and Maria is the premise for the 1957 musical which is based on Romeo and Juliet.
Spielberg has now chosen Ansel Elgort to portray the role of the lovesick crooner.
The 24-year-old is best known for The Fault in our Stars and is also a singer with Island/Universal Records.
Filming for West Side Story is set to begin in the summer of 2019.
Keep cool, boy.
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]]>The post Bradley Cooper to Direct and Star in Upcoming Leonard Bernstein Biopic appeared first on TheDailyDay.
]]>Besides taking over directorial duties and starring as the West Side Story composer, Cooper will produce and co-write the movie alongside Josh Singer (Spotlight and The Post).
Another movie inspired by the life of Leonard Bernstein, The American, was announced recently with Jake Gyllenhaal being attached to portray Bernstein. The American will be directed by Cary Fukunaga (Sin Nombre and Jane Eyre) and written by Michael Mitnick. Principal photography on this movie should kick off in fall of 2018.
Leonard Bernstein is considered one of the greatest musical composers in the history of the United States. During his career, which lasted over five decades, Bernstein composed operas, ballets, orchestrals, while also making music for musicals like West Side Story, Wonderful Town, and On the Town.
Before he starts working on the Leonard Bernstein biopic, Bradley Cooper is putting finishing touches on musical A Star Is Born, which serves as a remake of the 1937 film of the same name. Copper directed the movie and stars alongside Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, and Dave Chappelle.
The post Bradley Cooper to Direct and Star in Upcoming Leonard Bernstein Biopic appeared first on TheDailyDay.
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