Expresso Hollywood News Update at 7:30 pm on 5 July 2024

Let's begin with our top story: Here's a mini-review of A Family Affair: Kidman stars as Brooke Harwood, a celebrated author who lost her husband over a decade ago, but hasn’t dated anybody since. Efron plays Chris Cole, a self-centred movie star who is more concerned about his ‘iconography’ than cultivating genuine relationships. But neither of them is the protagonist of A Family Affair; the movie is confusingly presented, instead, through the perspective of King’s character. With zero chemistry between them, Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron are reduced to background noise in Netflix's misguided romantic comedy with a major protagonist problem. Indian Express rated the movie 1.5 out of 5 stars.

In some tragic news: Bill Cobbs, the veteran character actor who became a ubiquitous and sage screen presence as an older man, has died. He was 90. Cobbs died Tuesday, June 25, at his home in the Inland Empire, California, surrounded by family and friends, his publicist Chuck I. Jones said. Natural causes is the likely cause of death, Jones said. A Cleveland native, Cobbs acted in such films as “The Hudsucker Proxy,” “The Bodyguard” and “Night at the Museum.” He made his first big-screen appearance in a fleeting role in 1974’s “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.”

Pictures from the set of Superman have gone viral on social media, revealing the look of David Corenswet as the Last son of Krypton. The actor is seen wearing the classic costume that’s heavily inspired by the comics. He is seen in the iconic red-and-blue costume with the cape, which is more vibrant and unlike the costumes seen in Zack Snyder’s Superman. Fans of the superhero franchise are on cloud nine and claim that David Corenset is the perfect fit to play the character. Along with David Corenswet, Edi Gathegi was also clicked. Edi, who is playing Mister Terrific in the upcoming film, was also seen in a costume that justifies the ones in the comics.

Here is a mini-review of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F: An approximation of ‘80s action-comedies but with an eye on contemporary anxieties, this movie is an uneven experience that doesn’t make you want to hurl an Adidas shoe at your screen as some other recent Netflix movies might have but also doesn’t leave much of an impression. The movie finds Murphy’s titular troublemaker answering a call to home and confronting his past. As always, it’s the emotional undercurrent that grounds Axel’s increasingly outlandish escapades. Directed by debutante Mark Malloy, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F doesn’t have the retro energy of the new Bad Boys films. Indian Express rated the movie 3 out of 5 stars.

From the Tony Awards: Stereophonic, the play about a Fleetwood Mac-like band recording an album over a turbulent and life-changing year, got a lighters-in-the-air cheer at the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 16 winning best new play while theatre history was made for women as Broadway directors and score writers. Stereophonic, the most-nominated play in Tony Awards history, is a hyper-naturalistic meditation on the thrill and danger of collaborating on art — the compromises, the egos, and the joys. It was written by David Adjmi with songs by former Arcade Fire member Will Butler. Danya Taymor became the 11th woman to win the award.

Daniel Radcliffe took home his first Tony Award for the Broadway musical Merrily We Roll Along and the 34-year-old couldn’t stop being emotional. Radcliffe won the award for Featured Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Charley Kringas in Merrily We Roll Along. Daniel said while accepting the award: “I’m going to talk fast and try not to cry." Daniel Radcliffe also gave a shout-out to his co-stars Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, whom he will miss working with. This Tony Award marks Radcliffe’s first win and nomination for his performance in a Broadway production.

Filmmaker Mira Nair and actor Shabana Azmi spoke about the importance of an actor remaining connected to common people, and how difficult this can become as they become famous. Mira said in an interview at the New York Indian Film Festival alongside Shabana Azmi: “Tom Cruise has in his contract that you cannot meet his eyes. You’re not allowed to look at him in the eyes.” Shabana appeared to be taken aback by this revelation. Mira continued to claim it was true but also seemed to be cautious about what she was revealing. Cruise is known to be a demanding presence on film sets.

Lastly: Chris Pratt visited his Guardians of the Galaxy director and new DCU co-head James Gunn on the set of the upcoming movie Superman. In an Interview with TMZ, Pratt said, “If it could fit into my schedule and it made sense, I would love it. Of course, I love playing Star-Lord, and hopefully, there’s a chance that can come back. I feel so blessed to be able to do any of it, to be considered for any of it. If it’s right and the fans would love it, I’d be more than happy to do.” Earlier this month, the 45-year-old visited the sets of Gunn’s directorial Superman and the filmmaker shared their picture on social media

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