Ayoola Smart Has Never Played Anyone Like Her ‘Wheel of Time’ Character
The Big Picture Ayoola Smart, who plays Aiel warrior Aviendha in The Wheel of Time, initially read the first three books in the series while filming Season 2, but decided to read alongside the scripts for Season 3 to let…
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Oliver’s Greatest Threat in ‘Saltburn’ Is the Character You’d Least Expect
The Big Picture Collider's Perri Nemiroff talks to Saltburn star Paul Rhys who plays Duncan, the Head of the House at Saltburn. During their conversation, Rhys reveals the details of Duncan's backstory, including how he came to work at Saltburn…
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Israelism Director on the Coordinated Banning of His Documentary About Israel’s Occupation
Israelism is the controversial new documentary about the ways in which our perception of Israel and its relationship to Judaism has changed in recent years, and how some young American Jews are pushing back. It's not really fair, though, to…
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How Netflix’s ‘Senna’ Series Captures Brazil’s Brad Pitt on the Track
The Big Picture Gabriel Leone discusses how he channeled Marlon Brando's energy to portray Alfonso de Portago in Michael Mann's Ferrari biopic. Leone shares his excitement and gratitude for working with Michael Mann and Adam Driver, calling it a dream…
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The Color Purple: Candid Talk Colman Domingo and Corey Hawkins
In a riveting discussion, we sit with the brilliant actors in the newly reimagined “The Color Purple“, Corey Hawkins and Colman Domingo. Join us as we unravel the transformative journey this iconic film has embarked on and how it has…
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‘What If…?’ and ‘Echo’ Feature These Indigenous “Badasses”
The Big Picture What If...? Season 2, Episode 6 introduces Kahhori, a young Mohawk woman with the power to reshape her world. Star Devery Jacobs learned Mohawk and felt pride in representing her community in the episode. She also discusses…
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‘Fargo’s Jon Hamm Embraced His Character’s Nipple Rings
The Big Picture Playing Roy in Fargo: Year 5 required Jon Hamm to understand the character's pride in his land, which was easy for him due to his comfort with horses and riding. His character's nipple rings were showrunner Noah…
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Mandy Moore Embraced This Cathartic Moment In ‘Dr. Death’ Season 2
[Editor's note: The following contains spoilers for Season 2 of Dr. Death.] The Big Picture Mandy Moore deliberately chose a role different from "This Is Us" and found playing a capable woman who becomes vulnerable fascinating. Edgar Ramírez believes his…
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‘Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa Says The Doctor “Can Look Like Anyone”
The Big Picture Ncuti Gatwa brings joy and freshness to the role of the Doctor, ushering in a new era of Doctor Who. Gatwa received advice from previous Doctors to embrace the intensity of the role and remember to enjoy…
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‘Doctor Who’s Millie Gibson Calls Ruby Sunday a “Bright Beam of Hope”
The Big Picture Doctor Who's newest companion, Ruby Sunday, makes her grand debut in the Christmas special, "The Church on Ruby Road." Millie Gibson drew inspiration from previous Doctor Who companions, including Karen Gillan, who gave her advice and support…
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Daniel Brühl Was Done With Racing Movies After ‘Rush,’ So Why Is He In ‘Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia’?
The Big Picture Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia chronicles the rivalry between the two teams at the 1983 Rally World Championship. Racing movies are compelling because they capture the thrill, danger, and obsession of the sport. Daniel Brühl has…
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‘Iron Claw’ Director Needed Creative License With the Tragic Wrestling Tale
The Big Picture Write-director Sean Durkin brings the Von Erich family's story to screen in the new A24 movie, The Iron Claw. During a conversation with Collider's Perri Nemiroff, Durkin discusses finding the right balance between authenticity and creative license.…
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