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498 stories by "Brent Lang"

Director Lukas Dhont on Queer World War I Romance ‘Courage’: ‘It’s a Part of History I Hadn’t Seen Portrayed’ by Brent Lang

Lukas Dhont was inspired to make “Coward,” a gay love story set in the trenches of World War I, after he came across a series of black-and-white photographs of soldiers staging shows for…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:20am on May 21, 2026

Adam Driver and James Gray on Sneaking Out of the ‘Paper Tiger’ Cannes Premiere and How Hollywood Abuses Artists: ‘The System Is Designed to Hum by Brent Lang

Adam Driver gamely walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of “Paper Tiger” on Saturday, posing for pictures alongside his co-star Miles Teller and the film’s writer…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:16am on May 19, 2026

‘The Big Short’ Writer Charles Randolph Adapting ‘Muppets in Moscow,’ for Emotion Pictures and Felix Culpa (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Emotion Pictures, the newly launched English-language commercial film banner from Vendôme Group, Pathé and Merit France, will produce the feature film “Muppets in Moscow” in partnershi…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:21am on May 17, 2026

James Bond Search: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Star Tom Francis Auditions to be Next 007 (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Tom Francis, best known for appearing opposite Nicole Scherzinger in Jamie Lloyd’s unconventional revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard,” may be ordering his martinis sh…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:06pm on May 16, 2026

Rex Reed, Sharp-Witted Critic and Journalist Who Often Courted Controversy, Dies at 87 by Brent Lang

Rex Reed, a critic and journalist known for his brash, often acidic takes on films and filmmakers, died Tuesday at his Manhattan home. He was 87. William Kapfer, Reed’s longtime friend, co…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:48am on May 12, 2026

‘Mouse,’ Coming-of-Age Drama From ‘Ghostlight’ Filmmakers, Acquired by Independent Film Company and Sapan Studio (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Independent Film Company and Sapan Studio have acquired U.S. and Canadian rights to “Mouse,” the latest feature from Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson, the filmmaking duo behind “Gh…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:30am on May 11, 2026

Melissa Leo Starring in Serial Killer Procedural ‘The Mannequin’ From ‘Dangerous Animals’ Filmmaker Sean Byrne by Brent Lang

Melissa Leo, the Oscar-winning star of “The Fighter,” will appear in “The Mannequin,” a serial killer procedural from Sean Byrne, the twisted auteur behind “Dangerous Animals.” S…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:42am on May 11, 2026

‘Death of a Salesman’ Director Joe Mantello on Casting Nathan Lane as Willy Loman and Working With Scott Rudin: ‘I Believe in Second Chances’ by Brent Lang

Willy Loman — washed up, beaten down and trying to ride a little longer on a smile and a shoeshine before he’s kicked to the curb — has been a staple of Broadway since Arthur Miller’…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:35am on May 4, 2026

Wayne Brady Starring in Tina Landau, Tarell Alvin McCraney’s ‘Ms. Blakk For President’ at Vineyard Theatre (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Emmy Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will help kick off Vineyard Theatre’s 2026-2027 season by starring in “Ms. Blakk For President.” The show is described as “part…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on May 4, 2026

‘Tangled’: ‘Andor’ Star Diego Luna Joins Disney Live Action Remake by Brent Lang

Having wrapped up his run on “Andor,” Diego Luna is moving from one part of the Disney empire to another. The “Star Wars” actor will appear in the the studio’s live action adaptati…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:00pm on May 1, 2026

Jeremy Strong Starring in Escape Thriller ‘The Passenger’ From Director Magnus von Horn, FilmNation Launching Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Jeremy Strong will star in “The Passenger,” a historical escape thriller from Magnus von Horn. FilmNation Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights, excluding German-speaking territori…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:30pm on April 29, 2026

Why Diane Kruger Wanted to Make Nazi Drama ‘Amrum’: ‘There’s a Sense of History Repeating Itself’ by Brent Lang

When Diane Kruger started acting, she had a firm rule about the roles she’d take. “I never wanted to be in a World War II movie,” Kruger says. “When I started out, I didn’t want to…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:36pm on April 29, 2026

Shudder Buys Post-Apocalyptic Halloween Thriller ‘Hallowarrior,’ Starring Milly Shapiro, Ahead of Tribeca Debut (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Shudder has acquired “Hallowarrior,” a post-apocalyptic thriller that marks the feature debut of writer and director Ben Sottak. The Halloween-set film stars Milly Shapiro (“Hereditary…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:30am on April 29, 2026

‘The Lost Boys’ Broadway Review: Musical Adaptation of ‘80s Teen Vampire Flick is Rich in Imagination, Filled With Spectacular Effects by Brent Lang

“Turning a movie into a musical reeks of desperation,” says a character in the new Broadway musical adaptation of the 1987 film “The Lost Boys.” That insider wink to the audience get…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 26, 2026

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Broadway Review: Kitschy Cult Classic Returns Without the Shock, Danger and Fun by Brent Lang

“Enjoy the show. Don’t be an asshole,” While it’s not your typical musical theater greeting, “The Rocky Horror Show” is not your typical show. It’s one that is flamboyantly abn…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:30pm on April 23, 2026

‘Beaches’ Broadway Review: Soulless and Uninspired Musical Remake of Beloved Film Washes Ashore by Brent Lang

Audiences going to the musical “Beaches” are likely to know what to expect: the story of a decades-long, female friendship with plenty of schmaltz, some sass, and a mega-hit song, “Win…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00pm on April 22, 2026

‘The Balusters’ Broadway Review: Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas Star in Brilliant and Brutally Funny Look at a Dysfunctional Neighborhood Associa by Brent Lang

It’s easy to get depressed about national politics. The people running things are nasty, brutish and eager to appeal to baser instincts rather than better angels. As “The Balusters,” t…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:30pm on April 21, 2026

‘Schmigadoon!’ Broadway Review: TV Series Adaptation Delivers a Fizzy and Delightful Love Letter to Musical Theater by Brent Lang

It’s tempting to argue on principle that “Schmigadoon!” is everything that’s wrong with Broadway: a double-baked potato of familiar IP that relies on affection for a TV series, which…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 20, 2026

'Fallen Angels' Broadway Review: Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara Sparkle in Lackluster Noël Coward Revival by Brent Lang

There's a bit of acting advice that's often ascribed to Noël Coward: "Speak clearly, and don't bump into the furniture." But if you're Kelli O'Hara and Rose Byrne, by all means, slide dow…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:00pm on April 19, 2026

'A Walk on the Moon,' Musical Adaptation of 1999 Movie, Sets New York Stage Debut (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

"A Walk on the Moon," a musical about a Brooklyn mother whose life is transformed during a trip to a Catskills bungalow colony, will have its New York premiere this summer at The Laura Pels …

SOURCE: Variety at 9:30am on April 16, 2026

Kim Kardashian Producing Broadway Prison Drama 'The Fear of 13' to Draw Attention to Criminal Justice Reform by Brent Lang

Kim Kardashian has crammed a lot into her career. She's a reality TV pioneer, a fashion brand founder and the lead of a Ryan Murphy show. Now, "The Kardashians" star is about to take on a ne…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:09pm on April 13, 2026

Brian Tyree Henry Joins Apple Studios Sports Drama 'Running' by Brent Lang

Brian Tyree Henry will star in "Running," a sports drama from "Warrior" and "The Way Back" director Gavin O'Connor. He joins the previously announced star Spike Fearn in the Apple Studios pr…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:00pm on April 13, 2026

'Titaníque' Broadway Review: Cult Musical Docks Uptown With Its Campy Outrageousness Intact by Brent Lang

Oh, Mary, what has Broadway become? You might think playful outrageousness is now the norm with this month's wave of musical openings that take audiences into the extreme realms of parody, p…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 12, 2026

Steven Soderbergh on 'The Christophers,' 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' and His Controversial AI Comments: 'I'm Just Not Threatened By It' by Brent Lang

"The Christophers," the story of a past-his-prime painter (Ian McKellen) and the mysterious assistant (Michaela Coel) he hires to destroy some priceless works of his half-finished art, defie…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:18pm on April 11, 2026

'Death of a Salesman' Broadway Review: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf Lead a Brooding Revival That's Stuck in Neutral by Brent Lang

Poor Willy Loman is once again trying to convince his lousy sons that when it comes making a sale, reputation is everything. He's right, of course: The fourth Broadway revival of "Death of a…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 9, 2026
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