Joaquin Phoenix recalls talks with Christopher Nolan about playing Joker inThe Dark Knight: 'I wasn’t ready then'

Phoenix is only now revealing he was initially considered for the iconic part that went to Heath Ledger. But he recently revealed on Rick Rubin’sTetragrammatonpodcast that he “talked to Chris Nolan aboutThe Dark Knight” too. “That didn’t… wasn’t going to happen for a number of reasons. Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Joker’; Heath Ledger in ‘The Dark Knight’.warner bros. (2) I wasn’t ready then. That’s one of those things,” Phoenix reflected. “Why am I not doing this project?...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Hannah Peters

Joaquin Phoenix scared Harvey Dent actor's parents fromJokersequel set: 'He made my mom jump'

“To see them enjoy that and be part of making the movie was really special for me.” The pop star plays DC Comics villain Harley Quinn in the musical movie. “I couldn’t believe I had a front-row seat.” Joaquin Phoenix and Harry Lawtey in ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’.Warner Bros. Pictures (2) Dent often appears inBatman-centric media as the city official who eventually transforms into the villainous Two-Face. “I would maybe say the Penguin,” Lawtey reveals....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Andrea Knapp

Jodie Foster appears hilariously confused by Jessica Chastain's SAG Awards intro: 'What?'

Foster appeared to ask someone, “What did she say?” as Chastain referenced the 30-year anniversary of Foster’s SAG Awards victory for “Nell.” Jessica Chastainseemingly caughtJodie Fosteroff guard at the 2024SAG Awards. Jessica Chastain, Jodie Foster at 2024 SAG Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Netflix What did she say?" while pointing toward Chastain, who continued with her introduction. “By the way, the club meets the last Wednesday of each month for a different activity....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Lynn Barnes

Jodie Foster finds Gen Z 'really annoying' to work with: 'They're like, 'Nah, I'm not feeling it today''

But she did enjoy meeting Bella Ramsey. Jodie Fosteris happy to mentor the next crop of actors especially if it includes humbling them. And theyre like, Why would I do that, isnt that kind of limiting? Jodie Foster.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for ELLE Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for ELLE Gripes aside, Foster doesn’t hold a grudge against Gen Z. In fact, she makes a concerted effort to mentor many of the up-and-comers with whom she crosses paths....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Alexis Morris

Jodie Foster recalls being 'scared' for Robert Downey Jr. during his 'precarious' addiction struggles

“‘But I’m scared of what happens to you next. Right now you are incredibly good at balancing on the barstool. But it’s really precarious, and I’m not sure how thats going to end.'” Jodie Foster and Robert Downey Jr.Brian To/WireImage Downey has spoken before about his demeanor onHome for the Holidays. “I was like, ‘Wasn’t that last take great?’ He’s just a wonderful man.” Robert Downey Jr. in ‘Home for the Holidays’....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Frank Krueger MD

Jodie Foster says she never wanted to do a play again after her stalker came to the theater with a gun

John Hinckley Jr. had attempted to assassinate the president and was on the run. John Salangsang/Variety via Getty I Want more movie news? “It was a long time ago. Jodie Foster.John Salangsang/Variety via Getty I So I was like, ‘I have to do that second weekend.'” I just decided that I was going to use this guy," Foster said. “Ill be the first 80-year-old person to go onstage with my walker, perhaps,” Foster quipped....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Sarah George

Jodie Sweetin was busted onFuller Houseset for trying to steal iconic prop

After two rounds as Stephanie Tanner, the actress really wanted the “Sea Pappy” head for herself. But, Sweetin continued, “I got stopped with the head in my car. And they were like, you’re free to’t take that until we inventory it. Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie Tanner on ‘Fuller House.'.Netflix So, I tried to steal the Sea Pappy head, basically. Sure enough, that worked! And then one day, a couple of weeks later, my doorbell rang, Sweetin told PEOPLE....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Cynthia Wright

Joe Amabile says he 'almost snapped' Jenna Johnson's neck onDancing With the Stars: 'I almost killed you'

“I swear on my life, she almost died,” the “Bachelorette” alum recalled. “It was insane.” Eric McCandless/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty No one ever tells you that dancing can be an extreme sport. Jenna Johnson and Joe Amabile on ‘Dancing With the Stars’.Credit:Eric McCandless/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty I swear on my life, she almost died. It was insane." “Honestly, Joe, that was your best dance, and it was the ending move....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Lisa Davis

Joe Bonsall of Oak Ridge Boys dies at 76 from ALS amid year of tragedy for the country band

“It has just gotten too difficult. In addition to his contributions to music, Bonsall was also a prolific author. He penned 11 books including his upcoming memoirI See Myself, which is set to hit bookshelves in November. Joe Bonsall.Jason Kempin The vocalists passing is the latest tragedy for the band to occur this year. I love my family more than anything. Rusty was a great musician, a talented songwriter, and a wonderful son....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Denise Murray

Joe Exotic looks up to Trump because 'you can become the President of the United States as a felon'

Netflix; SARAH MEYSSONNIER/POOL/AFP via Getty Joe Exotic finds hope inDonald Trump. But I can finish that happily as a felon. Just give me time served. Joe Exotic and Donald Trump.Credit:Netflix; SARAH MEYSSONNIER/POOL/AFP via Getty I don’t need a damn pardon. Maldonado says he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021. Trump wasconvicted last Mayon 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to his 2016 presidential election campaign. Joseph Maldonado on ‘Tiger King’....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Kim Donovan

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner speak out about divorce for first time: 'This is a united decision'

“We have mutually decided to amicably end our marriage.” Joe JonasandSophie Turnerare officially speaking out about their divorce. Jonas and Turner began dating in 2016 and got engaged a year later. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner.Karwai Tang/WireImage The pair, who sold their Miami home earlier this year, share two children.

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Robert Griffith

Joe Manganiello reveals the wildestTrue Bloodfan fiction he's ever seen: 'They f---ed'

Manganiello complimented the comic book without reading it or knowing just how graphic it got. AndJoe Manganiellohas seen some things. “I said, ‘Oh, this is amazing.’ Joe Manganiello on ‘True Blood’.John P. Johnson/HBO/Courtesy Everett Collection And then I saw them the next day and they said, ‘Did you like my comic?’ I said, ‘Of course, it was amazing. You know, you put so much work into it.’ I didn’t read it, but I went on and on about how great it was....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · April Sawyer

Joel Kinnaman scaredSilent Nightdirector John Woo with his driving

The actor plays a vengeance-seeking vigilante in the first Hollywood film from the legendary director in 20 years. Woo recalled thatThe Suicide Squadactor “asked me to drive with him, to sit with him. I was so scared.” Joel Kinnaman in ‘Silent Night’.Carlos Latapi “The driving part was really fun on this film,” he says. “I got to really do a deep dive. They taught me how to drift and things like that....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Carlos Joseph