Black Actors Who Hollywood Treats As Supporting No Matter What

Djimon Hounsou is a remarkably captivating actor who often steals scenes, even when he’s not the main character. Despite giving strong performances in films like ‘Gladiator’ and ‘Blood Diamond,’ he hasn’t often been cast as the lead in big-budget movies. Hollywood tends to give him supporting roles – the dependable friend or the wise, powerful figure – instead of letting him be the hero. This is a missed opportunity, as he consistently makes every film he’s in better, and audiences are eager to see a movie where he truly takes center stage.

Stan Lee Picked His Favorite Superhero Movie and It Was Not What Fans Expected

Things started looking up for superhero movies with Richard Donner’s Superman, which proved these characters could be both emotionally engaging and visually spectacular. But the road to success wasn’t easy, as shown by a disappointing Captain America movie in the 90s and the widely criticized Batman & Robin. The genre began to falter again until Sam Raimi, a horror director with a long-time love for Spider-Man, took on the challenge.

The One Star Who Inspired Timothée Chalamet To Become an Actor

Timothée Chalamet recently shared that seeing Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight when he was thirteen is what made him want to become an actor. He acknowledged that it might seem unusual to name a blockbuster rather than a classic film like Citizen Kane as his biggest influence, but he believes The Dark Knight was a truly defining movie for his generation.

Heath Ledger Once Opened up About the Movie That Meant the Most to Him

Originally from Perth, Australia, Heath Ledger started his acting career in independent films down under before moving to the United States in the late 1990s. He quickly gained recognition, starring in the popular 1999 teen movie 10 Things I Hate About You, which made him a well-known face and set the stage for a very successful career. Interestingly, despite becoming so involved in film, Ledger often mentioned that his parents were initially quite restrictive about the movies and shows he was allowed to watch growing up.

Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt Are Back: First ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Trailer Drops 20 Years Later

The latest preview of the upcoming film shows Anne Hathaway’s character, Andy Sachs, reconnecting with Emily (played by Emily Blunt). The two used to work together at Runway magazine, and it’s clear from their meeting that while time has passed, their old relationship hasn’t completely faded. In one scene, Emily acknowledges Andy’s development, telling her, “You’ve changed. You’re much more confident.” But in classic fashion, she quickly adds with a playful jab, “You kept those eyebrows, though, didn’t you?”

Uma Thurman Reveals Her Favorite Movie of All Time

In the book You Gotta See This, Uma Thurman discussed her admiration for Meryl Streep. She explained that she’d long hoped to work with Streep, and that dream came true in 2005 when they starred together in the film Prime. Thurman considered this a particularly meaningful moment in her career.