It was a big year for Broadway newbies! From young newcomers to seasoned Hollywood stars, Broadway welcomed many new faces to the family in 2014. Many earned critical acclaim, a brand-new fanbase, and some even walked away with Tony nominations (and awards)!
Below, BroadwayWorld celebrates just a few of our favorite new stage stars!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, INHERENT VICE's Katherine Waterston has signed on for Universal Pictures' Steve Jobs biopic, directed by Danny Boyle.
As previously reported, Natalie Portman was recently in talks to play the female lead in Universal Pictures' Steve Jobs biopic, directed by Danny Boyle. Today, Variety has confirmed that Portman has passed on the role, though no reasons were given.
The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present two-time Academy Award® nominated filmmaker Richard Linklaterwith the Sonny Bono Visionary Award at its annual Awards Gala.
The Hollywood Reporter writes that Universal Pictures has picked up Sony's dropped Steve Jobs biopic at a cost of more than $30 million. The film stars Michael Fassbender as the Apple co-founder.
SundanceTV announced today its next original scripted series, 'Babylon,' a co-production with Nightjack Ltd and Channel 4, will debut on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 10 PM ET/PT. The six-part comedy-drama is a biting workplace satire set inside a modern police force.
SundanceTV announced today its next original scripted series, 'Babylon,' a co-production with Nightjack Ltd and Channel 4, will debut on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 10 PM ET/PT. The six-part comedy-drama is a biting workplace satire set inside a modern police force.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony Pictures has let go of its upcoming Steve JOBS biopic, which would have stared Michael Fassbender as the Apple mogul.
Benedict Cumberbatch stopped by this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA on ABC to discuss his role in the new film 'Imitation Game' and how recently he popped the question to his fiance!
In an all new interview to promote his new film 'The Imitation Game', actor Benedict Cumberbatch was challenged by MTV to do as many imitations as possible in 60 seconds.
SundanceTV announced today the greenlight of its next wholly owned original series 'Hap and Leonard.' The project is based on the rollicking Joe Lansdale Southern noir book series about an unlikely pair of best friends and martial arts experts who struggle through misadventure, to stay on the right side of the law in1980's East Texas. The series has been greenlit for six one-hour episodes. It will begin shooting in 2015 and will air in early 2016.
This monster hit enjoyed a sell-out run at the National Theatre, (as well as sold out screenings in Portland) and went on to win awards including the 2012 Olivier Award for Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller.
As reported yesterday, Christian Bale has officially exited Sony Pictures' upcoming Steve Jobs biopic. Today, Deadline has confirmed the director Danny Boyle is strongly considering Michael Fassbender for the role.
Frankenstein enjoyed a sell-out run at the National Theatre, and went on to win awards including the 2012 Olivier Award for Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. Oscar-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire) directs this sensational production with Benedict Cumberbatch (Star Trek: Into Darkness, BBC's Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, CBS's Elementary).
According to Variety, Seth Rogen is set to play Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak in Sony's upcoming Steve Jobs biopic. Jessica Chastain is also in talks for an 'unspecified role.'
Due to unprecedented audience demand, National Theatre Live and Fathom will present special encore screenings of The National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed Olivier Award winning production of FRANKENSTEIN, a play by Nick Dear based on Mary Shelley's novel. The production stars Olivier Award winners Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, and directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle, in select cinemas worldwide tonight, October 29, 2014. Watch the trailer below!