<p>Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena named a 30-member cabinet Thursday to end a crippling seven-week<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/victory-for-democracy-says-reinstated-sri-lankan-pm-wickremesinghe-184636"> power struggle with his prime minister</a>, but only after a final tussle over who should control the police.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pms-termination-done-in-good-faith-reinstated-him-to-uphold-democracy-sri-lanka-president-sirisena-184631">Sirisena reinstated Ranil Wickremesinghe as prime minister</a> on Sunday after the Supreme Court threw out his attempt to dissolve <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-parliament-to-convene-on-tuesday-for-first-time-after-pm-wickremesinghes-reinstatement-185010">parliament</a> and hold early elections in the Indian Ocean nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The forming of the cabinet was delayed because the president wanted to retain media and the police," government spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said as the new cabinet was announced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He conceded the media ministry, but will retain control over the police for a little longer."</p>

<p>No law and order minister was named in the new cabinet and Sirisena, who also serves as defence minister, will take responsibility for the police. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The key posts of finance minister and foreign minister remained unchanged from Wickremesinghe's deposed government. Mangala Samaraweera stays as finance minister and Tilak Marapana as foreign chief.</p>

<p>Sirisena sparked the political crisis on October 26 when he sacked Wickremesinghe in a bid to name nationalist firebrand <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/mahinda-rajapaksa-sri-lankas-former-strongman-and-hardline-politician-184884">Mahinda Rajapakse</a> as prime minister. He had to backtrack in the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-pm-mahinda-rajapaksa-becomes-sri-lankas-main-opposition-leader-185083"> face of opposition</a> from the legislature, where he had no majority and Sri Lankan courts.</p>

<p>In a statement in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who called for "restraint" at the beginning of the crisis, welcomed its conclusion "by peaceful, constitutional means".</p>

<p>Guterres called for all sides to use the appointment of the new cabinet to "resolve outstanding political differences... in the interest of the people of Sri Lanka."</p>

<p>Shortly after giving Wickremesinghe his job back on Sunday, Sirisena made it clear that working with the new government would be difficult.</p>

<p>"I still believe that I should not have made <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ranil-wickremesinghe-sri-lankas-reformist-premiere-184790">Ranil Wickremesinghe</a> the prime minister, but I bow to the wishes of the majority in parliament," Sirisena said.</p>

<p>"But, I don't know how far we will succeed in fulfilling the wishes of our people."</p>

<p>Sirisena came to power in 2015 with the help of Wickremesinghe's United National Party (UNP), but personal and political clashes came to a head with the October sacking.</p>

<p>The 69-year-old Wickremesinghe refused to give way to former president Rajapakse, leaving the country with two claimants to the prime minister's post and no functioning government.</p>

<p>The Sri Lankan parliament backed Wickremesinghe's claim that his dismissal was illegal, voting six times against Rajapakse during tumultuous sessions that at times erupted into brawls.</p>


Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena named a 30-member cabinet Thursday to end a crippling seven-week power struggle with his prime minister, but only after a final tussle over who should control the police.

Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena named a 30-member cabinet Thursday to end a crippling seven-week power struggle with his prime minister, but only after a final tussle over who should control the police. Sirisena reinstated Ranil Wickremesinghe as prime minister on Sunday after the Supreme Court threw out his attempt to dissolve parliament and hold early elections in the Indian Ocean nation. "The forming of the cabinet was delayed because the president wanted to retain media and the police," government spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said as the new cabinet was announced. "He conceded the media ministry, but will retain control over the police for a little longer." No law and order minister was named in the new cabinet and Sirisena, who also serves as defence minister, will take responsibility for the police. The key posts of finance minister and foreign minister remained unchanged from Wickremesinghe's deposed government. Mangala Samaraweera stays as finance minister and Tilak Marapana as foreign chief. Sirisena sparked the political crisis on October 26 when he sacked Wickremesinghe in a bid to name nationalist firebrand Mahinda Rajapakse as prime minister. He had to backtrack in the face of opposition from the legislature, where he had no majority and Sri Lankan courts. In a statement in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who called for "restraint" at the beginning of the crisis, welcomed its conclusion "by peaceful, constitutional means". Guterres called for all sides to use the appointment of the new cabinet to "resolve outstanding political differences... in the interest of the people of Sri Lanka." Shortly after giving Wickremesinghe his job back on Sunday, Sirisena made it clear that working with the new government would be difficult. "I still believe that I should not have made Ranil Wickremesinghe the prime minister, but I bow to the wishes of the majority in parliament," Sirisena said. "But, I don't know how far we will succeed in fulfilling the wishes of our people." Sirisena came to power in 2015 with the help of Wickremesinghe's United National Party (UNP), but personal and political clashes came to a head with the October sacking. The 69-year-old Wickremesinghe refused to give way to former president Rajapakse, leaving the country with two claimants to the prime minister's post and no functioning government. The Sri Lankan parliament backed Wickremesinghe's claim that his dismissal was illegal, voting six times against Rajapakse during tumultuous sessions that at times erupted into brawls.

Namor of 'Black Panther Wakanda Forever' can return, but not in standalone film, says producer. Here's why

<p>The Internet can be a weird place. While it has proved to be an invaluable source of information and knowledge bigger than any library in history, it can also spread fake or unverified news like wildfire, which in turn can be damaging to people in the real world. Sometimes, though, myths are spread deliberately as a joke, and many others are in on the joke. Others, though, are just confused about whether the said myth really is a myth or now. Such is the case with 'Goncharov' a film that never was. It was purportedly directed by that king of mafia movies (some might simply say king of movies in general) Martin Scorsese.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Goncharov', if some netizens are to be believed, starred Scorsese regulars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Harvey Keitel, among others, and released in 1973, without much fanfare and marketing. Thus, the obscurity. But what exactly is 'Goncharov' and why the internet is obsessed with a movie that does not exist?</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/why-quentin-tarantino-martin-scorsese-et-al-are-right-about-marvel-movies-537156">&nbsp;Why Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, et al. are right about Marvel movies</a></strong></p>

<h2>What is 'Goncharov'?</h2>

<p>As explained above, 'Goncharov' was directed by Scorsese and released in 1973. And yes, it featured De Niro in the titular role of Goncharov. Goncharov was a former discotheque owner who comes to Naples after the fall of the Soviet Union to become a mob boss. Keitel plays the role of the eye-patched Andrey “The Banker” Daddano. Gene Hackman is Valery Michailov. Al Pacino stars as Mario Ambrosini.Cybill Shepherd essays Goncharov’s wife, Katya. The film was acclaimed (though, certainly not a blockbuster), and was even added to Criterion Collection.</p>

<h2>Why have I never heard of it before?</h2>

<p><br />
&nbsp;Because it does not exist. There has never been a movie by that name. And no, no movie titled 'Goncharov' even went into production and was later cancelled. Scorsese never wrote a script or even a treatment for any such film. The film is an internet myth popularised through Tumblr, a social networking site that has a small but active user base.</p>

<h2>How did the myth of 'Goncharov' begin?</h2>

<p>A few years ago, a user on Tumblr shared a photo depicting knockoff boots they had ordered online. In the boots, there was a text with very strange text. It read, “The greatest mafia movie ever made. Martin Scorsese presents GONCHAROV. Domenico Proccacci production. A film by Matteo JWHJ0715. About the Naples Mafia.”</p>

<p>However, the myth of 'Goncharov' did not blow up until 2020. Another user reblogged a comment on the original post, which went something like "this idiot hasn't seen goncharov.” Of course, the idiot hadn't. They couldn't have. The film did not exist. The comment was meant to be funny. And then a Tumblr user called beelzeebub even made a totally fake poster of 'Goncharov'. It did blow up, and suddenly Scorsese's non-film came into existence.</p>

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The Internet can be a weird place. While it has proved to be an invaluable source of information and knowledge bigger than any library in history, it can also spread fake or unverified news like wildfire, which in turn can be damaging to people in the real world.

The Internet can be a weird place. While it has proved to be an invaluable source of information and knowledge bigger than any library in history, it can also spread fake or unverified news like wildfire, which in turn can be damaging to people in the real world. Sometimes, though, myths are spread deliberately as a joke, and many others are in on the joke. Others, though, are just confused about whether the said myth really is a myth or now. Such is the case with 'Goncharov' a film that never was. It was purportedly directed by that king of mafia movies (some might simply say king of movies in general) Martin Scorsese. 'Goncharov', if some netizens are to be believed, starred Scorsese regulars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Harvey Keitel, among others, and released in 1973, without much fanfare and marketing. Thus, the obscurity. But what exactly is 'Goncharov' and why the internet is obsessed with a movie that does not exist? Also Read: Why Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, et al. are right about Marvel movies What is 'Goncharov'? As explained above, 'Goncharov' was directed by Scorsese and released in 1973. And yes, it featured De Niro in the titular role of Goncharov. Goncharov was a former discotheque owner who comes to Naples after the fall of the Soviet Union to become a mob boss. Keitel plays the role of the eye-patched Andrey “The Banker” Daddano. Gene Hackman is Valery Michailov. Al Pacino stars as Mario Ambrosini.Cybill Shepherd essays Goncharov’s wife, Katya. The film was acclaimed (though, certainly not a blockbuster), and was even added to Criterion Collection. Why have I never heard of it before? Because it does not exist. There has never been a movie by that name. And no, no movie titled 'Goncharov' even went into production and was later cancelled. Scorsese never wrote a script or even a treatment for any such film. The film is an internet myth popularised through Tumblr, a social networking site that has a small but active user base. How did the myth of 'Goncharov' begin? A few years ago, a user on Tumblr shared a photo depicting knockoff boots they had ordered online. In the boots, there was a text with very strange text. It read, “The greatest mafia movie ever made. Martin Scorsese presents GONCHAROV. Domenico Proccacci production. A film by Matteo JWHJ0715. About the Naples Mafia.” However, the myth of 'Goncharov' did not blow up until 2020. Another user reblogged a comment on the original post, which went something like "this idiot hasn't seen goncharov.” Of course, the idiot hadn't. They couldn't have. The film did not exist. The comment was meant to be funny. And then a Tumblr user called beelzeebub even made a totally fake poster of 'Goncharov'. It did blow up, and suddenly Scorsese's non-film came into existence.

'Goncharov' explained: How Martin Scorsese's mythical 'lost' movie gripped internet

<p>American singer-songwriter Joe Jonas has revealed that he lost the role of Spider-Man in Sony Pictures' Marc Webb-directed 2012 film 'The Amazing Spider-Man'. The role eventually went to Andrew Garfield who returned as the wall-crawler in the 2014 sequel 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' as well. While speaking to Variety, Jonas, a part of pop rock band Jonas Brothers, was asked whether he can remember a role that "destroyed" him, he spilled the beans.</p>

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<p>"I can name probably a couple. In the moment, you're destroyed or you're defeated. But you realize this person was brilliant. I remember years ago I was up for Spider-Man and I was so, so excited and it was the year Andrew Garfield got it," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He went on to admit that Garfield, who returned in the role in last year's multiversal adventure 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', was the better choice. "Obviously, he was the right one. But I remember that was a big thing at the time, going back for callbacks, and the director used to be a music video director. So I was like, 'I got an in here.' But you know what? I love the process of auditioning and putting yourself out there and having to prove yourself."</p>

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<p>In the same interview, Jonas said that his wife Sophie Turner, the actress best known for playing Sansa Stark in 'Game of Thrones', helped him tape his audition for 'Devotion', in which he can currently be seen. He said she, a "phenomenal actress", is his toughest critic.</p>

<p>Drected by JD Dillard, the biographical war film also stars Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, Christina Jackson, Joe Jonas, Nick Hargrove, Spencer Neville, Thomas Sadoski, and Daren Kagasoff.</p>

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American singer-songwriter Joe Jonas has revealed that he lost the role of Spider-Man in Sony Pictures' Marc Webb-directed 2012 film 'The Amazing Spider-Man'. The role eventually went to Andrew Garfield who returned as the wall-crawler in the 2014 sequel 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' as well.

American singer-songwriter Joe Jonas has revealed that he lost the role of Spider-Man in Sony Pictures' Marc Webb-directed 2012 film 'The Amazing Spider-Man'. The role eventually went to Andrew Garfield who returned as the wall-crawler in the 2014 sequel 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' as well. While speaking to Variety, Jonas, a part of pop rock band Jonas Brothers, was asked whether he can remember a role that "destroyed" him, he spilled the beans. "I can name probably a couple. In the moment, you're destroyed or you're defeated. But you realize this person was brilliant. I remember years ago I was up for Spider-Man and I was so, so excited and it was the year Andrew Garfield got it," he said. He went on to admit that Garfield, who returned in the role in last year's multiversal adventure 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', was the better choice. "Obviously, he was the right one. But I remember that was a big thing at the time, going back for callbacks, and the director used to be a music video director. So I was like, 'I got an in here.' But you know what? I love the process of auditioning and putting yourself out there and having to prove yourself." In the same interview, Jonas said that his wife Sophie Turner, the actress best known for playing Sansa Stark in 'Game of Thrones', helped him tape his audition for 'Devotion', in which he can currently be seen. He said she, a "phenomenal actress", is his toughest critic. Drected by JD Dillard, the biographical war film also stars Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, Christina Jackson, Joe Jonas, Nick Hargrove, Spencer Neville, Thomas Sadoski, and Daren Kagasoff.

Joe Jonas reveals he lost Spider-Man role to Andrew Garfield: 'I was so, so excited'

<p>11 seasons and 177 episodes later, AMC's zombie drama series 'The Walking Dead' concluded on November 20. The show had lost a lot of its popularity but the final season, and particularly the finale episode (titled "Rest in Peace") did see a bump in ratings. Jeffrey Dean Morgan debuted in the show's sixth season as the villainous leader of the Saviors who sees a redemption arc in the later seasons. He recently revealed that he broke both his feet while filming the final season.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While speaking to Insider, Morgan said, "I think I had, honestly, just shoes that weren't very good and just jumping, landing a few times. It started off as kind of nothing, a hairline fracture. And then it got worse. The bones in my heel aren't smooth anymore. I was gonna have surgery in between the series and the new show [Dead City]. And I had like three months and I went to Spain to do a commercial. And I had a... [hernia], that happened to me. So I had to have surgery on that, and I'm like, 'F**k it. My foot's gonna have to survive.'"</p>

<p>Meanwhile, 'The Walking Dead' Season 11 has received mostly positive reviews. It has scored 81 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, a popular review aggregation site. The critical consensus reads, "While the sense of finality is diminished by the promise of even more spinoffs, The Walking Dead's eleventh conclusion is a solid enough conclusion to an epic tale of zombies that never had a clear offramp to begin with."</p>

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11 seasons and 177 episodes later, AMC's zombie drama series 'The Walking Dead' concluded on November 20. The show had lost a lot of its popularity but the final season, and particularly the finale episode (titled "Rest in Peace") did see a bump in ratings.

11 seasons and 177 episodes later, AMC's zombie drama series 'The Walking Dead' concluded on November 20. The show had lost a lot of its popularity but the final season, and particularly the finale episode (titled "Rest in Peace") did see a bump in ratings. Jeffrey Dean Morgan debuted in the show's sixth season as the villainous leader of the Saviors who sees a redemption arc in the later seasons. He recently revealed that he broke both his feet while filming the final season. While speaking to Insider, Morgan said, "I think I had, honestly, just shoes that weren't very good and just jumping, landing a few times. It started off as kind of nothing, a hairline fracture. And then it got worse. The bones in my heel aren't smooth anymore. I was gonna have surgery in between the series and the new show [Dead City]. And I had like three months and I went to Spain to do a commercial. And I had a... [hernia], that happened to me. So I had to have surgery on that, and I'm like, 'F**k it. My foot's gonna have to survive.'" Meanwhile, 'The Walking Dead' Season 11 has received mostly positive reviews. It has scored 81 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, a popular review aggregation site. The critical consensus reads, "While the sense of finality is diminished by the promise of even more spinoffs, The Walking Dead's eleventh conclusion is a solid enough conclusion to an epic tale of zombies that never had a clear offramp to begin with."

Jeffrey Dean Morgan broke both his feet while filming 'The Walking Dead' Season 11

<p>'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su has been indicted on charges of sexual misconduct, South Korea's prosecutor told AFP Friday.</p>

<p>The 78-year-old in January became the first South Korean to win a Golden Globe Award for best supporting actor in a series for his performance as a seemingly vulnerable old man in the mega-hit Netflix dystopian thriller.</p>

<p>According to local reports, the South Korean prosecution indicted him without detention on Thursday for allegedly improperly touching a woman's body in 2017.</p>

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<p>Everything reported by local media on O "is not factually incorrect," an official from the Suwon District Prosecutor's Office told AFP, without giving further details.</p>

<p>Following the news, local reports said Seoul's culture ministry decided to stop airing a government commercial -- about its regulatory innovation -- featuring O.</p>

<p>'Squid Game' -- which imagines a macabre world in which marginalised people are pitted against one another in traditional children's games that turn deadly -- became Netflix's most popular series launch ever, drawing 111 million fans in less than four weeks after debuting in 2021.</p>

<p>It is still one of the most popular shows on the platform.</p>

<p>The show's success has amplified South Korea's increasingly outsized influence on global popular culture, following global fame won by the likes of K-pop band BTS and the Oscar-winning film "Parasite".</p>

<p>Multiple figures in South Korea's film industry -- including late filmmaker Kim Ki-duk and actors Cho Jae-hyun and Oh Dal-su -- have faced sexual assault allegations.</p>

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'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su has been indicted on charges of sexual misconduct, South Korea's prosecutor told AFP Friday. The 78-year-old in January became the first South Korean to win a Golden Globe Award for best supporting actor in a series for his performance as a seemingly vulnerable old man in the mega-hit Netflix dystopian thriller.

'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su has been indicted on charges of sexual misconduct, South Korea's prosecutor told AFP Friday. The 78-year-old in January became the first South Korean to win a Golden Globe Award for best supporting actor in a series for his performance as a seemingly vulnerable old man in the mega-hit Netflix dystopian thriller. According to local reports, the South Korean prosecution indicted him without detention on Thursday for allegedly improperly touching a woman's body in 2017. Everything reported by local media on O "is not factually incorrect," an official from the Suwon District Prosecutor's Office told AFP, without giving further details. Following the news, local reports said Seoul's culture ministry decided to stop airing a government commercial -- about its regulatory innovation -- featuring O. 'Squid Game' -- which imagines a macabre world in which marginalised people are pitted against one another in traditional children's games that turn deadly -- became Netflix's most popular series launch ever, drawing 111 million fans in less than four weeks after debuting in 2021. It is still one of the most popular shows on the platform. The show's success has amplified South Korea's increasingly outsized influence on global popular culture, following global fame won by the likes of K-pop band BTS and the Oscar-winning film "Parasite". Multiple figures in South Korea's film industry -- including late filmmaker Kim Ki-duk and actors Cho Jae-hyun and Oh Dal-su -- have faced sexual assault allegations.

'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su indicted for sexual misconduct

<p>Chris Hemsworth's latest turn as the God of Thunder Thor in 'Thor: Love and Thunder' divided critics, though it did collect a decent amount of money, particularly considering the pandemic-affected times. Directed by Taika Waititi, who returned from the third movie, 'Ragnarok', the film had Thor and Natalie Portman's Jane Foster, who becomes Mighty Thor and wields Mjolnir, pitted against Christian Bale's fearsome villain Gorr the God Butcher. But nearly everyone agreed that despite two Thors at the price of one, the film was a huge letdown from 2017's 'Thor: Ragnarok'. Wion's review of the film read, "Despite Waititi being given more control this time (I assume), this feels crafted in the traditional Marvel mould -- designed as per the good old formula that Kevin Feige et al has perfected over the last one and a half-decade. In other words, the film watches like your typical MCU movie."</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-thor-love-and-thunder-review-chris-hemsworths-mcu-film-proves-marvel-formula-has-lost-its-charm-495191">'Thor Love and Thunder' review: Chris Hemsworth's film proves 'Avengers fatigue' is real</a></strong></p>

<p>We do not know whether there will be a fifth 'Thor' movie, but if there is, will it have the same comedic tone, which admittedly has aged poorly?</p>

<p>It appears Hemsworth thinks not.&nbsp;A drastic change of tone would not be new to MCU's Thor, for prior to 'Ragnarok', the superhero was sort of a jerk—somebody who was humourless and always angry at something or somebody. But 'Ragnarok' not only stripped him of his hammer and his father, but it also gave him the ability to laugh at himself.</p>

<p>While speaking at Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused Podcast, he claimed that he does not know whether he will return as Thor. “I don’t know if I’m even invited back,” he said. Then added, "But if I was, I think it would have to be a drastically different version in tone, everything, just for my own sanity. Thor lost his mind that last one. He’s got to figure it out now.”</p>

<p>Recently, it was revealed that Hemsworth will be taking a break from acting over the risk of Alzheimer's. After completing the tour for the docuseries and fulfilling his commitments, he will be taking some time off from work to enjoy the company of his family, which includes his wife Elsa Pataky, daughter India and twin sons Tristan and Sasha.&nbsp;</p>

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Chris Hemsworth's latest turn as the God of Thunder Thor in 'Thor: Love and Thunder' divided critics, though it did collect a decent amount of money, particularly considering the pandemic-affected times.

Chris Hemsworth's latest turn as the God of Thunder Thor in 'Thor: Love and Thunder' divided critics, though it did collect a decent amount of money, particularly considering the pandemic-affected times. Directed by Taika Waititi, who returned from the third movie, 'Ragnarok', the film had Thor and Natalie Portman's Jane Foster, who becomes Mighty Thor and wields Mjolnir, pitted against Christian Bale's fearsome villain Gorr the God Butcher. But nearly everyone agreed that despite two Thors at the price of one, the film was a huge letdown from 2017's 'Thor: Ragnarok'. Wion's review of the film read, "Despite Waititi being given more control this time (I assume), this feels crafted in the traditional Marvel mould -- designed as per the good old formula that Kevin Feige et al has perfected over the last one and a half-decade. In other words, the film watches like your typical MCU movie." Also Read: 'Thor Love and Thunder' review: Chris Hemsworth's film proves 'Avengers fatigue' is real We do not know whether there will be a fifth 'Thor' movie, but if there is, will it have the same comedic tone, which admittedly has aged poorly? It appears Hemsworth thinks not. A drastic change of tone would not be new to MCU's Thor, for prior to 'Ragnarok', the superhero was sort of a jerk—somebody who was humourless and always angry at something or somebody. But 'Ragnarok' not only stripped him of his hammer and his father, but it also gave him the ability to laugh at himself. While speaking at Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused Podcast, he claimed that he does not know whether he will return as Thor. “I don’t know if I’m even invited back,” he said. Then added, "But if I was, I think it would have to be a drastically different version in tone, everything, just for my own sanity. Thor lost his mind that last one. He’s got to figure it out now.” Recently, it was revealed that Hemsworth will be taking a break from acting over the risk of Alzheimer's. After completing the tour for the docuseries and fulfilling his commitments, he will be taking some time off from work to enjoy the company of his family, which includes his wife Elsa Pataky, daughter India and twin sons Tristan and Sasha.

Chris Hemsworth teases 'Thor 5', says it'll have a different tone: 'It'd have to be drastically different'

<p>Tom Shadyac's 2003 fantasy comedy 'Bruce Almighty' received mixed reviews, but over the years, it has had a significant cultural impact. Riding on the star power of <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-jim-carrey-planning-to-retire-from-acting-i%E2%80%99m-taking-a-break-467596">Jim Carrey</a></strong>, who was then at the top of his game with all his dramatic and comedic abilities intact, It was a huge commercial success. It grossed $484.6 million worldwide on a budget of $81 million. The film has Carrey playing the role of Bruce Nolan has ambitions to be a news anchor, but his rival is made one instead. Dejected, he blames God for his failure, inciting a visit from the Supreme Being Himself. Morgan Freeman played the role of God. Jennifer Aniston, Philip Baker Hall, and Steve Carell were also featured in the cast.</p>

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<p>The film spawned a spinoff and even an Indian unofficial remake, called 'God Tussi Great Ho', but sadly not a sequel. As it turns out, writers Steve Koren and Mark O'Keefe (Steve Oedekerk also contributed to the script) had plans for an interesting and audacious sequel, but studio Universal Pictures threw a spanner in the works.</p>

<p>Steve Koren and Mark O'Keefe told Syfy Wire that they pitched the concept in 2010, and even Carrey was excited about the project. But the studio refused.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Koren revealed to Syfy Wire, "It would have been another giant movie and I don't think they wanted to do it. It just didn't work out for some reason, but a lot of people loved it, including Jim."</p>

<p>What was the concept, anyway? Potentially titled 'Brucifer', the film would have featured Carrey as an everyman who makes a deal with one other than the Devil himself, basically turning the premise of the original on its head.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Koren added, "You tend to lose your faith when the world seems unfair, and that's what got him. It came from a serious place, but we were gonna write it in a very friendly way. We certainly didn't want to depress people. So I think that scared [the studio] a little bit, but to Jim's credit, he totally understood that we were going to make a big comedy and thought everybody would connect with it."</p>

<p>That does sound like an interesting movie, but due to the decline in Carrey's career around 2010, it is understandable to see why the studio was unwilling to spend moolah on the movie.</p>

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Tom Shadyac's 2003 fantasy comedy 'Bruce Almighty' received mixed reviews, but over the years, it has had a significant cultural impact. Riding on the star power of Jim Carrey, who was then at the top of his game with all his dramatic and comedic abilities intact, It was a huge commercial success.

Tom Shadyac's 2003 fantasy comedy 'Bruce Almighty' received mixed reviews, but over the years, it has had a significant cultural impact. Riding on the star power of Jim Carrey, who was then at the top of his game with all his dramatic and comedic abilities intact, It was a huge commercial success. It grossed $484.6 million worldwide on a budget of $81 million. The film has Carrey playing the role of Bruce Nolan has ambitions to be a news anchor, but his rival is made one instead. Dejected, he blames God for his failure, inciting a visit from the Supreme Being Himself. Morgan Freeman played the role of God. Jennifer Aniston, Philip Baker Hall, and Steve Carell were also featured in the cast. The film spawned a spinoff and even an Indian unofficial remake, called 'God Tussi Great Ho', but sadly not a sequel. As it turns out, writers Steve Koren and Mark O'Keefe (Steve Oedekerk also contributed to the script) had plans for an interesting and audacious sequel, but studio Universal Pictures threw a spanner in the works. Steve Koren and Mark O'Keefe told Syfy Wire that they pitched the concept in 2010, and even Carrey was excited about the project. But the studio refused. Koren revealed to Syfy Wire, "It would have been another giant movie and I don't think they wanted to do it. It just didn't work out for some reason, but a lot of people loved it, including Jim." What was the concept, anyway? Potentially titled 'Brucifer', the film would have featured Carrey as an everyman who makes a deal with one other than the Devil himself, basically turning the premise of the original on its head. Koren added, "You tend to lose your faith when the world seems unfair, and that's what got him. It came from a serious place, but we were gonna write it in a very friendly way. We certainly didn't want to depress people. So I think that scared [the studio] a little bit, but to Jim's credit, he totally understood that we were going to make a big comedy and thought everybody would connect with it." That does sound like an interesting movie, but due to the decline in Carrey's career around 2010, it is understandable to see why the studio was unwilling to spend moolah on the movie.

Cancelled 'Bruce Almighty' sequel titled 'Brucifer' had Jim Carrey's character making a deal with Satan

<p>Before you wait to gorge on the full meal that will be 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3', James Gunn has served up a starter for the fans in the form of 'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special'. Exactly what it says, the special follows Drax (Dave Bautista) and &nbsp;Mantis (Pom Klementieff) go out of their way, literally, to attempt to cheer up Peter Quill or Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), who is missing Gamora (Zoe Saldana). While the Gamora of the main MCU timeline was killed by her adoptive father Thanos, the alt-timeline Gamora refused Peter's advances as she did not know him.</p>

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<p>Karen Gillan, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, and Michael Rooker also return from previous 'Guardians' movies. Kevin Bacon and Maria Bakalova join the cast. Yes, Bacon is canonically a part of the MCU now. And he is playing himself.</p>

<p>'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' has scored 89 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "More of a stocking stuffer than a fully-rounded parcel, this yuletide excursion is a delightful showcase for Drax, Mantis, and a very game Kevin Bacon."</p>

<p>Here are some of the reviews:</p>

<p>Variety's Jordan Moreau wrote, "There will be no coal in James Gunn’s stocking this year. His Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is stuffed with funny, feel-good Christmas joy, and it’s one of the best pieces of content Marvel Studios has released in years."</p>

<p>Empire magazine's Chris Hewitt wrote, "Even the most hardened of hearts couldn’t fail to be softened a little by Drax beating the living crap out of a man dressed as a robot."</p>

<p>Rolling Stone's David Fear wrote, "What you get, in other words, is more or less what you’d think a holiday special from Gunn and the Guardians would be. Even the special’s soundtrack is on-brand."</p>

<p>IGN's Alex Stedman wrote, "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special delivers all the Christmas cheer, sentiment, catchy musical numbers, and laugh-out-loud moments you could ask for in a quick 43 minutes.</p>

<p>'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' is scheduled to be released on Disney+ on November 25, 2022.</p>

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Before you wait to gorge on the full meal that will be 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3', James Gunn has served up a starter for the fans in the form of 'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special'.

Before you wait to gorge on the full meal that will be 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3', James Gunn has served up a starter for the fans in the form of 'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special'. Exactly what it says, the special follows Drax (Dave Bautista) and Mantis (Pom Klementieff) go out of their way, literally, to attempt to cheer up Peter Quill or Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), who is missing Gamora (Zoe Saldana). While the Gamora of the main MCU timeline was killed by her adoptive father Thanos, the alt-timeline Gamora refused Peter's advances as she did not know him. Karen Gillan, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, and Michael Rooker also return from previous 'Guardians' movies. Kevin Bacon and Maria Bakalova join the cast. Yes, Bacon is canonically a part of the MCU now. And he is playing himself. 'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' has scored 89 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "More of a stocking stuffer than a fully-rounded parcel, this yuletide excursion is a delightful showcase for Drax, Mantis, and a very game Kevin Bacon." Here are some of the reviews: Variety's Jordan Moreau wrote, "There will be no coal in James Gunn’s stocking this year. His Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is stuffed with funny, feel-good Christmas joy, and it’s one of the best pieces of content Marvel Studios has released in years." Empire magazine's Chris Hewitt wrote, "Even the most hardened of hearts couldn’t fail to be softened a little by Drax beating the living crap out of a man dressed as a robot." Rolling Stone's David Fear wrote, "What you get, in other words, is more or less what you’d think a holiday special from Gunn and the Guardians would be. Even the special’s soundtrack is on-brand." IGN's Alex Stedman wrote, "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special delivers all the Christmas cheer, sentiment, catchy musical numbers, and laugh-out-loud moments you could ask for in a quick 43 minutes. 'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' is scheduled to be released on Disney+ on November 25, 2022.

'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' reviews tease a 'delightful' experience

<p>The first look of Idris Elba in the upcoming film spinoff of the popular BBC psychological crime thriller series 'Luther' is out. Also titled 'Luther', the film is written by series creator Neil Cross and serves as the continuation of the story of Elba's Detective Chief Inspector or DCI John Luther. Our hero is a smart, intelligent, and talented detective, but allows his darker tendencies to take over himself every now and then. His propensity towards violence and single-mindedness is due to the horrible crimes he has to solve in his job. While his obsession makes him a great detective, it also takes a toll on his mental health.</p>

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<p>You can see the first-look images above. The photos are courtesy of Empire magazine. One image shows Luther at a desolate, snowy location, perhaps pursuing someone, and the other image shows the DCI in a subway tunnel (maybe the London tube). We know that the movie will take Luther away from London.</p>

<p>Elba told Empire, "It’s really dangerous when expanding from television to film to throw a lot of money at it, and for that moment to change the characteristics of the show. I wanted to make sure that even though we had a bigger budget, [we didn’t] distort the parameters of Luther-land too much. We do amplify the action and do amplify the stakes. But [series 3’s] man-under-the-bed moment? That don’t cost you much money. Those moments are still intact."</p>

<p>The film also stars Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, Dermot Crowley, and Jess Liaudin. It was shot in London and Brussels, Belgium.</p>

<p>The original series has been praised and awarded in various categories. Elba and co-star Ruth Wilson's performances have often been the reason the show, even in its slacker moments, has managed to keep millions in the UK and beyond hooked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Luther', the film, does not have a release date yet.</p>

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The first look of Idris Elba in the upcoming film spinoff of the popular BBC psychological crime thriller series 'Luther' is out. Also titled 'Luther', the film is written by series creator Neil Cross and serves as the continuation of the story of Elba's Detective Chief Inspector or DCI John Luther.

The first look of Idris Elba in the upcoming film spinoff of the popular BBC psychological crime thriller series 'Luther' is out. Also titled 'Luther', the film is written by series creator Neil Cross and serves as the continuation of the story of Elba's Detective Chief Inspector or DCI John Luther. Our hero is a smart, intelligent, and talented detective, but allows his darker tendencies to take over himself every now and then. His propensity towards violence and single-mindedness is due to the horrible crimes he has to solve in his job. While his obsession makes him a great detective, it also takes a toll on his mental health. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) × You can see the first-look images above. The photos are courtesy of Empire magazine. One image shows Luther at a desolate, snowy location, perhaps pursuing someone, and the other image shows the DCI in a subway tunnel (maybe the London tube). We know that the movie will take Luther away from London. Elba told Empire, "It’s really dangerous when expanding from television to film to throw a lot of money at it, and for that moment to change the characteristics of the show. I wanted to make sure that even though we had a bigger budget, [we didn’t] distort the parameters of Luther-land too much. We do amplify the action and do amplify the stakes. But [series 3’s] man-under-the-bed moment? That don’t cost you much money. Those moments are still intact." The film also stars Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, Dermot Crowley, and Jess Liaudin. It was shot in London and Brussels, Belgium. The original series has been praised and awarded in various categories. Elba and co-star Ruth Wilson's performances have often been the reason the show, even in its slacker moments, has managed to keep millions in the UK and beyond hooked. 'Luther', the film, does not have a release date yet.

'Luther' movie first look: Idris Elba returns as titular detective. See pics

<p>English musician and sporadic actor Wilko Johnson has died at the age of 75. The actor was best known to modern audiences for playing the role of royal executioner Ser Ilyn Payne in HBO's fantasy drama 'Game of Thrones' but gained the limelight as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter in the pub rock/rhythm and blues band Dr. Feelgood, formed in 1971 in Canvey Island, Essex.</p>

<p>The official Twitter handle of Johnson updated his fans about the sad news. A tweet from the account, which also carried a pictue of the late musician and actor, read, "This is the announcement we never wanted to make, &amp; we do so with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died. He passed away at home on Monday 21st November. Thank you for respecting the family's privacy at this very sad time. RIP Wilko Johnson."</p>

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<p>Johnson's role in 'GoT' was his acting debut. He was cast in the role after the casting director saw him in the music documentary 'Oil City Confidential'. He told Echo News UK in 2011, "They said they wanted somebody really sinister who went around looking daggers at people before killing them. That made it easy. Looking daggers at people is what I do all the time, it’s like second nature to me.”</p>

<p>"It meant I didn’t have to learn any lines," he joked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“On the first day, I had to look evilly at this girl. So I sort of boggled at her. Afterwards, the American director came up to me and said ‘Wilko, you don’t have to act scary. You are scary,’” he added.</p>

<p>Johnson played the role in seasons 1 and 2 of the popular series. It was Payne who beheaded Ned Stark in season 1.</p>

<p>Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page shared a tribute to Johnson on Twitter. He shared an image of Johnson and wrote, "I’m sad to hear today of the passing of Wilko Johnson, the Dr Feelgood guitarist and singer/songwriter. I saw Wilko perform at Koko in Camden in May 2013 and the atmosphere was electric. This show was originally billed as his farewell tour. But, thankfully, he continued performing and thrilling crowds until recently. I really admired him and we’ll all miss him. RIP Wilko."</p>


English musician and sporadic actor Wilko Johnson has died at the age of 75. The actor was best known to modern audiences for playing the role of royal executioner Ser Ilyn Payne in HBO's fantasy drama 'Game of Thrones' but gained the limelight as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter in the pub rock/rhythm and blues band Dr.

English musician and sporadic actor Wilko Johnson has died at the age of 75. The actor was best known to modern audiences for playing the role of royal executioner Ser Ilyn Payne in HBO's fantasy drama 'Game of Thrones' but gained the limelight as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter in the pub rock/rhythm and blues band Dr. Feelgood, formed in 1971 in Canvey Island, Essex. The official Twitter handle of Johnson updated his fans about the sad news. A tweet from the account, which also carried a pictue of the late musician and actor, read, "This is the announcement we never wanted to make, & we do so with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died. He passed away at home on Monday 21st November. Thank you for respecting the family's privacy at this very sad time. RIP Wilko Johnson." Johnson's role in 'GoT' was his acting debut. He was cast in the role after the casting director saw him in the music documentary 'Oil City Confidential'. He told Echo News UK in 2011, "They said they wanted somebody really sinister who went around looking daggers at people before killing them. That made it easy. Looking daggers at people is what I do all the time, it’s like second nature to me.” "It meant I didn’t have to learn any lines," he joked. “On the first day, I had to look evilly at this girl. So I sort of boggled at her. Afterwards, the American director came up to me and said ‘Wilko, you don’t have to act scary. You are scary,’” he added. Johnson played the role in seasons 1 and 2 of the popular series. It was Payne who beheaded Ned Stark in season 1. Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page shared a tribute to Johnson on Twitter. He shared an image of Johnson and wrote, "I’m sad to hear today of the passing of Wilko Johnson, the Dr Feelgood guitarist and singer/songwriter. I saw Wilko perform at Koko in Camden in May 2013 and the atmosphere was electric. This show was originally billed as his farewell tour. But, thankfully, he continued performing and thrilling crowds until recently. I really admired him and we’ll all miss him. RIP Wilko."

Wilko Johnson, musician and Ser Ilyn Payne in 'Game of Thrones', dies at 75

<p>'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' released earlier this month, and has thus far proved to be both a critical and commercial success. Which is encouraging, since it released without the presences of the franchise's biggest star, Chadwick Boseman, who died of colon cancer in 2020. After the film's success, director Ryan Coogler, who also directed the 2018 original, has expressed his gratitude in an emotional letter to the fans who made it such a phenomenon. While nowhere near on the level of the original, the film has nevertheless outperformed expectations in a business affected by COVID-19.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-black-panther-wakanda-forever-beautiful-as-a-homage-to-chadwick-boseman-it-sinks-as-a-film-533247">'Black Panther Wakanda Forever' movie review: Beautiful as a homage to Chadwick Boseman, it sinks as a film</a></strong></p>

<p>"Gratitude. That is the only word that comes to mind for your support of our work on the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. I am filled with it," began Coogler.</p>

<p>He went on to thank those who stayed in camps to get opening weekend tickets that are generally sold out weeks in advance. Coogler thanked fans for bearing with the subtitles as the film has 6 languages spoken in it. The film, while telling its own story, is also a cinematic, feature film-sized tribute to Boseman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Thank you for opening yourself up to the emotional journey of this film. We made something to honor our friend, who was a giant in our industry, and we also made something to be enjoyed in a theatrical setting with friends, family, and strangers," said Coogler.</p>

<p>A script with Boseman in mind was already written. But after his death, it had to be rewritten and a new Black Panther had to be there, in order to justify the title. Though, the role of T'Challa, the real name of the superhero and the king of Wakanda, was not recast. Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Dominique Thorne, Florence Kasumba, Michaela Coel, Tenoch Huerta, Martin Freeman, and Angela Bassett star in the film.</p>

<p>2018's 'Black Panther' was historic in many ways. For the first time, a mainstream commercial superhero film had a predominantly black cast and it told a story from their own perspective, not the white man's.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wion's review of the film read, "For the most part, 'Wakanda Forever' is watchable. Mostly, despite its run time that proves punishing in the end, it is okayish fun and carries a decent enough pace that you do not really care about its flaws. Shuri's arc is easily the best part of the film. Her story is saturated in the central themes of the film — grief and healing. Wright, who has landed herself in controversy over her anti-vaccination views, is more than up to the task. She is, in fact, superlative here, only slightly eclipsed by Basset, who absolutely steals the show in a relatively minor role."</p>

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'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' released earlier this month, and has thus far proved to be both a critical and commercial success. Which is encouraging, since it released without the presences of the franchise's biggest star, Chadwick Boseman, who died of colon cancer in 2020.

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' released earlier this month, and has thus far proved to be both a critical and commercial success. Which is encouraging, since it released without the presences of the franchise's biggest star, Chadwick Boseman, who died of colon cancer in 2020. After the film's success, director Ryan Coogler, who also directed the 2018 original, has expressed his gratitude in an emotional letter to the fans who made it such a phenomenon. While nowhere near on the level of the original, the film has nevertheless outperformed expectations in a business affected by COVID-19. Also Read: 'Black Panther Wakanda Forever' movie review: Beautiful as a homage to Chadwick Boseman, it sinks as a film "Gratitude. That is the only word that comes to mind for your support of our work on the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. I am filled with it," began Coogler. He went on to thank those who stayed in camps to get opening weekend tickets that are generally sold out weeks in advance. Coogler thanked fans for bearing with the subtitles as the film has 6 languages spoken in it. The film, while telling its own story, is also a cinematic, feature film-sized tribute to Boseman. "Thank you for opening yourself up to the emotional journey of this film. We made something to honor our friend, who was a giant in our industry, and we also made something to be enjoyed in a theatrical setting with friends, family, and strangers," said Coogler. A script with Boseman in mind was already written. But after his death, it had to be rewritten and a new Black Panther had to be there, in order to justify the title. Though, the role of T'Challa, the real name of the superhero and the king of Wakanda, was not recast. Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Dominique Thorne, Florence Kasumba, Michaela Coel, Tenoch Huerta, Martin Freeman, and Angela Bassett star in the film. 2018's 'Black Panther' was historic in many ways. For the first time, a mainstream commercial superhero film had a predominantly black cast and it told a story from their own perspective, not the white man's. Wion's review of the film read, "For the most part, 'Wakanda Forever' is watchable. Mostly, despite its run time that proves punishing in the end, it is okayish fun and carries a decent enough pace that you do not really care about its flaws. Shuri's arc is easily the best part of the film. Her story is saturated in the central themes of the film — grief and healing. Wright, who has landed herself in controversy over her anti-vaccination views, is more than up to the task. She is, in fact, superlative here, only slightly eclipsed by Basset, who absolutely steals the show in a relatively minor role."

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' director Ryan Coogler thanks fans for the film's success in emotional letter

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-rapper-ice-cube-gives-up-on-9-million-as-he-refuses-to-get-covid-19-vaccine-before-film-shoot-425739">Rapper-actor Ice Cube </a></strong>has confirmed a report from October that he lost $9 million because he refused COVID-19 vaccine. Last month, The Hollywood Reporter claimed that Ice Cube, whose real name is O'Shea Jackson Sr, had lost an opportunity to earn the hefty amount because he refused the jab.</p>

<p>“I turned down a movie because I didn’t wanna get the mo****rf***ing jab. I turned down $9 million because I didn’t want to get the jab. F*** that jab, and fuck y’all for trying to make me get it. I don’t know how Hollywood feel about me right now," Ice Cube revealed while speaking at the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast.</p>

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<p>He added, “I didn’t turn [$9 million] down. Them mo****rf***ers wouldn’t give it to me because I wouldn’t get the shot. I didn’t turn it down. They just didn’t give it to me.”</p>

<p>The COVID-19 vaccines have divided Hollywood with some major artists refusing to take it or making so-called anti-vaxx comments. Apart from Ice Cube, Evangeline Lilly, Letitia Wright, Offset, Chet Hanks are some of those celebrities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was earlier reported by THR that 'Boyz n the Hood' actor had to quit Sony Pictures’ upcoming comedy film 'Oh Hell No' as the producers had requested him to get the COVID-19 vaccine jab.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Oh Hell No' would have featured Ice Cube opposite Jack Black.</p>

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Rapper-actor Ice Cube has confirmed a report from October that he lost $9 million because he refused COVID-19 vaccine. Last month, The Hollywood Reporter claimed that Ice Cube, whose real name is O'Shea Jackson Sr, had lost an opportunity to earn the hefty amount because he refused the jab.

Rapper-actor Ice Cube has confirmed a report from October that he lost $9 million because he refused COVID-19 vaccine. Last month, The Hollywood Reporter claimed that Ice Cube, whose real name is O'Shea Jackson Sr, had lost an opportunity to earn the hefty amount because he refused the jab. “I turned down a movie because I didn’t wanna get the mo****rf***ing jab. I turned down $9 million because I didn’t want to get the jab. F*** that jab, and fuck y’all for trying to make me get it. I don’t know how Hollywood feel about me right now," Ice Cube revealed while speaking at the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast. He added, “I didn’t turn [$9 million] down. Them mo****rf***ers wouldn’t give it to me because I wouldn’t get the shot. I didn’t turn it down. They just didn’t give it to me.” The COVID-19 vaccines have divided Hollywood with some major artists refusing to take it or making so-called anti-vaxx comments. Apart from Ice Cube, Evangeline Lilly, Letitia Wright, Offset, Chet Hanks are some of those celebrities. It was earlier reported by THR that 'Boyz n the Hood' actor had to quit Sony Pictures’ upcoming comedy film 'Oh Hell No' as the producers had requested him to get the COVID-19 vaccine jab. 'Oh Hell No' would have featured Ice Cube opposite Jack Black.

Ice Cube says he lost $9mn movie role for refusing COVID-19 shot: 'Didn’t wanna get the mo****rf***ing jab'

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