<p>Bollywood star Arjun Rampal has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The actor, on Saturday, informed his fans via a social media post, urging all those who came in contact with him to take necessary precautions.<br />
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The `Ra. One` actor took to his Twitter handle and shared a statement about his current health condition. The statement read, "I have tested for COVID-19. Even though I am asymptomatic, I have isolated myself and home quarantined, getting the needed medical care. I am following all protocols as is required of me."<br />
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He further urged the people who came in contact with him to take necessary precautions and added, "To all those who have been in contact with me in the past 10 days, please take care and take the necessary precautions. This is a very scary time for us but if we are aware and wise for a short span of time, it will yield long term benefits. Together, we can and we will fight Corona!"<br />
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The second wave of coronavirus has infected many people, and the number of COVID-19 positive cases has been rapidly rising. In Bollywood, an array of celebrities have got infected within a span of a few weeks.<br />
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Recently, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sonu Sood, Manish Malhotra, Katrina Kaif, Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Paresh Rawal, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Rohit Saraf, among others had tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, and some others were also infected with the virus.<br />
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In March 2020, Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who rose to fame with her song `Baby Doll`, became the first Bollywood celebrity to get infected with COVID-19. (ANI)On the professional front, Arjun has an interesting line-up of projects in the pipeline which includes, `Dhaakad` and `The Rapist`.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood star Arjun Rampal has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The actor, on Saturday, informed his fans via a social media post, urging all those who came in contact with him to take necessary precautions.

Bollywood star Arjun Rampal has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The actor, on Saturday, informed his fans via a social media post, urging all those who came in contact with him to take necessary precautions. The `Ra. One` actor took to his Twitter handle and shared a statement about his current health condition. The statement read, "I have tested for COVID-19. Even though I am asymptomatic, I have isolated myself and home quarantined, getting the needed medical care. I am following all protocols as is required of me." He further urged the people who came in contact with him to take necessary precautions and added, "To all those who have been in contact with me in the past 10 days, please take care and take the necessary precautions. This is a very scary time for us but if we are aware and wise for a short span of time, it will yield long term benefits. Together, we can and we will fight Corona!" The second wave of coronavirus has infected many people, and the number of COVID-19 positive cases has been rapidly rising. In Bollywood, an array of celebrities have got infected within a span of a few weeks. Recently, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sonu Sood, Manish Malhotra, Katrina Kaif, Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Paresh Rawal, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Rohit Saraf, among others had tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, and some others were also infected with the virus. In March 2020, Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who rose to fame with her song `Baby Doll`, became the first Bollywood celebrity to get infected with COVID-19. (ANI)On the professional front, Arjun has an interesting line-up of projects in the pipeline which includes, `Dhaakad` and `The Rapist`.

Arjun Rampal tests positive for COVID-19

<p>Amazon Prime Video today announced the digital premiere of the recently released and critically acclaimed Bollywood sports biopic, Saina.<br />
&nbsp;With Parineeti Chopra as the lead, the film follows the career highs and lows of Saina Nehwal, one of India's ace shuttlers and one of the most celebrated badminton players in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The biopic highlights the people who have been an integral part of Saina’s professional journey and contributed to building her resilience and unbreakable spirit. Saina is directed by renowned filmmaker Amole Gupte (Stanley Ka Dabba) and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Sujay Jairaj and Rashesh Shah, co-produced by Vinod Bhanushali and Shiv Chanana under the banner of T-Series, Deepa Bhatia(Amole Gupte Cinema) and Front Foot Pictures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Starting April 23rd, Prime members in India and across 240 countries and territories can stream Saina from the comforts of their homes.<br />
The film chronicles Saina's childhood, her growing interest in badminton and her move from Haryana to Hyderabad, where she meets the coach who changed her life. The story speaks of her struggles and achievements and the journey to earn a leading position in the world of sports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie is an inspiring tale of a sports personality, featuring aspects of personal and professional life, aimed to encourage, inform and entertain the audiences.&nbsp;<br />
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"I am extremely thrilled with the film having a global digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video, bringing such an inspirational story to audiences across the world,” said Parineeti Chopra about the film’s digital release, and continued further, “With this film, I have learnt that a biographical film comes with many challenges; my biggest challenge as an actor was to get into Saina Nehwal’s shoes, literally and figuratively, to stay true to the story and recreate her accomplishments and hardships. As an actor, I embraced each challenge, and I do think that I learnt a lot as a professional in the process. I worked on the physical appearance and the right body language, and I am glad it worked out in my favour. I had a great time working on this film."</p>


Amazon Prime Video today announced the digital premiere of the recently released and critically acclaimed Bollywood sports biopic, Saina. With Parineeti Chopra as the lead, the film follows the career highs and lows of Saina Nehwal, one of India's ace shuttlers and one of the most celebrated badminton players in the country.

Amazon Prime Video today announced the digital premiere of the recently released and critically acclaimed Bollywood sports biopic, Saina. With Parineeti Chopra as the lead, the film follows the career highs and lows of Saina Nehwal, one of India's ace shuttlers and one of the most celebrated badminton players in the country. The biopic highlights the people who have been an integral part of Saina’s professional journey and contributed to building her resilience and unbreakable spirit. Saina is directed by renowned filmmaker Amole Gupte (Stanley Ka Dabba) and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Sujay Jairaj and Rashesh Shah, co-produced by Vinod Bhanushali and Shiv Chanana under the banner of T-Series, Deepa Bhatia(Amole Gupte Cinema) and Front Foot Pictures. Starting April 23rd, Prime members in India and across 240 countries and territories can stream Saina from the comforts of their homes. The film chronicles Saina's childhood, her growing interest in badminton and her move from Haryana to Hyderabad, where she meets the coach who changed her life. The story speaks of her struggles and achievements and the journey to earn a leading position in the world of sports. The movie is an inspiring tale of a sports personality, featuring aspects of personal and professional life, aimed to encourage, inform and entertain the audiences. "I am extremely thrilled with the film having a global digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video, bringing such an inspirational story to audiences across the world,” said Parineeti Chopra about the film’s digital release, and continued further, “With this film, I have learnt that a biographical film comes with many challenges; my biggest challenge as an actor was to get into Saina Nehwal’s shoes, literally and figuratively, to stay true to the story and recreate her accomplishments and hardships. As an actor, I embraced each challenge, and I do think that I learnt a lot as a professional in the process. I worked on the physical appearance and the right body language, and I am glad it worked out in my favour. I had a great time working on this film."

Parineeti Chopra starrer 'Saina' to premiere on Amazon Prime Video

<p>Amazon.com Inc's video game division has cancelled an online role-playing game based on the fantasy series Lord of the Rings, which was announced in 2019, an Amazon spokeswoman said.</p>

<p>The game had been in development at Amazon Game Studios alongside China-based Leyou Technologies Holdings, which was acquired by Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings in December.</p>

<p>The resulting contract negotiations led to a dispute between Amazon and Tencent that eventually caused the game's cancellation, Bloomberg reported earlier on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.</p>

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<p>"Following Leyou's recent acquisition by Tencent, we have been unable to secure terms to proceed with this title at this time", the Amazon spokeswoman said in a statement emailed to Reuters.</p>

<p>The Amazon team working on the game will be moved to other projects, she said. Amazon Game Studios has struggled to release a successful video game since its launch in 2014.</p>

<p>The company has cancelled previously announced games Breakaway and Crucible, while another of its games, New World, has been delayed repeatedly, Bloomberg reported.</p>

<p>Amazon's video game division has struggled because of mismanagement and cultural clashes between game developers and the company's principles, Bloomberg said earlier this year.</p>

<p>Amazon's incoming CEO Andy Jassy said earlier this year that he was committed to the video games division, which launched under outgoing chief executive and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.</p>


Amazon.com Inc's video game division has cancelled an online role-playing game based on the fantasy series Lord of the Rings, which was announced in 2019, an Amazon spokeswoman said.

Amazon.com Inc's video game division has cancelled an online role-playing game based on the fantasy series Lord of the Rings, which was announced in 2019, an Amazon spokeswoman said. The game had been in development at Amazon Game Studios alongside China-based Leyou Technologies Holdings, which was acquired by Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings in December. The resulting contract negotiations led to a dispute between Amazon and Tencent that eventually caused the game's cancellation, Bloomberg reported earlier on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. Alfred Molina talks about his return as Doctor Octopus in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' "Following Leyou's recent acquisition by Tencent, we have been unable to secure terms to proceed with this title at this time", the Amazon spokeswoman said in a statement emailed to Reuters. The Amazon team working on the game will be moved to other projects, she said. Amazon Game Studios has struggled to release a successful video game since its launch in 2014. The company has cancelled previously announced games Breakaway and Crucible, while another of its games, New World, has been delayed repeatedly, Bloomberg reported. Amazon's video game division has struggled because of mismanagement and cultural clashes between game developers and the company's principles, Bloomberg said earlier this year. Amazon's incoming CEO Andy Jassy said earlier this year that he was committed to the video games division, which launched under outgoing chief executive and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Amazon's video game division cancels Lord of the Rings game announced in 2019

<p>&nbsp;The Oscars ceremony next week will have the look and feel of a movie, giving winners more time for speeches, while coronavirus masks will play a major role, producers of the show said on Saturday.<br />
<br />
The coronavirus pandemic and a trio of new producers have led to a reinvention of the traditional show where the world`s highest movie honours are handed out before a seated theatre audience of more than 4,000 A-list stars and industry executives.<br />
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Much of the April 25 ceremony will instead be held at the Art Deco Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, where a stage is being built and where presenters will be doing more than opening an envelope with the winner`s name<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscar-winning-producer-guneet-monga-receives-second-highest-civilian-french-honour-377739" hreflang="en">Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga receives second-highest civilian French honour</a></p>

<p><br />
"It`s not going to be like anything that`s been done before," director Steven Soderbergh, who is producing the show with Stacey Sher and Jesse Collins, told a news conference. Soderbergh, who directed the 2011 movie "Contagion," said the pandemic had "opened up an opportunity to try something that hasn`t been tried."<br />
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"We want the show to have a voice," he added. Soderbergh said the ceremony would be shot like a movie, with presenters including Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford and Halle Berry "playing themselves, or at least a version of themselves."<br />
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Speeches by Oscar winners were previously limited to around 45 seconds. This year, Soderbergh said, "we`re giving them space. We`ve encouraged them to tell a story, and to say something personal."</p>

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<br />
The producers said strict testing and COVID protocols would be in place, much of them following standards developed last year to get movie and TV production running again. They also have consulted extensively with epidemiologists who worked 10 years ago on "Contagion," which eerily foreshadowed the devastating effects of a virus on the world and which saw a bump in rentals and streaming last year.<br />
<br />
Asked about masks at the ceremony, Soderbergh gave what he called a deliberately cryptic reply. "Masks are going to play a very important role in the story," he said. "That topic is very central to the narrative." Nominees unable to travel to Los Angeles for the ceremony will be able to take part via satellite hookups from venues around the world but there will be no Zoom appearances.<br />
<br />
The ceremony will be preceded by a 90-minute pre-show that will include performances of the five original song contenders that were recorded in advance on the roof of the new Academy Museum in Los Angeles, and in Iceland.</p>


The Oscars ceremony next week will have the look and feel of a movie, giving winners more time for speeches, while coronavirus masks will play a major role, producers of the show said on Saturday.

The Oscars ceremony next week will have the look and feel of a movie, giving winners more time for speeches, while coronavirus masks will play a major role, producers of the show said on Saturday. The coronavirus pandemic and a trio of new producers have led to a reinvention of the traditional show where the world`s highest movie honours are handed out before a seated theatre audience of more than 4,000 A-list stars and industry executives. Much of the April 25 ceremony will instead be held at the Art Deco Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, where a stage is being built and where presenters will be doing more than opening an envelope with the winner`s name Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga receives second-highest civilian French honour "It`s not going to be like anything that`s been done before," director Steven Soderbergh, who is producing the show with Stacey Sher and Jesse Collins, told a news conference. Soderbergh, who directed the 2011 movie "Contagion," said the pandemic had "opened up an opportunity to try something that hasn`t been tried." "We want the show to have a voice," he added. Soderbergh said the ceremony would be shot like a movie, with presenters including Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford and Halle Berry "playing themselves, or at least a version of themselves." Speeches by Oscar winners were previously limited to around 45 seconds. This year, Soderbergh said, "we`re giving them space. We`ve encouraged them to tell a story, and to say something personal." Power of Oscars keeps Romanian `Collective` tragedy in people`s minds, says director The producers said strict testing and COVID protocols would be in place, much of them following standards developed last year to get movie and TV production running again. They also have consulted extensively with epidemiologists who worked 10 years ago on "Contagion," which eerily foreshadowed the devastating effects of a virus on the world and which saw a bump in rentals and streaming last year. Asked about masks at the ceremony, Soderbergh gave what he called a deliberately cryptic reply. "Masks are going to play a very important role in the story," he said. "That topic is very central to the narrative." Nominees unable to travel to Los Angeles for the ceremony will be able to take part via satellite hookups from venues around the world but there will be no Zoom appearances. The ceremony will be preceded by a 90-minute pre-show that will include performances of the five original song contenders that were recorded in advance on the roof of the new Academy Museum in Los Angeles, and in Iceland.

Oscars show reinvented as a movie, with masks and longer speeches

<p>American singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani celebrated the 25th anniversary of her band`s popular music video `Don`t Speak` by donning the same polka-dot dress she wore in the video.<br />
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According to Fox News, the 51-year-old singer and her `No Doubt` bandmates made the music video back in 1996. The song was off their third album, `Tragic Kingdom.`<br />
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"25 years and 815 million views on YouTube later. thank u for listening and re-listening to my music all these years. happy anniversary," she wrote on TikTok.The `Hollaback girl` singer accessorised the look with hair clips, layered gold necklaces, and her signature red lip. Stefani said in the video, "Look at that. Except for a little bit of Blake," she added panning to her white cowboy boots which are a nod to country star fiance, Blake Shelton.<br />
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`Don`t Speak` was the most played song on US radio for 16 weeks and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 1998 Grammys.As reported by Fox News, Stefani went on to release solo music with her debut solo album `Love. Angel. Music. Baby.` in November 2004.<br />
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In December 2006, the songstress dropped her second album `The Sweet Escape`, her third album `This Is What the Truth Feels Like` in March 2016, and `You Make It Feel Like Christmas` in October 2017 is the fourth studio album.<br />
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Per Fox News, `The Voice` coach, in an interview with Variety stated that she continues to sing `Don`t Speak` even though the band is no longer together. They split up in 2004.</p>

<p>"I`ve been performing it without them for probably seven years. I love performing that song. It never gets old to me. It`s like, you know you`re giving [the fans] what makes them so happy when you do it, and it brings people right back to that place where they first heard that song or related to that song for whatever pain they were going through. [I`m] really lucky to have that one," said Stefani.</p>


American singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani celebrated the 25th anniversary of her band`s popular music video `Don`t Speak` by donning the same polka-dot dress she wore in the video.

American singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani celebrated the 25th anniversary of her band`s popular music video `Don`t Speak` by donning the same polka-dot dress she wore in the video. According to Fox News, the 51-year-old singer and her `No Doubt` bandmates made the music video back in 1996. The song was off their third album, `Tragic Kingdom.` "25 years and 815 million views on YouTube later. thank u for listening and re-listening to my music all these years. happy anniversary," she wrote on TikTok.The `Hollaback girl` singer accessorised the look with hair clips, layered gold necklaces, and her signature red lip. Stefani said in the video, "Look at that. Except for a little bit of Blake," she added panning to her white cowboy boots which are a nod to country star fiance, Blake Shelton. `Don`t Speak` was the most played song on US radio for 16 weeks and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 1998 Grammys.As reported by Fox News, Stefani went on to release solo music with her debut solo album `Love. Angel. Music. Baby.` in November 2004. In December 2006, the songstress dropped her second album `The Sweet Escape`, her third album `This Is What the Truth Feels Like` in March 2016, and `You Make It Feel Like Christmas` in October 2017 is the fourth studio album. Per Fox News, `The Voice` coach, in an interview with Variety stated that she continues to sing `Don`t Speak` even though the band is no longer together. They split up in 2004. "I`ve been performing it without them for probably seven years. I love performing that song. It never gets old to me. It`s like, you know you`re giving [the fans] what makes them so happy when you do it, and it brings people right back to that place where they first heard that song or related to that song for whatever pain they were going through. [I`m] really lucky to have that one," said Stefani.

Gwen Stefani celebrates 25 years of 'Don't Speak'

<p>Known for his roles in films like Black Panther, Creed and shows like The Wire, Michael B. Jordan has proven his versatility time and again. Not just his acting, but also his good looks and fitness have made him a phenomenon among men and women across the world.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Jordan will soon be seen as John Kelly in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming action-thriller Without Remorse, based on Tom Clancy’s 1993 novel with the same name. The film, which is all set to release on April 30th exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, will see Jordan aka John Kelly in action as he seeks justice for the murder of his pregnant wife by Russian soldiers.&nbsp;<br />
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Ahead of the release of this much-awaited action thriller, here are five incredible facts about Michael B. Jordan you probably didn’t know.<br />
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<strong>What does B stand for?</strong><br />
Many people believe that Michael B. Jordan was named after the noted basketball player Michael Jordan. However, that is not true. The actor was named after his father’s name, i.e., Michael A. Jordan. The ‘B’ in Michael’s name stands for Bakari, which means “of noble promise” in Swahili.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Never intended to be an actor</strong><br />
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Michael B. Jordan’s stint with acting wasn’t planned. While leaving for a doctor’s appointment, Michael and his mother met a man who asked Jordan to try his hands at modelling. Michael’s mom then took him for an audition and he bagged a commercial. His advertising gigs landed him a small role in one of the episodes of The Sopranos in 1999. And the rest they say, is history.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Chosen as Sexiest Man Alive&nbsp;</strong><br />
Known as one of the coveted titles, Michael B. Jordan was chosen as 2020’s Sexiest Man Alive by People’s Magazine. This is the first time that Michael has found a spot for himself in the list, which has previously featured actors like Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Channing Tatum, and Dwayne Johnson to name a few.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Could’ve been a part of The Amazing Spider-Man</strong><br />
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Jordan made his Marvel debut with 2015’s Fantastic Four, however, he was also considered for not one but two of Marvel films before this. He was being considered for the role of Harry Osborn in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), which ultimately went to Dane DeHaan. He was also being considered for the role of Sam Wilson in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), which was ultimately portrayed by Anthony Mackie.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Big time fan of comics and anime</strong><br />
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In multiple interviews over the years, Michael has admitted to be a huge fan of comics and anime. At various occasions, the Black Panther has described himself as a ‘closeted nerd’ and has admitted that comic and anime are his ‘guilty pleasures.’ Michael has also pointed out that he would love to portray Superman on screen if given the opportunity.&nbsp;</p>


Known for his roles in films like Black Panther, Creed and shows like The Wire, Michael B. Jordan has proven his versatility time and again. Not just his acting, but also his good looks and fitness have made him a phenomenon among men and women across the world.

Known for his roles in films like Black Panther, Creed and shows like The Wire, Michael B. Jordan has proven his versatility time and again. Not just his acting, but also his good looks and fitness have made him a phenomenon among men and women across the world. Jordan will soon be seen as John Kelly in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming action-thriller Without Remorse, based on Tom Clancy’s 1993 novel with the same name. The film, which is all set to release on April 30th exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, will see Jordan aka John Kelly in action as he seeks justice for the murder of his pregnant wife by Russian soldiers. Ahead of the release of this much-awaited action thriller, here are five incredible facts about Michael B. Jordan you probably didn’t know. What does B stand for? Many people believe that Michael B. Jordan was named after the noted basketball player Michael Jordan. However, that is not true. The actor was named after his father’s name, i.e., Michael A. Jordan. The ‘B’ in Michael’s name stands for Bakari, which means “of noble promise” in Swahili. Never intended to be an actor Michael B. Jordan’s stint with acting wasn’t planned. While leaving for a doctor’s appointment, Michael and his mother met a man who asked Jordan to try his hands at modelling. Michael’s mom then took him for an audition and he bagged a commercial. His advertising gigs landed him a small role in one of the episodes of The Sopranos in 1999. And the rest they say, is history. Chosen as Sexiest Man Alive Known as one of the coveted titles, Michael B. Jordan was chosen as 2020’s Sexiest Man Alive by People’s Magazine. This is the first time that Michael has found a spot for himself in the list, which has previously featured actors like Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Channing Tatum, and Dwayne Johnson to name a few. Could’ve been a part of The Amazing Spider-Man Jordan made his Marvel debut with 2015’s Fantastic Four, however, he was also considered for not one but two of Marvel films before this. He was being considered for the role of Harry Osborn in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), which ultimately went to Dane DeHaan. He was also being considered for the role of Sam Wilson in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), which was ultimately portrayed by Anthony Mackie. Big time fan of comics and anime In multiple interviews over the years, Michael has admitted to be a huge fan of comics and anime. At various occasions, the Black Panther has described himself as a ‘closeted nerd’ and has admitted that comic and anime are his ‘guilty pleasures.’ Michael has also pointed out that he would love to portray Superman on screen if given the opportunity.

Here are some interesting facts about Michael B. Jordan that you probably didn’t know

<p>Even Wonder Woman has to fight for equal pay. Hollywood star Gal Gadot says her biggest struggle as a woman has been against pay disparity between her and her male co-stars.<br />
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Gadot, who rose to fame with the 2017 superhero blockbuster Wonder Woman, is not new to the conversation around pay disparity. After the film’s box office success, there were stories that the actor was paid less than what her male counterparts earned in similar roles. It reignited the debate around the gender pay gap, something that several female Hollywood actors– from Jennifer Lawrence, Salma Hayek to Emma Watson– have spoken about.<br />
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During a virtual global press conference for her latest National Geographic series Impact With Gal Gadot, the actor was asked about her biggest struggle as a woman.<br />
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“My biggest struggle as a woman has been equal pay as my male co-stars, (all of) whom I love so much. As a woman, that has been the biggest thing. As a human being, I have struggled with many other problems. But the thing that I fought for the most, was equal pay with my male stars,” Gadot replied.<br />
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The 35-year-old actor, now an influential Hollywood star, has come on board for National Geographic’s Impact With Gal Gadot as an executive producer.<br />
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The six-part short-form documentary series will highlight stories of resilient women around the globe. The series, Gadot said, was born out of her desire to steer her massive global reach towards issues that needed attention which the “cameras won’t necessarily aim to cover.”<br />
The team decided it was the perfect opportunity to tell female-driven stories to inspire others to contribute towards the progress of society.<br />
“There’s something so refreshing to surround yourself and to hear, to see stories that are driven by good and goodwill… What makes the show unique is that you see women who come from problematic backgrounds- whether it’s discrimination, natural disasters, or loss. Whatever it might be, they don’t let it put them down. They use the pain that they are struggling with and turn it into something positive that can affect other people,” she said.<br />
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According to the makers, Impact follows inspiring women living in “communities marred by violence, poverty, trauma, discrimination, oppression and natural disasters, and yet against all odds, they dare to dream, stand out, speak up.”<br />
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The series will chronicle stories of six women- from a 19-year-old college student in Puerto Rico, a ballet dancer in Brazil, a trauma therapist from California to a formally homeless transwoman in Tennessee, fighting against odds and helping the community grow.<br />
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Gadot said when the team started researching for stories of courage of different women three years ago, the show was not limited to only the United States.<br />
“Then COVID hit. Then we thought to go back to the sketch board and figure out domestic stories that will be strong enough to have an effect, inspire people. The amount of stories we found were mind-blowing…,” she said.<br />
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While the show aims to put the spotlight on unsung women, Gadot’s credits her mother and grandmother as her earliest role models. Growing up in Israel, Gadot said her mother. a teacher. taught her and her younger sister to be “confident, to love ourselves, dream and dare.”<br />
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The episodes will go live on Nat Geo Global YouTube channels, with the first one titled Ice Breakers scheduled to premiere on April 26. These episodes will go live on the India YouTube channel, two days after the episodes have been published on the global YouTube channel.<br />
The series would then premiere on National Geographic Channel India in the coming months.<br />
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Ahead of the premiere, Gadot hoped that the docu-series serves as a reminder to people that they hold the power to bring about a change, even if it looks daunting in the beginning.<br />
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“Over time, what I would love to be to happen, is to create a community of people who want to do good. The thing about doing good and making a change is that everyone wants to do it but we feel ‘Where do we start?’ The thing about the show and what it shows you is that it starts small. That you can start with small actions and actually have great impact,” she added.</p>


Even Wonder Woman has to fight for equal pay. Hollywood star Gal Gadot says her biggest struggle as a woman has been against pay disparity between her and her male co-stars.

Even Wonder Woman has to fight for equal pay. Hollywood star Gal Gadot says her biggest struggle as a woman has been against pay disparity between her and her male co-stars. Gadot, who rose to fame with the 2017 superhero blockbuster Wonder Woman, is not new to the conversation around pay disparity. After the film’s box office success, there were stories that the actor was paid less than what her male counterparts earned in similar roles. It reignited the debate around the gender pay gap, something that several female Hollywood actors– from Jennifer Lawrence, Salma Hayek to Emma Watson– have spoken about. During a virtual global press conference for her latest National Geographic series Impact With Gal Gadot, the actor was asked about her biggest struggle as a woman. “My biggest struggle as a woman has been equal pay as my male co-stars, (all of) whom I love so much. As a woman, that has been the biggest thing. As a human being, I have struggled with many other problems. But the thing that I fought for the most, was equal pay with my male stars,” Gadot replied. The 35-year-old actor, now an influential Hollywood star, has come on board for National Geographic’s Impact With Gal Gadot as an executive producer. The six-part short-form documentary series will highlight stories of resilient women around the globe. The series, Gadot said, was born out of her desire to steer her massive global reach towards issues that needed attention which the “cameras won’t necessarily aim to cover.” The team decided it was the perfect opportunity to tell female-driven stories to inspire others to contribute towards the progress of society. “There’s something so refreshing to surround yourself and to hear, to see stories that are driven by good and goodwill… What makes the show unique is that you see women who come from problematic backgrounds- whether it’s discrimination, natural disasters, or loss. Whatever it might be, they don’t let it put them down. They use the pain that they are struggling with and turn it into something positive that can affect other people,” she said. According to the makers, Impact follows inspiring women living in “communities marred by violence, poverty, trauma, discrimination, oppression and natural disasters, and yet against all odds, they dare to dream, stand out, speak up.” The series will chronicle stories of six women- from a 19-year-old college student in Puerto Rico, a ballet dancer in Brazil, a trauma therapist from California to a formally homeless transwoman in Tennessee, fighting against odds and helping the community grow. Gadot said when the team started researching for stories of courage of different women three years ago, the show was not limited to only the United States. “Then COVID hit. Then we thought to go back to the sketch board and figure out domestic stories that will be strong enough to have an effect, inspire people. The amount of stories we found were mind-blowing…,” she said. While the show aims to put the spotlight on unsung women, Gadot’s credits her mother and grandmother as her earliest role models. Growing up in Israel, Gadot said her mother. a teacher. taught her and her younger sister to be “confident, to love ourselves, dream and dare.” The episodes will go live on Nat Geo Global YouTube channels, with the first one titled Ice Breakers scheduled to premiere on April 26. These episodes will go live on the India YouTube channel, two days after the episodes have been published on the global YouTube channel. The series would then premiere on National Geographic Channel India in the coming months. Ahead of the premiere, Gadot hoped that the docu-series serves as a reminder to people that they hold the power to bring about a change, even if it looks daunting in the beginning. “Over time, what I would love to be to happen, is to create a community of people who want to do good. The thing about doing good and making a change is that everyone wants to do it but we feel ‘Where do we start?’ The thing about the show and what it shows you is that it starts small. That you can start with small actions and actually have great impact,” she added.

Equal pay as a woman has been my biggest struggle: Gal Gadot

<p>The five songs nominated at this year's Oscars will be performed from the top of the Academy's gleaming new film museum -- and a tiny fishing town in Iceland -- as producers aim to shake up the format of the pandemic-hit ceremony.</p>

<p>'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr will be among those performing from the roof terrace of Los Angeles' still-unopened Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which has been in development for years but, like the Oscars, saw its launch delayed due to Covid-19.</p>

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<p>His song "Speak Now" from civil rights drama "One Night in Miami" will form part of a special Oscars pre-show -- as will the ballad "Husavik" from the Will Ferrell comedy "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga," performed from the Icelandic port of the same name.</p>

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<p>"We've come up with some serious pre-game and post-game action to enhance our main event," Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh and his fellow gala co-producers said in a statement Friday.</p>

<p>"Our suggestion is just tune in for the whole shebang, otherwise you'll miss something really unexpected and fun." This year's Oscars are following an "awards-show-as-a-movie" theme, and will primarily be held, with social distancing de rigueur, at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.</p>

<p>Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt and Reese Witherspoon are among the A-list lineup of presenters, marking the first time Tinseltown's biggest names will gather on the red carpet since last spring.</p>

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<p>Venues in Britain and France will also be set up for international nominees unable to travel to Los Angeles. Musical pre-show "Oscars: Into the Spotlight" will also feature performances from multiple Grammy winner H.E.R. and 12-time Oscar song nominee Diane Warren, who have nods this year for "Judas and the Black Messiah" and "The Life Ahead," respectively.</p>

<p>Producers also announced a post-show dubbed "Oscars: After Dark," which will feature the night's big winners having their golden statuettes engraved, along with star interviews.</p>

<p>The 93rd Academy Awards take place on April 25, while the group's museum will open on September 30.&nbsp;</p>


The five songs nominated at this year's Oscars will be performed from the top of the Academy's gleaming new film museum -- and a tiny fishing town in Iceland -- as producers aim to shake up the format of the pandemic-hit ceremony.

The five songs nominated at this year's Oscars will be performed from the top of the Academy's gleaming new film museum -- and a tiny fishing town in Iceland -- as producers aim to shake up the format of the pandemic-hit ceremony. 'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr will be among those performing from the roof terrace of Los Angeles' still-unopened Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which has been in development for years but, like the Oscars, saw its launch delayed due to Covid-19. Love story 'Time' takes incarceration fight to the Oscars His song "Speak Now" from civil rights drama "One Night in Miami" will form part of a special Oscars pre-show -- as will the ballad "Husavik" from the Will Ferrell comedy "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga," performed from the Icelandic port of the same name. Oscars 2021: 'Minari', 'Nomadland', here's how to watch all Best Film nominees in India "We've come up with some serious pre-game and post-game action to enhance our main event," Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh and his fellow gala co-producers said in a statement Friday. "Our suggestion is just tune in for the whole shebang, otherwise you'll miss something really unexpected and fun." This year's Oscars are following an "awards-show-as-a-movie" theme, and will primarily be held, with social distancing de rigueur, at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt and Reese Witherspoon are among the A-list lineup of presenters, marking the first time Tinseltown's biggest names will gather on the red carpet since last spring. Oscars 2021 nominations: The first timers, snubs, surprises Venues in Britain and France will also be set up for international nominees unable to travel to Los Angeles. Musical pre-show "Oscars: Into the Spotlight" will also feature performances from multiple Grammy winner H.E.R. and 12-time Oscar song nominee Diane Warren, who have nods this year for "Judas and the Black Messiah" and "The Life Ahead," respectively. Producers also announced a post-show dubbed "Oscars: After Dark," which will feature the night's big winners having their golden statuettes engraved, along with star interviews. The 93rd Academy Awards take place on April 25, while the group's museum will open on September 30.

Oscar-nominated songs to be performed from LA museum roof and Iceland

<p>Karan Johar's banner Dharma Productions on Friday evening posted an Instagram note to officially announce that actor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kartik-aaryan-fired-from-dharmas-dostana-2-reports-377969">Kartik Aaryan</a> will no longer star in the filmmaker's upcoming 'Dostana 2'.</p>

<p>"Due to professional circumstances, on which we have decided to maintain a dignified silence -- we will be recasting Dostana 2, directed by Collin D'Cunha. Please wait for the official announcement soon," the announcement read on Instagram handle dharma movies.</p>

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<p>As per unconfirmed reports, differences reportedly emerged between the makers and the actor, and Dharma Productions have decided not to collaborate with the actor in future. According to unauthenticated sources, the makers have lost around Rs 20 crore with Kartik's exit, since 20 days of shoot were already completed and these will have to be re-shot with a new actor.</p>

<p>The sources said "after 20 days of shoot, Kartik had issues with the script and felt that it was not okay", adding that the actor was also not allotting dates to the project. 'Dostana 2'&nbsp;also stars actress Janhvi Kapoor.</p>

<p>We tried reaching out to Kartik, but have not received any response from the actor.</p>


Karan Johar's banner Dharma Productions on Friday evening posted an Instagram note to officially announce that actor Kartik Aaryan will no longer star in the filmmaker's upcoming 'Dostana 2'.

Karan Johar's banner Dharma Productions on Friday evening posted an Instagram note to officially announce that actor Kartik Aaryan will no longer star in the filmmaker's upcoming 'Dostana 2'. "Due to professional circumstances, on which we have decided to maintain a dignified silence -- we will be recasting Dostana 2, directed by Collin D'Cunha. Please wait for the official announcement soon," the announcement read on Instagram handle dharma movies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dharma Productions (@dharmamovies) × As per unconfirmed reports, differences reportedly emerged between the makers and the actor, and Dharma Productions have decided not to collaborate with the actor in future. According to unauthenticated sources, the makers have lost around Rs 20 crore with Kartik's exit, since 20 days of shoot were already completed and these will have to be re-shot with a new actor. The sources said "after 20 days of shoot, Kartik had issues with the script and felt that it was not okay", adding that the actor was also not allotting dates to the project. 'Dostana 2' also stars actress Janhvi Kapoor. We tried reaching out to Kartik, but have not received any response from the actor.

Dharma Productions officially announce Kartik Aaryan's exit from 'Dostana 2'

<p>Tamil movie comedian and Padma Shri recipient Vivekh passed away on Saturday at a private hospital here. He was 59.</p>

<p>He was admitted to SIMS Hospital on Friday morning after showing "acute coronary syndrome with cardiogenic shock". Vivekh who was in a critical condition was put on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support, the hospital said.<br />
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Vivekh was brought to the emergency ward of the hospital in an unconscious state at about 11 a.m. on Friday by his family members, the hospital said. The hospital said he was resuscitated in the emergency room by specialists and later underwent an emergency coronary angiogram followed by an angioplasty.</p>

<p>According to the doctors, Vivek had complained to his family members about chest pain. Condoling his death, Telangana Governor and Lt. Governor of Puducherry Tamilisai Soundararajan said Vivekh through his comedy dialogues had spread good social messages and earned the sobriquet "Chinna Kalaivannara" or Little Kalaivannar (Late Tamil movie comedian N.S. Krishnan had the sobriquet Kalaivannar) and was also an environmentalist in planting lakhs of tree saplings.</p>

<p>Vivekh born as Vivekanandan in Kovilpattin, Tamil Nadu, made his entry into the Tamil movie field in 1987 in the movie "Manathil Urudhi Vendum" directed by the late K. Balachander.</p>

<p>Soon he was in great demand and has acted with top heroes like Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith, Surya and others. He has acted in over 200 movies. Vivekh was awarded the Padma Shri in 2009 and the Kalaivannar award from the Tamil Nadu government.</p>


Tamil movie comedian and Padma Shri recipient Vivekh passed away on Saturday at a private hospital here. He was 59. He was admitted to SIMS Hospital on Friday morning after showing "acute coronary syndrome with cardiogenic shock".

Tamil movie comedian and Padma Shri recipient Vivekh passed away on Saturday at a private hospital here. He was 59. He was admitted to SIMS Hospital on Friday morning after showing "acute coronary syndrome with cardiogenic shock". Vivekh who was in a critical condition was put on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support, the hospital said. Vivekh was brought to the emergency ward of the hospital in an unconscious state at about 11 a.m. on Friday by his family members, the hospital said. The hospital said he was resuscitated in the emergency room by specialists and later underwent an emergency coronary angiogram followed by an angioplasty. According to the doctors, Vivek had complained to his family members about chest pain. Condoling his death, Telangana Governor and Lt. Governor of Puducherry Tamilisai Soundararajan said Vivekh through his comedy dialogues had spread good social messages and earned the sobriquet "Chinna Kalaivannara" or Little Kalaivannar (Late Tamil movie comedian N.S. Krishnan had the sobriquet Kalaivannar) and was also an environmentalist in planting lakhs of tree saplings. Vivekh born as Vivekanandan in Kovilpattin, Tamil Nadu, made his entry into the Tamil movie field in 1987 in the movie "Manathil Urudhi Vendum" directed by the late K. Balachander. Soon he was in great demand and has acted with top heroes like Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith, Surya and others. He has acted in over 200 movies. Vivekh was awarded the Padma Shri in 2009 and the Kalaivannar award from the Tamil Nadu government.

Veteran Tamil actor and comedian Vivek dies at 59

<p>'Black Panther'&nbsp;director Ryan Coogler said on Friday he would shoot the hit movie's sequel in Georgia as planned, despite his opposition to restrictions on voting rights in the state that have prompted calls by some for a boycott.</p>

<p>Coogler said in a guest column for Hollywood trade website Deadline.com that pulling out of Georgia to make the sequel would adversely affect the lives of people involved in making the film.</p>

<p>"For those reasons I will not be engaging in a boycott of Georgia," Coogler wrote. "Our film is staying in Georgia. Additionally, I have made a personal commitment to raise awareness about ways to help overturn this harmful bill."</p>

<p>'Black Panther',&nbsp;the first superhero movie with a predominantly Black cast, made more than $1.3 billion at the global box office. Starring the late Chadwick Boseman, the Walt Disney Co film was the highest-grossing movie in North America in 2018.</p>

<p>Coogler announced his decision two days after more than 100 companies, and Hollywood stars including George Clooney and director J.J. Abrams, declared their opposition to voting curbs in Georgia and other states.</p>

<p>Civil rights groups and others say the measures unfairly target Black and ethnic groups. Actor Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua said this week they would move production on their runaway slave thriller "Emancipation" out of Georgia, which has become a major production hub for Hollywood.</p>

<p>Coogler on Friday wrote that he was "profoundly disappointed" at the passing of the bill in Georgia in March but had decided to educate himself before making a decision about filming the sequel there.</p>

<p>"Having now spoken with voting rights activists in the state, I have come to understand that many of the people employed by my film, including all the local vendors and businesses we engage, are the very same people who will bear the brunt of SB202," he said, referring to the name of the bill.</p>


'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler said on Friday he would shoot the hit movie's sequel in Georgia as planned, despite his opposition to restrictions on voting rights in the state that have prompted calls by some for a boycott.

'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler said on Friday he would shoot the hit movie's sequel in Georgia as planned, despite his opposition to restrictions on voting rights in the state that have prompted calls by some for a boycott. Coogler said in a guest column for Hollywood trade website Deadline.com that pulling out of Georgia to make the sequel would adversely affect the lives of people involved in making the film. "For those reasons I will not be engaging in a boycott of Georgia," Coogler wrote. "Our film is staying in Georgia. Additionally, I have made a personal commitment to raise awareness about ways to help overturn this harmful bill." 'Black Panther', the first superhero movie with a predominantly Black cast, made more than $1.3 billion at the global box office. Starring the late Chadwick Boseman, the Walt Disney Co film was the highest-grossing movie in North America in 2018. Coogler announced his decision two days after more than 100 companies, and Hollywood stars including George Clooney and director J.J. Abrams, declared their opposition to voting curbs in Georgia and other states. Civil rights groups and others say the measures unfairly target Black and ethnic groups. Actor Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua said this week they would move production on their runaway slave thriller "Emancipation" out of Georgia, which has become a major production hub for Hollywood. Coogler on Friday wrote that he was "profoundly disappointed" at the passing of the bill in Georgia in March but had decided to educate himself before making a decision about filming the sequel there. "Having now spoken with voting rights activists in the state, I have come to understand that many of the people employed by my film, including all the local vendors and businesses we engage, are the very same people who will bear the brunt of SB202," he said, referring to the name of the bill.

'Black Panther' director won't boycott Georgia for superhero sequel

<p>British film, television and stage actress Helen McCrory has died aged 52 from cancer, her husband and fellow actor Damian Lewis said on Thursday. McCrory "died peacefully at home surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family", Lewis wrote on Twitter, calling his late wife "beautiful and mighty".</p>

<p>"We love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She blazed so brightly," the actor added, explaining she had died "after a heroic battle with cancer".</p>

<p>McCrory was best known as a star of the hit BBC crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'&nbsp;and for the role of Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" films, as the mother of the boy wizard's school-aged rival.</p>

<p>She played Cherie Blair, the wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair, twice in both the "The Queen" (2006) and "The Special Relationship" (2010), and played fictional British interior minister Clair Dowar in the James Bond film "Skyfall" (2012).</p>

<p>Born in Paddington in west London in 1968 to a Welsh mother and Scottish-born father, McCrory was the eldest of three children. She attended school in southeast England and spent a year living in Italy before studying acting at London's Drama Centre.</p>

<p>A lengthy acting career followed, which saw her play a multitude of roles on the small and big screen, as well as on stage. McCrory and Lewis, who starred in the US TV series Homeland, married in 2007. The pair met performing in the Shakespeare play "Much Ado About Nothing" as comedic protagonists Beatrice and Benedick.</p>

<p>In 2011, she told the Independent newspaper she had eschewed celebrity but was honoured to have played such interesting roles. An actor's job, she said, was to "reassure the audience that life, as muddled and as wonderful as it is, is worth living".</p>


British film, television and stage actress Helen McCrory has died aged 52 from cancer, her husband and fellow actor Damian Lewis said on Thursday. McCrory "died peacefully at home surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family", Lewis wrote on Twitter, calling his late wife "beautiful and mighty".

British film, television and stage actress Helen McCrory has died aged 52 from cancer, her husband and fellow actor Damian Lewis said on Thursday. McCrory "died peacefully at home surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family", Lewis wrote on Twitter, calling his late wife "beautiful and mighty". "We love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She blazed so brightly," the actor added, explaining she had died "after a heroic battle with cancer". McCrory was best known as a star of the hit BBC crime drama 'Peaky Blinders' and for the role of Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" films, as the mother of the boy wizard's school-aged rival. She played Cherie Blair, the wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair, twice in both the "The Queen" (2006) and "The Special Relationship" (2010), and played fictional British interior minister Clair Dowar in the James Bond film "Skyfall" (2012). Born in Paddington in west London in 1968 to a Welsh mother and Scottish-born father, McCrory was the eldest of three children. She attended school in southeast England and spent a year living in Italy before studying acting at London's Drama Centre. A lengthy acting career followed, which saw her play a multitude of roles on the small and big screen, as well as on stage. McCrory and Lewis, who starred in the US TV series Homeland, married in 2007. The pair met performing in the Shakespeare play "Much Ado About Nothing" as comedic protagonists Beatrice and Benedick. In 2011, she told the Independent newspaper she had eschewed celebrity but was honoured to have played such interesting roles. An actor's job, she said, was to "reassure the audience that life, as muddled and as wonderful as it is, is worth living".

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