Someone needs to give Michelle Williams an award for playing Justin Timberlake so well in a new audiobook. Williams recently turned narrator for Britney Spears' new memoir The Woman In Me and her impression of Britney's significant ex has gone viral.&nbsp; 
 
The five-time Oscar nominee made headlines when she was announced as the voice behind the audiobook edition of Spears' The Woman in Me, and her delivery has already lived up to the hype, with a passage from the memoir going viral just one day after its release.

A chapter in the memoir gives a detailed account of Spears' relationship with Timberlake whom she dated from 1999 to 2002. A portion in the chapter has Spears describing her and Timberlake's brief encounter with R&amp;B artist Ginuwine, which seemed to have inspired Timberlake to try out a 'blaccent'.&nbsp;

"His band NSYNC was what people back then called 'so pimp,'" Spears wrote. "They were white boys, but they loved hip-hop. To me, that's what separated them from the Backstreet Boys — who seemed very consciously to position themselves as a white group. NSYNC hung out with Black artists."

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In the viral clip that features Williams reading the singer's words, she continued, "One day, J and I were in New York, going to parts of town I had never been to before. Walking our way was a guy with a huge, blinged-out medallion — he was flanked by two giant security guards. J got all excited and said so loud, 'Oh yeah, fo' shiz, fo' shiz. Ginuwine, what's up, my homie?'"

After Ginuwine walked away, her longtime assistant Felicia Culotta did her own impression of Timberlake. "J wasn't even embarrassed. He just took it and looked at her like, 'Okay, f**k you.'" 
 
The moment where Williams is heard saying "fo-shiz" in her best Timberlake voice quickly went viral, with fans joking about her 'Oscar-worthy' performance.&nbsp;

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Williams's other narrations of the memoir include&nbsp;her take on Mariah Carey and Spears' no-nonsense description of her little sister, Jamie Lynn. 
 
The Woman in Me was released on Tuesday. Days before the release, the internet was buzzing with the revelations made in the memoir.&nbsp; 
 
Last week, Spears revealed that during their relationship, she became pregnant with Timberlake's baby and had an abortion because he wasn't ready to become a father.

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The pregnancy was a surprise, Spears writes, "but for me, it wasn't a tragedy. I loved Justin so much. I always expected us to have a family together one day. This would just be much earlier than I'd anticipated... Justin definitely wasn't happy about the pregnancy. He said we weren't ready to have a baby in our lives, that we were way too young." 
 
The couple were in their late teens and early 20s when they dated.

Someone needs to give Michelle Williams an award for playing Justin Timberlake so well in a new audiobook. Williams recently turned narrator for Britney Spears' new memoir The Woman In Me and her impression of Britney's significant ex has gone viral.

Someone needs to give Michelle Williams an award for playing Justin Timberlake so well in a new audiobook. Williams recently turned narrator for Britney Spears' new memoir The Woman In Me and her impression of Britney's significant ex has gone viral. The five-time Oscar nominee made headlines when she was announced as the voice behind the audiobook edition of Spears' The Woman in Me, and her delivery has already lived up to the hype, with a passage from the memoir going viral just one day after its release. A chapter in the memoir gives a detailed account of Spears' relationship with Timberlake whom she dated from 1999 to 2002. A portion in the chapter has Spears describing her and Timberlake's brief encounter with R&B artist Ginuwine, which seemed to have inspired Timberlake to try out a 'blaccent'. "His band NSYNC was what people back then called 'so pimp,'" Spears wrote. "They were white boys, but they loved hip-hop. To me, that's what separated them from the Backstreet Boys — who seemed very consciously to position themselves as a white group. NSYNC hung out with Black artists." Also read: Britney Spears says Justin Timberlake cheated on her with 'another celebrity' In the viral clip that features Williams reading the singer's words, she continued, "One day, J and I were in New York, going to parts of town I had never been to before. Walking our way was a guy with a huge, blinged-out medallion — he was flanked by two giant security guards. J got all excited and said so loud, 'Oh yeah, fo' shiz, fo' shiz. Ginuwine, what's up, my homie?'" After Ginuwine walked away, her longtime assistant Felicia Culotta did her own impression of Timberlake. "J wasn't even embarrassed. He just took it and looked at her like, 'Okay, f**k you.'" The moment where Williams is heard saying "fo-shiz" in her best Timberlake voice quickly went viral, with fans joking about her 'Oscar-worthy' performance. michelle williams deserves an honorary egot for having to read this 😭 pic.twitter.com/UPjS1I5xJn — aram (@aramnotagoat) October 24, 2023 × Williams's other narrations of the memoir include her take on Mariah Carey and Spears' no-nonsense description of her little sister, Jamie Lynn. The Woman in Me was released on Tuesday. Days before the release, the internet was buzzing with the revelations made in the memoir. Last week, Spears revealed that during their relationship, she became pregnant with Timberlake's baby and had an abortion because he wasn't ready to become a father. In Pics: Abortion, drinking in 8th grade and a lot more! Shocking revelations from Britney Spears’ memoir so far The pregnancy was a surprise, Spears writes, "but for me, it wasn't a tragedy. I loved Justin so much. I always expected us to have a family together one day. This would just be much earlier than I'd anticipated... Justin definitely wasn't happy about the pregnancy. He said we weren't ready to have a baby in our lives, that we were way too young." The couple were in their late teens and early 20s when they dated.

Britney Spears memoir: Michelle Williams' impression of Justin Timberlake in audiobook goes viral

Pop icon Britney Spears has chosen five-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams to narrate her upcoming memoir, The Woman in Me. This announcement comes amid growing anticipation for the release of Spears' highly-anticipated book, which is set to unveil her life story in her own words. The memoir and its corresponding audiobook are scheduled to be released on October 24, offering fans a rare glimpse into the tumultuous life of the pop sensation.

According to a statement obtained by People, Spears will personally narrate the introduction of the book, providing a unique insight into her experiences. However, for the majority of the audiobook, Williams, known for her remarkable acting career, will lend her voice to the narrative. Spears expressed her gratitude for Williams's involvement, emphasising the emotional journey that the memoir has taken her on.

“This book has been a labour of love and all the emotions that come with it," Spears stated. "Reliving everything has been exciting, heart-wrenching, and emotional, to say the least. For those reasons, I will only be reading a small part of my audiobook.”

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She continued, "I am so grateful to the amazing Michelle Williams for reading the rest of it." Williams reciprocated the sentiment, declaring, "I stand with Britney."

Publisher Gallery Books has provided a glimpse into the memoir's content, stating that it "illuminates the enduring power of music and love&nbsp;and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms." The Woman in Me&nbsp;promises to be a riveting account of Spears's life, allowing her to share her experiences and perspectives with the world.

This revelation has increased anticipation for the book's release, as both the memoir and the audiobook are expected to provide a heartfelt and genuine look into the life of the controversial singer.&nbsp;Fans of both Spears and Williams are looking forward to its release.

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Pop icon Britney Spears has chosen five-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams to narrate her upcoming memoir, The Woman in Me. This announcement comes amid growing anticipation for the release of Spears' highly-anticipated book, which is set to unveil her life story in her own words.

Pop icon Britney Spears has chosen five-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams to narrate her upcoming memoir, The Woman in Me. This announcement comes amid growing anticipation for the release of Spears' highly-anticipated book, which is set to unveil her life story in her own words. The memoir and its corresponding audiobook are scheduled to be released on October 24, offering fans a rare glimpse into the tumultuous life of the pop sensation. According to a statement obtained by People, Spears will personally narrate the introduction of the book, providing a unique insight into her experiences. However, for the majority of the audiobook, Williams, known for her remarkable acting career, will lend her voice to the narrative. Spears expressed her gratitude for Williams's involvement, emphasising the emotional journey that the memoir has taken her on. “This book has been a labour of love and all the emotions that come with it," Spears stated. "Reliving everything has been exciting, heart-wrenching, and emotional, to say the least. For those reasons, I will only be reading a small part of my audiobook.” Also read: Bruce Willis' battle with dementia: Actor is not totally verbal, reveals Moonlighting creator She continued, "I am so grateful to the amazing Michelle Williams for reading the rest of it." Williams reciprocated the sentiment, declaring, "I stand with Britney." Publisher Gallery Books has provided a glimpse into the memoir's content, stating that it "illuminates the enduring power of music and love and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms." The Woman in Me promises to be a riveting account of Spears's life, allowing her to share her experiences and perspectives with the world. This revelation has increased anticipation for the book's release, as both the memoir and the audiobook are expected to provide a heartfelt and genuine look into the life of the controversial singer. Fans of both Spears and Williams are looking forward to its release. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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If one is asked to pick on Steven Spielberg's best film to date, it would be difficult to pick one because the maverick filmmaker in his nearly five-decade-long career has given cinema lovers some of the most pathbreaking, some time ahead of its time, endearing films. From musicals to war dramas to stories based on fiction, to science-fiction, Spielberg has always managed to captivate the audience with his nuanced storytelling, giving emotions and visualisation great importance in all films. A theme that runs high in his latest, 'The Fabelmans' which is his most personal film to date and perhaps his best.&nbsp; 
 
Semi-autobiographical in nature, 'The Fabelmans' narrates the story of Sam Fabelman and his somewhat dysfunctional family. Sam navigates life and the drama that comes with it in his own way with a camera as his constant companion. 'The Fabelmans' not only is a coming-of-age story of a young boy but also of following one's passion and listening to heart over head and learning to strike a balance when need be. While the story is not the most unique, it is the treatment and Spielberg's personal touch, that makes 'The Fabelmans' a stunning film.&nbsp; 
 
When 8-year-old Sam Fabelman is taken to the theatre to watch his first film, he is initially scared. But his parents Burt and Mitzi are quite convinced he would like his first movie outing even though the couple later aren't sure if they should have brought their son to watch a screening of 'The Greatest Show On Earth.' Often considered a path-breaking film for its time, the film's last scene ends with an elaborate train crash scene and while Burt and Mitzi uncomfortably exchange looks with each other over the violence shown on screen, little Sam watches with absolute fascination and soon enough get obsessed in recreating the scene at home with his toy trains. He soon develops a liking for filming things at home with his father's camera. While his mother, a former piano player, encourages her son's new passion, his father Burt, a scientist only considers it as a hobby.&nbsp; 
 
As the family grows and they move cities owing to better job opportunities for Burt, Sam finds his camera as the constant companion. He may not be excelling in sports like other boys in school, but he captures stunning visuals on camera and even holds private screenings of short films he shoots, often experimenting with effects in post-production. His fascination for filming everything is a blessing and a curse as he not only finds it as a form of expression but also leads to trouble in his parent's complicated relationship.&nbsp; 
 
Written by Spielberg along with Tony Kushner, the beauty of the film's narration lies in the detailing. The narrative relies heavily on slow reveals, from the introduction of each new character in the frame to the big reveals in the plot, the reveals take time, building suspense and intrigue into a linear narrative. It helps that the nuanced writing is ably enacted on screen by the actors. Michelle Williams, in her Oscar-nominated role, infuses life into an artistic, slightly different Mitzy. She is a proud mother to a gifted boy but is also never quite okay with being worshipped by her genius but bland husband Burt. Michelle emotes through her eyes and delivers a stunning performance. But Williams is not the only star of the show, actor Paul Dabo plays the kind, understanding, and practical Burt Fabelman, the patriarch of the family who wants to keep a healthy balance in his familial life but is also ambitious about his career. 
&nbsp; 
The film is though a coming-of-age story of Sam Fabelman, ably performed by Gabriel Labelle who in his breakout performance is commendable. Labelle brings in the right amount of vulnerability to his portrayal of a boy who is passionate about cinema but also realises the perils of capturing anything and everything. He brings in the right amount of innocence that is required to play a boy whose life is shown through the years.&nbsp;

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The film's cinematography by&nbsp;Janusz Kamiński and music by John Williams aids the narrative effectively. Also, watch out for the terrific cameo by David Lynch at the end! 
 
The beauty of 'The Fabelmans' is that even though it is talking about a person's love for cinema- a theme well explored in numerous films in the past- it never glorifies that passion. Perhaps because of its biographical nature, 'The Fabelmans' allows the viewers to look at the passion for cinema through an objective lense, just like Burt.&nbsp; 
 
While biopics and memoirs usually whitewash the lead protagonist, 'The Fabelmans' provides a&nbsp;perspective. It steers clear of taking any sides and instead concentrates on the emotions of a family that is truly passionate about life in general.

If one is asked to pick on Steven Spielberg's best film to date, it would be difficult to pick one because the maverick filmmaker in his nearly five-decade-long career has given cinema lovers some of the most pathbreaking, some time ahead of its time, endearing films.

If one is asked to pick on Steven Spielberg's best film to date, it would be difficult to pick one because the maverick filmmaker in his nearly five-decade-long career has given cinema lovers some of the most pathbreaking, some time ahead of its time, endearing films. From musicals to war dramas to stories based on fiction, to science-fiction, Spielberg has always managed to captivate the audience with his nuanced storytelling, giving emotions and visualisation great importance in all films. A theme that runs high in his latest, 'The Fabelmans' which is his most personal film to date and perhaps his best. Semi-autobiographical in nature, 'The Fabelmans' narrates the story of Sam Fabelman and his somewhat dysfunctional family. Sam navigates life and the drama that comes with it in his own way with a camera as his constant companion. 'The Fabelmans' not only is a coming-of-age story of a young boy but also of following one's passion and listening to heart over head and learning to strike a balance when need be. While the story is not the most unique, it is the treatment and Spielberg's personal touch, that makes 'The Fabelmans' a stunning film. When 8-year-old Sam Fabelman is taken to the theatre to watch his first film, he is initially scared. But his parents Burt and Mitzi are quite convinced he would like his first movie outing even though the couple later aren't sure if they should have brought their son to watch a screening of 'The Greatest Show On Earth.' Often considered a path-breaking film for its time, the film's last scene ends with an elaborate train crash scene and while Burt and Mitzi uncomfortably exchange looks with each other over the violence shown on screen, little Sam watches with absolute fascination and soon enough get obsessed in recreating the scene at home with his toy trains. He soon develops a liking for filming things at home with his father's camera. While his mother, a former piano player, encourages her son's new passion, his father Burt, a scientist only considers it as a hobby. As the family grows and they move cities owing to better job opportunities for Burt, Sam finds his camera as the constant companion. He may not be excelling in sports like other boys in school, but he captures stunning visuals on camera and even holds private screenings of short films he shoots, often experimenting with effects in post-production. His fascination for filming everything is a blessing and a curse as he not only finds it as a form of expression but also leads to trouble in his parent's complicated relationship. Written by Spielberg along with Tony Kushner, the beauty of the film's narration lies in the detailing. The narrative relies heavily on slow reveals, from the introduction of each new character in the frame to the big reveals in the plot, the reveals take time, building suspense and intrigue into a linear narrative. It helps that the nuanced writing is ably enacted on screen by the actors. Michelle Williams, in her Oscar-nominated role, infuses life into an artistic, slightly different Mitzy. She is a proud mother to a gifted boy but is also never quite okay with being worshipped by her genius but bland husband Burt. Michelle emotes through her eyes and delivers a stunning performance. But Williams is not the only star of the show, actor Paul Dabo plays the kind, understanding, and practical Burt Fabelman, the patriarch of the family who wants to keep a healthy balance in his familial life but is also ambitious about his career. The film is though a coming-of-age story of Sam Fabelman, ably performed by Gabriel Labelle who in his breakout performance is commendable. Labelle brings in the right amount of vulnerability to his portrayal of a boy who is passionate about cinema but also realises the perils of capturing anything and everything. He brings in the right amount of innocence that is required to play a boy whose life is shown through the years. The film's cinematography by Janusz Kamiński and music by John Williams aids the narrative effectively. Also, watch out for the terrific cameo by David Lynch at the end! The beauty of 'The Fabelmans' is that even though it is talking about a person's love for cinema- a theme well explored in numerous films in the past- it never glorifies that passion. Perhaps because of its biographical nature, 'The Fabelmans' allows the viewers to look at the passion for cinema through an objective lense, just like Burt. While biopics and memoirs usually whitewash the lead protagonist, 'The Fabelmans' provides a perspective. It steers clear of taking any sides and instead concentrates on the emotions of a family that is truly passionate about life in general.

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Late actor Heath Ledger’s former partner Michelle Williams was almost made to be a part of a project based on his life. According to reports, director Bradley Rust Gray recently revealed that his new movie ‘Blood’ was inspired by Michelle Williams and her personal experience grieving the death of Heath Ledger. The actor died in 2008.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the film ‘Blood’ won the Special Jury Award for Uncompromising Artistic Vision at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival last week.

Michelle backed out of the project as she didn’t feel comfortable revisiting such a personal story and stepped down instead. She said, "We both shared this weight of death, and the feeling that you always carry that weight when somebody close to you dies. When we were getting ready to shoot the film, she realised it was all a little too close for her still, and she politely bowed out."&nbsp;

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The director said that Michelle was the one who came up with the title of the film.&nbsp;

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The plot follows actress Carla Juri who was ultimately cast in the lead role of Chloe, who sees the character travel to Japan following the death of her husband. There, she reconnects with an old friend named Toshi (Takashi Ueno). As romantic feelings develop between the pair, Chloe must deal with her complex feelings and decide if she truly feels ready to fall in love again. &nbsp;

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Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger first met on the set of 2004's ‘Brokeback Mountain’ and dated for three years before his passing. They share a 16-year-old daughter, Matilda Ledger, whom Williams raised.&nbsp;

Late actor Heath Ledger’s former partner Michelle Williams was almost made to be a part of a project based on his life. According to reports, director Bradley Rust Gray recently revealed that his new movie ‘Blood’ was inspired by Michelle Williams and her personal experience grieving the death of Heath Ledger.

Late actor Heath Ledger’s former partner Michelle Williams was almost made to be a part of a project based on his life. According to reports, director Bradley Rust Gray recently revealed that his new movie ‘Blood’ was inspired by Michelle Williams and her personal experience grieving the death of Heath Ledger. The actor died in 2008. Meanwhile, the film ‘Blood’ won the Special Jury Award for Uncompromising Artistic Vision at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival last week. Michelle backed out of the project as she didn’t feel comfortable revisiting such a personal story and stepped down instead. She said, "We both shared this weight of death, and the feeling that you always carry that weight when somebody close to you dies. When we were getting ready to shoot the film, she realised it was all a little too close for her still, and she politely bowed out." Nick Cannon is going to be a father for the eighth time, expecting baby with model Bre Tiesi The director said that Michelle was the one who came up with the title of the film. Whoopi Goldberg apologises after facing criticism over holocaust remarks The plot follows actress Carla Juri who was ultimately cast in the lead role of Chloe, who sees the character travel to Japan following the death of her husband. There, she reconnects with an old friend named Toshi (Takashi Ueno). As romantic feelings develop between the pair, Chloe must deal with her complex feelings and decide if she truly feels ready to fall in love again. 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' trailer: Leatherface makes a creepy comeback Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger first met on the set of 2004's ‘Brokeback Mountain’ and dated for three years before his passing. They share a 16-year-old daughter, Matilda Ledger, whom Williams raised.

Former partner Michelle Williams dropped out of film on Heath Ledger's death for this reason

Hollywood actress and two-time Golden Globe awardee Michelle Wiliams is all set to revisit a prominent figure from the pages of history for the silver screen.

She will be essaying the role of Katherine Parr—the sixth and last wife of Henry VIII—in the upcoming period drama ‘Fireband’.&nbsp;

The film is being helmed by Brazilian filmmaker Karim Ainouz whose latest feature ‘Mariner of the Mountains’ is premiering at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on July 9. ‘Fireband’ will mark his debut in the English-language movies.

The script of the film has been written by Henrietta and Jessica Ashworth, according to various reports.

Ainouz said that he is enthralled to bring the story of Parr to light for he believes that she has been ignored in history. &nbsp;

"Much is known about Henry VIII's tyrannical reign, and those who perished and suffered at his hands, but my focus here is on a woman who not only managed to survive but also, to thrive… This is a reimagining of a 'period' film, a psychological horror film set in the Tudor court; a story of intrigue, agency, and survival. Having Michelle Williams portray this remarkable woman, an actress of immeasurable talent and passion, is a dream come true," the director was quoted as saying. The film’s shoot will start in the UK next year.&nbsp;

Best known for her work in critically acclaimed films like ‘Brokeback Mountain', 'My Week with Marilyn', 'Wendy and Lucy', 'Blue Valentine' and 'Manchester by the Sea’, Michelle Williams will soon be seen in ‘'Venom: Let There Be Carnage’, which is the sequel to her 2018 hit film ‘Venom’ co-starring Tom Hardy.&nbsp;

Hollywood actress and two-time Golden Globe awardee Michelle Wiliams is all set to revisit a prominent figure from the pages of history for the silver screen. She will be essaying the role of Katherine Parr—the sixth and last wife of Henry VIII—in the upcoming period drama ‘Fireband’.

Hollywood actress and two-time Golden Globe awardee Michelle Wiliams is all set to revisit a prominent figure from the pages of history for the silver screen. She will be essaying the role of Katherine Parr—the sixth and last wife of Henry VIII—in the upcoming period drama ‘Fireband’. The film is being helmed by Brazilian filmmaker Karim Ainouz whose latest feature ‘Mariner of the Mountains’ is premiering at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on July 9. ‘Fireband’ will mark his debut in the English-language movies. The script of the film has been written by Henrietta and Jessica Ashworth, according to various reports. Ainouz said that he is enthralled to bring the story of Parr to light for he believes that she has been ignored in history. "Much is known about Henry VIII's tyrannical reign, and those who perished and suffered at his hands, but my focus here is on a woman who not only managed to survive but also, to thrive… This is a reimagining of a 'period' film, a psychological horror film set in the Tudor court; a story of intrigue, agency, and survival. Having Michelle Williams portray this remarkable woman, an actress of immeasurable talent and passion, is a dream come true," the director was quoted as saying. The film’s shoot will start in the UK next year. Best known for her work in critically acclaimed films like ‘Brokeback Mountain', 'My Week with Marilyn', 'Wendy and Lucy', 'Blue Valentine' and 'Manchester by the Sea’, Michelle Williams will soon be seen in ‘'Venom: Let There Be Carnage’, which is the sequel to her 2018 hit film ‘Venom’ co-starring Tom Hardy.

‘Blue Valentine’, ‘Manchester By The Sea’ actor Michelle Williams to star in period drama 'Firebrand'

Ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg has roped in four-time Oscar nominee Michell Williams in his next drama film.&nbsp;

According to various reports, Steven Spielberg is working on his post West Side Story movie project. It is reportedly a story that is rooted in his childhood. It is said to be loosely rooted in the filmmaker’s formative years and chronicles his relationship with his parents.

The script is penned by Tony Kushner and himself. Both men have collaborated before on films like ‘Lincoln’, ‘Munich’.&nbsp;

Steven has cast Michell Williams for the leading part and is currently taking test screenings for young actors who would star in the film.&nbsp;

The yet-to-be-titled film is scheduled for a July start date and is being slated for a release in 2022.&nbsp;

As for Steven Spielberg’s childhood, he used to live in the Phoenix in the late 1950s and 1960s. He has spoken about his childhood years on several occasions. His family moved to California when he was still in high school and then his parents got divorced. Steven stayed with his father. He had a strained relationship with his father and kept his mother on a pedestal. Some say it resulted in movies like ‘E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial’, ‘Hook’, ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘Lincoln’ and ‘Catch Me If You Can’.

Michelle Williams will reportedly play the mother.&nbsp;

Ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg has roped in four-time Oscar nominee Michell Williams in his next drama film. According to various reports, Steven Spielberg is working on his post West Side Story movie project.

Ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg has roped in four-time Oscar nominee Michell Williams in his next drama film. According to various reports, Steven Spielberg is working on his post West Side Story movie project. It is reportedly a story that is rooted in his childhood. It is said to be loosely rooted in the filmmaker’s formative years and chronicles his relationship with his parents. The script is penned by Tony Kushner and himself. Both men have collaborated before on films like ‘Lincoln’, ‘Munich’. Steven has cast Michell Williams for the leading part and is currently taking test screenings for young actors who would star in the film. The yet-to-be-titled film is scheduled for a July start date and is being slated for a release in 2022. As for Steven Spielberg’s childhood, he used to live in the Phoenix in the late 1950s and 1960s. He has spoken about his childhood years on several occasions. His family moved to California when he was still in high school and then his parents got divorced. Steven stayed with his father. He had a strained relationship with his father and kept his mother on a pedestal. Some say it resulted in movies like ‘E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial’, ‘Hook’, ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘Lincoln’ and ‘Catch Me If You Can’. Michelle Williams will reportedly play the mother.

Steven Spielberg ropes in four-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams for his next drama flick

Hollywood actress Michelle Williams has been roped in to play Peggy Lee in a biopic based on the life of the legendary singer titled ‘Fever’.

The Peggy Lee biopic will be directed by Todd Haynes.&nbsp;

‘Fever’ will be produced by Marc Platt, Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon and Reese Witherspoon.&nbsp;

It is based on a Nora Ephron screenplay. The film is now written by Doug Wright.

Meanwhile, Michelle Williams is a four-time Oscar nominee who starred in Fosse/Verdon, an FX series focused on Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon that co-stars Sam Rockwell.&nbsp;

Hollywood actress Michelle Williams has been roped in to play Peggy Lee in a biopic based on the life of the legendary singer titled ‘Fever’. The Peggy Lee biopic will be directed by Todd Haynes.

Hollywood actress Michelle Williams has been roped in to play Peggy Lee in a biopic based on the life of the legendary singer titled ‘Fever’. The Peggy Lee biopic will be directed by Todd Haynes. ‘Fever’ will be produced by Marc Platt, Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon and Reese Witherspoon. It is based on a Nora Ephron screenplay. The film is now written by Doug Wright. Meanwhile, Michelle Williams is a four-time Oscar nominee who starred in Fosse/Verdon, an FX series focused on Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon that co-stars Sam Rockwell.

Michelle Williams to star in Peggy Lee biopic 'Fever'

American actress Michelle Williams is engaged to director Thomas Kail and the couple is expecting their first child, sources have told a magazine. As per the outlet, the pair were pictured together in London where Michelle is busy shooting for 'Venom 2'. 
 
She was also spotted buying baby clothes at Seraphine's maternity boutique in Kensington. However, Michelle's representative has not commented on the matter. 
 
Michelle and Thomas have previously worked together on 'Fosse/Verdon'.&nbsp;The drama 'Fosse/Verdon'&nbsp;was directed by Thomas, in which Michelle played the character of Gwen Verdon, for which she also won the Emmy Award for lead actress.

Kail has also been awarded Emmy Award for directing 'Grease Live!'&nbsp;and a Tony for directing 'Hamilton'&nbsp;on Broadway.

American actress Michelle Williams is engaged to director Thomas Kail and the couple is expecting their first child, sources have told a magazine. As per the outlet, the pair were pictured together in London where Michelle is busy shooting for 'Venom 2'.

American actress Michelle Williams is engaged to director Thomas Kail and the couple is expecting their first child, sources have told a magazine. As per the outlet, the pair were pictured together in London where Michelle is busy shooting for 'Venom 2'. She was also spotted buying baby clothes at Seraphine's maternity boutique in Kensington. However, Michelle's representative has not commented on the matter. Michelle and Thomas have previously worked together on 'Fosse/Verdon'. The drama 'Fosse/Verdon' was directed by Thomas, in which Michelle played the character of Gwen Verdon, for which she also won the Emmy Award for lead actress. Kail has also been awarded Emmy Award for directing 'Grease Live!' and a Tony for directing 'Hamilton' on Broadway.

Michelle Williams is engaged to director Thomas Kail and expecting the couple's first child

As expected, a few Emmy award winners took the stage to address pertinent issues in the entertainment industry, from gender pay parity to inclusion on every stage. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/key-highlights-of-the-71st-primetime-emmy-awards-got-fleabag-chernobyl-big-winners-251397">See in pictures the key highlights of the 71st Emmys.</a>

Michelle Williams who won the award for the lead actress in a limited series/movie thanked her show’s network for believing in equal pay as she accepted the award on the stage. In her speech, Michelle said, "I see this as an acknowledgement of what is possible when a woman is trusted and feels safe enough to voice her needs and respected enough to be heard … my bosses never presumed to know better than I did about what I needed in order to do my job and honour Gwen Verdon."

She added, "Thank you so much to FX and Fox 21 studios for supporting me and paying me equally because they understood that when you put value into a person, it empowers that person to get in touch with their own inherent value. Where do they put that value? They put it into their work.”

"The next time a woman — and especially a woman of colour, because she stands to make 52 cents on the dollar compared to her white male counterparts — tells you what she needs in order to do her job, listen to her, believe her, because one day she might stand in front of you and say thank you for allowing her to succeed because of her workplace environment and not in spite of it," she said as she invited support from her colleagues.&nbsp;

Michelle was not the only one who raised an important issue on the stage as actress Patricia Arquette who won supporting actress in limited series/movie spoke about trans rights. Patricia remembered her late sister, Alexis Arquette, while advocating for trans rights. "In my heart, I'm so sad I lost my sister Alexis and that trans people are still being persecuted. I'm in mourning every day of my life Alexis and I will be the rest of my life for you until we change the world so that trans people are not persecuted," Patricia said.&nbsp;

She added, "And give them jobs. They are human beings, let's give them jobs. Let's get rid of this bias that we have everywhere."

The night saw many hits and misses as 'Game of Thrones', 'Fleabag', 'Chernobyl' picked up some awards. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/emmys-2019-game-of-thrones-chernobyl-fleabag-win-big-see-full-list-of-winners-251371">Check out the full list of winners here.&nbsp;</a> 
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As expected, a few Emmy award winners took the stage to address pertinent issues in the entertainment industry, from gender pay parity to inclusion on every stage.

As expected, a few Emmy award winners took the stage to address pertinent issues in the entertainment industry, from gender pay parity to inclusion on every stage. See in pictures the key highlights of the 71st Emmys. Michelle Williams who won the award for the lead actress in a limited series/movie thanked her show’s network for believing in equal pay as she accepted the award on the stage. In her speech, Michelle said, "I see this as an acknowledgement of what is possible when a woman is trusted and feels safe enough to voice her needs and respected enough to be heard … my bosses never presumed to know better than I did about what I needed in order to do my job and honour Gwen Verdon." She added, "Thank you so much to FX and Fox 21 studios for supporting me and paying me equally because they understood that when you put value into a person, it empowers that person to get in touch with their own inherent value. Where do they put that value? They put it into their work.” "The next time a woman — and especially a woman of colour, because she stands to make 52 cents on the dollar compared to her white male counterparts — tells you what she needs in order to do her job, listen to her, believe her, because one day she might stand in front of you and say thank you for allowing her to succeed because of her workplace environment and not in spite of it," she said as she invited support from her colleagues. Michelle was not the only one who raised an important issue on the stage as actress Patricia Arquette who won supporting actress in limited series/movie spoke about trans rights. Patricia remembered her late sister, Alexis Arquette, while advocating for trans rights. "In my heart, I'm so sad I lost my sister Alexis and that trans people are still being persecuted. I'm in mourning every day of my life Alexis and I will be the rest of my life for you until we change the world so that trans people are not persecuted," Patricia said. She added, "And give them jobs. They are human beings, let's give them jobs. Let's get rid of this bias that we have everywhere." The night saw many hits and misses as 'Game of Thrones', 'Fleabag', 'Chernobyl' picked up some awards. Check out the full list of winners here.

Emmy 2019 winners Michelle Williams, Patricia Arquette raise issues of pay parity, trans rights

When the Kevin Spacey scandal broke out earlier in November 2017, many praised Ridley Scott for his gutsy move of replacing Spacey with legendary actor Christopher Plummer and reshooting his portions again in All The Money In The World. Six weeks were left for the film to release and Scott delayed the release to re-shoot with Plummer. And boy wasn&rsquo;t that the best decision ever!

Plummer, 88 now, has been part of iconic films like The Sound Of Music, Odipus The King and many more. In most of these films, he has played the hero, the central character. Which is why when Scott cast him as snide, selfish millionaire J. Paul Getty, many were surprised by his choice. But Plummer infuses a certain amount of vulnerability to the character making you almost empathise with him during his darkest hours.

Plummer, in fact, is the best thing about All The Money In The World.

Based on a real-life incident that took place in 1974 in Italy, the story is about Getty&rsquo;s grandson, Paul Getty III being kidnapped by a group one July night in Rome. The Kidnappers demand 17 million USD from the Getty family thinking they have got the best bait of them all. Little do they know that the conflicted Getty family will take weeks to finally arrange for some money- not the entire amount and get back their heir. Getty&rsquo;s son is a good-for-nothing addict who has no say in family or business matters. His ex-wife, Abigail (Michelle Williams) lives with the couple&rsquo;s four children and has no money but is the only desperate one to get her son back. So the only person who can pay the cash is the patriarch himself but he refuses outright stating that why should he be rewarding the kidnappers and it would just encourage them to kidnap his other 14 grandchildren.

Getty senior though gives his trusted negotiator Fletcher Chase (Mark Wahlberg), to bring Paul home. A former CIA agent, Chase is best suited for the job. Soon Chase realises that the Kidnappers mean business and Getty Senior is adamant about not paying up and it comes down to Chase and Abigail to negotiate, search and get Paul back home.

While in the beginning, the story moves forward rapidly, the narrative going back and forth establishing the backstories well but soon after, as each of the characters wait for Getty to pay the amount, the narrative slackens. There is literally nothing happening in the story for half an hour. Its only in the second half, when Abigail finds clever ways to make her former father-in-law pay up is when the film picks up and engages the viewers.

While Plummer&rsquo;s looming presence is hard to miss, Michelle Williams also gives a commendable performance as the distraught mother, who must restrain herself from breaking down in public yet is torn inside at the fact that her son is missing for weeks. Mark Wahlberg, on the other hand, lurks in the background mostly and lets Williams and Plummer take the lead. He shines only in one scene where he goes and confronts Plummer near the climax.

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Plummer channelizes his inner Scrooge (he did play Ebeneezer Scrooge in The Man Who Invented Christmas) and performs the miserly, mean Paul Getty to absolute perfection. He is ruthless in some scenes and in others, he appears as a lonely old man insecure about his enormous wealth and who would be its heir after him.&nbsp; The veteran actor is also far better suited for the role of the aging billionaire. Sure Scott must have had his reasons to cast Spacey originally in the role, considering Spacey aces such mean, evil characters well. But we have seen Spacey playing the bad guy too many times. Also, Spacey with prosthetics would not do half as much justice to Getty&rsquo;s character as much as Plummer did. The actor brings freshness to the role for sure.

There is another parallel story of Paul Getty III played by Charlie Plummer and one of his &lsquo;kind&rsquo; kidnappers Cinquanta (Romain Duris) &ndash; who form an odd bonding. Cinquanta is the man who negotiates on behalf of his boss with the Getty&rsquo;s, he is also the man who nurses young Paul after his ear is chopped off and even offers him alcohol to withstand the pain. It&rsquo;s an uncanny friendship and the two have some very poignant scenes together.

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All The Money In The World is thrilling and engaging in parts. It could have been shorter, considering it&rsquo;s a hostage drama. But despite the slow pace, the film is worth a watch because of its actors, and more importantly for the ever amazing Christopher Plummer.

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Ratings: 3/5

Plummer is the best thing about All The Money In The World.

When the Kevin Spacey scandal broke out earlier in November 2017, many praised Ridley Scott for his gutsy move of replacing Spacey with legendary actor Christopher Plummer and reshooting his portions again in All The Money In The World. Six weeks were left for the film to release and Scott delayed the release to re-shoot with Plummer. And boy wasn’t that the best decision ever! Plummer, 88 now, has been part of iconic films like The Sound Of Music, Odipus The King and many more. In most of these films, he has played the hero, the central character. Which is why when Scott cast him as snide, selfish millionaire J. Paul Getty, many were surprised by his choice. But Plummer infuses a certain amount of vulnerability to the character making you almost empathise with him during his darkest hours. Plummer, in fact, is the best thing about All The Money In The World. Based on a real-life incident that took place in 1974 in Italy, the story is about Getty’s grandson, Paul Getty III being kidnapped by a group one July night in Rome. The Kidnappers demand 17 million USD from the Getty family thinking they have got the best bait of them all. Little do they know that the conflicted Getty family will take weeks to finally arrange for some money- not the entire amount and get back their heir. Getty’s son is a good-for-nothing addict who has no say in family or business matters. His ex-wife, Abigail (Michelle Williams) lives with the couple’s four children and has no money but is the only desperate one to get her son back. So the only person who can pay the cash is the patriarch himself but he refuses outright stating that why should he be rewarding the kidnappers and it would just encourage them to kidnap his other 14 grandchildren. Getty senior though gives his trusted negotiator Fletcher Chase (Mark Wahlberg), to bring Paul home. A former CIA agent, Chase is best suited for the job. Soon Chase realises that the Kidnappers mean business and Getty Senior is adamant about not paying up and it comes down to Chase and Abigail to negotiate, search and get Paul back home. While in the beginning, the story moves forward rapidly, the narrative going back and forth establishing the backstories well but soon after, as each of the characters wait for Getty to pay the amount, the narrative slackens. There is literally nothing happening in the story for half an hour. Its only in the second half, when Abigail finds clever ways to make her former father-in-law pay up is when the film picks up and engages the viewers. While Plummer’s looming presence is hard to miss, Michelle Williams also gives a commendable performance as the distraught mother, who must restrain herself from breaking down in public yet is torn inside at the fact that her son is missing for weeks. Mark Wahlberg, on the other hand, lurks in the background mostly and lets Williams and Plummer take the lead. He shines only in one scene where he goes and confronts Plummer near the climax. Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg in a still from All The Money In The World (Others) × Plummer channelizes his inner Scrooge (he did play Ebeneezer Scrooge in The Man Who Invented Christmas) and performs the miserly, mean Paul Getty to absolute perfection. He is ruthless in some scenes and in others, he appears as a lonely old man insecure about his enormous wealth and who would be its heir after him. The veteran actor is also far better suited for the role of the aging billionaire. Sure Scott must have had his reasons to cast Spacey originally in the role, considering Spacey aces such mean, evil characters well. But we have seen Spacey playing the bad guy too many times. Also, Spacey with prosthetics would not do half as much justice to Getty’s character as much as Plummer did. The actor brings freshness to the role for sure. There is another parallel story of Paul Getty III played by Charlie Plummer and one of his ‘kind’ kidnappers Cinquanta (Romain Duris) – who form an odd bonding. Cinquanta is the man who negotiates on behalf of his boss with the Getty’s, he is also the man who nurses young Paul after his ear is chopped off and even offers him alcohol to withstand the pain. It’s an uncanny friendship and the two have some very poignant scenes together. All The Money In The World is thrilling and engaging in parts. It could have been shorter, considering it’s a hostage drama. But despite the slow pace, the film is worth a watch because of its actors, and more importantly for the ever amazing Christopher Plummer. Ratings: 3/5

All The Money In The World review: Thank God Ridley Scott replaced Spacey with Christopher Plummer

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