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Chiwetel Ejiofor: Lockdown Has Been 'Intense'
Chiwetel Ejiofor has found lockdown ''intense''.The '12 Years A Slave' star admits he has struggled during the coronavirus pandemic and he believes it has ''influenced'' the way he works.He said: ''Lockdown has been intense. It...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 July 2020
Chiwetel Ejiofor: I Envy Charlize Theron
Chiwetel Ejiofor ''envies'' Charlize Theron.The 43-year-old actor stars alongside Charlize in the new Netflix superhero movie 'The Old Guard', and has said he is jealous of the actress for her ability to ''tell narrative through...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 July 2020
Chiwetel Ejiofor Says Filming Action Movie With Female Director Is Different
Chiwetel Ejiofor says female directors approach action scenes differently than male filmmakers. The 43-year-old actor stars in Gina Prince-Bythewood's 'The Old Guard', as former CIA operative James Copley, who hires Andy's (Charlize Theron) team of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 July 2020
Chiwetel Ejiofor Can't Wait To Work With Sam Raimi
Chiwetel Ejiofor is looking forward to working with Sam Raimi on 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'.The 42-year-old actor will reprise his role as Baron Karl Mordo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) sequel...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 July 2020
Chiwetel Ejiofor Will Return For Doctor Strange Sequel
Chiwetel Ejiofor has confirmed that he will return for 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'.The 42-year-old actor has revealed that he is set to reprise the role as villain Baron Karl Mordo in the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 June 2020
Chiwetel Ejiofor To Voice Scar In 'The Lion King' Re-boot?
It looks like the forthcoming 'Lion King' re-make may have finally found its Scar. The new CG-animated movie is rumoured to be taking on Chiwetel Ejiofor as the voice of this iconic Disney villain, joining...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 August 2017
Chiwetel Ejiofor's Name Helped Career
Chiwetel Ejiofor thinks his name has helped his career.The 38-year-old actor - whose was born in London to Nigerian parents - was advised to change his surname when he was first starting out to avoid...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 October 2015
Chiwetel Ejiofor Has Baby Names
Chiwetel Ejiofor knows what he wants to call his children.The '12 Years a Slave' actor - who is dating Sari Mercer - is very guarded about his personal life, including any plans to start a...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 October 2015
Chiwetel Ejiofor: I Want Michael Pena As Bond
Michael Pena should be the next James Bond, according to Chiwetel Ejiofor.The '12 Years a Slave' actor widened the the possible of list of contenders by throwing his 'The Martian' co-star's name into the hat...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 September 2015
Rachel Mcadams Confirms Her Casting In Marvel’S ‘Doctor Strange’
Rachel McAdams has joined the cast of Doctor Strange. The 36-year-old Canadian born actor, best known for her roles in The Notebook and True Detective, confirmed her casting whilst appearing at the Toronto International Film...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 September 2015
Chiwetel Ejiofor Splits From Girlfriend
Chiwetel Ejiofor has split from his girlfriend Sari Mercer. The '12 Years A Slave' actor and the Canadian model have reportedly called time on their relationship which came to a ''natural end''.A source told The...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 September 2015
Chiwetel Ejiofor And David Oyelowo To Be Honoured For Charity Work
The two stars, who both have Nigerian roots, are to be handed a Global Promise Award by bosses of The GEANCO Foundation, a non-profit organisation which helps provide healthcare and education to women...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 August 2015
Margot Robbie's Hairy Offer
Margot Robbie offered to shave her head for 'Z for Zachariah'.The Australian actress, who stars in the new sci-fi drama alongside Chris Pine and Chiwetel Ejiofor, admits she was eager to distance herself from her...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 August 2015
Z For Zachariah Pushed Robbie, Ejiofor And Pine As Actors
Margot Robbie's character thinks she's the only survivor until she meets Chiwetel Ejiofor's scientist. She says she was continually put into awkward positions during filming. "Just delving into it deeper," she says. "And I guess,...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 August 2015
Rachel Mcadams Doesn't Want To Be A Movie Star
Rachel McAdams never wanted to be a movie star.Despite one of the most in-demand names in Hollywood, the 36-year-old Canadian actress never had the ambition to be one of the leading names in the industry...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 July 2015
Rachel Mcadams Confirms Doctor Strange Talks Are Ongoing
Rachel McAdams has confirmed she is in talks to star in 'Doctor Strange'.The 36-year-old actress was reported to be the front runner to play the female lead in the Marvel movie opposite Benedict Cumberbatch, who...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 July 2015
Rachel Mcadams 'In Talks Over Doctor Strange Role'
Rachel McAdams is reportedly in talks to star in Marvel's 'Doctor Strange'.The 36-year-old actress - whose previous credits include 'The Notebook' and 'Mean Girls' - is wanted to play the part of the female lead...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 July 2015
Arise Sir Kevin Spacey: Us Actor Receives Honorary Knighthood In Queen's Birthday Honours List
American Kevin Spacey has said he was "honoured and humbled by such recognition from the Queen”, after being included in this year’s birthday honours list. The actor has been given an honorary knighthood by the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 June 2015
Chiwetel Ejiofor Cast As Doctor Strange Villain - Report
Ejiofor will embrace his bad side to play Marvel villain Baron Mordo, opposite The Imitation Game star as the titular neurosurgeon-turned-sorcerer, reports Deadline.com. Another Brit, Tilda Swinton, was recently cast as The...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2015
Chiwetel Ejiofor To Star As Baron Mordo In Doctor Strange
Chiwetel Ejiofor will reportedly star as Baron Mordo in Marvel's 'Doctor Strange'.The 37-year-old actor will appear opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in the Scott Derrickson-directed movie, which is due out in November 2016.Although the character is typically...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2015
Chiwetel Ejiofor To Play Baron Mordo In 'Doctor Strange'
Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor will play the sorcerous nobleman Baron Mordo in Marvel's Doctor Strange. The 37-year-old will line up against Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor, while Tilda Swinton is reportedly in talks to play the Ancient...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2015
Tinie Tempah Wants To Star In Movies
Tinie Tempah has his sights set on acting in films.The 26-year-old rapper - whose last single 'Lover Not A Fighter' failed to reach the UK Top 10 - has revealed that he's keen to train...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 May 2015
Chiwetel Ejiofor Admits He's A Loner
Chiwetel Ejiofor thinks he's a loner.The Oscar-nominated actor, who starred in Steve McQueen's '12 Years a Slave', says he's become more ''self-reliant'' as he's got older.And asked if he considers himself to be a loner,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 April 2015
Chiwetel Ejiofor Admits He's Confused By Fame
Chiwetel Ejiofor struggles to understand fame.The 37-year-old actor, who's best known for his starring role in the Steve McQueen-directed '12 Years a Slave', says he's conscious that his profile has risen markedly since appearing in...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 April 2015
A Week In Movies: Berlin Wraps Up, Dames Judi And Maggie Hit The Red Carpet, Julia Roberts Films In L.a. And There Are New Trailers For Age Of Adaline, Big Game And Crimson Peak
The Berlin Film Festival wrapped up last weekend after the premiere for Disney's new live-action version of Cinderella, and stars Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Lily James and Richard Madden, plus director Kenneth Branagh were...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 February 2015
A Week In Movies: Selma Premieres In London, Mission: Impossible 5 Shifts Its Release, New Trailers Drop For True Story, Child 44, Fantastic Four And Ted 2
David Oyelowo and Ava DuVernay were on hand in London for the European premiere of Selma this week. They were joined on the red carpet by costar Colman Domingo and singer Nicole Scherzinger. Up for...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 January 2015
Chiwetel Ejiofor Talks About His Character Exploration For 'Z For Zachariah'
Chiwetel Ejiofor is set to star in a chilling adaptation of Robert C. O'Brien's apocalyptic novel 'Z for Zachariah', and while he is highly respected for his versatility in acting roles, he admits he found...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 January 2015
Is Chiwetel Ejiofor Starring In 'Doctor Strange'?
Chiwetel Ejiofor, the Oscar-nominated star of 12 Years a Slave, is in early talks to star opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in Marvel's Doctor Strange. Sources tell Variety that negotiations are at a very early stage but...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 January 2015
Non-white Ethnic Groups Dangerously Under/misepresented In Hollywood
A study has found that non-white ethnic groups were severely underrepresented in Hollywood in 2013, indicating deep-seated issues regarding inclusion and equality at the heart of the movie industry.'12 Years a Slave' - an Oscar...
By Lenny Barksdale in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 August 2014
Half Of A Yellow Sun Scores Nigerian Release
Producers behind Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandie Newton's new film Half Of A Yellow Sun have been granted an August (14) release date in Nigeria following a dispute with the nation's censorship officials.The movie, based on...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 July 2014
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