Latest John Ridley News
Eternals Tv Show Was In The Works Before Movie Was Made
An 'Eternals' TV show was originally in the works before the movie was made.John Ridley was hired in 2015 to develop a mystery Marvel project for ABC but the show never came to fruition and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 January 2024
Regina King To Star In And Produce Shirley
Regina King is to star in 'Shirley'.The 50-year-old actress is to lead the cast and produce the new biopic about Shirley Chisholm, America's first Black congresswoman.Oscar-winning filmmaker John Ridley will write and direct the movie,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 February 2021
John Ridley To Direct His Los Angeles Riots Film
The 12 Years A Slave screenwriter has been working on the project for a decade, and now the movie is set to go before cameras with Ridley in the director's chair. The untitled...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 October 2015
Andre 3000 Reuniting With John Ridley For American Crime
The OutKast star, real name Andre Benjamin, will play architect Michael Lacroix, opposite Regina King as his wife, Terri, in the upcoming second season of the anthology series, which will focus on a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 August 2015
Is John Ridley's 'American Crime' The Best New Drama On Tv?
John Ridley's new drama American Crime premieres on Thursday (March 5) on the back of a wave of fanfare. The series follows the aftermath of a murder in California when war veteran Matt Skokie is...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2015
Kathy Etchingham 'Shocked' By Hendrix Film Inaccuracies
Jimi Hendrix's former girlfriend Kathy Etchingham has lashed out at director John Ridley and the filmmakers behind 2014 biopic Jimi: All Is By My Side for the inaccuracies about her romance with the guitar great...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 February 2015
Gal Gadot To Star In Wonder Woman
Gal Gadot will star in a solo 'Wonder Woman' movie.The 29-year-old actress - who has taken on the comic book character in the upcoming flick 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice' - will appear in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 October 2014
Andre 3000 Was Scared To Play Jimi Hendrix
Andre 3000 found it ''scary'' playing Jimi Hendrix.The 'Hey Ya!' hitmaker - who is part of chart-topping duo Outkast - admitted he was nervous portraying the legendary musician in the biopic 'Jimi: All Is By...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 September 2014
Anthony Mackie Cast In Jimi Hendrix Biopic
Anthony Mackie will star as Jimi Hendrix in a new biopic.The 'Pain & Gain' actor is set to portray the legend who died on September 18, 1970, in 'Jimi', which will focus on his last...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 May 2014
Oscar Winner John Ridley: 'I Was Blessed To Land Andre 3000 As Hendrix'
Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley has heaped praise on Outkast star Andre 3000 for the lengths he went to to perfect his portrayal of rock legend Jimi Hendrix in new biopic Jimi: All Is By My...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 March 2014
Andre 3000 Dedicated To Hendrix Role
Andre 3000 played guitar for six hours a day to prepare for his role as Jimi Hendrix in a new biopic. The Outkast singer, who takes on the lead role of the 'Purple Haze' musician...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 March 2014
First Jimi Hendrix Biopic Clip Released, See Andre 3000 In His New Role [Video]
The first clip has been released from the upcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic, All Is By My Side, in which Outkast's Andre 3000 plays the legendary guitarist. Having premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 March 2014
12 Years A Slave Writer John Ridley Dismisses Steve Mcqueen Feud Rumours
Oscar-winning 12 Years A Slave screenwriter John Ridley has brushed off rumours of a feud with Steve Mcqueen after he appeared to snub the movie's director during his acceptance speech.The two men were sitting rows...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2014
So Here's Why '12 Years A Slave' Writer Snubbed Steve Mcqueen At The Oscars [Video]
Did it not cross your mind that, when John Ridley won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay on Sunday (March 2, 2014), he was sat nowhere near the rest of the '12 Years a Slave'...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2014
Benedict Cumberbatch Joins Twelve Years A Slave
Benedict Cumberbatch has joined the cast of 'Twelve Years a Slave'. The 'Sherlock' star will star alongside Michael Fassbender and Brad Pitt in the movie which tells the real-life story of Solomon Northup, a black...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 June 2012
Eddie Murphy In Line For Mayoral Role
Eddie Murphy is in talks to star in a biopic about controversial US mayor Marion Barry.The comedian - who recently stepped down from hosting the Oscars - is being attached to the family friendly film...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 December 2011
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