“The talent there is matchless”: how London “rejuvenated” a burnt-out John Goodman
Came over from the US for a Netflix drama.
Author: Tim Bradley Archives: 03/2026
“Somebody’s going to come along”: Morgan Freeman manifested his dream role
Knew he wanted the part more than 40 years ago.
“I would rather shoot myself in the foot”: The one thing Zoe Saldaña will never do for a role
Take note directors, don’t even ask.
“Living off the fat of the land”: the three iconic actors Francis Ford Coppola blasted as sell-outs
Harsh given they are a trio of genuine legends.
“I’m so crazy about that guy”: the director Julia Roberts was desperate to work with
Convinced by the director’s vision and previous films.
The movie Peter Sarsgaard hated every second of making: “I didn’t enjoy it”
A mid-2000s thriller set high in the air.
“He has one of those amazing brains”: Jodie Foster on the best director she ever worked with
A visionary boundary pusher and maker of blockbusters.
“One of my epic dreams”: the greatest Spike Lee joint that never came to life
Abandoned the project due to creative and financial issues.
‘Everything she’s made is perfect’: the director Nicola Coughlan believes can do no wrong
Landed a small role in the director’s 2023 blockbuster.
“That wasn’t so fun”: Joel Edgerton names his most harshly treated movie
Suffered from a disastrous production process.
“A jolly good film like ‘American Pie’: The Bollywood sex comedy that almost starred Jessica Alba
Lined up to fly to India to make a girls trip movie.