George C. Wolfe Reveals Behind The Scenes Secrets Of ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

Clayton Davis The SAG Awards may have signaled a shift in the Oscar season and the switch of support for the streamers.After landing 12 Oscar nominations, Netflix’s “The Power of the Dog” looked to be the odds-on favorite to win best picture, a prize the streamer has coveted since its historic run for “Roma” (2018). However, the streaming giant went home empty-handed on the film side of the house, just one year after becoming the second studio to garner the most nominations for ensemble with three.Apple Original Films’ “CODA” had a momentous evening, winning cast ensemble and supporting actor for Troy Kotsur, who’s the first deaf actor ever to be nominated and win.

Kendall Jenner looked completely unrecognisable as she showed off her new look after Milan fashion week.The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, looked stunning as she hit the streets in Paris debuting her newly-dyed locks.The 26-year-old model wowed in a figure hugging black dress which showcased her toned physique.The reality star completed the look with a pair of knee-high black boots, a small matching cardigan and a pair of designer sunglasses.Kendall's new red locks flowed down past her shoulders as she parted her hair in the centre.She shared the look to her 220 million fans on Instagram as she posed for a mirror selfie.In another post she shared snaps and clips of her on the runway days earlier.She wrote: "Prada yesterday! What an honor. A million times thank you!"Her mum Kris Jenner was one of the first to gush over her daughter by simply adding: "Gorgeous!!!!!"Sister Khloe Kardashian made more of a sarcastic comment on the post, writing: "I'm Prada You."While other fans told her to "keep" the new hair style.One wrote: "The hair colour looks so good on youuuuuu."Another penned: "You look perfect with the red hair," followed by a red heart emoji.A third added: "Love ur hair."Earlier this week, Kendall put on a jaw-dropping display while posing for a nude photoshoot for I-d Magazine.The star switched her hair colour up again as she donned a short blonde wig with a cowboy hat.In the magazine's interview, Kendall opened up about how she still suffers from depression and finds that writing in her diary helps.She said: "Yeah, it’s like an old-fashioned diary.

Prince George had a cheeky response after Kate Middleton revealed the royal's new interest.The eight-year-old sat between Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge as they supported opposing sides at the Six Nations.On Saturday, England played against Wales at Twickenham and won 23-19, which was the first after Kate became patron of England's Rugby Football Union (RFU).William has fronted the opposing side, Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) since 2016.Now the mum-of-three revealed her eldest son is learning how to play rugby, she explained: "He has all the kit."After sharing that he's been learning how to tackle, he turned to his mum and cheekily said: "But I haven't tackled you yet!"Kate replied, laughing: "Yes you have!"George sat between his parents at the game as the pair sported their own team scarves and pointed things out to the eight-year-old.William wore a navy suit and clutched a red Wales scarf while Kate sported a black and white checked coat over trousers, and held an England scarf with her bag.George stayed mutual with his red and blue jacket free from any England or Wales symbols.The royal family spoke to Jeff Blackett, president of the RFU, and Gerald Davies, president of the WRU."It's a big game," William said, keeping a protective arm on George's shoulders as he encouraged the young prince to "shake hands".William said: "We're excited.

Screen Actors Guild Awards this year, becoming their 57th lifetime achievement award recipient.The star was presented with the Life Achievement Award by Oscar-winning actresses Kate Winslet, 46, (remotely) and Cate Blanchett, 52.The Red actress accepted the award and joked: “Thank you S.A.G.

Suited up! With everyone from Bradley Cooper to Jamie Dornan attending the SAG Awards, it’s no surprise that the red carpet was on fire. 

She’s an Oscar winner for her stoic portrayal of how Queen Elizabeth II struggled to manage the royal family’s image in the wake of an unimaginable tragedy. She’s a member of the “Fast & Furious” franchise, getting behind the wheel for pulse-pounding chase scenes and going toe-to-toe with Vin Diesel. And now, Dame Helen Mirren is a SAG Life Achievement Award.

After seven shocking and wild episodes, “Euphoria” season two has come to a close.

Hailee Steinfeld made a dazzling arrival at the Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Sunday evening.The 25-year-old performer appeared to be enjoying the attention while she posed for several photos on the red carpet of the star-studded event. Front and center:Hailee Steinfeld was pictured arriving at the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Sunday eveningSteinfeld wore a sparkling black dress that included a slight cut-out portion just above her navel during the evening.The bottom portion of the Hawkeye actress' outfit also conformed tightly to her hips and toned thighs.

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw were ever the stylish couple as they arrived to the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Sunday.The 1883 stars, both 54, looked sensational, with Hill wearing a glamorous sleeveless silver gown, andMcGraw sporting a classicblack tuxedo.The country icon paired her floor-length dress with round silver earrings, adding an extra bit of sparkle to her outfit. Date night: Faith Hill and Tim McGraw were ever the stylish couple as they arrived to the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on SundayThe singer and actress also wore a chunky bangle on her wrist and a gold ring on her finger.

Three years after they were both nominated for their critically-acclaimed performances in A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga reunited at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards.Both Cooper, 47, and Gaga, 35, lost to Glenn Close (The Wife) and Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody) in 2019, for their work in A Star Is Born.This year, Cooper was nominated for Licorice Pizza and lost to CODA's Troy Kotsur, while Gaga was nominated for House of Gucci and lost to The Eyes of Tammy Faye's Jessica Chastain.They both reunited with an embrace at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on Sunday evening. Reunited:Three years after they were both nominated for their critically-acclaimed performances in A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga reunited at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards Embrace:They both reunited with an embrace at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on Sunday eveningGaga was the picture of elegance in a glimmering strapless Armani Prive white column gown, with sparkling gold embroidery across the chest.She also wore a stunning Tiffany and Co.

Squid Game star Jung Ho-yeon was one of the most high-profile winners Sunday at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards, which were held at theBarker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.The 27-year-old actress was overcome with emotion and shed some tears as she took home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for the Netflix show.Her costarLee Jung-jae won his own acting prize for Male Actor in a Drama series just minutes before she took the stage, though the show lost out to HBO's dramedy Succession for the outstanding ensemble in a drama series award. Overwhelmed: Squid Game's Jung Ho-yeon couldn't hold back her tears as she triumphantly reacted to winningOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards in Santa Monica on SundayThe shocking thriller series takes place in a dystopian near-future in which South Koreans suffering from crippling debt enter a contest to play children's games for money prizes.But the contestants soon realize that the game is more sinister than they imagined, as the losers are executed by armed guards, while each death adds more money to the eventual jackpot.

Ariana DeBose took home the SAG Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her turn in Steven Spielberg’s on Sunday night—an accolade that is helping to break the glass ceiling for queer Afro Latinas in Hollywood. She is the first openly queer woman of color to win an individual film Screen Actors Guild Award.

Succession had a big night at the 2022 SAG Awards, taking home the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series prize at the annual awards show. Star Brian Cox used the spotlight to voice support for actors, actresses and other talent in Ukraine and Russia, who oppose the ongoing invasion.

SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains details from the first season of Netflix’s Squid Game.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticSPOILER ALERT: Do not read this review if you haven’t watched “All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned for a Thing I Cannot Name,” the Season 2 finale of “Euphoria.”When Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie Howard charged the stage during her sister’s self-produced theater work in the season finale of “Euphoria,” the audience at the show’s hypercharged high school was left uncertain as to whether her outburst was part of the play.In the most clever moment of a tricky, meta, exceptional season of television, the answer, of course, was both that it was and was not. The play, on which the action of the season hinged, was designed to elicit an angry reaction from Cassie, and it achieved its goal; Cassie’s freaking out at playwright Lexi (Maude Apatow) was an inherent plot point, though Lexi couldn’t have predicted the specifics.

Variety.Speaking on Carey, who released her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” in September and premiered her Magical Christmas Special” on Apple TV+ this past December, Robertson continued, “Given a career of her magnitude, we really could have done it anytime. At this point, she’s more than earned the right to be recognized at some point.

Angelique Jackson The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has selected Mariah Carey, George C. Wolfe, Stacey Abrams’s “All In” and Netflix as its special achievement award honorees for the 12th annual AAFCA Awards.Carey will receive the Innovator Award, while Wolfe earns the Salute to Excellence.

George C. Wolfe, Dustin Lance Black, and former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground banner are coming together for a biopic of civil rights activistBayard Rustin.

Angelique Jackson “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” director George C. Wolfe has set his return engagement with Netflix, directing “Rustin” for the streamer, and President Barack Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions.The film tells the story of gay, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who organized the 1963 March on Washington.

Following the critical acclaim of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, George C. Wolfe and Netflix are reteaming as Wolfe has come on to direct Rustin for Netflix and President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions. Milk scribe Dustin Lance Black will pen the script. The story follows tells the story of charismatic, gay, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin,  who overcame an onslaughts of obstacles, and altered the course of American history by organizing the 1963 march on  Washington.

George C. Wolfe has been celebrated for his groundbreaking work on stage as a playwright and director for decades. It was very much a natural shift when he made his way behind the camera on projects like The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Lackawanna Blues. But in his latest directorial endeavor Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Wolfe not only found joy in bringing the late playwright August Wilson’s work to screen, but he also discovered some new truths collaborating with an exceptional cast to tell the story of a legendary singer and her band.