Best Topics
all Fidel Castro James Franco Spain Cuba Colombia county Castro city Havana, Cuba city Bogota, Colombia film stars actor
Today news
Related News
More ...
Fidel Castro James Franco Spain Cuba Colombia county Castro city Havana, Cuba city Bogota, Colombia film stars actor Fidel Castro James Franco Spain Cuba Colombia county Castro city Havana, Cuba city Bogota, Colombia

James Franco To Play Fidel Castro In ‘Alina Of Cuba’; Mía Maestro Also Set Opposite Ana Villafañe

Fidel Castro James Franco Spain Cuba Colombia county Castro city Havana, Cuba city Bogota, Colombia film stars actor
Reading now: 242
deadline.com
deadline.comdeadline.com:

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee and 2x Golden Globe winner James Franco will play Cuban leader Fidel Castro in Miguel Bardem’s Aline of Cuba with Imagen Award winner Mía Maestro set to play Natalia “Naty” Revuelta, the Cuban-born socialite he has a passionate love affair with.They join previously announced actress Ana Villafañe who is portraying Alina Fernandez aka Castro’s Daughter.

The screenplay from Oscar-nominated scribe Jose Rivera (The Motorcycle Diaries) and Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz, follows the true-life story of Cuban exile turned social advocate, Fernandez, whose birth was the result of the tryst between Revuelta and Castro.

Revuelta sacrificed her and her physician husband’s personal belongings and finances to help fund the start of the communist revolution.

Fernandez learned that she was Fidel Castro’s daughter at the age of 10 when after years of secret visits to her home, her mother finally revealed that “El Comandante” was her biological father.

Read more on deadline.com
All news from deadline.com
The website celebsbar.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

Latest gossip
nme.com
63%
139
Ezra Miller has been charged with felony burglary
a report issued by Vermont State Police on Monday (August 8), officers responded to a burglary complaint in Stamford on May 1, discovering several bottles of alcohol had been removed from a residence in the absence of its owner, Isaac Winokur, 33.Officers then reviewed surveillance footage and questioned witnesses before they located Miller around 11.20pm local time on Sunday (August 7). The Flash actor was then charged with alleged felony burglary and issued a citation for arraignment in Vermont Superior Court on September 26.The arrest is the latest in a string of allegations and criminal charges brought against Miller this year.In March, the 29-year-old was arrested in Hawaii and charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after allegedly becoming “agitated” and “yelling obscenities” at other people singing karaoke in a bar.The following month, the actor was again detained in Hawaii following an alleged incident of violence.
Warner Bros state Hawaii city Stamford state Vermont film reports actor
nme.com
58%
688
Watch Kendrick Lamar play a surprise intimate set in New York
Kendrick Lamar played a surprise intimate show in New York over the weekend – check out the videos below.The rapper is currently on the North American leg of his 2022 ‘Big Steppers’ world tour, which began last month. On Saturday (August 6), he took to the stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for a second consecutive night.As Line Of Best Fit reports, Lamar then headed to the Dumbo House members’ club where he treated attendees to an impromptu show, performing alongside his touring bassist and keyboard player.The star was also spotted hanging out with the likes of Jay-Z, Beyoncé, his cousin Baby Keem and Dave Free at the venue.Footage has since emerged of Lamar playing ‘The Heart Part 5’.
Kendrick Lamar Baby Keem Britain New York USA New York Ireland city Brooklyn county Lamar rap Beyoncé Jay-Z
nme.com
65%
343
Sci-fi shooter ‘Arc Raiders’ catches 2023 delay
Embark Studios has announced that free-to-play sci-fi shooter Arc Raiders has been delayed, and will now launch in 2023.In a statement posted yesterday (August 8), Embark Studios shared that it has “made the decision to delay Arc Raiders to 2023,” and said it would be “using this extra time to expand the experience, and allow it to reach its fullest potential.”“We will be diving into more details as soon as we start to test the game more extensively with players,” added the studio.Arc Raiders was revealed at last year’s The Game Awards, with a trailer that showcased the game’s sci-fi setting. As detailed on Arc Raiders‘ Steam page, the multiplayer shooter is set in a world where humans must deploy into dangerous firefights to prevent robotic invaders – known as Arc – from successfully landing from orbit.Back in 2021, Owen Mahoney – CEO of Embark Studios’ parent company Nexon – shared more details on when Embark’s first game will launch.“It will depend on when our developers feel they have an outstanding game that they are proud to show their closest friends,” said Mahoney.
Owen Mahoney PC PS5 Xbox Series X
variety.com
62%
153
F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton on Turning Down ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Role, Praise From ‘Yoda’s Dad’
Naman Ramachandran Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he had to turn down a fighter pilot’s role in Tom Cruise hit “Top Gun: Maverick,” directed by Joseph Kosinski.In an interview with Vanity Fair, Hamilton, who is a friend of Cruise, says that he saw “Top Gun” as a child and fixated on being a fighter pilot. “So when I heard the second one was coming out, I was like, ‘Oh, my God, I have to ask him [Cruise],’ ” Hamilton told Vanity Fair. “I said, ‘I don’t care what role it is.
Brad Pitt Lewis Hamilton George Lucas city Abu Dhabi USA film information sports
deadline.com
37%
585
Saudi MBC Studios’s Most Ambitious Local TV Series To Date ‘Rise Of The Witches’ Has Begun Shooting At Neom
MBC Studios, the high-end production arm of Saudi media and entertainment giant MBC Group, has announced shooting is underway on the fantasy-adventure Rise Of The Witches, its biggest show to date featuring a local cast and crew.
Saudi Arabia film shootings Strategy
completemusicupdate.com
70%
595
Kanye West uses Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson break up to mock Kid Cudi’s Rolling Loud performance
So, apparently Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson broke up. Kardashian’s estranged husband Kanye West wasted no time in gloating, posting to social media a mocked up New York Times front page with the headline ‘Skete Davidson dead at 28’. Skete being West’s very clever nickname for Davidson.
Pete Davidson Kim Kardashian Kanye West New York Miami performer song rapper
ok.co.uk
87%
809
Love Island's Remi's feud with Jacques and Luca explained amid 'bullying' claims
Love Island may be over for yet another year but the drama that comes from the contestants each series is far from done. Recently the reunion episode of the hit dating show aired and as this year’s Islanders reunited there were some choice words and tense scenes that left viewers shocked. Outside of the reunion, one feud that has been reignited in recent days is between Remi Lambert, Jacques O’Neill and Luca Bish.
Jacques Oneill Luca Bish
ok.co.uk
68%
322
Love Island's Coco asked for 'nasty' comments from Summer row to be removed from show
Love Island 's Coco Lodge asked for some "nasty" comments made in her argument with Summer Botwe to be removed from the Love Island: The Reunion show. Former friends Coco, 27, and Summer, 22, came to blows on the show, which was filmed on Thursday 4 August and aired on Sunday 7 August, with the pair exchanging catty comments over Summer implying Coco had wanted to sleep with Josh Le Grove, who Summer had grown close to.
Summer Botwe Josh Le-Grove show Love
ok.co.uk
73%
159
Actress Anne Heche in a coma after horror car crash left her car 'engulfed in flames'
US actress Anne Heche is in a coma and has not regained consciousness following a collision that left her vehicle “engulfed in flames”, a representative has confirmed.The 53 year old, who dated chat show host Ellen DeGeneres between 1997 and 2000, was taken to hospital following the incident on the morning of Friday 5 August in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles and remains in a critical condition. Anne rose to fame after starring in the US soap Another World, and is best known for films including Donnie Brasco, Cedar Rapids and the 1998 Psycho remake.
Anne Heche Donnie Brasco Los Angeles Los Angeles USA show hospital actress
ok.co.uk
53%
964
TV Choice Awards nominations revealed including Bridgerton and Killing Eve
The TV Choice Awards 2022 shortlist has been announced and Bridgerton is in the lead, with the Netflix drama in the running for three accolades after its well-received second season came out earlier in the year. The drama is nominated alongside Outlander and Death In Paradise for Best Drama Series. Jodie Comer is up for Best Actress in Killing Eve and This Is Going To Hurt's Ben Whishaw is hoping for the Best Actor prize.
Alan Halsall Danny Dyer Jo Brand Gillian Wright Paige Sandhu Scotland city Sandhu show awards Bridgerton
ok.co.uk
79%
838
Love Island's Maura Higgins opens up on horrific sexual assault by taxi driver
Love Island star Maura Higgins has given her horrifying account of being sexually assaulted by a taxi driver. The 31 year old revealed what happened during the shocking incident as she answered a fan’s question during a Q&A session on Instagram Stories. Maura, who had gone for a sunny walk by a lake, told her 3.5 million followers listening in: "I had an incident with a taxi driver a long time ago in Ireland.
Maura Higgins Ireland stars Love
ok.co.uk
90%
901
Princess Eugenie shares unseen snaps with sister Beatrice to mark her 34th birthday
Princess Eugenie has delighted fans with a series of unseen snaps with sister Beatrice to mark the mum-of-one’s 34th birthday. Beatrice celebrates her special day on 8th August, and Eugenie took to Instagram to pay tribute to her sibling. Eugenie, 32, wrote: “Happy Birthday to my special big sissy.
Zara Tindall princess Beatrice Happy Birthday Royal Family Princess Eugenie Pakistan
ok.co.uk
95%
134
Luca 'lost his head for Gemma but doesn't deserve hate', says Love Island's Danica
Luca Bish received backlash regarding his relationship with Gemma Owen in the Love Island villa, with a handful of viewers outraged by some of his behaviour. But former Islander Danica Taylor defended the fish seller and said he's "besotted" by Michael Owen's daughter and "doesn't deserve" the hate he's getting. "He's fallen hard," the 21 year old dancer exclusively told us.
Michael Owen Gemma Owen Luca Bish Jamie Allen county Love county Owen
ok.co.uk
63%
614
Inside Olivia Newton John’s beautiful marriage to John Easterling who supported her through cancer battle
As the world mourns the indomitable Olivia Newton-John following her tragic death, many thoughts have turned towards her grieving husband John Easterling, who had been tirelessly supporting the star through her cancer battle since they first met in 2005. The heartbreaking news of the Grease star’s death rocked the world on August 8 2022, as a Facebook post revealed her sad passing.
Olivia Newton John John Easterling USA California stars death
ok.co.uk
54%
774
Ryan Giggs headbutted his girlfriend after she discovered he was cheating, court told
Ryan Giggs allegedly headbutted his girlfriend as she tried to end their “toxic” relationship after discovering the football star was cheating on her, a court has heard.The Welsh football coach, 48, is said to have subjected Kate Greville, 36, to a “litany of abuse, both physical and psychological” as the jury was told on the first day of the trial that there was "a much uglier and more sinister side to his character" than the one "idolised by fans".The former Manchester United star has been accused of controlling and coercive behaviour against ex-girlfriend Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020. He has been charged with assaulting Kate Greville and causing her actual bodily harm at his home in November 2020 and common assault against her younger sister, Emma, in the same alleged incident.
Ryan Giggs Kate Greville Manchester 2020 Discover
ok.co.uk
80%
499
Strictly Come Dancing reveals Ellie Taylor as newest celeb to join 2022 line-up
Ellie Taylor has been announced as the ninth celebrity to be joining the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up.The news was shared on this morning's Lorraine, Tuesday 9 August, where Ellie chatted to Ranvir Singh. Speaking ahead of their debut next month, Ellie admitted that her mum started crying when she told her the exciting news. She also shared that she's not the best dancer, but one of the routines she'd love to perform is the jive.
Matt Goss Ted Lasso USA dance Strictly Come Dancing show
msn.com
40%
119
Owen Wilson leads the stars at Secret Headquarters premiere
New York City, ahead of its August 12 release. The 53-year-old Oscar nominee opted for a low-key look while sharing the red carpet with his costars Jesse Williams and Michael Peña. Owen looked totally at ease in a breathable white linen button-up shirt, which he layered over a black T-shirt.
Jesse Armstrong Jerry Bruckheimer Jesse Williams Michael Pena Owen Wilson Williams New York county Owen stars CoStar
msn.com
55%
858
Zoe Saldana reveals impact of dad's death and feeling 'like an alien in her own skin'
Zoe Saldaña was rocked by dad's death and "felt like an alien in her own skin". The 44-year-old actress has reflected on her father Aridio Saldaña's passing in 1987 after he died in a car accident, while she moved with her family from New York to the Dominican Republic where everything was "always new and changing, changing, changing". As shared by E! News, she told emmy magazine: "There's no winter, no Santa Claus, no grapes or apples—it's mango and guavas.
Zoe Saldana New York city Santa Claus Dominican Republic Rock death Waters
msn.com
59%
983
Kylie Jenner Goes Sultry In A Little Black Dress And Smokey Eye
Kylie Jenner leaned into her inner bombshell while out in London last night, dressing up in a black strapless mini dress while out with her boyfriend Travis Scott and their four-year-old daughter Stormi Webster. Jenner wore her long dark hair down and had on a smokey eye and nude lip for makeup.
Kylie Jenner Stormi Webster Travis Scott London awards Music Party
msn.com
67%
263
Chrissy Teigen shares first ultrasound scan of baby
Chrissy Teigen has shared an ultrasound scan of her baby days after revealing she and John Legend are expecting another child. The sweet picture, posted to Teigen’s Instagram story, shows the baby resting its hand on its chest. “Me hearing the FBI raises Mar-a-Lago,” Teigen captioned the post, poking fun at Donald Trump.
Chrissy Teigen Donald Trump USA Florida Instagram Pregnancy beautiful
msn.com
40%
718
Why This Celeb-Favourite £215 Serum Is Seriously Worth The Splurge
triple-digit moisturisers have graced my face. However, aside from very rare exceptions, no potion has been more sophisticated than 111Skin’s Y Theorem Repair Light Serum. If you’re not familiar with 111Skin, allow me to introduce you to the British luxury brand that counts Lady Gaga, Jennifer Aniston, Cate Blanchett, and Victoria Beckham among its famous fans: Founded by American & European board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Yannis Alexandrides, MD FACS, 111Skin (Dr.
Jennifer Aniston Cate Blanchett Lady Gaga Britain USA beautiful testing patient
variety.com
74%
830
Locarno First Look Winner ‘Semret’ World Premieres at Locarno
JD Linville Zurich native Caterina Mona will bring her directorial debut “Semret” to the 75th Locarno Film Festival where it screens at the city’s Piazza Grande, an outdoor venue traditionally reserved for more popular plays. The film, which is being sold by German sales outfit Pluto Film, follows the difficult path to healing for the titular character of Semret: a reclusive immigrant mother from Eritrea, now living and working in Zurich.
Britain Germany Switzerland Eritrea film hospital career
variety.com
36%
730
Sean Bean’s ‘Snowpiercer’ Co-Star Lena Hall Responds to Intimacy Coordinator Comments
K.J. Yossman Sean Bean’s “Snowpiercer” co-star Lena Hall has responded to his remarks that intimacy coordinators “spoil the spontaneity” of a sex scene.Bean made the comments to the U.K.’s Times Magazine in an interview to promote his latest BBC series, “Marriage.” “I think the natural way lovers behave would be ruined by someone bringing it right down to a technical exercise,” he told the magazine, adding that Hall, with whom he’d had a number of intimate and nude scenes in “Snowpiercer,” “was up for anything” because of her “musical cabaret background.”Bean is best known for his turns as Ned Stark in “Game of Thrones” and Boromir in The Lord of the Rings trilogy while Hall has starred in numerous Broadway productions, including shows such as “Kinky Boots” and “Cats” as well as making on-screen appearances in shows including “Girls” and “All My Children.” In response to Variety’s article covering Bean’s comments, Hall posted an eight-part Twitter thread in which she said: “Just because I am in theater (not cabaret, but I do perform them every once in a while) does not mean that I am up for anything.
Sean Bean county Stark show stars actor
variety.com
75%
865
Prince Andrew Interrogator Emily Maitlis to Deliver Edinburgh TV Festival MacTaggart Lecture
K.J. Yossman Veteran interviewer Emily Maitlis is set to deliver this year’s James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival in Scotland.As a senior member of the BBC’s news team for over a decade, she has covered elections, interrogated Prime Ministers and interviewed numerous celebrities as well as anchoring evening news show “Newsnight” and hosting pdocast “Americast.” In her lecture she will address “the complex world of modern journalism where the threat to reporting the news and holding power to account across the globe, comes not just with intimidation and outright censorship, but in more nuanced ways with language and normalizing the extraordinary,” according to the festival.
Jeffrey Epstein Emily Maitlis Andrew Princeandrew Ghislaine Maxwell Jack Thorne Rupert Murdoch Armando Iannucci Michaela Coel BBC reports actor
us.hola.com
58%
643
‘Mija’, Disney’s new documentary, will screen in theaters for free
Mija,” the new Disney documentary, for free in select theaters. This run will last for a week in select theaters, and will later move on to a traditional theater run in order to qualify for the Academy Awards.
Fidel Castro Amber Midthunder Disney USA Cuba county Scott county Castro movies film
etcanada.com
64%
893
Fidel Castro’s Daughter Shares Approval For James Franco Playing Her Dad In New Movie
Fidel Castro’s daughter is responding to controversy surrounding James Franco being cast to play the Cuban revolutionary in an upcoming movie.
Fidel Castro James Franco USA Sweden Cuba Portugal Twitter stars actor
variety.com
48%
623
How ‘Batgirl’ Axing and James Franco’s Castro Casting Highlight Hollywood’s Persistent Erasure of Latinos
Clayton Davis It wasn’t a great week for Latinos in Hollywood, but I’m sure many of you knew that already.Between Warner Bros. axing the release of “Batgirl” starring Leslie Grace, HBO Max canceling the coming-of-age comedy TV series “The Gordita Chronicles” and James Franco being cast as Cuban dictator Fidel Castro in an upcoming feature, Latinos are being mercilessly discarded and overlooked in the entertainment business. Worse yet, not many seem to care.Warner Bros.
Leslie Grace Fidel Castro James Franco David Zaslav Warner Bros Hollywood Cuba county Davis county Castro county Clayton Hollywood film stars
deadline.com
56%
134
Fidel Castro’s Daughter Expresses Support For James Franco As Cuban Leader In ‘Alina Of Cuba’
EXCLUSIVE: Fidel Castro’s daughter, Alina Fernández, has emphasized to Deadline her endorsement of James Franco playing her Cuban leader revolutionary father in the upcoming independent feature, Alina of Cuba.
Fidel Castro James Franco Cuba Portugal Hollywood actress actor
deadline.com
52%
405
John Leguizamo Has “No Problems With James Franco” But “Appropriating Our Stories — No More Of That”; ‘Alina Of Cuba’ Producer Defends Casting
After expressing his outrage over James Franco being cast as Fidel Castro in the independent feature drama Alina of Cuba, Primetime Emmy winner John Leguizamo has expounded on his stance regarding Hollywood casting non-Latinos in Latino roles. Specifically, in an Instagram post earlier today, he says “Alright, look, I got no problems with James Franco, yo, OK?” while explaining, “I grew up in a era where Latin people couldn’t play Latin people on film.”
Fidel Castro James Franco John Leguizamo Marisa Tomei Primetime Emmy Hollywood Mexico city Charleston Cuba Puerto Rico Portugal county Castro Hollywood actor Latin
justjared.com
60%
697
Producer of James Franco's New Movie Responds to Criticism of Fidel Castro Casting
James Franco will be playing former Cuban leader Fidel Castro in an upcoming movie and his casting has drawn criticism from the Latinx community, including from actor John Leguizamo.
Fidel Castro James Franco John Leguizamo Hollywood Cuba county Castro Hollywood actor Latin
dailymail.co.uk
42%
124
Alina Of Cuba producer hits back at John Leguizamo's criticism of James Franco playing Fidel Castro
The Alina Of Cuba producerJohn Martinez O'Felan is hitting back atJohn Leguizamo's criticism of the casting of James Franco as former Cuban President Fidel Castro,calling them 'culturally uneducated.'The film is based on the true-life story of Alina Fernandez, played by Ana Villafañe, a Cuban exile turned social advocate who learns she is Castro's daughter at age 10, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Franco is set to star oppositeMía Maestro, who playsNatalia 'Naty' Revuelta, a Cuban-born socialite who becomes romantically involved with Castro. Casting controversy: The lead creative producer for Alina Of Cuba,John Martinez O'Felan, hit back at John Leguizamo's criticism of Franco being hired to play Fidel Castro, calling them'culturally uneducated'Leguizamo, a Colombian American actor, took to Instagram on Friday and fiercely condemned the choice for director Miguel Bardem's new film, calling it yet another example of cultural appropriation, considering Franco doesn't have Latin roots.'How is this still going on? How is Hollywood excluding us but stealing our narratives as well?' saidLeguizamo, who has long been an advocate for the inclusion of Latin actors and their stories to be told on screen.
Fidel Castro James Franco John Leguizamo USA Cuba Colombia Hollywood actor Latin
etcanada.com
75%
551
Producer Fires Back After John Leguizamo Calls Out Casting Of James Franco As Fidel Castro: ‘I Don’t Got A Prob With Franco But He Ain’t Latino!’
John Leguizamo is taking Hollywood to task for its latest casting choice.
Fidel Castro James Franco John Leguizamo Sweden Cuba Russia Portugal Hollywood actor Latin
dailymail.co.uk
72%
361
Ken Jeong drops by and Zoe Chao laughs uproariously with Zach Woods on set of The Afterparty
The cast of the Apple TV+ murder-mystery sitcom The Afterparty were seen thoroughly enjoying each other's company on set this week.Zoe Chao laughed uproariously while chatting with her co-star Zach Woods near one of the trailers in Santa Clarita, California.A top-flight cast has been assembled for the upcoming second season, including Ken Jeong, who was spotted wandering across the set the same day. Having a ball: The cast of the Apple TV+ murder mystery sitcom The Afterparty, such as Zoe Chao and Zach Woods, were seen thoroughly enjoying each other's company on set this weekSeveral of the actors were decked out in elaborate period costumes, including not only Zoe and Zach but also Vivian Wu.Ken, Zach and Vivian are all new additions to the cast for season two, while Zoe has been a regular on The Afterparty since the show began.
Tiffany Haddish Ken Jeong Dave Franco James Franco Sam Richardson Zoe Chao Ike Barinholtz Paul Walter Hauser Britain California county Jack show actor Ball
perezhilton.com
78%
837
John Leguizamo Blasts James Franco's Return To Hollywood In RIDICULOUS Casting As Fidel Castro!
John Leguizamo is tired of the way his community is treated in Hollywood — and he’s speaking out about this ridiculous casting!
James Franco John Leguizamo Hollywood Sweden Cuba Russia Portugal Hollywood actor shock
deadline.com
50%
954
John Leguizamo Outraged On James Franco Casting As Fidel Castro: “He Ain’t Latino!”
John Leguizamo thinks the casting of James Franco as Cuban revolution leader Fidel Castro is no bueno.
Fidel Castro John Leguizamo Ana Navarro Spain Cuba Colombia city Havana county Castro city Bogota, Colombia Hollywood actor exclusive
justjared.com
87%
291
John Leguizamo Slams James Franco's New Role as Fidel Castro
James Franco has been cast as Fidel Castro in an upcoming movie and his casting is being slammed by John Leguizamo.
Fidel Castro James Franco John Leguizamo Ana Navarro Spain Cuba county Castro Hollywood film actress
dailymail.co.uk
81%
330
John Leguizamo SLAMS James Franco for being cast as Fidel Castro
John Leguizamo has slammed the decision to cast American actor James Franco as the Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in an upcoming film.It was revealed earlier this week that Franco, 44, will be playing Castro in the indie project Alina of Cuba, and Lequizamo, 62, took to his Instagram on Friday to speak out over the casting choice.'How is this still going on? How is Hollywood excluding us but stealing our narratives as well?' Leguizamo began in his rant, that received almost 10,000 likes.'No more appropriation Hollywood and streamers! Boycott! This F’d up! Plus seriously difficult story to tell without aggrandizement which would b wrong!' 'He ain't Latino!' John Leguizamo has slammed the decision to cast James Franco as Fidel Castro and demands fans to boycott the film over 'appropriation'Adding: 'I don't got a prob with Franco but he ain't Latino!'The View co-host Ana Navarro then commented under the post, telling Leguizamo that she would 'join' him in boycotting the film.Navarro wrote: 'I’d like to think no Latino actor worth their salt would sign up to play and aggrandize a murderous dictator who terrorized the people of Cuba for six decades.
Fidel Castro James Franco John Leguizamo Ana Navarro Spain USA Cuba county Castro Hollywood film actor
nme.com
80%
808
James Franco to play Fidel Castro in ‘Alina Of Cuba’
James Franco has been cast as former Cuban leader Fidel Castro in upcoming film Alina Of Cuba.Directed by Miguel Bardem, Alina Of Cuba is centred around the story of Alina Fernandez (played by Ana Villafañe), the daughter of Castro and Natalia ‘Naty’ Revuelta (Mia Maestro) after they had an affair.Fernandez discovered Castro was her biological father aged 10. She went onto become one of Castro’s most outspoken critics and was arrested multiple times for trying to leave Cuba.
Fidel Castro James Franco Spain Hollywood Cuba city Bogota county Castro film actor
etonline.com
68%
840
John Leguizamo Speaks Out Against James Franco's Reported Casting as Fidel Castro: 'He Ain't Latino!'
John Leguizamo is calling for the boycott of the upcoming film, after James Franco was reportedly cast as Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro.The star took to Instagram on Friday and blasted reports that the embattled actor landed the role even though «he ain't Latino!» The 62-year-old actor and comedian wondered how the Latinx community continues to be invisible when Hollywood has supposedly made so much progress since he first broke into the business.«How is this still going on?» he asked. «How is Hollywood excluding us but stealing our narratives as well? No more appropriation Hollywood and streamers! Boycott! This F’d up! Plus seriously difficult story to tell without aggrandizement which would b wrong! I don’t got a prob with Franco but he ain’t Latino!» tells the story of Alina Fernandez, Castro's illegitimate daughter who was critical of Castro's reign in Cuba.
Fidel Castro James Franco John Leguizamo Danny Ramirez Spain Hollywood Cuba ET MÁS
foxnews.com
42%
731
James Franco slammed by John Leguizamo for being cast as Fidel Castro: 'This F'd up'
James Franco is stirring up controversy yet again, with news that he has been cast to play former Cuban leader Fidel Castro in a new film, "Alina of Cuba," according to Deadline.This will be one of Franco's first acting roles since he was sued for sexual misconduct in 2019. But the sexual scandal is not the only reason people are upset with the casting news.
Scarlett Johansson Fidel Castro James Franco John Leguizamo Sweden Cuba Russia Japan Portugal county Castro Hollywood film actor
etcanada.com
68%
544
John Leguizamo Calls Out Casting Of James Franco As Fidel Castro: ‘I Don’t Got A Prob With Franco But He Ain’t Latino!’
John Leguizamo is taking Hollywood to task for its latest casting choice.
Fidel Castro John Leguizamo Sweden Cuba Russia Portugal Hollywood film actor
variety.com
57%
765
John Leguizamo Slams James Franco’s Casting as Fidel Castro: ‘He Ain’t Latino! How Is This Still Going On?’
Zack Sharf John Leguizamo took to Instagram to speak out against the recent casting of James Franco as Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in the upcoming independent film, “Alina of Cuba.” Variety confirmed Franco’s casting on Aug. 4.
Fidel Castro James Franco Spain Cuba Colombia county Castro Hollywood Instagram film
justjared.com
74%
904
James Franco to Play Fidel Castro in 'Alina of Cuba' Movie
James Franco has booked his next movie role.
Fidel Castro James Franco Spain Cuba Colombia county Castro film stars actor
dailymail.co.uk
58%
944
James Franco to portray late Cuban leader Fidel Castro in Aline of Cuba for filmmaker Miguel Bardem
James Franco has been cast as late Cuban leader Fidel Castro in the upcoming film Aline of Cuba from director Miguel Bardem.The Oscar-nominated actor, 44, will be joined in the cast by actress Mía Maestro, 47, who will play the role of socialite Natalia 'Naty' Revuelta, who was Castro's one-time mistress, Deadline reported Thursday.The pair join actress Ana Villafañe, 33, in the cast, as she is playing the role of Alina Fernandez - the daughter of Castro and Revuelta - in the motion picture. The latest:James Franco, 44, has been cast as late Cuban leader Fidel Castro in the upcoming film Aline of Cuba from director Miguel Bardem.
Fidel Castro James Franco Spain Miami Italy Cuba Colombia city Bogota county Castro film actress actor
variety.com
67%
984
James Franco to Play Cuban Revolutionary Fidel Castro in Indie Film ‘Alina of Cuba’
Wilson Chapman editorJames Franco has been cast as Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in the independent film “Alina of Cuba,” Variety has confirmed.Franco joins the previously announced Ana Villafañe, who portrays the title character Alina Fernandez, Castro’s daughter. In addition, Mía Maestro has also joined the cast as Alina’s mother Natalia Revuelta, the Cuban socialite who gave birth to her after an affair with Castro. The film will follow Alina’s life as Castro’s illegitimate daughter and a critic of his reign in Cuba before leaving the country and defecting to Spain in 1993.
Fidel Castro James Franco Britain Spain Cuba Colombia county Castro film actor shootings
Sources
mirror.co.uk mirror.co.uk
eonline.com eonline.com
nme.com nme.com
glamour.com glamour.com
variety.com variety.com
dailystar.co.uk dailystar.co.uk
billboard.com billboard.com
usmagazine.com usmagazine.com
etcanada.com etcanada.com
perezhilton.com perezhilton.com
essence.com essence.com
tvguide.com tvguide.com
dailymail.co.uk dailymail.co.uk
msn.com msn.com
nypost.com nypost.com
thesun.co.uk thesun.co.uk
justjared.com justjared.com
express.co.uk express.co.uk
pinkvilla.com pinkvilla.com
evoke.ie evoke.ie
hollywoodlife.com hollywoodlife.com
foxnews.com foxnews.com
deadline.com deadline.com
manchestereveningnews.co.uk manchestereveningnews.co.uk
see all sites
Celebrities
Olivia Newton
25
Zoe Ball breaks down in tears on air over Olivia Newton-John's death ‘She was wonderful’
Olivia Newton-John: Celebs pay tribute to star after she sadly passed away aged 73
John Travolta
29
John Travolta leads Olivia Newton-John tributes after Grease star dies aged 73
Olivia Newton-John shared touching snap with husband in last post days before death
all celebs
Locations
Australia
720
The bizarre double standards of men dyeing their hair
Watch a news presenter name-drop 15 Beyoncé songs in a traffic report
Britain
2963
Over one in five dog owners NEVER brush their pooch's teeth, study finds
Formula 1 Champ Lewis Hamilton Says He Reluctantly Turned Down ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Fighter Pilot Role
France
661
Adrien Rabiot's mum slaps Man Utd with transfer demand after Juventus fee agreed
Inside Binky Felstead and husband Max's lavish South of France getaway with kids
all locations
Suni Lee’s Ceremonial First Pitch At Minnesota Twins Game Will Flip You Out
Erik ten Hag names three things he wants from his Manchester United side
More volunteers needed at community garden to stop vandalism
Taron Egerton ‘felt very, very famous’ when Britney Spears posted about meeting him
Pregnant Kelly Osbourne looks glamorous as she leaves London hotel with frail dad Ozzy in sea of photographers
About Us

Celebsbar.com is a large online platform sharing celebrity gossip and latest showbiz news. Exclusive interviews, fresh photos and videos, breaking news, scandals and more is waiting for you here.
Stay tuned to know everything you wish about your favorite stars 24/7.
Check our daily updates and make sure you don't miss anything about celebrities' lives.

Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic

Categories
Info
For advertisers
Add Post
LGBT News COVID-19 News Psychological Advices Celebrity News Celebrity Rumours Gaming News

©2022. All rights reserved.

DMCA