‘Megalopolis’: Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne Join Francis Ford Coppola’s Opus

Platinum Jubilee bank holiday may have to think again after new weather forecasts suggest temperatures are set to plummet for the big weekend.Excitement had built over recent days over suggestions of a 'heatwave' — but the mercury could now be closer to freezing than the 30C that had been promised.It comes as a massive low-pressure formation continues to keep the British Isles cold for the official meteorological start of summer while parts of continental Europe enjoy record high temperatures.Weathertrending meteorologist John Hammond told the Daily Express: “What had been flagged up as a promising run-in to the Jubilee celebrations now looks cool and unsettled.“A subtle shift to the west of high pressure in the Atlantic will allow a chilly area of low pressure to tumble in from the northeast, bringing some sharp showers, limited brightness and suppressed temperatures.”Data from the Met Office shows lows of 9C and 8C possible in parts of the UK on Thursday (2 June) and Friday (3 June), with the north of Scotland potentially seeing temperatures drop to a winter-like 7C.Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Helen Caughey said that the overall picture for the Jubilee remains difficult to call, with it still possible that that the European heatwave arrives just in time.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.In a daily update she wrote: “The main source of uncertainty for the weekend itself is to do with how far a plume of warm air, currently across the continent, encroaches over southern areas of the UK from late on Friday.

TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh has shared a new photo of her baby daughter after welcoming her second child on Tuesday (May 31) with fiancé and former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas.The pair also share one-year-old son Roman, while Ryan is also dad to daughter Scarlett, 13.The mum-of-two took to Instagram to share an adorable, sweet baby black and white snap of her daughter in a white baby grow.The cute snap showed their daughter’s tiny hand, with Lucy’s simple caption being a pink heart emoji.Lucy also posted on her Instagram story a close up of her daughter’s hand, which could be seen wrapped in a pink blanket covered in a teddy bear pattern.Earlier in the day, the couple announced the incredible news that they’d welcomed their new arrival into the world.On her Instagram stories, Lucy shared the same sweet image, with a GIF reading: “She’s here!”Congratulations rolled in for the proud parents following the birth, with Towie stars Chloe Lewis and Gemma Collins gushing over their joyful baby news.Chloe Lewis wrote under the snap: “Ohh congratulations Luc! She’s here.” For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here Another fan penned: “So happy for you both.”Lucy has admitted she was convinced she was having a baby girl this time and was delighted when a scan revealed she was right.Ryan and Lucy, who’ve been loved up since meeting on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls in 2017, also said in their joint interview that they were struggling to settle on a name for their baby girl.They’d had 15 picked out and decided to wait until they’d met her to pick whichever one suited her best.“Nothing in the world beats that moment when you hold your

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden accused one of the show's semi-finalists of "deceit" as the escapologist attempted one of Harry Houdini's most dangerous stunts. The second round of the live semi-finals took place on Tuesday (May 31) and saw Andrew Basso perform The Water Torture Cell.The Italian was seen being chained by the arms and the neck and placed in a tank full of water.

Paula wears a striped cotton midi dress, £330, Self Portrait (self-portrait.com)I’m hosting a jubilee lunch in my garden in Norfolk. There are 12 people coming and I plan on decorating a long trestle table to make the day feel like an old-fashioned village fête.

New Zealand to Milan, as an Italian preppie. “New Zealand is a very casual society – some Kiwis still walk around barefoot,” says Wickstead.

Gather the book club, it’s time for some friendly “Friends” gossip!

Monica Lewinsky is adding her voice to the chorus of commentators discussing the impact the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial is having on society and culture.

Estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today indicate that the share of cases tied to Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5 increased 79% in the past week. That means, even as the more transmissible BA.2.12.1 Omicron subvariant became officially dominant in the U.S. last week, it’s already being pushed out by newcomers BA.4 and BA.5. The result would seem to be overlapping waves of Omicron.

Erik ten Hag is keen to strengthen the midfield department of his new club this summer. Manchester United have been linked with a number of players including Declan Rice and Frenkie de Jong to name but a few.

She knows her worth! JoJo Siwa is clapping back at anyone who doubts if she has the skills to judge So You Think You Can Dance — and she’s bringing receipts.

Meet the Barbour family. They have been producing high quality 100% Scotch Beef for four generations from their stunning farm in south west Scotland.

Lee Collinson is ready for stardom, something the British singer demonstrated when he took to the stage of “America’s Got Talent” in the May 31 season premiere.

Tom Hanks is barely recognizable as Geppetto in a teaser trailer released on Tuesday of the live-action remake of the classic animated tale, "Pinocchio." The 65-year-old actor donned a gray, curly-haired wig to match a mustache for his role as an Italian wood carver in the reimagined story inspired by the 1940 fantasy about a wooden puppet who comes to life with the help of a little bit of magic. "Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight," Geppetto repeated the classic line in the trailer.

Blac Chyna took to Instagram on Monday to share a heartwarming video of her and daughter Dream spending some quality mother-daughter time together.In the clip, Chyna — who shares her 5-year-old daughter with her ex, Rob Kardashian — explains that they are going to be cooking a peach cobbler.Dream adorably lays out each of the ingredients they will be using, before the video cuts to a time-lapse of the entire peach cobbler assembly process.The time-lapse is concluded with a cute moment showing Dream trying to eat some cake mix powder that had spilled on the table, before Chyna laughingly warns her not to.«Making Peach Cobbler with Dream

mafia victims have been uncovered.The shocking discovery of a skeleton inside a metal barrel at Lake Mead near Las Vegas last month sparked an underwater hunt for further bodies, with more turning up amid record low water levels.Homicide detective Lt. Ray Spencer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said at least one of the victims was murdered between the mid 1970s and the early 1980s, as the clothing and shoes they were wearing dated from that period.Experts have since discussed whether violent mobsters could be behind the grisly discoveries, with the case attracting significant attention across the US.Now, a shop nearby specialising in 'witchcraft' supplies has taken advantage of the publicity after they started selling ‘corpse water’, which they have priced at $7.77 (£6.16) for 2oz (59ml).

K.J. Yossman David Harewood’s upcoming boxing feature “Benn/Eubank” has found its fighters.David Jonsson (“Industry”) will play British boxing legend Chris Eubank while Joshua Maynard (“That Dirty Black Bag”) is set to star as his longtime rival Nigel Benn.

K.J. Yossman HanWay Films have unveiled a first look image from Paul Schrader’s “Master Gardener,” starring Joel Edgerton and Sigourney Weaver.“Master Gardener” tells the story of horticulturist Narvel Roth (played by Edgerton), who tends to a beautiful and historic estate owned by wealthy dowager Mrs Haverhill (Weaver).

Manori Ravindran International EditorForest Whitaker has shed some new plot details about Francis Ford Coppola’s mystery project “Megalopolis,” which is set to start shooting in August.The actor-producer, who is in Cannes to receive the festival’s honorary Palme d’Or, suggested he had a substantial role in the new movie, and spoke favorably of Coppola’s script, which is a long-gestating passion project that’s been in the works for 20 years. Coppola invested more than $100 million of his own resources to make the film, which is his first film since 2011’s “Twixt.”“The cast is coming together,” said Whittaker, who praised Coppola as an “amazing filmmaker” that he was excited to work with.

Megalopolis, featuring Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne and Jon Voight.Coppola, whose last film was 2011 horror Twixt, is self-funding the film with a budget at just under $100million. He’ll both write and direct the project.A synopsis reads: “The fate of Rome haunts a modern world unable to solve its own social problems in this epic story of political ambition, genius and conflicted love.”Coppola previously discussed financing the project with The Hollywood Reporter, saying: “There’s a certain way everyone thinks a film should be, and it rubs against the grain if you have another idea.

Francis Ford has long discussed directing one last epic film to add to a cinematic legacy that includes “Apocalypse Now” and the “Godfather” trilogy, and his long-in-gestation passion project “Megalopolis” is now taking shape.

More than 20 years in the making, Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis has set its star cast. Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones and Fast X), Jon Voight and Laurence Fishburne have been set for the main roles. Fishburne began his career with Coppola at the tender age of 14 in Apocalypse Now. Legend has it he was of legal age when the film got released.