Paul Mescal In Talks To Star In Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ Sequel

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She celebrated the birth of her first child via a surrogate earlier this week.And Paris Hilton engaged in some nostalgia following the major life change on Thursday when she shared a photo of herself posing with an adorable picture taken when she was just a child. The 41-year-old socialite was joined by models and stars including Gigi Hadid, Naomi Campbell and Demi Lovato as they all shared pictures of themselves as children for a new Hugo Boss summer campaign.The fashion house unveiled the new campaign on social media on Thursday, while sharing several of the striking portraits to its own social media accounts. Blast from the past: After welcoming her first child via a surrogate, Paris Hilton, 41, joined a Hugo Boss campaign on Thursday in which stars posed with childhood photos of themselvesParis opted to represent the the fashion house in her photo via a navy blue hoodie that she wore which featured 'BOSS' in block letters on her chest that were enlivened with brown, white and black stripes.The blond beauty also wore a set of black fingerless gloves — a style she has repeatedly returned to — as she held a black-and-white photo of herself in a dress with a lacy white satin collar.

Valerie Bertinelli and Wolfgang Van Halen paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen on what would have been his 68th birthday Thursday.Bertinelli, 62, posted an emoji of a white heart alongside a shot of her with the late rock legend and her former husband, who she was wed to from 1981-2007.The actress also posted another shot with their musician son, 31, and the legendary guitar player, who died at 65 in October of 2020 following a stroke and longtime cancer battle. The latest: Valerie Bertinelli, 62, and Wolfgang Van Halen, 31, paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen on what would have been his 68th birthday ThursdayWolfgang shared a shot as he posed alongside his late father while holding a guitar.He captioned the shot, 'Happy 68th Birthday Pop.

Nicky Hilton bundled up against the cold streets of New York City while walking home from lunch on Thursday.The 39-year-old daughter of fashion designer Kathy Hilton strutted the pavement in a warm ensemble only days after congratulating her sister Paris Hilton, 41, on the birth of her first child.Her outfit consisted of a cream turtleneck sweater underneath a brown boucle jacket, wide-legged jeans, and brown boots. Strutting: Nicky Hilton bundled up against the cold streets of NYC on ThursdayShe carried a matching brown purse and accessorized with a pair of sunglasses and silver hoop earrings.The beauty's blonde hair was styled in a bun, and she went for a very minimal and natural makeup look.

Taylor Swift stole her ex-boyfriend John Mayer's thunder this morning as she teased the released of her highly-anticipated music video for her track, Lavender Haze. On the same day the Paper Doll singer, 45, announced his first-ever solo acoustic tour, the pop star, 33, shared some exciting news with her 242 Instagram followers.'Meet me at midnight… …for the Lavender Haze music video premiere (!!!!!!!!!!!!!),' she captioned a video of herself sitting on a bed as purple smoke filled the room.  Karma: Taylor Swift stole her ex-boyfriend John Mayer's thunder this morning as she teased the released of her highly-anticipated music video for her track, Lavender HazeWhile it may be coincidence that the Cardigan hitmaker dropped the news just five minutes after Mayer's announcement, fans speculated Swift was relishing in her  ability to overshadow him with a click of a button.

Avatar: The Way Of Water is continuing to break record numbers.The James Cameron helmed Avatar sequel is now the fifth highest-grossing film of all time, making a staggering $2.054 billion at the global box office as per Deadline.It comes after the filmmaker, 68, recently made history as the only director to have three films top $2 billion at worldwide box office.  Big numbers: Avatar: The Way Of Water is now the fifth highest-grossing film of all time, making a staggering $2.054 billion at the global box office; Still from Avatar: The Way of WaterThe long-awaited movie took the spot of Avengers: Infinity War on Thursday, which had earned $2.052 billion globally, after its release in 2018.  The new achievement now gives Cameron three of the top five highest-grossing movies of all time.Cameron's other two films in the illustrious list include the original Avatar (2009), which is number one of all-time, with $2.923B on a $237 million budget, and Titanic (1997), after it raked in 2.195B against a budget of $200 million.  Successful: The long-awaited movie took the spot of Avengers: Infinity War on Thursday; Still from Avatar: The Way of Water The next film to beat is Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens, which made $2.07 billion, after which Avatar will face off with Titanic. The two films sitting on top of the list are Avengers: Endgame ($2.79 billion), while the original Avatar is in first place.Though it's predicted that the film will beat out Titanic eventually, Paramount is doing a Titanic global rerelease around Valentine's Day.Meanwhile at the domestic box office, the Avatar sequel has made $603 million.  History: The achievement gives filmmaker James Cameron, 68, the distinction of being the only in history

One of author Stephen King's more beloved short stories - Children of the Corn - will be heading back to the big screen this spring.A new adaptation of the story - first published in the March 1977 issue of Penthouse and then in King's 1978 collection Night Shift - was acquired for distribution by RJLE Films and the Shudder streaming service, via Deadline.The author King himself isn't involved as a producer on this, which comes months after he admitted Michael Bay's Transformers was the only movie he ever walked out of. New adaptation: One of author Stephen King's more beloved short stories - Children of the Corn - will be heading back to the big screen this spring Acquired: A new adaptation of the story - first published in the March 1977 issue of Penthouse and then in King's 1978 collection Night Shift - was acquired for distribution by RJLE Films and the Shudder streaming service, via Deadline The original short story follows a couple trying to save their marriage, driving to California for a vacation, though their plans are abruptly altered in Nebraska, when they run over a young boy.They soon discover the nearby town of Gatlin, Nebraska is run by a group of sadistic children who killed all the town's adults and now no one is allowed to live past their 19th birthday.

Madonna delighted fans on Thursday by announcing that five more dates have been added to her highly-anticipated 40th anniversary tour.The bonafide 'Queen Of Pop,' 64, will make return stops in London, Los Angeles and New York despite the three major cities already boasting four shows each.According to Madonna's Instagram Story, she will hit the stage in London on December 5 then venture to NYC for two concerts on December 13 and 14.Los Angeles will get another glimpse at the Material Girl hitmaker when she dominates the Crypto.com Arena in 2024 on January 7 and January 8. New additions: Madonna delighted fans on Thursday by announcing that five more dates have been added to her highly-anticipated 40th anniversary tour After sharing the news, Madonna posed in diamond chains and a black lace bustier for a seductive selfie.'See you soon,' she teased in the caption.  The new dates come amid 'overwhelming' demand after tickets for the Celebration tour went on sale last Friday. And Madonna has been frantically adding to her already extensive tour schedule as a result.

Randall Emmett has had the restraining order from his ex-wife Ambyr Childers dismissed after a recent report that they were working on a settlement.The 51-year-old embattled film producer's court order from the 34-year-old actress was dissolved on Thursday.A rep for Randall Emmett told DailyMail.com: 'As stated on the record in court this morning by attorney Heather Patrick, Ambyr and Randall have settled their differences, and Ambyr’s request for a restraining order has been dismissed.  'Randall is glad this matter is resolved and behind him": Randall Emmett has had the restraining order from his ex-wife Ambyr Childers dismissed, as the former couple are seen together in January 2015'Randall is glad this matter is resolved and behind him.'This came just a day after a report that the former couple are attempting to settle their issues out of court according to new legal documents obtained by Page Six.

Emma Roberts opted for casual comfort in jeans and a chic cardigan while stepping out in sunny Los Angeles to pamper herself at a nail salon on Thursday. The Scream Queens alum, 31, who was recently seen house hunting with boyfriend and fellow actor Cody John, easily tossed her locks into a simple up do rather than styling her hair for the outing. The talented niece of Julia Roberts appeared to enjoy a break in her busy schedule while promoting her latest film with Richard Gere and Diane Keaton titled, Maybe I Do, which premieres on January 27.   Keeping it casual: Emma Roberts, 31, opted for casual comfort as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Thursday for a brief outing The American Horror Story actress donned a pair of classic, straight blue jeans along with a black cardigan that was partially secured with silver buttons at the front.  The mother of one added a printed, dark gray T-shirt underneath for an edgy touch to her look for the daytime outing. The Nerve star threw on a pair of fashionable, brown-colored shades to protect her eyes from the bright, California sunshine. The talented beauty is preparing for the release of her latest romantic-comedy, Maybe I Do, which will release in theaters on Friday.   Pampering herself: The talented actress appeared to be enjoying a break in her busy schedule as she pampered herself at a nail salon  Talented: Emma has been filtering through a busy schedule as she prepares for her latest romantic-comedy, Maybe I Do, to release in theaters later this week on Friday The premise of the film follows Emma's character and her on-screen boyfriend, played by Luke Bracey, who invite their parents as they contemplate the decision to tie the knot. However, both their parents are already

Drop two has arrived! Bachelor alum Cassie Randolph and her sister, Michelle Randolph, have finally unveiled the second chapter of LNDN, their sustainable denim collection.

It’s over! Big Brother’s Alyssa Snider and Kyle Capener have called it quits after less than one year together.

Back in 2019, Richard Linklater announced what was probably going to be the most ambitious film project of his career, “Merrily We Roll Along.” Unfortunately, this is a film you won’t be able to see for another couple of decades, as Linklater is filming segments with the same group of actors over the course of 20 years to properly adapt Stephen Sondheim‘s acclaimed musical.

Director Richard Linklater's ambitious musical adaptation Merrily We Roll Along has found a new star in Paul Mescal.The 26-year-old Aftersun star will replace Blake Jenner, who bowed out of the film in 2019 after domestic abuse allegations surfaced from his ex-wife Melissa Benoist, via Above the Line. The project was first announced in August 2019, with the filmmaker shooting the project over a whopping 20-year time period, much like his film Boyhood which was shot over a 12-year time frame.  New star: Director Richard Linklater's ambitious musical adaptation Merrily We Roll Along has found a new star in Paul Mescal Replacing Blake: The 26-year-old Aftersun star will replace Blake Jenner, who bowed out of the film in 2019 after domestic abuse allegations surfaced from his ex-wife Melissa Benoist, via Above the Line The project is a film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1981 stage musical of the same name.The story follows Franklin Shepard (Mescal), a successful Broadway composer who leaves his career and friends behind to become a Hollywood film producer.

EXCLUSIVE: Ridley Scott always said he would return to the Colosseum to continue the story of his blockbuster epic Gladiator, and it looks like we are getting close to having that wish granted. Sources tell Deadline that Normal People star Paul Mescal is in negotiations to lead the sequel to the Oscar-winning pic, with Scott returning to the directing chair. Scott also will produce, along with Scott Free President Michael Pruss as well as Doug Wick & Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment. David Scarpa penned the script.

GLADIATOR became an instant classic when it was released way back in 2000. The epic historical film grossed a mind-blowing £380million and is regularly touted as one of the greatest movies of all time. And now, 23 years after the original, director Ridley Scott is returning with a sequel, with filming understood to be scheduled for May.

IT is one of the great action movies and now blockbuster director Ridley Scott is returning to Roman epic Gladiator with a sequel. Rumours of a follow-up to the historical drama have swirled for five years, after the filmmaker hinted at a potential script which would allow him to revive the world brought to the screen by Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. And now, 23 years after the original, the production team have begun casting for the major roles in a new movie.

Sir Ridley Scott's planned Gladiator sequel is reportedly moving forward with casting.The moviemaker, 85, has been working on a follow-up to his 2000 epic which starred Russell Crowe as former Roman general Maximus seeking revenge after being forced into slavery and a new report from Puck News suggests movie bosses are now looking to cast the lead actors.Scott previously confirmed the script was finished but he was trying to find time in his busy schedule to get the project going. Back for more: Sir Ridley Scott's planned Gladiator sequel is reportedly moving forward with castingLast month, reports suggested the new film will follow the story of Lucius - the nephew of Joaquin Phoenix's tyrant character Commodus who was saved by Maximus in the first film.Connie Nielsen - who played Lucius' mother Lucilla - is said to be returning along with Djimon Hounsou who played Juba - a man kidnapped from his home by slave traders.  Speaking in 2021, Scott insisted the Gladiator sequel would be next on his list as soon as he finished work on Napoleon - which stars Phoenix as the French military commander Napoleon Bonaparte and is due for release on Apple TV Plus later this year.Scott told Empire magazine: 'I'm already having [the next] Gladiator written now.