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Joe Wright’s Cyrano twirls onto 797 screens, the highest-profile specialty release in weeks (as the market awaits Focus Features The Outfit with Mark Rylance and Sony Pictures Classics Mothering Sunday). But the well reviewed period musical romance from UAR starring Peter Dinklage is landing in a tough place. Industry estimates anticipate a low single digit opening given the inconsistent reception for movie musicals and the fact that its key older demos, especially women, have been the slowest to return to theaters.

Michael Appler On Wednesday evening in New York City, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer offered its return to the original movie musical with “Cyrano,” director Joe Wright’s musical adaptation of “Cyrano de Bergerac,” starring Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett.At the New York City premiere, held at the SVA Theater, cast and studio executives reflected on the film’s unusual journey from an off-Broadway musical to a $30 million MGM feature film.“The whole reason I set out to do this project was because I really, really wanted to be on Broadway,” Bennett, who plays the leading role of Roxanne, told Variety at the premiere. “We started out in this tiny room six or seven years ago, and in my imagination, we might have ended up on a Broadway stage together.

Peter Dinklage put in a joint appearance with his wife Erica Schmidt on the red carpet at a screening of their new movie musical Cyrano in New York City on Wednesday.The Game Of Thrones actor, 52, takes the lead role of Cyrano de Bergerac in this musical retelling of the famous tale, immortalised by Edmond Rostand’s 1897 play.Erica wrote the film’s screenplay from her own stage adaptation, in which Peter also played the central part Off-Broadway in 2019.Peter wore a smart three-piece suit for the occasion, with grey boots and a bright purple tie, with the top button on his white shirt rakishly undone.His 46-year-old wife looked chic in a flowing black velvet dress with puff sleeves from The Vampire’s Wife, which she accessorised with dangling silver earrings, wearing her auburn hair in a loose up-do.The pair married in 2005 and share two children – born in 2011 and 2017 – whose identities they keep private.They were joined at the event by Peter’s leading lady Haley Bennett, who plays Roxanne, the secret object of Cyrano’s affections.The Devil All the Time actress stunned in a black bustier dress with embellished side panel, which she paired with a dainty red handbag and baby blue and black heels.Kelvin Harrison Jr, who plays Christian, the new cadet who Cyrano helps to woo Roxanne through love letters that he writes – being too self-conscious to court her himself – opted or a pale yellow jumper and smart blue slacks, while director Joe Wright dressed all in black.Peter, who has been a vocal critic of Disney’s Snow White live-action remake, which he branded ‘backwards’, revealed that he had to beg his wife for the role of Cyrano as it wasn’t intended for him at the outset.Calling it ‘very personal’ for him, the actor

Preview in new tabHaley Bennett didn’t have any work/home separation while filming “Cyrano” — and she didn’t mind at all.The film, a musical adaption of the classic Edmond Rostand play, was directed by her partner, Joe Wright.“To be able to be directed by Joe, who I think is one of the most incredible directors … ” she exclusively told The Post at a special screening of the film in Manhattan on Wednesday night. “He has such a visionary mind with so much heart, and I think that’s such a beautiful quality.”Wright, 49, is the acclaimed, BAFTA-nominated director behind such films as “Pride & Prejudice,” “Atonement” and “Darkest Hour.”And they weren’t the only couple mixing things up.

Peter Dinklage and his wife Erica Schmidt are continuing on with the promotional push for the film version of Cyrano, the musical romantic drama that the couple performed on stage in 2018.Dinklage, who plays the title character Cyrano de Bergerac, hit the red carpet for the special screening in New York City alongside Schmidt, who wrote the screenplay, based on both her stage version and the 1897 Edmond Rostand play Cyrano de Bergerac.On this night, the Game Of Thrones star was decked out in a dark blue three-piece suit, while his wife of more than 16 years opted for what appeared to be a black velvet dress. Promo mode: Peter Dinklage and his wife Erica Schmidt attended a special screening of the film version of Cyrano in New York City on WednesdayDinklage, 52, matched his blue suit with a white dress shirt, grey suede boots, and a purple tie.He's still sporting a mustache and goatee combination, while keeping his dark brown locks styled with a slightly unkempt look.

Haley Bennett was quite the head turner as she attended a star-studded screening of the musical drama feature Cyrano in New York City on Wednesday.The 34-year-old performer posed for a few shots before leaving to watch the feature, which was directed by her partner, Joe Wright.Bennett sported a stunning strapless black dress that featured a sparkling cut-out portion. Star-studded:Haley Bennett was quite the head turner as she attended a star-studded screening of the musical drama feature Cyrano in New York City on WednesdayThe female lead of the recently-released feature contrasted the dark color of her clothing with a pair of baby blue high-heeled shoes.

Peter Dinklage suits up for the premiere of his newest movie, Cyrano, held at the SVA Theater on Wednesday (February 23) in New York City.

EXCLUSIVE: British filmmaker J Blakeson has signed for representation with WME. Blakeson is coming off writing and directing the dark satirical thriller I Care A Lot, which starred Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza Gonzales and Dianne Weist. The film premiered at 2020 Toronto and was released last February by Netflix in the US and Amazon Prime in the UK, with Pike winning the Golden Globe. He is currently in production on Culprits, the Disney+ limited series he created. Blakeson is head writer and lead director and EP alongside Character 7’s Stephen Garrett. Blakeson had been repped by CAA.

Clayton Davis Sensing a potential trend in the possible nominations of three major Oscars categories — best director, actor and actress — we could see a first-time occurrence for the Academy Awards on Tuesday. However, if you read the tea leaves put forth by the nominations for the DGA and SAG, there’s a strong possibility that all three of those categories may not include a first-time nominee — a first in Oscar history.For best actor, the SAG lineup recognized all former nominees and winners — Javier Bardem (“Being the Ricardos”), Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Power of the Dog”), Andrew Garfield (“Tick, Tick … Boom!”), Will Smith (“King Richard”) and Denzel Washington (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”).

K.J. Yossman A “Game of Thrones” studio tour has launched in Northern Ireland.“From script to screen: your journey through the making of ‘Game of Thrones’ begins at the Wall in the vast and frozen north and all that lies in the darkness beyond,” promises the ticket website for the attraction.The 110,000-sq-ft studio tour, which is located at Linen Mill, where much of the hit HBO series was shot, opened its doors to Westeros fans on Friday.

Judi Dench and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the stars named in Vogue’s annual Hollywood portfolio. The glossy, high fashion magazine has named 25 actors, including Halle Berry, Peter Dinklage and Cate Blanchett, for its special piece in its March edition to mark awards season. Veteran actor Dame Judi, 87, looked stylish in a red coat paired with a retro pair of red heart-shaped sunglasses, while posing against an autumnal backdrop.

The biggest stars in Hollywood are all together in one big new issue of British Vogue.

breakout “West Side Story” star, 20, discussed her casting as a Latina Snow White in the upcoming Disney live-action film and the immense backlash she received.Zegler got candid with actor Andrew Garfield for Variety’s Actors on Actors roundtable where she blasted the hate.“When it was announced, it was a huge thing that was trending on Twitter for days, because all of the people were angry,” she told the “Eyes of Tammy Faye” star, 38.Garfield then quipped, “Ah, those people. The people that we need to educate.

Rachel Zegler and Andrew Garfield are the latest actors sitting down for a virtual chat as part of Variety‘s “Actors On Actors” series.

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Peter Dinklage was seen for the first time since he slammed Disney for its 'f**king backwards' planned live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.The Game of Thrones star, 52, was spotted bundled up on a frigid day in New York City on Thursday amid the controversy.After calling out the Mouse House on Marc Maron's podcast, Disney released a statement vowing that they wouldn't 'reinforce stereotypes' about dwarfism from the 1937 animated classic in the remake. Being heard:Peter Dinklage was seen for the first time since he slammed Disney for its 'f**king backwards' planned live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven DwarfsWhile out and about in Manhattan this week, Peter warded himself against the cold in a knit black beanie, black scarf, leather jacket and dark brown pants.Peter had his headphones tucked in his ears under the hat for his stroll which comes as he is butting heads with Disney.

WTF with Marc Maron podcast this week, Emmy-winning actor Peter Dinklage Disney for calling its Snow White and the Seven Dwarves remake “progressive” while still portraying people with dwarfism in an offensive way. “Literally no offense to anyone, but I was a little taken aback when they were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White—but you’re still telling the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,” Dinklage said of the casting of West Side Story star Rachel Zegler. The original animated film is the first feature-length animated film ever made as well as Disney's first animated feature film and was released in 1937. “Take a step back and look at what you’re doing there," Dinklage continued. “It makes no sense to me.

Disney has responded to recent criticism made by Peter Dinklage over its live-action remake of "Snow White." On Monday, the "Game of Thrones" star was a guest on Marc Maron’s "WTF" podcast where he slammed the upcoming film based on the 1937 animated classic.The actor, who has dwarfism, noted that the story makes caricatures out of people like him. Soon after, a Disney spokesperson issued a statement to The Hollywood Reporter in an attempt to set the record straight.

Disney has released a statement following Peter Dinklage’s criticism of the upcoming live-action adaptation of Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.The Game Of Thrones actor, who has a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia, previously accused Disney of double standards for pushing a racially diverse cast while reaffirming harmful stereotypes about disabilities.Speaking on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, Dinklage said: “No offence to anything but I was a little taken aback by… they were very proud to cast a Latino actress as Snow White, but you’re still telling the story of Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.“Take a step back and look at what you’re doing there. It makes no sense to me.

called out the supposedly “progressive” live-action remake of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.”And Disney heard him.The “Game of Thrones” star, 52, appeared on Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast on Monday where he slammed the new film, calling the use of dwarves “f – – king backwards.” In response, Disney said the filmmakers will be working with culture consultants to improve the story.“To avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film, we are taking a different approach with these seven characters and have been consulting with members of the dwarfism community,” a Disney spokesperson told the Hollywood Reporter. “We look forward to sharing more as the film heads into production after a lengthy development period.”The spokesperson declined to comment further on what the characters might look like instead.

Disney is responding to Peter Dinklage after he publicly called out the upcoming live action Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs from Disney.