Timothy Olyphant Reveals Why He Didn’t Get The Role Of James T. Kirk In ‘Star Trek’ Films

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic It’s not easy to upstage Martin Luther King Jr., but that’s exactly what leading man Colman Domingo does in “Rustin,” a movie named for the civil rights pioneer who gave King the platform to speak his most famous four words: “I have a dream.” That day, Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the man standing just over King’s right shoulder — quite literally, his right-hand man — was one Bayard Rustin.

EXCLUSIVE: It’s a scorching 90 degrees in Rome at the end of July, but producer Lorenzo Mieli isn’t breaking a sweat.

One of the mysteries from Succession is finally getting resolved by series creator Jesse Armstrong. The fourth and final season of the HBO drama had a moment that was up for debate among the die-hard fans of the show.

Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth, has entered hospice care as he suffers from the final stage of liver failure, according to sources. TMZ reported that Harwell is "on his deathbed" and has entered the last stage of liver failure, which was brought on from a lifelong struggle with alcohol abuse.The "All Star" singer was being treated in a hospital until recently.

Salma Hayek is living her best life on her 57th birthday!

Paige DeSorbo had a feeling Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke weren’t meant to be.

Dallas star Gayle Hunnicutt has died aged 80.The Texas-born star, who resided in the UK, was best-known for her work on TV’s Fall of Eagles, The Golden Bowl the Return of the Saint. But it was perhaps most renowned for her role as Vanessa Beaumont in the TV series, Dallas, which ran from 1978 to 1991. Gayle's other notable acting feats include playing Irene Adler opposite Jeremy Brett, in the first episode of the TV series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ("A Scandal in Bohemia") in 1984.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy has revealed that his doctor can't guarantee he 'won't drop dead on Strictly' due to his genetic heart condition. The 53 year old journalist and Channel 4 newsreader is one of the celebrities who will be putting on their dancing shoes for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, which is due to start in September. Krishnan suffers from the heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which has caused the death of two of his cousins.

Amy Childs has said her daughter Polly is the "TOWIE next generation" after sharing an adorable video of the six year old advertising the new episode of the hit reality TV show. Amy, 33, took to Instagram on Sunday evening to remind her followers about the new instalment of The Only Way Is Essex airing later that night, with Polly giving her helping hand with the announcement. The youngster was dressed in her pyjamas in the clip and spoke directly at the camera as she reminded viewers that TOWIE would be airing at 9pm on ITVBe and "mummy and Bill" would be appearing on the show.

Prince Harry has revealed what his son Prince Archie wants to be when he grows up, which has been inspired by his father. During his new Netflix documentary series, Heart of Invictus which was released on 30 August, the Duke of Sussex spoke openly about his eldest child's aspirations along with an important life lesson for the four year old.

Smash Mouth‘s Steve Harwell has entered hospice care and reportedly has only days to live.According to his manager, the musician has reached the final stages of liver failure and is expected to only have “a week or so”, as reported by TMZ today (September 3).As per the publication’s report, the singer has struggled with alcohol abuse throughout his life, adding that his family and friends have gathered to say their goodbyes over the past three days.News of the former Smash Mouth singer’s declining health was revealed back in 2021, when it was announced that the frontman would be retiring due to health issues that he had been battling for several years.The news came after footage from a gig showed him slurring his words and making threatening comments toward the crowd.Announcing his retirement in 2021, a representative for the band told Los Angeles Times that Harwell had left the band to focus on what they described as “longstanding medical issues”.“Despite Steve’s best efforts to work through these ailments, he is heartbroken to share that it has become impossible for him to continue doing what he loves most, performing in front of the band’s millions of fans around the world,” they said.TMZ had previously reported that the singer was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy eight years ago, which led to other medical issues like heart failure and Wernicke’s encephalopathy, which “has greatly impacted his motor functions including speech and impaired memory,” a spokesperson said.“Ever since I was a kid, I dreamed of being a Rockstar performing in front of sold-out arenas and have been so fortunate to live out that dream,” Harwell said in a statement at the time.

Eddy Grant has shared that he felt “thrown under the bus” when he came out to accuse Gorillaz of copying his song ‘Time Warp’ on their track ‘Stylo’.The Equals member and solo star accused the band of plagiarising his 1982 song in 2010, telling NME at the time that he thought there were similarities with the keyboard section.In another statement he also described it as “pure piracy” and “an obvious infringement of my song”.Reflecting on the accusation in a recent interview with NME, Grant said: “I mean, everybody knows where that song came from. It’s just that there comes a time where you say, ‘Enough.

Chris Pine might have a new love in his life!

Brent Lang Executive Editor RLJE announced today it has acquired North American rights to “Muzzle,” an action thriller starring Aaron Eckhart,from Highland Film Group. Directed by John Stalberg Jr. (“Crypto”) and based on a script by Carlyle Eubank (“The Signal”) from a story byEubank and Stalberg Jr., the film is set to debut in theaters and will be made available on all rental platforms on Sept.

EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Rodriguez has inked with WME.

What are all of the late-night stars up to right now?

You win some, you lose some.

Timothy Olyphant is currently enjoying the revival of one of the actor’s career-defining roles with “Justified: City Primeval,” airing on FX now. But EW reports that in a recent sit-down with the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Olyphant talked about a big role he missed out on a decade and a half ago: Captain Kirk in J.J.

Timothy Olyphant is looking back on a role that got away from him – Captain Kirk in Star Trek.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Timothy Olyphant appeared on the most recent episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast and looked back at his failed audition for J.J. Abrams’ 2009 “Star Trek” revival (via Entertainment Weekly). The “Justified” star praised Abrams for a wonderful audition process, even though the director ultimately decided to go with a “younger” actor like Chris Pine in the lead role of Captain Kirk.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot developments for the Season 2 finale of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” currently streaming on Paramount+. The second season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” took a large number of big swings: Spock (Ethan Peck) becoming human for a time; an alternate universe James T.