Moviefone Editorial

Category: Unscripted

  • Unscripted: Judd Apatow & Steve Buscemi discuss ‘The King of Staten Island’

    Unscripted: Judd Apatow & Steve Buscemi discuss ‘The King of Staten Island’

    In the latest entry in our Unscripted series, director Judd Apatow and co-star Steve Buscemi answer fan questions about firemen, working with family, and they discuss some of their favorite movies.

    Their latest film, ‘The King of Staten Island’ is loosely based on the life of its star Pete Davidson, whose father was a firefighter that died at the World Trade Center on 9/11, when Davidson was 7.

    Here’s the official synopsis for the film:

    Scott (Davidson) has been a case of arrested development ever since his firefighter father died when he was seven. He’s now reached his mid-20s having achieved little, chasing a dream of becoming a tattoo artist that seems far out of reach. As his ambitious younger sister (Maude Apatow, HBO’s Euphoria) heads off to college, Scott is still living with his exhausted ER nurse mother (Oscar® winner Marisa Tomei) and spends his days smoking weed, hanging with the guys—Oscar (Ricky Velez, Master of None), Igor (Moises Arias, Five Feet Apart) and Richie (Lou Wilson, TV’s The Guest Book)—and secretly hooking up with his childhood friend Kelsey (Bel Powley, Apple TV+’s The Morning Show).

    But when his mother starts dating a loudmouth firefighter named Ray (Bill Burr, Netflix’s F Is for Family), it sets off a chain of events that will force Scott to grapple with his grief and take his first tentative steps toward moving forward in life.

    The film also stars Steve Buscemi as Papa, a veteran firefighter who takes Scott under his wing, and Pamela Adlon (FX’s Better Things) as Ray’s ex-wife, Gina.

    ‘The King of Staten Island’ will be available on demand and streaming on June 12, 2020.

  • ‘Cats’ Stars Unscripted – Jennifer Hudson, Jason Derulo, & Francesca Hayward Answer Fan Questions

    ‘Cats’ Stars Unscripted – Jennifer Hudson, Jason Derulo, & Francesca Hayward Answer Fan Questions

    Jennifer Hudson, Jason Derulo, Francesca Hayward in our exclusive “Unscripted” interview.

    We visited the set of ‘Cats,’ the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical, and caught some of the stars for a purr-fectly exclusive ‘Unscripted’ session.

    Stars Jennifer Hudson (Grizabella), Jason Derulo (Rum Tum Tigger) and Francesca Hayward (Victoria) answer questions submitted by you, including which type of performing art is most intimidating, how ballet influenced becoming a cat, and what cat-sized sets are like.

  • ‘Welcome to Marwen’ Unscripted With Steve Carell, Leslie Mann, Janelle Monáe, and Diane Kruger

    ‘Welcome to Marwen’ Unscripted With Steve Carell, Leslie Mann, Janelle Monáe, and Diane Kruger

    It’s always difficult attempting to imagine a true story for the big screen. Especially one that requires balancing humor, a serious subject matter, and motion capture to boot! But if there was any crew that could tackle it, it’s the amazing cast that Robert Zemeckis has put together for his new film “Welcome to Marwen.”

    To put this entire vision together, the movie recruits the talents ofSteve Carell, Leslie Mann, Janelle Monáe, and Diane Kruger. The four talented actors were kind enough to sit down for an episode of Moviefone’s signature series “Unscripted,” where they talked shop and gave us a sneak peak of how amazing they can all be when they share the screen.

    From start to finish, the “Marwen” team oscillated from uproarious laughter to insightful artistic discussion. Topics discussed include working with motion capture technology, the real secret to preparing for a role (hint: it’s bananas), and what it means to leave a legacy.

    “Welcome to Marwen” also stars Merritt Wever, Eiza González, Gwendoline Christie, Leslie Zemeckis and comes to theaters December 21st, 2018.

  • ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Unscripted With Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, and Jake Johnson

    ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Unscripted With Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, and Jake Johnson

    After much anticipation, comic-book fans finally get to see Miles Morales come to the big screen. And alongside him? An incredible cast of insane Spidey-characters in Sony Animation’s “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse.”

    The visual style of the film is wild, and to match this energy the movie employs the voice talent of some amazing actors. We caught up with the leads from the film Shameik Moore (Miles Morales), Jake Johnson (Peter Parker), and Hailee Steinfeld (Gwen Stacey) on Moviefone’s signature series “Unscripted,” for a wonderfully web-slinging episode.

    Their chemistry was apparent from the get-go, and our spider-senses were ringing with laughter. Topics discussed include which Miles Morales power would be the best, voice acting vs. in-person performing, and what got Jake Johnson into acting.

    “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” also stars Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, Lily Tomlin, Zoë Kravitz, Nic Cage, and comes to theaters December 14th, 2018.

  • ‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’ Unscripted With Claire Foy, Fede Álvarez, Sylvia Hoeks, and Sverrir Gudnason

    ‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’ Unscripted With Claire Foy, Fede Álvarez, Sylvia Hoeks, and Sverrir Gudnason

    It’s been a great year for bad-ass female leads, and the trend continues with the newest iteration of literary hero Lisbeth Salander hitting the screen in “The Girl in the Spider’s Web.”

    While in Italy for the Rome Film Festival, Moviefone caught up with the latest actress to take up the mantle, Claire Foy, along with her co-stars Sylvia Hoeks, Sverrir Gudnason, and director Fede Álvarez for an episode of our signature series “Unscripted.”

    Despite the serious tone of the film, there was no shortage of laughter and good rapport from the cast and director. Items discussed include Foy taking a stab at a formal super hero role, impromptu on-set barbecues, and which scene Fede secretly wishes he could’ve performed in himself.

    “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” also stars LaKeith Stanfield, Stephen Merchant, and comes to theaters November 9th!

  • ‘Halloween’ Star Jamie Lee Curtis on Shooting Scary Scenes and ‘Verse Vs. Versus’ in Latest ‘Unscripted Overtime’

    ‘Halloween’ Star Jamie Lee Curtis on Shooting Scary Scenes and ‘Verse Vs. Versus’ in Latest ‘Unscripted Overtime’

     

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    Jamie Lee Curtis has a storied history in show business (or as she likes to call it “show off business”), so it’s safe to say that when she has an opinion on something, it’s best to listen.

    And while these takes didn’t make it into the final cut of our episode of “Unscripted: Halloween,” they’re still worthy of “Unscripted Overtime,” quick videos that highlight the best clips (unfortunately) cut for time.

    In our first OT for “Halloween,” Curtis — along with director David Gordon Green and producer Jason Blum — break down the generational difference in the pronunciation of the abbreviated “versus.”

    And in our second OT, the Original Scream Queen explains the ins and outs of shooting a scary scene, and why she has no time for abusive directors who try to scare their actors on purpose.

    “Halloween” also stars Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, and Will Patton, with Nick Castle returning as Michael Myers. Make sure to check it out when it hits theaters October 19!

  • ‘Halloween’ Unscripted With Jamie Lee Curtis, David Gordon Green, and Jason Blum

    ‘Halloween’ Unscripted With Jamie Lee Curtis, David Gordon Green, and Jason Blum

    40 years ago, high schooler Laurie Strode faced off against murderous psychopath Michael Myers, and we’ve been terrified ever since.

    Now that we’re heading back to Haddonfield, Illinois for a new chapter of terror in “Halloween,” Moviefone sat down with one of the OG Scream Queens herself Jamie Lee Curtis for an episode of “Unscripted.” She’s joined by the two people that helped bring this latest iteration of “Halloween” to life: Director David Gordon Green and super producer Jason Blum.

    With all talent spoiling us with such a wealth of information across the acting, directing, and producing fronts, things picked up quickly. They discussed the possibility of a Michael Myers crossover film and what being a “scream queen” really means.  Curtis also shared a very moving story from the set of the movie.

    “Halloween” also stars Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, and Will Patton, with Nick Castle returning as Michael Myers. Make sure to check it out when it hits theaters October 19!

  • ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Unscripted with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard

    As everyone gears up for a return trip to the world of “Jurassic Park,” Moviefone got in on the action with a pseudo-sequel of our own: Another “Jurassic World” Unscripted!

    Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard joined us to chat about their new action-packed sequel, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.” They took a bite out of some questions (pun so intended) from fans, while asking each other a couple “unscripted” queries of their own. Topics discussed include tips for tackling Hollywood, the status of Pratt’s Instagram series “What’s My Snack?,” and what a “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Jurassic World” crossover film would look like.

    “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” directed by J. A. Bayona, also stars Jeff Goldblum, Ted Levine, James Cromwell, Toby Jones, BD Wong, and Rafe Spall. It hits theaters everywhere June 22, 2018.

  • ‘Atomic Blonde’ Unscripted

    Casting a kickass super spy? Hire Charlize Theron. Want a kickass episode of Moviefone’s “Unscripted“? Ask Theron and director David Leitch to sit down together … and let the sparks fly!

    That’s right, “Atomic Blonde” star Charlize Theron and director David Leitch (producer, “John Wick”) take your questions — and ask a few of their own — in Moviefone’s signature series. With topics ranging from an epic Lorraine Broughton vs. Furiosa showdown, the origin of the movie’s spectacular stairwell sequence, and Theron’s sober shoe size, you won’t want to miss it.

    “Atomic Blonde,” starring Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Til Schweiger, Eddie Marsan, Sofia Boutella, Toby Jones, and Daniel Bernhardt, and directed by David Leitch, opens in theaters everywhere Friday, July 28th.

  • ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Unscripted


    What better way to celebrate Spider-Man‘s first, full-length entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe than with a “Spider-Man: Homecoming” episode of “Unscripted“? Right?!

    “Homecoming” stars Tom Holland (Peter Parker / Spider-Man) and Jacob Batalon (Ned) sit down to answer your questions — and make up a few of their own — in Moviefone’s signature series … and things get unpredictable in record time. Topics discussed include making dinner arrangements with co-star Robert Downey Jr., creative uses for discarded toilets, and a not-entirely-scientific numerical breakdown of eating spiders in your sleep. Oh, also, Tom Holland recalls his first (and still best) kiss.

    “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Zendaya, and Donald Glover, opens in theaters everywhere July 7th.