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TV Review: ‘Hacks’ Season 3
(L to R) Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart in ‘Hacks’ Season 3. Photograph: Beth Dubber/Max.

Debuting on HBO and Max with the first two episodes of its third season on May 2nd, ‘Hacks’ returns to our screens with more outrageousness from Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance and more conflicted, panicky support from Hannah Einbinder’s Ava.

While Smart continues to be the focus, Einbinder still proves she’s right there with her on the acting side of things, while the wider ensemble also brings fun elements to the story.

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Is ‘Hacks’ still a standup act?

Jean Smart in ‘Hacks’ Season 3. Photograph: Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/Max.

If you were worried that ‘Hacks’ might be going off the boil in this third season, the new run of episodes (we’ve seen the whole season) proves that the creative team and cast still has what it takes to deliver consistent comedy.

Though one or two storylines might be getting a little more tired at this point, the vast majority of the narrative is still great, with Smart in particular able to deliver the killer lines she’s handed with all the attitude she has brought previously. Deborah Vance remains a fascinating creation –– ferociously funny, but also overbearing and, at times, monstrous. This season, the story explores more of her human side and vulnerability.

Hannah Einbinder’s Ava, meanwhile, continues to walk the line between sympathetic and annoying, her rekindled relationship with her ex-girlfriend a combination of grounded and frustrating.

‘Hacks’ Season 3: Script and Direction

(L to R) Jean Smart, Megan Stalter, and Paul W. Downs in ‘Hacks’ Season 3. Photograph: Jake Giles Netter/Max.

Created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs (who also appears on screen as Deborah’s embattled manager trying to start his own company) and Jen Statsky, ‘Hacks’ third season maintains the quality level we’ve come to expect from this series, carefully basing its comedy on human reactions while also continuing a solid line in prodding at celebrity excess.

This year’s major throughline includes a brand new potential opportunity for Deborah (one that we won’t spoil here), which allows her to show that even at her level, there are some things even she must truly fight for, especially as a female performer.

There are also some fun moments featuring yet more chaos from her daughter, DJ (Kaitlin Olson), who has her own revelation to drop on her mother, another fertile source for both comedy and drama. As with other storylines, this is powered not just by finding what will make you laugh, but also what will make you feel for these people.

The direction from the likes of Aniello, Downs and Michelle Ouellet continues to be perfectly fine –– unshowy and naturalistic, letting the script and the performances do the heavy lifting.

‘Hacks’ Season 3: Performances

(L to R) Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Jean Smart, Mark Indelicato and Carl Clemons-Hopkins in ‘Hacks’ Season 3. Photograph: Eddy Chen/Max.

You can almost always rely on Jean Smart when she’s given the right sort of material, and Deborah really is a gift to the actress, who deploys nuclear level sarcasm when the moment calls for it, is completely believable as a comedian with a long career behind her (and the chops to power it) and, despite outrageous privilege thanks to her wealth, a hard working person with her own neuroses and issues to deal with. She might have houses in Vegas, LA and elsewhere, and fly where she needs to go via private jet, but she’s also filled with concern about how she hasn’t done right by members of her family.

And as Ava, Einbinder continues to be a human bag of nervy energy, worried about how her life is shaping up and, in the early going, seemingly happy to be out of Deborah’s circle. Their legal issues last season would seem to mean that she’s able to move on, but ‘Hacks’ wouldn’t really be ‘Hacks’ without their dynamic at its heart, so of course she’s back working for her before too long. And thank goodness, as the Ava storyline outside of Deborah, while it has some fun moments, is nowhere near as satisfying.

Hannah Einbinder in ‘Hacks’ Season 3. Photograph: Eddy Chen/Max.

Around the main pair orbits their various friends, family, colleagues and hangers-on. Prime among them is Downs’ Jimmy, aided (sometimes) by show breakout Megan Stalter as Kayla, the world’s worst assistant –– now his partner in his new company. While a little of Kayla goes a long way, the writers’ know when to deploy her. And Downs continues to bring Jimmy to life as a constantly frustrated nebbish.

We would also be remiss if we didn’t shout out ‘Succession’ veteran J. Smith Cameron, who here plays Deborah’s long-estranged sister, a character a world away from Gerri Kellman. She’s superb in the role, twitchy and odd, but with clear regret towards what she did to Deborah.

‘Hacks’ Season 3: Final Thoughts

(L to R) Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jean Smart in ‘Hacks’ Season 3. Photograph: Beth DubberMax.

‘Hacks’ is back, and that can only be a good thing. Though not everything continues to work as it once did, there is still much to recommend it, even without the Smart factor. It might not push the boundaries in terms of tone and character, but it’s not trying to be something along the lines of ‘Baby Reindeer’.

Taken on its own terms, and thanks to its primary performances, ‘Hacks’ is still one of the best traditional comedies on TV.

‘Hacks Season 3’ receives 7.5 out of 10 stars.
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What’s the story of ‘Hacks’ Season 3?

A year after parting, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava (Hannah Einbinder) pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles.

But as Deborah pursues a new opportunity and Ava returns to her orbit, how will their strained relationship affect their lives?

Who else is in ‘Hacks’ Season 3?

‘Hacks’ main cast also includes Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo and Lorenza Izzo.

This year’s guest stars include J. Smith-Cameron, Helen Hunt, Christina Hendricks, Christopher Lloyd, Dan Bucatinsky, George Wallace and Tony Goldwyn.

(L to R) Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jean Smart in ‘Hacks’ Season 3. Photograph: Beth DubberMax.

Other TV Shows Similar to ‘Hacks’:
- ‘Designing Women‘ (1986 – 1993)
- ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm‘ (2000 – 2024)
- ‘Fargo‘ (2014 – 2024)
- ‘Grace and Frankie‘ (2015 – 2022)
- ‘Fleabag‘ (2016 – 2019)
- ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel‘ (2017 – 2023)
- ‘Get Shorty‘ (2017 – 2019)
- ‘I’m Dying Up Here‘ (2017 – 2018)
- ‘The Kominsky Method‘ (2018 – 2021)
- ‘Succession‘ (2018 – 2023)
- ‘Daisy Jones & the Six‘ (2023)
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April 30, 2024
Movie Review: ‘Confess, Fletch’

Jon Hamm as Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher in ‘Confess, Fletch.’

The new mystery comedy ‘Confess, Fletch’ marks the third big screen adaptation of author Gregory Mcdonald’s popular series of novels, following 1985’s ‘Fletch’ and 1989’s ‘Fletch Lives,’ both starring Chevy Chase.

The new movie, which opens in theaters, on digital, and on demand beginning September 16th, was directed by Greg Mottola (‘Superbad’) and stars Jon Hamm (‘Top Gun: Maverick’) in the title role.

Former investigative reporter Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher (Hamm) finds himself in Italy helping a wealthy man locate his stolen paintings. Fletch soon falls in love with the man’s daughter (Lorenza Izzo), but then discovers that her father has been kidnapped and they are demanding the paintings in return.

Fletch finds a clue to where the paintings could be and travels to Boston to investigate. However, upon arrival Fletch is accused of the murder of a woman he’s never met. With Boston Detective Monroe (Roy Wood Jr.) investigating him, Fletch will have to call on help from his old editor Frank (John Slattery), in order to solve the murder, find the paintings, and rescue his girlfriend’s father.

John Slattery in ‘Confess, Fletch.’

The result is an enjoyable comedic mystery that is far more faithful to the source material than the Chevy Chase movies, and finally finds the perfect star vehicle for John Hamm’s particular talents after ‘Mad Men.’

I’m a huge ‘Fletch’ fan. My dad read the novels when I was a kid, and ‘Confess, Fletch’ was the first “adult” book I ever read. I also loved the Chevy Chase movies, especially the original 1985 ‘Fletch.’ But even as a kid, I knew that ‘Fletch’ and ‘Fletch Lives’ are really Chevy Chase comedies and not straight adaptations of the books. There always seemed like there could be another direction to take this character.

A new ‘Fletch’ movie has been in the works for years. At one-point Kevin Smith was going to take on the franchise and either cast Jason Lee or Ben Affleck in the title role. Then after the release of ‘Garden State’ it looked like Zach Braff would both direct and star in a reboot of ‘Fletch,’ but neither ever came to pass.

As a fan I am glad because I really liked director Greg Mottola and producer and actor John Hamm’s version of Mcdonald’s character. Mottola does not direct the movie as a comedy, but rather as a mystery noir with funny characters in it. His choice of a jazz music soundtrack also sets the mood and gives the film a fun tone. I also liked the choice to set the movie in Boston, Mcdonald’s hometown, and since Fletch is a diehard Lakers fan, that leads to several comedic moments.

Jon Hamm in ‘Confess, Fletch.’ Photo courtesy of Miramax.

But ‘Confess, Fletch,’ much like the original ‘Fletch’ only works because of the actor playing the title character. While many fans may have a hard time seeing anyone except Chevy Chase play this role, I do believe that Jon Hamm was uniquely qualified to play Fletch. In the books, Fletch is described as handsome, charming, witty, and a bit arrogant. While Chase’s performance captures some of those elements, he played the character much sillier and goofier than he was in Mcdonald’s novels.

We all know John Hamm is very handsome, but we also know that he can be incredibly funny, and it’s that combination that really makes him perfect for this role. Fletch is a bit of a flirt, and that is believable from Hamm, and also believable that the women might flirt back. Hamm’s natural charm exudes in this role and he seems very comfortable in the part. It really is the perfect vehicle for the actor right now, who has had some missteps in his post ‘Mad Men’ career but is coming off the huge success of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ this summer.

On a whole, the movie is far from perfect and certainly has some plot issues. The mystery is not exactly hard to figure out, but to be honest, the novels were never really about solving the mystery, they were more about watching Fletch bumble his way through solving it himself, and in that aspect the movie delivers.

Some of the supporting cast is a little too over-the-top at times with their “whacky” characters including Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden, who plays Fletch’s girlfriend’s step-mother. While the actress is clearly having fun with the role, her performance seems rushed and forced at times. The same could be said for Annie Mumolo’s nosy neighbor, and Kyle MacLachlan’s EDM loving art consultant. While their characters add to the comedy, they just don’t come off as believable in the end.

Marcia Gay Harden in ‘Confess, Fletch.’

In contrast, Lorenza Izzo, who was last seen in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ was solid as Fletch’s girlfriend. While her role is limited to keeping the plot moving at times, the actress is charming in the role and even keeps you guessing as to her true intentions right up to the end of the film.

But the true treat for ‘Mad Men’ fans is to see John Slattery and Jon Hamm on screen together again. Slattery plays iconic ‘Fletch’ character Frank Walker, who was portrayed by Richard Libertini in the Chevy Chase movies. Of course, Slattery and Hamm have great chemistry together, and Slattery is a great casting choice for Fletch’s grumpy former boss. Also, for ‘Fletch’ fans, there is a cool Easter egg when Frank is introduced in ‘Confess, Fletch’ as we also meet Larry, who was played by Geena Davis in the 1985 movie.

In the end, ‘Confess, Fletch’ is really Jon Hamm’s movie and for the most part, he makes it work. Whatever short comings the film may have, it overcomes it with a charming performance from Hamm, strong directing choices from Mottola, and of course, Mcdonald’s iconic character.

‘Confess, Fletch’ receives 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Jon Hamm as Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher in ‘Confess, Fletch.’
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September 16, 2022
Jon Hamm and Director Greg Mottola Talk ‘Confess, Fletch’

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Opening in theaters, on digital, and on demand beginning September 16th is the new comedy ‘Confess, Fletch,’ from director Greg Mottola (‘Superbad’).

The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Gregory Mcdonald, which was previously adapted into 1985’s ‘Fletch’ starring Chevy Chase.

The new film stars Jon Hamm as Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher, a former investigative reporter whose girlfriend’s father has been kidnapped. But while Fletch investigates, he’s accused of murder. Now, he must solve both crimes, proving his own innocence in the murder, while rescuing his girlfriend’s father.

In addition to Jon Hamm, the cast also includes Lorenza Izzo, John Slattery, Marcia Gay Harden, Ron Wood Jr., Ayden Mayeri, Annie Mumolo, and Kyle MacLachlan.

Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jon Hamm and director Greg Mottola about their work on ‘Confess, Fletch,’ adapting the novel, why Hamm wanted to play the character, the visual style of the movie, and where the series could go from here.

(L to R) Director Greg Mottola and Jon Hamm from ‘Confess, Fletch.’

You can read our full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interviews with Hamm, Mottola, Roy Wood Jr., Ayden Mayeri, and Lorenza Izzo.

Moviefone: To begin with, in addition to an actor you are also a producer on this project. Jon, what was it about this series of novels and playing this character that really appealed to you?

Jon Hamm: Well, like a lot of people I was introduced to this character through the 1980’s Chevy Chase film, and immediately fell in love with not only Chevy’s interpretation of it, but that whole kind of style of comedy. It was very funny and fun.

Then I was turned onto the books and realized that there were 10 or 11 other stories in this chain of stories with this character. Then I also realized upon reading all of the books that the character in the book was significantly different from what Chevy brought to it. I thought over the course of my becoming a bankable actor, that there would be an opportunity maybe to redefine it a little bit for a new generation and get back maybe to some of the original takes on it.

Taking nothing away, obviously, from what Chevy has done, which is obviously beloved and very funny. But we saw an opportunity to actually kind of reconfigure this a little bit, and in success we have the rest of the series of novels to hopefully make. We’re excited that this might be the first step down the path of reimagining ‘Fletch’ for a new audience and a new generation.

MF: Greg, as a director, what were some of the different aspects of this character and the original books that you wanted to draw on for this film?

Greg Mottola: I felt like a lot of the comedy in the first one was Chevy, who I was a huge fan of as a kid. I felt like we’d be stealing from him if we were to use some of his innovations that were different from the books. We decided we’d go a little closer to the tone of the books, and make it a little more of a clear whodunit detective story with comedy, of course. But the comedy would be more in the verbal dry side as opposed to slapstick. Once we started, I guess I saw it as a comedy of manners.

When we put Jon in the middle of this world of a lot of kooky characters, a lot of oddballs, some of whom he really likes and finds amusing, it’s a lot of character work with funny actors playing these people. That’s the stuff I love the most as a director and writer is to work with actors, great actors, to create characters that are indelible, specific, funny and memorable.

Jon Hamm as Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher in ‘Confess, Fletch.’

MF: Jon, how would you describe your version of Fletch?

JH: I think he’s pretty comfortable in his own skin. I think he is a great studier of the human condition and of whatever environment he is in. He is intrinsically aware of it, which doesn’t mean he’s always right. I think one of the funny parts of this character is that he’s often wrong.

He’s coming at it from what he thinks is the absolute certainty of his opinions and convictions, and yet he’s wrong. That shows up on several occasions in the movie, but it doesn’t bother him. It’s part of the process, it’s part of the discovery and that’s what makes life worth living. I think that is what is endearing to the audience to getting to know Fletch. He definitely knows how to withhold some things for sure.

MF: Finally, Greg, can you about the look and visual style that you wanted to use for this particular character and story?

GM: I wanted to keep it a kind of classic Hollywood detective movie. Not shoot it too bright of a comedy, but to shoot it a little more like a dramatic detective story. I had a great DP who made things look really pretty. I wanted to show Boston, Boston looks so good on film.

We were shooting in the pandemic and people were letting us into their homes because I think they were just so desperate to see humans. They were letting us to these beautiful spaces. I would even think “Are you sure you want to let a film crew in there?” But I wanted to make sure we shot it in a way that you really took in the environment and took in Boston. It’s such a great city.

(L to R) John Slattery and Jon Hamm in ‘Confess, Fletch.’
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September 13, 2022
Jon Hamm Stars in the ‘Confess, Fletch’ Trailer

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There was a time when if anyone said the name “Fletch”, most film fans would immediately picture Chevy Chase as wiseacre, disguise-happy (at least in his version) investigative reporter Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher.

But after two movies back in the ‘80s, that particular franchise stalled and Chase is these days considered too old (and definitely too problematic) to take on the part. So what did director and co-writer Greg Mottola do for new film ‘Confess Fletch’? He called up Jon Hamm, who has a proven track record in being able to hit the killer combo of smooth and goofy – sometimes in the same scene. And it’s one that seems to work for Fletcher in the first trailer for this next movie.

This story, once again adapting (but also here updating) Gregory McDonald’s book series, finds Fletch trying to live a quieter life, off in Europe writing about art and travel. But that changes when he’s hired to investigate who made off with several million dollars’ worth of art from a count’s villa in Italy.

Soon, there’s a murder and our hero is the prime suspect. The only way to prove his innocence? Find out which of the long list of potential killers is the culprit – from the eccentric art dealer and a missing playboy to a crazy neighbor and Fletch’s Italian girlfriend. Crime, in fact, has never been this disorganized…

Jon Hamm in ‘Confess, Fletch.’ Photo courtesy of Miramax.

According to Mottola, this is a new take on the character, and won’t feature Chase at all. “The reason we didn’t ask Chevy Chase to be in it is not because we don’t love the original movies, we do, but we thought this should be a new thing,,” Mottola tells Entertainment Weekly. “There’s a lot of things Chevy did that aren’t in the Fletch books: his style of comedy, the slapstick, and all the different names and disguises. We thought it wouldn’t be right to steal them. We reference the original, we pay homage to it, but we tried to really balance it halfway between a detective mystery and a comedy, possibly more than the original.”

The cast for this one also includes Roy Wood Jr., Marcia Gay Harden, Lorenza Izzo, Kyle MacLachlan, Ayden Mayeri, Annie Mumolo and Hamm’s old ‘Mad Men’ colleague John Slattery, who plays the newspaper editor assigning Fletch to the case.

Mottola says that it was an easy choice to reunite the pair: “I’d met John over the years, and I really, really enjoy him as an actor, so I loved the idea,” he says. “It was actually the first day of shooting all of their stuff, and it was a great first day because those guys have such a shorthand that they just immediately fell into a very funny, enjoyable rhythm.”

‘Confess, Fletch’ will be in theaters and on digital September 16th.

(L to R) Dana Wheeler-Nicholson and Chevy Chase in 1985’s ‘Fletch.’
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August 25, 2022
Malin Akerman and Lorenza Izzo Talk ‘The Aviary’

(L to R) Lorenza Izzo and Malin Akerman in ‘The Aviary.’

Opening in theaters on April 29th is the new thriller ‘The Aviary,’ which was written and directed by Chris Cullari and Jennifer Raite.

The movie follows Jillian (Malin Akerman) and Blair (Lorenza Izzo), two women who flee into the New Mexican desert to escape from an insidious cult and its leader (Chris Messina).

Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Malin Akerman and Lorenza Izzo about their work on ‘The Aviary.’
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You can read the full interview with Malin Akerman and Lorenza Izzo below or watch the interviews by clicking on the video player above.

Moviefone: To begin with, Malin how do you prepare for a role like this?

Malin Akerman: You dig really deep and find all the craziness inside you. It really was a group effort and a lot of discussions with Lorenza and our directors to figure out how we were going to play this and what they wanted to portray.

Because it’s a battle within yourself, having been brainwashed. How you trust yourself after having gone through something like that. So, it was definitely a lot of discussions while we were shooting before we were trying to figure out exactly what the journey was.

MF: Lorenza, did you do any research into real-life cults and the people who have been affected by them, and if so, how did that research prepare you to play this role?

Lorenza Izzo: Yeah, definitely. I think for every project I’ve ever done, there’s a particular road of research to get to where you want to be. This wouldn’t require a lot of collaboration with our directors, Jen and Chris, and with Malin, I think this one was so much about letting go and really being in there. There was a lot of just physical geographical demands of being out in the desert on night shoots, being really crazy hot and alone in the middle of COVID just with Malin.

We were really trusting each other and diving into the words that were there, which are all about our own journeys with our minds and how much we can trust them, and trust each other while escaping this brutal situation. So much of it was already there that the research was a constant struggle for me, trying to figure out what was actually happening.

(L to R) Malin Akerman, Lorenza Izzo and Chris Messina in ‘The Aviary.’

MF: Malin, can you talk about the control that Seth has over Jillian and Blair, and how something like that happens?

MA: I think it takes a particular type of person. They’re always very charming and manipulative, and I think it’s caught in a moment, no matter what, as humankind we want to fit in and be accepted somewhere.

If you feel alone and if you’re in a moment in time where you’re feeling vulnerable and you’re a bit lost, some of the smartest people that I have met have been part of something that is very cult like. They’ve come out and just said, it was a moment in time and a lot of these, so to say, cults present themselves as some sort of a self-help and a way out of your current situation.

MF: Lorenza, Blair insists that she did not willingly join the cult. Can you talk about that?

LI: This is all so much about humanity. We were saying earlier it is about fitting in, right? It’s about understanding our whole journey through our lives. It’s like, who am I, what am I doing? What’s my crowd? Who are my people? How do I find myself?

I think for her, admitting that she had joined something like that, like the Aviary is just too hard at the beginning. When we meet Blair, there’s just something about admitting what she actually went through. This just requires too much shock and trauma to process that right now. I think at that moment, she’s just like, I need to get out. I need to get through this.

There’s also a lot between Blair and Jillian. Blair looked up to Jillian. So, there’s so much of her asserting herself as an individual. At the same time going, you brought me to this. You’re kind of the reason why I stuck around. So, don’t tell me I joined a cult because I didn’t. I came to find myself and here I am. So, there’s just a lot of different layers going on over there.

(L to R) Lorenza Izzo and Malin Akerman in ‘The Aviary.’
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April 29, 2022
Adam Rodriguez, Ethan Peck and More Join ‘Penny Dreadful: City of Angels’

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Showtime’s “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels” just added six new actors to its roster:

Adam Rodriguez, Thomas Kretschmann, Lorenza Izzo, and Dominic Sherwood (of “Shadowhunters”) will appear in recurring roles. “Star Trek: Discovery”‘s Ethan Peck will guest star in multiple episodes.

And “Mad Men” alum Michael Gladis will be a series regular as Councilman Charlton Townsend, the ambitious and ruthless head of the L.A. City Council’s Transportation Committee.

They join previously announced cast members Natalie Dormer, Daniel Zovatto (“Don’t Breathe”), Kerry Bishé, Adriana Barraza, “Penny Dreadful” regular Rory Kinnear, Jessica Garza, Johnathan Nieves, Nathan Lane, Amy Madigan, “Star Trek: The Next Generation’”s Brent Spiner, and Lin Shaye.

The new series opens in 1938 Los Angeles. It begins with a grisly murder which leads Detective Tiago Vega (Zovatto) into the deep traditions of Mexican-American folklore and the dangerous rise of the Third Reich.

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Izzo (“Knock Knock,” “The Green Inferno”) will play Santa Muerte, the Angel of Holy Death and sister of the charismatic demoness, Magda (Dormer). She also has a role as a glamorous Italian movie star in Tarantino’s upcoming “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

Rodriguez will play Raul Vega, the eldest son of the Vega family and a righteous union leader and advocate for his people. Rodriguez’s credits include “Criminal Minds,” “Empire,” “Jane the Virgin,” and “CSI: Miami.”

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Kretschmann will play Richard Goss, an aristocratic and mysterious German architect with grand plans for the future of Los Angeles. His credits include “Berlin Station,” “The Pianist,” “King Kong,” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron.”

Sherwood will play Kurt Goss’s the chauffeur and bodyguard, who has secrets of his own.

Peck will play Herman Ackermann, the charismatic second-in-command at the German-American Bund who clashes with the Bund’s leader, Peter Craft (Kinnear).

Production is slated to begin later this year.

[Via Variety]

June 25, 2019
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Adds Lena Dunham, Maya Hawke, Austin Butler, More

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If Quentin Tarantino‘s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” keeps growing it may literally star everyone who has ever been in Hollywood.

The 1969-set drama stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt as actor Rick Dalton and Rick’s longtime stunt double Cliff Booth, with Margot Robbie as Rick’s famous neighbor Sharon Tate. The backdrop of the film is the Charles Manson murders that would claim the life of pregnant Sharon Tate and four others.

According to TheWrap, Lena Dunham (“Girls”) has joined the cast in her first major feature film role. She’ll play Gypsy.

Catherine Louise “Gypsy” Share was a member of the Manson Family, but wasn’t directly involved in the August 1969 Tate murders. She did later testified at the 1970 trial, and served time in prison after a shootout with fellow Family members in 1971.

Former Disney/Nickelodeon star Austin Butler (“Switched at Birth,” “The Shannara Chronicles“) has also joined the cast as Tex. Charles “Tex” Watson was also a member of the Manson Family, and was directly involved in the Tate murders.

Maya Hawke — daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman — has been cast as the fictional character Flower Child. She’s hot off “Little Women” and her upcoming role in “Stranger Things” Season 3.

Lorenza Izzo (“Knock, Knock,” “Aftershock”) is a Chilean actress/model, but she will play glamorous Italian movie star Francesca Capucci.

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Actor/martial artist Mike Moh (“Inhumans”) was previously announced to be joining the cast as Bruce Lee, who worked with Sharon Tate and was briefly investigated for the Manson murders.

The film has already shared first look photos of DiCaprio and Pitt in character (see above) and Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate.

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is scheduled to be released on July 26, 2019.

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August 23, 2018