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Lakeith Stanfield Experienced “Crippling Anxiety” While Filming ‘The Harder They Fall’

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In a recent candid Instagram post, Lakeith Stanfield opened up about being in a “pretty bad space mentally” while filming Netflix’s new western The Harder They Fall.

“Everyday on set I was experiencing crippling anxiety and suffering silently inside. I would drink every night after work and try to laugh off my pain.” He captioned the post. The 30-year-old also added that he is in a better place now, “Here’s to fighting through the trauma to get to myself. Here’s to almost 6 months sober.” See the full post below.

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The actor plays Cherokee Bill, who in real life was a brutal outlaw. In the movie, Stanfield’s character is a member of Rufus Buck’s gang that robs, kills, and sets out to take over a town named Redwood.

The movie features an all-Black ensemble cast including Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, and Deon Cole.

The official logline reads:

When outlaw Nat Love (Majors) discovers that his enemy Rufus Buck (Elba) is being released from prison, he rounds up his gang to track Rufus down and seek revenge. Those riding with him include his former love Stagecoach Mary (Beetz), his right and left-hand men—hot-tempered Bill Pickett (Gathegi), and fast drawing Jim Beckwourth (Cyler)—and a surprising adversary-turned-ally. Rufus Buck has his own fearsome crew, including “Treacherous” Trudy Smith (King) and Cherokee Bill (Stanfield).

The Harder They Fall is now streaming on Netflix.

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Donald Glover Unveils Trailer for New Movie ‘Bando Stone & the New World’

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Donald Glover has released the trailer for his feature film directorial debut, ‘Bando Stone & The New World.’

Glover stars as the titular character, Bando Stone, a former pop star who has lost everything in the apocalypse. He is joined by Jessica Allain, who plays a mysterious woman who crosses paths with Bando.

The new trailer offers a glimpse into a post-apocalyptic world where Glover’s character, Bando Stone, a former pop star, tries to survive in a desolate landscape. The video features imagery of abandoned cities and eerie forests and hints at a story that blends science fiction, drama, and survival thriller elements.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the film is the soundtrack, composed by Glover himself under his musical alias, Childish Gambino. The trailer itself features a snippet of the song ‘Lithonia,’ which will be the lead single from the film’s soundtrack.

The soundtrack will be Glover’s final album under the Childish Gambino name.

Watch the trailer above.

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‘Picture This’: Simone Ashley Stars In New Rom-Com From Prime Video

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‘Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley is set to star in a brand new movie on Prime Video titled ‘Picture This.’

Directed by Prarthana Mohan (The Miseducation of Bindu) and written by Nikita Lalwani, Picture This is based on the Australian Original movie Five Blind Dates by Shaung Hu and Nathan Ramos-Park.

The film follows the story of Pia (Simone Ashley), a single photographer who runs a failing studio in London with her best friend, Jay (Luke Fetherston). As her sister Sonal (Anoushka Chadha) prepares for her wedding, Pia is told by a spiritual guru at the engagement party that she will meet the love of her life in the next five dates she goes on. This prediction is music to her family’s ears, and they begin setting her up on a series of increasingly desperate blind dates.

The film’s official synopsis reads, “Single and without a man on the horizon, Pia runs a failing photography studio in London with her best friend, Jay. As her sister Sonal prepares to get married and her mother Laxmi urges the resolutely independent Pia to partner up, a spiritual guru at Sonal’s engagement party predicts Pia will meet the love of her life among the next five dates she goes on.”

The cast also includes Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso), Nikesh Patel (London Has Fallen), Adil Ray (Citizen Khan), Sindhu Vee (Matilda: The Musical), Anoushka Chadha (You), Kulvinder Ghir (Bend It Like Beckham) and Luke Fetherston (Still Up).

Simone Ashley, who plays the lead role of Pia, is best known for her role as Kate Sharma in ‘Bridgerton‘ and Indira in the 2023 movie ‘The Little Mermaid.’ She has also starred in ‘Sex Education,’ ‘Broadchurch,’ and ‘Pokemon: Detective Pikachu.’

Although there is no official release date, ‘Picture This’ is expected to arrive on Prime Video later this year.

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Jonathan Majors Cast in ‘Merciless,’ First Major Movie Role Since Assault Conviction

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Jonathan Majors has been cast in his first major film role since his highly publicized assault case in 2023. The actor, known for his roles in ‘Lovecraft Country‘ and ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,’ will star in the upcoming supernatural revenge thriller ‘Merciless.’

The film, set to begin production in the fall of 2024, is directed by Martin Villeneuve, the younger brother of acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. The screenplay is written by Frank Hannah, and the project is being developed by producer Christopher Tuffin, who has expressed his belief in Majors’ talent and his commitment to supporting artists in the face of controversy.

‘Merciless’ follows the story of John, played by Majors, a CIA interrogator who must confront a malevolent force that has overtaken the woman he loves. The film promises to be a dark and haunting exploration of the human psyche, with Majors at the center of the action.

Majors’ casting in ‘Merciless’ comes after a tumultuous period in his career. In 2023, he was found guilty of assault and harassment in a highly publicized case. The actor was subsequently dropped from several high-profile projects, including a planned ‘Avengers’ movie in which he was set to play the main villain.

Despite the controversy, producer Christopher Tuffin has defended his decision to cast Majors in ‘Merciless.’ In a statement, Tuffin said, “I consider it an honor and a privilege to be working with Jonathan, who is such a great talent now that this matter has been adjudicated.”

Majors himself has remained relatively quiet about his casting in ‘Merciless,’ but his forthcoming return to the screen has already sparked conversations on social media between fans and critics alike.

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