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Naomi Watts felt like Bill Murray's agent after he gave her his phone number.
The 'St. Vincent' actress claims filmmakers and producers started reaching out to her in a bid to get in touch with her extremely private co-star, who only gives a select number of people his contact details and doesn't have an agent or a manager.
The 46-year-old star told Variety magazine: "People have cast me as the person to get to him. Three people have called and asked, 'Do you think you can get a script to Bill?' I'm like, 'Do I look like an agent? No thank you!' "
Bill admits he doesn't like Twitter and email, and only has an old Blackberry so he can communicate with his six sons via text message.
The 64-year-old actor took a break from acting after 'Ghostbusters' became a global hit in the 1980s because he didn't want to be famous.
He said: "I sort of removed myself from the movie-star track. I just saw how much it was going to take to do that. I didn't want that."
Bill only enrolled in a sketch comedy group after dropping out of college.
He said: "I wanted to be a baseball player. I'm normal. And then I wanted to be a doctor, because I thought I was smart. It turns out there's a lot of studying involved with pre-med. I wanted it to be easier than that."
But the 'Monuments Men' actor says there are some perks to being famous.
He said: "Being famous is like -- what the hell. You can get into a restaurant that's closing. Sometimes you get out of a traffic ticket. It's kind of like everyone else's life."
Naomi Watts felt like Bill Murray’s agent
Naomi Watts felt like Bill Murray's agent after he gave her his phone number.
The 'St. Vincent' actress claims filmmakers and producers started reaching out to her in a bid to get in touch with her extremely private co-star, who only gives a select number of people his contact details and doesn't have an agent or a manager.
The 46-year-old star told Variety magazine: "People have cast me as the person to get to him. Three people have called and asked, 'Do you think you can get a script to Bill?' I'm like, 'Do I look like an agent? No thank you!' "
Bill admits he doesn't like Twitter and email, and only has an old Blackberry so he can communicate with his six sons via text message.
The 64-year-old actor took a break from acting after 'Ghostbusters' became a global hit in the 1980s because he didn't want to be famous.
He said: "I sort of removed myself from the movie-star track. I just saw how much it was going to take to do that. I didn't want that."
Bill only enrolled in a sketch comedy group after dropping out of college.
He said: "I wanted to be a baseball player. I'm normal. And then I wanted to be a doctor, because I thought I was smart. It turns out there's a lot of studying involved with pre-med. I wanted it to be easier than that."
But the 'Monuments Men' actor says there are some perks to being famous.
He said: "Being famous is like -- what the hell. You can get into a restaurant that's closing. Sometimes you get out of a traffic ticket. It's kind of like everyone else's life."
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Reese Witherspoon has admitted playing Cheryl Strayed in 'Wild' was the role of a lifetime.
The 'Legally Blonde' actress stars as the divorcee in the drama based upon Cheryl's real-life memoir 'Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail' which she penned after losing her mother and embarking on a thousand mile hike.
The blonde beauty - whose production company, Pacific Standard, adapted the biography for film - confessed the character was the hardest but most rewarding role she has ever taken on.
She told London Live at the film's European premiere in London last night (13.10.14): "It's really been the role of a lifetime, definitely the hardest movie I've ever done but also the most rewarding.
"I just go where my heart takes me and this was just a unique opportunity to create a film that has a female lead and a woman in the wild, a story about grief and loss and learning to love yourself again after terrible pain."
Reese, 38, also revealed she felt added pressure to deliver on set as Cheryl was present throughout filming.
She said: "Having Cheryl on the set was an added responsibility, I wanted to honour her story with integrity and dignity with which she wrote the book."
The movie - which is set for UK release in January 2015 - also stars Gaby Hoffman and Laura Dern and was co-written with Cheryl by 'About A Boy' author Nick Hornby.
Reese Witherspoon’s role of a lifetime
Reese Witherspoon has admitted playing Cheryl Strayed in 'Wild' was the role of a lifetime.
The 'Legally Blonde' actress stars as the divorcee in the drama based upon Cheryl's real-life memoir 'Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail' which she penned after losing her mother and embarking on a thousand mile hike.
The blonde beauty - whose production company, Pacific Standard, adapted the biography for film - confessed the character was the hardest but most rewarding role she has ever taken on.
She told London Live at the film's European premiere in London last night (13.10.14): "It's really been the role of a lifetime, definitely the hardest movie I've ever done but also the most rewarding.
"I just go where my heart takes me and this was just a unique opportunity to create a film that has a female lead and a woman in the wild, a story about grief and loss and learning to love yourself again after terrible pain."
Reese, 38, also revealed she felt added pressure to deliver on set as Cheryl was present throughout filming.
She said: "Having Cheryl on the set was an added responsibility, I wanted to honour her story with integrity and dignity with which she wrote the book."
The movie - which is set for UK release in January 2015 - also stars Gaby Hoffman and Laura Dern and was co-written with Cheryl by 'About A Boy' author Nick Hornby.
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Robert Downey Jr is in final negotiations to star in 'Captain America 3'.
The 49-year-old actor is set to reprise his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the third instalment of the popular comic book series, which is set for spring 2016 release.
Robert - who will also appear as the superhero in 'The Avengers: Age of Ultron' next summer and subsequently, in 'The Avengers 3' - is said to be on the verge of signing a deal to suit up as the character in the currently untitled Marvel production.
According to Variety.com, Robert's Iron Man is to play a vital role in the action adventure, which has a civil war storyline, and will see his character war against Captain America's alter-ego Steve Rogers, who is played by Chris Evans.
The plot sees the pair clash over the Superhero Registration Act - which forces superheroes to reveal their identifies to the US government - an idea supported by Iron Man but despised by Steve Rogers.
Although Marvel and Robert are yet to confirm the news, the actor recently hinted at reprising his role in a new comic book blockbuster.
He said: "I know there are going to be a bunch more Marvel movies and they have big ideas of how to do it best and [they're] in the middle of negotiation."
Robert Downey Jr for Captain America 3
Robert Downey Jr is in final negotiations to star in 'Captain America 3'.
The 49-year-old actor is set to reprise his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the third instalment of the popular comic book series, which is set for spring 2016 release.
Robert - who will also appear as the superhero in 'The Avengers: Age of Ultron' next summer and subsequently, in 'The Avengers 3' - is said to be on the verge of signing a deal to suit up as the character in the currently untitled Marvel production.
According to Variety.com, Robert's Iron Man is to play a vital role in the action adventure, which has a civil war storyline, and will see his character war against Captain America's alter-ego Steve Rogers, who is played by Chris Evans.
The plot sees the pair clash over the Superhero Registration Act - which forces superheroes to reveal their identifies to the US government - an idea supported by Iron Man but despised by Steve Rogers.
Although Marvel and Robert are yet to confirm the news, the actor recently hinted at reprising his role in a new comic book blockbuster.
He said: "I know there are going to be a bunch more Marvel movies and they have big ideas of how to do it best and [they're] in the middle of negotiation."
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Kate Beckinsale is to star in a new 'Underworld' film.
The 41-year-old actress is to reprise her role as Death Dealer Selene once again for the upcoming fifth instalment of the horror film series, IGN reports.
Although the last film in the franchise, 'Underworld: Awakening', appeared to be preparing to move away from her character's story, Beckinsale's husband and director Len Wiseman has confirmed he is working on more 'Underworld' projects, including a new movie with his wife.
He said: "There's a few things being developed right now. There are some characters who we really liked that will be in a kind of a spin off like we did with 'Rise of the Lycans', then we have another film in the works with Kate as well ... And then there's a television series."
It is so far unclear, however, whether Wiseman is referring to the upcoming 'Underworld: Next Generation', in which 'Divergent' star Theo James has reportedly signed up to star as vampire David.
'Priest' and 'The Last Witch Hunter' writer Cory Goodman is said to be penning the script for the film, which is scheduled to begin shooting next year.
Meanwhile, Beckinsale is set to appear alongside model Cara Delevingne in 'The Face of an Angel' later this month and recently wrapped on 'Absolutely Anything'.
Kate Beckinsale to star in new Underworld film
Kate Beckinsale is to star in a new 'Underworld' film.
The 41-year-old actress is to reprise her role as Death Dealer Selene once again for the upcoming fifth instalment of the horror film series, IGN reports.
Although the last film in the franchise, 'Underworld: Awakening', appeared to be preparing to move away from her character's story, Beckinsale's husband and director Len Wiseman has confirmed he is working on more 'Underworld' projects, including a new movie with his wife.
He said: "There's a few things being developed right now. There are some characters who we really liked that will be in a kind of a spin off like we did with 'Rise of the Lycans', then we have another film in the works with Kate as well ... And then there's a television series."
It is so far unclear, however, whether Wiseman is referring to the upcoming 'Underworld: Next Generation', in which 'Divergent' star Theo James has reportedly signed up to star as vampire David.
'Priest' and 'The Last Witch Hunter' writer Cory Goodman is said to be penning the script for the film, which is scheduled to begin shooting next year.
Meanwhile, Beckinsale is set to appear alongside model Cara Delevingne in 'The Face of an Angel' later this month and recently wrapped on 'Absolutely Anything'.
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Gillian Anderson has begged the 'Ghostbusters 3' director to hire her.
The 46-year-old actress took part in a Reddit 'Ask Me Anything' on Sunday (12.10.14) and she admitted that she was very interested in getting a role in the film reboot which features an all-female cast.
When asked what she thought of project, Gillian made a plea to the movie's director, Paul Feig.
She wrote: "OH MY GOD, I just looked it up online. Paul Feig, cast me now! Start a Twitter petition! I'm free!!!!! I'm free I'm free and I'm funny, goddamnit! (sic)"
Another Redditor then joked about creating a petition to help the 'X-Files' star, to which she replied: "MAKE IT HAPPEN!!"
Gillian also hinted that a third 'X-Files' film could be in the works. When asked if the rumours about a sequel where true, she cryptically wrote: "Uh....uh... uh... Sorta kinda. Keep your ears to the ground. (sic)"
Paul - who also directed 'Bridesmaids' - confirmed on Wednesday (08.10.14) that he would be directing the 'Ghostbusters' film with the help of 'The Heat' writer Katie Dippold.
At the time he tweeted: "It's official. I'm making a new Ghostbusters & writing it with @katiedippold & yes, it will star hilarious women. That's who I'm gonna call."
Gillian Anderson begs Paul Feig for Ghostbusters role
Gillian Anderson has begged the 'Ghostbusters 3' director to hire her.
The 46-year-old actress took part in a Reddit 'Ask Me Anything' on Sunday (12.10.14) and she admitted that she was very interested in getting a role in the film reboot which features an all-female cast.
When asked what she thought of project, Gillian made a plea to the movie's director, Paul Feig.
She wrote: "OH MY GOD, I just looked it up online. Paul Feig, cast me now! Start a Twitter petition! I'm free!!!!! I'm free I'm free and I'm funny, goddamnit! (sic)"
Another Redditor then joked about creating a petition to help the 'X-Files' star, to which she replied: "MAKE IT HAPPEN!!"
Gillian also hinted that a third 'X-Files' film could be in the works. When asked if the rumours about a sequel where true, she cryptically wrote: "Uh....uh... uh... Sorta kinda. Keep your ears to the ground. (sic)"
Paul - who also directed 'Bridesmaids' - confirmed on Wednesday (08.10.14) that he would be directing the 'Ghostbusters' film with the help of 'The Heat' writer Katie Dippold.
At the time he tweeted: "It's official. I'm making a new Ghostbusters & writing it with @katiedippold & yes, it will star hilarious women. That's who I'm gonna call."
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Dame Judi Dench dreads having to perform with schoolchildren.
The 79-year-old actress has enjoyed an incredibly successful career that's seen her star on TV, on the stage and in award-winning films.
Yet the 'Philomena' actress admits she still harbours fears over appearing alongside schoolchildren, explaining: "I have always had a terrible fear of a lot of schoolchildren together. I don't know why but I just have."
Speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Dame Judi explained that her sense of fear was particularly acute while filming the 2006 film 'Notes on a Scandal' with Cate Blanchett, though she insists she "had a wonderful time" shooting the movie.
Dame Judi explained to the Radio Times: "On my very first day playing this rather difficult part, I was confronted by a whole school of children. I was absolutely petrified."
However, Dame Judi concedes making the movie went some way towards helping her to overcome her irrational fear.
She added: "We used several of them in the film. They all turned out to be absolutely wonderful - completely committed and enthusiastic and interesting to talk to and interested in what we were doing.
"To some extent I got over my fear."
Judi Dench dreads performing with schoolchildren
Dame Judi Dench dreads having to perform with schoolchildren.
The 79-year-old actress has enjoyed an incredibly successful career that's seen her star on TV, on the stage and in award-winning films.
Yet the 'Philomena' actress admits she still harbours fears over appearing alongside schoolchildren, explaining: "I have always had a terrible fear of a lot of schoolchildren together. I don't know why but I just have."
Speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Dame Judi explained that her sense of fear was particularly acute while filming the 2006 film 'Notes on a Scandal' with Cate Blanchett, though she insists she "had a wonderful time" shooting the movie.
Dame Judi explained to the Radio Times: "On my very first day playing this rather difficult part, I was confronted by a whole school of children. I was absolutely petrified."
However, Dame Judi concedes making the movie went some way towards helping her to overcome her irrational fear.
She added: "We used several of them in the film. They all turned out to be absolutely wonderful - completely committed and enthusiastic and interesting to talk to and interested in what we were doing.
"To some extent I got over my fear."
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Daniel Mays saved Daniel Radcliffe from a charging zebra during filming for 'Frankenstein'.
The 36-year-old actor revealed he saved the 'Harry Potter' star from a rogue circus beast while they were standing on set for the new film, which also features James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay and Andrew Scott.
Talking about the strange incident, Mays told the Daily Mail newspaper: "As we were a circus there were a lot of animals on set and one evening a few of us were standing chatting when, in my peripheral vision, I saw this zebra bolting straight towards us, pulling his animal handler with him.
"So I dived on Dan and the director and got them out of the way. Instinct just took over add I just thought, 'I need to save the talent!"
He then joked: "I kept reminding Dan that I saved his life - that boy owes me!"
Meanwhile, Radcliffe claimed recently that he wants his fans to forget about 'Harry Potter'.
Speaking on 'The Chris Evans Breakfast Show' on BBC Radio 2, Daniel said that rather than trying to disassociate himself from the character, he's instead trying to work on different kinds of projects.
The 25-year-old actor explained: "It's about building up as diverse and interesting a body of work as I can."
'Frankenstein' is due to open in 2015.
Daneil Mays rescued Daniel Radcliffe from a charging zebra
Daniel Mays saved Daniel Radcliffe from a charging zebra during filming for 'Frankenstein'.
The 36-year-old actor revealed he saved the 'Harry Potter' star from a rogue circus beast while they were standing on set for the new film, which also features James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay and Andrew Scott.
Talking about the strange incident, Mays told the Daily Mail newspaper: "As we were a circus there were a lot of animals on set and one evening a few of us were standing chatting when, in my peripheral vision, I saw this zebra bolting straight towards us, pulling his animal handler with him.
"So I dived on Dan and the director and got them out of the way. Instinct just took over add I just thought, 'I need to save the talent!"
He then joked: "I kept reminding Dan that I saved his life - that boy owes me!"
Meanwhile, Radcliffe claimed recently that he wants his fans to forget about 'Harry Potter'.
Speaking on 'The Chris Evans Breakfast Show' on BBC Radio 2, Daniel said that rather than trying to disassociate himself from the character, he's instead trying to work on different kinds of projects.
The 25-year-old actor explained: "It's about building up as diverse and interesting a body of work as I can."
'Frankenstein' is due to open in 2015.