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Emily Ratajkowski claims she's a "weird" version of herself in the 'Entourage' movie.
The brunette beauty - who was catapulted to fame in the music video for the controversial 2013 hit single 'Blurred Lines' by Robin Thicke, Pharrell and T.I - was cast in the big-screen remake of the HBO series and claims that although she plays herself, the character is nothing like her.
She explained to GQ magazine: "That show's always been so funny to me. I'm playing myself, and they've got me in an Aston Martin. I drive a Nissan Versa and would never spend real money on a car, because I destroy things.
"So there's this weird version of yourself. Hollywood fetishizing you and itself - this box within a box.
"There is winter in Los Angeles, there is rain in LA. But there is no rain on 'Entourage'."
The 23-year-old star is also set to star alongside Ben Affleck in 'Gone Girl' later this year and director David Fincher previously revealed they felt she was the perfect choice for her character.
He said: "She was just incredibly mature. She wasn't smitten with being the girl of the moment. She's no bulls**t. If somebody's going to ruin their life on a 21-year-old, they have to be special, and she was."
'Entourage' is scheduled for release in June 1015.
Emily Ratajkowski’s weird Entourage persona
Emily Ratajkowski claims she's a "weird" version of herself in the 'Entourage' movie.
The brunette beauty - who was catapulted to fame in the music video for the controversial 2013 hit single 'Blurred Lines' by Robin Thicke, Pharrell and T.I - was cast in the big-screen remake of the HBO series and claims that although she plays herself, the character is nothing like her.
She explained to GQ magazine: "That show's always been so funny to me. I'm playing myself, and they've got me in an Aston Martin. I drive a Nissan Versa and would never spend real money on a car, because I destroy things.
"So there's this weird version of yourself. Hollywood fetishizing you and itself - this box within a box.
"There is winter in Los Angeles, there is rain in LA. But there is no rain on 'Entourage'."
The 23-year-old star is also set to star alongside Ben Affleck in 'Gone Girl' later this year and director David Fincher previously revealed they felt she was the perfect choice for her character.
He said: "She was just incredibly mature. She wasn't smitten with being the girl of the moment. She's no bulls**t. If somebody's going to ruin their life on a 21-year-old, they have to be special, and she was."
'Entourage' is scheduled for release in June 1015.
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Luke Evans and Elisabeth Moss have joined the cast of 'High-Rise'.
'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' actor and the 'Mad Men' star have both signed on to join Tom Hiddleston, Sienna Miller and Jeremy Irons in the upcoming thriller to be directed by Ben Wheatley, producer Jeremy Thomas has announced.
'High-Rise' will follow a screenplay written by Amy Jump and based on the J.G. Ballard novel of the same name, with Thomas producing through Recorded Picture Company.
The film centres on the lives of an affluent community which descends into chaos when it is cut off from society in a luxury block of flats.
Wheatley said of the pairs arrival on the project: "Elisabeth Moss and Luke Evans are great additions to our cast. I'm really excited to be working with both of them."
Thomas added: "Two great actors have joined our cast."
As well as Hiddleston, Miller and Irons, the Evans and Moss will also join James Purefoy, Wheatley's 'A Field in England' stars Reece Shearsmith and Peter Ferdinando and comedian Dan Renton Skinner.
Evans will next be seen in 'Dracula Untold' and 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' while Moss continues her role as Peggy Olson in 'Mad Men'.
'High-Rise' is scheduled to begin filming in Belfast, Northern Ireland next month.
Luke Evans and Elisabeth Moss join High-Rise
Luke Evans and Elisabeth Moss have joined the cast of 'High-Rise'.
'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' actor and the 'Mad Men' star have both signed on to join Tom Hiddleston, Sienna Miller and Jeremy Irons in the upcoming thriller to be directed by Ben Wheatley, producer Jeremy Thomas has announced.
'High-Rise' will follow a screenplay written by Amy Jump and based on the J.G. Ballard novel of the same name, with Thomas producing through Recorded Picture Company.
The film centres on the lives of an affluent community which descends into chaos when it is cut off from society in a luxury block of flats.
Wheatley said of the pairs arrival on the project: "Elisabeth Moss and Luke Evans are great additions to our cast. I'm really excited to be working with both of them."
Thomas added: "Two great actors have joined our cast."
As well as Hiddleston, Miller and Irons, the Evans and Moss will also join James Purefoy, Wheatley's 'A Field in England' stars Reece Shearsmith and Peter Ferdinando and comedian Dan Renton Skinner.
Evans will next be seen in 'Dracula Untold' and 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' while Moss continues her role as Peggy Olson in 'Mad Men'.
'High-Rise' is scheduled to begin filming in Belfast, Northern Ireland next month.
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Oscar Isaac's role in 'Star Wars: Episode VII' is to be expanded.
Producers are planning to beef up the 'Inside Llewyn Davis' star's part after leading actor Harrison Ford - who is due to reprise his role as Han Solo from the original trilogy - suffered a broken leg on set earlier this month.
While plot and character details are being kept tightly under wraps, it's thought Isaac is playing a descendant, or even the son, of Han Solo.
A source told the New York Post newspaper: "They are now beefing up Oscar's role to be bigger with Harrison injured."
Meanwhile, Lucasfilm and Disney bosses are scrambling to try and work around Ford's injury, which could make him unavailable for filming for up to six months.
Disney previously insisted filming will continue and Ford is only expected to be out of action for six-to-eight weeks. But the eagerly anticipated film could be faced with a dilemma if his recovery takes longer than expected.
It was previously claimed director J.J. Abrams could be forced to shut down production or make big changes to the script, which heavily relies on Ford's character.
The source added: "Shutting down the movie is impossible. The basic story line will not change that much."
The insider stresses, however, that there are no big changes expected to the plot but "the order of filming scenes could be shifted" to continue production in Ford's absence.
'Star Wars: Episode VII' is still expected to hit cinemas in December 2015.
Oscar Isaac for expanded Star Wars role?
Oscar Isaac's role in 'Star Wars: Episode VII' is to be expanded.
Producers are planning to beef up the 'Inside Llewyn Davis' star's part after leading actor Harrison Ford - who is due to reprise his role as Han Solo from the original trilogy - suffered a broken leg on set earlier this month.
While plot and character details are being kept tightly under wraps, it's thought Isaac is playing a descendant, or even the son, of Han Solo.
A source told the New York Post newspaper: "They are now beefing up Oscar's role to be bigger with Harrison injured."
Meanwhile, Lucasfilm and Disney bosses are scrambling to try and work around Ford's injury, which could make him unavailable for filming for up to six months.
Disney previously insisted filming will continue and Ford is only expected to be out of action for six-to-eight weeks. But the eagerly anticipated film could be faced with a dilemma if his recovery takes longer than expected.
It was previously claimed director J.J. Abrams could be forced to shut down production or make big changes to the script, which heavily relies on Ford's character.
The source added: "Shutting down the movie is impossible. The basic story line will not change that much."
The insider stresses, however, that there are no big changes expected to the plot but "the order of filming scenes could be shifted" to continue production in Ford's absence.
'Star Wars: Episode VII' is still expected to hit cinemas in December 2015.
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Eli Wallach has died at the age of 98.
The actor, who was best known for starring as Tuco opposite Clint Eastwood in Sergio Leone's spaghetti western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', has passed away, his daughter Katherine has confirmed to the New York Times newspaper.
Wallach began his film career in 1956 after 10 years of acting on stage and his portrayal of bandit chief Calvera in 1960's 'The Magnificent Seven' was regarded by many as his definitive role.
The character actor was never nominated for an Oscar during his 60-year career, but the Academy awarded the "quintessential chameleon" an honorary prize in 2011 for "effortlessly inhabiting a wide range of characters, while putting his inimitable stamp on every role."
Other films in which he starred include 'How the West Was Won' and 'The Misfits' but the actor previously claimed that strangers often recognised him for his role as Tuco and would whistle the distinctive theme tune of 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' to him.
The Hollywood Reporter quoted him as saying: "As an actor I've played more bandits, thieves, warlords, molesters and Mafioso than you could shake a stick at."
Wallach - who was married to 'The Shining' actress Anne Jackson - also had a successful career in light comedy and appeared in a number of TV shows including 'Mr. Freeze', in which he played the mad scientist and enemy of Batman.
The veteran actor's last role was in 2010's 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' at the age of 94.
Eli Wallach has died aged 98
Eli Wallach has died at the age of 98.
The actor, who was best known for starring as Tuco opposite Clint Eastwood in Sergio Leone's spaghetti western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', has passed away, his daughter Katherine has confirmed to the New York Times newspaper.
Wallach began his film career in 1956 after 10 years of acting on stage and his portrayal of bandit chief Calvera in 1960's 'The Magnificent Seven' was regarded by many as his definitive role.
The character actor was never nominated for an Oscar during his 60-year career, but the Academy awarded the "quintessential chameleon" an honorary prize in 2011 for "effortlessly inhabiting a wide range of characters, while putting his inimitable stamp on every role."
Other films in which he starred include 'How the West Was Won' and 'The Misfits' but the actor previously claimed that strangers often recognised him for his role as Tuco and would whistle the distinctive theme tune of 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' to him.
The Hollywood Reporter quoted him as saying: "As an actor I've played more bandits, thieves, warlords, molesters and Mafioso than you could shake a stick at."
Wallach - who was married to 'The Shining' actress Anne Jackson - also had a successful career in light comedy and appeared in a number of TV shows including 'Mr. Freeze', in which he played the mad scientist and enemy of Batman.
The veteran actor's last role was in 2010's 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' at the age of 94.