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Nicolas Cage was excited to work with amateur actors in 'Joe'.
The 'Ghost Rider' actor is currently starring as an ex-convict in the drama alongside a host of professional and non-professional actors including Gary Poulter, a homeless man who was discovered by the director David Gordon Green and his casting agents.
Quizzed on what it was like to work with amateur actors, Nicholas told Collider: "It's an element of surprise. I was really up for it.
"The one I'm thinking of is Gary Poulter who plays Tye Sheridan's father in the movie. He was discovered doing Vincent Price's 'Welcome to My Nightmare' monologue from the Alice Cooper album about the black widow spider and David saw that and said I want to give you a part and he auditioned him and auditioned him and finally gave him the part.
"I thought it was exciting. This was an opportunity for me to try something new, working with non-actors. He never dropped the ball, he was always on point."
The 50-year-old star plays a former convict who becomes an unlikely role model for Tye's character Gary, as he is faced with the opportunity to either redeem himself or run, and he took the preparation for his role very seriously.
He explained: "I flew out a month early which is kind of unheard of in Hollywood. I wanted to bond with David, I wanted to understand his process and get in step with how he likes to make a movie.
"I got to meet with Tye to make sure that we had chemistry, so it was an enormously valuable experience to go to Austin a month early."
Nicolas Cage excited to work with non-actors
Nicolas Cage was excited to work with amateur actors in 'Joe'.
The 'Ghost Rider' actor is currently starring as an ex-convict in the drama alongside a host of professional and non-professional actors including Gary Poulter, a homeless man who was discovered by the director David Gordon Green and his casting agents.
Quizzed on what it was like to work with amateur actors, Nicholas told Collider: "It's an element of surprise. I was really up for it.
"The one I'm thinking of is Gary Poulter who plays Tye Sheridan's father in the movie. He was discovered doing Vincent Price's 'Welcome to My Nightmare' monologue from the Alice Cooper album about the black widow spider and David saw that and said I want to give you a part and he auditioned him and auditioned him and finally gave him the part.
"I thought it was exciting. This was an opportunity for me to try something new, working with non-actors. He never dropped the ball, he was always on point."
The 50-year-old star plays a former convict who becomes an unlikely role model for Tye's character Gary, as he is faced with the opportunity to either redeem himself or run, and he took the preparation for his role very seriously.
He explained: "I flew out a month early which is kind of unheard of in Hollywood. I wanted to bond with David, I wanted to understand his process and get in step with how he likes to make a movie.
"I got to meet with Tye to make sure that we had chemistry, so it was an enormously valuable experience to go to Austin a month early."
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Jennifer Connelly is proud of her 'Noah' character's "extraordinary strength".
The actress claims her character Naameh is seen from a different perspective in the film - which sees Noah build an ark for his wife and the world's animals after God destroys the earth with a flood - as the bible does not reveal much about her.
Jennifer, 43, told Vogue.com: "If you read Genesis, she doesn't even have a name.
"But, in the context of the story, I do think that she has extraordinary strength. She's physically capable, she's industrious, I think that she changes the outcome of the story. I think she's enterprising, she has great reserves of strength - and that the source of that strength, really, is love.
"I think that's what really makes her powerful: that she embodies a very profound love."
Jennifer also insists Naameh's dependence on her husband Noah, who is played by Russell Crowe, should not be seen as a weakness.
She added: "I don't think that there's anything wrong with being supportive, and devoted, and having faith. I mean, it's a very particular circumstance - the creator has been communicating with Noah - so one understands her faith and following him."
Jennifer Connelly: Noah’s wife shows strength
Jennifer Connelly is proud of her 'Noah' character's "extraordinary strength".
The actress claims her character Naameh is seen from a different perspective in the film - which sees Noah build an ark for his wife and the world's animals after God destroys the earth with a flood - as the bible does not reveal much about her.
Jennifer, 43, told Vogue.com: "If you read Genesis, she doesn't even have a name.
"But, in the context of the story, I do think that she has extraordinary strength. She's physically capable, she's industrious, I think that she changes the outcome of the story. I think she's enterprising, she has great reserves of strength - and that the source of that strength, really, is love.
"I think that's what really makes her powerful: that she embodies a very profound love."
Jennifer also insists Naameh's dependence on her husband Noah, who is played by Russell Crowe, should not be seen as a weakness.
She added: "I don't think that there's anything wrong with being supportive, and devoted, and having faith. I mean, it's a very particular circumstance - the creator has been communicating with Noah - so one understands her faith and following him."
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Mystique may get her own 'X-Men' spin-off.
Jennifer Lawrence's shape-shifting character has proved so popular with fans that producers are considering giving her a solo outing in the same vein as Hugh Jackman's Wolverine.
Writer and producer Simon Kinberg told Entertainment Weekly: "I love what Jen Lawrence has done with her, and I feel like because she is in such a crowded ensemble, there's so much more opportunity if you were to follow her solo."
Lauren Shuler Donner, who has produced all of the 'X-Men' films, agreed that Mystique would make a great stand-alone film and added that Fox are open to the prospect of creating more than one spin-off.
She said: "There was a regime [at the studio] that didn't see the worth in [spin-offs], and the current people who run Fox understand, embrace it, and we're going to do right by it.
"I'd like to do Gambit. I'd like to do Deadpool. We'll see. There's a lot of really great characters."
So far, Hugh Jackman is the only actor to land his own spin-off with Wolverine. However, the Mystique idea could be a long time in the making since the studio's focus is primarily on releasing 'X-Men: Apocalypse' for 2016 and the new 'Wolverine' film scheduled for 2017.
'X-Men: Days of Future Past ' will hit cinemas in May.
X-Men’s Mystique to get own spin-off movie?
Mystique may get her own 'X-Men' spin-off.
Jennifer Lawrence's shape-shifting character has proved so popular with fans that producers are considering giving her a solo outing in the same vein as Hugh Jackman's Wolverine.
Writer and producer Simon Kinberg told Entertainment Weekly: "I love what Jen Lawrence has done with her, and I feel like because she is in such a crowded ensemble, there's so much more opportunity if you were to follow her solo."
Lauren Shuler Donner, who has produced all of the 'X-Men' films, agreed that Mystique would make a great stand-alone film and added that Fox are open to the prospect of creating more than one spin-off.
She said: "There was a regime [at the studio] that didn't see the worth in [spin-offs], and the current people who run Fox understand, embrace it, and we're going to do right by it.
"I'd like to do Gambit. I'd like to do Deadpool. We'll see. There's a lot of really great characters."
So far, Hugh Jackman is the only actor to land his own spin-off with Wolverine. However, the Mystique idea could be a long time in the making since the studio's focus is primarily on releasing 'X-Men: Apocalypse' for 2016 and the new 'Wolverine' film scheduled for 2017.
'X-Men: Days of Future Past ' will hit cinemas in May.
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Matthew Tolmach thinks Spider-Man is the 'crown jewel' of all superheroes.
The film producer, who along with Avi Arad and director Mark Webb, has rejuvenated the story of Peter Parker, who after being bitten by a spider finds he has superhero powers, for 'The Amazing Spider-Man' films and he claims they're so popular because people can relate.
Quizzed on whether he felt pressure to compete with other superhero movies, he exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Yes. But Spider-Man is his own thing. I think, you know, to me he's the crown jewel of all these characters. He's us, you know, he's not ripped, he's not powerful. There's something special about him."
Andrew Garfield, 30, takes on the role of Spider-Man in the current films alongside 'Gangster Squad' actress Emma Stone, who plays his love interest Gwen Stacy, and he praised the message that he believes the film sends.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz at the World Premiere of 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' at the Odeon Cinema in London's Leicester Square last night (10.04.14), he said: " It's about being nice to your brother, being nice to your fellow man and about protecting each other and we're all one community, we're all one tribe. You've got to follow your heart.
'Django Unchained' star Jamie Foxx made his debut as the villainous Electro in the latest installment of the film franchise and he confessed his personality was suited to being a baddie.
He said: "I didn't find it difficult at all [to play a villain]. I watched a lot of Clint Eastwood, trying to get cool, you know."
Matthew Tolmach: Spider-Man a ‘crown jewel’
Matthew Tolmach thinks Spider-Man is the 'crown jewel' of all superheroes.
The film producer, who along with Avi Arad and director Mark Webb, has rejuvenated the story of Peter Parker, who after being bitten by a spider finds he has superhero powers, for 'The Amazing Spider-Man' films and he claims they're so popular because people can relate.
Quizzed on whether he felt pressure to compete with other superhero movies, he exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Yes. But Spider-Man is his own thing. I think, you know, to me he's the crown jewel of all these characters. He's us, you know, he's not ripped, he's not powerful. There's something special about him."
Andrew Garfield, 30, takes on the role of Spider-Man in the current films alongside 'Gangster Squad' actress Emma Stone, who plays his love interest Gwen Stacy, and he praised the message that he believes the film sends.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz at the World Premiere of 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' at the Odeon Cinema in London's Leicester Square last night (10.04.14), he said: " It's about being nice to your brother, being nice to your fellow man and about protecting each other and we're all one community, we're all one tribe. You've got to follow your heart.
'Django Unchained' star Jamie Foxx made his debut as the villainous Electro in the latest installment of the film franchise and he confessed his personality was suited to being a baddie.
He said: "I didn't find it difficult at all [to play a villain]. I watched a lot of Clint Eastwood, trying to get cool, you know."
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June Squibb says Jack Nicholson is not retiring
The 'Nebraska' actress starred opposite the 'As Good as It Gets' hunk in 2002's 'About Schmidt' and claims the actor is just waiting for the right role to come along.
Talking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "I think if Jack found a script that he wanted to act in or direct then he would."
The 84-year-old star recalled her days on set where she played Nicholson's on-screen wife, Helen, who dies leaving Nicholson's alter-ego to contemplate his life without her.
She explained: "Jack Nicholson is fun to work with, he's such a good actor. We did a lot of improvising in that film."
Rumours have been circulating about the 76-year-old actor's retirement, with some reports claiming it is due to Nicholson suffering from memory loss. It was also suggested that he turned down the leading role in 'Nebraska', which was subsequently give to Bruce Dern.
Addressing these whisperings, Squibb added: "Bruce Dern is a very good friend of his. And we heard that there was no truth in it."
Meanwhile, she is returning to the stage to star in 'Driving Miss Daisy' at the Dallas Theatre Centre in Texax which will be her first project since starring in critically acclaimed film 'Nebraska' in 2013.
Squibb said: "I've done a lot of work in regional theatre. I'm going back to in the fall and I'm doing 'Driving Miss Daisy'."
'Nebraska' is released on DVD on Monday (14.04.14).
June Squibb: Jack Nicholson isn’t retiring
June Squibb says Jack Nicholson is not retiring
The 'Nebraska' actress starred opposite the 'As Good as It Gets' hunk in 2002's 'About Schmidt' and claims the actor is just waiting for the right role to come along.
Talking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "I think if Jack found a script that he wanted to act in or direct then he would."
The 84-year-old star recalled her days on set where she played Nicholson's on-screen wife, Helen, who dies leaving Nicholson's alter-ego to contemplate his life without her.
She explained: "Jack Nicholson is fun to work with, he's such a good actor. We did a lot of improvising in that film."
Rumours have been circulating about the 76-year-old actor's retirement, with some reports claiming it is due to Nicholson suffering from memory loss. It was also suggested that he turned down the leading role in 'Nebraska', which was subsequently give to Bruce Dern.
Addressing these whisperings, Squibb added: "Bruce Dern is a very good friend of his. And we heard that there was no truth in it."
Meanwhile, she is returning to the stage to star in 'Driving Miss Daisy' at the Dallas Theatre Centre in Texax which will be her first project since starring in critically acclaimed film 'Nebraska' in 2013.
Squibb said: "I've done a lot of work in regional theatre. I'm going back to in the fall and I'm doing 'Driving Miss Daisy'."
'Nebraska' is released on DVD on Monday (14.04.14).
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Kate Upton says men will feel good about themselves after watching 'The Other Woman'.
The Sports Illustrated model hits the big screen alongside Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann in the comedy which follows the three women on a mission to get revenge on their three-timing lover, Mark - played by Game of Thrones' Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
Upton, 21, believes the film will appeal to men because most can leave feeling smug about being a faithful partner after watching cheating Mark on screen.
Talking on US chat show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Wednesday (09.04.14), she said: "I think that when they go to the movie they'll feel better about themselves. They'll be like 'I missed Valentines Day but I'm not that bad'."
Jimmy replied: "You look good by comparison."
She said: "Exactly, exactly. Suddenly, their wives and girlfriends will be like 'I like you a lot better.'"
Upton - who is best known for appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - has her first big film part in the Nick Cassavetes-directed picture which was released in the US and UK this month.
Kate Upton: The Other Woman makes men feel good
Kate Upton says men will feel good about themselves after watching 'The Other Woman'.
The Sports Illustrated model hits the big screen alongside Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann in the comedy which follows the three women on a mission to get revenge on their three-timing lover, Mark - played by Game of Thrones' Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
Upton, 21, believes the film will appeal to men because most can leave feeling smug about being a faithful partner after watching cheating Mark on screen.
Talking on US chat show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Wednesday (09.04.14), she said: "I think that when they go to the movie they'll feel better about themselves. They'll be like 'I missed Valentines Day but I'm not that bad'."
Jimmy replied: "You look good by comparison."
She said: "Exactly, exactly. Suddenly, their wives and girlfriends will be like 'I like you a lot better.'"
Upton - who is best known for appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - has her first big film part in the Nick Cassavetes-directed picture which was released in the US and UK this month.
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Roman Polanski doesn't understand why people retire.
The 80-year-old director insists he has no plans to give up working anytime soon because his "passion" for filmmaking motivates him to continue working.
He told Variety.com: "I never really imagined how one can retire. What do you do? Gardening? No, no, I feel really happy when I'm working. I think the best moments in my life are when I work. It was my passion when I was a young man, and it remains my passion."
Polanski has helmed a number of iconic films throughout his career, including 1968 psychological horror 'Rosemary's Baby' and world war two drama 'The Pianist' in 2002, which are memorable achievements.
He gushed: "I feel probably the way a carpenter feels when he's making a beautiful chair and seeing the result of his work. The work itself is satisfying, the process of getting the result."
Polanski also claims he is willing to "suffer" to work on projects he is passionate about.
He added: "It's more difficult to do what I'm doing, but maybe that confirms the concept that an artist should suffer in order to do something interesting."
Roman Polanski will never retire
Roman Polanski doesn't understand why people retire.
The 80-year-old director insists he has no plans to give up working anytime soon because his "passion" for filmmaking motivates him to continue working.
He told Variety.com: "I never really imagined how one can retire. What do you do? Gardening? No, no, I feel really happy when I'm working. I think the best moments in my life are when I work. It was my passion when I was a young man, and it remains my passion."
Polanski has helmed a number of iconic films throughout his career, including 1968 psychological horror 'Rosemary's Baby' and world war two drama 'The Pianist' in 2002, which are memorable achievements.
He gushed: "I feel probably the way a carpenter feels when he's making a beautiful chair and seeing the result of his work. The work itself is satisfying, the process of getting the result."
Polanski also claims he is willing to "suffer" to work on projects he is passionate about.
He added: "It's more difficult to do what I'm doing, but maybe that confirms the concept that an artist should suffer in order to do something interesting."