Sentences with phrase «as superhero actor»

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Granted, these movies are based on superhero comics, which do this sort of character development a lot, with characters baldly stating what they're thinking or feeling because of the comparative struggle of comics to delve into their characters» heads, lacking consistent devices for inner monologues (as a more traditional novel would have) or the benefit of an actor's performance (as a movie or TV show would have).

The film which opens on October 17th stars Michael Keaton as Riggan Thompson an actor trying to distance himself from an iconic superhero film franchise by starring and directing his own broadway production.

«Chadwick Boseman was only recently confirmed to be entering the Marvel universe as the emphatic superhero the Black Panther, and while such news left many a film fan scratching their heads as to who this young actor is, it should be a question that's easier to answer when James Brown biopic Get On Up has been released; such is the sheer brilliance of the electric performance by this talented star»... Read More»

R - rated superhero movie scored thanks to a gutsy call by Fox», the actor's unfailing resolve and a film that worked as a superhero saga and spoof

Elsewhere, the Gotham Independent Film Awards named Alejandro González Iñárritu's Birdman best film ahead of Boyhood, with Michael Keaton winning best actor for his turn as a faded former star of superhero movies vying to make a comeback.

The U.S. trailer for Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)- Alejandro González Iñárritu's upcoming film starring Michael Keaton as a washed - up actor once famous for playing a superhero - definitely put the showbiz dramedy / satire on the map for a number of movie geeks.

In one of Comic Con's most awaited presentations, Marvel superheroes of all kinds from Iron Man to Ant - Man took over the fan convention recently as leading actors revealed surprises to films that will showcase the characters

Superhero send - up Deadpool restores and fully exploits the Canadian - born actor's gift for smartass banter, something he's seemed afraid to utilize in recent years as he's struggled to prove himself as a deadly serious thespian.

But the voice of a Shane Black («Iron Man 3») or a James Gunn («Guardians Of The Galaxy») is plainly missing, and as gifted as the cast is, it's a little disheartening to see actors that could and should be carrying their own films (superhero or otherwise) relegated to background duty.

Directed by: Alejandro González Iñárritu Written by: Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, and Armando Bo Cast: Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Ryan, and Merritt Wever Synopsis: A washed - up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego, career, and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory.

The actor is set to reprise his role as Wolverine in the superhero adventure which...

And the film counts as a major, important victory for representation — not just as a rare, series - launching vehicle for a black superhero, but also as a mega-budget Hollywood tentpole starring mostly black actors, one that's explicitly about black (and African) identity.

Brian Cox has always been brilliant as the villain and I think the actor appreciates the fact he is allowed to take all of his little bad guy quirks and dial them right up to the maximum for this superhero movie.

Benedict Cumberbatch admits it's «very cool» to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The 41 - year - old actor stars as magical superhero Doctor...

Don't be fooled by the whiz - bang action sequences and glossy production values of such blockbusters; actors playing superheroes must flex their acting muscles as much as those in prestige dramas — not to mention their literal muscles, too.

Thus, the reference to Birdman: a movie about an actor attempting to erase the memories of his superhero alter ego by staging a serious play; a movie in which an actor's superhero alter ego follows him like a ghost, reminding him it's the hero people want to see, not the washed - up actor and his play; a movie that exists as a rebuke to the tights - clad tentpoles that have taken over the industry.

Official Premise: «Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)» is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton)-- famous for portraying an iconic superhero — as he struggles to mount a Broadway play.

As Robert Downey Jr. gears up to make his seventh appearance as billionaire playboy philanthropist and armored superhero Tony Star, the actor has been speaking to USA Today about his latest outing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stating that Captain America: Civil War is «like my little Iron Man 4.&raquAs Robert Downey Jr. gears up to make his seventh appearance as billionaire playboy philanthropist and armored superhero Tony Star, the actor has been speaking to USA Today about his latest outing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stating that Captain America: Civil War is «like my little Iron Man 4.&raquas billionaire playboy philanthropist and armored superhero Tony Star, the actor has been speaking to USA Today about his latest outing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stating that Captain America: Civil War is «like my little Iron Man 4.»

FOX wooing Brolin to also portray Cable means the actor portraying the rival studio's most powerful super villain also appears as an anti-hero in their own superhero flick just a couple of weeks later.

[Ultimate Edition] DVD Review by Kam Williams Patience - Testing Adventure Pits the Man of Steel against the Caped Crusader Let's face it, Christian Bale's Batman was going to be a hard act for any actor to follow, especially Ben Affleck who had already proved underwhelming as a superhero when he played Daredevil back in 2003.

However, starring as the shield throwing superhero isn't the first time the actor has answered the call when the earth is in trouble after starring as Johnny Storm aka Human Torch in Fox's «Fantastic Four» and «Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer».

Comedian JOHN KRASINSKI is preparing to don tights and suit up as CAPTAIN AMERICA after signing up to audition for the superhero role.The actor, who...

The actor reprises his role as Wolverine in the upcoming superhero film, «X-Men: Days of Future Past».

After a few comments from the actors — Lilly knows almost nothing about her character as she's not yet seen a script, Stoll alludes to his character being the scientist bad - guy, and Rudd prepares for superhero stardom — they played a video made just for Comic - Con, as the film hasn't started any filming.

Jordan points to Heath Ledger's Oscar - winning turn as the Joker in The Dark Knight as his inspiration in approaching Killmonger («Heath's performance as a villain was so captivating I couldn't stop watching»), but Black Panther isn't the actor's first go at a superhero movie.

He may be heavily tipped for an Oscar for his performance as Doctor Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything, but British actor Eddie Redmayne is looking to stretch his acting muscles in the superhero genre.

Olsen plays Scarlet Witch in the superhero franchise and appeared alongside co-stars Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch for last night's screening - no sign yet though of Irish actor Tom Vaughan Lawlor, who landed his breakthrough role of his career as the villain in the much anticipated blockbuster, Avengers: Infinity War.

Who: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Zach Galifianakis and Andrea Riseborough What: A washed - up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play to reclaim his past glory.

Jimmy Kimmel will also test the Guardians» Marvel knowledge as each actor goes head - to - head in a trivia contest against Mia Grace, a 5 - year - old superhero expert from Albany, New York.

Birdman, 2014 Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu Starring Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Naomi Watts, Jeremy Shamos, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Edward Norton SYNOPSIS: A washed - up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory.

The 56 - year - old actor is wanted for a role in Sony Picture's new superhero movie based on the iconic «Spider - Man» villain as a «henchman of sorts» but other details of his role are not known.

SYNOPSIS: A washed - up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory.

The story of Riggan Thomson's (Michael Keaton) effort to be taken seriously as an actor / director / playwright after having starred in three superhero movies twenty years ago — Birdman is directed as a continuous shot (which is difficult because the film takes place over a considerably longer period that its two - hour running time).

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) tells the story of Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton), a washed up actor who's biggest claim to fame was starring as the superhero Birdman in three cash cow Hollywood blockbusters.

Birdman is the type of thought provoking movie that makes you question things in life like existence and legacy while being cleverly disguised as a washed up superhero actor flick.

Instant star Gal Gadot is as perfectly cast as any of the greatest superhero actors.

BIRDMAN: BIRDMAN or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton)-- famous for portraying an iconic superhero — as he struggles to mount a Broadway play.

Deadpool, better known as actor Ryan Reynolds, joined Colbert just as the host was bemoaning Hollywood's glut of superhero films.

Common is currently participating in interviews for the now released John Wick: Chapter 2 [you can read my review here], and as us to be expected the actor is fielding a number of superhero related questions.

The trend continues after Marky Mark, as the list is mainly comprised of actors who've starred in uber - lucrative franchises or big - budget superhero movies, films for which there are conspicuously few female roles.

While, Jeremy Renner was probably being as upfront and open about his experiences in Hollywood, on Twitter people called for Marvel to replace the actor on all future superhero movies.

Also notable: Deadpool cracked the superhero movie awards glass ceiling of sorts with a nom for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, as well as Best Actor - Comedy or Musical nom for Ryan Reynolds.

Starring Michael Keaton as an actor trying to regain his former glory on Broadway when his days playing a famous superhero have long been gone, the film is already getting major buzz thanks to its trailer, and would surely be a hot ticket at whatever festival it makes its way to.

Actor Ezra Miller is excited about his solo yet untitled movie on his superhero avatar The Flash, but says he cant talk about the project as of now.

The companies then moved on to other actors before circling back to Keaton, the actor who once played Bruce Wayne / Batman and then poked fun of his own image as an actor living in the shadow of a superhero role with his Oscar - nominated turn in Birdman.

Bryan Singer has taken to Instagram to announce that Lucas Till is set to reprise his role as Alex Summers / Havok in next year's X-Men: Apocalypse, with the actor joining an ever growing list of characters in the mutant superhero sequel.

Bringing together a starry ensemble, including Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough and Amy Ryan, the black comedy tells the story of an actor (Keaton)-- famous for portraying an iconic superhero — as he struggles to mount a Broadway play.

Hugh Jackman was on the Envelope Roundtable for lead actors for his role in the deeply felt superhero character study «Logan,» even as he will also soon be seen in the musical «The Greatest Showman.»

The official synopsis: BIRDMAN or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton)-- famous for portraying an iconic superhero — as he struggles to mount a Broadway play.

The Oscar nominations for lead actor are in, and they include Michael Keaton, who in «Birdman» portrays an aging actor who once played a superhero; Eddie Redmayne for his portrayal of physicist Stephen Hawking in «Theory of Everything»; and Benedict Cumberbatch as WWII code breaker Alan Turing...