Sentences with phrase «get big name actors»

«If you get big name actors on board it's always easier to get into commercial theatre, but Walsh is particularly alert to that audience,» notes Jordan.

Not exact matches

Maybe it was the weak script that gave the actors nothing to work with, or maybe the casting director was more worried with getting big names than collecting the right cast.

The 30 - year - old actor is set to helm the forthcoming film, based on the David Barclay Moore novel of the same name, after Endeavor Content acquired the big screen rights to the project - and he can't wait to get started behind the camera.

Oldman beat out Timothee Chalamet for Call Me by Your Name, Daniel Day - Lewis in Phantom Thread, Daniel Kaluuya in Get Out and Denzel Washington for Roman J. Israel, Esq. for the big prize after already winning a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a BAFTA for the performance.

For example, because this is DreamWorks» / Universal's Oscar tentpole, the running time falls safely in the «adult contemporary holiday respectable» range of 130 - 145 minutes, and it features a big name actor in a role that requires him to be some combination of mentally disabled (I Am Sam, Forrest Gump, Rain Man), insane (As Good As It Gets), or that delicate combination of the two: a genius (Good Will Hunting, Finding Forrester).

Hollywood loves a cheap actor who could become the next big thing so they're betting big on a future investment, but their calculated move is our gain as we do get to see some new faces in roles that aren't just going to tired old names.

Additionally, Eckhart (boasting a mustache worthy of its own billing) offers great support as Sully's first officer, while the ensemble of character actors like Mike O'Malley, Chris Bauer, Ann Cusack and Jamey Sheridan lend an authenticity to the project that you wouldn't get with bigger names.

One thing about his movies is there are so many strong actors and big name casts... most often some pple end up getting overshadowed and their parts get cut out because WKW keeps changing his mind about which direction he wants to go in... I agree about worrying SHK might just end up in a flower vase type role... look distant and not really need to emote.

While he's supported by a strong cast of A-listers (Vin Deisel plays fellow soldier Shroom, Kristen Stewart gets a few brief stints on camera as Billy's sister Kathryn), the use of an unknown actor gives the role an authenticity that would likely have been lost on a big name, no matter how capable.

If you'd like to know the essence of the comedic approach employed in Epic Movie, it's that they've hired a bunch of comedic actors who look or act similar to those found in the big - budget movies, give them funny names similar to the characters found in those movies, then proceed to find a way for them to get hit in the face, stomach, or in most cases, their testicles.

The Shape of Water, Universal's Get Out and Lady Bird were joined on the Best Picture list by Sony Classics» Call Me By Your Name; Focus Features» Darkest Hour, home to Best Actor frontrunner Gary Oldman, nommed today; Warner Bros» Dunkirk, with Christopher Nolan's stunning war movie scoring eight noms; Focus» Phantom Thread, with Daniel Day - Lewis back in the Actor race; Fox's The Post, along with it the 21st nomination for Meryl Streep (though not for director Stephen Spielberg); and Searchlight's Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, probably the other frontrunner coming into today noms and which had seven nominations, with Martin McDonagh nominated for writing but not directing, and the film's big three — Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell — all nominated.

Nighy and West are probably the biggest names here, and they're both excellent in parts a long way from their usual type: the former is lovely and delicate as the shy, mild miner finding a new simmering rage at the government's treatment of his colleagues, while West gets to have flamboyant fun as the camp actor, particularly in an impressive dance sequence.

Smaller roles would go to a couple of actors that would be bigger names in the future, such as a very young Helen Hunt (As Good as It Gets, Dr. T and the Women) as Harry's daughter and a throwaway bit part for Steve Guttenberg (Police Academy, Part 2), marking the first big screen appearance for both.

That brings us to throwing a party, which lets you buy a script or hire an actor or director from Hollywood Boulevard for half the regular price, letting you grab big names for a fraction of the cost, the catch being that you can only acquire a single script or character using this method, unlike casting where you can get up to three cards provided you've got the cash for it.

Uncharted 4, Metal Gear Solid V and BioShock Infinite performer urges cash - strapped creators to «get creative» about how to entice big - name actors to their project

Basset will follow Kevin Spacey (Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare) as the next big - name actor to get fully digitized for a blockbuster shooter.

It»s going to get to the point where everyone will use big name actors like Quantum Break did.