Clancy Brown Joins ‘The Penguin’ Spinoff as Salvatore Maroni

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck not only gained a wife, but also an actress for his movies!The actor has been promoting his upcoming film Air, which he directed and stars in, produced in collaboration with Matt Damon, who also stars in the biopic about Sonny Vaccaro and Nike co-founder Phil Knight and how Michael Jordan became the face of the brand.The film marks their very first project from their newly founded production company, Artists Equity, and not only are they already working on their second project, but they have also called in "a favor" from none other than J.Lo herself, who her husband says has been "a joy" to work with.WATCH: JLo and Ben Affleck argue at the Grammy's: but what did they say?MORE: Jennifer Lopez covers up in tiny towel in rare post-shower clipThe acting and producing duo confirmed during an appearance on CBS News that the multi-hyphenate will be the star of their next big project. The couple have a lot of projects on their plate as of late, as they recently moved into a new house together.Sharing details of the movie in the works, Ben said: "We're just getting rolling on working again with Amazon, to do the story of a wrestler named Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and won a National Championship for Arizona State."MORE: Jennifer Lopez's revelation about her twins' different lives and personalities will surprise youHowever, he wasn't so forthcoming at first about confirming his wife was also a part of the project.

Katie Holmes is a doting mom to 16-year-old daughter Suri Cruise - and she's growing up fast! What's more, the teenager is taking after her famous mom in more than one way too.Not only does the Dawson's Creek star have a mini-me in the form of her daughter, but Suri appears to be taking after her mom in the talent department too.The teen is showing all the signs of following in her mom's footsteps in the entertainment industry, having stepped into the spotlight more in the last few years, unveiling her incredible singing voice.VIDEO: Listen to Katie Holmes' daughter Suri Cruise's big spotlight momentJust last year, the notoriously private teen was heard singing in Katie's film, Alone Together, singing Blue Moon in the opening credits.Her mom was more than proud of her too when telling Yahoo! Entertainment about her daughter's role in the movie.MORE: Katie Holmes is truly glowing in her latest filter-free selfieMORE: Katie Holmes shares sweet never-before-seen family photos of Suri"She's very, very talented. She said she would do it and she recorded it and I let her do her thing," Katie, 44, said.

EXCLUSIVE: After over 20 years in comedy, author and stand-up comedian Leanne Morgan will star in her first comedy special for Netflix.

EXCLUSIVE: Oppenheimer, A Quiet Place Part II and Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy is embarking on his next project with the feature adaptation of Claire Keegan’s acclaimed novel Small Things Like These. Murphy will star in and produce the film that’s been greenlighted by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity which will finance the project. Principal photography is underway in Ireland.

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy-winning writer/director/producer Karyn Kusama has signed with WME.

Jordan Peele won’t have one, but two movies in 2024: an untitled horror thriller on Sept. 27 from his Monkeypaw Productions and a fourth coming out on Christmas Day that year. To be more specific, while the third film is from his production company, the fourth the Oscar winner is directing.

All inquiries from members of the press directed to Twitter’s official press email now receive the same automatic reply: a poop emoji.

Thirty Seconds To Mars, Self Esteem and other acts have been added to BBC Radio One‘s Big Weekend 2023 line-up.Jonas Brothers, Headie One, Tom Grennan, Jess Glynne, Rudimental, Pale Waves, Mimi Webb, ArrDee, Romy, Joel Corry, FLO, Piri, and The Snuts are also the latest additions to the three-day festival, which takes place over Dundee’s Camperdown Park between May 26 and May 28.On Saturday, 27 May, Jonas Brothers and The 1975 will headline the main stage, with Jonas Brothers opening and The 1975 closing. Saturday and Sunday (May 28) tickets go on sale this Friday (March 24) 8.30am GMT here.Friday, 25 May will see the Big Weekend host a special dance music line-up (get details here).

Taron Egerton has responded to rumours he could take on the role of James Bond, saying that he doesn’t think he’s “the right choice for it”.The actor initially rose to fame in the Bond-like franchise Kingsman, though with the departure of Daniel Craig as 007 Egerton’s name has been in the mix of potential actors who could take over.“I don’t think I’m the right choice for it,” the star told The Daily Telegraph. “You have to be consistently statuesque to be that guy.

Ed Sheeran and Disney+ have announced a new documentary series focused on the singer called Ed Sheeran: The Sum Of It All.The four-part series, which launches globally in its entirety on the platform on May 3, will see the star open the doors to “a definitive and searingly honest view into his private life as he explores the universal themes that inspire his music”.Focusing on Sheeran’s recent struggles, as well as his rise to fame and the creation of some of his biggest hits, the documentary will be released two days ahead of his new album ‘-‘ (‘Subtract’).Watch a trailer below:According to the description, the series “follows Ed after he learns of life-changing news and reveals his hardships and triumphs during the most challenging period of his life.“Blending exclusive, never-before-seen personal archive, present-day actuality, authentic interviews with his wife and loved ones, and intimate performances in cinematic locations, the series widens the lens to unearth what Sheeran thinks of the world, of himself and his music, as well as showcases a decade of hits enjoyed by subscribers around the world.”The trailer touches upon some of the hardships the singer has faced recently, including the loss of early champion Jamal Edwards, as well as his wife Cherry Seaborn being diagnosed with a tumour while pregnant.Sheeran said of the series: “I’ve always been very guarded in my personal and private life; the only documentary I’ve ever made has been one that focused on my songwriting.“Disney approached me to make a four-part documentary, and it felt like the right time to open the door and let people in.

Nick Cave has called late poet and novelist Charles Bukowski “the bukkake of bad poetry.”Cave was responding to a comment on his Red Hand Files blog, in which a fan wrote: “No question, a statement instead. In my opinion you are one of the bonzerist geezers around, like Bukowski with a geetar. Thank you Mr.

After three massively successful films, we can safely pronounce that new Jordan Peele film releases are special events. However, unlike many directors working today, Peele is steadily releasing new films like clockwork, after only two or three years.

Police have uncovered a cannabis grow following a house fire in south Manchester. Flames engulfed the three-storey building in Chorlton on Sunday morning.

Brokeback Mountain is transitioning into a stage adaptation on London’s West End.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Kids, did I ever tell you about the time that my streaming series got a secondary run on a linear cable network? Hulu’s “How I Met Your Father” will make its linear debut next month on Freeform, marking the first time the series has been available off of Hulu. “How I Met Your Father” will bow Tuesday, April 25, on Freeform, starting with the first two episodes, “Pilot” and “Fomo,” at 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET, respectively. Episodes will continue to air back-to-back each week, culminating with the season finale on May 23. Hulu will continue to also offer “How I Met Your Father” episodes for streaming as well. “How I Met Your Father” premiered in January 2022; the comedy is currently in the midst of a 20-episode Season 2, having returned earlier this winter.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer The Darnell Ferguson-hosted primetime competition “Superchef Grudge Match” has been renewed for Season 2 at Food Network. Production on the eight-episode second season is set to begin later this year, with new episodes scheduled to debut in early 2024. Hosted by “Tournament of Champions” alum Ferguson, “Superchef Grudge Match” seeks to settle two long-standing personal and professional food feuds in one-round, one-dish winner-takes-all heavyweight battles. Per Food Network’s official description: “The food world is filled with rivalries and on ‘Superchef Grudge Match,’ host Darnell Ferguson stages battles between chefs who have beefs with each other to finally bury the hatchet and win $10,000 cash, a prized knife from the losing chef and lifelong bragging rights over their food foe. From food competition rivalries and business partner squabbles to mentor vs. protégé grudges, sparks fly in and out of the kitchen in this one-hour series.”

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo packed on the sweet PDA while celebrating his 44th birthday in the happiest place on Earth. The Maroon 5 frontman and his 34-year-old model wife were spotted in Disneyland over the weekend, enjoying some family fun in the park with their daughters Dusty, 6, and Gio, 5. The family of four was seen wandering around the park, with Prinsloo planting a kiss on her husband's cheek as they walked. The couple's third child, who was born in January, didn't join the family for the park fun this time. The family outing came days after the couple made their return to the spotlight after Levine publicly addressed cheating allegations against him in October. The pair were first seen on the red carpet of the Vanity Fair Oscars party, where they couldn't keep their hands to themselves for the occasion.

Shell-shocked Dumbarton boss Stevie Farrell admitted he could’ve substituted his whole team at half-time, after a horror show against Albion Rovers.

Fans of Vanderpump Rules were shocked earlier this month when it was revealed that Tom Sandoval had allegedly cheated on his longtime girlfriend Ariana Madix with their fellow castmate Raquel Leviss.

Three Pitbull puppies were stolen from a Scots home while their heartbroken owner was out celebrating Mother's Day.

Australia head coach Graham Arnold says Ryan Strain deserves another opportunity to impress for his country.

Former Celtic hero Erik Sviatchenko looks set to swap Europe for North America - with the Danish defender closing in on a reported move to MLS outfit Houston Dynamo.

Developers behind proposals for a new windfarm in the Vale of Leven that could power more than 50,000 homes are holding an additional exhibition event for residents.

LE SSERAFIM is having a moment with their faithful fans!

James Middleton and his wife Alizee have marked a special milestone in their household – their pet dog Mabel's first Mother's Day.Taking to Instagram on Sunday to mark the occasion, the younger brother of the Princess of Wales shared a sweet compilation video of Mabel and her litter of puppies. Watch below to see the moving tribute… Back in August, James confirmed Mabel had welcomed eight healthy puppies.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are two of the busiest celebrities in the game, with the former often filming one project or the other while the latter continues his Las Vegas residency and world tour.However, they've been able to find the right key to make their marriage work despite their intense schedules over the years, an example of which you can see in the video below.WATCH: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban share romantic moment on stageSitting down with Extra recently, Keith opened up about getting to balance their busy schedules while finding time for each other and family."We do a lot of traveling in order to be home," he explained. "So, I'll play and then I'll fly home.

Taylor Swift has only just started her long-awaited Eras Tour, and she already has the internet abuzz with speculation about what will be the special, surprise song she performs each night.

Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Pete Davidson, Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick -- is joining forces with Yeastie Boys Bagels, with fans including Jerry Seinfeld, Sofia Richie, Michael B.

Jimmy Fallon delighted bargoers over the weekend at Mulconry's Irish Pub in Fairport, N.Y., taking the stage at the venue and enjoying some festive celebrations.Rocking a Kelly green sweatshirt that read, «Property of Damien Mulconry,» the 48-year-old host seemingly had a blast, singing hits like «Zombie» by The Cranberries and the Georgia Satellites' «Keep Your Hands to Yourself.»Fallon posed with Mulconry's employees, lit up the stage, and even went behind the bar to pour shots of Jameson for the packed spot.A post shared by Mulconry’s Irish Pub (@mulconrys)Fallon has been all about impromptu performances lately. Earlier this month, he surprised the coaches on with a blind audition that caused most of them to turn their chairs.

Julianne Hough is returning to the ballroom! On Monday, ABC announced that the professional dancer is coming back to as a co-host for the upcoming 32nd season of the reality dance competition. Hough, 34, will join Alfonso Ribeiro — winner of season 19 — who will stand alongside her as co-host. Judges, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough are all set to make their return to the table for the upcoming season. Hough is no stranger to the ballroom. In 2007, she made her debut as a professional dancer. The same year, the actress took home the mirrorball trophy, twice.

King Charles III was thinking about his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, on his first U.K. Mother's Day without her."

Love Island star Claudia Fogarty has revealed that her famous father, former motorcycle champion Carl Fogarty, banned her from having sex or doing anything "stupid" in the villa.The former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner told his youngest daughter that if she did have sex on TV then it would give him a heart attack.

Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot is back!

Joe Otterson TV Reporter HBO Max’s “The Batman” spinoff series “The Penguin” has cast Clancy Brown in a recurring role, Variety has learned. Brown joins a cast that includes series lead Colin Farrell, who will reprise the role of Oswald “The Penguin” Cobblepot from “The Batman, as well as Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Deirdre O’Connell. Brown will appear as Salvatore Maroni, a notorious Gotham City crime boss. The character was referenced repeatedly in “The Batman,” as his arrest by corrupt Gotham officials and the collapse of his criminal empire allowed for Carmine Falcone’s organization to rise. Maroni has previously been portrayed onscreen by actors like David Zayas in “Gotham” at Fox and by Eric Roberts in “The Dark Knight.”

The Penguin has found its mob moss.

EXCLUSIVE: After playing Juliet in 20th Century’s Romeo & Juliet spin-off Rosaline, Isabela Merced and 20th Century are teaming up again on one of the studios iconic IPs. Sources tell Deadline, Merced is set to co-star opposite Cailee Spaeny in 20th Century’s new Alien movie.