‘The Last Of Us’: Showrunner Craig Mazin Confirms He Briefly Talked To Matthew McConaughey About Playing Joel

Lady Gaga apparently didn’t want to be called by her actual name on the “Joker: Folie à Deux” set.

Outsports.That designation makes Maxen the first out gay male coach — of any level — in men’s U.S. professional sports.While some former NFL players have come out, LGBTQ visibility is still exceedingly rare in the league.

The weekend of “Barbenheimer” has arrived.

Sofia Vergara is feeling the love.

John Stamos is the latest celeb to visit “Hot Ones”, the only talk show in which guests answer questions while eating increasingly spicier hot wings (in case anyone is wondering, the episode was filmed prior to the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike).

Drake opened up about all things love in a new interview.

Discovery Channel has landed the perfect host this year for “Shark Week,” none other than a huge fan of all ocean creatures — Aquaman.

Andrea Brooks plays a game of basketball with Patch May in this still from tonight’s premiere of A Lifelong Love on Hallmark Channel.

Even Margot Robbie was hoping “Barbie” would feature a little more smooching.

SPOILER ALERT: Don’t keep reading unless you want to know the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars season 8.

The 1975 saw a festival set cut short in Malaysia after frontman Matty Healy criticised the country’s government for its LGBTQ+ laws, and kissed the band’s bassist on-stage.During their headlining set at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur on Friday July 21, Healy gave a speech calling out the Malaysian government for its hardline stance on gay rights.“I made a mistake. When we were booking shows, I wasn’t looking into it.

Ferne McCann has said admitted feels “lost” and is “reinventing” herself following the birth of her second child. The reality star, 32, welcomed a baby girl called Finty earlier this month with fiancé Lorri Haines and has been enjoying the early days of new motherhood. However, the star - who also has a daughter called Sunday with ex Arthur Collins - opened up to fans on Instagram about how strange it feels not having a bump anymore as she was clearing out some of her old clothes.

The stars of Love Island are in for a surprise tonight as the show’s ‘meet the parents’ episode makes an early appearance. In a twist from the usual running order of the show, the show’s remaining couples will reportedly be introduced to their other half’s family early, bringing the explosive episode forward.The ‘meet the parents’ episode usually takes place during the penultimate episode before the final and sees each Islander’s family fly over to the villa to grill their significant other and make a decision on whether they think they are a good fit for their son or daughter.The episode can often be heartwarming if all the family members get along - or a disaster if someone’s family isn’t too keen on their partner.

You can’t beat a pamper session, and we’re always happy to find ways to bring a spa experience into our skincare routine so we can indulge in a little relaxation at home. If you’re ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy a bit of at-home wellness, Love Islanders Molly Marsh and Zach Noble just shared the cutest video showing you how to pamper yourself, and your partner, from the comfort of your living room.

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Police have issued an appeal for information to help identify a person who they want to speak to as part of their enquiries into the damage of a police vehicle.

Musicians Jason Isbell and Jake Owen went head-to-head on social media over Jason Aldean’s recent song controversy.

It wasn’t all fun and games at the fair for Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly after the pair were involved in a physical altercation with a stranger.

Ryan Gosling’s Ken may play second fiddle in the new ‘Barbie’ movie, but according to Margot Robbie, who plays the titular character in the summer blockbuster, “The Notebook” heartthrob’s lips were the real star of the film, which pulled down $22.3 million ahead of opening weekend — all without a single smooch between the two leads. Robbie admitted to People in June that not being able to kiss Gosling on-screen “didn’t feel like a win to me.”Robbie’s friends took the news even harder than her, having high hopes from the beginning that the producer of the film could work some on-screen magic in her favor.

Miu Miu’s fall/winter ​2023 campaign featured a star-studded lineup including Zaya Wade, Amelia Gray Hamlin, Emma Corrin and Mia Goth.

Drive-Away Dolls, has been released a few months after the movie’s initial announcement. The trailer sets the tone for what appears to be a must-see comedy that blends humor, suspense, and perhaps even a murder or two. Directed by the celebrated filmmaker Ethan Coen, Drive-Away Dolls promises to deliver an entertaining and stylized movie experience.Set to a rocking tune, the short clip showcases the film’s fantastic stylized visuals and some thrilling moments, Drive-Away Dolls seems poised to captivate audiences with a perfect balance of humor and nail-biting suspense.

The Last Of Us, but his potential casting never became “serious”.While the HBO adaptation of the video game was in development, reports claimed True Detective stars Mahershala Ali and McConaughey were both in contention to play the role of Joel in the series, which eventually went to Pedro Pascal.Show co-creator Craig Mazin addressed the rumours on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, where he confirmed talks with McConaughey had taken place.“I actually never talked to Mahershala,” Mazin said. “I did talk to Matthew [McConaughey]. I can’t say it was serious.

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The cast of The Last of Us might have looked very different.

“The Last of Us” bosses originally had someone else in mind to play Joel Miller instead of Pedro Pascal.

It’s hard to imagine The Last of Us without Pedro Pascal, but cocreator Craig Mazin revealed that there was another contender for the role of Joel — Matthew McConaughey.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Before Pedro Pascal landed the male lead in HBO’s adaptation of the hugely popular “The Last of Us” video game, rumors swirled that co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann were trying to lure former “True Detective” stars Mahershala Ali and Matthew McConaughey back to the network to headline the series. Mazin finally sounded off on the casting rumors during a recent interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast. “I actually never talked to Mahershala,” Mazin said before confirming that talks with McConaughey did in fact take place. However, it sounds like McConaughey’s casting never made it past early discussions about the project.

 almost looked very different!During an appearance on the  podcast, showrunner Craig Mazin revealed that Matthew McConaughey was originally tapped for the role of Joel before Pedro Pascal signed on to the hit HBO series.«I did talk to Matthew. I can't say that it was a series [of conversations]. It was more of a, 'Hey, here's something to talk about,'» Mazin shared.

Pedro Pascal is looking back at his career in Hollywood, following his incredible success in HBO’s ‘The Last of Us,’ and with his upcoming projects, including Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ alongside Paul Mescal, and his performance in ‘Strange Way of Life’ directed by Pedro Almodóvar, and co-starring Ethan Hawke.During his most recent interview with Variety, the Chilean star was asked about his impact and influence on the Latin population, as well as being an advocate for the LGBTQ community. “I want to be able to fulfill the assignment and continue to fulfill the assignment,” the actor said to the publication.“It’s the best part.

With “Special Ops: Lioness” arriving on Paramount+ next month, that marks six shows created by Taylor Sheridan on TV right now. And there’s more where than came from.

Taylor Sheridan is finally speaking out about the end of Yellowstone and Kevin Costner‘s exit.

"Yellowstone" co-creator Taylor Sheridan revealed Kevin Costner's beloved John Dutton will meet his end before the Paramount+ series comes to a close. Sheridan didn't reveal exactly how Dutton's chapter would finish but did clarify some of the rumblings about how the end of "Yellowstone" came to be in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Pedro Pascal is charming, funny and incredibly talented. His resume thus far includes notable films and television series such as HBO’s “The Last of Us” and Lionsgate’s “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” During his interview, I referenced his 2020 cover story. In that story, he said he couldn’t believe Patty Jenkins cast him in “Wonder Woman 1984” without auditioning. Then something happened that you don’t typically see. When asked what it feels like to be a role model to young Latinos, LGBTQ and Hollywood dreamers everywhere who yearn to sit in the same position he finds himself in, his usual charisma and confidence melted away.

Matthew McConaughey is hard at work on the upcoming movie The Rivals of Amziah King!

Hollywood stars are not exempt from having troubled relationships with their mothers. Drew Barrymore recently clarified comments that she "never" has wished her mother was dead.The pair has had a turbulent relationship for decades with Barrymore, 48, becoming emancipated from her mother at the age of 14 to strike out and live on her own. On the other hand, "iCarly" star Jennette McCurdy titled her 2020 memoir, "I'm Glad my Mom Died." Matthew McConaughey and his mother, Kelly, sat down for an episode of Jada Pinkett-Smith’s "Red Table Talk" in 2021 to dish on their eight-year estrangement.  Here's a look at some celebrities who have made their feuds with their mothers public over the years.