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Emma Corrin had never before played a baddie or ventured into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But when “Deadpool & Wolverine” casting director Sarah Halley Finn came across the British actor — best known for the films “My Policeman” and “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” and playing Princess Diana on “The Crown” — she knew she had found someone who could hold their own opposite the film’s stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as Cassandra Nova, the villainous twin sister of Charles Xavier.

“The villain had so many aspects that encompassed their power in a unique and fresh way,” says Finn, who’s nominated for the film at this year’s Artios Awards, celebrating its 40th year, in the feature: big budget comedy category. “I loved what [Corrin] did with that role and how they brought it to life.”

Finn is no stranger to casting for the MCU. Her credits include “Guardians of the Galaxy,...

The Wicked movie thrilled Broadway fans with some clever Easter eggs and cameos, but one certainly flew under the radar, despite the performer in question's history with the Wicked production. Before it was adapted into the smash hit movie musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-Butera as Elphaba and Glinda, Wicked saw 20 years of success as a Broadway, West End, and globally touring show. Nodding to this illustrious history, Wicked includes several Broadway cameos from people who played key roles in the show's development and rise to great heights.

Wicked's biggest cameo moment is, of course, the dual appearance of Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, the legendary actresses who respectively originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda on Broadway. As they perform the new section of "One Short Day" and interact with the now iconic performers who inherited their roles, there is a sense of everything to do with Wicked coming full circle,...

Audible has released Vergil! A Mythological Musical written by best-selling author Maria Dahvana Headle. It’s a modern, musical retelling of The Aeneid, the epic poem that tells the renowned story of Aeneas, who fled the fall of Troy and discovered Rome. The musical features Will Young as Vergil, Claudia Kariuki as Sulpicia, Alice Fearn as Julia, Le Gateau Chocolate as Oppius, and Divina de Campo as The Sibyl.

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Dori Media Group (Dmg) has sold Israeli drama “Normal” to WarnerMedia in Latin America, where the series will be available on HBO Max. the series premiered in November of last year on Israel’s Hot, pulling strong reviews and ratings, finishing the year as one of the broadcasters top three most-watched dramas. Based on the true story of series co-creator Lior Dayan, the series kicks off with its protagonist at a low point, committed to a psych ward after a nervous breakdown fueled by drug use. There, the writer battles with personal demons and receives treatment while facing the harsh reality that he is totally normal, a standard superseded by his father, filmmaker, actor, and artist Assi Dayan, and grandfather, defense minister Moshe Dayan. “Normal” played in competition at last year’s Series Mania in the festival’s International Panorama section.

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Shortly after reports surfaced that Jerry Herman, Broadway composer of hits like “Hello, Dolly!” and “La Cage aux Folles” died Thursday of pulmonary complications, stars of the stage and screen flocked to Twitter to share fond memories.

“How Sad,,, Jerry Herman has passed away ,,,of course he made it to Christmas and left us the next day !! He was always so enthusiastic and uplifting about things and gave us the wonderful show Hello Dolly among others !!Rip Jerry Dearest,” tweeted “Annie” actress Bernadette Peters.

Harvey Fierstein, an actor and playwright known for “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Independence Day,” shared thoughts on his “friend of 40 years.”

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“Jerry Herman lost his hard fought battle last night and we lost one of the greats. A collaborator and friend for almost 40 years, I cannot thank him enough for his love, trust,...