James McAvoy replaced Joaquin Phoenix in Split at the last minute

James McAvoy says he was a last-minute addition to Split after Joaquin Phoenix dropped out of the movie just before shooting was to begin. James McAvoy did such an incredible job juggling multiple characters in M. Night Shyamalan’s Split that it’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role, but McAvoy was actually a last-minute … Read more

Speak No Evil’s James McAvoy Reveals if Netflix’s Narnia Will Recast Mr. Tumnus

Since it was announced that Greta Gerwig would develop at least two film adaptations of C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia book series for Netflix, speculations have been high on who would portray various characters. James McAvoy‘s Mr. Tumnus from the previous film series has been a favorite among the fans. And now, the … Read more

Everything the Light Touches: James Earl Jones (1931-2024) | Tributes

Before anything else, there was that voice. Rich, regal, majestic, magnificent, and instantly recognizable—it seemed to come from a part of Heaven reserved solely for true greatness. Back in the day, it boomed out of your TV, announcing that “This is CNN.” Even further back in the day, it bellowed out of one of the … Read more

James Earl Jones, Beloved ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Lion King’ Star, Dies

One of the towering presences in movies, television, and theater — not to mention one of the most distinctive voices of the 20th century — has died. James Earl Jones passed away on Monday morning at his home in New York. He was 93 years old. His death was confirmed by Deadline. They did not list a … Read more

Mel Brooks got his beloved dog, Pongo, from legendary tough guy James Caan

While known as a Hollywood tough guy, Mel Brooks remembers a softer side of actor James Caan, who gave him a dog he had for 15 years (and still misses). While he may be best remembered for his tough guy roles in classics like The Godfather and (Best Movie You Never Saw fave) Thief, actor … Read more