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Away From Set

The people who make films, away from the film: what they are working on, what they have said, where they have gone.

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Away From Set

‘Young Guns’ Cast Reunites as Third Film Waits in the Wings

Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Charlie Sheen and three fellow Regulators gathered at FAN EXPO Dallas nearly four decades after the 1988 Western. The rare reunion also put fresh attention on the quietly pending ‘Young Guns 3.’

Marcus Reid·Sep 14, 2026

Away From Set

Abhishek Pathak Says Drishyam: The Conclusion Turns Vijay Darker

The director says Ajay Devgn’s final Drishyam film follows an original Hindi story, with Jaideep Ahlawat’s new cop pushing Vijay Salgaonkar into his most morally shadowed chapter. The film opens October 2, while Panorama Studios builds Korean, Spanish and English versions abroad.

Dorothy Kwan·Sep 14, 2026

Away From Set

Sharon Ooja Says Bipolar Role Was Her Toughest Test Yet

The Nollywood actor describes the mental strain of switching between tears, anger and laughter while playing a character with bipolar disorder. Her account offers a rare look at the work—and the cost—behind a demanding performance.

Marcus Reid·Sep 14, 2026

Away From Set

Rohit Roy Calls TV a “Dustbin Medium” and Praises Film-Star Style

The actor’s blunt split between television and cinema has reopened an old hierarchy in Indian entertainment—then put his own television career right in the blast zone. His comments came during a Kindle Cast YouTube conversation reported on September 12, 2026.

Dorothy Kwan·Sep 14, 2026

Away From Set

Liam Neeson and Stella Stocker’s TIFF Hand-Hold Raises New Romance Questions

At the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 12, Liam Neeson and Stella Stocker arrived together to promote Evil Genius and were photographed holding hands. Neither actor has confirmed a relationship, but the moment lands differently after Neeson said in 2024 that he was finished with dating.

Marcus Reid·Sep 14, 2026

Away From Set

Ram Gopal Varma and Mohit Suri Mix Romance With Gangster Drama

On September 13, Ram Gopal Varma announced a new film collaboration with Saiyaara director Mohit Suri, describing it as a “love dish” filled with “gangster curry.” The project has no title or plot yet, but the pairing has already revived calls for Varma’s Satya-era crime stories.

Marcus Reid·Sep 13, 2026

Away From Set

Paul Schrader Turns ‘Three Guns at Dawn’ to AI After Casting Rejections

Black actors declined Paul Schrader’s crime noir because its three leads were written as a corrupt cop, a drug dealer and a sex criminal. Schrader first blamed the lack of “good Black people” in the story, then said the real problem was finding bankable stars.

Marcus Reid·Sep 13, 2026

Away From Set

Ben Affleck’s Nephew Indiana Steals Attention at Venice Premiere

A 22-year-old Affleck-Phoenix heir joined Casey Affleck and Ben Affleck on the red carpet for Company, bringing a family casting story and a startling resemblance into the same frame.

Dorothy Kwan·Sep 13, 2026

Away From Set

Nicholas Sparks’ Counting Miracles Names Peanut Butter Falcon Director

Tyler Nilson will write and direct Amazon MGM’s adaptation, with Alan Ritchson starring as an Army Ranger searching for the father he never knew. The film has no release date yet, but its deal puts a filmmaker known for a small, actor-led hit inside a much larger studio production.

Marcus Reid·Sep 13, 2026

Away From Set

Maisie Williams Paid £16.50 for a Movie Role—Then Practical Magic 2 Called

Before joining Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic 2, Maisie Williams tried hiring an Etsy witch to manifest a film part. The ritual failed; the casting did not.

Dorothy Kwan·Sep 10, 2026

Away From Set

Na Hong-jin Cast Fassbender and Vikander as Unrecognizable Aliens in ‘Hope’

The Korean director wanted a cosmic view of human violence, so Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Taylor Russell became motion-capture creatures. Their strange casting points to where Na hopes the story will go next.

Marcus Reid·Sep 10, 2026

Away From Set

‘Street Fighter’ Cast: 11 Actors, From Jason Momoa to 50 Cent

The October 16, 2026 film has locked in its central fighters, two WWE stars, a rapper and Eric André as a tournament announcer. The casting is clear; whether these very different performers can share one movie is the live question.

Dorothy Kwan·Sep 9, 2026

Away From Set

‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’ Puts Ajay Devgn Between Revenge and a New Cop

Abhishek Pathak’s final chapter brings back Vijay Salgaonkar on October 2, 2026, with Tabu seeking revenge and Jaideep Ahlawat’s crime-branch officer closing in. The director says the film was built backward from its climax, raising the stakes for Ajay Devgn’s last turn as the protective father.

Marcus Reid·Sep 9, 2026

Away From Set

Nick Nolte Returns to Venice After Seven Years Away From Red Carpets

At 85, Nick Nolte appeared at the 83rd Venice Film Festival for Casey Affleck’s gothic mystery Company, giving moviegoers a fresh look at an actor who has kept his public life small while continuing to work.

Marcus Reid·Sep 9, 2026

Away From Set

Venice 2026 Puts ‘Bunker,’ Clooney and Couture on the Same Red Carpet

The 83rd Venice Film Festival has turned its opening days into a parade of premieres, jury power and carefully engineered glamour. Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem’s ‘Bunker’ drew the loudest response yet, while Laura Dern, Kendall Jenner and Maggie Gyllenhaal supplied the image economy festivals now run on.

Dorothy Kwan·Sep 9, 2026

Away From Set

Margaret Atwood’s First Film Adaptation Remains an ’80s Misfire Worth Revisiting

The 1990 movie version of The Handmaid’s Tale disappointed Margaret Atwood, while a later TV series found room to grow. Its rougher predecessor still shows what happens when a severe novel is squeezed into a single film.

Marcus Reid·Sep 9, 2026

Away From Set

Alex Gibney Says Fear Kept Musk Sources Silent at Venice

At a Venice press conference on Sept. 8, the director said critics, colleagues and friends of Elon Musk backed away from interviews because speaking felt dangerous. His nearly four-hour documentary now arrives as a portrait of power, politics and people who would not go on the record.

Dorothy Kwan·Sep 9, 2026

Away From Set

Steven Knight Hints Amazon MGM Has Chosen the Next James Bond

The new 007 writer would not confirm the actor, but his BBC interview and Gary Oldman’s comments point to a decision already made. Jack Lowden remains the loudest name in the room, without an official announcement.

Marcus Reid·Sep 9, 2026

Away From Set

Irina Shayk Brings a 2003 Lace-Up D&G Dress to Venice

Shayk’s archival Dolce & Gabbana gown exposed black lingerie beneath side cutouts running from her arms to her thighs. The all-black look brought an unmistakable piece of early-2000s fashion onto the 83rd Venice Film Festival red carpet.

Marcus Reid·Sep 8, 2026

Away From Set

Rooney and Kate Mara Turn First Film Together Into a Venice Twin Act

The sisters coordinated in black and white for the Sept. 3 premiere of Werner Herzog’s “Bucking Fastard,” their first film together. The clothes echoed their roles without reducing two distinct actors to a publicity gimmick.

Dorothy Kwan·Sep 7, 2026

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