Alex Proyas, known for I, Robot and Dark City, has taken over directing duties on the historical epic Cortes, which stars Antonio Banderas as Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes. Filming started a few weeks ago in Paris and Spain under French filmmaker Paul Mignot, who was originally announced as director. Proyas has now replaced him at the helm of the AI-enabled drama.
Matt Damon says he accidentally went full method while filming The Odyssey, not sleeping for days like his character Odysseus. He noted that the sleeplessness actually worked in his favor, joking that Odysseus probably didn't sleep the night before either.
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Singer-songwriter Raye is joining the cast of Benny Safdie's upcoming film adaptation of the 1976 novel Lizard Music, where she will both voice a character and contribute original music. The movie already boasts a star-studded ensemble including Dwayne Johnson, Alicia Silverstone, Regina Hall, Colman Domingo, Jeff Goldblum, and Rachel McAdams.
Henry Cavill and Guy Ritchie's action film In the Grey has found a second life away from theaters. After a disappointing box-office run, the movie is now enjoying a 40-day winning streak on streaming, according to Collider.
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