News about Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne has been for the first time on the set of The Witcher as he filmed scenes with co-star Liam Hemsworth in North Wales.  The Matrix star, 63, announced earlier this year that he'd joined the Netflix series and would play Regis, a barber-surgeon with a dark and uncertain past. Laurence wore a long cape over an outfit that boasted gold buckles for his role in the fantasy drama, as well as a quirky grey wig.

Laurence Fishburne made the most of London's heatwave as he enjoyed a bike ride in St James' Park alongside a mystery female companion.  The actor, 63, who starred in the blockbuster The Matrix and John Wick, grabbed an electric bike to explore the capital on Wednesday.  Laurence was accompanied by a female pal for the outing.  

An eclectic mix of stars let loose on Tuesday as they partied the night away at the Serpentine Gallery summer party in Kensington, London. TV personalities and socialites rubbed shoulders with politicians and Hollywood movie stars as they enjoyed the annual soiree at Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Minsuk Cho of Mass Studies, and on the grounds of the Serpentine South Gallery.  Making the most of the free-flowing alcohol on offer was the likes of Maya Jama, who was spotted swilling a glass of rose before making a beeline for Laurence Fishburn (top right, and bottom left with DJ Peggy Gou). Another cosy moment came as Venus Williams rushed over to greet her dear friend and former British Vogue editor, Edward Enninful (top left). Also living it up at the glamorous party was Emma Weymouth (centre) while London Mayor Sadiq Khan was wrapped up in a bear hug when chatting with Bianca Jagger (bottom right).

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Laurence Fishburne has signed up to appear in The Witcher's forthcoming fourth season. Regis, a barber-surgeon with a dark and turbulent history who joins forces with the show's principal character, Geralt of Rivia, will be the 62-year-old actor, according to Variety. Petra Richertova, the actor who was recently linked to filmmaker Petra Richertova, also released a statement about his role: "I'm really excited to be joining the cast and looking forward to discovering the wondrous world of "The Witcher."

Tina Turner is best known for her role as a legendary singer, rock 'n' roll hero, and trailblazing artist who inspired generations, even after her death was announced on May 24. She was 83 years old. Tina was also a mother of four with her two biological sons and two others, two of whom she adopted from her ex-husband Ike Turner Sr., in addition to her numerous accolades. Tina welcomed Craig Hill, the first son of Ike Sr.'s band Kings of Rhythm, in 1958, when she was 18 years old. He was the only child the two siblings had together before Tina started to see Ike Sr., who she had with Ronnie, her second child. She then adopted Ike Jr. and Michael, the blues singer's two sons, who had failed to family with him and raised them as her own. Tina Turner filed for divorce from Ike Sr. on July 27, 1976, after a tumultuous 16-year marriage during which she suffered years of violence, as revealed in her 2018 book, "Tina Turner: My Love Story." Ike Sr. died on December 12, 2007, at the age of 76.

On March 24, John Wick: Chapter 4 made its broad debut in theaters in the United States and has now grossed up to $425.3 million. And the Keanu Reeves-led franchise has now hit the billion dollar mark at the worldwide box office as a result of the film's smashing success. This places John Wick in the ranks of Avatar, Marvel, and even Illumination's Despicable Me.

Emilio Estevez recalled when Laurence Fishburne saved him from drowning in quicksand and his beloved actor father Martin Sheen called The Matrix actor personally to thank him. On Tuesday, father and son duo Sheen, 82, and Estevez, 60, appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show to talk about the traumatic times. Sheen and Fishburne, who are now 60, were on set of the iconic 1979 film Apocalypse Now in the Philippines. 'We'd only known each other for a few days, and this was in the Philippines,' Estevez said.'

Illumination and Universal Pictures' Super Mario Bros. The World Box Office's first movie opening since opening last Wednesday, earning it the largest animated movie opening of all time ahead of Frozen 2 ($358 million) in 2019. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic's $100M-budget CG-animated adventure flick, based on the Nintendo video game franchise, smashed the record for biggest video game adaptation global opening after Warcraft ($210M) in 2016

John Wick: Chapter 4 isn't able to afford a running time of more than two and a half hours. Having said that, there are some extraordinary combat sequences, leavened with a smattering wit. In his last film role, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, and late Lance Reddick all reprised their roles from previous films, adding gravitas by the thimble-load. That's about the right thing, considering that this film can't afford to take itself too seriously.

Megalopolis' passion project directed by director Francis Ford Coppola is approaching its fifth month, with some of the actors appearing on set in Atlanta. On Tuesday, Nathalie Emmanuel, Adam Driver, Laurence Fishburne, and James Remar were all seen filming new scenes for the epic sci-fi thriller. They were seen shooting scenes with the help of some fake snow that was falling around them on the ground. Trilith Studios in Atlanta opened on November 1st, with filming reportedly ending in March 2023. The actors were discovered just two weeks after co-star Shia LaBeouf was seen on the set with a rather unrecognizable appearance.

When he was spotted on the set of Megalopolis in Atlanta this Tuesday, an empowered Hollywood actor was completely unrecognizable. The film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola of The Godfather, stars Adam Driver, Forrest Whittaker, Aubrey Plaza, and Jon Voight. The initiative's founders, Laurence Fishburne, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Schwartzman, Nathalie Emmanuel, and even the director's sister Talia Shire are among the participants. However, one particular boldface name was seen vanishing entirely into his character in a fashion show scene shot this Tuesday. He sported a lush mullet and a series of meticulously shaped eyebrows, as well as a touch of eye makeup when seated in the front row. But can you guess who it is?

Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Aubrey Plaza, and Shia LaBeouf are among the film's key actors, and it centers on an architect who is trying to recover New York City after a disaster. According to reports, the director (left) is now in danger of missing his March deadline and making a slew of changes to save the production after funding the $120 million passion project himself. Halfway through the film's 80-to-90-day run, and as the urban Atlanta scene has fallen into what the Hollywood Reporter describes as 'chaos.' However, 83-year-old Coppola is no stranger to this kind of disorder, notably experiencing difficulties during filming for his seminal masterpiece Apocalypse Now, during which the producer was concerned that the film would be a 'failure' due to the issues.

Contrary to popular belief, Black cinema was rich and plentiful before the burgeoning of blaxploitation films in the late 1970s and '70s. "Is That Black Enough For You?! "What" a recent Netflix documentary that premiered on September 11th, not only gives these films their flowers, but it also highlights the cultural revolution behind Black cinema, which has often gone unheard. "Is That Black Enough For You?" says archived footage and interviews with Black film legends such as Whoopi Goldberg, Laurence Fishburne, Samuel L. Jackson, and others. Elvis Mitchell, a filmmaker and historian, explores the splendor of Black creators in film, from the beginnings of the 1900s to the 1970s — from their roots in the early 1900s to the modern era of the '70s. Mitchell tells POPSUGAR that it took him nearly 23 years to bring his kaleidoscopic film to life. Alain Locke's lectures at Harvard University in 2002 sparked a lot of his research. Nearly two decades later, he worked with filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, David Fincher, and Netflix to inform a crucial part of Black cinematic history that he wasn't told.

Ada Nicodemou's cameo role in the 1999 hit film The Matrix has resurfaced on the internet, and her followers are raving over every minute of it. Dujour, the Home and Away actor, appeared in the sci-fi blockbuster alongside Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, and Hugo Weaving. And her appearance - and style - were eons removed from Leah Patterson's beloved Summer Bay.

In Netflix's forthcoming film The School of Good and Evil, Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington are responsible for the creation of a new generation of heroes and villains. Theron, 47, depicts Lady Lesso, the School for Evil's latest iteration, while Washington, 45, portrays Professor Dovey, head of the School for Good. In the film's first official trailer, a very lucky candidate from outside is selected for admission to this prestigious school every so often.'

After becoming embroiled in a drama with Olivia Wilde over her release from her latest film, Don't Worry Darling, Shia LaBeouf will appear in Francis Ford Coppola's star-studded independent film Megalopolis. According to The Hollywood Reporter, LaBeouf, 36, is one of the newest actors to join the cast. Talia Shire and nephew Jason Schwartzman also landed roles in the film in addition to him. The film will be funded entirely by the legendary producer and has a budget just shy of $100 million.