Rachel McAdams gets her star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood actor Rachel McAdams, known for her acclaimed performances in films such as Mean Girls, Sherlock Holmes, and The Notebook, has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce shared the announcement on its official website and said the actor was presented with the recognition on Tuesday at 6922 Hollywood Boulevard. ‘McAdams has built a remarkable career defined by range, depth, and enduring impact on audiences around the world’, Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer, said in a statement. (PTI)
Adil Hussain replaces Milind Soman in Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey…
Actor Adil Hussain, known for his roles in films such as Love Sonia and English Vinglish, is set to feature in Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business. The upcoming film is a sequel to actor Anshuman Jha’s 2023 film Lakadbaggha. Jha is returning for the second part, which will also feature Riddhi Dogra and Eksha Kerung. It is directed by Sanjay Shetty. Hussain will replace Milind Soman, who was previously attached to the film, according to a press release. The actor said he is grateful to be a part of the film. “Watching ‘Lakadbaggha-‘ was so inspiring. It felt like someone was finally making a film that stood up for the rights of animals-something we haven’t seen in decades, perhaps since ‘Haathi Mere Saathi’ in the seventies. I also had the good fortune of working with Anshuman Jha, both under his direction and as a co-actor,” he said in a statement. (PTI)
Mark Wahlberg and Riz Ahmed to star in The Big Fix
Actors Mark Wahlberg and Riz Ahmed will feature in the upcoming crime thriller film The Big Fix. Directed by Baltasar Kormakur, the film will have the script penned by Guy Bolton and Justin Haythe. It is produced by Kormakur alongside Peter Chernin and David Ready, according to the entertainment news outlet Deadline. The Big Fix follows a former Interpol cop in a bureaucratic role at FIFA who uncovers an international match-fixing scandal and launches a high-stakes mission to stop whoever is behind it. His target: a passionate hustler who joins forces with Chinese Triads to earn millions rigging football games across the world. As they start to circle one another, a high-octane, globetrotting cat-and-mouse thriller ensues – pitting two defiant, determined men against each other. (PTI)
Legally Blonde prequel series Elle to stream from July 1
The prequel series of Legally Blonde has set its official premiere date, with the show renewed for a second season, reported Variety. The show is titled Elle. According to the outlet, Elle Season 1 will debut on Prime Video on July 1. The production of the second season will begin this spring. Per the official logline, the show ‘follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.” Reese Witherspoon, who played the lead role in Legally Blonde, calls the prequel a ‘dream come true’ moment for her after the success of the series. The prequel series stars Lexi Minetree in the lead roles. (ANI)
