AJ Michalka says sister Aly was offeredHannah Montanarole before Miley Cyrus

Apparently the role of Hannah Montana had as many actresses in the running as Scarlett O’Hara. choice for Disney’s favorite secret superstar. Because we’re going to the next person and offer it to another couple people.'" Aly Michalka and Miley Cyrus.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; BYRON COHEN/Disney Channel/Getty I was just like, ‘I don’t want to do this. I don’t want to do a show about singing. I don’t want to do a show where I play two people....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Alicia Garcia

Al Pacino thinks Timothée Chalamet should play him in aHeatprequel film

The actor shared his thoughts at the Tribeca Film Festival reunion panel for Michael Mann’s 1995 crime masterpiece. Which begs the question: CouldHeat 2be adapted into its own film someday? And if so, who should play the younger versions of Hanna and McCauley? Al Pacino thinks Timothée Chalamet could play a younger version of him in a ‘Heat’ prequel.Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage; Bennett Raglin/WireImage “Timothee Chalamet!” Pacino shouted, to cheers from the audience....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Karen Cole

Al Pacino will be a father (again) at age 83

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Pacino’s girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, is eight months pregnant, EW can confirm. The iconic star ofThe Godfatheris about to become a real father… again… at age 83. Al Pacino.Dominik Bindl/Getty The Oscar-winning actor’s child with Alfallah will be his fourth. Robert De Niro, Pacino’sGodfatherPart IIcostar, alsorecently welcomed his seventh child at age 79. “I mean, there’s no way around it with kids....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Douglas Gutierrez

Al Pacino, Kathy Bates, and more stars pay tribute to James Caan: 'The film world has suffered a big loss'

Caan, star of The Godfather, Misery, and other beloved films, died Wednesday at 82. A great actor, a brilliant director, and my dear friend. I’m gonna miss him." James Caan and Al Pacino in ‘The Godfather’.Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images Working with him onMiserywas one of the most profound experiences of my career. When you watch his performance, his terror, it’s as though he’s watching a snake. So many memories are flooding back today....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Courtney Davis

Al Roker misses first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 27 years

“We just want to say we love you, Al. Wonder if you’re watching? But, we wish you a full recovery.” Al Roker gave a thumb’s up at the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Peter Kramer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Savannah Guthrie, who cohosted Thursday’s telecast alongside Kotb, added: “We love you, Al. We’ll see you next year!” “So many of you have been thoughtfully asking where I’ve been,” the weather anchor shared....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Brooke Glover

Al Roker returning toTodayafter health scare: 'Our sunshine is coming back'

Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb announced Roker’s return following the TV personality’s hospitalizations in 2022. Al Rokeris returning to morning TV following severalhospitalizationsfor blood clot complications at the end of 2022. “Well, we have our day. Al Roker returning to ‘Today’ following health scare.Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images He’ll be here Friday. He’ll be right here in Studio 1A. This is his place. He’ll be in his seat right where he belongs....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Pamela Robinson

Alan Cumming returns major U.K. honor from Queen Elizabeth to protest 'toxicity' of British empire

As an aside, Cumming added, “Incidentally both these policies were instituted by the Clinton administration.” On top of that, his opinions of the British Empire have also changed. I’m now back to being plain old Alan Cumming again." Alan Cumming receiving his OBE at Buckingham Palace in 2009.Nils Jorgensen/Shutterstock He’s not the only British celebrity who feels this way. “It’s loaded, OBE. Oliver added that “it probably happens all the time” that people decline the honor....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Adriana Bowers

Alan Cumming says he toldHarry Potterproducers to 'f--- off' when they offered him a role

Alan Cummingapparently spelled (get it?) things out quite clearly for the producers ofHarry Potterwhen they offered him a role in the franchise. “I didn’t turn it down,” Cumming told the U.K. newspaper. Alan Cumming in 2017.Mike Pont/WireImage “I told them to f— off!” The actor explained that a salary dispute with thePotterproducers was what prompted his curt response. Blatantly lying, stupidly lying, as well. Like, if you’re going to lie, be clever about it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Rebecca Chen

Alan Cumming saysRomy and Michele'would've had 6' sequels by now if it starred 2 men

“I would love to do a sequel. Clubin a new interview. “It’s such a popular film,” Cumming continued. Lisa Kudrow, Alan Cumming, and Mira Sorvino in ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’.Everett Collection Last June, Sorvinorevealed on theTodayshowthat they were “getting closer” to a potential sequel. “There’s nothing official to report,” she said at the time. She added, “Isn’t that thrilling?” Want more movie news?

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Linda Bonilla

Alan Rickman's journal recounts decision to stay inHarry Pottermovies despite desire to quit

“But here we are in the project-collision area again. Reiterating no more HP. They don’t want to hear it.” Alan Rickman.Desiree Navarro/WireImage The sensation is neither up nor down. The argument that wins is the one that says: ‘See it through. It’s your story.’ Alan Rickman, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe in ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’.Murray Close/Warner Bros. “I have finished reading the last Harry Potter book,” he wrote in a July 2007 entry....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · John Mendez

Alan Ritchson says he took overFast Xrole from Keanu Reeves: 'Tough act to follow'

“I’m very grateful that it worked out,” the actor tells EW. Warning: This story contains spoilers fromFast X. Keanu Reeveskeeps drifting around theFast & Furiousfranchise. And nowFast Xstar Alan Ritchsonreveals that Reeves wasalsoin talks to playthe villain in the latest installmentas well. universal; steve Granitz/WireImage “It was just a little stroke of luck and good timing,” he says. Tough act to follow." “All production shut down. “I was like, ‘Oh, God....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Jesus Yu

Alan Tudyk confirms he won't be in the first season of Disney+'sRogue OneTV series

“They’re shooting it right now, I’m not in it,” theFireflyactor said. I’m going to be in the show. Tudyk voiced and motion-capture performed the towering droid while on silts in the 2016Star Warsspin-off film. Credit: Jonathan Olley/Lucasfilm LFL 2016 I’m not doing it!" Andoris one of 10Star WarsTV series thatwere confirmed in Decemberas coming to Disney+. Diego Luna reprises his role in the series as the Rebel spy Cassian Andor....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Rita Wilson

Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran to guest-judgeAmerican Idolduring coronation absences

Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are off to merry old England. Sheeran’s songbook will also get a showcase as theIdolfinalists team up to perform duets of his work. Additionally, both Sheeran and Morissette will perform live on theIdolstage. Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran guest judge on ‘American Idol’.Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Mike Marsland/WireImage American Idolairs Sundays on ABC at 8 p.m.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Amanda Burnett