Louis Gossett Jr.

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Born - May 26, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, USA

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John Krasinski opens up about how he cast the key voices in 'Imaginary Friends': 'I never dreamt that I would get the cast that I did'

etimes.in / May 16, 2024, 23:05 (IST)

John Krasinski's 'Imaginary Friends' features a stellar cast including Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, and more, reflecting a child's imagination. The movie also stars Fiona Shaw, Louis Gossett Jr., Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Steve Carell.

Ryan Reynolds: John Krasinski can make movies as scary as 'A Quiet Place' and something as tender and hilarious as 'IF'

etimes.in / May 09, 2024, 14:16 (IST)

Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski team up for 'Imaginary Friends,' a heartwarming live-action film for kids. Krasinski's parenting influences his versatile filmmaking, with 'IF' emphasizing the power of imagination amidst the pandemic, set to release on May 17.

Richard Gere pays tribute to 'An Officer and a Gentlman' co-star Louis Gossett Jr

ANI / Mar 30, 2024, 17:02 (IST)

Richard Gere fondly remembers Louis Gossett Jr, his 'An Officer and a Gentleman' co-star. Gossett's portrayal of Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley won him an Oscar, a groundbreaking achievement for African Americans in Hollywood.

Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr passes away at 87

ANI / Mar 30, 2024, 15:08 (IST)

Louis Gossett Jr, an Emmy and Academy Award winner known for 'Roots' and 'An Officer and a Gentleman', passed away at 87. His family confirmed his passing after battling respiratory illness and prostate cancer.

Steve Carell, John Krasinski to reunite for the film 'If'

PTI / Jan 26, 2022, 15:32 (IST)

'The Office' album Steve Carell is set to reunite with John Krasinski for a family movie, titled "If". Krasinski will direct and star opposite actor Ryan Reynolds in the movie.

Miles Teller to feature in Paramount's 'An Officer and a Gentleman' remake

PTI / Jun 15, 2024, 18:02 (IST)

Miles Teller, known for his role in Top Gun: Maverick, will headline Paramount's remake of the 1982 classic An Officer and a Gentleman. This modern update of the original film, which featured Richard Gere, Debra Winger, and Louis Gossett Jr., aims to bring a contemporary twist to the iconic story. The original movie followed Zack Mayo, an aspiring Navy aviator played by Gere, who clashes with his stern drill instructor, Gunnery Sgt. Emil Foley, a role that earned Gossett an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Directed by Taylor Hackford, the film was a major box office success. Dana Fox has written the latest draft of the script, following an earlier version by Matt Johnson. The project will be produced by Temple Hill for Paramount.

Miles Teller set to star in Paramount's remake of 'An Officer and a Gentleman'

ANI / Jun 16, 2024, 11:32 (IST)

Actor Miles Teller to lead in Paramount's remake of 'An Officer and a Gentleman' confirmed by Deadline.

John Krasinski on getting George Clooney, Ryan Reynolds to join 'IF'

ANI / May 14, 2024, 16:52 (IST)

Reportedly, John Krasinski shared insights on how he secured major stars for his project 'IF'. During his appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, he attributed the quick and enthusiastic yeses from actors to the appeal of imagination and childhood nostalgia. Krasinski discussed the creation of the character voiced by Bradley Cooper, describing him as a disillusioned Philadelphian living in Arizona. He then revealed Blake Lively's character, a cat overcoming her fear of water by dressing as an octopus, and joked about persuading her to join with "emotional blackmail" since her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was already involved.

Rainn Wilson and John Krasinski are giving The Office fans the ultimate Jim and Dwight reunion!

etimes.in / May 10, 2024, 07:05 (IST)

Wilson and Krasinski reunited backstage, promoting their projects. Known for The Office, they played iconic characters. The cast stays connected through a group chat. Peacock announced a spinoff without original cast members. The reunion continues off-screen.

John Krasinski's 'IF' starring Ryan Reynolds has a $55 million debut at global box office

AP / May 20, 2024, 05:27 (IST)

John Krasinski's 'IF' movie, starring Ryan Reynolds, topped the US box office with a $35 million debut, facing competition from 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' and 'The Strangers-Chapter 1' as Memorial Day weekend approaches. The film managed to earn an additional $20 million from global markets, taking its overall global collection to an estimated $55 million.

Chris Rock, four others reportedly refuse to host Golden Globes 2024

IANS / Dec 11, 2023, 14:07 (IST)

Chris Rock and other celebrities have declined hosting the Golden Globes 2024. A search for a host is still underway, with less than a month before the show. Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman were invited to host together but declined. Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, who previously co-hosted the Globes, have ruled out their return. The Golden Globes will air on January 7, 2024.

'The Dropout' actor Elizabeth Marvel joins 'The Color Purple' musical movie

IANS / Apr 09, 2022, 13:43 (IST)

Actress Elizabeth Marvel has joined the star-studded cast of Blitz Bazawule's adaptation of 'The Color Purple'.

'The Color Purple' trailer out, Oprah Winfrey says, "bold new take on the beloved classic"

ANI / May 23, 2023, 12:32 (IST)

Maya Angelou's classic 'The Color Purple' is being adapted for screen and the trailer of the musical adaptation is now out. Here's what Oprah Winfrey said about it.