Casting the Revolution: Margery Simkin on Finding an All-Star Barnyard for “Animal Farm”
Casting director Margery Simkin followed her instincts—and actors’ voices—to build the world of Andy Serkis’ “Animal Farm.” By ditching traditional auditions and listening closely to tone, rhythm, and essence, Simkin assembled a daring, star‑studded cast led by Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, and Gaten Matarazzo for a timeless political fable reimagined.
Gods, Monsters, Heroes, IMAX: Universal Unveils Epic New Images From Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is revealing itself as a mythic epic built for IMAX on an awe-inspiring scale. Newly released images spotlight Matt Damon’s weary, determined Odysseus, Zendaya’s commanding Athena, and Anne Hathaway’s resolute Penelope, offering a sweeping glimpse at a film where gods intervene, monsters lurk, and the idea of home feels tantalizingly out of reach.
From Cerulean to Crimson: Costume Designer Molly Rogers Redefines Power Dressing in “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
Costume designer Molly Rogers honors legacy and reinvention while dressing Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
The Official Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Reveals a Thrilling IMAX-Sized Epic
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” brings Homer’s immortal epic to life with Matt Damon as a hero desperate to return home, filmed entirely in IMAX.
Marc Munden on Directing Kids in the Brutally Artful “Lord of the Flies”
More than seven decades after its publication, “Lord of the Flies” still speaks to the anxieties of the present day. Director Marc Munden explains how he reimagined William Golding’s novel as a four-part Netflix series—using first-time child actors, monsoon-drenched locations, and unsettling visual language to explore power, fear, and the fragility of democracy.
