John Boyega spent $43 of his last $60 to meet up with J.J. Abrams — and then landedStar Wars: 'Very surreal'

Lucasfilm/Disney John Boyegatook a big gamble onJ.J. Abrams’Star Warsreboot and thankfully, it paid off. “I decided to pretend as if I was busy. John Boyega in ‘Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens’.Credit:Lucasfilm/Disney “He goes, ‘Where are you?’ And I said, ‘Im at this art show in Greenwich, mate. Im very, very busy. John Boyega and director J.J. Abrams in 2015.Kevork Djansezian/BAFTA LA/Getty Where are you?’ He goes, ‘Well, Im in Mayfair and [at a] restaurant....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Corey Ramos

John Boyega surprises Erykah Badu after she stops concert to flirt with him: 'He under 30? Hell yeah!'

Erykah Baduhas some serious manifestation skills. Badu went on to call Boyega “fine” before asking the crowd for more information about him. “How old is he? John Boyega; Erykah Badu.Samir Hussein/WireImage; Bennett Raglin/Getty Images “That’s what I’m talking about. You know what I’m sayin'? That’s what I be looking for.” When she spotted him, Badu immediately covered her face with her hands and began to laugh. “It’s John Boyega!” she cheered after the pair shared a quick hug....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Jamie Mendez

John Capodice,General HospitalandAce Venturaactor, dies at 83

No cause of death was disclosed. Representatives for Capodice did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weekly’s request for further information. A veteran, Capodice served in Korea from 1964 until 1966. John Capodice.Credit:Bobby Bank/Getty Capodice also made a big impression on the small screen. Capodice played the part for two years. When the character returned in 2024, George Russo took over the role. John Capodice.Beck Starr/FilmMagic Capodice is survived by his wife Jane, their two daughters, and four grandchildren....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Emily Jones

John Cena is Zac Efron’s fake friend in newRicky Stanickytrailer

“Dumb & Dumber” director Peter Farrelly returns to comedy in the new film for Prime Video. All we did was tell one lie. Hundreds and hundreds of times, over the course of many years. Zac Efron and John Cena in ‘Ricky Stanicky’.Prime Video/Youtube We called every hospital and there was no record of any Ricky Stanicky. Rod is an X-rated rock and roll impersonator, per Wes (Jermaine Fowler). But the interaction yields an unexpected result: I was really taken with your friend Stanicky, Ted says....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Teresa Branch

John Cena says sex scenes are 'the worst' — but not as bad as being naked at the Oscars

“But its Disney, so they put tape on my buttcrack and stuff. John Cenais no stranger to baring everything before a rapt audience, but that doesnt make it any easier. “There are so many people you gotta make a movie, Cena continued. Amy Schumer and John Cena in ‘Trainwreck’.Everett There’s nothing intimate about it. Like it’s really embarrassing. They literally [said] take a stab at have the most awkward sex you possibly can....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Jacob Scott

John Cena to retire from WWE in 2025, WrestleMania 41 will be his last: 'I'm done'

John Cenais celebrating the end of an era. The 16-time WWE world champion has announced that next yearsWrestleManiawill be his last. But the cheers quickie turned to boos once the audience realized Cena had come to announce his retirement tour. John Cena.Chad Matthew Carlson/Getty Donning a T-shirt that read “The Last Time is Now,” he addressed the crowd. “Why am I here? “I hear a mixed opinion out there. John Cena....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Martha Castro

John Cho's teen son finally sawHarold & Kumarand only had one question for his dad

His reaction surprised his Dad. “My 16 year old apparently saw it,” Cho explained Wednesday onToday. “Apparently his takeaway was, so youhave met Ryan Reynolds?” John Cho, Kal Penn in ‘Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle’.New Line/courtesy Everett Collection Cho repeated for emphasis: “You havemet Ryan Reynolds?!” Not a bad thing." “I had to ferry the daughter out of the house,” he said of his 12-year-old daughter. John Cho, Ryan Reynolds, and Kal Penn in ‘Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle’....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Samuel Dawson

John Corbett had to have a 'rock hard' makeover for hisAnd Just Like Thatreturn

And that was very much by design, according to showrunnerMichael Patrick King. On the latest episode of the companion podcastAnd Just Like That… “We gave John a makeover,” King said. “We cut his hair, we took the turquoise jewelry away. Sarah Jessica Parker and John Corbett on ‘And Just Like That’.Photograph by Craig Blankenhorn/Max We told him he had to be rock hard when he came back.” “Then he came back rock hard with short hair....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Renee Fry

John David Washington 'seriously' considered quitting acting if he got bad reviews inThe Piano Lessonon Broadway

Want more movie news? ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What do you remember about when Malcolm approached you saying he wanted to make this movie? Let’s just go! (L-R) John David Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Potts, and Ray Fisher in ‘The Piano Lesson’.David Lee/Netflix [Laughs] I’ve been waiting on you to do your first feature for a long time now. But then I was like, no, he has a process, so I wanted to respect that....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Adam Perez

John Goodman doesn't regret speaking up for Roseanne Barr after racist tweet: 'I felt bad for her'

But he says he isn’t sure if he’d work with her again. When asked if he regrets defending her, Goodman stood by his decision. “It made me really uncomfortable witnessing them go after Roseanne.” John Goodman.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty He continued, “Yeah, I felt bad for her. And then, yeah… I just feel terrible about the whole thing. Roseanne Barr.Vera Anderson/WireImage You know, we had a great time. And I love her....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Casey Miller

John Goodman suffers hip injury, causing production delay on Tom Cruise movie

Pascal Le Segretain/Getty; Karwai Tang/WireImage John Goodmanis recovering from a hip injury. “Actor John Goodman experienced a hip injury,” a spokesperson for Warner Bros. tells EW. The production resumes shooting next week following John’s full recovery." John Goodman; Tom Cruise.Credit:Pascal Le Segretain/Getty; Karwai Tang/WireImage Production on the film, which also starsTom Cruise, is expected to resume on Monday. Representatives for Goodman did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Andrea Hutchinson

John Krasinski and Natalie Portman hunt for fabledFountain of Youthin first trailer

The two actors star as estranged siblings following in the footsteps of their treasure-hunting father. Apple TV+ “One story, Five continents. Dozens of cultures over thousands of years.” John Krasinski in ‘Fountain of Youth’.Credit:Apple TV+ This is howJohn Krasinski’s Luke Purdue explains his belief in the existence of the fabled fountain of youth. Ritchiepreviously told Entertainment Weeklythat the film was “in the vein ofIndiana Jonesbut contemporary.” “You go on an action-adventure yourself while you’re constructing these things....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Thomas Pierce

John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds on why Steve Carell is most like his 'heartfelt' character inIF

No one skipped a beat when asked which cast member most closely aligns with their imaginary friend character. PARAMOUNT “I think Steve Carell,” Reynolds says. “He is so close to Blue. Cailey Fleming and Blue (voiced by Steve Carell) in ‘IF’.PARAMOUNT I just adore this guy.” “It’s true,” Krasinski agrees. Want more movie news? Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, and Ryan Reynolds at the New York premiere of ‘IF’.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · William Zavala