Quiz Lady centers on the brilliant but tightly wound, gameshow-obsessed young woman, Anne (Awkwafina), and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister Jenny (Oh). After Anne’s beloved dog is kidnapped as a consequence of their mother’s gambling debts, the duo embarks on a cross-country journey with one goal in mind – turning Anne into a bona fide gameshow champion to earn the cash they so desperately need.

Quiz Lady hails from the acclaimed director Jessica Yu, who won an Oscar for her work on the documentary short film Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O’Brien. Jen D’Angelo wrote the script and serves as one of the executive producers alongside Oh and Awkwafina.

Quiz Lady also stars Jason Schwartzman, Tony Hale, Holland Taylor, and Will Ferrell. It will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival before being released in theatres on November 3 by 20th Century Studios as a Hulu original film.

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Penned by Rob Yescombe, Grand Death Lotto is set in a nearby future where anyone who kills the winner of a newly-established Grand Lottery before sundown can legally claim their prize.

Awkwafina’s character Katie accidentally finds herself in a possession of a winning ticket and must join forces with amateur jackpot protector Noel (Cena) to save her life and claim her multi-billion-dollar prize. Liu will take the role of Noel’s protection rival Louis Lewis, who’s also trying to get to the massive lottery windfall before sundown.

Amazon and MGM Studios chief, Jennifer Salke, said they can’t wait to bring this action-comedy to Prime Video customers around the world and praised the creative team behind this project.

“Grand Death Lotto is the kind of original idea audiences have been craving, and here’s no one better than the endlessly talented Paul Feig to steer the ship. We can’t wait to watch John Cena, Awkwafina, and Simu Liu bring this fun, action-packed script to life,” said Salke in a statement.

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Renfield draws inspiration from the original Dracula novel and centers on R.M. Renfield—an inmate at a lunatic asylum believed to be suffering from delusions, who actually turns out to be a servant of Dracula. According to Deadline, this project will take place during the present day and it won’t be a period piece.

Hoult is set to play the titular role, while Cage will join him as Dracula. Awkwafina’s role in this monster movie remains a mystery at this point. Chris McKay, best known for his work on The Tomorrow War, will be in charge of directing the film. Ryan Ridley wrote the script, drawing inspiration from an original story outline from Robert Kirkman.

Awkwafina has been on a roll since the beginning of 2021. She joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and voiced one of the main characters in Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon. We’ll soon get to see her in the Apple TV+ movie Swan Song, alongside Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris.

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Set to premiere on January 22, the series is based on Awkwafina’s (Crazy Rich Asians and The Farewell) experience growing up in Queens, New York. Nora (Awkwafina) and her cousin (Bowen Yang) are raised by her father (BD Wong) and Grandma (Lori Tan Chinn).

Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, the Co-Heads of Original Content are also excited to work with Awkwafina on a second season, “We are in awe of Awkwafina’s creative genius on every level and we could not be more excited to embark on a season two with the entire Lin family in Awkwafina is Nora From Queens,” they said.

Just last week, Awkwafina became the first Asian American actress to win a Golden Globe for best actress – motion picture – musical or comedy for Farewell.

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Noah Baumbach’s latest drama managed to beat indie darlings The Farewell, Hustlers, Uncut Gems, and Waves in the Best Feature category, and ended up scooping the biggest honor of the night. Adam Driver picked up the Best Actor award, while Baumbach was crowned as Best Screenwriter. The Audience Award also went to Marriage Story.

The list of the major winners at this year’s ceremony also included Awkwafina, who walked away with Best Actress award for The Farewell, and Taylor Russell who picked up the Breakthrough award for his performance in Waves. PEN15 and When They See Us were honored in the TV categories.

Full List of Winners at 2019 Gotham Awards

BEST FEATURE

Marriage Story

BEST ACTOR

Adam Driver – Marriage Story

BEST ACTRESS

Awkwafina – The Farewell

BEST DOCUMENTARY

American Factory

BEST SCREENPLAY

Marriage Story – Noah Baumbach

BREAKTHROUGH ACTOR

Taylor Russell – Waves

AUDIENCE AWARD

Marriage Story

BINGHAM RAY BREAKTHROUGH DIRECTOR AWARD

Laure De Clermont-Tonnerre – The Mustang

BREAKTHROUGH SERIES – SHORT FORM

PEN15

BREAKTHROUGH SERIES – LONG FORM

When They See Us

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The highly-anticipated show finally has the official title, and we know who’s going to be in charge of directing it.

Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens will tell the story of a young woman named Nora Lum, growing up in Flushing, Queens, navigating young adulthood in outer-borough New York City alongside her family. In addition to Awkwafina, this series will also star BD Wong, Lori Tan Chinn, and Bowen Yang.

The list of directors in charge of helming this show is as impressive as its cast. Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll), Lucia Aniello (Broad City), Jamie Babbit (But I’m a Cheerleader), Daniel Scheinert and Dan Kwan (Swiss Army Man), Steven Tsuchida (Younger), and Anu Valia (The Other Two) will be entrusted with bringing individual episodes to life.

Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens still doesn’t have the official release date just yet, but it should premiere on Comedy Central in January next year.

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A. Lee Martinez wrote the book this movie will be based on, and here’s what its official description has to say about the titular heroine and her unusual journey: “Constance Verity has been saving the world since she was seven, and she’s sick of it. She sets off on one last adventure to assassinate her fairy godmother and become the one thing she’s never been: ordinary.”

Martinez also wrote the sequel, Constance Verity Saves the World, and she’s currently working on the third novel in this book series. Long story short, if things work out for the best, we could even get an entire franchise with Awkwafina in the lead role!

We’ll have to wait a bit, though, since her schedule seems pretty packed. After receiving rave reviews for her role in The Farewell, Awkwafina joined the upcoming sequel Jumanji: The Next Level and live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. She’s also developing a Comedy Central series based on her life.

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This announcement comes shortly after it was revealed that Melissa McCarthy is tapped for the role of the iconic villain Ursula. Awkwafina is in the talks for the role of Ariel’s seagull friend Scuttle, and Tremblay would take on the role of her BFF – tropical fish Flounder.

The Little Mermaid will be directed by the Oscar nominee Rob Marshall, and it will combine live action with CGI elements. Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda will be in charge of writing the soundtrack.

Jacob Tremblay got his big break with the role in 2015 drama Room, and went on to play key roles in Before I Wake and Wonder. Awkwafina starred in last year’s smash hits Ocean’s Eight and Crazy Rich Asians, and recently received rave reviews for the lead role in the indie dramedy The Farewell.

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Allison Janney, who unleashed her full power with her Oscar-winning turn in I, Tonya, will take the lead as a woman who uses the death of her cheating husband to become a local celebrity.

Mila Kunis will play her half-sister and local news anchor who always enjoys a juicy story, but Regina Hall will give them hell as a detective who can tell there’s something off about this whole case.

To make the whole thing even better, Breaking News in Yuba County will also star Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians), Samira Wiley (Orange Is the New Black), Juliette Lewis (August: Osage County), Ellen Barkin (Animal Kingdom) and Wanda Sykes (Bad Moms).

This intriguing dramedy will be directed by Tate Taylor, and it’s scheduled to start shooting in Mississippi next month.

The post The “Breaking News in Yuba County” Cast is All About Girl Power appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Quiz Lady centers on the brilliant but tightly wound, gameshow-obsessed young woman, Anne (Awkwafina), and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister Jenny (Oh). After Anne’s beloved dog is kidnapped as a consequence of their mother’s gambling debts, the duo embarks on a cross-country journey with one goal in mind – turning Anne into a bona fide gameshow champion to earn the cash they so desperately need.

Quiz Lady hails from the acclaimed director Jessica Yu, who won an Oscar for her work on the documentary short film Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O’Brien. Jen D’Angelo wrote the script and serves as one of the executive producers alongside Oh and Awkwafina.

Quiz Lady also stars Jason Schwartzman, Tony Hale, Holland Taylor, and Will Ferrell. It will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival before being released in theatres on November 3 by 20th Century Studios as a Hulu original film.

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Penned by Rob Yescombe, Grand Death Lotto is set in a nearby future where anyone who kills the winner of a newly-established Grand Lottery before sundown can legally claim their prize.

Awkwafina’s character Katie accidentally finds herself in a possession of a winning ticket and must join forces with amateur jackpot protector Noel (Cena) to save her life and claim her multi-billion-dollar prize. Liu will take the role of Noel’s protection rival Louis Lewis, who’s also trying to get to the massive lottery windfall before sundown.

Amazon and MGM Studios chief, Jennifer Salke, said they can’t wait to bring this action-comedy to Prime Video customers around the world and praised the creative team behind this project.

“Grand Death Lotto is the kind of original idea audiences have been craving, and here’s no one better than the endlessly talented Paul Feig to steer the ship. We can’t wait to watch John Cena, Awkwafina, and Simu Liu bring this fun, action-packed script to life,” said Salke in a statement.

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Renfield draws inspiration from the original Dracula novel and centers on R.M. Renfield—an inmate at a lunatic asylum believed to be suffering from delusions, who actually turns out to be a servant of Dracula. According to Deadline, this project will take place during the present day and it won’t be a period piece.

Hoult is set to play the titular role, while Cage will join him as Dracula. Awkwafina’s role in this monster movie remains a mystery at this point. Chris McKay, best known for his work on The Tomorrow War, will be in charge of directing the film. Ryan Ridley wrote the script, drawing inspiration from an original story outline from Robert Kirkman.

Awkwafina has been on a roll since the beginning of 2021. She joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and voiced one of the main characters in Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon. We’ll soon get to see her in the Apple TV+ movie Swan Song, alongside Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris.

The post Awkwafina Set to Join Dracula Movie “Renfield” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Set to premiere on January 22, the series is based on Awkwafina’s (Crazy Rich Asians and The Farewell) experience growing up in Queens, New York. Nora (Awkwafina) and her cousin (Bowen Yang) are raised by her father (BD Wong) and Grandma (Lori Tan Chinn).

Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, the Co-Heads of Original Content are also excited to work with Awkwafina on a second season, “We are in awe of Awkwafina’s creative genius on every level and we could not be more excited to embark on a season two with the entire Lin family in Awkwafina is Nora From Queens,” they said.

Just last week, Awkwafina became the first Asian American actress to win a Golden Globe for best actress – motion picture – musical or comedy for Farewell.

The post Comedy Central Renewed “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens” before its Release appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Noah Baumbach’s latest drama managed to beat indie darlings The Farewell, Hustlers, Uncut Gems, and Waves in the Best Feature category, and ended up scooping the biggest honor of the night. Adam Driver picked up the Best Actor award, while Baumbach was crowned as Best Screenwriter. The Audience Award also went to Marriage Story.

The list of the major winners at this year’s ceremony also included Awkwafina, who walked away with Best Actress award for The Farewell, and Taylor Russell who picked up the Breakthrough award for his performance in Waves. PEN15 and When They See Us were honored in the TV categories.

Full List of Winners at 2019 Gotham Awards

BEST FEATURE

Marriage Story

BEST ACTOR

Adam Driver – Marriage Story

BEST ACTRESS

Awkwafina – The Farewell

BEST DOCUMENTARY

American Factory

BEST SCREENPLAY

Marriage Story – Noah Baumbach

BREAKTHROUGH ACTOR

Taylor Russell – Waves

AUDIENCE AWARD

Marriage Story

BINGHAM RAY BREAKTHROUGH DIRECTOR AWARD

Laure De Clermont-Tonnerre – The Mustang

BREAKTHROUGH SERIES – SHORT FORM

PEN15

BREAKTHROUGH SERIES – LONG FORM

When They See Us

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The highly-anticipated show finally has the official title, and we know who’s going to be in charge of directing it.

Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens will tell the story of a young woman named Nora Lum, growing up in Flushing, Queens, navigating young adulthood in outer-borough New York City alongside her family. In addition to Awkwafina, this series will also star BD Wong, Lori Tan Chinn, and Bowen Yang.

The list of directors in charge of helming this show is as impressive as its cast. Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll), Lucia Aniello (Broad City), Jamie Babbit (But I’m a Cheerleader), Daniel Scheinert and Dan Kwan (Swiss Army Man), Steven Tsuchida (Younger), and Anu Valia (The Other Two) will be entrusted with bringing individual episodes to life.

Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens still doesn’t have the official release date just yet, but it should premiere on Comedy Central in January next year.

The post Awkwafina’s Comedy Central Series Gets Official Title appeared first on EverydayKoala.

A. Lee Martinez wrote the book this movie will be based on, and here’s what its official description has to say about the titular heroine and her unusual journey: “Constance Verity has been saving the world since she was seven, and she’s sick of it. She sets off on one last adventure to assassinate her fairy godmother and become the one thing she’s never been: ordinary.”

Martinez also wrote the sequel, Constance Verity Saves the World, and she’s currently working on the third novel in this book series. Long story short, if things work out for the best, we could even get an entire franchise with Awkwafina in the lead role!

We’ll have to wait a bit, though, since her schedule seems pretty packed. After receiving rave reviews for her role in The Farewell, Awkwafina joined the upcoming sequel Jumanji: The Next Level and live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. She’s also developing a Comedy Central series based on her life.

The post Awkwafina Set to Star in “The Last Adventure of Constance Verity” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

This announcement comes shortly after it was revealed that Melissa McCarthy is tapped for the role of the iconic villain Ursula. Awkwafina is in the talks for the role of Ariel’s seagull friend Scuttle, and Tremblay would take on the role of her BFF – tropical fish Flounder.

The Little Mermaid will be directed by the Oscar nominee Rob Marshall, and it will combine live action with CGI elements. Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda will be in charge of writing the soundtrack.

Jacob Tremblay got his big break with the role in 2015 drama Room, and went on to play key roles in Before I Wake and Wonder. Awkwafina starred in last year’s smash hits Ocean’s Eight and Crazy Rich Asians, and recently received rave reviews for the lead role in the indie dramedy The Farewell.

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Allison Janney, who unleashed her full power with her Oscar-winning turn in I, Tonya, will take the lead as a woman who uses the death of her cheating husband to become a local celebrity.

Mila Kunis will play her half-sister and local news anchor who always enjoys a juicy story, but Regina Hall will give them hell as a detective who can tell there’s something off about this whole case.

To make the whole thing even better, Breaking News in Yuba County will also star Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians), Samira Wiley (Orange Is the New Black), Juliette Lewis (August: Osage County), Ellen Barkin (Animal Kingdom) and Wanda Sykes (Bad Moms).

This intriguing dramedy will be directed by Tate Taylor, and it’s scheduled to start shooting in Mississippi next month.

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