Rapper and singer Drake who had placed a USD 355K bet on Mike Tyson, that promised a payout of more than USD 1 Million, lost after YouTube Jake Paul beat the heavyweight icon in Texas during a boxing match. Drake lost approximately Rs 2.9 crore as Tyson, 58, barely landed a punch during the eight-round bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with Paul winning by big margins on all three cards - 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73. View this post on Instagram A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) Mike Tyson satisfied with his performance After the fight, Mike Tyson said, "I came to fight. I didn't prove nothing to anybody, only to myself... I'm just happy with what I can do." Tyson had fought with a brace on his right knee but said it had not impacted his performance. "I can't use that as an excuse. If I did I wouldn't be in here," he said. Tyson, meanwhile, praised the quality of his opponent Paul. "He's a very good fighter," said Tyson, who refused to rule out the possibility that he might even fight again. Tyson was reportedly paid USD 20 million to sign up for Friday's contest, which came 19 years after his last officially sanctioned professional bout, a defeat to Irish journeyman Kevin McBride in 2005. Drake and his public feud with Kendrick Lamar Drake made headlines for his public feud with Kendrick Lamar, which resulted in both artists exchanging a series of diss tracks. Lamar accused Drake and even raised questions about his personal life which led to the rising tension between them Lamar's scathing accusations, including claims that Drake has a questionable personal life, have led to rising tensions. The differences aggravated after Drake reportedly unfollowed NBA stars LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan on Instagram for their support of Lamar. Their feud began in March when Lamar was featured on "Like That" with Future and Metro Boomin. Last month, Drake took the stage at the Nostalgia Party in Toronto and addressed the crowd, saying, "I'm going to tell you, you're going to come to a point in life where people you thought were your friends or people you thought were close to you, they might switch up. They might try to move funny with you. They might stab you in the back. They might do a lot of things to you. You'll come to that realization, wherever you're at in life. You've probably been there and you'll be there again. That's how life is. Sometimes it's you and you alone by yourself."
16 November,2024 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBrad Pitt will do a world tour to promote his film 'F1', which is set to release on June 25, 2025, informed producer Jerry Bruckheimer, reported Deadline. "Brad is really invested in this movie," said Buckheimer, adding, "He doesn't like to do press, but I think we'll take him on a world tour where he'll be glad to show his efforts in driving and acting in this movie." 'F1' is scheduled to be theatrically released by Warner Bros. Pictures on June 25, 2025, overseas, and in the United States on June 27, 2025. When asked about the film's planned premieres before its commercial release, probably referring to Cannes or other film festivals, Bruckheimer didn't open up much and said, "That's up for discussion. I think we're going to show it in Monaco, to the drivers and the F1 teams and then we'll have premieres in New York and London and a bunch of other cities." Apple Original Film announced the film's title, 'F1', and the film's poster featuring Pitt in his racing gear. The film stars Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski. Additionally, a teaser poster was released. "It's going to be everywhere around the world - Imax theatres, where you're going to get the huge experience that Imax gives you," the producer said. Bruckheimer shared that F1 drivers, "are booked every five minutes. It's unbelievable what their life is like. The physical toll that it takes on them, the amount of training that they have to do, you never see that. But we'll certainly show you some of that in the movie. I love to make what I call process movies. I've done it over and over again. I had a TV series called CSI that takes you behind the curtain and shows you what the world is really like and that's what our movie does. You get inside the world of F1 and you see how it actually works. But there's a lot of wonderful dramatic stories I keep telling," reported Deadline. 'F1' is an upcoming American sports action drama film directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Ehren Kruger based on the motorsport of the same name, created in collaboration with the FIA, its governing body. The film features actors like Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Lewis Hamilton, Javier Bardem and Sarah Niles. Pitt plays a former Formula One driver who returns to the grid with his colleague (Damson Idris) at APXGP, a fictitious team. The film stars Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia, and Samson Kayo. Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Kosinski directs and produces the film alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B Entertainment, and Lewis Hamilton under his Dawn Apollo Films banner. The film is made in collaboration with Formula 1 and the F1 community, including the 10 F1 teams and their drivers, the FIA and race promoters. Copper CEO Penni Thow serves as executive producer, reported Deadline. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 November,2024 10:14 AM IST | Washington | ANIDwayne Johnson talked about his latest Christmas action-adventure film 'Red One' and shared his views that it should be released on Imax screens like Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer', reported Deadline. 'Oppenheimer' is a 2023 epic biographical thriller film written, directed, and produced by Christopher Nolan. He said that he watched Nolan's directorial film in the same Imax screening room the director uses to screen his films and after watching it he felt that 'Red One' would be a "game changer" if screened the same way. "With Red One, our intention was to make a movie that you can enjoy on the biggest screen possible," said Johnson. "Legitimately, the biggest screens possible are Imax. I was midway through shooting 'Red One' and I had an opportunity to see 'Oppenheimer'. I watched in the Imax theater where Christopher Nolan watches and screens his movies. Him and Emma [Thomas], his wife. I even asked to let me sit where Chris sits. They said, 'Chris sits here.'" He continued, "I watch 'Oppenheimer'. It was amazing, but I was thinking: 'Holy shit. 'Red One' on this screen and with this technology could be game over.' I remember texting director Jake Kasdan a picture of my bare chest and a picture of the screen and we realized how cool it would be." 'Red One' is a film directed by Jake Kasdan. The film follows Johnson's Callum Drift, the head of North Pole security, as he teams up with a bounty hunter to find a kidnapped Santa Claus. Johnson's co-stars include Chris Evans, JK Simmons, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Nick Kroll, Kristofer Hivku, and Wesley Kimmel, reported Deadline. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Washington | ANIFilm: The Substance (playing on MUBI)Cast: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Edward Hamilton-Clark, Gore Abrams, Christian Erickson, Robin Greer, Hugo Diego GarciaDirector: Coralie FargeatRating: 3.5Runtime: 141 min Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” is a macabre body horror satire that takes wounding hits at beauty standards governed by ‘viagra’ fortified men. Ironically, this film arrives at a time when the one-shot weight loss solution ‘Ozempic’ is in peak demand, and the storyline could well be an echo of what horrors could be in store for similar solution takers - of course, based on a very fertile imagination. The subject matter of the film is a ‘fountain of youth’ solution. Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) once dazzled audiences as an actress and fitness guru, but, like her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, she has seen better days. After losing her job leading a fitness class for a daytime TV show because Harvey (Dennis Quaid) decides she needs to make room for someone younger, she goes down in the dumps. Then she hears of a mysterious product, a black-marketed drug called The Substance, which creates a younger version of herself. The Substance comes with several rules and specifications. She can only activate her younger self once, and she and her perky alter ego are to switch off every seven days without exception. Both are supposed to be one - having the same consciousness, but Elisabeth and her younger self, Sue (Margaret Qualley) after continuing with The Substance, realise how difficult it is to maintain a grip on beauty without paying a heavy price for it. The obsessiveness regarding beauty is overwhelming. Fargeat, who wrote and directed the film, makes the search for youth into a blood-and-fluid-drenched horror spectacle. What was meant to be a fresh new beginning ends up as a horrific experiment with unintended consequences. References from David Cronenberg’s films are obvious. Fargeat’s script, a winner at Cannes this year, is tight and has less than a handful of characters. Cinematographer Benjamin Kracun builds his visuals around a bright color palette, Emmanuelle Youchnovski’s costumes suit the characters, and the background compositions by Raffertie, help the narrative race up to an unexpected adrenaline gush. Fargeat basically uses revolting body horror trappings to critique the entertainment business. The film is brilliantly lit and looks amazing. Everything including the shot-taking, the editing, and production design are well thought out. Fargeat’s visuals feel surreal with its ultra wide-angle shots, eye-popping close-ups and a vivid unreal color palette. The Substance is an ambitious film but the ending fails to become resounding. Moore, Qualley and Quaid do their jobs well but the contrived end fails to provide a triumphant climax to an imaginatively constructed horror fantasy.
15 November,2024 07:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasDanish actress Connie Nielsen, who returns to the role of Lucilla in 'Gladiator 2', admitted she is a huge fan of Indian music. In an interview with IANS, Nielsen revealed that her playlist is filled with many classic Indian songs and expressed her deep admiration for both Indian cinema and music. While Connie acknowledged that she often struggles with remembering names, especially during interviews, her passion for Indian culture was undeniable. When asked if she has seen any Indian films or is familiar with any Indian actors or their work, Connie shared, “Yes, I have watched a lot. The only thing I have to say is that I am one of those people who struggle to remember names, especially during interviews. I just go blank on everything. But I am a huge fan, not just of Indian films, but also of Indian music—I’m crazy about it. My playlist is filled with many classic Indian songs. I love Indian movies in general, and obviously, they are incredible. Additionally, female directors are so inspiring, and the storytelling is haunting. I must say, I am a big fan of Indian culture, and it’s just amazing.” Talking about returning to 'Gladiator 2', the ‘Wonder Woman’ star expressed, “My feelings upon arriving back in Malta and walking up this ancient fort were overwhelming. I couldn’t help but remember the first time I walked up the same hill to the ancient limestone fort and saw the Colosseum rising in front of me.” “I recall back in the day when Withley was walking towards me, chomping on a cigar, always smiling a little slyly, as he does. Then he asked, ‘What do you think?’ This time, as I was coming up again, it felt almost unbelievable to be having the same experience. But, of course, it wasn’t exactly the same because you can never step into the same river twice. Still, stepping into a new version of that experience was incredible, and I was deeply moved,” Nielsen further mentioned. The 59-year-old actress portrayed Lucilla, the daughter of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), in the original 'Gladiator' film 24 years ago. In a shocking twist, her character was killed by her brother, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). 'Gladiator 2' sees Nielsen return to the role of Lucilla, now the mother of Paul Mescal’s Lucius. The movie was released in UK cinemas on November 15 and will be released in US cinemas on November 22. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 November,2024 06:59 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSFilm: Gladiator IICast: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Derek Jacobi, May CalamawyDirector: Ridley ScottRating: 3.5Runtime: 148 min This sequel to Ridley Scott’s landmark period spectacular is a great movie experience as a standalone. Written by David Scarpa (“Napoleon”) and directed by an 86-year-old Scott who continues to blend Machiavelli, pageantry, and visual grandeur in epic proportions, this is a movie experience that is still top-notch (even if it does not match up to the much-vaunted original). Twenty-four years ago, the slash-and-burn hyperviolent “Gladiator” which blended in Cecil De Mille’s epic proportions with intensely engaging philosophies of warfare and romance while incorporating novel VFX was a near hypnotic experience and continues to be revered by most who have experienced it. “Gladiator II,” may not become as well-loved but it is a wonderful experience nevertheless. The entire film is centered around Paul Mescal as Hanno/Lucius whose voyage comes full circle when he enters the coliseum as a captive of Rome. The story here complements that of the original film and provides some fan service too. The credit sequence hearkens back to the original and lends the unschooled some idea of what took place 16 years before. Incidentally, Lucius Verus was sent away as a pre-teen, to a safe place in order for his life to be spared. It’s not a surprise then to find him a descendant of Maximus. In one of the dialogues, Lucius admits he does not have the strength of his father and the film plays strongly to that vein. Mescal is no Crowe. His Hanno/Lucius goes from commander to captive to gladiator not with contemplative raging hostility that Maximus displayed but with a fixated vengeance-led rage. His rage is centered around General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal) who ordered the killing of his wife Arishat(Yuval Gonen) at the battle for Numidia, and later on spreads to the rulers of Rome-- twin-brother emperors, Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Caracalla (Fred Hechinger), both extremely fey yet as vicious as Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) in their actions. Lucius Verus is also not shown as a swordsman. He is a wily fighter though and has experience as a commander of a small battalion of the Numidian army. Mescal doesn’t possess Crowe’s physicality nor does he exhibit Maximus’ silent fury. The film sets him up as an unequal to Maximus and that’s a good thing here. Mescal’s Lucius is branded by nobility and therefore not as rugged and imposing as Maximus. The narrative and character development are not as robust as the original. The script draws so many parallels between the new film and the old one that they begin to feel one and the same. There’s no new dramatic thrust to speak of here. The storyline feels rushed, and some character arcs lack depth. Lucius’ goalposts transition from revenge to saving the nation within a hair-breath. It felt as though the director and writer wanted to cram-in as many events as possible to make the narrative consequential. The characters that work are pivotal to the telling of this tale. Connie Nielsen who returns from the original cast as Lucilla, the mother who sent Lucius away from Rome as a boy after the death of Maximus and Macrinus (Denzel Washington), the former gladiator who rises up to the post of second-in-command in Rome’s power hierarchy. The wily ease with which Denzel tackles this role and the tremulous heart with which Nielsen establishes her pathos, lend the film quite a bite. Ravi (Alexander Karim), a soulful former slave and gladiator originally from India, who earned his freedom but chose to become a healer for the wounded combatants may not be an important character but he gets quite a bit of screen time and is impactful in helping put an end to the scheming and dealing in Rome. Gladiator 2 uses CGI & practical effects to rousing affect. The neoclassical epic spread of brutal warfare, lavish Colosseum duels, stunning decapitations, and decadent palace intrigue is well served by it. The music score is a little overwhelming with way too many nostalgic callbacks for it not to sound similar to the original’s score. The battle scenes are also quite spectacular. The cinematography, as in every Ridley Scott film is extraordinary. It’s the story that falls short dependent as it is on contrivance and familiarity. Nevertheless, this sequel is still a highly enjoyable film and deserves to be seen in all its glory on the big screen!
15 November,2024 06:50 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasDaniel Craig's journey as James Bond ended three years ago with the film 'No Time to Die' directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. After playing the esteemed role on screen for years, Craig got the perfect ending. Now, all eyes are on the future of the characters. There have been speculations and rumours surrounding who will take the baton forward to play 007 in the future installments of the popular character. Eon Productions which produces the Bond films has not confirmed the face of the eighth person to play Bond but sure has a list of requirements in mind for the actor who will play the role. Talking to The Independent, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson spoke about the future of James Bond and who will play the role,. Barbara said that it is a big decision indeed. Talking about what they are looking for in the next Bond, she shared, "It will be a man. He'll likely be in his 30s. Whiteness is not a given. And whoever says yes is doing so with the expectation of at least a decade's worth of films." For months, rumors have persisted that Aaron Taylor-Johnson ("Bullet Train," "Kick-Ass") is the front-runner for the role. He's a man in his mid-30s, and he's not afraid to sign onto a franchise. He seems to check all of the boxes. Idris Elba and Tom Hardy who were also heard to be fan favourites to play the role do not check the boxes. Actors who have played James Bond The first Bond film came out in 1962 titled Mr No. The role was essayed by Sean Connery. In 1965, David Niven was signed to play Bond in Casino Royale after Connery and Peter Seller refused to play the role. With the departure of Connery after You Only Live Twice (1967), Broccoli and director Peter R. Hunt chose little-known Australian actor George Lazenby (born 1939), to be the third major actor (following Sean Connery and David Niven) to play the role of Bond. He played the role in 1969 film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Roger Moore played the role from 19772 to 1985 and did 7 films. Timothy Dalton played the role from 1986 to 1994 and did 2 films in this duration. Pierce Brosnan played Bond in 4 films in a decade. Daniel Craig was the seventh Bond and did five films.
14 November,2024 10:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Lupita Nyong’o has joined the ensemble cast of ace filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s next film. The film also stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Anne Hathaway, and is shrouded in secrecy. The film is set to release in theatres on July 17, 2026. Universal Pictures had no comment about Nyong’o’s casting. The upcoming feature is expected to start shooting in early 2025. As per reports, Nolan is writing and directing the movie. Nyong’o is an Oscar winner, and is known for 12 Years a Slave (2013). This marks her first project with Nolan, but she has recently collaborated with Universal Picures on this fall’s unexpected box-office triumph, The Wild Robot, an animated adventure in which she voices the main character. The actor’s expansive résumé includes Marvel’s Black Panther (2018) and the sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), Jordan Peele’s horror thriller Us (2019) and the post-apocalyptic sci-fi prequel, A Quiet Place: Day One. The actor also scored a Tony nomination for the 2009 Broadway play, Eclipsed. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
14 November,2024 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesChildren’s Day, much like festivities, evokes the child within each one of us. The soothing atmosphere of joy and innocence takes over as we attempt to connect with our inner child and with kids around us. While there are many such activities one could plan to spend this day, revisiting our favourite animated films and favourite characters from them would be the perfect way to celebrate the child within. The antics of our beloved animated characters and their best pals is a trip down nostalgia road for us adults and an opportunity for children of today to learn the true definition of friendship. This Children’s Day, here are five pairs from the world of animated films that you should revisit to celebrate the day. 1. Moana and Maui - Moana 2 Moana and Maui are amongst the greatest friendship duos in the world of animation with their friendship being admired by fans worldwide. While they did take time to understand one another, Maui assisted Moana in his own way, teaching her how to properly voyage and read the stars in the sky. Together they conquered many feats. Audiences can rejoice as Moana and Maui will unite once again in the much anticipated sequel Moana 2 releasing on 29th November 2024 in cinemas, in English and Hindi as the duo unite for another fun adventure! 2. Mufasa and Taka - Mufasa: The Lion King Mufasa and Taka’s early friendship is that of innocence and bonding which will be seen in the upcoming film Mufasa: The Lion King releasing in India on 20th December 2024. Mufasa, an adopted cub, meets Taka and the two remain inseparable for the early journey of the film as they play along one another. Kids will love watching the duo together in the film. What makes Mufasa: The Lion King more fun is the fact that Shah Rukh Khan and his family will dub the Hindi version of the film while Mahesh Babu will share his voiceover for the Telugu cut. 3. Manny, Diego, and Sid - Ice Age The Ice Age franchise introduces us to Manny, a woolly mammoth, Diego, a smilodon, and Sid, a giant ground sloth. The most unlikeliest of pairs, each member of this trio have different interests but come together for the right cause as they did in the film to reunite a human baby, Roshan, with his family. Kids love watching them together as they are funny, joyous, and most importantly spread the message of togetherness and uniting for the right reasons. 4. Lilo and Stitch - Lilo & Stitch Lilo and Stitch are true partners in crime. They are always there for one another in difficult times and encourage each other to succeed. Their understanding towards each other is what makes this friendship unbreakable and kids love watching the two of them together. They teach the true definition of friendship and loyalty and continue to remain amongst the favourite duos in the history of animated films. 5. Carl & Russell - Up Friendships can come to be of different ages, what matters is understanding towards one another and that is beautifully explained in the movie Up. Carl, an old man who is lonely and sad after he lost his wife, is on a mission to fulfil her final wish.He then meets a young boy, Russell, who wishes to assist him on this journey in lieu of a final merit badge for helping a senior citizen. Throughout this movie, Russell unknowingly teaches Carl to embrace life, so that he can enjoy his adventure. The two make a cute friendship that has been loved by fans and critics alike, across the world.
13 November,2024 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBTS star Jin is the third member from the Korean boy band to make his solo appearance on The Tonight Show hosted by Jimmy Fallon. It is no doubt that the popular show is the most preferred late-night show of BTS members. Before Jin, Jimin and Suga made solo appearances on the chat show. Jin will be appearing on the show on November 20, revealed the official promo video of The Tonight Show. BTS's Jin heads to The Tonight Show The news was revealed with a teaser video shared on the official Instagram handle of The Tonight Show. In the video, BTS superfan Fallon can be seen opening an envelope marked “top secret” and inserting an old-school floppy disk marked “special guest” into a Windows 95-era PC. The Tonight Show host reacts with delight after an image of the South Korean pop star slowly comes into full view as the high-tempo focus track from Jin’s new album, titled 'Running Wild' is heard in the background. It is revealed that the episode will be aired on November 20. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Tonight Show (@fallontonight) While Jin will be making his solo debut on the show, he is no stranger to Jimmy Fallon and the popular late-night American show. He has previously featured on the show along with BTS members in 2018, 2020, and 2021 which is including their famous performance at the Grand Central station as part of The Tonight Show. Jin to release his first solo album 'Happy' Jin's first solo album 'Happy' will be released on November 15. The first single 'I'll be there' from the six-track album was released late last month. He co-produced the song alongside American singer-songwriter MAX. He is the last of the seven members of BTS to release a solo project. Talking about his solo album, BIGHIT MUSIC in an official statement said: "We are thrilled to share the details of BTS member Jin's first solo album, 'Happy'. 'Happy' is Jin's heartfelt invitation for fans to join him on his journey to discover happiness. The album features six tracks, each with its own unique vibe, all grounded in a band sound." They further shared, "With his sincere emotions and warm messages to his fans woven throughout 'Happy', we hope the album brings joy to all of you. In addition to the album release, Jin will be engaging with fans through various activities. We ask for your continued love and support for Jin as he makes his solo return with 'Happy'." While sharing the details about the solo album's release date and pre-order date, the company said, "Pre-Order Date: From 11 AM, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 (KST). Release Date: 2 PM, Friday, November 15, 2024 (KST)." BTS’ Jin’s Journey Post-Military Jin was the first member to be discharged from mandatory military service in June. The occasion was even more special as it coincided with the group’s 11th debut anniversary. Jin signed up in December 2022 and was out by June 2025. Upon his discharge, Jin hugged 1,000 lucky fans as part of his meet-and-greet session. It was the biggest highlight of the FESTA celebrations. Jin became the torchbearer at the 2024 Paris Olympics and also attended the 2024 Paris Fashion Week as Gucci’s ambassador. He is said to be the mystery guest alongside Coldplay at their 4-day concert at Goyang Stadium, Seoul. The shows will take place in 2025 on April 16, 18, 19, and 22
13 November,2024 08:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor and filmmaker John Krasinski has been named the Sexiest Man Alive 2024 by People Magazine. The actor is known for his role as the prank-loving paper salesman Jim Halpert in 'The Office' which ran for nine years, as the intense former Marine turned CIA agent in the series Jack Ryan or the director of the recently released film 'IF'. But John wasn't exactly sure what to think when he got honoured with the title of the Sexiest Man Alive 2024. He shared the news with his wife and actress Emily Blunt and revealed the promise she had made if he won the title. The couple has been married for 14 years and live in Brooklyn, America. Emily Blunt's reaction to John Kransinski being Sexiest Man Alive 2024 Talking to People magazine, John said that his wife Emily was very excited to hear the big news from him. Krasinski revealed that Blunt joked about making the cover of the magazine their house wallpaper if he ever received the title. "Do we have that on camera? Because that’s like a binding contract, I think," he says. "My children will love that, it won’t be weird at all." Krasinski, 45, lives with his wife and two kids in Brooklyn. They have two daughters named Hazel, 10 and Violet, 8. The actor appreciates the life he has built with his wife Blunt. “It’s that beautiful thing where when you’re married to someone, you’re constantly learning and changing and evolving,” he says. “And I’m so lucky to go through all that with her.” Talking about if this title will change anything for him, he joked, "I think it's going to make me do more household chores. After this comes out, she’ll be like, ‘All right, that means you’re going to really earn it here at home.’ ” About John Krasinski Apart from his acting credits, he has also directed six projects. In 2009, Krasinski made his directorial debut in the comedy-drama film Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. He wrote the screenplay for the film based on David Foster Wallace's collection of short stories, played a minor role in it and also served as producer. The film premiered on January 19, 2009, at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. He also co-wrote, directed and starred in A Quiet Place, which has grown into a three-film franchise, and created the short-lived but immensely popular pandemic-era web series Some Good News. Earlier this year, he debuted his sixth directorial effort, IF, a film about imaginary friends that also featured Blunt.
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