In stand-up comedy, silence typically equals death. You tell a joke and the audience laughs? Great. You tell a joke and they groan? Well, at least they were interested enough to respond. Tell a joke and … nothing? You may have lost the room altogether.
For Ramy Youssef, though, a joke greeted with silence allowed him to find his comedic voice, which has expanded beyond his stand-up to include creating and/or starring in a pair of acclaimed comedy series — Ramy on Hulu, Mo on Netflix — a juicy supporting role in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things,...
For Ramy Youssef, though, a joke greeted with silence allowed him to find his comedic voice, which has expanded beyond his stand-up to include creating and/or starring in a pair of acclaimed comedy series — Ramy on Hulu, Mo on Netflix — a juicy supporting role in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Both Bassem Youssef and James Gunn have clarified their stances on the recent fiasco surrounding Youssef’s alleged firing from Superman: Legacy. At the end of the controversy, it is clear that Youssef won’t be appearing as dictator Rumaan Harjavti in Gunn’s upcoming film. But fans have suggested a role for him in The Brave and the Bold and it has gained significant traction among fans. Fans believe that Bassem Youssef is tailor-made for Batman villain Ra’s al Ghul.
Bassem Youssef in a still from the documentary Tickling Giants
In DC Comics, Ra’s al Ghul’s origins trace back to the deserts in North Africa where he was born into a tribe of Chinese nomads. When Christopher Nolan adopted the villain in his first Dark Knight film, Batman Begins, he white-washed the role and cast Liam Neeson in the role.
Bassem Youssef Will Make For A...
Bassem Youssef in a still from the documentary Tickling Giants
In DC Comics, Ra’s al Ghul’s origins trace back to the deserts in North Africa where he was born into a tribe of Chinese nomads. When Christopher Nolan adopted the villain in his first Dark Knight film, Batman Begins, he white-washed the role and cast Liam Neeson in the role.
Bassem Youssef Will Make For A...
- 2/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Well, it seems that the Dcu is indeed playing some kind of game that the people do not like at all. With Superman and Lois being two integral characters of cinematic storytelling, it comes naturally that the two characters will indeed be seen in James Gunn’s upcoming film Superman: Legacy.
But to cancel a pre-existing CW series by the name of Superman and Lois so that there’s no confusion for the people… is quite a dumb move. Well, that’s exactly what Warner Bros. did before the release of Superman: Legacy!
Superman and Lois Lane in Dceu
DC And Warner Bros. Canceled Superman And Lois For This Reason!
In the war between Batman and Superman, it seems that Batman won since the CW show Superman and Lois was canceled because of a single reason that people feel is quite stupid in nature.
Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch in...
But to cancel a pre-existing CW series by the name of Superman and Lois so that there’s no confusion for the people… is quite a dumb move. Well, that’s exactly what Warner Bros. did before the release of Superman: Legacy!
Superman and Lois Lane in Dceu
DC And Warner Bros. Canceled Superman And Lois For This Reason!
In the war between Batman and Superman, it seems that Batman won since the CW show Superman and Lois was canceled because of a single reason that people feel is quite stupid in nature.
Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch in...
- 2/18/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Bassem Youssef is setting the record straight on the Superman Legacy controversy after he suggested he was dropped from the DC film following his public support for Palestine.
In a video Youssef posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, he said he wanted “to address the Superman fiasco once and for all because the internet twists facts, words, and basically everything else.”
“First of all, I’m a huge fan of James Gunn, nothing but love and respect for this guy,” Youssef started off his video praising the DC Studios co-head who is also the writer and director of Superman Legacy.
Youssef recalled that in June 2023, one day before the actors strike, he got an audition for the new Superman film. The actor said that less than an hour after submitting his audition, he received a call from his agent about setting up a Zoom call with Gunn.
In a video Youssef posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, he said he wanted “to address the Superman fiasco once and for all because the internet twists facts, words, and basically everything else.”
“First of all, I’m a huge fan of James Gunn, nothing but love and respect for this guy,” Youssef started off his video praising the DC Studios co-head who is also the writer and director of Superman Legacy.
Youssef recalled that in June 2023, one day before the actors strike, he got an audition for the new Superman film. The actor said that less than an hour after submitting his audition, he received a call from his agent about setting up a Zoom call with Gunn.
- 2/17/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
This week, social media was abuzz with the claims made by comedian, TV host, and surgeon Bassem Youssef that his vocal support for Palestine was the reason he was fired from James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy. The comedian, who was in talks for the DC Studios movie, revealed to Salon that he was notified that his role was canceled following changes to the script.
Youssef also claimed he was informed of the script changes after his October interview with Piers Morgan went viral. Gunn, however, has now stated that Youssef’s taped scene was cut from the original script and had nothing to do with the comedian’s pro-Palestinian comments.
David Corenswet will lead Superman: Legacy as Clark Kent/ Superman Bassem Youssef Shared His Side of the Story After Being Removed From Superman: Legacy
Bassem Youssef, 49, addressed his remarks in a recent interview with Salon, reiterating his conviction that the...
Youssef also claimed he was informed of the script changes after his October interview with Piers Morgan went viral. Gunn, however, has now stated that Youssef’s taped scene was cut from the original script and had nothing to do with the comedian’s pro-Palestinian comments.
David Corenswet will lead Superman: Legacy as Clark Kent/ Superman Bassem Youssef Shared His Side of the Story After Being Removed From Superman: Legacy
Bassem Youssef, 49, addressed his remarks in a recent interview with Salon, reiterating his conviction that the...
- 2/17/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The comedian Bassem Youssef was expected to be involved in the upcoming James Gunn-Dcu film, Superman: Legacy until recent developments saw him abruptly dropped from the script. Rumors swirled that his outspoken criticisms of Israel during its tense conflict with Hamas might have led to his exclusion. However, the veil of mystery surrounding this situation was finally lifted when James Gunn stepped forward to shed light on the matter.
James Gunn and Margot Robbie on the sets of The Suicide Squad (credit: DC Films) Bassem Youssef Explained Why He Thinks He Was Written Out of Superman: Legacy!
Bassem Youssef, initially considered for a role in the upcoming Dcu film Superman Legacy, found himself written out from the script following the uproar over his controversial remarks about the Israel-Hamas conflict during an interview with Piers Morgan that went viral. He intended to play dictator Rumaan Harjavti a leader from a...
James Gunn and Margot Robbie on the sets of The Suicide Squad (credit: DC Films) Bassem Youssef Explained Why He Thinks He Was Written Out of Superman: Legacy!
Bassem Youssef, initially considered for a role in the upcoming Dcu film Superman Legacy, found himself written out from the script following the uproar over his controversial remarks about the Israel-Hamas conflict during an interview with Piers Morgan that went viral. He intended to play dictator Rumaan Harjavti a leader from a...
- 2/17/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Earlier this week, Egyptian actor and political satirist Bassem Youssef indicated in an interview that he lost a role in the upcoming DC Studios film Superman: Legacy due to comments he made criticizing Israel’s actions against Palestine. This led to speculation that Youssef had been kicked out of the film over those remarks. However, James Gunn, CEO of DC Studios, has now spoken out to clarify that this is not the case.
James Gunn Indicated No Bad Blood Between Studio and Bassem Youssef James Gunn via Inside of You
According to Entertainment Weekly, in a post on social media, James Gunn endorsed an IGN article reporting that Youssef’s potential role as dictator Rumaan Harjavti was already written out of Superman: Legacy before his controversial October interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored. While Youssef had been in talks for the role, he was never officially cast. “This is accurate,” Gunn wrote,...
James Gunn Indicated No Bad Blood Between Studio and Bassem Youssef James Gunn via Inside of You
According to Entertainment Weekly, in a post on social media, James Gunn endorsed an IGN article reporting that Youssef’s potential role as dictator Rumaan Harjavti was already written out of Superman: Legacy before his controversial October interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored. While Youssef had been in talks for the role, he was never officially cast. “This is accurate,” Gunn wrote,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Nivedita Dubey
- FandomWire
After landing her recent successful role as young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon, Milly Alcock secured the role of Woman of Steel in DC Studios, DC boss James Gunn recently confirmed.
Milly Alcock in House of the Dragon.
Egyptian-American comedian and television presenter Bassem Youssef recently claimed that he was cast out of Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Legacy due to his public support of Palestine during the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian. However, it was not exactly accurate as the official confirmation nullified the claim.
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Bassem Youssef has been vocal about the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian war reflecting his public resentment towards Israel. The comedian recently appeared in a Salon...
Milly Alcock in House of the Dragon.
Egyptian-American comedian and television presenter Bassem Youssef recently claimed that he was cast out of Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Legacy due to his public support of Palestine during the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian. However, it was not exactly accurate as the official confirmation nullified the claim.
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Bassem Youssef has been vocal about the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian war reflecting his public resentment towards Israel. The comedian recently appeared in a Salon...
- 2/17/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Superman: Legacy marks the beginning of the new DC Universe under James Gunn’s direction. It aims to refresh and reimagine Superman, offering fans an exciting new version of the character.
New updates about the film continue to emerge. Recently, sources related to Superman: Legacy have disputed Bassem Youssef’s claim.
Superman: Legacy
The Egyptian comedian known for his witty humor and satire said he lost a role in James Gunn’s movie because of comments critical of Israel.
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The Egyptian-born comedian said he was in talks for a role in a DC Studios movie, but his part was cut due to script changes.
Bassem Youssef...
New updates about the film continue to emerge. Recently, sources related to Superman: Legacy have disputed Bassem Youssef’s claim.
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The Egyptian comedian known for his witty humor and satire said he lost a role in James Gunn’s movie because of comments critical of Israel.
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The Egyptian-born comedian said he was in talks for a role in a DC Studios movie, but his part was cut due to script changes.
Bassem Youssef...
- 2/17/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef, dubbed the “Jon Stewart of the Middle East,” said this week that he believes he lost a role in James Gunn’s and DC Studios’ “Superman: Legacy” for criticizing the Israeli government. But a source close to the production tells IndieWire that Youssef was never formally offered the role, and the character in question was cut from the script prior to his initial comments criticizing Israel. Gunn, who is prepping “Superman: Legacy” in Atlanta, agreed with the source’s version of events on Twitter/X.
Back in October, Youssef went viral for remarks he made during an interview with Piers Morgan.
“They said Israel is the only military force in the world that warns civilians before bombing them,” Youssef said. “How fucking cute! That is so nice of them because with this logic, if Russian troops started warning Ukrainians before bombing their houses, we’re cool with Putin,...
Back in October, Youssef went viral for remarks he made during an interview with Piers Morgan.
“They said Israel is the only military force in the world that warns civilians before bombing them,” Youssef said. “How fucking cute! That is so nice of them because with this logic, if Russian troops started warning Ukrainians before bombing their houses, we’re cool with Putin,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
James Gunn is clearing the air about casting for his new movie Superman: Legacy.
The project is set to reboot the DC film universe and will introduce a new slate of heroes to the mix. The movie got swept up in drama when comedian Bassem Youssef claimed that he was dropped from the project after making comments supporting of Palestine.
Keep reading to find out more…
Reports suggest that Youssef was in the running to play the character Rumaan Harjadi in the movie. During an interview with Salon, the comedian claimed that comments he made about the conflict between Palestine and Israel got him fired.
“Because of that, I was cast in the movie, Superman, and then they told me, ‘We changed the script,’ after this Piers Morgan interview. I want to assume good faith. I want to know, I want to believe that this is true,” he said.
Youssef continued,...
The project is set to reboot the DC film universe and will introduce a new slate of heroes to the mix. The movie got swept up in drama when comedian Bassem Youssef claimed that he was dropped from the project after making comments supporting of Palestine.
Keep reading to find out more…
Reports suggest that Youssef was in the running to play the character Rumaan Harjadi in the movie. During an interview with Salon, the comedian claimed that comments he made about the conflict between Palestine and Israel got him fired.
“Because of that, I was cast in the movie, Superman, and then they told me, ‘We changed the script,’ after this Piers Morgan interview. I want to assume good faith. I want to know, I want to believe that this is true,” he said.
Youssef continued,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
There’s some confusion flying circles around James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy, with Egyptian-born entertainer Bassem Youseff saying he was fired from the project after showing support for Palestine during a Piers Morgan interview. According to Youseff, DC Studios offered him a role as a villain in the upcoming superhero spectacle. The official reason given for Youseff getting pulled from the cast list is a script change, but “the Jon Stewart of the Middle East” says the missed opportunity aligns with him showing support for Palestine in an interview.
However, a source close to the production says Youseff’s timeline of events needs to be corrected. The source says the decision to pass on Youseff’s involvement happened before the Piers Morgan interview.
“You’ve been very outspoken on behalf of Palestinian humanity and you lost a role in the new Superman movie and some other projects,” Dean Obeidallah of...
However, a source close to the production says Youseff’s timeline of events needs to be corrected. The source says the decision to pass on Youseff’s involvement happened before the Piers Morgan interview.
“You’ve been very outspoken on behalf of Palestinian humanity and you lost a role in the new Superman movie and some other projects,” Dean Obeidallah of...
- 2/16/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Thanks to his public support of Palestine, comedian Bassem Youssef claims he lost out on a role in James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman: Legacy.” But Deadline and IGN report that a source close to the Warner Bros. blockbuster stated Youssef was never offered the role at all. That’s because when Youssef made his comments on an October 17, 2023 interview on “Piers Morgan: Uncensored,” the studio couldn’t formally communicate with him due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
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- 2/16/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Superman: Legacy sources are pushing back on actor Bassem Youssef’s claim that he lost a potential role in James Gunn’s upcoming Warner Bros. film over comments he made that were critical of Israel.
The Egyptian-born comedian told Salon this week that he had been in talks for a role but was later told that the part was no longer in the DC Studios movie following script changes. Youssef said he learned of the script changes after his October interview with Piers Morgan went viral in which the comic made comments critical of Israel amid its ongoing war with Hamas.
“I was cast in the movie, Superman, and then they told me, ‘We changed the script,’ after this Piers Morgan interview,” Youssef told the publication. “I want to assume good faith. I want to know, I want to believe that this is true. I was a little bit bitter,...
The Egyptian-born comedian told Salon this week that he had been in talks for a role but was later told that the part was no longer in the DC Studios movie following script changes. Youssef said he learned of the script changes after his October interview with Piers Morgan went viral in which the comic made comments critical of Israel amid its ongoing war with Hamas.
“I was cast in the movie, Superman, and then they told me, ‘We changed the script,’ after this Piers Morgan interview,” Youssef told the publication. “I want to assume good faith. I want to know, I want to believe that this is true. I was a little bit bitter,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski and Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated with James Gunn comment: Egyptian-born comedian Bassem Youssef claims he lost a role in James Gunn’s Superman Legacy movie due to his public support of Palestine during a Piers Morgan: Uncensored October interview, however, a source close to production tells Deadline, that’s not the case: Youssef was never formerly offered the role.
We hear that Youssef taped an audition pre-actors strike for the role of Rumaan Harjadi. However, by the time Gunn turned in his final shooting strike post writers’ strike ending in late September, that role was cut. This was all before the tragic events of Oct. 7, 2023. Hence per the Superman Legacy production source — no official ask was made to Youssef. Given that the actors strike was still ongoing in late September, and didn’t end until early November, no communication about Youssef obtaining or not obtaining the role would have been communicated to him.
We hear that Youssef taped an audition pre-actors strike for the role of Rumaan Harjadi. However, by the time Gunn turned in his final shooting strike post writers’ strike ending in late September, that role was cut. This was all before the tragic events of Oct. 7, 2023. Hence per the Superman Legacy production source — no official ask was made to Youssef. Given that the actors strike was still ongoing in late September, and didn’t end until early November, no communication about Youssef obtaining or not obtaining the role would have been communicated to him.
- 2/16/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
After years of anticipation and a changing landscape, the DC Universe will have a reboot with Superman Legacy. The visionary filmmaker James Gunn has been entrusted with the monumental task of spearheading a brand-new cinematic story. This story is set to begin with the chapter of the one who started it all – Superman.
James Gunn with Peter Safran
The Last Son of Krypton will fly back to the silver screens in 2025, now under the direction of Gunn. Fans will see a younger version of The Man of Steel exploring his internal struggles in a world skeptical of his ideals. Fans have been waiting for the movie for ages, but its excitement has recently hit a snag. Some recent developments have cast a shadow over the project, embroiling it in unexpected controversy.
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The Last Son of Krypton will fly back to the silver screens in 2025, now under the direction of Gunn. Fans will see a younger version of The Man of Steel exploring his internal struggles in a world skeptical of his ideals. Fans have been waiting for the movie for ages, but its excitement has recently hit a snag. Some recent developments have cast a shadow over the project, embroiling it in unexpected controversy.
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- 2/16/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Bassem Youssef caused a stir on social media this week when he claimed he lost a role in James Gunn’s “Superman: Legacy” due to his vocal support of Palestine.
Youssef went viral last year following his October appearance on “Piers Morgan: Uncensored,” during which he used his signature dark humor as he criticized Israel. “They said Israel is the only military force in the world that warns civilians before bombing them,” he said. “How fucking cute! That is so nice of them because with this logic, if Russian troops started warning Ukrainians before bombing their houses, we’re cool with Putin, right?”
In a new interview with Salon this week, Youssef addressed his comments and asserted his belief that his role in ‘Superman: Legacy’ was written out because of the Morgan interview. “I was a little bit bitter about losing the role, and I was kind of very sad,...
Youssef went viral last year following his October appearance on “Piers Morgan: Uncensored,” during which he used his signature dark humor as he criticized Israel. “They said Israel is the only military force in the world that warns civilians before bombing them,” he said. “How fucking cute! That is so nice of them because with this logic, if Russian troops started warning Ukrainians before bombing their houses, we’re cool with Putin, right?”
In a new interview with Salon this week, Youssef addressed his comments and asserted his belief that his role in ‘Superman: Legacy’ was written out because of the Morgan interview. “I was a little bit bitter about losing the role, and I was kind of very sad,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Katcy Stephan and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
As we enter the heart of Hollywood awards season, there are signs everywhere of both how far the entertainment industry has come in telling the whole American story — and just how far it has left to go.
Last month, events during the Sundance Film Festival reflected on the fractious times we are living in.
There was a conversation with Jewish hostages on their harrowing experiences and a public protest against the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, which has resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths.
There were also hundreds of Muslim creators and their allies who gathered one evening at the festival’s Muslim House. The standing-room-only event confirmed both the vitality of Muslim creators — writers, directors, producers, artists — and the immense challenges they continue to face in breaking through.
The statistics confirm their experiences. A 2022 study from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism found that,...
Last month, events during the Sundance Film Festival reflected on the fractious times we are living in.
There was a conversation with Jewish hostages on their harrowing experiences and a public protest against the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, which has resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths.
There were also hundreds of Muslim creators and their allies who gathered one evening at the festival’s Muslim House. The standing-room-only event confirmed both the vitality of Muslim creators — writers, directors, producers, artists — and the immense challenges they continue to face in breaking through.
The statistics confirm their experiences. A 2022 study from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism found that,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Sam Gill
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Multihypenate Ramy Youssef will return to HBO for a new stand-up comedy special titled Ramy Youssef: More Feelings. Youssef will tape the special in front of a live audience at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 2 and 3 for a March debut on the cabler.
Youssef signed for his first special for HBO, Ramy Youssef: Feelings, almost exactly four years ago. Since then, he’s fronted Hulu’s Peabody Award-winning comedy series, Ramy, which he created, produces, directs and stars in. Youssef received a Golden Globe in 2020 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for his work in it.
The multihypenate made his feature debut last year in Yorgos Lanthimos’ critically-acclaimed Poor Things opposite Emma Stone, which has been nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Motion Picture.
The special will be produced by Youssef’s Cairo Cowboy outfit and A24; written,...
Youssef signed for his first special for HBO, Ramy Youssef: Feelings, almost exactly four years ago. Since then, he’s fronted Hulu’s Peabody Award-winning comedy series, Ramy, which he created, produces, directs and stars in. Youssef received a Golden Globe in 2020 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for his work in it.
The multihypenate made his feature debut last year in Yorgos Lanthimos’ critically-acclaimed Poor Things opposite Emma Stone, which has been nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Motion Picture.
The special will be produced by Youssef’s Cairo Cowboy outfit and A24; written,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Ramy Youssef will return to HBO with the new comedy special “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings,” debuting on the network in March before it streams on Max.
Youssef is set to tape the special on Feb. 2 and Feb. 3 at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey, not far from his hometown of Rutherford, NJ. Christopher Storer, whom Youssef collaborated with on the FX/Hulu series “The Bear,” directs and executive produces the special. An exact premiere date will be announced in the coming weeks.
Youssef’s first HBO comedy special, “Ramy Youssef: Feelings,” earned him a Critics’ Choice Award nomination and a Writers Guild Award in 2020. Like the first special, “More Feelings” is produced by A24. Youssef’s own production outfit Cairo Cowboy is also behind “More Feelings,” making Youssef writer, performer and executive producer. Tyson Binder also executive produces.
Youssef is known for creating, producing, directing and starring in...
Youssef is set to tape the special on Feb. 2 and Feb. 3 at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey, not far from his hometown of Rutherford, NJ. Christopher Storer, whom Youssef collaborated with on the FX/Hulu series “The Bear,” directs and executive produces the special. An exact premiere date will be announced in the coming weeks.
Youssef’s first HBO comedy special, “Ramy Youssef: Feelings,” earned him a Critics’ Choice Award nomination and a Writers Guild Award in 2020. Like the first special, “More Feelings” is produced by A24. Youssef’s own production outfit Cairo Cowboy is also behind “More Feelings,” making Youssef writer, performer and executive producer. Tyson Binder also executive produces.
Youssef is known for creating, producing, directing and starring in...
- 1/24/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
The star of his own sitcom, Youssef is now appearing in his first big movie role, in Poor Things. He discusses his Muslim American roots, filming in Palestine and working with Willem Dafoe
These are strange times for Ramy Youssef. On the one hand, he is about to appear in his first big movie role, in the delightfully surreal and sexed-up fantasia Poor Things. After his hit comedy drama series Ramy, it looks like the beginning of a new phase in his career. On the other hand, the Israel-Gaza war is dominating the news, and as one of the most prominent Muslim entertainers out there, Egyptian American Youssef is very much in the spotlight.
These two worlds are colliding the day we meet in December. Youssef is tangentially in the headlines as a result of Taylor Swift having attended his standup show in New York a few days previously, with...
These are strange times for Ramy Youssef. On the one hand, he is about to appear in his first big movie role, in the delightfully surreal and sexed-up fantasia Poor Things. After his hit comedy drama series Ramy, it looks like the beginning of a new phase in his career. On the other hand, the Israel-Gaza war is dominating the news, and as one of the most prominent Muslim entertainers out there, Egyptian American Youssef is very much in the spotlight.
These two worlds are colliding the day we meet in December. Youssef is tangentially in the headlines as a result of Taylor Swift having attended his standup show in New York a few days previously, with...
- 1/8/2024
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Poor Things Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichel, Christopher Abbot, and Margaret Qualley
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Poor Things Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: The strange plot and the fantastic visuals make this film a unique experience.
What’s Bad: The film loses a bit of steam as it moves into its third act and doesn’t make the landing as hard as it could have
Loo Break: The section in Paris goes a bit too long, so if you need a break, this is the moment.
Watch or Not?: Yes, Poor Things conjures Lanthimos at the peak of his directing abilities, and it is a must-watch just for that.
Language: English (with subtitles).
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 141 Minutes
User Rating:
In 2009, Yorgos Lanthimos released Dogtooth, an extraordinary family drama that would make him break into the Western mainstream,...
Star Cast: Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichel, Christopher Abbot, and Margaret Qualley
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Poor Things Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: The strange plot and the fantastic visuals make this film a unique experience.
What’s Bad: The film loses a bit of steam as it moves into its third act and doesn’t make the landing as hard as it could have
Loo Break: The section in Paris goes a bit too long, so if you need a break, this is the moment.
Watch or Not?: Yes, Poor Things conjures Lanthimos at the peak of his directing abilities, and it is a must-watch just for that.
Language: English (with subtitles).
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 141 Minutes
User Rating:
In 2009, Yorgos Lanthimos released Dogtooth, an extraordinary family drama that would make him break into the Western mainstream,...
- 12/27/2023
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
Molly Gordon on Making Directorial Debut ‘Theater Camp’ and Reuniting With Ayo Edebiri on ‘The Bear’
This interview was conducted before SAG-AFTRA authorized a strike on July 13.
In 2019, Molly Gordon worked for three days on Ramy, the Hulu show about a man exploring his faith in New York City, and it changed her life. She was 23, in the nascent stages of a career she had been dreaming about since childhood. That year, she had roles in Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart and Gene Stupnitsky’s Good Boys, but her time on set with creator Ramy Youssef and executive producer Chris Storer served as what she describes as a “turning point” creatively.
This summer, she marked another professional milestone with the July 14 release of Theater Camp, her screenwriting and directorial debut, which she had been working on for years with longtime friends Ben Platt, Noah Galvin and Nick Lieberman. Gordon also stars in the mockumentary-style comedy about an eccentric group of artists working to save their summer camp for kids from financial ruin.
In 2019, Molly Gordon worked for three days on Ramy, the Hulu show about a man exploring his faith in New York City, and it changed her life. She was 23, in the nascent stages of a career she had been dreaming about since childhood. That year, she had roles in Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart and Gene Stupnitsky’s Good Boys, but her time on set with creator Ramy Youssef and executive producer Chris Storer served as what she describes as a “turning point” creatively.
This summer, she marked another professional milestone with the July 14 release of Theater Camp, her screenwriting and directorial debut, which she had been working on for years with longtime friends Ben Platt, Noah Galvin and Nick Lieberman. Gordon also stars in the mockumentary-style comedy about an eccentric group of artists working to save their summer camp for kids from financial ruin.
- 7/14/2023
- by Seija Rankin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers for Season 2 of “The Bear,” now streaming on Hulu.
Though production on Season 2 of “The Bear” was well underway before Ramy Youssef traveled to Copenhagen to direct the fourth episode, series creator Chris Storer was slow to bring him fully behind the curtain.
“He didn’t let me watch anything they had shot [in the first three episodes]. He was like, ‘No, no. You can see it when you come back, but just make this what you think it should be,'” Youssef remembers.
Youssef is the first and only person to serve as a director on “The Bear” besides Storer and his co-showrunner Joanna Calo. When a tight production timeline made it impossible for Storer or Calo to direct in Copenhagen on top of nine Chicago-set episodes, Youssef was Storer’s first choice. Storer has been a director and executive producer on Youssef’s Hulu series “Ramy” since its 2019 debut,...
Though production on Season 2 of “The Bear” was well underway before Ramy Youssef traveled to Copenhagen to direct the fourth episode, series creator Chris Storer was slow to bring him fully behind the curtain.
“He didn’t let me watch anything they had shot [in the first three episodes]. He was like, ‘No, no. You can see it when you come back, but just make this what you think it should be,'” Youssef remembers.
Youssef is the first and only person to serve as a director on “The Bear” besides Storer and his co-showrunner Joanna Calo. When a tight production timeline made it impossible for Storer or Calo to direct in Copenhagen on top of nine Chicago-set episodes, Youssef was Storer’s first choice. Storer has been a director and executive producer on Youssef’s Hulu series “Ramy” since its 2019 debut,...
- 6/30/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Following the recent end of the Covid-19 public health emergency, 2023 has been a transitional year for most people, signaling a return to some sort of normalcy. But even the so-called “new normal” has left many struggling to keep their bearings in a world that’s changing at an ever-rapid pace. This limbo state is unsurprisingly reflected in some the year’s best films, which catch characters in a state of in-betweenness as they search for everything from social acceptance and professional stability to sexual liberation and emotional restoration.
Just as characters in many of our favorite films of the year so far have found themselves in the midst of some form of metamorphosis, so, too, have filmmakers been discovering new ways of seeing, whether through stylistic innovation or genre reinvention. Our list includes works that have reconfigured what animated and found footage films can accomplish, as well as challenged our preconceived notions of cinematic structure.
Just as characters in many of our favorite films of the year so far have found themselves in the midst of some form of metamorphosis, so, too, have filmmakers been discovering new ways of seeing, whether through stylistic innovation or genre reinvention. Our list includes works that have reconfigured what animated and found footage films can accomplish, as well as challenged our preconceived notions of cinematic structure.
- 6/27/2023
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
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