Harriet Tubman
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Lack of diversity could damage BAFTAs, says director Steve McQueen
Last week in an email to BAFTA voters, chief executive Amanda Berry called the lack of diversity in this year's nominees 'frustrating and deeply disappointing'.
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Cynthia Erivo 'very excited' to play Aretha Franklin, updates on 'Chaos Walking' (exclusive)
The British actor will portray the 'Queen of Soul' in a TV series, with the full approval of the late singer's family.
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Joe Alwyn teases 'darker and more twisted' BBC take on 'A Christmas Carol' (exclusive)
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'Harriet' writer says studio boss suggested Julia Roberts for the role of abolitionist Harriet Tubman
The writer of Harriet says a studio exec made the suggestion back in 1994.
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Original 'Candyman' star Kasi Lemmons reveals connection to reboot (exclusive)
Kasi Lemmons portrayed the ill-fated Bernadette in the original 1992 'Candyman' movie.
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'Harriet' star Cynthia Erivo: 'It's important to know someone that small can be significant' (exclusive)
Cynthia Erivo and director Kasi Lemmons reveal the responsibility of portraying the iconic Harriet Tubman in 'Harriet'.
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First trailer for Harriet Tubman biopic prompts 'boycott' talk over British casting
The trailer for Harriet Tubman's biopic was released on Tuesday. But not without some controversy surrounding the choice to cast British actress Cynthia Erivo as the American abolitionist.