
Director Kevin Macdonald Recalls Working in “Wasteful” Era of Hollywood, Sending ‘State of Play’ Script to Brad Pitt: “He Said, ‘I Hate It'”
The Scottish filmmaker and his producer brother, Andrew Macdonald ('Trainspotting,' '28 Days Later'), spoke at Edinburgh International Film Festival's keynote session.
The Hollywood Reporter
Olivia Holt, Froy Gutierrez, Luke MacFarlane Lead 'This Is Not a Test'
Olivia Holt, Froy Gutierrez and Luke MacFarlane will lead the feature from Anova Pictures, which is being launched at the EFM by Blue Fox.
Variety
Cillian Murphy Will Not Appear In ’28 Years Later’ After All
Although Cillian Murphy is involved in '28 Years Later' as an executive producer, he won't appear in the film, but might return for another sequel.
Deadline
Jake Gyllenhaal Was Almost Cast in 'Ex Machina'
Jake Gyllenhaal was almost cast in 'Ex Machina' before Oscar Isaac got the role.
IndieWireAlex Garland & Producer Andrew Macdonald On The Viral ‘Ex Machina’ Dance Scene And Almost Casting Jake Gyllenhaal As The Film’s Lead: “It Was Never Gonna Work” — Edinburgh
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Alex Garland & Producer Andrew Macdonald On The Viral ‘Ex Machina’ Dance Scene And Almost Casting Jake Gyllenhaal As The Film’s Lead: “It Was Never Gonna Work” — Edinburgh
Alex Garland and his producer Andrew Macdonald also spoke about almost casting Jake Gyllenhaal in the film.
Deadline
Edinburgh Film Festival Boss Paul Ridd on Resurrecting Shuttered Event
Edinburgh Film Festival boss Paul Ridd on resurrecting the shuttered event and creating a 'discovery festival' for new talent.
Variety