Jenna Ortega Hits the Jackpot, Keanu Reeves Writes Science Fiction… Summary of Today’s Culture!

News culture Jenna Ortega Hits the Jackpot, Keanu Reeves Writes Science Fiction… Summary of Today’s Culture!

Keanu Reeves, SF author

The Pop Messiah (nickname given by Arte in its documentary dedicated to the Hollywood star) never ceases to amaze us. After playing Johnny Silverhand in the video game Cyberpunk 2077, The Canadian actor arms himself with a pen to write a science fiction novel in collaboration with China Miéville (Kraken, The Iron Council, The Scarified, Lombres, Merfer, The City and the City). The Canadian-born actor’s first novel, The Book of Elsewhere, is set in the world of the 2021 comic book BRZRKR created by Keanu Reeves. Additionally, Netflix is ​​currently working on adapting it into a live-action film and animated series. Keanu Reeves said of China Miéville:

China did exactly what I was hoping for: he came up with a clear architecture for the story and how he wanted to play with the BRZRKR universe, a universe that I love so much. I loved his vision and am honored to be part of this collaborative process. -Keanu Reeves

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A Prime Video series “On the level of Chuck Norris”

The Reacher series is a real hit among the general public and critics, who praise Alan Ritchson’s powerful and powerful performance. This actor became known to comic book fans through “Smallville” and “Titans,” where he played Aquaman/Arthur Curry and Hank Hall/Hawk, respectively. This Amazon original from Nick Santora (The Sopranos, Prison Break) based on the Jack Reacher literary series has won over Prime Video subscribers. While season 2 has just ended, the Studio Design Director d’Obsidian (Fallout New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire) talks about the series and compares its main protagonist to Chuck Norris:

I finally watched an episode of Reacher and it’s entertaining but lol. He’s bigger than everyone else and better at fighting than everyone else, better at law than the police and Harvard lawyers, better at science than the nerds. Chuck Norris memes from 20 years ago, but a real series. -Josh Sawyer

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Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga are leaving Netflix

This is a new blow for Netflix, which is “powerless” to witness the release of a 2018 film that caused quite a stir upon its release. Starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, A Star is Born is a romantic and musical drama that follows the fictional lives and existence of two artists and their budding love story. Directed and co-written by Bradley Cooper himself, A Star is Born thrilled the press upon its release, as evidenced by its 90% score on RottenTomatoes. The film was nominated eight times for the Oscars, ultimately winning Best Original Song for “Shallow.” A Star is Born is leaving Netflix on January 31, 2024.

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The jackpot for Jenna Ortega

For many viewers, the first meeting with Jenna Ortega dates back to the release of the series Wednesday on Netflix in November 2022. Since then, the North American actress has become the new scream queen of Hollywood through her participation in the X-rated horror sagas and especially Scream. The one who got her start on Disney Channel and quickly appeared in Iron Man 3 is set to benefit from a massive raise in 2024. According to speculation from Cosmopolitan based on the Stranger Things cast’s Season 3 earnings, Jenna Ortega would be paid $250,000 per episode for Wednesday’s second season, for a total of $2 million (for 8 episodes). This does not take into account other film projects in which she is involved, partnerships, etc.