Kumail Nanjiani Archives

Insidious Getting Spin-Off Film Starring Mandy Moore, Kumail Nanjiani
Thread: An Insidious Tale is in the works at Screen Gems, Blumhouse, and Atomic Monster, starring Mandy Moore and Kumail Nanjiani While not a continuation of the series, it is instead an offshoot of the franchise Jeremy Slater will direct the film from a script he has written himself This will be his feature film[...]
14 HQ Images from Eternals Showcases the Entire Cast
Kumail Nanjiani, who played Kingo recently spoke to Total Film They asked him if he knew anything, especially since his character had some Easter Eggs in the background of the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special However, it sounds like Nanjiani isn't sure what's going on either and hopes that the gig won't be a one-and-done. "Yeah![...]
Gerry Duggan to Launch Substack Comics Too, But First a Book of Photos
It's a globe-spanning experience that provides a peek behind the curtain in Hollywood, and behind the scenes in comic books." Photos include those of Patton Oswalt, Meredith Salinger, Matt Oswalt, Sarah Silverman, Brian Posehn, Bob Odenkirk, Weird Al Yankovic, Tom Lennon, Jon Hamm, Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron, Rick Remender, Clint Eastwood, David Lynch, Martin[...]
obi-wan
With only a week to go until Disney+ and Lucasfilm debuts the first two episodes of the Deborah Chow-directed and Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen & Moses Ingram-starring Obi-Wan Kenobi, we have some information to share on who it is we saw Kumail Nanjiani (Marvel's Eternals) playing in the trailer for the "Star Wars" spinoff series- and[...]
Murderville: Already Waiting For Another Season [Review]
In my ranking, the episodes from favorite to least favorite (named by celebrity guest) would be Marshawn Lynch, Kumail Nanjiani, Conan O'Brien, Annie Murphy, Sharon Stone, Ken Jeong Now, let me explain my thoughts that led to this ranking It was difficult deciding the favorite because both Marshawn and Kumail's episodes were fantastic and filled with individual moments[...]
The Cast And Director Introduce Eternals To London (Video)
And I was able to grab the iPad mostly in time…  for writer/director Chloé Zhao, Kumail Nanjiani, Barry Keoghan, Lauren Ridloff, Kit Harington, Richard Madden, and Gemma Chan to take to the stage Squint, if you need to, I can promise it is just like being there… because I was there! Eternals is based on the[...]
Eternals: Marvel Studios Releases Poster for Ensemble MCU Film
Listed in the poster are Gemma Chan (Sersi), Richard Madden (Ikaris), Kumail Nanjiani (Kingo), Lia McHugh (Sprite), Brian Tyree Henry (Phastos), Lauren Ridloff (Makkari), Barry Keoghan (Druig), Ma Dong-seok/Don Lee (Gilgamesh), Kit Harington (Dane Whitman), Salma Hayek (Ajak), and Angelina Jolie (Thena) The poster shows them all in their superhero regalia looking off into the[...]
obi-wan kenobi
Erskine joins McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie– with the series taking place 10 years after Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, where Kenobi faced his greatest defeat: the downfall and corruption of his best friend[...]
obi-wan kenobi
Joining McGregor is Hayden Christensen, Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie Deadline Hollywood lists the series as taking place "10 years after Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, where Kenobi faced his greatest defeat, the downfall and corruption of his[...]
Death to 2020 cast discuss images that come to mind about the year. (Images: Netflix screencaps)
Jackson, Hugh Grant, Kumail Nanjiani, Tracey Ullman, Samson Kayo, Lisa Kudrow, Diane Morgan, Leslie Jones, Cristin Milioti, Joe Keery, and more "experts" offer their "professional" takes on the year that's nearing its expiration date Actor and comedian Paul Scheer (Star Trek: Lower Decks, The League) hosted a virtual panel including several members of the cast[...]
Death to 2020
Jackson as reporter Dash Bracket, Hugh Grant as historian Tennyson Foss, Kumail Nanjiani as tech company CEO Bark Multiverse, Tracey Ullman as Queen Elizabeth II, Samson Kayo as scientist Pyrex Flask, Lisa Kudrow as conservative spokesperson Jeanetta Grace Susan, Diane Morgan as average citizen Gemma Nerrick, Leslie Jones as behavioral psychologist Dr Maggie Gravel, Cristin[...]
Death to 2020: Black Mirror Creators Drop Mockumentary Special Trailer
Jackson, Hugh Grant, Kumail Nanjiani, Tracey Ullman, Samson Kayo, Lisa Kudrow, Diane Morgan, Leslie Jones, Cristin Milioti, Joe Keery, and more. Death to 2020 now has a teaser trailer (Image: screencap) So for a chance to check out Grant living up to his previous promise of playing a "repellent" historian with one of the best/worst wig jobs[...]
Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon
Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V Gordon have launched a new podcast for charity Called Staying In With Emily and Kumail, the couple will share tips about how to deal with being stuck at home during the current Coronavirus outbreak Movie, TV show, and video game recommendations, survival tips, and more will be covered There will[...]
Kevin Feige Says Marvel is Taking Risks for "Eternals" Movie
Marvel originally conceived Inhumans (2017) as an MCU film before finalized as an ill-fated television series for ABC. A Loaded All-Star Cast Richard Madden is the all-powerful Ikaris. Kumail Nanjiani is the cosmic-enhanced Kingo. Lauren Ridloff is Makkari, the first deaf superhero of the MCU and possesses super speed. Brian Tyree Henry is the cosmically-enhanced and super intelligent inventor Phastos. Salma[...]
'The Lovebirds': Watch the Trailer For the New Comedy
Starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani, this in fact could be titled Date Night and almost be a remake After being framed for the hit and run of a person in an alley, the couple goes on the run hoping that they can crack the case and find the real culprit and clear their names[...]
'Dolittle' is the World's Penance For Iron Man {REVIEW}
Man, how did they get so many talented people involved in this to turn out so poorly? (from left) Ostrich Plimpton (Kumail Nanjiani), duck Dab-Dab (Octavia Spencer), Dr John Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr.), Tommy Stubbins (Harry Collett), polar bear Yoshi (John Cena), gorilla Chee-Chee (Rami Malek) and parrot Polynesia (Emma Thompson) in "Dolittle," directed by Stephen[...]
'Dolittle': Eight Character Posters Revealed For Each Character
Craig Robinson, Marion Cotillard, Selena Gomez, John Cena, Kumail Nanjiani, Tom Holland, Rami Malek, Ralph Fiennes, and Emma Thompson are all onboard here Check out their character posters with Dolittle himself below: #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ After losing his[...]
'The Twilight Zone': CBS All Access Books Season 2 Travel Through Another Dimension
With executive producer Peele as host and narrator additional cast members for this season have included Ike Barinholtz, Zazie Beetz, John Cho, Lucinda Dryzek, Taissa Farmiga, James Frain, Betty Gabriel, Ginnifer Goodwin, Zabryna Guevara, Percy Hynes-White, Greg Kinnear, Luke Kirby, Sanaa Lathan, Kumail Nanjiani, Chris O'Dowd, Seth Rogen, Adam Scott, Rhea Seehorn, Alison Tolman, Jacob[...]
First trailer for Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani Comedy 'Stuber' Released
The film stars Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani, with the latter playing an Uber driver that picks up Bautista, a cop hot on the trail of a killer Action and hilarity ensues No seriously, this movie looks pretty funny Nanjiani is always good for a laugh, and Big Dave looks to be basically playing Drax[...]
Marvel Studios' 'The Eternals' May Also Star Kumail Nanjiani
While we still haven't heard any set confirmations that Oscar winning actress Angelina Jolie actually IS joining the upcoming Marvel Studios feature film The Eternals, we may know who is hypothetically co-starring with her. Kumail NanjianiPhoto by DFree / Shutterstock.com According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar nominee Kumail Nanjiani is "in talks" to co-star in the film which will[...]
The Twilight Zone Reimagining
With the Twilight Zone, Peele and his production company Monkeypaw Productions aim to bring the iconic series back to prominence, and through two episodes, they succeed to mixed results. "The Comedian" — Pictured (l-r): Tracy Morgan as JC Wheeler; Kumail Nanjiani as Samir Wassan of of the CBS All Access series THE TWILIGHT ZONE available to[...]
Watch 'The Twilight Zone' Season 1 Premiere "The Comedian" for Free! [VIDEO]
What better way to celebrate the April 1 premiere of CBS All Access' The Twilight Zone reboot than with a chance to watch Kumail Nanjiani in the series' pilot episode "The Comedian" – for free! The episode debuted on April 1 (along with with Adam Scott starrer "Nightmare at 30,000 Feet"), with new episodes set[...]
'Twilight Zone': Photos, Posters and Trailers from Jordan Peele's Upcoming Series
First: posters for the new take on the classic Nightmare at 30,000 Feet starring Adam Scott and The Comedian starring Kumail Nanjiani.  #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ "Nightmare at 30,000 Feet" — Pictured: Adam Scott as Justin Sanderson of the[...]
The Twilight Zone Reimagining
Because it's a show that has always helped us look at ourselves, hold a mirror up to society." The Twilight Zone, starring Jordan Peele as the host, and Adam Scott, John Cho, Kumail Nanjiani, Allison Tolman, Jacob Tremblay, Steven Yeun, DeWanda Wise, Ginnifer Goodwin, Sanaa Lathan, Tracy Morgan, Greg Kinnear, Zazie Beetz, Betty Gabriel, Seth Rogen, and many more begins streaming on CBS All Access on April 1. [...]
Twilight Zone Reboot Adds John Cho, Allison Tolman and Jacob Tremblay
Previously announced for the cast in other episodes include Sanaa Lathan, Adam Scott and Kumail Nanjiani Peele himself will serve as the show's hosting role. Peele has gone on record that he was nervous to take on the daunting task of bringing one of televisions most iconic shows back to life: "I was terrified Why would I[...]
'Men in Black' Reboot Gains Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, and Kumail Nanjiani
Credit: G Holland / Shutterstock.com According to The Hollywood Reporter, Liam Neeson and Oscar-nominated Kumail Nanjiani have signed on to join the MiB franchise, and Dame Emma Thompson is returning as Agent O, the chief of the Men in Black organization. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php[...]
HBO Renews Bill Hader's Barry for Season 2; Mike Judge's Silicon Valley for Season 6
A collaboration between Mike Judge and Alec Berg, SILICON VALLEY's season five cast includes Thomas Middleditch, Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, Josh Brener, Amanda Crew, Matt Ross, Suzanne Cryer and Jimmy O Yang. Mike Judge, Alec Berg, Clay Tarver, Michael Rotenberg, Tom Lassally, Jamie Babbit, Jim Kleverweis executive produce; created by Mike Judge & John[...]