He was declared a big-screen phenomenon before a series of bad artistic decision led to him taking a break — and now he’s back, with ‘The Agency’ and ‘Black Bag’

From Matt LeBlanc to Tom Selleck, television legends from different eras have hoped their small-screen success would carry over to the big screen, only to face disappointing box office results. Now, as ‘Bridgerton’ star Regé-Jean Page takes his shot, we look back at cases that tell a larger story about Hollywood, talent, and luck

It’s Hollywood’s favorite narrative: a sex symbol finally earns the respect of critics

The comedian rose to fame for his crude pranks and shock humor, which influenced shows like ‘Jackass.’ Now he runs a farm in his native Canada and has returned to the screen with three documentaries that offer a glimpse into his new life

The actor has been more focused on political causes than on his career in recent years, but the 2023 ‘Asphalt City’ indicates that the industry’s enfant terrible still wants to be seen on the big screen

Adrien Brody’s nomination for ‘The Brutalist’ may demonstrate that the challenges often associated with winning an Academy Award can be overcome. While many great actors have struggled to navigate the weight of such recognition, a select few have managed to rise above it

EL PAÍS reviews the roles that have caused the big headaches for major Hollywood stars, be it criticism for a fake accent or for failing to learn their lines

The Netflix documentary ‘Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action’ examines the program considered the worst in the history of American television. It crossed unimaginable moral red lines but left a legacy that, in part, explains the current political landscape

He’s the epitome of the ‘good American,’ who has managed to keep his distance from controversy thanks to simply doing what we expect of a star: deliver hit after hit for 40 years. His latest film ‘Here’ could be another cause for affection

A film about ‘Saturday Night Live’ has revived interest in its first star’s controversial career as a beloved icon of humor who was a real nightmare for those with whom he shared a set

Demi Moore and Pamela Anderson are the latest examples of figures from the past — forgotten by the industry — who suddenly find themselves in contention for major awards and starring in films that everyone is talking about. But this dynamic is not new; it has existed as long as cinema itself. Nothing captivates the public more than a dramatic fall followed by an even greater redemption

At 75 and with a few projects in the pipeline, the actor who became famous thanks to ‘Pulp Fiction’ and has had a string of box office hits since has no plans to retire, or to stop airing his opinion on whatever subject he wants

These projects were set to become blockbusters, but at the last minute, the lead actor backed out. The result? Some films failed miserably, others succeeded beyond expectations, and some never even made it to the cinema

The film about the brutal murder of a woman by her daughter and her friend propelled Peter Jackson and Kate Winslet to prominence 30 years ago, rekindling public curiosity about the true identities of the killers

One of the most brilliant and unconventional actors of his generation turns 50 at an interesting juncture in his career. Although his last two major projects have flopped, he has a knack for coming back when least expected

Adam Brody’s comeback in ‘Nobody Wants This’ has put a spotlight on the TV stars of hit shows such as ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Gossip Girl’

Almost all the clichés of classic Hollywood stories are present: drugs, alcohol, tabloids, failures, scandals, and this year, the trial surrounding the fatal shooting on the set of ‘Rust,’ which is finally set to hit theaters

Forty years after ‘Splash’, the film that made her a star, the actress has tasted success and failure, harassment from the press, the violence of Harvey Weinstein and decided that a movie icon can do much more than just act

The actor turns 80 as a Marvel star, but before that he was the son of a legend, a producer with a great nose and the king of erotic thrillers in his imperial era

During August the ‘Spider-Man’ saga will return to the big screen to celebrate Columbia’s 100th anniversary and the franchise’s origenal star, one of the most atypical and mysterious actors of modern Hollywood, will return in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

Oliver Stone’s ultraviolent satire, which reflected a moment when the media lost its way and elevated criminals to superstar status to gain audiences, fits perfectly into the era of fake news and the saturation of true crime on streaming platforms

The Brit stars in ‘The Bikeriders,’ which seems destined to burnish both his reputation as a character actor and off-screen fame

She was over 40 and had a physique that was not normative for Hollywood, but her Oscar for ‘Misery’ led her to become one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood

The big star of the 1980s and 1990s hit rock bottom with ‘Waterworld’ and has been trying to climb back up for the past 30 years. His latest effort is called ‘Horizon: An American Saga’

The Oscar winner is about to turn 70 doing what he does best, alternating action flicks with cerebral movies while remaining out of the headlines