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As *O Brother, Where Art Thou?* marks its 25th anniversary, actor John Nelson joined our *Role Call* series to reminisce about playing Delmar, one of the film’s hilariously clueless escapees. Nelson recalls George Clooney playfully suggesting they all should have lost their union cards due to their over-the-top performances. However, John Turturro offered key advice at the start of filming: always give the Coen brothers more than they expected. Nelson believes the exaggerated nature of their acting, combined with moments of genuine sadness and emotion, actually enhanced the film’s comedy.

A popular video shows Selena Gomez noticing a 75-year-old man smiling at his phone. She quickly figures out who he’s texting and excitedly tells her fiancé, Benny Blanco. Many online viewers think she says, “Marty’s texting Meryl,” while beaming. You can watch the moment here:

Justine Lupe, known for her role as Willa on *Succession*, didn’t receive an Emmy nomination this year. However, she was at the ceremony as part of the cast of *Nobody Wants This*, which was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series. While the Netflix series didn’t win, Lupe certainly made a statement with her stunning gown.

The biggest news from the event was a possible first glimpse of Doctor Doom in the upcoming *Avengers: Doomsday* movie, revealed through a spectacular holographic presentation. But that wasn’t all – Disney showcased a lot of exciting content from across all of its studios.

Saturday Night Live has added five new comedians to its cast: Veronika Slowikowska, known for her TikTok sketches; Kam Patterson, a regular on the show *Kill Tony*; stand-up comedian Tommy Brennan; Jeremy Culhane, who stars on *Dropout*; and Ben Marshall, whose comedy group Please Don’t Destroy previously created popular short videos for *SNL* between 2021 and 2025. This means some cast members left to make room for the new additions. Producer Lorne Michaels says he’s enthusiastic about the new talent, but jokingly wonders if they can handle a slightly off-key performance of ‘Espresso’ at a wedding.

At the Emmys 2025 red carpet, Matt Reeves discussed the future of ‘The Penguin’ with Variety. When asked about a potential Season 2, Reeves said they are just starting to explore the possibility. He expressed excitement about the first season and indicated they would only move forward if they could create another season that matched or exceeded its quality, acknowledging that would be a challenge given how well the first season was received. He confirmed they are interested in continuing the show if the right conditions are met.

At a recent Disney event in Shanghai, a new description of *The Mandalorian* and Grogu was shared. It emphasized Grogu’s importance as a powerful Force user and his lovable relationship with the Mandalorian, highlighting his charming and playful personality since he first appeared. Disney also announced that a wide range of Grogu-themed products for all ages will be released soon.

Earth-828 is the home reality of the Fantastic Four and exists as a separate universe from the main Marvel Cinematic Universe (Earth-626). In this world, Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm are celebrated heroes. Because they previously repelled Galactus (as seen in *First Steps*), this Earth is predicted to be important in resolving the current Multiverse Saga. However, it’s just one of many alternate Earths that are part of the larger story, and not the first one introduced.

Despite a bumpy awards show, the winners were genuinely deserving and delivered moving speeches. While the ceremony itself felt disjointed – with awkward moments and a general attempt to downplay the excitement – standouts included Jeff Hiller’s win for *Somebody Somewhere* and Stephen Colbert receiving a standing ovation. Let’s break down the best, worst, and most surprising moments of a night that often seemed to contradict itself.

While the night wasn’t a complete victory for any single show, *The Pitt* won three awards – for Drama Series, Best Actor, and Supporting Actress (a surprise win for Katherine LaNasa). *Severance* also did well with two acting wins, recognizing Tramell Tillman and Britt Lower (who beat out favorite Kathy Bates). The directing and writing awards were split, with *Slow Horses* winning for directing and *Andor* unexpectedly taking the writing award. However, despite leading with 27 nominations overall, *Severance* losing the top Drama Series award suggests voters were hesitant to name it the best. Though ambitious and impressive, *Severance* sometimes feels slow-paced, with storylines and characters circling until only a few major events happen each season.