Eddie Murphy Didn’t Want to Be a ‘Sympathy Guy’ After 2007 Oscars Loss

Murphy wasn’t at all surprised that Alan Arkin won, as he’d been a fan of the performance. He recalled seeing Little Miss Sunshine six months before its release at a private screening with Jeff Katzenberg. Even before his own nomination, Murphy told Katzenberg that Arkin’s performance was the kind that could win an Oscar – and, as Murphy jokingly pointed out, it ended up winning his. Despite the playful jab, Murphy insisted he didn’t feel like Arkin had actually ‘stolen’ the award from him.

Henry Cavill’s Night Hunter is the Most Underrated Thriller

Henry Cavill starred as Walter Marshall, a world-weary detective struggling to manage the demands of his risky job and his family. He initially worked with police profiler Rachel Chase (played by Alexandra Daddario) for support, but later stopped collaborating with her. They eventually teamed up again to investigate a disturbing case, which had a surprisingly sad and complex backstory that many viewers missed.

Director Of Chevy Chase Doc Explained Why Interviewing Him Wasn’t ‘Freakin’ Easy’

Throughout his long and successful career, Chevy Chase has become known for being challenging to work with – even his fellow cast members on Saturday Night Live found him frustrating. Director Patricia Zenovich experienced this firsthand while making her documentary. Early in the process, Chase questioned whether she was capable of understanding him, and Zenovich later told USA Today he even used an expletive directed at her. She also described how exhausting it was to deal with his behavior.

10 Best MCU Characters Introduced In 2025

The new characters introduced recently have made a big impact in different ways. Some immediately grabbed attention with their striking designs, while others were introduced more subtly, meant to develop over time. This mix shows how the MCU is successfully combining classic ideas with modern, complex takes. Regardless of whether they’re heroes, villains, or somewhere in between, these characters are memorable and leave a lasting impression on viewers.