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Mahershala Ali

  1. movie review
    Leave the World Behind Doesn’t Know What to Do With the ApocalypseSam Esmail’s thriller takes a lot of liberties with Rumaan Alam’s novel, but its changes are all for the worse.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  2. trailer mix
    Leave the World Behind Makes It Okay to Be Scared of TeslasStarring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali, and Myha’la.
    By Jason P. Frank
  3. good for her
    Mia Goth Joins Cast of MCU Blade MovieNo eyebrows, no mercy.
    By Bethy Squires
  4. casting
    Mahershala Ali to Star as Boxer Jack Johnson in HBO Series UnrulyAli has called Johnson his “dream role.”
    By Charu Sinha
  5. interview
    Mahershala Ali and Ramy Youssef On Why Islam Is the Key to Acting“That’s my technique: ‘God, help me make this real.’”
    By Ramy Youssef
  6. tv review
    Ramy Is Best When It’s Not About RamyMahershala Ali joining the cast is a big plus, too.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  7. trailer mix
    Ramy Season Two Trailer: Hot Priests Are Out, Mahershala Ali’s Hot Sheikh Is InSeason two hits Hulu May 29.
    By Zoe Haylock
  8. casting
    Ramy Fan Mahershala Ali Will Appear in Season Two of the Hulu ShowThat’s a good get.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  9. sdcc 2019
    Marvel Phase 4: Mahershala Ali Will Star in Blade Feature FilmKevin Feige surprised Comic-Con with the news.
    By Bethy Squires
  10. the industry
    Mahershala Ali Joins Sci-Fi Sovereign, Presumably the Opposite of Green BookFrom A Quiet Place writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.
    By Halle Kiefer
  11. oscars 2019
    Green Book’s Nick Vallelonga Says Don Shirley Asked Him Not to Speak to Family“I personally was not allowed to speak to his family, per Don Shirley’s wishes.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  12. movies
    Unfortunately, Green Book Had Another Fried Chicken SceneWell …
    By Hunter Harris
  13. the toughest scene i wrote
    How Mahershala Ali Changed Green Book’s Pivotal Scene“When he brought it up, I immediately realized, ‘Oh, yeah, that is fucked up. What he’s saying is exactly correct.’ It was never a debate.”
    As told to Chris Lee
  14. quiz
    Quiz: Which Oscar Nominees Have Been in Superhero Movies?One day, we’ll all have appeared in one. For now, can you identify the stars from 2018’s best films who have comic-book entries on their IMDb pages?
    By Katie Rothstein
  15. oscars 2019
    Just Wanted to Take Another Look at You, 2019 Oscars Class PhotoTag yourself: Are you Viggo Mortensen’s peace sign or the radiant Regina King?
    By Hunter Harris
  16. special effects
    True Detective’s Old-Man Makeup Was Inspired by The Nutty Professor and AmadeusThe makeup artist behind True Detective season three reveals the secrets of a special-effects feat.
    By Calum Marsh
  17. awards season
    Lady Gaga and Glenn Close Tie for Best Actress at 2019 Critics’ Choice AwardsMeanwhile, Roma takes home Best Picture and Alfonso Cuarón Best Director.
    By Halle Kiefer
  18. backstories
    3 and Half Years Later, True Detective Is Back. Why Did It Take So Long?“[It] was no sure thing that we were going to do a third season.”
    By Josef Adalian
  19. controversies
    Mahershala Ali Apologized to His Green Book Character’s FamilyOne relative called the movie “a symphony of lies.”
    By Hunter Harris
  20. true detective
    Mahershala Ali’s True Detective Character Was Written As WhiteHow Ali convinced Nic Pizzolatto the character could be black.
    By Hunter Harris
  21. hollywood signs
    Who Was Green Book For?A particular kind of movie about black and white America may have, at long last, run its course.
    By Mark Harris
  22. movie review
    Green Book Spoon-feeds You, But It Goes Down EasyOn paper it sounds cringeworthy, but it’s a lot of fun.
    By David Edelstein
  23. party report
    The Secret to Mahershala Ali’s Piano-Playing in Green BookIt came down to posture.
    By Scott Huver
  24. movies
    Peter Farrelly On Setting Aside Raunch-Comedy for Prestige Drama With Green BookThe filmmaker has directed some of the most outrageous comedies of the last 25 years. Now, there’s Oscar buzz surrounding his new period biopic.
    By Chris Lee
  25. ugh
    Viggo Mortensen Apologizes for Saying N-Word, Mahershala Ali Calls It ‘Hurtful’Mahershala Ali said his use of the word was “hurtful.”
    By Hunter Harris
  26. trailer mix
    The True Detective, Season 3 Trailer Stars Mahershala Ali, Multiple TimelinesThe show returns to HBO in January.
    By Jackson McHenry
  27. oscar futures
    Oscar Futures: How High Can First Man Fly?Critics are praising Damien Chazelle’s outstanding technical achievement, but is the cold of space too chilly for voters looking for heart?
    By Nate Jones
  28. hair
    Mahershala Ali Looks Very Good, Very Concerned in New True Detective PhotosAnd let’s meet Stephen Dorff’s wig.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  29. audiobooks
    Kristen Bell Reading Fear, and 9 More Dream Audiobook PairingsJust imagine Gossip Girl reading about Trump’s White House.
    By Hunter Harris
  30. toronto film festival 2018
    Green Book Cruises Through TIFF, Takes Home People’s Choice AwardBarry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk and Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma were named first and second runners-up, respectively.
    By Halle Kiefer
  31. trailer mix
    Green Book Trailer: Mahershala Ali Plays the Piano, Wears Gold EmbroideryJust look at him.
    By Hunter Harris
  32. trailer mix
    Into the Spider-Verse Trailer: All Your Faves Unite for a New Spider-Man MovieThis cast is stacked.
    By Hunter Harris
  33. chat room
    Meet Chanté Adams, Roxanne Roxanne’s Magnetic Newcomer“One week after graduation, I moved to New York. Two weeks after that, I get this audition.”
    By Hunter Harris
  34. Alita: Battle Angel Trailer: Cyborgs, Scientists, Mahershala Ali in SunglassesAlita: Battle Angel will be released on July 20, 2018.
    By Hunter Harris
  35. music videos
    How Many of Mahershala Ali’s Abs Can You Count in This Jay-Z Video?Mahershala Ali squares up with our collective daddy issues.
    By Hunter Harris
  36. casting couch
    Mahershala Ali Cast In True Detective Season 3The man who invented yellow arrives to reinvent True Detective.
    By Jordan Crucchiola and Maria Elena Fernandez
  37. 4:44
    Jay-Z Releases New 4:44 Short About Racism ‘Footnotes for ‘The Story of O.J.’’Michael Che, Michael B. Jordan, Trevor Noah, and others discuss prejudice, success, and fame as black men in America.
    By Halle Kiefer
  38. casting couch
    Time to Get Your Hopes Up for a True Detective Season 3 Starring Mahershala AliYour casting dreams come True.
    By Halle Kiefer
  39. surprise!
    Tidal’s 4:44 Is a Surprise Film Starring Mahershala Ali and Lupita Nyong’oA trailer for the film aired during the NBA Finals.
    By Dee Lockett
  40. moonlight
    What’s Next for Everyone In Moonlight’s CastMahershala Ali is doing a movie with Tom Hardy, and Trevante Rhodes might be in the new Malick movie.
    By Hunter Harris
  41. early roles
    Long Before Moonlight, Mahershala Ali Rapped As Prince Ali — And He Was GoodBefore he was an Oscar winner, Mahershala was “Prince Ali.”
    By Hunter Harris
  42. you’re welcome
    Celebrate Moonlight’s Oscar Win With the Cast’s Shirtless Calvin Klein AdsMahershala Ali, Trevante Rhodes, and Ashton Sanders all stripped down. Alex Hibbert chills in a T-shirt.
    By Hunter Harris
  43. meet your crush
    Your Guide to Having a Crush on Moonlight’s Mahershala AliAll your important answers about the Moonlight and Luke Cage star, answered.
    By Hunter Harris
  44. vulture lists
    Your Law & Order Guide to the 2017 Oscars: A Streaming ListLong before they snagged Oscar nods, these actors paid their dues on Law & Order.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  45. sag awards 2017
    See Mahershala Ali’s Emotional SAG Award Speech“You see what happens when you persecute people. They fold into themselves.”
    By Tolly Wright
  46. Mahershala Ali Blames a Chair for His Terrible Game of Thrones Audition Wow, way to throw that chair under the bus.
    By Halle Kiefer
  47. year in culture 2016
    The Best Film Performances of 2016It would be much easier to make a Worst Performances of 2016 list than one that could do justice to all the terrific ones.
    By David Edelstein
  48. exclusive
    Watch an Intense Homecoming in This Exclusive Scene From MoonlightFrom Barry Jenkins’s masterful new film.
    By Kevin Lincoln
  49. chat room
    Mahershala Ali on How He Humanized Cottonmouth, Luke Cage’s Villain Cottonmouth is one of the most fascinating and vulnerable Marvel villains yet.
    By Angelica Jade Bastién
  50. casting couch
    Mahershala Ali Joins Alita: Battle AngelIs it too early to call the Mahershalassance?
    By Jordan Crucchiola
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