Jason Mitchell
AFI Fest: WWII Film ‘Mudbound’ Combats Representation in Hollywood
“The standards for women are so much higher that if a man had made this film, he’d be directing the next 'Star Wars,'” actress Carey Mulligan told THR at the AFI Fest opening-night screening of 'Mudbound.'
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Carey Mulligan and ‘Mudbound’ Cast on Racial Tensions and the Film’s Relevance Today | TIFF 2017
The cast of 'Mudbound' discussed how their film, set in 1940s Mississippi, is relevant today. In light of recent white supremacy rallies, the film's topics of racism and tension go beyond the screen.
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In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of ‘The Dark Tower,’ ‘Kidnap’ and More
Read what THR's critics are saying about the weekend's new offerings.
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Cannes: Focus Nabs Matthias Schoenaerts-Jason Mitchell Drama ‘Mustang’ (Exclusive)
Developed through the Sundance Labs, the film will mark the feature directing debut of French actress Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre.
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‘Mudbound’: Film Review | Sundance 2017
Carey Mulligan, Jason Clarke, Mary J. Blige, Garrett Hedlund and Jason Mitchell star in Dee Rees' ensemble drama 'Mudbound,' about an unlikely friendship that yields racial violence in post-WWII Mississippi.
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Showtime Orders Lena Waithe Drama ‘The Chi’ to Series
'Straight Outta Compton' star Jason Mitchell has joined the cast of the coming-of-age drama.
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‘The Awards Pundits’ on ‘The Big Short,’ Oscar Narratives and Golden Globes Categories
Scott Feinberg and Stephen Galloway discuss the week's awards-related news and controversies.
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Next Gen 2015: ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Star Jason Mitchell Once Failed His ‘Pitch Perfect’ Audition
"People take me more seriously now," says the former oyster chef of his acting career following the hit N.W.A biopic. "Instead of just having an agent and a manager that believe in me, I have studios that believe in me."
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Hollywood Film Awards: Saoirse Ronan, Benicio Del Toro, Alicia Vikander Among Honorees (Exclusive)
'The Danish Girl' director Tom Hooper and the principal cast of 'Straight Outta Compton' also join a fast-growing list of honorees, THR has learned.
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Oscars: Student Academy Awards Announced
Michelle Rodriguez, John Lasseter and Jason Mitchell presented the winners with their gold, silver and bronze medals.
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