The Delicate, Last-Minute Dance of Building a Starry ‘Knives Out’ Cast

For the original, Daniel Craig was hired weeks, not months, in advance, and Ana De Armas joined days ahead. The latest, “Wake Up Dead Man,” followed that template.

‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: George Clooney on ‘Jay Kelly,’ Stardom, Instagram (“Get the F*** Off”), AI and the Next Gen of Stars

The A-lister, currently receiving raves and Oscar buzz for his portrayal of an aging movie star experiencing an existential ...