Celebrity Buzz with Wentworth Miller and Steve Spielberg
WENTWORTH MILLER SHARES AUTISM DIAGNOSIS: Prison Break alum Wentworth Miller is sharing his autism diagnosis. He revealed on Instagram: “Like everyone, life in quarantine took things from me. But in the quiet/isolation, I found unexpected gifts. This fall marks 1 year since I received my informal autism diagnosis. Preceded by a self-diagnosis. Followed by a formal diagnosis.” Miller called his autism diagnosis a “gift,” and thanked those who supported him throughout his journey.
STEVEN SPIELBERG FLESHES OUT CAST OF BIOPIC: Steven Spielberg has added several stars for his autobiographical film about his childhood called The Fabelmans. Judd Hirsch, Jeannie Berlin, Robin Bartlett and Jonathan Hadary join Gabrielle LaBelle, who will play the role of Spielberg. Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Julia Butters and Paul Dano are also among the already announced cast.
GEENA DAVIS WANTS MORE ROLES FOR OLDER WOMEN: Geena Davis tells CBS that there are still not enough roles for women over the age of 50 in Hollywood. She said: “It’s much different for female actors past 50 than male actors past 50. The majority of female characters, I believe, are in their 20s, and the majority of male actors are in their 30s and 40s.”
RICK AIELLO DIES AT 65: Rick Aiello, who appeared in Harlem Nights and Do the Right Thing, among many others, has died at age 65. He died of pancreatic cancer, his wife Arlene told The Hollywood Reporter. His father Danny Aiello, died in 2019 at 86; his brother died at age 53 in 2010 of pancreatic cancer. Rick’s survivors include his wife, and his children Ricky Jr. and Tori, and his mother Sandy.