Odds & Ends: Fences’ Denzel Washington & Viola Davis Cover Essence, Groffsauce Is 'Satisfied' with Sia & More
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Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today.
Davis & Denzel Are Radiant on the Cover of Essence
Fences’ opening credits will not roll until Christmas Day, but Tony winners Viola Davis and Denzel Washington are already in the sweet center of Oscar buzz. Following the release of the intense trailer for the film adaptation of August Wilson’s Tony-winning play, Davis and Denzel are on the cover of Essence. Take a look at what is sure to be the first of many opportunities for the talented pair to get glammed up in light of the film’s release.
Photo: Kwaku Alston
Styling: Elizabeth Stewart and Linda Medvene
Enchanted 2 Is a Thing
Whatever, “True Love’s Kiss”—we’ve been dreaming of a sequel to Disney’s Enchanted, and Amy Adams recently revealed that it’s in the works. She appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and said, “We’ve had conversations, and I’m really into it, and I’m not letting anybody else play Giselle, so I’m like ‘Yeah, let’s do this!’” Amy Adams and Idina Menzel’s fairytale pipes, James Marsden in tights and turquoise tulle galore? We’re so there.
Bernadette Peters Will Host Merrily Doc Q&A
Something is stirring! We were already counting down the days toward Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened, the documentary examining the “then” and “now” of Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along. The film will be released to limited theaters beginning on November 18, and if you choose to see it that night at the IFC Center in New York, you’ll get a Q&A with director (and original Charley Kringas) Lonny Price hosted by none other than Sondheim’s beloved ginger-haired leading lady, Bernadette Peters. Say it with us: It’s our time; breathe it in. Purchase tix here.
Every Brilliant Thing to Premiere on HBO
Award-winning filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato have adapted Duncan Macmillan’s deeply poignant off-Broadway play for the screen. Starring British comedian Jonny Donahoe and produced by Emmy winners Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, the solo show centers on a young boy attempting to cure his mother’s depression by creating a list of the best things in the world. The play received its North American premiere at the Barrow Street Theatre last year following stints in London and Edinburgh. Feel its powerful highs and lows on HBO on December 26.
More Hamilton Mixtape Tracks Released
We told you we’d be getting some more Hamil-tracks! In addition to Kelly Clarkson’s chilling “It’s Quiet Uptown” and the anthemic “My Shot” by The Roots, featuring Busta Rhymes, Joell Ortiz and Nate Ruess, “Satisfied” has received the Sia treatment and Hamil-fans have gained “Immigrants (We Get The Job Done),” a powerful demo that was likely cut before the Tony and Pulitzer-winning musical’s debut. Miguel and Queen Latifah join Sia for “Satisfied” while K’NAAN, Snow the Product, Riz MC and Residente throw down on the latter track. With Leslie Odom Jr.’s Christmas album release and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s latest Moana single, we’ll be listening to the Ham fam all weekend long.
P.S. We’re not the only ones freaking out about these track teases. Lin-Manuel Miranda posted a video of Jonathan Groff reacting to Sia’s haunting vocals on “Satisfied,” and Groffsauce reacted...well, probably exactly how we all did and all will when the mixtape drops on December 2. Take a look!