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April 14, 2021 | Leave a Comment
When Barkhad Abdi was cast in Paul Greengrass' biographical drama about the real-life hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, Captain Phillips was envisioned purely as a Tom Hanks vehicle. Few would have expected a first-time actor ...
April 12, 2017 | 1 Comment
Oscar nominee Barkhad Abdi has revealed details about his character in the upcoming sci-fi flick Blade Runner 2049, which stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford.
July 5, 2016 | 10 Comments
Barkhad Abdi is joining the cast of the upcoming sequel to 1982’s Blade Runner. Who is he going to be working alongside with, and what other roles has he played? Find out here.
March 6, 2014 | 12 Comments
Ellen DeGeneres poked fun at Barkhad Abdi's Somalian background at The Oscars, but the BAFTA winner isn't exactly laughing his way to the bank. While Barkhad may have helped Captain Phillips make over $200 million at the worl...
January 24, 2014 | 4 Comments
Captain Phillips star Barkhad Abdi was working as a limousine driver in Minneapolis when he saw an announcement on TV saying that a film company was looking for Somalians to play roles in an upcoming Tom Hanks movie. Despite ...
September 11, 2015 | Leave a Comment
It’s day two at TIFF and the excitement continues! Today, Eye in the Sky screens tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall. The thriller stars Helen Mirren, Alan Rickman, Aaron Paul, Barkhad Abdi and Iain Glen. Be sure to keep an eye out for our interview with director Gavin Hood and Barkhad Abdi. Also opening today is The Martian, starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff […]
August 26, 2020 | 2 Comments
From Ryan Murphy’s new series to Robert Pattinson’s latest feature film, to Hilary Swanks’ mission to Mars series, the September 2020 slate looks promising.
December 25, 2016 | Leave a Comment
Check out our count down of the Tribute.ca’s most-viewed movie pages of 2016, which includes some of the year’s most popular films (Hint: Leo and a bear).
August 19, 2016 | 2 Comments
The highly-anticipated sequel to the 1982 sci-fi hit Blade Runner just landed its latest addition. Oscar winner Jared Leto will join Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling in the film, which is set to release in fall 2017.
June 29, 2016 | 1 Comment
Helen Mirren stars in the thought-proving war thriller Eye in the Sky, about an international team finally putting an eye on wanted terrorists, but then delayed in their efforts when a child enters the bomb drop zone.