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A SST 17/24 188 24/15/5/ 252 WELCOME BACK TO THE O.C., B*TCH! The cast celebrates the show’s 15th anniversary P.84 EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS & NEWINTELON GAGA. COOPER. MARY POPPINS RETURNS FANTASTIC BEASTS BUMBLEBEE HALLOWEEN &MORE THE TWO MEGASTARS N THEIR JOURNEY TO REIMAGINE THEH CLASSIC— JUST IN TIME FOR OSCAR SEASON + BY TIM STACK + TV. Streaming. On Demand. THE WEEK’S BEST TWEET OF THE WEEK Cher @cher ALMOST FINISHED WITH ALBUM. THINK ITS GOOD, & (as we all know) I’M NOT A BIG CHER FAN “This place — The singer, throwing shade at herself is way too serious.” —Black Cindy (Adrienne C. 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BY EW STAFF 104 The Bullseye FOLLOW US ON: EW Radio SiriusXM Channel 105 @EntertainmentWeekly @EntertainmentWeekly @EW @EWSnaps 4 EW.COM FALL MOVIE PREVIEW 2018 Hillshire farm® turkey is slow roasted for hours. And devoured in seconds. ®©2017 TYSON®©2017 FOODS, INC. At Hillshire Farm®, right after we carve our deliciously seasoned turkey, we double seal every slice for freshness. Which leads to the best Turkey, Arugula & Tomato sandwich you’ve ever tasted. Visit HillshireFarm.com for more sandwich inspiration. THE TOP 10 THINGS WE LOVE THIS WEEK Edited By | MARC SNETIKER @MARCSNETIKER GLENN CLOSE The six-time Oscar nominee, 71, talks to EW’s Seija Rankin about the role that just might earn her a seventh shot at gold. How do you choose roles at this stage in your career? I want a role that really puts me through my paces, but mostly is worth leaving home for. What was your first impression of your character, Joan? [In the book] I did think [Joan’s hus- band] Joe was pretty much an a--hole, and that [in turn] makes Joan less interesting to me. It’s not fun as an THE WIFE actor to play some- body that doesn’t have depth or Chronic infidelity, long-held secrets, and a Nobel humanity to them. Prize are just the tip of one marriage’s iceberg in this LACOMBE BRIGITTE haunting character study, based on Meg Wolitzer’s And what did you 2003 novel. Glenn Close, playing opposite Jonathan think of her in the end? Pryce, soars higher than ever in a powerful role I always have to that’s all but destined for Oscar recognition. (Aug. 17) love my characters! 6 EW.COM FALL MOVIE PREVIEW 2018 INSECURE Issa Rae’s Emmy-nominated comedy returns for an engrossing and fun third season that finds the lives of Issa (the character), Molly So why hasn’t Joan left (Yvonne Orji), and Daniel (Y’lan Noel) in total Joe (Jonathan Pryce)? flux. Our only non-spoiler warning: Be pre- pared for “party Lyft!” to become your new It’s very complex. It’s favorite catchphrase. (HBO, Aug. 12) not one thing, and I think that’s what makes the movie so interesting. It’s basi- cally a love story. How do you feel about the early positive reactions to the film? It’s a shock and still so gratifying, because, for me, it was a very interior head trip. You’re so focused. I wasn’t thinking, “Oh, will people like it?” It seemed like some- thing that had been created very pri- vately, and all of a sudden it’s presented very publicly. What was the most challenging part NO LAWRENCE? NO PROBLEM about making this How season 3 deftly handles a big breakup movie in particular? The fight scene Even the best twentysomething emotional realism. After sayings Ever-present sorta love interest was one of the most sitcoms struggle when it comes to farewell last year, Issa’s ex-boyfriend Daniel (Noel) reveals new depths. breakups. On Friends and New Lawrence (Jay Ellis) is gone, possi- Insecure’s still a party, but it’s dificult things that Girl, exes hung out together all the bly for good. His absence reflects boldly embracing change, letting I’ve had to film. time, awaiting series finale recon- a season of evolution. Characters Issa start a new chapter in her life. The moment when ciliations. Credit Insecure for more make transformative decisions. —Darren Franich [Pryce] said, “Do : MERIE WALLACE/HBO; W. ELLIS: JUSTINA MINTZ/HBO you love me?” I thought, “Oh my God.” Even while I INSECURE was acting it, I didn’t know what to say. What was the first scene you filmed with Jonathan? ARIVEROFSTARS by Vanessa Hua Having sex. The most eye-opening literary adventure of Oh! Did you two the year, Hua’s stirring debut centers on know each other well? a Chinese immigrant who journeys to San Fran- : GRAEME HUNTER/SONY PICTURES CLASSICS; cisco’s Chinatown to raise her newborn and Just [enough] to make her way—a spellbinding immersion into THE WIFE THE say hello. one woman’s search for the American Dream. FALL MOVIE PREVIEW 2018 EW.COM 7 2 WORDS ON STRANGER THING’S 2ND ANNIVERSARY Barb, interrupted. CRAZY RICH ASIANS Director Jon M. Chu’s big-screen adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s dec- adent 2013 best-seller—about an NYU professor (Constance Wu) who travels with her boyfriend (Henry Golding) to his home country, only to discover he’s practically royalty—isn’t just hilari- ous and heartfelt; as the first studio film in 25 years to star Asian-American leads, it’s historic. Besides, it’s more than time for Wu to claim her rom-com leading lady crown. (Aug. 15) CRAZY CONNECTIONS Meet the key players blinging it on in Singapore. BY SHIRLEY LI HER WORLD HIS WORLD THE OUTSIDER THE GOLDEN BOY THE MATRIARCH The whip-smart econo s Kerry Chu As one of Singapore’s Shang Nick’s intimidating mother isn’t professor still has lots to Kheng (and Asia’s) most Su Yi a villain—not to Yeoh, anyway. “She learn about Asian tradit . ) desirable bachelors, (Lisa Luu)) would sacrifice her life for Nick,” says “Rachel is not accusto d Nick hopes his fami- Yeoh. “And she does, in many ways.” to the cultural things th ly’s wealth won’t separate Asians and As n- scare Rachel away. Americans,” Wu says. “I “He genuinely wants think it’s beautiful to sh m to open this world to Eleanor an Asian-American im mo her,” says Golding. Young n ndmother grant going back to Asia (Miichelle and finding things that do gra Yeoh)) overlap and connect us all.” mom Alistair lovers cousin Chenng (Remy RachelRhlC Chuh Nick Young Hii) (Constance Wu) (Henry Golding) cousin CRAZY RICH ASIANS CRAZY RICH friend friend Colilin Ast ik Lin Khooo Leeong afina) (Chhris (GGemma Panng) CChan) : SANJA BUCKO/RUSSEL WONG/WARNER BROS. (16) cousin THE BFF The gregarious Peik Lin may be Rachel’s woman on the Eddie wealthy inside (and unoficial Chen THE FAMILY JEWEL stylist), but even she’s daz- (Ronnny Chienng) zled by the Young family’s Cousin Astrid—Singapore’s power. “Peik Lin is not a ste- It Girl—secretly wishes for a reotype at all,” says Awkwa- quieter life. “Everyone thinks she fina. “She’s really her own, has the perfect existence,” Chan and even in the culture of the explains, “but she struggles rich, she’s this anomaly.” with her family’s expectations.” 8 EW.COM FALL MOVIE PREVIEW 2018 and label are registered trademarks of glacéau. ® , smartwater, ® © 2018 glacéau.© 2018 glacéau spotlight sidekick. vapor-distilled for purity, electrolytes for taste. 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