B10 The Boston Globe WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019 Names Damon remembers dad in Stand Up To Cancer PSA Matt Damon showed his Red Sox pride and talked about his family’s ex- perience with cancer in a new PSA from Stand Up To Cancer that pre- miered during the Major League Base- ball All-Star Game in Cleveland on Tuesday. In the public-service announce- ment, Damon is shown entering Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles with a young cancer survivor, Red Sox cap in tow. In a voice-over, the Oscar winner mentions the importance of unity when it comes to fighting the deadly disease. “These are the moments that bring CHARLEY GALLAY/GETTY IMAGES FOR NETFLIX us to our feet,” Damon says, as shots of From left: Olivia Nikkanen, Kathryn Newton, Gideon Adlon, Rachel Keller, Salena Qureshi, and Jack CHRIS GRAYTHEN/GETTY IMAGES/FILE other celebrities participating in ball- Mulhern attended the premiere of “The Society” in Los Angeles in May. park activities are shown. “But the Boston and hosted private fund-rais- most important moment is when we ers in Los Angeles. all stand up together.” In a behind-the-scenes interview Joining Damon in the spot are Uzo for the PSA, Damon said he hopes oth- Netflix drama filmed in Mass. Aduba, Joe Manganiello, Jordana ers will soon not have to experience Brewster, Zachary Levi, and Candice the grief he felt. Patton, all of whom have been affected “Most recently, my father died from just got renewed for season 2 by cancer in some way, according to cancer. That was really a painful strug- Stand Up To Cancer. gle for all of us,” Damon said. “I’m Damon is shown during the “plac- looking forward to the day that kids Get ready for more film crews to Season one of the modern-day filmed in Ayer, Bolton, Carlisle, Con- ard moment” — when players and fans don’t have to go through that with show up in Massachusetts soon. “Lord of the Flies” series debuted in cord, Devens, Grafton, Groton, Har- at a baseball game stand up to identify their parents, friends, and loved ones.” “The Society,” a Netflix drama May, and followed the teenagers of vard, Lexington, and Sterling. loved ones and friends who have been The Stand Up To Cancer PSA was filmed in Massachusetts about a West Ham as they attempted to cre- “The Society” will mark at least touched by cancer. Damon holds up a to premiere during the fifth inning of group of teens who suddenly find ate a society from scratch and unrav- the fourth TV series to film in Mas- sign that says, “I stand up for DAD.” the 90th annual All-Star game at Pro- their wealthy Connecticut town el the mystery of how and why they sachusetts in 2019. “Defending Ja- Damon’s father, Kent Damon, died gressive Field in Cleveland. Red Sox completely devoid of adults, has were transported to an exact replica cob,” the upcoming Apple TV+ series in 2017 after a lengthy battle with manager Alex Cora, who led the team been renewed for a second season. of their hometown (“New Ham”), mi- starring Sudbury native Chris Evans multiple myeloma, a form of plasma to victory in last year’s World Series, Netflix released a video compila- nus any adults or younger children. (“Captain America”), began filming cell cancer. Since his father was diag- managed the American League team. tion of the show’s stars, including Created by Christopher Keyser all over the Bay State this past nosed in 2010, Damon has helped Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Kathryn Newton (“Big Little Lies,” (“Party of Five”), the series was spring, as did the second season of raise awareness and funds for cancer Dodgers managed the National “Blockers,” “Detective Pikachu”), filmed in a number of Massachu- Hulu’s Stephen King anthology se- research and treatment. He’s attended League team for the second consecu- Jacques Colimon (“Sweet Old setts towns in 2018. ries “Castle Rock.” Both shows are several benefits for the Massachusetts tive year. World”), and Alex Fitzalan (“Slender The town of Lancaster, especially currently still in production. General Hospital Cancer Center in CHRIS TRIUNFO Man”), announcing the renewal Town Hall and its nearby buildings, Additionally, the Starz crime dra- Tuesday morning. The second season served as the primary backdrop. ma “Hightown” filmed scenes in of the show will debut on the stream- Netflix went so far as to construct a Provincetown, where the show takes ing platform in 2020, with produc- gazebo on the town green for film- place, in late May and early June. tion set to begin later this year. ing purposes. The show was also KEVIN SLANE, Boston.com Davis, Streep, and Hill in new gender inequality documentary In a June 7 statement, Univer- Some of Hollywood’s leading voices uncovers what is beneath one of the sal confirmed his presence in the have come together in a new feature- most confounding dilemmas in the film, calling his character “a badass.” length documentary to speak out entertainment industry — the under- Some fans already have their theo- about the industry’s long-standing is- representation and misrepresentation ries, speculating that Cena has been sues with gender discrimination and of women. It takes an incisive look at cast as a replacement of sorts representation. the history, empirical evidence, and for Dwayne Johnson, who will not After an extensive festival tour, systemic forces that foster gender dis- be returning to the franchise this “This Changes Everything” will receive crimination and thus reinforce dispar- time around. a one-time theatrical release on July ity in our culture.” Diesel’s recent Instagram post al- 22 via Fathom Events. “Remember the kids’ books in so confirmed the return of two fran- Produced in collaboration the 50s — ‘See Dick, See Jane’? chise veterans — Charlize Theron with Oscar winner Geena I just felt like we see Dick all and Helen Mirren. Both actresses Davis (inset) and her non- the time,” Davis, a Ware- were introduced to fans in 2017’s profit Institute on Gender ham native and BU grad, “Fate of the Furious.” Theron plays in Media, the documenta- says in the trailer. “I just Cipher, a cyberterrorist and the ry features commentary wanted to see more Jane.” movie’s antagonist. Mirren has a and firsthand accounts by When children’s film and smaller role, playing the mother of Davis, Meryl Streep, Reese TV characters are dispropor- Deckard (Jason Statham) and Ow- Witherspoon, Anita Hill, Rashida tionately male, as a study by the en (Luke Evans). Mirren will be seen Jones, Natalie Portman, Shonda Institute on Gender in Media found, in this role in the upcoming spinoff VALERIE MACON/AFP GETTY IMAGES/FILE Rhimes, and Jill Soloway, among then “we are teaching them that girls “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & many others both in front of the cam- and women don’t take up half the Shaw,” coming out Aug. 2, which era and behind the scenes. space in the world,” Davis says in the will star Johnson, as well as Vanes- “This Changes Everything” pre- film, as reported by Variety. ‘Fast & Furious 9’ filming sa Kirby, Eiza Gonzalez, and Idris miered at the Toronto International Founded in 2004 by Davis, the Gee- Elba. Film Festival last year and has na Davis Institute conducts research in London with John Cena According to Cena, his role in the screened at documentary film festivals and workshops on media representa- film came about thanks to a direct around the country. tion to “expose gender imbalance, message on Instagram. In an inter- Directed by Tom Donahue, the identify unconscious bias and cre- in a mysterious role view promoting his Nickelodeon film’s official synopsis describes itself atively remodel content to achieve television reboot of “Are You Smart- as a “feature length documentary that gender equity.” MARTHA MERROW It’s time to get those John Ce- “[There are] a few new surprises, er Than a 5th Grader,” Cena men- na bingo cards out. The West New- including John Cena, who I believe tioned his enthusiasm for the proj- bury native — former WWE super- is going to completely shine in this ect. star, platinum-certified rapper, and movie,” Diesel said. “I’m really super excited,” he said. family quiz show host — has a new (Diesel mispronounced Cena’s “I have to thank Vin Diesel for kind addition on his resume: “The Fast name, correcting himself in the of orchestrating this; he sent out an and the Furious” cast member. Ce- comment section. “The world’s sa- Instagram message a long time ago na’s latest endeavor was just teased ga. it’s CENA not SENNA Vin. Ha- to get this snowball rolling, and I am by a fellow costar. ha,” he wrote.) so grateful to be part of such a sto- In a new Instagram video, Vin The cast has just entered its third ried franchise.” Diesel mentioned Cena as he spoke week of production, per Diesel’s Justin Lin, who directed the sixth about upcoming “surprises” in “Fast post. installment in the series, has re- & Furious 9” and his experience As for Cena’s role in the film, turned to direct the ninth. shooting again in London. that’s still under wraps. CHRIS TRIUNFO Morgan hosts ESPYs to ‘fight against cancer’ For Tracy Morgan, hosting the snag an ESPY nomination for Best ESPYs is personal. It’s not just an- Male Athlete this year (he only led JC OLIVERA/GETTY IMAGES/FILE other gig to the comedian. the team to yet another Super Bowl Mindy Kaling to the world: ‘You don’t The star of TBS’s ‘‘The Last O.G.’’ victory, but sure).