Eric Italiano

Senior Culture Editor at BroBible.com

Senior culture editor and digital storyteller located in New York City with 10+ years in online media, specializing in entertainment/pop culture coverage, social media growth, and editorial leadership. Experienced in on-camera talent interviews, coordinating and managing editorial teams, developing content strategy, producing multimedia (podcasts, video, memes), and collaborating with major studios and brands across the digital landscape.

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INTERVIEW: Nicolas Cage Is Inspired By And Terrified Of The Same Thing

When interviewing an actor such as Nicolas Cage, it’s crucial to remember that — despite the larger-than-life legacy they’ve created over 30-plus years of filmmaking — they, too, are just a person.
But it’s also not every day that you interview an actor who’s achieved such a ubiquitous, omnipresent pop cultural status that his latest film sees him starring as a gonzo version of himself. Nicolas Cage has, perhaps deservedly, literally become cinema in and of himself.
Given the Oscar winner’s trul...
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EXCLUSIVE: Don Cheadle's War Machine To Appear In 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'

Don Cheadle — whose James “Rhodey” Rhodes is now the longest-tenured character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — has revealed that War Machine will appear in the upcoming Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
In an interview with BroBible’s Post-Credit Podcast, the 56-year-old Academy Award-nominated actor confirmed that Rhodes will “show up” in the upcoming Disney+ original, which stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson (Falcon) and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier).
“That...
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Mark Wahlberg Told Us He Hung Up On Martin Scorsese When He Offered Him Oscar-Nominated Role In 'The Departed'

This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Departed, Martin Scorsese’s Best Picture-winning Boston-set crime epic. While The Departed was filled with acting titans, only one of them were nominated for their performance: Mark Wahlberg.
Speaking to BroBible’s Post Credit Podcast ahead of the release of his new buddy comedy Balls Up — now streaming on Prime Video — Mark Wahlberg recalled his initial reluctance to play Staff Sergeant Sean Dignam, as he says he was initially in talks to play another...
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INTERVIEW: Inside Pedro Pascal's Rise To Becoming Hollywood's Most Likable Movie Star

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2022, after Pedro Pascal had began starring in ‘The Mandalorian’ but before he became the otherworldly star he is today, headlining three films in just over the span of a couple months: Celine Song’s ‘The Materialists’, Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’, and Matt Shakman’s ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’..
Given the basis of this article was tracking Pascal’s already meteoric rise to the top of Hollywood, we figured it would be worth revisiting our...
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INTERVIEW: Ana de Armas 'Never Thought' She'd Star In Action Movies -- Now She's Filling John Wick's Shoes

When Ana de Armas first broke onto the Hollywood scene about a decade or so ago, few, if any would have guessed she’d go on to become a bonafide action ace — including de Armas herself.
After first breaking into the business in 2015 — coincidentally starring alongside Keanu Reeves in the Eli Roth film Knock Knock — Ana de Armas began to make a name for herself with supporting roles in films such as Hands of Stone and War Dogs, playing the charming and obviously stunning love interest.
That all c...
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'Snatch' Director Matthew Vaughn Recalls Brad Pitt Bailing On Role Day Before Filming Started, Needing A Night Of Guinness To Be Convinced To Return

While on a rocket ship to the top of Hollywood’s A-list, taking on a grimy role as a non-intelligible Gypsy boxer in a relatively small British crime comedy might not be the most advisable move. But that’s what makes Brad Pitt, Brad Pitt.
After bursting onto the scene in the early-mid 90s, Pitt had the world at his feet thanks to his roles in films such as Seven and Fight Club.
However, instead of taking on another flashy leading role, Pitt instead decided to star as the gypsy boxer Mickey in Gu...
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We Asked Guy Pearce How It Feels To Be A Lyric In A Drake Song

Whether you’re an A-Lister or a soap opera actor, an Academy Award recipient or a Razzie winner, regardless of how famous you are or how successful you may be, being lionized into history through a rap lyric is an achievement unto itself.
Not only is being included in a rap song a sign of simple respect, but it’s also confirmation that whatever it is you’re doing — whether it be your specific performance or the general success of the project you’re in — is doing well. One of the primary goals of...
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Alan Ritchson Is Ready To Be Taken Seriously (Interview)

BLUE MOUNTAIN STATE. THE HUNGER GAMES. REACHER. FAST X. Popular and successful projects? Absolutely. But those of a “serious actor”? Not quite.
These are just some of the credits under the belt of 41-year-old REACHER star Alan Ritchson, who has begun to break through to Hollywood’s A-list in recent years thanks to his starring role in the widely well-received Prime Video series based on Lee Childs’ iconic books, which is currently in production on its third season.
And while a role like Jack Rea...

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