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Oscars 2025: Morgan Freeman pays tribute to dear friend Gene Hackman

Sunday, March 2 by ABC News

Morgan Freeman made an appearance at the 97th Academy Awards Sunday, where he paid tribute to his "dear friend" Gene Hackman.“This week, our community lost a giant. And I lost a dear friend, Gene Hackman,” Freeman began, noting the two worked on Unforgiven and Under Suspicion. "Like... Read More.

‘The Dreamer’: Morgan Freeman narrates trailer for Dave Chappelle’s newest Netflix special

Tuesday, December 26 by ABC News

Dave Chappelle is one of comedy's most influential voices, and now he's tapped one of the most famous voices in the world to narrate the trailer for his forthcoming Netflix special.The Dreamer drops on the streaming service on New... Read More.

Giuliani defamation trial live updates: Ex-mayor faces Freeman, Moss for first time

Monday, December 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is on trial in Washington, D.C., this week for defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Giuliani, acting on behalf of former President Donald... Read More.

‘Breeders’ Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard reflect on the show’s legacy

Wednesday, August 2 by ABC News

No more breeding for Breeders -- the FX comedy about a messy British family just started its final season on FX, streaming next day on Hulu. Before the start of the actors strike, show co-creator and star Martin Freeman told ABC Audio that... Read More.

History Channel collaborating with Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman and Bradley Cooper for documentary projects

Wednesday, March 8 by ABC News

History Channel has snagged some Oscar-caliber talent for three separate documentaries: Academy Award winners Morgan Freeman and Kevin Costner, and nominee Bradley Cooper.Cooper is executive producing FDR with Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author Doris Kearns Goodwin. The new three-night documentary will premiere on Monday, May... Read More.

Morgan Freeman joins Nicole Kidman spy series ‘The Lioness’

Friday, January 13 by ABC News

Paramount+ has announced that another Oscar winner has joined Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña in Taylor Sheridan's spy series The Lioness: Morgan Freeman.According to the streaming service, the show from the Yellowstone and Tulsa King creator is based on a real-life CIA program and,... Read More.

Watch Courtney B. Vance in trailer for ’61st Street’; The History Channel taps Morgan Freeman; and more

Wednesday, August 18 by ABC News

Courtney B. Vance is headed back to the courtroom for a brand new role.AMC has announced that Vance will play a public defender in the upcoming courtroom drama 61st Street. The series, which comes from BAFTA winner Peter Moffat, follows... Read More.

Ruby Rose calls working with Morgan Freeman “an absolute dream”

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

Orange is the New Black alumna Ruby Rose can be seen kicking butt and taking names in the thriller Vanquish, which is now available on demand. For the Batgirl veteran, the film gave her a chance to work with other than Dark Knight trilogy star and Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman. He plays a corrupt cop and... Read More.

Oscar winners Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway and Helen Mirren get human in ‘Solos’ series for Amazon

Monday, April 19 by ABC News

Amazon Prime Video has announced it's bringing some major talent to the table for a new anthology series called Solos, which debuts May 21.Oscar winners Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway and Helen Mirren star, as do Emmy winner Uzo Aduba and acclaimed actors Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens, Constance Wu and Nicole Beharie.According to Amazon, the seven-part series explores... Read More.

Morgan Freeman stars in new COVID-19 vaccine PSA: “If you trust me, you’ll get the vaccine”

Tuesday, April 6 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Morgan Freeman is using his signature voice in a powerful new PSA promoting the COVID-19 vaccine. The actor teamed with the Creative Coalition on Monday in hopes of easing people's concerns about the vaccine. In addition, Morgan, 83, furthers that getting vaccine is the... Read More.

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