katherine langford – Alternative Press Magazine https://www.altpress.com Rock On! Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:04:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.altpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/24/attachment-alt-favi-32x32.png?t=1697612868 katherine langford – Alternative Press Magazine https://www.altpress.com 32 32 ’13 Reasons Why’ suicide scene gets edit two years after Netflix premiere https://www.altpress.com/13-reasons-why-edit-suicide-scene-netflix/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 22:54:49 +0000 https://www.altpress.com/13-reasons-why-edit-suicide-scene-netflix/ Two years after the show 13 Reasons Why premiered, Netflix has edited the controversial suicide scene from season 1. The news comes following numerous studies linking the show to a spike in teen suicides.

You can read Netflix’s statement regarding the censorship below.

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The scene airs in the finale of season 1, depicting a very graphic scene of actress Katherine Langford that caused controversy following its premiere.

The episode received quite a bit of backlash with many activists and health care professionals worried it would contribute to copycat suicides.

“It was our hope, in making ’13 Reasons Why’ into a television show, to tell a story that would help young viewers feel seen and heard, and encourage empathy in all who viewed it, much as the bestselling book did before us,” showrunner Brian Yorkey says in a statement.

“Our creative intent in portraying the ugly, painful reality of suicide in such graphic detail in season one was to tell the truth about the horror of such an act, and make sure no one would ever wish to emulate it. But as we ready to launch season three, we have heard concerns about the scene from Dr. Christine Moutier at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and others, and have agreed with Netflix to re-edit it. No one scene is more important than the life of the show, and its message that we must take better care of each other. We believe this edit will help the show do the most good for the most people while mitigating any risk for especially vulnerable young viewers.”

The scene now shows Langford staring at her own reflection in the mirror then cuts to her parents’ reaction later in the scene.

Netflix released a statement Monday regarding the edit.

“We’ve heard from many young people that ’13 Reasons Why’ encouraged them to start conversations about difficult issues like depression and suicide and get help—often for the first time. As we prepare to launch season three later this summer, we’ve been mindful about the ongoing debate around the show. So on the advice of medical experts, including Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, we’ve decided with creator Brian Yorkey and the producers to edit the scene in which Hannah takes her own life from season one.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, there is help to be found. Please consider these online resources and talk to your regular doctor about your symptoms:

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‘13 Reasons Why’ actress’ ‘Endgame’ scene was cut, here’s why https://www.altpress.com/avengers-endgame-13-reasons-why-scene-cut/ Tue, 07 May 2019 23:09:42 +0000 It was previously reported that 13 Reasons Why star Katherine Langford was going to be in Avengers: Endgame.

However, if you’ve seen the Marvel movie, you know that she never actually shows up in the film.

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Now, the Russo brothers have opened up to fans on the Happy Sad Confused podcast about what her role was going to be, and it’s seriously going to break your heart.

If you have not seen Avengers: Endgame, be warned — there are major spoilers ahead that will ruin the movie.

Warning: Spoilers ahead

If you have seen the movie, then you know about the ending that made us cry for several days straight.

We saw Tony Stark sacrifice his own life by using the Infinity Stones to defeat Thanos and save everyone. In the scene, he snaps his fingers and is surrounded by Pepper Potts, Rhodey and Peter Parker.

However, the Russo brothers said that the scene was supposed to have Langford.

It would be similar to the scene in Avengers: Infinity War where Thanos used the stones and ended up in a metaphysical place where he talked to a young Gamora. You can see that scene below if you forgot.

The idea for Endgame was that after Stark snapped his fingers, he’d be in the same place. However, he would’ve seen a teenage version of high daughter Morgan played by Langford.

Morgan then would forgive her dad and give him peace before his death.

The Russo brothers said the scene was filmed, but it didn’t feel right to include in the film so it was left out.

“We realized that we didn’t feel an emotional association with his adult daughter,” Anthony Russo said. “It wasn’t ringing to us (or) resonating with us on an emotional level.”

Hopefully, the scene will be released so we can watch it and just sob to ourselves.

Other Endgame news

On the same podcast, the brothers also revealed they almost had a totally different name for the film.

Also, Avengers: Endgame is now the most-tweeted about film ever, beating out Black Panther.. Endgame has been included in more than 50 million tweets. In those tweets, many people used the amazing Endgame emojis.

Also, it was recently  reported that Avengers: Endgame took the spot of second-highest grossing film in the world from Titanic. It made $2.189 billion. Titanic made $2.128 billion.

Outside of the worldwide record, it also beat Titanic domestically with $619.7 million.

The highest-grossing movie ever was Avatar at $2.788 billion worldwide, so we’ll have to wait to see if the Avengers can beat that.

Avengers: Endgame has beaten many records since even before its debut. For one, it sold five times as many tickets as Infinity War during its first week of presales. This should come as no surprise with the demand of tickets being crazy enough for fans to spend upward of $15,000 for a pair.

Also, the film broke the record for Atom Tickets’ best-selling movie of all time in only 10 days.

Once it premiered, the records only kept coming. It officially had the biggest box office weekend in film history.

The latest Marvel film made an estimated $1.2 billion in the worldwide box office for its opening, according to Disney. It is the only film ever to cross the $1 billion mark for its debut.

It completely shattered records, with the previous film at the No. 1 spot being Avengers: Infinity War which made $640 million its opening weekend.

As far as domestic records go, the film came out on top as well. It made an estimated $350 million this weekend, passing Infinity War which made $258 million.

It was projected to make between $230 and $283 million domestically, which it far surpassed.

Also, it had a worldwide projection of $800 million, which The Hollywood Reporter estimated it would surpass.

It is currently the second-highest rated MCU film on Rotten Tomatoes behind Black Panther.

Even though the film has been out for almost two weeks, people are still attempting to avoid spoilers. A little over a week before Avengers: Endgame hit theaters, footage was reportedly leaked online. Then, when the film came out, one man even got attacked for revealing the end outside of a theater. The Russo brothers have now said that after two full weekends, its OK for people to ruin the ending.

In other news, It was previously announced that Endgame would close out Phase 3 of the MCU. However, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed he now has other plans.

Avengers: Endgame is monumental for so many ways. For one, it features the final cameo by Marvel legend Stan Lee, who passed away last year at age 95. Then, it was revealed that Marvel actually compiled all of Lee’s cameos and behind-the-scenes footage into a video, that they might release with the Endgame DVD.

Avengers: Endgame is in theaters now. Check out one of the trailers below.

Are you sad Langford’s scene was cut from Avengers: Endgame? Sound off in the comments below!

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’13 Reasons Why’ actress joins cast of ‘Avengers 4’ https://www.altpress.com/13-reasons-why-katherine-langford-avengers-4-cast/ Sat, 27 Oct 2018 23:45:13 +0000 https://www.altpress.com/13-reasons-why-katherine-langford-avengers-4-cast/ 13 Reasons Why star Katherine Langford has joined the cast of Avengers 4 in a secret role that is being kept tightly under wraps.

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According to The Wrap, “individuals with knowledge of the project” confirmed Langford’s involvement in the forthcoming Marvel project. As the directors of Avengers 4 have officially shared that they have wrapped up shooting the upcoming film, she has already shot her scenes.

Langford earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Hannah Baker on Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why. Though the series is set to return for a third season next year, she recently announced her exit from the show.

Marvel gave no comment to The Wrap concerning Langford’s involvement at this time.

As previously reported, The Russo Brothers took to Twitter to announce the completion of shooting Avengers 4. Along with the announcement came a strange photo of a bright blue light. Fans are still questioning what this could mean for the upcoming film.

Are you excited to see Katherine Langford in Avengers 4? What ‘secret role’ do you think she will play? Sound off in the comments!

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This ‘13 Reasons Why’ actress was almost cast as Betty from ‘Riverdale’ https://www.altpress.com/13-reasons-why-betty-riverdale/ Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:39:52 +0000 Of course Lili Reinhart is the perfect Betty. We wouldn’t trade her for anything. But did you know that a 13 Reasons Why actress almost snagged the role?

Riverdale actress Camila Mendes recently told Entertainment Weekly about the audition process, mentioning other actors who auditioned for the role. Mendes also spoke about other aspects of auditioning for the role of Veronica, including having doubts about what kind of actress Riverdale was looking for.

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“They’re probably going to go with some white girl,” Mendes told EW. Her parents even told her that, “They were looking for someone who looks like Krysten Ritter.”

Those doubts didn’t stop Mendes from jumping at her chance to audition in November 2015. That’s where she met 13 Reasons Why actress Katherine Langford, who was auditioning for the role of Betty.

Langford plays Hannah Baker in the popular Netflix series and starred as Leah Burke in Love, Simon. But before any of that, she auditioned for Riverdale and even hung out with Mendes after the audition.

Mendes went out for falafel after the auditions with Langford and “with a guy who was auditioning for Archie.” Can you imagine how different the series would be if Langford had gotten the role?

This isn’t the first time that the two popular shows have shared interest in actors. Ross Butler currently stars in 13 Reasons Why as Zach Dempsey. However, he was previously was cast as Reggie Mantle in Riverdale’s first season, taking on both roles simultaneously.

Earlier this year, Butler made the decision to leave Riverdale to expand his role on 13 Reasons Why.  

“Before Season 2 was confirmed for 13 [Reasons Why], I had to make the decision of whether I wanted to focus on one character or split two characters and have a smaller role on both shows,” Butler told Vulture earlier this year.

“Reggie’s a great character, but it’s a different tone,” Butler says. “I connected with Zach on a much more real level where I didn’t have to create so much of a character for him.”

Riverdale returns with Season 3 Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. on CW. 13 Reasons Why has also been renewed for a third season, but details on a return date aren’t available at this time.

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