For decades, the film industry seemed to forget how to mint new male matinee idols. Then came a much-needed windfall.

For decades, the film industry seemed to forget how to mint new male matinee idols. Then came a much-needed windfall.

The star of “The Chosen” discusses his early struggles in Hollywood, fans who conflate him with his character and how his own faith informs his work.

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A prolific actress, she was best known globally for her work with the filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, with whom she had a stormy relationship.

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