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Steve Buscemi joins star-studded cast of Martin McDonagh’s ‘Wild Horse Nine’
https://www.ekwutosblog.comWashington DC [US], March 12 (ANI): The ‘Parting Glances’ actor Steve Buscemi has joined the star-studded cast of ‘Wild Horse Nine‘, a Searchlight feature being directed by Martin McDonagh, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
The project marks McDonagh’s first feature film since his critically acclaimed ‘The Banshees of Inisherin.’
As per The Hollywood Reporter, actor Sam Rockwell, who starred in McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, as well as John Malkovich and Parker Posey, have already joined the cast for the dark comedic drama that begins shooting later this month in Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island.
The role Buscemi is set to play was initially offered to actor Mark Ruffalo, according to The Hollywood Reporter. However, the plot and character details remain under wraps.
Veteran actor Buscemi is widely recognised for his memorable roles in classic films such as Reservoir Dogs, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Con Air and Boardwalk Empire.
Buscemi is also known for his distinctive voice work in the Hotel Transylvania franchise and as Starscream in Transformers One.
The actor will also be next be seen opposite Jenna Ortega in the Netflix series ‘Wednesday.’
‘Wednesday‘, produced by Tim Burton (who also directed the first season), was an instant hit upon making its Netflix debut in November 2022.
The series follows Ortega’s titular Wednesday as she navigates her teenage years at Nevermore Academy.
Ortega, 22, starred alongside Joy Sunday, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Moosa Mostafa, Victor Dorobantu, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Isaac Ordonez and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, all of whom are set to return for season 2, as per The Hollywood Reporter,
Buscemi is also a director, with his last movie, The Listener, starring Tessa Thompson, premiering at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. He also helmed episodes of 30 Rock, Portlandia and the recent postapocalyptic series Miracle Workers. (ANI)
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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post
This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.
For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.
His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?
Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?
At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.
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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road
An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.
The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.
In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.
“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.
It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.
Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.
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Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra
The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.
“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said
The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.
According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.
He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.
The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.
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