Kid Cudi to Star in “Two Night Stand”

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi has lined up his next acting gig…

The 28-year-old part-Mexican American hip-hop singer has joined the cast of Two Night Stand, an indie romantic comedy starring Miles Teller and Analeigh Tipton.

The film, to be helmed by Max Nichols in his feature directorial debut, centers on two people who meet online and get together for a one-night stand. The couple gets snowed in the next morning and is forced to spend more time together.

Mescudi will play the boyfriend of Tipton’s roommate, played by Jessica Szohr, who is endlessly amused by her romantic difficulties.

The film is currently shooting in New York.

Mescudi, who has worked with Kanye West and David Guetta, made his acting debut on HBO’s How to Make It in America and recently wrapped Goodbye World, an indie with Entourage’s Adrian Grenier.

In addition to his acting work, the multi-hypenante has also contributed to soundtracks for DreamWorks’ Fright Night and Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games.

Guzman to Star in Lucha Libre-Inspired Comedy “Aztec Warrior”

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It looks like Luis Guzman will be masking his acting talents in the near future…

The 55-year-old Puerto Rican actor has signed on to star in Aztec Warrior, a Lucha Libre-inspired action comedy from Pantelion Films.

In the Scott Sanders-directed film, Guzman will play the Warrior who goes up against his rival El Diablo, to be played by Mexican comedian/actor Eugenio Derbez.

Terry Crews, Nadine Velazquez and Desperate Housewives’ Lupe Ontiveros are set to co-star in the film.

Guzman, who starred in Boogie Nights and HBO’s How To Make It In America, most recently appeared on the big screen in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.

Filming on Aztec Warrior is set to begin next month in New Orleans.

Kid Cudi Receives MTV Movie Award Nod

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

He hasn’t made his big-screen acting debut… But that hasn’t stopped Kid Cudi from picking up an MTV Movie Awards nomination.

The 28-year-old part-Mexican American singer—who starred in HBO’s How to Make It in America—received a nod in the Music category for his song “Pursuit of Happiness,” which appears in the film Project X.

Kid Cudi will face off against the Chemical Brothers’ “The Devil is in the Details” from Hanna, Figurine’s “Impossible” from Like Crazy, LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” from 21 Jump Street and College with Electric Youth’s “A Real Hero” from Drive.

Meanwhile, Bridesmaids and The Hunger Games top nominees at MTV’s annual film honors with eight nods apiece, including bids for best cast, breakthrough performance and movie of the year.

The 21st annual MTV Movie Awards will be broadcast live on MTV on June 3 from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.

Guzman Cast in ABC’s “Counter Culture” Pilot

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

He journeyed to a mysterious island this summer… And, Luis Guzman is preparing for his next project.

The 55-year-old Puerto Rican actor has joined ABC’s comedy pilot Counter Culture, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Revolving around three aging sisters who run their West Texas family diner together, Everybody Loves Raymond‘s Doris Roberts and A Gifted Man‘s Margo Martindale are set as two of Counter Culture’s three leads.

Guzman, whose last television gig was on HBO’s How to Make It in America, will play the cook at the diner.

This summer, Guzman starred opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.

Rasuk Cast in Fox Comedy Pilot…

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

He may no longer have a home at HBO… But Victor Rasuk could be back on primetime television in the near future.

The 28-year-old Dominican American actor will co-star opposite Ryan Hansen in Fox’s comedy pilot El Jefe, which centers on an easy-going but lost 30-year-old (Hansen) who, tossed out of his Brentwood home, moves in with his longtime Latina nanny.

Rasuk, who last starred in HBO’s How To Make It In America, will play the nanny’s oldest son, who just happens to be her concentido.

Along with Rasuk and Hansen, El Jefe will feature newcomer Ana Nogueira as Rasuk’s character’s sister— a beautiful, fiercely competitive doctor-in-residence.

Guzman Journeys Into His First 3D Film

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

He’s one of Hollywood’s most beloved Latino character actors… But, Luis Guzman has never appeared in a 3D film… until now!

The 55-year-old Puerto Rican actor is starring in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.

“It’s my first 3D film and, truthfully, it looks stupendously good. Just like my role!” says Guzman with a chuckle to EFE. “I think that 3D is important today and it will be part of the future of movies, but I also think that they’re never going to replace us actors.”

Starring Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson and Vanessa Hudgens, the family adventure film centers on Sean Anderson (Hutchgerson), who partners with his mom’s boyfriend (Johnson) a mission to find his grandfather, thought to be missing on a mythical island.

It’s been almost two decades since moviegiers first saw Guzman’s shady-looking face in Carlito’s Way (1993), the film in which he played Al Pacino’s bodyguard. Since then actor has become an ongoing presence in Hollywood with his scene-stealing roles.

“I think that part of my secret is that I do good work, I have a good heart and I’m a good person,” Guzman told Efe. “I get along well with people and I have great respect for directors, producers and actors. Hollywood has given me so much love.”

Guzman’s film credits include Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch-Drunk Love, Out of Sight and Traffic. He most recently starred in the two seasons of HBO’s How to Make It in America.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, the sequel to Journey to the Center of the Earth, open this Friday in theaters nationwide.

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