…— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) December 11, 2017 When Deadline reported on the tweet, Nanjiani/Spielberg replied: Hey @DEADLINE, Steven Spielberg tweeted that! I’ll give the phone back to him. This is…
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Masala: Kumail Nanjiani Opens Up About Playing Steve Banerjee in Hulu’s ‘Welcome to Chippendales’
…study of Banerjee and his dark descent into the world of crime and cut-throat capitalism. Actor Kumail Nanjiani, who executive produced the miniseries and plays Banerjee, admits that reference material…
Kumail Nanjiani Tells Racists To Do Their Research In SNL Monologue
Kumail Nanjiani killed it on SNL with his opening stand-up monologue. Nanjiani, who wrote, directed and starred in the indie rom-com “The Big Sick,” opened with an anecdote about being…
Apple Orders Immigrant Anthology Series from Kumail Nanjiani and Alan Yang
An anthology series spotlighting immigrant America is in the works at Apple. The tech giant is in cahoots with “The Big Sick” writers Kumail Nanjiani and his wife Emily Gordon…
Get Ready To Watch Kumail Nanjiani Host ‘SNL’
Get ready for this week’s “Saturday Night Live,” hosted by Kumail Nanjiani! The “Silicon Valley” actor is making waves with his critically acclaimed indie rom-com “The Big Sick,” which premiered…
Top 10 Asian Actors in Hollywood (2017 Edition)
…Kumail Nanjiani Pakistani comedian, writer and actor Kumail Nanjiani was a main cast member of HBO’s “Silicon Valley” before he landed on everyone’s radar this year. Nanjiani wrote and starred…
Review: Just Like Your Average Uber Driver, ‘Stuber’ Takes Audiences To Unexpected Places
…returns fire as best he can, blowing up cans of dog food and bottles of medications in the process. And in the middle of it all Stu (Kumail Nanjiani) crawls…
10 Asian American Actors, Comedians and Duos Who Would Rock the Oscars Stage
…Globe Awards and “Saturday Night Live” in 2019, while Liu was the first Asian woman to host “SNL” back in 2000. 9. Kumail Nanjiani https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2X0TaXknVE Kumail Nanjiani has worn many…
‘The Big Sick’ and ‘Master of None’ Honored By AFI
The American Film Institute revealed their official selections for the 2017 AFI Awards, and Kumail Nanjiani and Aziz Ansari each got some love. “The Big Sick” was officially selected as…
The Unforgettable Gala: The Actor In Film Award Nominees
…Kumail Nanjiani, “Stuber“ Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador. Pakistani American actor and comedian Nanjiani first rose to fame with his lively stand-up routines and comic appearances on TV shows and…
The Lookout: Upcoming AAPI Film, Music and Book Adaptations to Get Excited About
…got a first look at Oscar winner Chloé Zhao‘s upcoming Marvel film, “Eternals.” The film features an all-star cast, including Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo, Gemma Chan as Sersi and Don…
Review: ‘Little America’ Asks Us To Get Along While We Can
…cowboy culture. Kumail Nanjiani (“Stuber”) and wife Emily V. Gordon (“The Big Sick”) write and executive produce, joined by “Master of None” creator Alan Yang. The creators make a solid…
The Lookout: Ring In The New Year With These Exciting AAPI Projects
…on a new plot every episode. Kumail Nanjiani (“Stuber”) and Alan Yang (“Parks and Recreation”) executive produce the series. 1/19 – “Avenue 5” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Zr3f-_Ft8 Hugh Laurie (“House”), Suzy Nakamura (“Dr….
The Lookout: Here’s The Latest On What’s Happening In Asian American Entertainment In July
…(Kumail Nanjiani), an unsuspecting Uber driver who gets roped into a wild night out with Vic (Dave Bautista), a hard-nosed detective. Vic is determined to stay on Teijo’s (a bloodthirsty…
‘The Big Sick’ and ‘Abacus’ Get 2018 Oscar Nods
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released its nominations for the 90th Academy Awards, and Kumail Nanjiani and Steve James have each received a nomination for their works…
