Michael Cera’s recent interview with Rolling Stone revealed quite a lot, including having a marriage and divorce pact with Aubrey Plaza at one point. He also revealed his thoughts about a particular scene in the 2013 movie, This Is The End, where Rihanna slaps him.
The two had reportedly discussed the scene before it happened — as Cera’s character (playing himself) slaps Rihanna’s butt while she’s talking to Jason Segel, which causes her to hit him in the face. “Shut the f*ck up, Jason,” Cera responds in the original clip. “We’re playing a game.”
As part of the story, Rihanna also agreed to it if she apparently got to hit back.
“I thought it would look a lot better if she hit me,” Cera said. “I don’t think it took much convincing to get her to do it. I just thought it would look a lot better than a fake slap would because you can really feel it. It just looks a lot funnier!”
“The take that is in the movie, she really did hit my ear, which was disorienting,” he added. “But I have no regrets. I didn’t lose any hearing over it, fortunately!”
Check out the Rihanna and Michael Cera slap scene from the movie here.
The long-awaited return of the Netflix anthology series, Black Mirror, has arrived. After a four-year hiatus, the critically acclaimed series returned with its sixth season on June 15 2023.
The Legacy Continues: An Overview of the Series
Created by Charlie Brooker, Black Mirror is a unique blend of science fiction, drama, and satire, which explores the intricate relationship between society, technology, and human nature. Its episodes, known for their thought-provoking narratives and unexpected twists, are standalone stories, each set in its own universe.
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A Star-studded Cast and a Promise of Innovation
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 13: (L-R) Salma Hayek and Annie Murphy attend I Like to Watch LIVE with Trixie Mattel & Katya presenting Black Mirror Season 6 episode ‘Joan is Awful’ at The Paris Theatre on June 13, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Netflix)
The new season boasts an impressive cast, including:
Charlie Brooker has promised that the new season will “stretch the parameters” of what viewers have come to expect from the series. He plans to keep the series fresh and surprising, upending some of his own core assumptions about what to expect from a Black Mirror episode.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: Bisha K. Ali and Charlie Brooker at the BAFTA TV Preview: “Black Mirror” and Drinks Reception at BAFTA on June 13, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)
The sixth season has five episodes, each with its own distinct narrative. The episode titles and synopses are as follows:
Joan Is Awful: An average woman is stunned to discover a global streaming platform has launched a TV drama adaptation of her life — in which she is portrayed by Hollywood A-lister Salma Hayek.
Loch Henry: A young couple travels to a sleepy Scottish town to start work on a nature documentary, but find themselves drawn to a juicy local story involving shocking events of the past.
Beyond the Sea: In an alternative 1969, two men on a perilous high-tech mission wrestle with the consequences of an unimaginable tragedy.
Mazey Days: A troubled starlet is dogged by invasive paparazzi while dealing with the consequences of a hit-and-run incident.
Demon 79: Northern England, 1979. A meek sales assistant is told she must commit terrible acts to prevent disaster1.
The Trailer: A Foreboding Glimpse into the New Season
The trailer for the sixth season is set to an eerie rendition of “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire” by The Ink Spots. This is a track that was popularized by the Fallout series of games. It teases “five different worlds,” providing a brief glimpse into each of the episodes without giving too much away.
In Conclusion
This new season of Black Mirror promises to be as chilling and thought-provoking as its predecessors, with an exciting array of new stories and a diverse cast. Fans of the series and newcomers alike can look forward to a new season of dystopian narratives that explore the darker side of technology and its impact on society. So mark your calendars for June 15, and prepare for another thrilling journey into the world of Black Mirror.
