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Spike and writer David Benioff reflect on making the Ed Norton crime parable that stands as the most visceral depiction of 9/11-aftermath New York City. By Jake Kring-Schreifels December 22, 2022 Barry Pepper, Edward Norton, and Philip Seymour Hoffman in 25th Hour, 2002.Everett Collection / Courtesy of Walt Disney Co. Spike Lee felt insulted. In

He’s come back in a big way for season five. Now how about a 1993 spin-off? By Derek Lawrence December 21, 2022 Josh Lucas in Yellowstone.Courtesy of Paramount Network via Everett Collection Back when Taylor Sheridan was first putting together his hit Paramount show, Yellowstone, Josh Lucas wanted to play one the sons of Kevin Costner’s

The prolific collaborator’s work this year with Beyoncé and others earned him a nomination for the Grammys’ first ever Songwriter of the Year award. But he’s looking forward to dedicating more time to his own R&B career. By Elena Bergeron Photography by Gem Hale December 20, 2022 Terius “The-Dream” Gesteeldt-Diamant stands on the verge of

Across a year of uncommonly frank conversations, the Armageddon Time director—and one of Hollywood’s most celebrated auteurs—wrestles with the elusive meaning and vexing business of cinema. By Zach Baron Photography by Michael Tyrone Delaney December 20, 2022 The director James Gray at home in Los Angeles. In February, the director James Gray was in the

The journey to Herbert, the TDE rapper’s first new album in six years, is one of overcoming grief, depression, and tragedy. By Insanul Ahmed December 19, 2022 Ab-Soul.Courtesy of John Jay. Lounging in a Lower East Side Manhattan lobby on a nippy December afternoon, the Carson, California rapper Ab-Soul is still feeling electric after a

Anticipation for the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling film just went up even higher. By Grant Rindner December 16, 2022  Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are seen rollerblading on the set of Barbie on June 28, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Courteys of MEGA via Getty Images. Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie has been in the works for a

Several high-profile journalists who have a history of critical reporting on Musk were removed from Twitter, under claims they had violated Twitter’s rules against doxxing. By The Editors of GQ December 16, 2022 Elon Musk speaks at the 2020 Satellite Conference and Exhibition March 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Courtesy of Win

A survey of the culture we couldn’t get enough of in 2022. By The Editors of GQ December 16, 2022 Illustration by GQ; photographs by Getty Images We live in a time of overwhelmingly innumerable and ever-multiplying entertainment choices. We’re also in a time—specifically, the month of December—of year-end rankings and best-of lists. So here’s something

The Songwriter of the Year nominee discusses his journey from indie artist to behind-the-scenes co-writer. By Raymond Ang December 15, 2022 Tobias Jesso Jr. at home, 2022.Courtesy of Justin Chung A week before Thanksgiving in 2021, Adele posted a video to   her Instagram account, in which she was reclining on a sofa in a

“This news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life,” wrote Cavill. “The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that.” By William Goodman December 15, 2022  Henry Cavill in Man of Steel.Courtesy of Clay Enos for Warner Bros via Everett Collection Two months ago, Henry Cavill made a big show of announcing his

The rapper stressed that this deal does not mean he will be cooperating with the prosecution going forward in the case against Young Thug and YSL. By Grant Rindner December 14, 2022 Gunna performs during the 2020 Okeechobee Music Festival at Sunshine Grove on March 06, 2020 in Okeechobee, Florida.Courtesy of Tim Mosenfelder via WireImage/Getty

From Maverick to Jackass: Forever, this year was a great one for cinematic bromances. By William Goodman December 14, 2022 Photographs: Everett Collection; Collage: Gabe Conte Many things can change in a year, but one thing hasn’t: Dudes still rock. Last year, we examined a canon of cinema’s most rad bromances throughout the ages, identifying

His HBO show nearly broke our brains. So we asked Rehearsal breakout Kor Skeete to help us figure him out. By Sam Schube Photography by Asger Carlsen December 14, 2022 Coat (price upon request), by Burberry. Turtleneck, $950, by Loewe. Pants, $720, by Fendi Men’s. Sneakers, $140, by Salomon. Socks, $29, by Falke. GQ Hype: It’s

Chappelle brought the controversial Twitter exec out to a crowd of people likely affected by recent layoffs. By The Editors of GQ December 12, 2022 Elon Musk during a T-Mobile and SpaceX joint event on August 25, 2022 in Boca Chica Beach, Texas.Courtesy of Michael Gonzalez via Getty Images Elon Musk probably still has some fans

The relative newcomer Denton is following in the footsteps of Colin Firth, John Malkovich, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, and Dominic West. By Tara Ariano December 12, 2022 Nicholas Denton in Dangerous Liaisons.Courtesy of Dusan Martincek via Starz. Pierre Choderlos de Laclos published Les Liaisons dangereuses—about former lovers who keep their poisonous friendship alive by challenging one

The Bronx rapper on his new album Me Vs. Myself, working with Lil Durk and Roddy Ricch, and the King of New York debate. By Jeremy Clowney December 9, 2022 A Boogie.Courtesy of Jimmy Fontaine The King of New York—as far as this writer is concerned—is back: A Boogie wit da Hoodie has released his

Reports indicate Gunn and his partner Peter Safran may be clearing out the whole Snyderverse. By William Goodman December 8, 2022 Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984.Courtesy of Clay Enos for Warner Bros via Everett Collection The DC cinematic universe is officially at a turning point. The Hollywood Reporter published a report about the cinematic future

The WNBA all-star is headed home after the US and Russia agreed to a prisoner exchange. By Grant Rindner December 8, 2022 Brittney Griner waits for the verdict inside a defendants’ cage during a hearing in Khimki outside Moscow, on August 4, 2022.Courtesy of Evgenia Novozhenina via Getty Images. This morning, President Joe Biden announced that

Talking through Ethan’s emotional spiral ahead of the show’s season two finale.  By Gabriella Paiella December 8, 2022 Will Sharpe.Photographs: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte Ethan is down bad. The reserved tech bro, played by 36-year-old actor and director Will Sharpe, has otherwise kept things under control for most of The White Lotus season two. He

Known for her viral videos, the writer-comedian brought an internet sensibility to her hit show, Abbott Elementary, a heartfelt mockumentary about a struggling public school. It won her an Emmy and reinvigorated network television. By Lindsey Underwood Photography by Texas Isaiah December 8, 2022 Dress, $4,200, by Gucci. Earring, $7,800 for pair, necklace, $4,500, bracelet,