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Sir Michael John Gambon (October 19, 1940 – September 27, 2023) was an Irish-English actor. Gambon started his acting career with Laurence Olivier as one of the original members of the Royal National Theatre. Over his six-decade-long career, he received three Olivier Awards and four BAFTA TV Awards. In 1998, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama. Gambon appeared in many productions of works by William Shakespeare such as Othello, Hamlet, Macbeth and Coriolanus. Gambon was nominated for thirteen Olivier Awards, winning three times for A Chorus of Disapproval (1985), A View from the Bridge (1987), and Man of the Moment (1990). In 1997, Gambon made his Broadway debut in David Hare's Skylight, earning a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play nomination. Gambon made his film debut in Othello (1965). His other notable films include The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), The Wings of the Dove (1997), The Insider (1999), Gosford Park (2001), Amazing Grace (2006), The King's Speech (2010), Quartet (2012), and Victoria & Abdul (2017). Gambon also appeared in the Wes Anderson films The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) and Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009). Gambon gained wider recognition through his role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series from 2004 to 2011, replacing Richard Harris following his death in 2002. For his work on television, he received four BAFTA Awards for The Singing Detective (1986), Wives and Daughters (1999), Longitude (2000), and Perfect Strangers (2001). He also received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Path to War (2002) and Emma (2009). Gambon's other notable projects include Cranford (2007) and The Casual Vacancy (2015). In 2017, he received the Irish Film & Television Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2020, he was listed at No. 27 on The Irish Times's list of Ireland's greatest film actors.
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Hal Jordan and John Stewart, two of Earth’s Green Lanterns, are tasked with defending the universe. Their styles clash—Hal is bold and reckless, while John is disciplined and tactical. Despite their differences, they must unite when Sinestro, a former Lantern, goes rogue. Sinestro revives the Manhunters, ancient robotic enforcers that once served the Guardians before turning against them. Now under Sinestro’s control, the Manhunters unleash chaos across the galaxy. Hal and John, struggling with trust, embark on a mission that spans several planets, encountering dangerous worlds and allies alike. While Hal battles his own fear of inadequacy, John carries the weight of responsibility from his military past. Their journey leads them to Sinestro’s stronghold, where a fierce battle erupts against the Manhunters. The duo’s newfound teamwork proves vital as they manage to stop the Manhunters and thwart Sinestro’s immediate plans, but the rogue escapes, vowing to return stronger. Hal and John return to Oa, their respect for each other solidified, but the looming threat of Sinestro remains. The Green Lantern Corps stands ready for the next challenge. Post Credits: On a distant, fiery planet, Sinestro kneels before Darkseid. The dark ruler accepts his allegiance, declaring his intent to conquer the universe, setting the stage for an impending cosmic war.
