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Actress Rachel Weisz; Byron Allen's budding empire
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Episode 18260
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Actress Rachel Weisz; Byron Allen's budding empire

With her new film, "Disobedience," Rachel Weisz found something she had been seeking but couldn't find: a story with two female leads; former comedian and TV host Byron Allen has quietly built a company with interests in both film and television.
A scene from the film "Complete Unknown" starring Rachel Weisz and directed by Joshua Marston.
A scene from the film "Complete Unknown" starring Rachel Weisz and directed by Joshua Marston.
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With her new film, "Disobedience," Rachel Weisz found something she had been seeking but couldn't find: a story with two female leads; former comedian and TV host Byron Allen has quietly built a company with interests in both film and television.

Rachel Weisz is finding new roles for herself. First up, a lesbian. Next, a man
Listen • 12:55
The actress is on the lookout for roles she hasn't played before. In her new film, "Disobedience," she has an affair with a childhood friend.
Byron Allen wants to build bridges between theaters and studios
Listen • 12:55
The former comedian and TV show host is building up his Entertainment Studio Motion Pictures company, which has interests in both film and television.