When Dev Patel starred in the multi Oscar winning Slumdog Millionaire, his acting career seemed set to sky rocket. But the 20 year old from Harrow has spoken out against prejudiced Hollywood casting directors, who have limited his offers to the role of terrorist, cab driver, or brainy geek.

First lady Carla Bruni has been filming her cameo role in the latest Woody Allen film Midnight in Paris with embarrassing results.