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What the Women of Sam Mendes’ Beatles Films Might Look Like On Screen

Dec 22nd 2025 02:39am

When Sam Mendes announced the casting of the women at the center of his ambitious four-part Beatles biopic project, the response was immediate and intense. Pattie Boyd, Yoko Ono, Linda Eastman, and Maureen Cox are not footnotes in Beatles history. They were witnesses, collaborators, muses, and in many ways, co-authors of the era’s mythology. With […]

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The Future of Batman Casting: Brave and the Bold, The Killing Joke, and The Long Halloween

Aug 21st 2025 02:23am

The biggest question facing James Gunn’s DCU right now isn’t just who will don the cape and cowl for The Brave and the Bold—it’s who will embody Batman across multiple major projects, including upcoming adaptations of The Killing Joke and The Long Halloween. Alan Ritchson and the Fan Campaign One of the most persistent fan […]

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FX’s ‘The Shards’ Locks In Cast: Igby Rigney to Play Bret Easton Ellis, Homer Gere as Robert Mallory

Jul 25th 2025 03:03am

FX is moving full steam ahead on The Shards, the high-profile adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s semi-autobiographical novel. The network has officially greenlit the Ryan Murphy-led project, and casting for the core ensemble is now confirmed. Igby Rigney (The Fall of the House of Usher) will take on the role of a teenage Bret, with […]

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Dominic Sessa Cast as Young Anthony Bourdain in New A24 Biopic Tony

Apr 28th 2025 05:58pm

Dominic Sessa, the rising star of The Holdovers, has officially signed on to portray a young Anthony Bourdain in the upcoming biopic Tony. The 22-year-old actor had been rumored for the role for months, but his casting is now confirmed, setting the stage for one of the most talked-about performances of his career. Joining Sessa […]

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Bill Hader Circling Dark Role as Jim Jones in Upcoming HBO Series: What This Casting Could Mean

Apr 28th 2025 05:45pm

Bill Hader may be heading into his darkest role yet. According to Variety, the Emmy-winning Barry star is developing a biographical series for HBO centered on Jim Jones, the infamous cult leader behind the Jonestown massacre. Hader is not only co-writing the project with Daniel Zelman (Damages), but he’s also being eyed to star as […]

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The Wait Is Over: Beatles Finally Cast in Sam Mendes’ Ambitious Four-Part Biopic

Apr 2nd 2025 12:14am

Get ready for a Fab Four cinematic takeover. Sam Mendes’ long-anticipated Beatles biopic isn’t just one film—it’s four. And all of them will hit theaters in April 2028. Mendes dropped the bombshell at CinemaCon, confirming months of speculation about who would bring the legendary band to life. Paul Mescal steps into the shoes of Paul […]

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Giancarlo Esposito as Mr. Freeze? The Latest Rumors on The Batman Part 2

Mar 10th 2025 01:07am

The anticipation surrounding “The Batman Part 2” continues to build, with recent rumors suggesting that Giancarlo Esposito is in talks to portray the iconic villain Mr. Freeze. Speculations also hint at Mr. Freeze leading a team of adversaries, potentially including characters like Clayface, with the plot focusing on his intricate plans. Additionally, there’s buzz about […]

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Daniel Craig Exits Luca Guadagnino’s Sgt. Rock

Feb 20th 2025 01:56am

Daniel Craig is no longer set to star in Sgt. Rock, the World War II-themed DC film directed by Luca Guadagnino. The project would have marked a reunion between the actor and director following their collaboration on A24’s Queer. DC Studios has not provided a statement on Craig’s departure, and the reasons for the change […]

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Amazon MGM Studios & Mattel’s Masters of the Universe Casts Morena Baccarin as The Sorceress, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Fisto

Feb 10th 2025 06:34pm

Deadline has learned that Morena Baccarin and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson have joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel’s upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe film, directed by Travis Knight (Bumblebee). Baccarin will take on the role of The Sorceress, while Jóhannesson will portray Malcolm/Fisto. The two actors join a star-studded ensemble led by […]

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Anna Sawai Reportedly Eyed to Play Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes’ Beatles Biopics

Feb 3rd 2025 12:47am

Anna Sawai may be stepping into one of her most high-profile roles yet. Following standout performances in Shōgun and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Sawai is reportedly in talks to portray Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes’ ambitious Beatles biopic project. According to Jeff Sneider of The InSneider, Sawai is being considered for the role of Ono […]

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Kara Zor-El’s Parents Revealed in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

Jan 19th 2025 07:33pm

Filming has officially commenced on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and with production underway, new casting updates have been revealed. According to The Hollywood Reporter, David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham have joined the cast as Kara Zor-El’s parents. The two will star alongside Milly Alcock, who plays the titular Supergirl, as well as Eve Ridley, Matthias […]

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Joseph Quinn Confirmed as George Harrison in Sam Mendes’ Beatles Biopic

Jan 2nd 2025 08:03pm

The unconventional casting reveals for Mendes’ Beatles project continue. The saga of Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopic series has added another bizarre chapter. Author and filmmaker Bret Easton Ellis unexpectedly confirmed that Joseph Quinn, best known for Stranger Things, will play George Harrison in Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films. The revelation came during a recent episode of […]