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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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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 […]
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Jason Momoa Cast as Lobo in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

Dec 30th 2024 07:57pm
Jason Momoa is trading his trident for a new kind of cosmic chaos. The actor, best known for portraying Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), will star as Lobo, the cigar-chomping alien bounty hunter, in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. The news was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. Lobo, created by writer Roger Slifer and […]
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Jay Baruchel Cast as Daredevil Ken Carter in The Stunt Driver

Nov 17th 2024 11:53pm
In a Deadline exclusive, Jay Baruchel is set to reteam with director Michael Dowse (Goon) for The Stunt Driver, a film based on the true story of Canadian daredevil Ken Carter. Known as “The Mad Canadian,” Carter became a legend in the 1970s for attempting one of the most audacious stunts in history: launching a […]
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Sophie Turner in Talks to Play Lara Croft in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Tomb Raider Series

Nov 14th 2024 11:44pm
Sophie Turner, best known for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, is reportedly in negotiations to take on the iconic role of Lara Croft in Amazon’s upcoming Tomb Raider series. Sources confirm to Deadline that Turner is a frontrunner for the high-profile project, helmed by Emmy-winning creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag). While […]