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Daniel Craig Exits Luca Guadagnino’s Sgt. Rock

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 […]
Casting Rumors

Jonathan Bailey Reportedly Considered for Richard Rider Role in the MCU’s Nova

A new rumor suggests that actor Jonathan Bailey is being considered for the role of Richard Rider in Marvel Studios’ upcoming Nova series on Disney Plus. Since the announcement of Nova’s showrunner last year, speculation has surrounded the casting of the titular character. Several actors have been rumored for the role, including Brandon Sklenar. The […]
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Amazon MGM Studios & Mattel’s Masters of the Universe Casts Morena Baccarin as The Sorceress, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Fisto

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

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

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

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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Could Luigi Mangione’s Story Be Adapted for Film or TV?

The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly at the hands of 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, has sparked speculation about whether the dramatic events might inspire a movie or TV series. Mangione, an Ivy League graduate and data engineer, was arrested shortly after Thompson’s death and charged in connection with the murder. Coming from a […]
Adaptations to Film

Lena Dunham to Write Film About FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried for Apple and A24

Lena Dunham is scripting a film adaptation of Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, Michael Lewis’ 2023 book about FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Apple Studios and A24 are producing the project, which is in early development. Bankman-Fried launched FTX in 2019, a cryptocurrency exchange that gained significant recognition, including a commercial […]