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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 […]
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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 […]
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Jay Baruchel Cast as Daredevil Ken Carter in The Stunt Driver

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

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 […]
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Luca Guadagnino is set to Direct American Psycho Reimagining

In an intriguing development for fans of psychological thrillers, acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino is set to helm a new adaptation of American Psycho. Known for his visually striking storytelling in films like Call Me by Your Name and Suspiria, Guadagnino brings a unique artistic vision to this iconic narrative, which delves into the dark underbelly […]