Stranger Things star David Harbour has revealed to The Wrap that he auditioned for the role of Fred Dukes – a.k.a. The Blob – in 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine, only to be told by the casting directors that he was too fat for the role! “I auditioned for one of the ‘Wolverine’ movies and I […]
Rumour: Angelina Jolie and Jessica Chastain wanted for X-Men: Dark Phoenix
With pre-production on X-Men: Dark Phoenix in full swing, it should only be a matter of time before we get some official casting news on the latest instalment in 20th Century Fox’s main X-Men series. However, in the meantime, Jeff Sneider has popped up with a casting rumour on Meet the Movie Press, claiming that […]
James Gunn on helping to oversee the cosmic Marvel Cinematic Universe
Following the success of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige revealed that we’ll be seeing an increased emphasis on the cosmic side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we head into Phase Four and beyond. Part of this will of course be Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, with James […]
Principal photography has wrapped on the Tomb Raider reboot
Director Road Uthaug (The Wave) has taken to Instagram to announce that filming has wrapped on Tomb Raider, the big screen reboot of the classic video game franchise, which sees Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander taking on the role of Lara Croft. Uthaug marked the occasion by sharing a video of the cast and crew celebrating the […]
R.I.P. Adam West (1928 – 2017)
Some extremely sad news this afternoon, as it has been announced that Adam West – known for his iconic role as the Caped Crusader in the classic 1960s Batman TV series – passed away yesterday aged 88 after a short battle with leukaemia. “Our dad always saw himself as The Bright Knight, and aspired to […]
Joel Edgerton wants Star Wars return
Having portrayed the character of Owen Lars is Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, actor Joel Edgerton has revealed that he’s keen for a return to the galaxy far, far away should Disney and Lucasfilm pull the trigger on the rumoured Obi-Wan […]
Fantastic Beasts sequel casting teenage versions of Newt Scamander, Albus Dumbledore, Gellert Grindelwald and Leta Lestrange
The official Pottermore site has announced that Warner Bros. is holding an open casting call for the upcoming sequel Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2 in order to find teenage versions of Newt Scamander, Leta Lestrange, Gellert Grindelwald and Albus Dumbledore, along with a new character called Sebastian. The site reports that the film […]
Doug Liman to direct sci-fi fantasy Unearthed
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Doug Liman has signed on to direct Unearthed, a sci-fi fantasy based upon the upcoming YA novel from Amie Kauffman and Meagan Spooner, which is described as “Tomb Raider meets Indiana Jones in space”. The project will reunite Liman with screenwriters Jez and John Henry Butterworth (Edge of Tomorrow), and […]
Melissa McCarthy set for Christmas comedy Margie Claus
Melissa McCarthy is set to spread some festive cheer, with THR reporting that the actress has signed on to star in the festive family comedy Margie Claus, which is being directed by her husband Ben Falcone. Described as “a broad holiday family musical” in the same spirit as Will Ferrell’s Elf, Margie Claus sees Santa […]
Logan’s James Mangold to direct Disorder remake
Fresh off the critical and commercial success of the X-Men movie Logan, director James Mangold has found his next project, with Deadline reporting that he is set to helm an English-language remake of Alice Winocour’s Fresh-Belgian thriller Disorder, which starred Matthias Schoenaerts (Rust and Bone) and Diane Kruger (Inglourious Basterds). The remake has been penned by […]
