Deadline is reporting that Michael Keaton has signed on to star in American Assassin, CBS Films and Lionsgate’s adaptation of Vince Flynn’s bestselling book series revolving around the character of CIA counter-terrorism operative Mitch Rapp. Keaton will play Stan Hurley, Rapp’s mentor, who teaches him everything he needs to know. The film, which is being […]
Sharknado 4 cast and plot details revealed
Syfy and The Asylum are heading back to the Sharknado well for a fourth time this year, and the network has announced details of the cast for the next instalment, as well as details on the “plot”. Sharknado 4 will see the return of Ian Ziering (Fin Shepard), Tara Reid (April Wexler), David Hasselhoff (Col. Gil […]
Sarah Wayne Callies returning for Prison Break revival
Earlier this month we brought you an interview with The Walking Dead and The Other Side of the Door star Sarah Wayne Callies, who revealed that she was in talks with Fox about reprising the role of Sara Tancredi in the network’s Prison Break revival, and now Entertainment Weekly has revealed that she is officially […]
Halle Berry to play the head of the CIA in Kingsman 2
It looks like Halle Berry could be set to enlist for Kingsman 2, with Deadline reporting that the X-Men star is in talks with Fox about joining the cast of the sequel to 2014’s hit spy comedy, where she’d play the head of the CIA. The follow-up to Kingsman: The Secret Service will reunite director […]
Nicolas Cage to direct Vengeance: A Love Story
Last month it was announced that Nicolas Cage had signed on to star in Vengeance: A Love Story, an adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates’ 2003 novel Rape: A Love Story, and now it has been revealed that Cage will also take on directing duties, with original helmer Harold Becker departing the project over a budgetary […]
Peter Capaldi undecided whether he’ll continue on Doctor Who beyond series 10
Back in January, it was announced that Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat is to step down from the long-running BBC sci-fi, with Chris Chibnall (Broadchurch) set to take over following the tenth series in 2017. Speaking to the Radio Times, the current Doctor Peter Capaldi has revealed that the BBC has invited him to stay on in […]
The Week in Spandex – Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man, Iron Man 4, Daredevil, Luke Cage, Batman v Superman, Justice League, Suicide Squad, Aquaman, Batman solo movie, Hellboy 3 and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man, Iron Man 4, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Daredevil, Luke Cage, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6, X-Men: Apocalypse, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Batman, Wonder Woman, Suicide Squad, Aquaman, Supergirl, The […]
Danny Boyle announces that filming is underway on Trainspotting 2
Having been given the green light back in December, Danny Boyle has now announced that filming is underway on Trainspotting 2, the long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 cult classic. “We’re up in Scotland filming Trainspotting 2 just now,” writes Boyle on Facebook. “I think what I love most about what I do is the variety, […]
Harry Styles and Fionn Whitehead join Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk
Variety is reporting that One Direction singer Harry Styles has signed on for a role in Christopher Nolan’s World War II action adventure Dunkirk, having impressed Nolan and his wife and producing partner Emma Thomas during an extensive casting search. Dunkirk will mark Styles’ first feature film role, having passed on the opportunity to appear […]
The CW renews The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, iZombie, Supernatural and more
The CW has announced that it has renewed its three DC superhero shows The Flash, Arrow and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow as part of a wave of early renewals. Also renewed for another season is fellow comic book adaptation iZombie, as well as The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Supernatural, The 100, Jane the Virgin and Crazy […]
