Back in January it was announced that The Help co-stars Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer are to reunite on a new Christmas-themed comedy, and now comes word from Variety that Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) has signed on to direct the project as his next movie. Based on a treatment from Chastain and Kelly Carmichael, […]
Ramon Rodriguez joins Disney’s The One and Only Ivan
Iron Fist and The Defenders star Ramon Rodriguez has become the latest addition to the cast of The One and Only Ivan, Disney’s upcoming adaptation of Katherine Applegate’s Newbery Medal-winning book. Rodriguez joins a cast that includes Angelina Jolie (Maleficent), Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Brooklynn Prince (The Florida Project) and Ariana […]
Avengers: Infinity War’s Battle of Wakanda ran for 25 script pages, states Anthony Mackie
We already know that the third act of Avengers: Infinity War is set entirely in Wakanda, and it seems much of that will be taken up with the epic battle sequence between Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Thanos’ forces, as the Avengers make one final stand against the Mad Titan in an effort to prevent him […]
Ed Sheeran in talks for Danny Boyle’s new film, release date set
According to The Daily Mail, singer Ed Sheeran is set to follow up his guest appearance in Game of Thrones with a role in Danny Boyle’s next film, the as-yet-untitled musical comedy from screenwriter Richard Curtis (Love, Actually). The film, which is being produced by Working Title and Universal pictures, will follow a struggling musician […]
Edgar Ramirez and Jesse Plemons to play villains opposite Dwayne Johnson in Jungle Cruise
As casting continues on Disney’s Jungle Cruise, it has been reported that the Dwayne Johnson-headlined adventure movie has cast Edgar Ramirez (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) and Jesse Plemons (Game Night) in villainous roles. The movie, an adaptation of the Disney theme park ride, is being directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (The Shallows) […]
Taron Egerton confirmed for Elton John biopic Rocketman
Back in July of last year it was reported that Taron Egerton was circling the lead in the long-gestating Elton John biopic Rocketman, and now comes word that the Kingsman star is officially on board and the project is close to a green light at Paramount Pictures. Rocketman will reunite Egerton with his Eddie the […]
Taron Egerton wanted for Elton John biopic Rocketman
According to The Daily Mail, Taron Egerton could be set to take on the role of Elton John in Rocketman, a biopic of the legendary musician which would reunite the Kingsman star with Eddie the Eagle director Dexter Fletcher and producer Matthew Vaughn. Egerton – who will next be seen in Vaughn’s spy comedy sequel […]
Emily Blunt on taking over from Julie Andrews for Mary Poppins Returns
Following her role in husband John Krasinski’s acclaimed horror A Quiet Place, Emily Blunt will next be seen taking on the iconic role of Mary Poppins in Disney’s upcoming sequel Mary Poppins Returns. Speaking to Variety, the actress has been chatting about stepping into the shoes of Julie Andrews and what drew her to the […]
The Fate of the Furious helmer to direct M.A.S.K. movie
Back in January it was reported that Paramount Pictures and Hasbro were unlikely to be moving forward with their previously announced ROM and M.A.S.K. movies, which had initially been announced as part of a planned Hasbro Cinematic Universe. Since then however, we’ve heard that Ready Player One’s Zak Penn has been hired to pen a […]
How to Talk to Girls at Parties gets a new trailer and poster
A new trailer and poster have debuted for John Cameron Mitchell’s upcoming adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s short story How to Talk to Girls at Parties. The sci-fi rom-com features a cast that includes Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, Nicole Kidman, Ruth Wilson, and Matt Lucas; check them out here… From the raucous dual imaginations of fantasy laureate Neil Gaiman (“American […]
