TV Line is reporting that Hercules: The Legendary Journeys star Kevin Sorbo has signed on for a recurring role in season two of Supergirl, where he’ll portray a mystery villain. “Since his days as Hercules, Kevin Sorbo has brought such a strong presence to the screen and we couldn’t be more excited to have him […]
The CW grants pilot order to DC TV series Black Lightning
Following last week’s news that production on Greg Berlanti’s newest DC Comics adaptation Black Lightning could begin in March, we now have official word that a pilot has been ordered by the CW. The series was originally given a pilot commitment from Fox, which houses DC Comics shows Gotham and Lucifer. However, news broke last night that the series could be […]
Rumoured shortlist of directors to replace Ben Affleck on The Batman
Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe suffered another setback this week as Ben Affleck became the latest director to bail on a DC Films project, with Affleck opting against helming The Batman in order to “find a partner in a director who will collaborate with me on this massive film.” With the official announcement came reports […]
The LEGO Movie Sequel nabs Trolls director Mike Mitchell
Warner Bros. Animation seems to have settled upon a director for The LEGO Movie Sequel after parting ways with their previous choice, Rob Schrab, due to “creative differences.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Trolls director Mike Mitchell is the studio’s choice to helm the upcoming entry in the so-called LEGO cinematic universe and sequel to 2014’s smash […]
Temuera Morrison in talks to play Aquaman’s father
The last couple weeks have seen several actors join James Wan’s Aquaman, and now The Hollywood Reporter has said that Moana‘s Temuera Morrison – best known for playing Jango Fett and the Clone Troopers in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clone and Revenge of the Sith – is being courted to star in the film as Aquaman’s father, Thomas […]
Sharknado goes global as Syfy and The Asylum start production on Sharknado 5
Syfy and The Asylum are taking Sharknado global, announcing today that filming is now underway on the fifth instalment of the cult franchise. Sharknado 5 is once again directed by Anthony C. Ferrante, who has helmed all four of the previous instalments in the series, and will see the return of Ian Ziering and Tara […]
Corin Hardy to direct The Conjuring 2 spinoff The Nun
New Line Cinema has found a director for the latest instalment of The Conjuring franchise, with the studio tapping Corin Hardy to direct The Nun. The Nun will be the second spinoff from the James Wan-directed horror series after Annabelle, which also has a sequel set to arrive on August 11th. It will focus on […]
La La Land producer enlists Viola Davis and Julia Roberts for Small Great Things
Deadline is reporting that La La Land producer Marc Platt has lined up Viola Davis (Fences) and Julia Roberts (Mother’s Day) for his next project, an adaptation of Jodi Picoult’s novel Small Great Things. As yet, there’s no word on a writer or director. Small Great Things “follows Ruth, a labor/delivery nurse who takes care […]
Transformers: The Last Knight gets an official synopsis, Michael Bay discusses the film
We saw a trailer back in December [watch it here], and now Paramount Pictures has released the official synopsis for Transformers: The Last Knight, while Michael Bay has spoken in depth about his fifth outing with the Robots in Disguise (and suggested once again that this time may be his last). The Last Knight shatters the […]
Kong: Skull Island cast and crew discuss characters and monsters
Coming Soon was honored with the opportunity of visiting the set of Kong: Skull Island, asking numerous actors for details about the characters they play, along with questioning director Jordan Vogt-Roberts about what is to be expected from the monsters in the film. Below is what each actor had to say about their character, and […]
