Earlier this week it was announced that Fox has partnered up with Marvel Television for two X-Men-themed TV series in Legion and Hellfire, and now producer Noah Hawley (Fargo) has been speaking to TV Insider about the former, revealing how the deal came about, and what appeals to him about the project. “It’s been in […]
Jeremie Harris joins X-Men series Legion
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Jeremie Harris (The Get Down) has signed on to appear in FX’s X-Men TV series Legion, where he will play Ptonomy, “an outsider by nature, stand-offish and sardonic, who is a former child prodigy who feels trapped in the past”. Legion centres on David Haller, played by Dan Stevens […]
Laverne Cox to play Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show remake
Emmy Award-nominated transgender actress Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black) has signed on to play Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Fox’s upcoming TV remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Announced back in April, the two-hour TV taped event special is being directed and choreographed by Kenny Ortega (High School Musical, Michael Jackson’s This Is It) and is described as “a […]
Ludi Lin cast as the Black Ranger in Power Rangers
The cast of Lionsgate and Saban Entertainment’s upcoming big screen reboot of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers continues to come together, with the official Twitter site revealing that relative newcomer Ludi Lin (Marco Polo, Monster Hunt) has been cast as Zack Taylor, a.k.a. the Black Ranger. Lin is the third actor to join the film after Naomi […]
RJ Cyler cast as the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl star RJ Cyler has become the latest addition to the cast of the Power Rangers movie, with the official Twitter account revealing that he’s secured the role of Billy Cranston, a.k.a. The Blue Ranger. Cyler’s casting follows yesterday’s news that Ludi Lin (Marco Polo, Monster Hunt) will play […]
Pom Klementieff joins Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in a key role
It looks like casting is underway on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that Pom Klementieff (Oldboy) has signed on for a “key role” in the sequel to last year’s box office smash. SEE ALSO: James Gunn reveals why he can’t use an alien race in Guardians of the Galaxy […]
The Wild Bunch getting a contemporary remake
The Tracking Board is reporting that Warner Bros. is moving ahead with a contemporary remake of Sam Peckinpah’s classic 1969 western The Wild Bunch, which will be written and directed by Venezuelan filmmaker Jonathan Jakubowicz (Secuestro Express, Hands of Stone). Previous drafts have been penned by David Ayer (Suicide Squad) and Brian Helgeland (Legend). The […]
FX gives a brief update on Y: The Last Man TV series
Back in October, it was announced that FX Networks and Brian K. Vaughn are working on a TV adaptation of Vaughn and Pia Guerra’s acclaimed comic book series Y: The Last Man. Speaking to IGN at the Television Critics Association press tour, FX CEO John Landgraf has revealed that he expects Vaughn to choose a […]
Fox orders Lethal Weapon pilot, Damon Wayans to star and McG to direct
It looks like we can add Lethal Weapon to the ever-growing list of movies getting the small screen treatment, with Fox giving a pilot order to Warner Bros. for a TV adaptation of the hit buddy cop franchise. The pilot will see Damon Wayans (My Wife and Kids) taking on the role of Roger Murtaugh, […]
Taika Waititi says Thor: Ragnarok will be “the most different Marvel movie to date”, discusses Tessa Thompson’s casting as Valkyrie
Cameras started following on Thor: Ragnarok earlier this month, but director Taika Waititi (What We Do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople) has still found the time to take part in a couple of interviews, where he discussed the Phase Three threequel, the creative freedom afforded to him by Marvel, and how the film will […]
