It looks like we’re going to get another Armageddon / Dante’s Peak scenario, with Deadline reporting that Christophe Gans (Brotherhood of the Wolf) is set to direct an adaptation of Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea for the Chinese financiers Bliss Media. Gans’ 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is scheduled to go into production […]
Daniel Craig and Halle Berry to start in L.A. riots movie Kings
According to Deadline, Daniel Craig in talks to join the cast of Mustang director Deniz Gamze Erguven’s English-language debut Kings, where he will star opposite Halle Berry. The film is set against the backdrop of the Los Angeles riots in 1992, and will see Craig as “Ollie, a loner who lives in South Central — […]
Bryan Cranston discusses Zordon role in Power Rangers
Last week it was announced that Bryan Cranston is set to portray the character of Zordon in Lionsgate and Saban’s upcoming Power Rangers movie, and now the Breaking Bad star has shared some details about the role in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. “It’s motion capture and it’s a lot of CGI-work.,” states Cranston, who […]
IDW launching new Star Trek anthology series Star Trek: Waypoint
IDW has announced that it is continuing its celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Star Trek by boldly launching a new anthology series this September entitled Star Trek: Waypoint, which will honour the legacy of the various Starfleet crews which have inhabited the Star Trek universe over the past five decades. From Captain Kirk to Archer, […]
Daniel Radcliffe hasn’t ruled out a Harry Potter return
With Harry Potter and the Cursed Child now playing on the London stage, it’s surely only a matter of time before Warner Bros. decides to bring J.K. Rowling’s latest Potter tale to the big screen. But would Daniel Radcliffe be interested in reprising the role of the Boy Who Lived, should the opportunity arise? “It […]
Finn Jones talks Marvel’s Iron Fist
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly to discuss Sunday’s season finale of Game of Thrones, actor Finn Jones offered up a few words about his next big role, as he joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Danny Rand in the upcoming Netflix series Iron Fist. “I love the character,” said Jones. “What really drew me […]
Barkhad Abdi joins Blade Runner 2
Oscar-nominated actor Barkhad Abdi (Captain Phillips) has become the latest addition to the cast of the Blade Runner sequel, Entertainment Weekly has revealed. The as-yet-untitled sequel sees Harrison Ford reprising his role as Rick Deckard alongside Ryan Gosling (The Nice Guys), Robin Wright (House of Cards), Carla Juri (Morris From America), Ana de Armas (Knock […]
Ansel Elgort in talks for Dungeons & Dragons movie
According to Deadline, Ansel Elgort (Divergent, The Fault in Our Stars) is in talks to join Warner Bros.’ upcoming adaptation of the classic role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. The project is being directed by Rob Letterman (Goosebumps) from a script by David Leslie Johnson (The Conjuring 2), and will follow “a warrior and his band […]
Benedict Wong says Doctor Strange’s Wong won’t be “a tea-making manservant”
This November Benedict Wong (Prometheus, The Martian) is set to team up with fellow Brit – and fellow Benedict – Benedict Cumberbatch, as he portrays Dr. Stephen Strange’s sidekick Wong in Marvel’s Doctor Strange. During an interview with Den of Geek, the appropriately named actor has revealed some details on the direction Marvel is taking […]
Tyler Ritter joins Arrow season 5 as new Star City detective
Arrow continues its cast expansion for its upcoming fifth season, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that Tyler Ritter (The McCarthys) has signed on to The CW’s DC superhero drama. Ritter has landed a recurring role as Detective Malone, “a new addition to the Star City Police Department following Captain Lance’s (Paul Blackthorne) departure from the […]
