In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Batman, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Batman Triumphant, Watchmen, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Avengers: Infinity War, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Marvel’s Most Wanted, Deadpool 2, […]
Simon Kinberg talks Deadpool 2, Gambit and Legion
During an interview with Slash Film, X-Verse “architect” Simon Kinberg has provided an update on several upcoming X-Men projects in Deadpool 2, Gambit and the Marvel-produced TV series Legion. “I think Deadpool 2 will comment on anything that’s happening in movies today especially in superhero movies,” said Kinberg. “The sort of glut or saturation of […]
Hayley Atwell “would be very happy to go back” to Agent Carter
During an appearance at the Television Critics Association press tour to promote her upcoming TV series Conviction [check out two promos here], Hayley Atwell has been discussing her previous ABC series, Marvel’s Agent Carter, stating that she “would be very happy” to reprise the role of Peggy Carter, should the opportunity arise in the future. […]
HBO orders anthology comedy series Room 104 from the Duplass Brothers
HBO has announced that it has ordered the anthology comedy series Room 104 from Jay and Mark Duplass, which will revolve around a room in an average American hotel and tell the story of the various guests who pass through it each episode. “Jay and Mark Duplass are two of the most inventive talents in […]
Suicide Squad enjoys record-breaking Thursday opening at the box office
It may have been a bit of a bust with critics, but fans have certainly turned out in force for Suicide Squad, with the film earning $20.5 million from Thursday night previews in North America, almost doubling the previous August record of $11.2 million set by Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy back in 2014. Suicide […]
Zack Snyder directed a certain scene in Suicide Squad
Warning: Minor Suicide Squad spoilers follow. You have been warned… As well as serving as executive producer on Suicide Squad, it seems that Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice helmer Zack Snyder also directed one key scene from the DC supervillain blockbuster. Speaking to Collider, David Ayer has revealed that Snyder […]
ABC president reveals more Marvel shows planned, explains why network passed on Marvel’s Most Wanted
It may have pulled the plug on Agent Carter and passed on the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. spinoff Marvel’s Most Wanted, but ABC certainly isn’t looking to sever its ties with Marvel Television, as network president Channing Dungey has revealed that there are still plans for future shows in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “We all came […]
Jared Leto says a lot of his Joker scenes were cut from Suicide Squad
Going by the way he was prominently featured in the marketing campaign, you’d be forgiven for expecting Jared Leto’s Joker to be one of the main players in Warner Bros.’ latest DC Films release, Suicide Squad. However, as it turns out, the Clown Prince of Crime is firmly a supporting player in the ensemble, and […]
Matthew MacCaull to play the Justice Society’s Commander Steel in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
The CW has found the another member of the Justice Society of America for season two of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, with Entertainment Weekly reporting that Matthew MacCaull (iZombie, Star Trek Beyond) is set to play Henry Heywood, a.k.a. Commander Steel. As revealed during Comic-Con, Commander Steel will be a member of the JSA alongside Hourman […]
Mr. Robot star Rami Malek joins Charlie Hunnam in Papillon remake
It looks like director Michael Noer (Northwest) has secured its two leads for the upcoming Papillon remake, with Deadline reporting that Mr. Robot star Rami Malek is in talks to join Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy) in the cast of the film. Described as a “contemporary retelling” of Franklin J. Schaffner’s Oscar-nominated 1973 film, Papillon […]
