Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star Adrianne Palicki is heading into space, with Deadline reporting that the actress has joined the cast of Seth MacFarlane’s upcoming live-action sci-fi comedy drama series at Fox, along with American Dad veteran Scott Grimes. The as-yet-untitled show will take place in the 24th century and “chronicles the exploits of the Orville, […]
Dan Stevens to star in Gareth Evans’ period revenge thriller Apostle
Downton Abbey and The Guest star Dan Stevens is set to headline Apostle, a period revenge thriller from The Raid director Gareth Evans.According to Variety, Apostle “follows a man who travels to a remote island and attempts to rescue his sister after she’s kidnapped by a religious cult. The group demands a ransom for the […]
The Last Witch Hunter director Breck Eisner in talks for next Friday the 13th movie
It looks like the next instalment of the Friday the 13th franchise has found a new director following the departure of David Bruckner (V/H/S) in December, with Entertainment Weekly revealing that The Crazies and The Last Witch Hunter helmer Breck Eisner is in talks for the oft-delayed project.The new chapter in the long-running slasher series is being […]
Antoine Fuqua circling Scarface remake
It looks like director Antoine Fuqua could be moving from one remake to the next, with Deadline reporting that The Magnificent Seven director is in talks with Universal about boarding the studio’s new take on Scarface. The new Scarface has been written by Jonathan Herman, from earlier drafts by Paul Attanasio and David Ayer, and […]
James Gunn directed Stan Lee’s next four Marvel cameos
Last month Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige revealed that Stan Lee has already shot his next four Marvel cameos, presumably for Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Thor: Ragnarok, shooting all four scenes in one day in Atlanta.With Marvel’s productions spread across the globe, Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson has […]
Fox developing Stan Lee movie as 1970s-set action-adventure similar in tone to Roger Moore’s 007
The life of comic book legend Stan Lee is set for the big screen treatment, but this is not going to be any ordinary biopic.The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that 20th Century Fox has acquired Lee’s life rights, and has tapped producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey (Twilight, The Maze Runner) to develop a 1970s-set […]
Hugo Weaving on playing the Red Skull and whether he’d be open to a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Back in 2012, Hugo Weaving reflected on his role as the villainous Red Skull in Captain America: The First Avenger, suggesting that “it’s not something I would want to do again.” Now, in an interview with Yahoo!, the actor has been talking more about his experience in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stating that he enjoyed portraying […]
The Expendables screenwriter to pen The Wolf Man
As Universal Pictures gears up to launch its Classic Monsters universe with next year’s The Mummy, THR is reporting that the studio has brought on board a new screenwriter for its remake of The Wolf Man.According to the site, Dave Callaham (The Expendables) has signed on to rewrite the original draft from Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners). As […]
Rambo reboot Rambo: New Blood in development without Sylvester Stallone
If you were hoping to see Sylvester Stallone reprising the role of John J. Rambo one last time, then it appears you may be out of luck as THR is reporting that Nu Image and Millennium Films are in development on a reboot of the action franchise.Titled Rambo: New Blood, the reboot is set to […]
Jessica Chastain to produce and star in Painkiller Jane adaptation
Another graphic novel adaptation is set to hit the big screen as Deadline reports Interstellar actress Jessica Chastain will produce and star as the title role in Painkiller Jane. She’ll play the title heroine who was created by longtime comic writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Joe Quesada.The series sees New York City cop Jane Vasko recruited into the FBI […]
