Deadline is reporting that Mark Dacascos is set for a “heavily recurring role” in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., where he’s set to play Mr. Giyera, a character said to be the new head of security at S.H.I.E.L.D.. Dacascos has previously experience with comic book properties, having appeared in The Flash in the 90s, as well […]
Karl Urban says “it would be a privilege to make another Dredd”
Despite the fact its getting on for four years since the release of Dredd, there remains considerable fan support for a sequel, or more recently, a show on the likes of Netflix, Amazon or HBO. Just last month, Karl Urban teased that “conversations are happening” with regards to a follow-up, and now the actor has […]
Gravity Falls comes to an end with season two finale
Gravity Falls creator Alex Hirsch has announced via Tumbler that the Disney XD animated series is coming to an end with the upcoming hourlong finale to season two. “The first thing to know is that the show isn’t being cancelled – it’s being finished,” states Hirsch. “This is 100% my choice, and its something I decided on a […]
The Week in Disappointment – Batman v Superman, Terminator, Watchmen TV Series, Nicolas Cage and The Lord of the Rings and more
Anghus Houvouras with this week’s disappointments from the entertainment world… “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice rated PG-13 for ‘sensuality’” Makes perfect sense. You could feel the pulsing sexual tension emanating from the screen when he ripped the top off of the Batmobile. Matt Damon knows what I’m taking about. “Matt Damon says ‘it must […]
X-Men series Legion adds Amber Midthunder
According to Deadline, Amber Midthunder is the latest addition to the cast of FX’s Legion, an upcoming TV series set in the X-Men universe. The actress has joined the project to play Kerry, “a woman of action with a childlike sense of wonder.” The article also describes her as “a true savant,” who has lived […]
Producer Noah Hawley talks FX’s X-Men TV pilot Legion
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Mahershala Ali to play Cottonmouth in Marvel’s Luke Cage
Marvel’s Luke Cage series has added another villain to its cast, with Mahershala Ali (House of Cards, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay) signing on to play Cornell ‘Cottonmouth’ Stokes. “Mahershala is an actor of extraordinary range and gravitas. As Cottonmouth he will really let loose,” said Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb. “Luke Cage won’t […]
