The BBC has announced that the new series of Doctor Who has begun filming ready for its return to the small screen this autumn. In addition, they have also revealed a selection of guest stars who will feature in the two-part opening episode. Paul Kaye (Game of Thrones) is one of those guests involved, and […]
John Barrowman’s Malcolm Merlyn promoted to series regular across all of The CW’s DC shows
John Barrowman fans rejoice, as it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot more of his Malcolm Merlyn on The CW, with the British actor signing a deal to appear as a series regular across all of the network’s Arrowverse shows. Barrowman’s deal is similar to that signed by Wentworth Miller back in May, and […]
Zachary Levi joins Heroes Reborn
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about NBC’s upcoming Heroes reboot Heroes Reborn, but now we have some casting news, with Zachary Levi (Chuck, Thor: The Dark World) signing on for a role in the 13-part event series. “There are a few franchises I’ve always wanted to be a part of, and Heroes […]
Melissa Benoist cast as Supergirl
CBS has found its Supergirl. Melissa Benoist – best known for her role in Glee and recently appearing as Miles Teller’s love interest in the movie Whiplash – has been cast in the title role for the series. The official synopsis for the show is as follows: “Born on the planet Krypton, Kara Zor-El escaped […]
Sheryl Lee and Dana Ashbrook confirm Twin Peaks return
Last week it was confirmed that Kyle MacLachlan is reprising the role of FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in David Lynch’s upcoming revival of Twin Peaks, while both Sherilyn Fenn (Audrey Horne) and Sheryl Lee (Laura Palmer and Maddy Ferguson) were rumoured to be joining him in the cast. Well, we now have confirmation that […]
Interview: Noah Emmerich on The Americans Season 2
Paul Risker chats with Noah Emmerich about The Americans Season 2… Ten years after graduating from Yale University, New Yorker Noah Emmerich began mapping his route to the big screen. Unlike many others, whose sights are set on being a leading man in Hollywood, Emmerich found his voice in character roles such as friend and […]
Fox and Marvel teaming up for new X-Men pilot, Hellfire no longer moving forward
Variety is reporting that Fox and Marvel are teaming up for a new X-Men TV project, with the network placing a pilot order for an untitled action-adventure series from writer Matt Nix (Burn Notce). The series “will focus on two ordinary parents who discover their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run […]
John Carpenter slams The Walking Dead
It may be TV’s highest-rated series and have a legion of fans, but it seems that legendary filmmaker John Carpenter isn’t too fond of AMC’s hit zombie drama The Walking Dead. “[The Walking Dead] was a movie that George A. Romero made back in 1968,” said the Halloween and The Thing director on Marc Maron’s […]
Nicholas Lyndhurst returning for Goodnight Sweetheart revival
The BBC has announced that Nicholas Lyndhurst is set to reprise the role of time travelling, two-timing romeo Gary Sparrow for a Goodnight Sweetheart one-off special which is being produced as part of the BBC’s landmark sitcom season. Radio Times is reporting that original creators Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran have penned a brand new […]
UPDATE: Krysten Ritter confirmed to play Jessica Jones in Marvel’s Netflix series
Coinciding with the news that Benedict Cumberbatch will play Doctor Strange, Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad) has reportedly nabbed the role of Jessica Jones in Marvel’s upcoming Netflix series of the same name according to Deadline. Ritter was said to be under consideration for the role alongside other actresses including Alexandra Daddario and Teresa Palmer. Apparently […]
