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The Get Down actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II cast as Aquaman villain Black Manta

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Though the future of the DCEU’s solo Batman film appears to be in flux, James Wan’s upcoming Aquaman film is gearing up for production, and just found an actor to play classic Aquaman arch-nemesis Black Manta. According to THR, Black Manta will be played by The Get Down actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who is currently in early talks for the part following Wan’s […]

Ben Affleck will not direct The Batman, Matt Reeves reportedly high on shortlist to replace him

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Well, the ongoing drama surrounding Ben Affleck directing The Batman has come to an end. In a new statement to Variety, Affleck has officially stepped away from the director’s chair. “There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions,” the actor said. “Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I […]

Sterling K. Brown wants to play John Stewart in Green Lantern Corps

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Hot off the heels of the news that Man of Steel scribe David S. Goyer will be writing and producing Warner Bros.’ Green Lantern Corps film, actor Sterling K. Brown has tossed his hat into the ring to play John Stewart, a former Marine sniper who becomes a Green Lantern and teams up with Hal Jordan. Brown, best known […]

Arkham Asylum rumored to appear in Justice League

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Last month, it was confirmed that Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor would make his return to the big screen in Justice League, though in what capacity remains to be seen. However, the folks over at Batman-News seem confident that Lex’s return means that we’ll be making another trip to Arkham Asylum. At the end of Batman v Superman: Dawn […]

Christian Slater is interested in playing a live action Suicide Squad villain

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Christian Slater has revealed that he would be open to playing a Suicide Squad villain in a future live action movie. One of the stars of the Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay animated movie, where he plays Deadshot, Christian Slater says that he could see himself transitioning to an actual villain to the squad in […]

Dwayne Johnson talks Black Adam’s “phenomenal opportunity”, could shoot in 2019

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With production on Shazam! in full swing, one question many fans have had is when Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson will finally star as Shazam’s nemesis, Black Adam, in the Black Adam solo film. Johnson has had a very busy schedule from filming Jumangi: Welcome to the Jungle, Skyscraper and the upcoming Fast & Furious spin-off with Jason Statham and other projects that Black Adam seems to […]

Deja Vu: The Dull Predictability of the Hollywood Tentpole Lineup

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Tom Jolliffe on whether the yearly line ups of Blockbusters are becoming too predictable… So new year rolls around, as time inevitably guarantees. At the end of the year we invariably look back. Best of lists permeate film sites across the internet land. Then as soon as we kick into a new January, we start […]

George Miller rumoured to direct Man of Steel 2

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Those who are still mourning over the death of George Miller’s shelved 2008 Justice League film rejoice, because the Mad Max: Fury Road director may get the chance to bring part of the DC universe to film after all! A new rumour from The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? director Jon Schnepp claims that Miller will direct Man of Steel 2, […]

The Shallows director Jaume Collet-Serra emerges as Suicide Squad 2 frontrunner

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In Warner Bros.’ search for a director to replace David Ayer on Suicide Squad 2, a frontrunner has finally emerged. According to Deadline, Orphan and The Shallows helmer Jaume Collet-Serra is currently the studio’s first choice to take the reins on the upcoming comic book movie sequel. The studio did, in fact, meet with Mel Gibson […]