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Florence Pugh set for The Maid at Universal

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Fighting with My Family and Midsommar star Florence Pugh has signed on for the lead in The Maid, Universal Pictures’ big screen adaptation of the upcoming debut novel from author Nita Prose. The book, which is set for release in 2022, is described as “blending the charm of Gail Honeyman’s Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine with […]

Marvel’s Hawkeye officially adds Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga, Florence Pugh and more

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Marvel’s Hawkeye kicked off production in New York this week, with the first set photos confirming the long-rumoured casting of Hailee Steinfeld in the role of young archer Kate Bishop, and now we have word on more of the supporting cast set to feature alongside Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton in the Disney+ series. According to […]

Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova reportedly returning for Marvel’s Hawkeye series

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Florence Pugh is set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the Phase Four-launching Black Widow movie, the Lady Macbeth and Fighting With My Family actress set to take on the role of Yelena Belova, sister-figure to Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff and a fellow spy from the Black Widow Program. In the comics, Yelena succeeds […]

Florence Pugh says Black Widow’s storyline is “very horrifying”

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The movie may have been pushed back into 2021, but Titan Books have given fans a peek behind-the-scenes of Marvel Studios’ Black Widow this week with the release of Black Widow: The Official Movie Special Book. Among the interviews with the cast and crew of the film are comments from Marvel Cinematic Universe newcomer Florence […]

Scarlett Johansson confirms we will finally learn what happened to Black Widow in Budapest

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One of the most asked questions in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is what exactly happened to Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow and Clint Barton/Hawkeye in Budapest – the mission which was briefly mentioned in Marvel’s The Avengers. Now, it seems like we will finally learn about what happened in the upcoming Black Widow movie. Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson confirmed in Marvel’s Black Widow: […]

Gemma Chan and Kiki Layne cast in Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry, Darling

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Olivia Wilde’s next feature Don’t Worry, Darling has just added two more to its star-studded cast. Gemma Chan (Captain Marvel) and Kiki Layne (If Beale Street Could Talk) are the latest to join the film. Layne will replace Dakota Johnson in the film after Johnson dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with Maggie Gyllenhaal’s latest film. The […]

Florence Pugh talks Black Widow as new images from the Marvel blockbuster released

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There may be some uncertainty surrounding its release date, but Disney and Marvel are continuing the marketing push for Black Widow, with Total Film debuting three new images from the Phase Four solo movie featuring Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), and the mysterious villain Taskmaster. SEE ALSO: Scarlett Johansson on first hearing […]

Black Widow director confirms Scarlett Johansson will pass the baton to Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova

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Despite Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow being killed off in Avengers: Endgame when she sacrificed herself for the Soul Stone to save the universe from Thanos, she is receiving her solo spin-off movie set before the events of Avengers: Infinity War. However, in an interview with Empire, Black Widow director Cate Shortland has revealed not only will the […]

Black Widow’s Florence Pugh found it “daunting” joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Florence Pugh has enjoyed a rather meteoric rise over the past few years, with her role in 2016’s Lady Macbeth leading to acclaimed performances in the likes of Fighting with My Family, Midsommar and Little Women, the latter of which saw her nominated for her first Academy Award. Pugh will soon be seen in the […]

Florence Pugh, Shia LaBeouf and Chris Pine join Olivia Wilde’s psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling

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Olivia Wilde is returning to the director’s chair after her breakout hit, Booksmart. This time though, the actress-turned-director is tackling a much darker tale as Wilde will direct, produce and star in the 1950s-set psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling. Joining her for this outing are some pretty big names as Florence Pugh, Shia LaBeouf and […]