Earlier in the week it was reported via leaked emails from Sony that the studio received an approach from Marvel about adding Spider-Man to the cast of 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, as well as sounding out the possibility of bringing Sam Raimi back into the fold, an animated movie from Phil Lord and Chris […]
Morgan Freeman, Ken Watanabe and Bill Nighy reportedly approached for The Ancient One in Marvel’s Doctor Strange
Now that Benedict Cumberbatch has officially signed on to play Dr. Stephen Strange in 2016’s Doctor Strange, it seems that Marvel Studios and director Scott Derrickson are turning their attention to the supporting cast. According to Latino-Review, the studio has reportedly approached Morgan Freeman (The Dark Knight Rises), Ken Watanabe (Godzilla) and Bill Nighy (Pride) […]
Tilda Swinton in talks to play the Ancient One in Marvel’s Doctor Strange
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Tilda Swinton (We Need to Talk About Kevin, Snowpiercer) is in talks with Marvel Studios about taking on the role of the Ancient One in next year’s Doctor Strange. Initially Marvel had been looking for a male actor to portray Dr. Stephen Strange’s mentor, with Morgan Freeman (The Dark […]
Gerry Conway returns to Spidey for new series Amazing Spider-Man: Spiral
Marvel Comics has announced that Peter Parker will be taking on the criminal underworld this March as legendary Spidey writer Gerry Conway returns to the webhead along with blockbuster artist Carlo Barberi for an all-new tale of crime, corruption, and the dark corners of the Marvel Universe in Amazing Spider-Man: Spiral, a five issue series […]
Captain America: The Winter Soldier directors Joe and Anthony Russo will direct Avengers: Infinity War
As the fallout from the Sony hack continues, we now have some potential news concerning Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War, with leaked emails reportedly revealing that Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War helmers Anthony and Joe Russo will direct the two-part showdown between Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Thanos. According to Overtice, […]
Rumour: Marvel developing Moon Knight series for Netflix
With the success of Daredevil bringing the show a second season and Jessica Jones set to make her debut, a new rumour has come to light that Netflix could be getting another Marvel property in the form of Moon Knight. “It’s funny you should mention Moon Knight because that’s not being developed for film,” Heroic […]
Idris Elba tops Fox’s shortlist to replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
Despite stating earlier in the month that he hoped to play the character “until he dies”, Hugh Jackman revealed last week that he’s set to hang up the claws as the fan favourite mutant Logan following next year’s follow-up to The Wolverine. Having been a mainstay of the X-Men franchise since the first movie in […]
Idris Elba clarifies his recent Marvel comments
A few weeks ago Idris Elba came in for criticism from some Marvel fans for his comments about working on Thor: The Dark World, where he was quoted as saying that “it ripped his heart out” to find himself harnessed up in a green-screen studio as Heimdall after portraying Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk […]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2 Episode 10 Review – ‘What They Become’
Matthew Spencer-Skeen reviews the tenth episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 2… As Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D reached its midseason finale point, I found myself comparing this season with the last at their respective midway points. I think, in spite of its now far lower viewer ratings, this season has taken the show forward leaps and […]
Ryan Reynolds says Deadpool will be “made in a way the most critical of fanboys could embrace”
As 20th Century Fox and director Tim Miller gear up to go into production on Deadpool, leading man Ryan Reynolds has been speaking to Shortlist about his excitement over finally getting to realise the Merc With the Mouth’s solo movie. “I’m incredibly happy about it, we’ve got a director that understands that world, and writers […]
