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Matt Smith claims that he isn’t actually in Star Wars: Episode IX

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Former Doctor Who actor Matt Smith has claimed that he isn’t actually in Star Wars: Episode IX. The bulk of the main cast for Star Wars: Episode IX has been reported for some time now, including returning favourites and new stars. One of these newcomers has been reported by reputable outlets to be former The […]

Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho adds Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie and Matt Smith

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Edgar Wright has just added two more to his upcoming psychological thriller Last Night in Soho. Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie (Leave No Trace) and Matt Smith (Doctor Who) will star alongside Anya Taylor-Joy (Glass) for Wright’s film. There is no word yet on any of their roles. Plot details are currently scarce with the only bit of […]

Spider-Man spinoff Morbius, the Living Vampire casts Matt Smith in a major role

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Former Doctor Who star Matt Smith has signed on to star in Sony Pictures’ latest Spider-Man spinoff movie, Morbius, the Living Vampire. Details on Smith’s character are being kept under wraps, but Variety reports that it is a major role. Smith joins a cast that includes Jared Leto (Suicide Squad) in the title role as Dr. […]

Matt Smith stars in first trailer for Mapplethorpe

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A new trailer has arrived online for the upcoming biographical drama Mapplethorpe. Written and directed by Ondi Timoner, the film stars Matt Smith as the controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe alongside Marianne Rendón, John Benjamin Hickey, Mark Moses, Carolyn McCormick, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Kerry Butler; watch it here… Robert Mapplethorpe (Matt Smith) is arguably one of […]

Matt Smith is Charles Manson in image from Charlie Says

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Following its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, a new image has arrived online from the upcoming biographical crime drama Charlie Says featuring former Doctor Who star Matt Smith as notorious cult leader Charles Manson. Take a look here… SEE ALSO: Matt Smith joins Star Wars: Episode IX SEE ALSO: Damon Herriman set for […]

Matt Smith joins Star Wars: Episode IX

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According to Variety, Doctor Who alum Matt Smith is among the newest names to join the growing cast of Star Wars: Episode IX. No word on if The Crown star will be joining The First Order or helping out the Resistance. The film that is now in production and the cast is ever-growing. Smith is joining […]

Doctor Who’s Matt Smith interested in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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While his days as the Eleventh Doctor on Doctor Who are long over, Matt Smith hasn’t taken his eyes off of joining yet another major franchise beloved by millions. The actor confirmed during a panel at Fan Expo Canada that he would be interested in taking on a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “I’d love to. […]

DVD Review – Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, 2016. Directed by Burr Steers. Starring Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Sally Phillips, Bella Heathcote, Millie Brady, Douglas Booth, Charles Dance, Lena Headey and Matt Smith. SYNOPSIS: In 19th century England five sisters try to cope with the social pressures of the day, all the while fighting off hordes […]

Movie Review – Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, 2016. Written and Directed by Burr Steers. Starring Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcote, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith, Ellie Bamber, Millie Brady, Suki Waterhouse, Sally Phillips, Charles Dance, and Lena Headey. SYNOPSIS: Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th […]