Today, The Hollywood Reporter announced that both Will Ferrell and Emma Mackey have joined the cast for Barbie. The Greta Gerwig (Little Women) helmed film has an ensemble cast including Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, and Alexandra Shipp. Ferrell is expected to play a CEO mogul based on the CEO […]
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‘IT’ Prequel ‘Welcome to Derry’ TV Series In Development at HBO Max
Today, Variety announced that a prequel to the hit film series IT is in early development at HBO Max. The series will follow Derry in the 1960s but also a deeper story into how Pennywise was first defeated by the Shokopiwah tribe. Original director Andy Muschietti will serve as an executive producer but may also […]
Legendary Pictures Moves Forward With a ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ Sequel
Today, Variety announced that Legendary Pictures will be moving forward on a sequel to Godzilla vs Kong. The original film was the mega-crossover event film after the studio brought us Godzilla, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Kong: Skull Island. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was released in theaters and HBO Max […]
Austin Butler Joins ‘Dune: Part Two’ as Feyd-Rautha
Today, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that actor Austin Butler has entered final negotiations to join Dune: Part Two. He will play Feyd-Rautha the cunning nephew of Stellan SkarsgĂĄrd head of House Harkonnen. He joins Florence Pugh who has also entered talks as Princess Irulan. Butler is making waves with his portrayal of Elvis in the […]
Florence Pugh Enters Talks To Join ‘Dune: Part Two’ as Princess Irulan
Today, Deadline announced that Oscar-nominated actress Florence Pugh has entered talks to join Dune: Part Two as Princess Irulan Corrino. Pugh has long been fan cast for the role of the Princess ever since WB moved forward with a sequel. However, while she has entered talks she has yet to sign on due to also […]
Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan Are Developing an ‘I Am Legend’ Sequel
Today, Variety announced that actors Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan will be teaming up to develop a sequel to 2007s I Am Legend. The original film saw the population become zombies/vampires after an outbreak virus. Will Smith’s character is the only human immune to the virus until he finds others like him. He dies […]
Kate McKinnon Joins Ensemble Cast For WB’s ‘Barbie’
Recently, Deadline announced that SNL alum Kate McKinnon has joined the cast of Warner Brothers’ upcoming live-action Barbie film. The project has long been in development with director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie. Ryan Gosling boarded the project as Ken in late 2021. Along with other cast members including America Ferrara and Simu Liu. […]
Simu Liu and America Ferrera Join WB’s ‘Barbie’ Cast
Recently, Deadline announced that Superstar actress America Ferrera has joined the cast of Barbie. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling have both long been attached to the project as Barbie and Ken. Now, The Hollywood Reporter has announced Simu Liu has also joined the cast. He is best known for the title role in Marvel’s Studios […]
‘Lord of the Rings’ Film Rights Go Up For Sale
Today, Variety announced that the film rights to both the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films have gone up for sale. The rights reverted back to Zaentz Co in 2021 after Warner Brothers failed to produce any Middle-Earth live-action content since the release of Peter Jackson’s saga. The Tolkien Estate also still holds […]
‘Mortal Kombat’ Sequel Moves Forward at New Line Cinema with Screenwriter Jeremy Slater
Today, Deadline announced that a Mortal Kombat sequel is in the works at New Line Cinema. The original film was released early last year in both theaters and on HBO Max due to the day-and-date model by Warner Brothers. The film was met with mixed reviews mostly due to the introduction of a new character […]