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  • Mike Colter and Krysten Ritter Share “Big Tease” Reunion Photo Sparking MCU Return Rumors

    Mike Colter and Krysten Ritter Share “Big Tease” Reunion Photo Sparking MCU Return Rumors

    Now that Daredevil’s new Disney+ series has been officially confirmed, it does add a lot of weight to what could happen with the rest of the Netflix Marvel cast moving forward. So, this news also adds to an Instagram post by Mike Colter and Krysten Ritter where the former included the captions “L.C. + J.J. = Big Tease” alongside hashtags of their characters and Marvel. Of course, with many theorizing about their potential return alongside Charlie Cox, the photo definitely adds a spark of fire to those who believed they’ll also make their return at some point.

    It definitely is a tease to get people hyped, and there’s always a chance that they just happened to run into each other. Of course, they may be working on some kind of project together. Luke Cage actor Mike Colter has been busy working on the Parmaount+ series Evil. Krysten Ritter is set to appear in the HBO Max project Love and Death, which is a miniseries where she’ll appear alongside fellow Marvel actress Elizabeth Olsen.

    What seemed like a fun tweet between former co-stars has now become the feeding bed for many theories, especially witht he “big tease” inclusion in the Instagram post. It does open up the question where they might show up, but a private investigator would be perfect addition for a series like Secret Invasion, as Nick Fury needs someone off the radar to look into something for him. Luke Cage could still be running Harlem’s Paradise afte rhe chased out Mariah Dillard. So, who knows who might pop up there in a brief visit to Harlem.

    Source: Instagram

  • Disney+’s ‘Daredevil’ Will Be “A New and Continued Series” From the Netflix Original

    Disney+’s ‘Daredevil’ Will Be “A New and Continued Series” From the Netflix Original

    We just got the news that Daredevil is finally getting a Disney+ series, which is the first new entry since the Netflix series’ third season premiered in 2018. The only thing revealed was that Matt Corman and Chris Ord were working on the revival series, but luckily The Hollywood Reporter has added that it’ll act as “a new and continued series” from the original hinting at it being a continuation of the Netflix series.

    We know that Charlie Cox is returning to the franchise, as he returned in Spider-Man: No Way Home as the character for a brief appearance. While we got a good tease of what to expect, there have also been some hints that he may have a recurring role in other projects moving forward before he gets his solo series.

    It seems like the hint is that this series will act as a continuation of the original three seasons, but likely with a twist. We don’t know how Vincent D’Onofrio‘s Kingpin ended up leading the Tracksuit Mafia and we don’t know if this series will explore what happened to them during the Blip. There are a lot of questions we’re still left with and with their return, also opens up the possibility of what it means for the rest of the Defenders. We’ll see if the rest might pop up somewhere else in the near future.

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter

  • BREAKING: New ‘Daredevil’ Series Confirmed for Disney+, Matt Corman and Chris Ord Attached to Write

    BREAKING: New ‘Daredevil’ Series Confirmed for Disney+, Matt Corman and Chris Ord Attached to Write

    After being rumored for quite some time, the confirmation has finally arrived that a new Daredevil series is in development and heading to Disney+. Variety has just broken the news as Matt Corman and Chris Ord are attached to write as well as executive produce the series. The rumors have been making the rounds for some time, especially after Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio made their grand return in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Hawkeye. The series is picking up steam.

    There’s no word on which direction the story is heading and how it may pick up the story from the original Netflix series. Its third season saw Matt take down Bullseye, who pretended to be Daredevil. The return of Kingpin in Hawkeye did hint that he was rebuilding his Empire and with rumors making the rounds that the Man Without Fear might appear in She-Hulk, he’ll be out of town for a bit. So, there are many ways they could tackle this series.

    Corman and Ord have made a name for themselves with their work on the USA network series Covert Affairs, which ran for five seasons. They have also acted as showrunners on series like The Enemy Within, The Brave, and CW’s Containment. There’s been a bit of hope for the series to revive and while it’s a shame that they didn’t bring on Season 3’s talented Erik Oleson, there’s always the chance he might make a return with a future season entry.

    Source: Variety

  • Rupert Friend Confirms ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Grand Inquisitor Can Fly With His Lightsaber

    Rupert Friend Confirms ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Grand Inquisitor Can Fly With His Lightsaber

    Those that haven’t experienced the animated Star Wars series might be a bit confused by the title. For those that haven’t had the pleasure, the Inquisitors from the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series have been around for a while now. They even appeared in the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game. This group of Jedi Hunters has a special lightsaber that is capable of whirling at high speeds to help them fly.

    As it was a bit over-the-top, it made us wonder if the same will apply to the live-action arrival of the characters and it turns out Rupert Friend confirmed it. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he got a chance to sit down and share his excitement for fans to see the live-action debut of the Grand Inquisitor, where he confirmed that “he can fly with it” as well.

    He can turn it into a whirling blade. He can fly with it. It’s pretty kick-ass.

    Rupert Friend

    In the interview, he also teases that he once was a Jedi, but doesn’t go into any details. So, we might get to explore what the Grand Inquisitor was before he fell to the Dark Side of the Force and became the driving force that he was to capture former members of the Jedi Council, who are on the run since the Empire took over, but Friend only said “all will be revealed in a couple of weeks.” in response to if we see his backstory.

    Source: Entertainment Weekly

  • Nicole Kassell Set To Direct Live Action ‘She-Ra’ Series for Amazon

    Nicole Kassell Set To Direct Live Action ‘She-Ra’ Series for Amazon

    The Masters of the Universe have found new life on streaming these days as the popular 80s franchise made its grand return. Netflix has become quite the hub for everything and anything MOTU with multiple animated series and most recently a live-action film in the works. Amazon looks to be making its way to Etheria as we got some news on the live-action She-Ra series.

    Back in September, it was announced that Amazon had begun development on a live-action series following She-Re, the Princess of Power. The timing was perfect as the Netflix animated series, She-Ra and The Princesses of Power, became quite the hit. Variety has reported that Nicole Kassell, who is known for her work on HBO’s Watchmen, The Leftovers, Westworld, and The Americans. Kassell will direct the pilot episode if ordered by the studio. Dreamworks Animation will serve as an executive producer on the series alongside Kassell. The project has yet to recruit a writer.

    It is unknown just what the series will follow as previous versions of the character like the animated series on Netflix removed all ties to Eternia and Princess Adora’s family ties to Prince Adam and the royal family. All we know is that this will be a stand-alone story and will have no connection to the show. It is unknown just how rights may clash with Netflix as they are currently developing their own live-action He-Man film, meaning we could see Adora cut off from Eternia once more.

    Originally Princess Adora, He-Man’s twin sister, was kidnapped as an infant by Hordak and brought to Etheria, and became an agent of the Horde. He-Man was the one who saved her and gave her the sword of protection, freeing her of her mind control and now being able to turn into She-Ra. The pilot has yet to be green-lit so it is still possible the project does not move forward at Amazon.

    Source: Variety

  • Obi-Wan Kenobi Can’t Use the Force in the Disney+ Series

    Obi-Wan Kenobi Can’t Use the Force in the Disney+ Series

    We’re only a little over a week away from the release of Disney+’s next Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. It’ll feature the return of Ewan McGregor to the role that he played in the original prequel trilogy. He’s also be joined by Hayden Christensen, who will once again take on the role of Darth Vader, as the once Jedi Master navigates an Empire-ruled galaxy. It looks like the events of the first film have led to him losing his faith and, as a result, also can no longer use the force. McGregor revealed this surprising fact during the official press conference for the Disney+ series.

    At the end of the third episode, you know, the Jedi Order is all but destroyed. Those who aren’t killed have gone into hiding and can’t communicate with each other. For ten years, Obi-Wan has been in hiding, can’t communicate with any of his old comrades. He’s living a pretty solitary life, he can’t use the force. So, in a way, he’s lost his faith. It’s like someone that has stepped away from their religion.

    Ewan McGregor

    The fact he can’t his ability is quite an interesting direction, as it highlights that while he is still keeping a close eye on Luke Skywalker, he’s limited in how he can help him. We know that the Alec Guinness turn as the character was still briefly able to wield the powers, which means we’ll explore how he revives his faith throughout the story and faces off against his old protégé once again. With the Inquisitors on his tail, it won’t be easy for the old Jedi Master to keep his promise. Perhaps the Force is just waiting for the right moment to return when he faces his biggest threat.

  • HBO Renews ‘Barry’ for Season 4, Bill Hader to Direct All Episodes

    HBO Renews ‘Barry’ for Season 4, Bill Hader to Direct All Episodes

    It is officially being reported by Variety that the hit HBO dark comedy Barry has been renewed for a fourth season. The Emmy-winning series is currently in the midst of airing its third season, airing on HBO and HBO Max. The series stars Bill Hader in the titular role as he also serves as the show’s co-creator with Alec Berg. The main ensemble of the cast is filled out by Henry Winkler, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan, Stephen Root, Sarah Burns, and D’Arcy Carden. Making a statement on the renewal, Executive Vice President of HBO Programming Amy Gravitt spoke of the network’s praise for Barry.

    Bill, Alec and the entire cast and crew delivered an exquisite third season of ‘Barry,’ it’s a masterful blend of laughs and suspense. I’m so happy to announce that we are picking up the fourth season.

    Amy Gravitt

    The third season of Barry tells the story of Hader’s character in one of his darkest places following the end of Season 2. With that, the titular Barry is looking to finally move on from his life as a hitman and into one following his passions. But the process of moving on is a difficult one with this old life starting to bleed into the one he’s created for himself. The seeds are definitely planted for Barry’s life to reach another boiling point, with this one potentially having catastrophic ramifications.

    The fourth season’s production is set to begin in Los Angeles next month in June and Bill Hader is set to return to the director’s chair for all eight episodes. The quick turnaround between these seasons is refreshing for fans who had to deal with an extended wait on Season 3 due to the pandemic.

    Source: Variety

  • Will Poulter on Playing Adam Warlock in ‘Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3’ and Beyond

    Will Poulter on Playing Adam Warlock in ‘Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3’ and Beyond

    Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3 is set to conclude what director James Gunn and his crew started all the way back in 2014 with the first Guardians of The Galaxy film. It brought the rather obscure cosmic team into the limelight and made them household names ever since. The third film is set to introduce quite an important character from the Marvel mythos, as Will Poulter is set to play Adam Warlock, a role Poulter says he’s ready to play the long game with.

    Poulter sat down with the playlist to talk about his upcoming film The Score, where he was asked about his exciting debut as Warlock in the next Guardians film.

    I first auditioned in June of last year [2021], and that was the first time I auditioned, and then I kind of got the role in September, I think. And then started shooting in December… I didn’t know what character , initially, I was auditioning for. I kind of knew sort of closer to the time [of casting] who I was reading for. Although I wasn’t familiar with Adam Warlock beforehand, I was very familiar with the ‘Guardians of The Galaxy,’ and it was king of my favorite ‘planet’ within the Marvel universe, if you like. I’m just a huge fan of the tone and creativity and James Gunn’s work and so many of the actors, you know, that I now I get to call colleagues, which i’m very grateful for. So yeah, to have any kind of part in that world is very, very cool for me.

    Will Poulter

    Poulter went on to talk about the future of his character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but revealed he isn’t actually sure where the character is going, only that he is more than happy to stick around for the journey.

    I don’t know. I honestly don’t know what’s in store for me. I’m waiting to find out, and that’s the honest truth, but, needless to say, I’d love to sort of go on a journey with that character.

    Will Poulter

    Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3 is set to hit theaters on May 5th, 2023 with Gunn returning to write and direct. Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Karen Gillian, and Pom Klementieff will all reprise their respective roles.

    Source: The Playlist

  • Jay Roach to Direct a Margot Robbie-Led ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel

    Jay Roach to Direct a Margot Robbie-Led ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel

    Warner Bros. isn’t done with the Ocean’s franchise. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that fan-favorite actress Margot Robbie will star in an upcoming prequel to the iconic film series, set to be directed by veteran filmmaker Jay Roach. Plot details are still being kept under wraps, but the story will reportedly take place in Europe during the 1960s. It will be brought to life from an original screenplay by writer Carrie Solomon. The goal is to begin production by 2023, but THR notes the project has yet to receive an official green light and is still merely in early production.

    This will be the second time Robbie and Roach work together, following 2019’s Oscar-nominated Bombshell. The actress will also produce the film through her production company Lucky Chap, alongside Village Roadshow. Gary Ross, who directed the previous franchise installment Ocean’s Eight, will return in a producing capacity as well.

    The new prequel will look to revitalize a series that began with Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Eleven in 2001, itself a remake of the 1960 film based on a book of the same name. Former stars attached to the movies include major names like George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Sandra Bullock, Al Pacino, and Julia Roberts. The last attempt at bringing the franchise back to life was the aforementioned Ocean’s Eight. Unfortunately, there was never a sequel announcement, even with an all-star cast consisting of Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Helena Bonham Carter, and more. However, with Ross back to produce this new prequel, maybe there will still be some connections down the line.

    Source: THR

  • ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Eyeing a June Release on Disney+

    ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Eyeing a June Release on Disney+

    It looks like the German Disney+ page has already confirmed when we might expect the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on Disney+. According to Twitter user @DragonSkill01, a new visual was shared highlighting what we can expect in June on the service. In it, it reveals that the Doctor Strange sequel will release on June 22nd. Not only that, but it looks like the Assembled episode, here only titled The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will also release on the same day.

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    While it’s the German release in this overview, it’s commonly a worldwide simultaneous release. So, it would make sense that the rest of the world will also get their hands on it by June 22nd. It must be noted that the post has been deleted since. So, it may have accidentally been published early. So, there may be a chance that the release would change, but it’s the official account that accidentally published it.

    The Assembled episode is also an interesting inclusion, as normally they try to keep some time between the film’s release and the Making Of episode. They’ve started releasing them as individual episodes instead of under the Assembled banner initially, but we’ll see how they handle it moving forward. Still, it’s great to know that we’ll get some mind-blowing sequences on the family-friendly Disney+ app soon.

    Source: Instagram via Twitter