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  • First ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Draft Included Wasp as Illuminati Member

    First ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Draft Included Wasp as Illuminati Member

    We’ve always wondered who else was going to be part of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness‘ Illuminati. The potential of exploring a multiversal take on the secret organization that mirrors the Sacred Timeline’s Avengers was filled with potential. We got some truly amazing additions in the form of Charles Xavier, Captain Carter, Mr. Fantastic, Black Bolt, and even an alternative Captain Marvel. Not too long ago we learned that there were plans to include Namor, but it seems there was one more member that was going to join.

    On the digital releases’ commentary track for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, writer Michael Waldron offered some insight into how he brought the script together. While teasing that he was inspired by Aliens and didn’t think Marvel would let him, the heroes ended up as fodder for the Scarlet Witch in the film. Among them was going to be the Wasp as well, who faced a swift end as well.

    Yeah, I think I watched Aliens and was just thinking about the way those Marines get massacred, and, yeah, I was glad it worked. “I think originally, the Wasp was in a version of the Illuminati, and the Wasp shrunk down and flew at Wanda, and [Wanda] just clapped her hands and just smushed the Wasp in the first draft.

    Michael Waldron

    It definitely would’ve been interesting to see the Wasp try to heroically take on Wanda for her only to get taken out in the simplest way possible. Of course, she would be powerful enough to break free from someone clapping but the master of chaos magic isn’t just your regular enemy. There’s no detail on which version of Wasp that was going to be, but it definitely is an interesting detail that could’ve been.

    Source: The Direct

  • ‘Deadpool 3’ Writer Reveals First Plot Details of Deadpool’s MCU Journey

    ‘Deadpool 3’ Writer Reveals First Plot Details of Deadpool’s MCU Journey

    If you’ve been wondering what exactly the story of Deadpool 3 was going to be about, it seems that writer Rhett Reese has given us our first clue. During participation on the Post-Credit Podcast, he revealed that the upcoming story will be a “fish-out-of-water” storyline as the insane Deadpool is trapped in “a very sane world.”

    It’s a wonderful opportunity for fish-out-of-water. Deadpool is a lunatic at the center of a movie. To drop a lunatic into a very sane world, it’s straight butter. It’s going to be really fun

    Rhett Reese

    The concept fits the character and would likely offer a very different kind of storyline. There is still the question of how exactly Deadpool lands in the MCU, as the film is confirmed as a threequel to the original franchise that played around with the canon of the X-Men films. Ryan Reynolds mocking the various characters and the actors that play them will be a fun take to see, especially as everyone is the straight man towards his antics this time around.

    Deadpool 3 is also going to be the first MCU entry that is R-rated, which was promised as being consistent with the other projects. So, if you’ve been worried that he wouldn’t have his iconic potty mouth, he’s definitely going to keep his usual style. The return of the original writers also seems to hint that the overall vibe for the project will not change too much either; though it would be amazing to find out what Bob’s Burgers writers were working on.

    Source: Twitter

  • Benedict Cumberbatch on Returning for a Potential ‘Doctor Strange 3’

    Benedict Cumberbatch on Returning for a Potential ‘Doctor Strange 3’

    Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has made its way to Disney+, as the film had just recently passed $400M domestically and $900M worldwide. The film was quite a success and among director Sam Raimi‘s highest-earning productions. Of course, it leaves us with the question of when or where Doctor Strange may return.

    It turns out that Benedict Cumberbatch is also excited to return and shared that he’s definitely down for a sequel. In an interview with New Indian Express, he opens up on how much he enjoys playing the character and his hope to continue playing him.

    I hope so. I would love to do another one. Doctor Strange is such a complex character and it feels like there is so much more to explore with him. He is such a brilliant character and I’m still having a wild time playing him.

    Benedict Cumberbatch

    Cumberbatch has definitely given us one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most complex characters in the form of Doctor Strange. A man always on the edge of doing something for the greater good no matter the consequences made him quite morally grey.

    Among the many heroes, he’ll stop at nothing even if it means possessing the dead body of a version of himself from a different dimension while turning demons into his cape. It definitely was one of the most iconic moments in the franchise and continues to define what makes this character so interesting.

    Source: New Indian Express

  • Charlize Theron Shares Set Photo as Production Starts on ‘The Old Guard’ Sequel

    Charlize Theron Shares Set Photo as Production Starts on ‘The Old Guard’ Sequel

    After a long wait, 2020’s The Old Guard is finally getting a long-awaited sequel. Charlize Theron played the leader of a mercenary group, Andromache, who was on a revenge mission. Yet, this wasn’t your everyday group of mercenaries, as they are immortal. As the oldest member, she was the natural leader of fighters that have a deep history, such as members that fought alongside Napoleon or were part of the Crusaders.

    While no official title has been unveiled, Charlize Theron has taken to her Twitter account to announce that they’ve started work on the second entry. Sadly, Gina Prince-Blythewood isn’t back to direct the sequel yet the talented Victoria Mahoney is taking over the role, who made her stamp in the industry with Yelling to the Sky and even worked on TV projects like Lovecraft Country.

    It’ll be interesting to see how they build upon the first entry, and what surprises they may have in store for us. The concept of an immortal mercenary group offers some unique challenges for the team, and the first film has offered a great setup to build upon. So, we’ll see what surprises they have in store once they wrap up production.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Adds ‘Euphoria’ Star to Cast

    ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Adds ‘Euphoria’ Star to Cast

    The Hunger Games prequel series focused on the future dictator Snow has been quite busy adding to its cast. While it seemed like they had their cast together, it turns out one more has joined the games, as Ballad of the Songbirds and Snakes has added Euphoria‘s Hunter Schafer. She’ll take on the role of Coriolanus’s cousin, Tigris Snow, who acts as his advisor and mentor.

    Francis Lawrence is taking on the directing role for the film with Tom Blyth cast in the main role. Rachel Zegler is also in the cast as the titular Songbird, as she’ll play a tribute during the tenth Hunger Games, who is being taught by Coriolanus Snow as his lineage is slowly fading. Zegler‘s Lucy Gray Baird catches everyone’s attention with her song, and their battle for survival may define their future developments.

    Nina Jacobson will produce the film and it may be the spark to revive the popular franchise. The franchise was a massive success back when it started in 2012. It also put Jennifer Lawrence on the map as a strong box office draw, and it also kickstarted a new era of dystopian post-apocalyptic future storylines, as many tried to adapt various popular Young Adult novels like the Divergent series.

    Source: Deadliine

  • New ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Concept Art May Tease a Namor Connection

    New ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Concept Art May Tease a Namor Connection

    When a man is making his way through the galaxy killing gods, you’re sure to see them gather to figure out what to do with this imminent threat. An official screenshot once teased what could be our first look at a humanoid Bast making her live-action debut outside of the flashback storyline from Black Panther. Yet, a new piece of concept art on the wall behind a costume showcase for Thor: Love and Thunder may have teased some other familiar and new faces.

    The brief video shared by Walt Disney’s Marketing President, Asad Ayaz, not only showcases the costumes of the upcoming Asgardians but also includes an interesting concept art in the background. If you look closely, it does seem to tease a variety of Gods meeting gup with a few sticking out. There’s a Moon Knight reference, as you can clearly see Khonshu’s iconic staff and what looks like his traditional comic design. That is not all, as there are also dragons like the one we saw in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as well as what may be a Celestial from Eternals briefly checking in. Yet there is one that may stand out even among the big hitters here at the display.

    There’s a god that is being showcased on some kind of podium, who has blue skin and a very interesting headdress or crown. Now, it’s only a guess but the blue skin is quite reminiscing of many Atlantians in the comic, such as Attuma. We‘ve heard he’ll be in the upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever film and there was a crew hat that teased the Aztec Jaguar God, Tepeyollotl. So, if Bast has a humanoid design in this meeting, it wouldn’t be too surprising if the same is true for Tepeyollotl. Perhaps this concept art is our first look at him and he’ll appear in the upcoming film as a way to tease Namor and the Atlantean’

    s arrival later this year.

    Source: Twitter

  • Marvel Studios President Teases Talks on “Many Other Thor Stories” for the MCU

    Marvel Studios President Teases Talks on “Many Other Thor Stories” for the MCU

    Chris Hemsworth has been a bit back and forth on if he’ll return as Thor in the MCU’s future. Of course, there are still quite a few iconic storylines from the comics that have not been explored yet. It looks like Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige agrees, as he’s teased that there are already talks about “many, many other Thor stories” that they are excited to adapt. While he doesn’t go into any detail, he does tease that the studio is quite excited to see Hemsworth continue to grow the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

    I know this: there are many, many other Thor stories in the comics that we talk about a lot. And as we watch Chris Hemsworth continue to grow and evolve as a major acting talent, I would be excited to see how he keeps evolving this complex character.

    Kevin Feige

    There are quite a few stories to adapt, such as the recent storyline where Thor became the herald of Galactus and took on the Black Winter. After a more comedic outing, it would be interesting to take the character in a completely new direction and potentially jump into his more serious storylines. It would give the character a chance to evolve and also add something unique that keeps Hemsworth interested in reprising the role, as he does highlight that he isn#t interested if it becomes too “familiar” after a while.

    Source: Total Film

  • ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Reboot Adds Popular Comedian to Growing Cast

    ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Reboot Adds Popular Comedian to Growing Cast

    Tamera “Tee” Kissen has joined the cast of the White Men Can’t Jump remake. She is set to star alongside Jack Harlow, marking the rapper’s feature film debut. Kissen will play Shelia, a role that was not in the original film. According to Variety, Shelia will help to add humor to the film, which is something Kissen should have no problem doing.

    Kissen, who is a comedian, boasts a huge social media following. Along with the remake of White Men Can’t Jump, she’s also set to appear in the reboot of House Party, which was also directed by Calmatic and recently wrapped production. That project is slated to hit theaters next summer. Along with House Party, Kissen will appear in You’re Not Alone alongside Michael Jai White and Summer With the Guys with Christine Lee. Prior to those projects, she appeared in the film Dutch, as well as the series Heaux Phase. 

    The White Men Can’t Jump remake has been in development since 2017 when it was announced that Kenya Barris (Black-ish) and Doug Hall were tackling the script for the reboot. Charles Kidd II, aka Calmatic, will direct the reboot. The original film, which starred Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes, was written and directed by Ron Shelton. While Harrelson’s role will be played by Harlow, Snipes’ part has yet to be cast.

    Source: Variety

  • Wesley Snipes Wrote Two Unused ‘Blade 4’ Scripts 

    Wesley Snipes Wrote Two Unused ‘Blade 4’ Scripts 

    Marvel Studios will soon reboot the Blade franchise with Oscar winner Mahershala Ali in the lead role, but former star Wesley Snipes has revealed he never stopped trying to continue his original series of films. The actor’s portrayal of the Vampire Hunter spanned three movies, from 1998 to 2004, and is widely regarded as one of the most iconic character adaptations of all time. Unfortunately, the third installment in the trilogy, Blade: Trinity, failed to land with critics or audiences and ultimately resulted in the end of Snipes’ time as the legendary Daywalker.

    Multiple attempts were made over the years to bring Blade back for another cinematic outing, with Snipes in the role, but nothing ever came to fruition. Speaking with Comic Book, the actor let slip that he and his team had actually written two complete, possible scripts for a potential Blade 4 that never came to be:

    We actually wrote two scripts. We have two versions of a story that would’ve fit well into the Blade world. But since we didn’t go that route and we didn’t have the knock on the door again, we tweaked them and now we use them for something else. So I got two Blade killers.

    Wesley Snipes

    When asked if either of these ideas involved crossing over with other Marvel characters, Snipes stated he couldn’t recall that being the case. He elaborated that the scripts were created without the help of Marvel, and that he never pitched them to big boss Kevin Feige before the studio decided to start over with Ali. Although, the comment about the ideas being reused for other projects is an interesting one. It begs the question of just how vampire-centric the films were going to be, considering Snipes doesn’t have any new vampire movies currently announced on the docket.

    Source: Comic Book

  • Elle Callahan Set to Write and Direct Adaptation of Graphic Novel ‘Hotell’

    Elle Callahan Set to Write and Direct Adaptation of Graphic Novel ‘Hotell’

    Filmmaker Elle Callahan is officially slated to direct the film adaptation of the graphic novel Hotell by author John Lees and illustrated by Dalibor Talajic. She will also work to adapt the book into a screenplay with Anthony Ruff. The film is currently in development with AWA (Artists, Writers, & Artisans) Studios. In a quote provided to Deadline, Callahan discussed looking forward to bringing the graphic to the silver screen.

    I’m very excited to be working with AWA to adapt John Lees’ terrifying graphic novel Hotell. I aim to tell stories that push the horror genre in new directions – and my plan for this piece involves a very unique approach to the storytelling. This horror will feel all too relatable, and no doubt keep you up at night.

    Elle Callahan

    In addition, author John Lees discussed his excitement over his graphic novel being adapted for film.

    Hotell has been such a fun, rewarding comic to work on with Dalibor, Lee, Sal and the AWA team. The setting of Pierrot Courts works as a canvas within which you can tell all kinds of different horror stories, from the harrowing to the blackly comic, and introduce all manner of different characters. It’s also a world ripe for new interpretations, and I’m so excited to see how Elle Callahan will bring our haunted hotel to the world of film.

    John Lees

    Hotell is set at the mysterious Pierrot Courts Hotel, a location not found on any maps despite its access via Route 66. The story is home to a plethora of mysterious characters and the dark aesthetic has the potential to translate well into a film adaptation. It will certainly be interesting to follow what direction this film takes and learn more about the creative team behind it.


    Source: Deadline