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  • Pierce Brosnan Joins ‘Black Adam’ as Doctor Fate

    Pierce Brosnan Joins ‘Black Adam’ as Doctor Fate

    Black Adam has been on the back burner for quite some time now. It is finally set to kick off filming next month, as the production has begun to round out its cast. The film will follow Teth-Adam, who becomes the anti-hero, Black Adam. He was born into slavery in the city of Kahndaq. He is given the powers of the wizard Shazam, through which by uttering the name he becomes imbued with the powers of the Gods. Eventually, he ends up using these abilities to do what he deems necessary to free his home and its people. The film will see Adam face off against the Justice Society of America, which is lead by Hawkman and Doctor Fate. The latter has still not been cast. At least, not until now.

    It’s been confirmed that Pierce Brosnan has joined the cast and will play the role of Kent Nelson, or better known as Doctor Fate. He is the final member of the JSA to get cast and will join Aldis Hodges‘ Hawkman. The story will see them recruit new members Atom Smasher and Cyclone, played by Noah Centineo and Quintessa Swindel.

    Black Adam will be directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and was written by Adam Sztykiel. The film will see the long-awaited debut of Dwayne Johnson as the Black Adam alongside Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Noah Centineo, Quintessa Swindell, Aldis Hodge, and now James Bond himself, Pierce Brosnan.

    Source: THR

  • ‘The Flash’: Ron Livingston to Replace Billy Crudup as Multiple Join Cast

    ‘The Flash’: Ron Livingston to Replace Billy Crudup as Multiple Join Cast

    The Flash has had quite the development history. It went through countless directors and scripts, as such it is the textbook definition of development hell. The rumors hint at the film taking inspiration from the popular storyline Flashpoint, in which Barry Allen traveled back in time to save his mother from getting killed. In return, he ended up destroying the timeline and causing a whole mess of new issues. The project finally made some movement when it added Andy Muschietti to direct. The script was penned by Christina Hodson. Now, the film is finally rounding out its cast.

    About a week ago, it got announced that Billy Crudup, who played Henry Allen in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, is unable to reprise the role in the upcoming solo film due to scheduling issues. Now, it’s gotten confirmed today that actor Ron Livingston will replace him in the film. Also, two more joined the film. Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Rudy Mancuso have been cast in undisclosed roles. Ian Loh is also joining the film as young Barry Allen in the upcoming film.

    The Flash will hit theaters on November 2nd, 2022 with Ezra Miller set to reprise his role as Barry Allen alongside Keirsey Clemons, Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, and Maribel Verdú.

    Source: Variety

  • Helen Mirren Set to Play Lead Villain in ‘Shazam: Fury of The Gods’

    Helen Mirren Set to Play Lead Villain in ‘Shazam: Fury of The Gods’

    Production for the upcoming sequel to the 2019 hit film Shazam! is fast approaching with the original cast set to return. We already know that actress Rachel Zegler is joining the cast. Plot details for the film are still under wraps, but it seems the film has found its main antagonist.

    Today it was reported that veteran actress Helen Mirren has joined the cast of Shazam: Fury of The Gods. She is set to play the lead villain of the film named Hespera. Her character is the daughter of the Greek Titan Atlas. That name has no clear ties to any specific DC character, however, Atlas does, in fact, exist within the DC Universe. However diving deeper into Mythology, Atlas had many children but one of which was a group known as the Hesperides. This group consisted of three known as Aegle, Erytheia, and Hespere. That last name is almost identical to that of Mirren’s character. Awhile back it was rumored that the film was looking to cast three wicked sisters as antagonists, and the Hesperides fit that well.

    Shazam: Fury of The Gods is set to hit theaters on June 2nd, 2023, and will feature the return of Asher Angel as Billy Batson and Zachary Levi as the titular hero Shazam.

    Source: Deadline

  • Oscar-Nominated Director Emerald Fennel Set to Write ‘Zatanna’

    Oscar-Nominated Director Emerald Fennel Set to Write ‘Zatanna’

    Around this time last year, it was announced that J.J. Abrams and his production company, Bad Robot, would be taking the reigns of the Justice League Dark characters for WB. We haven’t heard too much officially on these projects but we do know that the first project in the works is set to feature the popular occult detective, John Constantine, with casting for the new character already underway. Just last week we got our first confirmation and the next character set to join Abrams’ Dark Universe, the one and only mistress of magic, Zatanna.

    It was unclear what exactly the project would be considering Constantine would be getting a show, but we now know the project is indeed a film set to be written by Oscar-nominated director Emerald Fennel, who is currently in the running for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay for her work on Promising Young Woman. The project is also currently set to be released theatrically but has no set release date, and currently has no talent attached aside from Fennel.

    Why Zatanna Needs To Be The Next DC Extended Universe Star - CINEMABLEND

    This will be the first time Zatanna has appeared in live-action since her time on Smallville, in which she was played by Serinda Swan and only appeared for a few episodes. With the project still currently on the hunt for a director, it’s possible Fennel herself could take up the reigns to bring the character to life once more and would have no complaints here. It’ll be interesting to see if the actor who is eventually cast as Constantine reprises the role for this film as he and Zatanna were both trained by Zatanna’s father, Zatara.

    SOURCE: Variety 

  • ‘BATWOMAN’ Recasts Kate Kane With Wallis Day

    ‘BATWOMAN’ Recasts Kate Kane With Wallis Day

    Kate Kane is coming back to The CW’s Batwoman, but she won’t look the same as when we last saw her. Deadline has confirmed that actress Wallis Day will replace Ruby Rose as the character who first donned the Batwoman cowl. The move comes less than a year after Roseabruptly quit the series over unknown grievances. Her character was subsequently written off of the Bat-show, with Kane being said to have disappeared in a mysterious plane crash. The second season debuted with Javicia Leslie assuming the title role as a brand new Batwoman named Ryan Wilder, the first black woman to take the mantle. While the latter half of the second season has now committed to answering the question of Kane’s whereabouts, it is being stressed that Leslie will remain the show’s one and only Batwoman.

    Batwoman' Casts Wallis Day to Take Over Ruby Rose's Role | Hollywood Reporter

    Day‘s take on Kate will be an altered version of the character. A big reveal on the latest episode of the series revealed Kane to be alive but nearly unrecognizable, with her face wrapped in bandages. It’s still unclear what this means for the former vigilante heroine going forward, but fans can bet they won’t be seeing exactly the same character they met in the series’ pilot. Luckily for Day, she is already familiar with the wide world of DC television. The British thespian is perhaps best known for her starring role in Scyfy’s Krypton, based on the origins of Superman’s biological family. She has also made appearances in The Royals and Casanova, and will star in Antoine Fuqua‘s next feature film, Infinite.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘Aquaman 2’ Casting Three Supporting Roles

    ‘Aquaman 2’ Casting Three Supporting Roles

    DC is are hard at work on the sequel to 2018’s Aquaman. The smash-hit offered a closer look at the underwater civilization of Atlantis. The ending of that film gave us a brief glimpse of the sequel’s direction, as a battle-damaged Black Manta is picked up by Stephen Shin. It looks like recent casting news by GWW might be hinting at a different direction. It seems he might be facing a much more vicious foe after all.

    They are currently looking to cast the character named “Kore.” They are specific about the character having a British accent and being in the age range of 40 to 50 years-of-age. GWW believes that the character may be the Fisher King, who is the leader of N.E.M.O. and an ally of Black Jack. He is also described as “domineering and cunning” that would match this description, but we could also see the leader of the Deluge, Corum Rath, make an appearance. He is an Atlantean eco-terrorist that wants to wage war with the surface world.

     

     

    The character with the codename “Maren” description hints at a mixed-race female in her 30s or 40s. She is also described as “intelligent and formidable,” which would make her a perfect fit to play Dolphin. She was involved with the fight against Corum Rath and the Deluge. She has been a fan favorite ever since. GWW believes it might end up being Black Jack, Siren, or Bres.

     

     

    The third breakdown is for a character dubbed “Rey.” DC is looking for a mixed-race female in her mid-late 20s. She is “tough and authoratiative.” I think could it could be Aquagirl, either Tula or Lorena Marquez. The description would fit Tula, as she is an Atlantean military officer. However, Lorena would be a better match for the role’s description. They may combine these characters into one.

    Aquaman 2 will premiere on December 16th, 2022. James Wan set to return and helm the project. Jason Momoa will reprise his role alongside Amber Heard, and Willem Dafoe will return as Mera and Vulko in the upcoming film.

    Source: GWW

  • How ‘The Flash’ Could Introduce Val-Zod as Superman

    How ‘The Flash’ Could Introduce Val-Zod as Superman

    When it comes to live-action shared universes, DC has had a rough time getting the ball rolling. Whether you love the adaptions or not, their attempt at a cinematic universe has been a wild ride. Each film has felt as if it was a massive departure from the previous, as each one tackled different tones and themes. In the past few years, the restructuring of the universe has been immeasurable. They lost their caped crusader and possibly their Superman. Even with Henry Cavill campaigning for his return, there have been talks of a rebooted Superman franchise within the DCEU, specifically with a Black Superman, Val-Zod, taking the reigns.

    The character is a recent addition to the DC Multiverse. Val-Zod got introduced in 2014’s Earth 2 #19 by Tom Taylor, Nicola Scott, and Robson Rocha. The character is, of course, one of the last known surviving Kryptonians in his universe. He joined Kal-El and Kara on their way to Earth, but his pod would continue to travel much longer before it eventually reached the new home planet. Vals time in space would lead him to become agoraphobic, so he spent his time on Earth refusing to step outside. Val would be found by the Wonders of The World, Earth-2’s Justice League, who would help him overcome his fears and eventually have him join up with the team and take up the mantle of Superman.

     

     

    At this point, I began to see ties for what’s to come in the future of the DC Universe, and of course, it all leads to the eventual solo outing of the Scarlet Speedster. His upcoming solo film will explore the multiverse, as it takes some inspiration from Flashpoint. So far, we know that Michael Keaton returns as Batman and Sasha Calle joined as Supergirl. Now, we believed that these films would introduce the version of Gotham from 1989’s Batman, where Barry would meet the present-day versions of those heroes. While that would be quite the blast from the past, I feel, as if the creatives may be taking a different approach. When Barry first broke the dimensional barriers, he ended up on Earth-2. There he met Jay Garrick, the golden age Flash in Flash #123. So, why wouldn’t they take a similar approach?

    So, how does Val-Zod ft into this story? Well, perhaps they are retconning Keaton‘s Batman to be from Earth-2. Barry tries to undo what he has unleashed, similar to Flashpoint, as this version of the Caped Crusader tries to help his new-found friend. This film would act as the introduction to Val-Zod, Earth-2’s version of the Man of Tomorrow. In the comics, Lois Lane’s version of Red Tornado helped him overcome his fears and leave his home. Flash could easily take her place in the story as they uncover the most powerful being in the universe cowering in his apartment. Barry’s insecurities make him the perfect ally to support Val-Zod. When we meet Barry, he isn’t even the Flash, yet he’s just a guy wrapped up in space gear using his speed to help out now and then. The two could help each other come into their own and accept their destiny. By the end of the film. they both proudly wear the emblems of the heroes that came before them.

  • ‘Naomi’ Adds Kaci Walfall, Cranston Johnson Alexander Wraith, and More

    ‘Naomi’ Adds Kaci Walfall, Cranston Johnson Alexander Wraith, and More

    DC is moving full steam ahead with its live-action adaptions. The CW has been their main hub, which led to the creation of the Arrowverse back in 2012. Many of the original series has already ended or are finishing up their run. Still, it wasn’t the end as they’ve been slowly announcing developments on new properties. One of them being Naomi. The series got announced a few months back, and the brilliant mind of Ava Duvernay is working on the project. For those who don’t know, Duvernay is no stranger to the DC Universe. She’s currently developing on a New Gods film, directing and co-writing alongside comic book writer, Tom King.

    The series has already begun casting its leads, moving along quite fast since its announcement. Naomi has found its titular character in Kaci Walfall, the 16-year-old actress. She will take on the role of the superpowered teen from an alternate version of Earth. The series will focus on uncovering her past. The series has also cast Alexander Wraith as Dee, Cranston Johnson as Zumbado, and Camila Moreno as Lourdes.

    The character breakdowns provide a slightly different story than what we’ve seen before. For those who don’t know, Zumbado is the big bad and is on the hunt for Naomi. He has chased her after her parents sent her to another dimension to protect her from Zumbado. Here, Zumbado has already made his way to Earth and is running a used car lot. Naomi steers clear of him as she’s heard of his “troubled past.” Another slight change is in the character of Dee, as he’s now running a tattoo parlor instead of a mechanic shop. It’ll be interesting to see if Dee’s origins are changed, considering the comics he’s a Thanagarian war refugee who came to Earth after abandoning the Raan/Thanagar War. He tries to live a happy life with his wife, who doesn’t make it.

    Source: Hollywood Reporter

  • Gavin James and Neil Widner Writing an ‘Hourman’ Film for DC and Warner Bros.

    Gavin James and Neil Widner Writing an ‘Hourman’ Film for DC and Warner Bros.

    The Justice Society of America is probably one of the oldest superhero teams in comic book history. Their history dates back to the 1940s, predating the Justice League and the Avengers by decades. They first rose to popularity during World War Two, where they came together to aid in the fight against the rising Nazi threat. The team has faced spouts of popularity here and there ever since. Recently the JSA has rushed back into the spotlight since their reappearance on Stargirl. DC Comics even brought them back into mainline continuity in the comics. On top of it all, they will even make their big-screen debut in the upcoming film, Black Adam. It seems one member of the team will be getting just a bit more love than the rest.

    DC and WB are currently developing a solo film featuring a founding member of the JSA, Hourman. The project hired Gavin James and Neil Widner to write. They are also teaming with the Chernin group, who’ve previously developed the latest Planet of The Apes trilogy. More details regarding the project are currently under wraps, and it is currently unclear what iteration of the character the film will follow.

    Seeing as how Stargirl is currently using the son of the original Hourman, and WB has tried to develop a project with Rex Tyler before, it seems like his Hourman is the most likely candidate for this film. It’ll also be interesting to see how the film connects to the larger DC Universe, especially considering the JSA’s imminent arrival in Black Adam, with a roster featuring Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Cyclone, and Atom Smasher.

    Source: Deadline

  • HBO Max Releasing a ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Making Of-Documentary

    HBO Max Releasing a ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Making Of-Documentary

    The countdown has begun. Zack Snyder’s Justice League finally releases on HBO Max in just a few days. The film has been through the trenches, and so has everyone behind the project. When the film was first released, it was critically panned and felt far removed from Snyder‘s original vision. The upcoming release will finally give him a chance to bring the version to life that he had to leave behind as he reunited his team for another rodeo.

    Now fans will be able to follow that very journey leading up to this monumental release. The film’s Director of Photography and Cameraman, Simon Firsht, whose previous projects include Wonder Woman, Justice League, and Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, confirmed that a 30-minute documentary will release alongside the film on HBO Max. It will offer a closer look at the events from behind-the-scenes, as this milestone of a director’s cut is finally released.

     

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    Zack Snyder’s Justice League releases March 18th exclusively on HBO Max and will see the return of Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Jared Leto, Cirian Hinds, Ray Porter, and so many more stars who were cut from the theatrical cut of the film. The 4-hour epic will offer people the opportunity to revisit the Knightmare timeline,w which was set-up in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. It will complete the trilogy that started with Man of Steel back in 2013, which would redefine our understanding of the DC Extended Universe on the silver screen. We cannot wait to see Zack Snyder share his experience on finally realizing his original vision.

    Source: Instagram