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  • ‘Daredevil’ Actress May Have Confirmed Jon Bernthal’s MCU Return as Punisher

    ‘Daredevil’ Actress May Have Confirmed Jon Bernthal’s MCU Return as Punisher

    Not sure what is happening over at C2E 2022 but the event has become a breeding ground for leaks on Marvel Studios’ future projects. Not only did Giancarlo Esposito confirm he’s had talks with Marvel Studios and is interested in tackling the role of Professor X, but it seems that Daredevil actress Rosario Dawson has also just revealed that Jon Bernthal will return in the role as The Punisher in a future project.

    The short video comes from a conference that the Ahsoka star is currently attending at C2E 2022, as shared by Knight Edge Media’s Caleb Williams. It’s unclear if she’s involved with any future projects, as she took on the role of Night Nurse for the ground-level stories explored on Netflix, which may be how she was informed about it.

    Bernthal was among the Netflix cast that many hoped to return in the role that he made his own. While there were many actors that took on the role in the past, he definitely added something very raw to the role that’s worth exploring more in a bigger universe. Anyone who doesn’t want to see him and Strange travel through dimensions taking down weird mystical creatures is really underestimating the potential that the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars has in store for us if this turns out true.

    Source: Twitter

  • RUMOR: Episode Lenght of ‘She-Hulk’s Premiere Potentially Revealed

    RUMOR: Episode Lenght of ‘She-Hulk’s Premiere Potentially Revealed

    Just as we near the release of a Marvel Studios project, it seems like the runtime for whatever is about to hit the Disneye+ streaming service finds its way online. With She-Hulk: Attorney at Law just around the corner, the tradition seemingly continues. Amit Chaudhari, who has reliable shared episode lengths for various episodes in the past, has done the same for the upcoming premiere of the latest Marvel series. She-Hulk will be the first half-hour comedy series since WandaVision back in January 2021 and it seems that the first episode is going to run for around 35 min, which includes credits.

    We also have to consider that the runtimes can differ slightly between countries, but this is mostly by a few minutes as each country adds additional minutes due to the dub voice cast inclusions. Not every country includes the same list and that is what leads to some runtimes going beyond a minute or two. Still, without credits, it seems that the episode count might be around the 30-minute mark which will range from episode to episode.

    It’s surprising they aren’t going for a two-episode premiere but it’s great to see them shake things up from one project to the next. While their initial intentions were likely to offer a balance between six-episode dramas and this nine-episode comedy, the pandemic certainly shook things up giving the dramas a more dominant standing. We’ll see what the future has in store.

    Sourcee: Twitter

  • Giancarlo Esposito Confirms Talks With Marvel Studios, Eyeing the Role of Professor X

    Giancarlo Esposito Confirms Talks With Marvel Studios, Eyeing the Role of Professor X

    We’ve heard many rumors that Giancarlo Esposito may have had talks with Marvel Studios to potentially appear in an upcoming project. The actor is well-known for his villainous and intimidating roles throughout his filmography. In a surprising twist, the actor has just flat out confirmed that he’s had talks with the role and even mentions quite a few characters that we could see him as potentially while attending the Superhero Car Show and Comic Con, where he simply revealed that he’d be down to take a different, more heroic role as Professor X

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    We can’t take this as a confirmation, as it would be strange for him to flat-out confirm a role during a convention, especially with D23 on the horizon. Plus, he didn’t state he got the role but rather from the many rumors pointing out which one would interest him the most. Esposito would definitely make for a great Professor X or any of the roles mentioned, such as Magneto or even Victor van Doom. But, him taking on a more positive role that also has a long-term commitment.

    Plus, it’s not like Professor X has always been the kind version we’ve gotten accustomed to through the X-Men films by 20th Century Fox. There have been many versions where she was just as threatening as anyone else, which is something that has gotten lost in his translation to the silver screen. Plus, the actor has proven his soft side with performances like Stargirl in the past, which makes him a great candidate to bring both sides to the MCU’s take on Charles Xavier.

    Source: TikTok

  • New Look At Daredevil in ‘She-Hulk’ Revealed

    New Look At Daredevil in ‘She-Hulk’ Revealed

    This month’s She-Hulk is bound to have a lot of secrets. But one secret that Disney seems keen on openly sharing with the world is that Daredevil is in it. The last trailer gave us a glimpse at the Man Without Fear’s yellow costume and now, a new image gives us a better look at the mask.

    Eagle-eyed fans would know that this is practically the same as the most recent suit he had in the Netflix show, albeit with a different paint job. There’s a slight difference in his collar which is larger than usual. Other than that it’s the same costume. Overall, it’s a very exciting look for the character who has spent the majority of his screentime in the Daredevil series in pajamas.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘The Incredible Hulk’ Star Opens Up About Acting Opposite a Different Hulk Actor

    ‘The Incredible Hulk’ Star Opens Up About Acting Opposite a Different Hulk Actor

    The upcoming Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law marks the grand return of Tim Roth in the role of Emil Blonsky. He’s only the second actor from 2008’s The Incredible Hulk to join production; following the late William Hurt as General Thunderbolt Ross in Captain America: Civil War. With such a time gap, it was quite the change for the actor, who opened up about the experience in an interview with Forbes to promote the upcoming project, Resurrections.

    While he continues to not give away any details on his exact role, he does look back fondly at The Incredible Hulk; even calling it a “big budget indie” as it was in development before the Marvel Cinematic Universe truly came together. He did highlight it was quite the adjustment jumping back into the fray of this franchise.

    Coming back, I didn’t know what to expect. Once I started shooting on it, I didn’t know how to go about my business, and it was a bit disconcerting. Tatiana Maslany is incredible, and She-Hulk is a comedy, and she’s bloody good at comedy but, to be fair, she’s pretty, pretty good at everything When Mark Ruffalo showed up to do his stuff that I was involved in and saw the two of them interacting, it was a penny drop moment for me, and I went, ‘Oh, that’s what we’re doing. Oh, okay,’ and then I knew what to do. Basically, on the first segment I was involved in, I got some serious direction from them about we go about our business there, and then it was all playtime. It was a lot of fun.

    Tim Roth

    He also jokingly added how unique it was to star opposite Mark Ruffalo, who is the second actor in the franchise to take on the mantle. The 2008 Hulk film originally had Edward Norton in the iconic role before he passed after some creative differences heading into The Avengers. It seems that he and Ruffalo had quite a bit of fun with that fact on set.

    Yeah, I was like, ‘You’ve changed.’ (Laughs) It’s kind of fun. We used to hang around and muck about between takes, and we had a nice time. I very much respect Mark as an actor, so even under those bizarre and wonderful circumstances, that one was a treasure.

    Tim Roth

    It definitely sounds like he had quite a lot of fun with the project, which adds to the uniqueness of joining after so long. Not only is it a straightforward comedy but also a very different kind of project that is heading to Disney+ exclusively. So, it’s going to be exciting if that behind-the-scenes energy also carried over into the streaming series.

    Source: Forbes

  • ‘Moon Knight’ Director Backtracks on Season 2 Tease, Hints at Interest in Exploring Character’s Judaism

    ‘Moon Knight’ Director Backtracks on Season 2 Tease, Hints at Interest in Exploring Character’s Judaism

    Not too long ago, Moon Knight director Mohamed Diab was asked by a fan alongside Oscar Isaac, who was visiting Cairo at the time, if they were working on a second season. At the time, they jokingly stated why else they’d be there and Diab also shared a “Season 2” tease on Twitter. So, it seemed like maybe there was a chance that something is happening. Yet, it seems the director may have backtracked on that statement in a new tweet.

    Moon Knight had a strong focus on its Egyptian mythology and DID, which led to some fans being disappointed with the lack of Jewish representation. while it was present, there have been many discussions on if it was enough. In response to a tweet on the matter, Diab has hinted that not only is he definitely open to exploring it more but also now backtracked that there are no talks in regards to the character’s future.

    It’s confusing as we don’t know if the previous teases were just them playing around or he may have accidentally revealed something he wasn’t supposed to. Moon Knight definitely feels right to continue after that post-credit sequence. Jake Lockley was teased throughout the entire season for a last-minute reveal, and there’s also the question of how exactly they might want to include the character in future projects.

    Considering that two personalities left the life of a superhero behind, it would be odd not to further explore that dynamic before throwing them into a crossover storyline. There’s definitely something interesting to explore with the concept of the inner conflict with being used by an Egyptian god with a Jewish background. Here’s hoping they get the chance to further explore it.

    Source: Twitter

  • Disney+’s ‘Ironheart’ Adds ‘RuPaul Drag Race’ Winner

    Disney+’s ‘Ironheart’ Adds ‘RuPaul Drag Race’ Winner

    A new casting announcement has arrived for Marvel Studios’ latest Disney+ series Ironheart. According to Deadline, RuPaul Drag Race winner Shea Couleé has joined the production in a secret role. The production is spearheaded by head writer Chinaka Hodge and has been in some form of development since its initial announcement back in December of 2020. There is no word what character they might be playing but the series’ cast has been growing as production began recently.

    We still don’t know what to expect from the Disney+ series, especially as the character will appear in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Dominique Thorne will take on the mantle of Riri Williams and will likely get her first armor in the upcoming film as teased by various merchandise. Though, it’s unclear if the show will continue her storyline from that film or act more as a smaller side story. Still, it’s the first new character to get introduced in a Marvel film only to spin off into her own project.

    So, it’s going to be interesting to see where they take this character. Especially how the Multiverse Saga might tie to her character, as with many Young Avenger popping up, she may seemingly take the spot once held by Iron Lad. Perhaps there’s something they are building up in the future that could connect with Kang the Conqueror in some interesting way.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘Moon Knight’ Director and Oscar Isaac Tease Potential Season 2

    ‘Moon Knight’ Director and Oscar Isaac Tease Potential Season 2

    Moon Knight offered a different kind of Disney+ show, especially with the thriving force in the psychological analysis of DID on DIsney+. It ended in a way that left a lot open and many were surprised that there wasn’t any confirmation for a second season. San Diego Comic-Con left us with quite a few announcements but nothing on Moon Knight. Luckily, a new video and curious tweet could be adding some fuel to the fire on a potential season 2.

    A new sighting of director Mohamed Diab and Oscar Isaac potentially sparks renewed hope for a second season. If that wasn’t enough, he also shared it on Twitter sparking more potential that a second season might be something they are considering for the empty spots in Phase 6. The reveal of Jake Lockley in the post-credit sequence has had many hoping for a continuation to further explore the dynamic setup

    The video on Tiktok also had a fan asking Isaac and Diab if there is a second season coming, especially as they were meeting in Egypt, Cairo. Their response was “Why else would we be in Cairo” teasing the fan. So, it definitely does add some hope that more is on the horizon. So, here’s hoping a potential announcement is heading our way at Disney+ Day or even D23, which may give us a bigger hint at the franchise’s future.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘She-Hulk’ Star and Director Stand by VFX Artists

    ‘She-Hulk’ Star and Director Stand by VFX Artists

    There’s been a lot of talk about the way VFX artists are treated by Marvel Studios. Given they are one of the biggest players in the market, there’s going to be tension as with any other service-based industry. It’s definitely been quite a few reports from artists that highlighted the crunch and many challenges that come with the work on these Disney+ and movies.

    She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was one of the many targeted due to its inclusion of not one but many fully CGI characters like Hulk, She-Hulk, Abomination, and who knows who else might show up. During this year’s Summer TCA panel, Tatiana Maslany, Kat Coiro, and everyone attending the panel voiced their support for the VFX industry, as well as for them being able to unionize.

    It’s great to see them speak out on the matter, and as more reports from many perspectives start to surface, it does paint a very curious picture. There’s a lot we don’t know behind the scenes and we’ll have to see if there will come an official statement from Disney or Marvel Studios.

    No matter where one stands on the issues, it doesn’t mean we should downplay the work that is being done on the Disney+ show which has improved tremendously since the first entry. So, it’s going to be exciting to see how the show comes together once it premieres in just a few weeks.

    Source: Twitter

  • BREAKING: ‘She-Hulk’ Gets a New Release Date in the Same Week

    BREAKING: ‘She-Hulk’ Gets a New Release Date in the Same Week

    It looks like Marvel Studios is getting a new release slot, or at least She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is. In the latest promo for the upcoming Disney+ series, it was revealed that it won’t be released on August 17th but on August 18th instead. This is the first time a Marvel project will release on Thursday since Loki set the new Wednesday standard. It seems like they are starting to experiment and have learned their lesson with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ms. Marvel being overshadowed due to two of their biggest franchises releasing on the same day.

    Andor was already pushed back by three weeks making many think they may have done so to give She-Hulk some leg room, but it may also be just to give that show some time. They are testing out the release window with Thursday and potentially set up whatever release date will belong to what franchise. Friday’s already became their film release window and it’s always great to see streaming services adapt over time.

    She-Hulk is one of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious shows, as it will introduce a fully CG character as its lead, who will be on screen for a considerable amount of time. While reactions to the CG early on have been a bit questionable, the recent teases have shown that the work has improved quite a bit and it does continue to look like they are embracing more unique concepts with these shows. With Daredevil: Born Again breaking the six-episode structure, we might be seeing Marvel Studios taking its lessons moving forward.

    Source: Twitter