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  • Jaimie Alexander Reveals Her Involvement With Millenium’s ‘RED SONJA‘

    Jaimie Alexander Reveals Her Involvement With Millenium’s ‘RED SONJA‘

    It would seem Marvel star Jaimie Alexander has landed a role in Millenium Films’ Red Sonja reboot. The actress revealed the news herself, posting an image of the movies’ script to her Instagram story with a caption that basically confirms her involvement with the project. While she didn’t say what role she’d assume for the picture, it’s likely her character is a supporting one.

    The leading part of Red Sonja has already gone to fellow MCU alum Hannah John-Kamen. However, it’s worth noting Alexander is well-known for her warrior woman roles. On top of her leading role in NBC’s Blindspot, she famously portrayed Lady Sif in the first two Thor films, as well as the series Agents of SHIELD. She is set to reprise the role for Taika Waititi’s Thor: Love and Thunder. She shared the announcement in her Instagram Story, which has since gotten deleted but luckily Twitter user @CreamorScream got a screenshot of it:

    Red Sonja is will serve as a reboot of the swords and sorcery franchise that began in 1985 with Brigitte Nelson in the title role. Though Nelson’s film was a critical flop, it became a cult hit, and a continuation of the series has been in the works for decades. The project’s time in development hell saw names like Robert Rodriguez, Amber Heard, and Rose McGowan attached in different capacities. Joey Soloway, the creator of Amazon’s award-winning series Transparent, is set to direct the film from a script by Tomb Raider writer Tasha Huo. She replaces disgraced filmmaker Bryan Singer, who was fired from the project following serious sexual assault allegations in 2019. Red Sonja currently has no release date.

    Source: Instagram via Twitter

  • RUMOR: Sacha Baron Cohen In Talks to Join ‘Red Sonja’ Reboot

    RUMOR: Sacha Baron Cohen In Talks to Join ‘Red Sonja’ Reboot

    Development on the upcoming Red Sonja reboot has been moving along quite steadily with the recent addition of Antman and The Wasp’s Hannah John-Kamen as the titular warrior, Red Sonja. Plot details for the project have remained under wraps. Gail Simone recently confirmed her involvement in the project, hinting that the film could be taking inspiration from one of her runs on the character. While we wait for more details on the project, new rumors surrounding casting for the upcoming film could hint at some connections that are sure to make Conan the Barbarian fans, and Marvel fans happy.

    The Illuminerdi is reporting that Sacha Baron Cohen has been offered the co-lead role in the upcoming reboot as the evil sorcerer Kulan Goth. Long-time Marvel fans might recognize the character. Conan the Barbarian and its characters once called Marvel home before moving to other companies. Kulan Goth first appeared in Conan The Barbarian #14 and was a sorcerer during the Hyborian era. He married the witch Vammatar in hopes to obtain the powers of Shuma Gorath, a multiversal villain within the Marvel Universe. Kulan and Vammatar were eventually destroyed by the god-like entity while attempting to control him.

    It’s interesting to see this character chosen as the main antagonist especially as he holds such strong ties to the Marvel universe. Goth has gone up against the Avengers and the X-Men in his Marvel comic run. The origins of the character may be rewritten and tie directly into Sonja’s, with him even possibly being responsible for her family’s death and the pillaging of her home. It’ll be interesting to see how they tackle this iconic character.

    Source: Illuminerdi

  • Hannah John-Kamen Will Become Millenium’s ‘Red Sonja’

    Hannah John-Kamen Will Become Millenium’s ‘Red Sonja’

    For a while now, Millenium Entertainment has been itching to get their Red Sonja reboot off the ground. They’ve faced multiple delays and issues with development since it was first announced. The film is finally beginning to find its footing with Joel Soloway set to direct the project, while also co-writing the script alongside Tasha Huo. The project has taken yet another leap forward as the project has found its leading lady. Ant-Man and The Wasp actress Hannah John-Kamen will lead the upcoming film as the titular hero, Red Sonja. Soloway gave the following statement:

    Hannah is a very talented actress who we’ve been following for years and she IS Red Sonja, Her range, sensibilities, and strength are all qualities we have been looking for and we couldn’t be more excited to embark on this journey together.

    For those unfamiliar with the character, she was created by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor and first appeared in Marvel Comics’ Conan The Barbarian #23 back in 1973. Sonja lived with her family in the Western Hyrkanian Steppes, where a group of mercenaries would pillage and destroy Sonja’s homes. They’d end up killing her father, mother, and two brothers. In a final plea for help, the red goddess Scathach appeared, gifting her incredible abilities such as expert level swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat. It’ll be interesting to see how they adapt the character into live-action, as she has already been brought to the silver screen back in 1985.

    Source: THR