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  • Disney’s Rachel Zegler-Led ‘Snow White’ Remake Adds Andrew Burnap

    Disney’s Rachel Zegler-Led ‘Snow White’ Remake Adds Andrew Burnap

    It looks like the Rachel Zegler-led Snow White project has expanded its cast, as Andrew Burnap is set to join the project in a new role. While at first believed he may play the prince, who actually never gets a name in the original Disney film, he’s going to tackle a character that was specifically created for the film. The only other mention is that he will definitely have a singing role in the project. Gal Gadot is the only other confirmed casting, as she’ll take on the role of the Evil Queen.

    Benj Pasek and Justin Paul joined the project to write the songs after their work on La La Land, The Greatest Showman, and the Broadway rendition of Dear Evan Hansen. Production will likely begin in spring on the musical with Oscar-nominated producer Marc Platt attached to this project. He is currently also involved with the other Disney live-action remake for The Little Remake.

    Burnap is known for his stage work, which includes This Day Forward, The Legend of Georgie McBride, and Troilus and Cressida. He also recently worked on Under the Banner of Heaven with Spider-Man: No Way Home star Andrew Garfield, as well as the Apple+ series WeCrashed opposite of Jared Leto. So, it’s a busy time for the actor. He also won a Tony Award for his work on The Inheritance, making him quite the get for Disney’s next live-action musical.

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter

  • Netflix Orders Back-to-Back ‘Red Notice’ Sequels With Original Cast Returning

    Netflix Orders Back-to-Back ‘Red Notice’ Sequels With Original Cast Returning

    At this point, it was only a question of time before Red Notice would get a sequel announcement, as it was one of the streaming services’ biggest releases. Yet, we did not expect them to not only order two sequels but also have them shoot back-to-back. They are also all-in with the original cast, as Dwanye Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds are returning to film the sequels. Director Marshall Thurber is also returning, as pre-production starts. They will take this year to prepare both sequels and potentially start production in early 2023.

    So far, the only thing they started was the writing process, but they have plans to expand the trio to add more characters and develop into an Oceans Eleven-inspired ensemble project. It’s crazy to think how big the project has become after being part of a pitch package by Universal and Legendary back in 2018. Only Dwayne Johnson and director Thurber were attached to the project. Even with its sizeable budget, the film has garnered quite a bit of attention and it seems Netflix is ready to embrace their new money maker.

    Source: Deadline

  • RUMOR: Marvel Studios Approached Ben Affleck to Cameo as Daredevil

    RUMOR: Marvel Studios Approached Ben Affleck to Cameo as Daredevil

    There’s a long list of Marvel projects from the early 2000s that defined the superhero film market before the modern MCU became what it is today. In 2003, 20th Century Fox took their stab at a Daredevil film, which featured Ben Affleck as Matt Murdock and Jennifer Garner in the role of Elektra. While many fondly remember Michael Clarke Duncan‘s take on the Kingpin, the film wasn’t well-received. Still, the film wasn’t a hit with fans or critics alike. It looks like that didn’t keep Marvel Studios from trying to get their hands on a cameo from that era.

    @bigscreenleaks, who has often shared information on upcoming projects, revealed that they’ve approached Affleck at one point to potentially cameo as Daredevil. He doesn’t add what project that might’ve been, but there’s a likelihood it would’ve been for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. It makes sense as they don’t have to go by any rules why he would appear in the film if the character was already exploring the multiverse, to begin with. Geeks Worldwide’s KC Walsh has also shared a similar story, but it doesn’t mean we should expect a cameo.

    https://twitter.com/bigscreenleaks/status/1481303379452301314?t=0rj2QOde7KJxvjEHd-Nukw&s=19

    Marvel Studios has just recently reintroduced Charlie Cox as the blind lawyer in Spider-Man: No Way home. So, a potential cameo would’ve been a nice nod to the franchise’s past yet sadly Ben Affleck has been taking a step back from superhero franchises due to his experience with DC and especially Joss Whedon‘s Justice League film. Of course, if there is any truth to this rumor, he might pass on the project just to avoid putting on that skin-tight costume again that he wore while filming.

    Source: Twitter, Twitter

  • RUMOR: ‘Batgirl’ May Have Already Cast Its Robin With Potential ‘Nightwing’ Spinoff In Mind

    RUMOR: ‘Batgirl’ May Have Already Cast Its Robin With Potential ‘Nightwing’ Spinoff In Mind

    The Batgirl news is nonstop these days, as production begins to ramp in Glasgow. The city has been transformed into Gotham City once more for the upcoming HBO Max film. Just recently we saw quite a few interesting details from the set, one specifically featuring a mural depicting not only Batman but also Robin. The character’s future in the DCEU has been a bit questionable, as previous entries in the franchise hinted there was no active Robin. Yet, the multiversal shenanigans from The Flash may change that, as a new rumor has found its way online stating that Dick Grayson will make his debut in Batgirl.

    MyTimeToShine, who we have previously reported one hinting at a soft-reboot of the DCEU, has shared that Warner Bros. has already found its choice to take on the role of Robin in the upcoming film. Not only that, but she also hints that Batgirl could possibly set up a Nightwing spinoff, which has been stuck on the back burner in DCEU’s infamous development hell for years.

    This tweet also got the attention of KC Walsh, another source who provided quite a few insights in the past, who gave a rather curious response to highlight the statement. So, there might be more to this story.

    Back in 2017, it was announced that the director of The Lego Batman Movie, Chris Mckay, would be directing a solo Nightwing film with Bill Dubuque set to write the script for the film. Like many other projects that spawned during the early days of the DCEU, it never went anywhere. The project was one of the few that even had someone attached to direct. Of course, there has not been an official word yet and so we still have to take it with a grain of salt for now.

    Source: Twitter, The Playlist

  • Gal Gadot to Star in a ‘To Catch a Thief’ Remake, ‘Prodigal Son’s Eileen Jones Attached to Write

    Gal Gadot to Star in a ‘To Catch a Thief’ Remake, ‘Prodigal Son’s Eileen Jones Attached to Write

    Gal Gadot has been quite busy. She ended 2020 with the release of Wonder Woman 1984. Entered 2021 co-starring alongside Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds in Netflix’s original film, Red Notice. Now, the buzz is starting for her next starring role in Death On The Nile. While they are still preparing for Wonder Woman 3, it seems she has decided to add one more thriller to her list of upcoming projects.

    Deadline has revealed that she will star and produce a remake of the 1955 thriller To Catch A Thief. The original was directed by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock, and it starred Cary Grant as the titular thief. At the time, the incomparable Grace Kelly was part of the project as his love interest. She is producing the project with her partner Jaron Varsano through their Pilot Wave banner. There is no word who she is playing, but there is a chance she is a gender-swapped version of Grant‘s original character.

    That’s not all though, as the critically-acclaimed Prodigal Son writer Eileen Jones has been hired to write the remake. This news comes on the heels of her most recent pitch, Highwayman, which got picked up by New Line. She wrote the project alongside Margot Robbie and will be produced by Christina Hobson. The project seems to be in its early stages. So, we might not get an update for some time as Gadot has quite a few other projects she might prioritize.

    Source: Deadline

  • James Gunn Jokes He’s Jealous How Much People Love the Holiday Special Script

    James Gunn Jokes He’s Jealous How Much People Love the Holiday Special Script

    James Gunn may be readying for his HBO Max series, Peacemaker, to debut this week, however, that’s not the only thing keeping him busy. Gunn is also currently filming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 for Marvel Studios, as well as preparing to film the previously announced Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. While Gunn spent years talking to Kevin Feige about a potential holiday special, having drawn inspiration from Star Wars, he managed to knock out the script in a short amount of time. Gunn admits that while he spent years working on the script for Vol. 3, the holiday special was something he knocked out rather quickly, which is why he’s pretty “jealous” of how much love it is getting.

    As it stands, filming on the holiday special has not yet begun, but it appears folks are excited to see it come to life — at some point. During an interview with Collider to tease Peacemaker, Gunn briefly commented on the holiday special. “It’s still upcoming in the shoot. We were supposed to shoot one day in LA, and there’s too much Omicron around, so we couldn’t do it. We’re going to have to fit it in. I haven’t started yet,” Gunn explained. “The holiday special is… I’m almost jealous of it, even though I wrote it because people freak out so much on how much they love the script for the holiday special that I’m almost like, ‘Well, wait. I’ve got this movie here I’ve been working on for two years. You love the holiday special that I literally wrote in a very short amount of time.’ But, it is really funny and really good.”

    While little is known regarding the holiday special, Gunn has previously teased it’ll include a character he’s dubbed the “greatest MCU character.” The yet-to-film holiday special is expected to release later this year on Disney+.

    Source: Collider

  • James Gunn Teases a “Different” ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

    James Gunn Teases a “Different” ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

    Marvel Studios has quite a few exciting projects heading our way, but many are excited to see James Gunn finally get a chance to end his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. While the project has entered production at a later point than initially planned, we still get to see his vision come to life and continue the story of Star-Lord, Rocket, Gamora, Drax, Mantis, and Groot across the MCU’s galaxy. It seems that the third entry may offer something quite unique.

    In an interview with Collider, the director revealed that Marvel Studios has already seen some parts of the film and it seems they are quite happy, especially its CEO Kevin Feige. He also praises Chukwudi Iwuji‘s performance, who’ll have a larger role in the upcoming project, as teased by the project.

    It’s going great. Chukwudi, who plays Murn in Peacemaker, is one of the main characters in the movie and people are freaking out over how good this guy is. Literally freaking out. I think that I’m really happy. I gave a bunch of scenes to Marvel right before Christmas break. Kevin [Feige] went… They were all really, really, really stoked. But also, it’s not going to be the movie people… It’s different than what people are going to expect. It’s a hard road, but I’m really happy with it so far.

    James Gunn

    Some rumors believe that Iwuji might be playing the film’s main antagonist that is very likely the creator of Rocket, the High Evolutionary. He was revealed as part of the cast in a set photo from the production’s first day, and it’s great to see his performance receiving praise. We cannot wait to see what the third entry has to offer and what Gunn means with it being different.

    Source: Collider

  • ‘Pig’s Michael Sarnoski In Talks to Tackle ‘A Quiet Place’ Spinoff

    ‘Pig’s Michael Sarnoski In Talks to Tackle ‘A Quiet Place’ Spinoff

    There was quite some uproar when Jeff Nichols left A Quiet Place spinoff project, but that hasn’t deterred Paramount Pictures from finding a replacement. It looks like their search has finally come to an end, as hot off of his success with the Nicolas Cage-led film Pig, director Michael Sarnoski is in negotiations to take over the project. It’s still a mystery what the project will be about, as it’s mainly based on an idea from John Krasinski that won’t continue the storyline from the previous two entries.

    Currently, Paramount Pictures is hopeful that this new entry in the franchise might expand a new cinematic universe in the vein of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the DC Extended Universe. They also hint that Emily Blunt and Krasinski are set to return, which hints at this storyline potentially acting as a prequel to the events that kicked off the franchise’s main storyline.

    It’ll be interesting if they have enough to work with to create an entire universe, especially with the limiting concept that defines the reason it has its name. Though, it would be funny if we start getting spinoffs with different titles that change out the “quiet” in A Quiet Place. With a director in final negotiations, it hopefully means we might get some information in the near future.

    Source: Deadline

  • Simu Liu Shares His Hopes for the Upcoming ‘Shang-Chi’ Sequel

    Simu Liu Shares His Hopes for the Upcoming ‘Shang-Chi’ Sequel


    One of 2021’s best surprises was Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. After the film’s financial and critical success, it was given the green light for a sequel with director Destin Daniel Cretton signed on to return. The possibilities for the next entry seem endless, but franchise star Simu Liu already knows what he’d like to see happen when his titular hero returns to the big screen.

    At the end of Ten Rings, Shang-Chi finds himself in possession of his father’s iconic weapons, the aforementioned Ten Rings. In a conversation with Complex Canada, Liu stated that he’d love to explore how his character handles this development:

    I think just what Shaun decides to do with all this newfound power, you know? It kind of consumed his father, consumed Wenwu. I’m curious as to how someone much younger, much more inexperienced, would fare against the rings. Just this idea of all of a sudden being gifted something that’s so powerful but also so dangerous.

    Simu Liu

    As he continued, the actor revealed that he’s also very interested in seeing Shang-Chi interact more with the wider MCU, such as participating in some fun team-ups.

    And then the other big question I have is, you know, in what way does Shaun fit in with the rest of the MCU? Who are you going to see? What kind of crazy team-ups? What kinda tie-ins, Easter eggs? I’m just as much in the dark as everyone else, so I don’t know anything, but I’m excited to dive into that process.

    Simu Liu

    Liu may get his wish. The last we saw him, Marvel’s signature martial artist was being introduced to the Avengers by the Sorcerer Supreme, Wong. Unfortunately, audiences will likely have to wait until the untitled second Shang-Chi eventually hits theaters to know if any of the leading man’s wishes come true.

    Source: Complex Canada

  • ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Director Jon Watts Reviving ‘Final Destination’ for HBO Max

    ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Director Jon Watts Reviving ‘Final Destination’ for HBO Max

    It looks like Jon Watts has some big plans after his record-breaking launch of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The latest entry in the Tom Holland-led trilogy has managed to pass a billion at the box office, as many films even struggle to reach around $500M. So, it’s no surprise that the director would be highly requested in the industry. He’s already signed up for Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four revival, but it seems he is interested in reviving the Final Destination franchise.

    He is taking on a producing role alongside producers Craig Perry and Sheila Hanahan Taylor, who worked on the franchise for quite some time, and his wife Dianne McGunigle. The screenplay is currently being written by Lori Evans Taylor, who worked don Wicked Wicked Games, and Guy Busick, whose new take on Scream is heading to theaters this week. Watts shared his excitement on the new project heading to HBO Max:

    Both Dianne and I have been massive fans of ‘Final Destination’ from the very beginning. So to be able to have a hand in crafting a new story with the original team and New Line is going to be both fun and exciting

    Jon Watts

    Jon Watts is no stranger to the horror genre, as his first film was the body horror film Clown, which was released in 2014. He worked on the project which was produced by Eli Roth, which he co-wrote with Christopher Ford, who would go on to help him with his work on Cop Car and Spider-Man: Homecoming. It’ll be interesting to see what a new take on the classic Final Destination franchise has in store for viewers.

    Source: Variety