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Steven Knight is a name that is only set to get bigger if he sticks to the most recent job he's been hired for. The creator of mold-breaking television drama "Peaky Blinders" has been tasked with penning Denis Villeneuve's James Bond movie, and given his impressive body of work, it's understandable to see why. Besides writing the Cillian Murphy-led gangster drama (which is getting a film of its own), he's also penned the likes of Jason Momoa's "See," along with recent boxing drama on Disney+, "A Thousand Blows." One show that's massively overlooked and shouldn't be, however, is a World War II drama that debuted on Epix before it changed to MGM+. This isn't some short-lived series, either, but one that has so far earned a distinguished score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Debuting in 2022, "Sas: Rogue Heroes" is based on the book "Sas: Rogue Heroes – the Authorized...

This Sunday, “Sunday Brunch” promises an exciting lineup that music and entertainment fans will not want to miss. Airing at 10:00 Am on Channel 4, the show features popular artists Joy Crookes and Tom Grennan, who will share insights about their latest music projects. Both artists have been making waves in the industry, and their appearances will give viewers a chance to hear about their creative processes and what inspires their sound.

In addition to the music segment, Susie Dent will join the show to discuss her upcoming tour. Known for her wit and charm, Susie is sure to bring a delightful energy as she shares stories from her experiences and what fans can expect from her performances. Her unique take on language and culture always adds a special touch to the show.

The episode also includes a chat with actors Alfie Allen and Conor MacNeill. Both have made significant contributions to the acting world,...

Historical war series Sas: Rogue Heroes surprised fans after making it to the list of Top TV Shows on HBO dated August 6, as per FlixPatrol. Game of Thrones viewers might recognize Alfie Allen, who played Lieutenant Jock Lewes, as well as House of the Dragon star Tom Glynn-Carney as Corporal Mike Sadler.

Created by Steven Knight, who is best known for BBC’s Peaky Blinders, Sas: Rogue Heroes depicts the origins of the British Army Special Air Service during the Western Desert Campaign of World War II. It was also lauded for its accurate representation of real events.

Underrated War Drama Sas: Rogue Heroes Takes The World By Storm

Who would have thought that a 2022 war drama series would become fans’ next obsession? That’s right—it earned a spot in the Top 10 watchlistof HBO. The first and second seasons also debuted with a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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A Band of Brothers replacement show, Sas: Rogue Heroes, is experiencing a resurgence on global streaming charts. Created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, Band of Brothers is widely regarded as one of HBO's greatest miniseries of all time through its accurate and visceral portrayal of D-Day and other pivotal moments during World War II.

While no show can truly replace Band of Brothers, Sas: Rogue Heroes is an arguably worthy successor. Helmed by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, it follows the British Army Special Air Services (Sas) throughout World War II's Western Desert Campaign in Egypt and Libya.

As per FlixPatrol as of August 5, Sas: Rogue Heroes is at the number eight spot on HBO Max's global streaming charts. It is in HBO Max's top 10 for 28 countries, including Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Sweden.

What This Means For Sas: Rogue Heroes

The show's global streaming resurgence is a testament to its widespread appeal,...

Sky today reveals the first look teaser and images for its upcoming action-adventure series, ‘Atomic,’ launching Thursday, 28 August on Sky and streaming service Now.

When the path of free-spirited drug smuggler Max (Alfie Allen) collides with JJ (Shazad Latif), an enigmatic outsider on the run, an unlikely friendship is formed. They’re swept into a chaotic, high-stakes mission they never signed up for— trafficking highly enriched uranium across North Africa and the Middle East, with the CIA, MI6, and a global web of opposing forces closing in fast.

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Leading the charge for the CIA is a highly skilled scientist and a Non-Official Cover (Noc) officer, Cassie Elliott (Samira Wiley). Convinced Max and JJ are in league with violent extremists, her relentless pursuit puts them all on a collision course, revealing that nothing is what it seems, and everyone has an ulterior motive. The pair find themselves on a wild road trip,...

It seems that the world is itching for a bit of WWII-based action these days, with titles like Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare toppling the charts over at HBO Max. But, for those in need of something that will last a bit longer than a feature-length telling, they’re flocking to the streamer’s episodic offerings where Sas: Rogue Heroes is finding a new global audience. Right now, the star-studded BBC One production is making waves in more than a dozen countries, including Croatia, Greece, Norway, Serbia, and more, where, according to FlixPatrol, it’s toppling the platform’s Top 10 chart.

Set during the darkest and dismal days of WWII, Sas: Rogue Heroes centers on the true story surrounding how the British Army Special Air Service (known as Sas) got its start. The title follows closely with the tale outlined in Ben Macintyre’s 2016 novel of the same name and,...

Did you hate the ending of "Game of Thrones?" You're not alone! Most fans, including myself, think that final season — and its series finale, "The Iron Throne" — was dreadful, rushed garbage, even if there are some defenders amongst my lovely colleagues here at /Film. Apparently, "the show's finale-haters can include Natalia Tena in our club.

Tena, who played the wildling Osha on the series until her character was violently killed off in the show's sixth season, told Kate Thornton on her podcast, "White Wine Question Time," in 2019 that she lost her patience with "Game of Thrones" partway through its final season and basically just flew into a rage after that. As Tena told Thornton, she was pretty much on board with the whole thing up until the episode where Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) saves humankind by slaying the Night King (Vladimir Furdyk), the event that marks the halfway point of that final season.

Someone notify the "Oxford Five" because we just got a new exciting update about Netflix's hit sci-fi series 3 Body Problem. What's on Netflix reported that two leads and two recurring characters have been added to the ensemble cast for season two. According to the streamer, Claudia Doumit is set to play Captain Van Rijn, while Ellie de Lange will take on the role of Ayla. But that's not all. The streaming service also revealed that Alfie Allen, David Yip, and Jordan Sunshine are joining as recurring characters. With the fate of the Earth hanging in the balance, the "Oxford Five" could use all the help they could get.

Don't worry, 3 Body Problem fans, many of the cast members that you were introduced to in season one of the mind-bending sci-fi series are expected to come back for the second installment, including Jess Hong as Jin, Benedict Wong as Da Shi,...

Netflix's hit sci-fi drama 3 Body Problem was renewed for a second and third season in 2024, a little while after the first season premiered on the streamer. The summer has seen production plans ramp up significantly in recent weeks with new characters being cast and the potential of the story heading to a new location. Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss have, through their work on 3 Body Problem, established their genius, and now the pair are in for a reunion. Having worked together for several seasons on the critically acclaimed HBO fantasy series, Benioff and Weiss have been reunited with Alfie Allen for the second season of the sci-fi drama.

For those who follow the tales from Westeros, Allen played the role of Theon Greyjoy across all eight seasons of the series, which ran from 2011 to 2019. Netflix officially announced the arrival of Allen via their X handle,...

Netflix is staging a Game of Thrones reunion.

Alfie Allen has joined the cast of 3 Body Problem, reuniting TV’s erstwhile Theon Greyjoy with Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Character details are being kept under wraps.

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Season 2, which is currently in production, has also added David Yip (A View to a Kill...

Netflix‘s highly anticipated sci-fi series 3 Body Problem has cast Game of Thrones alum Alfie Allen for a recurring role in its second season. Allen, best known for his portrayal of Theon Greyjoy, is also reuniting with the Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Allen is joined by a star-studded ensemble including David Yip (The Chinese Detective) and Jordan Sunshine (Wonder Pets).

Both of whom will play key roles in the unfolding narrative. Additionally, new cast member Claudia Doumit from The Boys and Ellie De Lange have also been confirmed. Production for season 2 is currently underway in Budapest, Hungary. Along with the fresh faces, many of the core cast members from Season including Jess Hong (Jin), Benedict Wong (Da Shi), Eiza González (Auggie), and Jovan Adepo (Saul), will return. (via The Hollywood Reporter).

Based on Cixin Liu’s Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy, the series is...

More major casting news has just been revealed for3 Body Problem, and it's a Game of Thrones alum.3 Body Problem's second and third seasons are being shot back-to-back in Hungary, and no release date has been revealed for either season. Claudia Doumit and Ellie de Lange have already been added to the show's cast for season 2.

3 Body Problem is a sci-fi series based on a book of the same name by Liu Cixin. The show follows the decision of one woman that impacts the world for decades to come. 3 Body Problem is co-created by the creators of Game of Thrones, David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, along with Alexander Woo.

Now, Netflix has announced that Alfie Allen has officially joined the cast of 3 Body Problem's second season. Allen portrayed Theon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones, creating a reunion between the Emmy Nominee and Benioff and Weiss.

3 Body Problem, Netflix’s epic sci-fi show based on the Remembrance of Earth's Past book series by Liu Cixin, is gearing up for its highly anticipated second season. The twisty series was created by Game of Thrones showrunners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff—along with Alexander Woo—in their first genre project together since their HBO smash hit. Needless to say, the pressure was certainly on to make this adaptation great.

Fortunately, the first season, released in March 2024, received generally positive reviews from critics and general audiences alike, and here at Winter is Coming, we very much enjoyed it. Now, Netflix has confirmed that production on season 2 has begun—but that’s not all.

Humanity’s going to need all the help they can get.

3 Body Problem Season 2 is now in production. Alfie Allen joins the cast and reunites with Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.

Netflix's sci-fi series 3 Body Problem has just received the best update. The show premiered in Mar. 2024, and was a smash hit.

Per Tudum,3 Body Problem Season 2 is officially in production. Over a year after the Season 1 premiere, the series based on Liu Cixin's novel series Remembrance of Earth's Past is finally moving forward. The production announcement also came with an exciting cast reveal, as the series will grow its Game of Thrones family with Alfie Allen, who played Theon Greyjoy on the hit HBO series.

Humanity’s going to need all the help they can get.3 Body Problem Season 2 is now in production. Alfie Allen joins the cast and reunites with Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. pic.twitter.com/Z6Jz8cbUm3— Netflix (@netflix) July 31, 2025

3 Body Problem starred several Game of Thrones stars like John Bradley and Liam Cunningham, and now Allen brings an exciting addition.

Netflix’s hit sci-fi show 3 Body Problem is bringing in some new faces for its second season, including a star from Game of Thrones. According to reports, Alfie Allen, known for his role as Theon Greyjoy, will join the cast in a recurring role.

Alongside him, David Yip from The Chinese Detective and Jordan Sunshine of Wonder Pets have also been added. These newcomers will join previously announced actors Claudia Doumit and Ellie De Lange.

Filming for the new season has just started in Budapest, Hungary. The production also confirmed that several cast members from season one will return, making a big jump in the story’s timeline.

Jess Hong will continue as Jin, Benedict Wong as Da Shi, Eiza González as Auggie, Jovan Adepo as Saul, Saamer Usmani as Raj, Liam Cunningham as Wade, Marlo Kelly as Tatiana, Sea Shimooka as Sophon, and Josh Brener as Kent.

3 Body Problem...

Alfie Allen is joining the cast of 3 Body Problem Season 2!

The 38-year-old Game of Thrones actor will play a recurring role in the Netflix show’s second season, per THR.

In addition, The Chinese Detective actor David Yip and Wonder Pets star Jordan Sunshine have also joined the cast, which consists of Claudia Doumit and Ellie De Lange.

Keep reading to find out more…

The season has begun production in Budapest, Hungary, and several stars from Season 1 are expected to return including Jess Hong as Jin, Benedict Wong as Da Shi, Eiza González as Auggie, Jovan Adepo as Saul, Saamer Usmani as Raj, Liam Cunningham as Wade, Marlo Kelly as Tatiana, Sea Shimooka as Sophon and Josh Brener as Kent.

The season two description reads: “As the alien invasion nears, humanity prepares — on Earth and elsewhere.”

3 Body Problem is an adaptation of author Cixin Liu’s trilogy that...

Netflix’s sci-fi epic 3 Body Problem is adding another familiar face from Game of Thrones.

The production — which is from Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss along with Alexander Woo — has cast Alfie Allen in a recurring role in season two. In addition, David Yip (The Chinese Detective) and Jordan Sunshine (Wonder Pets) have also joined the cast. They join previously announced new cast members Claudia Doumit and Ellie De Lange.

The season has just started production in Budapest, Hungary. The production has also revealed who from the first season’s cast is making the vast time jump into the season two storyline: Jess Hong as Jin, Benedict Wong as Da Shi, Eiza González as Auggie, Jovan Adepo as Saul, Saamer Usmani as Raj, Liam Cunningham as Wade, Marlo Kelly as Tatiana, Sea Shimooka as Sophon and Josh Brener as Kent.

In addition, Emmy-winning Thrones director Miguel Sapochnik (“Battle...

With the San-Ti barreling toward Earth, our terrestrial heroes are calling in reinforcements for 3 Body Problem’ssecond season.

The mind-bending sci-fi series — from co-creators, writers, and executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (Game of Thrones) and Alexander Woo — has added two more series regulars to the ensemble.

Claudia Doumit joins the cast as Captain Van Rijn, while Ellie de Lange will portray Ayla.

Plus, Alfie Allen, David Yip, and Jordan Sunshine are set for recurring roles.

Based on the bestselling novels by Cixin Liu, 3 Body Problem explores how humanity chooses to respond to its gravest threat: the San-Ti aliens who plan to invade Earth when they arrive in 400 years.

Considered one of the greatest action film series of all time, Derek Kolstad’s prominent John Wick franchise has come a long way from the first movie, released in 2014. The installment has since spawned three sequels and multiple spin-offs, as well as several more projects in development, including a fifth chapter. Keanu Reeves headlines the films in the titular role as a legendary hitman unwillingly drawn back into the criminal underworld after retiring to seek revenge against the men who killed his dog, a final gift from his recently deceased wife.

Despite the franchise’s popularity, there aren't many streamers that provide all four chapters, and as of June 2025, the films were available to stream on only Peacock, Fubo TV, USA Network’s streaming app, and NBC.com. That’s about to change as Hulu has plans for this summer. As announced by the streamer, the four original John Wick films...

When we are first introduced to Keanu Reeves’ brooding and serious character of John Wick, his wife has died, and he lives with his dog and has a very nice car in the 2014 film, John Wick.

Well, Alfie Allen, portraying the role of Iosef Tarasov, kills John Wick’s dog and nicks his car just because he felt like it. The Baba Yaga descends on these mobsters like a hailstorm, which later leads to his excommunication from The Continental, a part that was followed in later sequels. However, John Wick wasn’t the only assassin in town.

Adrianne Palicki Wants To Believe Her Character’s Backstory John Wick is Real

Known for her roles in shows like Friday Night Lights, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and the 2011 TV show Wonder Woman, Adrianne Palicki found fame when she portrayed the role of Ms. Perkins in the 2014 film John Wick.

Adrianne Palicki as Ms.

Across four movies, John Wick has killed almost 500 people, wounded countless others, and left a trail of absolute devastation across the globe. While he's mostly dispatched his enemies using his ferociously efficient gun-fu fighting style, Keanu Reeves' assassin has also offed adversaries in a variety of ingenious ways, including pencils to the neck and books to the face. From 2014's "John Wick" to 2023's "John Wick: Chapter 4," we've seen the hitman lay waste to thugs using every form of weapon and using every type of physical combat. And to think, if losef Tarasov (Alfie Allen) had just left that poor puppy alone none of this would have happened.

As any fan will know, John Wick set out on his murderous rampage simply because the son of a Russian crime boss killed his Beagle puppy, Daisy. That puppy happened to have been given to the retired assassin by his deceased wife,...

Ashley Benson, Emily Alyn Lind, Madelaine Petsch and Sadie Stanley have been tapped for the lead roles in “Pretty Babies,” an indie female friendship drama written and directed by Tyler-Marie Evans, who makes her feature debut.

Set to enter production later this summer, the film follows two teenage girls who run away to Hollywood, chasing stardom, but their dreams lead them into prostitution, trapping them in the dark underbelly of the sex work industry as they travel from Texas to California.

“’Pretty Babies’ is a love letter to Old Hollywood. We’re pushing into something new with this script, and

that excitement has been palpable from the start, and something felt by every collaborator,” said Evans.

Christine Vachon from Killer Films is producing, alongside Jordan Wagner from Wagner Entertainment. Benson will produce. Amanda Larney of Killer Films is associate producing.

“When I first met Tyler-Marie, I knew immediately there was something special about her.

In Game of Thrones' brutal continent of Westeros, where vileness and cruelty were never in short supply, countless characters endured unimaginable suffering. However, no one was subjected to debilitating torture quite like Theon Greyjoy. Captured by the sadistic Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon), Theon was tormented and broken to the point of losing his identity. His arc remains one of the most harrowing on the show, and one of the most memorable, thanks in no small part to Alfie Allen, who embodied the character with haunting precision, earning an Emmy nomination. Now, for his next role, the English actor will play the tormentor in an upcoming Paramount+ thriller that promises to flip the dynamic he once portrayed so painfully well.

According to Variety, Allen has been cast to play the villain in a new original UK thriller series, Baby Doll (working title), that has just been commissioned by Paramount+. The 6-part...

An original cast member of Game of Thrones is starring in a new thriller show on Paramount+ that's based on a bestselling book. The main cast of Game of Thrones have all moved on with their careers in the years since the divisive ending of Game of Thrones or the deaths of their characters. Some, such as Pedro Pascal, have become superstars in their own right, while others have stepped back from the spotlight. Now, however, one original cast member is set to star in a new original show from Paramount+.

Per Variety, Alfie Allen, who played Theon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones and Iosef Tarasov in the original John Wick, is set to star in Baby Doll alongside Jill Halfpenny. Baby Doll is being produced for Paramount+ and is based on the novel of the same name by Hollie Overton. It follows Lily (Tallulah & Delphi Evans), who was abducted...

Paramount+ has commissioned “Baby Doll,” a new original U.K. thriller series.

Based on the novel by Hollie Overton, the 6-part series — described as a “gripping exploration of trauma, resilience, sisterhood, and the high cost of reclaiming one’s life” — is being produced by Brit production banner Clapperboard Studios.

Now in production, “Baby Doll” — currently a working title — will follow the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen. After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes, only to discover that freedom brings its own challenges. The world she longed to return to has moved on without her. As Abby, Lily and their mother Eve struggle to rebuild their family, they must confront the lasting damage and the terrifying reality that Rick is still out there, determined to control the narrative and evade justice.

One of the marks of a good show is if viewers can see things from both sides. During Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, it was easy to look at the villain and see their point of view. There were also moments when the heroes of the story did things that made you hope they’d die. You can say it’s a bit harsh, but you know it’s true. This article is going to show the top nine times this writer found himself rooting for the “wrong” person.

House of the Dragon season 2 Episode 5 9. Daemon Targaryen, in general

I’m starting hot with this one because Daemon is rarely wrong. Yes, he’s done a lot of questionable things (like dating his underage niece). But let’s be honest: no one is watching House of the Dragon without him. For that reason alone, I think that...

Game of Thrones alum Jack Gleeson will soon be back on the small screen. He is playing Puck in the second season of The Sandman, which is due to premiere on Netflix on July 3.

Per SFX Magazine, a new image was released of The Sandman Season 2 featuring Gleeson's Puck alongside Freddie Fox's Loki. The photo showcases a better look at the Gleeson's Puck after a first-look image previously provided a more limited sneak peek, showcasing him from the shoulders up. Whether this villain will be seen by fans as despicable as Gleeson's Game of Thrones character remains to be seen, though showrunner Allan Heinberg has said how he wrote the role of Puck specifically for the Joffrey actor.

"He brings so much depth to that part," Heinberg said, per EW. "He brings sexiness to it and mischief and psychology and heart. I have a tendency to write to the actors playing these parts,...

Wicked, Oscar winner Anora, seasons 2 of Poker Face, starring Natasha Lyonne, and Landman, featuring Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Andy Garcia, and Sam Elliott, season 3 of Tulsa King, starring Sylvester Stallone, as well as Dexter: Resurrection with Michael C. Hall are among the high-profile titles coming to European streaming service SkyShowtime this year.

The streaming joint venture of Comcast and Paramount Global unveiled its slate, including new and exclusive series and first-run Hollywood films, on Tuesday. SkyShowtime also said that “a record number of local originals” will be coming to the service this year.

Among other TV hits, the fourth season of Mayor of Kingstown, starring Jeremy Renner, and season 2 of Seth MacFarlane’s comedy Ted are part of the content lineup for SkyShowtime this year, along with such fresh fare as mystery All Her Fault, starring Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning, adventure series Atomic with Alfie Allen and Samira Wiley,...

There are not many franchises that have maintained the same high level of pulse-pounding quality that the “John Wick” series has. Across its five film installments, the franchise has delivered one breathtaking action set piece after another. Even “Ballerina,” the franchise’s new, Ana de Armas-led spinoff, has a second half that is practically overflowing with some of the most astonishing fights and moments of pure action mayhem that you will likely ever see on the big screen.

“John Wick” set a high bar for itself early on, and yet it has continued to hit and surpass it. In honor of “Ballerina,” here are the franchise’s seven best action scenes, ranked.

“John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” (Lionsgate) 7. Knives Out (“John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum”)

This standout scene from 2019’s “John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum” follows Keanu Reeves’ John as he ends up in a fight against multiple assassins in...

The enormous cast of Game of Thrones has gone on to do lots of great stuff in TV, film and on the stage. Take Gemma Whelan, who played Yara Greyjoy, sister to Theon (Alfie Allen). She's appeared in shows like The Tower and Gentleman Jack, but there will always be fans curious about her time in the Seven Kingdoms.

"It's very nice and I look back incredibly fondly," Whelan told Hello! "What a rich and brilliant experience it was. When you’re in it, you don't realize. Not that you take it for granted but when you’re making it, particularly with season two, I just thought, ‘We’re making a bit of TV and let's see what happens.’ And it just blew up, didn't it? I think everyone was very grateful all the way through about what we had and what we were making."

HBO has one Game of Thrones...

With Ballerina (2025) starring Ana de Armas and from the world of John Wick having arrived in theaters Friday, many may be wondering about the films that precede this latest installment and where to watch them.

Before Ballerina, there were four John Wick films — the 2014 first film John Wick, 2017’s John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017), 2019’s John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). Kean Reeves portrays the titular hitman, who goes through some crazy and traumatic events across the four films.

Below find where each film is streaming and a brief summary of who stars in which:

John Wick (2014)

The first film in the franchise is available to stream on Peacock, Fubo TV, USA Network’s streaming app and NBC.com. The film stars Michael Nyqvist as Viggo Tarasov, Alfie Allen as Iosef Tarasov, Willem Dafoe as Marcus, John Leguizamo as Aurelio, Ian McShane as Winston and the late Lance Reddic as the hotel manager among more.

Editor's note: This article was originally published on August 6, 2022 following the release of Prey. It has been updated to include the new movie Predator: Killer of Killers.

With the release of Predator: Killer of Killers, it’s the perfect time to look back on one of Hollywood’s most iconic sci-fi horror franchises. There have been great Predator movies, there have been bad Predator movies, and there have been plenty of Predator movies somewhere in between. We’re going to go through all of them and rank ’em!

And before you ask: yes, we are including the Alien vs. Predator films in these rankings. More movies makes for more fun, and we have thoughts. That said, you can probably guess which film is going to land in the number seven spot…

8. Alien vs. Predator (2004)

The idea of mashing together two of science fiction’s most recognizable alien terrors dates back...

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We've all heard tales, throughout the years, of the original "Game of Thrones" pilot and how much it absolutely stunk ... and apparently, Kit Harington, who played assumed Stark bastard Jon Snow in both the botched pilot and the entire series, had a bad feeling about it pretty early on.

In an Esquire profile in the April 2019 issue of GQ (about a month before "Game of Thrones" concluded with its eighth and final season), Harington revealed photos of his time on the "Game of Thrones" set to interviewer Bruce Handy, which apparently included a shot of the original table read for that awful pilot. As Harington showed off a picture of himself and his co-stars Richard Madden and Alfie Allen, who went on to play Robb Stark and Theon Greyjoy, he mused about the pilot that, thankfully, never saw the light of day.

The John Wick franchise has been going on for over a decade since the release of the first film in 2014. Since then, Keanu Reeves' titular character has been fighting a lot of bad guys, and the franchise will further continue with the first spinoff film, Ballerina.

The upcoming spinoff will bring back a series of characters, including Reeves' John Wick, and will further expand the universe with a character that has been introduced before. One of the other franchise stars who makes his way over to Ballerina is Ian McShane, who has played Winston in all the films so far. In an interview with Cbr's Grae Drake, the actor looked back at the franchise and revealed that the villain who made him the angriest was Alfie Allen's Iosef Tarasov.

When Alfie Allen was brought up in reference to the first film, the actor revealed he is "still angry at Alfie Allen.

Neon International has commenced talks in Cannes on the Arctic-set Mads Mikkelsen action thriller Sirius, which Decal will distribute wide in the US.

Lee Smith, the Oscar-winning editor of Dunkirk whose credits include Inception and Spectre, makes his feature directorial debut from a screenplay by Tony Mosher inspired by the Sirius Patrol, the Danish special forces unit tasked with defending Greenland’s 8,700-mile coastline.

Pascal Degove and Matt Williams will produce for Future Artists Entertainment and Deborah Acoca serves as executive producer

Decal was a joint venture set up in 2021 by Neon and Bleecker Street to distribute third-party titles and...

Mads Mikkelsen is set to star in the action thriller Sirius, the directorial debut of Oscar-winning editor Lee Smith, who is best known for his collaborations with director Christopher Nolan, including Interstellar and Dunkirk.

The Arctic-set project is inspired by the real-life Sirius Patrol, the Danish special forces unit charged with defending Greenland’s 8,700-mile frozen coastline. Tony Mosher penned the screenplay.

Smith is also known for his collaborations with Sam Mendes (Empire of Light) and Peter Weir (Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World).

Neon label Decal will release the film in the U.S., marking the outfit’s first wide domestic release. International rights will be sold at the Cannes film market, with Neon handling the foreign sales.

Pascal Degove and Matt Williams will produce for Future Artists Entertainment and Deborah Acoca will executive produce.

Neon has a great history at the Cannes Film Festival and market,...

For fans, Game of Thrones was more than just a television show – it was a global phenomenon. And for eight seasons, it kept everyone hooked to the television screens with unexpected twists and complex characters. People loved it not just for the dragons and massive battles, but also for the emotional journeys that some of the characters went through in the series.

But out of the lot, the most powerful storyline would definitely be that of Theon Greyjoy, played by Alfie Allen. Greyjoy’s path in the show was full of terrible choices, and because of that, he went through extreme pain and torture. Moreover, his journey to seek redemption was probably the most emotional arc in the show.

So, because of this, even Allen had a simple wish for his character. Let’s dive deeper to know what he said on his character’s journey in Game of Thrones...

Stars Who Almost Made It To Game Of Thrones ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Game of Thrones has become so iconic that it’s nearly impossible to picture it with any other actors than the ones we know and love. Emilia Clarke’s fiery Daenerys and Lena Headey’s cold-as-ice Cersei are ingrained in our minds, but the casting process was far from straightforward. Before the show became the global sensation we know, several Hollywood A-listers nearly joined the cast, some even auditioning for key roles that would eventually make history.

Imagine a world where Mahershala Ali almost played a Qarthian merchant or Sam Heughan wasn’t swinging a sword in Outlander but instead vying for a role in Westeros! While many could have fit in seamlessly, others missed their shot, leaving us to wonder, what could have been? Let’s look at these 10 actors who almost made it into the world of Game of Thrones.

Why Was The Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington & Richard Madden Battling It Out Offscreen? (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

It turns out the real Game of Thrones isn’t just about dragons, betrayal, and icy zombies. That’s right. While the world obsessed over who’d rule Westeros, there was a quieter, sweatier rivalry playing out behind the camera. Kit Harington and Richard Madden, known as Jon Snow and Robb Stark, had their little battle going on. And it had nothing to do with swords.

According to Alfie Allen, the pair were in a friendly race to see who could score the most chiseled six-pack. Yep, that’s what he said. In an old interview with The Guardian, Allen shared the juicy behind-the-scenes scoop:

“At the beginning, me, Kit Harington and Richard Madden were definitely in some sort of competition about who could be in the best shape. It’s not like we were comparing,...

There are dozens of key moments in the history of "A Song of Ice and Fire" that, had they gone another way, could've put characters on very different paths. What if Robb Stark had stuck to his original wedding plans? What if Bran had listened to his mother and not gone climbing? What if Ned Stark had taken the time to hear out the deserter from the Night's Watch who claimed that White Walkers were the real deal? These are all hypotheticals that could've changed "Game of Thrones" drastically, but one huge alteration that author George R. R. Martin had genuinely considered was having a time jump in the middle of a pivotal moment of his epic story.

Amidst all the deception, death, and dragons, Martin played with the idea of giving his characters a breather between "A Storm of Swords" and "A Feast for Crows," the third and fourth...

We’ve seen quite a lot of intimate scenes in Game of Thrones, and while Emilia Clarke had been on a lot of them, she had a special request that the showrunners failed to honor. It’s upsetting because the actress faced stressful times while performing these acts where she was required to bare it all, and still her only wish was not granted.

Daenerys Targaryen had a few lovers in the show whom she got very intimate with, but none of them were women. The British actress actually hoped her character would explore more of her s*xuality and perhaps find romance in fellow females, a thing that evidently did not happen.

Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones / Credits: HBO Emilia Clarke wanted lesbian love scenes in Game of Thrones

While Daenerys Targaryen never really engaged in homos*xual relationships in Game of Thrones, she’s had a few...

Plot: A haunting psychological thriller based on one of America’s most infamous figures. After the Waco siege, a chilling plan brews in the mind of army veteran Timothy McVeigh. What follows are the harrowing events leading up to the single deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.

Review: Anyone around in the 90s likely remembers the name Timothy McVeigh. And if you don’t, chances are the words “Oklahoma City Bomber” ring a bell at least. Serving as the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in US History, the bombings were an absolutely tragic loss of life. Now, McVeigh looks to shed light on the motivations of the two bombers: Terry Nichols and Timothy McVeigh.

McVeigh is a slow-burn story that follows Timothy as he gets radicalized after the Waco shootings. He viewed himself as a constitutionalist and felt the government was fascist, not following the Declaration of Independence as intended.

As a psychological crime thriller, McVeigh (2025) relies on the tense atmosphere surrounding its characters. It centers around a war veteran who commits an act of domestic terrorism. Alfie Allen (Game of Thrones) plays Timothy McVeigh, a real-life terrorist the film is based upon, who is the perpetrator of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. Mike Ott has directed this film, whose efforts turn it into a brooding affair. The entire film feels like the silence before the storm. It shows McVeigh slowly getting sucked into a destructive philosophy that destroys several lives.

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McVeigh (2025) Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis:

Mike Ott’s direction makes McVeigh appear like a gradually escalating affair, leading up to something devastating. However, it steers clear of using heightened moments, turning the film into a study of the character’s indecipherable interiority. The film moves at a glacial pace and presents its protagonist as an enigma, whose...

It’s not the easiest task to talk to actors about such dark subject matter, especially when the events are based on reality. Brett Gelman gets into all of the research that went into his role as Terry Nichols, McVeigh’s partner and the one who taught him how to build bombs. I was then shocked to discover that Ashley Benson had been involved with the project for nearly 6 years! Anthony Carrigan was more soft-spoken, and I wish I could have gotten into something lighter like his Barry days. But he gets into what kind of research he was able to do, given that his character was mostly based on an unknown third assailant.

McVeigh is “a haunting psychological thriller based on one of America’s most infamous figures. After the Waco siege, a chilling plan brews in the mind of army veteran Timothy McVeigh. What follows are the harrowing...

The gears are in motion for a fifth John Wick movie, despite the character's seeming demise at the end of the fourth film. However, whether Keanu Reeves returns or not, there's one character you probably won't see in a future John Wick film. In an interview with Collider's Aidan Kelley for his new critically acclaimed movie Bob Trevino Likes It, legendary star John Leguizamo stated that his character, auto mechanic Aurelio, likely won't be back for another round.

Says Leguizamo, of the possibility of a return to the blockbuster action franchise:

Yeah…Well… I mean, I was cut out of 2, so I was not the happiest camper. I had a whole backstory and everything, but I don't want to get into all that.

On the suggestion that he could return Wick's car after being absent from the franchise since the second film, Leguizamo was very clear:

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one.

The cast of McVeigh shared how exactly the movie's true story—which is about the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing—eerily reflects today's society.

McVeigh follows a true story and stars Alfie Allen as Timothy McVeigh, the American domestic terrorist who, following the 1993 Waco raids, plans a devasting bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in 1995.

The deadly attack killed 168 people.

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McVeigh is a haunting psychological thriller based on one of America's most infamous figures. After the Waco siege, a chilling plan brews in the mind of army veteran Timothy McVeigh. What follows are the harrowing events leading up to the single deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.

Alfie Allen plays the movie's title character and he's surrounded by a phenomenal supporting cast that includes Brett Gelman (Stranger Things), Ashley Benson (Pretty Little Liars), and Anthony Carrigan (Superman).

Earlier this week, we were fortunate enough to speak with them about their work on the must-see new movie. While we'll bring you a full transcription of our interview soon, Anthony was kind enough to share a few brief remarks about his role as Metamorpho in James Gunn's upcoming Dcu reboot.

The character's role in the story has been kept under wraps, though we did catch a glimpse of...

Timothy McVeigh ruthlessly murdered 167 men, women, and children when he bombed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. It is the worst act of domestic terrorism in American history. McVeigh does not portray this man as a monster with devil's horns and scales. Director/co-writer Mike Ott uses subtlety to craft a chilling portrayal of a calculating white supremacist hellbent on causing the most carnage possible. You could have passed him on the street without much outward clue of his malicious intentions. McVeigh operated quietly in the shadows, but had allies and accomplices that shared his heinous vision. This is the most disturbing aspect of the film.

Alfie Allen stars as McVeigh. We first see him getting pulled over by a state trooper. He uses a fake driver's license to conceal his true identity. There doesn't seem to be anything threatening about the soft-spoken man. He's...

Cinema’s obsession with murderers – especially famous ones – seems never ending, yet the picture it paints is very different from reality. We’re all familiar with the latter-day movie archetype of the cool, charismatic killer, well dressed, bright-eyed, witty and smarter than everyone around him. Whilst a few well known murderers have perceived themselves that way, the reality tends to be very different. How does one successfully tell a story about someone who is socially withdrawn, living along, rarely speaking even when he is in company? How does one illustrate the development of his ideas when he keeps his thoughts locked up inside his head? Tony Stone tried it in 2001 with Ted K, his take on the story of the Unabomber, and now Mike Ott is here, taking a similar approach, with McVeigh.

It all hinges on finding the right actor. Whilst he’s no Sharlto Copley, Alfie Allen has acquitted.

At a time when the stories behind shocking headlines are routinely turned into true crime podcasts and star-studded Netflix series, the question of how to tell them ethically is often raised. For its part, Mike Ott’s McVeigh delivers about as un-exploitative and un-sensationalized a depiction of Oklahoma bomber Timothy McVeigh as could possibly be imagined—to the point that, if anything, the film ends up understated to a fault.

McVeigh begins with Timothy (Alfie Allen) driving down a country road as weathered as his car. Nothing happens for a spell, until Timothy is pulled over by a cop. But nothing much happens at this point either, and Timothy is soon free to continue on his way. Something about the relative lack of incident and the dreary, sparse environment puts us on edge. From the start, McVeigh thrums with a sense of alienation and hostility so pronounced that even those...