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Samuel L. Jackson is stepping into new territory with crime and redemption as he takes the helm in Nola King, his first lead role in a television series debuting through Paramount+.

The 76-year-old screen icon will portray Russell Lee Washington Jr., a character set to make his debut in the third season of Tulsa King, which is scheduled to arrive in September.

The spinoff expands on the world built by Sylvester Stallone‘s Dwight Manfredi, introducing Jackson’s character as a federal prison acquaintance sent by the Renzetti crime family on a dark mission: eliminate Manfredi.

But what starts as a hit job turns into something more layered.

“Nola King follows Russell Lee Washington Jr. who, after befriending Dwight Manfredi (Stallone) during a 10-year stint in federal prison, is sent to Tulsa by New York’s Renzetti crime family to take Dwight out once and for all,” a synopsis from Paramount+ reads.

Paramount+ has announced that Samuel L. Jackson is set to headline his first TV series following the green lighting of Nola King, the first spinoff of the hit series Tulsa King. Jackson’s character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., will be introduced in the upcoming third season of Tulsa King, slated to premiere in September.

Nola King follows Russell Lee Washington Jr. (Samuel L. Jackson) who, after befriending Dwight Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone) during a ten-year stint in federal prison, is sent to Tulsa by New York’s Renzetti crime family to take Dwight out once and for all.

Inspired by what Dwight created in Tulsa and impressed with the possibilities of second chances, Washington returns to New Orleans, the home he abandoned forty years ago, to rekindle his relationship with his family and friends, and to take control of the city he left behind.

In so doing, he incurs the wrath...

Samuel L. Jacksonis one of those actors who instantly captures the attention of audiences as soon as he appears on the screen. From starring in classic movies to dramas, the veteran actor is either cursing someone out in a scene or portraying the ultimate cool guy. That's why he was the perfect choice to star in Nola King, Paramount+'s Tulsa King spin-off. When news first broke that the Sylvester Stallone-led crime drama series was getting a spin-off, fans were waiting for an official series order, and according to Deadline, the streaming service recently confirmed it. If you're wondering how the show will kick things off, Jackson's character will appear in a few episodes of Tulsa King's upcoming season 3.

Paramount+ released a first-look image of Jackson in episode 309 of the original series. Deadline reports that the actor will play Russell Lee Washington Jr. In the photo, you can...

Photo Credit: Brian Douglas/Paramount+ Samuel L. Jackson Nola King kicks off a bold new chapter in the Tulsa King universe — and it’s bringing the franchise to New Orleans with serious star power. In Samuel L. Jackson Nola King, fans will meet a new antihero ready to take the Big Easy by storm. Jackson’s new character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., is set to make his grand debut in the upcoming, highly anticipated third season of Tulsa King, which is slated to premiere this September. So, you’ll get a taste of him before he gets his own show! A Complicated Homecoming: So, what’s Nola King all about? It sounds wild! The series follows Russell Lee Washington Jr. (that’s Jackson’s character) who, after befriending Dwight Manfredi (Stallone) during a ten-year stint in federal prison, is actually sent to Tulsa by New York’s Renzetti crime family...

Sylvester Stallone and Samuel L. Jackson in ‘Tulsa King’ (Photo Credit: Brian Douglas/Paramount+)

Samuel L. Jackson will star in the first Tulsa King spinoff, Nola King. Jackson’s character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., will be introduced in the upcoming third season of Paramount+’s Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone.

Nola King is executive produced by Samuel L. Jackson, Taylor Sheridan, and Sylvester Stallone. Additional executive producers include David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, and Keith Cox.

“Samuel L. Jackson brings unparalleled presence and global appeal, making him the perfect choice to maximize the momentum of one of our biggest hits and transform it into a hit franchise,” said Chris McCarthy, Co-CEO of Paramount Global and President of Showtime/MTV Entertainment. “Building on the breakout success of Sylvester Stallone’s Tulsa King, audiences will now experience the full force of Jackson’s dynamic, layered performance,...

Samuel L. Jackson is officially set to lead a TV series for the first time. A first look at the actor in character has also been unveiled.

On Thursday, it was announced that Nola King, a Tulsa King spinoff, has officially been greenlit by Paramount+. It had previously been reported that there were plans to develop the spinoff, but it had not yet gotten its official series order until now. The first look photo reveals Jackson in a scene with Tulsa King star Sylvester Stallone, and it can be seen below. This comes ahead of Jackson's character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., appearing in the upcoming third season of Tulsa King to help set up the spinoff.

Nola King is executive produced by Sheridan, Stallone, and Jackson alongside David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, and Keith Cox. MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios produce.

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Samuel L. Jackson is officially making the leap from the silver screen to Paramount+ for Nola King, a Tulsa King spinoff hailing from Taylor Sheridan’s ever-expanding universe. Nola King marks Jackson’s first headlining TV series in his legendary career, with his character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., set to be introduced in the upcoming third season of Tulsa King, starring Sylvester Stallone.

Here’s the official synopsis for Nola King, courtesy of Paramount+:

“Nola King follows Russell Lee Washington Jr. (Jackson) who, after befriending Dwight Manfredi (Stallone) during a ten-year stint in federal prison, is sent to Tulsa by New York’s Renzetti crime family to take Dwight out once and for all. Inspired by what Dwight created in Tulsa and impressed with the possibilities of second chances, Washington returns to New Orleans, the home he abandoned forty-years ago, to rekindle his relationship with his family, friends, and...

Hold onto your hats, mob fans — Paramount+ just dropped a megaton bomb of good news.

Nola King, the highly anticipated spinoff of Taylor Sheridan’s smash hit Tulsa King, is officially happening, and it’s bringing two living legends together for the first time on the small screen.

That’s right: Sylvester Stallone and Samuel L. Jackson are teaming up, and the first photo from the series proves it’s going to be as iconic as it sounds.

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Not only is this Jackson’s first-ever lead role in a television series, but he’ll also be introduced as Russell Lee Washington Jr. during Tulsa King Season 3, which drops this September.

And from there? The Big Easy becomes the next big battleground in Sheridan’s ever-expanding gritty crimeverse.

What’s Nola King About? (Courtesy of Paramount+)

Jackson plays Russell Lee Washington Jr., a former federal inmate who once shared...

Paramount+ has confirmed a series order to Nola King, a spinoff from Taylor Sheridan’s hit drama Tulsa King, which will star Samuel L. Jackson.

As Deadline reported last month, Jackson will appear in multiple episodes of Tulsa King‘s upcoming third season before headlining and executive producing the new series, from 101 Studios and MTV Entertainment Studios.

Paramount+ has released a first-look image of Jackson and Tulsa King star Sylvester Stallone in Episode 309 of the mothership series and more details about the offshoot’s premise. Nola King follows Russell Lee Washington Jr. (Jackson) who, after befriending Dwight Manfredi (Stallone) during a ten-year stint in federal prison, is sent to Tulsa by New York’s Renzetti crime family to take Dwight out once and for all.

Inspired by what Dwight created in Tulsa and impressed with the possibilities of second chances, Washington returns to New Orleans, the home he abandoned forty-years ago,...

Paramount+ has officially crowned Samuel L. Jackson king.

The streamer on Thursday gave a series order to Nola King, a Jackson-led spinoff of the streamer’s Sylvester Stallone-led series Tulsa King, TVLine has learned. Jackson will play Russell Lee Washington Jr., who hails from the crime underworld just like Stallone’s Tulsa King character Dwight “The General” Manfredi.

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Paramount+ gave a series order to “Nola King,” the first spinoff of the hit series “Tulsa King,” with Samuel L. Jackson signed on to star and EP the show.

Jackson will play Russell Lee Washington Jr., a former federal inmate who met Stallone’s character, Dwight Manfredi, in prison. The character will be introduced in the upcoming Season 3 of “Tulsa King,” which premieres this September, before spinning off into his own New Orleans-based storyline. “Nola King” will follow Washington as he returns to his hometown to reclaim his life and power, sparking conflict with both New York and local adversaries.

“Inspired by what Dwight created in Tulsa and impressed with the possibilities of second chances, Washington returns to New Orleans, the home he abandoned forty-years ago, to rekindle his relationship with his family, friends, and to take control of the city he left behind. In so doing, he incurs the...

Paramount+ has officially greenlit “Nola King,” a spinoff of “Tulsa King” starring Samuel L. Jackson.

Variety originally reported on the series in June, with Jackson set to first appear in the upcoming third season of “Tulsa King” before moving over to his own series. Paramount has now officially confirmed plot details for “Nola King,” with the official logline stating:

“‘Nola King’ follows Russell Lee Washington Jr. (Jackson) who, after befriending Dwight Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone) during a ten-year stint in federal prison, is sent to Tulsa by New York’s Renzetti crime family to take Dwight out once and for all. Inspired by what Dwight created in Tulsa and impressed with the possibilities of second chances, Washington returns to New Orleans, the home he abandoned forty-years ago, to rekindle his relationship with his family, friends, and to take control of the city he left behind. In so doing, he incurs the...

It’s official: Samuel L. Jackson will star in Taylor Sheridan’s next drama series, Nola King — a spinoff of his Paramount+ series Tulsa King.

Jackson’s character will be introduced in the upcoming third season of Tulsa King (photo above), which debuts in September.

Here’s the official description: “Nola King follows Russell Lee Washington Jr. (Jackson) who, after befriending Dwight Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone) during a 10-year stint in federal prison, is sent to Tulsa by New York’s Renzetti crime family to take Dwight out once and for all. Inspired by what Dwight created in Tulsa and impressed with the possibilities of second chances, Washington returns to New Orleans, the home he abandoned 40 years ago, to rekindle his relationship with his family, friends, and to take control of the city he left behind. In so doing, he incurs the wrath of his former employers in New York, and...

The Star Wars story incorporates a lot of things. Lightsabers, spaceships, and even Baby Yodas all highlight just how vast and intricate that legendary galaxy so far, far away truly is. One other element that has been prevalent throughout the franchise's near-50-year run is death.

Death is inevitable in the Star Wars franchise, as some of the saga's most beloved characters have met their end at the hands of some of the galaxy's most treacherous villains. The question is: Could any of them ever return from the dead?

In a film series like Star Wars, absolutely. We've already seen multiple characters return in recent years thanks to the various Disney Plus shows. Boba Fett is a perfect example of this, as it was heavily implied that this character had once died. But there he was by The Mandalorian's side just a few short years ago.

And now, one Star...

Dave Bautista stars in Afterburn alongside Samuel L. Jackson. The project is a sci-fi action movie based on the graphic novel series of the same name written by Scott Chitwood & Paul Ens and illustrated by Wayne Nichols. Afterburn also stars Olga Kurylenko and Kristofer Hivju. Endurance Media has just released the new action-packed trailer, which you can view above.

Afterburn takes place in a post-apocalyptic world ten years after a solar flare has wiped out technology across the globe. Dave Bautista will play Jake, an ex-soldier who “works as a treasure hunter recovering valuable objects from the old world for powerful clients. His latest mission is to team up with freedom fighter Drea to recover the Mona Lisa before an unhinged warlord gets there first.” Samuel L. Jackson will play a freedom fighter by the name of Valentine. The film is directed by J.J. Perry, who made his feature directorial debut with Day Shift,...

This week sees the release of Jurassic World: Rebirth, and it seems like it’s being met with a bit of a shrug from fans, even if it’s still going to make a solid amount of cash—these movies always do. Jurassic Park has become a franchise for Universal, and a profitable one at that. Yet, none of the films have had the magic the first one did. But what magic was that? I’m glad you asked.

You see, younger audiences may not appreciate it now, but Jurassic Park gave us Dinosaurs. The new Jurassic World movies are full of CGI dinosaurs, but we had never seen them convincingly portrayed on the big screen before. At best, we’d seen—admittedly impressive—stop-motion versions such as those made by Willis O’Brien and Ray Harryhausen, but Spielberg’s Jurassic Park truly brought them to life in a way no one could have ever imagined.

Bryce Dallas Howard has spoken to Dave Filoni about Samuel L. Jackson returning to the Star Wars franchise. While Bryce Dallas Howard is an accomplished actress, having appeared in films like Jurassic World, The Village, and Spider-Man 3, she has also made a name for herself as a director. She has excelled in the Star Warsuniverse, directing episodes of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Skeleton Crew. Howard's episodes are often regarded as some of the best in their series, and fans have been hoping Lucasfilm will take the leap and upgrade her to a feature film.

In an interview with The Direct, Bryce Dallas Howard spoke about wanting to reteam with her Argylle co-star Samuel L. Jackson. She revealed that since Jackson had previously appeared in the Star Wars prequels as Mace Windu, she had mentioned the idea to Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni about bringing his character back.

The return of Mace Winduis something that Star Wars fans and Mace Windu actor Samuel L. Jackson himself have long expressed interest in, and director of The MandalorianBryce Dallas Howard has provided some new insight into this possibility. Although it seemed Mace died in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith when Palpatine sent him flying out the window, Star Wars movies and TV shows have seen more bizarre returns than this, including Palpatine's resurrection. With Jackson backing the idea that Mace could have lived, rumors have been flying that this could be coming eventually.

Per The Direct, Bryce Dallas Howard, one of the directors of The Mandalorian, has indicated that she has spoken with Dave Filoni regarding the possibility of Mace Windu's Star Wars return. Sadly, though, Howard explained:

"I want to work with Sam Jackson, just no matter what, in any circumstance. And I also love working in Star Wars.

After previous teases, this Mandalorian director is walking back her comments about Samuel L. Jackson's Mace Windu resurrection. From 1999 to 2005, Jackson played the fierce Jedi master, appearing in George Lucas' Prequel Trilogy before getting offed by Ian McDiarmid's Emperor Palpatine directly preceding his iconic Order 66 massacre of the Jedi Council. Since then, Jackson's purple saber-wielding Jedi has not been heard from outside of some appearances in the animated Clone Wars series (which was not voiced by the Nick Fury actor). 

Despite that, fans have been loud and clear about wanting Mace Windu to be restricted in some form in the Disney Star Wars era. In an exclusive conversation with The Direct, while promoting her new movie Deep Cover, The Mandalorian director Bryce Dallas Howard addressed her previous comments about potentially getting Samuel L. Jackson back into the Star Wars fray with his Mace Windu character. 

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Ted (Seth MacFarlane) just doesn't know when to quit! Peacock has announced that an animated series based on the unpredictable bear created by Seth MacFarlane is officially in development. The announcement comes almost a year after the live-action Tedtelevision series was renewed for a second season by the streaming platform. In order to share the news with the public, Peacock posted a video featuring several stars recording their lines for the animated story. Judging by the actors who appear in the video, it could be safe to assume that the Ted animated show will take place within the timeline of the movies.

The first Ted movie introduced the bear as a creature who was brought to life thanks to John's (Mark Wahlberg) insecurities and fears as a child. While it was adorable to see a child having a best friend to care for him, things changed radically when the pair grew up.

Peacock has given a series order to “Ted: The Animated Series,” the working title for an animated spinoff of the 2012 and 2015 live-action comedy film franchise created and directed by Seth MacFarlane, who starred with Mark Wahlberg.

The order further expands the franchise following the success of “Ted,” Peacock’s live-action prequel series.

MacFarlane of course will voice Ted, the foul-mouthed, magical talking teddy bear at the center of the story, with Wahlberg providing the voice of Ted’s human companion, John Bennett.

Also returning from the original films are Amanda Seyfried as John’s girlfriend, Sam Jackson, and Jessica Barth as Ted’s wife, Tami-Lynn.

Joining them are Kyle Mooney as the voice of “Apollo,” most likely Ted and Tami-Lynn’s adopted son from “Ted 2,” and Liz Richman (“Little America”), who plays “Polly” on Peacock’s “Ted” live-action series and will voice “Ruth” for the cartoon.

The show comes from...

"Every town has its heroes and villains... Don't get caught on the wrong side of that coin." Easier said than done. Roadside Attractions has unveiled the official trailer for a gritty new western titled The Unholy Trinity, lead by an impressive cast. Yet another western thriller that most people probably have never heard of before - they keep churning these out. "The past never stays buried." Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, and Brandon Lessard star in the western epic The Unholy Trinity, riding into theaters in June. Buried secrets of an 1870s Montana town spark violence when a young man returns to reclaim his legacy and is caught between a sheriff determined to maintain order and this stranger hell-bent on destroying it. Described as "an exciting blend of action, suspense, and western grit." The cast includes Veronica Ferres, Gianni Capaldi, Q'orianka Kilcher, David Arquette, Ethan Peck, Tim Daly, Anthony J. Sharpe,...

Disney’s acquisition of Star Wars marked a massive turning point for the sci-fi behemoth, and not for all the right reasons. Although the media giant took its fair share of time to get the sequel trilogy running, post- The Rise of Skywalker, it has been nothing but crickets for the IP on the big screen.

While a plethora of projects are currently in development, including The Mandalorian & Grogu, one story that could’ve proved to be a major hit for the brand, and simultaneously elevated the prequel saga, has been mostly ignored.

Disney failed to bank on one Star Wars icon’s untapped potential Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace | Credit: Lucasfilm

Among all the new characters that were introduced in the prequel trilogy, Mace Windu was arguably the most iconic, portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson. Considering the master of Vaapad’s fate has been a topic of much discussion,...

Could Samuel L. Jackson return as his seemingly-dead-but-maybe-not-really-dead Jedi Master Mace Windu in a future "Star Wars" project? Well, anything could happen but will it happen? That's the better question. For years, Jackson has been absolutely insistent that Mace Windu survived "Revenge of the Sith," despite the fact that he was seemingly killed by Palpatine. What's more, Jackson has expressed a strong desire to reprise his role. Now it seems Bryce Dallas Howard has at least explored the idea of doing something with this long standing idea.

On a recent episode of the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Howard touched on the idea of possibly directing a "Star Wars" movie. Howard has directed episodes of "The Mandalorian," "The Book of Boba Fett," and "Skeleton Crew," with her name often coming up online as someone who should helm an upcoming movie in a galaxy far, far away. "I would always say yes,...

It looks like there’s still hope for Star Wars fans who want to see Mace Windu back in action. Director and actress Bryce Dallas Howard recently shared that she talked to Lucasfilm about bringing Samuel L. Jackson’s character back into the galaxy far, far away.

While speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Howard was asked which actors she’d love to direct one day. After mentioning her Jurassic World co-star Chris Pratt, she brought up Samuel L. Jackson, saying: “Sam Jackson has been incredibly supportive of me and has told me many times that he would act in something that I directed, which is, like, I’m not worthy, basically.”

Howard then shared that she took Jackson’s words seriously and went right to Dave Filoni, one of the key creators behind modern Star Wars shows like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. She asked him...

Bryce Dallas Howard spoke to Lucasfilm boss Dave Filoni about making a ‘Star Wars’ Mace Windu spin-off.The 44-year-old actress and director had worked with Filoni, 50, on the ‘Star Wars’ shows ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘The Book of Boba Fett’, and Howard has now teased she has spoken with the Lucasfilm's chief creative officer about potentially bringing back Samuel L. Jackson’s famed Jedi in an upcoming project.She told The Direct: "I went straight to Dave Filoni and I was like, ‘So, let's just talk about Mace Windu and where he is. Can we just talk about this? Because, is he dead? Is he?’"The ‘Jurassic World’ star added Jackson, 76, has always been "incredibly supportive" of her, and that he wanted to work with her on a project she was directing.She said: "Sam Jackson has been incredibly supportive of me and has told me many times that he would...

Mace Windu is a fan favorite Star Wars character that first appeared in The Phantom Menace, then in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith where he met his untimely demise at the hands and lightning bolts of Palpatine. He was the first Jedi to be seen holding a purple lightsaber on screen, at the request of Samuel L. Jackson, and Bryce Dallas Howard wants to bring him back to life.

Bryce Dallas Howard spoke to the Happy Sad Confused podcast mainly to promote her new movie Pets, but the conversation eventually turned to Star Wars. Bryce Dallas Howard directed three episodes of The Mandalorian and one episode of The Book of Boba Fett that are generally looked at by critics and audiences as some of the better episodes.

In regards to Samuel L. Jackson, she had the following to say, "Sam Jackson has been incredibly supportive of me,...

Star Wars truly is a franchise built around nostalgia, as another fan-favorite character from a past trilogy could be making an unexpected comeback. The prequel trilogy, beginning with The Phantom Menace in 1999 and ending with Revenge of the Sith in 2005, gave fans many iconic characters, lines, and memes to fall in love with. But, few are more iconic than Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu. Despite having his arm cut off and falling over a hundred stories, Mace Windu could make a surprise Star Wars comeback, according to Bryce Dallas Howard.

During a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to promote her upcoming movie, Pets, Bryce Dallas Howard was asked about her time directing various Star Wars projects, beginning with The Mandalorian. As well as reflecting on her time in a galaxy far, far away, the actress/director made a startling confession that Mace Windu could return in a future project.

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Samuel L. Jackson knew how to guarantee box office numbers, even if it meant personally fronting the first thousand bucks. During a hilarious appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Jackson cracked the secret: “I know when I have a movie that’s opening, I know it’s going to make at least $1,000 that weekend because I buy $1,000 worth of tickets. I give them to the church, or I give them to somebody, and their kids go.” That’s not just confidence. That’s commitment.

The moment had the audience in stitches, but he wasn’t joking. Jackson backed his films, literally. And while $1,000 wouldn’t dent today’s box office reports, the gesture summed up Jackson’s larger-than-life energy. Whether it was Pulp Fiction or Snakes on a Plane, he showed up for his work.

Before becoming the legend everyone quoted, Jackson...

At this point in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it often feels as if every actor known to man has worked on the franchise. Though that may not actually be true, the sheer amount of well-known faces who have shown up in, or at least offered their voice to, either an MCU movie or TV show (if not both) is pretty mammoth, extending across ages and generations. And while there are still a few notable standouts among the biggest film stars in the world, many big names pop up in even small parts. 

As an example, consider one of the biggest action stars of the 1980s: Sylvester Stallone. The multi-hyphenate made himself into an icon through a few different franchises, most notably the "Rambo" and "Rocky" properties, the latter of which began with a film he wrote and starred in (and which eventually took home a Best Picture...

Did Steve Buscemi almost take the Iconic Reservoir Dogs Role? (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

Quentin Tarantino nearly stepped into a very different pair of shoes in Reservoir Dogs and had it not been for one absolutely killer audition, the entire film might have looked a little different.

Now, Tarantino isn’t just any director, he’s Hollywood’s mad genius, the mind behind Pulp Fiction, the Kill Bill saga, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and a whole blood-soaked parade of cult classics.

If you consider yourself a true Tarantino fan, you would probably know by now that there’s one thing he loves almost as much as crafting razor-sharp dialogue and unforgettable violence – that’s sneaking himself into the frame. He’s done it in Inglourious Basterds, Death Proof, and, of course, Reservoir Dogs, where he played the ill-fated Mr. Brown.

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The Oscars are one of the biggest events of showbiz, and naturally, the event reunites old friends and co-workers, much to the delight of fans. Well, the Academy Awards 2025 was no different, and we got to see many old friends and co-workers run into each other on the red carpet. Among them was Robert Downey Jr., who ran into a ‘friend from work.’

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man | Credit: Marvel Studios

And no, it wasn’t Chris Hemsworth (who popularized the phrase) but rather Samuel L. Jackson, aka Nick Fury.

Robert Downey Jr. reunites with Avengers co-star at the Oscars 2025 Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Robert Downey Jr.as Tony Stark | Credit: Marvel Studios

Robert Downey Jr. looked chic in an all black ensemble as he made his way to the Academy Awards along with his lovely wife, Susan Downey. While his wife was dressed in all red,...

You guys really seem to be digging on Michael Crichton huh? Well let’s look at what almost stopped his adaptations from happening. After a heck of a run from his adaptations both good and mediocre, Sphere would be a big enough bomb that it would follow with two straight sub-par adaptations before a quiet death of his worked being put on the big screen. The movie should have been a no doubt success with stars like Dustin Hoffman, Sam Jackson, Sharon Stone and a more than capable, Oscar winning, director in Barry Levinson. What we would end up with is one of the biggest bombs of the late 90s and a movie that is derided or outright forgotten from the annals of 90s cinema. Was it the cast, the story, or the general public being over Chricton things that didn’t have dinosaurs in it that was the culprit.

Mel Gibson has been under fire again due to his comments about the LA fires which reportedly even consumed his home in the city. The actor and filmmaker is currently awaiting the release of his directorial with Mark Wahlberg Flight Risk which comes out on January 24. The filmmaker is also reportedly working on a sequel for The Passion of the Christ.

Gibson appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast earlier this week where he spoke about a wide range of topics with the host. The Braveheart star revealed his issues with his Covid-19 medication and his health post his recovery. He also mentioned that he had lost 30 pounds after trying the diet popularized by UFC chief Dana White.

Mel Gibson reveals how he lost 30 pounds at the age of 69 Mel Gibson | Credits: YouTube/The Joe Rogan Experience

Mel Gibson has been a controversial figure for the past few decades. The...

Shortly after going public about his engagement to Zendaya, Tom Holland is ready to suit up for the Grisham-Verse with a starring role in The Partner, based on the suspense thriller novel by John Grisham. The script for the adaptation of Grisham’s 1997 bestseller hails from The Imitation Game writer Graham Moore. Universal is the studio.

The Partner revolves around Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a Biloxi law firm who fakes his own death after stealing $90M from a crooked client. To disappear without a trace, Patrick leaves his wife, newborn daughter, and secrets behind. After Patrick builds a new life in South America, the scorned client discovers the money is missing from his offshore accounts. Convinced Patrick stole it and is still alive, the client vows to hunt him down. Left with no choice but to confess, Patrick must face the FBI, his wife, and his child while confronting harsh truths.

Exclusive: Tom Holland has made a deal to star in and produce The Partner, a drama based on the John Grisham 1997 bestseller that The Imitation Game’s Graham Moore is scripting for Universal.

The novel was written by Grisham at a time he was getting as much as $8 million for movie rights to compulsively readable thrillers that made strong vehicles for stars and directors. That included putting Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock and Sam Jackson on fast tracks in A Time To Kill, along with Tom Cruise (The Firm), Matt Damon and Claire Danes (The Rainmaker), Tommy Lee Jones and Susan Sarandon (The Client), Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts (The Pelican Brief), and John Cusack, Gene Hackman and Rachel Weisz in The Runaway Jury.

Holland will see if there’s still some gold in Grisham’s lawyers-in-distress sagas. After completing a year-long hiatus from acting following his grueling turn as a...

Sylvester Stallone has been a part of numerous major projects throughout his nearly five-and-a-half decades-long (and counting) star-studded career, building his own iconic public image through his genius writing and even better acting and fighting chops. If anything, it’s commendable how he is now a part of some of the biggest franchises of all time.

While his own Rambo and Rocky franchises continue to leave an indelible mark on fans’ hearts as significant contributors to his current net worth of a whopping $400 million (per Marca), another major saga he has been a part of is the Guardians of the Galaxy (Gotg) franchise from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Sylvester Stallone. | Credits: The Guardians of the Galaxy film series / Marvel Studios.

As unexpected as his casting in the saga was, it worked out just fine as he seemed to perfectly bring to life Stakar Ogord aka Starhawk in two of...

At times, actors find solace in not critical or commercial success, but the company of another artist who’s had the same experience as them. It’s a rare moment when two celebrated personalities unknowingly share a connection and are surprised by it. This exact scenario unfolded between Timothée Chalamet and Colman Domingo.

Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in a still from Dune: Part Two | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

The sheer coincidence shocked Chalamet and visibly brought back some memories. Fans and industry insiders alike have taken an interest in this revelation, so let’s look at what made the Dune-famed actor’s jaw drop.

Timothée Chalamet and Colman Domingo’s lesser-known connection Timothée Chalamet and Colman Domingo | The Graham Norton Show / YouTube

During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Timothée Chalamet discovered a fact that made him mildly emotional. The young actor, known for Call Me By Your Name and other acclaimed projects,...

A firearms expert explains why Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta's Pulp Fiction characters do not get shot at the beginning of the movie. Jackson's Jules Winnfield and Travolta's Vincent Vega are among Quentin Tarantino's best characters, an iconic duo in one of the director's most critically acclaimed movies. Jules and Vincent are widely remembered for their banter, including Vincent's line about "a Royale with cheese," but they are also remembered for surviving outrageous scenarios.

In an Insider video, firearms expert Patrick McNamara reveals how Jules and Vincent survive being shot at close range. The scene occurs toward the beginning of Pulp Fiction when an individual, credited as the Fourth Man, emerges from the bathroom and shoots at Jules and Vincent from a close distance, only for all the bullets to miss them. Jules declares that this is a miracle, but McNamara explains that it is...

Limited series writers have one big advantage over scribes working on recurring series: They can build to a big, flashy ending without worrying about what to do next season.

“Limited gives us that opportunity to just be like — leave them wanting more. We’re out. Mic drop, we’re done,” said Marco Ramirez, executive producer and showrunner of the upcoming Hulu limited series “La Maquina,” set in the world of boxing in Mexico.

Ramirez was one of five writer-producers who gathered Thursday night at the London Hotel in West Hollywood for a lively conversation that was part of Variety’s A Night in the Writers Room: Awards Season Edition event.

The scribes discussed the idiosyncracies of working in the format. Shaye Ogbonna, creator, executive producer and showrunner of Peacock’s “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” said the rising demand for limited series during the height of the Peak TV...

Creature Commandos, Superman, and Peacemaker season 2 are all on the way over the next year and there's one character who will appear in each of them: Frank Grillo's Rick Flag Sr. 

So far, we believe he'll lead Task Force M, help Ultraman apprehend the Man of Steel, and take his revenge on Christopher Smith for his role in Rick Flag Jr.'s death in The Suicide Squad. Creature Commandos' trailers have suggested Grillo's character works hand-in-hand with Amanda Waller, but what exactly is his role in the Dcu? 

Asked by Collider whether he's akin to the McU's Agent Coulson, the actor replied, "I'll go a step further. I get a little bit of a Sam Jackson vibe. It's that kind of thing where he can swing through for a little bit, like in Superman, and have a critical, pivotal role, and then a bigger role, certainly, in Peacemaker, a very crucial role,...

The official start of the Dcu is just days away, kicking off on December 5th with the release of Creature Commandos. After the first season of Peacemaker, Amanda Waller can no longer risk human lives for her covert missions, as she did with the Suicide Squad and Team Peacemaker.

In response, she forms a black ops team of monsters known as the Creature Commandos, led by General Rick Flag Sr. These operations are overseen by A.R.G.U.S., a U.S. government agency under Waller’s leadership.

A.R.G.U.S. collaborates with the CIA and FBI, employing superpowered or highly skilled individuals to protect the nation and handle major threats.

According to Frank Grillo, A.R.G.U.S. will undergo some changes in the Dcu, beyond just the updated logo spotted on the set of Peacemaker Season 2.

In a recent interview with Collider, Grillo discussed his role in the...

Only a few days stand between us and the official start of the Dcu which kicks off on December 5th with the release of ‘Creature Commandos’ After the first season of ‘Peacemaker,’ Amanda Waller can no longer risk human lives for her secret missions, like she did with the Suicide Squad and Team Peacemaker.

Instead, she creates a black ops team made up of monsters called the Creature Commandos, led by General Rick Flag Sr. All of these efforts are coordinated by A.R.G.U.S., an organization that Amanda Waller currently leads.

A.R.G.U.S. is a U.S. government agency that works with the CIA and FBI. It uses superpowered or skilled individuals to protect the country and address major threats.

Based on Frank Grillo’s recent comments, A.R.G.U.S. will see some changes over the course of the Dcu, and it’s not only related...

In the screen adaptation of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, several actors who starred in the 2022 Broadway production of the 1987 play reprise their roles onscreen. That includes John David Washington in the role of Boy Willie Charles, Samuel L. Jackson as Doacker Charles, Michael Potts as Wining Boy Charles, and Ray Fisher as Lymon.

In the role of Boy Willie’s sister Berniece Charles — who Academy Award-nominated Danielle Brooks portrayed in the play — comes Danielle Deadwyler, known for her portrayal of Mamie Till in 2022’s Till.

“These Black women are killing it, right?” John David told The Hollywood Reporter of working alongside the actresses onscreen and onstage at the Los Angeles premiere of the film at the Egyptian Theater on Tuesday. “These Black women can go. We’re looking like, ‘Who’s the next Viola [Davis]?’ We got them. They’re here. We need y’all — people with the mic,...

Creature Commandos will feature characters with backstories established in the canon. These include Rick Flag Sr., whose Dcu story arc is confirmed to go beyond his grudge match with Peacemaker.

Frank Grillo asserted that Rick Flag Sr. will have a long-term storyline in the Dcu. Confirmed to appear in Creature Commandos, Superman, and Peacemaker Season 2, Grillo said his character's motivation will be different in each iteration. Teasing his complex role in the rebooted canon, the actor asserted Rick Flag Sr.'s arc is similar to Nick Fury's in the MCU. "Based on how things end in Peacemaker, in Superman, and in Creature Commandos, Rick Flag will be around for a while. I kind of liken him to the Sam Jackson character in the Marvel world," he told Inverse.

Related James Gunn Confirms 'Delightfully Monstrous' Release Plans for Creature Commandos on Max

DC Studios co-head James Gunn confirms the release...

For director Malcolm Washington, generational Black resilience and complex familial bonds are the underlying themes in front of and behind the camera for Netflix’s The Piano Lesson. Making his feature film debut, Washington enlisted the talents of his family as his brother, John David Washington, plays the lead role alongside appearances from his mother, Pauletta, and twin sister, Olivia. Older sister, Katia and father Denzel Washington are producers. Based on August Wilson’s 1987 play, the story centers around a bitter feud between two siblings (played by John David and Danielle Deadwyler) who disagree about what to do with the family’s antebellum-era heirloom piano.

Deadline: How did this adaptation find its way to you? Did Virgil Williams approach you first?

Malcolm Washington: He was involved in it many years before this started, but I don’t think he worked on it yet. So, I approached him with a take that I thought was interesting.

Deadline reports that Renny Harlin will direct The Beast, starring Samuel L. Jackson. In fact, Harlin is already halfway through the eight-week shoot in Madrid and Spain’s Canary Islands, and he wasn’t even the original director. James Madigan, second unit director on The Meg, was previously set to helm the action flick. No reason was given for his exit.

The Beast refers to the Presidential limousine, which is an impenetrable tank stocked with grenades, shotguns, armour plating, and bullet-and-bombproofing. In addition to Jackson, The Beast also stars Joel Kinnaman (Suicide Squad) and Guy Burnett (Oppenheimer). “When a militia of unidentified hostiles coordinates a coup against the U.S. presidency, the President (Jackson) uncovers the extent of The Beast’s highly classified offensive capabilities,” reads the synopsis of The Beast. “Separated from his wife, the President must learn to control The Beast — and the monster inside himself — in order to save his life,...

Exclusive: Before filming got underway last month on action film The Beast, Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger) came aboard as director, taking over from the previously announced James Madigan (The Meg second unit director).

The team is halfway through an eight-week shoot in Madrid and Spain’s Canary Islands. As we previously revealed, Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction), Joel Kinnaman (Suicide Squad) and Guy Burnet (Oppenheimer) are starring.

The project had been due to start in early September but was pushed back a little due to LED stages needing further tech prep, we’re told. No reason was given for Madigan’s exit.

The film’s title refers to a presidential limousine nicknamed “The Beast” by the Secret Service. In the movie, when a militia of unidentified hostiles coordinates a coup against the U.S., the president (Jackson) uncovers the extent of The Beast’s highly classified offensive capabilities.

Keith Kjarval (Tin Soldier...

The world of Stephen King adaptations runs the gamut across nearly every aspect of filmmaking. You have theatrically released ones and straight to video ones. Stories stretched into TV miniseries and short stories used as segments of anthology movies. Of course, there are features that do well with critics but fail with audiences and vice versa, fail with critics but are eaten up but movie goers worldwide. 1408 came at the beginning of the King renaissance in 2007 and was a success with both critics and audiences but somehow stands alone in the mid 2000s horror pantheon as a successful but forgotten movie. Who was originally going to star in the title role? How many endings does the movie technically have? How meticulous was the production about the number 1408? Grab your room keys as we find out what happened to 1408.

Stephen King had released books in several different ways throughout his career...

Lionsgate has extended its deal with Grindstone Entertainment Group through 2027.

Lionsgate and Grindstone count a near 17-year working relationship in what is a 700-title content library.

Among Grindstone’s recent releases are the thriller Fall, Damaged, with Sam Jackson and Vincent Cassell; How the Gringo Stole Christmas, starring George Lopez, Desperation Road, Manadrome with Jesse Eisenberg; and Lamborghini with Frank Grillo, Mira Sorvino and Gabriel Byrne.

The new agreement includes such upcoming releases as action-thriller Alarum, starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by Mike Polish; Riff Raff from director Dito Montiel starring Bill Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Pete Davidson, Ed Harris, and Gabriel Union; Wish You Were Here, Julia Stiles’ directorial debut, starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Grey, and Mena Massoud; The Gunslingers, starring Stephen Dorff, Nicolas Cage, and Heather Graham; and Fall 2 from the Spierig brothers. Other future titles are Hotel Tehran with Zachary Levy and Liam Neeson, The Beast in Me...