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For many, Daniel Craig is the ultimate James Bond—a suave, tough, and incredibly skilled spy who captivated audiences for over a decade. After saying goodbye to the iconic role in 2021, Craig has been exploring a variety of projects, showing off his versatility as an actor. One of his more unexpected choices was the period romantic drama Queer (2024), which took a different turn from his action-packed past. But what really had fans buzzing recently was the news of Craig potentially stepping into the DC Universe.

The British actor was rumored to be joining forces with director Luca Guadagnino and screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes for Sgt. Rock, is an adaptation of the classic DC Comics character. Excitement was through the roof as fans imagined Craig trading in his sleek Bond persona for the rugged war hero.

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However, that excitement was short-lived. Craig has...

James Bond actor Daniel Craig was set to make his debut in a DC Studios project, marking a first for the accomplished actor, but that's no longer the case. Now, he will become the latest of several action stars to miss out on playing the iconic DC Comics character Sgt. Rock.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Craig has exited Sgt. Rock, a feature film in development at DC Studios based on the war hero made popular by DC Comics. Craig was set to play Sgt. Rock, and the casting would have reunited him with director Luca Guadagnino, with whom he worked with on the recent movie Queer. The Sgt. Rock film is written by Justin Kuritzkes, who also wrote Guadagnino's Queer and Challengers.

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Daniel Craig may soon be teaming up with DC Studios to take on the role of a classic comic book character. The potential deal would also see him partner back up with director Luca Guadagnino.

Per Deadline, Craig is wanted to star in DC Studios' planned feature film adaptation of Sgt. Rock. Guadagnino, who recently worked with Craig on Queer, is also eyed to direct. The film, based on DC's classic Sgt. Rock comic books, is written by Justin Kuritzkes, who also wrote Guadagnino's Challengers and Queer. The project is reportedly in development at DC Studios under the eye of James Gunn and Peter Safran, but the two have not yet addressed the news.

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DC Studios has a packed schedule ahead. Along with the projects announced for Dcu’s Chapter 1: Gods & Monsters, they’re also working on other projects, like an animated movie about two Robins called Dynamic Duo and a live-action Teen Titans movie.

Recently, rumors started spreading online that a Sgt. Rock movie is in the works, with Luca Guadagnino as the director.

Sgt. Franklin Rock, created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert in 1959, is a member of the Easy Company, a World War II unit fighting in Europe. Since the 1980s, there have been multiple attempts to bring the character to the big screen, with actors like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis once considered for the role.

So far, his only live-action appearance was in Legends of Tomorrow, where he was played by Blair Penner.

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DC Studios is set to be quite busy in the next couple of years, besides all the projects that were announced as a part of Dcu’s Chapter 1: Gods & Monsters, there are plenty of additional projects in development such as animated movie focusing on two Robins ‘Dynamic Duo’ and a live-action movie focusing on Teen Titans.

A couple of months ago rumors started circling the internet that a feature film focused on Sgt. Rock was in development with Luca Guadagnino set to direct.

Sgt. Franklin Rock, a character created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert in 1959, is part of the Easy Company, a World War II unit in Europe. Since the 1980s, there have been several attempts to make movies about him, with actors like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis considered for the role.

His only live-action appearance so far was in Legends of Tomorrow, played by Blair Penner.

A rom-com starring Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. vet and almost-Powerpuff Girl Chloe Bennet is among the TV-movies that now have a premiere date at E!

Married by Mistake, starring Bennet, Anthony Konechny (Supergirl) and Blair Penner (Van Helsing), is set to premiere Sunday, March 5 at 9/8c, it was announced on Sunday as NBCUniversal kicked off its slate of panels at the Television Critics Association winter press tour.

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E! is celebrating love with three new rom-coms premiering on the cable network in the coming weeks: Why Can’t My Life Be a Rom-Com?, Royal Rendezvous and Married by Mistake. Watch a preview of the movies in the video posted above.

Premiering on Sunday, February 19 at 9 p.m., Why Can’t My Life Be a Rom-Com? stars Em Haine, Cecilia Deacon, Wern Lee, Markian Tarasiuk, Aren Buchholz and Roraigh Falkner.

The logline reads as follows: “Eliza is smart and independent, but after years of bad boyfriends she finds herself newly single, jobless and questioning all of her decisions. Throwing caution to the wind, Eliza follows best friend Sofia to the Hamptons and decides to change her approach to romance. They’re going to follow the rules of dating from a 50-year-old self-help book. The book seemingly works and Eliza finds herself in the center of a love triangle between Rich,...

NBC is not saying “goodbye” to Weakest Link, instead handing the game show a supersized renewal for Season 3.

The reboot’s upcoming run will consist of 20 episodes versus the second season’s 13 count. Jane Lynch will return to host and executive-produce the program, which is based on BBC Studios’ iconic British quiz show.

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Production has officially begun on E!'s first-ever movie. Starring Chloe Bennet, Blair Penner and Anthony Konechny, the romantic comedy Married By Mistake (working title) is set to premiere early next year. Bennet will star as Riley, an Mba grad who, after losing out on her dream job, shares a wild night out with her bestie and classmate, Nate (Penner). Waking up the next morning in Las Vegas, the two discover they accidentally tied the knot during their drunken escapades. Jobless and without much on the horizon, Riley decides to move with Riley back to his Tennessee hometown to help him save his family's business. But just as she begins making a name for herself in the company, Nate's...

Exclusive: E! has released details on its first of six original scripted romantic comedy movies. The network has begun production on Married By Mistake (working title), with Chloe Bennet, Blair Penner and Anthony Konechny set to lead the cast.

Married by Mistake follows Riley (Bennet) who, after learning that her dream job has fallen through, has a drunken night out with her best friend Nate… (Penner) only to find themselves the next morning in Las Vegas and married. With no job prospects on the horizon, Riley takes Nate up on his offer to move back to his hometown in Tennessee to help rescue his family’s business. Riley’s determination to make a name for herself in the company is complicated by the arrival of Nate’s ex-girlfriend and his attractive older brother. Will Riley and Nate be able to keep up the ruse, or will romances both new and old get in the way?...

CBS’ Ghosts is undressing Trevor by finally addressing the mystery of what happened to his pants in this Thursday’s episode (airing at 9/8c).

When one of Trevor’s former friends comes to the mansion to purchase Elias’ timepiece, the truth is disclosed about the fateful day that the finance bro lost his life — and his slacks.

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