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Cynthia Erivo will host the 78th annual Tony Awards this June.

This marks the first time hosting the ceremony for Erivo, who is a Tony Award winner for her starring role in the 2015 revival of The Color Purple, which also led to Emmy and Grammy Awards. Erivo is nominated for an Academy Award at this year’s Oscars ceremony for her role as Elphaba in Wicked.

“I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honor,” Erivo said. “I am looking forward to ushering the theatre community at large through a night that celebrates the wonderful performances we have witnessed throughout the year. I hope I can rise to the occasion.”

The Tony Awards will be held on Sun. June 8 at Radio City Music Hall and broadcast live to both coasts on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.

Erivo rose to fame playing Celie in...

The best Cynthia Erivo movies and TV shows feature a strong mix of releases that take advantage of her singing and acting talents. Erivo got her start as a singer and she worked in theater before she ever took on roles in movies and TV shows. It was her early role as Celie Harris in The Color Purple that earned her first major attention, and it even led to her Broadway debut when she took the role to the revival in 2015.

This led to her film debut in 2016 when she signed on for the neo-noir thriller Bad Times at the El Royale as part of that film’s ensemble cast. This led to even bigger things, such as the Steve McQueen-directed film Widows, and then enjoyed her breakout in the historical drama Harriet, where she played abolitionist Harriet Tubman. However, she enjoyed her biggest breakthrough when she signed on...

At the age of 37, Cynthia Erivo has already had a richly varied career, winning a Tony, an Emmy and a Grammy and channeling Harriet Tubman in “Harriet” and Aretha Franklin in “Genius: Aretha.”

So why does it seem as if she might have been born to play the iconic Wicked Witch of the West in “Wicked,” Jon M. Chu’s musical movie adaptation of author Gregory Maguire’s 1995 “Wizard of Oz” prequel novel and its 2003 Broadway musical?

As Elphaba, the name the witch had before she became known simply as wicked, Erivo uses the film to take a dramatic turn that has landed her both at the top of the box-office charts and in the awards picture. Beyond her renditions of Stephen Schwartz’s beloved “Defying Gravity,” “The Wizard and I,” “I’m Not That Girl” and other numbers, she illuminates a richly textured emotional landscape within the west-bound witch everyone thinks they know.

The highly anticipated “Wicked” movie is here. After a tear-filled press tour, Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba and Ariana Grande’s Glinda took audiences by storm, and now the film is available to watch at home digitally.

The two leading ladies have become true sisters in the rollout of the film, even revealing several matching tattoos together. While the duo seem picture perfect for the musical adaptation, a list of stars admitted to being in the running for the powerhouses, including Dove Cameron, Renee Rapp and Amanda Seyfried for Glinda.

Jon M. Chu’s adaptation is chalked full of musical theatre trained actors, here’s your guide to the “Wicked” cast.

Cynthia Erivo in “Wicked” (Credit: Universal Pictures) Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba

Erivo leads the larger-than-life film adaptation as Elphaba. The witch (who was born green) attends Shiz University and is randomly paired with popular girl Galinda (Ariana Grande) as her freshman year roommate.

In the Heart of the Sea includes an incredible cast led by Chris Hemsworth. Based on In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick, the movie follows a crew whose ship sinks after encountering a giant whale. In the Heart of the Sea received mixed reviews when it premiered in 2015 and has a 42% Rotten Tomatoes score. Despite the divisive response the movie got, the performance of the actors is one of its saving graces.

Directed by Ron Howard, In the Heart of the Sea is a film adaptation of the story that inspired Moby Dick. In the Heart of the Sea stars Chris Hemsworth, along with other renowned actors such as Cillian Murphy and Brendan Gleeson.

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Chris Hemsworth

Owen Chase

Benjamin Walker

George Pollard Jr.

Cillian Murphy

Matthew Joy

Tom Holland

Young Thomas Nickerson

Brendan Gleeson

Old Thomas Nickerson

Ben Wishaw

Herman Melville

Michelle Fairley

Mrs.

“Landman” is here. Taylor Sheridan’s latest series, based on the Texas Monthly podcast “Boomtown,” has started streaming on Paramount+, and it’s already a sensation. It’s the biggest global series premiere on Paramount+ in two years, with more than 5.2 million views on the streaming service and the Paramount Network, where it aired following the second episode of “Yellowstone” 5B.

Set in the oil fields of Texas, “Landman” is full of colorful characters essayed by some of our very best actors. Let’s get into it, shall we? Can we get a yee-haw?

Billy Bob Thornton in “Landman” (Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+) Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris

Tommy Norris is a crisis executive (basically a fixer) at a fictional oil company M-Tex Oil. In the opening scenes of the series, he is kidnapped by a Mexican cartel and forced to deal with a situation where an oil tanker...

Few cinematic characters have left as big of an impression as Ellen Ripley, Sigourney Weaver’s iconic “Alien” survivor, who led four films in the franchise and left behind some massive shoes to fill for everyone who’s come since. In “Alien: Romulus,” that’s a young cast of franchise newcomers, led by “Priscilla” and “Civil War” star Cailee Spaeny.

Directed by “Don’t Breathe” and “Evil Dead” filmmaker Fede Álvarez, the latest installment heads back between the events of “Alien” and “Aliens,” introducing a young group of friends desperate to escape their grungy mining colony. You will, of course, recognize the Xenomorph — H.R. Giger’s inimitable alien creature — but for everyone else, here’s a handy guide to the “Alien: Romulus” cast and characters.

Cailee Spaeny in “Alien: Romulus” (20th Century Studios)

Cailee Spaeny as Rain — A recent A24 darling, “Priscilla” and “Civil War” star Cailee Spaeny plays Rain; the resourceful,...

The Alien: Romulus cast includes actors who've been headlining recent blockbusters to fresh faces who could become tomorrow's biggest stars. Set chronologically between the events of Alien and Aliens, the film follows a group of six young adults as they try to scavenge supplies for a lengthy cosmic trip from a derelict space station. However, they're unaware the station is abandoned and in ruins because of the creatures trapped aboard, and they're more than eager to lash out at any visitors.

One of the often overlooked strengths of Alien was the way the film bucked traditional sci-fi castings and instead focused on a diverse collection of actors that brought a grounded humanity to their performances. This is something Alien: Romulus looked to replicate, keeping much of the film's focus centered solely on the central cast of six young adults trying to make their way across the cosmos to a brighter future.

In Wizard Of Oz spin-off Wicked, Cynthia Erivo plays ostracised outcast Elphaba. Being off-kilter, though, says the actor, has always been a badge of honour

There was no yellow brick road laid out for Cynthia Erivo to follow.

Instead, the British-Nigerian has found her own way, from a show-stealing solo in her south London primary’s nativity play (‘Silent Night’; not a dry eye in the house), to a multi-hyphenate, multi-award-winning career, spanning stage, screen and latterly, the recording studio. This month, 37-year-old Erivo stars as Elphaba, aka the Wicked Witch of the West, alongside Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh, in the big-screen adaptation of Wicked, the Wizard Of Oz spin-off and hit Broadway musical. It’s a role she feels she’s “innately understood” even before being offered it, from experiencing the musical, and there have been plenty more sing-along adventures en route to this dream-come-true.

Throughout,...

The first three Matrix films changed action movies forever and made characters like Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus pop culture icons. However, the fourth Matrix film was not as well received as the first three entries in the franchise. Therefore, The Matrix 5 needs to recapture the magic of the original. While not much is known about the upcoming fifth Matrix movie, Drew Goddard, who has previously written and directed films such as The Cabin in the Woods and Bad Times at the El Royale, will write and direct the film.

After the disappointing The Matrix Resurrections, the fifth Matrix film must successfully bring back the most important part of the series. While most would assume that the inclusion of Keanu Reeves' Neo is essential to the success of The Matrix 5, that is not the case. In actuality, The Matrix 5 simply needs to recapture the magic of the original three films by including outstanding action scenes.

To be part of the upcoming screen adaptation of Wicked film is a dream come true for Cynthia Erivo, but the path to achieving this was not smooth sailing. The Tony Award winner plays the iconic Elphaba Thropp in Jon M. Chu’s Wicked, a role she said was too elusive for Black women.

Credits: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Wicked / Universal Pictures

The character of Elphaba has been portrayed by different actresses on Broadway and West End, and there’s only one Black woman – Alexia Khadime – to play the role full-time in any production of Wicked before Erivo.

Cynthia Erivo Almost Lost Hope Winning the Role of Wicked’s Elphaba

In an emotional interview with The New York Times, British singer Cynthia Erivo confessed she did not believe the upcoming Wicked film production would cast her for the role because she’s Black. She thought that her kind...

Exclusive: TriStar Pictures has pre-emptively acquired comedy pitch The Breadwinner from stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze and Dan Lagana, with Bargatze attached to star. This will mark Bargatze’s first starring role in a feature film. He will also produce alongside Lagana. Jeremy Latcham is producing via Wonder Project.

The project is in early development, with Bargatze and Lagana currently writing the script. The comedy plot is being kept under wraps.

Bargatze, widely known for his clean and relatable comedy for all ages, is the No. 1-earning comedian in the world according to Pollstar and currently selling out shows on his global The Be Funny tour. His Netflix specials The Tennessee Kid and Greatest Average American premiered to rave reviews in 2019 and 2021, respectively, with the latter receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album.

His latest hourlong special on Prime Video, Nate Bargatze: Hello World, currently holds the record as Prime...

Lewis Pullman, whose father is critically acclaimed actor Bill Pullman, has started to carve out his own path to Hollywood success. Pullman has showcased his acting range in various projects, from independent works to blockbuster mega-hits, and has developed his own unique acting style. His career is just starting to blossom, and while having a famous father in the industry doesn't hurt, Pullman's acting ability and dedication are what have brought him into starring roles.

He started his acting career back in 2013, acting in a series of short films before landing a role in the feature-length production, The Ballad of Lefty Brown. Since then, Pullman has racked up films, including a breakout performance in Bad Times at the El Royale and in the box-office smash hit Top Gun: Maverick, marking him as one of the best young actors of his generation. In every role he plays, he brings a commitment...

Disney is continuing to explore its classic characters with new live-action takes on its animated films, as this has been a lucrative business for the studio for some time. We recently learned that Paul King ("Paddington") is now set to direct a "Prince Charming" movie for the Mouse House which, on the surface, seems like a purely money-driven idea. Today, however, we also learned that none other than Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth, is in talks to star in the lead role, which changes the game.

According to Deadline, Hemsworth is being eyed to place the titular character in the "Prince Charming" movie. Hemsworth is coming off of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" and the animated "Transformers One." He is, however, best known for his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thor, having most recently appeared in the relatively disappointing "Thor: Love and Thunder" in 2022 (his "cameo" in "Deadpool & Wolverine...

The eerie town of Jerusalem’s Lot comes back to life in 2024 as Salem’s Lot, Stephen King’s classic vampire tale, gets a fresh adaptation. Directed by Gary Dauberman, known for his work on Annabelle Comes Home and It, this new version of Salem’s Lot weaves together the familiar elements of horror with a stellar cast of seasoned actors. Streaming exclusively on Max, this film plunges into the supernatural horrors hidden in the small town as a writer returns home, only to find something sinister lurking beneath the surface.

Here’s a rundown of the cast and the characters they bring to life in this chilling adaptation:

Salem’s Lot Main Cast & Characters Lewis Pullman as Ben Mears

At the heart of the story is Ben Mears, portrayed by Lewis Pullman. Ben, a writer, returns to Jerusalem’s Lot, hoping to gather inspiration for his next novel. Instead, he discovers his...

Before the premiere of "The Acolyte" earlier this year, many people wouldn't have recognized the name Manny Jacinto. Born in the Philippines and raised in Canada, the Filipino actor had very few roles to his name, though he had garnered a burgeoning fanbase for his work on "The Good Place." But once you enter a galaxy far, far away, it's hard not to become quickly recognizable. In his surprising dual role as both Qimir and the mysterious Stranger, Jacinto solidified himself as one of the most promising young stars working in Hollywood. Nobody could get enough of his steely looks and toned physique, which made it all the more tragic when "The Acolyte" was canceled after only one season.

Don't worry! Jacinto has surely secured future work for himself –- it's not often you get two breakout roles in one career –- but those looking for more from this multifaceted...

“Salem’s Lot” is once again getting the adaptation treatment, this time as a film from “Annabelle Comes Home” director and “It” screenwriter Gary Dauberman.

The latest crack at Stephen King’s acclaimed vampire novel managed to pull together a cast of recognizable faces despite being pulled from a theatrical release to go directly to Max. “Salem’s Lot” follows a writer’s return to his hometown, searching for inspiration for his next book, only to find out the place is slowly being overrun by vampires.

Here’s a rundown of the cast and characters in the horror adaptation.

Lewis Pullman as Ben Mears

Lewis Pullman plays writer Ben Mears.

Pullman is likely most recognized for playing Lt. Bob Floyd in “Top Gun: Maverick.” He’s also starred in Apple TV+’s “Lessons in Chemistry” as Calvin Evans and Prime Video’s “Outer Range” as Rhett Abbott, as well as the films...

Civil War features quite a few actors who have worked with director Alex Garland on previous projects. After beginning his career as a novelist and screenwriter, Garland made his directorial debut with the 2014 sci-fi movie Ex Machina, which he followed with the Jeff VanderMeer adaptation Annihilation in 2018 and original movies, Men and Civil War in 2022 and 2024 respectively. He Also created, wrote, and directed the 2020 FX miniseries Devs, which ran for one season comprising eight episodes. Although Garland has a growing filmography, he does not tend to work with the same lead actors multiple times, however.

After Garland cast Domhnall Gleeson and Alicia Vikander in Ex Machina, Natalie Portman in Annihilation, and Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear in Men, the director tapped Kirsten Dunst to be at the center of Civil War. While he usually collaborates with new actors for his headliners, he has made a habit of featuring of recruiting...

Thunderbolts* will feature the Marvel Comics character of Sentry, originally set to be played by Steven Yeun before he was recast in the role. The first trailer for Thunderbolts* was released in September 2024, teasing the film's May 2025 release. As one of many on the list of upcoming Marvel movies, Thunderbolts* is highly anticipated, primarily due to the film featuring the first MCU team-up story since Avengers: Endgame.

A further exciting element of the movie is the cast of Thunderbolts*, which is stacked with fan-favorite MCU characters and actors. Perhaps the most intriguing new addition to the film, however, is the mysterious Bob from Thunderbolts*, highlighted in the first trailer. Bob is actually Robert Reynolds, a Marvel superhero named Sentry. Initially, The Walking Dead star Steven Yeun was attached to start as Bob/Sentry, before being recast and ending his involvement in Marvel's Thunderbolts* movie.

Why Steven Yeun Was Recast In...

The cast of The Old Man has ensured the legendary FX thriller kept viewers hooked despite a gap of several years between season 1 and season 2, with leads Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow joined by a full ensemble of incredibly talented names. Created for television by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine, The Old Man is based on the novel by Thomas Perry. The show focuses former CIA operative Dan Chase (Bridges), who is living in hiding when he is suddenly thrust back into the spy game and on the run after an assassination attempt.

Joining Bridges is veteran actor John Lithgow, as well as actress Amy Brenneman, Alia Shawkat, E.J. Bonilla, and Gbenga Akinnagbe. Creators Levine and Steinberg are best known for their previous TV work on shows like Black Sails, See, and Human Target. Additional cast for The Old Man include actors playing younger versions of key characters, including Bill Heck,...

The 2024 Max Original Salem's Lot is almost here, and here is a full breakdown of the cast and crew of the Stephen King remake. The upcoming movie adaptation of Stephen King's terrifying novel is set to bring back the classic 1979 miniseries, retelling the horror story in a feature film format. The star-studded cast of Max's Salem's Lot makes the film incredibly exciting, and here is everyone who will be starring in the upcoming film.

The first trailer for 2024's Salem's Lot is out now, giving a first look at the newest version of these classic Stephen King characters. The film follows a character who returns to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot where, upon discovering that it has become taken over by a vampire, he decides to get a gang together to stop it. The 2024 Salem's Lot remake has been highly anticipated ever since its announcement in 2019, and after multiple delays,...

Actress Cailee Spaeny (“Alien: Romulus”) poses for “Wonderland” magazine, photographed by Alex G. Harper:

Spany's first major film role was in the science fiction feature "Pacific Rim Uprising (2018).

This was followed by roles in the films "Bad Times at the El Royale"...

..."On the Basis of Sex" and "Vice".

She had supporting roles in the TV miniseries "Devs" (2020) and "Mare of Easttown" (2021).

Spaeny played the lead in the supernatural horror film "The Craft: Legacy" (2020)......

...and portrays 'Priscilla Presley' in the biopic "Priscilla" (2023).

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“Poker Face” Season 2 is continuing to build out its guest cast with Cynthia Erivo, Margo Martindale, and Bj Novak all joining the next installment of the Peacock series.

The trio will appear alongside series lead Natasha Lyonne in the mystery-of-the-week series. They join previously announced guest stars Giancarlo Esposito, Katie Holmes, Gaby Hoffmann, Kumal Nanjiani, Sherry Cola, Kevin Corrigan, Ben Marshall, and Katherine Narducci.

The role keeps Erivo in the Universal family, as she is set to star in the studio’s upcoming feature adaptation of “Wicked,” due out in theaters on Nov. 22. Erivo previously received two Oscar nominations for the film “Harriet,” based on the life of Harriet Tubman. She got one nod for best actress and another for best original song alongside Joshuah Brian Campbell. Her other credits include “The Outsider,” “Bad Times at the El Royale,” and “Widows.”

She is repped by UTA, Entertainment 360, The Lede Company and Peikoff Mahan.

The animated movie, Transformers One, boasts a high-profile cast and includes a number of MCU stars. Set on the planet of Cybertron instead of Earth, Transformers One aims to explore the relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron. The story of Transformers One will mainly cover the early years of Autobots and Decepticons on their home planet and how their respective leaders turned from allies to enemies. With an origin story reminiscent of Netflixs War For Cybertron trilogy and with no human characters involved in this animated adventure, Transformers One aims to be a unique Transformers movie.

Helmed by Toy Story 4 writer Josh Cooley, Transformers One offers a lot of promise - especially the cast list. Although none of the cast members from the original Generation-1 animated series and the live-action Transformers movies return, the voice cast still includes a talented bunch of actors (including some MCU stars and Academy Award...

Boiling Point Photo: Vertigo Releasing Boiling Point, 9pm, Film4, Tuesday, August 20

If you like your films to keep you on the edge of your seat then this film from actor-turned-director Philip Barantini - expanded from his short of the same name - should hit the spot. Stephen Graham is a chef about to embark on a tough night in the kitchen that starts with a stressful conversation with his estranged wife and a visit from a hygiene inspector and just keeps getting worse. Shot in a single take, the technique is much more than a gimmick, adding enormously to the tension as we watch events unfold in the kitchen and at the tables. You're likely to find yourself admiring the choreography more than more after the event - once you've got your breath back.

Bad Times At The El Royale, 10.55pm, Tuesday, August 20

Drew Goddard's puzzle box of a thriller absolutely nails the.

Exclusive: Clayne Crawford (Lethal Weapon) is among those set to star in Stone Creek, a psychological thriller directed and produced by Robert Enriquez (Cash for Gold).

Others in the cast of the indie include Lyndon Smith (National Treasure: Edge of History), Britney Young (Glow), Vincent Washington (Young King), Andrew J. West (The Walking Dead) and Adam Hicks (Zeke and Luther).

Shooting in Northern Minnesota, the film written by Clint Elliott follows a small-town police chief as he embarks on a hunt for a serial killer, aided by a psychic, all while trying to steer clear of suspicion himself.

Best known for starring on Fox’s Lethal Weapon, Crawford’s other TV credits include Rectify, Rogue and 24, to name just a few. Notable feature credits include Finestkind, The Killing of Two Lovers, Wristcutters: A Love Story and A Walk to Remember.

Recently starring in Disney+’s National Treasure: Edge of History,...

With Alien: Romulus, Cailee Spaeny finds herself up against an iconic menagerie of monsters. As she tells us, though, she's always been drawn to the dark.

Cailee Spaeny came out of nowhere, and suddenly she is everywhere.

Maybe she broke your heart in HBO’s Mare Of Easttown as the teenage mother lured into the woods to die. She was in Alex Garland’s philosophical sci-fi series Devs as tech genius Lyndon, and starred in Garland’s intense gut-punch of a film, Civil War. Most likely you will know her as the lead in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination: she was the actor brave enough to take on a role that would not only be heavily scrutinised, but would also require her to apply cat-eyeliner, in one take, without a mirror. Her characters are memorable because they exist at the extremes of human experience,...

Lewis Pullman was about halfway through shooting the second episode of the Apple TV+ limited series “Lessons in Chemistry” when he got some unexpected news: Showrunner Lee Eisenberg and the rest of the production team were so impressed with his performance as Calvin Evans, the brilliant, socially awkward chemist who falls in love with Brie Larson’s equally brilliant and socially awkward chemist Elizabeth Zott, that they decided to write more episodes for him.

Originally, Calvin’s story arc was supposed to end after tragedy strikes him down in Episode 2, but now, he’d be making intermittent return appearances and getting his own stand-alone episode explaining his character’s backstory.

“It was such an honor,” Pullman, 31, said during a recent Zoom interview. “It was such a good working experience. I didn’t come home feeling like I was dragging any sort of demons with me. It was a very warm...

With their last Joker film, Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix reinvented the character from the ground up. Now, they’re about to change the game all over again in Joker: Folie À Deux – a follow-up that sends Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck (and Lady Gaga’s Harley ‘Lee’ Quinzel) into song-and-dance territory. It’s one of the year’s most eagerly-anticipated films, and the new issue of Empire is your all-access guide.

The September 2024 issue isn’t on newsstands until tomorrow, Thursday 1 August – but you can take a sneak peek at what’s in story below. Order a copy online here.

Joker: Folie À Deux

How do you follow up a billion-dollar character drama take on one of the world’s most famous villains? Why, you make a music-fuelled romance, of course! Empire speaks with filmmaker Todd Phillips, stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, and more, getting the inside story on...

[This story contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Acolyte.]

Manny Jacinto’s scene-stealing role as the Stranger on Star Wars: The Acolyte is a revelation for plenty of viewers, but for several weeks now, fans of Michael Schur’s The Good Place have been proudly reiterating, “That’s the guy we’ve been telling you about.”

If you’re someone who hasn’t kept up with the high points of network television, then perhaps you recognize Jacinto from his small parts in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) or Bad Times at the El Royale (2018). In the case of the latter, Jacinto’s future Top Gun co-star Lewis Pullman was the one who delivered a violent end to his henchman character, and not long after in terms of production schedules, his own Top Gun pilot character would be on the receiving end of Jay Ellis’ character’s memorably intimidated line, “Shit, that’s Fritz.”

At any rate, Jacinto — who was born in Manila,...

Chris Hemsworth’s Last 5 Films At The Worldwide Box Office(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor who is part of some of the highest-grossing Hollywood films owing to his role as the God of Thunder, Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka MCU. His much-anticipated movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was released in May this year but felt to create the magic as much as the hype. He played a negative role in this George Miller-helmed dystopian saga. He is an established actor in the action genre who has given a few hits and flops in the past few years. Here’s a brief look at the Marvel star’s last five movies at the worldwide box office.

Hemsworth became popular in the Australian television series Home and Away and appeared in movies like Star Trek, Snow White, and The Huntsman. Its sequel, The Huntsman: Winter’s War,...

Jon Hamm may have been in talks with Marvel Studios to assume a role in the MCU. Jon Hamm has expressed his interest in portraying Doctor Doom or Mister Sinister in the MCU. Jon Hamm would also be perfect for other Marvel characters, including Black Bolt, Norman Osborn, Bastion, and Henry Gyrich.

Marvel Studios may be in talks to bring Jon Hamm into the MCU, which could see the acclaimed actor bring any number of iconic Marvel Comics characters into live-action. Jon Hamm has long been speculated to be joining a superhero franchise, and suspicions of his superpowered debut have only increased in recent weeks. Following his notable roles in Mad Men, Bad Times at the El Royale, Fargo, and The Morning Show, among many others comprising his impressive almost-three-decade-long career, Jon Hamm is the perfect candidate to assume a role in the MCU.

During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter,...

Chris Hemsworth has been an A-list leading man in the industry for quite some years. The actor worked hard to make a name in the industry and came from a humble background. He became a household name as Thor in the MCU, catapulting his career to new heights. Despite his movie star status, Hemsworth remains humble and down-to-earth as seen in many of his interviews.

Chris Hemsworth as Dementus in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Bros Pictures

The Thor star has starred in several high-profile films throughout his career and he had a very ambitious reason for joining the industry. Before he entered the industry, the Hemsworth family was deep in debt and struggled to make ends meet. Hemsworth aimed to save his family from financial problems by taking on as many projects as possible.

Chris Hemsworth’s Childhood Fears Led Him To Enter The Industry But It’s...

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Prepare for a harrowing adventure on July 9th as Civil War arrives on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital from Lionsgate. The nonstop action focuses on a team of military-embedded war correspondents racing against time to reach the White House before it’s too late. Featuring an all-star cast including Academy Award® nominee Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), Primetime Emmy Award® winner Nick Offerman, Jesse Plemons (Killers of the Flower Moon), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Dune), and Wagner Moura (Narcos). Civil War will be available for the suggested retail price of $42.99 on 4K Uhd (+Blu-ray™ + Digital) and $39.99 on Blu-ray™ (+DVD + Digital).

Official Synopsis

From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.

Cast

Kirsten Dunst The Virgin Suicides, Spider-Man, Melancholia

Cailee Spaeny Priscilla, Bad Times at the El Royale,...

Exclusive: Manny Jacinto (The Good Place) is the latest thesp in talks to join Disney’s long-awaited sequel, Freaky Friday 2, sources tell Deadline.

Disney declined comment.

Details as to Jacinto’s role are under wraps, as is the plot of the film, which will shoot this summer in Los Angeles. As previously reported, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are expected to return for their respective roles as body-swapping mother Tess and daughter Anna, with Julia Butters also in talks for a role.

Nisha Ganatra (Late Night) will direct from a script by Jordan Weiss, with the original film’s Andrew Gunn to produce alongside Kristin Burr. Whether the film will be for theaters or streaming isn’t yet clear.

Released in 2003 to a worldwide gross of over $160M, Freaky Friday revolves around Tess Coleman (Curtis), a single mother and uptight psychiatrist, and her rebellious teenage daughter, Anna (Lohan...

When the original Knives Out movie was released by Lionsgate in 2019, the whodunnit starring Daniel Craig as the southern P.E. Benoit Blanc, was either doomed to fail or become a smashing success. The latter happened, as the ensemble cast full of big names made Knives Out one of the best films of the year, ending up with numerous accolades and nominations, with many going so far as to claim that it had revived the whodunnit genre. The sequel, Glass Onion, was also well-received, but more because of its political and social messages than for the plot, which was more or less feeble and unworthy of the original. But, what is important is that Glass Onion also featured an ensemble cast, and it seems that the upcoming third movie, Wake Up Dead Man, will also follow in these footsteps.

Several casting rumors have appeared today and they indicate that the...

Am I Ok? starring Dakota Johnson premieres on Max June 6, a relatable LGBTQ+ coming-of-age film with positive reviews. The film is based on screenwriter Lauren Pomerantz's real-life story, directed by fellow LGBTQ+ women Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allyne. The talented cast, including Sonoyo Mizuno and Jermaine Fowler, deliver grounded performances in a film to watch this Pride Month.

The 2022 film Am I Ok? is finally coming to streaming, making its debut on Max on June 6 with a talented group of actors led by Dakota Johnson. Am I Ok? was one of two Dakota Johnson movies that premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festivalshe also starred in Cha Cha Real Smooth, which found a streaming home much quicker. Am I Ok? received generally positive reviews, with Johnson praised for her relatable performance as the main character Lucy, a woman who comes to realize shes a lesbian in her 30s.

Am I Ok?...

Keep your big-budget extravaganzas and intellectual properties! These days, Hollywood actors are breathlessly lining up to join the Benoit Blanc Cinematic Universe. Ever since Rian Johnson singled-handedly revived the big screen whodunnit with 2019's "Knives Out," the mid-budget murder-mystery series has become the hottest destination for rising stars, A-listers, and under-sung veterans of the industry to flex their acting muscles as the various colorful characters that occupy this world. Even the property's shift from the theatrical market to the streaming landscape three years later with Netflix's "Glass Onion" wasn't enough to deter folks from flocking to these movies like they're the next "Dune" sequel.

Following the announcement of Johnson's third "Knives Out Mystery" last month (now officially titled "Wake Up Dead Man"), it's become a daily guessing game trying to figure out who will sign on to match wits with Daniel Craig's sharp-witted Southern sleuth Blanc next.

When it comes to epic new character challenges for Chris Hemsworth, the question isn’t “Can he do it?” The question is “Does he have it in him… to make it epic?”

From “The Avengers” and “Blackhat” to more Avengers and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Hemsworth has been chewing through action roles since he was first cast as Captain Kirk’s dad in the 2009 “Star Trek” reboot that launched a thousand IMDb pages. He’s known across the world and throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thor: an ancient god dedicated to protecting Earth and the “Guardians of the Galaxy” IP with a heart of gold and a hammer the size of Rocket Raccoon. Sometimes he’s brave. Sometimes he’s goofy. And shaggy or shaven, the man sure can make a cape and eyepatch sexy.

Although the Thor role may have made Hemsworth a household name, he...

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Prepare for a harrowing adventure on July 7th as Civil War arrives on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital from Lionsgate. The nonstop action focuses on a team of military-embedded war correspondents racing against time to reach the White House before it’s too late. Featuring an all-star cast including Academy Award® nominee Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), Primetime Emmy Award® winner Nick Offerman, Jesse Plemons (Killers of the Flower Moon), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Dune), and Wagner Moura (Narcos). Civil War will be available for the suggested retail price of $42.99 on 4K Uhd (+Blu-ray™ + Digital) and $39.99 on Blu-ray™ (+DVD + Digital).

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From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.

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Kirsten Dunst The Virgin Suicides, Spider-Man, Melancholia

Cailee Spaeny Priscilla, Bad Times at the El Royale,...

Chris Hemsworth's post-mcu roles have struggled to match his success as Thor. The upcoming Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover may finally be Hemsworth's next big franchise. The Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover movie has been teased for years and boasts a passionate built-in fanbase.

One of Hollywood's biggest stars, Chris Hemsworth skyrocketed to fame for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films. Hemsworth's portrayal of the god of thunder cemented him not only as a massive action star, but as a comedic force to be reckoned with. While the actor has hopped between genres and franchises, landing roles in everything from Ghostbusters (2016) to Men in Black: International, Hemsworth hasn't been able to find a suitable MCU replacement role. For example, Men in Black had the potential to relaunch the beloved series, but it bombed at the box office.

A box office smash, Thor: Love and Thunder...

Is space ample enough to withstand the power of two of Hollywood’s brightest stars? We’re about to find out when Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall) co-stars alongside Ryan Gosling for the upcoming interstellar epic Project Hail Mary. The feature-length project hails from Amazon MGM Studios, with Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Aditya Sood producing.

Lord and Miller will direct Project Hail Mary from a script by Drew Goddard. The film will be shot in IMAX and released wide on March 20, 2026. It is based on the Andy Weir novel of the same name—that’s right, the same guy who wrote The Martian. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, the plot revolves around “a middle school science teacher, Ryland Grace (Gosling), who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He must figure out how...

The third Knives Out movie, Wake Up Dead Man, is steadily moving forward. New cast members Josh O'Connor and Cailee Spaeny are set to join Daniel Craig in the upcoming mystery. Production for Knives Out 3 will begin in the coming weeks, ahead of a 2025 release.

The next Benoit Blanc movie, titled Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, finds its first cast members. Following the breakout hit Knives Out in 2019 and its Netflix-released sequel in 2022, writer-director Rian Johnson will return for a third movie revolving around Daniel Craig's eccentric detective. Plot details are unknown at this time, but the full Wake Up Dead Man title was revealed recently, along with confirmation that the movie will be released on Netflix in 2025. Now, more information about Knives Out 3 has come to light.

First reported by What's On Netflix and later confirmed by Deadline, Knives Out 3 has found its first new cast members.

Another Benoit Blanc mystery is afoot, and the “Knives Out 3” cast is starting to take shape.

“Challengers” actor Josh O’Connor and “Priscilla” star Cailee Spaeny have joined the cast of Rian Johnson’s “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” TheWrap has learned. Details about their roles are being kept under wraps, but they’ll be joined by Daniel Craig who reprises his role as private detective Blanc.

Johnson wrote and returns to direct the film, which he will also produce alongside Ram Bergman.

On Friday before the Memorial Day holiday, writer-director Rian Johnson shared the film’s title on X complete with a teaser for the upcoming movie. “I’m very, very excited to share the title, which gives a little hint of where it’s going,” Johnson wrote, revealing that the film will be released in 2025.

Production will begin soon on the follow-up to 2022’s “Glass Onion” and 2019’s “Knives Out,...

Top Gun: Maverick star Lewis Pullman is making headlines for his rumored casting as Sentry in the upcoming MCU film Thunderbolts*. But surprisingly, the actor is maintaining silence about his appearance in the movie. He sparked comparisons to Andrew Garfield’s infamous Spider-Man secrecy, after dodging questions about his rumored role as Sentry in Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, Pullman’s coy response sparked further speculations.

Lewis Pullman in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures

Although the upcoming Thunderbolts* movie has already made its way onto Lewis Pullman’s filmography list, the actor is still playfully deflecting any question regarding his casting. Pullman’s potential casting appears to have come after Steven Yeun’s exit from the project due to scheduling conflicts. However, the actor is purposefully maintaining silence, which is only heightening anticipation among fans.

Lewis Pullman Dodged Questions About His Rumored Role in Thunderbolts*

After Marvel’s original choice for Sentry,...

When George Miller released "Mad Max: Fury Road" in 2015 (our review here), he completely revolutionized action films forever. The long-awaited fourth installment of his post-apocalyptic Ozploitation franchise, "Fury Road" was over three decades in the making, but before Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron ever pressed their boot leather to the gas pedal of a war rig — there was Miller's script for "Furiosa." Almost entirely written before production began on "Fury Road," Miller outlined a thrilling epic about the life of Imperator Furiosa before she crossed paths with "Mad" Max Rockatansky.

Now, Miller has brought that story to the big screen, a prequel to "Fury Road" and an immersive dive into the life story of one of cinema's greatest characters of the last 20 years. Thanks to the extensive behind-the-scenes oral history of "Fury Road," we know that Miller is a meticulous director who storyboards out his films within an inch of their life.

The Last Stop In Yuma County Image: Well Go USA The Last Stop In Yuma County is about travelers waiting at a desolate diner for a delayed shipment of gasoline that will allow them to motor on their way. Before anyone can continue on their respective journeys, however, the movie...

The Last Stop In Yuma CountyImage: Well Go USA

The Last Stop In Yuma County is about travelers waiting at a desolate diner for a delayed shipment of gasoline that will allow them to motor on their way. Before anyone can continue on their respective journeys, however, the movie itself has some time-traveling to do,...

There's a case to be made that Chris Hemsworth is the most talented of the Marvel Studios Chrises. He's got great comedic energy and leaned into that with his later performances as Thor (even if he admittedly went overboard in "Thor: Love and Thunder"). His vengeance-driven God of Thunder is the highlight of "Infinity War" too.

He's also making interesting career choices. I'm a Captain America fan, but Chris Evans has not challenged himself as an actor since "Snowpiercer." ("Knives Out" was just him dusting off his pre-Cap screen persona of a cocky a-hole.) Chris Pratt has waltzed his way into being Hollywood's leading voice actor despite his anonymous performances in "The Super Mario Brothers" and soon, "The Garfield Movie." Hemsworth takes paycheck gigs (see: "Extraction" and his voice acting turn as young Optimus Prime in "Transformers: One" this coming Summer), but he shows ambition too. In 2017, during Marvel's cultural dominance,...

Jeff Bridges' return to the big screen in Tron: Ares ends his 7-year movie hiatus, marking his first feature film since 2018. A star-studded Tron cast includes Jared Leto, Gillian Anderson, Evan Peters, Cameron Monaghan, and more in this highly anticipated sequel. Tron: Ares, directed by Joachim Rnning, promises an exciting follow-up to the 2010 film, set to be released on October 10, 2025.

A major cast update in Tron: Ares is even more exciting considering the actor's current hiatus. A behind the scenes image of Tron 3 confirmed that Jeff Bridges will be involved in the highly anticipated follow up to 2010's Tron: Legacy, which is currently expected to be released on October 10, 2025. Tron: Ares will be directed by Joachim Rnning, best known for his success with directing previous Disney blockbusters such as Pirates of the Carribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019).

Jeff Bridges joins a Tron: Ares...