The first live-action ‘Star Wars’ series now has Ming-Na Wen onboard the ensemble cast. The announcement was made during the Disney Legends panel at D23, directly from Walt Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger. Her role is currently unknown. Wen currently stars in the ABC series ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ and is popular for her role… Continue reading Jon Favreau’s ‘The Mandalorian’: Ming-Na Wen Joins Cast of ‘Star Wars’ Live-Action Series
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James Wan’s Secret Horror Film Tentatively Titled ‘Silvercup’; George Young to Star Opposite Annabelle Wallis
New Line’s upcoming secret horror film from director James Wan (‘The Conjuring,’ ‘Aquaman’) now has George Young cast in the male lead role opposite Annabelle Wallis (‘Tag,’ ‘The Loudest Voice’). However, his character, as well as the plot, is under wraps. Young was recently in the CW series ‘Containment’ and EA’s video game ‘Anthem.’ He… Continue reading James Wan’s Secret Horror Film Tentatively Titled ‘Silvercup’; George Young to Star Opposite Annabelle Wallis
Paramount’s ‘G.I. Joe – Snake Eyes’ Enlists Andrew Koji to Play Storm Shadow
Paramount’s origin story/reboot/spin-off film ‘G.I. Joe – Snake Eyes’ now has Andrew Koji onboard to play Storm Shadow. The studio is pivoting to ‘Snake Eyes’ before moving forward (again) with a third mainline ‘G.I. Joe’ film. Koji is currently leading the Cinemax series ‘Warrior,’ which is already getting a second season. He was recently in… Continue reading Paramount’s ‘G.I. Joe – Snake Eyes’ Enlists Andrew Koji to Play Storm Shadow
Eddie Murphy’s ‘Coming 2 America’ Will See the Return of Garcelle Beauvais; Nomzamo Mbatha Joins Ensemble
The gestating ‘Coming 2 America′ now has Garcelle Beauvais and Nomzamo Mbatha onboard the ensemble. The film is a sequel to the 1988 comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall. Both Murphy and Hall will be reprising their roles of Prince Akeem and Semmi, respectively. Beauvais will be returning for the sequel, as she played… Continue reading Eddie Murphy’s ‘Coming 2 America’ Will See the Return of Garcelle Beauvais; Nomzamo Mbatha Joins Ensemble
‘Book of Enchantment’ Disney+ Series No Longer in Development Due to Cost, Tone & Direction
The plug has been pulled on the ‘Book of Enchantment’ series that was in development for the Disney+ streaming service. Creative reasons regarding a dark tone and direction lead to this decision, as well as a cost of nine figures on the first season alone. The series was an adaptation of Serena Valentino’s ‘Villains’ book… Continue reading ‘Book of Enchantment’ Disney+ Series No Longer in Development Due to Cost, Tone & Direction
Blumhouse & Leigh Whannell’s ‘Invisible Man’ Moves Up Two Weeks, Will Now Release February 28, 2020
The upcoming Universal & Blumhouse film ‘The Invisible Man’ will now release February 28, 2020. This move is likely due to the vacated spot left by Sony’s ‘Fantasy Island’ reboot, which made a two week shift to February 14, 2020. Leigh Whannell (‘Insidious,’ ‘Upgrade’) will serve as producer, writer, and director of this reboot. Oliver… Continue reading Blumhouse & Leigh Whannell’s ‘Invisible Man’ Moves Up Two Weeks, Will Now Release February 28, 2020
Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Live-Action Series Adds Elena Satine to Cast
The Netflix live-action television adaptation of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ now has Elena Satine onboard the cast. She will play Julia, a sultry beauty with a voice to die for, the dream-like object of Spike Spiegel’s desire who struggles to survive in a violent world. As per the announcement, she is a “haunted woman running from a… Continue reading Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Live-Action Series Adds Elena Satine to Cast