Casting is underway for a mysterious new character in ‘Ms. Marvel’! The role is for that of “Birdman,” which is likely a codename. The most plausible option for the character’s real identity is The Inventor, a bird clone of Thomas Edison and one of the first villains Ms. Marvel faced off against. ‘Ms. Marvel’ hails… Continue reading Exclusive: ‘Ms. Marvel’ Casting “Birdman,” Likely Comics Villain “The Inventor”
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EXCLUSIVE: Casting Underway For Inhuman Royal Family In ‘Ms. Marvel’; Vin Diesel & Aaron Taylor-Johnson Among Names For Roles
Exclusive: With casting underway for all the Marvel Cinematic Universe Disney+ shows, I’ve learned two names that are in consideration for Black Bolt and Maximus, respectively, in ‘Ms. Marvel.’ Vin Diesel, who has previously campaigned for the role, is one candidate for Black Bolt, king of the Inhuman Royal Family. He is mute, because the… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Casting Underway For Inhuman Royal Family In ‘Ms. Marvel’; Vin Diesel & Aaron Taylor-Johnson Among Names For Roles
Who Should Direct The Next DC Black Elseworlds Film?
With Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker’ a massive success across the board, it would be a shock if Warner Bros. didn’t pursue the label Phillips pitched to them, where directors can tell stories outside of continuity that takes liberties from the comics. Below, I’ve selected eight directors who I think would be perfect to tackle the next… Continue reading Who Should Direct The Next DC Black Elseworlds Film?
EXCLUSIVE: Lupita Nyong’o, Tessa Thompson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alexandra Shipp, Logan Browning On Shortlist For Catwoman In ‘The Batman’
Exclusive: With Matt Reeves recently switching gears to find a WOC for the role of Catwoman, I’ve learned of five of the contenders (and there are more) up for the highly coveted part in ‘The Batman’. ‘Black Panther’ star Lupita Nyong’o, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ star Tessa Thompson, ‘Beauty & The Beast’ star Gugu Mbatha-Raw, ‘Dark Phoenix’… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Lupita Nyong’o, Tessa Thompson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alexandra Shipp, Logan Browning On Shortlist For Catwoman In ‘The Batman’
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Adam Strange’ TV Series In Development At DC
Exclusive: now that ‘Krypton’ is over, work is already underway on a series featuring the time traveling archaeologist Adam Strange. I’ve learned the character initially had a movie in development but plans have shifted away from that towards “Strange Adventures” an anthology type show that could follow the character to different periods and places across… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: ‘Adam Strange’ TV Series In Development At DC
EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Searching For Jewish Zac Efron-Type To Play Moon Knight In Upcoming Disney+ Series
Exclusive: With casting underway for all Marvel Disney+ shows, I’ve learned a bit about what kind of actor they want for Moon Knight. The studio is searching for a Jewish “Zac Efron-type” who is preferably of Israeli descent. Zac Efron was also Marvel’s top choice for Ikaris in ‘The Eternals’ before the role went to… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Searching For Jewish Zac Efron-Type To Play Moon Knight In Upcoming Disney+ Series
EXCLUSIVE: Marvel’s ‘New Warriors Is Dead; Superhero Show Fails To Find A New Home
Exclusive: After being passed on by multiple other networks, Marvel’s ‘New Warriors’ series is officially dead. ‘New Warriors’ was originally ordered to series as a superhero sitcom by Freeform, but after the pilot was filmed they decided to step away as distributor. Marvel Television shopped it around to other networks over the past year (including… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Marvel’s ‘New Warriors Is Dead; Superhero Show Fails To Find A New Home