D23 has made several announcements regarding casting and the director of the upcoming Marvel Studios and Disney+ limited series ‘WandaVision.’ So, without further ado, here are the new cast members and their roles: Kat Dennings (‘2 Broke Girls,’ ‘Big Mouth’) returning as Darcy Lewis, from ‘Thor’ and ‘Thor: The Dark World.’ Kathryn Hahn (‘A Bad… Continue reading ‘WandaVision’: Kat Dennings & Randall Park Return; Kathryn Hahn Joins Cast; Matt Shakman (‘The Boys’) Will Direct
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‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ Disney+ Miniseries Enlists Wyatt Russell to Play John Walker, aka US Agent
Straight from D23, the Marvel Studios and Disney+ limited series ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ now has Wyatt Russell as John Walker, aka US Agent. Russell is currently in the AMC series ‘Lodge 49,’ and was recently in Julius Avery’s Overlord.’ Other credits include Phil Lord & Chris Miller’s ’22 Jump Street,’ Richard Linklater’s… Continue reading ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ Disney+ Miniseries Enlists Wyatt Russell to Play John Walker, aka US Agent
‘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
Emma Stone’s ‘Cruella’ Shifts Back Five Months, Will Now Release May 28, 2021
‘Cruella,’ another one of Disney’s live-action reimaginings, will now release May 28, 2021, out of the original December 23, 2020 date. The film is a different take on the ‘101 Dalmations’ franchise, and will star Emma Stone as the titular character. Emma Thompson (‘Saving Mr. Banks,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast’) will play the film’s antagonist.… Continue reading Emma Stone’s ‘Cruella’ Shifts Back Five Months, Will Now Release May 28, 2021
Disney-Sony Can’t Reach ‘Spider-Man’ Deal; Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios Exit
Today, it was announced by Deadline that Disney and Sony Pictures have parted ways regarding their collaborative agreement on the recent slew of Spider-Man films. Back in 2015 the two companies came together on an agreement that allowed Disney and in turn Marvel Studioesto “borrow” Spider-Man in their Marvel Cinematic Universe starting with Captain America:… Continue reading Disney-Sony Can’t Reach ‘Spider-Man’ Deal; Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios Exit
Emma Stone’s ‘Cruella’ Adds Joel Fry to Cast
‘Cruella,’ another one of Disney’s live-action reimaginings, now has Joel Fry in talks to play Jasper, one of Cruella’s henchmen. He is the partner of Horace, portrayed by Paul Walter Hauser (‘BlacKkKlansman,’ ‘Cobra Kai’). Fry was recently in Danny Boyle’s ‘Yesterday’ and Paul King’s ‘Paddington 2.’ He also played Hizdahr zo Loraq in eight episodes… Continue reading Emma Stone’s ‘Cruella’ Adds Joel Fry to Cast
Marvel Studios’ ‘Eternals’ Adds Barry Keoghan to Ensemble; Gemma Chan in Talks to Join Cast, Likely in New Role
The upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film ‘The Eternals’ now has Barry Keoghan part of the ensemble, and Gemma Chan in talks to join the cast. It seems Chan would play a completely different role, and not reprising Minn-Erva, from ‘Captain Marvel.’ Keoghan was recently in the HBO miniseries ‘Chernobyl,’ which just got nineteen Emmy Award… Continue reading Marvel Studios’ ‘Eternals’ Adds Barry Keoghan to Ensemble; Gemma Chan in Talks to Join Cast, Likely in New Role