The live-action feature film adaptation of ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ now has John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein in talks to direct. Director Chris McKay (‘The Lego Batman Movie,’ ‘Nightwing’) is no longer part of the project. The duo did the story and first draft of ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming.’ Further, they directed and performed uncredited rewrites to last… Continue reading Paramount’s ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Live-Action Film Has John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein in Talks to Direct
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Amazon’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Series Has Markella Kavenagh in Talks to Join Cast
Amazon’s multi-season ‘The Lord of the Rings’ television series may be getting its first cast member: Markella Kavenagh. She is in talks to play a role simply known as Tyra. Kavenagh was recently in last year’s miniseries ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock.’ Other credits include the Australian series ‘Romper Stomper’ and BBC One’s miniseries ‘The Cry.’… Continue reading Amazon’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Series Has Markella Kavenagh in Talks to Join Cast
Rob Marshall’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Has Harry Styles in Talks to Play Prince Eric
‘The Little Mermaid,’ another one of Disney’s live-action reimaginings, has Harry Styles in talks to play the love interest Prince Eric. Styles made his feature film acting debut in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk.’ Halle Bailey, one half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle, is playing the titular character, Ariel. Jacob Tremblay (‘Room,’ ‘Wonder’), plays Ariel’s… Continue reading Rob Marshall’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Has Harry Styles in Talks to Play Prince Eric
Rob Marshall’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Has Melissa McCarthy in Talks to Play Ursula
‘The Little Mermaid,’ another one of Disney’s live-action reimaginings, now has Melissa McCarthy in early talks to play the villain Ursula. Yes, this would mean she would sing “Poor Unfortunate Souls” in the film. McCarthy recently got an Academy Award nomination for her performance in Marielle Heller’s ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ biopic. She also… Continue reading Rob Marshall’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Has Melissa McCarthy in Talks to Play Ursula
Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Infinite’ Now Has Mark Wahlberg in Talks for Lead Role, Replacing Chris Evans
Paramount’s potential franchise starter ‘Infinite’ now has Mark Wahlberg in talks to replace ‘Captain America’ actor Chris Evans. Due to scheduling conflicts (either due to Apple’s ‘Defending Jacob’ miniseries or an unannounced project) Evans had to depart the film. Last year, Wahlberg was in Peter Berg’s ‘Mile 22′ and Sean Anders’ ‘Instant Family.’ Other recent… Continue reading Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Infinite’ Now Has Mark Wahlberg in Talks for Lead Role, Replacing Chris Evans
Marvel Studios’ ‘The Eternals’ Has Salma Hayek in Talks to Join the Stacked Ensemble
The upcoming Marvel Studios film ‘The Eternals’ now has Salma Hayek in early talks to join the stacked ensemble. Hayek was recently in Lionsgate’s ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard,’ and will return in the upcoming sequel ‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.’ She was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Julie Taymor’s… Continue reading Marvel Studios’ ‘The Eternals’ Has Salma Hayek in Talks to Join the Stacked Ensemble
Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Death on the Nile’ Has Annette Bening in Talks to Join the Star-Studded Ensemble
‘Death on the Nile,’ the upcoming follow-up to ‘Murder on the Orient Express,’ has Annette Bening in talks to join the star-studded ensemble. If a deal closes, she will play Euphemia. Bening was recently in the Disney & Marvel Studios film ‘Captain Marvel.’ She has four Academy Award nominations, for Stephen Frears’ ‘The Grifters,’ Sam… Continue reading Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Death on the Nile’ Has Annette Bening in Talks to Join the Star-Studded Ensemble