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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Casts ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’s JB Smoove
While we wait to learn if Jake Gyllenhaal is officially joining Spider-Man: Far From Home as Tom Holland’s new foe, another actor has been enlisted for Peter Parker’s next adventure: J.B. Smoove, the comedian and actor best known for playing Leon on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, has reportedly joined the Homecoming sequel in an undisclosed role.
‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ Enlists ‘Americans’ Star Keri Russell
Well here’s one piece of Star Wars casting news that just couldn’t wait until the end of the day (thankfully!): Keri Russell is reportedly the first official newcomer to sign on for Star Wars: Episode IX, which is heading into production at the end of this month with J.J. Abrams back at the helm. It’s also a fairly major reunion, as Russell previously starred in the long-running hit series Felicity (created by Abrams) and Mission: Impossible III (directed by Abrams).
Sacha Baron Cohen’s Mystery Project Appears to Be a New Prank Series for Showtime
Over the Fourth of July holiday, Sacha Baron Cohen tweeted out a video teasing a mysterious new project that might have something to do with Donald Trump. Today, new details have emerged regarding the comedian and actor’s latest endeavor, which appears to be a prank interview series similar to Da Ali G Show for Showtime.
Idris Elba Will Play the Bad Guy in Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Fast and Furious’ Spinoff
If yesterday didn’t make you feel especially patriotic, then maybe this news will remind you of the goodness in America’s heart: Idris Motherf—king Elba (that’s his legal name, I swear) has signed on to play the villain in Hobbs & Shaw, the upcoming Fast & Furious spinoff starring the only good parts of The Fate of the Furious (sorry, Charlize, but you get it).
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Casts Miles Teller as Tom Cruise’s New Protege
That was quick. Just last week it was reported that Paramount and Skydance were eyeing a trio of actors to potentially play a key role opposite Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick: Miles Teller, Glen Powell and Nicholas Hoult were all in the running for the part of Goose’s son, and it looks like the powers that be have already selected Cruise’s co-pilot.
Rian Johnson’s New ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy Might Arrive as Early as 2020
That’s a hard maybe.
Jared Leto to Play Soulless Bloodsucker in ‘Morbius’ Spider-Man Spinoff
If Tom Hardy wrestling with an inner alien parasite in what is clearly a thinly-veiled metaphor for his relationship with his own voice isn’t enough for you, try this one on for size: Jared Leto, the Actor whom Denis Villeneuve once compared to Jesus, is preparing to ascend to his final form for Morbius — an upcoming Spider-Man sorta-kinda spinoff about a super-powered soulless bloodsucker. Should be a real stretch!
Rejoice: Netflix Renews ‘Dear White People’ for Season 3
The announcement was made via an official video featuring Giancarlo Esposito delivering a transmission from “the Order of X.”
Lucasfilm Reportedly Puts All ‘Star Wars Story’ Spinoffs on Hold
Seems that Lucasfilm is reassessing its priorities following the underwhelming debut of Solo: A Star Wars Story. The studio has now released two spinoffs that have failed to dazzle audiences, and while neither movie is outright horrible, they aren’t exactly memorable, either. According to a new report, Lucasfilm has decided to put its future Star Wars spinoffs on hold for the time being while they focus on the franchise’s meat and potatoes.
What’s New on Amazon Prime Video: July 2018
New seasons of hit shows like ‘The Americans,’ as well as recent movie releases like ‘How to Talk to Girls at Parties’ and ‘You Were Never Really Here.’
‘Suicide Squad 2’ Is Still Happening, Now With New Writers
Two new writers will collaborate with director Gavin O’Connor on the screenplay for the villainous DC sequel.
New ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Character Posters Feature Michelle Pfeiffer’s OG Wasp
The gang’s all here in these colorful new ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ character posters.