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Los Angeles Times
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Kaitlyn Dever was Hollywood's best-kept secret. Those days are over now
Kaitlyn Dever knows the words to the 'Bob the Builder' theme song. She's singing it — we're singing it — which isn't something I expected when preparing to talk with her again after we took a deep dive into the season finale of 'The Last of Us.' But then, even the most meticulous research had failed to turn up that Dever's father, Tim, voiced Bob the Builder, as well as another icon of children's television, Barney the Dinosaur. 'I know, right?' Dever says, laughing. 'Barney the Dinosaur. Crazy.' Is it a reach to think that's why Dever is having such a blast right now in Australia shooting 'Godzilla x Kong: Supernova,' the latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise? After all, this isn't her first rodeo with a dinosaur — even if this time around, the creature isn't purple or huggable or even tangible, just a green-screen dream. 'I want to meet Godzilla,' Dever says. 'I just don't know if, outside my imagination, I ever will. But that's OK. My imagination is a powerful thing.' Dever is home in L.A. for a few days, taking a break from filming, enjoying time with her dad and her younger sisters, anticipating her return for good in July when she'll have enough time for, among other things, a meal or three at the venerable Valley Mexican restaurant Casa Vega. She's experiencing serious taco withdrawal right now. If you've had even a casual relationship with television or movies in the last 15 years, you know Kaitlyn Dever, even if you don't think you do. As a teenager, she got her start playing the gun-toting, pot-growing Loretta McCready on 'Justified' and Tim Allen's daughter on 'Last Man Standing.' She then starred opposite Beanie Feldstein in the thrilling, funny 2019 coming-of-age comedy 'Booksmart,' now part of the teen movie canon, and then gutted viewers portraying a sexual assault survivor in 'Unbelievable' and an opioid addict on 'Dopesick.' Earlier this year, she shined as a cancer-faking Australian wellness influencer in the limited series 'Apple Cider Vinegar.' All that was a prelude to her turn as Abby Anderson on 'The Last of Us,' playing the young woman who killed Joel (Pedro Pascal) to avenge her father's death. Dever appears in only three episodes of the show's second season, and in two of them, she has just one scene. But if you measured an actor's work by the power emanating from brief screen time, Dever would be the television season's MVP. 'I remember feeling like we were capitalizing on a quasi-secret that shouldn't be a secret,' says 'The Last of Us' co-creator and showrunner Craig Mazin. 'It was the same feeling I had with Bella [Ramsey]. You can't wait to watch the reaction when everyone finally sees it.' The second season served as a curtain-raiser for both Dever and her character, ending in a reset that will now follow Abby through the warring factions and fungal-infected hordes of postapocalyptic Seattle, bringing her back to that moment when she meets Ramsey's Ellie again. Both Mazin and Neil Druckmann, co-creator of 'The Last of Us' game, are practically salivating at the prospect of spotlighting Abby, as it will force viewers to reckon with their reactions to her killing Joel. 'Our challenge now is to make you question whether you hate Abby at all and maybe make you start to love her and then be confused,' Mazin says. 'Where are my loyalties? What is the concept of a hero? That requires an actor who can inspire those thoughts without sweating, and we have that in Kaitlyn.' 'That's the experiment of the story,' Druckmann adds. 'What if Abby isn't so horrible? I'm thrilled to watch Kaitlyn bring her version of Abby to the screen because I think people can already see the force she brought to the show in such a short period of time.' That Dever did all this amid the shattering grief of losing her mother, Kathy, to breast cancer is something that, 15 months later, she still can't quite fathom. Dever flew to Vancouver three days after her mom's funeral. Her first day on set was the scene in which Abby kills Joel. 'When you have a moment like that with an actor, you are immediately bound to them,' Mazin says. 'I would stand in front of a bullet for her.' For Dever, everything about that day is a blur, and when she finally watched the episode this year, it was like seeing it for the first time. 'Grief does a really interesting thing with your brain,' she says. 'It messes with your memory.' Truthfully, Dever, 28, didn't want to leave home after her mother's funeral. She didn't think she could do it. It took her father to remind her how excited her mom was when she won the part of Abby. 'I realized there's no part of me that couldn't not do this,' Dever says. 'I had to do it for her.' Saying that she 'won' the role isn't entirely accurate. When Mazin and Druckmann asked her to drive to casting director Mary Vernieu's Santa Monica office in 2023, Dever went in thinking it was going to be an audition, much like the one she had with Druckmann years ago when there had been talk about turning the game into a movie. Dever came in prepared to read. It turned out all she had to do was listen. They were pitching her, detailing their plans for the series and Abby's arc and asking her to trust them. She was so shocked that she spent most of the meeting just trying to hold it together until she could get back to her car, call her dad with the news and listen to him freak out. 'He couldn't believe it,' Dever says. 'He had played the game and loved Abby, so this was huge.' She remembers everything about that day, including the 'really big cookie' they gave her when she left. 'I think only just now have I been able to process that it actually happened,' she says, smiling. Dever stands 5 foot 3 and bears little resemblance to the tall, muscular version of Abby seen in 'The Last of Us' game. Imposing, she is not. And that makes her work on 'The Last of Us' all the more remarkable. 'Abby is so intimidating because of her strength,' Dever says. 'And that comes from her dark and very sad past and how long she has been thinking about killing Joel. That's the energy I was hoping to put across.' Does Dever consider herself a strong person? 'Mmm-hmm, yeah,' she answers immediately. 'When I think of strength, I think of what has brought you to this moment, how much you've been through and how have you gotten here. It's more emotional, what I consider strength.' A few minutes later, though, we stumble upon her kryptonite. Dever has two younger sisters, Mady and Jane. She and Mady have been making music together for years and just released a six-song EP, 'I Think We're Lost,' recorded under the banner Devers. It's beautiful folk pop featuring the kind of intuitive harmonies that only siblings can pull off. But, for a while at least, you'll probably only hear it on streaming services and not in a concert setting. Dever hates performing in front of people. 'When you ask if I have strength, I don't have strength in that regard,' she says. 'It's so scary. Maybe I'm working up to it. I don't know. My sister is so confused by the nerves that I have. She doesn't share that nerve thing with me. She's like, 'You literally perform in front of people for a living.' But with acting, I'm playing a character. Onstage with music, there's nothing for me to hide behind.' But when it comes to songwriting, Dever doesn't want to hide. The last several weeks, she has been pulling out her acoustic guitar and writing songs about her mom for an album she plans to dedicate to her. She writes during her downtime making 'Godzilla x Kong' — there's a lot of downtime on a movie like that — and has come up with seven or eight songs, each playing off core memories. Most of them are upbeat and happy because that's the kind of music that her mom listened to and loved. 'Everyone used to say that she was like a 17-year-old stuck in a 53-year-old body,' Dever says, laughing. 'She had a very youthful quality to her that was magnetic. She approached life with a lot of humor and just wanted to have a good time.' 'And I have to sometimes remember that,' Dever continues, 'because as much as I love the challenge of doing serious stuff and find playing those types of characters therapeutic, there's a place for a Godzilla movie, you know?'
Geek Dad
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 #1: Monster Squad
Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 #1 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: Crossovers are always full of potential for new stories that can't be told anywhere else, and they often result in wild and crazy action – and it doesn't get any wilder and crazier than pitting the entire DCU against the world's most famous kaiju. The first volume was a high-stakes adventure that saw several iconic DC heroes meet their end in what turned out to be an out-of-continuity tale. Now, four years later, Earth has returned to normal. The heroes are celebrating the wedding of Barry and Iris (although she still doesn't know his secret ID), and Lex Luthor has gone from prison to Task Force X. But the Suicide Squad isn't what it used to be. Amanda Waller has a new co-leader, a mysterious Colonel who at first looked like Rick Flag to me but doesn't act like that heroic military man. And he has a plan in case of the next kaiju invasion – fighting fire with fire, and some mad science. Contingency. Via DC Comics. The plan is to turn normal-sized Squad members into Kaiju, and King Shark is the first in the barrel. The process works, but turns him into a rampaging beast that attracts Godzilla's attention. It works about as well for him as you'd think. Meanwhile, Mercy Graves is seeking help to find Lex after he was disappeared, and the hunt leads the Justice League to a portal directly to Skull Island. Kong doesn't seem particularly happy to see them. This issue is a lot of fun, with some great visuals, although it does spend a good amount of time setting things up for this new chapter. The big twist comes at the end, with another shocking character death (or so it seems) and the reveal of a character's identity that's a surprising deep cut. Unlike the first volume, this feels like it'll benefit a lot from knowing both DC and Godzilla lore, as the creators are ready to go into some deeper Monsterverse stuff. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
See - Sada Elbalad
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Godzilla x Kong" Sequel Gets Title, Teaser, and Release Date as It Begins Production
Yara Sameh The next chapter in Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' Monsterverse has officially been revealed. The sequel to 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire' will be titled 'Godzilla X Kong: Supernova,' the company announced Friday along with the news that the film has commenced production. It will release in theaters on March 26, 2027. A short teaser video was also released. It shows an office for Monarch, the shadowy organization that tracks the gigantic, city-destroying monsters called Titans, where a computer gives a real-life hotline that fans can call to receive an automated message. The phone number, appropriately is (240) MON-ARCH, which translates to 240-666-2724. 'Thank you for calling the Monarch Community Support Hotline, your global resource for Titan response and relief. Your help reporting Titan sightings plays a critical role in keeping our world safe,' the call says. 'Supernova' is the sixth movie in the popular Monsterverse franchise, following the success of 2024's 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire.' As for the human cast, Dan Stevens reprises his role as Trapper, and newcomers include Kaitlyn Dever, Jack O'Connell, Delroy Lindo, Matthew Modine, Alycia Debnam-Carey, and Sam Neill. The teaser doesn't reveal much, but it shows a call coming in from Sedona, Arizona. Diehard fans will remember that Sedona was the city where the spider-legged monster Scylla was awakened from in 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' when the three-headed dragon King Ghidorah summoned Titans from all over the world to fight Godzilla. There's also Godzilla bobblehead and a mug that says 'Keep Kong and Carry On' on the desk in the video. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Godzilla X Kong: Supernova - Release date to teaser, cast - find all details here
The next chapter in their colossal ' Monsterverse ' saga, titled ' Godzilla X Kong: Supernova ,' has been announced. This upcoming film will directly follow the events of the recent 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire' and has already commenced production, with a confirmed theatrical release date set for 2027. Title, Launch Date, and Production Status The highly anticipated new installment in the Monsterverse franchise will officially be known as 'Godzilla X Kong: Supernova.' The announcement from the makers confirmed that the movie is currently in production. Operation Sindoor 'Pakistan army moving its troops in forward areas': Key takeaways from govt briefing 'Pak used drones, long-range weapons, jets to attack India's military sites' 'Attempted malicious misinformation campaign': Govt calls out Pakistan's propaganda Fans can mark their calendars for its theatrical debut on March 26, 2027. This project will continue the epic narrative centered around the planet's massive, ancient creatures known as Titans. Interactive Teaser Campaign Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo To generate early excitement, a brief but intriguing teaser video has been released, offering a glimpse inside a Monarch facility. Monarch is the global organization within the Monsterverse dedicated to tracking and studying the Titans. The teaser cleverly features a computer screen displaying a phone number for fans to call: (240) MON-ARCH, or 240-666-2724. Upon dialing, callers are greeted with an automated message from the "Monarch Community Support Hotline," emphasizing the importance of public reporting of Titan sightings for global safety. Returning and New Cast Members 'Godzilla X Kong: Supernova' will be the sixth cinematic entry in the Monsterverse. The film will see the return of actor Dan Stevens, reprising his role as Trapper from 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire.' The ensemble cast will also be expanded with the introduction of several new talents, including Kaitlyn Dever, Jack O'Connell, Delroy Lindo, Matthew Modine, Alycia Debnam-Carey, and Sam Neill. Teaser Clues and Potential Story Hints The recently released teaser contains several subtle clues that have already sparked speculations among fans regarding the plot of the film. Notably, a call originating from Sedona, Arizona, is displayed on the Monarch computer screen. Monsterverse enthusiasts may recall that Sedona was the location where the Titan Scylla emerged in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, a film where King Ghidorah famously awakened Titans worldwide to challenge Godzilla. Other intriguing elements spotted in the teaser include a Godzilla bobblehead and a coffee mug emblazoned with the phrase 'Keep Kong and Carry On,' both of which are placed on a desk within the Monarch office, potentially serving as Easter eggs or hints about the upcoming storyline.
Perth Now
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Title announced for Godzilla x Kong sequel
'Godzilla x Kong: Supernova' is the new title for the ''Godzilla x Kong' sequel. Kaitlyn Dever, Dan Stevens, Jack O'Connell, Matthew Modine, Delroy Lindo, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Sam Neill are set to star in the film, which will be released on March 26, 2027. 'I Am Mother' director Grant Sputore is to helm the movie, which has been penned by 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' writer David Callaham and Michael Lloyd Green. Although specific plot details for sequel have not been revealed, Deadline previously reported the film will introduce several new human characters who will join the titular Titans as they face off against a new world-ending threat. Starring Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens and Brian Tyree Henry 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' followed the legendary Titans, Godzilla and Kong, as they joined forces to face a powerful new threat rising from within Hollow Earth - one that poses a danger to both their kind and the future of humanity. It was previously announced that 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' director Adam Wingard would not be helming the next movie due to scheduling conflicts. The Hollywood Reporter said at the time that the filmmaker's departure was amicable, and the door had not been closed on Wingard returning to direct another film in the Monsterverse in the future. Despite his exit, Wingard previously teased he had 'more story to tell' in the Monsterverse. He told Discussing Film ahead of 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's cinematic debut in March 2024: 'The whole idea that if you've done two movies, like, maybe you should just go ahead and do a third because, as you said, there's a trilogy in there. 'It just depends on how ['Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'] does and how things kind of shape out. 'I do have more story to tell with these monsters, and I know where I'd go with it. I would be very excited to be able to come back on for another one if things worked out!' Legendary's Monsterverse launched in 2014 with 'Godzilla', followed by the introduction of King Kong in 2017's 'Kong: Skull Island'. The franchise continued with 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' in 2019, leading to the epic showdown between the two Titans in 2021's 'Godzilla vs. Kong'. The Monsterverse has since expanded to television, with the animated spin-off series 'Skull Island' on Netflix and the Apple TV+ series 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters'.
