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News18
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Supergirl Cast Reveal: Jason Momoa Joins As Lobo In Milly Alcock-led Film
Last Updated: Just days after releasing the first poster of Supergirl, the makers have revealed the list of some key stars who will appear in the film. Following the release of David Corenswet-led Superman, the revamped DC Universe (DCU) is gearing up for the release of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, the film is set to hit the theatres next year. Just days after releasing the first poster of Supergirl, the makers have now revealed the list of a few key stars who will appear in the second instalment of the DCU. It has already been confirmed that Milly Alcock of House of the Dragon and Sirens fame is set to play the titular character, Kara Zor-El / Supergirl. The cousin of Kal-El, also known as Superman, she made a special appearance towards the end of the James Gunn-directed film, offering a glimpse of what to expect from her character. She was raised on the destroyed planet Krypton, where everyone around her died at a very young age. Previously, DCU co-head James Gunn told ScreenRant that Supergirl will be a 'total mess" in the film and discussed that they will be telling the emotional backstory of the character. According to Just Jared, the very young Eve Ridley will portray Ruthye Marye Knoll, who is a noble and honourable young warrior. She will travel across the galaxy with Supergirl with her personal mission of hunting down Krem, who is responsible for killing her father. The film's main antagonist, Krem of the Yellow Hills, will be played by Matthias Schoenaerts. As the Supergirl film will give a glimpse into her past life, it will also feature her parents. David Krumholtz will play Supergirl's father, whereas Emily Beecham will portray the role of Supergirl's mother. Meanwhile, actor Jason Momoa has been roped in for a cameo as Lobo, who is an alien mercenary and bounty hunter from the utopian planet of Czarnia. The 45-year-old actor has previously expressed his desire to play the character. In a chat with Fandango, he said, 'If they call me and ask me to play him, it's a f–k yeah…it's the perfect role." There are also reports claiming that David Corenswet might make a cameo in Supergirl, but nothing has been confirmed yet. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, whose filming reportedly wrapped up recently, with shooting taking place in Iceland and England, is scheduled for release in theatres on June 26, 2026. The official synopsis of the film reads: 'Supergirl travels across the galaxy to celebrate her 21st birthday with Krypto the Superdog. Along the way, she meets a young woman named Ruthye and winds up on a murderous quest for revenge." First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Wicked 2 just made a massive change to this character, and fans might actually love it
Wicked: For Good, the sequel to the huge hit Wicked from 2024, is about to go through some big changes. Even though the next sequel will stay amazingly true to the first Wicked, which was a very accurate rendition of the well-known Broadway musical, at least one character will undergo significant first movie stayed true to the Broadway musical; now the sequel movie changes one important character, Nessarose. And, to be honest, it might be just what the story needs. As a precursor to The Wizard of Oz series, The First Wicked focused on Elphaba, the enchanted college student who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. It was one of the most popular movies of 2024. Given the success of the original work, it is hardly surprising that Wicked was a box office hit and garnered favorable reviews from criticsm, as per a report by ScreenRant. ALSO READ: Astronomer CEO scandal fallout hits Dublin man with same name - Wife demands flowers after husband mistaken for Andy Byron However, the Wicked narrative was not finished. Only the first act of the Broadway musical was filmed, leaving the second half for a sequel. Wicked: For Good will cover the second act of Wicked, which begins with the middle of Elphaba's song "Defying Gravity" and concludes with the conclusion of the Wizard of Oz tale. It's interesting to note that, in contrast to the original Broadway production, Elphaba's sister Nessarose will undergo some intriguing changes. Nessarose becomes the Eminent Thropp of Munchkinland after her father passes away at the conclusion of the first Wicked. But the longer she rules, the more totalitarian she becomes. Elphaba finally pays Nessarose a visit in the Broadway production. In fact, Nessarose gains the ability to walk when she fixes her shoes with her magic. Because of its practical ramifications, Nessarose's employment of a wheelchair up until this point in the story has generated controversy, reported ScreenRant. Fortunately, Wicked: For Good has already revealed that this plot will be altered. This adjustment was made to avoid giving the idea to viewers that the lives of persons with disabilities would be "solved" if their disability disappeared, according to lyricist Stephen Schwartz. In this approach, Wicked: For Good is able "to be respectful and still find a way to tell our story."But Nessarose is experiencing more than just this transformation. Additionally, Schwartz said that the movie will have a character who harbors loving feelings for Nessarose. But Nessarose ignores him entirely, demonstrating how her fixation on Boq will ultimately cause things to worsen throughout Wicked: For is different about Nessarose in Wicked 2?She is no longer magically "cured" of her disability, and a new love interest appears. Why were changes made to her storyline? To avoid outdated tropes and portray her experience in a more respectful and realistic manner.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wicked 2 just made a massive change to this character, and fans might actually love it
Wicked : For Good , the sequel to the huge hit Wicked from 2024, is about to go through some big changes. Even though the next sequel will stay amazingly true to the first Wicked, which was a very accurate rendition of the well-known Broadway musical, at least one character will undergo significant modification. The first movie stayed true to the Broadway musical; now the sequel movie changes one important character, Nessarose. And, to be honest, it might be just what the story needs. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Technology Cybersecurity Degree Finance Operations Management others Data Science MBA Public Policy CXO PGDM Digital Marketing Artificial Intelligence MCA Healthcare Product Management Data Analytics Project Management healthcare Leadership Management Data Science Others Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details What was controversial about Nessarose's original arc? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo As a precursor to The Wizard of Oz series, The First Wicked focused on Elphaba, the enchanted college student who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. It was one of the most popular movies of 2024. Given the success of the original work, it is hardly surprising that Wicked was a box office hit and garnered favorable reviews from criticsm, as per a report by ScreenRant. ALSO READ: Astronomer CEO scandal fallout hits Dublin man with same name - Wife demands flowers after husband mistaken for Andy Byron However, the Wicked narrative was not finished. Only the first act of the Broadway musical was filmed, leaving the second half for a sequel. Wicked: For Good will cover the second act of Wicked, which begins with the middle of Elphaba's song "Defying Gravity" and concludes with the conclusion of the Wizard of Oz tale. Live Events How is her character changing in Wicked: For Good? It's interesting to note that, in contrast to the original Broadway production, Elphaba's sister Nessarose will undergo some intriguing changes. Nessarose becomes the Eminent Thropp of Munchkinland after her father passes away at the conclusion of the first Wicked. But the longer she rules, the more totalitarian she becomes. Elphaba finally pays Nessarose a visit in the Broadway production. In fact, Nessarose gains the ability to walk when she fixes her shoes with her magic. Because of its practical ramifications, Nessarose's employment of a wheelchair up until this point in the story has generated controversy, reported ScreenRant. Why do these updates matter to modern audiences? Fortunately, Wicked: For Good has already revealed that this plot will be altered. This adjustment was made to avoid giving the idea to viewers that the lives of persons with disabilities would be "solved" if their disability disappeared, according to lyricist Stephen Schwartz. In this approach, Wicked: For Good is able "to be respectful and still find a way to tell our story." But Nessarose is experiencing more than just this transformation. Additionally, Schwartz said that the movie will have a character who harbors loving feelings for Nessarose. But Nessarose ignores him entirely, demonstrating how her fixation on Boq will ultimately cause things to worsen throughout Wicked: For Good. FAQs What is different about Nessarose in Wicked 2 ? She is no longer magically "cured" of her disability, and a new love interest appears. Why were changes made to her storyline? To avoid outdated tropes and portray her experience in a more respectful and realistic manner.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
After Superman's Box Office Success, James Gunn Unveils First Supergirl Poster
Last Updated: In the poster, Supergirl is casually seen sipping a drink and standing right next to the iconic logo of the character. James Gunn is giving fans a fresh, bold take on Supergirl, and it is far from anything expected. Following the release of David Corenswet-led Superman, the director released the first poster of Supergirl, and it is already turning heads. Towards the end of Superman, fans got a glimpse of the new superheroine. The scene shows a 'drunk" Supergirl at the Fortress of Solitude, trying to get her dog, Krypto, back from Superman. Taking to his social media account on Wednesday, July 16, the renowned director dropped the first poster for Supergirl, which perfectly captures her rebellious spirit. In it, Supergirl is casually seen sipping on some drink, standing right next to the iconic logo of the characters, which says 'Look Out," totally opposite to Superman's 'Look Up" tagline. The film will star Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl. In a conversation with ScreenRant, James Gunn revealed that the new version of Supergirl is going to be a complete 'mess." He discussed how the DCU's version of Supergirl differs significantly from Superman, and also highlighted how their backgrounds shape their stories. When asked if the viewers will meet the 'messy" version of Supergirl in the upcoming film, the director said, 'Yeah, that's her. She's a mess. She's a total mess." He added, 'I think as we learn, she's had a completely different background from Superman. A much more difficult background. He's had this wonderful upbringing by these two parents who loved him and were very healthy. And her background was much different from that. And she's ended up different from her cousin." Meanwhile, in an interview with ComicBook, the DC co-head discussed Milly Alcock's version of Supergirl, noting how this version of the superheroine differs from others. Instead of presenting her as the cheerful cousin of Superman on Earth, they have taken a different approach by telling her emotional backstory, where she fights her own battles. He said, '(Flashbacks to Krypton are) always a possibility. But I think those things are really integral to the two characters and the differences between them, and that Clark really does have sort of this really happy childhood." The Superman director continued, 'And Supergirl, especially the DCU Supergirl, she's kind of a mess. I mean, she's, she's had real issues growing up. And it is based on the comic where she watched person after person after person dying in front of her as her piece of the planet disintegrated." Directed by Craig Gillespie, Supergirl will be based on the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic. Besides Milly, it will also feature Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Momoa, David Krumholtz, and Emily Beecham. The film is scheduled for release in theatres in June 2026. First Published: July 17, 2025, 15:12 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Lily James is a mountain-climbing 'addict' after filming Cliffhanger
Lily James has become a mountain-climbing "addict" since filming the Cliffhanger reboot. The Cinderella star, 36, leads the cast of a new version of Sylvester Stallone's 1993 action movie alongside Pierce Brosnan and the actress has confessed she had the "had the time of [her] life" working on the film and she's thrown herself into the sport of climbing. She told The Hollywood Reporter: "Oh my God, I had the time of my life. It was so hard. I did five hours of climbing a day for many weeks. "I was on mountains nonstop. I fell completely in love with it. It's the most mind-body-soul activity. "And I'm a [mountain-climbing] addict now. I did all my own climbing [in the film], and I got real strong. I was just pounding press-ups between every take." The film is due for release next year and Lily can't wait to share it with audiences. She added: "I'm really proud of Cliffhanger. I'm so excited. We're in the edit and getting it ready, and I'm super hopeful. "It is such a cool reimagining, and while it's really unexpected at times, it keeps all the gripping glory of the original, I hope." Lily went on to reveal she loved working with Brosnan again after they previously appeared in 2018 movie musical Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. She said of her co-star: "We were so lucky to have him, and he's so brilliant in the movie. He's one of life's true gentlemen, and he was such a brilliant actor to have as our father in this story. "He just brings real heart, and he elevates the whole thing. He's just a dream, and getting to work with him again was so wonderful." Lily plays Naomi Cooper in the new film with Brosnan as her onscreen dad - and the actress previously insisted the new take is "definitely different" to the original. Speaking with Screen Rant, she said: 'I don't want to say too much to give it away right now. What I will say is I had one of the most thrilling experiences of my life. We shot in the Dolomites. We were there for six weeks on the mountains. 'I was really hanging off mountains. We had to shut down multiple times because of freak snowstorms. "The story is very much through Naomi and her sister Sydney. I would hope that we are maintaining what people love about the original cliffhanger, but it's definitely different. "It's feral, it's raw. It's a real re-imagining, and I am producing it too." Stallone was initially due to reprise his role as ranger Gabriel 'Gabe' Walker in the new Cliffhanger movie, but the actor ultimately left the project and it was subsequently overhauled with James and Brosnan leading the reboot instead. The official synopsis reads: 'In this reboot of Cliffhanger, seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper (Brosnan) and his daughter Sydney run a mountain chalet in the Dolomites. "During a weekend trip with a billionaire's son, they are targeted by a gang of kidnappers. Ray's older daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes." The cast for Cliffhanger also includes Nell Tiger Free, Franz Rogowski, Shubham Saraf, Assaad Bouab, Suzy Bemba and Bruno Gouery.
