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Geek Tyrant
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
SGT. ROCK Story and Character Details Revealed; Cillian Murphy and Mikey Madison Offered Roles — GeekTyrant
The war-torn world of Sgt. Rock was almost brought to life as a feature film, that is until DC Studios pulled the plug on the production. While the project is currently shelved, new intel from Nexus Point News offers new details on what could've been a gritty, character-driven WWII action epic from filmmaker Luca Guadagnino ( Call Me By Your Name , Bones and All ). Let's start with the casting carousel: Colin Farrell had reportedly entered talks to play the grizzled war hero Sgt. Frank Rock after both Daniel Craig and Jeremy Allen White passed on the role. Farrell's involvement was always tenuous, especially with The Batman Part II ramping up. Meanwhile, Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy was also offered the lead, but he turned it down. On the female lead side, the role of Mademoiselle Marie, who is Rock's love interest and a fierce freedom fighter, was offered to both Mikey Madison ( Scream , Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ) and Waves breakout Taylor Russell. As for the story, 'The film would have followed Sgt. Frank Rock, Mademoiselle Marie, and the Easy Company as they fight the Nazis in a battle to recover the Spear of Destiny in World War 2.' So, that sounds like it would've been a lot of fun! Easy Company itself was stacked with the following characters: Bulldozer : The hotheaded muscle of the group, late 20s. Wildman : Rock's loyal right-hand medic with a big red beard. Jackie Johnson : Former heavyweight boxer, mid-20s. Sure Shot : A sharp-eyed Apache sniper. Bean Pole : A lanky 19-year-old grenadier and translator. Dash : An 18-year-old track star turned ammo bearer (reportedly named Philip Mason, a nod to Ice Cream Soldier). Four Eyes : A nerdy 19-year-old comic book artist—yes, really. Junior : Just 17, enlisted after lying about his age. Johnny Doe: An original creation—a soldier who notches kills on his rifle like trophies. Challengers star Mike Faist was reportedly set to play Johnny Doe, reuniting with Guadagnino. David Jonsson ( Rye Lane , Alien: Covenant ) had been eyed for Jackie Johnson, but that didn't pan out. The film would've been shot mostly outdoors on location in the UK over six weeks, but weather conditions reportedly played a role in halting progress. There's been talk of trying again in 2026, but with Guadagnino already juggling projects like American Psycho , Separate Rooms , and Lord of the Flies , that window might be closing. Some insiders have speculated that 'Guadagnino remained untested in the realm of action movies, and even though the budget was in the $70 million range, a paltry sum for comic book movies, higher-ups may have wavered in their confidence.' So will Sgt. Rock ever see the battlefield? Hard to say. It's a cool, offbeat corner of the DC Universe, one that blends war drama, supernatural elements, and classic comic grit. We'll just have to wait and see if the movie eventually gets made one day.
Geek Tyrant
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
THE BATMAN 2 Set To Begin Shooting Next March… But Will Matt Reeves Direct? — GeekTyrant
It looks like The Batman: Part II is finally gearing up to step out of the shadows and in front of cameras. According to the latest issue of Production Weekly, the highly anticipated follow-up to Matt Reeves' gritty take on Gotham's vigilante is expected to begin filming in March 2026. That's the good news. The not-so-good news is that Matt Reeves isn't listed as the director. As you might imagine, this omission has sparked a wave of speculation. Reeves' absence from official industry documentation, especially at this stage, is causing fans to worry that he may not be returning to direct the sequel at all. Reeves has previously hinted at personal matters affecting his schedule. In a previous interview, he said: 'There's [been] a lot of stuff going on in my life in the last year or so, and [Colin Farrell has] been such a good friend. [He's] such a beautiful man. 'We're still finishing the script, and there have been so many things going on. This next year is about getting into production and getting the movie going.' It was also previously reported: 'If you knew what Matt Reeves was dealing with, you'd leave him alone. I mean, it's not a Chadwick Boseman situation, but it's close. You should leave Matt Reeves alone.' On a recent episode of The Hot Mic, insider Jeff Sneider addressed the situation, saying, he doesn't know whether Reeves is still on board or not. He added, 'I wouldn't be surprised' if the next time we see Batman on the big screen, it's in the DCU, and speculates that James Gunn is working on a Superman/Batman crossover film. The Batman sequel has been in limbo for a while, with delays and little clarity from Warner Bros. or DC Studios. It's hard to imagine Reeves not directing the next Batman movie, but if another filmmaker is stepping in, the likeliest scenario is that Reeves gave his blessing to keep things moving. For now, fans of Robert Pattinson's brooding Bruce Wayne will have to wait and see how this plays out.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robert Pattinson Shares Update on ‘The Batman 2': ‘I'm Very Excited'
You are not the only one excited for 'The Batman 2.' Star Robert Pattinson shared an enticing (but brief) update on the highly anticipated superhero project, telling Extra that he finally knows what the film is about and that he can't wait to wear the cape and mask again. Writer Matt Reeves, however, is doing a great job of cloaking any spoiler-y details. 'I know what it's about now,' Pattinson said. 'Matt [Reeves] is a very careful writer, but I finally now know what it's about. It's very cool and I'm very excited.' Watch the clip below: Robert Pattinson reveals he's finally knows what "The Batman Part II" is about: "It's very cool." Full interview : — ExtraTV (@extratv) February 17, 2025 While the actor didn't reveal any other details, Pattinson's little tidbit is the latest on the film, which recently delayed its release to Oct. 1, 2017. The actor will reprise his role as the dark knight. The film was originally set to hit theaters in October of this year, but it was pushed back due to stalled script development during the 2023 actors and writers' strikes. 'The Batman,' which was released in 2022, grossed $772 million worldwide at the box office. The new release date for 'The Batman 2' gives space from the release date of DC Studios inaugural Superman film from James Gunn, which will be released on July 11. 'Superman: Legacy' is part of the first phase of the DCU, the next attempt by WBD to make an interconnected DC Comics cinematic universe. As for the follow-up to 'The Batman,' it will remain separate from the otherwise interconnected DC Studios continuity. At a presentation for journalists last year, Gunn noted that such darker, more adult-skewing side stories, like Todd Phillips' 'Joker' or – as he joked, 'Teen Titans Go!' — would be explicitly labeled as a DC Elseworld. Additionally, Gunn and Safran also revealed that there would be an upcoming movie that will introduce yet another live-action Batman while also introducing Damian Wayne, Bruce Wayne's son who eventually becomes Robin. The post Robert Pattinson Shares Update on 'The Batman 2': 'I'm Very Excited' appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robert Pattinson Says ‘The Batman Part II' Is To Begin Filming At The End Of 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Robert Pattinson has said that filming on Matt Reeves' The Batman Part II is due to start at the end of 2025. Speaking to Deadline on the London red carpet for his new movie Mickey 17, Pattinson said he couldn't reveal plot details about the anticipated film but claimed 'it's cool, though, it's cool'. More from Deadline Timothée Chalamet & Robert Pattinson Among Names Confirmed For Berlin Film Festival Robert Pattinson Reveals How He Responds When People Tell Him 'Twilight' "Ruined The Vampire Genre" Robert Pattinson Takes Korea By Storm As He Joins Bong Joon Ho In Seoul For First 'Mickey 17' Press Event #Mickey17 star Robert Pattinson on shooting #TheBatman sequel at the end of this year: "It's cool" — Deadline (@DEADLINE) February 13, 2025 Pattinson acknowledged the film's delay, noting 'it's a while…everything feels so long ago because COVID just erased three years.' Pattinson's confirmation comes after the film's release date had been delayed from Oct. 2, 2026 to Oct. 1, 2027 by Warner Bros. and director Reeves told Deadline at the Golden Globes that The Batman II will start shooting at some point in 2025. The sequel was first confirmed at CinemaCon in April 2022, with Pattinson and Reeves returning, along with Mattson Tomlin as co-writer. Pattinson, Serkis, Jeffrey Wright, and Colin Farrell are all expected to reprise their respective roles. During a recent interview at Orlando's fan convention MegaCon, Serkis said of the project: 'I am as hungry for it as you all are. He [Matt Reeves] told me the story of The Batman 2, and I was so excited for it.' Reeves previously told us of the film: 'We're doing something that continues where the story came from and something I hope people are really surprised by.' Reeves' first dark chapter in the franchise took in close to $800M for Warner Bros and garnered generally positive reviews as well as three Oscar nominations. Pattinson is next due to shoot Christopher Nolan's Odyssey movie. Best of Deadline The Partnership: 'Sing Sing' Filmmakers Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley On The True Story That Changed Them Forever & Their Plan To Save Independent Film A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media Everything We Know About 'The Night Agent' Season 3 So Far
