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Filipino Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Chace Crawford and Kelsey Merritt spark dating confirmation on actor's 40th birthday
Chace Crawford and Kelsey Merritt have seemingly confirmed their relationship through a series of Instagram stories posted on the actor's 40th birthday. On Friday, Crawford reshared birthday greetings from friends and colleagues on Instagram, but it was the final two images that drew public attention. One photo showed Merritt holding a cake that read 'Happy Birthday, Darling,' topped with '4' and '0' candles. Another image showed the pair taking a mirror selfie, with Crawford standing behind Merritt and his arm wrapped around her waist. The posts have fueled speculation that the Hollywood actor and the Filipino-American model are officially dating. While the two have not publicly confirmed the relationship, online buzz began as early as November 2024 when fans noticed they had started following each other on Instagram. Reports of the pair sharing a kiss in New York City surfaced in April 2025, adding to the rumors. Crawford is widely known for his roles in Gossip Girl and The Boys, while Merritt gained international recognition as the first Filipino to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix's Untamed cast in full from Jurassic Park icon to The Boys actress
Here's where you probably recognise the cast from Netflix's newest crime drama is already proving to be a big hit for the streamer. Untamed, is the latest original limited series produced by the company and is already a hit among viewers. At the time of writing, it has surged to the second most watched series among UK users just a day after it landed. The show is billed as a character driven mystery thriller and follows Kyle Turner, a special agent for the National Parks Service who works to enforce human law in nature's vast wilderness. The investigation of a brutal death sends him on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and in his own past. Viewers are making their way through the six-part mystery with speed and have already pointed out a number of reasons why they recommend it to others. One of those reasons is the impressive performances by the entire cast. The stars that feature include some recognisable faces and famous names. So here's where you have seen the cast of Untamed before from a Jurassic Park icon to a star of The Boys. Who is in the cast of Untamed? Eric Bana Who does he play? Kyle Turner Who is he? A special agent for the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) who works to enforce human law in nature's vast territories. Where have you seen them before? Starred as Australian's most infamous criminal in Chopper, which was a breakout role. Since then has featured in Black Hawk Down, Troy and played the Incredible Hulk in a pre-MCU version of the superhero. Also starred in adaptation of The Dry and his previous television role was Dirty John. Sam Neill Who do they play? Paul Souter Who are they? Has been in the role of chief park ranger in Yosemite for half his life. One of Turner's closest friends. Where have you seen them before? Sam Neill is the icon from the original Jurassic Park movies. He played the role of Dr Alan Grant in the first and third of the films. He reprised the role in Jurassic World Dominion. Neil has also starred in the film Hunt for the Wilderpeople and had a cameo appearance in two of the Thor movies. Rosemarie DeWitt Who do they play? Jill Bodwin Who are they? Turner's ex-wife. A former teacher and park counselor. She has remarried since divorcing Turner and has a new family. Despite her new husband's concerns, she still shares some kind of connection with her ex-husband. Where have you seen them before? DeWitt featured as Ryan Gosling's character's sister in LaLa Land, as well as appearing in the remake of Poltergeist. She also plays the mother of the lead character in Smile 2, and the mum of Hughie in Prime Video series The Boys. Lily Santiago Who do they play? Naya Vasquez Who are they? A former cop from Los Angeles who has recently relocated and joined Yosemite's ranger squad. She arrives in the hope of finding a new life for her and her 4-year-old son. She is very much the rookie on the scene and is having to adapt to a wilder surrounding than the big city she is used to. Where have you seen them before? Untamed is Santiago's first lead role on screen. After beginning her career onstage she has starred in all seasons of sci-fi series La Brea and the film Vineyard. Wilson Bethel Who do they play? Shane Magurire Who are they? A former army ranger who is now the park's wildlife management officer. Very much a loner who camps in the wilderness himself while working, away from the rules at the office. Where have you seen them before? Bethel played the comic book villain Bullseye in the Daredevil television series. William Smillie Who do they play? Bruce Milch Who are they? One of the park rangers at Yosemite, who seems to begrudge the fact he is not involved in the major investigations. Doesn't seem to get along with Turner at all. Where have you seen them before? Smillie actually played one of the Joker's accomplice bank robbers in the opening scene of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. His character was called Happy. He has also starred in Chicago Fire as Hadley, as well as episodes of Dark Matter and Empire. Raoul Max Trujillo Who do they play? Jay Stewart Who are they? An indigenous friend of Turner who provides insights into local symbols and heritage. He was a close friend of Lucy's mother when she was a young child. He also seems to work within a maintenance team for the park. Where have you seen them before? Trujillo was the original choreographer and co-director for the American Indian Dance Theatre. In terms of filmography, he has appeared in Riddick, Sicario and its sequel as well as DC's Blue Beetle. He also played Che "Taza" Romero in the series Mayans MC. Josh Randall Who do they play? Scott Bodwin Who are they? Jill's current husband and a dentist. Where have you seen them before? Played Captain Sean Beckett in series Station 19, while he also had brief appearances in Ozark and Scrubs. Ezra Franky Who do they play? Lucy Who are they? The alleged murder victim known initially as Jane Doe that the show's central mystery is all about. She has a complex backstory involving abuse and disappearance, which somehow led her back to living in the park. Where have you seen them before? Ezra Franky is also a singer with an active presence on social media. She also makes short films, with Untamed being her first major acting role. Joe Holt Who do they play? Lawrence Hamilton Who are they? The park's superintendent who is purely focused on public image amid the crisis and investigations. Where have you seen them before? Most recently appeared in The Accountant 2 and series Paradise. Also played Leopold Bennett in The Walking Dead spin-off World Beyond. Nicola Correia-Damude Who do they play? Esther Avalos Who are they? A lawyer pressuring Turner and others over an old case involving the unusual disappearance of a man. Where have you seen them before? Another The Boys alum where she played Elena. She has also featured in series Resident Alien and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Taylor Hickson Who do they play? Summer Who are they? A squatter and friend of Lucy Where have you seen them before? Played Meghan Orlovsky in Deadpool, the girl who was being stalked and hired Wade Wilson to help her early in the film. JD Pardo (also known as Jorge Daniel Pardo) Who do they play? Michael Who are they? Naya Vasquez's estranged husband, father of their child and also a former cop. Where have you seen them before? Pardo played the lead of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in Mayans MC. He has also had roles in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, the remake of Road House and recently appeared in series High Potential. Ezra Wilson Who do they play? Caleb Who are they? The son of Kyle Turner and his ex-wife Jill. Where have you seen them before? Wilson played the role of Theo in hit show Virgin River. He is expected to reprise this character in a prequel spin-off.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Karl Urban Steps In as Johnny Cage in First 'Mortal Kombat II' Trailer
Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for Mortal Kombat II, confirming the arrival of Karl Urban as Johnny Cage ahead of the film's release on October 24. The sequel, directed by Simon McQuoid, follows 2021's Mortal Kombat and will continue the story of Earthrealm's fighters as they prepare for the critical Mortal Kombat tournament. The trailer reveals that if Earth's champions fail, Outworld ruler Shao Kahn, played by Martyn Ford, will claim control over Earth. Karl Urban, known for his role in The Boys, joins returning cast members Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi/Scorpion, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, and Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero. Adeline Rudolph has been added to the cast as Kitana. The trailer teases intense combat sequences and a deepening storyline, including the continued tension between Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon stated that Sanada's Scorpion 'plays a different role' this time, not directly joining Earthrealm's fighters but remaining central to the plot. Boon also discussed Urban's approach to Johnny Cage, describing it as a 'fresh' take on the character while maintaining elements fans expect. He noted that Urban's portrayal explores Cage as a 'washed-up Hollywood guy' thrown into the brutal world of Mortal Kombat, aligning with the franchise's mix of action and character-driven storytelling. Based on the long-running video game series, Mortal Kombat II aims to deliver the franchise's signature blend of martial arts action and fantasy elements when it arrives in cinemas this October 24.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mortal Kombat 2 Trailer update, cast details, new characters, game-accurate moments and more
Image via: Warner Bros. Pictures Finally, it has arrived, and it does not hold back. From jaw-dropping fatalities to larger-than-life characters and brutal tournament sequences, the sequel, it would seem, has a thrilling upgrade on the 2021 reboot. To be released on October 24, 2025, the film again has Simon McQuoid at the helm and Jeremy Slater penning the screenplay. Karl Urban Steps into the Cage Topping the sequel is Karl Urban from The Boys, as Johnny Cage-the cocky, washed-up Hollywood actor and martial arts fighter who finally enters the Mortal Kombat universe in full force. While somewhat teased in the closing moments of the first film, Cage is now the focal point, introduced in the trailer with his sarcastic trademark and fan favorite one-liner: "I'm just incredibly handsome." Urban's Johnny Cage comes face-to-face with Kitana's razor-sharp fan, an arena of supernatural chaos, getting dragged unwillingly into the Earthrealm vs. Outworld conflict. Mortal Kombat II | Official Trailer Producer Todd Garner divulged that Johnny Cage was never brought in earlier because they were fearful of the mainstream audience failing to get down with an egotistical, over-the-top lead. New Faces, Familiar Blades Along with Urban, the cast features returning stars like Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, and Joe Taslim, joined by the likes of Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Tati Gabrielle as Jade, and Martyn Ford as an intimidating Shao Kahn. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How To Reduce Debt Over R100,000 (Without Another Loan) ExpertMoney Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola Other newcomers include Ana Thu Nguyen as Sindel and Damon Herriman as the sorcerer Quan Chi. What makes Mortal Kombat 2 a particularly exciting prospect for hardcore fans are the key locations and characters from the games themselves, such as Edenia, being represented in large-scale sequences shot in IMAX. According to the director McQuoid, this is not just a bigger picture; it is more dangerously bold and far-reaching in scope. "We have gone to new realms and pushed the scale and weirdness of Mortal Kombat to the next level," he said, further teasing that there will be moments crafted for hardcore fans to enjoy exclusively in the IMAX version. Fan Service, Franchise Faith If the trailer is anything to go by, Mortal Kombat 2 is gonna unleash on us what Metal Kombat held back from showing: a proper tournament, crazy deaths, and a whole array of visual references faithful to the game. Jeremy Slater compared the secrecy surrounding test screenings and fan reactions with that of Avengers: Endgame, a very promising sign as to the impact of this sequel. The film coming out in October is surely shaping up its game roots. Get ready, kombat is coming. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Mortal Kombat 2' trailer: Karl Urban is unleashed as Johnny Cage in blood-soaked sequel
Warner Bros. has released the first official trailer for Mortal Kombat 2, offering fans a brutal glimpse at the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 video game adaptation. The film is set to hit theatres on October 24. Leading the charge in the new footage is The Boys star Karl Urban, who joins the franchise as Johnny Cage — the cocky Hollywood action star turned fierce warrior. The trailer introduces Cage in true over-the-top fashion, as he delivers punishing blows and quips in a style that mirrors the videogame's blend of violence and attitude. Mortal Kombat 2 expands the roster of fan-favorite characters from the iconic fighting game series. Adeline Rudolph steps into the role of Kitana, the fan-wielding princess; Tati Gabrielle plays her ally-turned-enforcer Jade; Damon Herriman appears as the sinister necromancer Quan Chi; Martyn Ford is Shao Kahn, the Outworld emperor; and Ana Thu Nguyen portrays Queen Sindel. CJ Bloomfield and Desmond Chiam round out the Outworld royalty as Baraka and King Jerrod, respectively. Returning cast members include Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Josh Lawson as Kano, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Tadanobu Asano as Raiden, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero, and Max Huang as Kung Lao. Simon McQuoid, who made his directorial debut with Mortal Kombat, is back at the helm. Judging by the trailer, the sequel aims to double down on what fans loved about the first including intense martial arts action, dark fantasy lore, and, of course, a healthy dose of graphic fatalities.
