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Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
We Might Be Waiting Even Longer For That ‘Constantine' Sequel
Plus, Colin Trevorrow heads to Area 51 for new movie. Ralph Ineson teases the scale and aloofness of his Galactus. Joe Locke says he's in the MCU for the long haul. Plus, Wednesday's creative team plays down season 2's horror, and what's coming on the next Rick & Morty. Spoilers get! Untitled Area 51 Movie Deadline reports Colin Trevorrow is attached to direct a currently untitled film 'set in the late 1980s' that follows 'the local Las Vegas TV news journalist who first broke the story of Area 51.' Trevorrow will produce the project through his Metronome banner with the help of Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort. Constantine 2 In conversation with The Direct, Peter Stormare suggested Keanu Reeves is unhappy with the current script draft for Constantine 2. It's a lot of back and forth, because… I think Keanu [Reeves], which I know pretty good, is not so happy with the scripts and usually what comes out of the studios… Because the first one wasn't that successful in the beginning, it became a sleeper and became a cult movie, and now it is one of the biggest cult movies ever. But to do a sequel, the studios want to have, you know, cars flying in the air. They want to have people doing flip-flops and fighting action scenes. It turns into an action movie, and not like going deeper and deeper into the characters. I think he wants to do his character again, Constantine, as grounded as it was in the first one. It took a long time for you to become a cult movie, it really worked, and it will work on the audience again. You don't have to add a lot of action and shootouts. You have other movies. Don't turn it into big Marvel… [Don't turn it] into us flying around in harnesses all the time and shooting each other up. Don't bring in the big guns. Let it be. Fantastic Four: First Steps In conversation with Empire, Ralph Ineson revealed he prepared for his role as Galactus by standing atop 'a lot of tall buildings.' He's a cosmic force. He's a god, of sorts. [I drove through the tunnels of Mont Blanc] 'just imagining that as his windpipe and his trachea. I also went to a lot of tall buildings. We went to a wedding at the top of the Gherkin building in London, and I spent most of the afternoon just staring out, ruminating. I got in trouble with my wife — she was like, 'You've got to say hello to the bride and groom at some point!' Ready or Not: Here I Come During a recent interview with Comic Book, Ready or Not screenwriter Guy Busick stated the upcoming sequel 'isn't even the same genre' as the first. Things that we reference … Radio Silence, the producers, Ryan and myself … over and over again are Aliens and Terminator 2. How do you blow it up in a way that isn't even the same genre, but hits all the notes and has the same DNA? Here I Come is a horror movie with humor, just like the first one. But what's the crazy, bigger world of it? A Bright Future In an ant-infested future specifically tailored to the needs of the elderly, chosen young people are shipped to 'The North' to make their families proud in the trailer for A Bright Future. Agatha All Along Speaking with The Playlist, Joe Locke discussed his forseeable contractually obligated future with Marvel, suggesting Billy Maximoff could be around for a good while yet. Kevin Feige doesn't ring you up, but when I signed my contract, I signed for my whole life. But so you sort of wait for them. You're in limbo to them, which is, there are worse things to be in limbo for. Ms. Marvel Meanwhile, Red Dagger actor Aramis Knight told Screen Rant he believes his time in the MCU is officially over. Referring to a potential second season of Ms. Marvel, Knight answered: I don't think so. I mean it's been a long time now, so I am not really sure. I mean I would love to. I was supposed to make appearances and other things but it didn't end up working out and some logistical stuff and COVID stuff and I think also creative stuff. But I mean that was also an amazing show, but I dunno, I'm still waiting for the call to be honest. Wednesday In conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Wednesday co-creator Miles Millar reiterated the show's more horror-focused second season will still be family friendly. Season 2 definitely has some moments which are more straightforward horror, and we're very aware that the show is watched by everybody in terms of the age groups. So we want to make sure that it's never torture porn, but that there's enough bite to it that it feels that there are real stakes and that people die in this world, and it's scary at moments. And I think that's the great tonal shift that the show makes between comedy and horror. Rick and Morty Finally, Space Beth's plan to assassinate the Gromflomite Queen goes awry in a clip from this Sunday's episode of Rick and Morty.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Peter Stormare: Keanu Reeves is ‘not happy' with Constantine 2 scripts
Keanu Reeves is "not happy with the scripts" for 'Constantine 2', Peter Stormare has said. The 60-year-old actor's titular demonologist is set to return in a follow-up to the 2005 horror flick, and Stormare - who played Lucifer in the movie - has revealed Reeves has been disappointed with Warner Bros.' ideas for a more action-packed 'Constantine 2'. Speaking with The Direct, Stormare, 71, said: "It's a lot of back and forth, because ... I think Keanu, which I know pretty good, is not so happy with the scripts and usually what comes out of the studios. "Because the first one wasn't that successful in the beginning, it became a sleeper and became a cult movie, and now it is one of the biggest cult movies ever. But to do a sequel, the studios want to have, you know, cars flying in the air. They want to have people doing flip-flops and fighting action scenes." Stormare added that the 'John Wick' star believed a 'Constantine' sequel should be "spiritual", and was worried the follow-up would diverge from this concept in favour of focusing on action. He explained: "I think Keanu says, 'I've done 'John Wick'. This movie is spiritual. It's about demons and regular people. And I wanted to keep it that way.' "And we talked about that. I want to do God coming down exactly the same way, but in a black suit and looking more or less like Lucifer from the first one. I'm 12 years older, so it's going to be hard to, you know, completely imitate the first movie. "But, I think from Keanu, he wants to do a sequel that is very close to the first one." Even so, Stormare admitted he hasn't seen any of the scripts for 'Constantine 2' yet, and it was all "hearsay" from Reeves. He said: "That is just hearsay from him, you know, and it's trying to be very secretive. As we say, both me and him, just do the first movie again and add some other elements, and you have a sequel. "'The Godfather Part II' was a sequel that was built on number one. They are similar. You can actually see number one and two together, and they stick together. "So, don't do a completely different movie, then it won't hold together. And I think that's where we are, yeah." 'Constantine' tells the story of the titular exorcist and demonologist who helps LAPD policewoman Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz) investigate her twin sister's mysterious suicide, only to discover that fallen angels from Hell are trying to enter the human world. While Reeves is seemingly apprehensive about the ideas for 'Constantine 2', Stormare insisted the actor was "very proud" of the character. He said: "I think Keanu is very proud of that. He was fighting for it to be a character that he loved and wanted to develop. "And I mean, with Tilda Swinton doing Gabriel, it is a cool character. And even my Lucifer is a cool character that you can relate to as a viewer ... They wanted to dress me up like, you know, like a devil with a tail and a pitchfork and whatever, but we were really fighting for me to have, like, an off-white suit and do it very simple."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Wick 5: Ana de Armas on if She'll Return After Ballerina
While fans are eagerly waiting for the arrival of Ana de Armas' Ballerina, the actress has already shed light on her potential return to the franchise in John Wick 5. While Keanu Reeves, who has portrayed the legendary hitman for over a decade now, will be making an appearance in the franchise's first spin-off film, fans have wondered if Ana de Armas will return the favor in the confirmed John Wick 5. During her recent appearance at a recreated Continental hotel lobby at the John Wick Experience in Las Vegas, The Direct's Russ Milheim questioned Ana de Armas about the possibility of featuring in the upcoming installment in the John Wick film series. The actress expressed enthusiasm for the proposition but shied away from providing any confirmation. 'That would be really cool. I would love that. Why not? I mean, they already know each other, right? Like, why wouldn't it? I would love that. That would be amazing.' Taking place between the events of Parabellum and John Wick 4, the upcoming Ballerina will see Ana de Armas' Eve Macarro embark on a perilous journey to avenge her father's untimely death. The final trailer for the film also saw her character face off against Keanu Reeves' deadly assassin. It is currently unknown whether Ana de Armas' character will survive her encounter with John Wick. Additionally, with Reeves' hitman seemingly meeting his end in John Wick 4, fans are curious to know how the creators will enforce his return in John Wick 5, while hopefully adding Ana de Armas to the film's cast. At the time of writing, John Wick 5 does not have a release date window. As fans wait for more updates on the movie's premiere schedule, they can see Reeves' Wick in action in Ballerina, which hits theaters on June 6, 2025. Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on SuperHeroHype. The post John Wick 5: Ana de Armas on if She'll Return After Ballerina appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Will Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor Return in Bridgerton Season 4? Here's What We Know
Onscreen Bridgerton season 1 couple, Regé Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor, who played Simon Basset and Daphne Bridgerton respectively, received immense love from the audience, who have been anticipating their return in the upcoming season 4. Now, both the actors talked on the same topic. While having a conversation with The Direct, Dynevor pointed out that she has not been asked to make a return on the show yet. The actress stated, 'I mean, they've not called me yet.' The Inheritance star shared, 'And I think they're shooting season 4 right now. So, I'm still waiting for that call.' On the other hand, when Entertainment Tonight asked Page if he would be back in the show, he said, 'I'm very happy to support everyone who's in the show. Everyone's finding fantastic success, but with the show and personal projects, I'm just super happy to say that.' While talking about his potential return, the actor also said that it was not something he had 'thought about ' a lot, as he is focused on other projects at present. For the unversed, the new season will focus on the love story between Benedict Brigerton and Sophie Beak, played by Luke Thompson and the newcomer to the show, Yerin Ha. Season 4 is expected to get more entertaining as the season 2' main love interests, Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton, played by Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey, respectively, are set to be featured in the upcoming installment, per US Weekly. Additionally, season 3's love interests, Penelope Featherington, played by Nicola Coughlan, and Colin Bridgerton, portrayed by Luke Newton, are also set to return in the next season. The actress confirmed this news to The Wrap, She stated, 'They've told us we're back for season 4, which is super lovely…It'll be exciting. [We'll] pop back and have some fun for sure.' The fans will have to be patient until the next season releases, which will reportedly be out in 2026. In the meantime, the audience can watch the previous season of Bridgerton on Netflix.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Highlander Reboot With Former Superman Henry Cavill Gets Release Date Window
The long-awaited reboot, featuring former Superman actor in the lead, has finally received a positive update regarding its release date window from its director, Chad Stahelski. First announced back in 2021, details regarding the premiere of the movie have come few and far between. However, according to Stahelski's latest comments, production on the film could commence as early as September 2025. In a recent discussion, the John Wick director noted that if all goes well, he and his team will be able to start filming the Henry Cavill-led Highlander reboot in the fall of the current year. As such, the movie could make its big-screen debut in either 2027 or 2028. While speaking with Collider's Aidan Kelley, Chad Stahelski disclosed, 'If everything works out in the next 24 hours, we'll be shooting sometime in September. And in 2027 or 2028, you'll be watching Highlander.' Henry Cavill's Highlander will serve as the first entry in the beloved franchise, ever since Christopher Lambert's take on the iconic warrior came to an end in the early 2000s. Created by Gregory Widen, the original Highlander film followed the adventures of Connor MacLeod, a Scottish swordsman, who realizes that he is actually an immortal. As such, MacLeod inadvertently finds himself battling fellow powerful entities who wish to destroy the planet. Despite already having an established lore, Stahelski has confirmed that he will be tweaking the plot in his upcoming directorial venture, all the while paying homage to the original film's mythology. 'We're bringing it forward from the early 1500s in the highlands to the beyond present-day New York and Hong Kong, and seeing how it goes,' he remarked during an earlier interview with The Direct. While Chad Stahelski has given Highlander fans something to look forward to, the film has yet to confirm any of its cast members, aside from Henry Cavill. Moreover, its release date window of 2027-2028 remains a mere estimation at the time of writing. Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on
