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The long-in-development Tomb Raider series from Phoebe Waller-Bridge is facing trouble at Prime Video. In 2023, it was announced that Waller-Bridge, best known as the creator and star of the critically acclaimed series Fleabag, would be developing a new Tomb Raider series for Amazon's production arm. The project was officially greenlit in May 2024, and by November 2024, stars like Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones), Lucy Boynton (Sing Street), Mackenzie Davis (Terminator: Dark Fate), and Emma Corin (Deadpool & Wolverine) were all in consideration for the lead role of Lara Croft before Turner was confirmed to have the part.

According to a report by Puck, however, the Tomb Raider streaming series has majorly struggled behind the scenes. The article states that Amazon's Prime Video has spent tens of millions of dollars developing the series and has nothing to show. The series has already gone through two writers' rooms and still does not have a finished script.

Exclusive: Jonathan Majors has been set to lead Gerard McMurray’s action movie True Threat.

This come in the wake of Majors being cast in the upcoming revenge thriller Merciless, directed by Martin Villeneuve.

True Threat follows Special Forces operative ‘Vernon Threat’ (Majors) as he embarks on a relentless quest for justice after his teenage son is murdered by a Harlem gang known as The Apollo Kids. Determined to take revenge, Threat infiltrates The Carter, a towering 20-story project building that serves as the gang’s stronghold, battling his way to the top floor to confront their leader and his former mentor, ‘Shallow.’ Combining gripping action with deep themes of fatherhood, brotherhood, and community responsibility, True Threat promises to deliver a culturally urgent and relentlessly kinetic experience.

True Threat is the next production from CAT5, the action-focused film label launched by Alexis Garcia last year with the backing of Fifth Season.

When J.J. Abrams' seminal supernatural survival series Lost celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, three things happened. Firstly, all 121 episodes of the show were dropped on Netflix, ready to confound and captivate a whole new generation. Secondly, a whole lot of folks (us included) were reminded why we still have to go back, even after all these years. And thirdly, we found ourselves desperately hoping Abrams would make his long overdue small screen comeback sooner rather than later. And that's exactly what he's doing with Duster, a 70s set action series in which J.J.'s Lost collaborator Josh Holloway — aka Sawyer — plays a getaway driver enlisted by the FBI's first Black female agent (Rachel Hilson) to help take down a Keith David led crime syndicate. Sounds pretty cool, right? Looks pretty cool, too. Check out the trailer below;

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Actor Jonathan Majors is widely known for portraying Kang the Conqueror in MCU’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and appeared as another variant of the character in Loki. Majors rose to fame after he starred in The Last Black Man in San Francisco, followed by his appearance in Da 5 Bloods, Lovecraft Country, The Harder They Fall, Devotion, and others.

Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror | Credits: Marvel Studios

The actor was sentenced to a 52-week Domestic Violence Intervention Program after he was convicted of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment in December 2023. He was arrested in March 2023 after an alleged domestic violence altercation with his then-girlfriend. After he was convicted of misdemeanor counts, Jonathan Majors was dropped by MCU, but now he’s willing to make a return.

Jonathan Majors expresses his desire to make an MCU return

Actor Jonathan Majors was at the peak of...

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, interwoven films and limited series spin tales of epic heroes built from dust, battles waged for love, and villainous origins that span decades, planets, and even the space-time continuum. Perhaps it’s this framework that has transformed the public ousting of star Jonathan Majors from a cautionary tale about abusive actors into the setting for a hero’s potential comeback story.

Majors, who was convicted in December 2023 of recklessly assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, has spent the past month staging a steadfast attempt at career rehabilitation.

Jonathan Majors was on the rise in Hollywood, with several notable projects to his name. But out of the lot, playing Kang the Conqueror in the MCU was a dream come true for him. However, everything came to a standstill when an ex-girlfriend made some serious accusations against him. Now, after several months, the actor has finally broken his silence and is detailing every small aspect of his life.

Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror in the film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Credits: Walt Disney Studios

In this, he specifically talked about his highly publicized trial and the deep personal struggles that surfaced in the aftermath.

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Playing one of the most famous villains in the MCU was no joke. Yet, Jonathan Majors was more than ready to bring Kang the Conqueror to the big screen. The actor was known...

Jonathan Majors opens up about details of his s*xual assault controversy ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Over the years, Jonathan Majors garnered accolades and received a lot of fame, but controversy followed his name as he became a well-known face. In 2023, his career got marred when the actor’s ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, accused him of s*xual assault. Even though he pleaded not guilty, the Loki actor was convicted on various counts, including assault and harassment. He then took a break from everything and stayed low-key.

Later, in 2024, Jabbari dropped the charges against Majors after they came to a settlement. This report surfaced a few days after the actor’s engagement news with Meagen Good circulated. Now, in a recent interview, he opened up about his past traumas and revealed how he dealt with the s*xual assaults that he faced in his childhood.

In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter,...

The fantasy genre has paved the way for multiple popular shows like Supernatural and Game of Thrones, which have become huge staples in pop culture. As iconic and bingeworthy as those series are, they feel flawed in certain areas, specifically with their endings. Meanwhile, there is an expansive library of hidden fantasy TV gems that don't get the recognition they deserve.

Whether overshadowed by competition, didn't have enough promotion or were unjustly canceled after one or two seasons, these fantasy shows have largely fallen under the radar. Nevertheless, dedicated fandoms have acknowledged these shows for the aesthetically pleasing and wildly creative narratives they are. From short-lived series like Lovecraft Country to action epics like Into the Badlands, these fantasy TV entries are entertaining with each passing episode.

Updated on March 15, 2025, by Chen Drachman: With more news coming out about the new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,...

Jonathan Majorsbecame best known for portraying Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his Emmy-nominated performance in Lovecraft Country before his blossoming career came to a halt after a 2023 conviction for misdemeanor assault and harassment against his ex-partner, Grace Jabbari. Majors, who pleaded not guilty to all charges and was acquitted on other counts, now faces an uphill battle for a comeback. In a recent cover story for The Hollywood Reporter, Majors and other industry insiders interviewed discuss that possibility. Majors has an upcoming project coming out later this month, Magazine Dreams, and its reception should indicate how feasible a comeback is for the actor.

Magazine Dreams centers on an amateur bodybuilder (portrayed by Majors) who dreams of making it big in professional weightlifting competitions. Directed by Elijah Bynum, it premiered at Sundance 2023 to critical acclaim, with much praise for Majors' performance. The film was set for release...

With the long-delayed movie finally about to release, Jonathan Majorsis reflecting on his recent controversies and his Hollywood comeback ahead of Magazine Dreams' debut. Following his Emmy-nominated turn in Lovecraft Country, Majors was enjoying a very quick rise to stardom with the likes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Kang the Conqueror, who was set to be the next Thanos. Majors' career came to a standstill when he was arrested for a domestic assault report by his now-ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, being fired from the MCU and accused of further abuses and convicted of one count of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment.

Now, with Magazine Dreams officially picked up by Briarcliff Entertainment, Majors has sat down with The Hollywood Reporterfor his first major Hollywood comeback interview. The Emmy nominee began by recalling the period of time immediately following his not-guilty plea and trial, which he described as "heartbreak like...

In December 2023, Jonathan Majors walked through a dense thicket of news cameras and climbed into the back of a black Chevy Suburban pulling away from the criminal courthouse in lower Manhattan. After a highly publicized trial, Majors had just learned that a jury convicted him of one count of misdemeanor third-degree assault and one count of second-degree harassment of his ex-girlfriend, British dancer Grace Jabbari. Inside the hushed car, a member of his legal team turned around from the front seat and delivered the next piece of news. “He goes, ‘I’m just gonna tell you now,’” Majors says. “That way you’re not surprised, and you can start processing it. They fired you. Marvel fired you.’”

Before his arrest that March, Majors was fresh off the Warner Bros. box office hit Creed III, the Marvel movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and an Emmy nomination for the HBO series Lovecraft Country.

Academy Award, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has been cast opposite Anya Taylor-Joy in Apple TV+’s Lucky limited series.

Based on the New York Times bestselling novel and Reese’s Book Club pick of the same name by Marissa Stapley, Lucky stars Taylor-Joy as “a young woman who left behind the life of crime she was raised in years ago, but must now embrace her darker, criminal side one final time in a desperate attempt to escape her past,” according to the official description.

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Exclusive: Academy, Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has joined the cast of Lucky, a new limited drama from Apple TV+ starring and executive produced by Anya Taylor-Joy. Creator Jonathan Tropper also executive produces alongside Reese Witherspoon.

Based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel and Reese’s Book Club pick of the same name, Lucky stars Taylor-Joy as the eponymous heroine. She is a young woman who left behind the life of crime she was raised in years ago but must now embrace her darker, criminal side one final time in a desperate attempt to escape her past.

Ellis-Taylor will play as ‘Agent Billie Rand.’

Lucky is produced by Hello Sunshine and Tropper Ink, and is created by Tropper under his overall deal with Apple TV+. He serves as co-showrunner alongside Cassie Pappas. Witherspoon EPs alongside Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media.

Globoplay, the freemium streaming service of Brazilian media giant Globo, is stepping into the genre market with “Reincarnate.” The streamer’s first original horror series will have its first public bow as part of this year’s Berlinale Series Market Selects, with an official release date yet to be announced.

“Reincarnate” has a nine-episode run and begins with Tulio, a former cop, released from prison after spending 18 years locked up for killing his partner, Caio. On his first day of freedom, Tulio plans on ending his life, but a teenager knocks on his door, claiming to be Caio reincarnated. Together, the two embark on a journey to solve Caio’s murder, find the real killer, and restore Tulio’s honor. The series takes place in the Brazilian countryside and features stars such as Taís Araujo, Julia Dalavia (“Pantanal”) and Grace Passô (“The Day I Met You”).

Bruno Safadi signs the series’s artistic direction,...

Michael B. Jordan said in an interview with GQ magazine that he’s not concerned about the future of Marvel despite the franchise’s wobbly track record as of late. While the MCU hit a high last year with the record-breaking “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the year prior saw flops like “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “The Marvels” sink Marvel Studios to previously unforeseen lows. Jordan’s GQ cover was also published amid disappointing reviews for Marvel’s latest tentpole, “Captain America: Brave New World” (53% on Rotten Tomatoes from 133 reviews).

“[Marvel’s] doing great,” said Jordan, who is one of the MCU’s all-time great villains after playing Erik Killmonger in “Black Panther” and its sequel. “They’ll get it back.”

One comic book tentpole Jordan hopes Marvel gets off the ground is its long-in-the-works “Blade” movie. First announced in 2019 with Mahershala Ali tapped to play the eponymous vampire hunter, “Blade” has...

The Charlize Theron action film The Old Guard was a hit for the Netflix streaming service when it was released in 2020. Directed by Roar Uthaug, the Norwegian creature feature Troll was another success for Netflix when it was released in December 2022. Both of those movies are now getting sequels that are expected to reach Netflix by the end of 2025, when The Old Guard 2 heading for a July 2nd release and Troll 2 not yet having a release date – and Netflix decided to start building the hype for both of them today, releasing a clip from Troll 2 that can be seen in the embed above and a behind-the-scenes look at the stunts of The Old Guard 2, which can be found at the bottom of this article.

Troll had the following synopsis: Deep inside the mountain of Dovre, something gigantic awakens after being trapped for a thousand years. Destroying everything in its path,...

A brand new trailer for the upcoming vampire film "Sinners" has appeared online, promising the same incredible quality of work we've come to expect from "Creed" and "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler and his frequent collaborator, Michael B. Jordan, but this time with what seems to be twice the bite. Set in the 1930s, Jordan stars as twin brothers Elias and Elijah Smoke, who return to their hometown with secrets they'd rather forget, only to be confronted by horrors they could have never anticipated. You know -- the toothy kind that can only lead to claret-covered carnage that will have the locals reaching for the nearest crucifix.

Admittedly, the fanged fiends -- led by Jack O'Connell in the chilling role of head vampire Remmick -- will require more than just a cross to be repelled. Their presence forces the Smoke brothers and the local townsfolk to unite in order to...

Jonathan Majors’ life has been a rollercoaster lately, and not the fun kind. After his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari accused him of domestic violence and assault, the actor found himself in hot waters, losing roles left and right. In the full-on cancel culture moment, Majors even lost his spot as Kang the Conqueror and got fired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Jonathan Majors in Lovecraft Country | image: HBO

Things seemed bleak for the actor who once had the world at his feet. But then, even through the hellish time of his life and career, Jonathan Majors found a silver lining in his current partner and fiancée, Megan Good. Appearing as a plot twist in his life, Good sparked hope in the middle of a storm. And now, Majors seems to be piecing back his life, with the talented actress by his side.

Jonathan Majors found Megan Good while dealing with his...

The Charlize Theron action film The Old Guard was a hit for the Netflix streaming service when it was released in 2020, but the sequel The Old Guard 2 has had an unexpectedly bumpy ride while making its way out into the world. It went into production back in 2022, and filming had to be halted briefly after a fire broke out at the film studio where the movie had been shooting; Rome, Italy’s historic Cinecittà Studios. Then there was a shake-up at Netflix during post-production, so the project got shut down for a while – and even though Theron was quoted as saying that it was back on track and coming soon last summer, it turns out that we’re going to have to keep waiting, because there are still reshoots to do. What’s on Netflix reported that The Old Guard 2 was supposed to undergo additional photography last October,...

Talk about a surprise. When Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (who has been acting professionally since her debut as Ariel in 1995’s Broadway revival of “The Tempest” opposite Patrick Stewart) arrived on the Louisiana set of “Nickel Boys” (Amazon/MGM/Orion), her documentarian-turned-feature-director RaMell Ross told her to do something she had never done before: Look straight into the lens, without a reverse angle on her co-star. She couldn’t see her fellow actors because their faces were obscured by the camera, just as their faces were hidden from the audience.

Watching the lauded critical hit “Nickel Boys” requires an adjustment to a strict point-of-view aesthetic. But Taylor-Ellis had to make it work on the ground, on the fly. The tightly scheduled period feature (budgeted at $20 million) left little time to figure it out.

Reactions range widely to this avant-garde Colson Whitehead adaptation about a brutal southern school for boys, but among the “Nickel Boys” ensemble,...

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Mayfair Witches is a supernatural gothic horror thriller drama series created by Michelle Ashford and Esta Spalding. Based on the Lives of the Mayfair Witches books by Anne Rice, the AMC series follows neurosurgeon Dr Rowan Fielding as she discovers that she comes from a long line of powerful witches who are haunted because of a sinister past. Mayfair Witches stars Alexandra Daddario, Tongayi Chirisa, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, Ben Feldman, and Alyssa Jirrels. So, if you loved the gothic horror, thrilling dark fantasy elements, and compelling characters in Mayfair Witches, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

A Discovery of Witches Credit – Sky Max

A Discovery of Witches is a fantasy romance drama series created by Deborah Harkness. Based on Harkness’ All Souls Trilogy, the Sky One series follows Diana Bishop, a historian who...

As much as Jurnee Smollett is an actor, she could also be considered an archivist — given how much of her 38-year career she’s spent capturing elements of untold history.

Smollett has been in front of the camera since she was 10 months old, but began acting in earnest when she was 5, appearing on sitcoms like “Full House” and “Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper.” Since then, Smollett played Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Smallest Freedom Fighter” (8-year-old Sheyann Webb) in the 1999 TV movie “Selma, Lord Selma”; the sole female debater at a historically Black college in 1935 Texas in 2007’s “The Great Debaters”; a woman who escapes slavery in the 2016 series “Underground”; and a fiery Civil Rights activist fighting both societal and supernatural monsters in 2020’s “Lovecraft Country,” HBO’s acclaimed sci-fi drama for which Smollett earned her first Emmy nomination.

In her latest film, “The Order,” Smollett plays an FBI agent (a...

Disgraced MCU actor Jonathan Majors continues to slowly return to Hollywood, with the critically acclaimed drama Magazine Dreams, which Majors leads, having now been given a release date. The sports drama, which finds Majors starring as a troubled man looking after his ailing grandfather while trying to make it in the world of professional bodybuilding, will now be released in theaters on March 21, 2025, courtesy of Briarcliff Entertainment. Writer and director Elijah Bynum released a statement (via Deadline) alongside the release date, in which he thanked Briarcliff Entertainment for releasing the movie and for supporting the rest of the cast and crew who worked so hard.

“Dozens of incredibly talented people poured their time, energy and creativity into bringing this film to life, and I am immensely proud of their work. I’m grateful to Tom Ortenberg and Briarcliff Entertainment for their unwavering support, passion, and for giving this film the...

The holiday/action/thriller Carry-On, starring Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson, Theo Rossi, and Jason Bateman, has ascended to become Netflix’s top debut for an English-language film for 2024. So far, Carry-On has mounted 42 million views, per Deadline.

The movie centers around Ethan Kopek (Egerton), a Transportation Security Administration Agent (Tsa) - turned action hero who is blackmailed by a mysterious man (Bateman) into allowing a lethal package through security at the Los Angeles International Airport. Carry-On, written by T.J. Fixman and directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, was the most-watched Netflix title of the week and had the biggest opening for a Netflix film this year. The film also made its way into the Top 10 in 93 countries.

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Keke Palmer, Giancarlo Esposito and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor will receive special awards at the seventh annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors ceremony, presented by Nice Crowd.

The intimate, non-televised dinner will be held on Feb. 17 at the Sls hotel in Beverly Hills, hosted by Zainab Johnson, winner of the 2013 ABFF Comedy Wings competition.

“For decades, these incredible ABFF honorees have captivated audiences and shaped the cultural landscape with their groundbreaking work,” stated Jeff and Nicole Friday, CEO and president of Nice Crowd, respectively. “It’s a privilege to honor Aunjanue, Giancarlo and Keke for their extraordinary contributions to both the industry and our shared culture.”

Palmer will receive the Renaissance award, which is presented to a “trendsetting content creator in recognition of their outstanding work and commitment to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion” through their work. The Emmy-winning actor, producer, author and host recently celebrated the launch of her memoir...

While Will Smith leads the King Richard cast in his Oscar-winning role, there is a terrific ensemble working together to bring this true sports story to the big screen. Venus and Serena Williams’ names are iconic in the world of sports, but King Richard offers a slight twist in that it’s actually more about their father, Richard Williams, a tennis coach who tries to put his daughters’ talents on the world stage. While he is a complex and intriguing character, King Richard benefits from the entire cast.

Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green from a screenplay by Zach Baylin, King Richard goes behind the scenes of Venus and Serena’s life under the guidance of their father. King Richard has a sprawling cast of veteran actors and younger actors who get to flex their talents in front of a wider audience. The film is based on real-life people, and here...

Accused has returned for a second season on Fox. The show, which was created by Howard Gordon, is based on the British anthology show of the same name that ran for two seasons from 2010 through 2012. Each episode features a new cast and is set in a different city, following a court case exploring an unusual crime. The cast of season 1 included Michael Chiklis, Abigail Breslin, Rachel Bilson, Whitney Cummings, and Jason Ritter, while season 2 features Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, and Taylor Schilling, as well as Michael Chiklis in a new role.

In September 2024, Screen Rant was invited to visit the set of Accused season 2 in Ontario, Canada. The cast and crew were in the middle of a nine-day shoot for "Eugene's Story". The episode, which is set in Newton, Massachusetts and was directed by Michael Chiklis, follows Eugene Park (Ken Jeong), a kind-hearted jewelry store owner who is married to a younger woman,...

Actor Lance Reddick, known for his roles in The Wire and the John Wick franchise, died last March at the age of 60 from heart disease. Reddick was a fantastic talent and we're all the poorer for not getting to see more performances from him.

The producers behind the Disney+ show Percy Jackson and the Olympians, based on author Rick Riordan's book series, were left in a difficult spot, since Reddick played the role of the Greek god Zeus, who starts the plot of the show into motion by accussing young Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) of stealing his master lightning bolt. That storyline got resolved in the show's first season, which wrapped up early this year. But Zeus features in the later books, including The Sea of Monsters, which will form the basis of season 2.

So we expected Disney to recast the role sooner or later. Per The A.V. Club,...

Replacing the late great Lance Reddick in any of his ongoing shows is a Herculean task for any actor, but Disney might have found the person capable of doing it for Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Reddick played none other than Zeus, the King of the Greek Gods, in the show's debut season. The beloved actor passed away shortly after production wrapped on Season 1, aged 60. While some of his past roles in ongoing franchises, like Charon in John Wick, reached a natural conclusion, Zeus plays a major part in Rick Riordan's novels, and the show can't survive without the character.

Per Variety, Courtney B. Vance will take over from Lance Reddick as Zeus in Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Vance is a two-time Emmy winning actor, best known for his roles in The Hunt for Red October, Hamburger Hill, Dangerous Minds, and American Crime Story.

In the first season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Lance Reddick appeared as Zeus in what turned out to be one the beloved actor's final roles. Moving forward with the show meant recasting the key role, and it's now been revealed who will be succeeding Reddick as Zeus.

Per Variety, award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance is set to play Zeus in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Vance is a veteran of the screen with his accomplishments including Primetime Emmy Award wins for his roles in The People v. O.J. Simpson and Lovecraft Country. He's also known for playing Assistant D.A. Ron Carver in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, with his other TV roles including FlashForward, 61st Street, and, more recently, Ryan Murphy's Grotesquerie. The actor, who won a Tony Award for his role in Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy, also has a role in Disney's upcoming...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians has found its new Zeus.

Emmy winner Courtney B. Vance has joined the Disney+ series as the king of the Greek gods. He’ll take over the role originated by the late Lance Reddick, who played the part in season one.

“I can’t tell you how excited I am to join the extraordinary cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” Vance said in a statement. “There are few moments in an actor’s career when you can honestly say that you’re about to board a series that has such a devoted fan base filled with characters beloved around the world and is based on a wildly successful book series. I know that stepping into this role of Zeus will be a memorable experience and I’ll be giving my brother, Lance Reddick, who left us way too soon, a heavenly hug.”

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Courtney B. Vance is taking up the mantle of Zeus following the death of Lance Reddick. The “Grotesquerie” and “American Crime Story” star has joined Season 2 of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.”

“Finding someone to step into this role going forward was not an easy task, but when icon Courtney B. Vance answered the call, we knew the Gods were listening,” executive producer Dan Shotz wrote in a post on the Disney+ original’s Instagram page. “This legend of cinema not only wanted to honor the books, but wanted to honor Lance’s legacy. We can’t wait for you all to see him take the throne.”

Reddick, who is best known for his work in “John Wick,” “Fringe” and “The Wire,” died in March 2023 at the age of 60. At the time of his death, a spokesperson said the actor died of natural causes.

Zeus is a major character in...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians has officially recast the role of Zeus.

The Disney+ series has cast Courtney B. Vance to take up the mantle from the late Lance Reddick, who died last year, shortly after the first season was released.

“Finding someone to step into this role going forward was not an easy task, but when icon Courtney B. Vance answered the call, we knew the Gods were listening,” executive producer Dan Shotz said in a statement, posted to the series’ Instagram on Monday. “This legend of cinema not only wanted to honor the books, but wanted to honor Lance’s legacy. We can’t wait for you all to see him take the throne.”

In the Season 1 finale of the Disney+ series, Reddick played the Greek god in an extensive scene with series lead Walker Scobell, as Percy faces Zeus atop Mount Olympus. It was one of his final on-screen roles.

Courtney B. Vance has joined the cast of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” as Zeus. The role was originally played by Lance Reddick, who died at age 60 shortly after production wrapped on Season 1.

Zeus is the Greek god of the sky and the father of demigod Thalia Grace (recently announced cast member Tamara Smart). In Season 1, Reddick’s Zeus accused Percy (Walker Scobell) of stealing his master lightning bolt, which sent Percy and his friends Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) and Grover (Aryan Simhadri) on a nationwide quest to find it and stop a war between the gods.

Vance is best known for films like “The Hunt for Red October,” “The Preacher’s Wife” and “The Adventures of Huck Finn” as well as TV series including NBC’s “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” in which he played Ron Carver, and FX’s “The People vs. Oj Simpson: American Crime Story,” in which he played Johnnie Cochran.

One of the greatest joys of having to live in an otherwise fairly tainted reality is getting to live at the same time as horror visionary and genre-definer Jordan Peele. And luckily for horror fans, the director of modern classics Get Out, Us, and Nope has been graciously lending his talents to other filmmakers of the genre through his production company, Monkeypaw. While having nothing to do with a humanistic AI with a beautiful voice that will make you fall in love with her, the upcoming Universal and Monkeypaw production Him formerly titled Goat directed by Justin Tipping, recently gave audiences a first-look at the production and, as expected, it seems like a promising film.

From the minds of writers Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie comes a tale of a promising young football player who is invited to train with a retiring star quarterback on an isolated compound. Known for Kicks,...

Previously titled Goat, the next feature from Jordan Peele‘s Monkeypaw Productions is now titled Him, and Vanity Fair’s new behind-the-scenes image unveiled this morning offers new details on the sports horror movie.

Him is currently set to release in theaters on September 19, 2025.

Justin Tipping (Kicks) will direct the sports-themed psychological horror tale for Monkeypaw and Universal. Based on a pitch by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, the upcoming horror movie centers on a “promising young athlete who is invited to train with a team’s retiring star.” It’s described as “a blood-chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, power, and the pursuit of excellence at any cost.”

Marlon Wayans will star alongside Julia Fox, Tyriq Withers (“Atlanta”), Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, and Grammy nominee Tierra Whack.

The new image doesn’t reveal much in the way of plot or horror, but it does come with interesting insight.

Actors Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are engaged. The couple revealed the news at Sunday night’s Ebony Power 100 Gala event in Los Angeles, with Good showing off her diamond engagement ring on the red carpet.

In an interview with E! News at the event, the couple said the Ebony Power 100 Gala had a special significance for them as it was where they first in 2022. Majors, 35, and Good, 43, have been dating since May 2023, two months after the Lovecraft Country actor was arrested over an alleged assault against ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari.

Good publicly stood by Majors as he was later charged and stood trial for assaulting Jabbari in November 2023. The Shazam! actress was a near constant presence in court during the three-week trial. In December, Majors was found guilty of one count of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment, and in April this year he was sentenced to a...

The latest television series that's up to be rebooted is Friday Night Lights. Featuring new Dcu actor Kyle Chandler in his Emmy-winning role, the series aired its final episode in 2011.

Per Puck, a reboot of Friday Night Lights is in development at Universal Television with the original show showrunner Jason Katims, director Pete Berg, and producer Brian Grazer. The new series is expected to be a new story following a different cast of characters while retaining its focus on Texas high school football. While the Friday Night Lights reboot is said to be in its early development stages, the project has already been taken out to market, sparking a bidding war with streaming platforms.

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There was a time, not all that long ago when the name HBO was synonymous with top-tier television.

Some of our readers might remember the iconic slogan from the cable giant’s heyday that summed up its unique approach to programming:

“It’s not; it’s HBO,” we were told. And as laughably pompous as that may sound in retrospect, at the time, it rang surprisingly true.

(Photograph by Macall Polay/HBO)

If one were to compose a comprehensive history of the past 25 years in American television, it would be difficult not to mention HBO on every other page.

When Sex and the City became an overnight cultural phenomenon in the summer of 1998, industry analysts likely regarded it as a fluke — a one-off instance in which a premium cable channel best known as a secondary market for theatrical movies stumbled onto success with an original series.

However, what HBO executives...

Marvel announced five years ago, at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, they were inviting Blade into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a new reboot. Five years later, well, Marvel’s planned Blade MCU movie has still yet to even find its way in front of the cameras.

It’s no secret that the brand new Blade movie has been bumped all over the release calendar the last few years, and it’s currently without a date at all after getting pulled from its theatrical release date of November 7, 2025. Not helping is that the movie is without a director at the moment, with Yann Demange (“Lovecraft Country”) departing the project in the wake of Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli) exiting the film back in 2022.

Studio President Kevin Feige reassured fans this weekend at the D23 Brazil 2024 event that Marvel is still planning to reboot Blade with star Mahershala Ali and bring the character into the MCU.

Marvel Studios recently took Mahershala Ali’s long-delayed “Blade” movie off its release calendar, but studio president Kevin Feige is telling fans not to worry about whether or not the iconic vampire hunter will find his way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Blade is coming, he promises.

“We are committed to Blade,” Feige told Omelete (via IGN) during the D23 Brazil 2024 event. “We love the character. We love Mahershala’s take on him. And rest assured: whenever we change direction with a project, or are still figuring out how it fits into our schedule, we let the audience know. You’re all up to date on what’s happening. But I can tell you that the character will indeed make it to the MCU.”

Marvel originally announced its “Blade” movie with Ali in July 2019, but development has been rocky as several writers and directors have come and gone over the years.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe initiated its Blade movie way back in 2021, yet the movie doesnt seem any closer to release. Three years ago, the Marvel Cinematic Universe officially introduced Blade, hinting at the long-awaited revival of the iconic vampire hunter. Played by Mahershala Ali, Blade was positioned to bring a darker, supernatural element to the MCU, generating enormous excitement. However, despite this setup, Marvels Blade movie has been beset by several delays.

Though the McU's official Blade has been teased, Wesley Snipes' variant thrillingly joined the MCU timeline in Deadpool & Wolverine. Wesley Snipes reprised his role as the iconic vampire, celebrating his role in the original Blade trilogy. An especially pleasing line from Deadpool declared that theres only one Blade, a line that is increasingly reflecting the state of the character in the MCU.

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Teacup is a sci-fi mystery horror thriller drama series created by Ian McCulloch. Based on the 1988 book Stinger by author Robert R. McCammon, the Peacock series is set on an isolated ranch in rural Georgia and it follows the Chenoweth family and their neighbors who are trapped in an invisible barrier while they fight against a mysterious threat that wants to kill them. Teacup stars Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Chaske Spencer, Kathy Baker, Boris McGiver, Diany Rodriguez, Caleb Dolden, Émilie Bierre, Bill Heck, and Rob Morgan. So, if you loved the thrilling mystery, sci-fi horror elements, and compelling characters in Teacup here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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We finally saw Blade appear in a Marvel Cinematic Universe film — it just wasn’t the Blade played by Mahershala Ali. The first appearance of Blade in the MCU came in “Deadpool & Wolverine” with Wesley Snipes reprising his iconic role.

And now Ali’s “Blade” has been delayed yet again, pulled from Disney’s 2025 release slate entirely. What a disaster.

Marvel chief Kevin Feige first announced a “Blade” reboot back in 2019 with Ali attached to star, and the character was even teased in the post-credits of 2021’s “Eternals,” a would-be franchise that now seems forgotten.

“Blade” has been through many starts and stops, with several writers and directors filtering through and with delays because of the writers strike and more. Through it all, the franchise’s original stars Wesley Snipes and Stephen Dorff haven’t refrained from talking about it.

“It’s not the actor’s fault,” Snipes said of Ali.

The Daywalker will have to wait a bit longer to have his time in the sun.

Disney has removed the Marvel reboot of “Blade” — starring Mahershala Ali as the titular half-vampire — from the release calendar. It was dated for Nov. 7, 2025. Disney will instead release “Predator: Badlands,” the sixth film in the otherworldly franchise, on the early November release date that was held by “Blade.”

Meanwhile, Marvel added three untitled projects to the schedule for Feb. 18, 2028, May 5, 2028 and Nov. 10, 2028.

The comic book empire’s decision to take “Blade” off the docket was widely expected after Disney CEO Bob Iger’s stated in an earnings call on May 7 that Marvel will release “a maximum of three” movies a year. Of the four superhero films Disney previously had slated for 2025 — including “Captain America: Brave New World,” “Thunderbolts” and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” — “Blade” is the only project that hadn’t started production.

Exclusive: Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (King Richard) and Rachelle Lefevre (Twilight franchise) have wrapped on Liz Here Now, a new indie drama from director Sterling Macer Jr.

Shot in Lexington, Ky, the film is based on the novel of the same name by Todd Connor. The story follows Liz Baxter (Ellis-Taylor), who works as a nanny for a prominent, white family in Oakland, California during the rise of the Black Panther Party in 1967. When Liz discovers that the Connor children are suffering under the hand of their mother, Jane (Lefevre), and attempts to step in to protect the children, she’s accused of participating in a Black Panther conspiracy.

In a statement on the project, Macer Jr. told Deadline, “Our approach to Liz Here Now is a kind of deconstruction of the black maid’s story, and to a degree, bends the genre of the civil rights era domestic drama,...

At first glance, a revival of the prank show “Scare Tactics” seems like an odd fit for Monkeypaw, the production company founded by Jordan Peele and behind such blockbuster hits like “Nope” and “Monkey Man.” But the more you dive into USA Network’s new project, the more the reality series makes sense for one of the more ambitious, meticulous and genre-bending companies in Hollywood.

Created by Scott Hallock and Kevin Healey, the original “Scare Tactics” premiered on Syfy in 2003. The series follows a simple premise: Each episode chronicles a group of “victims” who have been placed in a horrific situation made real by Hollywood magic and trained actors.

“You’re trying to make a horror movie for [the subjects], but for the audience, you’re trying to make a comedy,” Win Rosenfeld, president of Monkeypaw, told TheWrap for this week’s Office With a View. “We’re not trying to traumatize anyone for life.

“Magazine Dreams,” a tense sports drama starring Jonathan Majors, has been acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment and will be released theatrically in 2025. Searchlight Pictures had originally landed the movie at 2023’s Sundance Film Festival but parted ways earlier this year after Majors was convicted of domestic assault and harassment of his ex-girlfriend.

It will debut in theaters on a yet-to-be determined date during the first quarter of next year. Elijah Bynum wrote and directed “Magazine Dreams,” about an aspiring bodybuilder named Killian Maddox who abuses steroids in his quest to become a sports icon. After its Park City premiere, the film sparked a bidding war between Neon, Sony Pictures Classics and HBO before Searchlight landed domestic rights. After Searchlight dropped “Magazine Dreams,” the filmmakers were free to shop it to other distributors.

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Exclusive: Magazine Dreams, the drama that came out of Sundance with Oscar buzz for Jonathan Majors’ intense portrayal of a troubled aspiring bodybuilder, will finally get its chance to flex on movie screens.

Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired domestic distribution rights to the critically acclaimed film, with plans to release in the first quarter of 2025. This becomes the second quality hot-potato picture taken on by Tom Ortenberg’s Briarcliff, after the distributor acquired the Donald Trump-Roy Cohn coming-of-age drama The Apprentice. Conglomerate-connected distributors shunned that film after its provocative Cannes debut, but Briarcliff will release it in the heat of election season October 11. That film shows the lessons an aspiring real estate magnate learned after being taken under the wing of the reptilian lawyer who was once the right-hand man for Sen. Joseph McCarthy in the sensationalized communist witch hunt.

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You’ve seen the trailer. You’ve likely read the synopsis. And, if you’re anything like us, you… still don’t have a real clear understanding of what awaits in Ryan Murphy’s new horror series, Grotesquerie.

And while we can’t promise that our interviews with the show’s stars at the New York City premiere Monday will give you a good sense of exactly what’s going on in Murphy’s latest work, we can say that the videos below will give you decidedly disturbing (but in a fun way!) little snapshots of what to expect.

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