The former “Mandarin” could be back in his Iron Man 3 role as Trevor Slattery. Thanks to a report in Variety, we’ve learned that actor Ben Kingsley is set to again reprise his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor, known for classic roles Gandhi, Sneakers and Sexy Beast plays the tragic comic part … >
The Obi-Wan Kenobi star will lead the sci-fi adaptation for the streamer. (Updated 30/08/22): Apple have revealed Jennifer Connelly as Dark Matters‘ co-lead. News on the adaptation of Blake Crouch’s novel Dark Matter has been quiet since March’s initial announcement; Apple TV+ revealed they are making the show with Joel Edgerton in the lead role … >
The Doctor Who star is set to inherit the fictional Australian throne! The BBC have announced that they’re transporting Catherine Tate to Australia. She’s set to star in a new show, Queen of Oz, which she has co-created and will also executive produce. Here’s the premise: Princess Georgiana (Tate) is the black sheep of a … >
The Sandman’s Death will star opposite Colin Farrell After making a memorable impact as Death in Netflix’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, Kirby Howell-Baptiste has notched up another high-profile role. Scant details available, but we understand (thanks to Deadline) that Sugar is an L.A. based contemporary take on a private detective story. Apple describe … >
Nicola Walker returns to solve crime in the waterways of Scotland in Annika series 2. UKTV’s Alibi channel, in conjunction with partners US broadcaster Masterpiece and All3Media International, have recommissioned Annika. It’s no surprise however, as the first series became their all-time top performer. The crime drama comes from Nick Walker, based on his BBC … >
Is anyone else getting Damian Thorn vibes from Homelander’s son? With the success of Prime Video’s The Boys‘ Season 3 launch prompting a rapid recommission, we’ve been watching for news of the production kicking into gear. That begun to arrive now, with casting details for the new run emerging via Variety. Naturally, Season 3 spoilers … >
Peaky progress, if you will. Thanks to a recent chat on the Heart Breakfast show, creator Steven Knight has provided an update on the progress of the much-anticipated Peaky Blinders movie. While the BBC television show wrapped up in April, after six explosive seasons, the jump to the big screen promises to continue the story … >
DI Jimmy Perez will bow out at the end of its seventh series. The murder mystery drama series Shetland is due to return next month. However, the BBC have announced that it will be the last series for Douglas Henshall’s DI Jimmy Perez. The actor is leaving the show after nine years to pursue other … >
Cage will voice the vodka-drinking, Flashdance loving dragon of the show’s title. Previously in development for Amazon, Deadline have broken the news that Highfire is on the move to Paramount+. The “genre-bending” show is being adapted from Eoin Colfer’s novel of the same name. Unlike his enduring Artemis Fowl and its spin-offs, it’s described as … >
The Eternals star is starring in the adaptation of The Moon Represents My Heart, a forthcoming novel. Gemma Chan’s big screen career has taken off in the past few years with a couple of Marvel roles, plus a great turn in Crazy Rich Asians. However, the star also enjoys a thriving television career; she was … >