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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Damson Idris addresses Black Panther 3 casting rumours
Damson Idris has addressed speculation that he could become the next Black Panther. During an appearance on the Today show on Wednesday, the F1 actor was asked if he had had any conversations with Marvel Studios about becoming the next iteration of the superhero in the third Black Panther movie. When presenter Craig Melvin encouraged him to give a "yes or no" answer, Idris playfully replied, "Yes-no." Melvin asserted his response meant a "yes," and the British actor responded, "It could mean no." When asked if he'd accept the role if it was offered to him, Idris confirmed that he would. T'Challa/Black Panther was played by Chadwick Boseman in 2016's Captain America: Civil War, followed by 2018's Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War and 2019's Avengers: Endgame. After Boseman died in August 2020, aged 43, director and co-writer Ryan Coogler decided not to recast the character for the planned sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In the 2022 film, T'Challa dies, and his sister Shuri, played by Letitia Wright, takes over the Black Panther mantle. During a radio interview on Sway in the Morning, Idris opened up about what the Black Panther role would mean to him. "It would mean everything, of course. Again, it's all about responsibility. But either way, whoever plays that part, if that part even happens, I'm going to be in the theatres supporting it," he shared. "I knew Chad(wick) well. He was an icon to us. Someone like Chad and what he represented, I think it's important that that essence carries on. I think that's what he would want." However, Black Panther producer Nate Moore previously insisted in February that there was "no truth" to the T'Challa recasting rumours. "We'll get into it later this year, but everything you read online is not true, if for no other reason than we just haven't started (working on it yet)," he told
UPI
3 days ago
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- UPI
'Thunderbolts' available on digital, Blu-Ray in July
1 of 5 | Florence Pugh attends the premiere of "We Live In Time" in September. She stars in "Thunderbolts." File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- Thunderbolts arrives for purchase on digital platforms beginning July 1, Marvel Entertainment announced Wednesday. The film stars Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Florence Pugh as Yelena, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, David Harbour as Red Guardian and Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost. Together the group of reluctant superheroes face off against "The Void" (Lewis Pullman). "Everyone here has done bad things. You can't escape the past," Yelena says in the trailer. The film follows them as they step in for the absent Avengers and redeem themselves. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Geraldine Viswanathan and Olga Kurylenko also star. Thunderbolts becomes available for digital purchase July 1 and arrives on Blu-ray July 29. The movie opened in theaters May 2. Marvel stars walk the red carpet Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. (R), and his wife, Susan Downey, attend the premiere of "Avengers: Endgame" in Los Angeles on April 22, 2019. Downey, in 2024, announced that he will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villainous Dr. Doom. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
How Scarlett Johansson tried not to be a 'humongous weirdo' to Steven Spielberg
Scarlett Johansson has spent 30 years wanting to be in a Jurassic universe movie, so tired desperately not to put off producer Steven Spielberg from hiring her by being 'a humongous weirdo' about it. The Hollywood actress, 40, is known for her association with massive franchises like Transformers and, of course, her nine appearances in Marvel movies including Avengers: Endgame, Iron Man 2 and Black Widow as spy and assassin Natasha Romanoff. But the chance to appear in Jurassic World Rebirth was extra-special for Johansson, she told Metro on the red carpet at Jurassic World Rebirth's London premiere on Tuesday night. The new dinosaur movie – the seventh feature-length film in the series – sees the legendary Spielberg executive produce once again, alongside the return of original screenwriter David Koepp. Spielberg also famously directed 1993's Jurassic Park and 1997's follow-up The Lost World: Jurassic Park, both of which were penned by Koepp. British filmmaker Gareth Edwards – known for his original sci-fi film The Creator as well as directing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – takes over at the helm for Jurassic World Rebirth. It was him who first tipped off Metro to Johansson's obsession with the franchise. He revealed in a forthcoming interview that Spielberg had informed him in a casting meeting that Johansson would 'kill' him if she didn't get the part of extraction expert Zora Bennett. 'He was basically forced to cast me!' Johansson laughed when told of Edwards' story at this evening's premiere. Adding her side of the story, she exclusively told Metro: 'I've been chasing the Jurassic universe for three decades. I would have happily played any kind of dino snack! 'But I knew that they were doing a new one and that there was a part that I potentially could be right for – right age and otherwise – and so I got in there and was like, I've got to meet on this! I just want to share my enthusiasm.' After setting up a general meeting with Spielberg, Johansson then tried to play it cool. '[I] tried to not be a humongous weirdo and geek out, but after a couple of hours talking to him he brought it up. He was like, 'Oh I think we're supposed to be talking about Jurassic?' and that was my in ,' she shared. 'So then I felt comfortable being a total nerd!' The double Oscar nominee also praised Jurassic World Rebirth's 'extraordinary' wider team for coming together to deliver the film to cinemas less than 12 months after shooting wrapped – and only 16 months after Edwards was announced as director (with no cast in place). 'We did shoot if for five months, so it wasn't that fast, but I think Gareth knew… it's all in the magic of post-production. He put the pedal to the metal,' Johansson said. Emphasising the speed, she added: 'I mean, we were just having a sound mixing conversation like 10 days ago. So it's really being delivered – it is hot off the presses! 'And you do that with an extraordinary group of post-production specialists and a big, big team – that's the way you do it.' Johansson also produces on the film, in which she co-stars with Wicked actor Jonathan Bailey, two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, Homeland and Companion star Rupert Friend and Netflix star of The Lincoln Lawyer Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. More Trending Set 32 years after dinosaurs were brought back from extinction thanks to the events of Jurassic Park, Jurassic World Rebirth follows a top-secret expedition including Johannson's former military operative Bennett, Bailey's bespectacled palaeontologist Dr Henry Loomis, Friend's pharmaceutical rep Martin Krebs and Ali's team leader Duncan Kincaid. The group braves the forbidden isolated equatorial regions where dinosaurs still roam freely to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures in the hopes of a major medical breakthrough. However, the island is also home to mutant species who have thrived following man's experiments on them to appease crowds at the former theme park. Jurassic World Rebirth is released in cinemas on Wednesday July 2. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Machine Gun Kelly finally reveals daughter's unique name months after Megan Fox gave birth MORE: Movie fans disappointed after claiming new summer rom-com was 'misleading' MORE: Bridgerton star was cut from Brad Pitt's new F1 movie, says director
Newsweek
4 days ago
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- Newsweek
Robert Downey Jr. Surprises 'Ironheart' Stars with Interview Appearance
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors On Tuesday morning, Robert Downey, Jr. gave stars of the upcoming "Ironheart" a wonderful, sweet surprise as they were being interviewed on "Good Morning America". The future star of "Avengers: Doomsday" recorded a message for Dominique Thorne and Anthony Ramos, putting his support fully behind the pair and "Ironheart". You can watch the clip below. Read More: "The Sandman" Season 2 Trailer Teases an Epic Conclusion "Ms. Thorne, I couldn't be happier than to be seeing you bring Riri Williams to life," Downey said. "But, the Hood has me nervous. Is the hood green? Please tell me Mr. Ramos is not replacing me as Dr. Doom via Parker Robbins. Is there something they're not telling me?" Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame Disney Downey finished the video by making a heart with his fingers and saying, "Long story short, Iron Man loves Ironheart." Thorne made her own heart sign back, responding, "Ironheart loves Iron Man, too." This isn't the first time we've heard Downey step in to give his blessing to Iron Man's successor. Back in May, Thorne told Empire that Downey had reached out to give her some words of support. "Robert Downey Jr and I spoke just after we wrapped ['Ironheart'], and he shared some very lovely words about my journey," Thorne said. "He told me how excited he was and that he's rooting for it, too. I literally got two thumbs up. It's really reassuring to know you're not embarrassing Iron Man." In fact, recently Thorne hinted that she might be running into Downey as Doctor Doom in either "Avengers: Doomsday" or the follow-up "Avengers: Secret Wars". She stopped short of confirming it, but asked about appearing in the films, Thorne said, "Oh, you know, what can I say? The odds might be in our favor. Who knows? We'll see. We'll see." Thorne made her debut as Riri Williams/Ironheart in 2022's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". Williams becomes a central figure in the conflict between Wakanda and Talokan when she develops a device that can detect vibranium. Her upcoming series takes place after the events of that film, when Williams returns home to Chicago to find the mystical threat of Parker Robbins/The Hood (Anthony Ramos) waiting for her. The first three episodes of "Ironheart" premiere on Disney+ on June 24. More Comics: James Gunn Reacts to Rumors 'The Batman 2' Is Canceled Hugh Jackman Workout Video Has Fans Predicting Wolverine Return
UPI
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: 'Fantastic Four' teaser introduces H.E.R.B.I.E. robot
1 of 5 | Pedro Pascal plays Mr. Fantastic in "The Fantastic Four." File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- Marvel Entertainment is teasing Fantastic Four: First Steps by introducing a new character. H.E.R.B.I.E. is introduced as the robot that lends "a helping hand" to the Fantastic Four. The character is voiced by Matthew Wood. "The state-of-the-art personal assistant that does everything without a single complaint, and when trouble appears, he's a valuable member of the team," a voice says in the clip. H.E.R.B.I.E. is shown protecting a newborn baby, fixing dinner, and assembling a crib. The Fantastic Four stars Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Thing, Joseph Quinn as Human Torch and Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer. The film arrives in theaters July 25. Marvel stars walk the red carpet Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. (R), and his wife, Susan Downey, attend the premiere of "Avengers: Endgame" in Los Angeles on April 22, 2019. Downey, in 2024, announced that he will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villainous Dr. Doom. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
