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Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
'He helps us to do that': James Gunn reveals the surprising impact of including Jason Momoa's Lobo in DC's new Supergirl movie
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. James Gunn has teased why Jason Momoa's Lobo is vital to Supergirl's plot His inclusion helped the DC movie's creative team to crack the story they want to tell Gunn also confirmed which actor will play the film's primary villain James Gunn has confirmed who'll play the villain in Supergirl – and opened up on the importance of Jason Momoa's Lobo in the forthcoming DC Universe (DCU) movie. In a broad-ranging interview on episode 15 of the official DC Studios podcast, Gunn revealed that Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts will portray Krem. For the uninitiated: Krem is the Big Bad in 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow', an eight-part graphic novel series that the second DCU film, which releases on June 26, 2026, is heavily inspired by. In fact, the movie bore the title of its comic book namesake until very recently, with Gunn admitting Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow was now known by its much simpler and cleaner title Supergirl. But back to Krem. Last October, Deadline claimed Schoenaerts had been cast as the movie's terrifying antagonist, but it's only now that Gunn has admitted The Regime and Amsterdam star is part of its cast. For more details on everyone else you'll see in Kara Zor-El's first feature film outing in over 40 years (the first, 1984's Supergirl, is available to stream on Max, FYI) , check out my dedicated Supergirl guide. That's not the only interesting information that Gunn discussed. Indeed, the DC Studios co-chief also provided more details on why Milly Alcock was cast as Supergirl, how director Craig Gillespie positively fought to include certain scenes in the superhero flick, and the initial text that Jason Momoa sent to Gunn to persuade him to let Momoa play Lobo. It's a continuation of that final conversation that'll pique the interest of DC devotees. Indeed, as co-host/comic book expert Coy Jandreau mentioned during the podcast's latest installment, the original draft for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow's eight-part literary series was set to feature the immortal, motorbike-riding bounty hunter. Tom King, who wrote the graphic novel, confirmed this was the case in an interview with in February 2023. Given Lobo was due to appear in King and Bilquis Evely's comic book series before he was eventually cut from the story, plus the fact that Momoa will play the last surviving Czarnian in Supergirl, Landreau asked if the forthcoming DCU Chapter One film would incorporate "some of the [comics'] original draft ideas" concerning how Lobo fits into the story that Supergirl will tell. "Woman of Tomorrow, in the comics, is a bunch of little stories," Gunn said, "And we needed to create one through-line, one three-act, more traditional story. So, Lobo helps us to do that. "It's not an amalgamation of him and Krem," Gunn added about rumors that Lobo and Krem would somehow be combined into a single character. "He [Lobo] is a totally separate character. I love Lobo. I always thought he was a great character to adapt and, maybe, in some way, the biggest comic book character that's never been in a film. So, I think it was a cool thing to do [include him in Supergirl], yeah." Are you happy that Lobo is in Supergirl? And what do you make of Schoenaerts playing its main villain? Let me know in the comments. First image for Supergirl shows Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El in a place that'll be very familiar to DC comic book fans Superman will include characters who haven't been revealed yet, James Gunn says – and I think I know who one of them is 'We were blown away by this guy': Clayface lands unlikely star for its lead role as DC's budget horror movie continues to take shape
Geek Tyrant
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Charlize Theron's Andy Fights Quynh in a 500 Year Old Battle in New Clip From THE OLD GUARD 2 — GeekTyrant
Netflix has released a new clip from the upcoming sequel The Old Guard 2 , in which we get to see Charlize Theron's character Andy and Veronica Ngo's Quynh go head to head in a battle that's 500 years in the making. Theron talked about the plot of the film, and her character's change from the first movie, in a recent interview where she stated, "The stakes have never been higher. Andy is mortal now, so there's a very real possibility that she could die during any mission this time around." The first film concluded with significant shifts in the group's dynamic: Andy (Theron) lost her immortality, Nile (KiKi Layne) gained it, and Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) was exiled. The film's full synopsis reads: 'Andy (Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal warriors are back, with a renewed sense of purpose in their mission to protect the world. With Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) still in exile after his betrayal, and Quynh (Veronica Ngô) out for revenge after escaping her underwater prison, Andy grapples with her newfound mortality as a mysterious threat emerges that could jeopardize everything she's worked towards for thousands of years. 'Andy, Nile (KiKi Layne), Joe (Marwan Kenzari), Nicky (Luca Marinelli) and James Copley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) enlist the help of Tuah (Henry Golding), an old friend who may provide the key to unlocking the mystery behind immortal existence.' Check out the new clip below, and watch The Old Guard 2 when it's released on Netflix on July 2nd.
Daily Record
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix hidden gem leaves viewers in tears as it's dubbed 'one of the best films'
The Mustang was released in 2019 and tells the story of a violent criminal who finds new meaning to his life through training a wild horse Netflix viewers have been left emotionally overwhelmed after discovering a hidden treasure on the platform - a film about a convict who finds purpose in training horses. The Mustang, released in 2019, garnered critical acclaim. It narrates the tale of Roman Coleman, a violent offender portrayed by Matthias Schoenaerts, who is serving time in a Nevada prison. The movie opens with a helicopter herding hundreds of wild mustangs that are to be 'broken' and sold. Roman has difficulty interacting with people. To keep him occupied before his eventual reintegration into society - after serving a 12-year sentence for an assault on his partner that resulted in brain damage - the prison assigns him the task of training horses. Each prisoner is allocated a specific horse to prepare for auction within 12 weeks. As he forms a close bond with his horse, Marquis, Roman starts to build friendships through his work with the animal, reports the Irish Star. The film culminates in a heart-wrenching finale about one man's desperate quest for redemption following a horrific act of violence. Directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre in their debut feature, who spent five years meticulously researching real-life training programmes involving prisoners and horses, The Mustang received high praise upon its release. The Guardian said: "Brilliantly, Schoenaerts almost underplays Roman's anger, lumbering slowly like a wounded animal, the downward slope of his eyes conveying a howl of rage. It's an electrifying performance." With an impressive 95 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, responses from both film enthusiasts and critics have been overwhelmingly positive towards the movie and its cast. One said: "The Mustang is a unique character-driven film that is headlined by a jaw-dropping performance by Matthias Schoenaerts." Another added: "It's an extraordinarily gripping film as it delves into social issues and humanity, cutting into your emotional foundation to see the world in a different light." Additionally, one observer said: "French filmmaker Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who also co-wrote, impresses with a feature directorial debut that displays an understanding of film as both craft and poetry. She also displays a reverence and hope for flawed humanity.." Emotionally charged fans were left in awe by the compelling performances. A fan said: "One of the best films I've ever watched. Matthias Schoenaerts and Bruce Durn are spectacularly authentic. The viewer is sucked into both the situation and the predicaments of the players. Just wonderful." And yet another added: "This film is a visually beautiful and riveting story pivoting around the cathartic connection between troubled man and wild horse, and the ripple effect from that. I was completely emotionally invested." One commentator wrote: "Incredibly powerful story of forgiveness, growth, redemption, and finding joy and purpose after tragedy. Amazing performances by all!". You can currently watch The Mustang on Netflix.
Irish Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Netflix 'best ever film' leaves fans in floods of tears
Netflix viewers have been left sobbing after discovering a hidden treasure on the streaming platform - a film about a convict who finds purpose in training horses. The Mustang, released in 2019, garnered high praise and tells the tale of Roman Coleman, a violent criminal serving time in a Nevada prison, portrayed by Matthias Schoenaerts. The movie opens with a helicopter herding hundreds of wild mustangs that are to be 'broken' and sold. Roman has difficulty interacting with people, and in an attempt to find him a productive task before he can be reintegrated into society - after serving 12 years for a brutal attack on his partner that resulted in brain damage - the prison assigns him to train the horses. Each prisoner is allocated a specific horse to prepare for auction within 12 weeks. As Roman forms a close bond with his horse, Marquis, he begins to develop friendships through his work with the animal. The film culminates in a heart-wrenching conclusion about one man's desperate quest for redemption following a horrific act of violence, reports the Irish Star. Directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre in their debut film, who dedicated five years to meticulous research into real-life training programmes involving prisoners and horses, The Mustang received widespread acclaim upon its release. The Guardian praised the film with high regard, saying: "Brilliantly, Schoenaerts almost underplays Roman's anger, lumbering slowly like a wounded animal, the downward slope of his eyes conveying a howl of rage. It's an electrifying performance." With a near-perfect score of 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has garnered acclaim from both audiences and critics alike. One admirer said: "The Mustang is a unique character-driven film that is headlined by a jaw-dropping performance by Matthias Schoenaerts." Another added: "It's an extraordinarily gripping film as it delves into social issues and humanity, cutting into your emotional foundation to see the world in a different light." A third reviewer said: "French filmmaker Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who also co-wrote, impresses with a feature directorial debut that displays an understanding of film as both craft and poetry. She also displays a reverence and hope for flawed humanity.." The film's powerful portrayals have left many viewers deeply touched. One fan said: "One of the best films I've ever watched. Matthias Schoenaerts and Bruce Durn are spectacularly authentic. The viewer is sucked into both the situation and the predicaments of the players. Just wonderful." Another shared their experience: "This film is a visually beautiful and riveting story pivoting around the cathartic connection between troubled man and wild horse, and the ripple effect from that. I was completely emotionally invested." One viewer was moved to say: "Incredibly powerful story of forgiveness, growth, redemption, and finding joy and purpose after tragedy. Amazing performances by all!". You can catch The Mustang streaming on Netflix now.
Irish Daily Star
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Netflix hidden gem 'one of the best films' fans have ever watched
Netflix fans have been left in floods of tears after watching a hidden gem on the streaming service about a convict who finds new meaning to his life training horses. The Mustang was released in 2019 and won rave reviews. It tells the story of prisoner, Roman Coleman, a violent criminal who is locked up in a prison in Nevada and played by Matthias Schoenaerts. The film begins with a helicopter rounding up hundreds of wild mustangs which will be 'broken' and then sold. Roman struggles to deal with people and in a bid to find him something to do before he can be rehabilitated back into the society after being incarcerated for 12 years for attacking his partner so viciously he left her with brain damage, the jail sets him to work training the horses. Each inmate is given a specific horse to train and they must have them ready for auction within 12 weeks. Forming a close bond with his horse, who he names Marquis, Roman begins to form friendships thanks to his work with the animal. Matthias Schoenaerts won rave reviews for his performance in The Mustang The film builds up to a heartbreaking ending about one man's desperate search for redemption after committing an appalling act of violence. Directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre in their first film and who had spent five years painstakingly researching some of the real life training programmes involving prisoners and horses, The Mustang won huge praise on its release. The Guardian wrote: "Brilliantly, Schoenaerts almost underplays Roman's anger, lumbering slowly like a wounded animal, the downward slope of his eyes conveying a howl of rage. It's an electrifying performance." With an almost perfect 95 percent rating on the film review website, Rotten Tomatoes, both fans of the film and critics had nothing but praise for the movie and the actors starring in it. One wrote: "The Mustang is a unique character-driven film that is headlined by a jaw-dropping performance by Matthias Schoenaerts." Another added: "It's an extraordinarily gripping film as it delves into social issues and humanity, cutting into your emotional foundation to see the world in a different light." The Mustang is streaming on Netflix now And a third said: "French filmmaker Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who also co-wrote, impresses with a feature directorial debut that displays an understanding of film as both craft and poetry. She also displays a reverence and hope for flawed humanity..." Fans were moved to tears by the powerful performances. One wrote: "One of the best films I've ever watched. Matthias Schoenaerts and Bruce Durn are spectacularly authentic. The viewer is sucked into both the situation and the predicaments of the players. Just wonderful." Another added: "This film is a visually beautiful and riveting story pivoting around the cathartic connection between troubled man and wild horse, and the ripple effect from that. I was completely emotionally invested." While a third said: "Incredibly powerful story of forgiveness, growth, redemption, and finding joy and purpose after tragedy. Amazing performances by all!" The Mustang is available to stream on Netflix now.
