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Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Tom Rhys Harries signs on to DC's horror flick Clayface
Tom Rhys Harries is to star in Clayface. The 32-year-old actor has beat off competition from the likes of Sinners star Jack O'Connell, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes actor Tom Blyth and 1917's George MacKay for the leading role in DC's upcoming horror movie. Speak No Evil director James Watkins has signed on to helm the project, which is slated to shoot at Warner Bros. Leavesden studio in the UK later this year as it marches towards its September 2026 release date. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Clayface will be a 'stripped down movie', with a budget of approximately $40 million. The flick will reportedly follow a B-movie actor who becomes a walking mound of clay after injecting himself with a mystery substance in an attempt to stay relevant. Watkins will be working from a script written by Doctor Sleep director Mike Flanagan, while The Batman filmmaker Matt Reeves will produce alongside Lynn Harris, and DC co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran. DC's next movie will be Gunn's Superman, which is set to land in cinemas on 8 July 2025, and will usher in a new cinematic era for the studio. Superman - which stars David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan and Nathan Fillion - will follow a young Clark Kent grapple with his dual identity as he rises to become Earth's protector against a powerful alien threat. As humanity questions its need for a saviour, Superman must prove that hope is his greatest power. Gunn previously teased Corenswet's Man of Steel would 'blow people away' in Superman. During an appearance on a panel at New York Comic Con in October, the Guardians of the Galaxy director said: 'We're deep in the process of editing. David Corenswet is going to f****** blow people away. He is the movie star that everyone just dreams he could possibly be. 'I don't think anyone really understands the depth of this guy's talent dramatically, comedically. He's the best physical action star I've probably ever worked with.' Corenswet's co-star Brosnahan - who will play Superman's love interest Lois Lane - also teased the blockbuster would 'stay true to the comics'. Speaking to Deadline, she said: 'There's a lot of challenges for everybody in all different pockets of the worlds right now. 'And for a lot of the complaints that people have sometimes about superhero movies, at their core, they're about the goodness of people and how good we can be to each other, how the pursuit of truth and justice really are the American way, and that courage and hope can carry us through. 'And so, I feel like this movie really encapsulates all of that. It's a hopeful superhero movie, which I feel like is so true to the comics. So, I'm excited for audiences to see it and hopefully have some fun and enjoy the ride with us.'
Forbes
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘The Legend Of Zelda' Movie May Land A Perfectly Cast Princess, Per Report
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 20: Hunter Schafer attends the HBO Max FYC event for 'Euphoria' at ... More Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) It remains to be seen where Wes Ball's upcoming Legend of Zelda movie is a good idea at baseline, but now a casting search appears to be spooling up for its major roles, including the titular princess. A new report from inside DanielRPK reveals that a specific actress is being eyed for the role, one that social media fans were theory-casting even before this news broke. That would be Euphoria's Hunter Schafer. As soon as the movie was announced, side-by-side comparisons started emerging about how perfectly she would fit into the role. Now, the film may have taken that to heart and may be pursuing the star. Schafer first rose to prominence in Euphoria, the controversial HBO teen drama that is finally filming its third season after a lengthy break, Schafer included. Since then, she's appeared in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Yorgos Lanthimos' Kinds of Kindness and the horror film Cuckoo. She's about to star in the upcoming Blade Runner 2099 series and has 5-6 other projects on the way. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess It is not yet clear which game story is being adapted for The Legend of Zelda movie, one that many were surprised was going to be live-action at all, given what Nintendo did with the massively profitable Super Mario Bros. movie. It feels like a big risk, but much of this will come down to casting. It's easy to see Schaefer as a good Zelda, but the key role will be Link, a character who barely, if ever, speaks in the games, and it's going to be very interesting to see how that aspect is handled. Here's what Zelda superfan and the film's director Wes Ball said about the project to Totalfilm back in March of 2024: "I have this awesome idea," Ball said. "I've been thinking about it for a long freakin' time, of how cool a Zelda movie would be... I want to fulfill people's greatest desires. I know it's important, this [Zelda] franchise, to people and I want it to be a serious movie. A real movie that can give people an escape." So, this seems to be pitched as high fantasy rather than the more cartoony versions of the game we've seen. And that makes a lot of sense for live-action. I hope we hear more about the film soon, and if it's confirmed that Schafer will play Zelda? That would be a great start. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Express Tribune
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Hunter Schafer as Princess Zelda? Viral fan campaign takes over social media
Nintendo's live-action Legend of Zelda movie has sparked intense casting speculation, with fans rallying behind Hunter Schafer as their top choice for Princess Zelda. The actress, known for her roles in Euphoria and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, has become a fan favorite, with many believing she embodies Zelda's elegance and ethereal presence. The casting buzz started after Schafer's stunning red-carpet appearances, particularly at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where her look drew comparisons to Zelda's regal and otherworldly aesthetic. Since then, social media has been filled with fan edits and viral tweets campaigning for Schafer to take on the role. Mike Faist as Link and Hunter Schafer as Zelda — alex (@LinkachuHQ) March 28, 2025 hunter schafer get in that audition room now!!!!! — tATE mcrae (@supraboyj) March 28, 2025 NINTENRO, CAST HUNTER SCHAFER AS ZELDA AND MY LIFE IS YOURS — Discord (@discord) March 28, 2025 idc who else is cast in the zelda movie i just want hunter schafer as zelda and weston koury dressed as joy from inside out as whatever fairy companion they decide to do — owen! (@yoshicrossing) March 28, 2025 idc who else is cast in the zelda movie i just want hunter schafer as zelda and weston koury dressed as joy from inside out as whatever fairy companion they decide to do — owen! (@yoshicrossing) March 28, 2025 While Nintendo and director Wes Ball—best known for The Maze Runner series and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes—have yet to confirm any casting decisions, Schafer has responded to the campaign with enthusiasm. In a recent interview with Variety, she addressed the possibility of playing Zelda, stating, 'That would be so cool. I love the game, personally. I played it as a kid and still play it now. Who knows? That would be pretty cool.' Director Wes Ball has described the film as 'serious and cool, but fun and whimsical,' aligning with Schafer's experience in fantasy and sci-fi genres. With the film slated for release in March 2027, casting announcements are highly anticipated. Fans remain hopeful that their voices will be heard.
