Casting Updates and Movie News
Sgt. Rock Drops Daniel Craig
Deadline reports that Daniel Craig will no longer star as Sergeant Franklin John Rock in Luca Guadagnino’s Sgt. Rock movie for DC. This marks the second significant departure from the project, following the earlier exit of director Henry Cavill.
Monsterverse Adds Jack O’Connell
Jack O’Connell will join Kaitlyn Dever and Dan Stevens in the untitled next installment of Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise, as reported by Deadline. Grant Sputore will direct the film, which features "several new human characters alongside Titans Godzilla and Kong, as they face off against a cataclysmic world-ending threat."
Will Smith Envisions Zendaya for Hancock Sequel
During a Twitch livestream, Will Smith revealed his desire to cast Zendaya in a potential sequel to his 2008 superhero film Hancock, according to Deadline. Smith is reportedly actively pursuing Zendaya for the role.
Portal to Hell Unleashes Its Cast
Richard Kind, Keith David, Trey Holland, Romina D’Ugo, Michael McDonald, Casey Deidrick, Trevor Newlin, Ryan Follesé, Kevin Fonteyne, and Monet Weir will star in Portal to Hell, a horror-comedy directed by Woody Bess, as reported by Deadline. The film follows a debt collector who faces a moral dilemma when a demon offers him a deal to save his neighbor from hell.
Kitao Sakurai to Helm Street Fighter Movie
Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) has been tapped to direct the new Street Fighter movie for Capcom and Legendary, according to Deadline. No other details have been released about the project.
Bong Joon-ho Returns to Korean Horror
In an interview with MBC Korea, Bong Joon-ho expressed his desire to direct a new action-horror film set in the subway of Seoul, following his planned animated film about sea creatures.
Clown in a Cornfield Debuts Spooky Poster
Bloody-Disgusting has released the poster for Clown in a Cornfield, Eli Craig’s upcoming film adaptation of the novel by Adam Cesare. The film stars Katie Douglas, Carson MacCormac, Aaron Abrams, Will Sasso, and Kevin Durand.
Marshmallow Trailer Unveils Haunting Summer Camp
A trailer has been released for Marshmallow, a new film about a socially awkward boy sent to a summer camp haunted by a boogeyman called "The Doctor."
Unspeakable Unlocks Terror Beyond the Wall
A trailer has surfaced for Unspeakable: Beyond the Wall of Sleep, starring Edward Furlong as an "oneirologist" investigating a patient who is seemingly possessed by a 122-year-old colonial peasant. The film also features Bai Ling, Ginger Lynn, Robert Miano, Lew Temple, Steve Railsback, and Cyril O’Reilly.
Yellowjackets Season 2 Trailer Previews New Horrors
Showtime has released a "this season on…" trailer for the upcoming season of Yellowjackets. The trailer hints at more supernatural elements and conflicts within the group of stranded teenage girls.
Murdock and Fisk’s Tense Confrontation in Daredevil: Born Again
In a new clip from Daredevil: Born Again, Matt Murdock has a tense meeting with Wilson Fisk over a cup of coffee. The clip showcases the ongoing rivalry between the two characters and the stakes of their confrontation.
