Updates on the Disney Live-Action Film – Hollywood Life

Fathom has released a trailer for the horror comedy Ick, directed by Joseph Kahn, featuring Brandon Routh and Mena Suvari. Set in the small town of Eastbrook, the film follows a science teacher and his student as they discover a sinister secret about a vine-like growth called “The Ick,” blending nostalgia with a punk soundtrack, and hitting theaters on July 24th and from July 27th-29th, 2025. Need More Context? 🔎

A new theatre company, funded by actor Michael Sheen, will establish its headquarters in Swansea, the city where he began his theatrical career. This initiative, named Welsh National Theatre, aims to address the void left by the closure of National Theatre Wales, which ceased operations following significant funding cuts from Arts Council Wales. Need More Context? 🔎

Marvel fans got their first look at the villain Giganto in a Little Caesars ad for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, set to release on July 25, 2025. The film, produced by Kevin Feige, features the iconic superhero team facing challenges in a retro-futuristic world, with Giganto hinting at a possible connection to Mole Man, the Fantastic Four's first major antagonist. Need More Context? 🔎

Netflix is set to release a mystery thriller series titled Untamed on July 17, 2025, starring Eric Bana as Kyle Turner, a National Parks Service agent investigating a brutal death that uncovers dark secrets in Yosemite National Park. Co-created by Mark L. Smith, the series features a cast including Sam Neill, Lily Santiago, and Rosemary DeWitt. Need More Context? 🔎

The much-anticipated spin-off series centered on the Trinity Killer in the Dexter franchise has made progress, with showrunner Clyde Phillips announcing that all ten episodes have been written, though production is still pending. As Showtime evaluates other related projects, including Dexter: Resurrection, the potential for exploring the Trinity Killer's past, including his secret daughter, hinges on the success of upcoming installments. Need More Context? 🔎

Rachel Brosnahan, who plays Lois Lane in James Gunn's upcoming Superman, critiques actors who disown superhero films after poor receptions, urging them to either commit or refrain from such projects. Excited about her role and the future of the DC Universe, she emphasizes the importance of standing by one's work, contrasting with other actors who have distanced themselves from their superhero films. Need More Context? 🔎