Director Robert Eggers is set to helm the film Werwulf, featuring Willem Dafoe in talks to star alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson and potentially Lily-Rose Depp, with a release date of December 25, 2026. The film, rooted in 13th-century English folklore about humans transforming into wolves, will include authentic period dialogue and marks Dafoe’s fourth collaboration with Eggers.
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Paramount has acquired the film High Side, reuniting Timothée Chalamet with director James Mangold after their collaboration on A Complete Unknown. The movie, based on Jaimie Oliveira's original story, follows Chalamet as a former Motocross racer drawn back into danger by his estranged brother amidst a series of bank robberies while the FBI closes in. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA new report indicates that Matt Reeves' upcoming film, The Batman: Part II, will feature Robin, marking the character's significant return to Reeves' Gotham. Set to begin shooting in spring 2026 and release in fall 2027, the sequel will star Robert Pattinson as Batman, alongside returning cast members, and aims to deliver a grounded portrayal of Robin within the darker narrative. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreNetflix has unveiled a trailer for the romantic comedy The Wrong Paris, starring Miranda Cosgrove and Pierson Fodé, directed by Janeen Damian. The film follows an aspiring artist who, hoping for a trip to Paris, France, instead finds herself in Paris, Texas, where unexpected romance blooms with local bachelor Trey McAllen; it premieres on September 12th. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreEx-Superman actor Dean Cain announced plans to join the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, stating he will be sworn in as an agent soon. His announcement follows a recruitment drive by ICE, which is known for its increased immigrant deportation efforts under the Trump administration. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreActress Gina Carano has settled her lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm after being fired from The Mandalorian in 2021 due to controversial comments comparing Republican experiences to the Holocaust. She announced the settlement on X, expressing hope for healing, with support from Elon Musk during the case, though the terms remain undisclosed. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreAfter over a hundred films, Liam Neeson stars in the reboot of The Naked Gun as Frank Drebin Jr., embracing comedy over action. He approached the role with a straight face, opting not to rewatch the originals, and highlighted the film's timely need for humor amidst serious times, while also expressing a desire to move away from action roles at his age. Want More Context? 🔎
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