Two biopics are now in the works. FilmDistrict paid 10 million for the rights to Rocketman, the Elton John biopic, written by Lee Hall and directed by Michael Gracey. This is the third high-profile project that Gracey is directing, following … Continue reading Hardy to play Elton John, Redmayne to play Stephen Hawking?
As the judging panel continues to fluctuate, one name can be taken off the maybe list. E! News claims that Jennifer Lopez is no longer being considered for the judging panel. People who might be still in the running are … Continue reading Rumor Has It… J.Lo won’t be returning to Idol
There will be a GIJoe 3, and Jon M. Chu is returning to direct. GI Joe: Retaliation made 365 million worldwide, so a sequel is kind of a no-brainer. A cast has not been announced, but it’s a pretty safe … Continue reading There Will Be A ‘GI Joe 3’ and a ‘Terminator 5’
Mel Gibson is in talks to join The Expendables 3, as the new villain. Is this brilliant casting? Mel is known for being an action star, and everyone loves to hate on Mel Gibson. It would seem casting him in … Continue reading Mel Gibson joining The Expendables 3?
When the search for the new Doctor was announced, all the fan sites immediately published their wish lists. Some big names were thrown around. I’m betting no one predicted the gig would be offered to Skyfall’s Rory Kinnear. BBC is … Continue reading Will Rory Kinnear Be The Next Doctor?
Great news for Veronica Mars fans. Fan favorite Percy Daggs has committed to the movie, joining already committed Kristen Bell and Jason Dohring. They announced the casting via the Kickstarter page. Veronica Mars is hoping for a summer shoot with … Continue reading ‘Veronica Mars’ adds Percy Daggs
Last week, Bryan Singer added Evan Peters (American Horror Story) to the cast of X-Men: Days of Future Past and announced he would be playing Quicksilver. X-Men is being made at Fox. Today, the rumor is that Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick … Continue reading Well… This is Awkward. Marvel wants Aaron Taylor-Johnson for ‘Avengers 2’… as Quicksilver
Warner Bros has acquired a pitch for ‘Rasputin’ from writer Jason Hall (American Sniper) as a potential vehicle for Leonardo DiCaprio. Obviously, since Hall still has to write the script, this will take a while to fully materialize. Universal has … Continue reading DiCaprio to go ‘Rasputin’ for Warner Bros, Witherspoon and Vergara ‘Texas’ at Universal
Gillian Jacobs is reteaming with her Community co-star Chevy Chase for the sequel Hot Tub Time Machine 2. She has secured the female lead. If I was a betting man, she’s probably the love interest for one of the characters. … Continue reading Gillian Jacobs jumps in the ‘Hot Tub’
Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, and Clark Duke (3 of the 4 original leads) will be returning for Hot Tub Time Machine 2. John Cusack has opted out of the sequel, and Adam Scott is in talks to replace him. Also … Continue reading Cusack out, Corddry, Chase, Duke, Robinson, Scott in ‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’
Josh Stamberg has been cut from Drop Dead Diva as part of the shows rebudgeting plans. Don’t worry, they didn’t kill the baby that he and his on-screen girlfriend were having, and Kim will be returning this season. Drop Dead … Continue reading Josh Stamberg dropped from ‘Dead Diva’
Daniel Day-Lewis is circling ‘Thank You For Your Service’ at Dreamworks, which is also being conceived as a project for Steven Spielberg. Currently, Jason Hall is developing the script based on the book by David Finkel that deals with PTSD … Continue reading Casting Couch: Day-Lewis, Knightley, Cumberbatch, Stewart, Rudolph
In case you were wondering about Justin coming back to Showtime’s Shameless, producer John Wells has officially confirmed Justin Chatwin will not be returning, in any capacity, to the next season of Shameless. His character had met an ambiguous ‘will … Continue reading Justin Chatwin officially exits ‘Shameless’
Wendy Williams will be sticking around in daytime TV for a while longer. She managed to get a renewal deal that locks her in place through the 2016-2017 season. She won’t have to worry about a job for 4 more … Continue reading Wendy Williams gets a long-term renewal
The Wrap (which recently ran an article that ended up not being true… so take this with a grain of salt) is claiming that immediately after Mike Darnell quit his job with FOX, that Nigel and Ken were let go … Continue reading FOX reportedly fires Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick from ‘Idol’
A new report from RadarOnline suggests that Jennifer Lopez is in negotiations to return to Idol. This comes as a surprise, as the previously linked dream panel was Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, and Adam Lambert. Also, Keith Urban … Continue reading Jennifer Lopez Trying To Return To ‘Idol’
Fresh off of being axed in the latest episode of Game of Thrones, Michelle Fairley has found work taking on a recurring role on USA’s Suits. She will play a British oil tycoon who needs Harvey’s help. Also, finding work … Continue reading Casting: ‘Thrones’ star wears ‘Suits’; Justin Theroux joins HBO pilot
Matt Smith was basically plucked from obscurity, but if Doctor Who chooses another Doctor… let them at least consider these five wonderful candidates: 1) Chiwetel Ejiofor Let’s have a black Doctor. Let’s just do it, and screw the people who think the Doctor can’t be black. Chiwetel has been churning in character actor mode for years, but an occasional lead (like Kinky Boots) proves he’s got what it takes to be a leading man. Take him to that next level. 2) Tom Hiddleston Obviously, Loki would be better suited as a villain, but Tom’s star is rising because of his … Continue reading Five Great Suggestions For The Next ‘Doctor Who’
IFC has announced the rest of the cast for the mini-series ‘The Spoils of Babylon’, produced by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell. Starring the aforementioned Ferrell and previously announced cast members Kristin Wiig, Haley Joel Osment, and Tobey Maguire, the series has a 6 episode order. Joining the cast are Jessica Alba, Val Kilmer, Tim Robbins, and Michael Sheen. The Spoils Of Babylon is a century-spanning saga following the exploits of the Morehouse family. Continue reading IFC fleshes out ‘Babylon’ cast
Marisa Ramirez, who joined the show last season, has been promoted to series regular on Blue Bloods. She plays Danny’s (Donnie Wahlberg) partner. She was one of three potential girls who could have taken the spot vacated controversially by Jennifer Esposito, who was let go after Season 2, and has claimed she was forced out because she has Celiac Disease. Ramirez has also been seen on Body Of Proof and Against The Wall. Continue reading Marisa Ramirez promoted to series regular on ‘Blue Bloods’
In news that may or may not shock you, there will be a new Doctor next season. Matt Smith is exiting Doctor Who after 4 great seasons on the show. A replacement has not yet been announced, but I assure you when it is, it will be a really big deal. Continue reading Matt Smith Exits ‘Doctor Who’
After the acclaim that Skyfall received, it should be no surprised that Sam Mendes has signed to return for Bond 24. But the rumor is also that he’s in talks for Bond 25 also, locking him in for two more films. Daniel Craig’s Bond contract ends also with Bond 25. Continue reading Sam Mendes to return for Bond 24 (and Bond 25?)
Word on the Interwebz is that Milla Jovovich, Nicolas Cage, Jackie Chan, and Wesley Snipes are all in negotiations to join the cast of The Expendables 3. Milla’s casting is interesting, considering there is already a female version of The Expendables in the works with Gina Carano and Katee Sackhoff attached. Snipes would definitely do it, since he… ahem… needs the money. Chan? He hasn’t been up to anything in a while. And we all know Nicolas Cage will sign onto ANYTHING if you pay him. Continue reading ‘Expendables 3’ Casting Rumors
Somehow, Suburgatory went from being one of the hottest shows of the 2011-2012 season, to being a bubble show in 2012-2013. It isn’t even on the fall lineup next year, it is being held for midseason. Part of the renewal was an agreed upon budget cut. That budget cut has led to Rex Lee and Alan Tudyk being released from their contracts to Suburgatory. Tudyk has been a regular since the beginning, playing best friend to Jeremy Sisto’s character, and Lee was upped to series regular following the pilot, as his role of guidance counselor was a breakout role. It … Continue reading Rex Lee and Alan Tudyk depart ‘Suburgatory’
Mad Men’s Sam Page and Deadwood’s Molly Parker are joining Season 2 of Netflix’s House Of Cards. Other details are being kept a secret for now. Shooting has just begun on the second season in Maryland. Continue reading Sam Page and Molly Parker join ‘House Of Cards’
With longtime series star Angus Jones departing the show, Two and a Half Men was about to become Two Men. In a bizarre casting decision, they are currently casting Charlie Harper’s (Charlie Sheen) long lost daughter, who will join the show next season as a series regular. All they need now is a pizza place. Free cookie if you got that last reference. Continue reading Casting Twist! ‘Two and a Half’ Women?
Katherine McPhee is making good use of her newfound downtime. She has signed to star in Depravity, written by Dennis Lehane. A group of friends accidentally kill someone, and their lives spin into insanity (or Depravity?). Continue reading Former ‘Smash’ Star Katherine McPhee signs to star in Depravity
Just caught this article (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/24/ryan-gosling-hugh-jackman-drive_n_3328690.html?icid=maing-grid7|maing7|dl13|sec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D318270) and felt like relaying that info here. Did you know that… Jim Carrey was originally considered for Pirates of the Caribbean, but it would have conflicted with Bruce Almighty. Hugh Jackman was originally supposed to be the Driver in Drive. Everyone knows Ryan Gosling has a bromance with the director. Jackman was only originally considered when Neil Marshall was tapped to direct the film. Sean Connery was originally offered the part of Gandalf in Lord Of The Rings. It would have been Connery’s last role, had he been forced to do all three Rings films. … Continue reading The Replacements (16 People Who Almost Snagged Iconic Roles)
Evan Peters (American Horror Story, One Tree Hill) has joined the cast of X-Men: Days of Future Past. According to Bryan Singer, he’s playing Quicksilver. In the comics, Quicksilver is the son of Magneto, and the brother of Scarlet Witch. It will be interesting to see how he works into the overall plot of the movie, given that both Ian McKellan and Michael Fassbender are returning. Whose son is he? Continue reading Meet Quicksilver!