The Marvel Cinematic Universe has expanded exponentially in the years since Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner first assembled to save the day in 2012′s The Avengers.
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EXCLUSIVE: After taking on Sigmund Freud in Sony Pictures Classics’ Freud’s Last Session, Academy Award winner has been set to star in Eyes in the Trees, a reimagining of the classic H.G. Wells novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, from director Timothy Woodward Jr.
In the film, Hopkins portrays a geneticist who has been isolated after the government stopped funding his research following the violent outbreak of one of his test subjects. Later, two renowned filmmakers and their crew embark on a journey of discovery, only to find their excursion turned into a fight for survival for not just themselves, but the entire human race.
A seminal work of science fiction published in 1896, The Island of Dr. Moreau has inspired numerous screen adaptations over the years, including 1932’s Island of Lost Souls and 1977’s The Island of Dr. Moreau starring Burt Lancaster. Most famous among them is the 1996 film of the same name, starring Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer, which between issues with cast, weather and budget, remains one of the most infamously challenged productions in film history.
Script for Eyes in the Trees was written by B. Harrison Smith (Where the Scary Things Are) and Mike Manning (Son of the South). Artisha Mann-Cooper (Tripped Up), Daemon Hillin (Which Brings Me to You), and Sasha Yelaun (Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose) will produce alongside EP Landon B. Gorman, with Jeremy O’Keefe handling casting.
Winning his second Oscar just a few years ago for his turn opposite Olivia Colman in Florian Zeller’s The Father, Hopkins’ other recent credits include Zeller’s follow-up film The Son and James Gray’s coming-of-age drama Armageddon Time. He’ll next be seen starring as Sir Nicholas Winton, the British stockbroker who
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has expanded exponentially in the years since Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner first assembled to save the day in 2012′s The Avengers.
Anthony Mackie makes his official film debut as Captain America in next February’s “Captain America: Brave New World.” But if the actor could have things his way, he’d instead do another season of “The Falcon And The Winter Soldier” to hang out with Sebastian Stan and Daniel Brühl. READ MORE: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Hires New ‘Moon Knight’ Writer To Pen Expensive-Sounding Reshoots In an interview with Radio Times to promote the premiere of “Twisted Metal” on Paramount Plus UK, Mackie talked about the love he has for the Disney+ series, and how he wishes Marvel execs had plans for another season.
Everyone’s favorite X-Men are heading out for a new season of adventures in the Disney+ series X-Men 97, and the show is off to a fantastic start!
After a wait that felt like years, Lucasfilm finally unveiled the first look and trailer of the new “Star Wars” mystery thriller, “The Acolyte.” With the veil on the shadowy, secretive project lifted, the show’s creator, Leslye Headland (“Russian Doll”), could finally delve into the series’ details. In A new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Headland spoke about the series’ influences, such as “Kill Bill” and “Rashomon,” and how exactly she pitched the idea to Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy.
Sydney Sweeney knows what will get her to star in another Marvel movie!
A trio of moderate releases – One Life, The American Society Of Magical Negroes and Knox Goes Away join Janus Films’ celebration of master musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, and César award winning The Animal Kingdom as the next wave of 2024 indie films rolls out post-Oscars.
Celebrity Big Brother contestant Marisha Wallace has received a nomination for Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards. But due to Marisha being in the competition and not allowed to hear what’s going on outside of the Big Brother House, she has no idea. Marisha is a Broadway star, and was in the original cast of Aladdin when it hit the stage in 2014.
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves looked incredible at last night’s Academy Awards. The pair decided to wear Versace for the occasion, making for one of the most stunning couples of the evening.America Ferrera and Matthew McConaughey to star in new drama: More detailsMatthew McConaughey and Camila Alves share reasons why they left LA for TexasDespite both wearing Versace, McConaughey and Alves had on very different and distinct outfits.
“The Whale”Though critics were divided on Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale,” Oscar voters agreed that Brendan Fraser’s performance as a 600 lb. English teacher was a standout. “King Richard”Few best actor winners had an evening as memorable as Will Smith’s.
“Selling The Hamptons” reality show, whose second season premiered on Max on March 1. The series portrays the cutthroat agents going head-to-head to sell luxury homes in a world where the stakes are high, the inventory is low and the Whispering Angel rosé is free-flowing. “Everyone tries to go after everyone’s listings because it’s such a small, close-knit community – there’s more brokers than there are sellers,” Zabakolas, 37, told The Post.
EXCLUSIVE: Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine has teamed with iHeartPodcasts to launch The Bright Side, a daily podcast co-hosted by journalist and TV host Danielle Robay and Emmy-nominated news and entertainment broadcaster Simone Boyce.
The White Lotus universe is quickly expanding with season three being filmed in Thailand, and many are hoping characters from previous seasons make epic returns.
Filming for James Gunn‘s Superman has commenced in Norway, and the DC Studios co-head is teasing the first scene.
Production is underway on the upcoming seventh season of SEAL Team!
The Chi is coming back!
Amid the many conspiracy theories about Princess Catherine‘s whereabouts during her recovery from abdominal surgery, a rep for the Princess of Wales is FINALLY speaking out! But don’t expect to get any answers, because they are staying very hush-hush!
Just five months after the baseball world mourned the untimely loss of longtime pitcher Tim Wakefield, his wife Stacy has now passed away, too.
SiriusXM’s “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend.” “I talk a little too loud. I don’t act as cool as I can.”“I can see that,” O’Brien responded, noting how famous Swift has become. “I mean, she’s this whole other level now.”Sandler compared Swift to The Beatles, specifically how people knew all of their songs.“People talk about The Beatles of it all and her.
Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After premiering in 2021 at the end of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” will end its run with season three with its final 15 episodes of the animated series. If you want to catch up with its previous seasons and watch its current season, “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” is now streaming on Disney+.
“Tiva” is back. CBS Studios is expanding its ever growing NCIS franchise by bring back two fan favorite characters from the mothership series, Tony DiNozzo, played by Michael Weatherly, and Ziva David, portrayed by Cote de Pablo, who will reunite on screen for the first time in 10 years. Paramount+ has given a 10-episode series order to the untitled spinoff headlined by Weatherly and David and written by John McNamara (Trumbo, The Magicians). All three executive produce.