Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says 'Aquaman 2' Script Is Better Than the First One

Angelique Jackson With “Candyman” debuting at the top of the box office, earning $22 million in its opening weekend, star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is just getting started with his Hollywood takeover.After top-lining the “spiritual sequel” to the 1992 horror classic, directed by Nia DaCosta, Abdul-Mateen has a string of high-profile roles in the pipeline, including a secretive part in “The Matrix Resurrections,” plus reprising his role as Black Manta in the comic book sequel “Aquaman and the Lost

Angelique Jackson When the first trailer debuted for “Candyman” — director Nia DaCosta and producer Jordan Peele’s “spiritual sequel” to the 1992 horror classic — there was a great deal of buzz about the use of a slowed-down remix of Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name” alongside the original movie’s haunting score.But upon further reflection — the needle drop was an early hint at the way DaCosta and Peele’s take would examine deeper social themes.

Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld and DaCosta, stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as artist Anthony McCoy, who draws inspiration from the remnants of Chicago’s now-gentrified Cabrini-Green neighborhood and subsequently gets sucked into the lore of the titular killer with a hook for a hand.

Universal did drop something fresh during its presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Wednesday: the first look at Michael Bay’s action movie Ambulance. 

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is looking back at a memorable moment he shared with Jay-Z!

Jason Momoa is up for starring in a “Lethal Weapon”-style buddy cop film with his “See” and “Dune” co-star Dave Bautista.

Dune, has said that he was “blown away” when he saw the film, and described it as “a cinematic masterpiece.”Brolin, who plays the ally Gurney Halleck in the film, also likened the film to another that he starred in, the Coen Brothers’ No Country For Old Men.“You don’t know until you see it how great it’s going to be,” he told ACE Universe.In spite of calling the film, which also stars Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Momoa, “by far, the toughest thing I’ve done,” director Denis

“The Witcher” showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich’s new overall deal with Netflix, a third season of the fantasy epic starring Henry Cavill is pretty much a given.

Johnny Depp believes Hollywood is boycotting him after he lost his defamation lawsuit against The Sun newspaper.  After his volatile relationship with Amber Heard came to an end, Depp sued the news outlet for referring to him as a "wife-beater" in a lengthy case that aired a lot of the couple’s dirty laundry and ultimately resulted in a loss for Depp.The situation led to the 58-year-old departing from his role in the Warner Bros.

Aquaman 2: Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom, has revealed more about what fans can expect to see in the upcoming film.Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who plays Black Manta in the DC film, praised the film’s new script and has said viewers will learn more about his character in the upcoming sequel.“I think the script is better than it was in the first one,” he began.

It’s all about community for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

Jason Momoa doesn’t want his kids to follow in his show business footsteps.  The actor, who will star in Netflix’s upcoming thriller "Sweet Girl," spoke with Entertainment Tonight where he explained that his children are starting to get interested in acting, but that he’s not too keen on the idea as their parent.  "Aw man, one of them wants to do it and I’m not a fan," the 42-year-old said of his kids, daughter Lola, 14, and son NakoaWolf, 12, who he shares with wife Lisa Bonet.

Jason Momoa is honouring an 8-year-old “Aquaman” fan who tragically lost his battle with brain cancer over the weekend.

pineoblastoma — a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. The boy’s parents, Dan and Natalie Sheehan, announced his passing on the family Facebook page, 4TheLoveOfDanny, Boston ABC affiliate WCVB reported.“Just after midnight, while in our arms, Danny took his last sweet small warm breaths and took flight,” they wrote in the heartrending tribute.

Hollywood Reporter, which first reported the news, “By All” centers on “the aftermath of a tragic event and follows Donte, a man struggling to make ends meet who is forced to go on the run in a world without police, where justice is crowd-sourced.”Caple will produce “By All” alongside Legendary’s Mary Parent and Alex Garcia as well as Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Eric Robinson. Taylor and Rettenmaier will produce as well.

Sometimes, you can just feel the electricity come off actors as they rise through the ranks and become superstars. You just know that at any moment, they’re going to have that breakout role that catapults them to the top.