Daniel Brühl portrays Baron Helmut Zemo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s best known for his significant role in Captain America: Civil War, where he masterminded the conflict between Captain America and Iron Man. Zemo also appeared in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and a different version of the character, voiced by Rama Vallury, was featured in Marvel Zombies.
After a significant hold-up, filming for Season 2 of Mr. & Mrs. Smith has officially begun. There have also been changes to the main cast: Talia Ryder (known for Dumb Money) will now play Mrs. Smith, taking over from the previously announced Sophie Thatcher. Mark Eydelshteyn (Anora) will star as Mr. Smith, replacing Glover in the role.
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Deadline noticed the official poster for Avengers: Doomsday. Disney is confirming the film’s release date of December 18th with the poster, squashing rumors that the date might change to avoid a conflict with Dune: Part Three.
Natalie Portman is known for successfully moving between big-budget blockbusters and critically acclaimed films. She’s starred in huge franchises like the Star Wars prequels and Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, but also takes on smaller, more artistic projects that often garner awards attention. Her willingness to take risks led to her Oscar win for Black Swan, and she’s also been nominated for Academy Awards for her roles in the dramas Closer and Jackie.
The hit show The Boys is back, and it’s already making a big impact – with potentially deadly consequences for some characters. Prime Video’s darkly funny look at superheroes has become a global phenomenon. Season 5 is receiving rave reviews, boasting a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and viewers are eager to see what happens next with these complex, often unlikeable heroes.
Sang-ho’s Train to Busan first gained attention at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and quickly became popular thanks to its fast-paced action and heartfelt story. The movie centers on a group of people stuck on a train during a terrifying zombie outbreak in South Korea. Combining thrilling action with compelling characters, it became a hit with both critics and audiences around the world.
Anime seasons that run for a single block of episodes often tell stories that get straight to the point. Even though they’re shorter than long-running series, these quick watches can be incredibly powerful – and sometimes even more memorable. You can find some truly excellent short anime right now on Crunchyroll.
I’m so excited to hear Dan Stevens – you might know him from Downton Abbey or the new Godzilla x Kong movie – is joining the cast of Legacy of Spies! He’s going to play Bill Haydon, who sounds like a really interesting and mysterious character. It’s going to be awesome seeing him act alongside Matthew Macfadyen, who’s perfect as the legendary spy George Smiley.
Marvel has officially documented every Daredevil costume that’s considered part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They’ve identified six iconic suits, starting with the original from Season 1 of the Netflix Daredevil series and going all the way to his most recent look in the current second season of Daredevil: Born Again.
The animated series Maul: Shadow Lord has achieved a new high on Rotten Tomatoes, this time with viewers. As of today, it boasts a 94% audience score, making it the highest-rated Star Wars show of the Disney+ era according to fans. Critics initially gave it a perfect 100% score, giving it the best debut of any Star Wars project ever reviewed. This puts the series ahead of popular shows like Andor (89%) and The Mandalorian (78%), and only slightly behind classic films like The Empire Strikes Back (97%) and A New Hope (96%) in terms of overall fan ratings within the Star Wars franchise.