By Thuso Mbedu (“The Woman King”), Amandla Stenberg (“The Acolyte”), Damson Idris (“Snowfall”) and Tosin Cole (“Doctor Who”) have all scored the lead roles in filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood’s film adaptation of “Children of Blood and Bone” at Paramount Pictures. The action fantasy film will be based on Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel.
First Trailer: Christopher Landon’s “Drop”
Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have released the first trailer for “Happy Death Day” and “Freaky” director Christopher Landon’s new film “Drop”. Meghann Fahy (“The White Lotus,” “The Perfect Couple”) stars as Violet, a widowed mom trying to get back out on the dating scene. She goes on her first date
Trailer: Finn Wolfhard’s “Hell of a Summer”
NEON has released the official trailer for its slasher comedy movie “Hell of a Summer” starring Fred Hechinger (“Gladiator II,” “Fear Street”) and Finn Wolfhard (“IT,” “Stranger Things”). “Hell of a Summer” had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival and is finally scheduled to arrive in theaters
Robert Eggers To Direct “Werwulf”
He’s done witches (“The Witch”), Eldritch horrors (“The Lighthouse”), Vikings (“The Northman”) and vampires (“Nosferatu”), and now filmmaker Robert Eggers is bringing his visually stylish bag to werewolves. THR reports that Eggers has co-written “Werwulf” with Sjón, and plans to direct the lycanthropy tale as his next feature. Focus Features,
Jon Bernthal Joins Nolan’s “Odyssey”
Emmy winner Jon Bernthal has joined the growing cast of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey”. “The Punisher” and “The Walking Dead” actor joins a cast that currently includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o and Charlize Theron. As per usual, there
