Superhero movies are the big trend in Hollywood at the moment, so if you love this genre you can be happy that it’ll be here at least for a few more years, and we want to keep you up to date with the latest news surrounding those films. This past week, we got new info on X-Men: Apocalypse reshoots, Nicole Kidman in talks for Wonder Woman, Doctor Strange set images, and much more. Catch up below.
‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ Reshoots, Trailer Tease and Quicksilver’s Storyline
With X-Men: Apocalypse focusing mainly on the First Class cast, fans are curious how much of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine we might get to see in the film, and the revelation that Bryan Singer is doing reshoots on the film sheds a little light on that question. The fact that X-Men: Apocalypse is headed for some reshoots is no major development but what’s interesting is that, according to a report, the reshoots could be adding more Wolverine to the film.
On another X-Men Apocalypse story, usual teaser Singer took to Instagram to share a picture of himself and editor John Ottman in the cutting room and revealed that a teaser trailer is “coming soon.”
This week also brought us updates on Evan Peters’ Quicksilver’s role in X-Men: Apocalypse, the actor shared his character’s storyline in the film, “The story is that my character is searching for his father and wants to find him. It starts there and then he jumps on the X-Men train and gets sucked up in this whole Apocalypse madness: He tries to stop him from destroying the world.”
‘Wonder Woman’: Nicole Kidman in Talks for Major Role
When it hits theaters in 2017 Wonder Woman will be the first female-led modern superhero movie, and DC is looking to add the talents of Nicole Kidman to Patty Jenkins’ entry to the DC lineup. Kidman is reportedly in talks to join Wonder Woman in an important role of a high rank Amazonian warrior, no word on what specific character that might be, but speculations point to Amazon queen Hippolyta.
‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ New Plot Description
Batman v. Superman has little to do to get audiences excited for the film –just the title is enough of a draw– but in case you would need a little extra, a new plot description has surfaced further teasing the film. A new plot description for Batman v Superman was discovered that also teases Lex Luthor’s involvement in the film:
At long last, see Batman and Superman square off against each other in ‘Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice’, an epic superhero showdown which will change both their lives forever.
Clark Kent doesn’t trust Gotham’s mysterious masked vigilante. Bruce Wayne doesn’t trust the alien who nearly destroyed Metropolis. And Lex Luthor, who hates Superman more than anyone, is manipulating both of them for his own twisted ends.
Choose your side: the Man of Steel or the Dark Knight? Learn the answer to the age-old question – who would win? – in ‘Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice’.
‘The Crow’ Remake “Is Happening”
To say that The Crow remake has had some bumps on the road is a bit of an understatement, with a few names being attached to the leading role and eventually departing, but director Corin Hardy is still very driven to make the film happen. During an interview, Hardy explained where the project stands, “The Crow is happening. I’m going to make it! We were making it, and it was going very well, until this Relativity situation occurred. But it’s something that I’m very excited about, very passionate about. We’re all waiting to resume preproduction.”
‘Jessica Jones’ New Images
The success of Marvel’s Daredevil sparked much anticipation for Marvel’s next Netflix series Jessica Jones, and while we wait for the release on November 20th a group of new images has been released teasing the main characters. The material that has been seen so far has fueled the anticipation and the best part is that we only have to wait a few more weeks to see what’s in store.
‘Doctor Strange’ Set Images, Set Footage, and Newest Addition
Marvel’s Doctor Strange has done an impressive job in assembling a talented cast for the film, with the names of Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Mads Mikkelsen, and Tilda Swinton already on board; and now the project adds a new name to the ensemble. According to reports, Michael Stuhlbarg is currently in negotiations to join Doctor Strange, and although there was no confirmation on what role he will play it is believed that he could be playing rival scientist Nicodemus West.
Aside from the new cast addition, we also got our first look at Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange in the first set image, followed later by more images from the set in Nepal, and also some set footage. A little while after, newer set images also gave us the first look at Ejiofor as Baron Mordo. There isn’t too much to learn from this new material, but it certainly is a good peek at Scott Derrickson’s Doctor Strange.