The next couple of years will bring us many superhero movies, and with all of them in different stages of production there is always a piece of news dropping. But don’t feel overwhelmed, we have you covered, keep checking in weekly to “This Week in Superhero News” for the biggest news revolving around your favorite upcoming superhero films.
For this week, we have Gambit landing on a female lead, 3 superhero movies finishing shooting, and a lot more. Find out what else below.
Nathan Fillion as Booster Gold?
Nathan Fillion is a fan favorite, and for a while people have been wanting to see him in a major superhero movie role, so to that Fillion himself has a few suggestions on what roles he would want to take on in a comic book movie. During a Q&A session at Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, the actor played with the idea of portraying Booster Gold, “I think I could take a pretty good crack at Booster Gold. That’s kind of my niche… show-offy, vain. I think I could handle that… not too bright.” He also mentioned the names of two other obscure characters, Ambush Bug and The Greatest American Hero.
‘Suicide Squad’, ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’, and ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Wrap Filming
The coming year will bring us a handful of superhero movies, so those with high levels of anticipation will love to know that 3 of them have wrapped shooting, Suicide Squad, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Captain America: Civil War. David Ayer, Bryan Singer, and Anthony and Joe Russo have concluded principal photography on their respective films and are heading to post-production. Some extra pictures were shared by Ayer and Jared Leto confirming the end of the shoot.
‘Gambit’ Female Lead Role Offered to Lea Seydoux
Channing Tatum’s Gambit had a shortlist of candidates to land the female leading role in the film, and now it seems the search is over and Lea Seydoux is up for the part. Seydoux has reportedly been extended an offer from Fox to play Belladonna Bourdreaux, who is Gambit’s love interest in the comics.
‘Doctor Strange’ Eyeing Mads Mikkelsen for Villain Role
Marvel’s Doctor Strange recently saw Benedict Cumberbatch being joined by the talents of Tilda Swinton and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and they are now looking to add Mads Mikkelsen to the cast in a villainous role. Reports point at Mikkelsen as the top pick for an unknown villain role, and rumors are suggesting that it may be the role of Dormammu.
‘Captain America: Civil War’ Promo Art Reveals Sides
Captain America: Civil War recently finished shooting, and that is great news for those of us waiting to watch the superhero conflict unfold, and if you were wondering what team you should root for, you now have a lineup to pick from in the new promo art. Jeremy Renner has taken to social media to reveal art work that features team captains Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and Captain America (Chris Evans) with their respective crews. Whose side are you on?