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Karen Fukuhara rumored to play Plastique in Suicide Squad

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According to Latino Review’s El Mayimbe, newcomer Karen Fukuhara may have landed a minor role in Suicide Squad as explosion-projecting Firestorm villain Plastique. Mayimbe jump-started the rumor on his Instagram page, clarifying that it’s unconfirmed at this time: https://instagram.com/p/056TVLDpmb/ Mayimbe describes the part as “a minor role on the actual Squad,” explaining that she’s present in a […]

Lost alum Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje joins Suicide Squad as Killer Croc

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If you thought the roster for David Ayer’s Suicide Squad film – which already consists of big names like Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Rick Flagg, Amanda Waller, Enchantress, and the Joker – was already full, think again. In addition to the recent casting of both King Shark and Wonder Woman love interest Steve Trevor, we’ve now […]

Scott Eastwood to play Steve Trevor in Suicide Squad

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On Monday it was revealed that Fury actor Scott Eastwood had joined the cast of David Ayer’s Suicide Squad film, and now his role has been revealed. According to Latino Review, Eastwood will cameo as Wonder Woman love interest Steve Trevor, in order to set up his appearance in the 2017 Wonder Woman film. In the comics, Trevor is an intelligence […]

Hannibal writer Nick Antosca to pen new Friday the 13th film

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According to THR, TV writer Nick Antosca – known for his work on shows like Hannibal and Believe – will pen Paramount’s new Friday the 13th film. The latest version of the horror classic will be directed by V/H/S helmer David Bruckner and produced by Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller. The movie is expected to employ Bruckner’s trademark found-footage style, and […]

Idris Elba in talks for villain role in Star Trek 3

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According to Variety, fan-favorite actor Idris Elba – who’s rumored for every genre role from James Bond to Green Lantern – is in preliminary talks to star as the villain in Star Trek 3.  As is the case with these new Trek films, the role itself is being kept under wraps, though previous rumors and comments from co-writer/producer […]

Bruce Campbell joins Fargo season 2 as Ronald Reagan

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According to TVLine, legendary B movie actor Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness) has joined the cast of Fargo‘s second season as B movie actor-turned-President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. Campbell will appear as Reagan in one episode of the FX series, as he goes on his first campaign for President and swings through Fargo, North […]

Captain Marvel has reportedly already been cast, may appear in Avengers: Age of Ultron

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One of the biggest mysteries about Marvel’s upcoming slate of films is who will play their heroine Captain Marvel. There’s been plenty of speculation from both fans and journalists regarding who could take on the coveted role, and exactly when the character could debut in the MCU before her solo film in 2018. Badass Digest has previously reported […]

J.J. Abrams rumored to direct Star Wars: Episode IX

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Old reports about the future installments in the ever-expanding Star Wars film franchise – which will soon consist of one film every year – made it seem that Star Wars: The Force Awakens helmer J.J. Abrams would be handing over the keys to the beloved saga after only one film. Now, we’ve learned that that may not be the […]

Thomas Newman to replace John Williams as composer of Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, first look image released

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Steven Spielberg’s upcoming Cold War thriller, Bridge of Spies, has lost beloved and iconic composer John Williams. Williams had to drop out of the film due to a minor health issue that has reportedly now been corrected. Due to the sudden interruption in his schedule, Williams was unavailable to provide the score for the film. In his […]

Onslaught and Antiphon are reportedly the villains in Suicide Squad

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David Ayer’s Suicide Squad film is chalk full of villains, who will headline the film as the core group of super criminals-turned-mercenaries. However, even the likes of Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Rick Flag, and Enchantress need someone to go up against. According to Latino-Review, that enemy may have been found. The site reports that Antiphon, a character […]