Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

W. Earl Brown to play Sheriff Hugo Root in Preacher

by

AMC’s upcoming Preacher pilot continues to round out its cast, with Deadline reporting that W. Earl Brown (Deadwood) has signed on for a regular role as Sheriff Hugo Root, whose character is described as “the mean-hearted father of Eugene Root aka Arseface, a flinty-eyed, conspiracy-credulous redneck who is not a fool and has a vulnerability to him.” […]

Elizabeth Olsen confirms Scarlet Witch return in Captain America: Civil War

by

On the eve of the UK release of Avengers: Age of Ultron [read our spoiler free review here], Elizabeth Olsen has confirmed during a Meet the Filmmakers event in London’s Apple Store that she is set to return to the role of Wanda Maximoff – a.k.a. the Scarlet Witch – in next year’s Phase Three-launching […]

Nathan Fillion returning as Malcolm Reynolds for Firefly Online

by

Developers Spark Plug Games and Quantum Mechanix have announced that Nathan Fillion is set to reprise the role of Captain Malcolm Reynolds for the upcoming MMO Firefly Online. The game will reunite him with several original Firefly cast members for Firefly Online, including Adam Baldwin (Jayne Cobb), Summar Glau (River Tam), Ron Glass (Shepherd Book), […]

Mitch Pileggi returning as Walter Skinner in The X-Files

by

Fox’s upcoming X-Files revival has secured another returning cast member, with Mitch Pileggi confirming that he’s set to return as FBI Assistant Director Skinner, posting on Twitter that “[I’m very happy to announce that Walter Skinner will once again be getting all grumpy and bitchy with his two wayward kids.” SEE ALSO: David Duchovny on […]

Joss Whedon says Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man was “the best script Marvel ever had”

by

During a promotional interview with Buzzfeed ahead of the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron [read our spoiler free ★★★★★ review here], Joss Whedon got onto the topic of Marvel’s next movie Ant-Man, and more specifically Edgar Wright’s original screenplay for the miniature superhero, which he calls “the best script that Marvel ever had.” “I […]

Star Trek 3 reportedly titled Star Trek Beyond, Idris Elba set for a “kick-ass” role

by

According to fansite TrekMovie.com, which has a solid track record when it comes to Star Trek, the upcoming third movie in Paramount Pictures’ relaunched series is going by the title of Star Trek Beyond. According to the site, Star Trek Beyond has been registered with the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), although the report […]

Avengers: Age of Ultron European Premiere Interviews – Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen, Joss Whedon and more!

by

Last night, the stars of Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron were in London for the European première of the movie. Flickering Myth were able to catch up with several of the cast members including Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Quicksilver), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Scarlett Johansson […]

The Big Short begins filming, cast officially announced

by

Paramount Pictures, New Regency and Plan B Entertainment have today announced the start of production on The Big Short, their A-list ensemble piece that is currently filming in New Orleans. Anchorman 2 director Adam McKay is directing the film which stars Christian Bale (The Dark Knight Trilogy), Brad Pitt (Fury), Steve Carell (Foxcatcher) and Ryan […]

Saban Films acquires Man Up starring Simon Pegg and Lake Bell

by

Following its US premiere last weekend at the Tribeca Film Festival, the romantic comedy Man Up has been picked up by Saban Films, who will distribute the film in North America. Directed by Ben Palmer, (The Inbetweeners Movie), the film stars Bell as Nancy, a single woman who is mistaken for Jack’s (Pegg) blind date under […]