With San Diego Comic Con right around the corner, news about panels and guest appearances are finally coming out, and one of them involves the superhero duo at the center ofDeadpool & Wolverine. In addition to this exciting announcement, a few updates came out this week in relation to biopics, including theMadonnabiopic that has been stalled for quite some time until recently.Timothée Chalametis also playing another real-life figure, after playingBob Dylanin the singer-songwriter’supcoming film,A Complete Unknown. These and other headlines have garnered a lot of excitement from movie lovers who are excited about what will be hitting the big screen next. To keep you in the loop on all the latest announcements on sequels and upcoming MCU installments, here is a handy roundup.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Set to Promote ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ at SDCC
After rumors thatThe Fantastic Fourwould maketheir first public appearanceat the San Diego Comic Con (SDCC), more Marvel stars have been confirmed to attend the event.Ryan ReynoldsandHugh Jackmanare expected toparticipate in a panel to promoteDeadpool & Wolverine, which will premiere in theaters on July 25, the same day they will be at the convention. Marvel Studios presidentKevin Feigeshared information about the lead actors' appearance alongside directorShawn Levyat SDCC inan interview with Deadline, stating the following:
“I think people know we’re going to be there on Saturday for our traditional Hall H panel with a lot of fun stuff to look at about our upcoming movies. But what I don’t think people know is that we’re also going to be in Hall H on Thursday for the first time ever. Marvel Studios is going to be in Hall H twice during Comic-Con. Thursday, of course, is the opening ofDeadpool & Wolverine, so we’re going to be doing a funDeadpoolpanel in Hall H to commemorate the opening and Shawn (Levy), Hugh (Jackman), Ryan (Reynolds) and I will be there.”
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Is Coming to SDCC But Not in the Way You’re Expecting
Marvel Studios will have a big presence at the annual event this year.
Timothée Chalamet Warms Up for a Ping-Pong Match in A24 Biopic
Not only is Timothée Chalamet playing Bob Dylan in a biopic, but he is also in talks to portray a real-life athlete in an upcoming A24 production.Marty Supremewill follow the trajectory of ping-pong hustler-turned-championMarty Reisman, andaccording to Variety, the film will be directed byJohn Safdie. TheUncut Gemsco-director will also pen the script alongside his frequent collaboratorRonald Bronstein. Although stories about table tennis players haven’t been featured to the same extent as tennis competitors (Zendaya’sChallengersbeing a recent example), it will be interesting to see Chalamet playing the sport onscreen.
Timothée Chalamet Will Play an Oddball Sports Legend in This New Biopic
Josh Safdie will direct the biopic solo.
Rest Assured, Madonna Has Not Backed Down From Her Biopic
Madonna fans have been in a choke hold ever since she announced a casting call for her biopic, with names likeJulia GarnerandFlorence Pughthrown in the mix as potential actresses to play the pop icon onscreen. Yet, news about the film has been scarce ever since Madonna went on tour, leaving people unsure whether it was still on the table. This week, the “Vogue” singer did break the silence about where the biopic stands, sharing that she is working on a new draft of the script.In an Instagram post shared by Madonna, she is seen sitting in front of a typewriter working on the screenplay, which has been titledWho’s That Girl. Although there is no news as to when the movie will actually begin production, it has been settled thatGarner will play the artistandJulia Foxhas been selected to star as the singer’s longtime friendDebi Mazar.
Open Your Heart, Because Madonna’s Long-Awaited Biopic Just Got an Update
Don’t get “Hung Up” on a release date just yet, though.
Michael Mann Offers an Exciting Update on ‘Heat’ Sequel
After publishing theHeat 2novel in 2022,Michael Mannshared that there is hope for a second installment of the neo-noir classic. In an articlepublished by The Los Angeles Times, the director revealed that he is hard at work coming up with the film’s script, and shared that he plans to have it made later this year or early 2025. According to Mann,Adam DriverandAustin Butlerhave been in talks to play the characters previously played byRobert De NiroandVal Kilmerin the 1995 movie. Driver partnered with the director recently on the set ofFerrari, in which the actor played the lead.
If You’re a Fiend For Action, Michael Mann Has a Big ‘Heat 2’ Update
“I will not hesitate. Not for a second.”
The Russo Brothers Might Direct the Next Two Avengers Movies
The MCU is gearing toward the nextAvengersfilms, and the Russo Brothers will likely return to helm them.Joe RussoandAnthony Russo, known for directingAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame, are being summoned again to back up the following two movies of the saga. Not much has been revealed about the fifth and sixth installments of the franchise aside from thelatter’s official title,Avengers: Secret Wars. The name is a direct reference to the 1980s comics storyline, which will likely dictate what the film will be about. As of now,Avengers 5is slated to arrive in theaters on June 23, 2025, andAvengers: Secret Warswill arrive on the big screen on August 20, 2025.
MCU Is Recruiting a Pair of Franchise Veterans for Next Two Avengers Movies
The Russo Bros. are best known for their work on ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame.’
Amy Adams Gets Canine Instincts in ‘Nightbitch’ First Look Images
Vanity Fair shared an inside look atAmy Adams' feral return as the lead inNightbitch. The adaptation ofRachel Yoder’s novel will have the actress playing a stay-at-home mother who begins to believe that she is turning into a dog. In the pictures shared by the outlet, Adams is seen going for a run, engaging with her character’s young son, and even approaching dogs.Marielle Helleris responsible for directing and adapting the story from book to screen, and in the interview with Vanity Fair, she shared that she wrote the script while her husband was out in production, and she was alone with her children, which really allowed her to relate to the protagonist’s struggles. Other cast membersworking alongside Adams areScoot McNairy,Mary Holland, andKerry O’Malley. The film will premiere at the2024 Toronto International Film Festivalahead of its U.S. theatrical release on December 6.
Amy Adams Undergoes a Twisted Transformation in New ‘Nightbitch’ Images
Marielle Heller wrote and directed the book adaptation for Searchlight Pictures.
New ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Trailer Spotlights Jenna Ortega as a Deetz
The buzz overBeetlejuice Beetlejuicecontinues asJenna Ortega’s character gets the focus on the film’s latest trailer. TheWednesdayalum plays Astrid, Lydia Deetz’s (Winona Ryder) daughter who is seemingly unafraid of ghosts until she is accidentally dragged into the underworld. According to the clip, Lydia is forced to confront Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) again in an attempt to rescue her daughter.Tim Burtonis back to direct the sequel and several cast members of the original installment are also part of the ensemble, includingCatherine O’Haraas Delia Deetz. The film will premiere soon on the big screen, with its official release date being June 16, 2025.
New ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Trailer Pulls Back the Veil on Jenna Ortega’s Role
The highly anticipated sequel hits theaters on June 05, 2025.
