All 9 Major Star Wars Characters Recast in the Franchise so Far

Simply copying how an original actor looked isn’t enough when someone takes on the same role. A successful recast needs a performance that feels truly new and explains why the character works in a different time or format. This can be risky, because fans are often very attached to the original actor’s portrayal. However, some shows and movies have proven it can work – when the new actor captures the core of the character while also bringing their own unique take to it.

The Mummy 4 With Brendan Fraser Officially Retcons the Franchise After 18 Years (& Fans Will Be Happy)

The next Mummy movie is scheduled to come out in 2028, and while fans are calling it Mummy 4 (as a sequel to 2008’s The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor), the filmmakers have clarified its place in the series. The previous film was met with some criticism because Rachel Weisz didn’t appear in it. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett have now confirmed that Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is no longer considered part of the official storyline, with Gillett stating that Rachel Weisz’s return in the new film makes that clear.

Game of Thrones Movie Just Took A Big Step Forward, With New Script From Andor Writer

According to Page Six, Warner Bros. executives were very impressed with the latest draft of the script, suggesting the project is likely to be approved. Industry professionals are now waiting for the studio to officially announce if production will begin. Given the recent success of Game of Thrones thanks to its spin-offs, House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, this move makes sense, particularly if the circulating plot details are accurate.

Jack Black’s Forgotten Horror Comedy Movie Just Arrived on Netflix

In 2018, Jack Black collaborated with horror director Eli Roth on a family-friendly horror film called The House with a Clock in Its Walls. Recently available for streaming on Netflix since March 3rd, the movie lets viewers revisit the story. Based on John Bellairs’s 1973 novel, it stars Black alongside Cate Blanchett as a young orphan named Lewis who goes to live with his uncle. When Lewis discovers his uncle is a warlock and unintentionally revives a dangerous sorcerer, they—along with a neighbor—must find a powerful clock hidden inside the house to stop a catastrophic event.

Invincible Season 4 Shares First Look at Original Storyline Not From The Comics

The animated series Invincible has released a first look at season four, revealing it will expand beyond the story of Damien Darkblood to feature a wider range of heroes and villains. Clancy Brown will reprise his role, and Matthew Rhys, Lee Pace, and Danai Gurira will join the cast as the villains Dinosaurus, Thragg, and Universa. While most of the original voice actors are returning, Aaron Paul, who voiced Powerplex, will not be involved this season. You can view preview images of both new and returning characters below.

Scream 7’s Killer Reveal Rewrites A Major Rule of The $1 Billion Franchise

Okay, so Scream 7‘s killer reveal? Totally unexpected, I’ll give it that. But honestly, it felt like they bent the rules of the whole Scream universe just to get a shock reaction. It’s pretty clear director Kevin Williamson is trying to completely revamp the story and start fresh with this one, and it feels like he’s willing to throw out a lot of what we knew before to do it.