This week’s edition of The King Beat features my thoughts on a specific topic, but it doesn’t grab the spotlight all by itself due to Stephen King’s input in The New York Times’ analysis of cinema from the first 25 years of the 21st century. With the discussions being lively and engaging, let’s dive right in!
Although “On Call” wasn’t included in the extensive Dick Wolf TV universe that airs on both NBC and CBS, it did star cast members from “One Chicago,” such as Monica Raymund and Eriq La Salle. In fact, La Salle had expressed his hopes for a second season to TopMob earlier. Unfortunately, the series was cancelled in May, but can still be streamed with an Amazon Prime Video subscription. Following the cancellations of “FBI: International” and “FBI: Most Wanted,” this marked the third cancellation of a Wolf series during the spring. This paved the way for Brandon Larracuente to join “Fire.
Despite Gunn being forthcoming about various aspects of the upcoming “Superman” movie, he has remained silent on the matter of how the Kryptonian parents of Superman will be portrayed in this new film. In most Superman tales, audiences are accustomed to seeing a blend of Kal-El’s human and Kryptonian heritage, with well-known actors like Marlon Brando, Kevin Costner, and Russell Crowe taking on the roles of either set of parents throughout the years.
Characters with extraordinary abilities that have no defined maximum potential, as depicted by Jonathan Hickman in House of X #1, hold immense power, making them some of the most formidable beings known. These lesser-used characters could introduce captivating narratives and breathtaking powers to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s mutant tale, which has been delayed but stands to be enriched by their inclusion.
Tim Burton’s “Batman” debuted on June 23, 1989. Following a challenging and at times grueling production phase, this film didn’t merely succeed; it transformed into a cultural sensation. It ignited a wave of Batman-themed merchandise, and caught Hollywood’s attention, leading them to recognize comic books not only as inspiration for children’s cartoons or occasional B-movies, but also for major motion pictures with substantial budgets.
As a passionate cinema enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the return of Daredevil in “Born Again” Season 2. The rumors swirling around have repeatedly mentioned fan favorites like Luke Cage and Iron Fist. However, one intriguing name that could potentially join this exciting ride is Elektra, skillfully portrayed by Elodie Yung.
It was reported that Bradley Cooper and Angela Sarafyan have been chosen for the roles of Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van, respectively, in James Gunn’s standalone Superman film. Although a number of well-known actors are being considered for key roles in this upcoming Superman movie since 2013, Cooper and Sarafyan will add their own stardom to portray Superman’s father and mother.
In contrast to the catastrophic ending of the first movie, which seemingly annihilated M3GAN, the sequel discloses that either her DNA or her AI programming survived. However, for Gemma (Allison Williams), whose robotics engineering laid the foundation for Megan’s creation, this survival has brought nothing but turmoil. Two years have passed since then, and in this continuation of the story, the AI program behind Megan is now controlled by a clandestine government agency. They developed another doll named ‘Amelia’, using her to execute lethal missions. Yet, when Amelia turns against them, eliminating anyone potentially harmful, Gemma and her niece Cady find themselves targeted.
Ahead of the July 9 premiere on this episode, Day made an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”. During their chat, they discussed the highly anticipated crossover and hinted at what viewers can look forward to from the Philadelphia-based series’ collaborative efforts. The actor from “Horrible Bosses” revealed that jokes were sharpened for the “Abbott” cast on his show, with Ralph being the amusing exception who chose to insert something slightly less explicit, as he put it.
In a new project, director Renny Harlin is back with a tale unfolding on the last day of a long road journey across the country. A mechanical failure leaves our protagonists stranded, seeking shelter in an isolated Airbnb rental. As darkness envelops, three hooded intruders create a chilling nightmare for them, persisting until the first light of dawn.