Spin-off shows, sometimes called ‘backdoor pilots,’ can be a great way to expand a story world. For example, the character Angel became popular enough on Buffy the Vampire Slayer to get his own show, even though there wasn’t room for him on the original. While making a spin-off is always a bit of a risk, it can be very successful.
While on the red carpet at the premiere of Zootopia 2, Quen spoke with Russ Millheim from TopMob about the possibility of returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. When asked directly if his character, O.B., would appear in the film, the Academy Award-winning actor jokingly replied, “I would tell you yes if I knew.”
TopMob recently attended a huge fan event in India – with estimates ranging from 40,000 to 50,000 attendees – and got a first look at Rajamouli’s new film while it was being filmed in Hyderabad. We saw the impressive initial footage featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Manash Babu, and the energy surrounding the project is incredible. This film feels like a major step towards bringing Indian cinema to a worldwide audience!
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s film, The Smashing Machine, where he portrays UFC fighter Mark Kerr, is a surprising shift for the actor into more serious roles. Though the movie didn’t perform well at the box office, Johnson’s performance resonated with many, including director Christopher Nolan. Nolan offered praise for Johnson’s emotional depth during a screening of the Benny Safdie-directed sports biopic on its opening weekend. Johnson recently shared with Variety his experience of hearing Nolan’s comments while in the audience.
Charles Boyle, played by Joe Lo Truglio, is the quirky, lovable oddball of the 99th Precinct. Known for his obsession with food, playful innuendos, and unwavering loyalty to Jake Peralta, he was often the target of jokes, or simply made people laugh with his unusual behavior. While he occasionally delivered a perfectly timed funny line – like his memorable “Diane Weist infection… like yeast!” – his absolute funniest moment, and arguably the best joke of the entire show, went completely unnoticed by viewers and his colleagues. True to character, it was a completely offhand and unintentional bit of comedy.
I really loved watching Lula become a true part of the team in Now You See Me 2, and I was so happy to see her and Jack Wilder become a couple! It was a little confusing, though, because all the posters and trailers for the next movie only showed the original four Horsemen – and Lula wasn’t anywhere to be seen. It definitely made me wonder if she’d be back for another adventure.
The show frequently introduces new relationships and storylines, hoping some will resonate with viewers. Balancing the screen time and development of its original, long-standing actors – like Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt and Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey – with newer cast members is a challenge. With several actors joining the show recently, Grey’s Anatomy is constantly evolving.
After the season finale of Fire Country, fans were left wondering about the future of several characters. Reports surfaced that Stephanie Arcila and Burke would be leaving the show, and the cliffhanger ending fueled speculation. Many assumed Vince wouldn’t survive, but that wasn’t officially confirmed – not even to the cast until they began their summer break, as Diane Farr shared with Us Weekly.
News came out earlier this year that Sarah Michelle Gellar, who starred in the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer, will be back for the show’s reboot, which relieved many longtime fans. While the reboot will follow a new Slayer, some fans were concerned that the original Buffy would be left out.
Before the release of The Batman – Part II, Warner Bros. is planning five new Batman-related movies and TV shows for both cinemas and HBO Max. Although DC Studios is starting to develop other Batman stories for the DC Universe, including The Brave and the Bold, Batman will remain a key character for Warner Bros. in the superhero genre for the time being.