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Even though Paul Rudd’s characters on Only Murders in the Building sometimes meet their end, we’ve learned to expect him to reappear in some capacity. This season, he returned as the voice of L.E.S.T.R., the robot doorman of the Arconia. So, while you won’t see him on screen in the upcoming season scheduled for 2025, you’ll definitely hear him. But before they settled on that solution, the team considered a lot of different ways to bring the actor back into the show, and co-creator John Hoffman shared one particularly unusual idea with me.

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn (who is also directing some episodes of Peacemaker Season 2) has discussed the core purpose of the Sons of Liberty within the show’s storyline. As Peacemaker Season 2 introduces a fresh group of heroes, it also features several new villains, including the Sons of Liberty. Although this team doesn’t last long in the narrative, their objective will have lasting consequences.

Few films deserve a spot on this list as much as the 2005 movie Jarhead, featuring Jake Gyllenhaal as Anthony Swofford, a real person who fought in the 2003 Iraq War. While it wasn’t a box office success and received somewhat positive, but not glowing, reviews, many Marines appreciated its realistic portrayal of military and Marine Corps life.

According to The Game Post, Marvel insider Daniel Richtman revealed on his Patreon page some future plans for the MCU. The next major storyline will supposedly center around two famous X-Men villains following the conclusion of Phase Six with Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. Reports indicate that Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse, both popular mutant characters, will be the primary antagonists. While Apocalypse was featured in Fox’s X-Men: Apocalypse, this would be his first appearance in the MCU, potentially creating significant challenges for the entire Marvel Universe.

Earlier this month, director Joachim Rønning told Collider that the absence of some characters from Tron: Legacy in Tron: Ares isn’t just about creative decisions; sometimes actors simply don’t want to reprise their roles. Rønning didn’t specifically mention Hedlund by name, but given that Sam was the main character in Legacy, it’s likely he’s referring to him. In a different interview with Collider at FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, Hedlund shared his thoughts when asked about the situation:

The first episode of Chicago P.D. Season 13 is titled “Consequences.” According to NBC, the episode will show Voight working with a surprising partner to catch a murderer, all while trying to rebuild his Intelligence team. This “unlikely ally” is likely Officer Eve Imani, a new character portrayed by Arienne Mandi. However, a key question is just how much effort Voight will need to put in to get his old team back together.

In a post on Instagram, Van der Velden responded to those upset by the creation of her AI character, Tilly Norwood. She explained that Tilly isn’t meant to replace a person, but is instead a creative work – a form of art. Van der Velden added that, like many artistic creations before it, Tilly encourages discussion, which demonstrates the power of creativity itself.

Several of these characters started as subtle background figures before becoming crucial to major franchise events. Others made a splash right from the beginning and carried entire movies. While some have starred in massive blockbusters, others have grounded more intimate, realistic stories. Together, they’ve broadened the scope of the MCU, both in terms of the kinds of stories it tells and the diversity of people it represents.

Mark Wahlberg is at the head of a talented and engaging cast, featuring LaKeith Stanfield, Keegan-Michael Key, Rosa Salazar, and Tony Shalhoub. The acting and the connection between the performers are truly the highlights of the film, although not every character is equally captivating. Another strong point of the movie is when the story centers on the heist itself. When this is paired with a fast pace, the movie is at its best, even if some of the intended surprises feel predictable and cliché.

Robert Rodriguez’s Desperado is coming to Tubi soon, bringing plenty of action! The free streaming service will start offering the film on October 1st. It arrived in 1995, following the success of Rodriguez’s first popular movie, El Mariachi (released in 1992), and was later followed by the classic Once Upon a Time in Mexico in 2003. Desperado brings back Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi, continuing his journey for revenge as he confronts a notorious drug lord in Mexico. Here’s what the movie is about, according to the official description: