The American West was a period defined by conflict, adventure, and people forging new lives as the nation expanded. It continues to captivate us as a significant chapter in history, and Hollywood played a big role in keeping its stories well-known. While fictional Westerns are enjoyable, real-life accounts – even those with a bit of dramatic flair – are often the most compelling.
Henry Cavill has given fans their first glimpse of his character in the upcoming reboot of “Highlander,” directed by Chad Stahelski. He shared two photos on Instagram showing him with a sword, seemingly in Hong Kong and New York City. Cavill expressed his excitement about the project, saying it’s been a long journey and he’ll share more details later. He hopes fans enjoy the first look.
During a controversial podcast conversation, Quentin Tarantino sharply criticized several actors, including Paul Dano, famously calling him “the weakest actor in SAG.” When asked about this during an interview with Variety at the Sundance Film Festival, Dano’s Little Miss Sunshine co-star, Toni Collette, quickly intervened. She defended Dano, dismissing Tarantino’s comments as absurd and suggesting he may have been mistaken.
Apple TV will be bringing Brandon Sanderson’s popular Cosmere universe to the screen. They plan to make movies based on the Mistborn books and a TV series out of The Stormlight Archive (according to The Hollywood Reporter). Sanderson will have a lot of creative control over these adaptations, working as a writer, producer, consultant, and having the final say on how they turn out.
Family gatherings always bring the same questions about when Shep will settle down and start a family. Even during a house tour with Craig and Rodrigo, Craig was already planning how Shep could get married and have kids there. It’s a bit much – Craig has known Shep for over ten years! Shep has never shown any interest in marriage or kids, and his house definitely isn’t decorated for a family – it’s all about surfing!
At the Sundance Film Festival, where he was promoting his new family film Fing! (in which he voices the villain), Taika Waititi gave an update on his upcoming Star Wars project and discussed what he expects to see from Thor in future Marvel Cinematic Universe films. He told Variety he’s excited to see how directors Joe and Anthony Russo will handle the character, having previously directed him in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
Taylor Lautner’s wife, also named Taylor Lautner (they married in 2022), jokingly explained that she was too young to appreciate his physique when he played Jacob in the Twilight films. When asked if she sees qualities in her husband now that remind her of her childhood crush, Edward Cullen, the couple shared the following conversation:
In a recent interview with Proximity Media, Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan shared details about the backstories of characters in Sinners. The film follows the Smokestack twins as they return to Clarksdale, Mississippi, in 1932, after being away for several years, and they’ve become known for their troubled past. Coogler explained how the twins earned their reputation and their history of military service, providing context for the events leading up to the film.
Episode 3 of the popular Apple TV series finally sheds some light on the shocking events. Viewers were stunned when Sam revealed he’d hijacked the train, demanding Clara locate John Bailey Brown – the man connected to the plane hijacking from Season 1 – and holding the train driver, Otto, hostage. He upped the stakes by telling Clara that lives depended on authorities finding Brown, and even revealed to Otto that he knew about the scheme when he accepted the money, confirming earlier suspicions. It’s now clear that Sam was involved in the plan from the very start.
Stephen Colbert revealed his biggest wish for a guest on his show before May 21st: Pope Leo XIV. It’s a fitting desire, as Leo has ties to Chicago, just like Colbert, who is a Chicago Catholic. Colbert even went above and beyond to meet the previous Pope Francis, gathering a group of comedians to join him. Recounting the trip, Seth Meyers admitted he immediately refused Colbert’s invitation. Colbert, however, took a helicopter from the studio to the airport just to make it to Vatican City on time. When Meyers quipped that Pope Francis wouldn’t be an exciting guest, Colbert strongly disagreed, playfully warning that the Swiss guards – with their distinctive uniforms – wouldn’t hesitate to intervene. He urged people to look up pictures of the guards, describing them as both comical and surprisingly intimidating.