Back in 2020, Ubisoft, the company behind the popular Assassin’s Creed games, began discussions with Netflix about adapting the games into a show. After a slow start, the project was officially confirmed this summer with the announcement of its creators and showrunners. Now, according to reports, Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed series has cast Toby Wallace as its first actor.
According to Deadline, Eva Green will play Ophelia Frump, Wednesday Addams’ aunt and Morticia’s sister (played by Catherine Zeta-Jones). The show hinted at Ophelia’s backstory in Season 1 – she was sent to Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital by their mother, Hester Frump (Joanna Lumley), due to her psychic powers. Though thought to have escaped, the Season 1 finale revealed Hester has been secretly holding Ophelia captive, where she’s obsessively writing threats against Wednesday. Viewers only saw the back of Ophelia’s head in the final scene.
Kayce Dutton, a former Navy SEAL and Montana Livestock Commissioner, is asked to join the U.S. Marshals to combat criminal groups in the state, including gangs and cartels. He’s a strong and capable leader, perfect for an action-packed series, having proven himself as a skilled fighter on Yellowstone, where he defended the Dutton family’s land from many threats.
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Prime Video has released a sneak peek of its new crime thriller, Scarpetta, based on the popular novels by Patricia Cornwell. The series, a collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television, will debut on March 11th and stars Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, Ariana DeBose, Rosy McEwen, Jake Cannavale, and Hunter Parrish.
The upcoming action movie Street Fighter, slated for release in 2026, is already generating a lot of excitement, thanks to its impressive cast. Among them, Rhodes stands out as someone already experienced in performing fight choreography. He also took on many of his own stunts during filming. In an interview with TheRingReport, Rhodes discussed a particular stunt he was eager to perform: Guile’s iconic move. According to Rhodes:
The newest episode of Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider, which aired on November 23rd, included a surprising public service announcement. During a fight scene where the main character, Tanzaburo Tojima, battles a bear, a message appeared on screen advising viewers that if they ever encounter a bear in real life, they should prioritize their safety and avoid trying to fight it.
Following the shocking Season 2 finale of Wednesday, Netflix announced that Eva Green will play Aunt Ophelia. The episode revealed Ophelia had survived and was being hidden in Grandmama’s basement. Green is a frequent collaborator with Tim Burton, having starred in films like Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Dumbo, and Dark Shadows. This makes her an ideal addition to the show’s uniquely dark and atmospheric cast.
Even Westerns that might not be well-remembered can be made great by strong acting – whether it’s a particularly good group of performers, a compelling lead, or a memorable villain. The most successful Westerns, from modern takes on the genre to classic films and hidden treasures, often stand out because of their perfect casting choices.
In Zootopia 2, Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) and Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) are back as partners at the Zootopia PD, and the film really leans into their contrasting personalities – a dynamic that worked so well in the first movie. The first part of the film hits all the classic buddy cop beats: they get scolded by their boss (Idris Elba) for a mistake, and then go off on their own when they suspect something isn’t right. What truly makes the film succeed is Nick and Judy themselves; they’re a charming and believable pair, brought to life by the directors, Jared Bush and Byron Howard (who also wrote the script), and perfectly cast voice actors.