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Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan, and Celia Imrie are ready to start sleuthing in the first trailer for The Thursday Murder Club, director Chris Columbus' adaptation of the hit novel by Richard Osman. The film, like the bestselling book series, follows four retirees who take an interest in investigating cold cases, only to find themselves with a much warmer mystery on their hands.
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Superman cast and character guide: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, and everyone else you'll see in the DC movie
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Superman is gearing up to fly into theaters. The rebooted DC Universe's (DCU) first film arrives worldwide on July 11, so you'll want to learn more about the ensemble starring in James Gunn's Superman movie. Below, I've compiled a list of every character appearing in the superhero flick. I'll also tell you which actor is portraying them and where you might have seen them before. One last thing before you proceed: I didn't include characters who haven't been confirmed as part of Superman's official cast. So, while a Guardians of the Galaxy star is said to have a bit-part role in Superman and a big fan theory about Ultraman's real identity is circulating online, you won't find those or other potential spoiler-based cameos in this guide. Corenswet is the latest actor tasked with bringing Clark Kent/Kal-El to life in a live-action project, following stars such as Christopher Reeve and Henry Cavill. In the DCU's iteration, Krypton's most famous son will possess the superhero's usual powerset, including heat vision, the ability to fly, super strength, invulnerability, super speed, and x-ray vision, among others. Corenswet made a name for himself in Netflix's The Politician, but he's also appeared in films like Hulu's The Greatest Hits and Universal's Twisters, and in other TV shows, including Hollywood and Lady in the Lake. Best known for playing Miriam 'Midge' Maisel in Prime Video's The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Brosnahan will portray combative journalist Lois Lane in this DCU Chapter One film. She'll be less of a damsel in distress in Superman, with Brosnahan's take on the character being feistier and more proactive than previous versions. Her award-winning performance in the aforementioned Amazon TV Original notwithstanding, Brosnahan has had roles in Spies in Disguise, Manhattan, and The Amateur, among other productions. You'll next see her in Presumed Innocent season 2 on Apple TV+, with Brosnahan recently announced as the crime anthology series' next lead. Hoult, who reportedly accepted the role of Lex Luthor in November 2023 before his official casting was announced just days later, will play one of Superman's most iconic adversaries. Despite Superman's first-look image teasing the potential appearance of another big villain, Luthor will be the film's Big Bad. UK viewers will immediately recognize Hoult from 2002's comedy-drama film About a Boy and Channel 4's teenage drama Skins. Since then, Hoult has gone on to play a younger version of Marvel character Hank McCoy/Beast in Fox's second X-Men film franchise, and starred in numerous other projects, including Renfield, Warm Bodies, Nosferatu, Tolkien, Juror No. 2, The Great, and The Menu. Real name Michael Holt, Mister Terrific will make his first-ever live-action appearance in one of the DCU Chapter One's most exciting movies. Gathegi will play Holt, one of three superpowered individuals who make up the corporately owned Justice Gang. As for who Mister Terrific is: he's a scientist-turned-superhero who uses floating orbs – known as T-spheres – to create holographic projections, hack into other machines, and emit energy bursts. He's also incredibly smart – the man has 14 PhDs in DC Comics – and wealthy. Essentially, he's got the finances and firepower to match that of the more famous billionaire vigilante Bruce Wayne/Batman. Gathegi's credits include multi-episode and/or multi-season appearances in Apple's For All Mankind, NBC's The Blacklist, TNT's Proof, and ABC's The Family Tools. Some viewers may recognize him from X-Men: First Class and The Harder They Fall, too. Guy Gardner, one of many DC characters to assume the Green Lantern alias – individuals bestowed with a green ring that grants various abilities to its wielder – will be portrayed by Nathan Fillion. He's one of three Green Lanterns confirmed to appear in this cinematic franchise, too, with Aaron Pierre's John Stewart and Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan set to be introduced in HBO's Lanterns TV show. Most famous for playing Malcolm 'Mal' Reynolds in Firefly, Fillion has appeared in numerous other popular shows and movies. In a glittering career, he's also renowned for playing Richard Castle in ABC's Castle and The Rookie, T.D.K in The Suicide Squad, different characters in The Guardians of the Galaxy film series, and voicing characters in various animated TV series and Halo videogame franchise. His appearances in new seasons of The Rookie and its Feds spin-off aside, Fillion will next be seen reprising his role as Gardner in Peacemaker season 2, which arrives on HBO Max in late August. The third and final Justice Gang member, Hawkgirl – real name Kendra Saunders – is set to be played by Isabela Merced. Hawkgirl has one of the most complicated histories in all of DC Comics. Essentially, though, Saunders is the latest reincarnation of Shayera Hol, a member of an alien race known as the Thanagarians. The third incumbent of the Hawkgirl mantle, Saunders possesses the memories of her forebears, Hol and Shiera Sanders. She's also a reluctant and cynical hero, so expect her to butt heads with the more idealistic Superman. Abilities-wise, she can fly, is an expert combatant, and possesses the usual superhuman abilities. Last seen playing Dina in The Last of Us season 2, Merced's star is on the rise due to her performances in Spider-Man spin-off Madame Web, Alien: Romulus, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, and Turtles All the Way Down. She'll also cameo in season 2 of Peacemaker next month. Ordinarily a Wonder Woman villain, Maxwell Lord will have a small role in Superman. Sean Gunn, frequent collaborator and brother of DC Studios' co-chief, is playing the Justice Gang's primary financier. The voice of Weasel and G.I. Robot in HBO Max animated series Creature Commandos, aka the first DCU production to be released, Gunn has also portrayed Kraglin in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, Weasel in The Suicide Squad, and Kirk Gleason in Gilmore Girls. Like Fillion and Merced, Gunn will also show up in Peacemaker season 2. Played by Barry alumnus Anthony Carrigan, Rex Mason/Metamorpho is another metahuman who'll appear in a live-action capacity for the first time. Mason is an archaeologist who can alter his body's atoms to change shape and consistency, and create any element he wants. First revealed in a behind-the-scenes featurette, Metamorpho's DCU design is near-identical to his look in the comics. Superman's official trailer and Superman's final teaser also indicate he'll play a small but significant role in its plot, too – read my Superman trailer #2 breakdown piece to find out why. Apart from his scene-stealing performance as NoHo Hank in Barry, audiences might have seen Carrigan in Gotham, Death of a Unicorn, Fatherhood, and The Forgotten. Maria Gabriela De Faria is playing Angela Spica/The Engineer, a member of The Authority, a Wildstorm Universe/DC Comics anti-hero team unafraid to resort to extreme measures to save the day. Spica is usually depicted as having a liquid body and various superpowers due to her nanite-enriched blood. However, while her DCU counterpart is similarly imbued with nanotechnology, they act as a suit of armor, allow Spica to craft various weapons, and grant her superhuman abilities. A Venezuelan actor who's starred in various telenovelas, de Faria won't be a familiar name to many. She's guest-starred in some English-language series, including Deadly Class, The Moodys, and Animal Control, but her forthcoming appearance in Superman is her biggest international role so far. After surviving the events of Creature Commandos season 1, Rick Flag Sr. will have a small role to play in Superman. He was voiced by Frank Grillo in the adult animated show, so it's no great surprise that Grillo portrays the newly installed Head of ARGUS's live-action version, too. A prolific actor, fans will know Grillo from playing Brock Lumlow/Crossbones in the MCU, Bill in Sylvester Stallone's Paramount+ TV hit Tulsa King, Alvey in Kingdom, Nick in Prison Break, and Frank in Warrior, among many other films and shows. Wendell Pierce has been cast as Perry White, the Daily Planet's tough-but-fair editor-in-chief, who was last played on the big screen by Lawrence Fishburne. Last seen in Marvel's Thunderbolts* movie, Pierce is best known for Bunk Moreland in The Wire, aka one of the best HBO Max shows of all time. He's also appeared as Robert Zane in Suits and James Greer in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, and starred in a variety of highly rated films, including Selma, Ray, and Malcolm X. White, Lane, and Kent – when the last of that trio isn't being a superhero, anyway – aren't the only Daily Planet employees we'll see in Superman. Gisondo is on board as Jimmy Olsen, the news outlet's photographer and friend to Kent and Lane. Viewers may recognize him from The Righteous Gemstones and The Santa Clarita Diet. Bennett (Saturday Night Live, Hamster and Gretel), Hoover (The Belko Experiment), and McDonald (Jill & Jack) round out the Daily Planet's roster. They'll respectively portray self-serving sports reporter Lombard, gossip columnist Grant, and general journalist Troupe. Vince and Howell were confirmed to be playing Clarke's surrogate parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent, last April. It's unclear how big a role they'll have, but based on the footage we've seen, we know they'll share some heartfelt scenes with the titular Kryptonian. 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The Mule is set on using military forces and mind control to gain control of the universe. Cherry Jones, Brandon P. Bell, Synnøve Karlsen, Cody Fern, Tómas Lemarquis and Alexander Siddig join Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton, Terrence Mann and Rowena King for this new season. Foundation Season 3 premieres Friday, July 11 at Midnight/11c on Apple TV+. RELATED: The Mule Wreaks Havoc in FOUNDATION Season 3 Trailer and New Photos July 11 – Dexter: Resurrection After waking up from a coma and realizing his son shot him, Dexter travels to New York to find Harrison. At the same time, Angel Batista travels to the Big Apple to ask questions that might lead Dexter's past right into his present. Michael C. Hall, Jack Alcott, David Zayas and James Remar star in the new Dexter spin-off. RELATED: Dexter: Resurrection Releases Teaser and Sets Summer Premiere Date Dexter: Resurrection premieres Friday, July 11 at 3/2 am on Paramount+. Check back next week for What's New on TV for July 13-19. 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Prime Video just added a ridiculously fun dark comedy movie — and it's full of unexpected twists
When combing through Prime Video's lineup for July 2025, I spotted a movie I vaguely recognized by name but had never actually watched. Comedy isn't usually my go-to genre (I've been called the 'horror queen' many times), so it wasn't surprising that I'd missed 'Game Night.' But something urged me to give it a try. 'Game Night,' in a few simple words is a dark comedy that takes some pretty wild turns, while keeping the experience genuinely fun. Jason Bateman effortlessly floats through the genre as if second nature, alongside the ever-charming Rachel McAdams, who brings plenty of laughs. Given my usual preference for horror or dark thrillers, I was glad 'Game Night' ended up on my screen instead. Now that this dark comedy is streaming on Prime Video, I'd recommend anyone who hasn't seen it to add it to their watchlist. Here's why 'Game Night' should be the ultimate movie choice at your next game night. 'Game Night' follows Max (Bateman) and Annie (McAdams), a competitive couple who regularly host game nights with their close group of friends. One evening, they invite Max's wealthy and charming brother, Brooks (Kyle Chandler), to join them. Brooks proposes a new game — a murder mystery party where someone will be 'kidnapped,' and the group has to solve the case. What begins as an entertaining challenge quickly turns real when Brooks actually disappears, and the group realizes they're caught up in a genuinely dangerous situation. As Max, Annie and their friends scramble to uncover what's really going on, they face a series of unexpected twists, false leads, and escalating chaos. Each clue brings new surprises, and the stakes rise as they try to save Brooks and themselves. Character work and storylines are what most people tend to focus on when watching a movie, and rightfully so, since they're incredibly important. But as someone who essentially memorizes the way a movie looks, 'Game Night' surprised me in the best way possible. This dark comedy features some seriously cool cinematography. Directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein clearly knew what they were doing. Given the movie's title, they wanted to literally incorporate elements of games into the visuals. Near the beginning, there's a street scene that uses an effect to make the characters' world look like a game board or miniature set. As the camera zooms in, the street 'comes to life,' transitioning from the toy-like perspective into full, real-scale live action. I have to say, the visuals really impressed me. If you've seen 'The Social Network,' you might recognize a similar use of tilt-shift photography during the miniature Harvard campus shot. It's really cool stuff, and I wish more movies took creative risks with experimental and fun visuals like this. Aside from the cinematography, 'Game Night' has plenty to offer in terms of pure entertainment. While the plot isn't exactly original (sharing tonal similarities with 'Clue' and the comedy-thriller 'Date Night') there are enough thrills to keep you amused. Strong lead performances from Bateman and McAdams elevate the material, making the experience extremely enjoyable. A few twists have been thrown in that I'm sure viewers will eat up, and they're surprising enough to keep the plot interesting. But most of all, 'Game Night' is a super easy watch, mainly because the characters are pretty charming (even if they're borderline cheesy at times). Max and Annie often gather with their friends Ryan (Billy Magnussen) and the married duo Kevin (Lamorne Morris) and Michelle Sterling (Kylie Bunbury) for game nights, all while trying to keep these gatherings hidden from their socially awkward neighbor, Gary Kingsbury (Jesse Plemons), who's a police officer dealing with a difficult divorce. Plemons, as always, doesn't even need to say a word to make his characters feel incredibly unique. Gary, in this case, comes across as quietly unsettling, but you can't help but be amused at his incredibly odd nature. The group as a whole has a compelling dynamic, and their interactions make it easy to overlook a somewhat basic plot. It's just a fun time. 'Game Night' is an entertaining watch, but if there's one reason I'd recommend it to anyone, it's for the visuals alone. I'm not well-versed in cinematography, but the camera shots and creative choices throughout most scenes are such a joy to watch. Of course, everything else is good too. I'm just someone who's easily impressed by a visually pleasing movie. Don't take my word for it either. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, 'Game Night' has a solid score of 85%, with the site's critics consensus reading: 'With a talented cast turned loose on a loaded premise and a sharp script loaded with dark comedy and unexpected twists, Game Night might be more fun than the real thing.' You should stream 'Game Night' on Prime Video now for a genuinely fun ride. Otherwise, see our general guide on the best Prime Video movies worth watching.
