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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Tom Bateman cast as male lead in 'The Love Hypothesis' movie opposite Lili Reinhart
Tom Bateman has been cast as the male lead in The Love Hypothesis, the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's best-selling romance novel. The casting has caught attention for a surprising real-life link to the book's fanfiction origins: Bateman is married to Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley, the original inspiration behind the female protagonist. The book began as a Star Wars fanfiction titled Head Over Feet, which centred on the Reylo pairing—Ridley's Rey and Adam Driver's Kylo Ren. Published in 2018 on Archive of Our Own, the story was later reworked into a standalone romance. Hazelwood confirmed Adam Carlsen, the male lead Bateman will play, was named in homage to Adam Driver. Nods to the book's origins came fast after Bateman's casting. Amazon MGM posted, 'Hypothesis: Tom Bateman is the perfect Adam Carlsen,' while fans lit up X with commentary linking the real-life couple to their fictional counterparts. One post read, 'Fanfiction version of Daisy Ridley's space husband being her real-life husband.' Bateman will star opposite Lili Reinhart, who plays Olive Smith, a PhD candidate who enters a fake dating scenario with Carlsen. The couple's chemistry mirrors that of Rey and Kylo's fraught alliance in The Rise of Skywalker. Bateman and Ridley met in 2017 during filming of Murder on the Orient Express. Their off-screen connection now circles back to a fandom that's followed them for years—only this time, on a very different kind of screen.
Los Angeles Times
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Vin Diesel says Paul Walker's Brian O'Conner could return in ‘Fast & Furious 11'
Vin Diesel says the planned finale of the long-running 'Fast & Furious' franchise will come with an unexpected passenger. Speaking at Fuel Fest, an automotive event in Pomona over the weekend, Diesel told fans that the final 'Fast & Furious' film will bring back one of the series' most beloved characters: Paul Walker's Brian O'Conner. The longtime on-screen partner to Diesel's Dominic Toretto, O'Conner last appeared in 2015's 'Furious 7,' which was completed after Walker's death in a car accident in 2013 at age 40. The franchise — known for its blend of street racing, elaborate heists and outsized action — has grown into one of the most successful of all time, with more than $7 billion at the global box office. 'Just yesterday I was with Universal Studios,' Diesel said in a video from the event. 'The studio said to me, 'Vin, can we please have the finale of 'Fast & Furious' [in] April 2027?' I said, 'Under three conditions' — because I've been listening to my fanbase.' Those conditions, he said, were to bring the franchise back to L.A., return to its street-racing roots and reunite Dom and Brian. 'That is what you're going to get in the finale,' Diesel promised. How the production might accomplish that reunion remains unclear. When Walker died during the making of 'Furious 7,' the filmmakers turned to a mix of archived footage, digital effects and performances by Walker's brothers, Caleb and Cody, who served as stand-ins for unfinished scenes. Artists at Weta Digital created more than 300 visual-effects shots to map Walker's likeness onto his brothers' bodies, often piecing together dialogue from existing recordings. The film's farewell — showing Brian and Dom driving side by side before splitting onto separate roads — became one of the franchise's most memorable and emotional moments, widely seen as a tribute to Walker's legacy. A return for Brian O'Conner would join a growing list of posthumous digital performances in major franchises — a practice that continues to stir debate over where the line should be drawn. In 2016's 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,' Peter Cushing's Grand Moff Tarkin was recreated through a mix of motion capture, CGI and archival material, decades after Cushing's death. In 2019, 'The Rise of Skywalker' relied on previously unused footage and digital stitching to return Carrie Fisher's Leia to the screen three years after the actress' passing. And in last year's 'Alien: Romulus,' the late Ian Holm's likeness was recreated as an android using AI and digital effects, with the approval of his estate — a choice that sparked controversy and led to more practical effects being used in the film's home release.
New York Post
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Mark Hamill addresses rumors he ‘quit' the ‘Star Wars' franchise, reveals his future plans
May the force be with you. Mark Hamill is finally setting the record straight regarding recent rumors he 'quit' the 'Star Wars' franchise. The 73-year-old actor, who portrayed Luke Skywalker in six of the popular sci-fi films, opened up about his future in a galaxy far, far away during an episode of NBC News' 'Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist' set to air on June 15. Advertisement 8 Mark Hamill opened up about his 'Star Wars' future during an episode of 'Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist' set to air on June 15. Today 8 Hamill clarified that he did not quit the 'Star Wars' franchise. Today 'Well, let me say: they haven't asked me,' Hamill told Geist, clarifying that he did not quit the iconic franchise. 'It's not like they said, 'Please come back.'' Advertisement 'I don't want to make a big PR pronouncement like 'This is my decision,'' he added. 'I'm just saying that it really felt like a conclusion. My character was given complete closure. I died, ironically by overdosing on the Force, I might point out.' Hamill's character dies at the end of 2017's 'The Last Jedi.' 8 Hamill as Luke Skywalker in 1977's 'Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection 8 Hamill in 2017's 'Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi.' ©Walt Disney Co./courtesy Everett / Everett Collection Advertisement But despite Skywalker's death, Hamill reprised the role once more in 2019's 'The Rise of Skywalker' as a Force spirit. 'The Rise of Skywalker' appeared to officially end the character arc that began when Hamill first portrayed Luke Skywalker in George Lucas' first film in the franchise 42 years earlier in 1977. 'Once the Skywalker trilogy was over, it was a whole new era for them,' Hamill explained to Geist. 'George gave them this amazing canvas, the entire galaxy. They can do Westerns, mysteries, comedies, whodunits, anything within that realm of 'Star Wars.'' 8 Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Hamill as Luke Skywalker and Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca in 1980's 'Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection Advertisement 8 Hamill as Luke Skywalker in 1983's 'Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection 'And they're doing so well,' he continued. 'I just think it's time. I had my time. I'm really appreciative, but I'm really looking to the future for all these new projects.' The rumors that Hamill quit the 'Star Wars' franchise first started swirling last month when the actor also told that he 'had his time' with the sci-fi film series and that 'they should focus on the future.' 'I am so grateful to George for letting me be a part of that back in the day, the humble days when George called 'Star Wars' the most expensive low-budget movie ever made,' he told the site on May 31. 'We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that.' 8 Hamill explained that while he has not quit the 'Star Wars' franchise, he believes his character's arc has come to a natural conclusion. Today 8 'I just think it's time. I had my time,' Hamill said. 'I'm really appreciative, but I'm really looking to the future for all these new projects.' Getty Images 'But my deal is, I had my time,' Hamill continued. 'I'm appreciative of that, but I really think they should focus on the future and all the new characters.' Whether Hamill returns or not, Disney has several more 'Star Wars' projects planned for the future – including a standalone film starring Ryan Gosling titled 'Star Wars: Starfighter.' Advertisement 'This is the perfect place to start this journey for us, because it's such an incredible reminder of why we're going to make this movie and who we're going to make this movie for,' Gosling, 44, said when the movie was first announced in April. 'This is a standalone. It's not a prequel, not a sequel. It's a new adventure,' he added. 'It's set in a period of time that we haven't seen explored yet.'
Geek Tyrant
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Comic Shows the Force Ghost Army Moment We Never Got in the Movie — GeekTyrant
For years, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker fans have debated what could've made that climactic final battle hit harder. Now, thanks to the final issue of Marvel Comics' adaptation of the film, we finally get to see a powerful scene that was cut from the film… Rey standing side by side with an army of Jedi Force Ghosts. The moment in the movie where Rey declares herself 'all the Jedi'? It hits differently when you can actually see those Jedi with her. Back in 2019, the film ended with Rey facing off against Emperor Palpatine, bolstered only by the voices of Jedi from the past including Yoda, Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, Ahsoka Tano, and more. And while hearing those familiar voices gave longtime fans a chill, the comic takes it one step further. Writer Jody Houser and artist Will Sliney go all in, putting those Jedi right there with Rey, fully visible as a Force Ghost army. The scene delivers a visual representation of generations of Jedi standing behind the young Jedi warrior. This is a moment Lucasfilm once considered including in the film, but for a variety of reasons, it never made it to screen. Interestingly, its omission may have benefitted other Star Wars stories down the road. Seeing Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) return in Obi-Wan Kenobi , or Anakin Skywalker ( Hayden Christensen ) appear as a Force Ghost in Ahsoka , likely wouldn't have had the same weight if they'd already popped up alongside Rey. Chris Terrio, who co-wrote the film with J.J. Abrams, once touched on this exact subject. Regarding the film's ending, he said: 'We absolutely discussed who would be there at the end. It's not as though those Force ghosts will never appear to Rey now that she really is the first of the new Jedi. 'I think she has all of those Jedi behind her. J.J. was pretty clear about the idea that he didn't want to take away from the moment of Leia finally appearing as a Force ghost and the twins finally being together.' In regard to that final scene on Tatooine, he added: 'This might be in the novelization, but we talked a lot about how Leia lost her home. Alderaan is gone. So, she could never take Luke to see where she grew up as a princess, but Luke could've taken Leia to see where he grew up as a farmer. 'But, the twins never got to Tatooine together (to visit Luke's childhood farm). So, the idea of seeing the twins together after the sabers are laid to rest felt like it was something that was very moving to me and J.J.' That emotional thread certainly had merit. But from a fan perspective, seeing Rey, flanked by the spirits of Obi-Wan, Aayla Secura, Kanan Jarrus, Mace Windu, Yoda, and more, standing against Palpatine, is the kind of Star Wars moment fans live for. So while The Rise of Skywalker might never get a "special edition" to bring this to screen, the comic book fills in the gap. At least we get to see it visually brought to life in comic book art form. 'THE LAST HOPE OF THE RESISTANCE! REY races to confront PALPATINE, but can she stop him before the FINAL ORDER devastates the galaxy? Hope comes from unexpected places as the RESISTANCE makes its last stand!'
Hype Malaysia
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Ryan Gosling's Nemesis In 'Star Wars' Film Named; Chad Stahelski Discusses 'John Wick: Chapter 5' Challenges
After months of waiting, we finally have the latest tea on two of the hottest movie franchises and their upcoming sequels. Here, we'll be discussing the newest faces that will be joining the projects, as well as development woes that the filmmakers are currently facing in order to bring these films to life. It's Ryan Gosling Versus Mia Goth In Upcoming 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Ever since we reported on the possibility of Ryan Gosling joining the biggest sci-fi franchise of all time, people have been clamouring for additional information. When the news was first reported, many were first interested in what role the beloved movie star would play. Many have speculated that he might be a Jedi, while others tossed him into the lot of bounty hunters, but nothing was substantiated until now. After almost half a year of waiting, we've finally gotten an update on not only who he will be, but who he is against. Believe it or not, one of the main actors to join Ryan Gosling in this epic adventure is none other than Mia Goth, known for her breakout role as Sara Simms in Luca Guadagnino's 'Suspiria' remake back in 2018. However, she's not here to help save the day — far from it — as she has been confirmed to be the main antagonist for Shawn Levy's 'Star Wars: Starfighter'. Despite rumours running amok that Mikey Madison was supposed to be the big bad of the series, following an offer from the studio, it was Goth who ultimately won out and will be cruising along the stars. But how does she fit in and how will her and Gosling's paths collide? Well, we don't know the exact details, but it has been reported by The Hollywood Reporter that the story will follow Gosling, who is trying to protect a young child from evil pursuers, whom Goth has thrown down her lot with. As to the 'hows' or 'whys' or if it will be like 'The Mandalorian' series, that has yet to be confirmed, with Lucasfilm keeping its lips shut for the time being. The one piece of information that we do know is that it will take place five years after the event of 'The Rise of Skywalker', with Levy saying that it is a 'stand-alone' project and is 'set in a period of time that we haven't seen explored yet'. Filming for the upcoming movie is set to get underway in England before the year ends, with a release targeted for 28th May, 2027 – which gives us ample time to enjoy other 'Star Wars' entries. 'John Wick 5' Creators Wonder If Upcoming Sequel Will Satisfy Fans In our fairly recent coverage, we discussed the shocking news that 'John Wick: Chapter 5' is not only happening, but that it is also an honest-to-God sequel, with Keanu Reeves reprising his role as the legendary — and supposed-to-be-dead — hitman. Many have raised an eyebrow over this, especially with how much Reeves himself stated that he's getting too old to do high-intensity action scenes and re-emphasised to everyone that the character is canonically dead. Despite this, Chad Stahelski, co-creator of the 'John Wick' franchise, has opened up about the challenges of developing the upcoming instalment. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Stahelski has said that it has been 'a bit of a conundrum', to say the least. 'I'm not going to lie to you, it's a bit of a conundrum. Me and Mike Finch — the writer on 4 who's also writing 5 — we've got a pretty good story that I think is cool. Once we have a 50-page book, and if we're feeling it, we'll sit with Keanu and shape this thing. Look, everybody seems to want it. It's a matter of whether we crack it. We're actively working on it. It's just … is it going to be satisfying?' As mentioned in our previous article, Stahelski clarified that the next instalment will move away from the High Table, the shadow organisation that was secretly running the world throughout the franchise, as they've wrapped that storyline up with the conclusion of 'Chapter 4'. He also stressed that he didn't want to disappoint fans of the franchise, especially because they have been extremely passionate about the story and the character ever since it began back in 2014. Despite receiving the go signal for the sequel from Lionsgate, Stahelski has implied that there might not be a fifth instalment, suggesting that this sequel is dependent on whether or not they'll be able to find a good enough story that can satisfy all parties involved — especially the fans. Sources: Empire, Screen Rant, The Hollywood Reporter [1], [2] What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
