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Perth Now
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Nicholas Hoult speaks out on Kelsey Grammer's Beast return for Avengers: Doomsday
Nicholas Hoult is 'excited' to see what Marvel does with Kelsey Grammer's Beast in Avengers: Doomsday. The 70-year-old actor portrayed the mutant superhero in 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men: Days of Future Past in 2014, and with Grammer set to reprise his role for Marvel's upcoming team-up blockbuster, Hoult - who played a younger Beast from 2011's X-Men: First Class to Dark Phoenix in 2019 - has now opened up on getting the chance to see Grammer back in action as the character for Avengers: Doomsday. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, the 35-year-old actor said: 'Kelsey was a great Beast. He was the Beast I saw when I was a kid.' The Superman star added he was also glad to see Grammer's fellow X-Men stars Sir Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Sir Ian McKellen (Magneto) and James Marsden (Cyclops) get the chance to suit up once again for the 2026 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film. Hoult said: 'Those were the characters that I got to watch in X-Men movies. I'm excited to see what they do with it. 'It'll be fun to see how they incorporate those characters into that world.' Even so, the Nosferatu actor insisted he would not appear in Avengers: Doomsday as a younger Beast, and bluntly replied, 'no' when asked if he had been approached by Marvel to reprise his role. As well as Grammer, Stewart, McKellen and Marsden, other X-Men alums set to reprise their repective roles for Avengers: Doomsday include Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique) and Channing Tatum - who portrayed Gambit in last year's Deadpool and Wolverine. Cumming recently teased he could be fighting Pedro Pascal's Mr. Fantastic in the upcoming movie. During a video interview with Buzzfeed UK, Cumming said: 'I was learning stunts yesterday for some fight scene and I just think, I'm 60 years old. 23 years ago, I played that superhero. 'I was kind of old for a superhero even then. And now I'm back doing it. And that, to me, is hilarious. 'I'm sort of learning these fights and I'm like, 'What? Who am I fighting with?' And they said, 'You're hitting Pedro Pascal against the head,' or something.' The actor - who played Nightcrawler in 2003's X2: X-Men United - added he was 'amazed and excited' to be returning as the mutant for Avengers: Doomsday. Speaking with fellow X-Men alum Olivia Munn for Collider, Cumming said: 'Isn't it nuts? I'm excited and amazed. It's been 23 years since I was a superhero.' Cumming also revealed the makeup process for Nightcrawler had been drastically cut down since his last appearance in X2: X-Men United. He continued: 'I've had some makeup tests already for the role, but what's great about it was that before it was about four and a half hours to apply it, but now it's only 90 minutes. 'Before, all of the tattoos were done by hand. They hadn't decided on them before we started filming. Now, they just stick onto my face. It's a game changer. 'I'm going back to being a 60-year-old superhero, and everyone seems really lovely.' Avengers: Doomsday will likely see the X-Men, the New Avengers and the Fantastic Four join forces to try to stop the dreaded Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.), who has cataclysmic plans for the Multiverse.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Avengers: Doomsday may have started filming 15 days ago, but one of its stars still hasn't seen a script: "I've had a preliminary introduction to the idea"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Such is the secrecy surrounding Marvel Studios' big projects, it's little wonder that we know next to nothing about Avengers: Doomsday. Still, it should come as a surprise that – over two weeks into filming – one of its stars says they haven't seen a script yet. "I've had a preliminary introduction to the idea," Grammer said of his Avengers: Doomsday return during an appearance on Literally! With Rob Lowe. "They are still very secretive about the script." Admittedly, Grammer may only need to know a small part of Avengers: Doomsday for his return as Beast – and he may not yet have stepped on set at all in London. But it does echo recent comments from fellow cast mate and Thunderbolts star David Harbour when he spoke to GamesRadar+. "I don't know if you were in the same position, but I kind of knew I was gonna be in it, but I didn't know anybody else was gonna be in it, I don't have a story, I don't have a script, anything like that," Harbour said to John Walker actor Wyatt Russell. Russell added, "I know it changed about a thousand times, and it's still changing. So you're kept on your toes. It's like, I don't know what is happening, but, you know, you get a call, and it's like 'The eagle flies north tonight'. And you're like, 'Okay, I have to get on an airplane.'" Grammer portrayed Beast in X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men: Days of Future Past. He later reprised his role in the MCU as part of The Marvels post-credits scene which saw Monica Rambeau wake up in another universe to be greeted by Beast and an alternate version of her mother, Maria. Avengers: Doomsday is set for release on May 1, 2026. For more, check out our guides to upcoming Marvel movies and Marvel Phase 6.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Inside Melania Trump's 'eye-watering' multi-million dollar deal with Amazon that has sparked Hollywood 'meltdown'
US First Lady Melania Trump has always kept a low profile. Melania is notoriously private, to the point that she often disappears from public view for weeks at a time. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan's economy has much more to lose than India's due to the ongoing tensions, warns Moody's Ratings The day Pakistan got the power to poke India India demands ADB to stop funds to Pakistan as fallout of Pahalgam terror attack deepens Yet Donald Trump's wife is filming a documentary for Amazon Prime Video that promises to provide a 'behind-the-scenes' look at her life. And it's being directed by Brett Ratner , who was 'canceled' following sexual-harassment and misconduct allegations in 2017. The documentary will trace Melania's journey from her early days in the fashion industry at 16, through her international modeling career - a topic she recently explored in her best-selling memoir - and her transition to Melania Knauss before moving to the United States in 1996. Upon her arrival, she quickly rose to prominence in New York's high society, a trajectory that eventually led her to her future husband, Donald Trump. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 90s Icon: A Look at Her Today I Am Famous Undo ALSO READ: Mike Waltz, Pete Hegseth and now Kash Patel: How Trump's cabinet is falling apart as President touts 100 days in office All about Melania Trump's deal with Amazon Earlier this year, Melania Trump signed a deal with Amazon earlier this year for the "eye-watering" amount of $40 million dollars. Now, the project is gaining momentum with Brett Ratner and bystanders are going into meltdown mode. Live Events The $40 million dollar deal tossed around is no doubt bewildering. But the most shocking part is that Melania chose Brett to take the lead on this project even though he was kicked out of Hollywood some eight years ago. He was under fire following accusations of sexual misconduct by six actesses, but apparently the Trumps "don't care," an insider told The Mirror. An insider said: "Everyone in liberal Hollywood is melting down about it. They can't believe Melania got $40m." The insider continued: "Most people would be concerned about the fact Brett was "cancelled" but the Trumps don't care." Reports also suggest that Brett is the one who brokered the big payment for Melania, so that may help the Trumps take a blind eye when it comes to any alleged past misdoings. It does make one think if the project is really worth $40 million dollars and if Amazon is going to see a return on its investment with Puck co-founder Matthew Belloni answering those questions, that there is more to the story. ALSO READ: Warren Buffett shares wisdom on finding a partner for life, says 'If you want a lasting marriage...' Brett Ratner sexual assault allegations Brett Ratner, best known for directing X-Men: The Last Stand, is set to helm the upcoming documentary. Ratner, whose most recent directorial work was in 2018, faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct during the Me Too movement. According to the Los Angeles Times, actresses Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge were among those who accused the 55-year-old director of harassment on November 1, 2017—allegations Ratner has denied. An Amazon spokesperson expressed their excitement, stating: "We are excited to share this truly unique story with our millions of customers around the world,". ALSO READ: Warren Buffett's lifestyle at 94 will surprise you: Five cans of coke, Mcdonald's meal and no gym The $40 million agreement includes a two-to-three-episode follow-up docuseries, set to stream on Prime Video and receive a limited theatrical release. According to The Daily Beast, the documentary promises an "unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at First Lady Melania Trump." Amazon founder and chairman Jeff Bezos , accompanied by his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, recently visited Mar-a-Lago, the Florida estate of Donald Trump. Their relationship appears to have grown closer, with speculation that Amazon may contribute $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund. The Daily Beast also reports that Bezos is one of several prominent corporate leaders who have recently met with Trump, as Wall Street figures seek to align themselves with the incoming Trump administration.
Express Tribune
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Halle Berry comments on reprising Storm role in Avengers: Doomsday
Halle Berry has officially shut down any hopes of returning as Storm in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, leaving fans disappointed. Despite speculation and hopes of seeing her return alongside her X-Men co-stars, Berry made it clear that her name would not appear in the film's cast list. In an interview with Black Girl Nerds, Berry addressed the question of reprising her iconic role, stating, 'Keep waiting. It's not going to be there.' The actress, who first portrayed Storm in 2000's X-Men and reprised the role in X2 (2003) and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), last appeared as the weather-controlling mutant in 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past. Avengers: Doomsday, slated for release on May 1, 2026, will feature several actors from the X-Men franchise returning to their iconic roles. The confirmed cast includes Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier (Professor X), Ian McKellen as Magneto, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, James Marsden as Cyclops, and Kelsey Grammer as Beast. Notably, Stewart and Grammer have already reprised their characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Stewart's Xavier appearing in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) and Grammer's Beast in a mid-credits scene of The Marvels (2023). While fans had hoped for a reunion of the X-Men cast, Berry's absence from the lineup is a firm reminder that not all of the beloved mutants will make an appearance in Avengers: Doomsday.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oklahoma native James Marsden joins cast of ‘Avengers: Doomsday.' What to know
Marvel fans have been burning a hole into their screens since 10 a.m. Wednesday as the franchise slowly revealed the cast for the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday' movie through a five-and-a-half hour long livestream. Around 3 p.m., fans saw a familiar name to Oklahoma and the Marvel universe pop up: 'James Marsden' the chairback read. Marsden, an Oklahoma native, was joined by other castmates from the original trilogy, including Patrick Stewart (as Professor X), Ian McKellen (as Magneto), and Rebecca Romijn (as Mystique). Marsden was the debut actor portraying Scott Summers, better known by his superhero name Cyclops, in the 2000 film 'X-Men.' He would later return in 'X2: X-Men United' (2003) and 'X-Men: The Last Stand' (2006). Though it had been nearly a decade between his appearances, Marsden did make a cameo appearance in the 2014 film 'X-Men: Days of Future Past.' His announcement was made on the live stream, during which Marvel Studios slowly panned through a line of chairs with each actor's name on the back panel. At the end of the live announcement, Marvel officially announced that "Avengers: Doomsday" is in production. Other names in the film include Pedro Pascal ('Fantastic Four: First Steps'), Letitia Wright ('Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'), Florence Pugh ('Thunderbolts') and Robert Downey Jr. ("Avengers: Endgame"). The film has a current release planned for May 1, 2026. It will be followed by "Avengers: Secret Wars" on May 7, 2027. That won't be the only Marvel reunion in "Avengers: Doomsday," as the film also brings the X-Men gang back together. "X-Men" stars Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen have both been added to the cast, presumably playing Charles Xavier and Magneto, respectively. Stewart last played the role of Professor X in 2022's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," in which a version of the character was murdered by Scarlet Witch. But this would be McKellen's first time back as Magneto since 2014's "X-Men: Days of Future Past." "Avengers: Doomsday" marks a reunion for the original "X-Men" stars Alan Cumming, who played Nightcrawler; Rebecca Romijn, who played Mystique; James Marsden, who played Cyclops; and Kelsey Grammer, who played Beast and had a surprise cameo in the credits of "The Marvels" in 2023. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: James Marsden joins cast of 'Avengers: Doomsday.' What to know
