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Hype Malaysia
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Movie Tea: David Corenswet Defends Snyder & Cavill's 'Man Of Steel'; Netflix Drops 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' Trailer
The summer movie season is here, and the worlds of streaming and cinema are kicking into high gear. From the East, we're seeing the spectacular return of a previously-thought concluded anime series, while from the West, we're witnessing the shaping up of one of the biggest superhero movie events of the year! All this and more in this article. 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' Will Be 'Sadder' & 'Darker' Than Prequel It's here, for better or worse. For those who have not kept up with the world of anime, earlier this May, CD Projekt Red, developers of the hit game 'Cyberpunk 2077', announced that a sequel to the beloved yet gut-wrenching animated spin-off series 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' is finally happening. Now, after months of silence, we've finally received an update to this hell of a tear-jerker. During the Anime Expo 2025 that happened this weekend, Netflix finally gave us an official teaser for 'Edgerunners 2' that mashes up clips from the first seasons and blends them with some new imagery that teases what to expect of the new season. Of course, if you haven't watched the new season, we urge you to skip watching the teasers, as they massively spoil the ending of this incredible series. We can only speculate as to why the creators would reveal the ending of season one, but if we were to take a guess, it is probably a way to help the audience distance themselves from David and his crew as another protagonist takes centre stage. With that, the sequel will have an entirely new story with 'a raw, realistic take on the most dangerous city of the dark future'. The new season will be directed by Kai Ikarashi, the director for episode six ('Girl on Fire) from the first season. On the other hand, series showrunner and writer Bartosz Sztybot will once again pen the story for season two. In a panel last Friday, the decorated writer said that 'I just wanted to make the whole world sad… When people are sad, I'm a bit happy,' with regards to season two. When asked about the 10-episode sequel, he confirmed that it will be 'sadder, but it will be also darker, more bloody, and more raw.' It was also quite a jarring announcement, after it was previously confirmed that 'Edgerunners' was meant to be a standalone project — it was never meant to have a sequel. But to see them change course now is quite interesting, to say the least. There's no word yet on when 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' will ever premiere, but it's safe to say it will follow the same development cycle as the first season and will roughly take one to two years. This is plenty of time for you to catch up if you haven't watched it already. However, if the first 10 broke you, then it's best that you book your therapists now, as we might never be the same after follow-up. David Corenswet's Take On Snyder & Cavill's 'Man Of Steel' It's not a secret at this point that the DC Cinematic Universe has hit one too many rough patches in its attempt to catch up with Marvel's MCU. So much so that it warranted an entire reboot. Now with the new 'Superman' just around the corner, many are making the comparison: which one is better, the darker and more gritty 'Man of Steel' by Snyder, or Gunn's fun-loving and more hopeful incarnation of the character? Described as one of the darkest takes on the character to date, 'Man of Steel' has been a sore subject of debate among movie and Superman fans alike, with many believing that it kickstarted the end of the DCEU right at the beginning of its run. However, with hindsight, some fans have come around to appreciating not only the film, but also Snyder and Cavill as underappreciated artists (yet others remain steadfast in their judgement of the 2013 film). In a recent interview with GQ, Corenswet addressed an old comment from a previous interview he had with Entertainment Weekly. There, he elaborated on his true feelings about Cavill and Snyder's work. 'I think that's the least interesting thing I could have said. Simply because with a great character like Superman, you want great artists and writers and actors to explore all of the possibilities of them,' said Corenswet. 'The one way they become boring is if you just keep doing the same thing over and over again. And so, just like Chris Nolan took Batman and did something darker and more grounded with the character, Zack Snyder and Henry Cavill explored a side of Superman that hadn't been explored on the big screen.' 'So, all I was saying was they're doing it so well. Whenever they're finished, I'd love to see the next one go the other way, and let's see the other side. In the same way, after Chris Nolan's Batman films and after Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson, there are a lot of people who are like, Where's our funny, campy, fantastical Batman?' For those who were unaware of his previous interview with Entertainment Weekly, Corenswet previously said that 'I would love to see somebody do an upbeat, throwback [take on Superman]. I love the Henry Cavill dark and gritty take, but I would love to see the next one be very bright and optimistic.' Who would have thought that he would make his own wish come true? Regardless of whether he's reinterpreted as optimistic, edgy, or campy, Superman has always been, at his very core, a symbol of hope. No matter how difficult the circumstances, he still stands up and does good. He is constantly evolving with the times, and it's about time we get a more upbeat interpretation of the iconic alien. Source: The Verge, Screen Rant, CDPR
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 announced: The anime will explore redemption and revenge in Netflix sequel
Game developer CD PROJEKT RED has confirmed that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is returning for a second installment. The new anime series was announced at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles during a special panel hosted by Joey 'The Anime Man' Bizinger. The event featured key voices from the first season, including writer Bartosz Sztybor, director Hiroyuki Imaishi, and voice actors Emi Lo and Zach Aguilar. Fans who loved David Martinez's tragic journey will get a fresh story set in the same brutal, neon-lit world of Night City but this time, with new faces and a new director at the helm. A new story in Night City Sztybor, who returns as the showrunner and writer, confirmed that Edgerunners 2 will not continue David's storyline. Instead, the sequel will tell a new, stand-alone story centred around themes of redemption and revenge. 'We're going deeper into the dark side of Night City,' said Sztybor. 'It's going to feel raw and real, something totally different from the first season.' 💥Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is in production! 💥It presents a new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077— a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge.❓When the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do you have to go to make your story matter? 👀… Studio TRIGGER remains onboard as the animation partner, ensuring the same high-energy style that fans loved the first time around. New director, same style Hiroyuki Imaishi, who directed the original Edgerunners, officially passed the torch to Kai Ikarashi. Known for his work on and the first Edgerunners, Ikarashi will make his directorial debut with the sequel. Ikarashi joined the panel via video message, sharing his passion for the series and offering a sneak peek into his vision. A short Director's Voice clip was shown, hinting at a grittier, more personal story. Returning talent behind the scenes Alongside Sztybor, the sequel will also include lead character designer Kanno Ichigo (Promare) and screenwriter Masahiko Otsuka (Gurren Lagann). The team teased bold designs and intense fight scenes, promising fans a story that will stand apart from Season 1 while keeping the same spirit. Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Netflix release date and teaser footage While no release date was confirmed, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is now in production and will stream exclusively on Netflix. A new logo and poster were revealed during the panel, and select attendees were invited to a closed-door screening of teaser footage at the Peacock Theater. Official logo for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Fans can stay updated through the official Cyberpunk website and the show's social channels.
