Daily Archives: May 9, 2025

Vivian Oparah Reuniting With ‘Rye Lane’ Director Raine Allen-Miller for Heist Comedy ‘The Roots Manoeuvre’; Toni Collette, Jessica Henwick, Little Simz and More Join Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

Raine Allen-Miller has tapped Vivian Oparah, the breakout and BAFTA nominated star of the writer/director’s hugely acclaimed debut feature “Rye Lane,” to lead the cast of her second film “The Roots Manœuvre, Variety can reveal. Alongside Oparah, Toni Collette (“Hereditary,” “Muriel’s Wedding”), Paterson Joseph (“Wonka,”

‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Trailer: John Cena Returns in James Gunn’s New DC Universe With Cameos From Guy Gardner and Hawkgirl

Team Peacemaker is finally back. John Cena’s very R-rated DC superhero has returned in the first trailer for “Peacemaker” Season 2, created by DC Studios co-chief James Gunn. The sophomore season takes place in the rebooted DC Universe, which officially kicked off with Gunn’s animated

‘Godzilla X Kong’ Sequel Gets ‘Supernova’ Title as It Begins Production for 2027 Release

The next chapter in Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ Monsterverse has officially been revealed. The sequel to “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire” will be called “Godzilla X Kong: Supernova,” the company announced Friday along with the news that the film has entered production. It

Stephen Colbert Praises New Pope Leo XIV for Posting ‘JD Vance Is Wrong. Jesus Doesn’t Ask Us to Rank Our Love for Others’

Stephen Colbert celebrated the election of a new Pope during his May 8 monologue on “The Late Show” by throwing shade at vice president JD Vance. America-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was chosen as the 267th Pope by 133 cardinals on the second day of the conclave.

Demi Moore, Colman Domingo Teaming for Epic Romance ‘Strange Arrivals’ From ‘Slow Horses’ Banner See-Saw Films

Demi Moore and Colman Domingo are set to star together in “Strange Arrivals” an epic romance from See-Saw Films. Oscar winner Roger Ross Williams is directing the film, which Rocket Science and Cross City Film will launch in Cannes. “Strange Arrivals” is inspired by the

‘Ted’ Animated Sequel Series Set at Peacock With Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Barth Returning

Peacock is doubling down on “Ted,” with the streamer ordering an animated series based on Seth MacFarlane’s foul-mouthed teddy bear film franchise. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, but the animated series will take place after the events of the two “Ted” live-action

‘The Daily Show’s’ Ronny Chieng on Recently Becoming a U.S. Citizen: ‘It’s a Weird Time to Do It’

Comedian and “The Daily Show” correspondent/host Ronny Chieng, who was born in Malaysia, recently became a U.S. citizen. And he knows what you’re thinking: “Granted, it’s a weird time to do it.” As Chieng jokes to Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast, the fact that he’s becoming

Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller Join James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger,’ Replacing Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong

Oscar nominee Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller are set to star opposite Adam Driver in James Gray’s next film, “Paper Tiger.” Gray wrote and is directing the film, which will start production next month in New Jersey. Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong were previously cast