Rumors About the Future of Taika Waititi’s Star Wars, and More

Steven Yeun has joined Bong Joon Ho’s subsequent challenge. Dan Trachtenberg talks in regards to the second that impressed his new Predator film, Prey. Another acquainted face is confirmed for Marvel’s Secret Invasion. Plus, Riverdale goes multiversal, and a brand new clip from Star Trek: Lower Decks’ return. Spoilers away!

Nyctophobia

Deadline stories Bianca D’Ambrosio, Chiara D’Ambrosio, BJ Tanner, Dana Powell, Sean O’Bryan and Dean McDermott will star in Nyctophobia, a horror movie a few supernaturally prompted city-wide blackout directed by Kim Noonan, written by Koji Steven Sakai and produced by the RZA. The story is alleged to comply with “twin sisters (Bianca and Chiara D’Ambrosio) and their friend (Tanner)” amidst “a supernatural blackout in which monsters are real. Their only hope for survival comes from the light of their cellphone.”

Mickey7

Deadline additionally has phrase Steven Yeun has joined the forged of Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey7.

Cuckoo

According to NEON, Jessica Henwick and Dan Stevens have joined the forged of Tilman Singer’s mysterious new horror challenge, Cuckoo.

Ouija Shark 2

Deadline additionally has phrase a sequel to 2020’s direct-to-video Ouija Shark is in growth, promising “to tell a tale of Kaiju-sized proportions, delving deep into the mystic realm of the Ouija Shark and expanding upon the original’s supernatural elements.” Actor-director John Migliore is hooked up to direct the challenge, which “has already been acquired” for “an August theatrical release” in Japan.

Prey

In a brand new interview with Empire Magazine (through AvP Galaxy), Prey director Dan Trachtenberg revealed the inspiration for his Predator prequel got here from an expertise within the third grade.

In third grade, I used to be on the way in which to a karate event with these [older kids] who had seen [Predator], and over the complete journey they described the entire film. I vividly bear in mind them saying there was this character, Billy [Sonny Landham], a Native American scout who fights the Predator on the bridge over a waterfall. That picture captured my creativeness.

AvP Galaxy additionally shared a pair of stills from the problem.

Taika Waititi’s Star Wars

According to the most recent version of THR’s Heat Vision newsletter, Taika Waititi is eyeing “an early 2023 start” to start filming his Star Wars film.

Hypochondriac

A homosexual potter’s childhood trauma returns within the type of a skeletal wolf monster within the trailer for Hypochondriac.

Of the Devil

The Exorcist’s Eileen Dietz stars in Of the Devil, a brand new demonic possession film coming to VOD August 9.

Highfire

Deadline stories Nicolas Cage will lend his voice to the titular “vodka-drinking, Flashdance-loving dragon” within the sequence adaptation of Eoin Coffer’s fantasy crime novel, Highfire, at Paramount+.

Bodies

Shira Haas and Stephen Graham have joined Netflix’s adaptation of Si Spencer’s comedian e-book sequence, Bodies, wherein “four different detectives try to solve murders in different time periods in London.” [Deadline]

Secret Invasion

Martin Freeman confirmed he seems in Secret Invasion throughout a latest interview with The Radio Times.

Yeah – I believe that’s kosher info, isn’t it? In order to not embarrass Samuel [L. Jackson], I’ll say… I’m not gonna say he’s bought that completely mistaken and he’s considering of Sam Rockwell. So sure, I could very effectively be [appearing].

What We Do within the Shadows

The vampires expertise the humiliation of the college admission course of within the synopsis for “Private School” airing August 2.

The vampires endure the personal faculty admissions interview course of. Written by Ayo Edebiri & Shana Gohd; directed by Kyle Newacheck.

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For All Mankind

Martian bases don’t construct themselves within the synopsis for “New Eden,” the July 15 episode of For All Mankind.

The astronauts transfer shortly to construct Martian bases.

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Roswell, New Mexico

Maria “struggles to connect to her mother’s spirit” within the synopsis for “Dig Me Out,” the July 25 episode of Roswell, New Mexico.

Liz (Jeanine Mason) and Max (Nathan Dean) have a serious disagreement prompting her to show to Rosa (Amber Midthunder) for steerage and Maria (Heather Hemmens) struggles to connect with her mom’s spirit. The sequence additionally stars Michael Vlamis, Lily Cowles, Tyler Blackburn and Michael Trevino. Eric Sherman directed the episode written by Isabel Nelson & Joel Thompson (#407). Original airdate 7/25/2022.

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Tom Swift

Tom Swift finds the final capsule piece within the synopsis for his July 26 episode, “…And the Night to Remember.”

DINNER PARTY – Tom (Tian Richards) continues his seek for the final capsule piece which leads him to an attention-grabbing state of affairs with Susannah (visitor star Elizabeth Cappuchino). He additionally learns some details about his childhood that he was by no means alleged to know. Meanwhile, Zenzi (Ashleigh Murray) and Isaac (Marquise Vilsón) uncover Congressmen Eskol’s (visitor star Ward Horton) hidden agenda. Andi Behring directed the episode written by Erika Harrison (#109).

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Stargirl

Starman is skeptical Courtney can rehabilitate his outdated Rogue’s Gallery in a brand new trailer for the third season of Stargirl.

Westworld

Caleb learns somewhat extra about himself within the trailer for “Generation Loss,” subsequent week’s episode of Westworld.

Riverdale

Archie blows up the multiverse within the trailer for subsequent week’s episode of Riverdale.

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Finally, Boimler and Mariner pay a go to to Picard’s winery in a brand new clip from the third season of Lower Decks.

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