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Casting · Movie NewsWhy Practical Magic 2 Replaced Evan Rachel Wood With Joey King
Director Susanne Bier has confirmed that the roles of Sally Owens' daughters are being recast with Joey King and Maisie Williams, a creative choice driven by the sequel's decision to age the characters down. The film, set 25 years after the 1998 original, is scheduled for a theatrical release on September 11, 2026. 6 min read -
Movie News · CastingAnne Hathaway Exited Knocked Up Over Graphic Birth Scene Details
Seth Rogen has confirmed that Anne Hathaway originally agreed to star in the 2007 comedy 'Knocked Up' opposite him before departing due to concerns over the film's graphic childbirth sequence. The role ultimately went to Katherine Heigl, who starred alongside Rogen in the Judd Apatow-directed hit that grossed $220 million worldwide. 5 min read -
Movie News · CastingFallout Season 3: Prime Video Release Window, Cast & Production Status
Prime Video has confirmed that Fallout Season 3 is officially in production with an anticipated release timeframe. The upcoming season brings back stars Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins while adding Aaron Paul, Manny Jacinto, and Emily Mortimer to the post-apocalyptic ensemble. 5 min read -
Casting · Movie NewsJessica Henwick Joins Silo Season 3 as Journalist Helen Drew
Jessica Henwick has been cast as journalist Helen Drew in the third season of Apple TV's sci-fi series Silo, expanding the show's narrative into a pre-apocalyptic timeline. The casting connects the dystopian mystery to a new past storyline set in the days before the world's collapse, adding the Game of Thrones and Matrix Resurrections alum to the ensemble. 5 min read -
Casting · Movie NewsAnthony Hopkins Landed 'Magic' After Jack Nicholson Refused Hairpiece
Anthony Hopkins' breakthrough horror role in Richard Attenborough's 1978 film 'Magic' only materialized after Jack Nicholson rejected the part over a wig requirement. New behind-the-scenes details reveal a complex casting history that nearly involved Steven Spielberg, Robert De Niro, and Laurence Olivier. 5 min read -
Movie News · CastingBefore Alias: Jennifer Garner's Forgotten Role in the Party of Five Spin-Off
Before becoming an action icon in Alias, Jennifer Garner appeared in the short-lived Party of Five spin-off Time of Your Life alongside Jennifer Love Hewitt. The series, which premiered in October 1999, lasted only one season but served as an early career stepping stone for the future Elektra star. 7 min read -
Casting · Movie NewsEve Plumb Almost Starred in 1980 Cult Slasher Prom Night Before Jamie Lee Curtis
Eve Plumb was the frontrunner for the lead role in the 1980 slasher film "Prom Night" before Jamie Lee Curtis actively campaigned for the part. New details reveal how the "Brady Bunch" alum lost the final girl role that became a staple of Curtis's early horror career. 6 min read -
Casting · InterviewsSophie Thatcher Addresses Rogue Casting and MCU Future
Sophie Thatcher has addressed fan campaigns casting her as Rogue in Marvel's X-Men reboot, revealing she would only join the MCU under specific creative conditions. The Yellowjackets star discussed her franchise hesitations and upcoming project slate during an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. 5 min read -
Casting · Movie NewsWho Voices Sauron in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Films
British actor Alan Howard provided the sinister vocals for Sauron in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, while Benedict Cumberbatch later voiced the Necromancer incarnation in The Hobbit films. The character's terrifying vocal presence draws from Tolkien's Black Speech, a constructed language designed to convey pure menace through harsh, guttural sounds. 6 min read -
Casting · Movie NewsThe Wire Star Andre Royo Cast in The Punisher: One Last Kill
Andre Royo, widely recognized for his iconic portrayal of Bubbles on HBO's The Wire, takes on the role of Dre in Marvel's streaming special The Punisher: One Last Kill. The casting represents Marvel's ongoing strategy of integrating acclaimed television character actors to anchor the emotional stakes of its limited-runtime MCU entries. 6 min read -
Trailers · Movie NewsWildwood Teaser Trailer: Laika Stop-Motion Epic Sets 2026 Release
Laika Studios has released the first teaser trailer for Wildwood, confirming the stop-motion adaptation will premiere on October 23, 2026. The film directed by Travis Knight features an ensemble voice cast including Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay, adapting Colin Meloy's fantasy novel about a rescue mission in a magical Oregon forest. 5 min read