Variety Archives - Page 7 of 17

‘Captain Marvel’ finds directors in Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck

Chris Begley - April 19, 2017

“Captain Marvel” starring Brie Larson, has found its directors. Marvel has tapped “Mississippi Grind” helmers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck to direct the upcoming superhero...

Beyonce top choice to voice Nala in ‘Lion King’ remake

Chris Begley - March 30, 2017

Sources tell Variety that Beyonce is director Jon Favreau’s top choice to voice Nala in the upcoming remake. Insiders stress that the Grammy winner has...

‘Power Rangers’ producer: “We already have a six-movie arc”

Chris Begley - March 22, 2017

Haim Saban doesn’t do anything in a small way. Even as he readies “Power Rangers” for its introduction to a young generation by re-introducing the...

Henry Cavill joins Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible 6’

Chris Begley - March 16, 2017

Plot details are still under wraps but sources say Cavill would play some sort of a right hand to the head of Cruise’s unit....

Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ spinoff eyes Michael K. Williams in key role

Chris Begley - March 3, 2017

“The Wire” star Michael K. Williams is in final talks to join the upcoming Han Solo spinoff starring Alden Ehrenreich, Variety has learned exclusively. Donald...

‘Marvel’s Inhumans’ casts ‘Lost’ alum Ken Leung as Karnak

Chris Begley - March 2, 2017

Ken Leung has been cast in ABC’s “Marvel’s Inhumans,” Variety has learned. The “Lost” alum will play Karnak, based on the character from the...

Jamie Chung to play Blink in Fox’s Marvel pilot from Bryan Singer

Chris Begley - February 22, 2017

Jamie Chung will star as Blink, the popular character from the comics with the power of teleportation, Variety has learned. Chung’s character Blink — real...

‘Logan’ drew concerns at Fox over dark tone, says studio chairman

Chris Begley - February 14, 2017

A tonal shift in “Logan,” the final film in the “Wolverine” franchise, drew concerns internally that it would be too dark, according to Twentieth...

‘Westworld’ star Thandie Newton in talks for Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ movie

Chris Begley - February 11, 2017

“Westworld” star Thandie Newton may be headed to a galaxy far, far away. Sources tell Variety the actress is in negotiations to join the upcoming...

‘Fleabag’ star eyed for key role in Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ spinoff

Chris Begley - February 8, 2017

Following her critically acclaimed turn in the Amazon series “Fleabag,” actress Pheobe Waller-Bridge is in talks for a key role in the upcoming “Star...