Category Archives: Casting

‘Game of Thrones’ Brings In Caesar To Play The King Beyond The Wall

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Rome was an incredible show on HBO. It was big, it was bloody and it was epic. In a lot of ways it was a spiritual forebearer of Game of Thrones, which is currently the best thing ever. So there is a … Continue reading →

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John Barrowman Joining CW’s ‘Arrow’

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Joe Gillis

Even though our reaction to the CW’s upcoming Arrow has been a bit mixed (we’re reserving judgement), we’ve now got at least one new reason to check out the show. According to ET, Torchwood star John Barrowman has joined the … Continue reading →

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‘Expendables’ Producer Throws Some Big Time Names Around For A Possible Third Film

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The concept behind The Expendables is admirable, mix together as many bad ass action super stars from the last three decades of film into one franchise. The cast list of the first film read like a who’s who of the greatest action talent, … Continue reading →

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‘Hannibal’ Adds Another Accomplished Actor To Its Already Impressive Cast

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The upcoming Hannibal TV series, created by the fantastic Bryan Fuller, is shaping up to be quite the event. So much so that the director of the pilot, David Slade, and series Hannibal, Mads Mikkelsen both left high-profile comic book movies for … Continue reading →

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Svetlana Khodchenkova Might Be Replacing Jessica Biel In ‘The Wolverine’

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Interesting development in the casting of The Wolverine. We reported that Jessica Biel might be signing on to an important role in the upcoming film, but then it didn’t happen. Of course this is why we qualify these reports with … Continue reading →

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Steven Spielberg Looks To Asgard For Casting Inspiration On ‘Robopocalypse’

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Steven Spielberg is gearing up for his next major tent pole blockbuster. Summer 2014 is going to begin with a bearded bang with Robopocalypse, and it looks like Spielberg might have found his lead. Deadline is reporting that secret meetings … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Branagh Found The Villain For His Jack Ryan Reboot… In The Mirror

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Kenneth Branagh has one of those careers that every struggling actor waiting tables in Los Angeles dreams of having. He is an extraordinary actor who has mastered The Bard and eventually turned himself into a well-respected director. He is in his ‘tent pole’ era … Continue reading →

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Johnny Depp joins Forces With Wes Anderson For The Quirkiest Movie Ever

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Wes Anderson is a fantastic filmmaker. He has a such a flare for visuals, and a knack for beautiful symmetry that is unparalleled among working directors today. However, since his style has a very distinct look and feel, he is usually on the fringes of the … Continue reading →

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