I know you’re counting down the days untilCaptain America: Civil Wararrives, especially after the reactions of the first screenings, but while we wait for the upcoming release it’s time to go through the superhero news of the week; all to get you excited about what’s coming in the near future and also later on down the road. This past week, we got trailers forDoctor StrangeandSuicide Squad, new clips fromCaptain America: Civil War, casting news from theSpider-Manreboot, and confirmation on aBatmansolo film. See what you missed below.
‘Doctor Strange’: First Trailer and Poster Released
Many fans are excited about the upcomingDoctor Strangemovie, and after seeing the recent set photos that excitement grew, but now it’s taken to another level with the release of the firsttrailerandposterforScott Derrickson’s entry into the MCU. The poster was revealed ahead of the trailer, and serves as a nice tease and for tickling curiosity. The fist trailer was fantastic, laying down the foundation of Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch)’s origin story and giving us trippy looks at how this films will apparently bend our minds visually.
‘Captain America: Civil War’: New Clips Released
At this point you must already know if you’re going to watchCaptain America: Civil Waror not (there are people that aren’t?), and even which side you’re on, but Marvel still wants to get you more excited –if that’s possible– about what’s to come by releasing more clips and images. The clips includethe new Avengers in action,Ant-Man meeting Captain America, and two more clips featuringdebating and punching. The new images come from EW in the form of magazinecoversandphotosof more looks from the film.
Think what you will of the state of the DCEU,Suicide Squadis looking to be a game-changer for the universe and fans are still highly anticipating theDavid Ayerfilm, and how could you not when you get material like thenewest trailer? The new Blitz trailer continues to hit on the comedic exchanges between the characters and teasing the big action that’s in store, quite simply the trailer is fun, and hopefully that’s what we’ll get from the movie. I also have to mention Joker and Batman, whose nice appearances don’t seem to take the spotlight away from the main cast.
Additionally, Collider’s own Steve Weintraub caught up with Ayer at CinemaCon, whoaddressed those reshoots head on, as well asWill Smithwho revealed how Ayer convinced himto sign onto the project,Jai CourtneyandJoel Kinnaman, who kept things light ina very funny conversation, andJay HernandezandAdam Beachwhodiscussed their supervillain roles.
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Title Confirmed and Cast Members Added
Well we can now officially call the newSpider-Manreboot by its proper name, which wasannounced to beSpider-Man: Homecoming, and apart from a title the film is also adding some new cast members. First up in casting news is thatMichael Keatonhas reportedly entered early stages of negotiations toplay the main villain in the film, and while the role hasn’t been disclosed, it isrumored that the villain in the film could be Vulture. Also according to reports, actorsTony RevoloriandLaura Harrierhave been added to the cast ofSpider-Man: Homecoming, Harrier in an unspecified but “significant” role and Revelori as Peter Parker (Tom Holland)’s friend Manuel.
‘Batman’ Standalone Movie Confirmed with Ben Affleck Directing
We were all waiting for the announcement and now it has finally come, after many rumors and speculations, Warner Bros. has confirmed that astandaloneBatmanmovie is in developmentwithBen Affleck. Confirmation came from WB chairman and CEOKevin Tsujihara, revealing that there are 10 DC movies planned for the next five years and that they are “excited to be working with Ben Affleck on a standalone Batman film.” There wasn’t any confirmation on whether Affleck would be directing, or on the status of the script he has been developing with DC Comics CCOGeoff Johns.
‘Deadpool 2’ Moving Forward with Creative Team Intact
In other unsurprising news, 20th Century Fox has officially announced thatwe will be getting aDeadpool 2, we all knew this day would come but it’s still exciting. What’s even more exciting from this announcement is that the creative team behindDeadpoolwill remain intact, meaning we will seeRyan Reynoldsback as the Merc with a Mouth,Tim Millerreturning at the helm, andRhett ReeseandPaul Wernickback penning the script. So, great news all-around.
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‘Thor: Ragnarok’: ‘Creed’s Tessa Thompson Added to Cast
‘The Defenders’: Showrunners Announced
