John Boyega has joined a new sci-fi caper at Netflix. The Doctor Strange sequel may have found a writer. Patton Oswalt has a mystery part to play in The Boys’ return. Filming is about to begin on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Plus, what’s to come on Supernatural, Supergirl and Batwoman, and Riverdale gets superheroic for Halloween. Spoilers!
They Cloned Tyrone
John Boyega has signed on to star in They Cloned Tyrone for Netflix, “a pulpy, sci-fi mystery caper” described as “Friday-meets-Get Out.” The story is said to concern “an unlikely trio” investigating “a series of eerie events, alerting them to a nefarious conspiracy lurking directly beneath their hood.” [THR]
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
According to Collider,“up-and-coming screenwriter” Jade Bartlett has been hired to write Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness for Marvel.
Black Adam
The long-teased Black Adam begins production June 2020, thanks to an announcement Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made while complimenting a fan’s (frankly incredible) sculpture of the star as Black Adam.
Very cool man, thank you.
Amazing detail.
This project has been with me for over 10yrs????⚡️
Production begins this July.
Appreciate the support. #blackadam #dc https://t.co/h8TPXMbcTx— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 18, 2019
Ghostbusters 2020
Production has officially wrapped on Ghostbusters 2020.
Jojo Rabbit
A new featurette describes Taika Waititi’s creative process developing Jojo Rabbit.
Roswell, New Mexico
TV Guide reports iZombie’s David Anders will guest-star in an upcoming episode of Roswell, New Mexico as Travis “a bespoke bootmaker, banjo player, and bovine enthusiast who offers Alex and Maria some help when their car breaks down miles from civilisation.”
The Boys
Patton Oswalt will also apparently guest-star in an upcoming episode of The Boys season two.
Thank you @pattonoswalt, that was AMAZING! #TheBoysTV #Season2 #SecretRole@TheBoysTV #TheBoys @PrimeVideo #SPNFamiIy pic.twitter.com/y47quxLCgR
— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke) October 17, 2019
The Falcon and the Winter Solider
Sebastian Stan confirmed filming begins this week on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier during a recent panel at the Fandemic Tour in Houston, Texas.
WHAT DID I TELL YOU! WHAT DID I SAAAAAAYYYY!! pic.twitter.com/KRNP4eEkZ3
— ???????????????????? misses seb already ???? (@tvnistark) October 20, 2019
Red Dwarf
A feature-length Red Dwarf TV special is also set to begin production this December for air in 2020, according to Den of Geek.
Crisis on Infinite Earths
Birds of Prey’s Ashley Scott shared a photo of herself with John Wesley Shipp from the set of Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Van Helsing
Three generations of Van Helsing reunite in the synopsis for “Metamorphosis”, the seventh episode of season four.
Three generations of Van Helsings come together before a showdown with Elder Sam and the Oracle.
Black Lightning
KSiteTV has images from tonight’s episode of Black Lightning, “The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three.” More at the link.
Riverdale
Archie dresses up as his superhero alter-ego, Pureheart the Powerful, opposite Munroe as MLJ’s The Shield in photos from this year’s Halloween episode of Riverdale. Head over to KSiteTV to see the rest.
Supernatural
Rowena hints at a noble sacrifice in the promo for “The Rupture,” this week’s episode of Supernatural.
Supergirl
Martian Manhunter’s evil brother plays with people’s minds in the trailer for “In Plain Sight,” next week’s episode of Supergirl.
Batwoman
Batwoman meets Magpie in the trailer for “Who Are You?”, next week’s episode of Batwoman.
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