The MCU Will Reportedly Introduce Thanos Variants Soon

Thanks to Loki, variants are now all the rage. The recent Disney Plus series established that the multiverse is full of alternate versions of familiar characters who can be as different from the ones we know as possible. See Alligator Loki, for example. The incoming animated anthology show What If…? will double down on this concept, exploring a different reality each week. Expect to meet countless variants of the Avengers, the Guardians and more in that series.

And, somewhere in the franchise, we’re going to meet some variants of those heroes’ greatest enemy, too. We’ve heard from our reliable sources – the same ones who told us about Captain America 4 being in the works before it was announced – that we will see multiple variants of Thanos in the future of the MCU. Specific details about where they could show up are unknown at this point, but we can say that one of these variants of the Mad Titan will be small and weak.

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In typical MCU style, Loki derived a lot of comedy from how the variants introduced juxtaposed with the characters we know. Like Frog Thor, who we only got to see for an all-too-brief cameo. So it’s easy to imagine a meek, weakling Thanos turning being used in a similar way. This seems like a concept that could factor into What If…? season 2, which we know is coming, but our sources didn’t confirm whether Weak Thanos will appear in live-action or animation.

What we can say is that Josh Brolin is reprising his role as the ubervillain in What If…? season 1. We know from the poster that one episode will feature Gamora in Thanos‘ armor, suggesting she bested her dad in one reality. Or maybe it was because he was weak and not up to the task of conquering the universe? We’ll find out when the series premieres Wednesday, August 11th on Disney Plus.

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Ghost Rider Fans Torn Between Norman Reedus Or Keanu Reeves

Looking at how rapidly the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand, with dozens of feature film and Disney Plus projects in various stages of development as Phase Four marks the franchise’s most ambitious era yet, it’s only a matter of time before Ghost Rider is confirmed to be making his way into official canon.

Marvel Studios have held the rights since 2013, and besides a brief flirtation with Gabriel Luna’s Robbie Reyes, the company hasn’t shown much interest in a live-action reboot. If the biggest game in town is happy to reinvent vampire hunter Blade as the star of a PG-13 blockbuster, then there’s no reason why the Spirit of Vengeance can’t be afforded the same treatment.

Throughout the constant churn of rumor and speculation, two fan favorite contenders that never stray too far from the conversation are Keanu Reeves and Norman Reedus. Both have been linked to the role many times, and while Reeves has never addressed it publicly, Reedus is more than down to play Johnny Blaze if the opportunity arises.

As you can see below, Ghost Rider recently found himself trending, and fans appear to be torn on whether the action icon or The Walking Dead veteran would make for a better flame-skulled antihero.

Norman Reedus as The Ghost Rider. Make it happen! @wwwbigbaldhead #GhostRider pic.twitter.com/uu7DAW3r4K

— Mizuri (@MizuriAU) July 28, 2021

Keanu Reeves as Ghost Rider. That is all. pic.twitter.com/duP8gBhjDB

— Papa Yoda (@YourDadYoda) July 28, 2021

Keanu Reeves or Norman Reedus – these are the only two reasonable choices for Ghost Rider. #Marvel pic.twitter.com/LRwN58j4C0

— Conor Mitchell (@Conor9292) July 28, 2021

Ghost Rider is trending on Twitter Keanu Reeves should play Ghost Rider #KeanuReeves #GhostRider #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/Ky2j0WZqb8

— JonnyLeTran5 (@JonnyLeTran5) July 29, 2021

Petition for Keanu Reeves or Norman Reedus to play Ghost Rider in the MCU, please

— 𝙠𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮 (@kaydeejay1995) July 27, 2021

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If they do Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider, I say get Keanu Reeves, he has a whole collection of motorcycles and he gives off that brooding cursed look Johnny would have

— Tan_Ner | Candyman in 30 days (@not_T_ann_eR) July 28, 2021

Imagine if keanu reeves played ghost rider lmao that would be sick

— IORN (@spaceboiart) July 27, 2021

norman reedus just needs to be mthrfkn ghost rider already. it’s been talked about forever i’m just sayin pic.twitter.com/GzjYbfqZ2R

— Mel (@sunshinesreedus) July 27, 2021

How about we not have Norman Reedus as Ghost Rider. Ever.

— ThirteenOhEight on Twitch (@ThirteenOhEight) July 28, 2021

Norman Reedus should be the next Ghost Rider pic.twitter.com/aGwBE3VXjQ

— Signe K. Mezo (@UnicornDreamer) July 28, 2021

Supernatural squad Midnight Sons have also been touted for an impending MCU debut, and when you throw that on top of the countless rumors dating back years about Ghost rider, there’s hardly a shortage of narrative, storytelling or mythological avenues to make it happen. As always, though, we’ll just have to put our trust in Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige to wait and see how it happens, and with who.

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Netflix Offers Status Update On Bright 2

As a streaming service, Netflix arguably have the leeway to take more risks when it comes to mounting big budget original projects, because the lack of box office dollars to worry about can be offset by a monthly subscription fee rolling in from over 200 million subscribers. On paper, David Ayer’s Bright looked like a slam dunk, but it would be fair to say that the movie never lived up to the hype or potential.

Looking at how much the platform has expanded over the last four years, it’s easy to forget just how much of a big deal Bright was. It was Netflix’s most expensive in-house production ever at the time with a budget close to $100 million, an established director at the helm and an A-list megastar in the lead role, something that’s become commonplace in the period since.

A high concept odd couple buddy cop procedural set in a fantasy world was a unique premise, but Ayer’s gritty and self-serious tone was the wrong fit for the material. Bright may have drawn in huge viewership numbers, but it was far from a critically acclaimed success. Of course, a sequel was placed into development nonetheless, but it hasn’t gained much traction at all.

In a new interview, Netflix chief Scott Stuber was asked about how the company determines what movies get sequels and what ones don’t, with a script for Bright 2 reportedly close to being handed in, which was being written by T.S. Nowlin and genre Evan Spiliotopoulos the last we heard.

“It’s all gut. The data stuff is hugely overstated. At the end of the day, you have to ask: Do you believe in it? Do you have passion for it? Do you think it’s going to work?”

Louis Leterrier was announced to be directing last summer, but despite the rumors Bright 2 could be shooting as soon as the fall, it looks unlikely if there’s not even a completed screenplay yet.

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New Twilight Project Rumored To Be In The Works At Netflix

After close to a decade in the cultural wilderness, Twilight appears to be on the verge of a comeback, which is either exciting or absolutely terrifying depending on how you feel about the franchise. The fanbase went into raptures at the announcement Stephenie Meyer was gearing up to unveil new novel Midnight Sun last year, and the author is even threatening to write another two stories set in the same world.

On top of that, The Twilight Saga has been dominating Netflix’s most-watched list, accounting for 50% of the Top 10 as recently as a few days ago, with old and new viewers alike checking out or revisiting Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and two-part finale Breaking Dawn, and the five-film series was gathering plenty of buzz on social media for good measure.

A new rumor claims that the streaming service are developing a new Twilight project, but no details are provided other than it’ll be either a movie or a TV show, so it would be an understatement to call it vague at best. Realistically, should it happen then a reboot or Midnight Sun adaptation would be the most likely avenue, seeing as a large number of the original cast members have sought to distance themselves from the sparkly vampire story since it ended, not least of all Robert Pattinson.

Summit Entertainment might not be too willing to hand over the rights, either, with The Twilight Saga the production company’s five highest-grossing movies ever. Then again, the outfit has been a subsidiary of Lionsgate since 2012 so the decision might not be in their hands, and it’s not as if Netflix doesn’t have an endless supply of cash to draw from.

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Army Of The Dead 2 Will Reportedly Feature More Zombie Animals

Without question, one of the best moments in Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead comes during the third act, when Alpha zombie Zeus puts on his makeshift helmet and a cape, grabs a spear and rides an undead horse into battle. It doesn’t need to be explained, it just happens because it fits the movie’s completely unhinged style and tone, and audiences bought right into it.

Similarly, Valentine the undead tiger became an instant cult favorite from the second the first trailer dropped, and when the big cat absolutely lays waste to Garrett Dillahunt’s Martin in ludicrously extended and violent fashion, you can’t help but admire the way Zack Snyder opted to throw everything into the action blockbuster for no other reason than he thought it would be cool. And for the most part, it was.

Fans of animal zombies may have reason to rejoice, then, after we heard from our sources – the same ones who told us Netflix were giving the green light to an Enola Holmes sequel long before it was confirmed – that Army of the Dead 2 could end up featuring even more animalistic predators to chow down on the unfortunate humans in their path.

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While there’s no indication as to what species in particular we could be seeing, this is Zack Snyder we’re talking about, so it’ll probably end up being an elephant, a shark or something else that’s either giant or got a lot of teeth, perhaps even both.

Maybe as the Army of the Dead universe continues to expand we’ll even get an in-canon documentary series focused specifically on zombie animals with David Attenborough narrating, which would be one of the greatest things to ever happen to cinema.

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A Popular Ryan Reynolds Movie Is No Longer Getting A Sequel

Netflix has been doubling down on trying to build a number of film and television franchises from the ground up, but it’s impossible to predict from the outset which ones are capable of drawing in a big enough crowd and presenting the potential to continue on as a viable brand. On paper, though, 6 Underground looked to be a slam dunk.

The platform recruited Michael Bay, one of the industry’s biggest directors who built his entire career on explosive pyrotechnics, and handed him $150 million to craft a balls to the wall action blockbuster with Ryan Reynolds in the lead role. While 6 Underground was hardly either man’s best effort, it still ranks as the streamer’s fourth most-watched original movie ever.

With Reynolds sticking around to shoot Red Notice and The Adam Project back-to-back for Netflix, coupled with those viewership numbers, it felt like a second installment was a foregone conclusion. In fact, we’d even been hearing tales of trilogies, plot details and potential casting additions, but the company’s head of original film Scott Stuber has not only confirmed that 6 Underground 2 isn’t happening, but he even explained why.

“We didn’t feel like we got there on that one creatively. It was a nice hit, but at the end of the day we didn’t feel like we nailed the mark to justify coming back again. There just wasn’t that deep love for those characters or that world.”

Michael Bay’s output generally tends to divide critics but make big money at the box office, and with no quantifiable way to measure how interested people were in seeing more other than counting two minutes as one view, Netflix clearly couldn’t justify throwing another $150 million in the filmmaker’s direction to helm a follow up to a film that was entertaining in parts, but also deeply nonsensical and often painfully dull when things weren’t getting blown up. On the plus side, there are still plenty of action franchises on the way to keep customers satiated, even without 6 Underground 2.

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Percy Jackson Star Reveals Pressure Over Harry Potter Comparisons

One Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone had exploded onto the scene at the end of 2001 to turn the literary phenomenon into a global one, earning close to a billion dollars during its initial theatrical run, Hollywood went on a rampage to snap up the rights to as many YA novels as possible in an effort to capitalize on the newfound audience desire for big budget fantasy brought from page to screen.

As tends to be the case anytime the industry jumps on a bandwagon, there were more than a few failures along the way. In fact, outside of Harry Potter only The Twilight Saga and The Hunger Games managed to reach a natural conclusions, while others failed to get past the first film, and the likes of Divergent and Percy Jackson were abandoned after a sequel or two.

In a new interview, star Alexandra Daddario admitted she was oblivious to the pressure that came attached to Percy Jackson, which was both a beloved book series in its own right and the latest attempt to try and replicate the formula for success that had worked so well for The Boy Who Lived.

“I loved Harry Potter and I knew that it was structurally similar, but to me, at that time, when I was cast in it I was 22. To me it was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m gonna go do a movie!’. Now I’m older and I’ve been in enough films and gone through a bunch of press cycles and all of that stuff, so I have more of a sense of how important this is or that is, or if a movie’s gonna work or not work. But at the time, it was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m in a movie’.

So I didn’t think about the pressure of anything. I didn’t really understand what was gonna happen from that movie or the concept of tracking or budgets or first weekend box office. That was all stuff I learned through it, so any pressure I felt was just a pressure to do a good job. I just wanted to do a good job and to have fun, and that was the pressure that I was putting on myself. I wasn’t thinking about, ‘Is this too similar to Harry Potter?’, or, ‘Is this gonna work?’, or anything like that.”

The Percy Jackson duology weren’t bombs by any means, but they hardly set the world on fire after combining to earn $428 million at the box office on combined production costs of $185 million, rendering the profit margins small enough to dump the idea of continuing the franchise.

The good news for fans is that a much more faithful translation of Percy Jackson is in the works for Disney Plus, one that looks to do the source material justice after author Rick Riordan essentially disowned the movies.

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Hereditary Star Says The Movie Caused Him Severe Emotional Damage

As far as directorial debuts go, Ari Aster’s Hereditary was one hell of a way to put himself on the map. The uncompromising supernatural and psychological horror was the subject of widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics, earning back its $10 million production budget eight times over at the box office and instantly establishing Aster as one of the genre’s outstanding new talents.

The ensemble cast was also superb across the board, and it wouldn’t be hyperbolic to say that Toni Collette’s turn as Annie Graham is one of the single greatest lead performances that’s ever been seen in a horror film. The actress may have taken most of the plaudits, but it was Alex Wolff who anchored the entire narrative as Peter, who found himself caught in the middle of everything that went down.

The youngster’s work was even more impressive when you consider he’d only recently turned 19 when cameras started rolling on Hereditary in February 2017, and in a new interview Wolff admitted that the intense nature of both the story and the shoot had a severe emotional impact.

“I’ll tell you that movie did about as much damage to me as a movie can do. It really affected me. It’s very hard because as an actor, you really don’t want to sound pretentious or self-serious or like anything is too serious. Because we have a cushy job in a lot of ways, but this, emotionally, it was one of those tough ones, it was one of those ones that really did some gymnastics on my emotional well-being.”

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Wolff was no stranger to intense roles before he even got to Hereditary having played Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in Peter Berg’s Patriots Day, and it must have been incredibly jarring for the star on a professional level to move straight from light and breezy blockbuster Jumanji: Welcome to the Junge into Aster’s modern horror classic, which put him through the wringer in more ways than one.

He came out fine on the other side, though, as Wolff continues to cement his reputation as a fast-rising talent, while he can currently be seen in both M. Night Shyamalan’s box office topping thriller Old and Nicolas Cage’s moving drama Pig.

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