On Monday, Caleb Williams reported on X that a director has been selected for the new trilogy written by Simon Kinberg. However, Williams claimed that Kinberg himself was never considered for the position.
Rumors
The Kathleen Kennedy Rumored Lucasfilm Exit May Be Nothing More Than Formality: Source Claims She’s Already Gone
Is Kathleen Kennedy already out at Lucasfilm? A source for That Park Place says she’s essentially just a figurehead with a meaningless title at this point. And maybe we’re all just waiting for official confirmation she’s moved on when the timing is right for her… and Disney?
RUMOR: James Gunn Claims His DC Studios Role Isn’t “Sustainable Long Term” — Will He Step Down?
According to Matt McGloin of Cosmic Book News, James Gunn may soon step down as co-CEO of DC Studios. That possibility casts into doubt the future of the DC Universe (DCU), which Gunn has been leading since parent studio Warner Bros. shuttered the previous DC Expanded Universe (DCEU).
RUMOR: Seth Rogen Will be in Supergirl for James Gunn’s DCU
Seth Rogen may have a voice cameo in the upcoming Supergirl movie. The rumor came from entertainment journalist Jeff Sneider on an episode of The Hot Mic podcast with John Rocha. Sneider dropped the news when sharing what a spy had told him from an early Supergirl test screening. When asked who Rogen might be voicing, Sneider said, “Beats me. I don’t know. I don’t know who it is. Didn’t ask.”
Scarlett Johansson Ditches Disney’s Tangled Remake for The Batman
Industry rumors have recently connected Scarlett Johansson to a potential change in project involvement involving Disney’s Tangled and The Batman: Part II. It seems as though Johansson stepped away from portraying a live-action version of the Disney villain Mother Gothel in favor of other projects. These include an unknown role in the Batman sequel, as well as a reboot of The Exorcist.
Evidence Suggests ‘The Batman: Part II’ Is Drawing From ‘The Long Halloween’
Everything about Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II is shrouded in secrecy. But World of Reel has compiled a list of rumors that taken together suggest an intriguing narrative direction. Additionally, based on the themes established in the first film and recent casting announcements, many fans are speculating that the new movie’s plot will draw heavily from The Long Halloween comic.
Tom Cruise Space Movie Allegedly Collapsed Because He Refused to Ask President Trump for Help
Tom Cruise, known for his daring stunt work in the Mission: Impossible franchise, reportedly isn’t risking any association with the Trump administration. Consequently, the untitled film project that was going to send Cruise into space has been grounded.
Dave Bautista Rumored for Brainiac as James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow Eyes Villain Casting
Casting speculation around James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow continues to intensify, and a new name has now entered the conversation. According to a fresh industry rumor, Dave Bautista is being discussed as a potential choice to portray Brainiac, adding another wrinkle to the evolving picture of Superman’s next big-screen outing.
Scarlett Johansson Circles Major Role in The Batman Part II — Zoe Kravtiz’s Catwoman Unlikely to Return
In one of the biggest casting moves of the year, Deadline has confirmed that Scarlett Johansson is in final negotiations to join Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II alongside Robert Pattinson.
Paramount May Curb James Gunn Creative Authority at DC Studios if Skydance Wins the Warner Bros. Bidding War — That Doesn’t Mean Zack Snyder Is Returning
With Warner Bros. Discovery officially on the market, one of the biggest questions has been what happens to James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios leadership is Paramount emerges the victor? Various reports have bounced between two extremes: rumors claiming Gunn would be fired immediately if Paramount takes over, and others insisting he would be entirely protected. Now, a new report from an industry insider seems to land somewhere in the middle — and it directly ties Paramount, James Gunn, and the broader future of the DCU together.
Exclusive: Zootopia Trilogy in the Works After Chinese Box Office Soars into Record-Breaking Weekend?
Am I going to have to eat crow when I said that Zootopia 2 would not break $500 million globally in its first weekend? Well... probably not. But the Chinese zeal for Judy and Nick is so wild that anything just might be possible. And that's why, after having spoken...
RUMOR: Disney Says Sabrina Carpenter “Too Pretty” To Play Rapunzel in Live Action Tangled Remake
Disney’s live-action remake of Tangled hasn’t even entered production yet, and it’s already generating drama for the Mouse House. The latest wave of speculation centers on rumors that Sabrina Carpenter was in talks to play Rapunzel.
Sadie Sink Reportedly Joining Avengers: Secret Wars After Mystery Spider-Man Role
Hollywood just added another twist to its ever-growing Marvel puzzle. A new report suggests that Stranger Things star Sadie Sink—who is set to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day—will also show up in the next Avengers film. And while Marvel remains silent, the timing and filming details strongly point toward this being Avengers: Secret Wars.