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Anthony Carrigan Joins Superman: Legacy

Anthony Carrigan, fresh off an Emmy nomination for his standout work in HBO’s 'Barry,' has been cast as classic DC character Metamorpho, AKA archeologist-turned-hero Rex Mason https://t.co/IZI1ozadGZ pic.twitter.com/BHWe52uxQZ

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 12, 2023

According to The Hollywood Reporter, DC Comics has added Anthony Carrigan to the cast of Superman: Legacy. He’s set to play the role of Metamorpho, a character who “can transmute elements in his body into various forms, taking those properties on as powers.” Classically, Metamorpho uses his hand as a giant powerful hammer. Carrigan is known for playing NoHo Hank in Barry, Victor Zsasz in Gotham, and The Mist in The Flash.

Cameron Monaghan Joins Tron: Ares

EXCLUSIVE: Shameless alum Cameron Monaghan has closed a deal to join Jared Leto and more in Tron: Ares, the third film in the Tron sci-fi franchise from Disney https://t.co/nN5Xl2o6T6

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 12, 2023

According to Deadline, Cameron Monaghan has joined Tron: Ares. He’s been cast in an undisclosed role. Monaghan is known for playing Cal Kestis™ in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order™ and playing the twins Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska in Gotham. There is no further news about Tron: Ares at this time.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds New Episode

Watching the next episode of #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds would be highly logical. Stream it on @ParamountPlus tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/TPTn4vOVM6

— Star Trek on Paramount+ (@StarTrekOnPPlus) July 12, 2023

A new episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premieres today. This episode, titled “Charades,” sees “a shuttle accident leads to Spock’s Vulcan DNA being removed by aliens, making him fully human and completely unprepared to face T’Pring’s family during an important ceremonial dinner.” The fifth episode of season 2 of Strange New Worlds is on Paramount+ now.

Twisted Metal Official Trailer

Peacock shared the official trailer for Twisted Metal. The trailer introduces John Doe and his quest to “deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland.” Twisted Metal premieres on Peacock on July 27.

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