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DC’s Supergirl Casting

The search for #Supergirl is one step closer to completion.

Screen tests for the role took place yesterday, according to several sources, with the field now narrowed to two actresses: Meg Donnelly and Milly Alcock: https://t.co/7fNOEWDVPA pic.twitter.com/L6oZRKDan2

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 24, 2024

According to The Hollywood Reporter, there are two actresses currently in the running for the role of Supergirl. Reportedly, Milly Alock and Meg Donnelly have just done screen tests. Milly Alcock is known for playing Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in WB Discovery’s Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon. Meg Donnelly has voiced the character of Supergirl in multiple animated DC films, including their most recent film, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths.

Deadpool 3 Wraps Production

What a ride!!! I’ve loved every minute of making this movie. Well not the training and diet but the other 93.2%. To the best cast and crew, thank you! You are all aces. To two of my best mates @VancityReynolds and @ShawnLevyDirect I literally couldn’t have done this without you.… pic.twitter.com/TfD32naexF

— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) January 24, 2024

Deadpool 3 has officially wrapped production. Both Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman expressed their gratitude for the entire experience within their social media posts. Deadpool 3 will shoot into theaters on July 26, 2024.

How to Train Your Dragon Casting Updates

Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, and Harry Trevaldwyn have been cast in Universal Picture’s live-action adaptation of the animated film How to Train Your Dragon. They’ve been cast as Fishlegs, Snotlout, Ruffnut, and Tuffnut, respectively. There is no release date for live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon at this time.

Deathlands from Jonathan Frakes

'Star Trek' Icon Jonathan Frakes To Direct Crypto Pioneer Jeff Garzik's TV Adaptation Of 'Deathlands' Novel Series https://t.co/dg841XBxfF

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) January 24, 2024

According to Deadline, Jonathan Frakes is set to direct a 10-part series adaptation of the novel and audio book called Deathlands. The series has previously been described as “Mad Max: Fury Road meets Yellowjackets in an epic post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure.” Jonathan Frakes is best known for playing Commander William Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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