Pop Culture Headlines—Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is Wonder Man

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Cast as Wonder Man

EXCLUSIVE: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is preparing to move over from DC to Marvel as the lead for the studio’s Disney+ series #WonderMan | https://t.co/1TdU187XyR pic.twitter.com/Ag4C6ZPnPQ

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) October 31, 2022

According to Deadline, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (DC Comics‘ Aquaman, The Matrix) has been cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s set to play the titular character in the upcoming Disney+ series Wonder Man. Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton is still set to direct and executive produce the project. There is no further news about Wonder Man at this time.

Cristin Milioti Joins The Batman Spinoff

Cristin Milioti is joining Colin Farrell in “The Batman” spinoff series centered on The Penguin at HBO Max. Milioti will star as Sofia Falcone, the daughter of Gotham mob boss Carmine Falcone. https://t.co/NkHWuk07EI

— Variety (@Variety) October 31, 2022

DC Comics and HBO Max have cast Cristin Milioti for their upcoming series spinoff of The Batman that focuses on The Penguin. Milioti is set to play Sofia Falcone, the daughter of Gotham mob boss Carmine Falcone, who was killed in The Batman. There is no further news about The Penguin series at this time.

Joe Locke Joins WandaVision Spinoff

‘Heartstopper’ Star Joe Locke Joins ‘WandaVision’ Spinoff ‘Agatha: Coven of Chaos’ at Disney+ (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/gA8yCDL5zV

— Variety (@Variety) November 1, 2022

According to Variety, Joe Locke is set to join Marvel‘s WandaVision spinoff, Agatha: Coven of Chaos. Locke is known for playing Charlie Spring in Heartstopper. There is no further news about Agatha: Coven of Chaos at this time.

Friday the 13th Prequel Series Crystal Lake

Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to a “Friday the 13th” prequel currently titled “Crystal Lake.” The show will be written by Bryan Fuller. https://t.co/BBP8zsaFpz pic.twitter.com/Mv1eDhxlKZ

— Variety (@Variety) October 31, 2022

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