Kyle Chandler's' Hal Jordan finally got the live-action Green Lantern suit treatment in the latest Lanterns footage, and DC fans immediately pulled out the microscope, the color wheel and apparently a tiny courtroom sketch artist. The verdict so far? Let’s just say the internet did not exactly rise up in emerald unity for the upcoming 2026 TV schedule release.

The Second Official Lanterns Trailer Draws Costume Complaints

The second official trailer for HBO Max’s Lanterns dropped May 18, giving fans a clearer look at Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan in full Green Lantern gear. The response on X was swift, with many viewers criticizing the suit’s muted look and questioning why it doesn’t lean more heavily into the character’s signature green.

One of the most viral responses came from user @MyTimeToShineH, who shared side-by-side images of Chandler suited up as the Emerald Guardian with a simple (and blunt) message. And, as you can see in the post below, they were not alone in that particular reaction.

That response lines up with the broader thread of fan reactions circulating online. User @NewyCFC cut straight to the point. They wrote:

Tagging James Gunn with your complaint is a bold move. Another user, @swordfacebby, kept things pretty simple. Their caption read:

Then @B1_Alex4k went even broader with “James Gunn DC SUCKS 👎,” because apparently the suit discourse needed to reach DEFCON: comic book internet.

Several reactions focused less on the color and more on the fit. One user, @Hardwired07, wrote:

Meanwhile, another complained that it doesn’t even look like the suit is properly fitted. Per @TheWeirdone11:

That criticism is interesting because the best and worst superhero suits live and die by their silhouettes. Even if a costume is meant to look grounded or weathered, fans still expect it to make the hero look, well, heroic. If the first read is “borrowed jacket from the space-cop lost and found,” people are going to pounce. And pounce they did.

I don’t share quite as much hate for this Lanterns look as everyone else, but some of the memes are hard not to laugh at. They also make it pretty easy to see where the complaints are coming from. Take @saiartwork’s post, for example:

The color complaint kept showing up, too. That has been a recurring issue around Lanterns since the show’s marketing started leaning into its grittier detective-show vibe. Green Lantern, after all, is one of the least subtle names in superhero history. The ring is green. The constructs are green. The cosmic police force is green. So when the suit shows up looking muted, brownish or more tactical than mythic, fans are going to notice and make their opinions known, fast.

Not Every Green Lantern Fan Is In Panic Mode

To be fair, the reaction was not pure doom-scroll sludge. One fan pushed back on all the complaining. @MovieMedia wrote:

Pretty hard to argue with this sentiment, as superhero suit discourse tends to be pretty volatile. Another viewer had a much more nuanced take. They might not be that into it, but hey, it doesn’t mean the end of the world. @NikkaJ61972 posted:

That middle ground may be where the show eventually needs people to land. What we know about Lanterns is that it is not being sold as a glossy cosmic romp, but rather as an HBO prestige series described as more grounded and mystery-driven, with Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigating an interstellar case on Earth.

So maybe the suit’s worn-down look is part of the point. Chandler’s Hal appears to be an older, more seasoned Corps member, and a less pristine costume could be meant to show mileage, regret or a hero who has been doing the job too long. There is a version of this idea that works, especially if Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart gets a cleaner, brighter look as the story moves forward.

Still, DC fans are not wrong to care about the suit. Green Lantern has already had a rocky live-action history and, after the much-mocked Ryan Reynolds movie, expectations are weirdly delicate. People want Lanterns to get the Corps right finally, and for many of them, that starts with the costume.

Lanterns premieres Aug. 16 on HBO and HBO Max. Until then, Hal Jordan’s suit is officially on trial in the court of fan opinion, and the jury is wearing several shades of green.

There’s both a new Lord of the Rings movie and a new season of The Rings of Power on the way, but the ring I’m most excited to obsess over is the powered-up accessory at the heart (or finger) of HBO Max’s upcoming DC series Lanterns. The second live-action superhero series from James Gunn’s DCU, Lanterns is breaking open the Green Lantern mythos for a time-jumping murder-mystery, and the latest trailer revealed the high-level casting of Emmy-winning actress Laura Linney.

Linney’s presence adds excess excitement for a project that already sparked a ton of it — it’s also garnered blowback over the lack of green visuals, but at least this latest trailer fed into those desires. Still, for all the ring-based constructs on display, it’s Linney’s unidentified character that has my brain aflutter. I think the most popular avenue of speculation is the right one, but I don’t wholly understand why there’s speculation being had at all, nor why the character’s identity hasn’t been revealed already.

I Mostly Agree With Fans Thinking Laura Linney Is Playing Carol Ferris

I tend to hate jumping to a conclusion when it seems to be the only conclusion to jump toward, but this is a pretty applicable situation. Without a ton of eaamples to pull from in terms of female characters who share a similar age group with Hal Jordan, the most obvious name to pull when speculating about Linney's inclusion is Carol Ferris, who's severed as both Hal's romantic foil and his higher-up. If only she'd have an obviously pilot wings pin on her lapel, we could put this one to bed.

Though we haven't heard any direct mentions regarding Carol thus far within Lanterns promos, nor her superhero persona Star Sapphire, it's unlikely the new series would take place without her involvement in at least one of the timelines. Given she appears to be talking to Pierre's John Stewart about Hal, and in a way that makes it seem like she's had personal stakes, I'll be heartily surprised to learn that the Ozark vet is playing anyone else.

The Biggest Reason To Keep This A Mystery Is If Laura Linney Isn't Playing Carol

All things considered, there could be plenty of reasons why Lanterns' Powers That Be are holding back on revealing Linney's character, only for her to be playing Carol Ferris. It's keeping the conversation going with soapbox ravings and rantings like this one, for example. Not that I even have a suitable soapbox. (Hint hint, anyone with a Lantern ring.)

But there's that conspiracy theory-entertaining part of my brain that can fully buy into the trailer giving Laura Linney's character a simple first look only to reveal she's playing someone far different from Carol. But who? Probably not Wonder Woman, but wouldn't that be a hoot?

Perhaps the most favorable second assumption points toward Laura Linney portraying one of the Guardians of the Universe, who would also be quite aware of what Hal and John are up to, and could appear to them in human form to touch base. That would probably mean less of Linney in the show overall, so that's another reason why I'd just rather her play Carol. Which is no doubt what co-creators Chris Munro, Tom King and Damon Lindelof had top of mind, right?

Check out the Lanterns trailer below, with Linney's arrival coming in the final moments.

Lanterns will light up the 2026 TV schedule when Season 1 makes its streaming debut on August 16, 2026, via HBO Max subscription.

Superhero fans are waiting for upcoming DCU films like Supergirl, Clayface and Man of Tomorrow to keep building out James Gunn’s comic book universe, but evil is set to ring out across the small screen, however, thanks to HBO Max’s highly anticipated new series Lanterns. The project has earned its share of naysayers due to the largely muted color scheme and lack of costumes shown off in the first trailer and elsewhere, but the newest trailer doesn’t shy away from going green in various ways, while also teasing a potentially more yellow future.

First thing’s first: check out the trailer now to watch Hal and John’s not exactly successful bonding session, as well as a whole lot of references to the concept of fear. But see if you can figure out the big question that I believe isn't being answered in this promo.

Have No Fear: Sinestro Is Coming!

This trailer really plays up Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan as a Grumpy Gus who isn't overly thrilled about having to train Aaron Pierre's John Stweart in the ways of the Lantern. But it seems like he's destined to go through with it, whether he wants to or not. Don't read into any of his emotions as fearful, though, because that doesn't seem to qualify with him.

John, on the other hand, may be harder to control in that way, which is where the Sinestro of it all comes into play. Half of this teaser is focused on a repeated pattern of characters asking "Are you afraid?" with varying levels of intensity and importance, and they all seem to be directed at John, though I guess that may not be the case.

Whoever the questions are aimed at, the concept of fear can only bring one villain to mind. No, not Scarecrow. I'm talking about Sinestro, the Master of Fear himself. A former GL Corps member (at least in the source material) who went on to form and lead his own interstellar group, the Sinestro Corp, which feeds on others fear for power. Obviously we know the character is going to appear in the live-action series, with actor Ulrich Thomsen portraying the villain.

My Big Question: What's This Show Even About?

As much as I do indeed dig this trailer that much more than past promos we've seen, I feel like whoever is making these teasers is purposefully hiding the plot and point of the show from viewers. I suppose that might get explained more fully in like a 3-minute "official" Season 1 trailer, but who's got time to wait for that?

We know from production notes and synopses that Hal and John are investigating a murder here on Earth that has intergalactic ties, which is why the series gets comparisons to True Detective. But anyone coming into this without such production notes couldn't possibly pick up on the plotting just from watching that footage, right?

Green Lanterns' creators got into a kerfuffle with the fanbase over sarcastic comments downplaying the importance of the color green, with Damon Lindelof sharing an apology after his non-serious words were taken out of context and amplified. Will this trailer calm any worried fans down? If anyone has a ring that can get those stats to me by lunchtime, as well as those TPS reports, that'd be great.

Lanterns will rain green down on the 2026 TV schedule when its premiere hits streaming via HBO Max subscription on August 16.

Superhero fans, there’s an exciting series on the 2026 TV schedule called Lanterns. In a landscape where comic book movies and TV shows have crowded the market in recent years, it makes sense that HBO would go an unexpected route with its Green Lanterns series and frame it as a cop show. However, fans have been showing early disappointment over the route it's going, and specifically the lack of green.

A couple of months ago, the first look at Lanterns dropped, and there’s something fans noticed right away. There’s a startling lack of green. Now Lanterns’ showrunner Chris Mundy has commented on the popular gripe, saying this:

Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, a legendary Green Lantern who is approaching retirement, and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, the Corps’ newest recruit. You can check out the first trailer below:

Previously, Chris Mundy has said that they wanted to lean into HBO’s “incredibly rich history of Sunday night shows” by giving fans a “real, layered drama” on top of very much incorporating the rich mythology that comes with the Green Lantern comics. In his latest comments with Entertainment Weekly, the showrunner also said this about the trailer backlash:

Another aspect of the controversy around Lanterns came when executive producer Damon Lindelof said the show was called Lanterns because they “all agreed that the ‘Green’ was stupid.” This led comic book writer Grant Morrison to comment, asking, “Why does a writer attach himself to this kind of narrative if he thinks it’s fundamentally ‘stupid’?”

When it comes to Lanterns not having enough green, there’s an element of trailers where they don’t want to give it all away in the marketing. Per Mundy, the visual effects in Lanterns are on the “medium-to-low side” of things, but there’s “plenty in it” to look forward to, including instances of the characters going off planet and getting to “conjure anything from the ring.”

Lanterns may not give audiences what you’d entirely expect from a superhero series, but it’ll certainly be interesting to see how it balances a more grounded murder investigation with the more sci-fi elements of what makes Green Lantern, Green Lantern. Anyway, Lanterns is set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, August 16.

The DCU is expanding on the small screen in the 2026 TV schedule with the arrival of Lanterns, starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as superheroes with names even casual DC fans might recognize. The series follows established Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler) opposite John Stewart (Pierre) as a new recruit. While there's still not an official premiere date for when it will arrive on HBO and via an HBO Max subscription, the Friday Night Lights vet opened up about the fun he had while filming.

A first look at the two leads, playing intergalactic cops who are pulled into an Earth-based mystery in the heartland of the U.S. after a murder, was released almost a full year ago without either actor spilling many details about what to expect, although Nathan Fillion memorably appeared in Superman as the Green Lantern known as Guy Gardner when the Man of Steel needed a large green hand. Kyle Chandler visited TODAY to shed some light on the new project, and he only had good things to say about the experience:

Hal Jordan and John Stewart weren't exactly laughing in up in the brief first look at Lanterns, released in December and showing the established Green Lantern arranging for the newcomer to drive straight off of a cliff. Good thing John (presumably) has that green ring! You can take a look for yourself in the video released by HBO to hype its 2026 releases.)

Nevertheless, Kyle Chandler clearly had a great time while filming the new series, and he went on to name two cast members who he considered "fantastic" to work with. The former Bloodline actor said:

After Chandler as Hal Jordan and Pierre as John Stewart, Boardwalk Empire's Kelly MacDonald was the third casting confirmed for Lanterns back in 2024. She plays Sheriff Kerry, who is a blank slate for the series compared to the characters pulled straight from the pages of DC Comics.

I won't get deep into DC details here for any potential fans who don't want to be spoiled on the lore, but other cast members include Matlock's Jason Ritter as Sheriff Kelly's wife, Billy Macon; Garett Dillahunt as a charming but ruthless man who may actually be a memborable name from DC lore; The Blacklist's Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro; Paul Ben-Victor from Entourage as an alien character named Antaan; Empire's Nicole Ari Parker as John Stewart's mom; and P-Valley's J. Alphonse Nicholson as the younger version of John's dad while Stranger Things' Sherman August will play the present-day version.

Nathan Fillion will also reprise his role as Guy Gardner from Superman after appearing in one episode of John Cena's Peacemaker, but he has previewed what will be different about his character in Lanterns. (TBD on whether that means different hair after all the commentary about his wig in Superman.) It remains to be seen if there's a Green Lantern presence in Supergirl, which releases in June of the 2026 movie schedule.

Lanterns was originally set the release in early 2026, but executive producer Peter Safran told CBR that the new release window is "late summer," which could place the premiere after Supergirl already arrived in theaters. There are more questions than answers at this point, but at least fans know one thing: Kyle Chandler had fun while filming alongside his costars.

After making a dark and dynamic debut with Creature Commandos, James Gunn’s DCU will blast into theaters with the David Corenswet-led Superman, but I’d be lying if I said I’m not inherently more amped up about HBO’s Lanterns series than most upcoming 2025 TV shows. With an abundance of talents behind the camera, including comics mastermind Tom King, the series has amassed a stacked cast of both familiar characters (like the villainous Sinestro) and original ones. And the latest new star seemingly throws a wrench into love interest rumors for Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan.

Lanterns Reportedly Cast Matlock Star And Gravity Falls Vet Jason Ritter

TV veteran and famed son of John Ritter (even if his Matlock co-star didn’t know it), Jason Ritter is reported to have signed on for the cast of Lanterns, and as much as I’d love for this to be some kind of wild Gravity Falls crossover idea, that just wouldn’t make any sense. But if the report’s details are indeed legit, then it throws a ring-crafted wrench into prior rumors about Hal Jordan’s love life.

According to The Insneider (via ComicBookMovie), Ritter is joining the upcoming DC TV show to play an as-yet-unnamed character who is married to the character portrayed by Boardwalk Empire alum Kelly MacDonald. She was previously cast as Sheriff Kerry, who’s described as being very devoted to both her hometown and her family. And it would appear that Ritter will be the main component of that family.

How This Casting Potentially Affects Hal Jordan's Story

Prior to Kelly MacDonald's official casting news, the actress was part of her own rumor thread, which correctly pinpointed that she would be portraying the show's core law enforcement. But those rumors also indicated that her character would serve as Hal Jordan's romantic foil, which sparked its own subsection of comic-based theorizing to determine whether or not she'd be a remixed version of someone from the source material.

The prevailing notion had been that she'd be playing a sub-in for Carol Ferris, who has long been the most prominent love interest of Hal's, and who also eventually takes on the mantle of Star Sapphire. (Notably, Blake Lively portrayed Carol in Ryan Reynolds' arguably rewatchable 2011 effort Green Lantern, and the celebs are still together.) Of course, the fact that Kerry is a sheriff had already thrown doubt onto the Carol assumptions, and with Ritter now set as her husband, one can only wonder where those early rumors came from.

Unless...maybe the idea here is that Ritter's character will be a less-than-desirable hubby, inevitably sending his badge-toting wife right into Hal Jordan's beefy arms. That could make sense, especially if Ritter is already working full-time on Matlock and might only be utilized for a limited amount of Lanterns episodes. That's just me speculating, though. He may very well get his own ring at some point in the show.

Let's be real, though. The only person who should join Lanterns to play Kyle Chandler's love interest is his former Friday Night Lights wifey Connie Britton. Clear eyes, full hearts, can't handle yellow. Wait, that doesn't sound right...

One has to wonder whether we'll see Jason Ritter on Lanterns before we ever see his long-rumored cameo in Yellowjackets, which stars his real-life significant other Melanie Lynskey. Regardless, stay tuned for more casting news as we await the first official Lanterns trailer.

It’s no secret that 2011’s Green Lantern failed to impress critically and commercially, but this DC Comics property is finally getting another shot to shine in live-action. Lanterns, the Green Lantern series set in the DC Universe, has begun filming, and the start of principal photography has been commemorated by our first look at Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart. While that picture is most welcome, what really’s grabbed my attention is how Lanterns fits into the wider DCU landscape.

How Kyle Chandler And Aaron Pierre Look In Lanterns

While we’re still a ways off from seeing how Chandler’s Hal and Pierre’s John will look in their Green Lantern uniforms, at least we now know what civilian clothing they’ll be wearing when Lanterns begins.

If it wasn’t for the Green Lantern ring on Kyle Chandler’s finger, you wouldn’t be faulted for not knowing what series him and Aaron Pierre are starring in. Still, this is a solid way to let fans know that Lanterns has begun rolling cameras. The upcoming DC TV show will follow Hal Jordan and John Stewart being “drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.” Think True Detective, but with two intergalactic cops who can wield the emerald energy of willpower.

Lanterns Isn’t Closely Tied With The Deeper DCU Lore… For Now

In addition to this picture, Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy also chatted with Vanity Fair about what viewers can expect from the series, which will follow Peacemaker Season 2 on the DCU’s live-action small screen front. This quote in particular caught my eye from the man who previously shepherded Ozark:

So I’m intrigued and a little perplexed by this statement. When the DCU’s Chapter One slate was announced in January 2023, DC Studios co-head Peter Safran said said that the mystery that Hal and John are investigating “plays a really big role leading us into the main story that we’re telling across our film and television.” But now Chris Mundy is saying Lanterns will be separate from the other DCU movies and TV shows.

This may just be a case of the creative goal for the project needing to be adjusted, but I’m still hoping that there will come a day when some kind of connective thread that ties into the deeper DCU lore. It also leaves me wondering if we’ll actually see Nathan Fillion reprising Guy Gardner, the Green Lantern in this summer’s Superman, appearing or not. As for Lanterns’ overall story, Chris Mundy has this to say:

Mundy is working alongside Eisner Award-winning comic book writer Tom King and Lost and The Leftovers co-creator Damon Lindelof on Lanterns. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre’s co-stars include Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan and Ulrich Thomsen, who’s playing Sinestro. Just like with The Penguin, Lanterns will first air on HBO, then become available to stream with a Max subscription.

Lanterns doesn’t have a specific release date yet, but Peter Safran and James Gunn, the other DC Studios head, said earlier this month they expect it to be ready for early 2026. Next year will also bring the upcoming DC movies Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and Clayface.

When news broke the other day Friday Night Lights would be making a comeback and following a new team in Texas dealing with the after effects of a hurricane, my brain scrambled in all directions. Did this mean a totally new remake or a spinoff of sorts? Would the OG cast be involved in any capacity? Would it give the same vibe and feel as the original series, which ran on NBC and then DirecTV for its final seasons? Taylor Kitsch has thankfully answered some of these questions for me, but I’d like to push back a little bit on his own ideas about what's coming. Hear me out.

Kitsch recently spoke to Sirius XM about the Friday Night Lights reimagining and as it turns out, the show has reached out to see if he would like to be involved. Amidst this, there's both good and bad news, depending on your personal bandwidth when it comes to Tim Riggins as a character.

The actor said to the radio outlet he’s “been asked,” also telling the outlet he’d “maybe do something for an episode.” He then ended the comment with “we’ll leave it at that” before actually giving us a few more tidbits about how he feels about the new series, which is bringing back some OG creators like Peter Berg.

How Taylor Kitsch Thinks He Should Come Back To FNL (And What I Think Should Really Happen)

While I’m certainly happy about the thought of getting an update on a character I adored watching and was always rooting for during the original show’s run, it sounds like we wouldn’t be getting Tim Riggins in a major capacity given the new storyline (the bad news). However, per Kitsch, there’s an easy way to bring him on board and have him pop in without having him become a regular on the show:

Listen, I know Riggins helped out Coach during Season 4 and could conceivably have ended up as a coach himself, but to me, the young jock's entire story arc was overcoming his family odds and learning to have healthier relationships. I never really saw him going down the same path Billy did as a coach. To me learning to be reliable and show up for the team was what Tim needed to thrive rather than just survive. Football gave him structure, but his arc was more one of growing out of one’s circumstances and finding a place (Texas) to call home.

On that note, a lot of fans would have liked to have seen him “officially” end up with Tyra (Adrianne Palicki). While I’m not sure that relationship would have worked out over the long haul, I’d like to think that Tim’s future would have been to be a good father figure like he was to neighbor kid Bo Miller early on in the series. Maybe he should pop in as a parent of a kid on the high school team or even on an opposing high school team?

I guess what I’m saying is I don’t care about how big the role is, but I’d like to see what happened to Tim Riggins between the end of the show and now. Even if it's only one or two episodes, I think seeing him as a coach on the field for eight seconds wouldn’t accomplish what I would want as a viewer, and I’m not sure the coach bit even makes the most sense for his character. Being a parent of a teenager or some other slightly larger role could accomplish that, however, if it was done well.

Don’t Get Me Wrong, It’s Great Taylor Kitsch Would Be Willing To Appear

Kitsch has been really active on the TV scene still in the time since Friday Night Lights officially ended back in 2011. He’s in the popular series The Terminal List, which has Season 2 on the way. He had a big role in one of the seasons of True Detective and more recently has appeared in TV miniseries like Waco and Painkiller. I wish he’d be open to a larger role in the reboot, but I’d be happy to see him appear in general and (the good news) he does seem interested in the prospect.

As he even noted, it’s possible that Kitsch could come back and not play a character related to the original at all, as he told Sirius XM he’d be open to doing both Riggins or a new role.

I suppose we should be grateful if he makes time between his work on The Terminal List and other big gigs coming to the 2025 TV schedule to sign on for a remake of the show that made him a household name. I am grateful for whatever we get, particularly given Kyle Chandler also recently admitted he hasn’t been contacted… yet. This is semi surprising given Berg has said he’d like both back for an FNL movie in the past. We’ll likely hear more in the coming months, however.

For now, I’m just saying Tim Riggins as maybe not dad of the year, but a dad who’s really putting the effort in? Where do I sign up?

It’s no secret that Green Lantern failed to impress both critically and commercially when it was released in 2011, resulting in a sequel being scrapped. Plans to make a Green Lantern Corps movie also failed to materialize during the DC Extended Universe era, as did a TV series starring characters like Alan Scott and Guy Gardner spanning decades. So yeah, it’s been a long journey to giving the Green Lantern mythos the live-action spotlight again, but now there’s finally an endpoint in sight thanks to Lanterns.

Taking place within the DC Universe franchise, which has already delivered Creature Commandos, Superman and Peacemaker Season 2, this upcoming DC TV show will give characters like Hal Jordan and John Stewart their own corner to shine on HBO. It was one of the first DCU projects to be announced for the Chapter One: Gods and Monsters slate, and was described by DC Studios co-head James Gunn as an “HBO-quality event” inspired by True Detective. So let’s go over what we know about Lanterns so far.

What Is Lanterns’ Release Date? 

Lanterns currently does not have a premiere date set on the 2026 TV schedule yet. However, we do know that it will debut on HBO sometime around mid-2026, sometime after the upcoming DC movie Supergirl hits theaters at the end of June. Previously, Lanterns was expected to start airing on HBO at the beginning of 2026, but Peter Safran, who runs DC Studios with James Gunn, told CBR that the release plan was changed in order to get the “right timing.”

What Is Lanterns About?

Although Green Lantern is a key property in DC Comics’ cosmic storytelling, Lanterns will keep the action largely Earthbound. The series will follow veteran Green Lantern Corps member Hal Jordan and rookie John Stewart investigating a murder in Nebraska. But don’t worry, there will still be plenty of extraterrestrial characters and elements in the series for the two main protagonists to deal with as they’re attempting to solve this mystery.

Who Has Been Cast In Lanterns? 

Lanterns casting news started arriving in September 2024, and now we have an impressive lineup of actors assembled for the TV show. Here’s who you’ll see on the small screen when you tune in to the HBO drama, be it live or streaming afterwards with your HBO Max subscription, later this year.

Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan)

Though not the first Green Lantern introduced in the comics (that honor belongs to Alan Scott), Hal Jordan is the first human who was recruited into the Green Lantern Corps. Friday Night Lights’ Kyle Chandler will play Hal as a veteran Green Lantern who’s looking to retire soon.

Aaron Pierre (John Stewart)

In contrast, John Stewart is a fresh Green Lantern Corps recruit, and we’ll see Hal Jordan training him to be his replacement. Played by Rebel Ridge’s Aaron Pierre, this version of John is both a Marine and architect like he is in the comics.

Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner)

We’ve already seen Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner in action in Superman, where he aided the Man of Steel with his fellow Justice Gang teammates Hawkgirl and Mr. Terrific. Now he’s back for Lanterns, though he won’t get as much screen time as Hal and John. Fillion also said that his character will be “a little bit higher strung” in the series.

Kelly Macdonald (Kerry)

When Hal and John arrive in the Nebraska town where this murder took place, they’ll meet Sheriff Kelly, played by Kelly Macdonald, whose credits include Trainspotting, Brave and Boardwalk Empire. Kerry is said to be devoted to her family and the “close-knit town,” though her allegiance to the former may end up fracturing given how shady her husband and his father already sound.

Garret Dillahunt (William Macon)

The father of Kerry’s husband Mason, modern cowboy William Macon, played by Fear the Walking Dead’s Garret Dillahunt, is described as “a self-righteous, conspiracy-minded man who masks his ruthless ambition behind a charming and calculated facade” (per Deadline). Although William also isn’t from the comics, some fans have speculated he’s actually Lanterns’ version of the villain Black Hand.

Ulrich Thomsen (Sinestro)

Ulrich Thomsen from Bansee is playing Sinestro, who was once Hal Jordan’s mentor and friend, but was banished from the Green Lantern Corps. Although not confirmed yet, it’s been rumored that not only will Thomsen’s Sinestro use the yellow energy of fear in Lanterns, he’ll already be leading the Sinestro Corps.

Paul Ben-Victor (Antaan)

Paul Ben-Victor of The Wire and Entourage fame is starring in Lanterns as an extraterrestrial named Antaan, who, according to Deadline, is “devoted to exposing the truth and exacting vengeance against those who wronged his people,” and dishes out his own brand of justice. However, some fans wonder if Antaan is actually the Red Lantern known as Atrocitus, especially after seeing a social media post from Garret Dillahunt.

Here are the other actors we’ll see in Lanterns:

• Poorna Jagannathan - Zoe
• Nicole Ari Parker - present day Bernadette Stewart
• Jasmine Cephas Jones - younger Bernadette Stewart
• Sherman Augustus - John Stewart Sr.
• J. Alphonse Nicholson - younger John Stewart Sr.
• Chris Coy - “Waylon Sanders”
• Cary Christopher - Noah
• Laura Linney - TBA
• Paula Patton - TBA

Where You've Seen Hal and John Before

Live action-wise, Hal Jordan was previously played by Ryan Reynolds in the Green Lantern movie. John Stewart has yet to be directly depicted in that format, but elements of the character were incorporated into Arrow’s John Diggle. You won’t have any trouble finding these two in animated TV shows, animated movies and video games, though. Among the greatest hits, John skyrocketed in popularity when he was used as one of the main characters in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, while Hal Jordan was Green Lantern: The Animated Series’ lead.

Who Are The Creatives Working On Lanterns? 

Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King teamed up to create Lanterns, with Mundy serving as showrunner. Mundy was previously the showrunner on Ozark and True Detective Season 4, so if anyone can nail the dark mystery vibe this DC show is going for, it’s him. Lindelof knows his way around sci-fi, as proven with credits like Lost, The Leftovers and Watchmen (the TV series). Then there’s King and his extensive comic book writing experience, including an extensive run on the main Batman book, as well as limited series like The Vision, Mister Miracle and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (which the DCU’s Supergirl movie is adapting.

Not only is Lanterns primed to give the Green Lantern mythology another chance to impress in live-action and connect to the wider, overlapping DCU storyline, it may end up being one of the prestige TV shows of 2026. Stay tuned to CinemaBlend for more updates on what to expect from it.

With just days to go until Creature Commandos premieres to those signed up with a Max subscription, followed by Peacemaker Season 2 debuting on the 2025 TV schedule next August, the next upcoming DC TV show will be Lanterns, the DC Universe’s Green Lantern-focused series. The project has made major progress over the last few months, including casting Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and hiring Aaron Pierre to play John Stewart. While writer Tom King can’t say much about these versions of the characters, what he did have to say about Lanterns have me more psyched for the show.

King, who has an extensive catalog of DC Comics comic book-writing bonafides and was once working on the scanned New Gods movie with filmmaker Ava DuVernay, is writing Lanterns with Watchmen’s Damon Lindelof and Ozark’s Chris Mundy, the latter of whom is serving as showrunner. Here’s what King had to say when ComicBookMovie brought up Chandler and Pierre’s recent castings:

I was already pleased when I heard Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre would be leading Lanterns, but to hear Tom King say how well these two fit into the Hal Jordan and John Stewart roles gets me even more jazzed to see them perform the roles. Admittedly, I am still concerned that these are the only two established DC Comics characters who have been announced for Lanterns so far, but I’ve never had any concern about Chandler and Pierre playing Hal and John. King’s comments only strengthen that belief, making me all the more eager to see footage of those two playing the characters.

Lanterns will follow the two protectors of Sector 2814 investigating a murder in the American heartland, and this mystery will lead into the DC Universe’s main storyline. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre are joined in Lanterns by Kelly McDonald, Garrett Dillahunt and Poorna Jagannathan. Filming is expected to take place in Atlanta, Georgia from next January to June, and James Gunn, who co-runs DC Studios with Peter Safran, has said it will be released sometime in 2026, just like the upcoming DC movie Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

Keep your eyes peeled on CinemaBlend for more news on Lanterns’ progress. In addition to the aforementioned TV shows, there’s also Superman to look forward to, which opens in theaters on July 11, 2025.

As the superhero genre continues to dominate pop culture, the DC side of things is going through a transitional period. The old DCEU (which is streaming with a Max subscription) ended with Aquaman 2, and the new DCU will begin with James Gunn's Superman movie. There are also a number of exciting upcoming DC movies and TV shows, including the Lanterns series. Some epic fan art have transformed both Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre into Green Lanterns, and they look awesome.

What we know about Lanterns is limited, but casting for the series is underway. Recently Aaron Pierre was cast as John Stewart, while there are also rumors Kyle Chandler might be Hal Jordan. Now we can imagine what that pair of actors would look like in full costume thanks to fan art on Instagram. Check out the Friday Night Lights star below:

I mean, how cool is that? While there's no indication as to what the characters of Lanterns will look like, this is definitely an option that fans of the comics would appreciate. Let's just hope that Kyle Chandler actually signs on the dotted line to join the highly anticipated DC series.

James Gunn's first slate of projects for the new DCU is titled Gods and Monsters, and there are countless rumors and theories about which actors might be bringing it to life. With casting for Lanterns officially underway, anticipation for the project has been steadily building. Aaron Pierre's casting definitely set the internet ablaze, and now we can see what he might look like as fan favorite Green Lantern John Stewart. Check it out below:

Fans have been waiting a long time to see John Stewart in live-action, as he's one of the most popular members of the Green Lantern Corps. And while Zack Snyder attempted to bring him into the Snyder Cut, the studio ultimately rejected that cameo and instead we got to (briefly) see Martian Manhunter.

Rumors about Kyle Chandler playing Hal Jordan came after it was revealed that Josh Brolin was in talks but turned down the role in Lanterns. Fans are eager to learn more about casting, as well as which members of the Corps. are going to make it into the series.

The Green Lantern Corps. will be introduced in the very first project in the new DCU. Nathan Fillion is in the Superman cast list as Guy Gardener, who is a bad boy of the cosmic peacekeeping force. It's unclear how he'll factor into the story, but comic book purists were hyped when the actor had Gardner's signature bowl haircut.

Superman will hit theaters on July 11th, and it's unclear when Lanterns will debut on Max. For now, check the 2025 movie release dates to plan your trips to the theater in the New Year.

As the superhero genre continues to dominate the entertainment industry, one shared universe is going through some serious changes. The DCEU (which is streaming with a Max subscription) ended with Aquaman 2, and fans are waiting to see how the upcoming DC movies bring in the new DCU. Fans are especially curious about casting, and actor Josh Brolin recently broke his silence about Green Lantern casting, and his possible future at the studio

In September it was revealed that Josh Brolin was offered to play Hal Jordan in the forthcoming Green Lantern show titled Lanterns. But he turned it down, and now Kyle Chandler is reportdly in talks for the role. The Thanos actor spoke to ComicBook about how things shook out, saying:

There you have it. it sounds like the 56 year-old actor has a great perspective about the way the industry ebbs and flows. And while playing Hal Jordan didn't work out, he seems psyched about Kyle Chandler's possible casting. And we'll have to see if he ends up taking on another DC role sometime in the future.

What we know about Lanterns is very limited, but the DC fandom is excited for the Green Lantern Corps. to finally take center stage in the series. The series is just one part of James Gunn's plans for the developing DCU, with the first slate of projects titled Gods and Monsters. And it should be fascinating to see how the group of cosmic law enforcers end up factoring into plans for the universe as a whole.

While Josh Brolin won't be playing Hal Jordan, he seems open to doing another DC project sometime down the line. He's already shown a talent for bringing comic book characters to life, thanks to his acclaimed performances as Thanos in the MCU and Cable in Deadpool 2 (both of which are streaming with a Disney+ subscription).

While the specifics of what's going to go down in Lanterns is unclear, the Green Lantern Corps. will factor into the DCU as soon as it begins with James Gunn's Superman. Because the cast list for Superman includes Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner. In the comics, he's a bad boy of the Corps., and it should be fun to see what the frequent James Gunn collaborator does with the role. Especially since he'll be joined by other heroes like Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, and Metamorpho.

Hopefully Brolin will get to join the DCU sometime down the line. Since he didn't return as Cable in Deadpool & Wolverine, he's seemingly not going to appear in the MCU anytime soon. We'll just have to see how it all shakes out.

Superman will hit theaters on July 11th. For now, check the 2025 movie release dates.

One of the most anticipated upcoming DC TV shows lined up for the DC Universe shared continuity is Lanterns, which will focus on Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigating a mystery in the American heartland. Earlier this month, it was reported that Josh Brolin was being lined up to play the former role, but shortly thereafter, word came in that he wouldn’t play Hal after all. Today, however, a new actor has been revealed to be in the running, and this Lanterns casting rumor is even more fitting.

According to Deadline, Kyle Chandler of Friday Night Lights and Bloodline fame is in talks to star in Lanterns as Hal Jordan, who was previously played by Ryan Reynolds in the 2011 Green Lantern movie. In this series, Hal would function as the grizzled veteran Emerald Knight who’s paired with John, a rookie in the Green Lantern Corps. The publication reports that the search for an actor to play John is ongoing.

As already indicated, Chandler is no stranger to working in television, both with the aforementioned two shows and series like Early Edition, What About Joan? and Super Pumped. Film-wise, his credits include King Kong, Super 8, Argo, Zero Dark Thirty, Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong, the latter two being part of the MonsterVerse franchise housed at Warner Bros. Pictures. Lanterns would finally give Chandler the opportunity to add a superhero media credit to his name, and hopefully him playing Hal Jordan would turn out better than it did for Ryan Reynolds.

Additionally, Kyle Chandler has proved time and time he’s great at playing sympathetic authority figures, whether we’re talking about Coach Taylor in Friday Night Lights or a role like Mark Russell in the MonsterVerse. Given the dynamic that Hal Jordan and John Stewart will have in Lanterns, Chandler is a great pick for such a role, as Hal will need to show John the ropes with channeling the green energy of willpower and making effective constructs to protect the inhabitants of Sector 2814. I still have concerns about Hal being around 60 in this series, but I have no doubt that Chandler can do justice to the role.

That being said, if my suspicion is correct that Lanterns will show Hal Jordan becoming Parallax, whether it’s in this first season or hypothetical future seasons, then Chandler will also end up need to stretch those villainous acting muscles, too. For now, though, Warner Bros. and DC Studios are keeping a tight lid on Lanterns plot details. Behind the scenes, True Detective’s Chris Mundy is serving as showrunner and executive producer, and he also wrote the pilot script with fellow executive producers Damon Lindelof and Tom King.

After initially being set to be an exclusive offering to Max subscription holders, Lanterns will now air on HBO first before its episodes drop on the streaming platform. We’re a long ways off from learning when Lanterns premieres, but browse through our 2024 TV schedule to see what small screen programming is available to watch now, which includes fellow DC series The Penguin.

The world of pubic transportation has never been the same since the invention of ridesharing companies and one of the more - if not the most - recognizable of the bunch is Uber. However, even the most frequent users of the reliable service may not be aware of the ups and downs that it faced after becoming one of the most the valuable startups in the world, but the new miniseries Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber can fill you in.

Based on the book of the same name by Mike Isaac and co-developed by Brian Koppelman and David Levine, the Showtime original miniseries has employed an impressive rotation of A-list actors and A-plus talent to portray the people who were involved with the true story that inspired it. We have accepted your request to learn who plays who on the Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber cast, starting with the lead.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Travis Kalanick)

Playing Uber’s co-founder and ex-CEO, Travis Kalanick, is Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who previously played real people in Oliver Stone’s Snowden, Robert Zemeckis’ The Walk, Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, and the fact-based dramedy 50/50. The 40-year-old also has been acting for decades, having started at a very young age before breaking out in movies like Disney’s Angels in the Outfield and TV shows like the sci-fi sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun as a teen.

The Emmy winner’s rebirth as a leading man (and longtime working relationship with Looper director Rian Johnson) began with the 2005 Neo-noir thriller Brick, leading to an impressively diverse filmography including romantic comedies like (500) Days of Summer, sci-fi blockbusters like Inception, and comic book movies like The Dark Knight Rises. Gordon-Levitt has also tried his hand at writing, directing, and producing - most recently the Apple TV+ series Mr. Corman, which he also stars on.

Kyle Chandler (Bill Gurley) 

As Uber investor Bill Gurley, we have Kyle Chandler - who is always a delight on screen whether in a lead role (such as his Emmy-winning performance as Eric Taylor on the Friday Night Lights cast) or a supporting role (such as FBI agent Patrick Denham in The Wolf of Wall Street). After leading the supernatural mystery series Early Edition in the late 1990s, he eventually landed parts in blockbusters like Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake and acclaimed dramas like Ben Affleck’s Argo in 2012.

This streak of box office gold and Oscar gold only continued with appearances in Best Picture nominees like Carol and Manchester By the Sea or crowd-pleasers like the hilarious Game Night and action-packed Godzilla vs. Kong in 2020. Chandler’s last notable small screen ventures before Super Pumped were Netflix’s dark family drama Bloodline and Hulu’s lighter war satire Catch-22.

Uma Thurman (Arianna Huffington)

Better known as co-founder of The Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington also once served as a board member for Uber and is portrayed in Super Pumped by Uma Thurman. The former model’s transition into acting was met with modest success early on with acclaimed films like Dangerous Liaisons and 1991’s Robin Hood, but she really exploded in Hollywood for her Oscar-nominated performance on the Pulp Fiction cast in 1994.

After playing Poison Ivy in Batman & Robin and starring alongside one-time husband, Ethan Hawke, in Gattaca, Thurman reunited with Quentin Tarantino to lead the two-part revenge thriller Kill Bill. She has since made decidedly smaller, but nonetheless impressive, appearances in films and TV shows like 2010’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief as Medusa and the Apple TV+ series Suspicion, most recently.

Kerry Bishé (Austin Geidt)

Uber intern-turned-executive Austin Geidt is played by Kerry Bishé, who made her acting debut as “College Girl” in the drama The Lucky Ones in 2007 before appearing in the first Sex and the City movie as “Twenty-Something Girl Dreaming” the following year. In 2009, she joined the Scrubs cast and took over as narrator for the medical comedy’s final season. 

The New Zealander has since risen to prominence on the big screen in movies like Kevin Smith’s 2011 horror satire Red State, Argo (alongside Super Pumped co-star Kyle Chandler), and the funny romantic crime thriller Happily with Joel McHale in 2021. Some of Bishé’s most notable small screen work includes a recurring role on Netflix’s Narcos, a starring role on Halt and Catch Fire (another fact-based series about the tech industry), and Showtime’s Penny Dreadful spin-off subtitled City of Angels in 2020.

Babak Tafti (Emil Michael)

As Uber’s former Senior Vice President of Business and Chief Business Officer Emil Michael, we have Babak Tafti, whose first role in a major motion picture was as an Iraqi prisoner in the political drama In the Valley of Elah in 2007 before scoring a larger role in a different kind of war movie: Terminator Salvation in 2009. He more recently appeared in the bizarre drama Swallow with Haley Bennett and the inventive LGBTQ+ drama Tu me Marques in 2019.

Super Pumped marks the actor’s first starring role on a TV series after making smaller appearances on countless acclaimed hits like Blue Bloods, Orange is the New Black, Ramy, and even CBS’ Murphy Brown revival in 2018. Taft has also had recurring spots alongside HBO’s Succession cast, and on The CW’s Vampire Diaries spin-off Legacies.

Elisabeth Shue (Bonnie Kalanick)

Travis Kalanick’s mother, Bonnie, is played by Elisabeth Shue, who previously worked with JGL in the 2004 drama Mysterious Skin. However, audiences will more likely recognize her as an ‘80s icon for playing the lead of 1987’s Adventures in Babysitting, Tom Cruise’s girlfriend in Cocktail, or from the second and third Back to the Future movies as Marty McFly’s sweetheart, Jennifer. 

The Academy Award-nominated actress (for 1994’s Leaving Las Vegas) has also made several notable big screen appearances in the 21st Century - such as in House at the End of the Street as Jennifer Lawrence’s mother, Greyhound as Tom Hanks’ love interest, Battle of the Sexes as Priscilla Riggs, and the 2008 comedy Hamlet 2 as herself. In 2012, she joined the CSI cast, later starred on Amazon Prime’s The Boys as Madelyn Stillwell, and reprised her character from The Karate Kid, Ali Mills, on Netflix’s Cobra Kai in 2021.

Jon Bass (Garrett Camp)

As Uber co-founder Garret Camp, we have Jon Bass, who, like JGL, also played a real-life lawyer once in 2016’s Loving and also played a fictionalized version of an unspecified real person in Molly’s Game that same year. His big break, however, was replacing Josh Gad as Elder Cunningham on The Book of Mormon cast on Broadway.

Bass would later land small roles on shows like HBO’s Girls and The Newsroom in 2014 and a starring role on Comedy Central’s limited series Big Time in Hollywood, FL the next year before making a memorable splash on 2017’s Baywatch cast opposite The Rock and Zac Efron. He has also been a starring cast member of TBS’ seasonal anthology comedy Miracle Workers, along with Steve Buscemi and Daniel Radcliffe, since the beginning. 

Bridget Gao Hollitt (Gabi)

Playing a violinist named Gabi, who captures the heart of JGL’s Travis Kalanick, is Bridget Gao Hollitt. Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber is actually the second acting credit ever for the model and musician. She previously appeared in a 2016 episode of Home and Away - a popular soap opera on which dozens of Aussie actors, such as Samara Weaving, also landed their big break.

Mousa Hussein Kraish (Fawzi Kamel) 

Fawzi Kamel, an Uber driver who made headlines after his recorded confrontation with Travis Kalanick went viral, is played by Mousa Hussein Kraish, who previously worked with Kyle Chandler in 2008’s The Day the Earth Stood Still and, like Babak Tafti, had a guest spot on Blue Bloods. He made his feature-film debut in Man Push Cart in 2005 - the same year he appeared in Steven Spielberg’s Munich before starring in hit comedies Superbad and You Don’t Mess with the Zohan.

After landing a small part in Fast & Furious, the Brooklyn-raised actor appeared on shows like Chuck and Homeland, played a soldier in Sacha Baron Cohen’s The Dictator, and later starred as a cook on AMC’s short-lived culinary drama Feed the Beast. After doing a few episodes of Amazon Prime’s Transparent, Kraish played the Jinn on Starz’s series adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods.

Quentin Tarantino (Narrator) 

Uma Thurman is not the only the only Quentin Tarantino movie alum joining the Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber cast as the legendary, groundbreaking, Academy Award-winning filmmaker behind classics like Inglourious Basterds and Once Upon a Time In Hollywood is serving as the series’ narrator. This is actually not the first time he has done such a role, having provided a voice over that would prepare audiences for a very gross plot twist in 2015’s The Hateful Eight. 

He also made a physical cameo in his previous western, Django Unchained, in 2012 after previously casting himself in major roles in Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, and Grindhouse. Tarantino also starred in a few movies by his buddy, Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Til Dawn and Desperado), played a blind demon in Adam Sandler’s Little Nicky, had a recurring role on Alias, and has portrayed himself a few times, such as in The Muppets’s Wizard of Oz.  

Also be sure to look out for Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber cast member Hank Azaria - known for a multitude of great work from his recurring role on Friends to multiple characters on The Simpsons (Apu no longer one of them) - as current Apple CEO Tim Cook. With a cast this talented, the story behind the ridesharing company sounds more interesting than ever.

For anyone whose biggest holiday wishes involve a Taylor Sheridan overload on the small screen, this is going to be a most fabulous winter. Sheridan put western expanses in his rear view in co-creating Mayor of Kingstown with series star Hugh Dillon, with MCU fixture Jeremy Renner and Friday Night Lights and Bloodline vet Kyle Chandler heading things up as the McLusky brothers. And judging by the first trailer for the upcoming Paramount+ series, as seen above, the life of a McLusky is one full of street brawls and facial wounds. 

Mayor of Kingstown's titular Michigan location is one that probably looks familiar to many people. A town with basically one claim to fame, where families and industries are reliant on that very element. In Kingstown's case, it's a prison, which means crime and its many dirty details are embedded in everything within, and that includes Jeremy Renner's Mike McLusky and Kyle Chandler's Mitch McLusky. Dubbed "power brokers" in the show's official synopsis, the McLusky family essentially appears to be enforcers looking to keep the status quo as status-y quo-y as can be. Even if it means corruption, inequality and racism are allowed to continue on. 

Okay, so maybe "enforcer" is just a glorified way of saying things, as Dianne Wiest's Miriam put it far more bluntly, calling them "fix-it men" and "parttime gangsters." I'm sure someone will throw the word "thug" out there, too. But hey, you can't say they don't have any empathy, as Renner's character clearly tried offering some sound advice to that worried young woman, advising her to GTFO of town before things went badly for her. Basically, he's a hero, right?

It's an interesting time for Mayor of Kingstown to come out, given its storyline leaning into mass incarcerations, corruption in local police departments, treatment of prisoners, and all things racially motivated. Surely there will be some repercussive moments that subvert having two white dudes as the badass line-keeping leads in this story. Taylor Sheridan isn't naive in the slightest, so I can't wait to see how he and Hugh Dillon plant the stakes for this new series. Especially if it means watching Renner and Chandler going ham on people, while taking just as many licks themselves. 

With Disney+'s Hawkeye series on the way, Jeremy Renner will officially be a TV star by the time 2022 arrives, and won't be lacking in bumps and bruises for his efforts. With the MCU series likely being a one-off for the actor, it's possible-going-on-likely that Mayor of Kingstown will go for multiple seasons, given ViacomCBS and Paramount's partnership with Taylor Sheridan. He's also delivering Yellowstone's highly anticipated and secretive fourth season the week before Kingstown kicks off, with the prequel spinoff 1883 debuting in December. Here's hoping we'll get to see Renner, Kyle Chandler or Dianne Wiest making synergy-friendly cameos in the Yellowstone-verse at some point, too.

Mayor of Kingstown will make its gritty and bloodstained debut on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 14. Those who haven't subscribed yet won't be out of luck, though, as Paramount Network will be simulcasting the first episode that Sunday evening following a new episode of Yellowstone Season 4. Head to our 2021 Fall TV schedule to see what else will be premiering before then!

Reuniting with director Martin Scorsese for the fifth time, Leonardo DiCaprio gives what might very well be his best performance in 2013’s The Wolf of Wall Street, a sprawling, debauched, uninhibited three-hour biopic exploring the contemptible rise-and-fall of stockbroker Jordan Belfort. Also starring Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, and Margot Robbie, in her star-making performance, it’s hard to believe that a movie this present and vibrant is nearing its 10-year anniversary. Certainly, in the movie’s longevity (in many respects), the talented ensemble has only continued to excel. Let’s take this moment, then, to see what The Wolf of Wall Street cast is doing right now. 

Leonardo DiCaprio (Jordan Belfort)

As Jordan Belfort, the stockbroker who used ill-gotten gains to make (i.e. steal) millions, Leonardo DiCaprio is, dare I say, criminally good in The Wolf of Wall Street. Unsurprisingly, he received two Oscar nominations for the film, as an actor and producer. This was one of several collaborations with Martin Scorsese. Namely, DiCaprio also worked with the legendary filmmaker on Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, and Shutter Island. He’s also reuniting with Scorsese for the upcoming Killers of the Flower Moon. Additionally, DiCaprio is known for his starring and supporting turns in Titanic, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Catch Me If You Can, Romeo + Juliet, Inception, Romeo + Juliet, The Great Gatsby, and The Revenant, for which he won an Oscar. His other notable film credits include Django Unchained, Blood Diamond, and Revolutionary Road. 

Most recently, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time … In Hollywood and made an uncredited appearance in the mini-series, Grant, where he served as an executive producer. He was also seen in this year’s short film, Welcome Back Future. Next, DiCaprio will star in Adam McKay's star-studded Don't Look Up. Outside of acting, the award-winner is producing Atari.

Jonah Hill (Donnie Azoff)

In the role of Donnie Azoff, Jordan’s negligent partner-in-crime, Jonah Hill received his second Oscar nomination for his scene-chewing supporting role in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street. His first nomination came for his dramatic turn in Moneyball. Hill's other notable film credits include Superbad, Knocked Up, 21 Jump Street, War Dogs, This is the End, 22 Jump Street, Hail Caesar!, Cyrus, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Django Unchained, Get Him to the Greek, and The Beach Bum. Also, he's heard in the How to Train Your Dragon films, The Lego Movie, Horton Hears a Who!, Sausage Party, and Megamind. 

Additionally, on the small screen, Jonah Hill starred in Netflix's Maniac. As a screenwriter, meanwhile, Hill co-wrote 21 and 22 Jump Street and Why Him? He also wrote, produced, and directed mid90s. Additionally, Hill produced Richard Jewell and Apple TV+’s Beastie Boys Story. Most recently, he guest-starred on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. Hill was also seen in Adidas Originals: Superstar - Change Is a Team Sport. Next, the actor will co-write, produce, and star in Kenya Barris’ upcoming, untitled Netflix comedy, which will likely premiere next year. 

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Margot Robbie (Naomi Lapaglia)

Playing the part of Naomi Lapaglia, Jordan’s outspoken model wife, Margot Robbie gave a star-making performance in The Wolf of Wall Street. Shortly after her supporting turn in this acclaimed film, the actress discovered A-list status, especially with her Oscar-nominated performances in I, Tonya and Bombshell. 

Additionally, Margot Robbie is recognized for her portrayal of Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, Birds of Prey, and this year’s The Suicide Squad. Moreover, the celebrated actress was seen in Once Upon a Time … In Hollywood, About Time, and The Big Short, as well as heard in the Peter Rabbit movies. Also, Robbie produced and starred in Dreamland. Outside of acting, the actress produced Promising Young Woman and Netflix’s Maid. Next, Robbie appears in David O. Russell’s untitled new movie. She’s also currently filming Damien Chazelle’s Babylon and Wes Anderson’s untitled new film. Additionally, Robbie will produce and star in Barbie, Ruin, and Gotham City Sirens. She’s also expected to frontline a new Pirates of the Caribbean movie, among other titles. 

Matthew McConaughey (Mark Hanna)

As Mark Hanna, a legendary stockbroker who becomes a major influence for a young Jordan Belfort, Matthew McConaughey plays an unsavory mentor figure in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street. Most notably, the Texas-born actor won an Oscar for his transformative lead performance in Dallas Buyers Club. Also, McConaughey is known and acclaimed for his breakout role in Dazed and Confused. His other notable film credits include Magic Mike, Killer Joe, Contact, A Time to Kill, The Wedding Planner, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Lincoln Lawyer, Mud, Bernie, Interstellar, and The Gentlemen, which he co-produced. Additionally, McConaughey was heard in Sing and Kubo and the Two Strings.

Away from film, Matthew McConaughey was Emmy-nominated as the producer and star of HBO’s True Detective Season 1. He can also be seen in Eastbound & Down and Freedom: A History of US. Most recently, McConaughey was heard in the podcast, Hank the Cowdog, and seen in Fast Times at Ridgemont High Table Read. He also recently published his memoir, Greenlights. Next, McConaughey will be heard in Sing 2. The actor is also considering a potential political bid. 

Kyle Chandler (Agent Patrick Denham)

In the role of Agent Patrick Denham, a hard-nosed FBI agent who investigates Jordan’s long history of criminality, Kyle Chandler plays a law-abiding man in a world filled with criminals in The Wolf of Wall Street. Most notably, the actor won an Emmy for his starring role in NBC's Friday Night Lights. Additionally, Chandler gave a two-time Emmy-nominated lead performance in Bloodline. He was also Emmy-nominated for his guest turn in Grey's Anatomy. Furthermore, Chandler starred in Early Edition, which he also produced, Homefront, What About Joan?, and The Lyon's Den. His other TV credits include Catch-22, Robot Chicken, and King of the Hill. Recently, Chandler was heard in Disney+'s Star Wars: Visions.

Additionally, on the big screen, Kyle Chandler played Hamilton Jordan in Argo. Also, the actor was seen in Super 8, Manchester by the Sea, King Kong, Game Night, First Man, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Furthermore, Chandler appeared in The Kingdom, The Spectacular Now, Zero Dark Thirty, Carol, and The Midnight Sky. Most recently, he was seen in Godzilla vs. Kong. Next, Chandler will appear in Slumberland. Moreover, the award-winning film-TV actor is signed on to star in Paramount+’s Mayor of Kingtown and Showtime's Super Pumped.

Rob Reiner (Max Belfort)

Playing the part of Max Belfort, Jordan’s belabored father, Rob Reiner played a perpetually pissed-off patriarch in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street. As an actor, he’s best known for his two-time Emmy-winning performance as Michael Stivic in CBS’s All in the Family. Also, Reiner appeared in Free Country, The Beverly Hillbillies, and New Girl. Most recently, he was seen in Paramount+'s The Good Fight, Netflix’s Hollywood, and Quibi’s Home Movie: The Princess Bride. As a writer, additionally, Reiner had a hand in The Smothers Brothers, The Super, Happy Days, and The Partridge Family, as well as All in the Family.

Most notably, Rob Reiner is acclaimed for his work as a filmmaker, particularly his Oscar-nominated direction in A Few Good Men. His other famous films include When Harry Met Sally …, This Is Spinal Tap, Misery, The Princess Bride, The American President, Stand By Me, The Sure Thing, and The Bucket List. Reiner's most recent movie was 2017’s Shock and Awe, which he also acted in. He can also be seen in Bullets Over Broadway, Primary Colors, Sleepless in Seattle, Throw Momma From the Train, Postcards from the Edge, and The Jerk. 

Jon Bernthal (Brad)

As Brad Bodnick, Jordan’s drug-dealing friend, Jon Bernthal plays a contemptible criminal in The Wolf of Wall Street. Notably, the actor came into prominence through his memorable performance as Shane Walsh in AMC’s The Walking Dead. Additionally, Bernthal is recognized for his portrayal of Frank Castle, i.e. The Punisher, in Netflix’s Daredevil and The Punisher. Furthermore, he was seen in Show Me a Hero, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and The Pacific. Coming up next, Bernthal stars in Showtime’s American Gigolo and HBO’s We Own This City. 

Away from television, Jon Bernthal was seen in Baby Driver, Fury, Wind River, Widows, Ford v Ferrari, Sicario, The Accountant, The Peanut Butter Falcon, and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. He was also heard in Justice League vs. Teen Titans. Most recently, Bernthal starred in Small Engine Repair, which he also produced. The actor was also seen in Those Who Wish Me Dead, Viena and the Fantomes, and The Many Saints of Newark. Next, Bernthal will appear in King Richard and The Unforgivable. Moreover, he’ll produce and star in Sharp Stick. 

Jon Favreau (Manny Riskin)

In the role of Manny Riskin, Jordan’s overworked lawyer, Jon Favreau provides a splashy cameo in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street. As an actor, he wrote and starred in Swingers, propelling his career. Later, Favreau wrote, directed, and starred in Made and Chef. His other acting credits include Rudy, I Love You, Man, The Break-Up, Something’s Gotta Give, Daredevil, The Replacements, Deep Impact, Batman Forever, John Carter, and Couples Retreat, which he co-wrote. 

Most notably, Jon Favreau directed Elf, Iron Man 1 & 2, Cowboys & Aliens, Zathura: A Space Adventure, The Jungle Book (2016), and The Lion King (2019) — nearly all of which he also acted in. Additionally, he played Happy Hogan in several MCU movies that he didn’t simultaneously direct, including the Spider-Man movies, Iron Man 3, and Avengers: Endgame. Next, Favreau will be seen in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Currently, he’s the showrunner of Disney+’s The Mandalorian. As an actor, Favreau was also seen in Friends and Chicago Hope. 

Cristin Milioti (Teresa Petrillo)

Playing the part of Teresa Petrillo, Jordan’s hairdresser spouse, Cristin Milioti is a loyal wife to our unfaithful (and unstable) protagonist in The Wolf of Wall Street. Most notably, the TV actress played Tracy McConnell, i.e. “The Mother,” in CBS's How I Met Your Mother. Also, Milioti had a recurring role as Betsy Solverson in FX's Fargo Season 2. Her other notable TV credits include The Mindy Project, Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet, The Sopranos, A to Z, Modern Love, Black Mirror, and No Activity. Additionally, Milioti was seen in Amazon Prime's Death to 2020. Furthermore, on the stage, she was Tony-nominated for her starring role in Once: The Musical and she appeared in productions of Stunning and That Face. 

Additionally, away from television, Cristin Miloti starred in Hulu’s Palm Springs. Her other movie credits include Sleepwalk with Me, Breakable You, It Had to Be You, Bert and Arnie’s Guide to Friendship, The Brass Teapot, and Year of the Carnivore. Most recently, Miloti starred in HBO Max’s Made for Love, which was renewed for a second season. Moreover, she guest-starred on Showtime’s ZIWE. 

Jean Dujardin (Jean Jacques Saurel)

As Jean Jacques Saurel, a corrupt Swiss banker, Jean Dujardin plays a crooked character with a misleading smile in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street. Most notably, the actor won an Oscar for his lead performance in The Artist. Additionally, Dujardin starred in OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies and its sequel, OSS 117: Lost in Rio. His other notable film credits include Brice de Nice, 99 Francs, The Players, The Monuments Men, I Feel Good, The Connection, Mobius, Lucky Luke, and A View of Love. Last year, Dujardin gave a great performance in Deerskin. He also appeared in An Officer and a Spy. Most recently, Dujardin reprised his titular role in OSS 117: From Africa with Love and he starred in Presidents. Currently, the award-winning actor is filming Les Chemins de pierre. 

Outside of film, Jean Dujardin gained prominence through Un gars, une fille. The actor can also be seen in Call My Agent!, Farce Attaque, Carre Blanc, and Palizzi. 

The Wolf of Wall Street is available to stream on Showtime.

Thanks in part to his years as the inimitable Coach Eric Taylor on Friday Night Lights, Kyle Chandler brings a certain kind of amicable authority to just about every role he plays. His latest casting will no doubt bring that persona out in full, as Chandler is teaming with Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan for the new streaming series Mayor of Kingstown, which also stars MCU vet Jeremy Renner. Only, the actor's new character doesn't sound nearly as respectable as Coach T, even if I wouldn't want to tell him that to his face.

Mayor of Kingstown is a crime drama set in the titular Kingstown, Michigan, where good jobs and good people aren't necessarily easy to come by, and the prison systems are the main source of employment. (And possibly housing, depending on one's moral status.) With an intention to focus on themes such as corruption, racism and inequality, the series centers on the McLusky family, a clan always seeking more power within a town where justice is a rare commodity. As one might have guessed, Chandler will be a pillar within the family unit.

While Jeremy Renner will be taking on the role of Mike McLusky, Kyle Chandler was brought in to play the older brother Mitch McLusky, proving that their parents were fans of alliteration. According to Deadline, Mitch is a well-established "fixer" both within Kingstown's prison system and outside of it, so you know he's got connections for days. And who's gonna tell Kyle Chandler no to something?

With the full trailer yet to be released, Paramount+ did put out a first look video for Mayor of Kingstown, in which Kyle Chandler and Jeremy Renner get to share the screen together, so check it out below!

Kyle Chandler is just one more in an already long line of A+ actors that Mayor of Kingstown co-creator Taylor Sheridan has locked down for his various TV and film projects in recent years. Along with co-creator Hugh Dillon, who's also part of the main cast, this new drama boasts 9-1-1: Lone Star's Derek Webster and the Oscar-winning legend Dianne Wiest. For more proof, just look at Kevin Costner and the rest of Yellowstone's ensemble, in which just about every character has earned their own mini-fandom. As well as the recent casting news for the prequel spinoff 1883, which landed Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as its initial trio of stars. Sheridan is so good at crafting characters for stellar actors to bite into, and I'm thinking Mitch McLusky is going to be another standout role for Chandler.

It's somehow been ten years since Grey's Anatomy vet Kyle Chandler left the sidelines of Friday Night Lights, but the actor definitely hasn't been absent from our lives or our televisions. His meatiest role since then was definitely as John Rayburn in Netflix's nerve-grinding drama Bloodline, with Hulu's limited series Catch-22 as his other marquee role. He'll soon be heard in the Star Wars universe for Disney+'s Star Wars Visions, As well, he is set to star opposite Joseph Gordon-Levitt within an episode of Showtime's upcoming ride-sharing anthology comedy Super Pumped. And that's on top of all the film work he's been busy with, including the Godzilla franchise, Netflix's space drama The Midnight Sky, and Jason Momoa's upcoming fantastical thriller Slumberland.

Thankfully, fans won't have TOO long to wait to see Kyle Chandler back in action on the small screen, as Mayor of Kingstown will make its simulcast debut on both Paramount Network and the streaming service Paramount+ on Sunday, November 14, after a brand new episode of Yellowstone. Check out all the other big shows coming to the 2021 Fall TV schedule!

In 2011, between J.J. Abrams' commitments to The Final Frontier and A Galaxy Far, Far Away, the blockbuster writer-director-producer traveled back in time, all the way to 1979, to the fictional town of Lillian, Ohio, to tell his most personal story in Super 8, a heavily Spielbergian coming-of-age monster thriller with pre-fame performances from Joel Courtney and Elle Fanning, while also featuring the dependable acting talents of Kyle Chandler, Noah Emmerich, and Richard T. Jones. However you feel about this standalone effort (in my view, it's arguably Abrams' finest film), the nostalgic genre-fuser was a comfortable commercial and critical hit for the franchise-driven filmmaker, and it's hard to believe that a decade has passed since it premiered in theaters. If you love the Super 8 cast and want to know what they're doing next, we're here to help!

Joel Courtney (Joe Lamb)

As Joe Lamb, our mournful child protagonist caught in a local alien plot, Joel Courtney made his acting debut in J.J. Abrams' Super 8. Most notably, Courtney plays Lee Flynn in Netflix's The Kissing Booth and The Kissing Booth 2. His other movie credits include Assimilate, F the Prom, Don't Let Me Go, Sins of Our Youth, Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn, Dear Eleanor, Spare Time Killers, Mercy, and The River Thief. Additionally, on television, Courtney starred in The CW's short-lived series, The Messengers. The young actor also appeared in The Haunting Hour: The Series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and APB.

Most recently, Joel Courtney was seen in The Empty Man. Next, he'll appear in Pursued and Players. Additionally, Courtney reprises his role as Lee Flynn in The Kissing Booth 3.

Elle Fanning (Alice Dainard)

In the role of Alice Dainard, a rebellious young woman who pairs with our group of wannabe filmmakers, Elle Fanning plays our female lead in 2011's Super 8. Making her film debut in I Am Sam, Fanning starred in 20th Century Women, The Neon Demon, Phoebe in Wonderland, Somewhere, The Beguiled, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, Teen Spirit, Galveston, Mary Shelley, I Think We're Alone Now, Ginger & Rosa, and the Maleficent movies. The former child star's other movie credits include Live By Night, Trumbo, We Bought a Zoo, Twixt, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Babel, Deja Vu, The Vanishing of Sidney Hall, and Daddy Day Care.

Most recently, Elle Fanning starred in The Roads Not Taken, A Rainy Day in New York, Netflix's All the Bright Places, and Hulu's The Great — the latter two she produced. She also lent her voice to Paramount+'s No Activity. Next, Fanning will frontline The Nightingale and she'll appear in Francis and the Godfather and Hulu's The Girl from Plainville. She also produced, wrote, and directed 2020's short film, Gucci Always Wins.

Riley Griffiths (Charles Kaznyk)

Playing the part of Charles Kaznyk, Joe's best friend, Riley Griffiths was a bossy, sarcastic character in J.J. Abrams' Super 8. The same year that this movie came out, Griffiths guest-starred in R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour. He hasn't appeared in any movies or shows since. The former child actor transitioned into playing football at Montana State University, though he has expressed an interest in working behind the camera someday.

Ryan Lee (Cary McCarthy)

As Cary McCarthy, an energetic, floppy-haired brace face, Ryan Lee plays a prominent part in Super 8. Away from this film, Lee is known for his role as Warren in ABC's Trophy Wife. He also plays a recurring role in IFC's Brockmire. Additionally, Lee was a series regular on Netflix's My Dead Ex. The actor's other notable TV credits include Breaking Bad, Friday Night Lights, Community, Good Luck Charlie, Workaholics, and The Son. He also appeared in My Generation, Dimension 404, and R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour.

Furthermore, on the big screen, Ryan Lee can be seen in Goosebumps, This is 40, Shorts, White Rabbit, and All Summers End. He also appeared in A Merry Friggin' Christmas, Speech & Debate, Song of Back and Neck, and Kings of the Evening. Next, Lee will be seen in Black Friday!

Gabriel Basso (Martin Reed)

In the role of Martin Reed, the lead actor of the group's amateur zombie movie, Gabriel Basso was a performer in J.J. Abrams' Super 8. Most notably, following this 2011 film, Basso starred in The Kings of Summer. His other movie credits include The Hive, Barely Lethal, Ithaca, American Wrestler: The Wizard, Alabama Moon, The Whole Truth, Alice Upside Down, Meet Bill, and Anatomy of the Tide.

Additionally, on television, Gabriel Basso played Adam Jamison in Showtime's The Big C. His other TV credits include iCarly, The Middle, Perception, Eastwick, The Red Road, and The Haunting House: The Series. Also, Basso is heard in NBC's Scared Shrekless. Furthermore, the young actor appeared in web series like Ghost Town and Silverwood. Most recently, Basso starred in Ron Howard's Hillbilly Elegy.

Zach Mills (Preston Scott)

Playing the part of Preston Scott, a fellow filmmaking friend, Zach Mills provides a supporting role in Super 8. Prior to this performance, Mills also provided supporting roles in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, Hollywoodland, Changeling, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, and Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium. Additionally, the actor appeared in Steam, Insult to Injury, Dreams of an Angel, and Raspberry Magic.

Furthermore, on television, Zach Mills was seen in Rita Rocks, Numb3rs, Rules of Engagement, October Road, Malcolm in the Middle, Cold Case, Ghost Whisperer, and Scrubs. Following his supporting turn in Super 8, Mills appeared in The Hub's miniseries, Clue. This TV performance remains the child actor's last screen role.

Kyle Chandler (Deputy Jack Lamb)

As Jack Lamb, the Deputy of the town and Joe's dysfunctional father, Kyle Chandler plays an authoritative father figure in J.J. Abrams' Super 8. Most notably, the actor won an Emmy for his lead performance as Coach Eric Taylor in NBC's Friday Night Lights. Additionally, Chandler gave a two-time Emmy-nominated performance in Bloodline. He was also Emmy-nominated for his guest turn in Grey's Anatomy. Furthermore, Chandler starred in Early Edition, which he also produced, Homefront, What About Joan?, and The Lyon's Den. His other TV credits include Catch-22, Robot Chicken, and King of the Hill.

Additionally, on the big screen, Kyle Chandler played Hamilton Jordan in Argo. Also, the actor was seen in The Wolf of Wall Street, Manchester by the Sea, King Kong, Game Night, First Man, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Furthermore, Chandler appeared in The Kingdom, The Spectacular Now, Zero Dark Thirty, Carol, and The Midnight Sky. Most recently, he starred in Godzilla vs. Kong. Next, Chandler will appear in Slumberland. The actor is also signed on to star in Showtime's Super Pumped.

AJ Michalka (Jen Kaznyk)

In the role of Jen Kaznyk, AJ Michalka has a brief part in 2011's Super 8. Most notably, Michalka is one-half of the musical duo, Aly & AJ, alongside her sister, Aly Michalka. Additionally, the actress played Lainey Lewis in ABC's The Goldbergs. She reprised this role in the short-lived spin-off series, Schooled. Additionally, Michalka voiced a main character in Netflix's She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. She also lent her voice to Steven Universe. The actress's other notable TV credits include Oliver Beene, The Guardian, Six Feet Under, General Hospital, Hellcats, and Silicon Valley.

Furthermore, on the big screen, AJ Michalka starred in Grace Unplugged. She can also be seen in Secretariat, Angels in Stardust, The Lovely Bones, Weepah Way for Now (which she also produced), and Support the Girls. Currently, Michalka is filming Ray Donovan, the movie continuation.

Ron Eldard (Louis Dainard)

Playing the part of Louis Dainard, Alice's father and the drunk that Jackson believes is responsible for the death of Joe's mother, Ron Eldard takes on a guilt-ridden character in J.J. Abrams' Super 8. Away from this sci-fi film, Eldard played Mickey Bunce in Drop Dead Fred, John Reilly in Sleepers, and CWO Michael Durant in Black Hawk Down. His other movie credits include House of Sand and Fog, Jobs, Ghost Ship, True Love, Deep Impact, Freedomland, Just a Kiss, and Mystery, Alaska. Additionally, Eldard is seen in The Last Supper, Scent of a Woman, True Love, The Runner, Roadie, and Poker Night.

Furthermore, on TV, Ron Eldard played Colton "Colt" Rhodes in FX's Justified and Ray "Shep" Shepard in NBC's ER. His other television credits include Men Behaving Badly, Bakersfield P.D., Arresting Behavior, Homicide: Life on the Street, Blind Justice, Law & Order: SVU, and In Plain Sight. Most recently, Eldard played a part in Higher Power.

Noah Emmerich (Colonel Nelec)

As Colonel Nelec, a menacing Air Force member who sets up base in Lillian, Ohio following the mysterious train crash, Noah Emmerich plays our scowling antagonist in Super 8. Away from this film, Emmerich is known for his performance as Stan Beeman in FX's The Americans. His other TV credits include Billions, The Spy, The Hot Zone, White Collar, The Walking Dead, Master of None, The West Wing, NYPD Blue, and Law & Order: SVU. Most recently, Emmerich played a recurring role in Netflix's Space Force.

Additionally, on the big screen, Noah Emmerich played Louis Coltrane in The Truman Show, Craig Patrick in Miracle, and Larry Hedges in Little Children. His other film credits include Frequency, Windtakers, Cellular, Pride and Glory, Warrior, Crazy in Alabama, Life (1999), Beautiful Girls, Last Action Hero, The Wilde Wedding, and Julie Johnson. Furthermore, Emmerich can be seen in Trust, Sympathy for Delicious, Blood Ties, Jane Got a Gun, and Tumbleweeds. Next, the actor will appear in The Good Nurse. He's also set to star in Apple TV+'s Suspicion.

Richard T. Jones (Overmyer)

In the role of Overmyer, a member of the Air Force, Richard T. Jones played a notable supporting character in J.J. Abrams' Super 8. Away from this film, Jones starred in Disney Channel's Full Court Miracle. He also starred in The Wood, Why Did I Get Married?, and Why Did I Get Married Too? His other notable film credits include Event Horizon, Phone Booth, Collateral, Soul Plane, Vantage Point, Concussion, CHIPS, G, Kiss the Girls, Twisted, Renaissance Man, and Godzilla (2014). Also, Jones appeared in Hot Pursuit, Jury Duty, The Trigger Effect, Goodbye Lover, Auggie Rose, Lockdown, The Breed, A Question of Faith, The Public, Edge of the World, and Round of Your Life.

Additionally, on television, Richard T. Jones played Bruce Van Exel in CBS's Judging Amy. He can also be seen in Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles, American Horror Story: Hotel, Narcos, Santa Clarita Diet, Criminal Minds, Wisdom of the Crowd, Girlfriends, Hawaii Five-0, and Ally McBeal. Currently, Jones plays Sergeant Wade Grey in ABC's The Rookie. Next, the actor will appear in the short film, Fool for Your Love.

Joel McKinnon Miller (Sal Kaznyk)

Playing the part of Sal Kaznyk, Charles' father, Joel McKinnon Miller plays a brief supporting turn in Super 8. Most notably, Miller plays Detective Norm Scully in Fox/NBC's Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He's also recognized as Dom Embry in HBO's Big Love. The actor's other TV credits include American Horror Story, ER, Melissa & Joey, Glee, Workaholics, Good Luck Charlie, Longmire, Bones, Community, Las Vegas, and The New Adventures of Old Christine. Additionally, Miller can be seen in Deadwood, The Closer, George Lopez, Desperate Housewives, Six Feet Under, CSI, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Malcolm in the Middle, The X-Files, Carrier, Nip/Tuck, and Murphy Brown.

Away from television, Joel McKinnon Miller's other film credits include The Truman Show, Miracle in Lane 2, Galaxy Quest, The Family Man, Rush Hour 2, Men in Black II, Friday After Next, After the Sunset, and Just Like Heaven. The character actor is also seen in Atlas Shrugged: Part I, Little Birds, Delta Farce, Dead Men Can't Dance, Wagons East, and Shotgun Weddings. Additionally, Miller was heard in The Swan Princess.

Super 8 is currently available to stream on Paramount+, Epix, and PlutoTV.

The Primetime Emmy Awards are just months away, meaning that nominations are coming out very soon. However, some are already speculating who could be nominated for the biggest awards in television, including the Best Drama Guest Actor category. The 2020-21 season was a big one for guest stars, and Grey’s Anatomy is submitting multiple actors for that category, including one Patrick Dempsey.

Patrick Dempsey made his memorable and surprise return to the ABC medical drama at the end of the Season 17 premiere, after Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) fell into a COVID-induced coma. The actor portrayed Dr. Derek Shepherd for the show’s first 11 seasons before his character ultimately died from a car crash. Now Dempsey is on the ballot for the guest actor category, along with T.R. Knight, who also made a surprise return in the latest season. According to Gold Derby, the last time an actor on Grey’s Anatomy was recognized in the category was in 2006.

Before starring as Coach Taylor in the Friday Night Lights cast, Kyle Chandler took on the role of Dylan Young in two episodes of Season 2 of Grey’s Anatomy. Dylan was a bomb squad member who died from a bomb that exploded once it was taken out of a patient’s body, before he had time to dispose of it. The role earned him his first Emmy nomination, but he lost to Christian Clemenson for Boston Legal.

The Grey’s Anatomy alum appeared throughout Season 17 of the medical drama during Meredith's beach fantasy, and while it made fans emotional to see MerDer together once again after so long, it’s not an official nomination as of yet. There are only five spots on the actual ballot this year, so it’s not a for sure thing that Dempsey will even be nominated. Fans will know soon, though, as nominations for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards are set to be announced on July 13.

It will be interesting to see whether or not Patrick Dempsey is nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, considering this would be his first nomination for Grey’s Anatomy and only his second Primetime Emmy nomination. The first, coincidentally, being for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2000 for Once and Again. Since Derek’s long-awaited return made fans everywhere emotional and happy, yearning for more time with him, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Academy decided to nominate him.

Stay tuned on July 13 to find out if Patrick Dempsey, or even T.R. Knight, can take on the Grey’s Anatomy record! The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards air Sunday, September 19 on CBS. In the meantime, you can rewatch Dempsey’s emotional return and reunion with Meredith, as well as several other big returns, on Grey’s Anatomy on Hulu.

It's time for a 10-year reunion. It's hard to believe that a full decade has passed since NBC's acclaimed football drama series, Friday Night Lights, left the air. Starring Kyle Chandler in the Emmy-winning role of Coach Eric Taylor, this television adaptation of H.G. Bissinger's best-selling non-fiction book, which also inspired the 2004 film, featured acclaimed performances from Connie Britton and Aimee Teegarden. It also launched the careers of future big-league stars like Michael B. Jordan, Jesse Plemons, Minka Kelly, Taylor Kitsch, Adrianne Palicki, and Jurnee Smollett. With its 10-year anniversary crossed, let's see what Friday Night Lights' star-studded cast is doing now.

Kyle Chandler (Eric Taylor)

As Eric Taylor, the head coach of the Dillon Panthers, Kyle Chandler won an Emmy playing the protagonist of NBC's Friday Night Lights. Prior to his time on this show, Chandler starred in Early Edition, Homefront, What About Joan?, and The Lyon's Den. Following his time on Friday Night Lights, Chandler gave a two-time Emmy-nominated performance in Bloodline. He was also Emmy-nominated for his guest turn in Grey's Anatomy. His other TV credits include Catch-22, Robot Chicken, and King of the Hill.

Away from TV, Kyle Chandler played Hamilton Jordan in Argo. He was also seen in Super 8, The Wolf of Wall Street, Manchester by the Sea, King Kong, Game Night, First Man, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Additionally, the actor appeared in The Kingdom, The Spectacular Now, Zero Dark Thirty, Carol, and The Midnight Sky. Most recently, Chandler starred in Godzilla vs. Kong. Currently, he's filming Slumberland.

Connie Britton (Tami Taylor)

In the role of Tami Taylor, a guidance counselor at Dillon High and the wife of Eric Taylor, Connie Britton gave a two-time Emmy-nominated performance in Friday Night Lights. Away from this series, Britton gave an Emmy-nominated performance as Rayna Jaymes in Nashville. She also received an Emmy nomination for her work in American Horror Story. Additionally, Britton starred in 9-1-1, Dirty John, and Spin City.

Away from television, Connie Britton appeared in Friday Night Lights (2004), Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Bombshell, Professor Marston and the Wonder Woman, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, The To Do List, This Is Where I Leave You, A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), and Beatriz at Dinner. Most recently, Britton was seen in Promising Young Woman. She was also heard in Pandemica. Next, Britton will appear in Joe Bell and The White Lotus.

Aimee Teegarden (Julie Taylor)

Playing the part of Julie Taylor, the eldest Taylor daughter, Aimee Teegarden is a liberal-minded character in Friday Night Lights. Following her time in this show, Teegarden starred in the short-lived Star-Crossed, as well as Notorious. Her other television credits include The Ranch, 90210, Robot Chicken, CSI, Legend of the Seeker, Hannah Montana, CSI: Miami, and Cold Case. Away from TV, Teegarden starred in Prom and Rings. Her other film credits include Call of the Wild, Love and Honor, A Change of Heart, and For Sale by Owner. The actress also produced and starred in Beneath the Darkness, Beautiful Wave, and Bakery in Brooklyn. Last year, she appeared in Guest House.

Most recently, Aimee Teegarden guest-starred on The Rookie. Next, the actress will be seen in The Road to Galena.

Michael B. Jordan (Vince Howard)

As Vince Howard, a troubled teenager who becomes the football team's leader through Coach Taylor's guidance, Michael B. Jordan played a primary part on Friday Night Lights for the show's final two seasons. Discovering his breakout role in The Wire, Jordan found fame after Friday Night Lights with his star performances in Chronicle, Fruitvale Station, Just Mercy (which he produced), and the Creed movies. The actor also stole the show as Erik Killmonger in Marvel's Black Panther. His other film credits include That Awkward Moment, Fantastic Four (2015), Red Tails, Hardball, and Black and White. Additionally, Jordan can be seen in All My Children, Parenthood, and Raising Dion.

Most recently, Michael B. Jordan produced and starred in Tom Clancy's Without Remorse. The actor also lent his voice for Love, Death & Robots. Next, he'll be heard in What If. Currently, Jordan is filming a role in Denzel Washington's A Journal for Jordan. He'll also expected to star in Danny Boyle's Methuselah. Additionally, Jordan reprises his titular role in Creed III, which serves as the actor's directorial debut.

Jesse Plemons (Landry Clarke)

In the role of Landry Clarke, a well-studied student-turned-football standout, Jesse Plemons plays a transformative character in Friday Night Lights. Shortly after his time in this show, Plemons played Todd Alquist in Breaking Bad, which is a role that he reprised in El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. He also received an Emmy nomination for playing Ed Blumquist in Fargo Season 2. Furthermore, Plemons received another Emmy nomination for his performance in Black Mirror. Plemons' other TV credits include Olive Kitteridge and Drunk History.

Away from television, Jesse Plemons starred in Other People. He also appeared in The Irishman, Game Night, Vice, Bridge of Spies, Black Mass, The Master, Observe and Report, Varsity Blues, and The Post. Last year, Plemons starred in I'm Thinking Of Ending Things. Most recently, Plemons appeared in Judas and the Black Messiah. Next, he'll be seen in Jungle Cruise, Antlers, and The Power of the Dog. Currently, Plemons is filming the lead role in Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon. He's also signed on for Love and Death.

Taylor Kitsch (Tim Riggins)

Playing the part of Tim Riggins, the party-loving fullback of the Dillion Panthers, Taylor Kitsch found his first brush with fame in Friday Night Lights. Following this NBC series, Kitsch played the titular role in John Carter and starred in Battleship, Savages, Lone Survivor, The Grand Seduction, and Only the Brave. His other film credits include X-Men Origins: Wolverine, American Assassin, 21 Bridges, John Tucker Must Die, Snakes on a Plane, and The Covenant. Additionally, Kitsch appeared in HBO's The Normal Heart.

Away from film, Taylor Kitsch played Paul Woodrugh in True Detective Season 2. Later, the actor earned acclaim for portraying David Koresh in Waco, which Kitsch produced. Most recently, Kitsch starred in Shadowplay. Currently, Kitsch is filming Amazon Prime's The Terminal List. Additionally, he's signed on to star in Neill Blomkamp's Inferno.

Jurnee Smollett (Jess Merriweather)

As Jess Merriweather, the East Dillon Spirit Squad leader and the former girlfriend of Landry Clarke and Vince Howard, Jurnee Smollett played a primary character in the last two seasons of Friday Night Lights. Away from this NBC series, Smollett played Nicole Wright on True Blood. Additionally, the actress was a series regular on Underground, The Defenders, Wanda at Large, and On Our Own. Her other TV credits include Grey's Anatomy, Parenthood, Do No Harm, and Full House. She's also heard in Sofia the First.

Away from TV, Jurnee Smollett played Eve Batiste in Eve's Bayou. She also starred in Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor. Her other film credits include The Great Debaters, Gridiron Gang, Hands of Stone, Roll Bounce, and One Last Thing. Most recently, Smollett starred in HBO's Lovecraft Country. She also appeared in Birds of Prey and The Twilight Zone. Next, Smollett will be seen in Escape from Spiderhead.

Minka Kelly (Lyla Garrity)

In the role of Lyla Garrity, a smart, bubbly cheerleader infatuated with Jason Street, Minka Kelly played a primary character in Friday Night Lights for four seasons. Away from this show, Kelly played Gaby in Parenthood, Valerie Stahl in Almost Human, and Eve French in Charlie Angels (2011). Her other TV credits include What I Like About You, Jane the Virgin, and Drunk History. Currently, Kelly plays the part of Dawn Granger/Dove in HBO Max's Titans. The actress also starred in Hallmark Channel's The Beach House.

Additionally, on the big screen, Minka Kelly starred in The Roommate. She also played Jackie Kennedy in The Butler. Her other notable film credits include (500) Days of Summer, The Kingdom, Papa: Hemingway in Cuba, Just Go With It, Searching for Sonny, and Naked. Next, Kelly will be seen in Lansky, She's in Portland, and Titans Season 3.

Adrianne Palicki (Tyra Collette)

Playing the part of Tyra Collette, a self-thinking woman who doesn't care about football in a sports-obsessed town, Adrianne Palicki is a strong-willed girl in Friday Night Lights. Outside of this series, Palicki plays Barbara "Bobbi" Morse in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Commander Kelly Grayson in The Orville. Her other notable TV credits include Supernatural, Robot Chicken, From Dusk till Dawn: The Series, and Supernatural.

Away from TV, Adrianne Palicki played Ms. Perkins in John Wick. She also appeared in G.I. Joe: Retaliation, S.W.A.T.: Under Siege, Legion, Elektra Luxx, and Red Dawn (2012). Most recently, Palicki was seen in the short film, Thoughts and Prayers. Next, Palicki is expected to appear in The Orville Season 3, which was picked up by Hulu, and With/In.

Scott Porter (Jason Street)

As Jason Street, a quarterback for the Dillion Panthers, Scott Porter plays a protege player in NBC's Friday Night Lights. Outside of this show, Porter played George Tucker in Hart of Dixie. He also played Blake Calamar in The Good Wife and Nestor Williams in Caprica. His other television credits include Scorpion, Why Women Kill, and As the World Turns. Additionally, the voice actor has a recurring role in Harley Quinn. He can be heard in Avengers Assemble and Ultimate Spider-Man.

Additionally, Scott Porter's film credits include Bandslam, Dear John, Speed Racer, Music and Lyrics, 10 Years, Prom Night, The Good Guy, and The To Do List. Currently, the television actor plays a main role in Ginny & Georgia. He was also seen in Lucifer.

Gaius Charles (Brian “Smash” Williams)

In the role of Brian "Smash" Williams, the confident running back for the Panthers, Gaius Charles played a joke-loving, career-driven star athlete on Friday Night Lights. Following this show, Charles played Dr. Shane Ross in Grey's Anatomy. He was also a series regular on Taken and Aquarius. Additionally, he had a recurring role in God Friended Me.

Additionally, in film, Gaius Charles can be seen in Salt, The Messenger, The Stanford Prison Experiment, and Takers. Most recently, the television actor provided a recurring role in Roswell, New Mexico. Next, Charles will be seen in Land of Dreams and Alice.

Matt Lauria (Luke Cafferty)

Playing the part of Luke Cafferty, a newcomer to the East Dillion team, Matt Lauria is a hard-working personality in Friday Night Lights. Outside of this series, Lauria played Ryan York in Parenthood, Ryan Wheeler in Kingdom, and Ben Newton in Dickinson.

Additionally, Matt Lauria played main roles in Tell Me a Story, Little Birds, Traitors, and The Chicago Code, as well as a recurring role in Lipstick Jungle. In film, he appears in Miss Bala (2019), Ma (2015), and Shaft (2019). Next, Lauria is seen in CSI: Vegas and To Leslie.

Dora Madison (Becky Sproles)

As Becky Sproles, Luke's girlfriend, Dora Madison, a.k.a. Madison Burge, played a recurring role in Season 4, followed by a lead part in Season 5, in Friday Night Lights. Elsewhere, Madison starred in Chicago Fire. She was also a series regular on What Would Diplo Do? and a recurring player on Dexter, Star-Crossed, and Chicago Med.

On the big screen, meanwhile, Dora Madison starred in Bliss. Also, Madison appeared in Everybody Wants Some!!, The Loft, Song to Song, Divine Access, and Night of the Babysitter, which she also produced. Most recently, Madison appeared in VFW. Next, the actress will be seen in Lapsis.

Zach Gilford (Matt Saracen) 

Playing a main role in Friday Night Lights' first three seasons and a recurring role in the final two, Zach Gilford portrayed Matt Saracen, a rising quarterback for the Dillon Panthers. He was also a love interest to Julie Taylor. While Friday Night Lights wasn't Gilford's first screen credit, it was certainly one of the roles that took his career to the next level. Since the NBC drama wrapped up, Zach Gilford has gone on to take on a number of TV roles, the most recent of which include Good Girls and the part of Ben Walker on L.A.'s Finest. 

On the big screen, Zach Gilford appeared in the Arnold Schwarzenegger film The Last Stand, and played a starring role in The Purge: Anarchy.  Coming up, he's among the cast of the Netflix horror series Midnight Mass.

You can stream Friday Night Lights on Peacock.

In 2021, Tom Holland got in touch with his darker side thanks to his starring role in Apple TV+'s Cherry. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo in their follow-up to Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, this moody adaptation of Nico Walker's buzzy semi-autobiographical novel centers around an opioid-addicted, PTSD-stricken army veteran who robs banks to support himself. Certainly, this R-rated movie is a stark departure from what we've seen from both this plucky actor and these MCU mainstay directors, trading their flashy superhero gear for something grittier and closer to reality.

Cherry already made its limited theatrical rollout prior to its Apple TV+ debut. Now that it's available on the streaming platform, let's highlight the acting ensemble of this passion project. Filled with familiar faces and up-and-coming stars alike, you'll recognize at least a few actors in this high-profile drama. If you're wondering why, we're here to help! Here's where you've seen the Cherry cast before.

Tom Holland (Cherry)

As our opioid-addicted, bank-robbing army medic title character, Tom Holland gives one of his most acclaimed performances to date in Apple TV+'s Cherry. Away from this new crime drama, Holland previously worked with directors Joe and Anthony Russo on Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame in the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Likewise, Holland played this Marvel web-slinger in starring vehicles like Spider-Man: Homecoming and its sequel, Spider-Man: Far From Home.

Outside of his Marvel Cinematic Universe commitments, Tom Holland's other notable film credits include The Impossible, The Lost City of Z, In the Heart of the Sea, How I Live Now, and Netflix's The Devil All The Time. Additionally, as a voice actor, Holland can be heard in Onward, Spies in Disguise, Dolittle, Locke, and The Secret World of Arrietty. Prior to his film performances, the young actor gained notice and acclaim for his title role in West End's Billy Elliot: The Musical. Next, Holland will star in March's Chaos Walking, as well as Uncharted and MCU's Spider-Man: No Way Home, which is now filming.

Ciara Bravo (Emily)

In the role of Emily, Cherry's equally drug-addicted partner, Ciara Bravo plays one of her most mature parts to date in Anthony and Joe Russo's Cherry. Most notably, Bravo is recognized for her other starring roles in Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush, YouTube Premium's Wayne, and Fox's Red Band Society and Second Chance, respectively. Also, the former child actress can be seen in a pair of 2013 Nickelodeon movies, Swindle and Jinxed. Her other film credits include Angels & Demons, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, To the Bone, and The Long Dumb Road, as well as voice work in Open Season 3. On TV, Bravo also appeared in NCIS, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Supah Ninjas, The Haunted Hathaways, and Into the Dark. Most recently, the actress had a recurring role in FX's limited series, A Teacher. Next, she's set to be star in Coast and Small Engine Repair.

Michael Rispoli (Tommy)

Playing the part of Tommy, Michael Rispoli took on a prominent supporting character in Apple TV+'s Cherry. Most notably, Rispoli is known for his recurring role in HBO's The Sopranos. His other notable film and television credits include 2009's The Taking of Pelham 123, Law & Order, The Deuce, Kick-Ass, Pain & Gain, Invincible, Rounders, Snake Eyes, Summer of Sam, Leaving Las Vegas, While You Were Sleeping, To Die For, and Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco, as well as Death to Smoochy, Mr. 3000, The Weather Man, The Rum Diary, Rob the Mob, The Man in the High Castle, Madoff, Volcano, Bottom of the 9th, Billions, Feed the Beast, and Framing John DeLorean.

Additionally, Michael Rispoli starred in 2014's indie comedy, Friends and Romans, which he also co-wrote. Recently, the actor was seen in Dirty John and FBI: Most Wanted. Next, Rispoli appears in Faraway Eyes. He's also expected to star in Bless Me Father.

Jack Reynor (Pills & Coke)

As Pills & Coke, Jack Reynor has a prominent part in Anthony and Joe Russo's Cherry. Most notably, the Irish actor is known for his starring role in Midsommar, as well as his recognizable supporting turns in Sing Street, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Detroit, Delivery Man, Free Fire, On the Basis of Sex, Macbeth (2015), Kin, Dollhouse, A Royal Night Out, The Man with the Iron Heart, The Secret Scripture, and Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle. He also played lead roles in What Richard Did and Greenland. Additionally, Reynor was a series regular on CBS All Access' Strange Angel, and he appeared in Amazon Prime's anthology series, Electric Dreams. Outside of acting, Reynor also wrote and directed 2019's short film, Bainne. Next, he's expected to be seen in Borderland.

Forrest Goodluck (James Lightfoot)

In the role of James Lightfoot, rising actor Forrest Goodluck received one of his biggest parts to date in Apple TV+'s Cherry. Most notably, Goodluck is known for his supporting turns in The Revenant and The Miseducation of Cameron Post. His other film credits include Indian Horse, Blood Quantum, and last year's I Used To Go Here. Additionally, Goodluck guest-starred in Designated Survivor and The Liberator. Away from film and television, he worked on the video game, Tell Me Why. Next, Goodluck will play a main role in The CW's The Republic of Sarah later this year. Outside of acting, the actor directed a pair of short films, 2018's Devon's Forrest and 2019's A Walk in Beauty.

Damon Wayans Jr. (Drill Sgt. Masters)

Playing the part of Drill Sgt. Masters, comedic actor Damon Wayans Jr. has an authoritative supporting role in Anthony and Joe Russo's Cherry. Most notably, Wayans Jr. is known for his work in ABC's Happy Endings, Fox's New Girl, and CBS's Happy Together. Also, he appeared in Epix's The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair. Additionally, Wayans Jr.'s other notable film credits include starring in Let's Be Cops, Dance Flick, and 2020's Love Guaranteed. Most recently, he appeared in February's Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. He can also be seen in Blankman, The Other Guys, Someone Marry Barry, How to Be Single, and Super Troopers 2, as well as heard in Marmaduke, Big Hero 6, The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave, and Trouble.

Additionally, Damon Wayans Jr. makes appearances in shows like My Wife and Kids, Bob's Burgers, The Twilight Zone, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Sherman's Showcase. Next, the film-TV actor will soon be seen in Supercool and Long Weekend.

Michael Gandolfini (Cousin Joe)

As Cousin Joe, Michael Gandolfini received one of his first major screen roles in Apple TV+'s Cherry. The son of the late James Gandolfini, Michael Gandolfini made his feature film debut in Ocean's 8. He also appeared in several episodes of HBO's The Deuce. He can also be seen in The Boy, The Dog, and the Clown and the short film, Flower, which he also wrote and produced. Next, Gandolfini will take on his father's most famous role as Tony Soprano in this year's prequel, The Many Saints of Newark. Also, the up-and-coming actor will star in Youngest, from writer/director Nat Wolff.

Kyle Harvey (Roy)

In the role of Roy, musician Kyle Harvey received one of his most high-profile acting gigs to date in Joe and Anthony Russo's Cherry. Also known as Kyle, SuperDuperKyle, and K.i.D., Harvey is best known for his breakout 2016 single, "iSpy" feat. Lil Yachty. The musician's other notable songs include "Keep It Real," "Playinwitime, "King Wavy," and "Doubt." His debut studio album, Light of Mine, came out in 2018 to acclaim, with his follow-up, See You When I Am Famous, released last year. As an actor, Harvey played a lead role in Netflix's The After Party. Additionally, he can be seen in Sugar and Toys.

Pooch Hall (Sgt. Whomever)

Playing the part of Sgt. Whomever, Pooch Hall has a noteworthy supporting character in Apple TV+'s Cherry. Most notably, the actor-rapper-model is known for his work in The CW/BET's The Game and Showtime's Ray Donovan. He can also be seen in Jumping the Broom and Chuck, where he became Muhammad Ali. His other notable film credits include A Dog's Purpose, Blind Dating, Stomp the Yard: Homecoming, Hood of Horror, and Carter High. Furthermore, on TV, Hall appeared in Criminal Minds, Suits, Without a Trace, Warehouse 13, Accidentally on Purpose, and Royal Pains.

Thomas Lennon (Father Whomever/Dr. Whomever)

As Father Whomever and Dr. Whomever, Thomas Lennon plays a pair of supporting roles in Anthony and Joe Russo's Cherry. Most notably, Lennon is known as the star and co-creator of Comedy Central's Reno 911!, which was briefly rebooted by Quibi last year. He was also a cast member of MTV's The State, where he also served as a writer and co-creator, and he starred in CBS's The Odd Couple. Some of Lennon's other notable acting credits include 17 Again, I Love You Man, Hancock, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Memento, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Cedar Rapids, The Dark Knight Rises, A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas, A Futile and Stupid Gesture, and 2020's Valley Girl.

Outside of acting, Thomas Lennon is an accomplished screenwriter with several prominent films accredited to his name, including Night at the Museum, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Herbie: Fully Loaded, The Pacifier, Let's Go to Prison, Taxi, Balls of Fury, and Reno 911!: Miami. He also wrote, co-directed, and starred in Hell Baby.

Kelli Berglund (Madison Kowalski)

In the role of Madison Kowalski, Kelli Berglund is another former child star in Apple TV+'s Cherry. Most notably, Berglund headlined Disney XD's Lab Rats, as well as its spin-off series, Lab Rats: Elite Force. Later, the actress starred in Starz's short-lived Now Apocalypse. Also, Berglund had leading parts in Raising the Bar, Disney Channel's How to Build a Better Boy, and Going for Gold. Additionally, she had recurring roles in Animal Kingdom, Hip Hop Harry, and The Goldbergs.

Additionally, Kelli Berglund can be seen in films and shows like Fosse/Verdon, Kickin' It, Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love, The Night Shift, Ghost in the Graveyard, 1 Night, and last year's Hubie Halloween. Next, she'll appear in Mark, Mary & Some Other People. Additionally, Berglund is set to star in Starz's drama series, Heels.

Cherry arrived in theaters on February 26th and on Apple TV+ on March 12th.

ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy has now been on for an astounding 15 seasons and was recently renewed for Seasons 16 and 17, with 16 starting in the fall. As you would imagine, there has been quite a lot of turnover in the cast over the years, as is usually the case with shows that endure for as long as Grey’s Anatomy has.

Incredibly, it is worth noting that the show of the nine original main cast members, four are still with the show and have appeared in every season, including the star, Ellen Pompeo, who of course plays Meredith Grey. Alex Karev, played by Justin Chambers, started as a moody intern, and is now a senior member of the surgical team. Miranda Bailey, played by Chandra Wilson has worked her up the ladder as well, starting as a resident and now acting as Chief of Surgery and finally Dr. Richard Webber, played by James Pickens Jr., remains from the inaugural season as well.

It’s impressive that so many actors have remained in their original roles, but the list of cast members who have departed is much longer, and is highlighted by the well-publicized departure of Dr. McDreamy himself, Patrick Dempsey, who granted was on the show for quite some time.

Patrick Dempsey (Derek Shepherd)

Patrick Dempsey joined the cast in the very beginning of Grey's Anatomy, with his first appearance as Derek Shepherd, Meredith Grey’s husband in the pilot episode. Dempsey also came to the show with a solid resume, starring in films like Can’t Buy Me Love, Loverboy, and Outbreak.

Since dramatically leaving the show when his character tragically died, Patrick Dempsey has been a very busy person, but mostly off-screen. He's done other things, notably, racing cars. After he left Grey’s in 2015, Dempsey has spent most of his time on his other passion, driving race cars and owning racing teams. He’s competed in dozens of races, including premiere events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He’s acted a little bit, but seems to spend most of his time in the racing world and with his three children.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Denny Duquette)

It's hard to forget that Jeffrey Dean Morgan spent parts of Seasons 2, 3, and 4 playing Denny Duquette, a patient and boyfriend of Katherine Heigl’s character, Dr. Izzie Stevens.

This is because Grey’s Anatomy is the gig that introduced the great Jeffery Dean Morgan to most of America. Along with his reoccurring role on Grey’s, the actor had worked steadily, notably on Supernatural and Weeds, but it was Grey’s that gave him a mainstream breakout. Of course today, his role as Negan on The Walking Dead has become legendary as one of the most brutal villains in TV history.

Jessica Capshaw (Arizona Robbins)

Jessica Capshaw, the daughter of actress Kate Capshaw and the stepdaughter of Steven Spielberg, first became a full cast member of Grey’s Anatomy in Season 6 after a run as a reoccurring role as pediatric surgeon Arizona Robbins in Season 5. She left the show during Season 14 after a dispute with the producers. Since leaving the show last year she has laid low, with only one credit on IMDB, a comedy called Hollidate.

Isaiah Washington (Preston Burke)

Isaiah Washington’s departure from the show after Season 3 is still probably the most controversial. Washington, who played Dr. Preston Burke, was fired from the show after reports that he had used a homophobic slur more than once on the set and elsewhere.

After such a high-profile dismissal from Grey’s Anatomy, it took some time for Washington’s career to get back on its feet. He starred in a handful of indie and foreign films and did some guest spots here and there on TV before landing a role the CW’s The 100, where he starred for five seasons before leaving the show last year.

Katherine Heigl (Izzie Stevens)

Starting young in her adult life, Katherine Heigl  had a decent resume already when she joined the cast of Grey’s Anatomy in the very beginning. She had starred in a handful of movies, like everyone’s favorite Steven Seagal flick, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, but it was Grey’s for which she won an Emmy as Dr. Izzie Stevens, really launching her career into the stratosphere.

Since leaving the show, she’s been nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in 2007’s Knocked Up, and starred in a bunch of rom-coms like Killers, One For The Money, and Life As We Know It. Her TV lead roles include Doubt and State of Affairs. She currently stars as a Samantha Wheeler on Suits on USA.

Kyle Chandler (Dylan Young)

Kyle Chandler had a remarkable year in 2006. Not only did he land the lead as Coach Taylor on Friday Night Lights, but he also did a 2-episode story arc on Grey’s Anatomy that earned him an Emmy nomination.

Since then, Friday Night Lights enjoyed a long, critically-acclaimed and popular run and he’s starred in quite a few movies, including 2018’s First Man as legendary astronaut Deke Slaton and in the recent release Godzilla: King of the Monsters. He also notably starred in Netflix's Bloodline and can now be seen in Hulu's Catch-22.

Chyler Leigh (Lexie Grey)

Chyler Leigh joined the cast of Grey’s Anatomy as Meredith’s younger sister in Season 3 and by Season 4 she was a part of the main cast. Lexie died in a plane crash in the Season 8 finale, tragically for fans of her character.

Since leaving Grey’s, Chyler Leigh has starred on Supergirl as the titular character’s sister and has appeared in both Arrow, The Flash and Legends Of Tomorrow which all exist in the same superhero universe as Supergirl.

T.R. Knight (George O’Malley)

T.R. Knight was also one of the original cast members on the show, starring as Dr. George O’Malley in Season 1 and beyond. It was T.R. Knight who was in the middle of Isaiah Washington’s controversial exit in Season 3 and it was in part the reason he left after Season 6, with his character being killed off in a bus accident.

In the years since leaving show, he married his longtime boyfriend Patrick Leahy and has had a handful of roles in movies, like legendary baseball scribe Harold Parrott in 42. In addition, he's also taken a few reoccurring roles in projects like The Good Wife and the Hulu streaming miniseries, 11.22.63.

Sarah Drew (April Kepner)

Sarah Drew joined Grey’s Anatomy in Season 6 mostly as an antagonist to the other doctors and became a main cast member in Season 7, where she stayed until the end of Season 14, when, like Jessica Capshaw, she left over creative differences. In the time since, she has started in two pilots, a reboot of Carney & Lacey and The Republic Of Sarah, but neither show made it into production.

Sara Ramirez (Callie Torres)

Legend has it that after Sara Ramirez was offered a job on any show on ABC after winning a Tony Award for her performance in Spamalot on Broadway, she chose Grey’s Anatomy because she was a fan. She quickly became part of the main cast in Season 3 and she then spent the next 10 years on the show as Dr. Callie Torres.

After leaving the show after Season 12, she joined the cast of Madame Secretary in Season 4 as an advisor to Secretary of State Bess McCord, played by Tea Leoni.

Sandra Oh (Cristina Yang)

Sandra Oh's departure from Grey's Anatomy is one the fans are still feeling. For 10 seasons, Oh starred as Dr. Cristina Yang, a surgeon who rises through the ranks over the before departing to work in Zurich (where we still bet she doesn't do her laundry). She has never returned to the show, despite being one of the most popular characters in the show’s history.

Since leaving Grey’s, Sandra Oh has been extremely busy, starring in movies and TV shows and most recently serving as the host of the Golden Globe Awards in 2019. She's appeared in Shitty Boyfriends and American Crime. Then, there's her main job right now: starring in the critically acclaimed British spy thriller TV show, Killing Eve.

Eric Dane (Mark Sloan)

Eric Dane was already a pretty big TV star when he joined the cast of Grey’s Anatomy in Season 3, having a resume that stretched back to the 1980s. As Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan on Grey’s, he was Derek Shepard’s best friend and the boyfriend of Lexie Grey. He also perished in the same plane crash that took her life.

Dane left Grey’s Anatomy a little reluctantly because he was offered the lead in The Last Ship as Captain Tom Chandler--a lead role instead of just a big one. Now, all of him can be seen on the new HBO Series Euphoria.

Jerrika Hinton (Stephanie Edwards)

Jerrika Hinton spent four seasons as Dr. Stephanie Edwards. Hinton became a full cast member in Season 10 and remained through Season 13 when she left to become part of the cast of HBO’s short-lived Here And Now. She is currently filming The Hunt for Amazon Video, co-starring Al Pacino, Lena Olin, and Logan Lerman.

It’s not surprising that Grey’s Anatomy has had such a big turnover in its cast over the years, but that is great testimony to their ability to cast with excellent new actors and interesting new characters--and we didn't even get into people like Kate Walsh, who successfully transitioned from Grey's to Private Practice. So, truly we could go on and on. The show isn’t going anywhere for a at least a couple more seasons, so we’ll probably see some more turnover in the future too, but fans of the show need not worry, they obviously know what they are doing.

For those with less free time on their hands, it may come as a surprise to hear that Godzilla’s sex is actually the source of much speculation and fierce debate. Is the monster that has been gracing cinema screens for 65 years male, female, or perhaps something else entirely? With Godzilla: King of the Monsters now in theaters, it is only natural that the cast of the latest film weighs in on this important topic and you’ll see that Vera Farmiga and Kyle Chandler had differing views.

I love that these two have such strong opinions on the topic of Godzilla’s sex and have actually given it some thought. Like Jason Lee’s Brodie Bruce discussing superhero sex organs in Mallrats, people want to know what parts this fictional monster has and how they work. Kyle Chandler and Vera Farmiga both make valid points too.

Vera Farmiga applies Occam’s Razor, opting for the simplest answer, which is that king is usually a title given to a male monarch or sovereign and because Godzilla is the King of the Monsters he is therefore male. If he was a female he would be Queen of the Monsters. But since that position is taken by Mothra, and there aren’t two queens, the logical assumption is that Godzilla is a dude-monster.

Kyle Chandler, however, views this argument as dealing only in semantics. And he isn’t allowing labels like ‘king’ and ‘queen’ to narrow his understanding of Godzilla’s sex. Instead he thinks there’s a solid chance that Godzilla is a girl, but he isn’t willing to deal in absolutes and is still puzzling out the question in his head.

The ever-relatable Kyle Chandler even told Yahoo Entertainment that he had a whole conversation with his wife about the subject. Which is quite hilarious to think about Emmy award-winning actor Kyle Chandler having a conversation with his wife over breakfast about the sex of a fictional giant lizard. Celebrities folks, they’re just like us.

He makes an interesting point about where baby Godzilla came from. Now if he’s talking about 1967’s Son of Godzilla, the creature Minilla was adopted by Godzilla and was not his actual progeny.

But the question can be viewed another way, as in where did the Godzilla in the film come from? If Godzilla had a mother it is possible that Godzilla too is female. These are titans and their evolution and biology are not fully understood, so it isn’t necessarily as simple as, to paraphrase Jurassic Park’s Dr. Ian Malcolm, just pulling up Godzilla’s skirt to check.

There’s also the possibility that Godzilla isn’t strictly male or female. Maybe he’s asexual like dragons in Game of Thrones are suspected to be, and he can be whatever he needs to be. Vera Farmiga raises this possibility by mentioning his amphibian traits.

So maybe Godzilla uses asexual reproduction like the parthenogenesis seen in some frogs and salamanders. Or maybe he can spontaneously change his sex like some frogs. There are also slugs with both sex organs, and some rare instances of birds and butterflies born half male and half female. Basically there are lots of possibilities if you want to apply real world biology to a fictional creature.

King of the Monsters actor Ken Watanabe refers to Godzilla as a ‘he’ and director Michael Dougherty also says that the monster is a boy-- so Vera Farmiga seems to be in the majority. For what it’s worth, the original Japanese films referred to him as an ‘it’ and the original actor who played him, Haruo Nakajima, said he had no idea of the creature’s sex.

Male or female, Godzilla makes the case for his kingship in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, now playing. Check out what ticket to buy and our 2019 Release Schedule for all of this year’s biggest movies. For the latest movie news and further deep dives into the sexuality of fictitious creatures, stay tuned to CinemaBlend.

Godzilla has been a pop culture icon for decades, but when it comes to fully American productions centered around the monster, there have only been two undertakings. The first, in 1998, did not fare well either critically or commercially, thus eliminating any plans to spawn a series. Fortunately, the 2014 reboot was better received, ranking at 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and collecting nearly $530 million worldwide. With a performance like that, it's understandable that shortly after the movie's release, a sequel was ordered: Godzilla 2, officially titled Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Godzilla has led multiple movies in Japan, but this marks the first time in the United States that the giant reptile's adventures will continue past one movie.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (which was shot in Atlanta, Georgia) is finally upon us, and there's a fair amount of information to chew on concerning the sequel if you can't get out to see it right away, or aren't sure if you want to continue this journey with the Titans. That's why we've created this handy guide so you can browse through what's been announced about the blockbuster, from when it's coming out to who's working on it both on and off camera to how it will connect to a grander shared universe filled with other giant and powerful monsters.

What Have We Seen From Godzilla: King Of The Monsters?

Luckily, we've had plenty of trailers and teasers for the new blockbuster at this point, which show off some of the crazy destruction, massive action sequences and intense Titan fights that we'll be treated to on the big screen. As you can see above, the final trailer shows us just how bad things are, and how much we need Godzilla to help protect us against some of the other Titans.

What Is The Godzilla: King Of The Monsters Release Date?

Thankfully for Godzilla fans, the scheduling changes for Godzilla: King of the Monsters haven't been too drastic. It was originally supposed to come out on June 8, 2018, but after Legendary Entertainment moved production of Kong: Skull Island from Universal to Warner Bros., the giant ape was deemed to be the priority. Godzilla: King of the Monsters was subsequently moved to March 22, 2019. Now it's set for release on May 31, 2019, putting it up against Rocketman and Ma that opening weekend. As far as overall May competition goes, there's a lot packed in, including Detective Pikachu, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum and Aladdin. But, when you're opening in the first summer movie month, thats expected.

What Is The Godzilla: King Of The Monsters Rating?

Godzilla: King of the Monsters finally got its official rating from the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) a few weeks back. And, it did get the rating that was expected, which is the same one that Godzilla did: PG-13. The 2014 blockbuster was rated that way for "intense sequences of destruction, mayhem and creature violence," and Godzilla: King of the Monsters will feature the same elements. So, this is a movie that can also be enjoyed by younger fans...but not too young. PG-13 is right in the sweet spot. Plus, that's what fellow MonsterVerse (more on that later) entry Kong: Skull Island was rated, too.

Who Is The Godzilla: King Of The Monsters Director?

Gareth Edwards' directing credits include End Day and Monster, but Godzilla was the blockbuster that earned him widespread recognition. The original plan was for him to return for Godzilla: King of the Monsters after helming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. However, in May 2016, it was announced that Edwards would no longer direct the sequel, as he wanted to step back from overseeing big productions and focus on smaller-scale projects. It wasn't until January 2017 that his replacement was hired: Michael Dougherty, the man who directed Trick 'r Treat and Krampus. But that isn't the only way he's involved in the sequel...

Who Are The Godzilla: King Of The Monsters Writers?

Months before Michael Dougherty had been tapped to direct Godzilla: King of the Monsters, he had already been brought aboard to co-write the flick with Zach Shields. They succeed Godzilla screenwriter, Max Borenstein, who was originally supposed to return, but later dropped out. Dougherty's notable writing credits include X2: X-Men United and Superman Returns, while Zach Shields has previously worked with Dougherty on Krampus. Given the horror background these two have, there's a distinct chance that Godzilla: King of the Monsters will have scarier elements, though not to the point that the movie will rest comfortably in the horror genre. To be fair, watching a giant fire-breathing monster destroy cities is scary enough, but perhaps there will be added suspense to make Godzilla: King of the Monsters more captivating. A good sequel retains what made the first movie work so well, but also incorporates new material to keep things fresh.

What Is Godzilla: King Of The Monsters About?

Well, we're in big trouble now. After the events of 2014's Godzilla, even more of the Titans began to wake up and come out of their hiding places, leaving massive destruction in their wake. At the start of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 17 of these dangerous beasts have come forward (with more expected to surface soon), with those who work at the crypto-zoological agency Monarch realizing that they're moving as a pack and following a leader.

That leader just so happens to the the three-headed monster King Ghidorah, ancient nemesis of Godzilla. We need to take out Ghidorah to get the rest of the awakened Titans to stop their reigns of terror, and, guess who seems like the best hope for that?

After defeating the MUTOs (Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms) that were the "real" villains of the first film, Godzilla rested in the rubble from his giant battle for a bit and then returned to the sea. Unfortunately, humanity isn't having much luck fighting back against these nearly indestructible creatures, so we hatch a plan to locate Godzilla's ocean-floor hiding place, wake him up and get him to, once again, fight the good fight against his fellow Titans as we do everything we can to help out.

Though, I have to say, bothering a creature like Godzilla seems like a bad idea that could easily wipe out a chunk of a country's military force and /or population should he wake up on the wrong side of his monster bed.

Who Are The New Godzilla: King Of The Monsters Characters?

The first actor who was cast for Godzilla: King of the Monsters was Millie Bobby Brown. She's best known for her breakout role as Eleven, nicknamed "El," on the Netflix series Stranger Things. In the show, she plays a telekinetic girl who was kept in a government laboratory, experimented on, and who was soon revealed to be able to make contact with the alternate dimension unofficially known as the "Upside Down." So yeah, Brown is well-versed in the realms of sci-fi and horror.

Brown will play Madison Russell, and be one of the central characters in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, along with two other newcomers: Kyle Chandler and Vera Farmiga, who will play her parents Dr. Mark Russell and Dr. Emma Russell, who are both working to stop the Titans. Aside from the obvious danger involved in living under the conditions found in the film, there will be other familial strife for the Russell's. Chandler recently revealed that one of the reasons his character hates the Titans is that "they caused havoc with my family," and it seems like a great loss came from that havoc.

The other new cast members include Ziyi Zhang (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) as Dr. Ilene Chen, Bradley Whitford (The West Wing, Get Out) as Dr. Rick Stanton, Charles Dance (Game of Thrones) as Jonah Alan, Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley) as Sam Coleman, Aisha Hinds (9-1-1) as Colonel Diane Foster, O'Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Outta Compton) as Chief Warrant Officer Barnes and Anthony Ramos (A Star Is Born) as Staff Sergeant Martinez. As you can probably tell from all the doctors and military personnel in that lineup, all of these new characters seem to be actively helping Monarch stop the Titans.

Who Are The Returning Godzilla Characters?

So far, only three of the actors who appeared in 2014's Godzilla have been confirmed to return for the sequel. Aaron Taylor-Johnson said back in 2015 that he was unsure if he'd be back, and that it would depend on whether director Gareth Edwards stuck around or not. Seeing as how Edwards did not return to the Godzilla fold, we can probably expect that Taylor-Johnson won't be around, even in a small capacity. That will likely also leave out any appearance by Elizabeth Olsen's Elle Brody (we've certainly not seen either of them in any of the trailers), but it turns out that Ken Watanabe's Dr. Ishiro Serizawa will be back.

Ishiro was the main representative from Monarch, the organization that studies Earth's monsters. Given how Monarch is the main connective thread of the MonsterVerse (more on that in the next section). Not only does Ishiro have experience studying Godzilla, but he can hopefully provide insight on the new monsters that emerge. Hopefully, Ishiro will become what Nick Fury and Phil Coulson are / were to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He's not the focus, but he's integral to shedding light on these mysterious beings.

The other returning characters / actors are Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water) as Dr. Vivienne Graham and David Strathairn (The Blacklist, Billions) as Admiral William Stenz. While it would have been nice to see how the Brody family was faring after everything they went through in the first film, their story was wrapped up pretty well, so it was never necessary for them to show up again. It makes a lot of sense then, that the action of Godzilla: King of the Monsters would find another family to focus on amid all the Titan uproar, and the film is doing just that.

How Does The MonsterVerse Fit Into Godzilla: King Of The Monsters?

When 2014's Godzilla came out, it was a self-contained story that left room for a sequel later down the line. That's standard for many blockbusters, especially ones based on existing intellectual property. But with the rising popularity of cinematic universes, thanks to Marvel, Warner Bros. decided they wanted in on the action. Legendary Entertainment had already acquired the rights to creatures like Mothra, Rodan and King Ghidorah after Godzilla was released, and in September 2015, it was announced that Kong: Skull Island would be developed at Warner Bros. instead of Universal.

The following month, it was confirmed that the giant ape lives in the same world as the fire-breathing reptile, which has been dubbed the MonsterVerse. Kong: Skull Island takes place in the early 1970s, four decades before the present day Godzilla events. However, there are several references to Monarch, which isn't surprising since it was only two decades earlier that those nuclear weapons were dropped on Godzilla.

So, what does all this mean for Godzilla: King of the Monsters? Well, whatever happens in the sequel, you can count on Godzilla not dying. The following year, on March 13, he's going up against Kong in Godzilla vs. Kong. This will be the first time these two have clashed in an American setting and Michael Dougherty, who directed King of the Monsters and also co-wrote Godzilla vs. Kong, has described the film as a “potential underdog fight,” which will see a much more mature King Kong needing to use all his primate intelligence and skills to defend himself from the massive lizard.

It stands to reason that Godzilla: King of the Monsters' ending will pave the way for this epic battle. Who knows, maybe Kong himself might make a cameo appearance. There already seems to be a major connection brewing between Kong: Skull Island and King of the Monsters that will explain how these creatures remained hidden for so long. Then there's that Skull Island after-credits scene, which teased every monster we know we're going to see in this film. It does make sense that a major tease for the next film in the MonsterVerse would come at some point during King of the Monsters, we just don't know what it might be right now.

You can head out to see Godzilla: King of the Monsters right now!

The full trailer for the star-studded Hulu miniseries Catch-22 is here. No, there is no catch to watching it or the show itself. If you enjoyed the previous peek of George Clooney not looking very happy in the first look, prepare yourself. You are about to see a lot more of him and Kyle Chandler. Check out the trailer below:

Did you catch all of that? There was a lot to see. George Clooney is working a mode that's in between his work in Men Who Stare at Goats and Leatherheads. And, it is working for him. Plus, goats even make an appearance. Full circle, anyone? In the trailer, the Oscar-winning actor is giving it his all as Scheisskopf.

Armed with a marvelous mustache, George Clooney is ready for awards season action. Based on this trailer alone, it seems evident that he will be in the conversation, in my opinion.

Highly likely to join him is none other than Coach Taylor, aka Kyler Chandler, who looks to be doing magnificent work here too. Do not expect the actor to give the motivational locker room speeches he did on Friday Night Lights. Instead, Chandler is dishing out beyond deflating news in the Catch-22 trailer.

On a side note, George Clooney was initially set to play the role that Kyle Chandler portrays in Catch-22, that of Colonel Cathcart. In the trailer, the character has a defining and record-scratching moment wherein he lets the men know some deeply upsetting news, and announces that he has decided their mission count will go from 25 to 30.

Now to another star of the series. That would be Christopher Abbot, who plays U.S. Air Force bombardier John Yossarian. He is the lead character at the fore of Catch-22. As seen in the trailer, Yossarian wants to get out of his WWII military service by getting declared insane.

The thing is, that is sort of impossible and for a counterintuitive reason. According to the rules, John Yossarian’s very desire to be removed from duty serves as an indication that he is sane. Thus, he does not qualify to be dismissed from service. Hence, the “Catch-22.”

If Christopher Abbott looks familiar, there is a possible reason. Did you watch The Sinner? Abbott starred in the first season of the USA series opposite Jessica Biel. Abbott played the crestfallen and devoted husband of Biel’s character. Considering the darkness of that drama, Catch-22 is undoubtedly a departure for the actor. The Hulu mini is described as a satirical dark comedy.

The series is an adaptation of Joseph Heller’s novel Catch-22. It will be comprised of six episodes. Kyle Chandler and George Clooney are joined by Hugh Laurie as Major de Coverley. Lots of stars in one place. “May” you need anything more?

Catch-22 premieres May 17 on Hulu.

In the trailers and clips we have seen from Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the human reactions to the existence and prevalence of the Titans has ranged from shock and awe to fear and reverence. But for Kyle Chandler’s character, Dr. Mark Russell, his overriding emotion towards the Titans is one of hatred. Addressing why Mark Russell hates the Titans so much, Kyle Chandler said:

At first, Kyle Chandler leveled some superficial criticisms of the Titans, saying that Mark Russell hates them because they are obviously dangerous and far from cute and cuddly creatures. But those are reasons that anyone could hate the Titans, and when he says a little more, we learn that Mark Russell’s hatred for the Titans isn’t just that they are dangerous creatures wreaking havoc throughout the world. His hatred is more specific and personal.

Kyle Chandler told Comicbook.com that the Titans have caused havoc with his family and he has suffered loss in the past that has fueled this hatred. If I had to speculate based on what we’ve seen in the trailers so far, I would guess that Mark Russell lost a child to the Titans, either directly or indirectly. The Russell family is at the center of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, with Mark Russell, Vera Farmiga’s Dr. Emma Russell and Millie Bobby Brown’s Madison Russell.

However, while those three are featured in the trailers, in the first King of the Monsters trailer, we see Madison looking at a family photo on the lock screen of her iPad that shows her, Mark, Emma and a boy, presumably her brother. So something must have happened to her brother. Perhaps he was killed as a result of the events of Godzilla, and the loss of his son is why Kyle Chandler’s character hates all of the Titans.

That initial hatred may become more nuanced though as Kyle Chandler elaborated:

It sounds like Dr. Mark Russell will go hating the Titans unilaterally, but perhaps his relationship to Godzilla will change. From what we’ve seen, his wife seems to be advocating using the Titans or working with the ones that are trying to protect humanity against the ones who aren’t.

If Godzilla was responsible for his son’s death, this will be a tough pill to swallow that would obviously cause strife between Mark and his wife. That may be his internal emotional struggle, hatred and desire for vengeance for a personal loss versus the current needs to survive against an existential threat.

Godzilla may be on the side of humanity, but he’s preserving the species, not individual lives. Like Superman versus Zod in Man of Steel, his fights in Godzilla undoubtedly cost many people their lives, so it is hard for their family members to see his work for the greater good through their own personal pain.

It will be interesting to see how Mark Russell learns and works through this over the course of the film. Maybe by the end, he puts on his Coach Taylor hat and starts calling plays for Godzilla and Mothra to get that championship against Ghidorah and Co.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters opens in theaters on May 31. Check out our 2019 release schedule to keep track of all this year’s biggest movies.

When you think of movie monsters, there are none quite as massive (literally) as Godzilla. The titan has enthralled generations of moviegoers, appearing in countless live-action adaptations. The big guy is getting extra attention over the last few years, as the MonsterVerse puts Godzilla front and center. Following the release of Kong: Skull Island, the cinematic universe will introduce a ton of Godzilla monsters, who will go to battle with the franchise protagonist in Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

Giant monster movies obviously require a ton of visual affects, so actors must act with/in front of massive green screens. But there's also a push to include more practical sets and effects for major blockbusters, citing the difference it makes for performers. Kyle Chandler is starring in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and previously worked in the genre with 2005's King Kong. Chandler recently expressed how he enjoys the challenge that comes with extensive green screen work, saying:

It looks like Kyle Chandler's love for green screen work is two fold. One one hand, it gives the actor the chance to really exercise his imagination and create a brand new world from scratch. And he also get to watch the finished product with as much wonder as audiences, because he has no clue how the movie will end up looking.

Kyle Chandler's comments from the set of Godzilla: King of the Monsters (via Comic Book) may surprise cinephiles who prefer more practical sets and effects. Too much green screen has been a point of contention in movies like the Star Wars prequel trilogy, with the current trilogy using far more practical means to film. But Chandler seems to enjoy working with extensive green screens. And with projects as massive as Godzilla and King Kong, there's really no other choice.

In Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Kyle Chandler will play Dr. Mark Russell. An animal behavior specialist and the father of Millie Bobby Brown's Madison, he'll play an instrumental role in understanding the massive monsters that occupy the blockbuster. And there's going to be plenty of them.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters will arrive in theaters on May 31st. In the meantime, check out our 2019 release list to plan your next trip to the movies.

George Clooney's adaptation of Catch-22 is headed to Hulu, and after news that famed actor Hugh Laurie would be joining in, we're getting our first look at the miniseries. To start things off, here's a look at Clooney's Scheisskopf who is rocking a mustache and a perturbed look.

Even with a mustache, George Clooney is looking as magnificent as ever as he suits up as Scheisskopf in Catch-22. For those who never learned the joke behind the character's name after reading the book this series is based on in school, his name is the German language equivalent of calling someone "shit head" in English. Knowing that justifies the look on his face even more, although stereotypical military types on film and television are often more surly than they are friendly, anyway.

George Clooney's mini-series, which he is also executive producing, is based on the iconic novel by Joseph Heller, Catch-22. Set in 1944, it primarily chronicles the experience of Captain John Yossarian and the grim realities of World War II. The book's title has been used to describe tricky situations in which the means of escaping those situations are impossible. This is introduced in the book via a rule that soldiers who are crazy can't fly, but admitting that you're crazy means you're sane enough to recognize it and keep flying dangerous missions.

A second picture, presumably from the same scene, shows us that the people Scheisskopf is directing his anger towards are indeed John Yossarian and Milo, who's a mess officer and shameless war profiteer. George Clooney's character is giving both men the business, while a stenographer appears to be hard at work recording the tongue-lashing in the background.

John Yossarian is the man closest to the camera, and is played by the talented Christopher Abbott (Girls, The Sinner). Next to him is Daniel David Stewart, who is a bit more of a newcomer to Hollywood with only a few character roles in Hollywood to this point. Catch-22 could be a chance for him to really break out in Hollywood, and his role as Milo, in particular, seems to be setting him up for that.

As promised, Hugh Laurie is along for the ride in Catch-22 as well, and we have a photo of him in character as Major de Coverley. Laurie can be seen below, giving a stern look to a soldier as he holds what appears to be a wilted flower in his hand.

Hugh Laurie's character looks a bit menacing in this photo, or at the very least, displeased with that tray of flowers. His character is seen as a peculiar fellow in Catch 22, as he's admired by many of the men for his laid-back duties like playing horseshoes and renting apartments for soldiers on leave. There's also a bit of mystery behind his Major de Coverley, but I'll spare the spoilers for those who haven't read the story.

Last, but certainly not least, we have Kyle Chandler in the picture as Colonel Cathcart. Unsurprisingly, he looks every bit the part of a man in charge as he's dressed in full uniform and an expression that feels like he's thinking with "clear eyes" and a "full heart."

George Clooney was originally announced for the role of Colonel Cathcart but ended up giving up the role to play the smaller character of Scheisskopf. Apparently, Kyle Chandler had a quality Clooney liked better in the role, although it isn't hard to imagine that after seeing him in character. Out of all the photos released from Catch-22, Chandler is the one, above all else, who looks like he's straight out of the era.

Catch-22 is coming to Hulu sometime in the spring. For a look at other things happening on television in 2019, be sure to visit our midseason premiere guide. For a look at what's still coming in 2018, hit up our fall premiere guide.

There are plenty of monsters living in Warner Bros' MonsterVerse franchise (as one would expect with a name like that), but two reign above the rest. In 2014, Godzilla's eponymous beast roared back onto American screens to dispatch the MUTOs, and last year, Kong: Skull Island wound the clock back to 1973 to show King Kong retaliating against the humans who bombed his home and battling Skullcrawlers. In 2020, these two will finally face off in the appropriately-titled, Adam Wingard-directed Godzilla vs. Kong.

While this won't be the first time that Godzilla and King Kong have crossed paths in cinematic history, it is the first time it's going down in a Hollywood franchise. Naturally Godzilla vs. Kong's main draw will be seeing those two monsters engaged in battle and possibly teaming up to fight a greater threat. But naturally, there will be humans around to witness this conflict, and with that in mind, we've assembled this list of all the actors who've been announced for Godzilla vs. Kong.

Kyle Chandler

Starting off, Godzilla vs. Kong is bringing back three familiar MonsterVerse faces. Well, they'll be familiar once Godzilla: King of the Monsters comes out next year. The first person is Kyle Chandler's Mark Russell, ex-husband of Emma Russell and father of Madison Russell. Mark will team up with others in King of the Monsters to save Emma and Madison, and while it remains to be seen how that rescue mission unfolds, at least we know he'll make it out alive. It's possible King of the Monsters' ending will hint at how/why he's in Godzilla vs. Kong, but for now, like the rest of the cast, specific details of his involvement are being kept under wraps. Chandler has also appeared in Argo, Game Night, First Man, the Friday Night Lights TV series and Bloodline. Fun fact, this will also be Chandler's second Kong movie, as he previously played adventure actor Bruce Baxter in Peter Jackson's King Kong remake.

Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown catapulted to worldwide fame when she debuted as Eleven in Netflix's Stranger Things. She's still one of the TV series' main players, but Godzilla: King of the Monsters will mark her film debut, and what a way for people to first see you on the big screen. Brown is playing Madison Russell, who, like her father, will survive the events of King of the Monsters and be back for Godzilla vs. Kong. From what we've seen of King of the Monsters so far, Madison will be at the center of all the insanity, where she'll see some, if not all, of the gigantic creatures, like Mothra. Watching Godzilla and King Kong throw down in fisticuffs shouldn't be too out of the ordinary for her then, though she and the others would still be wise to keep their distance.

Zhang Ziyi

The last established MonsterVerse character who's been announced to return for Godzilla vs. Kong for is Dr. Chen, played by Zhang Ziyi. No details about Dr. Chen have been revealed yet, but she will be someone that figures prominently in the MonsterVerse. Given the doctorate, presumably she works alongside Ken Watanabe's Ishiro Serizawa and Sally Hawkins' Vivienne Graham at Monarch, the organization that studies these monsters, but we can't say that with certainty yet. Either way, Dr. Chen will witness Godzilla and King Kong's clash. Zhang's other credits include Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha and The Cloverfield Paradox.

Julian Dennison

Now we get to the actors whose Godzilla vs. Kong characters haven't been identified yet. Before this year, Julian Dennison was best known for starring in the New Zealand film Hunt for the Wilderpeople, directed by Taika Waititi, who later helmed Thor: Ragnarok. But in May, a lot of American moviegoers saw Dennison for the first time in Deadpool 2, where he played Russell Collins, a.k.a. Firefist, the pyrokinetic youth who Cable traveled back in time to kill. Godzilla vs. Kong keeps Dennison's blockbuster cred going, and ideally his character will cross paths with Madison Russell so he has someone around his own age to hang out with.

Danai Gurira

There are two places you likely know Danai Gurira from best: The Walking Dead and/or Black Panther, The actress has been part of the former as Michonne since Season 3, and after debuting as Okoye in the latter, she reprised the role in Avengers: Infinity War. Now it looks like she'll be jumping into the realm of Titans for her next high profile role, although it is worth noting that when Gurira's Godzilla vs. Kong involvement was first announced, she was in early talks. There hasn't been any updates on her status since then, so we're not 100% sure that Gurira will be in the movie. But I imagine that since there's been no word of negotiations breaking down either, there's a good chance she'll appear.

Brian Tyree Henry

Having already made a name for himself on television as Paper Boi on Atlanta, Brian Tyree Henry's movie career has been taking off. This year alone, he's starred in Irreplaceable You, Hotel Artemis, White Boy Rick, Widows and If Beale Street Could Talk, and we'll soon hear him in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Henry's upcoming appearances include The Woman in the Window and the Child's Play reboot, but Godzilla vs. Kong will unquestionably be his biggest (figuratively and literally) live action project yet. Like Danai Gurira, Henry will be playing one of the lead characters, so he won't be lacking for screen time.

Demián Bichir

Next up on the Godzilla vs. Kong lineup is Demián Bichir, who appeared as Father Burke earlier this year in The Nun, the latest Conjuring franchise entry. Before that, his American cinematic credits included A Better Man, Machete Kills, The Hateful Eight and Alien: Covenant, and next year, he'll star in Chaos Walking and the Grudge reboot. As things stand now, according to THR, Bichir is in talks to join Godzilla vs. Kong, so while it's possible said discussions could break down, it's more likely that he'll play a part in this violent monster mash.

Alexander Skarsgard

Then there's Alexander Skarsgard, whose casting in Godzilla vs. Kong was announced by Deadline. Skarsgard's cinematic credits include the Zoolander movies, The Legend of Tarzan and Mute, while on TV, he played Eric Northman on True Blood, starred in Big Little Lies last year as Perry Wright and will soon be seen in The Little Drummer Girl on AMC. Whether Skarsgard is playing a military man, a Monarch agent or a civilian who is accidentally drawn into this monster-packed craziness, he's a good recruit for the blockbuster.

Eiza Gonzalez

Eiza Gonzalez has been professionally acting for 11 years, but in the past three years she's built quite the career in Hollywood. During her tenure on From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, she starred in Jem and the Holograms, which, to put lightly, was not a good movie. But from there, Gonzalez appeared in Baby Driver as the badass Monica "Darling" Castello, and she'll be seen in the near future in Welcome to Marwen and Alita: Battle Angel. Along with appearing in Godzilla vs. Kong, as revealed by Deadline, Gonzalez will also star in Bloodshot in 2020, so the actress is building quite the collection of action-oriented projects.

Rebecca Hall

Next we have Rebecca Hall, and surprise surprise, there's no word on who she's playing in Godzilla vs. Kong in Variety's report. Regardless, Hall is another high caliber talent joining the cast. Acting for most of her life, Hall's breakthrough performance was as Sarah Borden in the Christopher Nolan pic The Prestige. In the years since, she's appeared in movies like The Town, Iron Man 3, The Gift, The BFG and Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, as well as the upcoming Holmes and Watson, to name just a few.

Jessica Henwick

After briefly being seen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Resistance pilot Jessika Pava, and afterwards recurring in Game of Thrones as Nymeria Sand, Jessica Henwick score her biggest role yet as Colleen Wing in Iron Fist. After the eponymous protagonist himself, a.k.a. Danny Rand, Colleen was arguably the Netflix show's most important character, and Henwick also reprised the character in The Defenders and an episode of Luke Cage. However, Iron Fist was cancelled last month, and while it remains to be seen if Henwick will ever play Colleen again, the gap in her schedule allowed her hop aboard Godzilla vs. Kong, as revealed by Variety.

Lance Reddick

Lance Reddick is primarily known for his numerous television roles, particularly Johnny Basil in Oz, Cedric Daniels in The Wire, Phillips Broyles in Fringe and, currently, Deputy Chief Irvin Irving in the Amazon series Bosch. However, Reddick also has a solid amount of movie credits under his belt, from Jonah Hex and White House Down to the John Wick movies (including the upcoming John Wick 3: Parabellum) and next year's Angel Has Fallen. Now, according to Deadine, he'll be lending his talents to Godzilla vs. Kong, though this isn't his first go-around with the giant reptile, as Reddick had an uncredited role in the 1998 Godzilla movie.

Godzilla vs. Kong rampages into theaters on May 22, 2020, so stay tuned to CinemaBlend for continuing coverage.

Kyle Chandler has had a memorable presence on the small screen over the years thanks to roles on Friday Night Lights and Netflix's Bloodline. He's been absent from TV since Bloodline came to an end in 2017, but that's set to change thanks to a new project that will team him up with none other than George Clooney. Chandler has joined the cast of Hulu's Catch-22 adaptation, set during World War II, and he'll tackle a role formerly intended for Clooney himself.

In Catch-22, Kyle Chandler will play Colonel Cathcart, who is a full Colonel in the United States Air Force who takes himself and his job very seriously. Cathcart has no problem making the men under his charge miserable and should serve as the antagonist of the series, if it follows the narrative of the original novel written by Joseph Heller. George Clooney was originally slated to play Cathcart on Catch-22, but fans don't need to worry that the recasting means Clooney will be absent in front of the camera. He will now tackle a different role.

With Kyle Chandler playing Colonel Cathcart, George Clooney will play a character by the name of Scheisskopf, who is more minor than Cathcart but still not exactly a friend to the protagonists of Catch-22. Scheisskopf is a training commander in California, tasked with preparing cadets for work in the Air Force. Obsessed with the glory of parades and coming out victorious in parade tournaments, his ambition is a key quality that results in a lack of humor, an overabundance of anger, and a sadistic streak made all the worse by his incompetence.

We probably won't see as much of George Clooney as Scheisskopf as we would have if he continued playing Cathcart, but Kyle Chandler is a solid choice to replace him. That said, Clooney will be in the thick of the action as Scheisskopf after he's sent overseas to become to Head of Operations for the whole Mediterranean Theater in World War II. Clooney will also still be heavily involved in the series, as he's on board as an executive producer and director as well.

In addition to Kyle Chandler as Colonel Cathcart and George Clooney as Scheisskopf, Christopher Abbott of The Sinner has been cast as leading man Yossarian and Hugh Laurie of House and Chance fame will play Major de Coverley. Assuming the series follows the events of the book, Catch-22 will tell the story of U.S. Air Force bombardier Yossarian who hates his job and is furious with the Air Force for constantly increasing the number of missions bombardiers must fly to be sent home. Although he wants to be removed from dangerous duty, he constantly runs into the Catch-22 rule that states even though a man must be insane if he willingly flies into potentially suicidal situations, he must be perfectly sane and fit for duty if he knows that he's flying into potentially suicide situations.

We may have a while to wait before Catch-22 makes its Hulu debut with Kyle Chandler and George Clooney, so be sure to check out our midseason TV premiere schedule and summer TV premiere guide for what you can watch while we wait.

Memorable modern comedies need an original concept that can be summed up, preferably, in a two-word title. These ladies are Bad Moms. Got it. These four ladies are on a Girls Trip. We can follow that. Good jokes are necessary, as well. Otherwise, you get a travesty like Dirty Grandpa. No one needs that. But if your concept is relatable, and something in which audiences can find the humor, then your film already is ahead of the curve, and you have a better chance at success.

Game Night fits this bill. It features a group of suburban friends who compete in a regular game night, then introduces enough wrinkles and surreal-but-credible plot twists to keep the audience invested (and entertained). Energetic, consistently funny, and with an unmistakable trace of menace, Game Night is a surprise winner that delivers what you expect while also beefing up the comedic reputations of co-directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein -- the duo behind Horrible Bosses and the recent Vacation reboot.

Max (Jason Bateman) and Annie (Rachel McAdams) have been ruthless competitors since college, where they met while facing off in a trivia contest at the campus bar. Over the years, the pair has excelled at everything from charades to Pictionary, and the couple -- now married -- have transitioned into the hosts of a close-knit game night at their suburban abode.

Two things have the latest game night feeling a little off kilter, though. For starters, Max and Annie's sad neighbor, Gary (a scene-stealing Jesse Plemons), wants to participate... even though Gary hasn't been part of the game night group since he and his wife Debbie separated. Also, Max's older brother, Brooks (Kyle Chandler), is in town with a suggestion for how to take game night up a notch... though his scheme could get the entire group in a lot of trouble.

There's a certain mystery to the central plot of Game Night that I'm not interested in unraveling here. The "players" in Brooks' game are never quite sure what is real, and what is part of the elaborate staging, and it's better for the audience to remain in the dark for as long as they can to get more humor out of the film's amusingly life-threatening situations. I think I can tell you that Game Night officially won me over when Annie -- needing to intimidate a bar filled with criminals using a gun that she thinks is fake -- does a terrible impersonation of Honey Bunny from Pulp Fiction. That's the sweet spot of pop-culture-infused comedy that Game Night does very well.

That's the thing. Game Night doesn't reinvent the comedy wheel, or push the envelope so far that it changes what's allowed in a mainstream crowd-pleaser. Instead, it throws darts at the board with unflinching consistency and lands maybe 75 percent of its punchlines. At times, it cooks up shockingly funny and gross bits (the one with the bloody dog that's shown in the trailer still gets huge laughs, even when you know it's coming.) Offbeat sidebar gags produce admirable payoffs, from the "Rich People Fight Club" to an affair that co-star Kylie Bunbury might have had with a celebrity.

John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein show commendable patience in letting their physical jokes play out, whether they involve bribe money being slid across a table at a painfully slow pace or a box that may or may not drop on the head of a criminal, allowing our protagonists to escape harm. At times, the punchlines in Game Night were so predictable that our preview audience was actually shouting them out before the actors on screen could deliver them. (You will scream out "$17!" if and when you see this movie, as well.) But the crowd in question was loudly guffawing while doing so, so I guess that's saying something.

When taking on various roles, actors are often required to learn different skills and habits in order to best embody the characters that they play -- and this even extends to silly comedies. Take, for example, the cast of the new movie Game Night. Prior to the making of the film, most of the stars didn't really know each other, but they found a way to bond, and as you might have guessed, their chosen method was game nights. As I learned during the Los Angeles press day for the film,

I had the pleasure of sitting down with the stars of Game Night earlier this month, and one question that I asked everybody was in regard to the games that the cast actually played together during the making of the film. It turns out that there wasn't any kind of regular thing going with the full ensemble, but some of them did get together to play the murder mystery game Clue. Lamorne Morris and Kylie Bunbury, who play couple Kevin and Michelle in the film, were the ones who told me about the cast events, and they made it sound like they had a great time.

Unfortunately, not everybody was always available during these sessions, as I learned during my interviews. For example, the owner of the special Clue board, Billy Magnusson, was excited to talk about the get-togethers, but sadly his partner in the film, Sharon Hogan, was never around to play:

The same kind of split was featured in the room when I sat down with stars Jesse Plemons and Kyle Chandler. Plemons, who plays the creepy neighbor Gary in Game Night, was a part of the Clue games, but Chandler, who plays Jason Bateman's outsider brother, Brooks, never made it. They told me,

From my interviews, I gleaned that Billy Magnusson, Larmorne Morris, Kylie Bunbury, and Jesse Plemons were all in on the Clue games -- but who won the most? Magnusson told me that there were no consistent winners, but Bunbury and Morris disagreed:

Obviously those game nights happened behind closed doors, but audiences will soon be able to see all of the stars gather together for some murder mystery action on the big screen. Game Night, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein and also starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, is arriving in theaters this Friday, February 23rd.

The main reason people flock to see a new Godzilla movie is to watch the giant reptilian monster weak havoc, but without the human elements, the story wouldn't be as interesting. Just like its 2014 predecessor, Godzilla 2, officially known as Godzilla: King of the Monsters, will have human players involved, and the cast is slowly being assembled. Last month, Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown was announced as the Godzilla sequel's first performer, and today it was revealed that a fellow Netflix actor will be joining her: Bloodline's Kyle Chandler.

As the second actor to be announced for Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Kyle Chandler will play the father of Mille Bobby Brown's character. Variety didn't provide any other details about his character, as like many blockbusters, the Godzilla sequel is keeping plot information close to the proverbial chest. As an interesting side note, the report also mentions that Ken Watanabe, who played Dr. Ishiro Serizawa from Monarch, is the only main cast member from the first movie who is likely to return.

Kyle Chandler has been acting for three decades, and movie-wise, his credits include The Day The Earth Stood Still, Super 8, Argo, Zero Dark Thirty, The Wolf of Wall Street and Manchester by the Sea. In the television world, he had starring roles on the '90s shows Homefront and Early Edition, but he's arguably best known for playing Eric Taylor in Friday Night Lights. Since 2015, Chandler been playing John Rayburn in Bloodline, but since that series will end after its third season, there's room in his schedule to go up against one of pop culture's greatest monsters. He already has some experience in that field having played Bruce Baxter in the 2005 King Kong remake.

As stated earlier, no specific plot information about Godzilla: King of the Monsters has been revealed to the public yet. Succeeding Gareth Edwards as director will be Michael Dougherty, who previously helmed Trick 'r Treat and Krampus. Dougherty also co-wrote the Godzilla sequel script with Zach Shields. Whatever goes down in the fire-breathing monster's next movie, one thing is guaranteed: he won't bite the dust. That's because a year later, he'll unleash his might against King Kong in Godzilla vs. Kong, the two beasts being among the many inhabitants of the MonsterVerse.

While we continue to wait for news about Godzilla: King of the Monsters, re-live some of the excitement from the 2014 reboot that kicked off the new series by watching the eponymous beast's best scenes.

With principal photography kicking off in Atlanta, Georgia soon, Godzilla: King of the Monsters will charge into theaters on March 22, 2019.

It's hard to talk about anything related to Deadpool 2 without bringing up Cable. Ever since the Merc with a Mouth himself revealed that Cable was going to be in the sequel, actors and fans alike started campaigns to play the character, with names like Stephen Lang and Kiera Knightley getting thrown around. Recently, it was rumored that Kyle Chandler was the favorite to play the time-traveling X-Man, in addition to Mackenzie Davis apparently appearing as Domino. With the internet being what it is, we already have fan art portraying what the two actors would look like as their respective characters. Let's start with what Mackenzie Davis would look like as Domino.

These sketches are brought to us by BossLogic, a graphic artist who has done several mock-ups of what certain actors would look like as comic book characters, including Matt Damon as Green Arrow and Anna Kendrick as Squirrel Girl. Now he's done the same here for Mackenzie Davis as Domino. Domino is a mutant mercenary with powers that boil down to either giving herself good luck or her opponent's bad luck, and she's a frequent love interest for Deadpool.

The Halt and Catch Fire actress certainly looks the part. It looks very badass and faithful to the comics, but it's always possible that they change up the look for the movie. Her costume may be a little too much like Black Widow's for fans to really appreciate a new badass female in the mix.

And now we've got Kyle Chandler as Cable, the mutant son of Scott Summers (Cyclops) and Madelyne Pryor (Jean Grey's clone) from the future. I have to admit, I'm not really feeling this one. Chandler has shown off some great dramatic chops in shows like Bloodlines and Friday Night Lights, but he just doesn't feel like Cable. Plus, the picture isn't doing much to sell him in the role; there's just something off about it. Chandler doesn't seem rough enough to be a guy who at all times carries pouches full of ammo.

Then again, It's highly likely that the movie version of the character will not be a direct adaptation from the comics (Cable's backstory is way too complicated) so maybe Kyle Chandler fits what the producers have in mind. There's also a lot of appeal in seeing Chandler get continually pissed off by Deadpool.

Deadpool 2 will be directed by Tim Miller with a script penned by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. As of now Ryan Reynolds is the only announced returning cast member, but we'll find out if Kyle Chandler and Mackenzie Davis will be joining him when the movie hits theaters on January 12, 2018.

The entertainment world is chock full of one thing at the moment: superhero properties. In both TV and film, comic book fans have been able to see their favorite DC and Marvel characters in live-action kicking some ass. But because so many superheroic projects are currently being consumed by audiences, they can sometimes blur together due to what is being referred to as "superhero fatigue". Of course, there are a few comic book movies that really break the mold and surprise the audience with their unique perspective and narrative. One of these is 20th Century Fox's Deadpool, which broke records when it hits theaters back in February. A sequel was quickly greenlit, leading fans to speculate as to who will be playing the role of Cable in Deadpool 2. Now it appears we may have that answer.

It is currently being rumored that Deadpool 2 is close to casting both Cable, and the X-Man Domino. According to Popcorn Talk, the name being most closely associated with Cable is Friday Night Lights actor Kyle Chandler. Additionally The Martian actress Mackenzie Davis is being eyed for the role of Domino.

This news is quite the departure from previous casting rumors. Since Cable was announced during Deadpool's post credit scene, fans have been debating as to who will play the futuristic mutant. Some names that have been thrown around include Dolph Lundgren, Stephen Lang, and of course Keira Knightley. Noticeably absent from all of the lists of possible Cables was Kyle Chandler, so if this rumor ends up being factual it could really blow some Marvel minds.

Additionally, I don't believe fans were expecting Domino to pop up in Deadpool 2. In the comics, Domino and Deadpool have quite the tumultuous relationship. In fact, Domino might be Deadpool's most serious romantic interest through his tenure in comics. But how would this work for the movie? The entire plot of the first Deadpool movie revolved around Wade Wilson getting rescuing Morena Baccarin's Vanessa. In the end, he got the girl despite his deformities, much to the joy of the audience. If Domino was to enter the narrative to sweep Deadpool off of his feet then basically the first movie was all for nothing.

What do you think of the possible Deadpool 2 casting? Sound off in the comments below.

When Bloodline debuted on Netflix in early 2015, it had a lot of positives going for it, from the stellar ensemble cast to the Florida Keys location to a creative team that had also put together the acclaimed drama Damages. But great parts didn’t guarantee the sum would impress Netflix brass enough to order up Season 2. During a set visit earlier this year, I spoke to star Kyle Chandler along with a few other outlets, and when asked if the show filmed multiple endings, the actor ended up revealing how he wanted Season 1 to end if Netflix wasn’t interested in ordering Season 2. Obvious spoilers ahead.

What a team player that Kyle Chandler is. Not team as in being one with his Rayburn siblings, but team as in a morally centered human race. John Rayburn is a cop, and Chandler knows better than anyone in this show that John’s actions at the end of the first season (and okay, the middle, too) were not going to be easy to get away with when his professional life is devoted to putting criminals behind bars. Even if Danny was a piece of shit in a lot of ways, people aren’t just going to let his absence lie peacefully.

It’s possibly also telling just what kind of a character John really is. Instead of seeing himself being caught by Marco or someone else and being carted off to jail, Chandler says killing John would be the deserved punishment. Even in the Keys, prison is prison, and cops don’t always fare so well there, so perhaps John will only have one destiny no matter whose hand is the one doing the lethal dealing. I’m going to keep pretending that Kyle Chandler totally revealed part of Bloodline’s end game here.

But long before we reach the end of this series, which the creators say has been plotted out for several more seasons, we still need to see the aftermath of how Season 1 did end, what with Danny’s son arriving out of the shadows and guilt beginning its slow creep through John, Meg and Kevin.

Get your sunglasses and bottle openers ready, because Bloodline will hit Netflix for its Season 2 debut on Friday, May 27. Will John die this season? Can they do that for real? Why would they do that? WHY?!?

To see what else is premiering in the coming months, check out our summer TV schedule.

Spoilers for Bloodline’s first season are below.

If you watched Bloodline Season 1 – and there’s literally no reason why you shouldn’t have, given its excellence – then you know very few TV families had a rougher time last year than the Rayburns. It’s even hard to decide who had it worst within the family, though Danny would probably win the vote, but actor Kyle Chandler was suffering quite a bit himself for one scene, although it wasn’t the material that was the problem. During a set visit earlier this year, the actor spoke with me and other press outlets and shared his most challenging scene to film.

A consummate professional, that guy, unable to go a full minute talking about negative things without bouncing right back to the good side of the experience. (He then mentioned how filming in the Florida Keys was like being in Neverland.) Still, it doesn’t matter how blissful and magnificent one’s surroundings are if everything is going haywire inside one’s body and mind.

Bloodline is a show where emotions run high when these characters are at their calmest, so by the time the last episode came around, the mental state of each of the Rayburns was fractured and filed down to sharp edges. Everyone was dealing with the aftermath of Danny’s death, as well as the tangled mess that he made before that, and it ended up getting made all the more complicated with the arrival of Danny’s son Nolan. And Kyle Chandler, with his head wrapped around the problem afflicting both his fictional family and his real family, looked like this.

From now on, my daily goal is to be in “Kyle Chandler when he’s embracing the flu” shape, since that's still way better than what I got going.

The actor also went on to say that the hardest part of the production as a whole was actually being away from his family, which he admitted was the case for most actors, and he was not an exception there. But as terrible a time as it was for the Emmy-winning actor to pull it off, perhaps the physical fatigue and mental strain actually helped his performance out there in the end. It definitely didn’t hurt.

Bloodline Season 2 will premiere on Netflix on Friday, May 27, at 12:00 a.m. To see when everything else is hitting Netflix in the coming months, check out our premiere schedule, and then don’t forget to hit up our summer TV schedule for everything else coming to your small screens.

Every once in a while, one of the former cast members or writers of NBC's Friday Night Lights is asked about the status of the potential FNL movie, to which they might respond with something vague about it possibly happening if the cast and writers availability can be sorted out and noncommittally positive about their interest in appearing in the follow-up film. And those of us with clear eyes and full hearts hope that maybe this vague but optimistic attitude means there's a chance that we'll see the story - which began with a book, then adapted to a movie and then followed up with NBC's football drama - will make its way back to the big screen. Kyle Chandler's comments in a recent interview don't sound especially optimistic, which may not be a good sign.

In the interview with MTV, Chandler was asked about the possible Friday Night Lights movie. He doesn't come out and say that the film isn't happening, but his comments don't sound especially encouraging.

So, he doesn't come out and say there's no movie, but the way he speaks about it doesn't seem especially optimistic about its chances anytime soon. Chandler hasn't seen a script and doesn't seem to have any information he can share about the status of the potential movie. And then he goes on to talk about the way the series ended, making it sound like maybe the story is better left with the end of the series.

I wouldn't argue with him there. Not only did FNL have a good run, but it ended well, which is more than can be said about a lot of other dramas. If I had to make a list of series that need a follow up after an unsatisfying ending, FNL wouldn't be on it. With that said, for fans, it's probably less about wanting a better ending as it is just wanting more Taylor family drama and Dillon Panther/Lion football.

With the cast's involvement in other projects, including Connie Britton's starring role in ABC's Nashville, cast availability could be the thing that prevents this movie from ever getting off the ground. Once the cast of a TV show scatters and moves on to other projects, it can't be easy to get them all back together again for any length of time. Then again, Arrested Development's cast did it for the upcoming Netflix-set Season 4, so who knows?

Back in 2002, when Leonardo DiCaprio was still working to forge a reputation outside of dreamboat in the wake of Titanic, who would have guessed that Gangs of New York would make him Martin Scorsese's next macho muse. After The Aviator, The Departed and Shutter Island, Scorsese's 2013 release The Wolf of Wall Street marks the pair's fifth collaboration. DiCaprio stars as Jordan Belfort, a New York stockbroker who made a mint in the 1980s founding one of the first major chop shop brokerage firms. However, by 1994, he'd gone from the top of his game to exile, being banned for life from the securities business. Based on Belfort's memoir of the same name, The Wolf of Wall Street aims to tell his incredible story, loaded with decadence and corruption.

The film has been in production in New York for a few weeks now, and today EW has a look at DiCaprio in action. The image below appears to have the hot shot being carted off by authorities, and in the background you can spot Kyle Chandler as Patrick Denham, the FBI agent who brought Belfort down.

Paramount has already committed to distribute The Wolf of Wall Street, which seems an easy decision considering Scorsese and DiCaprio's last collaboration, Shutter Island, pulled in a healthy $128 million domestically. Of course, this venture has plenty more going for it, boasting a sensational cast that includes Academy Award-nominee Jonah Hill, Academy Award-winner Jean Dujardin, and Matthew McConaughey, the early frontrunner for the 2013 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Basically, the prospects for The Wolf of Wall Street look great. Now, all it needs is a release date.

Kyle Chandler spent years motivating high school football players and getting TV viewers to swoon, playing the noble and relatable Coach Taylor on Friday Night Lights. But while he's beloved by fans of that series-- and finally earned an Emmy Award last fall after the show's final season-- he's only just now starting to get the movie roles that introduce him to a wider audience. He took the wholesome Coach Taylor thing to a new level in Super 8 last summer, he's set to join Ben Affleck and an enormous and great cast in Argo later this year, and with Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty coming up, he's adding another major film from another major director.

According to Deadline, Chandler has taken a role in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street, which already stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a banker who gets caught up in the high-flying world of Wall Street only to spend 22 months in prison for his trouble. Chandler, true to his clean-cut screen persona, will play the FBI agent who brings down DiCaprio's character. Jonah Hill is also on board, playing the guy who convinces DiCaprio's character to get into Wall Street to begin with.

Terrence Winter, the Boardwalk Empire creator who collaborated with Scorsese on that show's pilot episode, adapted the script from Jordan Belfort's own memoir. The whole thing sounds about as big a turnaround as you can imagine for Scorsese, who championed his expensive 3D film Hugo for months but now seems ready to return to the criminal-tinged underworlds that have marked so many of his films. Given all the talent Chandler has shown in his previous work, he should have no trouble fitting right in.

There were a lot of people sad to see Coach Taylor's run on the small screen end but Kyle Chandler shouldn't be too upset considering the recent string of roles in high-profile feature films filling up his free time. And don't worry fans, one of the projects includes a potential Friday Night Lights film that will focus on everyone's favorite 'clear eyed, full hearted, can't lose' Coach. However, before he returns to the sidelines, he will first apparently be reporting for duty on Kathryn Bigelow's SEAL Team 6 flick commonly referred to as Kill Bin Laden.

Deadline reports that Chandler has just signed on for the Mark Boal scripted film that follows the events leading up to the assassination of Al Queda leader Osama Bin Laden. The article states that Chandler will be playing a CIA agent in the fast-tracked factual account of the military operation but nothing has been confirmed. The Emmy winning Actor (taking home the Best Actor Drama statue) will join an incredible ensemble that includes Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Edgar Ramirez, Jason Clarke, Mark Strong and Chris Pratt. Yeah, amazing.

The article also mentions the recent legal troubles that the film has fallen prey to - even though Sony has smartly scheduled the release for December 19, well after the upcoming election (but the marketing will start to appear right in the heat of it all... oops) - as the Pentagon announced an investigating into the charges issued by Rep. Peter King that the Kill Bin Laden film somehow received access to inside information from the Obama administration while crafting the script. They better be prepared for much more of this as I imagine the film will face nothing but public scrutiny right up to and well after its release. Besides the controversy, I am really looking forward to seeing how The Hurt Locker creative team handles these recent true events, especially with such a wonderful cast on board.

The still untitled international thriller from Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal opens December 19, 2012. It stars Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Edgar Ramirez, Jason Clarke, Mark Strong, Chris Pratt and now Kyle Chandler. Chandler can be seen next in Ben Affleck's Argo and Allen Hughes' Broken City.

Friday Night Lights started as a 2004 movie that critics liked but not too many people saw, then was turned into a TV series that critics adored but even fewer people saw. Now could the circle complete itself with yet another movie? TVLine reports that Peter Berg, who directed the Friday Night Lights movie and was an executive producer on the series, has talked up his hopes to make another movie, this one following main characters Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) and Tami Taylor (Connie Britton). The news started with a tweet from Bill Simmons, who's been working on an oral history of the show, and TVLine confirmed that Berg is in fact working on the idea.

With the final episode of Friday Night Lights airing tonight on NBC, now is the perfect time for dreams of a movie version to flare up. Of course, this will be far from the first TV show to harbor such dreams-- just ask fans of Arrested Development, 24, Party Down or Veronica Mars who are still holding on to hope that they'll see their favorite characters onscreen again. Friday Night Lights seems no more or less likely than any of those shows to actually become a movie, given that it's got a devoted fanbase and, more importantly, a lot of critical support, but isn't really the kind of huge brand name that immediately inspires a studio to take notice. They've got a leg up in Berg, though, the director behind the upcoming Battleship movie who knows his way around major studio politics. We already know he's hoping to make a drama about Navy SEALs in Afghanistan-- is this another pet project he's willing to take under his wing?

Chandler and Britton are both nominated for Emmys this year for their performances on the show, which also snagged its first nomination for Best Drama Series, and it's clear they'd love to bring back the characters as much as the fans would. But given the long history of TV show-to-movie adaptations that never actually happen, is there any reason to assume this will be the one that works? I agree, it's a cruel and ridiculous thing that we live in a world with the new The A-Team movie and not an Arrested Development movie, but if it were a just world, Friday Night Lights wouldn't have its first Emmy nomination this year, now would it?

Everything about J.J. Abrams' Super 8 aims to hearken back to an earlier, Spierlbergian kind of blockbuster, so it's no surprise to see the film nestled in a perfect early summer release date too. On Box Office Mojo the film's release date has been listed as June 8, 2011-- a quick turnaround for a movie now filming in West Virginia, but hey, Back to the Future was in theaters 6 months after Michael J. Fox's first day on set, now wasn't it?

You may think you haven't been paying enough attention to the trickle of news about Super 8 and missed all the information about the plot, but no, you've just been fooled by the J.J. Abrams mystery machine. Beyond the cryptic teaser trailer, the cast that includes Kyle Chandler and Elle Fanning and some set photos that tell us very little, there's pretty much no information about the film out there-- and that's exactly how J.J. Abrams likes it. Don't expect the mystery to start clearing up until maybe next spring, when the promotional stuff kicks up and the studio has to show us something to get us to show up. Yeah it's a little frustrating, but it's it fun for there to be at least a little mystery left in filmmaking these days?

Confirming a report that surfaced over the weekend, THR writes today that Kyle Chandler and Elle Fanning will be playing the leads in J.J. Abrams' Super 8, and adds a few more names to the mix as well. Ron Eldard, Noah Emmerich, Gabriel Basso, Joel Courtney, Riley Griffiths, Ryan Lee and Zach Mills will be joining the production, which got started in West Virginia just yesterday.

Though there was an open casting call for all the roles in the film, including the lead children's parts, a lot of these actors have plenty of experience in the industry. Two of the younger names on the list, Mills and Basso, have extensive TV and movie credits and experience as child actors, while Eldard and Emmerich have had "hey it's that guy" small roles in films for decades. It's hard to be too disappointed that Abrams didn't follow through on casting unknowns when we really don't know anything about the project, and none of these people are what you would call household names (even Chandler and Fanning don't really make the cut). Still, I was kind of interested to see which kids he would pick out of Midwestern obscurity and quite possibly launch to stardom.

Either way, I'm just glad to see Super 8 get going so we're that much closer to having a finished product. After some set photos surfaced yesterday I'm also optimistic we'll be seeing more from this set sooner than later, so check back for that.

Although most of the movie still remains a government-conspiracy-sized mystery, some casting news has been revealed for monster movie Super 8. Most likely by way of bribing a J.J. Abrams confidant in a roadside diner, Vulture reports that Kyle Chandler and Elle Fanning have been cast in the film.

They’re more than due to hire someone for the Abrams-Spielberg team-up, since back in July we heard that filming for Super 8 was set to start this month. The last time we heard anything from the Super 8 camp, the teaser trailer showed a train transporting "materials" from Area 51 to Ohio, only to collide with a pickup truck. After that casting call discovered by Bloody-Disgusting back in May revealed they were pursuing teenagers with a "Midwestern feel," I'm betting both Chandler (best known for his recent work on Friday Night Lights) and Fanning are unsuspecting citizens of Ohio or thereabouts.

There's no question Abrams is an innovative mind and knows exactly how to captivate an audience, both inside the theater and out. But with no disrespect intended to Cloverfield, much of the film's suspense took place before any of us even stepped foot in the multiplex. By the time we actually saw the movie, the monster reveal was a payoff, sure, but most of the mystery had run its course. I want Super 8 to match the suspense-packed and conspiratorial feel of its marketing.