Since Rebecca Ferguson has been in three Mission: Impossible movies with Tom Cruise, one could say that the co-stars already go way back. The Swedish actress told a story about the time she realized Cruise being in her contact list really came in handy... you know, besides having Tom Cruise in your contact list to begin with.

Once when Ferguson was on vacation with her husband she found herself dealing with a potential emergency. In her words:

The Maldives is a rather remote spot for a holiday, so when Ferguson came down with something, she was understandably stressed about getting the proper care and called up Tom Cruise. As she continued:

Tom Cruise has become rather famous for riding around in his own helicopter that he pilots himself. One time he flew it over to the home of his co-star Simon Pegg to show him some footage of the Mission: Impossible movie they were working on. And on another occasion he was spotted flying his helicopter to a golf course in between shooting one of the M:I movies to enjoy lunch.

Ferguson was worried her stomach issue at the Maldives was “a big worm”. It doesn’t sound like she actually ended up having Cruise come to the rescue when she told this story to The Independent. Still, the fact that it was a potential option is a pretty great perk to being a friend to Tom Cruise. As she added:

Oof, that’s a rough one. The stomach flu can lead to horrible symptoms like diarrhea, cramps, nausea and vomiting. Are Ferguson and Cruise close enough for him to witness such a nasty sickness? Clearly, it all worked out in the end, but I love that Tom Cruise was the one to call in that moment.

Rebecca Ferguson has been honest before about getting “so many questions” about working with Tom Cruise ever since she became part of the Mission: Impossible family. I mean it's definitely a big deal, and the Dune actress has high praise for working with the action star.

She has said he “expects the best of everyone” and delivers as such even being the big movie star that he is. Ferguson said goodbye to the franchise one movie short of the end in 2023’s Dead Reckoning when her character of Ilsa unfortunately died. While she appreciated her experience on the franchise, she was also happy to say goodbye to the long amounts of "waiting" and being in a trailer on those movies.

You can see Ferguson next in Season 3 of Silo, debuting on Apple TV on July 3 along with Dune: Part Three, which hits theaters on December 18.

In 2015, Rebecca Ferguson’s profile got a major boost when she co-starred with Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation. She went on to reprise disavowed MI6 agent Ilsa Faust in Fallout and Dead Reckoning, with the latter movie seeing her character being killed by Esai Morales’ Gabriel Martinelli. Three years after Dead Reckoning’s release, Ferguson has shared how she really felt about leaving the Mission: Impossible franchise.

Rebecca Ferguson stopped by Happy Sad Confused as part of the press tour for her newest movie, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, which can be streamed with a Netflix subscription starting on March 20. After this continuation of the popular TV show that ended in 2022 was discussed, the conversation turned to other parts of her career, including Mission: Impossible. Here’s what she told host Josh Horowitz when he asked for her thoughts about Ilsa being killed off:

I was certainly shocked when Ilsa died in Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning, but as Rebecca Ferguson laid out, it was always the plan for her to leave in this movie barring negotiations to be part of last year’s The Final Reckoning. Hey, at least we got closure with Ilsa, as opposed to characters like Jeremy Renner’s William Brandt who just disappeared and were never mentioned again. As for if she was happy with Ilsa’s specific death sequence, Ferguson just said this:

Interesting. Could this be her subtle way of indicating that while she might have been fine overall with Ilsa Faust being written out of the Mission: Impossible franchise, she felt its execution left much to be desired? Ferguson was clearly being diplomatic, but then when Josh Horowitz asked how she reacted to the fans who thought pre-The Final Reckoning that Ilsa might still be alive, she answered:

Whether you were a fan of Ilsa Faust’s ending or thought it could have been handled better, her death helped mark the beginning of the end for Mission: Impossible. The Last Reckoning brought the film series to a close, and while Ethan Hunt made it out alive, it’s a shame that he and Ilsa never got to go further in what looked like a promising relationship. Maybe years from now, Rebecca Ferguson will share her full, unfiltered thoughts on how Ilsa’s story ended.

As for what lays ahead for the actress, along with the aforementioned Peaky Blinders movie, Rebecca Ferguson will be seen reprising Lady Jessica in Dune: Part III, which opens on the 2026 movies schedule December 18. She’s also still leading the Apple TV subscription-exclusive series Silo, which has been renewed for two more seasons.

Artificial intelligence has always been a ripe subject to stage a movie around, and it’s never been more relevant than right now. One upcoming 2026 movie Mercy introduces an interesting premise, when a detective accused of murdering his wife has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an advanced A.I. before it decides his fate. Critics have seen the sci-fi action thriller, and they’re saying it felt like they were the ones being held captive.

Chris Pratt plays Chris Raven, the accused detective, and he’s joined by Rebecca Ferguson as the A.I. Judge Maddox — Raven's judge, jury and potential executioner. In CinemaBlend’s review of Mercy, Eric Eisenberg says the plot “doesn’t make a lick of goddamn sense,” and without that foundation, the film can’t produce anything insightful or even fun. He rates the movie 1.5 stars out of 5, writing:

Artificial intelligence? More like “artificial stupidity,” according to the Daily Beast’s Nick Schager. The critic is declaring Mercy the “worst movie of 2026,” which is a bold statement to make in mid-January. But watching people watch screens is boring, and the mystery plays out with a frustrating half-heartedness, Schager says, continuing:

Siddhant Adlakha of IGN gives the movie a “Bad” 4 out of 10, saying it squanders its good ideas. It’s also rough to adjust your eyes to all of the different windows popping up in different planes of focus, the critic writes — especially if you see the film in 3D. Adlakha says of Mercy:

Frank Scheck of THR says that with Chris Pratt strapped to a chair for most of the movie, Mercy is about as fun as watching 90 minutes of surveillance footage. So many low-res videos make a car chase scene near the end a welcome sight, Scheck says, and audiences will definitely be left in need of a digital detox. As for the leads’ performances, Pratt is hampered by his character’s circumstances, as the critic writes:

It’s not all bad, though. Eli Friedberg of Slant gives the upcoming action flick 2.5 stars out of 4, saying Mercy poses interesting questions about privacy, policing and (of course) artificial intelligence, all while capturing the familiar anxiety of doomscrolling. Friedberg posits:

Critics as a whole don’t seem to be buying into the screenlife sci-fi thriller, with the movie earning just 16% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, if this plot seems intriguing to you, or you never miss a chance to see Chris Pratt on the big screen — no matter how sedentary he may be — you can catch Mercy in theaters starting Friday, January 23. (Also, don’t miss that Parks and Recreation cameo!)

As a comic book fanatic, I've long been primed for Ryan Murphy's adaptation of the twisted comic book series The Beauty, with cast members like Evan Peters, Rebecca Ferguson and Ashton Kutcher only helping to stoke my lofty excitement. Those hyped expectations have somehow only grown even larger now that FX has released the show's heightened and surprisingly hilarious first trailer, which puts the spotlight on Kutcher's character and the highly coveted STD that the show is named for.

That's right, the upcoming horror series The Beauty is about a sexually transmitted disease that people are clamoring to get, as it turns the afflicted gorgeous and model-esque, with the unfortunate caveat that the disease obliterates one's life expectancy, and can also turn sufferers wild and murderous just prior to their hyper-violet deaths. So ju-u-ust a touch different from your crabs and HIV.

Seen in the trailer above, Ashton Kutcher portrays the bazillionaire douchebag seemingly responsible for unleashing The Beauty onto an unsuspecting population. As if that weren't awful enough, the character goes by the name of The Corporation, which I'm pretty sure no respect-worthy person has ever called themselves. Not that he's bothered by his morally repugnant behavior or the effects that his product, so to speak, is having on users. Here's how he puts it:

While the full series could certainly prove me wrong, I can't help but think this looks like the most fun Ashton Kutcher has had with a TV role in ages, and that includes his and Mila Kunis' returns for That '90s Show.

While Kutcher is clearly the bad guy here from a viewer perspective, despite being a hero to those "suffering" from the Beauty, Evan Peters and Rebecca Ferguson are on the case as protagonist detectives Cooper Madsen and Jordan Bennett, respectively.

Also on board is Anthony Ramos, and I love seeing him back in a fun-loving villain role after he proved adversarial in the MCU's Ironheart. Here, he'll be portraying the similarly vaguely monikered The Assassin, and his trailer moments do indeed play up his deadly nature. Not to mention his stylish fashion choices.

As if those marquee names weren't excellent enough on their own, we can also look forward to seeing Jeremy Pope in a recurring capacity, along with guest stars such as Bella Hadid, Isabella Rossellini, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ben Platt and Jessica Alexander. Here's hoping a few other Ryan Murphy go-to stars pop up in surprising ways.

The Beauty was created for the page by writer Jeremy Haun and artist Jason A. Hurley, with the original series running for 30 issues from 2015-2019. Haun and Hurley reunited for a new comic book story arc that coincides with the FX show's arrival, with the first issue having hit shelves in October 2025.

Mila Kunis spoke in the past about her and Kutcher's kids watching inappropriate movies at a young age, so I can't imagine they'll be allowing the offspring to check out this comic adaptation until they're in college. But you can bet I'll be cemented in place when it debuts, even if I'm looking worse for the wear while doing so.

The Beauty is set to shake up the 2026 TV schedule with its body-dropping run on FX and via Hulu subscription starting on Wednesday, January 21, at 9:00 p.m. ET.

It wasn’t always a forgone conclusion that Denis Villeneuve’s Dune series would be a trilogy, but thankfully, we are getting a third movie during the 2026 movie schedule. Dune: Part Three, as it’s simply titled, will be a continuation of the previous movies. Tickets are even on sale now (as of the end of May 2026) for select IMAX theaters around the world in anticipation of the conclusion to the trilogy.

The upcoming book-to-screen adaptation based on the second novel in the Dune series by author Frank Herbert, Dune: Messiah, is getting closer. We've seen the first trailer (more on that below), we know who is reprising their roles from the previous Dune movies, which you can catch with an HBO Max subscription, and who is joining the cast. Here's everything we know about the movie.

When Will Dune: Part Three Be Released?

Warner Bros. has announced that Dune: Part Three will be released on December 18th, 2026. The movie was shot in IMAX, according to Variety, making this the first Dune movie to be filmed with the large-format cameras, though the other two were released in the format after post-production work.

In fact, because it was shot in IMAX, it appears to have an advantage going into opening week. You see, it's not the only big movie getting released on December 18th. Avengers: Doomsday is also dropping that very same day, setting up a fascinating duel at the box office that we rarely see these days.

A big part of that duel (which some fans have dubbed "DunesDay") will be which will be on the most IMAX screens, and it seems that, at least at the moment, Dune: Part Three has the advantage because it was shot in the format, and Doomsday was not. Recently, theater owners have bristled at both movies competing for audiences and screens, but no one appears to be budging, and tickets for select screenings of Dune Part Three in IMAX are now on sale.

The Dune: Part 3 Trailer

As is the case with any good trailer, there is a lot to unpack (blonde Robert Pattinson??), and a lot of questions that we probably won't have answers for until DunesDay. Are Paul and Chani really back together, because they were definitely NOT at the end of the last installment? If they are, where does that leave Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh)? Those are just the most basic questions!

Who’s In The Cast?

Much of the cast is returning from the first two movies, plus there are a few exciting additions to the cast.

Timothée Chalamet As Paul Atreides

Timothée Chalamet is returning as Paul “Muad'Dib” Atreides in Dune: Part Three. Chalamet led the first two movies as the central character in the Dune series, so of course, he’s back for this one. Since starring in Dune and Dune: Part Two, Chalamet’s star has only grown brighter, and it’ll be great to see him back in this role that I think he performed outstandingly.

In February 2026, Chalamet opened up about how excited he was to make this third movie after gaining more and more confidence after the previous two. He spoke with Matthew McConaughey at an event for CNN and Variety:

"Taking a big swing" is exactly what fans of the books want to hear, and it hopefully means big things for the adaptation.

Zendaya As Chani

Like Chalamet, Zendaya will be back reprising her role as Chani, Paul’s Fremon lover. While she had a pretty limited role in the first movie, she was a huge part of Part Two, and that will continue here.

Florence Pugh As Princess Irulan

Princess Irulan has a big role in the book Dune: Messiah, so Florence Pugh, who appeared in the second Dune movie, will likely have more to do here.

Robert Pattinson As Scytale

CinemaBlend’s Eric Eisenberg theorized Robert Pattinson could be the character Scytale, and now, after the trailer, it's confirmed. Pattison appears with blonde hair in the trailer, and he looks as menacing as Scytale should. With the caliber of cast members that Dune has, a big name in the role is no surprise.

Anya Taylor-Joy As Alia Atreides

One of the most exciting additions to the cast is only sort of an addition. Anya Taylor-Joy appeared in Dune: Part Two, but mostly just her voice was heard, with a few fleeting images. Her character, Alia Atreides, Paul’s sister, was still in utero in the second movie of the trilogy. This time, she’ll have a full role to play, and it’s one of the best characters in the story.

Jason Momoa As Duncan Idaho

We won’t spoil too much here if you’ve never read Dune: Messiah, but yes, Jason Momoa will be back, and he’ll once again be playing fan-favorite Duncan Idaho (or, at least a version of him). Momoa was one of the most beloved characters in the first movie, just as he is among book fans, so it’ll be great to see him once again after he died in the first movie.

Josh Brolin As Gurney Halleck

Gurney Halleck, being played again by Josh Brolin, is one of the few characters we didn't see in the trailer (at least, one we could tell was definitely him). Gurney is a fan favorite, and it's hard to imagine anyone else in the role other than Brolin here.

Rebecca Ferguson As Lady Jessica

This is an interesting one because Lady Jessica, Paul’s mother, doesn’t really play a part in Dune: Messiah, but Rebecca Ferguson will be reprising her role. She teased a little about the part recently, saying it was a small role, but that “Denis had a little idea.” What that idea could be, I can’t wait to find out. She was wonderful as Jessica in the first two movies.

And finally, at least for now, we know that Paul's children, Leto II and Ghanima, will be played by Jason Momoa's son, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, and Silo actress Ida Brooke, respectively. Charlotte Rampling will reprise her role of Reverend Mother Mohiam as well.

Dune: Part Three Is Based On The Book Dune: Messiah

For those who haven’t read the book, we’ll keep the spoilers light here. Dune: Part Three is based on the second book in the Dune series, Dune: Messiah, by author Frank Herbert. The book, published in 1969, is as well regarded by fans as the original Dune novel. It is set about 12 years after the events of Dune, and Paul is now emperor. That doesn’t mean all is well in the universe. In fact, Paul has unleashed something in the Fremon that even he can’t control, and it threatens everything.

Dune: Messiah is a shorter book than Dune, but Villeneuve will probably still have to make some serious decisions on what to cut. Given how enthusiastic he’s been about these adaptations, I think it’s fair to trust him on what is critical and what can get cut, but it’s going to be tough for fans of the book, no matter what he cuts.

Could There Be A Dune: Part Four?

We’re going to get a little ahead of ourselves here and start wondering about a 4th installment. The answer is murky, to say the least. For starters, Villeneuve’s next project after Dune: Messiah is the next James Bond movie. Bond 26 is loosely scheduled for 2028, so it’s unlikely that if there is a fourth film, Villeneuve will be directly involved.

That’s not to say it is impossible. There is plenty of rich story left to tell in the Dune universe (the original series is six books by Herbert), so a fourth is certainly possible, likely with another director at the helm. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. We're only about months from being back in the Dune universe, and all will be right with the world.

Before Denis Villeneuve starts working on the next James Bond movie, he’ll deliver Dune: Part Three to the 2026 movies schedule. The filmmaker is wrapping up his time in this sci-fi world with the film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1969 novel Dune Messiah. Rebecca Ferguson is among the familiar faces who will be back for Dune 3, and the actress opened up reprising Lady Jessica under Villeneuve’s direction again.

While speaking about her new movie A House of Dynamite, which debuts in theaters this Friday and will be accessible with a Netflix subscription starting October 24, Ferguson told Indiewire that she’s already shot her Dune: Part Three scenes. The actress won’t have as big a presence in the threequel compared to the first two Dune movies, saying:

Jessica was indeed not present in Dune Messiah, as she’d returned to Calandan while her son, Paul Atreides, stayed to rule Arrakis. However, Denis Villeneuve found a way to insert Rebecca Ferguson’s version of the character into the story, and it sounds like she’s impressed with how he pulled that off. I’ll be curious to what this minor role entails and how much screen time this will give her with Timothée Chalamet, who plays Paul.

The good news is that if Children of Dune, which follows Dune Messiah, is also adapted into a movie, Rebecca Ferguson will have plenty to do, as Lady Jessica has a major role in that story. The bad news, as mentioned earlier, is that Denis Villeneuve won’t be directing her. Considering how critically and commercially successful the Dune movies have been for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary, I suspect they’ll want to keep this film series going after Villeneuve’s exit. So if Ferguson can be persuaded to do a Children of Dune movie, it’ll be interesting to hear her opinion about what it was like being directed in this franchise by someone new.

Going back to Dune: Part Three, Florence Pugh, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin and Anya Taylor-Joy are also reprising their respective roles. They’ll be joined by newcomers Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke as Paul and Chani’s children, Leto II and Ghanima, and Robert Pattinson has been cast in an undisclosed role. As with Dune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve co-wrote the Part Three script with Jon Spaihts.

Dune: Part Three is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, the same day as Avengers: Doomsday. If you have an HBO Max subscription, you can stream the first two Dune movies, as well as the prequel TV series Dune: Prophecy, whenever you’d like.

After production delays, an industry-wide strike, and a title change, the eighth Mission: Impossible film is finally heading to the big screen. The film, titled M:I - The Final Reckoning, is rumored to be the last installment in the decades-spanning franchise, or at least the last installment with Tom Cruise at the center. While fans are excited to see what this film has in store, it seems like they are caught up on one detail, and it seemed to dominate the comments underneath the recently released new look at the production.

Empire Magazine recently published one of the first stills from the latest Mission film. The image in question doesn’t offer too many details that could hint at the plot but rather shows Mission: Impossible cast members Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell and Tom Cruise intensely looking at each other. It seems to suggest that this trio will likely take center stage in the film, despite Atwell’s character only being introduced in Dead Reckoning. You can see the photo posted on Instagram below:

While I'd argue that Hayley Atwell is a great addition to the cast, and has uniquely strong chemistry with Cruise, some fans aren't sold. Her character, Grace, seems to be the spiritual replacement for Rebecca Ferguson’s Ilsa, who died towards the end of Dead Reckoning. Fans still seem upset with this storytelling decision, especially considering Ilsa was introduced in M:I 5 and was a central character throughout three films. Her not being present for this film still feels like a strange choice, and a lot of fans feel the same. You can see some of their comments below:

• Marvin__pe: Why did they let Ilsa die suddenly? Did she have an argument with Tom Cruise? Or why was she replaced by Hayley?
• Paulobaratapereira: still baffled that a franchise nearing it’s end chose to kill a female lead character with whom the audience had 3 movies to built a relationship with for someone we literally dgaf.
• The_positive_fan: Still hurts not seeing Ilsa there…
• Aine.oreilly: It's weird that we are supposed to be invested in "Grace" when she's so obviously a last minute replacement for Ilsa, who we had 3 movies in, and was a well-loved character
• Daniel.p.indy: Justice for Ilsa… the producers killed her

It’s understandable why fans are upset. Rebecca Ferguson is excellent as the character, and she offered a new, modern take on a female heroine. Maybe the creative team just felt that her story had come to an end and wanted to raise the stakes for the last film. It could simply be the producers way of telling the audience that even the most beloved character’s lives are at risk here, and no character is guaranteed to make it to the end of a Mission film.

It should also be said that this wasn't the first time that one of Ethan Hunt's love interests was written out of the franchise, as Michelle Monaghan and Thandiwe Newton both were introduced as major characters initially, only to be replaced in future films.

The theory that Rebecca Ferguson and Tom Cruise had a disagreement also seems unlikely. The two have consistently expressed admiration for each other, with Ferguson even stating that she never gets tired of talking about Cruise. She also has said that his perfectionist mentality and Cruise’s positive outlook on sets is something she plans on taking with her to other sets. This certainly doesn’t sound like two co-stars that didn’t get along or an unhappy production that led to Ferguson getting killed off.

Which seems the most likely, aside from the creative choice, is that Ferguson may have no longer wanted to be a part of such a demanding production like Mission. She did three films and is now committed to another demanding franchise via the Dune films. Whatever drove the decision, it’s disappointing for fans, but the M:I films do ask a lot from their cast. However, it does seem like Hayley Atwell is still up for the task and, hopefully, fans can find a way to embrace her as we move into the likely final installment of Mission: Impossible.

Fans will be able to see Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning when it hits theaters on May 23, 2025. You can also check out previous Mission films now with a Paramount+ subscription. For more information on other exciting titles heading to cinemas and streaming this year, make sure to consult our 2025 movie release schedule.

We’ve always known that Silo was planned with the end in mind, and thankfully the 2025 TV schedule will not be when that moment arrives. As there have been whispers of two more seasons in the works to finish adapting author Hugh Howey’s literary series, that plan has now gotten a huge update with Apple’s recent announcement of Seasons 3 and 4 being greenlit.

With this latest development in mind, and based on what one of the best Apple TV+ shows has delivered in its plot, I have an idea of where Silo’s current 10-episode run just might leave the story cliffhanging.

Silo Seasons 3 And 4 Will Officially End The Series

Apple TV+ has indeed confirmed, through a newly issued press release, that the end is near with Seasons 3 and 4 of Silo. In his part of this big news update, showrunner/creator Graham Yost reinforced that notion with this thoughtful and thankful statement:

It’s bittersweet to know that Silo will come to an end in the next couple of years. But there was always a finite plan at work with Graham Yost and his team, and even when I sat down to talk with him for Season 2, he confirmed that point yet again. So Apple’s new announcement may be a slight bummer, but it means that everything is on track for this final act of Silo.

Mirroring Yost’s thankful nature for all involved in making this program happen, executive producer and star Rebecca Ferguson added her own feelings into the mix. Through the following excerpt, you can see more of that thankful energy at work:

While we’ve been jumping between Silo’s parallel Season 2 stories in Silo 17 and 18, a picture has started to form in my mind. Now that we’ve gotten the news that Seasons 3 and 4 will bring it all to a grand close, I think I can call how things are going to end in the near future - and the result could be bigger than Silo’s massive Season 1 finale.

I Think Silo Season 2 Is Going To End With Silo 18’s Revolution Kicking Off

Right from the beginning of Season 1, the message Silo seems to be playing around with is that history is about to repeat itself. With Silo 17’s revolution being shown at the top of the season, and Episode 204 - “The Harmonium’s” shocking death setting things in motion, peace does not look like an option.

So if I were to put money on where Episode 210 - “Into The Fire” will end, it’s with this supposedly promised conflict just starting. Of course, I could be absolutely wrong in my assumption. Let’s not forget how Silo’s pattern of Season 1 cliffhangers has carried over into Season 2, with each installment throwing a new wrench into the system.

Now that there’s two and a half more seasons of such suspense to look forward too, us fans will really need to pace ourselves in how we enjoy what’s to come. Whether you binge the adventures of Silo, or you follow along doggedly with whatever comes next, you can catch it all at the same place as before.

With an Apple TV+ subscription, you can see new episode drop each Friday - with you bingers having to wait until January 17th, 2025 to have all 10 chapters available at once.

The Mission: Impossible franchise has been taking up a lot of time in a lot of careers, especially lately. M:I - Dead Reckoning took years to complete, and Tom Cruise and company went from that right into filming The Final Reckoning. One co-star who, as far as we know, didn't need to return was Rebecca Ferguson, and as much as she says she loved playing Elsa in the franchise, it seems she may be glad she’s done. In fact, her comments also highlight a problem when it comes to the franchise attracting talent.

Rebecca Ferguson’s character, Ilsa, died at the end of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, which means that unless she appears in flashbacks, she won’t be part of the next film when the The Final Reckoning's release date arrives next year. Speaking with The Wrap, she indicates that’s maybe not a terrible thing, as the movies are so big, and her part is so small. She explained…

Throughout the M:I movies Ferguson has been part of, the size of Ilsa’s role has been varied, but certainly nobody in the movie gets as much screen time as Tom Cruise. Everybody else plays a supporting role, which means that they spend a lot of time waiting for their next scene.

The smaller roles, combined with the generally extended shooting schedule, make things potentially difficult for Ferguson, and one assumes other actors as well. That's because it means they can’t necessarily take other projects that come along because they have to be available when the Mission: Impossible shooting schedule needs them. And, since Ferguson points out the scripts for these movies are often in flux, the actors don’t even know when that will be. Ferguson continued…

With all of that in mind, this is indeed an issue for this beloved franchise. One would think that actors might be aware of the professional constraints that come with being a part of such a massive IP. So just think about how many stars the series has theoretically missed out on because of that.

One assumes the cast of Mission: Impossible movies probably get paid pretty well, which would certainly help being locked into the movie and being unable to take other jobs. However, in Ferguson’s case, she wants to do the work.

Whether or not there will be more Mission: Impossible movies in the future is unclear, the subtitle The Final Reckoning would seem to indicate this might be the end of Tom Cruise’s character, but, if there are more films, the shooting schedule, reduced window for other gigs and more should be considered by other actors before they say yes.

While Mission: Impossible fans are excited for the eighth film’s debut as part of the lineup of upcoming 2025 movies, there’s also a bit of sorrow ahead. Why? Well, because The Final Reckoning is going to be the first without franchise star Rebecca Ferguson since 2015’s Rogue Nation, and intrepid operative Ilsa Faust is going to be sorely missed.

But on the plus side, I’ve just learned that the reason Ferguson wore the eyepatch that helped make her seemingly final appearance in the franchise so awesome was for an answer I totally didn’t expect. This subject came up in a clip from The Tonight Show’s Instagram, in which the Silo star’s recent appearance gave us even more tasty knowledge on this saga.

Apparently Rebecca Ferguson doesn’t only have an “endless pit” of Tom Cruise stories, as she dished the following anecdote about her own experiences:

While we’ve seen Ferguson’s previous remarks on her Mission eyepatch, I still had no clue that this was the practical reason behind this admittedly cool touch. Yes, it sucks that Rebecca Ferguson can’t wink. But at the same time, we’re probably seeing the most practical approach to solving that problem -- and one that actual snipers probably use during their military service.

If there was ever a modern movie series that was primed to yield such amazing behind the scenes facts, it’d be the Mission: Impossible movies. Another Rebecca Ferguson tale proves that fact rather adeptly, as her comments on how even Dead Reckoning’s cast didn’t know the full story until the final cut was in showed just how kinetic this blockbuster epic can be at any given moment.

Heads need to be on a swivel, and if someone needs to pretend to be an expert sniper, sometimes the situation requires a quick and effective patch. Revisiting the action on display in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’s teaser, I wonder more now than ever what sort of last minute curveballs may have presented themselves to shape this latest manifestation of cinematic destiny. The bar to impress is going to now reset though, as learning Rebecca Ferguson’s eyepatch story is the perfect crossroads between badass style and simple problem solving.

I’m already personally accepting the mission to see Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, when it hits theaters on May 23, 2025. Which also means I’ll probably be using my Paramount+ subscription to further pull together clues in the name of proving or debunking some random theories I have for Tom Cruise’s potentially final mission.

Through Silo Season 2’s return to the 2024 TV schedule, the further mystery behind Silo 17’s past and Silo 18’s future continues to intrigue. With the fallout of Juliette’s exile in Silo Season 2’s early episodes coloring what we’ve seen so far, it appeared that this new round of author Hugh Howey’s best-selling dystopia was going to break into a more segmented sort of drama that would alternate between those two stories. However, Episode 3 proved that that format wasn't sticking around for long.

After seeing Episode 3, “Solo,” learning more about Steve Zahn’s enigmatic presence wasn’t the only clue we got for what the future will hold. The narrative has also now returned to a more traditional back and forth between “A” and “B” stories, and after speaking with showrunner Graham Yost, the reason for that decision was pretty clear.

Silo Season 2 Almost Alternated Between Silos For Its Story

Adding to everything we know about Silo Season 2 is the fact that the two stories in focus are parallels that set up a potentially explosive collision. As Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) continues to learn more about Solo (Steve Zahn) and the revolution that seemed to tear apart Silo 17, Bernard (Tim Robbins) is focused on taking the steps needed to prevent this seemingly foretold event from happening at Silo 18.

The first two episodes of this season had me anticipating an alternating story structure that would have focused solely on one side each week. And to that point, Graham Yost did say that this was on the table as a concept. However, he also revealed to CinemaBlend that the following concern for the audience took that off the table pretty quickly:

I can definitely see why the Silo team wouldn’t want to frustrate the audience when returning to the hit Apple TV+ drama. We’re in a phase now where Season 1’s status as a breakout hit will either prove to be a fluke or a lasting pattern. This is important as the trilogy of Hugh Howey’s books has been earmarked for a potential four-season run, with a possibility for the final two batches to be filmed back to back.

However, that didn’t stop the first couple of episodes from having that more insular focus. And in further remarks about the matter, the Justified mastermind explained to me in greater detail why this compromise was the best-case scenario.

How Graham Yost And The Silo Team Better Defined Season 2’s Story

Giving me further insight into why Silo’s episodic alternating approach wouldn’t have worked for every episode, Yost divulged a piece of knowledge from his showrunner mind that surely convinced me.

Using Rebecca Ferguson’s series lead as the pivot point, and taking into account Season 1’s finale shocking us all with Juliette Nichols walking into the wastes of the apocalypse, here’s how he and his team defined Season 2’s best point of entry:

Admittedly, if Silo was supposed to leave us with the impression that Juliette was going to die, it probably should have ended with Silo 18’s doors opening, followed by a quick cut to black. I’m glad that wasn’t the case, because not only were we assured of the pretty obvious answer to how long she’d survive in the wild, but it also pushed the story team and the showrunner to come up with some new twists that’ll enhance this tale’s progression.

Now’s not the time to fall into a predictable rhythm anyway, what with the inhabitants of Silo 18 starting to rebel against “The Order” in their own ways. There’s now a ticking clock on both ends of this story, as Juliette’s race to uncover the past could help or hinder Bernard’s countdown to a potentially volatile situation with the folks of Mechanical.

With seven episodes left in Season 2, it’s only a matter of time before someone makes a move that only further fans these flames; and the results promise to be as carefully constructed as Graham Yost’s comments suggest. Looking back on talking about Silo's amazing Season 1 cliffhangers with the cast, it only heightens my anticipation for what happens next.

Silo Season 2 continues to unfold for those with an Apple TV+ subscription, with new episodes debuting on Fridays until the season finale on January 17th, 2025. And if you’ve somehow stumbled into this write-up without watching an episode, don’t worry! You can also catch up on Season 1’s stories in that very same location.

Pretty much everyone looking forward to upcoming 2025 movies has Mission: Impossible 8 on the mind. Or at least that’s what I’d assume as a loyal fan of that very successful franchise. So even with Rebecca Ferguson having exited the saga after Dead Reckoning, she’s bound to be running into tons of questions about what it’s like to work with Tom Cruise.

Luckily for anyone who’s looking to ask her such queries, she doesn’t mind, and for very good reason. As her recent appearance to promote Silo Season 2 hit The Tonight Show’s Instagram, the series star shared another really sweet story about her former co-star. That tale was preceded by this remark, in which Rebecca Ferguson explained why talking about Mr. Cruise isn’t as repetitive as you’d think:

That seems to be Tom Cruise in a nutshell no matter who you ask; which is why results like the Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’s teaser tend to be rather exciting to behold. It also tracks with Ms. Ferguson’s previous Tom Cruise comments, in which she also highlighted how the legendary actor “expects the best of everyone.”

Plenty of other co-stars have spoken about the Top Gun: Maverick vet in similar tones, only confirming that it's rather easy for those around him to take part in whatever the mission entails. Which circles back to Rebecca Ferguson's sentiment that the "endless pit" of stories is no trouble to dig into, seeing as the process of getting to those tales is so impressively easy that you don't know you've jumped off that cliff until you've landed safely.

You don’t even need to be on a set to get that sort of treatment, as Tom Cruise’s support of Glen Powell at the premiere of Twisters shows how those threads can be maintained even after a project has wrapped. Surely as long as people have interesting stories to share about Mr. Cruise’s charming nature, there will be a market to hear them.

Which is not only good for business, but also makes interviews with people like Rebecca Ferguson even more exciting. So if you're someone looking to jump onboard with the rumored Days of Thunder legacy-quel, keep this in mind before you choose to accept the mission at hand.

The IMF cinematic archives are yours to peruse, as most of the Mission: Impossible movies are streaming through the use of a Paramount+ subscription. And Silo fans will be able to continue to follow the journey of Rebecca Ferguson’s Juliette Nichols, with new episodes hitting Apple TV+ on Fridays.

Rebecca Ferguson may be known for doing kick-ass fight sequences in the Mission: Impossible and Dune movies, but she does have her personal fears. One interesting fact about the Swedish actress is that she refuses to use elevators due to her claustrophobia. Well, she wouldn’t have a pleasant experience getting stuck in one like Jennifer Garner did at Comic-Con. And, to be honest, I feel for her.

It was during a Deadpool & Wolverine fan screening at San Diego Comic-Con that Jennifer Garner, who cameoed in D&W as Elektra, found herself ensnared in an elevator mishap. However, the Alias actress wasn’t exactly suffering in that closed space, despite being trapped in there for over an hour. To get an idea of what Garner went through, check out one of the series of adorable Instagram videos she posted to update her fans:

Wasn’t she so cute? the 13 Going on 30 star handled getting stuck in an elevator way better than I would have. She was laughing, singing “99 Bottles of Beer” and bringing positive vibes to everyone else in the trapped elevator. I give the Golden Globe winner a lot of credit for keeping her cool in that situation.

If Rebecca Ferguson was in that same scenario, I don’t think she’d have been quite as calm as Jennifer Garner was. It’s incredibly ironic that a member of the cast of the sci-fi TV show Silo -- which about a community living in a giant silo -- that is claustrophobic in real life. But it’s like she once told Variety, she’s not freaked out filming the Apple TV+ series since she knows it’s a set and is very aware of the exits.

During an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Rebecca Ferguson got real about her issues with claustrophobia, including how for one project, she had to wear a life cast for a project to fit prosthetics which involved thick layers of gel and latex over her head. This sent her into a panic, at which point she tried desperately to take it off before the casting begin. However, the Dune actress also spoke about how being an A-lister helps with her claustrophobia:

There you go! After all, why subject yourself to small spaces if you don’t have to? Rebecca Ferguson’s celebrity status certainly helped her out during the filming of The Greatest Showman. During a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the Doctor Sleep actress had no plans to take an elevator to the top of the skyscraper to participate. Here’s how Ferguson took part in the tree-lighting event without having to risk being in a small space:

That must have been perfect for Rebecca Ferguson. If she can’t get to the switch, the switch will come to her. It’s better than not being able to participate in something fun because of a fear you can’t shake off. I’d be the same way, in that I wouldn't risk my comfort levels if I know it’ll send me into a panic.

Fortunately, the M:I alum wasn’t alone in staying on the ground floor. She had the cast of The Greatest Showman there for support:

I can’t say that I blame Ferguson for refusing to go up to the top of a skyscraper if it scared her. At the end of the day, no one can make you do something that makes you uncomfortable. You can watch the TikTok video of the Fallout actress describing her Christmas tree lighting incident:

It's safe to say that Jennifer Garner and Rebecca Ferguson handle elevators differently but, of course, to each their own. What works for one person may not work for another, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.

The second season of Silo is now available to stream with a Apple TV+ subscription. And anyone who wants to see Jennifer Garner in Deadpool & Wolverine can check that out using a Disney+ subscription.

Warning: Spoilers for Silo’s Season 1 finale and Season 2 premiere are in play. If you haven’t re-entered Silo 18 just yet, you’ve been warned.

It’s been a little over a year since Rebecca Ferguson’s Juliette Nichols went outside to discover a new world beyond her Silo. As the Apple TV+ original has freshly returned to the 2024 TV schedule with its latest premiere episode “The Engineer,” we’re squarely focused on the Mission: Impossible star’s exploits outside of her former home.

However, that doesn’t mean the residents of Silo 18 are doing nothing in her absence. Several members of the cast were able to speak about what’s known about Silo Season 2, with the specific lens of what their fictional figures have been doing in the wake of Season 1’s massive finale.

Silo Season 2 Sees Judicial Turning Up The Heat, Especially Bernard

I was on hand for the Silo Season 2 press day, and thankfully it wasn’t too much of a spoiler to ask how everyone’s taking the former Engineer-turned-Sheriff’s exile at the beginning of this new season. At the same time, Tim Robbins was extremely careful with what he said about Bernard, as he naturally doesn’t want to reveal any of the twists this Hugh Howey adaptation holds.

Much like a member of Judicial during a potential rebellion, every word counts in this situation. So when I asked if Juliette's not-so-grand escape could drive a rift between Bernard and Sims (Common), he was pretty tight-lipped. However, Robbins did share this intriguing hint at what’s to come with CinemaBlend:

Always the complicated character, Bernard and his right-hand agent Sims were personally responsible for the false claim that Juliette uttered those most fateful words anyone can say in Silo’s world: “I want to go outside.” That phrase echoes pretty loudly at the beginning of Season 2, especially with the premiere being a dialogue-lite affair that sees Rebecca Ferguson putting her Mission: Impossible action skills to work in the remains of Silo 17.

While next week’s episode will be giving us more of a window into what the world of Silo 18 has been doing, as Episode 2 - “Order,” I can assure you that there will be a lot more dialogue on hand as we return to the other characters in this sphere. And that’s our cue to speak to Harriet Walter and Clare Perkins, whose Martha and Carla seem to be getting reacquainted in the wake of Silo’s Season 1 shakeup.

Silo's Martha And Carla Could Become Bound By More Than Heat Tape (Again)

If it wasn’t for Supply workers Martha Walker (Harriet Walter) and her ex-wife Clara (Clare Perkins), Juliette Nichols’ walk outside at the end of Silo would have ended like all the others we saw: with death. Thanks to the ladies smuggling her a superior quality sealing tape from IT, that shocking Season 1 finale was allowed to take place.

But when I got to speak with Ms. Walter and Perkins, they both reminded me just how much their characters owed to this moment in the story. When it comes to Harriet Walter’s recollection, she started her statement to CinemaBlend with the following:

Even in this very early state, I hope that Walker and Clara make peace and reconcile in Silo 18. However, the outlook on that particular wish is rather unclear, as revolution is brewing in light of the departure of Juliette.

Then again, as the Downton Abbey vet in question has highlighted in her thoughts, the fragility of life is on everyone's minds in the aftermath of the end of Season 1. That added context informed Clare Perkins comments about the situation between this potentially reconciling pair, as follows:

Touching upon that point again in her own way, here’s the rest of Harriet Walter’s answer:

Revolution doesn’t always bring people together, as we’ll see in our next pair of participants: Shane McRae and Remmie Milner, the mother and father of Mechanical in Silo 18. Bound by their similar vocation, their personal ideologies are about to complicate an already chaotic ecosphere.

Knox And Shirley’s Relationship In Mechanical Is Going To Be A Bit Pressured

Knox’s reaction to Juliette Nichols leaving the scene in Silo’s previous season finale isn’t as cut and dry as some might think. Though the Chicago Fire star’s actions did lead to the ultimate result, Shane MacRae admits that this decision starts to weigh on Knox’s head and heart a little more than he may have counted for. Here’s how he teased his character’s arc for Season 2:

Leave it to Shane McRae to go all Star Trek on us and use Mr. Spock’s analogy of how “the needs of The Many outway the needs of The Few, or The One.” Of course, for Remmie Milner’s Shirley, The Many are of equal importance to her, and her views on the budding Flamekeeper revolution. We get a taste of where that sort of action could head in those initial flashbacks to Silo 17’s unfortunate fate, which sets the table for the rough seas ahead in Season 2.

Tying into that notion by discussing her character, this is what Ms. Milner shared with CinemaBlend:

I know we're sidestepping around quite a few Silo Season 2 secrets at the moment, but this is what we fans kind of expect in the gap between seasons, isn't it? Your worries about spoilers are still safely unfounded though, as we're definitely saving the exciting revelations for after they play out on your screens.

However, I will tease that you should stay tuned as the fantastic Apple TV+ show airs, because the insanely vague remarks from Shane McRae below, pertaining to Knox and Shirley's fates, will make a lot more sense later on:

We're only at the first episode of Season 2 and Silo is already shaping up to be mysterious in all the right ways. Which is good, considering there was a moment where it looked like the wait would be much longer than the one we've currently come out of.

The Resilience Of Silo’s Season 2 Crew Helped Keep The Show On Track During The 2023 Strikes

Silo is an epic story that has a lot of moving parts to keep in mind when tracking its ensemble-led tale. That very reality could have impacted Season 2 in a pretty huge way, as Silo’s 2023 strike hiatus could have postponed the series’ Apple TV+ return. It wouldn’t have been a problem, as most films and TV shows in production during that work stoppage have seen originally intended debuts rescheduled to keep up with the times.

However, Silo had two advantages on its side, the first being that between the mix of SAG and non-SAG actors, certain portions of the story were either completed or close to completed when the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike took effect. And as Silo showrunner/creator Graham Yost revealed in his interview with CinemaBlend, a very crucial team of wizards was able to get what was shot into fighting shape in the interim:

Obviously, the gains pursued by all who took part in the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of last year were a worthy cause worth fighting for. Doing his own part to highlight that fact, Graham Yost doubled down on the fact that while there was a gap in production, nothing was touched by members of either guild represented until the all-clear was given. Even then, it sounds like Apple was super understanding in letting the writer’s room get itself together to do whatever post-strike reworking they needed to do.

The result that you’ll see before you over the next nine weeks is a testament to how Silo’s cast and crew truly love the story they’re telling. This makes it easier for us fans to return for new installments as they debut each Friday for those of you with an active Apple TV+ subscription!

Denis Villeneuve's pair of Dune movies have been wildly successful, both in theaters and streaming with a Max subscription. While fans are still waiting on news about the threequel Dune: Messiah, the public still hasn't recovered from Dune's viral popcorn buckets, which some thought looked like a sex toy. And today I'm throwing back to that time Rebecca Ferguson found out you were supposed to stick your hand right into the bucket.

While the trailer for Dune: Prophecy teased the upcoming prequel TV series, the conversations around the popcorn buckets have remained, even influencing Deadpool & Wolverine's NSFW buckets. In a funny video by Nerdist, the Lady Jessica actress realized that one was meant to put their hand in the Dune Sandworm buckets, and her response is funny AF. Check it out below:

Honestly, her reaction is understandable. The Sandworm's mouth doesn't look inviting in the viral popcorn buckets, but if you purchased them of a screening of Dune: Part Two, one had to bravely put their hand in the think to get a fist full of popcorn. In the video her reaction was adorable, as she said:

Rebecca Ferguson was all of us when reacting to Dune's popcorn bucket for the first time. And they went so viral that SNL ended up doing a hilarious digital short/ musical number about how they looked like sex toys.

This bit of merchandise has become almost synonymous with Villeneuve's second Dune movie, which performed super well at the box office. And it's since inspired studios to step up their game and craft their own viral popcorn bucket. Case in point: Deadpool 3's bucket, which allows audiences to eat out of Wolverine's gaping mouth. Even Despicable Me 4 made its own, allowing audiences to drink their beverage out of a Minion's head.

While the popcorn buckets may have gone viral, Villeneuve's pair of Dune movies have both been wildly successful at the box office and critically. As such, fans are hoping that the franchise continues to expand, specifically in a film adaptation of Dune: Messiah, which will reveal what happened after Paul Atreides took power at the end of Dune 2.

Fans are still waiting on news about Messiah, but luckily that sci-fi world continues to expand, albeit on the small screen. Dune: Prophecy is set to arrive on HBO and Max in November, and will explore the inner workings of the mysterious Bene Gesserit. That prequel is set 10,000 year before the events of the movies, so while it should help satiate fans, it won't quell calls for the third movie to arrive sooner rather than later.

Both of Denis Villeneuve's Dune movies are streaming now on Max. While we wait for both the show and an eventual threequel, be sure to check out the 2025 movie release dates.

In February, Dune: Part Two actress Rebecca Ferguson caused a frenzy after speaking out about the time a co-star screamed at her while shooting a movie. Since she didn’t specify the name of the movie or colleague, internet sleuths quickly hopped on the investigation train and started theorizing about who the mystery person could be. According to Ferguson, they weren’t the only ones to jump on the news as she also received some feedback from her Hollywood peers. But, she doesn’t seem to be letting anything bother her.

It all started when the Doctor Sleep star was interviewed on the Reign With Josh Smith podcast while promoting her project on the 2024 movie schedule, Dune: Part Two. She was very open about the shocking situation, and didn’t shy away from explaining how this affected her, even calling the co-star an “absolute idiot”. While speaking on The Josh Cagle Show, she mentioned that she was not expecting the news to go viral. She also clarified what she originally said, explaining that her response wasn’t supposed to be seen as malicious, but a truly honest reflection of a crucial point in her career, and people just happened to latch on to it.

Here’s how she put it:

The thing I can definitely appreciate throughout this whole ordeal is her transparency. The star could’ve easily given a very broad, on-the-surface answer to begin with and totally backtracked so people would lose interest and forget about it. But, instead, she chose to give something substantial, and stood on business. This just adds to her relatability even more and she deserves all the props.

The Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning actress continued, stating that her ‘amazing’ co-stars reached out to her once the news started spreading. Based on what she said, they seemed to be very concerned for her, asking if she understood what she did. However, she doubled down on why she feels she’s in the right, and she said that it’s her story to share and people don't need to worry if they’re a good person. 

Along with this feedback, Ferguson has had quite a few people standing in her corner, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Some speculated that The Rock was the “idiot” co-star, but he debunked it and gushed about how much he cares for his Hercules co-star. He even called her his guardian angel and stated that he’d like to know who yelled at her. Emily Blunt, who was her Girl on the Train co-star, was also speculated to have been the mystery person, but her rep has since confirmed that there is “nothing but love between them.”

It’s been two months since Rebecca Ferguson’s original interview, and at this point, it seems like finding out who the co-star is will be a shot in the dark. Either way, it doesn’t seem like she’s going to let anything dim her light. 

She’s likely still riding high after being a part of the Dune 2 cast as Lady Jessica and her science fiction series, Silo, which can be watched with an Apple TV+ subscription. And, more power to her.

Rebecca Ferguson has become one of our favorite interview subjects—throughout her promo tour for the sci-fi blockbuster Dune: Part Two, the Swedish actress has offered up one hilarious soundbite after another. She recently revealed how having a Timothée Chalamet lookalike for a husband has made things very confusing in the Ferguson household and told CinemaBlend about how she and her co-stars came up with sexual names for all of the sci-fi objects in the Dune universe. 

But her appearance on the ReelBlend podcast might have just gifted us fans our favorite Ferguson moment yet. In the Dune 2 cast, Rebecca plays Lady Jessica, Paul Atreides' mother and the newly appointed Reverend Mother. As a member of the Bene Gesserit, a powerful sisterhood with advanced physical and mental abilities, Jessica is able to use a technique called "the Voice" to overpower and kill her enemies. 

While chatting with CinemaBlend Managing Director Sean O’Connell and Fox 5 DC Entertainment Reporter Kevin McCarthy, Ferguson hilariously discussed how she and director Denis Villeneuve came up with that ominous "Voice": 

However, because Rebecca Ferguson didn't know exactly how the "Voice" was mixed and produced, she decided to go straight to the source for intel. Yes, she did so by whipping out her cell phone mid-interview and texting Denis Villeneuve directly while casually chewing on a toothpick, much to the delight of our podcast hosts:

Alas, the actress didn't get a response from the French-Canadian filmmaker so we'll never know if Kathleen Turner does in fact have an uncredited Dune cameo as "the Voice" of Lady Jessica.  

Fans were similarly enthralled by Ferguson's funny, relaxed behavior during the podcast appearance, commenting on Instagram:

• "So chaotic vibe" - @joaovictorlima1997
• "She is quite kooky, and I had no idea! 😂" - @mysinghlove
• "Dude she's really divine" - @adamumemo
• "She is not what I expected her to be like and I love it" - @piz_zarinasbarro
• "Idk why but this is the second interview I've seen where she has a toothpick in her mouth and I love her for it 😂" - @king_obie617

Though Lady Jessica is far less humorous than her actress counterpart, you can catch Rebecca Ferguson as the Dune 2 matriarch in the critically acclaimed Denis Villeneuve flick in theaters now, or stream the first movie with a Max subscription.

After two long movies that required two very long productions, one would be shocked if the cast of the Dune films hadn’t gotten to know each other on a fairly intimate basis. Well, apparently, to entertain themselves, the stars created filthy names for all the various sci-fi creations of the film. And some of them are so bad that when Rebecca Ferguson revealed this all to CinemaBlend, she wouldn't admit what they are. 

Speaking with our own ReelBlend podcast, Rebecca Ferguson divulged that she and co-stars had come up with sexual names for the various science fiction objects in the Dune universe. Apparently, they became so common on set that she now has to watch herself when discussing them in interviews. She revealed one of the, apparently, tamer names during the podcast, but some were, it seems, so bad she could say their names out loud. Check it out:

I haven’t had a chance to ask our own Sean O’Connell exactly what Rebecca Ferguson told him when the cameras were off, but rest assured that will be part of our next conversation. I need to know just what was so dirty she didn’t feel right saying it on camera. It had to have been pretty good.

The actress says she’ll have to text Timothée Chalamet to ask what all the various names were, as she claims not to be able to remember them all. It sounds like Chalamet may have been the one to come up with most of the names if he’s the one most likely to remember them. At least that’s what we’re going to believe until he comes on ReelBlend to explain himself.

There’s this sort of natural inclination to believe that what was going on behind the scenes of a movie resembles what we see on screen. For a serious drama, it seems strange that the cast was being silly and making up sexual names for all the props. Though it just goes to show just how different things can be. Part Two may look self-serious, and the film doesn't exactly have levity. But maybe that’s exactly why the cast had to have some fun when the cameras weren’t rolling. 

Maybe the jokes also helped the cast focus and make the movies better. Nearly everybody seems to agree with our own Dune: Part Two review, that the sequel is in a class by itself. We just crowned the 2024 Oscar winners, but it feels like we have a front-runner for the 2025 Academy Awards already. 

Of course, now you have to go watch the two movies and try not to think about the fact that the cast called the Ornithopter a Horny Throbber. You may never be able to watch the movies the same way ever again. And if we do get a third Dune film, as has been strongly indicated, we can guess there will be entirely new dirty names the cast will get to come up with. Check out Part Two -- one of the biggest titles on the 2024 movie release schedule -- in theaters now.

Fans have praised the casting of the House Atreides characters in the Denis Villeneuve-directed sci-fi epic Dune: Part Two, with many citing that Timothée Chalamet and—SPOILER ALERT—Anya Taylor-Joy both strongly resembled their onscreen parents, played by Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac. But funnily enough, Ferguson recently revealed that Chalamet's resemblance to another member of her family is causing funny confusion in the Ferguson household. 

While chatting with Northern Ireland's U105 radio, the Dune actress—who plays Lady Jessica, Paul Atreides' Bene Gesserit mother and the newly-appointed Reverend Mother in the critically acclaimed space sequel—told a story about how her young daughter confused Timothée Chalamet for Ferguson's husband, businessman Rory St. Clair Gainer, when they were shopping for Valentine's cards:

In her daughter's defense, after looking up Rebecca's hubby, many fans took to social media saying that they could definitely see a resemblance between him and the similarly well-coiffed Wonka actor: 

• "I can definitely see where her daughter is coming from" - @fiImgal
• "Lol Mr Rebecca Ferguson does look like Timmy" - @Felicity_M2
• "Had to see what Rebecca Ferguson's husband looked like for his own daughter to confuse them and you know what? Fairs." - @legolees
• "lol I saw some pics of Rebecca's husband, Timothee looks a lot like a younger version of her hubby, it all makes sense now!" - @IamLindaW1
• "I googled her husband after seeing this and they might be the hottest couple ever" - @idesofavril

The 40-year-old Swedish actress recently joked during an appearance on the Reign with Josh Smith podcast about her experience playing the mother of the 28-year-old Chalamet: 

Ferguson's good-natured jokes about Chalamet are no surprise, as the actress has been known to be funny and frank in her interviews, especially during this Dune 2 promo tour. She recently made headlines for recounting how an "idiot" former co-star once screamed her out while on set of a past project, which had Ferguson's previous colleagues like The Rock and Emily Blunt scrambling to prove that she wasn't talking about them. 

Luckily, it seems she had a much nicer time working with Timothée Chalamet and the rest of the Dune: Part Two crew, despite the quite understandable confusion that it might be causing with her kids. You can see Rebecca Ferguson as the House Atreides matriarch in Dune, which is available to stream with a Max subscription, and its blockbuster sequel, which is out in theaters.

Rebecca Ferguson joins the show to discuss all things Dune: Part Two. We walk through her collaborations with Denis Villeneuve on bringing Jessica to screen, fine-tuning Jessica's relationship with her unborn prescient daughter, and even some of the silly NSFW names for objects in the Dune world. We also had to bring up the iconic "Facob Tremblay" story from behind the scenes of Doctor Sleep. 

After the interview, we give our final predictions before this year's Oscars!

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:05:14 - Rebecca Ferguson Interview
• 00:33:53 - Our Final Oscars Predictions
• 01:37:19 - Outro

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Throughout the course of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part One, we were introduced to several important actors who might have seen marginalized (cough cough, Javier Bardem and Zendaya), only to learn they played significant parts in Dune: Part Two. The journey of Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) encompasses numerous key characters, and their evolution – while important to them – also affects Paul, who will rise to a position of power as the story continues. One factor that wraps up Rebecca Ferguson through Dune: Part Two is the pregnancy of Lady Jessica, and the impact her unborn daughter is going to have on the story. Which led to an amusing concern expressed by Ferguson when she appeared on CinemaBlend’s official ReelBlend podcast. Let’s let her tell the story:

And now I know there’s a difference between “Sexy” pregnant, and “Super Big” pregnant. Mind you, the pregnancy in Dune: Part Two is treated very differently. Lady Jessica, because of the powers granted to her by the Water of Life, is able to communicate with her fetus, Alia (played by a very special actress who we assume we’ll see later). So Dune 2 director Denis Villeneuve needing Rebecca Ferguson to pull off a large pregnant belly makes sense, visually. 

However, as many are pointing out in the comments on our IG post, you don’t hire Rebecca Ferguson, and then bury her under layers. As the actress herself told us:

This pregnancy, and the eventual birth of Paul’s sister Alia, is one of the many ways that Denis Villeneuve has set the stage for Dune: Messiah, the third story in this eventual series – which Villeneuve has said he wants to direct, even though he might have other projects on tap before he heads back to Arrakis. But he’s already given a lot of thought to things that he wants to see happen in Dune 3. And given the financial success of Dune: Part 2 already, this feels like a matter of when, not if.

Have you seen Dune 2 yet? The reviews have been incredible, and IMAX tickets are hard to come by. If you have seen it already, move on to the healthy slate of upcoming 2024 movies, to plan your next trip to the theater.

The Road House remake has been making many headlines in recent weeks due to a lot going on behind the scenes, making it one of the more talked about films on the  2024 release schedule. Things have gotten so crazy that the movie itself has been largely overshadowed. But as we approach the film’s World Premiere (prior to it becoming available with an Amazon Prime subscription), Jake Gyllenhaal is thinking a lot about the original film's star, hoping he would have liked the movie they made.

Patrick Swayze starred in the original Road House back in 1989, the movie would go on to become a cult classic. He would then co-star with Jake Gyllenhaal in another cult classic, Donnie Darko, in 2001. Darko was one of Jake Gyllenhaal’s early starring roles, and in a post on Instagram, he says Swayze was very supportive of him when he was starting, which he has always appreciated. Gyllenhaal wrote…. 

The Road House remake details reveal some key changes to the story, Gyllenhaal's character is a former MMA fighter before he becomes a bouncer. The location of the bar he works in has been moved from Missouri to Florida. The core story about a bouncer who runs afoul of the local criminal enterprise does seem to be intact.

Road House will see its world premiere at the SXSW Festival this week, the only theatrical exhibition the film will see. A great deal has been made of the release plans of the movie. Director Doug Liman will not be in attendance at the premiere, as he has published an open letter explaining that he is protesting Amazon’s decision not to give the new Road House a theatrical release, a move that has led to its own controversy as some have suggested Liman is being disrespectful by airing these issues publicly. Amazon is also being sued over the film by the writer of the original. 

One certainly hopes the new Road House will live up to the original. One can imagine that if Patrick Swayze were still with us he would have had a small role, or at least a cameo, in the remake. If the fans who loved the original appreciate the remake, there’s a good chance Swayze himself would. We’ll find out how those fans feel when the Road House release date arrives on March 21.  

Back in 2016, Emily Blunt and Rebecca Ferguson starred in the well-reviewed The Girl on the Train together. Now, Ferguson has gone viral for comments she made while promoting her film Dune: Part 2 about a co-star who treated her poorly, and some folks on the internet were guessing that she was talking about Blunt. Now, the Oppenheimer star’s rep has spoken out about the speculation. 

Regarding these viral comments about a co-star “screaming” at her, Ferguson confirmed that she wasn’t talking about Hugh Jackman or Tom Cruise. Dwayne Johnson also posted about his support for his Hercules co-star. Now, Emily Blunt’s rep has spoken out about people thinking her Girl on the Train co-star was talking about her, telling The Daily Mail:

For context, Blunt’s rep responded to fan speculation surrounding these comments the Mission: Impossible star made on the podcast Reign with Josh Smith: 

As you can see, Ferguson was careful not to disclose the gender of this actor, and she really gave no hints as to who it was. So, this led to lots of speculation from the internet, which included folks thinking the actress may have been referring to Emily Blunt, who she was in The Girl on the Train with. However, that rumor has been dispelled, as the A Quiet Place star's rep stated that the two performers are “friends.” 

This story is intense, and it’s hard to believe that Rebecca Ferguson was treated so poorly on set, and like her Dune: Part 2 premiere look, these comments quickly went viral. Then, after she told this story while promoting her highly anticipated film on the 2024 movie schedule, fan speculation quickly picked up.

The actress herself ruled out her The Greatest Showman co-star Hugh Jackman and Mission: Impossible’s leading man Tom Cruise, both of whom she’s worked with multiple times. Like I said, Dwayne Johnson also defended his Hercules co-star, writing very kind words about the actress while noting that he’d “like to find out who did this” to her.

Considering the anticipation and love surrounding Dune: Part 2 and its cast as well as the adoration for Rebecca Ferguson and her incredibly successful career, it’s not surprising that people want to know what actor treated her so poorly. While we don’t have an answer to this question, we can put the theory that she was talking about Emily Blunt to rest. 

Hollywood is filled with stories, both good and bad, that show co-stars relating to each other in extremes. Unfortunately, this new tale involving Dune: Part Two star Rebecca Ferguson and a mystery party is one of the worse tales you're going to hear. But it does wind up having a happy ending, because as the 2024 movie star explained how she stood up for herself in the end, she got a bump of support from former co-star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the process.

The Mystery Of Rebecca Ferguson’s “Idiot Of A Co-Star”

While appearing on the podcast Reign with Josh Smith, the star of what some consider one of the best sci-fi movies of recent times went out of her way not to reveal who the guilty party was. Though before she told the story you’re about to read, Rebecca Ferguson officially removed both Tom Cruise and her Greatest Showman leading man Hugh Jackman from the running. That having been said, here’s the story of Rebecca and one of the worst co-stars she’s ever worked with: 

Such an intense story is obviously going to lead fans to speculate who this person is, and while we're not going join in, some famous names have trended as a result. Not to mention, Rebecca Ferguson’s IMDb page is probably enjoying an uptick in traffic right about now. All of this ties into how Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson became one of those speculated names, as well as his response to this story. 

How The Rock Responded To Rebecca Ferguson’s Story

As the two had worked together on 2014’s Hercules, a film from the relatively early period of Ferguson's career, some have taken that as a sign to start questioning if this was where that ill-mannered interaction had taken place. But the WWE superstar/Fast Saga icon seems to be in the clear, at least that's if his response to these rumors on Twitter is to be trusted. Here's how Johnson called out this mysterious "absolute idiot": 

I can kind of see why the blind speculation would have landed on Dwayne Johnson before he came forward. After all, there was that alleged/historic Fast and Furious beef between himself and co-star Vin Diesel. But even before he came out in support of Rebecca Ferguson, I wouldn’t have been totally convinced that he was a prime suspect. So it’s good to see Johnson’s statement seemingly exclude him from further guess work. 

While the mystery of Rebecca Ferguson's idiot co-star will endure for as long as she sees fit, it's good to know that she's no longer in a place where people don't have her back. Especially when one of the people who's got her is The Rock himself. Then again, after showing off a stunningly goth Dune 2 premiere look, I’d venture to guess that’s going to be even more of a deterrent for whomever tries to mess with her in the future. 

The horizon looks pretty bright for Rebecca Ferguson, starting with her appearance in Dune: Part Two hitting theaters this weekend. And then there’s the upcoming second season of Silo, the Apple TV+ subscription driver that stars Ferguson at the head of its ensemble. While that next batch of episodes is currently in production, you can watch all of Season 1 at the moment; and I highly recommend that you do.

Red carpets can be a bit of a battleground for the most eye-catching and conversation-starting outfits, and the Dune: Part Two press events have been no exception. Recently, Zendaya (or Z-3PO as I have started calling her) showed up wearing a silver robot look befitting a Star Wars premiere. Now it's Z's Dune 2 co-star Rebecca Ferguson stealing the carpet spotlight, unveiling an ensemble effortlessly blending gothic allure with high fashion. This remarkable look seriously gives Zendaya's iconic robot look a run for its money. 

The Doctor Sleep actress has once again proved her prowess, this time in fashion, by embracing a bold and unconventional aesthetic. The Swedish-born star, who reprises her role as Lady Jessica in the highly anticipated sequel, took to Instagram to showcase her daring look. In the video, which you can see embedded below, the star can be seen dressed in a sexy ensemble that includes a pair of black PVC kinky boots that scream avant-garde. At the premiere of her much-anticipated sci-fi epic Dune: Part Two, Ferguson complemented her bold look, joining the see-through fashion craze with a fishnet frock that played with transparency and texture, crafting a silhouette that was both edgy and elegant. 

Ferguson’s look is the type of style my little gothic millennial heart can appreciate. Hey Siri? Play Hawthorne Heights’ “Ohio is For Lovers.” Trust me, it's worth it. 

Rebecca embraced a gothic style, complemented by her hairstylist, Jillian Halouska, who enhanced her look with waist-length extensions and braids in her ombré hair. The translucent dress she wore mirrored the bold metallic outfits seen on Miley Cyrus and Megan Fox and the transparent ensembles sported by Dakota Johnson for Madame Web.

The 40-year-old’s gothic ensemble and Zendaya's futuristic robot look are both fashion winners, but it's clear that the entire Dune 2 cast knows how to show up and set the bar high at premieres. The movie's lead, Timothée Chalamet, attended the premiere alone following break-up rumors, wearing one of his signature red carpet looks. Actress Anya Taylor-Joy also sparked internet debate after posting images of her eye-catching premier attire. 

As Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated sci-fi sequel prepares to captivate audiences worldwide, its stars have already ensured that its presence is felt profoundly in cinemas and in the realms of fashion and pop culture. You can catch Rebecca Ferguson, Z, Chalamet, Florence Pugh, and the rest of the fashionable cast of Dune: Part Two when the sci-fi epic hits theaters on Friday, March 1, on the 2024 movie schedule. 

Until then, you can revisit Rebecca’s first outing as Lady Jessica in the first part of the big screen book adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction classic, now streaming with a Netflix subscription or a Max subscription. 

Tom Cruise is one of the biggest movie stars in the world, but based on reports from those who have worked with him, the man can get…intense on the set. He puts his body on the line to make stunts in his films as real as possible, and while he may not expect others to do the same, Rebecca Ferguson says that Cruise is the hardest working person on the set who does expect everybody else to give what they can.

Speaking with Deadline, Rebecca Ferguson talked about what it was like making the Mission: Impossible movies with Tom Cruise. She says that above all he always expects others to do their best, but more importantly, he matches that expectation by always trying to do his best. She explained… 

It seems Tom Cruise leads by example in his movies by always doing whatever he can. It’s just that in his case what he can do includes jumping off cliffs on motorcycles and Cruise scaling sheer buildings. It does seem Cruise doesn’t expect everybody to do the best that he can do, just what they can do. Ferguson’s comment about looking for “other solutions” seems to indicate Cruise is okay if there are things people truly can’t do, but he just wants everyone to deliver the best of what is possible.

It honestly sounds pretty nice. Certainly not everybody is truly capable of doing some of the stuff Tom Cruise does, but he doesn’t seem to have the mentality that just because he does it, everybody else should as well. There are lines, and Cruise just wants people to give a project their all, whatever that happens to mean for them. 

The team is certainly giving their all right now considering they’re in the middle of a massive two-film shoot. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One came out earlier this year, and Part Two is coming up. What crazy thing Tom Cruise and company will do to make the next, and possibly last, Mission: Impossible movie something special remains to be seen, though we can guess Cruise will make sure everybody brings their A game.  

Based on how Mission: Impossible 7 ended for Ferguson, it seems unlikely she's actually part of the Mission: Impossible 8 cast, but stranger things have happened. At least she knows what's expected of her by the star. In the meantime, check out the 2024 movie release dates to plan your next movie experience. 

 The Mission: Impossible franchise exists mainly so that Tom Cruise can risk his life doing insane stunts. Most of the things that we see Ethan Hunt do on screen, like scale sheer buildings and riding motorcycles off of cliffs, are things we’d never really see real people do, but some of the character's activities are, by comparison, quite normal, so there are people who can judge just how good a sniper Tom Cruise and Rebecca Ferguson actually are. 

In a new video for Insider a professionally trained Army Ranger sniper, Nicolas Irving, took a look at several scenes of snipers from media to judge how close to reality they actually got. One scene he takes a look at is the opera house sniper sequence from Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation. The scene sees Cruise’s Ethan Hunt, Rebecca Fergusoon’s Ilsa, and a third person, all working at cross purposes with sniper rifles. 

Irving takes issue with a few of the elements from the sequence. Ethan Hunt’s sniper rifle is designed to resemble a flute, which Irving isn’t sure would work, as sniper rifles are designed as they are for a specific reason. One area where the scene is at least potentially accurate is the area of the rifle’s noise output, as it is apparently possible to make even sniper rifles fairly quiet. Irving explains…

Another part of the sequence, which rides the line of plausibility, is where Ilsa begins shooting out lights inside the opera house. While wanting to do that makes sense, and it was something snipers were asked to do in his experience, it seems that actually doing it is a lot harder than it looks. Irving continued…   

In the end, the professional sniper gives the Rogue Nation scene a five out of ten as a score, saying that while what we see there is certainly all possible, he finds the setup a bit too unrealistic to score it any higher. That may be true, but there’s no arguing that it’s a lot of fun to watch.

Rebecca Ferguson got to play sniper again in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. Perhaps in a future video, we'll learn what the professional sniper thinks of that scene.  The Mission: Impossible franchise is currently on hold with Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two set to resume filming once the actor's strike is resolved. 

Warning: a huge SPOILER from Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is about to be discussed. If you want to avoid ruining this latest IMF mission, you’ve been warned.

Some huge swings make up the story that co-writer/director Christopher McQuarrie has set to to tell across his next two Tom Cruise-led blockbusters. With Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning - Part One acting as the big setup, some large choices had to be made to get things underway. For the longtime steward of this Paramount-based franchise, the gravity of the situation was best conveyed through the death of one of Ethan Hunt’s most valued team members. It's a death I’m still pretty mad about, if I’m being completely honest. 

I am, of course, talking about Rebecca Ferguson’s Ilsa Faust, who gave her life valiantly in combat engaging Dead Reckoning villain Gabriel (Esai Morales) in hand-to-hand combat. During a chat on one of Empire’s podcasts (via EW), McQuarrie admitted that as early as the production of Top Gun: Maverick, he and Tom Cruise were discussing this huge moment. In the middle of that conversation came the rationale for sacrificing Ilsa, which, according to the filmmaker, went something like this: 

Stakes are definitely important when you’re dropping a purposefully-constructed two-part Mission: Impossible epic as the seventh and eighth entries of a franchise. This series can’t merely rely on throwing Tom Cruise into dangerous real-life stunts to keep the energy up. Sometimes our hero needs to lose someone to make it all feel real, and in this case, Rebecca Ferguson’s Rogue Nation standout was the one on the chopping block.

Quite frankly, I think you could have still had a sacrifice in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, while also having Ilsa along for the ride. Hayley Atwell’s Grace could have been lost in that very same sequence, and it would have served the same purpose and created a greater shock. 

With the guilt for losing Marie (Mariela Garriga) at the beginning of Ethan Hunt's IMF journey still nagging at him, losing Atwell’s newbie would have been even more tragic. Former MI:6 operative Ilsa signed up for this life, where as professional thief Grace didn't, which technically makes her a relatively innocent party. 

My opinion aside, Christopher McQuarrie went into deeper detail into the specifics of Ilsa’s selection for extinction. While I still don’t think Ms. Faust needed to die, this deeper explanation does go quite far when hammering home why this “had to happen.” According to McQuarrie, here’s the ultimate purpose of Ilsa Faust’s Mission: Impossible demise: 

I’m not the only person who saw Ilsa’s death as a major Dead Reckoning Part One misstep, as our own Jessica Rawden voiced her concerns with that moment in a more longform manner. Sadly, what’s done is done, and Ilsa is now probably resting in the same limbo that Marie and even Kristen Scott Thomas’ Sarah Davies occupy in Ethan Hunt’s tortured psyche. I see the reasoning and I get the dramatic weight of what was done, but I still don't have to like it.

Of course, there's still room for more details to flesh out this heinous act. How that gambit pays off in the end will be decided in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two, which currently sits on the 2024 movie schedule with its June 28th debut. In the meantime, you can revisit Dead Reckoning Part One while it's still playing in theaters.

One of my favorite things about the Mission: Impossible movies is how the franchise’s main ensemble grows larger with each installment. I think that my favorite relatively recent addition to the cast is easily Rebecca Ferguson in her big screen breakthrough role of MI6-agent-turned-Syndicate-assassin-turned-IMF-agent Ilsa Faust. Her latest turn in the role in Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning Part One is just further proof to me that she is capable of just about any role imaginable, which is why I believe it is about time she looks into joining the Marvel movies.

She has already been active in the franchise game outside of M:I already — having joined the Stephen King universe as one of the greatest modern horror movie villains (Doctor Sleep’s Rose the Hat) and starring as Lady Jessica Atreides, whom she is set to reprise in the Dune: Part Two cast. However, she has no confirmed roles in any of the upcoming superhero movies as far as we know. Well, I certainly hope we do one day see Rebecca Ferguson appear in a new Marvel movie so, for if and when that happens, I have some ideas for which Marvel characters she might be an ideal choice for — starting with one she definitely has the experience to play already.

Sage

It was clear that Ferguson was going to be a star the moment she first appeared in 2015’s Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation as Ilsa. Having now appeared in three of the best spy movies in recent memory, I imagine she would have no trouble taking on such a role again if she is interested. If so, that very opportunity just may lie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

When Professor Charles Xavier — the leader of the X-Men — needs assistance conducting espionage, he calls on his personal spy, Sage, who already made her live-action debut in the short-lived Fox original series, The Gifted. I think casting Ferguson in the role when the MCU finally debuts its X-Men movie reboot would be a great way to rejuvenate the character’s mass appeal and give the actor a chance to play a whole different kind of spy, considering this one is a mutant with telepathic powers.

Jean Grey

You know, Ferguson’s tenure as a secret agent in some of the best Mission: Impossible movies as of late is not the only reason she would be an especially ideal candidate to play Sage. She has also played a telepath before — namely her aforementioned role as Rose the Hat in Mike Flanagan’s brilliant adaptation of Stephen King’s The Shining sequel, Doctor Sleep, from 2019. However, that ruthless steam-eater is more than capable of a few other psychic skills — including astral projection, memory reading, and detection of other beings like her — and I think that alone earns the actor the chance to an X-Men character of similar, and even greater, ability and esteem, such as Jean Grey.

Also known as the Dark Phoenix — when she becomes possessed the power of the eponymous cosmic entity, that is — Jean is one of the most popular X-Men characters, especially for the very intriguing and complex storyline she has led in the Marvel Universe. Unfortunately, neither of the two times that story has been translated to cinema — in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand and 2019’s Dark Phoenix — have managed to satisfy the character’s most devoted fans. Yet, Jean’s own redemption moment could happen if put in the hands of an actor as skilled as Ferguson.

Morgan Le Fay

Believe it or not, Ferguson’s tangential connections to Marvel characters run deeper than the spies and telepaths that she has played. Some may recall another villain she played in 2019 named Morgana — her evil sorceress character from Attack the Block director Joe Cornish’s more kid-friendly fantasy adventure, The Kid Who Would Be King, who — according to Empire — is based on the Arthurian legend of Morgan Le Fay. Die hard comic book aficionados probably already know where I am going with this.

The character of Morgan Le Fay also exists in the Marvel Comics Universe (or Marvel Multiverse, I could say) and is, therefore, one of its most powerful and fearsome foes. Following Elizabeth Hurley’s portrayal on the non-MCU-canon Hulu original series, Runaways, there could be a chance that the witchy woman will be joining the MCU at some point based on a hint from one of Eternals’ post-credits scenes. For if and when that happens, I think it would be a missed opportunity to at least consider an actor who already, technically, killed it in that role (i.e., Ferguson).

Stained Glass Scarlet

Speaking of fantasy adventures, out of the many things that impressed me about the first half of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal novel, one was most definitely Ferguson’s performance in the Dune cast as Lady Jessica Atreides. In addition to playing the mother of the central hero, Paul (Timothée Chalamet), her character is also the wife of Duke Leo, played by Oscar Isaac, whose titular role in the Moon Knight cast marked his involvement in the MCU. I think it would be fun to see them reunite in that franchise and I have the perfect role in mind.

Scarlet Fasinera is an orphaned, former nun who would become a vigilante after she was resurrected from death with the unique ability to manipulate glass shards — earning her the name “Stained Glass Scarlet.” She also has a strange psychic connection to Moon Knight, which I think makes her a perfect fit to team-up with Khonsu’s human avatar when Isaac reprises the role.

Moonstone

While Ferguson still has yet to play a Marvel character, of course, she has been in the conversation to join the MCU before. Shortly after debuting as Ilsa Faust, she became a frontrunner to play Captain Marvel, which would ultimately go to Academy Award winner Brie Larson. However, that only opens up the opportunity for her to interact with Carol Danvers as one of her top rivals.

Manipulative psychiatrist and hypnotist Karla Sofen would become a much more fearsome threat when a Kree device gave her abilities like super strength and controlling gravity. Going by Moonstone, she would become a major thorn in Captain Marvel’s side and, eventually, changed her name to Meteorite as a founding member of the reformed team of Marvel supervillains known as the Thunderbolts. Because there is likely more to see of Larson’s Carol Danvers beyond her role in The Marvels and because the Thunderbolts are about to make their MCU debut soon, there are plenty of chances for Ferguson to join in on the fun in this role.

You know, a part of me might rather see Rebecca Ferguson show up in some new DC movies, come to think of it. I mean, am I the only one who thinks she would be a great choice for the DCU’s new Catwoman?

Spoilers for Mission: Impossible -Dead Reckoning Part 1 can be found ahead. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!

Like many fans of Tom Cruise out there, I have really enjoyed the actor’s collaborations with director Christopher McQuarrie, which started with the release of Jack Reacher in 2012 (though McQuarrie also worked on Valkyrie)  and continued with Mission: Impossible films, starting with Rogue Nation. In general, I love what the two men have been able to accomplish together. The Mission movies are daring, splashy, have stunning cinematography, and are incredibly engaging with audiences. But the latest Dead Reckoning- Part 1 has some problems, and my major issue with it is not the complaint most people seem to have. 

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 is running at 97% on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of this writing and for the most part it deserves that ranking. There are some issues people are having, though, many of which have to do with the villainous AI at the heart of the film’s dense plot. The Huffington Post – who liked the movie – called it “melodramatic.” CinemaBlend’s own Eric Eisenberg referred to it as ‘generic artificial intelligence plotting” in his own Dead Reckoning review. 

Yes, the artificial intelligence plot is maybe not the movie’s biggest strength, but my main complaint actually has to do with Ilsa Faust, played by the wonderful Rebecca Ferguson, and the totally cavalier attitude this franchise has toward its leading ladies in general.

My Main Complaint? Why Kill Off Ilsa Faust? 

As you may have guessed – and hopefully have already seen -- Faust dies in Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1. She dies when Ethan Hunt is given an impossible choice: Save the intriguing woman he cares for or the innocent thief Grace (Hayley Atwell) who is in over her head. 

Faust clearly is not one to back down from a fight, and she pays for it with her own life by taking on the human embodiment of The Entity (aka the AI), a terrorist named Gabriel (Esai Morales). The action scene’s a great sendoff for Ferguson. It’s also really annoying in context because it didn’t need to happen. 

Ilsa Faust didn’t need to die. She’s exactly the perfect type of character McQuarrie and co. could have allowed to pop in and out of the franchise when the timing was right, and her exit comes off like the movie killed her off so Cruise could have a new, shiny co-star. I get the movie tries to sell Hunt’s choice and how that choice impacts his decision to take Grace under his wing and teach her about the IMF, but it’s dumb and it shows (yet again) why this franchise has a total disregard for its female characters, who tend to die off or disappear so Hunt can spar with a new leading lady. 

Furthermore, killing off Faust is irritating because Mission: Impossible 7 actually takes the time to kick off with a great action sequence featuring Ilsa and Ethan. The two take on some bad guys in the desert and it seems in one moment that Faust had died. I was relieved the movie didn't kill her off there so they could go on another adventure together. 

I honestly thought the early scene in the movie with Ilsa and her eye patch felt like an excellent way to setup a future for her character. It read McQuarrie reintroducing her so she could pop in later in the movie (which did happen) and then hopefully afterwards, pop in and out of the franchise without being a main character (which obviously did not). When she did show back up mid-movie, I thought, 'Cool, Ilsa plays outside the lines, but she can be there when Ethan needs her most.' I see now that McQuarrie was setting the audience up to prepare them for Ethan's impossible choice, but I'm going to type it once and I'm going to type it very clearly: 

She. Didn’t. Need. To. Die. 

She most certainly definitely didn't need to die for Hayley Atwell to join the IMF and become the focal point in this movie! 

There’s just no payoff with this story. In fact, it’s like a clunky attempt at trying to show that Ethan Hunt cares about the women in his life, too, despite the fact they seem to die off left and right (or at best disappear) while Benji and Luther have nine lives. To be honest with you, I don’t really care that M:I is generally a boys club. I love Benji and Luther! What I don’t like is this ham-fisted attempt at making her death a big movie moment with alleged emotional payoff. Her purpose and inclusion in this movie should have mattered more, or I wish they hadn't brought her back at all. 

To note though, even the aforementioned reviews of the new M:I movie complaining about AI are at least on the positive side, and despite my one big beef about the Tom Cruise flick, I liked everything else --including the Dead Reckoning - Part 1 ending -- very, very much. I just wish an interesting female heroine would stick around for once.

For now, I'll be pouring one out for Ilsa Faust tonight. 

One of my favorite Hollywood behind-the-scenes stories involves Marlon Brando wearing a champagne ice bucket on his head during one scene in the ill-fated 1996 production of The Island of Dr. Moreau. In the realm of big-budget movies, we often assume that every detail is meticulously planned and has a purpose. However, Brando's bucket had a simple explanation: he saw it on set, put it on his head, and refused to take it off. Interestingly, Mission:Impossible actress Rebecca Ferguson has a similar story behind her character's use of an eyepatch in Dead Reckoning Part One, and the practical reason for the eyewear is far from what you would probably guess.

In the world of cinema, and especially action movies, it's not uncommon for actors to sport unique accessories or don unconventional costumes to enhance their characters. These additions can add intrigue and a distinct look, especially for antagonists. In an interview with Hey U Guys, the Ilsa Faust actress shared the practical reason behind her M:I character's eyepatch. Humorously, she revealed:

The incident is a prime example of unforeseen challenges that can arise during a film shoot. Perhaps no one anticipated Rebecca's difficulty in closing just one eye, but a quick solution became necessary with the scene ready to be filmed. And according to the Doctor Sleep actress's costar, Simon Pegg, that’s par for the course regarding the popular spy series. In the same interview, he added:

Despite her inability to blink, it hasn't stopped the Dune star from becoming a fashion icon. During the world tour premieres of Mission: Impossible 7 (which included Tom Cruise flying to four cities in 24 hours) Rebecca Ferguson, alongside the rest of the talented cast, made stunning style statements. She opted for an extravagant white ensemble for the London premiere instead of the typical dark attire. Rocking a remarkable Vivienne Westwood Spring 2023 gown from their bridal collection, she captured everyone's attention with her impeccable fashion sense. Who needs to be able to close one eye at a time when they can make such a remarkable fashion statement?

The first half of Ethan Hunt and Cruise's final installment in the franchise is now showing in theaters. While CinemaBlend's Eric Eisenberg found it less than satisfying, critical reception has been very positive, with a current Rotten Tomatoes score of 96% after 272 reviews. So, take your own time to watch it and witness Ferguson's exceptional eyepatch use for yourself to form your own opinion.

As the movie hits theaters, viewers can immerse themselves in Ethan Hunt's latest adventure or revisit past missions. All six previous movies are now streaming with a Paramount+ subscription. Also, make sure to check our schedule of 2023 movie releases to see what other adventures are heading to a theater near you. 

The women of the Mission: Impossible franchise are not only action heroes, but fashion icons, as they’ve been proving this over and over again at the various premieres for the seventh M:I film Dead Reckoning Part One. While Hayley Atwell’s dress was the subject of our attention at the Rome premiere, in London I couldn’t keep my eyes off Pom Klementieff’s edgy mini-dress and Rebecca Ferguson’s gown that was literally dripping pearls. 

Pom Klementieff Was Fashion Goals In Her Prada Mini Dress 

Pom Klementieff rocked a Prada mini dress and Cartier jewels, per her Instagram, and she was looking edgy and stunning. The outfit matched the rest of the cast’s black fits, however, her ensemble felt a little extra punk rock, check it out:

I say punk rock because the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 star was rocking a pixie cut that was giving Y2K edge with her mini dress that featured an open back and a gorgeous bow detail. To top it all off, she had a fab smoky eye and some epic silver sparkly heels. 

Of all the black looks for worn during the M:I 7 London premiere, Klementieff’s was a real highlight. However, it was Rebecca Ferguson’s white gown that had my jaw on the floor.  

I’m Obsessed With Rebecca Ferguson’s Gown That’s Dripping Pearls

Rebecca Ferguson, unlike the rest of the Mission: Impossible 7 cast, didn’t wear a dark color, but opted for an opulent white look instead. According to Red Carpet Fashion News, the Dune star rocked a Vivienne Westwood Spring 2023 gown from their bridal collection, and I’m obsessed. Check it out:

This look is everything. It feels like one of those gorgeous dresses you see on marble statues in Athens or Rome, and the pearls draped around her chest and falling off her shoulders make the entire ensemble so regal. Complimenting the outfit, Ferguson’s hair was slicked back, with a few wispy pieces, which fit perfectly with the pearls that were flowing through her look. 

I know Dune: Part Two is slated for later on the 2023 movie schedule, but this outfit kind of reminded me of the intricate outfits draped on Lady Jessica at the beginning of the first sci-fi movie. However, we’re not here to talk about Dune, we’re here to talk about Mission: Impossible. 

Honestly, The Whole Mission: Impossible 7 Cast Was Dressed To Impress

Overall, the entire Mission: Impossible cast was looking classy for Dead Reckoning’s London premiere. Check them out: 

Along with Pom Klementieff and Rebecca Ferguson, Hayley Atwell also looked stunning in a balloon-like black dress. As for the men, they were all wearing wonderful suits, but Simon Pegg had my favorite fit out of the group with his suit that featured pink flower details. 

While we’ve seen Hayley Atwell and Tom Crusie photographed on the red carpet, it was so nice to see the entire ensemble together, and looking fantastic. Although, the real highlights of the night were Pom Klementieff’s mini dress, and Rebeca Ferguson’s pearly (literally) white gown.

To see these two women and the rest of the Dead Reckoning cast on the big screen, you can check out Mission: Impossible 7 in theaters starting on July 12.

Moviegoers were first introduced to Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt over 25 years ago, and he’s kept us entertained over the course of six mind-blowing movies with some truly great action sequences. Following the success of 2018’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Cruise will return for two final films to close out his character’s story. The first of those, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, is set for release in July, and critics who've been able to catch an early screening are hitting social media with the reactions. Let’s see what we should expect from the beginning of the end of this action-packed series.

Christopher McQuarrie wrote and directed this seventh installment, which unsurprisingly will see Ethan Hunt on his most dangerous mission yet, according to the plot description. The movie will see his team attempts to track down a weapon that threatens humanity. Joining Tom Cruise on the Dead Reckoning cast will be some other familiar faces from the franchise, including Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg and Henry Czerny, as well as some new additions, who include Hayley Atwell and Pom Klementieff. Early reactions to the movie should make fans excited for what’s to come, as Collider’s Perri Nemiroff calls it a win for the franchise, praising Atwell’s “captivating” performance: 

Mike Ryan of Uproxx calls Mission: Impossible 7 an "ambitious" meditation on the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and also says it's nice to see Henry Czerny back in the franchise. However, the inherent nature of this being the first half of a bigger story makes this installment less satisfying as its predecessor. Ryan tweets:

Germain Lussier of Gizmodo says the upcoming movie's final action sequence ranks in the top 2 or 3 of the whole series and says the story is not only "dynamite" but appropriate for the times we're living in. Like others who were able to catch an early screening, Lussier compliments the new characters, writing:

Barry Hertz of the Globe and Mail calls the new Tom Cruise blockbuster a "behemoth-sized spectacle," agreeing with others that the set pieces are ridiculous. Hertz says Dead Reckoning comes close to Fallout but he stops short of saying it exceeds the sixth movie:

Film critic Scott Mantz, however, has no issues with calling this one the best Mission: Impossible offering yet, with a great story, impressive cast and incredible action. Mantz continues:

While some say the ending feels less than complete, as it leads into next year's Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two (assuming the writer's strike isn't delaying production), Fandango's Erik Davis has no issues, saying that Part One gives a satisfying conclusion while leaving the audience dying to know what happens next. Davis tweets: 

Fans who have been waiting for years for the seventh Ethan Hunt movie should be bolstered by these first reactions. Though it's no surprise that Tom Cruise and co. would go to all lengths to ratchet up the action for each ensuing Mission: Impossible movie. 

We'll learn even more when the reviews for Dead Reckoning Part One are released on July 5, so be sure to check back to CinemaBlend for continued coverage. In the meantime, you can start planning your next trip to the theater with our schedule of 2023 new movie releases, or see how to stream all of the Mission: Impossible movies in preparation for the latest installment's July 12 release date.

Warning: Slight spoilers for Silo are in play, and readers, at the very least, may want to be aware of events that happen through Episode 3, “Machines.” 

The world of author Hugh Howey’s Silo trilogy is an interconnected web of systems, run by people that are just as complex as the government they serve. At the heart of the Apple TV+ series’ adaptation is the character of Juliette Nichols, played by Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One star Rebecca Ferguson. Starting off as an engineer who helps keep this underground world running, her role expands unexpectedly to some; though it makes perfect sense to the viewer, and Ferguson, as she recently elaborated on Juliette’s overall purpose in the story. 

I had the privilege of speaking with the star during the press day for Silo series, which is still debuting weekly installments to those with an Apple TV+ subscription. This series is certainly a reason to keep such a membership active as, week by week, new events peel back another layer to what’s going on in this world where the last 10,000 people on Earth try to survive a harsh apocalypse.

What’s fun about where Rebecca Ferguson’s Juliette Nichols fits into the grand scheme of things is that when she’s nominated by former sheriff Holsten Becker (David Oyelowo) to assume his post, no one knows why. Juliette is an engineer by trade, and not a born detective in the ways that are laid out by The Pact; which acts as the Constitution for the world of Silo. As Ferguson explained to CinemaBlend, the intricacies of her character make her job both easier and harder, in the following respects: 

While Rebecca Ferguson may not know Mission: Impossible 7’s story in its final form, her knowledge of Silo is concrete. Throughout the mystery that unfolds in the 10-episode run, Juliette does everything you’ve read above, and then some. All the while, questions and answers enter and exit the revolving door of her new life as sheriff of the Silo, as she digs deeper into the death of someone she loved.

Silo’s cast is an assembled murderer’s row of actors that all get to take their place in the machinery that drives this world. But Juliette Nichols’ detective skills continue to uncover those dominoes of truth that set up a consistent string of cliffhangers that leave viewers waiting for the next episode. Which only makes what we know about the drama -- as well as the Apple TV+ strategy of multi-episode premieres followed by new weekly continuations -- an even more intriguing package to follow. 

Through her life experiences, stretching all the way back to flashbacks into her childhood, Juliette proves to a hero that serves a great purpose in the show's ecosystem. With that role in her hands, Rebecca Ferguson kind of emulates her character’s purpose, as her performance helps drive he engine that the rest of this stellar cast is a part of. It’s something that even they can agree on, right down to several of her co-stars picking out on particular moment her character encounters as the largest cliffhanger of them all.

Should you be ensnared into the growing intrigue of Silo, you’re in luck, as Season 1 is at about the halfway point on Apple TV+. A quick binge can bring you up to speed, with new episodes arriving every Friday. And Rebecca Ferguson fans will certainly be glad to be reminded that she has two 2023 new movie releases on the way, with Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One heading to theaters on July 12th, and Dune: Part Two spicing things up at the movies on November 3rd. 

The return of Rebecca Ferguson’s Ilsa Faust in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is one of the many reasons to be excited for this summer action movie to finally debut. A fan-favorite team member who’s appearing in her third entry in the Mission series, Ferguson’s return is just part of the story twists fans are waiting to learn about, as we know very little about what’s taking place in writer/director Christopher McQuarrie’s latest adventure. And apparently, that sentiment is shared by the cast of Mission: Impossible 7, as Rebecca Ferguson recently told me that even they don’t really know the story, and for good reason. 

While we sat down to promote her new Apple TV+ series Silo, I asked what Ms. Ferguson was most excited for fans to see in the upcoming Mission: Impossible, and part of her answer revealed an angle into the film's editing process. 

While there are still elements that the Dune star could pull out as highlights that excite her, the film is still pretty mysterious to the actor, returning for her third outing in the franchise. With that in mind, here's what Rebecca Ferguson told CinemaBlend about why this new mission is still pretty shadowy, even to her:

It’s certainly been a longer-than-anticipated road for Dead Reckoning Part One, which had to shut down production several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Delays pushed the Tom Cruise-led blockbuster’s release date to roughly two years past its intended date. 

That’s a lot of time to perfect death-defying motorcycle jumps, which also contributed to the delays that frustrated Cruise from time to time, as well as shooting new takes on scenes that were previously in the can. So to Rebecca Ferguson’s point, the vague nature of Mission: Impossible’s next entry is a pretty valid experience. One that relies on the editing room to clarify and crystalize its singular vision.

It's a feeling that definitely applies to the latest trailer for Mission: Impossible 7. While showing off new action set pieces to get us all going, it's still vague about character names and motivations. As you can see in the footage included below, Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise have left some room for the imagination, while also continuing to captivate the audience’s attention with these sneak peeks:

Even amid all this smoke and mirrors, Rebecca Ferguson is excited for fans to see Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. She's even more excited for the wait to finally be over, and to see what the entire story of the film amounts to. Bringing things back to the initial question of what she was excited for fans to experience, Ferguson enthusiastically seized the moment, and expressed her feelings thusly:

“Mission: Phenomenal” could be a hell of a pull quote if Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One accomplishes its mission. With all of the waiting fans and cast members alike have been doing to see how Ethan Hunt’s potentially most dangerous mission pans out, it’d be a huge reward for all involved. And when Rebecca Ferguson says something “better be phenomenal,” it’s easy to fall in line and support such enthusiasm.

You can show your enthusiasm for Rebecca Ferguson through several methods, starting with obviously seeing Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One in theaters. The film will arrive in cinemas on July 12, and all six movies that precede it are currently available to those with a Paramount+ subscription. In the meantime, you can also see Ms. Ferguson in the Apple TV+ series Silo, which is currently releasing new episodes every Friday.

Have you ever felt trapped by your environment, longing for something more beyond the cramped quarters you call “home”? That, essentially, describes the feelings of Rebecca Ferguson’s character in Silo, but her situation is a far more mysterious and volatile case of being trapped.

Developed by Justified creator Graham Yost and based on a trilogy of novels by Hugh Howey, this new Apple TV+ original series is a dystopian tale of a community living in the titular underground chamber (the origins of which remain unknown) in order to shelter themselves from the uninhabitable Earth outside (the accuracy of which is uncertain in the eyes of some). With an Apple TV+ subscription, you can learn the truth behind these people’s claustrophobic existence — but, first, let’s take a look at who makes up the Silo cast, along with a tip of where you may have seen them before.

Rebecca Ferguson

In addition to leading the Silo cast, Rebecca Ferguson serves as executive producer — the first time she has held this position for a TV series and, not to mention, her first time starring on a TV series since Lifetime’s The Red Tent, on which she appeared a year after playing Queen Elizabeth on Starz’s 2013 miniseries, The White Queen. The Swedish actor is better known on the big screen, stealing the show in 2017’s The Greatest Showman cast or playing one of the greatest modern horror villains, Rose the Hat, in Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep. Ferguson is also returning to the big screen in 2023 by reprising her roles in the Mission: Impossible movies and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune adaptation in their new, highly anticipated follow-ups.

Avi Nash

The last time Avi Nash starred on a post-apocalyptic TV series was when he joined AMC’s The Walking Dead cast from Season 8 to Season 10 as Siddiq. Before then, he made his feature film debut opposite Patricia Clarkson and Sir Ben Kingsley in the 2014 dramedy Learning to Drive, had a small role opposite Jason Biggs in the 2016 comedy Amateur Night, and that same year played a young Barack Obama’s college buddy, Saleem, in the Netflix original biopic, Barry. Nash also appeared in a couple episodes of Silicon Valley and more recently starred in the Covid-era ensemble comedy, There There.

Common

Grammy-winning rap artist Lonnie Rashid Lynn (better known as Common) has portrayed himself a number of times onscreen — such as in movies like Ocean’s Eight and Girls Trip and TV shows like The Simpsons. However, he also gained a reputation for his genuine talent in portraying other, complex characters — such as one of the John Wick movies’ most memorable adversaries, Cassian, or Elam Ferguson, an emancipated slave who becomes the chief of the railroad police, on AMC’s Hell on Wheels. He also played civil rights leader James Bevel in 2015’s Selma — the film that also earned him and John Legend Oscars for their original song, “Glory.”

David Oyelowo

Speaking of Selma, portraying Martin Luther King Jr. in Ava DuVernay’s biopic (which deserved an Oscar nomination) is what David Oyelowo is best known to many for. Previously, the English actor earned acclaim for his performances in Oscar favorites like 2005’s The Last King of Scotland, 2011’s The Help, Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, and Lee Daniels’ The Butler, to name a few. Since then, his most notable credits have included the Netflix original sci-fi flick The Cloverfield Paradox; the 2018 dark comedy, Gringo; Doug Liman’s adaptation of the sci-fi novel, Chaos Walking; and the 2022 whodunit, See How They Run.

Harriet Walter

Dame Harriet Walter is a highly acclaimed veteran actress with many award nominations to show for it — including three Emmy nominations for her guest appearances on HBO’s Succession and the hit Apple TV+ original series, Ted Lasso. Some of her most notable big screen credits include the 1995 Jane Austen adaptation, Sense and Sensibility; J.J. Abrams’ 2025 revival of the Star Wars movies, The Force Awakens; the 2019 Elton John biopic, Rocketman, and Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel. Audiences may also recognize her from the small screen as Lady Shackleton on Downton Abbey, Clemmie Churchill from Netflix’s hit historical drama, The Crown; or as Dasha on Killing Eve. 

Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones’ Silo role marks a bit of change of pace for the actor, who is best known for making people laugh as part of the Parks and Recreation cast or as the title role of TBS’ cop show spoof, Angie Tribeca. However, the daughter of legendary musician Quincy Jones and late actor Peggy Lipton has appeared in her fair share of dramas — such as 2010’s The Social Network — and even wrote one of the most heart-wrenching, let alone best, episodes of Black Mirror: “Nosedive.” Some of Jones’ other notable acting roles include Louisa Fenn on Boston Public, her recurring role as Karen alongside NBC’s The Office cast, and movies like I Love You, Man and Inside Out.

Chinaza Uche

Like some of his fellow Silo cast members, Chinaza Uche also previously racked up a post-apocalyptic title on his resume in the form of an episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead spin-off, Fear the Walking Dead, in Season 6. Before then, he appeared in a 2013 movie alongside The Walking Dead star Danai Gurira called Mother of George, shared the screen with Oscar winner Meryl Streep in 2015’s Rikki and the Flash, and made guest appearances in other series like Blue Bloods and The Blacklist. He could more recently be seen playing Henry in Apple TV+’s biographiccal period drama, Dickinson, and starring in writer and director Zach Braff’s moving drama, A Good Person.

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins also has a few apocalyptic titles under his belt — namely Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds and another literary adaptation about a community mysteriously forced underground called City of Ember. Of course, the Academy Award winner (for 2003’s Mystic River) has led a career defined by a variety of different genres and themes — such as classic sports movies like Bull Durham, Stephen King adaptations like The Shawshank Redemption and Season 2 of the Hulu original horror TV show, Castle Rock, and twisted psychological thrillers like Jacob’s Ladder. Robbins was also in classics like 1986’s Top Gun, 2000’s High Fidelity, and 2006’s Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny.

See this talented ensemble in action and, hopefully, learn the truth about what lies beyond their characters’ cramped community when you stream Silo on Apple TV+, which is available now.

There is a very exciting future ahead for the Mission: Impossible franchise. While fans are used to seeing a new installment from the blockbuster series every few years, writer/director Christopher McQuarrie has been cooking up an extreme treat for the next two chapters and has been filming them back-to-back. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1 is set to blow our minds in the year 2023, and the direct sequel, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 2, will be coming out about 12 months later. Obviously there are a lot of reasons to be excited about the big sequel that is Mission: Impossible 8, and one of them is the fantastic ensemble cast that has been put together.

Featuring a mix of actors who both are and aren’t in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 2 has brought together a terrific group of stars, and we’ve assembled the list of confirmed names below for your perusal.

Tom Cruise

What, did you expect that Ethan Hunt would die in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1? While we don’t know the details of the plot of Mission: Impossible 7, we do know that the lead character will survive and be back for the sequel. Tom Cruise is one of only two actors who have appeared in every installment of this film franchise, the other being…

Ving Rhames

While Ving Rhames’ Luther Stickell only showed up for a cameo at the end of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, his prominent role in the franchise has been stable ever since – with key roles to play in Rogue Nation and Fallout. We don’t know what he’ll be getting up to in Dead Reckoning – Part 1, but we do know that Luther will be by Ethan Hunt’s side in the aftermath that is depicted in Part 2.

Henry Czerny

Mission: Impossible fans haven’t seen Eugene Kittridge since Brian De Palma’s franchise starter back in 1996, but he’s back in a big way now, set to play a key role in both halves of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. Henry Czerny is back in the role decades after his original appearance. Since the first film in the Tom Cruise-led series, Czerny has been a part of some notable and popular movies, with two standouts being a part of the horror genre: Scott Derrickson’s The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s Ready Or Not. He is also part of the cast of Scream 6.

Simon Pegg

Having not been in the first two Mission: Impossible movies, Simon Pegg’s history with the franchise doesn’t go back quite as far as Tom Cruise’s and Ving Rhames’, but he has left a major impact on the films and has made Benji Dunn a fan favorite character. The mask loving tech wiz has been a part of Ethan Hunt’s adventures since Mission: Impossible III, and he will be back by the super spy’s side for both halves of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning.

Rebecca Ferguson

It used to be the case that the Mission: Impossible movies would rotate out its female leads – with Emmanuelle Béart, Thandiwe Newton, Maggie Q, and Paula Patton each only appearing in one movie, despite their characters surviving the blockbuster action. Rebecca Ferguson finally ended that streak following her debut in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. Following her stellar introduction, MI6 operative Ilsa Faust returned in Fallout, and there is every expectation that she will be a prominent figure in everything that plays out across both halves of the Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning duology.

Vanessa Kirby

Alanna Mitsopolis a.k.a. The White Widow was introduced as a mysterious gray-area character in Mission: Impossible – Fallout – with the extra twist added that she is the daughter of Max, the arms dealer played by Vanessa Redgrave in the first movie. Vanessa Kirby, whose notable credits also include The Crown, Hobbs & Shaw, and Pieces Of A Woman, confirmed to Glamour in February 2020 that she was reprising her character in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1, and the expectation is that she will be in Part 2 as well.

Hayley Atwell

Of course, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 2’s cast isn’t wholly filled with returning stars, as there are plenty of fresh faces getting involved as well. Hayley Atwell is best known for her work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – having played Peggy Carter in the Captain America movies and starred in her own show, Agent Carter – and soon fans will get to see her as part of another big action-centric franchise. Her role in Part 2 has been confirmed by Deadline, and a post on the actor’s personal Instagram page suggests that she will be playing a character named Grace.

Esai Morales

Esai Morales is best known for his work on the small screen, with small screen credits including NYPD Blue, Criminal Minds, Ozark, and Chicago P.D., NCIS: Los Angeles, and Titans, but he’s getting some blockbuster experience on his resume as a part of both Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning movies. The role he is playing in the blockbusters originally belonged to Nicholas Hoult, but scheduling conflicts forced the Mad Max: Fury Road star to drop out of the project in May 2020, leading to Morales nabbing the role.

Shea Whigham

Shea Whigham has spent years establishing himself as one of the best characters actors in the business, and doing so has led him to be a part of some major franchises. He’s been a part of Fast & Furious, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Trek, and the MonsterVerse, and now he is a member of the Mission: Impossible family. The actor confirmed to Digital Spy in May 2022 that he is in both halves of Dead Reckoning, and that his character is “trying to track” Ethan Hunt.

Holt McCallany

While all of the actors mentioned above are going to in both parts of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Holt McCallany’s situation is a bit different due to the fact that he is exclusively in the second movie. His casting was reported in July 2022, and it’s been said that the Mindhunter star will be playing a part in a high government position. Specifically he will be playing the United States’ Secretary of Defense (a man named Bernstein).

Nick Offerman

Audiences primarily know Nick Offerman for his work in comedy – particularly for playing Ron Swanson on the hit NBC series Parks & Recreation – but he will be making a switch over to drama for the action/adventure that is featured in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 2. The actor’s part in the blockbuster was confirmed by Christopher McQuarrie on an episode of the Light The Fuse podcast in August.

Pom Klementieff

Based on what we’ve seen from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1, Pom Klementieff is going to be playing a forced to be reckoned with in the film, and apparently the threat that she represents isn’t going to be limited to the action that transpires in that single movie. While the actor is also a part of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (in which she is reprising her MCU role as Mantis), it has additionally been confirmed that she will be in the ensembles of both halves of Dead Reckoning.

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss is another actor who is set to appear in both parts of Mission: Impossible’s developing epic. Gatiss’ role in Dead Reckoning Part 1 was announced at the same time that Rob Delaney, Charles Parnell, Indira Varma, and Cary Elwes joined the cast, but he is one of only two names in that group who is also going to be in Part 2. He said as much in an interview with Radio Times in September 2022, saying that shooting the blockbusters back-to-back is an “extraordinary experience.”

Charles Parnell

Charles Parnell is the other actor from the aforementioned group that will be in both Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1 and Part 2. The character actor recently worked alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick, and it’s not hard to believe that the experience led to Parnell being cast in the upcoming Mission: Impossible movies. In a now-deleted Tweet, Christopher McQuarrie shared an image of Parnell’s character in Part 2 alongside Mark Gatiss and…

Janet McTeer

Janet McTeer’s casting in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 2 at the same time as Nick Offerman’s, though it is unknown at this time what kind of role she will have in the blockbuster sequel. Like some of her co-stars, McTeer is best known for her work on the small screen, with credits on shows including Damages, Jessica Jones, and Ozark.

With all of these talented stars aboard, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 2 will arrive in theaters a little less than a year after its predecessor – specifically on June 28, 2024. That’s a long time from now, but there is plenty of entertainment on the way between now and then and you can learn about everything that’s coming out with our 2022 Move Release Calendar and our guide to the upcoming movies in 2023.

It took less than a week for Dune: Part 2 to get the green light following the blockbuster theatrical release of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, and it allowed the fanhood of the beloved sci-fi franchise to breathe a powerful sigh of relief. We no longer had to worry that the 2021 movie would never have a counterpart to complete the adaptation of author Frank Herbert’s seminal novel, and could focus all attention on simply getting hyped for the sequel. Thankfully, the production has made this extra easy with some tremendously exciting casting announcements in recent months.

Obviously there are a lot of stars from the first Dune who will be reprising their roles in Dune: Part 2, but there are also a number of new big names who have signed on – and we’ve built this feature in the aim of highlighting all of them. It feels logical to start with the former group, so let’s start by talking about the actor who will be back to play the central protagonist in the sequel…

Timothée Chalamet

The journey of Paul Atreides has only just begun. In Denis Villeneuve’s Dune we see the prince-adjacent character see his life essentially go up in flames – his family and clan moving to a new planet before being all but wholly annihilated – and Dune: Part 2 will see him attempt to stop the evil forces of House Harkonnen and Emperor Shaddam IV. Timothée Chalamet is back to star in the sequel, having completed work on Paul King’s upcoming Wonka while waiting for production on the sci-fi epic to start filming.

Rebecca Ferguson

Paul Atreides isn’t totally alone after the fall of House Atreides, as at the very least he still has the protection and companionship of his mother, Lady Jessica. While Paul learns the ways of the Fremen in Dune: Part 2, Jessica will continue to teach him in the ways of the Bene Gesserit – hoping that her boy will achieve what has been prophesized. Rebecca Ferguson, who delivers a brilliant performance in Dune, has been busy recently filming the new Mission: Impossible movies, but she will be reuniting with Denis Villeneuve for the sequel.

Zendaya

While her role in Dune was heavily publicized, Zendaya really doesn’t have very much screen time in the sci-fi blockbuster… but that is something that is very much going to change in Dune: Part 2. After being the literal girl of Paul’s dreams, Chani is now very much a part of his life, and the two of them will grow very close in the next chapter of this epic story – working together to try and save Arrakis from the evil forces that which to control and exploit it. Outside of the Dune franchise, Zendaya is best known for playing MJ in the MCU Spider-Man movies and her HBO series Euphoria.

Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem is very much in the same boat as Zendaya where Dune is concerned. He has some notable scenes as Stilgar in the film, but the vast majority of them aren’t until the very end. That will change in a big way with Dune: Part 2, as a huge part of the movie will be Paul and Jessica becoming acclimated in Fremen culture, and that’s a world where Stilgar stands up as leader.

Josh Brolin

By the time the third act rolls around in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, audiences don’t know the fate of Josh Brolin’s Gurney Halleck. The character is featured trying to lead men in the fight back against the invasion of House Atreides on Arrakis, but the movie doesn’t feature a definitive scene that reveals his status. As such, this might be a bit of a spoiler… but Gurney Halleck is indeed alive, and he will be back in Dune: Part 2 once again played by Brolin.

Stellan Skarsgard

Baron Vladimir Harkonnen is one of the most iconic villains in the history of the science-fiction genre, and Stellan Skarsgård does a brilliant job with his performance in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. He’s not in terrific shape at the end of the movie, as he is healing from the last-ditch effort attack by Duke Leto Atreides, but he is very much alive, and he is ready to bring the hammer down on Arrakis in Dune: Part 2 now that his enemies have been cleared off the board (or so he thinks).

Dave Bautista

Serving as one of Baron Harkonnen’s primary agents of cruelty in Dune: Part 2 will be Glossu “Beast” Rabban, played by the terrific Dave Bautista. The actor has just recently wrapped filming on another sci-fi epic – namely James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – but he’s surely excited to once again work with Denis Villeneuve, with whom he collaborated on Blade Runner 2049 before they came together on Dune.

Austin Butler

Denis Villeneuve admitted in November 2021 that Feyd-Rautha was purposefully left out of Dune so that the character could have a “more elegant” introduction, and the actor who has landed the sought after role is Austin Butler – the star of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis. Butler joined the cast of Dune: Part 2 in March 2022, and he will star in the sequel as a kind of counterpart to Dave Bautista’s Glossu Rabban. While “Beast” is all about brutality and strength, Feyd-Rautha is a villain who relies on intelligence and cunning (though, like every Harkonnen, at the end of the day he is a terrifying sadist).

Florence Pugh

Preceding the casting news about Austin Butler in Dune: Part 2 by just two days was the announcement that Florence Pugh has signed on to play a key part in the ensemble. She will be playing Princess Irulan in the hotly anticipated sequel, and without giving away too much to those of you who haven’t read the book, it may be a role that stirs up some controversy when the film hits theaters. The movie will provide a second opportunity for Pugh and Timothée Chalamet to work together, as they both previously starred in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Women.

Christopher Walken

Fresh off his acclaimed performance in the AppleTV+ original series Severance, Christopher Walken is joining the Dune franchise – but he’s not just headed into space; he’s going to be running the whole show. It was reported in early May 2022 that Walken has signed on to play the role of Emperor Shaddam IV in Dune: Part 2. Presumably the movie will dig more into the relationship between the Emperor and House Harkonnen, who conspired to try and decimate House Atreides on Arrakis.

Léa Seydoux

Léa Seydoux has gotten a lot of blockbuster experience in recent years starring in the last two James Bond movies starring Daniel Craig, and she'll keep her run of big films going with a key role in Dune: Part 2. As was first reported in June 2022, she will be playing Margot Fenring, a member of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood whose husband Count Hasimir Fenring is a close friend an ally of Emperor Shaddam IV.

Souheila Yacoub

In July 2022, it was reported by Deadline that Souheila Yacoub has joined the Dune: Part 2 cast. In the blockbuster sequel she will be playing Shishakli – a member of the Fremen who notably provides Paul Atreides with the hooks for riding sandworms. It's not a particularly massive role, but it's an interesting casting choice given that the character in the book is a man.

Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson is one of Hollywood's most gifted character actors, perhaps best known for his delightful role in Joel and Ethan Coen's O Brother Where Art Thou, and he was revealed as a member of the cast of Dune: Part 2 in January 2023. Unfortunately, reports about him being in the movie did not include details about the part he will be playing (and he hasn't been featured in any of the film's trailers). It's one of two major franchise gigs that Nelson has going right now, as he is also set to reprise his role as Dr. Samuel Sterns in Marvel's upcoming Captain America: Brave New World.

Set to arrive in theaters almost exactly two years after its predecessor arrived on the big screen, Dune: Part 2 will be released on March 1, 2024. You can consult our 2024 Movie Release Calendar to find all of the new films that keep you distracted and not thinking about the long wait for the sequel.

Making movies in Hollywood has to be one of the more unique jobs one can have. At the same time, it is just a job and that means it’s going to have a lot of things in common with any other job. Actors are going to build different sorts of relationships with their various co-workers. Rebecca Ferguson has been part of many great movie casts including being in the Mission: Impossible franchise for years and while she calls Tom Cruise a friend, she recently explained she has become closer with several of her Dune co-stars.

Rebecca Ferguson admits that while she has good relationships with her co-stars, there are those that she gets along with, and then there are those that become something a little more. Her Dune co-star Jason Momoa is mentioned as somebody Ferguson considers a close friend. She doesn’t have the same relationship with Tom Cruise, mostly due to the fact that he’s Tom Cruise. Ferguson explains to the L.A. Times:

It’s not that different from many other jobs. Even if you get along with all your co-workers, there are those you might choose to see socially, and those you don’t. Rebecca Ferguson isn’t having dinner with Tom Cruise every weekend, but if Tom Cruise wasn’t one of the biggest stars in the world, perhaps she would be. It sounds like she might be hanging out with some of her other co-stars because they just click a little better, and are maybe a bit more available. 

Because Rebecca Ferguson has clearly built strong relationships with her Dune co-stars, she’s very much looking forward to returning for Dune: Part Two, Ferguson reveals that when she learned that the sequel was officially greenlighted, she instantly began to get excited about seeing all her co-stars, and director Denis Villeneuve, once again. She continues… 

Rebecca Ferguson will likely be seeing all those people, though possibly not her new friend Jason Momoa, very soon. Dune: Part Two is scheduled for release in October of 2023, so it will be going into production later this year. 

Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic Dune made its mark at the box office while being available to stream on HBO Max. The visually stunning film has now left the streaming service and fans have strong feelings about it. Dune was packed with outstanding performances and moments that left audiences wanting more. With a movie of its size, there will always be scenes and moments that have to be cut out despite being good. Rebecca Ferguson has recently talked about the scenes that were cut from the film that she wishes had made the final movie. 

Rebecca Ferguson recently sat down with The Hollywood Reporter, where she opened up about the pic blockbuster. She spoke about her role in Dune, her co-star Timothée Chalamet, and details on how she prepared for the role and what went into such a challenging project. The actor also revealed a couple of scenes that she wished made the final cut of the film, that she loved and believed would enhance the relationship between her character Lady Jessica and Chalamet’s Paul. Here is what she said:

Dune was surprisingly carried by Lady Jessica and Paul’s mother-son relationship, and it was one of the most compelling story devices of the film. Their connection and history are interesting, and the books’ die-hard fans must have been something even more special. Ferguson was sad to see a training scene get cut where she is training with knives with her son and another where there is a meditative mental training that sounds incredible. The actor goes on to explain the scene that ended up being kept in the film, saying:

One of Ferguson’s favorite scenes was the breakfast scene, where her character tries to make Paul use "The Voice" in a real parent disciplining and teaching their child way. The scene sets the path for their characters and is a jumping-off point for their development later in the film, developing Paul’s coming of age as a man. Dune director Denis Villeneuve revealed the scene that hurt to have to cut out of the movie, so it seems everyone involved has one moment they wished could have made it into the final film. 

Dune 2 is officially on the way, so fans can prepare for more Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson. The sequel will be ‘amazing’ according to Villeneuve, and we can expect an even bigger and epic sci-fi story, with great performances, with breathtaking visuals from a master filmmaker. 

We are now waiting for more news on Mission: Impossible 7, which recently wrapped up filming with Ferguson posting a sweet photo of herself and Tom Cruise. I can’t wait to see Ferguson in MI7 and the next Dune film, but here are ten great movies from Lady Jessica to watch in the meantime. 

While some actors stick to one or two specific genres, others will shift from one genre to the next, from big action franchises to musicals to dramas. In the latter category is Rebecca Ferguson, an actress who has been making strides in some of the biggest movies to date, like the Mission: Impossible franchise, The Greatest Showman, and more. 

Starting off her career in the Swedish TV industry and moving over to Hollywood later in life, Rebecca Ferguson is becoming one of the most recognizable faces in film for how many movies she has appeared in. From epic films such as Dune to modern musicals that will have you on your feet, Ferguson has done it all - and will surely only continue to do more. Here is where you can watch some of the best Rebecca Ferguson movies that are streaming or available to rent right now.  

The Greatest Showman (2017) 

If you’re looking for an epic musical, be sure to check out The Greatest Showman. The film follows the story of P.T. Barnum and his troupe of strange performers as they put together what would later be called one of the greatest shows on Earth, showing how to embrace your differences and turn them into something better. 

Rebecca Ferguson plays Jenny Lind in The Greatest Showman, and while she isn’t using her actual singing voice for the role, there is something about her performance that makes me smile every time I watch it. She perfectly captures that grace that a singer like Jenny Lind would have, and has a smile that would charm any man (or woman) off their feet. All of The Greatest Showman cast is talented, but I especially love Ferguson. Plus, the music is so catchy. 

Stream The Greatest Showman on Disney+. 
Rent The Greatest Showman on Amazon. 

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation And Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2015-2018) 

Move over, Tom Cruise, because Rebecca Ferguson is making strides in the Mission: Impossible franchise. In this classic action series, Mission: Impossible follows Ethan Hunt, who is an agent of the Impossible Missions Force, and often goes on adventures that are dangerous, death-defying, and full of excitement. 

Since 2015, Ferguson has appeared in two Mission: Impossible films so far, Rogue Nation and Fallout, but she’s already set to appear in the next two entries into the series as well. Her character, Ilsa Faust, is a badass MI6 agent and works with Tom Cruise’s character, and honestly, I could watch them beat people up any day. I wish we got to see her in more action roles like this because Rebecca Ferguson packs a damn punch. I can’t wait until the next Mission: Impossible movie just to see her rather than Tom Cruise. 

Stream Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation on Paramount+. 
Stream Mission: Impossible - Fallout on Paramount+. 
Rent Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation on Amazon. 
Rent Mission: Impossible - Fallout on Amazon.

Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) 

In this biographical film, Florence Foster Jenkins tells the story of the titular character, Florence, who is a New York heiress known for her absolutely horrendous singing, but is one of the sweetest women alive. When her dreams are cut off at a young age, she takes it upon herself to still somehow make it in this world. 

This movie is a delight, through and through, and that’s partially thanks to the brilliant cast. Rebecca Ferguson plays Kathleen Weatherley, a mistress of one of the characters, and her performance in her role is not only brilliantly done, but her scenes with the lead, Meryl Streep, are some of the best of the movie. Something else I love about this film is the costume design, as it truly feels like we are transported back in time to the 1940s. Definitely a great film to watch if you haven’t already. 

Stream Florence Foster Jenkins on Paramount Plus.
Rent Florence Foster Jenkins on Amazon. 

Life (2017) 

In this awesome sci-fi horror movie, Life follows a group of astronauts who are among the first to discover life on Mars, however, this discovery soon leads to their doom, as there are dark entities that don’t want them there. 

I know that Life received mixed reviews, but I love the heck out of this film, mainly for its amazing cast, Rebecca Ferguson plays one of the astronauts and her chemistry gels so well with the rest of the actors. And let’s talk about the casting for a second - Life has such a small cast but they’re all so talented, with names like Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal, and more. I think it’s so effective for a horror movie cast to be so small as it really shows off their talents, and that’s exactly what Rebecca Ferguson got to do in this movie. 

Rent Life on Amazon. 

The Girl On The Train (2016) 

Next up, we have an exciting psychological thriller called The Girl on the Train. In this movie, a divorcee who has had a rough time in life finds herself in the middle of a missing person’s investigation and turns her ordinary world upside down, changing it forever. 

I’m telling you, Rebecca Ferguson can really do it all. From the moment she steps on the screen in this film, she is electric in her role as Anna, and her scenes with Emily Blunt’s character, Rachel, are filled with so much tension that I’m on the edge of my seat every time I watch this movie. While I do think there are certain moments that could have been executed better from the novel, I think it’s a thrilling film that will entertain anyone who is a fan of the genre - and wants to see Rebecca Ferguson rock her role. 

Rent The Girl on the Train on Amazon. 

Hercules (2014) 

Moving on, we have Hercules. In this adaptation of the famous Greek myth, the titular character is tasked with the ultimate test of his sword skills, when the King of Thrace and his daughter request his help to somehow beat their evil competitors. 

You know, for some reason, seeing Rebecca Ferguson as a princess fits so well. Again, she just has this aura of grace that is perfect for a role like Ergenia, and she rocks it perfectly. And you want to talk about spot-on casting? Dwayne Johnson as Hercules. I mean, what other actor in Hollywood would quite possibly play that famous role? Maybe Chris Hemsworth, in my opinion, but I don’t think anyone could beat the Rock for that character. It’s not the most accurate portrayal of Greek mythology, but it’s a hell of a good time. 

Rent Hercules on Amazon. 

Doctor Sleep (2019) 

Stephen King knows how to write stories, and Doctor Sleep is the perfect example of that. In this sequel to The Shining, we follow Dan Torrance. After forty years, Torrance is an adult and has to deal with his own problems now - specifically, cult problems. When he discovers that a little girl has powers that remind him of his own, it's up to him to try and save her from the cult, who are hunting her down. 

This is hands down one of my favorite Rebecca Ferguson performances, because she brings it as the leader of the cult. I didn’t think I could be scared of her but here I am, shaking in my boots. The whole movie itself is well thought out and terrifying from beginning to end with brilliant performances from the whole cast. Stephen King is a master of horror and Doctor Sleep only adds to that fact. If you’re a fan of awesome horror movies, check this one out. 

Rent Doctor Sleep on Amazon. 

The Kid Who Would Be King (2019) 

In this fantasy movie based on Arthurian legend, The Kid Who Would Be King follows a young boy who gets to go on a fantastical adventure of sorcery and magic. Here, he finds Excalibur, the sword that was once the main weapon of King Arthur. But when he finds this weapon, it wakes up Morgana, an evil sorceress, who wishes to become all-powerful. Now, it's up to the young boy, his friends, and the help of a couple of allies, to try and stop her dastardly plan. 

Again, Rebecca Ferguson is such a brilliant actress and she plays the villain role beautifully that I really want to see her in more acting parts like this. Her performance as Morgana is not only beautiful but terrifying, especially when Morgana turns into some monstrous forms later on in the film. It’s a shame this movie did so poorly at the box office because it was truly such a great time watching, and I would gladly watch it again as someone who loves King Arthur adaptations. 

Stream The Kid Who Would Be King on Disney+. 
Rent The Kid Who Would Be King on Amazon. 

Dune (2021) 

The last movie on here that we need to discuss is 2021’s Dune. In this adaptation of the novel of the same name, Dune follows Paul Atreides and his family, who are suddenly thrust into a universal war when he has to travel to one of the most dangerous planets in the universe to somehow keep the future alive for those he cares about the most. 

While the movie only covers the first half of the original book, Dune is as epic in sci-fi as you can get. The whole Dune cast is so talented, but Rebecca Ferguson is amazing in her role as Paul’s mother and carries herself well as one of the leading ladies of this movie, and I personally love that a good part of the movie was her relationship with her son (played by Timothee Chalamet), as their relationship was one of the most complex ones in the film and very entertaining to follow. For those who haven’t seen Dune yet - what are you waiting for?  

Dune is currently available for Premium Digital Ownership at Amazon

Bonus Item: The White Queen (Miniseries - 2013) 

While this isn’t a film, it’s a worthy entry on this list. The White Queen is a miniseries set during the Wars of the Roses, between two noble houses, the House of Lancaster and the House of York. We follow three women, who use their beauty, charm, and skills to somehow manipulate people behind the scenes in order to gain power. 

Rebecca Ferguson shines in this role. Again, I think she has this perfect aura of beauty and grace to play a princess but her as a queen is something else, and I couldn’t think of a better actress to portray the White Queen as the protagonist of this film. The costume design is brilliant, the acting phenomenal, and the story gripping from start to finish. I know this isn’t a quick two hour movie to watch, but this miniseries is something else and you should watch it. 

Stream The White Queen on Starz.

Rebecca Ferguson is truly a master of her craft and I think it won’t be long until we see her pop up again in another big-time movie as one of its stars. Now all I have to wait for is the next Mission: Impossible movie to see her again. And hopefully now, you just might have realized how awesome she is too. 

The Mission: Impossible franchise has delivered some of the biggest and most memorable stunts ever, and they aren't slowing down. Leading man Tom Cruise continues to push the envelope and was even recently spotted jumping from a helicopter several times just to get the perfect shot for the upcoming Mission: Impossible 7. Sometimes stunts or fight scenes don't go smoothly, though, and the results can be hilarious, to say the least. Franchise star Rebecca Ferguson has the perfect example, as she recently revealed the times he farted loudly while performing an intense stunt. 

The fan-favorite actress has been reflecting on her career while promoting her new film, Dune. While breaking down her career for Vanity Fair, she discussed some of her most prominent roles, including Isla Faust in M:I. With this, the star told a laugh-out-loud story about a Fallout fight scene with Sean Harris’s Solomon Lane, where the fart in question took place. The actress recalled:

The fight scene Rebecca Ferguson describes is actually one of the tensest and important scenes in Mission: Impossible - Fallout. It actually takes place during the climax of the film, which sees everything building to an insane finish. Ferguson was pregnant and, by her description, pretty far along. So the fact that she performed such an incredible feat, with the help of multiple stunt performers, is incredible. That “fanny fart” couldn't have been fun for her co-star, but just needs to be served against the villain, right? Ferguson went on to say:

Sean Harris probably didn’t expect the fight to go down that road but, in hindsight, both he and his co-star have a hilarious story to tell. It's just too funny that it all happened during such a tense on-screen moment. I mean, in that same scene, Simon Pegg was dropped from a rope in a brutal-looking stunt that director Christopher McQuarrie shared. 

Of course, there are plenty of other fantastic stunts where those came from. The Mission: Impossible crew celebrated wrapping on the seventh installment after two long years filled with setbacks due to the pandemic. Franchise newcomer Hayley Atwell, in particular, seemed to enjoy working with the cast and crew and celebrated her first go-around with the franchise.

Rebecca Ferguson also shared a sweet post with Tom Cruise after wrapping filming M:I 7. Hopefully, with the film in its post-production phase, fans will get to see a trailer soon. In the meantime, you can catch Ferguson in Dune by heading to your local theater or streaming it on HBO Max.

Finally, the spice is flowing. After a long-awaited anticipation for the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction novel Dune, Denis Villeneuve’s movie is here, and it’s come in with sandworms a blazing. It’s often been said that Dune was an impossible world to bring to screen given all its details and ambition, but now that the movie has hit theaters and HBO Max, we finally have a consensus to whether the movie not only pleased fans of the book, but film fans who were delving into this mythology for the first time. 

So let’s see what the fans are saying about Dune! First off, the movie was deemed a critical darling last month when it premiered at Venice Film Festival to a reported eight-minute standing ovation from its audience. CinemaBlend’s own Eric Eisenberg awarded the movie a near perfect 4.5 out of 5 in his Dune review. In terms of the audience opinions, this is a case of critics and moviegoers aligning, considering the movie received an A- on CinemaScore. With that in mind, let’s dive deeper in regards to what aspects of the movie fans went online to talk about. 

Dune Is Being Widely Called A ‘Masterpiece’ 

Dune has really been embraced by fans overall, especially considering the splash it made at the box office opening weekend. The movie exceeded expectations and has already gone on to make over $223 million worldwide in just a few days, all while also being available to stream on HBO Max. The big box office numbers led Warner Bros to greenlight a sequel, which is set to hit theaters in 2023. 

First off, Dune really blew people away with its impressive visuals, which illustrated distant worlds of the future. Many fans are in awe of the look of Dune, sharing screenshots of the beautifully-shot movie. 

The standout character in Dune differed from fan to fan, which we’ll get to a little later. But in terms of its hero, Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, the way the actor was able to add to the imagery of the film, between his chiseled jaw and performance as the young protagonist, got fans talking as well: 

Dune particularly left fans of the book awestruck, as one called it a near “perfect” adaptation of the source material. In their words: 

The love for Dune has gone so far and wide that some fans even question why people could possibly hate or call the movie anything less, as shown with this reaction image of Timothée Chalamet: 

“Masterpiece” is not a word people throw around lightly, which goes to show Dune really impressed with Denis Villeneuve’s careful direction. It’s great to see a book adaptation in good hands! 

Fans Couldn’t Get Enough Of Oscar Isaac In Dune 

For all the eye candy in Dune, Oscar Isaac seems to have won the top prize considering all the people who were coming out of the movie talking about his role in the film. Isaac played Paul Atreides' father, Duke Leto of House Atreides. Throughout the film, the Duke is learning about the new land he has been given the keys to: Arrakis, a planet where a powerful narcotic called “spice” is harvested. Fans couldn’t stop looking at Oscar Isaac in that armor: 

Another point of conversation that overtook the often let’s say thirsty internet was the fact that Duke Leto is shown in his birthday suit in one significant scene (PG-13 though!) One fan shared a particularly funny story that came out of watching the scene amidst a large group of people. 

And then there’s the fact that Oscar Isaac kind of referenced his Star Wars role in the beginning of the film, bringing people back to his beloved character of Poe Dameron in the Sequel Trilogy. Take a look at this fun find: 

There’s a massive ensemble in Dune, but Oscar Isaac really stole the show. But that’s not to say there wasn’t enough love to go around for other elements of the film. 

There Were Just Too Many Other Dune Characters To Gush About 

What’s exciting about the Dune responses is there are a lot of aspects of the movie people are talking about instead of just one cast member or a single thing about the movie catching eyes. For one, people loved Zendaya’s Chani so much they were joking about wanting to take the fictional “spice” in order to see her in their dreams as well. You know, because Paul sees her a lot in his visions. 

There was also a lot of love going the way of Rebecca Ferguson, who plays Paul’s mother, Lady Jessica. She has a weighty role considering all that she is going through throughout the film despite not having a ton of lines to actually express the pain she’s dealing with. Fans took to Twitter to point out her great performance. 

Another element of Dune that got people talking was the film’s score, which was composed by Hans Zimmer. He has done a ton of iconic scores in the past, between Inception, The Dark Knight and Wonder Woman, and in this movie, Zimmer creates a really mind-blowing sound that is especially memorable and effective during its viewing. 

But then there’s an adorable desert mouse in the movie called a Muad'Dib, which also absolutely stole the show in his brief appearance in Dune. People are even gushing about him: 

For all the love Dune has been given, there is one wide talking point that isn’t particularly positive or negative. The movie is only half the book, therefore a lot of exposition to what we’ll be excited for in Dune Part 2. Thus inspiring this comment: 

Dune is definitely getting a second standing ovation as audiences check it out in its first week out in the world. Check out what we know about Dune Part 2 as we continue to enjoy one of the most widely praised movies of 2021. 

The stars of Warner Bros.’ “Dune” including Jason Momoa (Duncan Idaho), Oscar Isaac (Duke Leto Atreides), Rebecca Ferguson (Lady Jessica), Javier Bardem (Stilgar), Josh Brolin (Gurney Halleck) and screenwriter/director Denis Villeneuve discuss their film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s beloved novel in this interview with CinemaBlend’s Sean O’Connell, edited by Hannah Saulic.

Video Chapters

• 00:00 - Intro
• 00:30 - Jason Momoa Breaks Down Duncan Idaho’s Key Fight Scenes
• 01:30 - Josh Brolin On How They Came To The “Scrub Your Ass With Sand” Line
• 02:13 - Star Wars vs. Dune: Oscar Isaac Weighs In
• 03:30 - Jason Momoa: “Me Going To Petra Is Like Duncan Going To Arrakis”
• 04:24 - Denis Villeneuve On Casting Dune
• 05:36 - The Dune Scene Josh Brolin Would Show Frank Herbert
• 06:15 - The Dune Scene Denis Villeneuve Had To Cut That’s ‘Still Painful’ To Him
• 07:35 - What The Cast Learned About Dune That Will Inform How They Approach Potential Sequels
• 08:45 - Dune Continues A Very Strange Movie Trend For Josh Brolin And Javier Bardem
• 09:54 - Why Jason Momoa Ditched His Signature Beard For Dune

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune boasts an ensemble cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Stellan Skarsgård, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa. The movie has been met with primarily positive reception (ranking at 85% among critics on Rotten Tomatoes), and has already collected over $129 million globally from overseas showings. Along with the potential Dune 2, there’s also a spinoff series in the works for HBO Max called Dune: The Sisterhood.

Stay tuned to CinemaBlend for more news Dune-related news, and learn what movies are left to arrive this year in our 2021 release schedule.

We are only a few weeks away from finally getting a chance to see Denis Villeneuve’s Dune in all its glory. The story has been viewed by many as “unfilmable” and there are a couple of less than successful attempts that have helped to prove that point. This new film might finally be the movie that makes it work. And if it is, it may be because of Villeneuve’s focus on the women of Dune. 

Dune is a massive story full of characters and worlds and politics. There's a ton of material to cover, which may be why making a film version is so hard. There’s just a lot to cover. Denis Villeneuve recently explained to Empire that he made a decision early on that his Dune would focus more on the women of the story, by telling the screenwriter to concentrate his efforts there. He explained...

Denis Villeneuve has previously spoken about the fact that Rebecca Ferguson’s Lady Jessica would have a much bigger and more important role in Dune. Here the director explains a bit more exactly why that is. 

It comes down to the fact that, by virtue of giving birth to Paul, she’s the reason the events of the story ultimately happen. The expectation in the story is that Jessica will have a daughter, and the fact that she has a son is a big deal.

When you have a story as big as Dune you have little choice but to make decisions about what you include and what you don’t. Some elements of the Frank Herbert novel will almost certainly be missing entirely. Others will be less important than perhaps they were in the book.

And the topic of femininity and power will likely be a strong through line not just in this movie but in the next one if and when it gets made. While it’s unclear how big a role Zendaya will have in this movie, we know she’ll be a big part of the next one, and her character’s influence on Timothee Chalamet’s Paul is equally important to his journey as his mother’s. Dune hits theaters and HBO Max on October 22.

As the highly anticipated Dune remake steadily approaches, fantasy and sci-fi fans are chomping at the bit to get tastes of Frank Herbert’s reimagined world almost 40 years after David Lynch first brought the novels to life on screen. With Denis Villeneuve’s new film inching closer to release, cast member Rebecca Ferguson is explaining how her fighting scenes as Lady Jessica differ from the sequences she's used to doing in the Mission: Impossible franchise.

Rebecca Ferguson should be used to playing strong, leading female characters in projects, by now. She’s the leading lady in the newer Mission: Impossible films opposite Tom Cruise, and she’s no stranger to some pretty heated, fast paced fight scenes. Apparently, though, the fighting in Dune is pretty different both visually and physically for a few key reasons.

Over the years, the Mission: Impossible franchise has given audiences some of the most thrilling fight scenes in all of cinema. Each of these sequences are heavily choreographed, and the results are quite stunning. But in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Rebecca Ferguson explained that when it comes to Dune, the combat isn't quite as involved. Here’s what the actress says, in her own words:

This explanation from the actress totally makes sense, seeing as characters in Dune have more than just physical fighting prowess - they have actual powers. While they don't seem to be purely magical powers, Rebecca Ferguson’s Lady Jessica is a part of a Sisterhood, whose members possess abilities beyond those of normal humans. The fact that she can weaponize her words makes her fighting technique much different than that of Ferguson’s Mission: Impossible character, Ilsa Faust, who fights solely through physical means and exists in a world where humans obviously don't have fantastical abilities.

It won’t be long until we can see Rebecca Ferguson in action as Lady Jessica, as Dune is set to release to both theaters and HBO Max on October 22. There are also two Mission: Impossible films in the works that will feature Ferguson. Mission: Impossible 7 is set for next year, and the eighth installment of the franchise is expected the following year. But if you can’t bare the month-and-a-half wait for Ferguson though, you can catch her in the newly released film Reminiscence opposite Hugh Jackman. And spoiler, you won’t catch her using the fighting styles of Mission or Dune in that film!

Michael Gracey directed a whole new world of music, fun, and dance when The Greatest Showman hit theaters back in 2017. Its exciting soundtrack, amazing visuals, and everything else combined created a wonderful experience for both musical lovers and film enthusiasts alike. But, while there are plenty of awesome aspects to this wonderful musical film, the cast is really what made it shine.

However, where exactly is The Greatest Showman cast now nearly four years later? Whether you’re thinking about Hugh Jackman, or Zac Efron, or even Zendaya, they’ve all been making their way in the business with more amazing projects and fun films or TV shows that you should catch up on right now. Here is what The Greatest Showman cast has been up to since its release.

Hugh Jackman (P.T. Barnum)

As P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman, Hugh Jackman lit up our lives with his talents, and I can assure you that after the film, we were all singing “The Greatest Show.” Ever since his appearance in The Greatest Showman, Hugh Jackman has been very active in Hollywood.

He capped off his time as Wolverine in the X-Men series with Logan, but also made appearances via archive footage as the superhero in both Deadpool 2 and The New Mutants. Jackman also had starring roles in films such as The Front Runner, the animated Missing Link, and had a voice role cameo in the Ryan Reynolds-led Free Guy.

In 2021, as well, he also led the Reminiscence cast, alongside his The Greatest Showman co-star, Rebecca Ferguson. Jackman has also returned to Broadway, starring in the most current adaptation of The Music Man on stage. With someone as talented as him, it’s not a shocker he has kept active - and I’m sure we are going to see more of him very soon.

Zac Efron (Phillip Carlyle)

I grew up watching Zac Efron in High School Musical, so you bet that when I saw he was returning to musicals with The Greatest Showman, I was so excited, and he rocked it as Phillip Carlyle. Since playing the prestigious partner of P.T. Barnum, Efron has been active in both film and television.

In terms of movies, Efron has starred in several, including the remake of Baywatch alongside Dwayne Johnson, The Beach Bum, the Netflix original film, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, the animated Scoob!, and more. He’s going to be in new films soon, titled Firestarter, Gold, and The Greatest Beer Run Ever, so he’ll be popping up on the big screen again.

Efron has also had roles in TV shows. Not only was a he a part of the main cast of Human Discoveries, Zac Efron also took to hosting and running his own TV show on Netflix, called Down to Earth with Zac Efron, where he traveled around the planet, promoting ecological change.

A second season is already in production, so if you haven’t caught up on that, be sure to check it out soon.

Michelle Williams (Charity Hallett-Barnum)

Charity Hallett-Barnum was a loving, supportive wife who deserved the world, and was played by Michelle Williams in The Greatest Showman. And, she's been very successful in terms of film and TV.

Williams has starred in several films since, including All the Money in the World, I Feel Pretty, After the Wedding and more. The actress also appeared in Venom, and is going to be in the upcoming sequel to the film, Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Afterwards, she'll also be in the movies The Fabelmans and Showing Up.

Williams appeared on television in the miniseries Fosse/Verdon, as dancer Gwen Verdon, for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.

Rebecca Ferguson (Jenny Lind)

Jenny Lind’s voice is one of those voices that you can’t ever forget. I can’t tell you how many times I sang “Never Enough” (very poorly) after this film came out. While Rebecca Ferguson didn’t provide the singing voice for Jenny (which Loren Allred did), she still portrayed the character in all other aspects and did wonderfully in her role.

Since The Greatest Showman, Rebecca Ferguson has starred in several films, including Life, The Snowman, and has a major role in the Mission: Impossible movies, appearing in both Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation and Mission: Impossible - Fallout. She is set to reprise the role in the upcoming Mission: Impossible 7 as well as Mission: Impossible 8. Ferguson has also appeared in the horror film, Doctor Sleep, as well as Men in Black: International, and Reminiscence.

Coming up, Rebecca Ferguson is set to appear in the long-awaited Dune, as well as have a main role in a TV series called Wool. I’m so excited to see these projects and wonder what is to come after.

Zendaya (Anna Wheeler)

Anna Wheeler was a fantastic acrobat and strong-willed woman in The Greatest Showman, and only someone as amazing as Zendaya could play her. These last few years for the young actress have been amazing, and she’s blown up in the media as not only a talented film actress, but an amazing TV actress, as well.

While she got her start on TV starring on Disney Channel’s Shake It Up and later K.C. Undercover, Zendaya became even more famous when she portrayed Rue on the HBO original series, Euphoria, which is poised to return for Season 2. This role won her the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2020. Zendaya also had a recurring role on the Netflix original series, The OA (a show that was cancelled far too soon, in my opinion).

In terms of film, Zendaya has had big parts in plenty of them. Her biggest thus far has been portraying M.J. in the Spider-Man film series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Zendaya has also appeared in several others, including Duck Duck Goose, Smallfoot, Malcolm & Marie, and Space Jam: A New Legacy, where she voiced Lola Bunny. Coming up, she will be in both Dune and Spider-Man: No Way Home, so 2021 is set to be a killer year for this talented young actress.

Keala Settle (Lettie Lutz)

Keala Settle’s voice, I believe, gave everyone chills when she sang “This Is Me” in The Greatest Showman, and she honestly deserves all the praise in the world for her kick-ass performance.

Since her iconic role as Lettie Lutz, Settle has appeared in a couple of TV and film projects. She had a role in the romantic drama film, All My Life, and played a part in Rent: Live when it aired on Fox, singing a classic hit from the Broadway show, “Seasons of Love.” She also had a recurring role in the Disney+ original series, Big Shot, and had a guest role in the Apple TV+ original series, Central Park.

With someone as talented as her, I believe it won’t be long before we get to see her more and more - and hear that beautiful voice again, as well.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (W.D. Wheeler)

While he wasn’t as featured in The Greatest Showman, W.D. Wheeler, the brother to Anna Wheeler, was just as an amazing acrobat as her, and the wonderful Yahya Abdul-Mateen II played him wonderfully. Since his part in the musical, Abdul-Mateen has been working hard and appeared in several films and on TV.

In terms of movies, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II appeared in Baywatch, Aquaman (a role that he will reprise in the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom), the Jordan Peele film Us, Sweetness in the Belly, The Trial of the Chicago 7, and (most recently) Candyman. Abdul-Mateen also made appearances on TV as well, with a role in The Get Down on Netflix, a guest role on The Handmaid’s Tale, a guest role on Black Mirror, and a main role on the HBO original series, Watchmen.

In the next couple of years, Abdul-Mateen will be appearing in several new films, including The Matrix: Resurrections and Ambulance, along with the new Aquaman sequel.

Natasha Liu Bordizzo (Deng Yan)

Deng Yan was another amazing acrobat in The Greatest Showman, who specialized in blades, and she was portrayed by the lovely Natasha Liu Bordizzo. The actress has gone on to star in several films after her role the musical, including Detective Chinatown 2, Guns Akimbo alongside Daniel Radcliffe, the Netflix original film, Wish Dragon, and The Voyeurs.

Natasha Liu Bordizzo also had a main role in the Netflix original series, The Society, which was cancelled after Season 1 (I still believe it deserved another season). However, Bordizzo will be returning to film soon, as she will be in a new movie called Day Shift, although it’s unknown when it will be released. However, I’m sure that if she’s signed on, it’ll be great.

Paul Sparks (James Gordon Bennett)

I think all of us lowkey hated James Gordon Bennett because he was such a critic of P.T. Barnum and his crew, but at the same time, we have to respect him for sharing his opinion and helping out Barnum near the end of The Greatest Showman with his advice. Paul Sparks played the publisher in the film, and while he’s had two film appearances since The Greatest Showman, which were in Human Capital and The Lovebirds, he’s mainly stuck to television.

Sparks had a guest role in the Netflix original series, The Crown, a recurring role in Waco, main parts in the dramas Sweetbitter and the Hulu original series, Castle Rock, and currently is starring as John Breem in the Apple TV+ series, Physical.

Sam Humphrey (Charles Stratton)

A piece of my heart is always going to belong to Charles Stratton just for how awesome he was in The Greatest Showman, as played by Sam Humphrey. Since his appearance in The Greatest Showman, Humphrey has kept most of his talents to TV.

He had a recurring role on the Australian soap opera, Neighbours, and had an appearance in the television film, Jeremy the Dud. Sam Humphrey also had a recurring role in the Star Wars: Self Tapes as the Man with No Name, and had a guest role in the TV series, Reso Rocket.

With how much talent this cast has, it’s not a shocker that they have been in so many films and TV shows since The Greatest Showman came out. I can’t believe it’s nearly been four years now - and yet, I’ll still be singing that soundtrack for a long, long time.

When a highly anticipated film is released, it’s common to see its stars gathering at premieres to celebrate their hard work. After weeks and sometimes months working hard together, they’ve earned the right to party. In the case of Dune, the long (long)-awaited sci-fi epic from Denis Villeneuve, the cast reunion on the red carpet was extra special, though.

Shortly after Dune premiered at this year's Venice Film Festival, several cast members documented the momentous occasion on Instagram. Josh Brolin, who plays the role of Gurney Halleck, seemed excited as he awoke on premiere day:

And as later posts would show, the Oscar-nominated actor had plenty of reason to be pumped. Timothee Chalamet, who plays protagonist Paul Atreides, was among the first to share a special moment from the event with fans on Instagram:

It seems like movie premieres, especially at big festivals, can be pretty chaotic- the exact opposite of what this photo seems to show. It’s nice to see a more serene look behind the scenes between Villeneuve, Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson, a.k.a. Lady Jessica, who also shared an off-the-carpet premiere photo of her own:

It is easy to see why the actress thought this moment, between herself, her gorgeous Dior dress, and a somewhat helpless Josh Brolin was worth sharing. If nothing else, it humanizes the more glamorous aspects of movie premieres.

Meanwhile, Dave Bautista, Dune’s Glossu Rabban was stuck to a red carpet shot for his own Instagram update. However, he still managed to capture the excitement the cast and crew seemed to be feeling at the premiere:

Given how prominently Denis Villeneuve featured in the Dune cast’s updates, it’s safe to say they enjoyed their time on set with the director. It couldn’t be any more obvious that they were all very happy to be back together again, which is understandable given the circumstances.

Dune wrapped principal photography in the summer of 2019, and it was originally scheduled to hit theaters in December 2020. But like so many other films, the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s beloved novel was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it’s due to hit theaters and HBO Max this fall, in a controversial dual release strategy that not everyone on the Dune team, especially Villeneuve, is happy about.

Despite all these setbacks, it’s good to see that everyone was able to come together and honor the film they’ve been waiting so long for the world to see. Hopefully, the Venice Film Festival won’t be the last place the actors and director will be together, too. The initial reviews for Dune have been overwhelmingly positive, which helps make the case for a sequel -- something that everyone from CinemaBlend’s own Eric Eisenberg to Denis Villeneuve are all hoping will become a reality.

Dune also stars Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa and Zendaya. It premieres worldwide in theaters and on HBO Max on October 22.

Okay, sci-fi fans, prepare yourself. The highly anticipated epic Dune, a feature film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel, is finally almost here. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive. The sci-fi epic will feature an absolutely legendary cast including Timothée Chalamet as Paul, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, David Dastmalchian, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa, and Javier Bardem.

Dune will finally debut in theaters on October 22, with a month-long simultaneous release on HBO Max. Critics have started releasing their reviews of the film, so let’s check out what they’re saying.

We’ll start with the home team, as usual. CinemaBlend’s own Eric Eisenberg, a huge fan of Herbert’s book, absolutely loved Dune, rating it 4.5 out of 5 stars. He thought it was spectacular and jaw-dropping and commended many aspects of the epic, one being the extremely talented ensemble. He also praised Villeneuve’s ability to translate the source material without compromise, something that will surely appease fans. Eisenberg did note that the film is defined by being a Part one (it’s an adaptation of only the first part of Herbert’s novel), so it doesn’t exactly provide conclusions. But that just means that this movie demands a part two, and Eisenberg said:

Leah Greenblatt from Entertainment Weekly is also singing Dune’s praises, though she echoed Eisenberg’s sentiments that this movie begs for a sequel that you can watch immediately after. Greenblatt commended Villeneuve’s stunning visual storytelling, though she thought that if anything falls flat, it’s the sandworms. She also enjoyed every performance, and noted that this epic is packed to the brim with legendary actors. But Greenblatt also commented that anyone not familiar with Herbert’s book might be a little lost. She said:

Deadline’s Pete Hammond thought Dune was “spectacular” and a much better adaptation of Herbert’s novel than David Lynch’s 1984 film. He commended Villeneuve’s ability to focus on the “heart and soul” of Herbert’s story, as well as the cinematography and score from Hans Zimmer. Hammond also praised the cast, noting that Chalamet was perfectly cast as Paul. He said:

David Rooney from The Hollywood Reporter enjoyed the science fiction epic overall, but notes that viewers not caught up on the original source material might totally zone out. He highly commended the spectacle of the cinematography and direction from Villeneuve and the epic cast, along with the costuming by Jacqueline West and Robert Morgan and the production design from Patrice Vermette. But Rooney argued that the film doesn’t make the world-building digestible enough and lacks enough interesting action, saying:

Variety’s Owen Gleiberman thought Dune was spectacular enough… until it wasn’t. He argued that while the epic was mesmerizing in its world-building, it lost steam after a while and ran out of tricks, and became a lot less interesting. Gleiberman noted:

Well, that was a pretty mixed bag of reviews. Critics seem to enjoy Dune overall or remain a bit disappointed. But audiences will be able to decide for themselves when the epic release in theaters on October 22.

Be sure to stick around on CinemaBlend to see if a Dune sequel actually gets green-lit (Villeneuve remains optimistic about those chances). In the meantime, you can plan your next movie-going experience with our new movie release guide.

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This weekend will see Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson co-star together in the new film Reminiscence. The movie is heavy drama with strong science fiction elements, making it a far cry from the last time the two starred together, the pop musical The Greatest Showman. And while not a musical, the new film does includes singing. Although this time Rebecca Ferguson is the one that gets to do all of it rather than Hugh Jackman, which is just fine with the actor. Check out his response when talking to CinemaBlend about the change in roles in the video above.

The Greatest Showman saw Hugh Jackman play P.T. Barnum and Rebecca Ferguson appeared as Jenny Lind, an opera singer who Barnum promotes. What made Rebecca Ferguson's performance in The Greatest Showman unique is that she doesn't actually do her own singing in the film. The character of Jenny Lind only has one song in the film, which is performed twice when Lind is on stage, but singer Loren Allred provided the vocals for the song.

It's unclear exactly why Rebecca Ferguson didn't do her own singing in that movie. She studied music previously and is likely capable. It's possible that because Jenny Lind was an opera singer, that Ferguson's ability simply didn't lend itself to the sort of singing the Lind performance needed to be. Not every great singer can sing everything equally well. Not a problem in Reminiscence apparently, as Ferguson does get to sing here.

Hugh Jackman told CinemaBlend's Mike Reyes that he was more than happy to let Rebecca Ferguson do the singing this time around, as she really is an impressive talent. He calls her singing "seductive," which based on what we've seen of the movie in the trailers, is exactly what the movie was going for. While Ferguson's character in The Greatest Showman does attempt to start a relationship with Jackman's Barnum, the vocal performance is certainly not seductive.

From hearing Hugh Jackman talk, he clearly enjoys working with Rebecca Ferguson, so perhaps this second film won't be the last time we see them together. If nothing else there's talk of doing a Greatest Showman 2, which isn't surprising considering how successful the first film was. Maybe the two could reunite there. It wouldn't exactly be historically accurate but the first Greatest Showman didn't exactly let historical accuracy stand in the way of telling a story.

For fans who want to see Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson together again, and who want to hear Ferguson actually get to sing this time, Reminiscence is in theaters today, and is also available on HBO Max.