Spoilers for Season 1, Episode 5 of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed are ahead! You can stream it now with an Apple TV subscription and then catch new episodes every Wednesday.

Many of Tatiana Maslany’s best projects feature some big action or intense moments. Her show on the 2026 TV schedule, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, is no different. Specifically, in Episode 5 of the series, she has a standout fight involving a nail gun, and that’s what led me to ask the actress about how her past projects, like Orphan Black and She-Hulk, influenced her work on this great Apple TV series.

As a massive fan of Maslany’s Marvel show (which can be streamed with a Disney+ subscription), I was very excited to see her have some action sequences in this new series. Plus, knowing how beloved Orphan Black is, it was exciting to see her take on some very intense moments. So, I asked the actress how those two projects helped and inspired her while working on Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. In response, she said:

Well, the fight in Episode 5 of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed certainly fits this description. In it, Maslany’s Paula finds herself in quite the brawl with two people who were part of Trevor’s cam boy scam.

There is a nail gun involved, and Paula quite literally fights both characters. It’s a brawl in this motel room that’s under construction, and as Maslany’s character tries to get out of it, she uses a spray, a nail gun and her sheer will to get out of there. Ultimately, she nails the scamboy’s hand to the ground and is able to escape.

Overall, this sequence clearly shows off everything Tatiana Maslany told me about what she loves in an action sequence. It’s “sloppy,” and it did, indeed, make me say “Yikes!” That sloppiness was amazing too, because it’s what's realistic for this character. Paula is not a career criminal; she’s never been in a situation like the wild one she finds herself in in this show. So, when she winds up in a fight like this, of course it’s going to be visceral and messy.

I’m happy she learned that she loved action like this on her last projects too. It was epic then, and it’s epic here. Now, I can’t wait to see the action Tatiana Maslany’s Paula finds herself in as Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed continues to air every Wednesday on Apple TV.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for constantly expanding, thanks to new projects arriving in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. While some fans thought it was the best MCU show, others hated on the show and refused to watch. There are plenty who want to see Tatiana Maslany reprise her role in upcoming Marvel movies or shows, but what does the actress herself think? Luckily someone recently asked Maslany about a possible return as Jennifer Walters/ She-Hulk.

The response to She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was mixed, although there are plenty who have been defending it in the years since it arrived on Disney+. While Tatiana Maslany joked about turning down a role in Avengers: Doomsday, is she actually down to return to the shared universe? In an interview with Radio Times, the Orphan Black actress was asked about this, responding with:

There you have it. The 40 year-old actress isn't denying interest in playing She-Hulk again in the MCU, although she does seem to think she'd be the last person to find out. This is likely in reference to comments Maslany has made about Disney, including calls to boycott the streaming service. We'll just have to wait and see if the character ever returns to the shared universe; just about anything seems possible with the next two Avengers movie that are coming to theaters courtesy of The Russo Brothers.

In Tatiana Maslany's comments, she talks about She-Hulk: Attorney at Law's accuracy to Marvel comics. Specifically, the way that the title character frequently breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to the audience. While some folks thought the show was ripping off Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool, that's exactly what Jennifer Walters does in the source material. And the show's meta way of referring to the MCU as a whole was delightful, especially hat hilarious Kevin Feige bit from the finale.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is streaming in its entirety on Disney+. Fans are hoping that she'll appear in one of the next Avengers movies, with Doomsday hitting theaters December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list.

Spoilers for Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed are ahead! Read with caution, and stream the series with an Apple TV subscription.

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed begins with a virtual relationship. Tatiana Maslany’s Paula is seeing a cam boy named Trevor (Brandon Flynn), and at the start of the show, they have some very intimate (and intense) moments over Zoom. So, with that in mind, I asked Maslany and Flynn how they filmed these scenes that take place virtually, and they told me how they did it 100% in-person.

In the first scene of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, which is airing weekly on the 2026 TV schedule, we meet Paula as she’s on a call with Trevor. Quickly, it’s revealed that she’s paying him for his time, and we learn that she’s in a virtual sexual relationship with this cam boy. So, considering this isn’t the kind of intimate relationship we see on TV often, I asked the She-Hulk actress how they filmed these moments that happen between her and Flynn’s characters over Zoom. In response, she said:

So, while it seemed like Paula and Trevor were far away from each other during this intimate moment, in reality, Maslany and Flynn were on the same stage. They were performing from their respective sets, but those sets were literally right next to each other.

That allowed for a level of intimacy and connection that maybe would not have been present if they were not together. Speaking to that point, and the value of filming these scenes together and in-person, Brandon Flynn told me:

I’d imagine it was very helpful to be in the same space so that, between takes, they could easily talk to one another in person. According to Flynn, this helped his and Maslany’s chemistry feel really real and lived-in even though their characters’ relationship was 100% virtual. Speaking to that point, he said:

Now, if you’ve seen the show, you know that Trevor turns out to be a scammer, and that’s what cracks open this wild and intense mystery involving Paula.

However, up until Trevor got beaten up on Zoom, it felt like he and Paula had a real relationship. Paula believed it, and I did too. And that’s thanks to Maslany and Flynn’s chemistry, and probably the fact that they were able to film these sequences in person.

Listen, we talk a lot about how sex scenes are filmed, how intimacy coordinators are involved in the process, and the logistical challenges of capturing said intimate moments on camera. However, in Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, they had an especially unique challenge to deal with, seeing as Paula and Trevor’s intimate moments happen over a Zoom call, they aren’t in the same room.

However, Tatiana Maslany and Brandon Flynn essentially were, which helped immensely.

Now, to see how their relationship impacts Paula and this mystery, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed has officially premiered among Apple's best TV shows, and it drops new episodes every Wednesday.

In 2022, Marvel Cinematic Universe fans with a Disney+ subscription were introduced to Bruce Banner’s cousin, Jennifer Walters, in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. For nine episodes, we watched Tatiana Maslany’s take on the character grappling with her new Hulkness while continuing her career as an attorney, dating and breaking the fourth wall. But we haven’t heard a peep out of her since then, and while Maslany recently joked about turning down a role in the upcoming Marvel movie Avengers: Doomsday, it does beg the question of where things stand with She-Hulk.

How Tatiana Maslany Joked About Avengers: Doomsday

Let’s get to the funny part first. While appearing on the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast to promote her new TV show, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (which can be viewed with a Paramount+ subscription), alongside series writer and Lower Decks alum Tawny Newsome, Tatiana Maslany started joking about how Ryan Reynolds fired her from Deadpool & Wolverine, and she subsequently sued him and Disney. Maslany’s joked about this before, but she provided some new material when she was asked about if she’s in Avengers: Doomsday:

Just so it’s clear, the role Tatiana Maslany is referring to is her own, i.e. having a woman played She-Hulk. So obviously on surface level, none of this is meant to be taken seriously. That said, the actress spouting off playful comments like this seemingly indicates she’s not one of the actors lined up for a secret appearance in Avengers: Doomsday. So then what does the future hold for She-Hulk?

What Are The MCU’s Plans For She-Hulk?

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law came out at a time when Marvel Studios was still releasing a lot of Disney+ shows to varying degrees of success. While She-Hulk did not escape criticism, including for the quality of CGI used to bring the title character to life, Tatiana Maslany’s performance as Jennifer Walters was among its praised elements. Though Maslany said in early 2024 that She-Hulk Season 2 was unlikely to happen, there were still rumblings about Jennifer making the jump to the big screen, particularly in one of the new Avengers movies.

But like I said, not only is Tatiana Maslany not one of the actors who’s been officially announced for Avengers: Doomsday, there haven’t even been reports about her participating, like what happened with Chris Evans coming back as Steve Rogers. Furthermore, last fall, Maslany and Disney weren’t on the best of terms, as the Orphan Black actress urged people to cancel their Disney+ subscriptions during the Jimmy Kimmel brouhaha.

Finally, Tatiana Maslany joking around on Comedy Bang Bang! comes shortly after @MyTimeToShineHello claimed that Marvel wanted to use She-Hulk “in a big way” for Avengers: Secret Wars, but Maslany “has no interest working for Disney.” So if she can’t be convinced to return, the character would either need to be recast or removed from the movie. Again, this is an unverified rumor, so that it was a massive grain of salt.

With almost a year to go until Avengers: Doomsday’s release on the 2026 movies calendar, there’s still time for Marvel to announce that Tatiana Maslany will appear in it, unless that’s saved as a surprise for the movie itself. But for now, she’s still just joking about the trolling she’s gotten for playing Jennifer Walters, and She-Hulk remains in limbo. Fingers crossed that changes soon.

Osgood Perkins has been killing it in the horror genre with movies like last year’s Longlegs and The Monkey, which hit the 2025 movie calendar earlier this year. Already he’s got a new horror flick hitting the big screen in Keeper, which — like his recent Stephen King adaption — stars Tatiana Maslany. Critics have screened Keeper, and they are not in agreement over what sounds like an absurdly nightmarish experience.

There’s been a lot of speculation about what Osgood Perkins’ latest movie is even about, with its trailer jam-packed with terrifying imagery that doesn’t answer a whole lot of questions. Bill Bria of SlashFilm describes it as a “big bowl of horror movie stew” that unfolds like an onion into different horror subgenres, but in a way which the critic thinks horror buffs will appreciate. Bria writes:

It feels like the kind of movie that’s best when you don’t know quite what you’re getting into, but the basic setup is that Tatiana Maslany’s Liz travels to a cabin with her boyfriend Malcolm (Rossif Sutherland) for an anniversary weekend. Liz is then left alone when he unexpectedly gets called away to work.

Aidan Kelley of Collider says Osgood Perkins has done it again, adding to his filmography another unique horror film that takes a trope like “cabin in the woods” and does something unlike anything that came before. Kelley continues:

Angie Han of THR says it’s as surreal as a nightmare and equally as illogical. Despite its flimsy narrative and disappointingly basic statement on gender relations, it has the rare ending that doesn’t feel like a letdown, Han says, continuing:

IGN rates the movie a “Mediocre” 5 out of 10, saying that Tatiana Maslany gives a powerful performance that keeps the horror movie from getting completely lost in the woods. In their words:

Alison Foreman of IndieWire, meanwhile, holds nothing back and calls Keeper Osgood Perkins’ “worst movie yet.” Not even the always-great Tatiana Maslany can save this one from the director’s “fractured filmmaking and palpable insecurity.” Foreman gives it a D+ and says:

Opinions of Osgood Perkins’ latest horror movie seem to run the gamut, but if you want to see what the Longlegs and The Monkey director jumped into afterward, Keeper hits the big screen on Friday, November 14.

The news that is taking over the 2025 TV schedule and the entertainment world in general is in regard to ABC's choice suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! following comments he made about Charlie Kirk. In the wake of this decision, there has been an outcry from people who both agree and disagree with it. Amid that, Tatiana Maslany, who starred in the Disney+ series She-Hulk, is asking people to cancel their Disney+, Hulu and ESPN subscriptions, which is notable since Disney owns all those companies as well as ABC.

Tatiana Maslany Asked People To Unsubscribe From Disney+, Hulu And ESPN

Following Kimmel being taken off the air, Ben Stiller, Mike Birbiglia, Wanda Sykes and many more spoke out about the choice, and showed their support for the late-night talk show. Then, last night, Stephen Colbert (whose show was canceled a couple of months ago), Seth Meyers, Jon Stewart and Jimmy Fallon all spoke about Kimmel and the choice to take his show off the air during their programs.

Amid all that, Tatiana Maslany took to her Instagram stories to say the following:

As you can see, the image she chose is of her doing motion-capture work, which could have been for She-Hulk, which can be streamed with a Disney+ subscription. She is urging those who see the image to cancel their subscriptions to the services owned by Disney.

While she didn’t specifically say this was over what happened to Jimmy Kimmel, it’s worth noting the timing of it all. She posted it within 24 hours of news breaking that his show was being suspended.

She’s Not The Only One Taking Action Against Disney

After Nexstar decided to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! across its stations, ABC suspended the show entirely. This has prompted a major and political debate, which includes actors, filmmakers, politicians and more getting in on the conversation. Once the choice was made to suspend Kimmel, President Donald Trump congratulated ABC for making the choice.

Meanwhile, protestors are speaking out against the decision, others, like Maslany, are asking people to cancel their subscriptions, and some, including Amy Landecker, have posted about unsubscribing from their own accounts.

There are other actions being taken. For example, Damon Lindelof, the man behind shows like Lost, The Leftovers and Watchmen, said he would not work with Disney until Kimmel is reinstated. He wrote, in part, on Instagram:

As I stated earlier, other big names in Hollywood have spoken out about the choice to take Kimmel off the air. His show has not been canceled, and there’s a chance it could come back. However, the initial move to remove him over comments about Charlie Kirk has been intensely debated by people both for and against it for the last few days.

Now, as the conversation continues and people decide to take action by posting, protesting or doing something like canceling a subscription, we’ll be sure to keep you posted. This is very much a developing situation, and as more news breaks about Jimmy Kimmel Live! we’ll keep you posted.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for constantly expanding, both in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. Fan who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order will recall the release of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, a TV series which also included the return of Daredevil. But the title character has been noticeably missing since, with Tatiana Maslany recently addressing this and sharing his MCU hero she'd like a crossover with. I've got to say, it's a great choice.

Ever since the wild She-Hulk finale, I've been hoping to see Jennifer Walters return in an upcoming Marvel movie or show. In a recent interview with ComicBook at San Diego Comic-Con, Maslany was asked if she's sick of nerds asking about her She-Hulk future. She responded:

Marvel is known for its tight security, especially related to the MCU's scripts. Plenty of actors have maintained they're in the dark regarding Kevin Feige's plan for the future, including Maslany. Let's just hope that we see She-Hulk return to the shared universe one day.

She-Hulk got some backlash upon its release, seemingly thanks to its unique tone and contained, legal-focused story. And while fans were psyched Daredevil suited back up, others didn't want to see any more of Maslany's new character.

I personally loved the show and some fans thought She-Hulk was the best MCU show at the time, there's been no indication about when we might see the title character again in the shared universe. During the same interview, Maslany was asked about which Marvel character she'd like to interact with if/when she returns. She responded resoundingly, offering:

I mean, who doesn't want more of Baby Groot? While Vin Diesel's character has grown up since the events of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, we have been treated to some more content from the little guy. Namely the I Am Groot shorts, which are available to stream on Disney+.

Aside from wanting to share the screen with the pint-sized Guardian, it sounds like Tatiana Maslany wants a Baby Groot/She-Hulk crossover merely because of their size difference. Jessica grows larger when she's transformed into her green alter ego, while the baby version of Groot stands at just ten inches tall. It would be hilarious to see these two interact on the screen, and balance each other out. It's like they're ying and yang!

Baby Groot only appeared in Guardians 2 and his shorts, as we got teenage Groot in Avengers: Infinity War and a bulked up bro version in Guardians 3. But the younger version of the cosmic hero continues to be wildly popular years later.

Both She-Hulk and the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise are streaming now on Disney+. Fans are wondering who might have a surprise cameo in Avengers: Doomsday when it hits theaters December 18th of next year as part of the 2026 movie release list.

After Longlegs (one of the best movies of 2024) and his gory Stephen King adaptation, The Monkey, Osgood Perkins already has another upcoming horror movie that's set to hit theaters this fall. It’s called Keeper and, so far, there have been a lot more questions and theories in regard to what the movie is actually about. So, when I caught up with Perkins and the movie’s star, Tatiana Maslany, at San Diego Comic-Con on behalf of CinemaBlend last week, they helped clear up some of the most common misconceptions about the production.

Osgood Perkins Shares His Intentions Behind Keeper's Teaser Trailer

Last week, the first teaser for Keeper hit YouTube, and it got fans speculating about what exactly is being planned by the filmmaker who showcased Nicolas Cage's creepy performance in Longlegs. Since the first look dropped, fans have been theorizing that the movie occurs across different time periods and will perhaps be similar to the first-person POV of the critically-acclaimed early 2025 movie Presence. When I brought these ideas to Perkins, here’s what he had to say:

I honestly imagined a blaring game show button sound when Perkins shot down the fan theories I’ve seen rolling around the internet. (To be honest, I've also discussed those ideas with my other horror-loving co-workers.) It sounds like the teaser is very much a teaser, and purposefully doesn’t give away much from the movie itself. As the filmmaker continued:

These days, audiences so used to seeing movies spelled out for them in trailers, but Osgood Perkins and Neon are taking a different approach for the new horror movie. Thank goodness too, because my lack of knowledge about the specifics actually has me more excited for the film somehow.

What Keeper Is Actually About

Now, of course, I did seek out clarity about what exactly fans should be expecting from Keeper. Here’s what Perkins said about the subject matter of his next movie:

Perkins told us he was interested in the “horrors of relationships,” and was also trying to make a movie for less than $1 million. As he continued:

In short, the director is taking a common trope in horror movies and putting his own spin on it. With that in mind, I’m so interested in what we’ll get with Keeper. Especially with Neon also having another relationship movie, Together, which features body horror moments.

Tatiana Maslany Shares Her Reaction To Seeing Keeper For The First Time

During the interview, Tatiana Maslany also teased Keeper for us by sharing her reaction to seeing the movie for herself. As she explained:

Maslany also brought up how the movie “couldn’t be more different” from both The Monkey (which we give four stars in our review), which she actually shot after this latest film and even Longlegs. The actress also called it a “way adult movie,” particularly due to how it approaches romantic relationships.

After speaking with Osgood Perkins and Tatiana Maslany, I'm definitely even more intrigued and curious about what horrors are to come in Keeper. The film is set to hit theaters amid the 2025 movie schedule on November 14 and, in the meantime, try not to get too wrapped up in those theories.

Having already collected fans from her starring roles in Orphan Black and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Tatiana Maslany is adding another major genre credit to her resume. She’s set to recur on the upcoming Star Trek TV show Starfleet Academy, which will premiere sometime in 2026. One of her co-stars on the project is Paul Giamatti, who’s playing Starfleet Academy’s main villain. Maslany opened up to CinemaBlend about working with The Holdovers actor, but what really got me jazzed was when she shared her fandom for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one of my favorite shows in the franchise.

What Tatiana Maslany Said About Acting With Paul Giamatti In Starfleet Academy

Our own Sarah El-Mahmoud spoke to Maslany at San Diego Comic-Con about her new movie Keeper, which opens this November on the 2025 release schedule. When Starfleet Academy came up in the conversation, the actress said this about her experience on set with the man we’ll be seeing this September in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale:

Alas, we still don’t know the identities of Tatiana Maslany and Paul Giamatti’s characters in Starfleet Academy, though thanks to EW, we now know that Giamatti had his pick of five roles when courted to come aboard. Regardless, it’s good to hear from Maslany that she enjoyed her time alongside him, as well as appreciated how she was able to push her acting abilities further than the kind of movies and TV shows she usually does. That makes me all the more eager to learn how she fits into the next Star Trek series.

Why Tatiana Maslany Likes Star Trek: Deep Space Nine So Much

As far as what she did to prepare for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Tatiana Maslany was already a fan of the franchise before being cast. However, getting the gig pushed her to watch all of Deep Space Nine for the first time, and it didn’t take long for her to become a passionate fan. As Maslany explained:

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is very much an underrated offering in the Star Trek franchise, and I recommend to any people who haven’t seen the show to rectify that by streaming it with a Paramount+ subscription. Airing from 1993 to 1999, Deep Space Nine started off episodic like The Original Series and The Next Generation before it, but embraced in its later seasons, long before that was popular on television. I’m glad Tatiana Maslany liked the show so much that she binged it in just a few months and admires how it tackled political topics.

That’s not to say that Starfleet Academy will have a Deep Space Nine feel to it, but at least me and the other fans of the latter series can count Maslany among our ranks. As for the former series, keep checking back with CinemaBlend for the latest news on what to expect from it.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is constantly expanding, thanks to new projects released in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. Fans are always looking forward to upcoming Marvel movies, and that's especially true for the two developing Avengers movies coming down the line. And the MCU fandom who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order are now convinced that Tatiana Maslany is returning as She-Hulk in Doomsday.

What we know about Avengers: Doomsday is limited, but The Russo Brothers are back directing and seem to be actively developing the blockbuster. It seems like a wild multiversal adventure, and ComicCon Liverpool's Instagram announced that Maslany would no longer be appearing thanks to a filming comittment. Check out the post below:

While this is no confirmation that she's going to be busy with Doomsday, the comments section is filled with folks theorizing just that. After all, the Russo Brothers' blockbuster is expected to to film relatively soon if its going to meet its intended release date.

As previously mentioned, there are a number of comments in the above post where MCU fans wonder if this meant she was finally going to reprise her role as She-Hulk/Jennifer Walters. Some of them read:

• She’s filming doomsday
• Casually confirm she's in Avengers Doomsday 😭
• That's sad but if she's dropped out for Doomsday filming that will be good
• Defo in avengers 5 then

Part of the reason why fans are so certain about this theory is because concept art from Avengers: Doomsday leaked online which seemingly showed variants of She-Hulk and Hulk. Marvel security is notoriously tight, so the fandom is really running with what limited information it has about the project.

Tatiana Maslany's possibly return to the MCU might be surprising to those who followed her tenure in the shared universe so far. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was met with a ton of hate online, and there's no indication that a second season is coming. Although She-Hulk's finale did tease that Bruce Banner had a big green son, a story that hasn't been picked up since.

I personally loved She-Hulk, so I'm hoping this rumor about Tatiana Maslany comes to fruition. And while I'd still love to see Madisynn return as well, continuing the story from the streaming series. After all, this has been an issue throughout Phase Four and Five.

Over the past few years, the MCU has been introducing a ton of characters and big concepts and then not following up on them. That includes Eternals introducing Harry Styles, She-Hulk's appearance by Skaar, and Doctor Strange 2's scene with Charlize Theron. So bringing Maslany's character back to the MCU would show that it's not completely ignoring the events of her TV series.

Avengers: Doomsday is currently expected to arrive in theaters on May 1st, 2026, so it's not part of the 2025 movie release list. We'll just have to wait and see if more information about that crossover event is officially confirmed.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is regularly grows and expands, thanks to new projects arriving in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order will recall the release of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, which was met with a ton of backlash online. The show's star Tatiana Maslany recently got real about the internet's response, revealing that creator Jessica Gao knew it was going to happen all along.

She-Hulk was trolled online relentlessly by haters, who criticized the show's comedic tone, its visual effects, and the fact that it had a female lead. Personally I loved the series, and found it to have a unique perspective from the rest of the shared universe. And the online hate just felt like folks were determined not to enjoy the superpowered legal comedy. While speaking with Collider about the situation, Maslany offered:

I mean, she's not wrong. Like Deadpool, Maslany's character Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk frequently broke the fourth wall and spoke directly to the audience. The show anticipated much of its criticism during these segments, often to hilarious results in my opinion.

While Marvel fans are hyped for upcoming Marvel movies, not every project receives the same amount of love. Female-led projects in particular have suffered recently, including The Marvels bombing at the box office. In the same interview, the Orphan Black actress spoke more about how Gao leaned into the show's eventual reception. As she shared:

The fourth wall breaking was a really effective aspect of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, and the finale used meta sensibilities even more, including having Jennifer literally jump around the Disney+ home page and speak to a robot named after Kevin Feige.

It should be interesting to see if/when She-Hulk finally returns to the MCU. Leaked concept art of her recently leaked online, seemingly hinting that she'll appear in Avengers: Doomsday and/or Secret Wars. Hopefully we get more information about that sooner rather than later.

Marvel is currently slowing down its TV production, although Daredevil: Born Again is airing new episodes now on Disney+ as part of the 2025 TV premiere list. For now I'll be waiting for She-Hulk's return (as well as my personal favorite character Madisynn King).

Over the last few years, Marvel Studios ramped up its slate of superhero offerings, and that was particularly true when it came to its TV branch. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was one of the many titles that came out amid that stretch, during which many argued that franchise fatigue had set in. The series ultimately received mostly positive reviews, but it was still hounded by sexist trolls throughout its run. Now, Tatiana Maslany, who played the lead role of Jennifer Walters on the legal comedy, is reflecting on that backlash and sharing her take on the “fun” aspect of it all. 

The 38-year-old actress discussed her time working on the show (which is available to Disney+ subscribers) while talking with The Independent. While doing so, she talked up her co-star and on-screen cousin Mark Ruffalo, who reprised his role as Bruce Banner/Hulk. Talk eventually turned to the sexist comments aimed at the Marvel Cinematic Universe installment during its run. The Orphan Black star remained upbeat while reflecting on the vitriol and actually explained that she found it somewhat delightful for a specific reason:

What should be made clear is that Tatiana Maslany in no way seems to be endorsing such negative comments. But what she found to be “fun” is the simple fact that, at the time, life was starting to imitate art. There’s certainly a massive amount of irony in the fact that such backlash arose nearly two years ago. And, while it wasn’t positive, it’s honestly cool to see that Maslany has an upbeat take on it today.

She-Hulk was created by Emmy-winning Rick and Morty alum Jessica Gao, who infused a very meta vibe into the proceedings. That, of course, matched up with the classic superheroine’s comic book roots, as she’s been known to cheekily break the fourth wall and be self-referential. The fact that the trolling was integrated into the plot is a testament to that creative approach. After Attorney at Law screened for critics, it received mostly positive reviews for its performances, quirky tone and relatively lower stakes compared to the rest of the MCU. Some fans also praised it for diving into new sections of the expansive continuity. However, critiques were aimed at elements like the visual effects and pacing, with the finale proving to be somewhat polarizing. 

Nevertheless, Jennifer Walters did manage to strike a chord with a portion of fans who are now wondering if or when she’ll appear in an upcoming Marvel movie or TV series. Tatiana Maslany thinks She-Hulk Season 2 is dead, though that’s yet to be officially confirmed by Disney+. Despite that, I still believe Walters will return at some point, especially considering she’s a fresh part of a young, diverse crop of MCU heroes that are slowly but surely getting the spotlight.

If or when the character does return, there’s a chance that the sexist backlash could start back up again as well. Tatiana Maslany’s recent comments, though, have me thinking that she may not be too bothered with all of that chatter should that be the case. Here’s hoping the actress continues to keep her optimistic attitude when it comes to such social media trolling. 

Those who’ve streamed She-Hulk: Attorney at Law on Disney+ can also watch just about all of the Marvel movies in order there. Also, keep an eye out for information regarding upcoming Marvel TV shows.

The Parks and Rec cast by itself is legendary. Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Rob Lowe, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Rashida Jones, Adam Scott and more served as regulars on the series for years, and to this day their characters are beloved. However, what made this show even more special was its constant stream of guest stars played by living legends. Everyone from Bill Murray to Michelle Obama to Ben Schwartz appeared on the NBC classic, and today, we’re here to talk about them. 

Paul Rudd

Now, I know we love Paul Rudd for his movies, but we also need to appreciate his brilliant work as Bobby Newport on Parks and Rec. During Season 4, the actor joined the cast to play the man running against Leslie Knope for a city council position. Overall, Bobby is childish, not smart and spoiled, and Rudd plays this silly idiot brilliantly. 

Bill Murray

Obviously, Bill Murray’s funniest roles include iconic characters like Phil Connors in Groundhog Day and Dr. Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters. However, his guest spot on Parks and Rec was unexpected and incredibly memorable. I write this because, for one episode in Season 7, the Saturday Night Live legend played Walter Gunderson, the dead mayor of Pawnee. 

Kathryn Hahn

Playing the cutthroat campaign manager Jen Barkley, Kathryn Hahn made a glorious (and a smidge evil) impact on Parks and Rec. She played a cutthroat manager who worked for Bobby Newport at first, and across ten episodes she popped in from time to time to both help and harm Leslie’s political career. 

Ben Schwartz 

Arguably, Jean-Ralphio Saperstein is one of the best recurring guest stars in Parks and Rec history. The rich boy who is friends with Tom is ridiculous, scammy and he’s constantly trying to flirt with everyone and sing whenever he can. While he’s 100% the worst, he’s also totally not “the WORRRRRRSSSSSTTTT,” if you know what I mean.  

Jenny Slate

In a stroke of perfect casting, Jenny Slate popped into Parks and Rec to play Jean-Ralphio’s sister Mona Lisa Saperstein. The siblings truly are the most chaotic duo, however, they’re also the two of the funniest extra side characters the sitcom has to offer. Just don’t fall for it when they ask for “money please!”

Henry Winkler

After getting to know Jean-Ralphio and Mona Lisa, we meet their father, Lu Saperstein in Season 6. Played brilliantly by Henry Winkler, the patriarch of the Saperstein family is a successful doctor who is willing to go to any financial length to help his kids. 

Sam Elliott

In the later seasons of the show, we met the Eagleton Parks Department. Ironically, each member of that crew matched up with a member of the Parks and Rec cast, and when it came to picking someone to play Nick Offerman’s Ron Swanson’s counterpart, they cast Sam Elliott as Ron Dunn. While they both have legendary mustaches and an appreciation for the outdoors, that’s where the similarities stop, and seeing Ron and Anti-Ron go head-to-head was hilarious. 

Joe Biden

Leslie loves her politicians and had a massive crush on then-Vice President Joe Biden. As an engagement gift, Ben decided to give her the perfect present and prove that he’s the ideal man, by coordinating a meet and greet between Leslie and Joe Biden.

Patton Oswalt

When Leslie tries to change Pawnee’s charter to get rid of some silly laws – like throwing a Ted into a lake – Garth Blundin makes his disapproval clear. Patton Oswalt plays the historian, and he challenges Amy Poehler’s character to a filibuster and a day of living like a colonial person. Ultimately, he and Leslie find common ground, and he joins forces with her to help preserve the laws…he also volunteers to get thrown in the lake.

Michelle Obama

As Leslie tries to figure out if she should take a job at the National Parks Department and leave Pawnee, Michelle Obama comes in to tell her about why she should take it. Let’s just say if I met the First Lady, I think I’d be just as star-struck as Leslie Knope. How could you not stumble over your words if you casually bumped into the First Lady of the United States?

Bo Burnham

Some of the funniest stand-up on Netflix comes from Bo Burnham, and in his special Make Happy, he sings a “Country Song” that pokes fun at the cliches in the genre and how some artists are masters at pandering to their audiences. On Parks and Rec, he worked with that idea as well by playing country singer Chipp McCapp who Leslie and Andy tried to hire for a performance at the Unity Concert. His songs like “Beautiful Like My Mom (Support the Troops)” were truly hilarious, and they complimented the stand-up comedian's sense of humor very well. 

John McCain

Parks and Rec knows how to do a political cameo, and one of the best ones came when Leslie didn’t even realize she’d just met John McCain in a coat closet. She was so distraught over interacting with #4 and #26 on Leslie’s list of amazing women, that she didn’t even notice she was speaking with the senator. 

Megan Mullally

You know chaos mode has been activated when Ron’s second ex-wife Tammy II enters the chat. She’s constantly trying to simultaneously take Ron down and get back together with her, and his efforts to avoid it are truly hilarious. However, what really makes this dynamic duo so hysterical and one of the best recurring inside jokes on Parks and Rec is the fact that Tammy II is played by Nick Offerman’s real-life wife Megan Mullally. 

Will Forte

Amy Poehler and Will Forte were both in some of SNL’s best casts, and it was such a treat to see them reunite on Parks and Rec. In his episode, Forte played Kelly, a man who really wants to get the Twilight books put in Pawnee’s town time capsule. When Leslie refuses and then agrees, it starts an outcry over what can and can’t go in the capsule via a chaotic town meeting. 

Jon Hamm

According to Leslie, Jon Hamm’s Ed is the “most incompetent person I’ve ever worked with.” He worked for our leading lady when she was at the National Parks Department, and he was swiftly fired by her not long after we met him. 

John Cena

In an epic episode of Andy’s show, the Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show, Burt Macklin, FBI, arrested John Cena – who was wearing so much of his own WWE merch – and took him to the dunk tank. Talk about a dream come true for Andy and viewers.

Keegan-Michael Key

There’s no question that all our hearts grew a few sizes when Donna married Keegan-Michael Key’s Joe. The comedian played the “Treat yo’ self’ queen’s boyfriend-turned-husband in Seasons 6 and 7, and it’s safe to say that we all adored this music teacher. 

Bradley Whitford

Considering Parks and Rec is a show about government and Rob Lowe is one of its stars, it made perfect sense for a West Wing cast member to pop into the sitcom. It was done perfectly too, because the team brought in Josh himself, as Bradley Whitford played Councilman Pillner, the man Leslie replaces on City Council and a model boat enthusiast. 

J.K. Simmons

Remember Ice Town? Well, Ben’s hometown of Partridge and J.K. Simmons’ Mayor Stice sure do. And that became clear as day when an episode of Parks went back to Adam Scott’s character’s hometown so he could get a key to the city, which ended up just being melted water in a box…because Ice Town. 

Patricia Clarkson

While Megan Mullally’s Tammy II is truly unhinged and chaotic, Tammy I is cold, calculated, and manipulative. She’s played by Patricia Clarkson, and she really adds to the hilarious chaos that is Ron Swanson’s love life. 

Andy Samberg

Back when Andy Samberg was still on Saturday Night Live and before he led his own sitcom, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, he guest starred on Parks and Rec as the incredibly loud Park Ranger Carl. During Season 2, Leslie worked with Carl on a few issues of Parks security, and let's just say that she “might not be so confident, when [she has to] walk a mile in [Carl’s]  size sevens.” 

Rachel Dratch

In the final season of Parks and Recreation, Amy Poehler’s Saturday Night Live co-star Rachel Dratch appeared as Roz Pinwheel, the nanny of Leslie and Ben’s triplets. While a small role, it was such a nice (and funny) nod to the two comedians' time together on the legendary sketch comedy show.

Nick Kroll

If you were looking to get humiliated on the radio look no further than "The Douche." This hilarious and terrible radio host was played by the mastermind behind one of the best animated shows, Big Mouth, Nick Kroll, and anytime he showed up to host a radio spot on the series, you knew something wild was about to go down.

Chelsea Peretti

While Leslie ran for City Council, April filled in for her one time, and during one of her seminars Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Chelsea Peretti showed up as one of the attendees, Zelda. Fun fact: before Peretti was part of the Brooklyn Nine-Nine cast, she actually wrote two episodes of Parks and Rec, which helps explain her lil cameo in the series. 

Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell was quite literally the perfect person to play Leslie Knope’s Eagleton councilwoman counterpart, Ingrid de Forest. It turns out, Bell was born to thrive on a comedy like this, because after Parks and Rec, she went on to lead the cast of The Good Place, which was Michael Schur’s next show after Parks.  

Dax Shepard

When Tom decides to become Andy’s manager as he works on Johnny Karate, they have a run-in with Hank Muntak, a TV executive in Pawnee who is played by Dax Shepard. Before this guest spot, the actor had spent a lot of time on NBC as one of the stars of Parenthood, these days you can find him hosting his podcast Armchair Expert. 

Will Arnett

Before Leslie meets and falls in love with Ben, she goes on some wildly terrible dates, including one with MRI technician Chris. At the time, Amy Poehler and Will Arnett were actually married (they’re divorced now), making this blind date even funnier because they were a real-life couple too. 

Sean Hayes

Bobby Wood was Indianapolis’ best talk show host, and he was played by Sean Hayes. As television appearances tend to go for Leslie and co. her interview with him didn’t exactly go well, and both comedic actors were so funny in the moment. 

Fred Armisen

You can always count on Fred Armisen to play the wildest goofy guys, and he did exactly that on Parks and Recreation. In the episode “Sister City,” the SNL vet appeared as Raul Alejandro Bastilla Pedro de Veloso de Maldonado, the Venezuelan officer who came to represent his city on a trip to Pawnee. 

Tatiana Maslany

Tom Haverford’s love life was always a funny point of interest on Parks and Rec, especially because it was only brought up occasionally. For instance, in Season 6, he had a short-lived relationship with Tatiana Maslany’s Nadia Stasky, a doctor who eventually left Pawnee and moved to Rwanda.  

Parker Posey

Indie darling Parker Posey came on to Parks and Rec to play Lindsay Carlisle Shay. The character was Leslie’s counterpart from Eagleton, meaning she was the Deputy Parks Director in Pawnee’s fancy rival town. The twist here was that Lindsay was actually Leslie’s friend and went behind her back a long time ago to take the job in Eagleton. 

Jason Schwartzman

Jason Schwartzman’s role in Parks and Rec presented an interesting issue for Pawnee when he decided to turn his video rental store into an adult store. Watching Leslie flounder as she figured out how to help the character played by the Asteroid City star was so funny, and the character of Dennis was perfect for Schwartzman.  

Honestly, the guest stars from Parks and Rec are next level. From comedy geniuses to beloved dramatic actors, so many notable names took a quick trip to Pawnee, Indiana and I love that for them, this wonderful show and us. 

James Wan is presently one of the biggest names in horror, so it was really only a matter of time before he became invested in the cinematic legacy of adapting Stephen King. In addition to being a producer on Gary Dauberman’s Salem’s Lot, he is also behind the development of another upcoming Stephen King movie: Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey. An adaptation of the eponymous short story, the project was first announced in May 2023, and it has put together a talented ensemble cast.

Having secretly completed production in early 2024, The Monkey centers on a pair of estranged twin brothers who have to reunite when a supernatural cymbal-banging monkey toy from their childhood reemerges. The film will be Osgood Perkins’ follow-up to the buzzy upcoming horror movie Longlegs, and according to Deadline, its cast includes a number of notable names.

Theo James

In The Monkey, Theo James will be playing a pair of identical twin brothers – and it’s actually the second time that he’s taken on a dual role in recent years, having had a brief role in Riley Sterns’ clone-centric dark comedy Dual. James earned heat early in his career for his big screen franchise work, starring in the last two Underworld movies and the Divergent series, but he has more recently been busy on TV with shows like The White Lotus and The Gentlemen (which is based on the Guy Ritchie movie of the same name).

Tatiana Maslany

Tatiana Maslany is now best known for playing the titular role in Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk: Attorney At Law series (available to stream with a Disney+ subscription), but she spent years earning acclaim for her work on the science-fiction series Orphan Black and won an Emmy in 2016. She has also done a lot of voice work, including shows like Invincible, 3 Below: Tales Of Arcadia, and The Harper House. She hasn’t done a lot of live-action features in the last decade, but her filmography includes David Gordon Green’s Stronger starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Karyn Kusama’s Destroyer starring Nicole Kidman. We can assume that she is playing the female lead in The Monkey, but the reality is that we haven’t heard any details about her character.

Christian Convery

Joining Theo James in playing a dual role in The Monkey (they are playing the same characters at different ages), Christian Convery has quickly established himself as a young star. On the big screen, he is known for his part in the horror comedy Cocaine Bear and for voicing Chase in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, but he is also known for playing the lead role in the Netflix series Sweet Tooth. He voiced Fregley in 2021’s animated Diary Of A Wimpy Kid and reprised the role in 2023’s Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever.

Elijah Wood

Is there anyone who doesn’t know who Elijah Wood is? After all, the guy has been consistently working since he was a young kid in the late 1980s/1990s making movies like Radio Flyer, The Good Son and Flipper. Of course, at the start of the 21st century he famously played Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings movies, and he’s been doing great work in both film and television in the decades since. He’s been a part of some standout horror/thriller titles – like the 2012 remake of Maniac, the screen-life feature Open Windows, and the excellent cannibal-centric Showtime series Yellowjackets, but The Monkey will mark his first time being in a Stephen King adaptation

Colin O’Brien

Colin O’Brien is one of the youngest members of The Monkey’s ensemble cast, and yet he is the only one who has prior experience starring in a Stephen King movie (he played a younger version of Jaeden Martell’s character, Craig, in writer/director John Lee Hancock’s 2022 adaptation of the novella “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone”). That was his first professional acting role, and he has since followed that up with a few credits in multiple mediums. He played a young Willy Wonka in 2023’s Wonka, and has appeared in episodes of the shows S.W.A.T. and Grey’s Anatomy, but his biggest part to date has been playing the eponymous role in the AppleTV+ drama series Dear Edward (which co-stars Taylor Schilling and Connie Britton). In addition to The Monkey, he also has a part opposite Halle Berry in the upcoming Netflix movie The Mothership.

Rohan Campbell

Like a few of his co-stars in The Monkey, Canadian actor Rohan Campbell has been acting since he was a kid, his early career spent mostly making TV movies, but he has raised his profile since then. After a few years of making appearances in shows like The 100, iZombie, Supernarural and Snowpiercer, he landed one of the lead roles in the Hulu original series The Hardy Boys, which completed its third season in 2023. Campbell is also now well known to horror fans thanks to his standout role in David Gordon Green’s Halloween Ends, which saw him play what could be described as a vessel for the evil that is Michael Myers.

Sarah Levy

If you were a fan of the hit Canadian series Schitt’s Creek, then you surely remember the work of Sarah Levy, who played the friendly-but-ditzy waitress Twyla Sands from the Café Tropical. Since the conclusion of that show in 2020, Levy has been on shows including United We Fall and All Rise, but she has mostly been busy co-starring on the Canadian horror/drama SurrealEstate, which completed the run of its second season in December 2023.

We’ll continue to add to this feature as we learn about more actors who are a part of the upcoming horror film. The Monkey is set for release on February 21, 2025, and given its source material, the skilled folks behind the camera, and all of the talented performers mentioned here, you can be sure that we will be keeping a close eye on the project and will be reporting about all future developments. Stay tuned for more news and details, and for a weekly roundup of all things related to Stephen King, check out my Thursday column The King Beat.

Early last summer, it was announced that a brand new Stephen King adaptation was in the works – specifically a movie based on the super creepy short story "The Monkey." It was announced that writer/director Osgood Perkins would helm the film, James Wan would produce, and that Theo James would star. We haven't seen any reports about the project since then... but things have been going very well behind the scenes, as it's now being reported that Perkins' The Monkey has already wrapped production and added some stellar talent to join James on screen.

Deadline has the latest info about the project, saying that principal photography came to an end last week. And while there isn't much in the article about the various characters in the story, the excellent cast includes Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy. This will mark the first time that any of them have been in a Stephen King adaptation with the exception of O'Brien, who was in John Lee Hancock's Mr. Harrigan's Phone (based on the novella of the same name).

The trade report includes a logline description of the plot, which notably changes things a bit from the source material (hardly a surprise given the limited length of the short story, which was first published in the November 1980 issue of Gallery magazine before being included in the 1985 omnibus Skeleton Crew). The story centers on a pair of identical twin brothers – played as kids by Christian Convery and as adults by Theo James – who suffer quite a bit of trauma when they are younger after they discover their dad's old cymbal-banging monkey toy. Whenever the toy activates, a gruesome, personal death occurs, and the brothers have to figure out a way to destroy it. Over the years, the siblings grow apart, but when the familiar horror of the monkey reoccurs, they have to reunite to destroy the thing forever.

The Monkey is the fifth film from director Osgood Perkins, who made his feature debut with The Blackcoat's Daughter starring Emma Roberts in 2015 and has developed a strong reputation as a horror-centric filmmaker. His last movie to be released was 2020's Gretel & Hansel starring IT's Sophia Lillis, but the filmmaker has clearly been quite busy of late, as his latest feature, Longlegs starring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe, will be in theaters on July 12.

While it's very exciting to know that The Monkey has completed filming, it's worth noting that there are now three upcoming Stephen King adaptations that are in post-production/have been completed and don't have specific release dates. It was recently announced that Gary Dauberman's Salem's Lot will be released as a Max exclusive at some point this year, but that's the extent of what we know about the release plans. Mike Flanagan's The Life Of Chuck wrapped principal photography last fall, but distribution plans are unknown. Updates will be (not so patiently) awaited.

One of the benefits of the Marvel shows that air on Disney+ is that the studio is able to take chances on riskier subject matter that might not fly in theaters, but can be explored through multi-episode story arcs. This can range from the animated “What If?” series or the psychological thriller Moon Knight to the three-camera sitcom experiment that was WandaVision (and its planned spinoff series). Added to the pile of experimental swings was Jessica Gao’s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, a legal sitcom of sorts that was episodic in nature – rather than telling one season-long story – and showcased familiar MCU villains (Tim Roth’s Abomination) and heroes (Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, Charlie Cox’s Daredevil). Reactions to the show were mixed, with lead actress Tatiana Maslany now claiming She-Hulk Season 2 is unlikely. So what does that mean for the character? 

While appearing on the Codenames Live Twitch stream, and playing along with an online game, Tatiana Maslany touched briefly on the future of her She-Hulk television series and candidly confessed:

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law couldn’t have been cheap to produce. The show’s main character relied on CGI for the bulk of her appearances, and other crucial characters – including the Hulk and Abomination – required the same about of visual effects work just to be part of an episode. There were times when She-Hulk included practical characters like Wong (Benedict Wong) and Daredevil (Charlie Cox). But then they’d have to go right back to heavy CGI to transform Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) into She-Hulk. 

Does this mean we’ll never see She-Hulk on screen again in the MCU? No, probably not. It just means we won’t get a She-Hulk Season 2, which adds her to the pile of existing characters such as Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, the Eternals, and Shang-Chi who have been introduced, then placed on hold until Marvel Studios can figure out how to use them next. As mentioned above, future Marvel programs available with a Disney+ subscription include the animated X-Men ‘97, Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, Eyes of Wakanda, and Marvel Zombies. We’re also still patiently waiting for development on the already-filmed Ironheart series, and the animated Spider-Man show that might now be called Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

As for She-Hulk specifically, I think that she can be part of whatever plan Marvel Studios has for the Hulk, which has to acknowledge the son he revealed at the end of She-Hulk, or conflicts that could arise if and when Red Hulk appears in either the Captain America or Thunderbolts movie. Then, of course, there’s Avengers: Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars, which no doubt will be (very expensive) all-hands-on-deck scenarios for Marvel Studios, which will give Maslany another shot at playing her gamma-radiated attorney at law. I’d also like to see her pop up in either Daredevil: Born Again, or the promised Spider-Man 4… whatever that movie turns out to be. 

Keep track of all the upcoming Marvel movies by following our up-to-date guide. And once we hear about a future for Tatiana Maslany, we’ll report it to you. 

Over a decade ago, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was founded with a principal lineup of characters including Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, and Thor, and among the many things that has changed since those early years is an increased focus on diversity and youth. In Phase 4 particularly, both on the big screen and the small, MCU fans were introduced to a fantastic roster of new heroes from a wide variety of backgrounds, and they all are expected to contribute in major ways to what’s ahead in the franchise.

Of course, given the scale of the canon at this point, it can be tricky to keep track of all the new names being introduced, so we’ve put together this guide highlighting all of the fresh faces that fans should get used to seeing in Marvel Phase 5 and beyond.

Alaqua Cox As Echo

Marvel fans were first introduced to the awesomeness of Alaqua Cox’s Echo in Hawkeye, where she was introduced as an intense crime boss looking to get revenge for the death of her father. She’ll be back soon in her own solo Disney+ series, which will see her, in part, deal with the consequences from taking a shot at Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. Kingpin.

Awkwafina As Katy

Awkwafina’s Katy is a normal woman who is thrown headfirst into the craziness of the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to her friendship with Shang-Chi (more on him later). Where he goes, we expect she will follow and have his back – especially now that she has honed some killer archery skills.

Brian Tyree Henry As Phastos

A member of the Eternals, Brian Tyree Henry’s Phastos has a bit of a dark history in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as it was his incredible ingenuity that in part led to the horrific bombing of Hiroshima during World War II. This led him to put aside his skills as an inventor and focus on living a human-like existence raising a son with his husband.

Danny Ramirez As Joaquin Torres

During Steve Rogers’ run as Captain America, he had Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson as brothers in arms who always fought by his side, and now that Sam is wearing the star-spangled suit and shield, he has Danny Ramirez’s Joaquin Torres. Fans first meet Joaquin as he is helping Sam during an Air Force mission in The Falcon And The Winter Solider, and we will soon see the characters back together on screen in Captain America: New World Order.

Dominique Thorne As Riri Williams

Move over, Shuri and Peter Parker. There is a new hero in the MCU vying for the title of “most brilliant young inventor.” Dominque Thorne’s Riri Williams makes a remarkable impression as a genius technological mind in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, making her first steps towards being known to the world as Ironheart, and audiences will get to see that journey continue in the upcoming Ironheart Disney+ series.

Florence Pugh As Yelena Belova

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has no shortage of charismatic ass-kickers, but Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova has already made herself stand out from the crowd following Black Widow and the Hawkeye series. The former Russian assassin is, for all intents and purposes, the franchise’s new Black Widow, following the death of Natasha Romanoff, and there is anticipation for everything she has in the works – the standout title being Thunderbolts.

Gemma Chan As Sersi

At the end of Eternals, it looks like the brilliant, matter-transforming Sersi, played by Gemma Chan, is on a path to start living a happy, human-like life – with her relationship with Kit Harrington’s Dane Whitman deepening. Sadly, those plans hit a snag when the Celestial, Arishem, comes to Earth and kidnaps her to space along with the other Eternals still alive and on the planet (including the aforementioned Phastos and the forthcoming Kingo). What’s next for her is unknown, but exciting.

Hailee Steinfeld As Kate Bishop

After decades of fighting for S.H.I.E.L.D. and serving as an Avenger, Clint Barton has certainly earned retirement – but it doesn’t seem he’ll be quite ready to hang up his purple costume until his successor is ready to take on the Hawkeye mantle. Said successor is Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop: an incredibly gifted and enthusiastic young woman who has a wide variety of skills, but chief among them is her talent with a bow-and-arrow.

Iman Vellani As Kamala Khan

Played by MCU superfan Iman Vellani, Kamala Khan is an Avengers superfan in the canon who lives the dream of gaining powers. In Ms. Marvel, it at first seems that her energy-based powers come from wearing a supernatural bangle, but she has since been recognized as the franchise’s first identified mutant. Expect that to come up when we see her next in The Marvels.

India Rose Hemsworth As Love

We have no idea when we will next see Love, or if she will continue to be played by India Rose Hemsworth in future movies after her debut at the end of Thor: Love And Thunder, but this list would be incomplete without mentioning her. She is the daughter of Gorr The God Butcher, and has remarkable gifts as a result – meaning Thor is going to have his hand’s full in the future as her guardian.

Kathryn Newton As Cassie Lang

Technically, Marvel fans have known Cassie Lang since Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (first played by Abby Ryder Fortson), but she is all grown up now following The Blip, and ready to be reintroduced as a new hero: Stature. She’s played by Kathryn Newton in Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania, which features her coming into her own as a scientist and dabbling in her father’s quantum research.

Kumail Nanjiani As Kingo

Like Phastos and Sersi, Kumail Nanjiani’s Kingo was seemingly in big trouble the last time we saw him – taken by Arishem into space to face consequences for their role in halting the birth of the new Celestial being born inside Earth. Not only is the character’s fate unclear, but his incredibly successful, multi-generational Bollywood acting career may be in jeopardy as well.

Lauren Ridloff As Makkari

Unlike the other Eternals who have already been mentioned, Lauren Ridloff’s Makkari didn’t stay on Earth at the end of the 2021 blockbuster – instead choosing to leave the planet with Thena and Druig to find Eternals on other worlds and tell them about their true natures. This plan, however, may change in the wake of the space travelers learning what happened to Phastos, Sersi, and Kingo.

Lia McHugh As Sprite

Once an Eternal, but no more! At the end of Eternals, the forever-youthful Sprite, played by Lia McHugh, undergoes a transformation and becomes truly human thanks to Sersi. Will she enjoy the experience? We’ll have to wait and find out.

Mahershala Ali As Blade

We’ve thus far only heard the voice of Mahershala Ali’s Blade, the infamous comic book vampire hunter, but soon he will be getting his very own MCU spotlight with the Phase 5 release of his solo film. Be warned, bloodsuckers!

May Calamawy As Layla El-Faouly

Indiana Jones is cool and all, but is he imbued with superpowers as a result of being the avatar for an Egyptian god? The answer is no, and that’s the edge that May Calamawy’s Layla El-Faouly will always maintain over her fellow pop culture archeologist. She made her MCU debut as the wife of Marc Spector (more on him in a bit) in Disney+’s Moon Knight, and by the finale she takes on the superhero mantle Scarlet Scarab.

Meng'er Zhang As Xu Xialing

The leader of the Ten Rings is a daunting position, as the organization orchestrates crime on a global level, but Meng’er Zhang’s Xu Xialing looks pretty damn comfortable in the role in the end credits of Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings. She is officially the successor to The Mandarin in the MCU, and we’ll have to wait and see how she wields her power.

Michaela Coel As Aneka

It’s a high honor in Wakanda to be named a member of the Dora Milaje, but Michaela Coel’s Aneka gets an even bigger privilege than that in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In the blockbuster she is featured fighting alongside Okoye wearing one of the two Midnight Angel suits, and the will and skill demonstrated in the battle against Talocan will surely only fortify her reputation among the royals going forward.

Oscar Isaac As Marc Spector/Steven Grant

Who is the hero known as Moon Knight? That’s a complicated question, as his secret identity is fractured as a result of him having dissociative identity disorder. He was born Marc Spector, who becomes a skilled soldier in his adulthood, but he also lives a life as Steven Grant, a museum curator in England. Obviously only making things more complicated is that he is the avatar for the justice-obsessed Egyptian god Khonshu.

Simu Liu As Shang-Chi

Xu Xialing may control the organization known as the Ten Rings, but Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi is the one who actually possesses the incredibly powerful bands that give the wearer supernatural abilities. At the end of Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings, the hero is shown getting back to a somewhat normal life and hanging out with Katy, but it most definitely won’t be long until he returns to a good fight against evil.

Sophia Di Martino As Sylvie

Sophia Di Martino’s Sylvie is unique on this list in that she is the only one not from the main MCU universe; she is a version of Loki from an alternate dimension with a quest to destroy the Time Variance Authority. She actually accomplished this task at the end of Loki Season 1…but we don’t know yet how it has changed her existence.

Tatiana Maslany As Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk

It’s not easy being both a Hulk and a lawyer, but Tatiana Maslany’s Jennifer Walters, a.k.a. She-Hulk, makes it work in the meta Disney+ comedy series, She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. She’s mostly focused on the legal realm for now, namely practicing superhero law, but fans anticipate a call to action with the Avengers before too long.

Tenoch Huerta As Namor

Is Namor a hero or a villain? That depends on your perspective – but he’s certainly a hero in the eyes of the people of Talocan: the underwater nation he rules over like a god. Like Kamala Khan, he’s a mutant and he has remarkable abilities beyond his capacity to live underwater. He can fly thanks to Hermes-like wings on his ankles, and he is both phenomenally strong and durable.

Teyonah Parris As Monica Rambeau

The life of Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau changes in every way during the events of WandaVision. Working as an agent of S.W.O.R.D., she is sent to investigate a strange anomaly in northern New Jersey – and not only does she literally get sucked into Scarlet Witch’s grief-related drama, but she ends up gaining superpowers. We’ll see her put those skills to use in The Marvels, where she’ll be featured opposite both Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel.

Xochitl Gomez As America Chavez

Phase 5 has been called the second phase of The Multiverse Saga – and that could suggest that we’ll end up seeing huge things coming from Xochitl Gomez’s America Chavez. As established in Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness, the young hero has the unique ability to jump across universes, and that should be a pretty handy skill as existence gets closer and closer to potential chaos and nothingness.

For further reading, check out our Marvel Movies In Order feature and our Upcoming Marvel Movies and Upcoming Marvel TV guides. 

Spoilers for She-Hulk are ahead.

She-Hulk was a surprising show by Marvel Cinematic Universe standards for many reasons. From its bonkers ending that didn't just break, but destroyed, the fourth wall, to its sitcom nature, to its surprising cameos, a lot about the series shocked viewers. Another aspect that was not only surprising but refreshing was the horniness infused into the story as Jen Walters navigated her life as a single woman. Now, the Disney+ series’ showrunner is weighing in on She-Hulk’s latest superlative as the “horniest” MCU entry. 

Jessica Gao, the showrunner, talked about She-Hulk being named the horniest Marvel project, and explained her feelings on the matter to Empire Magazine (via ComicBookMovie.com) saying: 

It was revealed recently that Kevin Feige and the higher-ups at Marvel were a bit nervous about having the series show Jen’s sex life. Kat Coiro, a director on the show, explained that “there was a lot more fear around her sex life than there was about making fun of Marvel.” However, the creatives of She-Hulk really pushed to show the realities of being a single woman in her 30s, and they prevailed, and I’m so happy they did. 

Getting to see Jen struggle to date, hypothesize about Captain America’s sex life, and hook up with Matt Murdock was a refreshing addition to the MCU, because if you’ve watched the Marvel movies in order, you’ll know we really haven’t seen women represented in this way before. I agree with Gao, I really, really hope we’re able to see more shows and movies like She-Hulk in Marvel’s upcoming projects, because this series was a hoot-in-a-half.

Clearly, there’s also an audience for this kind of content too; I mean did you see the number of thirst tweets about Matt Murdock? While the show has its critics, many people, especially women like me, were able to relate to She-Hulk and feel represented by the MCU in a realistic way, especially when it came to Jen's romantic life.

She-Hulk brought an entirely new tone and vibe into the Marvel Cinematic Universe that I hope sticks around. It subverted all my expectations by making us wait for Daredevil (which I’m so happy they did), breaking the fourth wall, and poking fun directly at the company that funds them. I found it to be a refreshing and satirical take on a Marvel property, and I think it really paid off. 

If you are interested in watching Jen Walters smash things including, but not limited to, “fourth walls and bad endings, and sometimes Matt Murdock,” you can do so with a Disney+ subscription. 

“She-Hulk: Attorney At Law” stars Tatiana Maslany (Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk) and Jon Bass (Todd Phelps / Hulk Todd), as well as head writer Jessica Gao and director Kat Coiro discuss Season One and its amazing finale in this interview with CinemaBlend's Sean O'Connell. Warning, there are plenty of spoilers throughout! They discuss breaking into “reality” and filming scenes on the actual Disney production lot, The Hulk’s son Skaar, Jen’s romance with Daredevil and whether we can look forward to seeing Jennifer Walters in a second season or even a feature film.

Video Chapters

00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Tatiana Maslany and Creator Talk Jennifer Walters' Season-Long Arc
02:04 - What Does The Finale, “Whose Show Is This?,” Really Mean?
04:00 - Shooting Scenes Within The MCU On The Actual Disney Production Lot
05:42 - She-Hulk and Daredevil’s Immediate Chemistry On Screen
07:02 - Will Todd Ever be Redeemed?
08:11 - Recreating The Original “The Incredible Hulk” Opening Sequence
09:02 - Who Plays The Hulk’s Son Skaar?
09:26 - Will She-Hulk Get a Second Season or a Movie?

It’s fair to say that even though Tatiana Maslany was the clear cut star of the Disney+ series She-Hulk, there were other characters included throughout the first season that stole away attention from the lead. Just in the bonkers finale alone, She-Hulk introduced an important new character from the Hulk’s story, and explained how the Marvel algorithm works thanks to a meta joke aimed squarely at Kevin Feige. And then there is Charlie Cox’s return as Daredevil, showing a lighter side as She-Hulk used him as a love interest for Jen Walters, attorney at law. And when we spoke to Maslany as part of a She-Hulk press day, she gushed about the Internet ‘shipping of Matt and Jen, and all of the ways that Cox contributed to that chemistry. Maslany told us:

An unusual thing to say about the Man with No Fear, and the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen, but She-Hulk showed that Charlie Cox can play blind attorney Matt Murdock in multiple ways. He playfully bantered with Jen (Tatiana Maslany) as the two of them fought over Leap-Frog, a C-level villain if ever there was one. He flirted with Jen as they both were out of their superhero costumes… and when those costumes hit the bedroom floor. This led to many new MCU fans thirsting over Charlie Cox in memes. It also led to an hilarious Daredevil Walk of Shame moment. Classic.

Now we will be curious what type of Daredevil that Charlie Cox gets to play in the upcoming Marvel TV series Daredevil: Born Again, which was announced by Kevin Feige and is going to return Vincent D’Onofrio as The Kingpin, Wilson Fisk, from the Netflix series. Ahead of this series, we went ahead and ranked the Daredevil episodes, while noting that the tone of that program is so incredibly different from the shows that we have seen on Disney+ so far. At the same time, Marvel Studios says that they are giving Daredevil: Born Again a full 18 episodes to tell its story, and if they are going to adapt the story from the comics, they are going to have to go MUCH darker than the version that we see in She-Hulk.

No matter what is asked of Charlie Cox, we are confident that he will be able to pull it off. But like Tatiana Maslany, we simply hope that we will see more of the sparks between these two actors, because they have spectacular chemistry, and their passion was one of the strongest takeaways of the entire She-Hulk series. 

This article is going to be filled with spoilers for the She-Hulk finale, so stop reading now if you haven’t yet watched, and still want to remain spoiler free.

The She-Hulk series on Disney+ has made solid use of the character’s ability to break the fourth wall and address the audience directly, usually about things that are happening in the episode. Following a hook up with Charlie Cox’s Daredevil, Tatiana Maslany’s Jen Walters will turn to her audience and ask, “Why is this episode still going? We just have a satisfying climax!” Stuff like that. Well, the dial got turned up to 11 in the She-Hulk finale – available to anyone with a Disney+ subscription – when, during a routine finale-level fight sequence, Jen broke through the fourth wall and into the Disney+ app screen so she could find her way to Marvel Studios headquarters. It looks something like this:

Things only got progressively weirder from that point on, as She-Hulk (Maslany) directly addressed the writers in her writing room for the lazy superhero cliches they were working into her plot. She criticized the idea of putting gamma-radiated blood in her ex-boyfriend, Todd (Jon Bass), to create a new Hulk. But when she learned that these decisions are made by Kevin… all Marvel fans likely assumed this meant Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios.

It wasn’t Feige. It was an artificial intelligence robot named K.E.V.I.N., or Knowledge Enhanced Visual Interconnectivity Nexus. And it was wearing a hat!

She-Hulk spent the bulk of its season making fun of the tropes that have established the Marvel Cinematic Universe a powerhouse. It started in the pilot, when Jen rejected her newly acquired Hulk powers and preferred to live her life as an attorney. It found new uses for classic characters such as Wong (Benedict Wong) and The Abomination (Tim Roth). And while some B-plots fell flat, the return of Daredevil was celebrated, and the show deserved credit for truly trying something new within the confines of the MCU. 

That being said, She-Hulk wasn’t completely without its surprises and plot developments for major characters. In the closing scene, during a family cookout, Jen’s cousin Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) DOES return from his jaunt to Sakaar, which we covered following an earlier episode. And Hulk wasn’t alone. He was with his son, Skaar. 

What? Yes, in the comics – during the Planet Hulk saga – the Hulk had a child with an extraterrestrial named Caiera. So now we can add Hulk to the growing list of original Avengers (after Thor and Tony Stark) to add children in Phases 3 and 4. And in an episode where Jen Walters makes fun of the “Daddy Issues” plaguing the MCU.

This was a wild, yet fitting way for She-Hulk to end its first season, taking the piss out of the machine that allowed it to become a show while cycling in characters new and old. If the joke in the finale holds true, we won’t see She-Hulk in an upcoming Marvel movie, but given her connection to Matt Murdock and origin on a Disney+ series, we could see the character popping up in one of the announced Marvel shows like Echo or Daredevil: Born Again in the near future. 

Captain America once said that patience is one of the “most valuable traits a soldier or student can have.” And my dear Marvel pals, patience is not something many She-Hulk viewers have had. As the last seven episodes of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law have rolled by, fans have gotten angrier, and angrier (like Hulk-style angry) about a certain vigilante not showing up until Episode 8. Well, I personally think it’s genius we haven’t seen Mr. Murdock yet. Unlike all of the impatient people, I think it’s an absolute power move that we have to wait until the last few episodes to witness Daredevil’s return to the MCU. 

If you have been following along with Marvel’s projects in order, you know that Matt Murdock surprisingly showed up for just a few minutes in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Then it was announced in She-Hulk’s trailer that we’d be seeing Daredevil again. We also learned Charlie Cox would be playing a lighter version of Daredevil, and that the She-Hulk writers got to use the character more than they thought they would. However, when he would specifically show up was not discussed, and, to be frank, there are a lot of fans who are pissed about this. 

Now I sympathize with you fans who are mad that Daredevil hasn’t shown up yet. I love the lawyer so much, and Daredevil: Born Again is one of the shows I’m most excited about among the MCU’s upcoming projects. For a minute, I was also curious when he’d show up, and I started to get a bit flustered that they’d reveal his appearance and then make us wait. But then, I quickly realized I was missing the point. 

The show has made an active effort to subvert superhero tropes. It’s self-aware within the MCU and within the landscape of comedy. It pokes fun at comedy formatting and provides an excellent commentary on female superheroes and having women lead a show. This is a show about a woman trying to find herself as a superhero, not about some guy showing up for an episode or two. By making us wait, the show is actively pointing out an issue of viewers overlooking the woman the show is literally named after. As Jen explicitly says on the show and in the trailer: 

That’s right, Jen, this is She-Hulk, not Daredevil. As she said, this is not a cameo every week kind of show; we are here for Jen Walters (who is a great character, by the way), and everyone else is just there to enhance her story. 

It’s become clear to me that She-Hulk is proving this point to the extent of low-key trolling fans by making them wait eight weeks to see Daredevil, and I'm here for it. The prime example of this is when we got a little tease of his helmet in Episode 5, but then Episode 6, aptly titled “Just Jen,” ended up being a standalone episode. As Jen said: 

And she did look great, but did fans notice? No, and some started whining that Daredevil still wasn’t there, which is exactly the point. I think this show is making an active effort to exploit viewers who just get angry when they have to wait to see something, and I am so here for it. 

It makes sense that they’re waiting to put Matt Murdock into the story because he’s so loved by fans. The payoff of waiting to see Daredevil will be so much better than if he showed up in episode 1. The stakes will be higher and Jen will know her powers better, making a team-up more exciting and action-packed. Hopefully people can come around to this idea, and tune into She-Hulk: Attorney at Law with a Disney+ subscription before they miss the rest of a really funny, different and female-led superhero show (and Daredevil too). 

The following story is going to touch on spoilers from the first episode of She-Hulk, so stop reading now if you haven’t yet seen it, and still want to stay unspoiled. 

The Marvel television shows that appear on Disney+ have no issues making changes to the origin stories of the heroes featured, whether it be mentioning the word “mutation” for Kamala Khan (Iman Velani) or putting young Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) at the site of the Battle of New York, thereby explaining her infatuation with Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner). A similar change is made to explain how attorney Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) ends up with her cousin Brice Banner’s gamma-radiated blood in her own bloodstream in She-Hulk, and it involves… a spaceship?

Most of the early origin stories for She-Hulk have her receiving a vital blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce (Mark Ruffalo), thereby explaining how she becomes a Hulk, herself. In the new Disney+ show She-Hulk, Jennifer Walters and Bruce Banner are driving along in a car when they are confronted by an alien spacecraft that causes them to swerve off of the road and crash. It looks like this.

When Jen wakes up following the crash, she is in an island laboratory that Tony Stark built for Bruce so he could continue to conduct experiments on himself. She asks Bruce about the ship, and he replies:

Sakaar, as you may remember, is the garbage planet on which Hulk was hiding (and fighting) when Thor (Chris Hemsworth) discovered him in Thor: Ragnarok. The people of Sakaar worshipped Hulk, so we were curious what that message might have been. During a She-Hulk press day, we posed the question to director Kat Coiro if that ship will be important later in the series, and she confirmed:

There’s something that will happen later on in She-Hulk (in an episode you haven’t seen yet) that clarifies a little bit more about how Hulk responds to the ship arriving on Earth. But as for a future project that it might be setting up… your guess is as good as our. The rumors surrounding Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) lately have been that it’s finally time to make a World War Hulk adaptation. Because as of right now, when you scan the landscape of Upcoming Marvel Movies, there aren’t any places that we expect Hulk to show up, unless it’s one of the two announced Avengers movies.

We are only one episode into She-Hulk, which is episodic in nature and runs for eight total episodes. It will include the return of Abomination (Tim Roth), the presence of Wong (Benedict Wong), and a cameo by the Man Without Fear himself. Should get exciting!

The cast and creatives of “She-Hulk” Tatiana Maslany (Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk), Ginger Gonzaga (Nikki), Kat Coiro (Director), and Jessica Gao (Head Writer) spoke to CinemaBlend's Law Sharma about their upcoming Disney+ series. They discuss the MCU casting process, working with motion capture, how other established characters like Daredevil fit into the show, and much more!

Video Chapters

0:00 Intro
0:22 Tatiana Mislay discusses She-Hulk breaking the 4th wall before Deadpool in the MCU
1:00 Tatiana Maslany shares how much of the comedy in “She-Hulk” was improved vs scripted
1:32 Jessica Gao on how many jokes were cut per episode
2:04 Ginger Gonzaga on the freedom of playing an original MCU character
2:38 Kat Coiro shares the challenges of shooting with motion capture performers
3:35 Tatiana Mislay on her transformation process and the advice she got from Mark Ruffalo and Andy Serkis
4:37 Jessica Gao shares how she approached writing for Bruce Banner/Hulk
5:20 Jessica Gao talk about integrating Daredevil into their show despite his darker nature
6:10 Ginger Gonzaga dishes on the MCU casting process
7:02 Kat Coiro on what she loves about Jen Walters’ reluctance to become a superhero
7:25 Tatiana Mislay on why She-Hulk is relatable
8:08 Ginger Gonzaga shares why Tatiana Maslany is a great role model for new audiences

When it comes to the latest and greatest Marvel Cinematic Universe television shows on Disney+, the newest addition is one that I think all of us are excited for, and that’s She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. That’s right, we’ve finally gotten She-Hulk in the MCU and I’m sure you’re going to love her when she’s angry. 

But with so many talented names on this list for this great new 2022 TV premiere, you have seen them somewhere beforehand for sure. Here is where you might have seen the She-Hulk: Attorney At Law cast before. 

Tatiana Maslany (Jennifer Walters)

Starting off with the star, we have Tatiana Maslany, who plays the titular She-Hulk in She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, otherwise known as Jennifer Walters. Maslany has done plenty in both movies and television. Her biggest role was starring in the television series, Orphan Black, where she played several different characters, but she’s done plenty of other work as well. 

She's also appeared on TV shows Heartland, Being Eric, Perry Mason, and also had a main role in the Rhea Seehorn-led animated show, The Harper House. In terms of movies, Maslany has appeared in a variety of them, including but not limited to The Vow, Diary of the Dead, Woman in Gold, Stronger, Destroyer, The Other Half and many others. 

Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk)

You know him, you love him - it’s Bruce Banner, the Hulk we have seen for more than a decade in The Marvel Cinematic Universe, played by the lovely Mark Ruffalo in She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. While Ruffalo has appeared in several MCU movies, including all of the Avengers films thus far, as well as Thor: Ragnarok and a couple of post-credits scenes, Ruffalo has done so much in Hollywood. 

His biggest success has been through film, as he has appeared in so many amazing ones. Some of his biggest successes were being a part of the 13 Going On 30 cast, You Can Count On Me, Shutter Island, Zodiac, critically-praised films such as The Kids Are All Right, Foxcatcher and Spotlight (all three garnered him an Academy Award nomination), the HBO TV movie, The Normal Heart and so many more. 

He’s also had success in television as well, appearing in the miniseries I Know This Much To Be True.

Tim Roth (Emil Blonsky/Abomination)

What a return to an OG villain in the MCU. Tim Roth plays Emil Blonsky, otherwise known as Abomination, in She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, the person that Walters happens to be defending. He also appeared as the same character in The Incredible Hulk back in 2008 (which, did not star Mark Ruffalo but Edward Norton at the time), and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in 2021. 

Besides his previous appearances in the MCU, Roth has appeared in a variety of movies and TV. Some of his biggest parts in movies have been The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, Pulp Fiction, Four Rooms, Reservoir Dogs, The Hateful Eight, Rob Roy and more. 

Roth has also had success in television as well, appearing as Cal Lightman in the TV series, Lie to Me, a role in the 2017 series, Twin Peaks, and portraying Jim Worth in Tin Star. 

Benedict Wong (Wong)

I’m starting to think that Wong, played by Benedict Wong, is the almighty connection between every single MCU Phase 4 movie thus far because this man has been in so many Marvel films. Wong returns in She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, and as you might have guessed, he’s been in a lot of MCU properties as of late. This includes Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and more. 

But Benedict Wong has also been in plenty of other films as well. Some of his biggest hits besides the MCU have been Nine Days, Annihilation, Kick-Ass 2, The Lady, and more. He was also a part of The Martian cast, as well as the Raya and the Last Dragon cast. 

Wong has also succeeded in television, with starring roles in both the Netflix original series, Marco Polo, and the Amazon original series, Deadly Class. Wong was also a part of the unfortunately cancelled The Dark Crystal: The Age of Resistance, playing The General. 

Jameela Jamil (Titania)

Next up on the list, we have Jameela Jamil, who plays Titania in She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. Jamil started off her career as a radio host for some time, hosting both The Radio 1 Request show with Jameela Jamil and The Official Chart, both on BBC Radio 1. However, her big break in Hollywood was when she co-starred as part of The Good Place cast, playing Tahani Al-Jamil. 

Jamil has also hosted several television shows, including Playing It Straight, Freshly Squeezed and The Misery Index. She’s also a lead judge on the show, Legendary. Jamil has done a lot of voice work, with some of her biggest appearances being in Crossing Swords, Animaniacs, Star Trek: Prodigy and more. Coming up, she's set to appear in the upcoming Pitch Perfect series.

Jamil has also done a couple of films as well, with some of her most recent being the Jennifer Lopez rom-com, Marry Me, as well as the cast of DC’s League of Super-Pets. 

Josh Segarra (Augustus “Pug” Pugliese)

Next up is Josh Segarra, who plays Pug in She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. Segarra has had a prominent career in television, with some of his biggest roles having been playing Hector Ruiz on The Electric Company, Billy Cepeda on Sirens, and Adrian Chase on Arrow. He’s appeared in a variety of other shows, including Orange is the New Black, Chicago P.D., The Moodys, FBI, Katy Keene and more. 

Seggara has also appeared in movies such as Blood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet, The Music Never Stopped, Trainwreck and more. 

Ginger Gonzaga (Nikki Ramos)

Moving on, we have Ginger Gonzaga, who plays Nikki Ramos in She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. Some of her biggest roles in movies prior to her role in this show have been Ted, Someone Marry Barry, Dean, and Bad Therapy. 

In terms of television, Gonzaga had a major role in the show The Morning After as herself, as well as appearing in television shows such as Mixology, Kidding, I’m Dying Up Here, Living with Yourself, Wrecked and more. She also recently had a guest spot on the Netflix series, Space Force. 

Jon Bass (Todd)

Now, we have Jon Bass, who plays Todd in She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. Before appearing in She-Hulk, Bass has appeared in several TV shows including Big Time in Hollywood, FL, and is a part of the main cast of Miracle Workers alongside Daniel Radcliffe. He was also a part of the main cast of Super Pumped. 

Some of his biggest roles in movies have been Baywatch, Dog Days, Sword of Trust, and Molly’s Game. 

Renée Elise Goldsberry (Mallory Book)

Last but not least, we have Renee Elise Goldsberry, who plays Mallory Book in She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. That name might sound familiar, as Goldsberry's delivered some great and memorable performances. She was part of the original Hamilton cast, and has appeared in other musicals such as The Color Purple, As You Like It, Rent and more. 

In terms of television, Goldsberry’s biggest roles so far have been portraying Evangeline Williamson on the daytime soap opera, One Life to Live, as well as being a part of the Girls5eva cast on Peacock. Some of her other big TV roles include Evil, Altered Carbon, The Good Wife where she played Geneva Pine, and more. 

Some of her films have been Every Secret Thing, The House with a Clock in Its Walls, Waves and a small part in Tick, Tick…Boom!. She also was a part of the official film recording of Hamilton that was put on Disney+. 

Another big star that is set to appear at some point during She-Hulk’s run is Charlie Cox, who played Daredevil in both the TV series, Daredevil (which was moved over to Disney+ from Netflix), and Spider-Man: No Way Home, so be sure to keep an eye out for him. With so many stars, it’s easy to imagine how we’ve seen them in so many others shows and movies before, and I can’t wait to see what they do next.  

Three years ago, Marvel Studios announced that a She-Hulk series was in development for Disney+, and in December 2020, it was finally confirmed that Orphan Black’s Tatiana Maslany would star as Jennifer Walters. Now we’re just a few days away from meeting this incarnation of the character in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, which is also bringing back Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner/Hulk. Ahead of the premiere though, it looks like Ruffalo has spoiled where we’ll see She-Hulk in the MCU after the Disney+ show is over.

Mark Ruffalo is no stranger to spoiling MCU secrets, with his greatest hits including accidentally live-streaming audio from the Thor: Ragnarok premiere and letting slip a key piece of information about Avengers: Infinity War’s ending. This time around, Ruffalo was doing She-Hulk: Attorney at Law press with Tatiana Maslany, and during an interview with THR, Maslany joked that Ruffalo should give her “one year” of being this franchise’s central Hulk given that he’s been starring as OG Hulk since The Avengers, having taken over the role from Edward Norton. Ruffalo responded:

This comment apparently took Tatiana Maslany by surprise because she said, “What?” and Mark Ruffalo told her “That’s what I’m hearing.” So about a month after learning that the MCU’s Phase 6 will include Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars, evidently after the conclusion of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, we’ll reunite with her in Kang Dynasty, if not both of these upcoming Marvel movies. Something tells me Ruffalo wasn’t supposed to mention this piece of information, particularly since Maslany wasn’t aware of this, so don’t be surprised if the actor gets a call from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige about what happened.

To be fair, it’s not like we were ever going to see She-Hulk just the one time in the MCU. Marvel’s Disney+ shows are said to be just as integral to the MCU mythology as the movies are, so with She-Hulk: Attorney at Law bringing in Jennifer Walters, it stands to reason this would be, to borrow a line from Star Wars, her first step into a larger world. Besides, given She-Hulk’s ties to the Avengers in the comics, I’d argue it would be weirder for her not to show up in the next Avengers movies. Although again, going off Ruffalo’s comment, it’s unclear if he was counting Secret Wars too.

She-Hulk is the third leading superhero in the MCU to be introduced in their own Disney+ series. A few months back, we met Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel, who will next appear alongside Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel and Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau in The Marvels. Even earlier in the year, Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight debuted, and while there hasn’t been any word about him appearing in a Marvel movie, maybe the Moon Knight series will return for a second season. There’s also a Marvel Halloween special being released to Disney+ subscribers this October which is expected to introduce Werewolf by Night.

The first episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law premieres this Thursday, August 18, and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars are respectively due out on May 2, 2025 and November 7, 2025. Remember though, just because Jennifer Walters will be back for Kang Dynasty and possible also Secret Wars doesn’t mean she couldn’t pop up somewhere else beforehand after her series is finished. Who knows, maybe She-Hulk: Attorney at Law will be renewed for Season 2!

Disney+’s latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 4 will see the first live-action portrayal of Jennifer Walters, a.k.a. She-Hulk, and who better to lead the way as the superstrong green-skinned cousin of Bruce Banner than Tatiana Maslany, the phenomenal star from Orphan Black? The first four episodes of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, the first of which will be available to Disney+ subscribers on August 18, were screened at the premiere, and those who were able to catch an early viewing have taken to Twitter with their thoughts on Disney+’s latest MCU project.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law centers around Jennifer Walters, a single, 30-something attorney specializing in superhuman law, who seeks help from her cousin Bruce Banner (a.k.a. The Hulk, a.k.a. Mark Ruffalo) to help her navigate the life of transforming into a 6-foot-7 green superhero. The Marvel series also stars Good Place alum Jameela Jamil as MCU villain Titania, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Tim Roth, Benedict Wong and more. So what did people think of the first portion of Disney+’s She-Hulk? Well, CinemaBlend’s Eric Eisenberg was left hungry for more, predicting that fans are going to be pleased with the MCU’s latest offering:  

Dirk Libbey, also from CinemaBlend, says the series was like “Boston Legal but with superheroes,” and manages to add something to the Marvel Cinematic Universe while still feeling very much like it belongs in that realm:

Mike Ryan of Uproxx has that same line of thinking and, while he admits to a bit of fatigue after so many Marvel movies and TV shows, this plays more like watching Ally McBeal:

Perri Nemiroff of Collider says this series wouldn’t work without Tatiana Maslany’s masterful comedic timing and chemistry with the rest of the cast. The actress’ work helps the series through some of the tougher visual effects:

Jenna Anderson of ComicBook.com also praised the lead actress’ work, saying that even though she expected Tatiana Maslany to be “perfect,” the leading lady skyrocketed past all expectations. She compared rewatching the series’ first episodes at the premiere to a “religious experience”: 

And to add just one more tweet celebrating the wonder the leading lady, Greg Alba raves about her making the character funny and relatable:

Speaking to the comedy, Julia Delbel warns MCU fans that if you’re one to take the universe very seriously, this might not be the series for you:

Brandon Davis of Comicbook.com agrees, saying the first four episodes are “straight-up hilarious,” even possibly crossing the line to being too silly at times. Nevertheless, he highly recommends She-Hulk for MCU fans looking for something fun:

It certainly looks like Marvel fans are in for some more laughs with this character, and it will be interesting to see how other aspects of the MCU are incorporated into the latest series, as well as how much we'll see of Tatiana Maslany's green heroine going forward. The nine-episode season of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law will premiere on Thursday, August 18, with new episodes available for streaming on Disney+ each Thursday. If you want to take a deeper dive into the MCU, check out how to watch all the Marvel movies in order.

August 2022 marks a first for the MCU, as the studio’s first official comedy series will be rearing its gorgeous green head in the form of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. The Marvel Comics heroine will soon approach the bench for Disney+ subscribers, and it’ll mark the episodic MCU debut of Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock, whose Daredevil became MCU Offish thanks to the secrecy-driven Spider-Man: No Way Home cameo. Fans still don’t know much about how exactly the blind lawyer without fear will factor into Jennifer Walters’ story, and that’s just one of many questions that have yet to be answered by She-Hulk’s arrival on the small screen, which is now happening on Thursday, August 18, a day later than its previously announced debut.

What To Expect From Daredevil In She-Hulk: Attorney At Law

Given that this is a Marvel series, explicit plot details are impossible to come by ahead of release, but She-Hulk: Attorney at Law director Kat Coiro has offered up an idea of the impact Daredevil’s arrival will have. Extremely excited to be able to finally reference the vigilante’s confirmed arrival, Coiro told EW:

While I suppose Daredevil would be a crowd favorite if he showed up for only a couple of scenes in a single episode, I want to optimistically believe that Kat Coiro is speaking to the idea of Matt Murdock having a more sizable role within this storyline. She directed six of the nine episodes, Considering how serious things are no doubt going to get for the character on Echo, and then again for the standalone series Daredevil: Born Again, I’m 100% hoping the trauma-stricken hero gets to shed the darkness and show off his comedic side for as long as can be. (Sure, things will probably be breezy enough when he’s around in Spider-Man: Freshman Year, but that’s animated.)

Which obviously doesn’t mean I think Charlie Cox should outshine Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk on her own show. To be sure, I’m perfectly happy seeing her wipe the courtroom floor with him, and then tap dancing on his schlumped body. So long as he’s having an okay time during some of it. 

Why She-Hulk Isn't As Muscularly Massive As Bruce Banner’s Hulk

She-Hulk’s earliest trailer footage drew some confused ire from Marvel fans thanks to unfinished CGI, but with that issue having been resolved in the meantime, another offbeat concern fans have voiced is the fact that Jennifer Walters’ muscles as She-Hulk are far less pronounced and over-the-top than those of Bruce Banner’s Hulk. Which in some ways is perfectly understandable, since this show wouldn’t work in nearly the same way if Jennifer bulked up in the same way as Mark Ruffalo’s Avenger. What an uncomfortable elevator ride that would be. 

In any case, Kat Coiro addressed that issue in the midst of talking about how the character was designed within a series that will be focusing in part on how Jennifer’s romantic and dating life work if she’s a six-foot-seven green woman in New York City. Here’s how she explained it:

I think it’s awesome that such a well-conceived answer exists for a question that is patently ridiculous outside of its specific context. As cool as it is to see Bruce Banner turning into a clothes-wrecking behemoth, I can’t wait to see how She-Hulk plays with that idea on a scale that’s far closer to reality. 

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law will make its long-awaited debut on Disney+ on Thursday, August 18, with nine episodes for fans to enjoy without any legal ramifications. (Hopefully.) Check out all the other upcoming Marvel TV projects on the way, and head to our 2022 TV premiere schedule to see what else is hitting primetime and beyond throughout the rest of the year.

At this point, it feels like the Marvel Cinematic Universe is adding new heroes almost every day. The Marvel movies have always done an effective job of expanding the mythos, but the TV shows are now causing the cinematic universe to expand more rapidly. One such project that could have a major impact on the MCU is Marvel’s She-Hulk TV show. That’s right, Mark Ruffalo is no longer the only Hulk in town, as Tatiana Maslany is set to join him. And you can bet things are going to get pretty interesting as the new heroine begins to come into her own.

She-Hulk (or Jennifer Walters) is a character fans have long wanted to see in the MCU so, when Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige announced the Disney+ show in 2019, excitement was high. As most know, Marvel is pretty hush hush when it comes to sharing details on its upcoming productions. Thankfully though, we’ve been blessed with a glorious Hulk-filled trailer and some additional info that shed light on the superhero series. So let’s take a look at what we know ahead of the gamma-powered protector’s small-screen debut:

She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Is Set To Be Released On Disney+ On August 17th

It’s a wonder Marvel Studios is able to schedule anything these days, what with so many different films and TV shows on its hands. But worry not, because She-Hulk: Attorney at Law will have a place within the MCU Phase Four slate. Reports previously pointed to the series being released in 2022. Now, thanks to the official trailer, we know that the show will officially arrive on August 17th. This will put its release after that of Ms. Marvel. (That show drops in June.) With this, Jennifer Walters’ MCU debut should be a nice late summer treat for fans.

Tatiana Maslany Leads The Cast Of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law And Will Be Joined By MCU Veterans Like Mark Ruffalo

There were doubts after initial reports of Tatiana Maslany’s casting but, during 2020’s Disney Investor Day presentation, the Orphan Black star was confirmed to be playing Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk. We also learned Mark Ruffalo is returning as Bruce Banner or (Smart) Hulk. Joining them will be Ginger Gonzaga as Walters’ best friend, Hamilton alum Renée Elise Goldsberry as a character named Amelia,  and The Good Place’s Jameela Jamil has been cast as the villainous Titania. Jamil won’t be the only baddie, either, as the show will also mark the return of Tim Roth’s Emil Blonsky/Abomination from 2008’s The Incredible Hulk. And joining Blonsky will be his cage fight comrade from Shang-Chi, Wong, played by Benedict Wong. Rounding out the cast are Jon Bass and Josh Segarra.

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She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Will Show Jennifer Walters Tackling Superhuman-Related Cases As A Lawyer While She Learns From Bruce Banner

Based on the trailer, it appears that She-Hulk will be a classic origin story. The comics tell us that Walters gained her powers after receiving a life-saving blood transfusion from cousin Bruce and, while the show is playing coy on the specifics of her new powers, it’s looking like a similar incident will take place. As seen in the footage, the series will also tackle her career as a lawyer, which is bound to be interesting as she’s over 6’7” and green. She also dabbles in superhuman-related cases, and Feige hinted at the 2020 Investor Day presentation that other heroes could pop in. Wong is clearly one of them, but fingers crossed that one of those faces is Charlie Cox, who has since returned to the role of Matt Murdock in Spider-Man: No Way Home. (Cox’s Daredevil show also just took a major step forward recently). Aside from that though, she’ll also receive training from Banner, who schools her in the ways of being a Hulk.

Rick And Morty Alum Jessica Gao Is The Head Writer Of Disney+’s She-Hulk: Attorney At Law

Rick and Morty is one of the most successful shows on TV right now, so it’s no surprise that Marvel has tapped alums like Loki’s Michael Waldron to craft stories in the MCU. Now, former series scribe Jessica Gao has been hired as head writer on She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Gao has worked extensively on both animated and live-action shows, like Robot Chicken, Big Time Rush and Silicon Valley. She even picked up an Emmy for writing Rick and Morty’s acclaimed “Pickle Rick” episode. The show has been described as a legal comedy, and Gao’s credentials should make her a perfect fit for the project.

Two Directors Have Been Hired To Tackle She-Hulk: Attorney At Law

The Marvel TV shows change it up when it comes to directors, with some having only one and others having multiple. When it comes to She-Hulk, there will be two directors at the helm. Kevin Feige announced during the 2020 presentation that the Jade Giantess will be ushered into the cinematic universe by Kat Coiro (who's directing the bulk of them) and Anu Valia (who’s helming a pair of installments). Coiro’s credits include episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Modern Family, Shameless and the recent Girls5eva. And Valia has worked on Never Have I Ever, Mixed-ish and A.P. Bio. Needless to say, these two have plenty of comedic experience to bring to the Marvel series.

She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Will Have A Total Of 9 Episodes

It was already looking like She-Hulk would have a greater number of episodes than most of Disney+’s Marvel shows. Now, it’s been confirmed via Disney+ that the show will have a total of nine episodes. With this, it ties WandaVision as the longest MCU series thus far. One might assume that episodes will run a half hour, just as the Wanda Maximoff and Vision-led series did, though that’s yet to be specified. It’s true that in many cases, shows work best when they’re tight, but the half-hour comedy vibe the creatives are going for should lend itself to a longer run.

With a great character, a fresh concept and talented creatives leading the way, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law should prove to be one of the more unique entries in the MCU canon. The new trailer alone is proof of this, as the series surely seems to be leaning totally into the silliness. It’ll be fun to see how Jennifer Walters’ first outing yields for her and the larger cinematic universe.  While you wait for the new series to make its debut on August 17th, you can check out other MCU shows and revisit some of the Hulk’s biggest big-screen moments by streaming the Marvel movies with a Disney+ subscription.

With all the MCU fare on the way for Disney+ subscribers, it shouldn’t be surprising that not even the recent release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness could quell fans’ eagerness to witness footage of Tatiana Maslany going green for She-Hulk. Thankfully, Marvel dropped the first trailer for the show, and revealed the legal comedy’s new title, She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. The quirky promo featured appearances from Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk and Tim Roth’s return as Emil “Abomination” Blonsky, and it quickly caught the attention of the masses. And I don’t mean only Marvel fans, as it also caught the shifty eyes of Better Call Saul’s titular superhero (a term used as loosely as humanly possible).

Amidst all the happiness and hoopla on social media from fans celebrating Orphan Black vet Tatiana Maslany’s transformation into Jennifer Walters, Better Call Saul’s Twitter page left an apparent seal of approval for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, which can be seen below. 

I don’t think anybody is going to argue against that point, at least not in a court of law, and with the understanding that we’re keeping that opinion central to just these two shows for the moment. As amazing as everyone is in Better Call Saul, from Tony Dalton’s chilling scenes as Lalo to Giancarlo Esposito in Alpha-Villain mode as Gus Fring to Jonathan Banks' steely determination as Mike, the AMC drama lives and dies by the on-screen presence and chemistry shared by Bob Odenkirk’s Saul Goodman (or Jimmy McGill, depending on what season you’re on) and Rhea Seehorn’s Kim Wexler. 

Sure, it’d be a totally different show without all the Breaking Bad connections, but the point remains. And so in that respect, the best people (in Better Call Saul) are lawyers, which is indeed a fact. This probably doesn't wholly apply to Howard Hamlin, at least in Saul's eyes, but exceptions count here. 

From what we can tell by the trailer, Jennifer also seems like an upstanding person ahead of all the hulk-ification and whatnot. But is she still the best “person” when in She-Hulk mode? Are Hulks people, too? That sounds like something that Saul Goodman could argue in either direction, depending on which way paid more. Not that any of Saul’s clientele are as reputable as any version of Hulk within the MCU. 

That Twitter comment, while fairly inconsequential overall, is capable of inspiring mounds and mounds of fan fiction centering on crossovers between the Better Call Saul-verse and that of She-Hulk, along with the rest of the MCU. What better (And nerdier) courtroom boss fight could there be than a brawl with She-Hulk and Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock facing off against Saul Goodman and Kim Wexler? Somebody create that stop-motion animated film ASAP, please. 

While that Better Call She-Hulk mash-up will likely never come to be, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law now has an official premiere date for Disney+ on Wednesday, August 17. Check out our 2022 TV premiere schedule to see everything that’ll be popping up before then.

Following her time on Orphan Black and the first season of HBO’s Perry Mason, Tatiana Maslany is jumping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actress stars as Jennifer Walters in Disney+’s She-Hulk series, which is now officially titled She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and today the first trailer for the show finally dropped. Watch the above video to see Maslany’s Jennifer in all her green glory, plus some of Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner/Hulk in action.

Between her booming law career (specifically being selected to be the face of a superhuman law division) and having great friends, you’d think Tatiana Maslany’s Jennifer Walters leads a great life. Well, sure, but like her comic book counterpart, she also turns into a towering green, super-strong figure with anger issues. It’s unclear if this version of Jennifer will become She-Hulk after getting a blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce Banner like in the comics, but regardless, she’ll need Bruce’s help to navigate this new… aspect of herself in the Marvel TV show.

Along with being Tatiana Maslany’s MCU debut, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law marks the first appearance of Bruce Banner in his Smart Hulk form since Avengers: Endgame. However, we did see Bruce in his human form in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ mid-credits scene, and having watched this trailer a few times now, Bruce’s arm doesn’t appear to have any of the damage he sustained when he used the Infinity Stones in Endgame. So either the She-Hulk series is set before the fourth Avengers movie, or Bruce’s arm managed to heal, despite fans having previously been told that injury was permanent.

Another person who pops up in the first She-Hulk: Attorney at Law trailer is Tim Roth’s Emil Blonsky, a.k.a. Abomination. We also briefly saw him in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in his monstrous (and more comic-accurate) form, but this preview also shows Blonsky in his human form. Since the comics version of Blonsky is usually stuck in his Abomination form, we’ll have to wait and see if Roth’s Blonsky can switch back and forth between the two forms, or if some kind of power-dampener is in his prison cell that forces him back into being a human. Sure, the trailer shows a quick look at Blonsky Abomination-ing out in said cell, but maybe that power dampener stopped working.

These are just some of the highlights of the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law trailer, with other goodies including quick looks at Jameela Jamil’s Titania and the mysterious Frog Man, a peek into Jennifer Walters’ dating life as She-Hulk and a snipe at Batman, going off that line about being a superhero is for billionaires, narcissists and adult orphans “for some reason.” In addition to this trailer, Disney+ also dropped a cool-looking She-Hulk: Attorney at Law poster, as seen below.

Consisting of nine episodes, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law will premiere for Disney+ subscribers on August 17, and in addition to the aforementioned actors and Benedict Wong reprising Wong, the cast includes Ginger Gonzaga, Josh Segarra, Jon Bass and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Kat Coiro and Anu Valia directed the episodes, and Jessica Gao served as head writer.

It's been over a year since we first got word that Marvel and Disney+ would be bringing fans a show based on the heroics of Bruce Banner's similarly hulked-out cousin, Jennifer Walters, a.k.a. She-Hulk. There has been a lot of speculation about who would star as the titular character, as well as whether or not a certain big-screen green guy would be making an appearance, and now the show has confirmed who will be our She-Hulk, Mark Ruffalo's appearance, and more exciting developments for the new series.

Thanks to a major (truly major) update today from Disney+ and Marvel, we now know that Orphan Black's Tatiana Maslany will, in deed, take on the role of Jennifer Walters in the upcoming series. But, fans will also be treated to at least one appearance from Mark Ruffalo as Hulk and, wait for it...Tim Roth as the Abomination.

That last bit of info, especially, is a lot to take in, so let's start with the item that is incredibly welcomed, but less surprising. After early fan support and rumors about stars such as Rosario Dawson (who will now have a totally different Disney+ series to star in) and G.L.O.W.'s Alison Brie potentially heading up She-Hulk, we started to hear that Tatiana Maslany was cast in the role. But, that news went unconfirmed for several months, as Maslany herself gave a statement about the possible casting that, well, cast a lot of doubt on her being in the lead. That was just in mid-October, so it now looks like that was just an evasive maneuver on Maslany's part to keep the news under wraps.

Obviously, the casting of Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk is great news, as fans of her work on Orphan Black, where she played a series of clones with often very different accents, personalities and hairstyles, can attest. The woman can basically do anything, so fans who've been waiting to see She-Hulk brought to life on screen will have a treat on their hands when the show finally debuts.

For his part, Mark Ruffalo was super excited himself upon hearing that his Bruce would be getting some on-camera hulk-help from his cousin Jennifer, and when She-Hulk was announced, he quickly let everyone know he was glad that the series was coming. But, we didn't know if any of that meant that he would play some sort of part in the show, with Ruffalo only confirming, back in March, that there were early talks going on. Now we know that he will be around, at least a little, even if it means we only get to see him give Jen that blood transfusion which leads to her own continued hulk-a-thon.

Now, the biggest and most surprising announcement when it comes to She-Hulk is the appearance of Tim Roth as the Abomination. For those who don't remember, because it has been quite a while, Roth played Emil Blonsky / Abomination in the 2008 film The Incredible Hulk, and while there had been rumors that he was in talks to play the character again in Avengers: Age of Ultron, that never came to pass. Now, he'll be able to bring the monstrous bad guy, who was last known to be in custody after Hulk nearly strangled him to death, back to the screen.

All in all, this news is super exciting for everyone who'd been waiting to hear more about what to expect from She-Hulk. The writer's room closed up shop months ago, in May, so, hopefully they'll be able to start filming soon and provide even more updates. Be sure to stay tuned to CinemaBlend for the latest on She-Hulk and the many cool new Marvel shows coming to Disney+ in the next couple of years!

Tatiana Maslany was rumored to be the new She-Hulk, but that rumor has recently been debunked, at least for now. Like many, I was excited when I heard this news because I think Tatiana Maslany is a very talented actress and I wanted to see what she brought to the She-Hulk role. Though we may not get to see her take on the green superhero, there are many great Tatiana Maslany movies and TV shows available to watch.

These films and television shows highlight why Maslany is a fascinating character actor with the potential to become an even bigger Hollywood star. For this list, I tried to select as many movies where Maslany was the main character or a key supporting character.

Orphan Black (Sarah Manning And Other Clones)

Orphan Black is the story of a woman who discovers that she’s a clone. She then sets out to find out the story about her other sisters and the whole cloning process in general. It aired on BBC America from 2013 to 2017. The series earned Tatiana Maslany an Emmy award and other acting awards.

Tatiana Maslany is mesmerizing in Orphan Black. Constantly, she creates different personas for her characters. She’s played at least ten different characters on Orphan Black and each one felt distinct and different. Maslany manages to completely convince you that each character is unique, so much so that you forget that it’s the same actress playing each of these women. Even if you’re not a huge science fiction fan, Orphan Black is worth watching for the extremely impressive acting by Maslany.

Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (Ghost)

The 2004 Canadian horror film Ginger Snaps 2 follows Brigitte Fitzgerald (Emily Perkins) as she tries to fight her werewolf transformation. She meets Ghost (Tatiana Maslany), a young girl very fascinated by werewolves and Brigitte’s possible transformation.

Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed was Tatiana Maslany’s first major role and she creates such a memorable character with Ghost. Everything from Ghost’s pale skin and haunting blonde hair to her creepy nature makes this character stand out. Ghost is this seemingly innocent character who reveals that she’s far more sinister in nature than expected. Maslany really creates this unhinged little girl.

Grown Up Movie Star (Ruby Fry)

Grown Up Movie Star is an extremely Canadian movie-- hockey references and all. It’s about a 13-year-old named Ruby (Tatiana Maslany) who after her mother abandons the family, lives with her single father Ray (Shawn Doyle), and sister Rose (Julia Kennedy). Ruby dreams of joining her mother and living a glamorous life as a model or movie star in the United States.

Tatiana Maslany was much older than 13 when the movie was released in 2010, but her young looks and acting skills make it easy for you to believe that she is this young teen trying to understand her sexuality and embrace it. Sometimes Grown Up Movie Star is really funny and other times it’s quite tragic, and it keeps you engaged the entire film, mainly from the stellar acting job specifically by Maslany and Shawn Doyle.

Drunk History (Emmeline Pankhurst)

Tatiana Maslany appeared in Drunk History Season 5, Episode 5, “Civil Rights.” She plays real-life suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst. The premise of Drunk History is that while drunk, comedians retell events in history. Actors then act out their story, and the comedians do the voice-overs. Kirby Howell-Baptiste retold the “Suffrajitsu” segment.

In it, she recounts how the suffragettes learned jiu-jitsu to be ready to protest. The story has a lot of little twists here and there, including a body double and a battle between the suffragettes and the police. The fun thing about this performance is that Tatiana Maslany has to use her facial expression, not voice, to act out this role. She gets to go very over-the-top in a really funny way.

The Other Half (Emily)

Tatiana Maslany and Tom Cullen starred in The Other Half as Emily and Nickie. The movie starts with their first meeting and then documents their emotional relationship. Emily is bipolar and Nickie is filled with rage as he continues to grieve the disappearance (and presumed death) of his brother. Cullen and Maslany both give top-notch performances, but Maslany’s portrayal of Emily as she goes through all her manic and depressive bipolar episodes once again shows Maslany’s incredible range as an actor.

She excels at creating complex characters who resonate with viewers. You rooted for Emily, but also became frustrated with her and felt sorry for her at other moments. Cullen and Maslany have great on-screen chemistry (as they used to date), which made it easy to invest in them and their story. You also understood why they might be too damaged for a healthy relationship right now.

Perry Mason (Sister Alice)

Perry Mason is HBO’s version of the iconic detective character from Erle Stanley Gardner’s books and short stories. The character eventually appeared in different TV series, one on CBS and NBC. The first season of HBO’s Perry Mason follows Perry (Matthew Rhys) and company as they investigate the kidnapping and murder of a child in 1932. Tatiana Maslany plays Sister Alice.

Alice is a preacher who is almost a cult-like figure. She is the leader of the Radiant Assembly of God. Tatiana Maslany’s character is all-consuming in her religious beliefs and how she preaches them. Maslany does a good job of creating this slightly eerie character who you aren’t 100 percent sure of her motives, but you can also see how she cumulated such a loyal group of followers.

Pink Wall (Jenna)

Tom Cullen directed Pink Wall, a movie starring Jay Duplass and Tatiana Maslany as Jenna and Leon. It shows different moments in their relationship, like when Jenna is preparing to leave for Japan, and when they have a talk about having children. Maslany gives an intense performance as Jenna, who isn’t exactly Polly Sunshine but also isn’t a cold-hearted witch.

Pink Wall is on the same level as Marriage Story with highlighting all the bumps, bruises, and ugly moments between two people who have been together for a while and aren’t exactly heading down a blissful path. Pink Wall is not all doom and gloom as it also shows the happier moments in their relationship, which makes the story more complicated.

You see the ugly side of Jenna and Leon, but also moments that show a loving relationship. Pink Wall makes you also conflicted about whether this couple should try to make it work or move on, and that’s only possible because of the layered performances by Duplass and Maslany, who take the movie to live theater levels of intimacy.

Stronger (Erin Hurley)

Stronger follows Jeff Bauman (Jake Gyllenhaal) as he deals with the loss of his legs from the Boston Marathon bombings. It follows Bauman as he spirals downward while tackling the new obstacles that come with his amputation. Tatiana Maslany played Jeff’s ex-girlfriend Erin. Jeff goes to the marathon to support Erin, which causes her some guilt.

Stronger is a tear-jerker movie that showcases the emotional and physical barriers faced by Jeff. Erin also faces her own struggles as she’s riddled with guilt, and then tries to hold it together as Jeff falls more apart. You feel the raw emotions from both Jeff and Erin as they know that Jeff’s self-destructive behavior will bring them both down if he doesn’t change.

Most of these Tatiana Maslany movies and TV shows are available to stream on various platforms. Other Maslany movies and shows you may want to check out are Two Lovers And A Bear, Destroyer, Picture Day, Cas and Dylan, and World Without End.

It was reported last month that Orphan Black alum Tatiana Maslany had been cast as the titular character in the Disney+ show She-Hulk. The news was covered by every major media source and even Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo welcomed Maslany to the MCU family. However, when she was recently asked about the role, Maslany says that she’s actually not playing She-Hulk. Wait, what?

Tatiana Maslany was reportedly cast to play Jennifer Walters, Bruce Banner’s lawyer cousin who later transforms into the green and powerful She-Hulk. Alongside the news that Kat Coiro had joined to direct several episodes, Maslany’s casting was a major step forward for Marvel’s Disney+ series. However, in a strange turn of events, Maslany told The Sudbury Star that the casting news was a mistake. Here’s what she said:

I’m not going to lie, I think calling it a press release “that’s gotten out of hand” is a strange thing to say. Press releases are typically filled with official statements, casting, and other pertinent information about a project that the media then reports on. Considering that Tatiana Maslany’s casting was reported on by the biggest outlets covering Hollywood (and not a slew of untrustworthy sites), to refute her casting is a major twist, in my opinion.

Prior to Tatiana Maslany’s alleged casting, GLOW and Community vet Alison Brie was rumored to star as She-Hulk. However, those rumors were put to rest when word got out that Maslany had reportedly been cast in the role. Of course, Marvel does have a history of trying to keep projects and character details under wraps. That said, reputable sources have reported on casting for Marvel projects in the past without incident. Now, I’m not really sure what to think.

In May, She-Hulk writer Dana Schwartz revealed that the writers’ room had ended, which presumably meant that the scripts for the Disney+ show were completed. With the scripts done and a director and lead actress hired, She-Hulk could have theoretically started production very soon. However, with Tatiana Maslany denying her casting as Jennifer Walters, it’s unclear what’s going to happen with the Disney+ show next.

Currently, WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki are slated to be the first batch of Marvel TV shows to debut on the streaming service. Elsewhere in the MCU, Ms. Marvel has found its star, and Samuel L. Jackson is reportedly set to reprise his role as Nick Fury in his own Disney+ series.

Stay tuned to CinemaBlend for updates on She-Hulk. In the meantime, be sure to check out our 2020 fall TV premiere guide for more on what to watch.

Marvel fans had been awaiting casting news on She-Hulk for some time. So you can imagine how delighted they were when it was revealed that the hero would be played by none other than Orphan Black’s Tatiana Maslany. Of course, now, people are wondering what Maslany’s gamma-infused superheroine will look like when she appears on screen. Well, an official look at She-Hulk is probably still a ways off, but some incredible fan art has given us a good idea as to what she might look like.

Online visual artist BossLogic has released yet another superhero rendering, this one showing off his interpretation of Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk. The clean piece of artwork shows the hulked-up Maslany sporting the character’s classic costume and striking a powerful pose. Take a look at the Instagram post for yourself down below:

This interpretation of She-Hulk almost looks like it was ripped directly from the pages of a Marvel comic book. Tatiana Maslany’s casting was already exciting enough, but this just gets me even more pumped for the character’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. Although some may not be sure about the classic costume, I personally think it works quite well within this context.

There are still a number of questions regarding the way She-Hulk will be created. Bruce Banner’s Hulk has been a CGI creation throughout his tenure in the franchise, though Jennifer Walter’s appearance isn’t quite as massive or exaggerated as that of her cousin. So instead of going full CG, there may be a chance she’ll be created through a mixture of vfx and practical effects.

Regardless of her actual appearance, Tatiana Maslany has gotten some glowing endorsements from fans and Bruce Banner himself, Mark Ruffalo. When the news of her casting in the Disney+ series first broke, he was one of the first to welcome her to the MCU family. The gesture not only give fans like me a warm and fuzzy feeling, but it also fuels fans hopes that the actor will actually reprise his role for the series.

Specific plot details have yet to be released on the show but, if it’s set to follow Jennifer Walter’s comic book origins, Bruce Banner will likely be popping in at some point. Since Walters gets her powers through a blood transfusion from Banner, it would only make sense that Ruffalo pops up at some point.

Jennifer Walters has the potential to be one of the most exciting characters in the MCU, and her presence could really shake things up (both figuratively and literally). This fan art could end up being vastly different from what we seen on screen, but it still gives us plenty to think about ahead of the show’s debut.

What do you think of the She-Hulk fan art? Let us know in the comments below.

It looks like the wait for She-Hulk is over! To clarify, I do not mean that the original series based on the Marvel heroine has finally released, but the character has been cast. Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany, best known for her Emmy-winning role on Orphan Black, will play the MCU’s next big, green badass.

Created by Stan Lee and John Buscema in 1980, She-Hulk, who was born Jennifer Susan Walters in Los Angeles, California, has quite a bit in common with the alter ego of Bruce Banner, with the exception of having comparatively better control of her temper. Not to mention, much like Banner’s Professor Hulk state, Jennifer’s green complexion and superhuman physiology is permanent, while allowing her retain the same mental capacity.

The strong and sassy comic book character favorite will make her live action debut on her upcoming, self-titled Disney+ exclusive series, which has no confirmed date for release at the moment. On the bright side, that leaves unwitting Marvel fans plenty of time to acquaint themselves with She-Hulk before the premiere, which can be achieved in a matter of minutes with the following six sensational facts, starting with further insight into just how well Jennifer Walters and Bruce Banner know each other.

She-Hulk And The Incredible Hulk Are Close Relatives

Though you could make the argument that becoming mean, green, crimefighting machines brought both them closer, Jennifer Walters’ relationship with her older cousin Bruce Banner goes back to their childhood when they would spend summers together at his Ohio home. Young Jen served as the hero Bruce needed at this time in his life, as he suffered the abuse of his father, by spending hours with him at the public library and even hiding inside, past closing. You could say that he returned the favor by turning her into a hero.

Emergency Transfusion Of Bruce Banner’s Blood Made Jennifer Walters She-Hulk

The day that Jennifer Walters became She-Hulk is the day she almost died after a notorious crime boss named Nicholas Trask shot and wounded her as she was spending time with Bruce Banner, who was forced to treat her on his own after becoming a suspect in her attack. To save Jen’s life, Banner transferred some of his own gamma-radiated blood to her, resulting in a transformation quite similar to whenever he would become The Incredible Hulk, initially speaking, that is. Walters’ She-Hulk state would evolve into a less savage beast, maintaining her human side each time she would hulk out, and, eventually, her green skin and hair and increased mass and muscle became her permanent appearance.

She-Hulk Has At Least One Superpower Hulk Does Not Have

Despite their physiological similarities, a full break-down of each Hulks’ respective superpowers would reveal Bruce Banner’s alter ego as the one who possess the larger arsenal of specific abilities, but there is one especially unique power that only She-Hulk possesses between the two. After receiving training from an egg-headed alien race known as the Ovoids, Jennifer Walters can, in the most basic terms, switch bodies with another individual, but it only works that way in particular if the transfer is consensual.

Otherwise, the power (which is She-Hulk rarely uses, anyway) could be compared to the Skrulls’ shapeshifting ability by how it allows her take on certain physical characteristics of a chosen person, but without achieving an identical resemblance.

She-Hulk Once Replaced The Thing In The Fantastic Four

I cannot imagine, however, that Jennifer Walters would have been willing use her body switching to take on The Thing’s physical characteristics (not that she would have needed to) when she joined the Fantastic Four. She-Hulk has joined forces with several superhero collectives, such as A-Force, the Hulkbusters, and even the Avengers, but when Marvel’s Ben Grimm decided to leave Marvel’s superhero family temporarily after the Secret Wars, he asked her to take his place. The potential of this meaning that the Fantastic Four could be brought into the MCU through Tatana Maslany’s new show is not very likely, but stranger things have happened.

She-Hulk Dated Thor, Among Other Famous Comic Book Romances

Speaking of strange things, the amount of inter-superhero relationships that have existed in the Marvel universe is surprising to the casual fan, but when you consider how many of them She-Hulk has been a part of, that is when the topic becomes especially interesting. Among her more notable romances are Luke Cage; a hook-up with the likes of Tony Stark, Juggernaut, and others; marriage to J. Jonah Jameson’s werewolf son John; and a more recently confirmed relationship with Thor. It is a shame, however, that she does not get as much credit for being able to juggle her love life with saving the world, along with her other main profession.

She-Hulk Has A Law Degree And Is Still A Practicing Attorney

Before following in her cousin’s footsteps by adopting the crimefighter lifestyle, Jennifer Walters studied criminal justice at the University of California, Los Angeles, and went on to become a successful attorney in New York City. In fact, her defense of a mobster who had been by betrayed Nicholas Trask is what led the crime boss to target her life, resulting in her stunning transformation as She-Hulk.

Even after becoming an active superhero, Walters has not put her law career on pause (sometimes serving as part of a larger firm or otherwise practicing privately) and has even come to the defense of her fellow costumed vigilantes when put on trial, which sounds like good news for anyone who has missed the court room drama of Daredevil and may be able to expect it on the new She-Hulk series.

What do you think? Does our insight into the origins of She-Hulk make you even more excited to see her MCU debut on Disney+ or are we just a few important details shy of really capturing the essence of what makes her one of Marvel’s greatest heroes? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check back for additional information and updates on Tatiana Maslany’s biggest role yet, as well as even more inside looks at the legacies of your favorite comic book characters, here on CinemaBlend.

For the longest time, the fate of Marvel’s She-Hulk series on Disney+ seemed to be in question. But as of a couple days ago, we learned that the show had landed its first director with TV helmer Kat Coiro signing on to direct the pilot and several episodes. Brace yourselves, as the biggest move so far has been made in terms of pushing the adventures of Jennifer Walters into the streaming world, as the one and only Tatiana Maslany has been cast in the series’ lead role.

Coming off of a recurring stint on HBO’s Perry Mason reboot, and best known as the batch of clones that made Orphan Black a hit for BBC America, Tatiana Maslany’s casting has just been announced by Deadline. Should everything line up, this could be Tatiana Maslany’s first long-term TV gig since her Emmy-winning turn on the show that first put her on the map. In a race that had tipped everyone from Community alum Alison Brie to The Mandolorian co-star Gina Carano for the lead in She-Hulk, this announcement comes as a surprise; but a very pleasant one at that.

The Marvel contingent on Disney+ has continued to generate some pretty exciting news, with WandaVision recently confirmed as landing on the platform in 2020, as previously planned. Now, with Tatiana Maslany landing the lead role in She-Hulk, the excitement is only going to continue to grow among fans of the character and the actress. Not to mention, the various providers of fan art for Jennifer Walters’ various would-be incarnations will now have yet another opportunity to show the world what this future superhero could look like.

What’s most exciting about this new She-Hulk news is the fact that, in the fine tradition of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a major acting talent has been brought into the fold yet again. With her performance chops honed throughout theater, movies, and television, Tatiana Maslany is yet another move of casting dominance from Disney and Marvel. Even better, one can assume that not only could Mark Ruffalo reprise his role as the Smart Hulk hybrid we saw in of Avengers: Endgame, but there’s a good chance that Maslany could reprise her role in future team-up films on the big screen.

The future is wide open for Marvel’s She-Hulk, as the series is rumored to hit Disney+ in 2022. A lot can change between now and then, but as soon as any news on this front is confirmed or corrected, you can check back in with CinemaBlend for the details! Meanwhile, you can see Tatiana Maslany in her most recent acting gig, on the first season of HBO’s Perry Mason, if you’re a subscriber to HBO or HBO Max. For some upcoming viewing options in the coming weeks, check out our 2020 fall TV premiere schedule!

It's no secret that producer Ryan Murphy is one of the busiest guys in show business. His various shows always book A-list talent for the cast, and he's currently got four shows on the air, and he's producing an upcoming Broadway show. And now he's made his contributions to FX and Fox to five shows, as his new show Pose been ordered to series. While this is exciting news for a variety of reasons, it looks like one cast member has had to depart the project. Orphan Black's Tatiana Maslany will no longer be in the cast, and her corresponding role is being reworked to fit another type of actress.

This news comes to us from EW, which reports that Tatiana Maslany's role in Pose is now being "reconceived and rewritten to be a 50-year-old African-American woman." Law & Order: SVU actress Charlayne Woodard will be joining the cast in this role, which was originally going to be a modern dance teacher. While this plot point may be consistent with the new character, the love story between she and Damon (Ryan Jamaal Swain) will likely end up scrapped.

Tatiana Maslany's departure is sure to be disappointing for the many TV fans who appreciated her work on Orphan Black. Leading the series, Maslany showed a stunning range as an actress. She played Sarah Manning and her various clones in the series, having to pivot between multiple personalities and their quirks in each episode. With Orphan Black now finished after five seasons, the 32 year actress' schedule seemingly opened up to include Pose, although that's no longer in the cards.

Pose will be set in New York City in the 1980's, and focus on the different types of societies co-existing within the city. This includes the upper class luxury of the Trump-era New York, as well as the downtown art and gay communities.

There will be a great deal of focus on the ballroom scene, an underground modeling competition within the queer community, made famous by the documentary Paris is Burning. Pose will be a groundbreaking series in television history, featuring the largest cast of series regular transgender actors ever. The first season will feature a total of over 50 LBGT characters, which be another new record in TV history.

Overall, this deal cements what a great working relationship producer/director Ryan Murphy has with the folks over at Fox. He's been working with the network since back in his Nip/Tuck days, with shows like Glee, Scream Queens, and newcomer 9-1-1 on the main network. Additionally, FX has been the home of Murphy's anthology series like American Horror Story, American Crime Story, and Feud.

It's currently unclear when Pose will arrive on FX, since the order to series has just been made. In the meantime, check out our midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch, and our cancellation list to see if your favorite shows got the chop this year.

For five seasons, Tatiana Maslany was one of the most watchable people on TV, as she took on a variety of different roles for the sci-fi thriller Orphan Black. Perhaps unfortunately, she'll only be playing a single role in her next big TV project, but we're still celebrating, because she was cast in Ryan Murphy next FX drama, the recently announced Pose. What's more, she's got a lot of other talented entertainers around her, such as Murphy regular Evan Peters and more.

Pose will take place in New York City in the 1980s, with the rapid rise of financial excess and luxury mixed in with separate looks at different social settings of the era, such as literary circles and the ballroom scene. In the show, Tatiana Maslany will play a modern dance teacher who appears to have more than just a professional interest in the talented Damon, played by Ryan Jamaal Swain. I'm already getting hints of Black Swan, even though this show probably won't be anything like that.

But it does sound like Maslany's dancing scenes will be taken as seriously as possible, as Pose is bringing in acclaimed choreographer Ryan Heffington, perhaps most famous for choreographing several music videos for Sia (including the Grammy-nominated "Chandelier") and Arcade Fire. His work was also showcased on the Netflix sci-fi drama The OA and in Edgar Wright's latest flick Baby Driver, so here's hoping we get to see both grace and intensity when Maslany and Swain are on the screen.

Evan Peters, currently starring in American Horror Story: Cult, will reteam with another AHS vet, Kate Mara, to play Stan and Patty, a New Jersey couple who find themselves getting pulled into the glitzy and enthralling changes making New York City all the more glamourous. Meanwhile, Dawson's Creek vet James Van Der Beek has also been added to Pose as Matt, a money-loving kingpin that employs Peters' Stan. Sometimes tells me Van Der Beek will be playing one of his skeeviest characters yet, and it will be kinda hard to top his role in The Rules of Attraction.

Notably, Pose's cast will also include the largest number of transgender actors to take on series regular roles in a scripted series. And stage star Billy Porter, who won a Tony Award for his work on Kinky Boots, is also part of the cast.

In the years since Orphan Black premiered back in 2013, Tatiana Maslany has become a fan favorite actress, appearing in shows such as Parks and Recreation, BoJack Horseman and Robot Chicken, among others. She's also starred in a few smaller dramas like last year's The Other Half, and just recently starred oppose Jake Gyllenhaal in the Boston marathon bombing drama Stronger. Pose will likely be her biggest TV role to date, so it'll be interesting to see if she gets any Emmy attention right away instead of having to wait years for it.

Pose, co-created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Steven Canals, will go into production in November in New York, presumably for a 2018 premiere on FX. While waiting to hear more about the drama, head to our fall TV premiere schedule.

We don't appreciate Jake Gyllenhaal enough. Somewhere around 2012's End of Watch, Gyllenhaal started becoming one of those chameleonic character actors who accepted challenging roles in hard-to-peg features (Prisoners, Nightcrawler, Demolition, Nocturnal Animals) and knocked each performance out of the park with impressive consistency. More so, Gyllenhaal made these roles look easy, when in reality they were anything but. A fascinating performer who already had movies like Zodiac, Brokeback Mountain and Donnie Darko under his belt was pushing the envelope of what he could attempt, and accomplish, on screen... and his astonishing development as an iconic screen actor has been a riveting joy to watch.

Too often, though, Gyllenhaal can come off as the best part of an average movie, a highlight in a story that lets down his individual efforts. With Stronger, that's completely not the case, as every facet of this powerful, difficult but uplifting biopic -- from the screenplay to the intimate direction to the incredible supporting cast -- meets Gyllenhaal's remarkable physical and emotional determinations head on, creating an unforgettable portrayal of strength and perseverance in the aftermath of a national tragedy. Stronger is one of the best movies of the year.

Jeff Bauman (Gyllenhaal) was standing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, holding a sign congratulating his girlfriend Erin Hurley (Tatiana Maslany), when two bombers triggered explosive devices on April 15, 2013. As a result, Jeff lost everything from just above his knees down, effectively changing -- in the blink of an eye -- the life of this innocent man, and the lives of every person in his orbit. There is recovery. There is rehabilitation. And there is the painful realization that this is now Jeff's new reality, an incredibly shitty hand that can marginally improve over time but won't ever heal or completely go away.

Frequently, when Hollywood attempts to convey the "true life story" of a tragic event, we (as critics) bemoan the tired and clichéd approach that can lead to a stylish and polished but hollow telling of an important story. We wonder why filmmakers can't embrace the uncomfortable to make more realistic stories about horrifying circumstances that are ripped from the headlines. Well, Stronger is that type of story. Riding on the coattails of Jake Gyllenhaal's Herculean commitment, Stronger accurately portrays the struggles that Jeff Bauman endured to come back from the Boston Marathon attack, and wears on its sleeve the immense pressure felt by his friends, family and lover to be supportive, even when the odds seemed grim.

Adding another layer to Jeff's impossible struggle is the unexpected scrutiny placed in him by the rallying cry that became "Boston Strong," and the way that Stronger examines those consequences helps elevate it above its likeminded hero-celebrating fare. John Pollono's Stronger script is steeped in local Boston flavor -- a mix of roll-off-the-tongue curse words and lopsided praise on the city's pro sports teams. Jeff becomes a face for this movement, a survivor who never asked for the attention or accolades... and a man who often doesn't feel like he's "Boston Strong" at all. It's a brave decision, to zero in on the implications felt by one man being cheered by countless strangers, but it keeps a gut-wrenching focus on Jeff's various emotions and helps us feel his every frustration, anger, and candidly dark humor (but never, ever pity).

Jake Gyllenhaal is incredible in the role of Jeff Bauman, an unassuming guy who happened to be in the proverbial wrong place at the wrong time, and paid a devastating price for a stupid twist of fate. Beyond the physical commitment to convey the loss of Jeff's legs (and director David Gordon Green uses impressive tech to hide the actor's legs in pivotal scenes), Gyllenhaal dials into the emotional turmoil that accompanies Bauman's journey, from being an unwanted hero to assuming the role of healing soundboard for the many in our country whose lives have been altered by terrorist activities.

It's not all Jake's show, though, as Stronger gives ample time to the challenges presented to Erin (Maslany) and Jeff's family in the aftermath of the tragedy. Few biopics truly embrace the grey-area complications that come with hero worship in the wake of a national attack, and Stronger earns its sentiment by spotlighting a fully realized person trapped in the eye of a "patriotic" storm they didn't sign up for.

Stronger is a remarkable, emotional film. It tells an unforgettable story of strength, fortitude, perseverance and love, but it doesn't shy away from the painful realities that surround any such journey. It tackles an uplifting and complicated real-life tale with docu-drama intensity and admirable honesty, bolstered by spectacular performances by its two leads. A tough story worth telling, Stronger should be seen by everyone, so go.

We haven't even had the chance to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens yet, but Disney and Lucasfilm are already charging ahead with plans for Star Wars: Episode VIII. We already know that Rian Johnson is attached to both write and direct the film, and Benicio Del Toro has been rumored for the lead villain role, and now word is that there are three actresses in particular who are currently vying for the feature's female lead.

The Wrap has the word on the most recent casting developments - and while the trade doesn't have any information about who the female lead actually is in Star Wars: Episode VIII, they have gotten word that there are some very talented performers being considered for the part. Let's take a close look at them, shall we?

First on the list is Gina Rodriguez, who has garnered a lot of attention this past year thanks to her lead role on the CW series Jane The Virgin - a role that earned her a Golden Globe back in January. While she's only starting to get attention now, she's been taking parts in various television shows and films for about a decade now - though Star Wars: Episode VIII would obviously be the biggest credit on her resume to date.

Next up we have Tatiana Maslany, a name that may be familiar to Star Wars fans who haven't had the chance to watch her show Orphan Black just yet. All the way back in January a report began circulating saying that she was in contention with Rooney Mara and Felicity Jones for the lead role in Gareth Edwards' Star Wars: Rogue One. Jones was the one who wound up walking away from that race with the job, but it seems that Maslany has stayed on Disney and Lucasfilm's radar.

Finally we have Olivia Cooke - who doesn't quite have the experience that both Rodriguez and Maslany have, but still has an impressive body of work. Since 2013 she has been doing great work on the small screen with a key role in the Psycho-based television series Bates Motel, but this summer she earned high marks from critics for her performance in the indie drama Me And Earl And The Dying Girl.

According to The Wrap, Gina Rodriguez, Tatiana Maslany and Olivia Cooke won't be the only actresses testing for the female lead in Star Wars: Episode VIII, but they are being called the top contenders. We will very likely hear more about this casting race in the coming weeks, as screentests with John Boyega are being scheduled to happen before the end of the month. Stay tuned for more details!

Once you spend years complaining about something, it’s almost hard to accept it whenever changes actually happen. This morning, the nominations were announced for this year’s Emmy awards, and the mainstream waters have parted to allow Orphan Black’s Tatiana Maslany her first nod for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. I’d almost thought human cloning would become an everyday occurrence before this well-deserved recognition would ever be applied.

For the past three seasons, the Canada-born Maslany has put her acting chops out there as not just one or two Orphan Black characters, but at least ten of them. Card-carrying Clone Club members know her as the rebellious leader Sarah, the dirty-dealing homemaker Alison, the brainy lesbian Cosima, the slightly insane Helena, and the one-eyed Rachel, along with her shorter stints as the trans clone Tony, the sick Jennifer, and the ditzy Krystal. And for the past two years, we missed hearing Maslany’s name – as well as that of Orphan Black itself – whenever the Emmy nominations were announced, blaming all things professional for ignoring the show’s extensive quality. Now things have changed, and we couldn’t be happier about it.

In fact, I’m game to “borrow” everything inside the nearest bank just so I can put together the amount of money needed to recreate this scene in celebration.

Before today, the Emmys were one of the only major awards ceremonies to completely shun Orphan Black and Maslany. The actress was nominated for Best Performance at last year’s Golden Globes, losing to Robin Wright in House of Cards. If we’re being completely realistic, her chances of winning this Emmy aren’t towering, as she’s up against Wright, Empire’s Taraji P. Henson, Homeland’s Claire Danes, Mad Men’s Elizabeth Moss and How to Get Away with Murder’s Viola Davis. Quality everywhere you look.

But maybe Season 3 delivered just the right amount of drama and character development to get the Emmy voters on Maslany’s side. After all, her characters’ troubles this year involved falling in and out of love, in and out of violent confrontations, and in and out of drug dealing life changes, not to mention having to act as if she’d lost part of her brain capabilities after taking a pencil to the eye socket. And only in the rarest instance does it ever feel like Maslany is actually acting opposite herself. She’s just that damned good.

As far as building blocks towards award victories go, “genre programming airing on BBC America” isn’t the most promising descriptor, but things might change now that this shocking achievement finally happened. Maybe for Season 4, Orphan Black will take all the awards home. It’s definitely funny enough to get a comedy nomination.

With J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the final stretch, so much of Disney’s attention will turn to the first of the planned solo, standalone films that had been farmed out to upcoming talents. Godzilla director Gareth Edwards goes first, and the recent rumors that he way eyeing Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslany might have been premature.

THR now goes on record to say that Felicity Jones, currently enjoying an Oscar nomination for The Theory of Everything, is "in talks to star in the project" as the female lead. Jones could star alongside Aaron Paul and/or Edgar Ramirez, both of whom are in the running for the male lead.

Felicity Jones has been a sought-after talent ever since breaking on the scene in Drake Doremus’ indie weeper Like Crazy. Though she is no stranger to blockbusters, having held down a small role in last summer’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2, she’s currently best recognized for playing Jane Hawking, wife of astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, in the Oscar nominated The Theory of Everything.

Often, actors are able to translate Oscar heat into significant feature-film roles, though landing the lead in a Star Wars spinoff is, pardon the pun, in its own galaxy. There is no confirmation regarding who Felicity Jones would play in this solo movie. THR merely confirms that there have been a series of hush-hush test and readings. Earlier, our own Joseph Baxter floated five possibilities as to who the female lead in Gareth Edwards’ story could be. Scan that list to refresh your memory.

Aaron Paul’s name has been mentioned in conjunction with this project before, with his status actually being attached to the role of a young Han Solo. He has shot this theory down on social media, and yet, THR links him once again to the project. Seeing as how Michael Fassbender’s name also has been linked to this project as of late, I wonder if Disney is lining up a series of all-star talents to carry this first solo film?

Will it happen? This is closer to a full report than we have seen in chat rooms and message boards prior to this announcement. If THR trusts its sources, I’m guessing we’ll hear confirmation from Disney and Lucasfilm shortly. Gareth Edwards will have to begin shooting soon to keep this untitled Star Wars film on track for its announced Dec. 16, 2016 release date.

Ever since Disney announced that it was planning to release standalone "spinoff" Star Wars films in between the releases of the upcoming Sequel Trilogy films beginning this December with Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, speculation has run rampant. While it’s generally believed that signature Star Wars names like Han Solo, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Boba Fett would be the focus of some of these side projects, the latest rumors seem to point to women stepping into the spotlight.

With the names of actresses like Rooney Mara, Felicity Jones and Tatiana Maslany coming up as possible leads for one of the standalone films, we thought it would be as a good a time as any to come up with 5 female Star Wars characters on which the first film could focus. We're using only in-movie characters, since the Expanded Universe was essentially torpedoed by the new Star Wars overlords at Disney. So, let’s see how well a lightsaber can break a glass ceiling and get to the list!

5. Toryn Farr

The sacred original Star Wars trilogy did no favors to women who weren’t named "Leia" or green-skinned dancers who get eaten by the Rancor. However, this blink-and-you-miss-her character seen during the Empire’s attack on Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back served an important role of coordinating the evacuation of the Rebels from the overpowering Imperials.

The Expanded Universe has created a number of adventures for the mysterious headphones-wearing heroine, but her fate in the films is generally unknown after Darth Vader busted through the base with his posse of Snowtroopers. A film focusing on her could chronicle an untold story of the Empire-era with her capture and maybe some intriguing interaction with the gaggle of Bounty Hunters with Boba Fett and the gang. Plus, the film could even culminate in the discussed, but never-shown, intelligence-gathering mission to get the plans for the second Death Star. (Spoiler: "It’s a trap!")

4. Aurra Sing

Briefly seen overlooking the pod race in The Phantom Menace this chalky female felon is actually one of the galaxy’s most notorious and dangerous bounty hunters…and she’s also a trained Jedi who has made it her mission to kill Jedi! A trained sniper and habitual wielder of double pistols, she brings death upon any paid-for target when she’s not carrying through her vendetta against the Jedi. Her exploits in the Expanded Universe are vast, however, her prominent role in the animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars depicts her tangling with some the galaxy’s best heroes and excellently exhibits her badass, amoral nature.

The character has gained a tremendous level of popularity considering the briefness of her movie appearance. While she is essentially an "evil" character, an interesting plot point might put her on a journey towards doing the right thing in spite of her viper-like nature. With the right actress, the perfect mix of sexiness and tenacity could really propel this character into the A-list stratosphere.

3. Zam Wessell

This female bounty hunter and assistant to Jango Fett, is pretty much responsible for the inciting incident of Attack of the Clones and leads Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker on a high-speed chase across Coruscant. However, when Fett permanently silenced her during an interrogation, we discovered that she’s an alien shapeshifter, whose real appearance is more akin to a grey lizard.

So, why would we want to see a standalone film about this deceased death dealer? Well, because of all the prequel films, Attack of the Clones stands as the film that sports the most gaping chasm of a plot-hole regarding the creation of the Clone Army. We know the order was made by "Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas," who was apparently killed years earlier. While the film may have implied that Count Dooku carried through a bit of identity theft on behalf of the Sith, it was never explained. (Although The Clone Wars animated series revisits this angle.) A film focusing on a beautiful shapeshifting bounty hunter/assassin, torn between her desire for cash and possibly a personal conflict, chronicling the real story behind the "Clonespiracy" would be an excellent bit of spackle to cover the holes on the Star Wars plot wall.

2. Princess Leia Organa

The first lady of the Star Wars mythology, Leia is certainly an obvious choice for a starring standalone film. However, the context of such a film will be the key. In the beginning of the first Star Wars, A New Hope, we first meet Leia as a thoughtful, but tenacious, fully-realized badass femme fatale. She would essentially become the cinematic archetype for such a concept and we would reach the point where subsequent movies deliver the same thing to no second thought. We need to explore Leia’s arc, where she begins her story in a bad place, lacking confidence and unsure of her place in the world.

A young Leia, raised a spoiled, prissy princess, could go through a process much like Luke, where she discovers that she’s connected to a greater legacy since her father, Bail Organa (a role which Jimmy Smitts could reprise), is an important leader in the Rebel Alliance and that she was actually the daughter of the martyred former Naboo Queen and Senator, Padmé Amidala. Suddenly, her shallowness is replaced by a sense of duty and an enjoyable level of general pissed-offed-ness.

1. Barriss Offee

Only briefly seen in the "Battle of Geonosis" in Attack of the Clones, the exploits of this inked-up, olive-skinned Jedi apprentice would take a fascinating turn in both the Expanded Universe and, notably, The Clone Wars animated series. Studying under Luminara Unduli, Barriss was often depicted as a mindful student who used powers of The Force to heal people. However, she became increasingly alienated by the role in which the Jedi found themselves in the Clone Wars. Tempted by the dark side of The Force, she would conspire against the Jedi.

A film loosely adapting this angle of personal and political intrigue into the Star Wars cinematic continuity would be great. If such a project can avoid indulging itself too deeply down the political agitprop rabbit hole, it could become a fascinating character study and would also flesh out even further why the Jedi would so suddenly and easily become the galaxy’s scapegoats.

Is the first Star Wars spin-off movie about to take a massive leap forward with the casting of its leading actor? It certainly sounds that way. That’s because reports have now emerged that Tatiana Maslany has landed the coveted role.

Total Geeks have reported that Tatiana Maslany was one of several up and coming actresses to have originally been linked to the role. However it’s now believed that she has beaten both upcoming Rooney Mara and Felicity Jones, who were her competition, to the part. In fact a source for Total Geeks informed the publication immediately after this trifecta had auditioned that Tatiana Maslany had become the front-runner for the role. It’s also believed that Maslany had impressed both Disney and Lucasfilm very early on in with her passion to join the film. It’s still not been verified, but the studios are believed to have now offered her the leading role in the hugely anticipated blockbuster. However, just to reiterate, that hasn’t yet been confirmed.

Who is Tatiana Maslany? Well, to start off with, she’s a 29-year-old Canadian who has made a name for herself starring in Orphan Black. Which means she has proven that she has the acting skills to pay the bills, but she is also still a relatively unknown commodity -- something that her potential performance in the Star Wars spinoff film will certainly alter. Frustratingly though, at the moment, we still haven’t got a clue who her character is. We don’t even have an inkling. We got nada.

But the fact that, according to Entertainment Weekly, Amanda Seyfried has replaced Tatiana Maslany in Neil LaBute’s upcoming off-Broadway play, The Way We Get By, only increases speculation that she will eventually lead the way in Gareth Edwards’ film. The Way We Get By is set to premiere on April 28, which is around the same time that the Star Wars spinoff would have to enter production.

As I noted earlier, information regarding the upcoming Star Wars spinoff is still very much at a premium. Currently, all that we do know is Monsters and Godzilla director Gareth Edwards is directing the first stand-alone film, which is currently scheduled for a December 16, 2016 release. After Earth’s Gary Whitta originally wrote the script. But earlier this month it was announced that Whitta had parted ways with the film and Chris Weitz had been hired as his replacement.

Meanwhile, a variety of rumors continue to flood in over what the Star Wars spinoff will actually revolve around. Some have suggested that it will focus on a young Bobba Fett. More recently, they’ve teased that it will actually be based on the characters from The Force Awakens. At the moment it’s all guess work. All that’s for certain is that it will follow J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will precede Rian Johnson’s Star Wars Episode VIII, will be a box-office behemoth and will probably star Tatiana Maslany.

The Screen Actor Guild Awards just wrapped up, giving us a closer look at the TV dramas and comedies that audiences should either catch up on or keep an eye on over the next season or two. While it’s nice the frequently snubbed Orphan Black actress Tatiana Maslany got a nomination with this awards ceremony and a few first season shows got nods, there are a lot of winners on this list from shows that have been on the air for two or more seasons. Take a look at the full list of winners, below.

Winners are updated in red.

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

Claire Danes, Homeland

Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder

Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife

Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black

Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey

Robin Wright, House of Cards

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire

Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones

Woody Harrelson, True Detective

Matthew McConaughey, True Detective

Kevin Spacey, House of Cards

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

Boardwalk Empire

Downton Abbey

Game of Thrones

Homeland

House of Cards

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

The Big Bang Theory

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Modern Family

Orange Is the New Black

Veep

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

Ty Burrell, Modern Family

Louis C.K., Louie

William H. Macy, Shameless

Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series

Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Black

Julie Bowen, Modern Family

Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep

Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

Ellen Burstyn, Flowers in the Attic

Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Honorable Woman

Frances McDormand, Olive Kitteridge

Julia Roberts, The Normal Heart

Cicely Tyson, The Trip to Bountiful

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

Adrien Brody, Houdini

Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock: His Last Vow

Richard Jenkins, Olive Kitteridge

Mark Ruffalo, The Normal Heart

Billy Bob Thornton, Fargo

Check out more information over at the SAG Awards site.

The original Star Wars trilogy was pretty damn light when it came to female characters, with the most prominent being Princess Leia, Jabba's slave girl Oola, and the rebellion leader Mon Mothma. The new generation of films - starting with Daisy Ridley's key role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens - looks to completely change that record, however, and apparently that includes the upcoming spin-off movie that will be directed by Gareth Edwards. There's a key role for an actress to play in the movie and apparently three big candidates for the part are Rooney Mara, Felicity Jones and Tatiana Maslany.

This news has come our way from The Hollywood Reporter, though, as you might imagine, there aren't many other details about the project currently available. We've previously heard rumors that the movie could follow the adventures of a young Han Solo, or perhaps be about the theft of the original Death Star plans, but nothing has been confirmed, and we don't know exactly what kind of role the lead female character may have. But let's take a closer look at the candidates, shall we?

Most of us really first got to know Rooney Mara when she played the small role of Mark Zuckerberg's ex-girlfriend in David Fincher's The Social Network, but it was her follow-up work with the director that really got people's attention. Starring as Lisbeth Salander in Fincher's The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo remake earned her an Academy Award nomination and immediately got the message across that she is one of the most talented young actresses in Hollywood. According to THR, she'll be testing for the Star Wars role later this week.

Speaking of Oscar nominations, Felicity Jones is actually in this year's Academy Awards race thanks to her performance opposite the also-nominated Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything. She does already have some blockbuster experience on her resume, playing the mysterious Felicia in Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - but it's also worth noting that she may have a conflict that will prevent her from being in Gareth Edwards' Star Wars spin-off. She is already attached to star in Ron Howard's upcoming Dan Brown adaptation Inferno, and because that's scheduled to film in the spring and summer there may be a scheduling issue.

Finally we have Tatiana Maslany, who hasn't gotten the Academy's attention just yet, but has gotten a Golden Globe nomination for her work on Orphan Black. The Canadian actress has spent a great deal of her career on television, but does have a few noteworthy film credits, including David Cronenberg's Eastern Promises and Michael Sucsy's The Vow and George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead.

Apparently the search for a star for the first Star Wars spin-off movie actually began last month in the U.K., but the search has now come to the United States, and Rooney Mara, Felicity Jones and Tatiana Maslany are three of many actresses who are being looked at. We should be hearing a lot more about the project in the coming weeks and months, so be sure to stay tuned.

We finally have a clone-filled trailer for Season 3 of Orphan Black! Check it out below!

I’m going to get a bit spoiler-y here regarding last season, so if you aren’t caught up on Orphan Black, consider yourself warned!

It would seem we still have a ways to go before we hit the April 18 Season 3 premiere, but after the noticeably clone-lacking, premiere date-absent Season 3 teaser trailer, this trailer is practically stuffed with some spine-tingly awesomeness. Seriously, if you didn't get chills down your spine when Sarah said, "this is war," you clearly weren't paying attention. Some other great stuff in the trailer? We got a glimpse at Helena (doesn’t look like things are going too hot for her), we got to see a bit of the male clones from Project Castor, and we also got to see Marian’s young clone-daughter as well.

I have so many questions. The theme of the entire trailer seems to be war, as well as the clones coming together to fight back against those who created them. Of course, a big question I have is what side the Project Castor clones are on. Last season we spent the largest amount of time with Mark, the ex-Prolethean. Mark seems to be fairly stable, and a nice enough guy. However, we also saw the giant ranks of the militarized Castor clones, and that one crazy clone that Marian was keeping locked up in a Dyad prison cell (though I prefer to call him Crazy Eyes Castor Clone, his name is Rudy). Are the Project Castor clones (who, at this point, seem to have much greater numbers than our girls in the Clone Club) going to be on the side of the Project Leda clones, or are they going to be the bad guys this season?

Also, is Rudy a good guy or a bad guy? Marian has him locked up, but we don’t know if we can trust Marian yet. Is he being locked up because he’s nuts and dangerous, or is he just a Dyad captive? Crazy or not, if Helena has taught us anything, being a total nutter doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a bad guy in the story. You might be horribly unhinged, you might eat too much sugar, and you might have a habit of horrifically murdering those who hurt you, but you aren’t necessarily a bad guy.

I’ll be interested to see Rudy, Mark, and the other Castor clones’ place in the story, especially in light of this tense picture released by BBC America:

It looks like Sarah and Rudy are going to have some sort of a face-to-face showdown. I cannot wait to see what Sarah and Rudy have to say to each other. This show is arguably one of the best shows on television, and last season brought us a ton of bombshells like Mrs. S working with Paul, Marian’s young girl clone, and Mark and Gracie with the Proletheans, but I think the introduction of the guy clones was truly a game-changer. The introduction of an entirely new group of clones is going to shake the show to its core, in the best way possible.

For now, we'll have to wait for the season premiere to get our questions answered. Be sure to tune into Orphan Black on BBC America to see what unfolds when Season 3 premiers on April 18.

With the release of this year’s Golden Globes nominations, there were several surprises to be found in all categories. But there were a few names that didn’t make the list – namely Orphan Black and actress Tatiana Maslany – that probably won’t surprise anyone. Why isn’t it more shocking? Because awards shows maddeningly tend to dismiss sci-fi series that aren’t Lost, and that’s a huge problem.

BBC America’s Orphan Black came out of nowhere last year to become a cult phenomenon, based on wicked clever writing, a plotline that TV hasn’t seen before, and gloriously delivered performances from Maslany and her fellow cast. And though the Globes stepped out of the box and nominated her last year for Best Performance in a Drama, Maslany and the show as a whole have been mostly shunned by non-critics-based awards shows, and the only possible reason for it is genre bias.

If we’re being completely frank with one another, I understand that Orphan Black doesn’t immediately seem comparable to prestige-wallowing hits like Game of Thrones and The Good Wife. (Although I can’t figure out for the life of me why Downton Abbey has retained its spot.) I think TV is at a point where the drama race is just too tight, even without Breaking Bad and Mad Men pulling rank. Seeing Orphan Black get nominated would almost be more shocking than seeing it get left out the past two years, but that isn’t to say it doesn’t deserve it. I’ll champion these twists and turns way more than I will House of Cards’ further descent into political soap opera. (I do like that show though.)

But there is NO REASON why Tatiana Maslany should have been ignored this year. Not only has the actress’ performances remained as solid and complex as they were last year, she actually further developed one character, Rachel, while also introducing two new ones, the terminally ill Jennifer and the transgender clone Tony. (The latter was laughable, but still.) And all of her distinctively portrayed main characters are vitally important to the plot itself, so Maslany could feasibly take over the Best Performance category all by her lonesome.

This isn’t to take away from any of the women currently nominated or anything, as I can’t readily call out House of Cards’ Robin Wright or The Affair’s Ruth Wilson as poor choices. But I’d even accept Maslany getting nominated in the Supporting Actress Performance category for her portrayal of the tightly wound Alison, if no one is willing to allow the Sarah role to shine brightest. There are ways to get Maslany involved here, but no one is giving her a clear shot. Except, you know, the SAG awards.

Will Orphan Black and its cast get recognized next year for its increasingly clone-filled Season 3 coming next spring? Probably only if enough people are actually watching the thing. So get on it, America!

My life is ten times more lonely without BBC America’s Orphan Black, which ended its second season on Saturday night, though I can’t tell if it’s just one massive chunk of loneliness or ten types of lonely with different personalities and hairstyles. One of our favorite new shows of 2013, Orphan Black deftly twines genres together like DNA strands, mixing a science fiction concept with a conspiracy thriller and imbuing it with dark comedy, suspense, action and every different kind of a romance you can think of. And holy Tilda Swinton, the shocking twists!

Anyone who thought that Orphan Black might suffer in Season 2 by bringing in more characters and clones was almost undeniably proven wrong by creators John Fawcett and Graeme Manson, along with their talented team of writers. They dove deeper into the Dyad Institute and its various employees, and simultaneously upped the ante on the antagonistic religious sect. We learn more about Cosima’s illness, Alison’s marriage and Sarah’s gigantic clusterfuck of a family life, with the stellar Tatiana Maslany pulling off even more astounding transformations than the first time around. And during all that, Orphan Black gave its fans some truly delicious and ridiculous shocks, so we’ve gathered up five of the most memorable reveals. I really hope I don’t have to tell you that there are major spoilers from here on out.

Enjoy this lovely picture of Alison and that numbskull Donnie and head to the next page.

Helena Lives!

If Season 1 had a real downer moment, it was when the wildly random Helena took a bullet and appeared to be killed off of the show. Sure, anyone in their right mind knew that the fan-favorite character would probably make a surprise return in Season 2, but for it to happen in the very first episode was a delight. My pessimism allowed me to assume she would be kept sectioned off from the rest of the plot until she was needed for something big, but she was completely enveloped in everything from the beginning, as the teacher’s pet test subject of the somewhat modernized Prolethean sect.

A Helena-free season of Orphan Black may not be the worst thing in the world, but the show would lose so much charm, humor and madness. Her scenes with Peter Outerbridge’s Henrik Johanssen were filled with bizarre complexities, and few sequences gave me more awkward joy than her bar hookup with Suits star Patrick J. Adams. Her adorably cringe-worthy approach to slow dancing was only beaten out by her violent moves during the season finale’s slumber party dance session. And just so the producers know, Cinema Blend is fully behind a web series that consists of nothing but Helena and Sarah on an oldie-singing road trip. Somehow, the Cosima fake-out death didn't bother me quite as much. I love Helena.

Tony Also Lives!

Fans of actress Tatiana Maslany have made assertions that she could play any kind of character written for her, and the eighth episode “Variable and Full of Perturbation” certainly tested those claims. Viewers were immediately introduced to Tony Sawicki, a post-op transgender clone that basically amounted to “Maslany wearing a mullet wig on her head and pubes on her chin.” The concept of male clones had of course crossed everyone’s minds, but I don’t think this is what anyone was expecting. Tonyyyy!

It’s a shame, too, since Orphan Black is so interesting when it tackles gender issues. But instead of exploring the ins and outs of what it means to be a trans-clone, Tony is used mainly to give Felix (Jordan Gavaris) a chance to live out some strange fantasies by making out with someone who is essentially his non-blood sister. And instead of building upon the muddled "Paul/Beth" connection that Tony has to this plot, he's completely left out of the last two episodes, making me wonder if they should have just waited to introduce him next season when he can be fleshed out as a character. Still, rarely have I “whooped” out as loudly as I did after first seeing that goofy little goatee on Maslany’s face.

Mark, the Male Clone Warrior

Tony’s introduction actually forced me to reconsider the inclusion of a separate strain of male clones showing up this season, but leave it to Orphan Black to try anything and everything. Luckily, this shocker had more layers than just someone looking into a manila folder and then hollering out, “They done made some men clones, too, y’all!” right before the credits. While the whole clone experiment started with females, whose intended barrenness seemingly undercut the use of women in the first place, the male clones were introduced as a military tactic, fitting into a more defined stereotype. I believe the second Star Wars trilogy taught us something about using clones to fight wars.

The twist-within-a-twist here is that we’d been watching one of these male clones all season: Mark Rollins (Ari Millen), the smarmy-looking underling within Henrik’s new Prolethean squad. His main professional goal involved bringing Helena to Henrik for fertilization process, while his personal goal was trying to win the attraction of Gracie, the girl whose mouth was sewn shut. Gracie may possibly be carrying Helena’s clone babies, and I’m not even sure whether or not Mark knows that he’s a clone; suffice to say, their running off to get married makes this one of the wackiest relationships on TV, and will no doubt be a major starting point when Season 3 begins.

Donnie Blew Leekie’s Head Off

One of the most pleasant aspects of Orphan Black’s Season 2 was watching Alison and Donnie’s relationship roller coaster. Though Donnie is largely played for buffoonish laughs, the show swiftly handles the character’s opaque moral values, keeping everyone at bay from his true intentions. That is, until he finally revealed that he has indeed been monitoring Alison since they met, only under the impression that it was this long-lasting social experiment, and he had no prior knowledge of the clones at all. It was admittedly a clumsy and unbelievable admission, but his overall confusion was genuine enough, and it wasn’t too out of the ordinary for him to cross the line and demand answers from Leekie at gunpoint.

It also wasn’t out of the ordinary for this bumbling bastard to accidentally blow the head off of one of the few people who actually know what’s happening in this show. Leekie’s death doesn’t pose a threat to the Dyad storyline, because now Michelle Forbes’ Dr. Marion Bowles can stand in as the morally-wavering science-based baddie. Plus, Orphan Black is rarely as good with character work as it is during Donnie and Alison’s garage burial. Nothing says matrimonial reconnection than having sex on top of a freezer that until recently contained a bagged corpse. Everyone has their own ideas about what actually happened to Leekie, but only two people know the truth.

Kira has a Dad and an Aunt

For all of last season, I kept expecting Orphan Black to rely on some kind of loopy sci-fi logic when revealing the identity of Kira’s father. Never did I expect Cal Morrison (Michiel Huisman), a hunky tech guru whom Sarah used to con and have sex with. She reconnects with him in desperation, but he flows into the story so naturally that it’s nowhere near gut-punch territory when it’s made clear that he is, in fact, Kira’s father. What’s more, he’s comfortable not being told the giant conspiracy, and only wants to keep Sarah and Kira safe. It seems a little too cookie-cutter and drama-free to be just that, but Huisman sells the compassion.

On the opposite end of controversial family members, it’s a big old slice of WTF pie whenever Dr. Bowles brings out her adopted eight-year-old daughter Charlotte, the lone survivor of around 400 attempts to reclone Sarah & Co.’s DNA. She has a disabled leg, but otherwise looks just like the other childhood-era clones that we’ve seen in the show so far. I think the bigger jaw-dropper here isn’t that Charlotte exists, but that there were 399-ish experiments that didn’t work out and had to be disposed of in some way. I wonder if we’ll get to see that massive graveyard in Season 3, or if we find out that the Dyad Institute has a crematorium on site.

Let us know in the comments which Orphan Black scenes shocked you the most, and don't spare the puns.