Jeremy Renner wanted to Rennervate the script for “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” after realizing his character was going to be killed off.
During an appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast (video below), Renner revealed that he turned down reprising his role of Imf agent William Brandt for the 2018 franchise installment. Renner was asked to film for one week to close out Brandt’s “M:i” arc after he starred in 2011’s “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation.”
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.
During an appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast (video below), Renner revealed that he turned down reprising his role of Imf agent William Brandt for the 2018 franchise installment. Renner was asked to film for one week to close out Brandt’s “M:i” arc after he starred in 2011’s “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation.”
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.
- 6/5/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jeremy Renner’s William Brandt was a bad*ss Imf agent introduced in Tom Cruise’s fourth film, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Renner reprised his role in the next movie, Rogue Nation, and was even rumored to take over the series from Cruise. However, he left the series right before the sixth film and it may have to do with one of the ideas from director Christopher McQuarrie.
Jeremy Renner and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Paramount Pictures
McQuarrie took over as the director of the films from Rogue Nation onwards and planned to kill off Renner’s character in Fallout. Renner didn’t want to go out like that in the films and turned down the opportunity to appear in the sixth film.
Jeremy Renner Was Not Happy With Mission: Impossible Director’s Idea To Kill Him Off Jeremy Renner as William Brandt in Mission: Impossible –...
Jeremy Renner and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Paramount Pictures
McQuarrie took over as the director of the films from Rogue Nation onwards and planned to kill off Renner’s character in Fallout. Renner didn’t want to go out like that in the films and turned down the opportunity to appear in the sixth film.
Jeremy Renner Was Not Happy With Mission: Impossible Director’s Idea To Kill Him Off Jeremy Renner as William Brandt in Mission: Impossible –...
- 6/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
In 2011, rumors and speculation had been in people’s minds that Jeremy Renner’s inclusion in the Mission: Impossible franchise with Ghost Protocol meant that he was being set up as someone who could be taking over for Tom Cruise in future films. His character, William Brandt, was even cloaked with a suspicious past in the film. Brandt ended up not becoming a replacement for Ethan Hunt, but he was a very helpful ally. He would appear again in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation as an important factor for Imf that helped deal with the political red-tape of their organization. So, where was Brandt in Mission: Impossible – Fallout?
Deadline revealed that Renner had actually turned down the opportunity to appear in that chapter of the franchise. While appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner says that his daughter at the time was still very young, and he was...
Deadline revealed that Renner had actually turned down the opportunity to appear in that chapter of the franchise. While appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner says that his daughter at the time was still very young, and he was...
- 6/4/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Jeremy Renner starred in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol in 2011 and later returned for 2015's Rogue Nation. After that, his character - Imf agent William Brandt - exited the long-running action series, though Renner was indeed asked back for Mission: Impossible - Fallout in 2018.
Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie only wanted him on set for a week, though...so he could kill off Brandt!
"I remember they tried to bring me over for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, 'No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,' like get out of here!" Renner recently told Josh Horowitz (via ActioNewz.com). "If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right."
"I yelled at [director Christopher McQuarrie]," the actor added with a laugh.
Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie only wanted him on set for a week, though...so he could kill off Brandt!
"I remember they tried to bring me over for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, 'No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,' like get out of here!" Renner recently told Josh Horowitz (via ActioNewz.com). "If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right."
"I yelled at [director Christopher McQuarrie]," the actor added with a laugh.
- 6/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Robert Downey Jr. led the Avengers in the Infinity Saga as Tony Stark/ Iron Man for a decade. Following his introduction in Iron Man, he slowly assembled the original six Avengers with the help of Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury. Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk, Hawkeye, and Iron Man would assemble for the first time in 2012’s The Avengers.
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/ Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
Giving closures to these six members was one of the major plotlines of 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Since then, Iron Man and Black Widow sacrificed themselves for the greater good, while Hulk, Thor, and Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye have gone on their own adventures post-Endgame. With audiences clamoring for a reunion of them in some way, Renner really wants it to happen down the line.
After Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner Wants To Return as Hawkeye in...
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/ Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
Giving closures to these six members was one of the major plotlines of 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Since then, Iron Man and Black Widow sacrificed themselves for the greater good, while Hulk, Thor, and Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye have gone on their own adventures post-Endgame. With audiences clamoring for a reunion of them in some way, Renner really wants it to happen down the line.
After Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner Wants To Return as Hawkeye in...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
After starring in two Mission: Impossible films — 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Jeremy Renner is speaking out about his refusal to return for his third film in the franchise.
In an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner told host Josh Horowitz it was a too big of a time commitment because his daughter was so young then, he couldn’t be away filming that long. But he noted his interest dimmed after he learned he was slated to film one week so that his character Imf agent William Brandt could be killed off.
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!
In an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner told host Josh Horowitz it was a too big of a time commitment because his daughter was so young then, he couldn’t be away filming that long. But he noted his interest dimmed after he learned he was slated to film one week so that his character Imf agent William Brandt could be killed off.
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!
- 6/4/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeremy Renner’s history with the “Mission: Impossible” franchise spans two films, 2011’s “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.” During an interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, the actor revealed that he was actually asked to reprise the character of Imf agent William Brandt in the 2018 sequel “Fallout.” However, the offer was apparently for Renner to shoot one week so that Brandt could be killed off. Renner refused.
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.”
“I yelled at...
“I remember they tried to bring me over[seas] for a week so they could kill my character, and I was like, ‘No, you don’t get to do that. You’re not going to drag me over there and just kill my character,’ like get out of here!” Renner said. “If you’re going to do this and you’re going to use my character, you’re going to do it right.”
“I yelled at...
- 6/4/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Jeremy Renner, the star known for portraying the role of Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was once a part of a $4 billion franchise! Starring alongside Tom Cruise, Renner would have been more involved in the Mission: Impossible franchise were it not for his children!
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]Portraying an iconic character in the franchise, Renner starred alongside Ethan Hunt for two movies following which, he retired from the franchise. In an interview, the actor confessed that he wished to see more of the $4 billion franchise but his daddy duties stopped him!
Jeremy Renner Had His Daddy Duties!
It was the year 2014 when Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco. The couple welcomed a daughter and in 2015, Pacheco and Renner divorced while sharing custody of their daughter. During those moments, the MCU star was busy shooting the Mission: Impossible films!
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner as...
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]Portraying an iconic character in the franchise, Renner starred alongside Ethan Hunt for two movies following which, he retired from the franchise. In an interview, the actor confessed that he wished to see more of the $4 billion franchise but his daddy duties stopped him!
Jeremy Renner Had His Daddy Duties!
It was the year 2014 when Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco. The couple welcomed a daughter and in 2015, Pacheco and Renner divorced while sharing custody of their daughter. During those moments, the MCU star was busy shooting the Mission: Impossible films!
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner as...
- 5/30/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner has expressed his wish to return to the beloved action franchise nearly a decade after he left the film series. Starring alongside Tom Cruise in the 2011 film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, the Marvel star took on the role of Imf agent William Brandt. While he reprised his role in the subsequent sequel, the character has since been missing from the franchise.
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Renner, who reportedly turned down the offer to return for another film, recently opened up about why he left the film series as he shared that he would love to return as William Brandt in the future if given the opportunity.
Jeremy Renner Expresses Interest in Returning to Mission: Impossible Franchise
In a recent conversation with Collider, Jeremy Renner reflected on starring alongside action star Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise. He expressed his fondness for his...
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Renner, who reportedly turned down the offer to return for another film, recently opened up about why he left the film series as he shared that he would love to return as William Brandt in the future if given the opportunity.
Jeremy Renner Expresses Interest in Returning to Mission: Impossible Franchise
In a recent conversation with Collider, Jeremy Renner reflected on starring alongside action star Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise. He expressed his fondness for his...
- 5/30/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Could Jeremy Renner’s “Mission: Impossible” character William Brandt be back in action?
In a new interview with Collider, Renner — who starred in 2011’s “Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Rogue Nation” alongside franchise star Tom Cruise — reflected on his decision to leave the franchise and hinted that he would be open to returning.
“I was supposed to do more with them,” Renner said of the “Mission: Impossible” cast. “I love those guys. I love Tom so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad. It just wasn’t gonna work out then.”
However, now that nearly 10 years have passed, Renner said he would “jump” at the chance to reprise the role of Brandt.
“Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen,” Renner told Collider. “I...
In a new interview with Collider, Renner — who starred in 2011’s “Ghost Protocol” and 2015’s “Rogue Nation” alongside franchise star Tom Cruise — reflected on his decision to leave the franchise and hinted that he would be open to returning.
“I was supposed to do more with them,” Renner said of the “Mission: Impossible” cast. “I love those guys. I love Tom so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad. It just wasn’t gonna work out then.”
However, now that nearly 10 years have passed, Renner said he would “jump” at the chance to reprise the role of Brandt.
“Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen,” Renner told Collider. “I...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Blu Del Barrio joins the cast of Carol Brandt’s upcoming feature, Pink Moon, in a lead role. Meredith Johnston penned the script, and also stars along actor Zeke Goodman.
The story follows Mira (Johnston) and K (Del Barrio), a queer couple with their relationship on the rocks, living out of their van in the Chicago area. As a last ditch effort to escape their desolate life, they plan a bank heist in the small town of Worden, Kansas. However, executing a bank heist amidst a crumbling relationship yields tougher than they thought. As Mira and K adjust to small town living, they realize they must confront the failings of their relationship or lose everything they’ve got left.
“Only a quarter of the way into reading this script I was heartbroken at the possibility of not getting to play K. It is one of those projects you cling onto immediately,...
The story follows Mira (Johnston) and K (Del Barrio), a queer couple with their relationship on the rocks, living out of their van in the Chicago area. As a last ditch effort to escape their desolate life, they plan a bank heist in the small town of Worden, Kansas. However, executing a bank heist amidst a crumbling relationship yields tougher than they thought. As Mira and K adjust to small town living, they realize they must confront the failings of their relationship or lose everything they’ve got left.
“Only a quarter of the way into reading this script I was heartbroken at the possibility of not getting to play K. It is one of those projects you cling onto immediately,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Many of us thought that Jeremy Renner returning to movies and TV was an impossible mission itself. But now he is on a tear, returning for Mayor of Kingstown and showing genuine interest in reprising some of his franchise roles. The MCU’s Hawkeye would be one of the more obvious choices, but what about Brandt from Mission: Impossible? As Renner suggested, that is one he could absolutely return for.
Speaking with Collider, Jeremy Renner said current conditions may make him ready to reprise William Brandt, the useful Imf analyst he played in 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation. “I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom [Cruise] so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad.
Speaking with Collider, Jeremy Renner said current conditions may make him ready to reprise William Brandt, the useful Imf analyst he played in 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation. “I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom [Cruise] so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad.
- 5/29/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Jeremy Renner has consistently been the unsung hero in some of cinema’s most monumental franchises, be it Bourne or the Mission: Impossible series, he has always been the underrated part. While many may overlook his contributions, Renner’s portrayal of William Brandt in Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation was unforgettable.
Jeremy Renner as Ronin in Avengers: Endgame (2019) [Credit: Marvel Studios]However, Renner made the tough decision to step away from the franchise’s last two films to prioritize being present for his daughter as she was quite young. Now that she is older, he finds himself in a place where he can comfortably jump back into the mix of the action-packed world of the franchise. The anticipation among fans for his return is through the roof, with many eagerly awaiting his comeback and the potential impact he’ll bring to the saga.
Why Did Jeremy Renner Leave Mission: Impossible, and...
Jeremy Renner as Ronin in Avengers: Endgame (2019) [Credit: Marvel Studios]However, Renner made the tough decision to step away from the franchise’s last two films to prioritize being present for his daughter as she was quite young. Now that she is older, he finds himself in a place where he can comfortably jump back into the mix of the action-packed world of the franchise. The anticipation among fans for his return is through the roof, with many eagerly awaiting his comeback and the potential impact he’ll bring to the saga.
Why Did Jeremy Renner Leave Mission: Impossible, and...
- 5/29/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
We were first introduced to William Brandt in 2011's Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Played by Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner, it was widely reported when he was cast that the actor was being eyed to take over the franchise from Tom Cruise.
The Bourne Legacy's poor performance the following year is rumoured to have led to those plans being scrapped, as did Cruise deciding he wanted to stick around as Ethan Hunt after all.
Renner did, however, return for Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, only to have disappeared by the time Fallout rolled around (it was briefly mentioned that the character "retired").
Talking to Collider (via ActioNewz.com) about Mayor of Kingstown season 3, Renner elaborated on his departure from the Mission: Impossible franchise, and it sounds like he was the one who chose to walk away from the popular action franchise.
"Yeah. I had to leave that. I was...
The Bourne Legacy's poor performance the following year is rumoured to have led to those plans being scrapped, as did Cruise deciding he wanted to stick around as Ethan Hunt after all.
Renner did, however, return for Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, only to have disappeared by the time Fallout rolled around (it was briefly mentioned that the character "retired").
Talking to Collider (via ActioNewz.com) about Mayor of Kingstown season 3, Renner elaborated on his departure from the Mission: Impossible franchise, and it sounds like he was the one who chose to walk away from the popular action franchise.
"Yeah. I had to leave that. I was...
- 5/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Jeremy Renner Teases Potential Return To ‘Mission: Impossible’ Franchise As Scheduling Conflicts Ease ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Jeremy Renner, who played William Brandt in the Mission Impossible franchise, has been missing from the last two instalments. In an interview with Collider to promote the third season of Mayor of Kingstown, Renner hinted at the possibility of reprising his role in the Mission: Impossible saga. Reflecting on his past contributions to the franchise in Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation, Renner reminisces fondly about his experiences working alongside the star-studded cast. He attributed his departure from the series to the demanding filming schedules conflicting with his familial responsibilities as a parent. Nevertheless, Renner admired Tom Cruise’s leadership within the franchise, emphasizing his respect during the Collider conversation.
With his daughter now older, Jeremy Renner might be able to return to the Mission Impossible franchise. Renner has shown interest in playing William Brandt again,...
Jeremy Renner, who played William Brandt in the Mission Impossible franchise, has been missing from the last two instalments. In an interview with Collider to promote the third season of Mayor of Kingstown, Renner hinted at the possibility of reprising his role in the Mission: Impossible saga. Reflecting on his past contributions to the franchise in Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation, Renner reminisces fondly about his experiences working alongside the star-studded cast. He attributed his departure from the series to the demanding filming schedules conflicting with his familial responsibilities as a parent. Nevertheless, Renner admired Tom Cruise’s leadership within the franchise, emphasizing his respect during the Collider conversation.
With his daughter now older, Jeremy Renner might be able to return to the Mission Impossible franchise. Renner has shown interest in playing William Brandt again,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Jeremy Renner Considers a Return to His Spy Roots In a recent interview, Jeremy Renner expressed his willingness to return to the Mission: Impossible franchise. Renner, known for his role as William Brandt, left the series to prioritize time with his daughter. When discussing a potential comeback, Renner mentioned, Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen. I’d always jump into a Mission: Impossible anytime and back into Brandt. It’s great. Reflecting on Past Experiences Renner fondly recalled his time on set and commended his co-stars and the production team. He stated, I love those guys. I love...
- 5/28/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Jeremy Renner has opened the door for a return to 'Mission: Impossible'.The 53-year-old actor has not appeared in the last two films in the adrenaline fueled blockbuster franchise, with his most recent appearance as William Brandt coming in 2015's 'Rogue Nation', but he would be willing to reprise the role in the future.He told Collider: "Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen. I'd always jump into a 'Mission: Impossible' anytime and back into Brandt. It’s great."Renner loved working on the movies, but he decided to leave the film franchise nine years ago to make sure he was around for his daughter, who he has with ex-wife Sonni Pacheco.He explained: "Yeah. I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom [Cruise] so much."We had so much fun, and...
- 5/28/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
In 1989, the legendary Patrick Swayze starred in the original Road House movie. The movie has achieved cult status in the meantime, and while the 2006 sequel was panned by critics, Amazon decided to remake the movie, which was released earlier this year to mixed reviews, but it seems that the fans were more than satisfied, as a sequel has been announced by Amazon, with the first film’s main star, Jake Gyllenhaal set to reprise his role in the sequel. We’re certain that this sequel won’t repeat the failure of the original sequel, but it remains to be seen how well Amazon is going to execute it.
The first movie was released in March 2024, and the critics on Rotten Tomatoes have agreed that “Road House updates a cult classic for a new generation, happily replicating the original’s emphasis on cheesy brawn over narrative brains.”
The movie wasn’t all too bad,...
The first movie was released in March 2024, and the critics on Rotten Tomatoes have agreed that “Road House updates a cult classic for a new generation, happily replicating the original’s emphasis on cheesy brawn over narrative brains.”
The movie wasn’t all too bad,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Good Morning Football is returning for one day on NFL Network to announce the full 2024 NFL International Games schedule.
The network announced that Peter Schrager, Jason McCourty, Kyle Brandt, and Sherree Burruss would host a two-hour special on Wednesdays, May 15, starting at 7 a.m. Et.
“We are back. For a day Wednesday morning. Talking schedule. Predicting Christmas Day games. Announcing international games. Making a case for a slate of PBS games,” Schrager teased on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
We are back. For a day Wednesday morning. @gmfb
Talking schedule.
Predicting Christmas Day games. Announcing international games. Making a case for a slate of PBS games. https://t.co/ndk6nrGkHH
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) May 13, 2024
This is the second time Gmfb breaks their hiatus amid their relocation from New York City to the NFL Network studios in L.A. In April, the crew returned to the...
The network announced that Peter Schrager, Jason McCourty, Kyle Brandt, and Sherree Burruss would host a two-hour special on Wednesdays, May 15, starting at 7 a.m. Et.
“We are back. For a day Wednesday morning. Talking schedule. Predicting Christmas Day games. Announcing international games. Making a case for a slate of PBS games,” Schrager teased on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
We are back. For a day Wednesday morning. @gmfb
Talking schedule.
Predicting Christmas Day games. Announcing international games. Making a case for a slate of PBS games. https://t.co/ndk6nrGkHH
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) May 13, 2024
This is the second time Gmfb breaks their hiatus amid their relocation from New York City to the NFL Network studios in L.A. In April, the crew returned to the...
- 5/14/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
It's official: "Road House" is getting a sequel. Not the original Patrick Swayze classic from the '80s, mind you. Rather, the recent Jake Gyllenhaal-led remake that premiered earlier this year on Amazon Prime Video is getting a follow-up. Amazon has confirmed that "Road House 2" (which does not officially have a title) is in the works, with Gyllenhaal due to reprise his role as Dalton. Little else has been revealed but the company wasted little time in getting the project going.
With nearly 80 million viewers to date, Jake Gyllenhaal is set to reprise his role as Elwood Dalton in a Road House sequel. pic.twitter.com/XgpD3ScXIS
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) May 14, 2024
Produced by MGM and released on Prime Video in March, the "Road House" remake has attracted 80 million viewers to date. The film was directed by Doug Liman, who publicly voiced his distaste for the decision to release...
With nearly 80 million viewers to date, Jake Gyllenhaal is set to reprise his role as Elwood Dalton in a Road House sequel. pic.twitter.com/XgpD3ScXIS
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) May 14, 2024
Produced by MGM and released on Prime Video in March, the "Road House" remake has attracted 80 million viewers to date. The film was directed by Doug Liman, who publicly voiced his distaste for the decision to release...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The procedural shows have been popular with viewers for many years. Projects dedicated to the work of firefighters and other emergency personnel offer a 50-minute dose of drama and action.
Chicago Fire creators Michael Brandt and Derek Haas have been writing together since the 1990s. They sold their first script while Brandt was working as an assistant editor on Robert Rodriguez's The Faculty in 1998, but their first known project came five years later, a Fast and Furious sequel. Another famous film of the duo is the western 3:10 to Yuma with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.
So, Brandt and Haas definitely know a thing or two about quality scripts.
Chicago Fire Started Out Good, But Now Seems to Be Losing Its Grip
The series they created, Chicago Fire, is not just another story about firefighters, but a critically and commercially acclaimed drama that has lasted 12 seasons. The secret to...
Chicago Fire creators Michael Brandt and Derek Haas have been writing together since the 1990s. They sold their first script while Brandt was working as an assistant editor on Robert Rodriguez's The Faculty in 1998, but their first known project came five years later, a Fast and Furious sequel. Another famous film of the duo is the western 3:10 to Yuma with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.
So, Brandt and Haas definitely know a thing or two about quality scripts.
Chicago Fire Started Out Good, But Now Seems to Be Losing Its Grip
The series they created, Chicago Fire, is not just another story about firefighters, but a critically and commercially acclaimed drama that has lasted 12 seasons. The secret to...
- 4/25/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
After five long years, “Have a Nice Day” director Liu Jian returns to New York with his newest project, “Art College 1994.” This hotly-anticipated feature checks off all the boxes. It cements Liu Jian's stamp as a rising animation auteur in China; it marks the completed its world tour at Berlinale, Annecy, New York Asian Film Festival, and more; and, what's more, the film features a star-studded voice cast that spans intellectuals, musicians, and other movie directors, including Jia Zhangke and Bi Gan.
Here, we catch a glimpse of a group of students at the Chinese Southern Academy of the Arts. Like many students, they seem to be suspended in a daze of malaise, and of them, Zhang Xiaojun (Dong Zijian) is especially lost. His best friend, Rabbit (Shaoxing), encourages Xiaojun to expand his practice to conceptual art. His crush, the soft-spoken piano student Hao Lili (Zhou Dongyu), is swayed by...
Here, we catch a glimpse of a group of students at the Chinese Southern Academy of the Arts. Like many students, they seem to be suspended in a daze of malaise, and of them, Zhang Xiaojun (Dong Zijian) is especially lost. His best friend, Rabbit (Shaoxing), encourages Xiaojun to expand his practice to conceptual art. His crush, the soft-spoken piano student Hao Lili (Zhou Dongyu), is swayed by...
- 4/24/2024
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
Good Morning Football is making a brief return to the NFL Network to cover the NFL Draft this week.
The network announced that the morning show will air on Thursday (April 25), Friday (April 26), and Saturday (April 27) at 7 a.m. Et.
Peter Schrager, Kyle Brandt, Jason McCourty, Jane Slater and Tom Pelissero will co-host the specials.
The return of Gmfb coincides with the dates of the NFL Draft, which is taking place in Detroit, Michigan, and will be simulcasted on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and NFL Network starting at 8 p.m. Et.
The network announced that the morning show will air on Thursday (April 25), Friday (April 26), and Saturday (April 27) at 7 a.m. Et.
Peter Schrager, Kyle Brandt, Jason McCourty, Jane Slater and Tom Pelissero will co-host the specials.
The return of Gmfb coincides with the dates of the NFL Draft, which is taking place in Detroit, Michigan, and will be simulcasted on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and NFL Network starting at 8 p.m. Et.
- 4/22/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Betsy Brandt is set to executive produce and star in the newly greenlit Lifetime movie The Bad Orphan. Chloe Coco Chapman will make her television debut alongside Brandt and additional cast members Mark Taylor (Reacher) and Eve Edwards (The Good Doctor).
From writer Doris Egan, the psychological drama centers on Jessica (Brandt) and Karl (Taylor), loving parents to Rhiannon (Edwards), who after years of trying to add to their family are elated to adopt Gabby (Chapman), an 8-year-old orphan born with personal challenges. Their ideas of a perfect family come into question when they discover that Gabby is a troubled little girl, and the family begins to believe things aren’t what they seem.
As the unsettling behavior of their “child” worsens and lies are uncovered, cracks in the family dynamic form with Jessica increasingly becoming concerned that adopted daughter Gabby is a threat to their family.
From writer Doris Egan, the psychological drama centers on Jessica (Brandt) and Karl (Taylor), loving parents to Rhiannon (Edwards), who after years of trying to add to their family are elated to adopt Gabby (Chapman), an 8-year-old orphan born with personal challenges. Their ideas of a perfect family come into question when they discover that Gabby is a troubled little girl, and the family begins to believe things aren’t what they seem.
As the unsettling behavior of their “child” worsens and lies are uncovered, cracks in the family dynamic form with Jessica increasingly becoming concerned that adopted daughter Gabby is a threat to their family.
- 4/16/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Will Selva is exiting NFL Network after 11 years and will not continue on Good Morning Football as the show moves cross country to LA later this summer.
In a social media post, Selva confirmed his time at Nfln was ending.
“My incredible run at NFL Network has ended after more than a decade,” Selva shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “I’ve had the honor to be part of Good Morning Football since day one, working with the most talented crew in the biz to deliver the news while hopefully giving the viewers a laugh.”
He continued, “I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the memories & will miss these days tremendously. Good things to come, but for now I want to give thanks to my colleagues & viewers for an amazing 11 years.”
Selva’s exit comes amid an overhaul at Nfln. Although the network didn’t confirm...
In a social media post, Selva confirmed his time at Nfln was ending.
“My incredible run at NFL Network has ended after more than a decade,” Selva shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “I’ve had the honor to be part of Good Morning Football since day one, working with the most talented crew in the biz to deliver the news while hopefully giving the viewers a laugh.”
He continued, “I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the memories & will miss these days tremendously. Good things to come, but for now I want to give thanks to my colleagues & viewers for an amazing 11 years.”
Selva’s exit comes amid an overhaul at Nfln. Although the network didn’t confirm...
- 4/4/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Kyle Brandt and Jason McCourty hosted Good Morning Football one last time from the NYC studio before the show’s move to LA later this year.
Things got emotional at the end of the broadcast when Brandt went outside to the streets, where the cast had hosted many segments over the years. Brandt recalled the first episode, which aired on August 1, 2016, in which he said it was an “honor” and “privilege” to be at the Gmfb table in NYC.
“I also remember at that time I had 18 months guaranteed on my contract, and my wife said, ‘Well, if the show is terrible, at least we have 18 months to figure out how to move back to LA,'” Brandt said. “And 18 months in New York City became eight years, it became over 1,800 episodes and it became home at the breakfast table.”
Brandt called NYC, the show’s fifth host, and said...
Things got emotional at the end of the broadcast when Brandt went outside to the streets, where the cast had hosted many segments over the years. Brandt recalled the first episode, which aired on August 1, 2016, in which he said it was an “honor” and “privilege” to be at the Gmfb table in NYC.
“I also remember at that time I had 18 months guaranteed on my contract, and my wife said, ‘Well, if the show is terrible, at least we have 18 months to figure out how to move back to LA,'” Brandt said. “And 18 months in New York City became eight years, it became over 1,800 episodes and it became home at the breakfast table.”
Brandt called NYC, the show’s fifth host, and said...
- 3/29/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Keep calm, crack open a can of Coke, and dive into the adrenaline-packed action of the new thriller Road House on Amazon Prime, directed by Doug Liman! With Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role as Elwood Dalton, get ready to find out if he is a hero or a villain. Only time will reveal the truth as this former UFC fighter copes with his dark past. As Dalton arrives to save a roadhouse in Glass Key town of Florida which is literally called the Road House, it becomes clear that paradise isn’t all it seems, especially with the notorious Brandt family stirring up trouble in the town. But amidst the chaos, the action sequences are promising enough to keep you on the edge of your seat! Can Dalton save the day and protect the Road House from the Brandt family? There’s only one way to find out!
Spoilers...
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- 3/22/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
Road House is a very big deal in my family so I was initially concerned when a remake was announced. Thankfully, after watching the film, my worries have been cast aside as I had an absolute blast with it. (You can check out Bumbray’s review Here!) This is just as dumb and fun as the original. Sure, it lacks that 80s charm, but it’s replaced with a modern beachside aesthetic that works. And Conor McGregor is chewing so much scenery that I question how the sets were even standing by the end.
Daniela Melchior and Lukas Gage were nice enough to chat with me about the film. I, of course, had to inquire how much experience they had with the original film. They talked about not comparing themselves with the performances from the original and trying to carve out a path for themselves. I also had to make...
Daniela Melchior and Lukas Gage were nice enough to chat with me about the film. I, of course, had to inquire how much experience they had with the original film. They talked about not comparing themselves with the performances from the original and trying to carve out a path for themselves. I also had to make...
- 3/22/2024
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
“Cat and Dog” is a comedy movie written and directed by Reem Kherici starring Franck Dubosc, Reem Kherici and Philippe Lacheau.
This movie is a mix of human actors where only Reem Kherici stands out. She’s inspired, cheerful, and fluid in her role. The two male protagonists just do their job. However, the film introduces two true stars to save the day: a dog and a kitten, two computer-generated characters that truly steal the show.
The script is simple and unassuming. The special effects are nothing outstanding, but the puppy and kitten are so charming that it’s worth overlooking the film’s cinematic shortcomings and simply bask in the cuteness and charm of these two new pals.
Plot
As Monica and Jack prepared for takeoff, they suddenly realized that their respective pets, Diva and Chichi, were missing on the tarmac. Monica’s famous influencer cat and Jack’s...
This movie is a mix of human actors where only Reem Kherici stands out. She’s inspired, cheerful, and fluid in her role. The two male protagonists just do their job. However, the film introduces two true stars to save the day: a dog and a kitten, two computer-generated characters that truly steal the show.
The script is simple and unassuming. The special effects are nothing outstanding, but the puppy and kitten are so charming that it’s worth overlooking the film’s cinematic shortcomings and simply bask in the cuteness and charm of these two new pals.
Plot
As Monica and Jack prepared for takeoff, they suddenly realized that their respective pets, Diva and Chichi, were missing on the tarmac. Monica’s famous influencer cat and Jack’s...
- 3/22/2024
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Loosely based on the comic series by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones, Timur Bekmambetov’s Wanted was a stylized action movie starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman. The film was a critical and commercial success upon its release in 2008, grossing over $342 million worldwide, so it came as no surprise when the studio got the ball rolling on Wanted 2; But here we are, sixteen years later, and there’s no sequel in sight.
Michael Brandt, one of the co-writers of the original movie, told MovieWeb that while a script for Wanted 2 exists, he fears that the momentum to get it made has been lost.
“We had an idea for a sequel. We pitched it, wrote it. And it seems like there was some real interest in the studio to make it,” Brandt said. “And then Timur, who directed the first one, absolutely was interested as well.
Michael Brandt, one of the co-writers of the original movie, told MovieWeb that while a script for Wanted 2 exists, he fears that the momentum to get it made has been lost.
“We had an idea for a sequel. We pitched it, wrote it. And it seems like there was some real interest in the studio to make it,” Brandt said. “And then Timur, who directed the first one, absolutely was interested as well.
- 3/21/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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Quick Answer: Viewers can watch the new Road House movie now on Prime Video. Plus, if you’re new to Amazon Prime, you can kickstart your viewing with a 30-day free trial.
Watch 'Road House' on Prime Video
Buckle your seatbelts and get ready to dive into the heart-pounding world of Road House. After debuting at SXSW earlier this month, the Road House reboot, directed by Doug Liman,...
Quick Answer: Viewers can watch the new Road House movie now on Prime Video. Plus, if you’re new to Amazon Prime, you can kickstart your viewing with a 30-day free trial.
Watch 'Road House' on Prime Video
Buckle your seatbelts and get ready to dive into the heart-pounding world of Road House. After debuting at SXSW earlier this month, the Road House reboot, directed by Doug Liman,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Noel Santos
- Rollingstone.com
To celebrate the release of Road House, the anticipated remake of the 1980s classic, we had the pleasure of having a chat with its cast about bringing the new version to life.
In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.
Chatting to Gyllenhaal (Dalton), Daniela Melchior (Ellie), Lukas Gage (Billy), and Billy Magnussen (Brandt), we talk about the pressures associated with any remake of a beloved film, how the tone and feel of the new thriller is much different while still paying homage to the original and its star Patrick Swayze, the intense fight choreography and preparations and more. We also test their knowledge of the “three rules” of Road House and how the influence of Family Guy is perhaps a...
In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.
Chatting to Gyllenhaal (Dalton), Daniela Melchior (Ellie), Lukas Gage (Billy), and Billy Magnussen (Brandt), we talk about the pressures associated with any remake of a beloved film, how the tone and feel of the new thriller is much different while still paying homage to the original and its star Patrick Swayze, the intense fight choreography and preparations and more. We also test their knowledge of the “three rules” of Road House and how the influence of Family Guy is perhaps a...
- 3/21/2024
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Ready for more Road House? The iconic 1989 action film is back, courtesy of a new remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the title role. Also starring Jessica Williams, Billy Magnussen, Lukas Gage and Conor McGregor, Road House (2024) is now streaming exclusively online.
Read on to find out how to watch the Road House remake online to stream the film from home.
How to Watch Road House (2024) Online
If you want to watch the new Road House movie online, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member. Road House (2024) is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, which means the only place to watch the Jake Gyllenhaal film is through Amazon and the Prime Video app. As of this writing, Road House is not scheduled to be released in theaters.
Watch 'Road House' (2024) Online
Not a Prime member? Get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime here, and...
Read on to find out how to watch the Road House remake online to stream the film from home.
How to Watch Road House (2024) Online
If you want to watch the new Road House movie online, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member. Road House (2024) is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, which means the only place to watch the Jake Gyllenhaal film is through Amazon and the Prime Video app. As of this writing, Road House is not scheduled to be released in theaters.
Watch 'Road House' (2024) Online
Not a Prime member? Get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime here, and...
- 3/21/2024
- by Tim Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
So, last weekend saw the release of a sequel, the fourth in a franchise concerning the powerful Po, and this Friday we’ll get a hybrid sequel/reboot with those proton-pack sporting phantom fighters. So, what about a full-fledged remake? Aha, you’ll get your wish this Thursday with a “re-imagining” of a cult favorite from way back in 1989, a year which I’ll always associate with the caped crusader. But he wasn’t the only action hero as the late great (Starlord called “legendary”) Patrick Swayze rocked a cool mullet as he broke bones and noses (and a few hearts) as the baddest “bouncer” of them all. Sure, there was a straight-to-video sequel in 2006, but now we get a new spin on the tale when we drop in for some brews and bruisin’ at the ole’ Road House.
Version 2.0 for 2024 begins at a gritty, grimy highly underground mixed martial...
Version 2.0 for 2024 begins at a gritty, grimy highly underground mixed martial...
- 3/21/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Things got emotional on Good Morning Football as Jamie Erdahl bid farewell to the show ahead of her maternity leave.
The sports host got teary-eyed as she paid homage to her co-hosts, who might not be there when she returns to the show. NFL Network recently announced that Gmfb, which is based in NY, was relocating to LA this summer.
“I’ve been so proud of playing this Gmfb game here in New York City, the last 20 months,” she added. “The work, the creativity, the friendships, it’s been an honor, I’m proud of the person that I am when I sit in that red chair, and out of it. As a host as a wife, as a mom, and a daughter.”
She continued, “I’m also really happy to say that I get to keep sitting in my chair, being the best point guard I can be when...
The sports host got teary-eyed as she paid homage to her co-hosts, who might not be there when she returns to the show. NFL Network recently announced that Gmfb, which is based in NY, was relocating to LA this summer.
“I’ve been so proud of playing this Gmfb game here in New York City, the last 20 months,” she added. “The work, the creativity, the friendships, it’s been an honor, I’m proud of the person that I am when I sit in that red chair, and out of it. As a host as a wife, as a mom, and a daughter.”
She continued, “I’m also really happy to say that I get to keep sitting in my chair, being the best point guard I can be when...
- 3/20/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Bill Hader is set to star as “The Cat in the Hat” for an upcoming animated feature film from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises, the companies announced on Monday.
The animated feature will hit theaters worldwide on Mar. 6, 2026.
Along with Hader, the all-star voice cast includes Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”), Bowen Yang (“SNL”), Xochitl Gomez (“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”), Matt Berry (“What We Do in the Shadows”) and Paula Pell (“Girls5eva”).
The official logline for the new animated movie is as follows: In the wonderfully whimsical tradition of Dr. Seuss, “The Cat in the Hat” comes to the big screen in his animated theatrical feature film debut, doing what he does best — spreading joy to “happyless” kids. In the film, The Cat takes on his toughest assignment yet … to cheer a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town.
“The Cat in the Hat...
The animated feature will hit theaters worldwide on Mar. 6, 2026.
Along with Hader, the all-star voice cast includes Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”), Bowen Yang (“SNL”), Xochitl Gomez (“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”), Matt Berry (“What We Do in the Shadows”) and Paula Pell (“Girls5eva”).
The official logline for the new animated movie is as follows: In the wonderfully whimsical tradition of Dr. Seuss, “The Cat in the Hat” comes to the big screen in his animated theatrical feature film debut, doing what he does best — spreading joy to “happyless” kids. In the film, The Cat takes on his toughest assignment yet … to cheer a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town.
“The Cat in the Hat...
- 3/18/2024
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Bill Hader or, at least, an animated character that he voices, will don a red-and-white striped top hat in a new adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat.”
The “Barry” star will lead a vocal ensemble that also includes Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”), Bowen Yang (“SNL”), Xochitl Gomez (“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”), Matt Berry (“What We Do in The Shadows”) and Paula Pell (“Girls5eva”). Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises officially announced the casting on Monday.
“The Cat in the Hat” will open in theaters on March 6, 2026. Although the book is a children’s classic, it has a checkered cinematic legacy. A 2003 live-action adaptation, starring Mike Myers as he was riding high off of “Austin Powers,” collapsed at the box office. It earned $134 million on a $109 million budget and became a money-loser when marketing and distribution costs were factored into the equation. It...
The “Barry” star will lead a vocal ensemble that also includes Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”), Bowen Yang (“SNL”), Xochitl Gomez (“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”), Matt Berry (“What We Do in The Shadows”) and Paula Pell (“Girls5eva”). Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises officially announced the casting on Monday.
“The Cat in the Hat” will open in theaters on March 6, 2026. Although the book is a children’s classic, it has a checkered cinematic legacy. A 2003 live-action adaptation, starring Mike Myers as he was riding high off of “Austin Powers,” collapsed at the box office. It earned $134 million on a $109 million budget and became a money-loser when marketing and distribution costs were factored into the equation. It...
- 3/18/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The new Warner Bros. Pictures Animation under President Bill Damaschke has booked the cast for their upcoming feature take of the Dr. Seuss classic, The Cat in the Hat, which they’re producing with Dr. Seuss Enterprises with SNL alum Bill Hader playing the title role. Joining him are Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Bowen Yang (SNL), Xochitl Gomez (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), Matt Berry (What We Do in The Shadows) and Paula Pell (Girls5eva).
A global theatrical release of March 6, 2026 has been set. In this new feature version, directed and written by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, The Cat takes on his toughest assignment yet… to cheer a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town.
Pic is produced by Daniela Mazzucato and Jared Stern. Hader and Susan Brandt, the President and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises are EPs. Dneg Animation will be the animation studio partner.
A global theatrical release of March 6, 2026 has been set. In this new feature version, directed and written by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, The Cat takes on his toughest assignment yet… to cheer a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town.
Pic is produced by Daniela Mazzucato and Jared Stern. Hader and Susan Brandt, the President and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises are EPs. Dneg Animation will be the animation studio partner.
- 3/18/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Bill Hader is learning how to meow.
Warner Bros. announced Monday it will release its animated event pic The Cat in the Hat — based on the beloved Dr. Seuss tale — in theaters on March 6, 2026. It also revealed the movie’s voice cast for the first time. Hader, who will play The Cat, will star opposite Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Bowen Yang (SNL), Xochitl Gomez (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), Matt Berry (What We Do in The Shadows) and Paula Pell (Girls5eva).
The film is being written and directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, with Daniela Mazzucato and Jared Stern producing. Susan Brandt, president-ceo of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, and Hader will executive produce. Dneg Animation will be the animation studio partner.
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises are backing the feature, which centers on the fanciful feline as he tries to cheer up a pair...
Warner Bros. announced Monday it will release its animated event pic The Cat in the Hat — based on the beloved Dr. Seuss tale — in theaters on March 6, 2026. It also revealed the movie’s voice cast for the first time. Hader, who will play The Cat, will star opposite Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Bowen Yang (SNL), Xochitl Gomez (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), Matt Berry (What We Do in The Shadows) and Paula Pell (Girls5eva).
The film is being written and directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, with Daniela Mazzucato and Jared Stern producing. Susan Brandt, president-ceo of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, and Hader will executive produce. Dneg Animation will be the animation studio partner.
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises are backing the feature, which centers on the fanciful feline as he tries to cheer up a pair...
- 3/18/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“One, never underestimate your opponent. Expect the unexpected. Two, take it outside. Never start anything inside the bar unless it’s absolutely necessary. And three, be nice.” Those words, uttered by Patrick Swayze’s James Dalton in 1989’s Road House, are the rules to defending a roadhouse, and watching Doug Liman’s remake, you may find yourself wishing that someone had told the filmmakers that a little bit of number three goes a long way, because this nihilistic retooling of Rowdy Herrington’s cult classic is anything but.
In the remake, Jake Gyllenhaal’s former Mma fighter Eldwood Dalton scrapes together a living by scamming amateur fighters who, after stepping into an underground ring with him, automatically back down, as they’re familiar with his violent past. Things start to look up for him when he’s sought out by Frankie (Jessica Williams), who offers to put him up in...
In the remake, Jake Gyllenhaal’s former Mma fighter Eldwood Dalton scrapes together a living by scamming amateur fighters who, after stepping into an underground ring with him, automatically back down, as they’re familiar with his violent past. Things start to look up for him when he’s sought out by Frankie (Jessica Williams), who offers to put him up in...
- 3/9/2024
- by Rocco T. Thompson
- Slant Magazine
In the era of action films like John Wick, the bar for adrenaline-fueled entertainment has been set high. And when it comes to remakes, there exists a fine line that must be walked between regard for the original and fresh perspectives.
Doug Liman directs the remake of the classic1989 film Road House, which premiered Friday in the Headliner category at SXSW 2024. Unfortunately, this remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a lackluster and ultimately unnecessary retread of the original Patrick Swayze-starring film.
Central to the movie is Gyllenhaal’s Dalton, a former UFC brawler grappling with his past. Struggling to get by on his reputation, Dalton catches the eye of Frankie (Jessica Williams), who owns a roadhouse in the picturesque Florida Keys. She recruits him as her new bouncer, aiming to protect her cherished establishment from a ruthless gang under the command of the local criminal overlord, Brandt (Billy Magnussen).
Despite being outnumbered,...
Doug Liman directs the remake of the classic1989 film Road House, which premiered Friday in the Headliner category at SXSW 2024. Unfortunately, this remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a lackluster and ultimately unnecessary retread of the original Patrick Swayze-starring film.
Central to the movie is Gyllenhaal’s Dalton, a former UFC brawler grappling with his past. Struggling to get by on his reputation, Dalton catches the eye of Frankie (Jessica Williams), who owns a roadhouse in the picturesque Florida Keys. She recruits him as her new bouncer, aiming to protect her cherished establishment from a ruthless gang under the command of the local criminal overlord, Brandt (Billy Magnussen).
Despite being outnumbered,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Mark Wahlberg continues to amaze people with his great physical shape and defying aging. He sticks to a tough workout routine to maintain this.
In 2018, the Hollywood star revealed his packed morning routine, which included waking up at 2:30 a.m., praying, working out, eating two meals, playing golf, and doing cryo chamber recovery.
Mark Wahlberg as Cade Yeager in Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
Despite this busy schedule, he still manages to spend quality time with his family, which includes four kids—daughters Ella, 20, and Grace, 13, and sons Michael, 17, and Brendan, 15—with his wife, Rhea Durham.
Suggestedsag Awards Got Crucified for Letting Mark Wahlberg, Who Confessed to a Hate Crime, Present an Award to Asian Cast When Will Smith Was Banned for Much Less Mark Wahlberg Shares Grueling 4 a.m. Workout Video
On Thursday, Mark Wahlberg, posted a video on Instagram showing one of his 4 a.m. workout sessions. In the video,...
In 2018, the Hollywood star revealed his packed morning routine, which included waking up at 2:30 a.m., praying, working out, eating two meals, playing golf, and doing cryo chamber recovery.
Mark Wahlberg as Cade Yeager in Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
Despite this busy schedule, he still manages to spend quality time with his family, which includes four kids—daughters Ella, 20, and Grace, 13, and sons Michael, 17, and Brendan, 15—with his wife, Rhea Durham.
Suggestedsag Awards Got Crucified for Letting Mark Wahlberg, Who Confessed to a Hate Crime, Present an Award to Asian Cast When Will Smith Was Banned for Much Less Mark Wahlberg Shares Grueling 4 a.m. Workout Video
On Thursday, Mark Wahlberg, posted a video on Instagram showing one of his 4 a.m. workout sessions. In the video,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Before joining The Walking Dead universe as Pearl Thorne in The Ones Who Live, Lesley-Ann Brandt starred in a variety of roles for TV and film. The South African actor is well-known for taking on projects in horror, fantasy, and other traditionally “nerdy” genres, having appeared in shows like Gotham, The Librarians, and most notably Lucifer.
With a variety of roles under her belt, here’s where else you’ve seen Lesley-Ann Brandt before.
Lucifer
As mentioned previously, Brandt is most known for her role as Lucifer’s (Tom Ellis) right-hand Mazikeen in the hit TV series Lucifer. Mazikeen a.k.a. Maze is known for her fierce loyalty, though she sometimes struggles to adapt her brash nature to the human world. Brandt does a phenomenal job of portraying Maze’s growth from demon with a penchant for sadistic torture to a slightly more vulnerable and human demon with a penchant for sadistic torture.
With a variety of roles under her belt, here’s where else you’ve seen Lesley-Ann Brandt before.
Lucifer
As mentioned previously, Brandt is most known for her role as Lucifer’s (Tom Ellis) right-hand Mazikeen in the hit TV series Lucifer. Mazikeen a.k.a. Maze is known for her fierce loyalty, though she sometimes struggles to adapt her brash nature to the human world. Brandt does a phenomenal job of portraying Maze’s growth from demon with a penchant for sadistic torture to a slightly more vulnerable and human demon with a penchant for sadistic torture.
- 2/26/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Lesley-Ann Brandt rose to fame for her appearance in the hit show Lucifer, and last year, it was announced that she had secured a recurring role in The Walking Dead’s spinoff. With her jam-packed schedule, she still makes sure she fulfills her greatest job: being a mother.
Lesley-Ann Brandt in Lucifer
Working long hours on sets is difficult enough, but it definitely felt like hell for the actress when she was pregnant. It was more of a nightmare when she had to resume work without proper recovery.
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How Lesley-Ann Brandt Powered Through Her Pregnancy While Working
In an essay published by Self, Lesley-Ann Brandt relayed the grueling experience of childbirth and becoming a mother. She was seven months pregnant while filming for Lucifer Season 2, and even then, she still had to perform stunts.
Lesley-Ann Brandt in Lucifer
Working long hours on sets is difficult enough, but it definitely felt like hell for the actress when she was pregnant. It was more of a nightmare when she had to resume work without proper recovery.
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How Lesley-Ann Brandt Powered Through Her Pregnancy While Working
In an essay published by Self, Lesley-Ann Brandt relayed the grueling experience of childbirth and becoming a mother. She was seven months pregnant while filming for Lucifer Season 2, and even then, she still had to perform stunts.
- 2/26/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Lesley-Ann Brandt is best known for her work in Lucifer as Mazikeen from season one to six and Lilith in one episode of season five. Now, the South African actress is a part of The Walking Dead’s spin-off, The Ones Who Live. Lesley-Ann Brandt plays the role of Pearl Thorne, a sailor for the South African Navy.
Lesley-Ann Brandt in Lucifer
Recently, Lesley-Ann Brandt opened up about her experience while filming The Ones Who Live. She also talked about the relief she felt when she realized that her character, Pearl, was not going to be involved in any kind of love triangle on the show, which was something she absolutely did not want going into the spinoff of The Walking Dead.
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Lesley-Ann Brandt Was...
Lesley-Ann Brandt in Lucifer
Recently, Lesley-Ann Brandt opened up about her experience while filming The Ones Who Live. She also talked about the relief she felt when she realized that her character, Pearl, was not going to be involved in any kind of love triangle on the show, which was something she absolutely did not want going into the spinoff of The Walking Dead.
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Lesley-Ann Brandt Was...
- 2/26/2024
- by Mishkaat
- FandomWire
The international scope and grueling human cost of the global refugee crisis lends itself to contemporary epic filmmaking of a particularly sober stripe, as seen mostly recently in Agnieszka Holland’s “Green Border” and Matteo Garrone’s Oscar-nominated “Io Capitano.” Shorn of their ripped-from-the-headlines urgency, such stories of humans crossing vast distances and facing hostile odds in pursuit of a better life are as old as time itself. A muscular, assured debut feature from U.S. producer-turned-director Brandt Andersen, “The Strangers’ Case” stresses the sprawling scale of the situation with a chaptered structure that pivots between multiple involved parties in the refugee’s journey, from warmongers to traffickers to rescuers to the displaced victims themselves.
That wide span, however, prevents a particularly penetrating look at any individual experience of the crisis. Brandt draws his characters in broad, flat strokes that serve the architecture of the narrative — and its cumulative, practically...
That wide span, however, prevents a particularly penetrating look at any individual experience of the crisis. Brandt draws his characters in broad, flat strokes that serve the architecture of the narrative — and its cumulative, practically...
- 2/25/2024
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
There was, most understandably, a precise moment where it hit Lesley-Ann Brandt, “Oh s–t…. I’m on The Walking Dead.”
Fans of the prolific franchise will get to experience Brandt’s arrival in this walker-riddled universe when The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live debuts this Sunday, Feb. 25 at 9/8c on AMC and AMC+.
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Fans of the prolific franchise will get to experience Brandt’s arrival in this walker-riddled universe when The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live debuts this Sunday, Feb. 25 at 9/8c on AMC and AMC+.
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- 2/23/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
When Andrew Lincoln exited The Walking Dead in 2018, we were promised a trilogy of movies to tell us what came next for our hero.
Six years later, we’re getting The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, a six-episode limited series that will chart Rick’s story after being handed over by Jadis (Pollyanna McIntosh) to the Civic Republic Military (Crm) and Michonne’s (Danai Gurira) harrowing quest to find him.
AMC shared the first four episodes with critics before the premiere, and after waiting so long for this story to come full circle, I can confidently say that it’s a resounding success.
In pre-series press, the cast has been vocal about the show being a love story with a post-apocalyptic backdrop, and that’s probably the best way to describe it.
That doesn’t mean the show has been watered down. The franchise is more cutthroat than ever...
Six years later, we’re getting The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, a six-episode limited series that will chart Rick’s story after being handed over by Jadis (Pollyanna McIntosh) to the Civic Republic Military (Crm) and Michonne’s (Danai Gurira) harrowing quest to find him.
AMC shared the first four episodes with critics before the premiere, and after waiting so long for this story to come full circle, I can confidently say that it’s a resounding success.
In pre-series press, the cast has been vocal about the show being a love story with a post-apocalyptic backdrop, and that’s probably the best way to describe it.
That doesn’t mean the show has been watered down. The franchise is more cutthroat than ever...
- 2/14/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Forget Patrick Swayze, Sam Elliott, Kelly Lynch and Ben Gazzara (for now), there are new bouncers, proprietors and such in Road House, and here’s a look at the character posters for Doug Liman’s reboot of the 1989 camp classic. Click through the gallery above.
Amazon MGM Studios today revealed that Post Malone is in the cast, fresh off his pre-Super Bowl performance of “America the Beautiful.” He’ll play Carter in the pic.
We also get a retouched and stylized look at star Jake Gyllenhaal, along with Conor McGregor, Daniela Melchior, Jessica Williams, Billy Magnussen, Lukas Gage and Darren Barnet.
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Jake Gyllenhaal plays Dalton – Swayze’s role in the original. This time an ex-UFC fighter trying to escape his dark past and his penchant for violence. He is barely scraping by on...
Amazon MGM Studios today revealed that Post Malone is in the cast, fresh off his pre-Super Bowl performance of “America the Beautiful.” He’ll play Carter in the pic.
We also get a retouched and stylized look at star Jake Gyllenhaal, along with Conor McGregor, Daniela Melchior, Jessica Williams, Billy Magnussen, Lukas Gage and Darren Barnet.
Related: ‘Road House’ Trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal & Conor McGregor Come Out Swinging In SXSW’s Opening-Night Film
Jake Gyllenhaal plays Dalton – Swayze’s role in the original. This time an ex-UFC fighter trying to escape his dark past and his penchant for violence. He is barely scraping by on...
- 2/13/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
The San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback was never supposed to be leading the team, at least not to a Super Bowl game. Brock Purdy was once saddled with the “Mr. Irrelevant” moniker after he was drafted with the final pick of the 2022 NFL draft.
Because of his unlikely celebrity, little was known about the signal-caller’s private life until now. Did you know he’s about to be a married man? Brock Purdy is engaged to his college sweetheart, Jenna Brandt, and they have set a wedding date.
How did Brock Purdy and Jenna Brandt meet?
Brock Purdy and his fiancee first met while in college, although it is unclear exactly when the duo linked up. Still, a social media post clarifies that they became a couple as undergraduates. Both Purdy and Brandt entered the University of Iowa as freshmen in 2018. Purdy, an Arizona native, traveled to the Division I school to play football.
Because of his unlikely celebrity, little was known about the signal-caller’s private life until now. Did you know he’s about to be a married man? Brock Purdy is engaged to his college sweetheart, Jenna Brandt, and they have set a wedding date.
How did Brock Purdy and Jenna Brandt meet?
Brock Purdy and his fiancee first met while in college, although it is unclear exactly when the duo linked up. Still, a social media post clarifies that they became a couple as undergraduates. Both Purdy and Brandt entered the University of Iowa as freshmen in 2018. Purdy, an Arizona native, traveled to the Division I school to play football.
- 2/12/2024
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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