Director Bryan Singer has announced, via his personal Instagram, that Kodi Smit-McPhee will play the younger version of fan-favorite teleporting mutant Kurt Wagner, a.k.a. Nightcrawler in next year's 'X-Men: Apocalypse.' Nightcrawler, played by Alan Cumming, was first introduced in X2: X-Men United, but never wound up playing the role again in the X-Men films. Smit-McPhee got his first … Continue reading Kodi Smit-McPhee Cast as Young Nightcrawler in Bryan Singer’s ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
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Emily Kinney Joins ‘The Flash’ as Bug-Eyed Bandit
Actress Emily Kinney (who played Beth on The Walking Dead) has been cast as a female version of Bertram Larvan a.k.a. Bug-Eyed Bandit in CW's hit series 'The Flash.' According to The Hollywood Reporter, "She will appear in episode 18 this year, which will also guest star Arrow's Routh Emily Bett Rickards (Felicity). The Flash version … Continue reading Emily Kinney Joins ‘The Flash’ as Bug-Eyed Bandit
Milo Ventimiglia Joins ‘Gotham’ In Recurring Role
Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes, Mob City, Gilmore Girls) has joined the cast of 'Gotham.' Announced by Warner Bros. TV on Wednesday, Milo will play a seductive serial killer named Jason Lennon, a.k.a. “The Ogre,” in a major multiple-episode arc starting with episode 19, titled "The Whispers." They also note that while this Ogre shares a nickname with a character … Continue reading Milo Ventimiglia Joins ‘Gotham’ In Recurring Role
Carrie-Anne Moss Joins Marvel’s ‘A.K.A. Jessica Jones’
Marvel and Netflix have announced their latest addition to the cast for their upcoming series, ‘A.K.A. Jessica Jones.’ Actress Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix Trilogy, Chocolat, Memento) will play a character named Harper. Marvel’s character description: A no-nonsense woman who could prove a powerful ally to Jessica...if Jessica doesn’t completely alienate her first. Executive Producer/Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg and Jeph Loeb … Continue reading Carrie-Anne Moss Joins Marvel’s ‘A.K.A. Jessica Jones’
Rachael Taylor Cast as Hellcat In Marvel’s ‘A.K.A. Jessica Jones’
Marvel announced that Rachael Taylor (The Loft) has been cast in their upcoming Netflix series, ‘A.K.A. Jessica Jones.’ Taylor will play Patricia "Trish" Walker a.k.a Hellcat. Marvel's character description: Trish is a syndicated radio talk show host, former model and child TV star known to her adoring fans as "Patsy" Walker. As Jessica Jones’ closest friend, Trish helps her embark on … Continue reading Rachael Taylor Cast as Hellcat In Marvel’s ‘A.K.A. Jessica Jones’
Mehcad Brooks Cast In CBS’ ‘Supergirl’
Actor Mehcad Brooks (Necessary Roughness, True Blood, Desperate Housewives) has been cast as James "Jimmy" Olsen, Kara's love interest, in CBS' upcoming series, 'Supergirl.' Brooks joins Melissa Benoist, who plays Kara Danvers/Supergirl. Olsen's character based on the DC Comics character. Here's the character description: "A smart, worldly photographer for CatCo, the media company where Kara works. He has recently been … Continue reading Mehcad Brooks Cast In CBS’ ‘Supergirl’
