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Ron Perlman to star in Liam Neeson thriller 'Thug'

Liam Neeson's upcoming thriller Thug has added two-time Emmy-nominee Ron Perlman to its cast. Details regarding the former Sons of Anarchy and Hellboy actor’s role in the film are kept under wraps. The film will centre around Nesson’s character, a former Boston gangster who is repentant of his past mistakes and attempts to reconnect with his family. Yolonda Ross and The Midnight Club star Daniel Diemer have also been added to the cast.

Jacob Anderson and Nick Frost join the upcoming film 'Timestalker'

The upcoming romantic comedy Timestalker has added new faces to its ensemble. Alice Lowe will star alongside Jacob Anderson, Aneurin Barnard, Tanya Reynolds, and Nick Frost in this genre-bending romantic comedy with a blend of science and historical fiction. The film revolves around a woman’s unrequited love spanning over centuries. It is expected to be released in 2023.

Michelle Monaghan to star opposite Mark Wahlberg in 'The Family Plan’

Mission: Impossible, Gone Baby Gone, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang star Michelle Monaghan has been added to the cast of Mark Wahlberg’s upcoming action-comedy The Family Plan. Details regarding the plot of the Apple TV+ Original film are yet to be revealed but it is expected that Monaghan will essay the role of Mark Wahlberg’s wife in the film.

Temuera Morrison joins Jason Momoa in 'Chief of War'

Apple TV+ is set to release an original series titled Chief of War. The tech giants will collaborate with Jason Momoa yet again after the success of the TV series See. Momoa will be joined by Star Wars and The Book of Boba Fett star Temuera Morrison who will essay the role of King Kahekili, the King of Maui. The series will tell the story of the indigeius Hawaiian population and their perspective of being colonised.

Anna Faris accuses director Ivan Reitman of abusive behaviour

Hollywood star Anna Faris has accused My Super Ex-Girlfriend director Ivan Reitman of bullying and abusive behavior on the sets of the 2006 film. Faris claims that she was targeted with verbal abuse and there was even an instance of inappropriate physical contact. She had earlier refused to reveal the identity of the director but has finally named the Ghostbusters director as the abuser.

Walter Hamada the latest high-profile exit from WB

Head of DC Films Walter Hamada has left Warner Bros according to reports. Hamada who worked at Warner Bros for 15 years was named head of DC films in 2018. The news comes in the wake of several high-profile exits from Warner Bros this year after the departures of Jason Kilar and Ann Sarnoff. The new leadership at the company under David Zaslav after the merger of Discovery and Warner Bros reportedly intends to create a fresh slate of original programming, especially for their DC brand.

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• Written by Ryan Gomez