Sizzling Samachar: Daniel Craig bows out of Luca Guadagnino’s DC Flick ‘Sgt. Rock’; Will Smith teases ‘Hancock 2’ and a possible Zendaya casting

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Jack O’Connell enters the Monsterverse: From sinners to Kaiju slayers

Jack O’Connell is swapping war zones for kaiju battles as he joins the next Godzilla x Kong sequel, following The New Empire, the highest-grossing Monsterverse film. While details about his role remain as secretive as Monarch’s classified files, he’ll share the screen with Kaitlyn Dever and returning favorite Dan Stevens. Directed by I Am Mother's Grant Sputore, the film teases fresh human characters and a new world-ending threat. Before battling Titans, O’Connell stars in Ryan Coogler’s supernatural horror Sinners and Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later. Expect roaring chaos and maybe even Mothra’s grand return!

Daniel Craig bows out of Luca Guadagnino’s DC Flick ‘Sgt. Rock’

Looks like Daniel Craig won’t be battling Nazis in DC’s Sgt. Rock after all. The James Bond actor has exited the project, leaving fans wondering what went wrong. Despite this setback, director Luca Guadagnino is still on board, as is screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes. Rumours point to Jeremy Allen White of The Bear fame as Craig’s potential replacement, promising an intriguing shift in tone. Sgt. Rock, a war hero in the DC universe, has struggled to make it to the big screen for decades. Filming starts this summer in the UK, let's hope this comic icon finally gets his live-action moment!

Will Smith teases ‘Hancock 2’ and a possible Zendaya casting

It’s been 17 years since Will Smith played the messy, disgruntled superhero in Hancock, and now, he’s teasing a sequel! During a Twitch livestream, Smith revealed there’s a “really cool Hancock 2 idea” in the works and even hinted at Zendaya being approached for a role. While Hancock raked in $629.4 million globally, talks of a sequel have been stuck in limbo for years. Director Peter Berg once confirmed discussions but cited scheduling issues. If Smith is reviving the idea now, with new faces involved, could Hancock finally get his redemption arc? Stay tuned for updates!

New director, same Fight: ‘Street Fighter’ movie taps ‘Twisted Metal’ Helmer

The Street Fighter movie just got a fresh player! After the Talk to Me duo exited, Kitao Sakurai (The Eric Andre Show, Twisted Metal) steps in to direct Legendary’s adaptation of the iconic Capcom game. Despite the director switch, the film is still set to brawl its way into theaters on March 20, 2026. With Capcom closely involved, fans can expect a knockout take on Ryu, Ken, and the infamous M. Bison. Will Sakurai’s wild style bring the right energy to this legendary fight fest? Stay tuned, this battle’s just begun!

Jack Ryan’s back! John Krasinski suits up for a spy-thriller comeback

John Krasinski is back in action as the sharp-suited CIA analyst-turned-operative in the upcoming Jack Ryan movie, and the first-look image confirms he's not done saving the world just yet. With Prime Video’s hit series pulling in massive numbers, a feature film was inevitable. Krasinski, also producing, is joined by Sienna Miller, Wendell Pierce, and Michael Kelly, with Jack Ryan veteran Andrew Bernstein directing. The film kicked off filming in Dubai, promising high-octane espionage thrills. No release date yet, but all four seasons of Jack Ryan are streaming on Prime Video- time for a rewatch?

Steve Carell’s new HBO comedy just landed a star-studded upgrade

Steve Carell is bringing his comedy chops back to TV with an upcoming HBO series, and it just got an exciting new addition- Danielle Deadwyler. Best known for Till and Carry-On, Deadwyler will play the head of an English department, clashing with Carell’s character, a struggling author navigating a tricky father-daughter relationship with Charly Clive co-stars. With Ted Lasso alums Bill Lawrence and Phil Dunster also on board, this ten-episode series is shaping up to be HBO’s next big thing. No release date yet, but expect sharp humour and heartfelt drama.

‘Poker Face’ season 2 gets a star-studded guest cast- but still no Premiere Date!

Peacock’s hit mystery series Poker Face is gearing up for an even bigger Season 2, and the latest guest stars are proof! Justin Theroux from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Haley Joel Osment from Blink Twice, John Cho from Searching, Patti Harrison from I Think You Should Leave, and Davionte “GaTa” Ganter from Dave have joined the already stacked lineup, which includes Giancarlo Esposito, Margo Martindale, and Awkwafina. Natasha Lyonne returns as human lie detector Charlie Cale, solving bizarre crimes on the road. While there’s still no premiere date, Season 1 was a smash hit, scoring 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and four Emmy nods.

Salman Khan and Atlee’s Mega film stalls- too many Superstars, too many hurdles

Bollywood’s Rs. 500-crore spectacle with Salman Khan and Atlee has hit the brakes, thanks to a casting tug-of-war. Initially eyeing Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan, Atlee pivoted to Will Smith, with Salman playing matchmaker. Just as things looked promising, producer Sun Pictures insisted on a South superstar alongside Salman, refusing to back a film without one. While the project isn’t scrapped yet, discussions continue to untangle this star-studded mess. Both Salman and Atlee are keen to make it happen, and a final decision is expected by March. Until then, fans will have to keep their excitement on hold!

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