Sizzling samachar: Shanaya Kapoor to OTT debut in Karan Johar's Student of the Year 3; Deepika Padukone skips Project K’s San Diego Comic-Con launch; Sony LIV announces ‘Lords Of The Deccan’ starring Rana Daggubati

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Shanaya Kapoor to OTT debut in Karan Johar's Student of the Year 3

Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor’s daughter Shanaya Kapoor recently made headlines after being cast in her feature film debut in the pan-India Mohanlal film Vrushabha. Many accused her of nepotism and questioned the casting decision. According to new reports, the actress has now already bagged another role. She will reportedly star in Karan Johar's Student of the Year 3. There is also speculation that the third instalment of the hit franchise will be a series adaptation. The new series will also likely feature newcomers in prominent roles. The original film is credited for launching the careers of Bollywood stars such as Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, and Alia Bhatt.

Deepika Padukone skips Project K’s San Diego Comic-Con launch

It was recently reported that the upcoming Telugu sci-fi film Project K will be the first Indian film to feature at the San Diego Comic-Con. The film’s cast, including Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani, along with director Nag Ashwin, were expected to attend the event in San Diego, California. However, it is being reported that Deepika Padukone will skip the event. It is being speculated that her decision is to show solidarity with actors and writers involved in the SAG-AFTRA strikes in the US who are skipping the event in protest.

Sony LIV announces ‘Lords Of The Deccan’ starring Rana Daggubati

Telugu star Rana Daggubati has been cast in the upcoming Sony LIV original action-drama series Lords Of The Deccan. The series is an adaptation of Anirudh Kanisetti’s best-selling book Lords of The Deccan: Southern India from Chalukyas to Cholas. The series will chronicle the rise of the Chalukyas – a dynasty that held power in central and southern India between the 6th and 12th century AD. Further details surrounding the project have been kept under wraps.

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'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ undergoes a third round of reshoots

James Gunn’s new era in DC has begun with back-to-back flops. The filmmaker and co-head of DC Films will hope that the final remnants of the distorted exciting DC cinematic universe can end on a high. The upcoming films Blue Beetle and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, scheduled for a 2023 release, are expected to suffer at the box office as a result of Gunn announcing that the cinematic universe is being rebooted with his 2025 film Superman: Legacy. It is now being reported that Warner Bros are keen on salvaging James Wan’s Aquaman sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The film starring Jason Momoa is said to be currently undergoing a third set of reshoots. Both Gun and fellow DC Films co-head are reportedly pleased with the latest cut of the film. But the new cut will feature neither Michale Keaton nor Ben Affelck’s versions of Batman. The first Aquaman film remains DC's biggest box-office collection to date, grossing over $1.1 billion.

'Masters of the Universe’ live-action film cancelled by Netflix

Netflix has confirmed that it has officially cancelled the live-action film adaption of Masters of the Universe. The news comes despite Netflix reportedly spending nearly $30 million to bring He-Man and the Masters of the Universe to life through a feature film. Kyle Allen was cast to play He-Man, while Adam and Aaron Nee were roped in to direct the film. Even though filming had never officially commenced, Netflix had already spent millions on development costs. It is speculated that the film could be among the first projects to be scrapped as a result of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.

Kenneth Branagh returns as Hercule Poirot in new 'A Haunting in Venice' trailer

Acclaimed British actor and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh has a busy schedule these days. He plays a prominent role in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and has been roped in to helm the live-action adaption of the hit animated series Gargoyles. One of Branagh’s next major projects is A Haunting in Venice. Branagh is set to reprise his role as Agatha Christie's ionic detective Hercule Poirot. The latest trailer for the film was released and the story is set in post-World War II Venice. The plot revolves around the Belgian detective Poirot, who is forced to come out of retirement to solve the mystery of a spooky murder. Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Dornan, and Tina Fey also essay prominent roles in the film. A Haunting in Venice will be released in theatres on September 15.

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