One of the breakout characters from the new HBO Max series Peacemaker is the other kill-happy, gun-toting masked man, the one called Vigilante. Now the character here is very different from the one created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez back in 1983’s The New Teen Titans #2, there he was a lawyer seeing justice by taking out the criminals that used the legal system to their advantage. Here is works at a faux Applebees and considers himself Peacemaker’s best friend. But the character might have been very different if a swap hadn’t been made. Originally Chris Conrad was cast in the role and five and a half episodes were filmed before it was decided to replace Conrad with Freddie Stroma. That’s a huge chunk of an eight-episode series to reshoot. Writer/director James Gunn spoke to Screen Rant about the change: "We had already shot five and a half episodes with another actor, who's an incredibly talented guy. But we were on different pages about certain things, and I don't think he wanted to continue on the series in the long run. So we brought Freddie in, five and a half episodes in, and I reshot all of his scenes. And you're the first person who asked me that question, which I'm surprised by. But yeah, we re-shot. I directed all of the scenes with Vigilante in five and a half episodes." If Stroma looks familiar to you, he previously played Cormac McLaggen in the Harry Potter franchise, Dickon Tarly in Game of Thrones, H.G. Wells in Time After Time and Prince Friedrich in Bridgerton. That’s a pretty diverse resume. 

Kaleidoscope Film Distribution (KFD) has acquired world sales rights on the post-apocalyptic werewolf horror Dead Howling.

Production will begin in Australia this July with Ryan Kwanten (True Blood, Dead Silence), Temuera Morrison (The Mandalorian, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom), and Tom Burlinson (The Man From Snowy River, Flesh+Blood) attached to star.

Kaleidoscope Film Distribution (KFD) will handle world sales on the title and present the film at this week’s Cannes Market.

Directed by John Soto, the film follows the story of Carter, a lone werewolf fighting for survival in a world overrun by zombies. Taking vengeance for his murdered family, he spends his days hunting down the living dead for sport, until he finds new purpose after saving the lives of two humans seeking a rumoured sanctuary for survivors. However, despite Carter now joining them on their journey as a powerful ally, the group faces new and unimaginable danger when they discover that their undead enemy is beginning to evolve. (via Deadline)

The return of American Dad! to Fox might have come as something of a surprise development, but as the network’s executives tell it, the deal did not involve a lot of complicated negotiations.

“It’s kind of simple — we got a chance to have another show with Seth [MacFarlane], and we took it,” Fox Television Network president Michael Thorn told reporters in discussing the network’s schedule for 2025-26. “He’s a great partner for us, and it extends our reach to our very passionate animation audience. It complements our lineup in a terrific way.”

American Dad!, created by MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman, premiered on Fox in 2005 and ran for nine seasons before moving to TBS for 10 more beginning in 2014. The show was the last scripted series remaining on TBS when its order ended in March, around the same time reports of a possible return to Fox surfaced.

“It was opportunistic” for the network, said Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade. “Its run was over on TBS, so we were delighted” to bring the show back to its original home.

American Dad!, along with MacFarlane’s other Fox show, Family Guy, is set to return in 2026. (via The Hollywood Reporter)

The highly anticipated DC Studios film, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, has hit a significant milestone, with co-CEO James Gunn confirming that principal photography has officially wrapped.

Gunn has shared the exciting news on Threads in response to a fan query, simply stating, “Yes it has,” when asked if filming had concluded. This development means the project, starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, now transitions into the crucial post-production phase.

With a theatrical release date set for June 2026, the creative team has a substantial period of over a year to meticulously craft the visual effects, sound design, and final edit, ensuring the film meets the high expectations for this new iteration of the iconic Kryptonian heroine. (via ComicBook.com)

Jeremy Renner is one of the amazing cast of actors in the upcoming Rian Johnson film Wake Up Dead Man, the third Benoit Blanc film that stars Daniel Craig. And while Johnson has shown a tendency to hire MCU actors such as Chris Evans, Dave Bautista, Kathryn Hahn, Jessica Henwick, Ed Norton, Ethan Hawke and Josh Brolin… the hiring of Renner has a slight twist to it. In the previous films, there were occasions when real world people are said to exist in the fictional world like Angela Lansbury, Natasha Lyonne, Serena Williams and even Jeremy Renner who in that world has a line of his own hot sauces. The question then becomes is Renner playing Renner or someone else? Collider asked the Hawkeye actor who was as evasive as he would be for a Marvel Studios project.  "I can't say anything. I can't. I don't know how he's using it or not using — I don't know. He's such an interesting guy, Rian. He's such a great, smart dude. Way too nice for that, too. And it's a guy — nothing ruffles his feathers. That was the exciting part of being able to do it, right? It was the main reason to do that. And obviously work with Rian. And what a great blessing, dude. Really excited to — I want to see… I'm just excited to see. It's because I have no idea. It's like a Marvel movie, really, because I don't know what the heck I did." It will be interesting to see who his character is… and also to see if Johnson keeps up his habit of having the killer played by a former MCU hero or if he will subvert expectations which he loves to do. 

With it being Mother’s Day, here’s a nice story about someone celebrating their mother. Walton Goggins brought his mom, Janet Long, onto the Saturday Night Live stage during his opening monologue in honor of Mother's Day. He shared heartfelt memories of his upbringing, recalling how his mother took him to honky-tonks when she couldn't afford a babysitter and taught him how to clog and two-step. The two even danced together on stage, kicking things up a notch with some lively country moves. Definitely beats the card and flowers I got my mom today. 

Fox has announced that the hit game show series The Floor has been renewed for a fourth and fifth seasons. The show, hosted by Rob Lowe, brings out 100 contestants and gives them each a square on the floor and they get to choose their own expert category. Then contestants square off against each other trying to show who knows more about those categories in a 45 second video duel. The winner taking the losers square and growing their area until the season ends with one person owning the whole floor. While the first two seasons were pretty straightforward, season three brought in a few interesting contestants including an Olympic athlete, a 19-time Jeopardy winner, a married couple and actor Brian O’Halloran star of the Clerks franchise. The series debuted in January 2024, had a second season in September 2024 and launched the third season after the Superbowl this last February. This renewal means we are likely to get another season this fall and the fifth in the spring of 2026. 

The late Tony Todd has one more performance for us to enjoy. The legendary actor made a powerful return as William Bludworth in Final Destination: Bloodlines, marking his final on-screen appearance before his passing in November 2024. According to co-director Adam Stein, his role in the film was deeply personal—he reportedly delivered an unscripted monologue about life and death, blending his own reflections with Bludworth’s cryptic wisdom. The film explores Bludworth’s mysterious past, finally answering long-standing fan theories about his connection to Death’s design. Todd’s presence in Bloodlines is described as poignant, offering a heartfelt farewell to both the franchise and his fans. 

There’s been a lot of speculation recently about Matt Reeves’ involvement in The Batman: Part II. Some reports suggest that he may have stepped down as director but will remain involved as a scriptwriter. However, other sources indicate that he is still attached to direct the film. The source of the speculation is a posting that shows when the film is slated to go into production and Reeves’ name is not listed as the director. But the counter to the rumor is that a previous posting for the film before it was delayed also didn’t have a director listed. James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios and who often debunks speculation quickly, has yet to comment on this report. The movie is currently aiming for a March 2026 shoot, with a revised release date of October 1, 2027. 

Recently, NBC signed a new deal with the NBA which will take up quite a few of the primetime slots. The results of that was seen yesterday as NBC canceled five: Suits LA – The spinoff of Suits won't be returning for a second season. Found – Canceled after two seasons, though it may be shopped to another network. Night Court – The revival ended after three seasons. The Irrational – Axed after two seasons. Lopez vs. Lopez – The comedy starring George Lopez and Mayan Lopez ended after three seasons. The surprise of this group is the Freshman legal drama that starred Stephen Amell and Josh McDermitt which was getting help by visits from Suits alum like Gabriel Macht and Rick Hoffman. The other shows canceled all has at least two season to find an audience while Suits LA was axed before the first season completed. 

Last month, it was announced that X-Men by Chris Claremont: Prelude to a Future Past #1, a one-shot releasing this July, would publish a rare story Chris Claremont wrote for the Marvel Made Paragon Collection: Chris Claremont Premier Bundle, a limited edition prestige hardcover and comic book set released in 2021. X-Men collectors will be happy to know that the Wolverine tie-in comic exclusively included in the Marvel Made Paragon Collection: Chris Claremont Premier Bundle will also be reprinted in WOLVERINE BY CHRIS CLAREMONT #1, a one-shot releasing this August. Written by Claremont and drawn by acclaimed artist Tom Reilly, the thrilling standalone story expands on Logan’s redemptive saga in Japan and ties directly into Wolverine’s classic 1982 series, one of Claremont’s most celebrated works. In addition, WOLVERINE BY CHRIS CLAREMONT #1 will include bonus materials spotlighting Chris Claremont’s fifty-plus years in comics!

Wolverine’s archnemesis strikes in one of the rarest X-Men tales of all by legendary writer Chris Claremont! The story sees the savage Sabretooth catching his prey by surprise – and determined to claim the life of Mariko, the woman Logan loves! Wolverine may be the best there is, but Victor Creed is the worst! Yet even if Sabretooth can get the upper hand on his bitter rival, Logan has one thing he doesn’t: friends! Get ready for one of the bloodiest fights you’ve ever seen the X-Men in, in which Creed shares some shocking insights with Marvel’s mutants!

Check out Steve McNiven’s cover, an all-new variant cover by superstar cover artist Junggeon Yoon, and interior artwork and preorder WOLVERINE BY CHRIS CLAREMONT #1 at your local comic shop today!