From the inception of Hindi cinema, actors have been viewed as towering personalities, and the fame of Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, and the three Khans is a testament to this fact. Be it the Tragedy King or the Angry Young Man, audiences have revered strong characters who valiantly battle injustice. However, I opine that these robust characters are less prominent in contemporary Bollywood productions.
For 11 thrilling seasons, the globally captivating post-apocalyptic horror series “The Walking Dead” held audiences spellbound with its heroic and tenacious characters. This highly acclaimed adaptation from the comic books showcased a talented ensemble cast headed by Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, and Danai Gurira (among others). Each season of this exhilarating phenomenon chronicled Rick Grimes, once a sheriff’s deputy, now transformed into a zombie hunter, and his fellow brave survivors as they battled the undead and struggled to survive in a post-apocalyptic world.
Bill Skarsgård isn’t new to appearing in comic book adaptations; he’s had supporting roles in Deadpool 2 and Eternals, and played the lead in The Crow. However, he clarifies that he didn’t audition for one of DC’s well-known villains as a rumor suggested. Skarsgård has been getting attention lately due to his outstanding portrayal of Count Orlock in Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu. Count Orlock is just one of many infamous characters that Skarsgård is known for, with others being Pennywise from It and Marquis Vincent de Gramont in John Wick – Chapter 4. Because of his memorable roles as villains, fans often associate him with such characters. Last year, there were whispers about him joining the DC Universe in James Gunn’s Superman project.
Among the many impactful scenes in the movie, one stands out as particularly noteworthy: when the character Romy, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, consumes an entire glass of milk sent to her by her younger lover, Samuel (Harris Dickinson), in the recently released and somewhat debated film titled Babygirl.
Asteroids pose one of the rare science fiction dangers that could potentially visit Earth. While aliens invading, zombie outbreaks, and rogue robots seem more like products of imagination (for now), asteroids are a known entity and history shows they’ve struck our planet before. Over time, it’s inevitable that another space object will collide with us, so being prepared for such an event is crucial.