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The lineup for upcoming DC Universe films and series has experienced an unexpected twist following the successful debut of HBO’s series “The Penguin,” which continues the plot threads established in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman.” It seems that James Gunn & Co. are keen on giving more villains their moment, as Bane is rumored to share the screen with popular antagonist Deathstroke in a joint movie. This will mark the third live-action portrayal of the powerful character. Here are some casting suggestions I have.

In a recent conversation, the actress who will portray Snow White in Disney’s contentious live-action remake has revealed changes to her character’s origin story, including eliminating the “skin white as snow” line from the original 1937 animation. The debate about the dwarves and the stance of the two main actresses on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict is not new, but online criticism has focused on Zegler being cast in a role traditionally associated with a particular character’s skin color.

Initially, “Back to the Future” actress Lea Thompson wasn’t immediately fond of her co-star Michael J. Fox. Although Fox is famously known for his role as Marty McFly, another actor was initially chosen to play the character during filming. It was Fox who was the original pick for Marty McFly, but his commitments on “Family Ties” prevented him from appearing in the movie, leading to Eric Stoltz being cast as the lead. As production progressed, director Robert Zemeckis felt that Stoltz wasn’t quite right for the part. With Fox’s schedule on “Family Ties” adjusted, Stoltz left the project, and Fox finally took on the role officially.

It appears that everyone is appreciating Lauren LeFranc’s portrayal of The Penguin on Max. The eight-episode miniseries, focusing on Oswald Cobblepot, or Oz Cobb as he’s known here, has garnered positive responses from both critics and fans after only two episodes have aired. The initial episode offered a stylistic comeback to Gotham, with Sofia Falcone being released from Arkham Asylum and an event at the end that sets Oz on a course for absolute power. The latest installment hints at a familiar Batman character straight from the comic books, but under a different name.

Exciting update for fans of the movie “Possession”! The director, Parker Finn, is aiming to create a distinctively offbeat remake of Andrzej Żuławski’s horror classic. If you’ve seen the 1981 original with Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill, you’ll know that Finn has an unusual foundation to work with. His statement reassures us that he intends to stay true to this unique concept in the remake.