Following a big week that saw Netflix set a season five premiere date and officially renew the series for a sixth and final year, TV Line is now reporting that Supernatural veteran Rob Benedict is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of Lucifer.

However, while he may play the all-powerful God, a.k.a. Chuck Shurley, on the long-running CW series that stars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, he’ll be playing someone considerably more human when he crosses paths with the Devil this fall. His character is named Vincent Le Mec, and is described as a hardened French Mercenary whose violent work brings him to Los Angeles – and into the crosshairs of Lucifer (Tom Ellis), Chloe Decker (Lauren German) and the LAPD.

Benedict will appear in episode fifteen, which will be Season 5’s penultimate hour. He completed shooting just days before production on the series was ordered to shut down due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The fan-favorite series is fronted by Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar, with a supporting cast consisting of Lauren German (Det. Chloe Decker), Kevin Alejandro (Det. Dan Espinoza), D.B. Woodside (Amenadiel), Lesley-Ann Brandt (Mazikeen), Scarlett Estevez (Trixie Espinoza), Rachael Harris (Dr. Linda Martin), and Aimee Garcia (Ella Lopez).

Dennis Haysbert (24; Brooklyn Nine-Nine) will also recur this season, playing the show’s version of God.

The first eight episodes of Lucifer season five will premiere on Friday, August 21; with the second half debuting sometime later in 2020.

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Thanks to her stellar work on The Mandalorian, Deborah Chow has been put on the map in a big way, and it’s really no great surprise that Lucasfilm decided she should take the helm of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series coming to Disney+. Very little is known about The Jedi Master’s solo adventure – especially after the studio went back to the drawing board to remove similarities to The Mandalorian – but Chow has been given a rare opportunity to work on both shows. 

During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Chow was asked about the difference between directing two different Star Wars properties, despite them both being set in the same Galaxy Far, Far Away.

“It’s definitely going to be different, just in terms of the sheer workload, obviously, of doing the whole thing,” Chow explained to the trade. “But in some ways, I’m going to miss having a team, and having people who are there to bounce ideas off of. But then obviously the flip side is, it is nice to have a coherent voice and know what you’re doing from beginning to end.”

Having been given the chance to collaborate with other directors on The Mandalorian, it will obviously be a big shift for Chow to now be in charge of Obi-Wan Kenobi. There are big expectations on her to deliver, too, especially as calling this series highly anticipated would be an understatement. 

Production on Obi-Wan Kenobi is expected to begin next year and Ewan McGregor will, of course, reprise the role of the Jedi Knight as we explore his time in isolation on Tatooine. 

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Despite being killed off in Deadpool 2, Wade Wilson’s use of time-travel brought his fiancee Vanessa back to life, and that obviously leaves the door open for the character to return in the planned third film being developed by Marvel Studios (where we could finally see her finally discover her mutant powers and become Copycat). 

Unfortunately, during an interview with Entertainment Weekly, actress Morena Baccarin confirmed that she’s yet to hear anything about the third instalment of the Deadpool franchise. 

“I have no idea,” she admitted when asked if she has a bigger role in Deadpool 3. “Apparently, they’re still writing it. I genuinely don’t know. I have not been asked, or approached. There’s been no conversations yet, so I’m waiting with bated breath.”

Baccarin added that she hopes her role is “as big as possible” while noting that Ryan Reynolds “will always be the lead,” but that, “I would love to be right by his side.”

After barely appearing in Deadpool 2, the actress pointed out that working on the first movie was, “one of the best times of my life. It was so fun to be on that set, and it was creative, and fulfilling, and enjoyable all around. [Reynolds] is the best person to work with, and so sweet, and so damn funny it hurts.”

Are you hoping to see Baccarin make her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

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After Mjolnir’s arrival on Earth was teased at the end of Iron Man 2, the God of Thunder made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut the following year with 2011’s Thor. Chris Hemsworth suited up as the character, but when the casting process was still taking place, many fans (on this very site, believe it or not) wanted WWE Superstar Triple H to play the character!

While it’s unlikely Marvel Studios ever considered casting “The Game,” you can (coincidentally) sort of see him in this very early design for the iconic hero before Chris Hemsworth was chosen. 

It’s a cool, slightly more Viking take on the Asgardian hero, and definitely a badass design. Thor even has some tattoos, while his hammer looks more like a mallet than the Mjolnir from the comics. This could have worked in live-action, but Marvel Studios ultimately ended up embracing the source material.

Check out the artwork – along with Park’s comments – below:
 

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In a move that has been anticipated for several days now, especially with the recent surge in coronavirus cases across the United States, Walt Disney Studios has decided to delay Niki Caro’s Mulan nearly a month from July 24 to August 21. 

It will now open once again open one week after Warner Bros.’ Tenet, which recently moved to August 12.  

Many major theater chains are expected to reopen in early July, but sources believe studios are becoming increasingly reluctant to release major tentpoles in theaters as there is heavy skepticism that audiences will return in full force this summer, despite the installation of numerous safety measures like reduced capacity, social distancing and enforced mask-wearing.

While some have been hoping for a possible digital release for Mulan, Disney’s Alan Horn and Alan Bergman reiterated in a joint statement that they fully intend on bringing the film to the biggest screens imaginable. “While the pandemic has changed our release plans for Mulan and we will continue to be flexible as conditions require, it has not changed our belief in the power of this film and its message of hope and perseverance. Director Niki Caro and our cast and crew have created a beautiful, epic, and moving film that is everything the cinematic experience should be, and that’s where we believe it belongs – on the world stage and the big screen for audiences around the globe to enjoy together.”

In other release date news, MGM has pushed back Bill & Ted Face the Music two weeks to August 28, likely in an effort to avoid the Christopher Nolan-directed epic, and Paramount has moved Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse starring Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther; Creed) from October 2 to February 26, 2021, undoubtedly forced to move with Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984 now occupying the October date.

Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s “Mulan,” in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known.

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Following a fun-filled virtual Q&A session with the cast, Amazon Prime Video has officially announced that their critically acclaimed superhero satire The Boys will return for its eight-episode second season on September 4.

However, unlike the first season, the new batch of episodes will be released on a weekly basis rather than all at once. The first three episodes will drop on that aforementioned September premiere date, with subsequent episodes releasing every Friday through October 9.

The season’s official synopsis reads, “The even more intense, more insane season two finds The Boys on the run from the law, hunted by the Supes, and desperately trying to regroup and fight back against Vought. In hiding, Hughie (Jack Quaid), Mother’s Milk (Laz Alonso), Frenchie (Tomer Capon) and Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) try to adjust to a new normal, with Butcher (Karl Urban) nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Starlight (Erin Moriarty) must navigate her place in The Seven as Homelander (Antony Starr) sets his sights on taking complete control. His power is threatened with the addition of Stormfront (Aya Cash), a social media-savvy new Supe, who has an agenda of her own. On top of that, the Supervillain threat takes center stage and makes waves as Vought seeks to capitalize on the nation’s paranoia.“

Following the announcement, executive producer Eric Kripke (Supernatural; Timeless) shared the following statement to express his excitement and offer some reasoning behind why they decide to change up the release schedule. 

“We cannot WAIT to show you season two. It’s crazier, stranger, more intense, more emotional. In fact, it’s too much — so the Surgeon General** has insisted we air the first three episodes on September 4, then air the remaining five episodes weekly after that. We wanted to give you time to freak out, digest, discuss, come down from the high, before we give you another dose. We only have your well-being in mind. Hope you love the season as much as we do.

**No, he didn’t.“

During their nearly hour-long streaming event, Amazon also revealed new footage from the upcoming season, which you can enjoy for yourself in the video below:

The even more intense, more insane season two finds The Boys on the run from the law, hunted by the Supes, and desperately trying to regroup and fight back against Vought. In hiding, Hughie (Jack Quaid), Mother’s Milk (Laz Alonso), Frenchie (Tomer Capon) and Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) try to adjust to a new normal, with Butcher (Karl Urban) nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Starlight (Erin Moriarty) must navigate her place in The Seven as Homelander (Antony Starr) sets his sights on taking complete control. His power is threatened with the addition of Stormfront (Aya Cash), a social media-savvy new Supe, who has an agenda of her own. On top of that, the Supervillain threat takes center stage and makes waves as Vought seeks to capitalize on the nation’s paranoia.

The Supes of The Seven also include Queen Maeve (Dominique McElligott), A-Train (Jessie T. Usher), The Deep (Chace Crawford) and Black Noir (Nathan Mitchell).

Recurring stars in season two include Claudia Doumit, Goran Visnijc, Malcolm Barrett, Colby Minifie, Shantel VanSanten, Cameron Crovetti, PJ Byrne, Laila Robbins and Giancarlo Esposito returning as Vought boss Stan Edgar, among others.

The Boys features:
Karl Urban as Billy Butcher
Elisabeth Shue as Madelyn Stillwell
Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk
Jack Quaid as “Wee” Hughie Campbell
Karen Fukuhara as Female
Tomer Kapon as Frenchie
Erin Moriarty as Annie January/Starlight
Antony Starr as The Homelander
Dominique McElligott as Queen Maeve
Jessie Usher as A-Train
Chace Crawford as The Deep
Nathan Mitchell as Black Noir
Jennifer Esposito as CIA Agent Susan Raynor
Simon Pegg as Hugh Campbell
Shantel VanSanten as Becca Butcher
Aya Cash as Stormfront
Malcolm Barret as Seth Reed
Goran Višnjić as Alistair Adana
Claudia Doumit as Victoria Neuman
Giancarlo Esposito as Mr. Edgar

The Boys season two premieres September 4

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