“I start filming in about two weeks time,” he tells Collider, confirming that Uncharted is actually happening after countless delays. “It’s exciting because, without giving too much away, it’s more of an origin story. Meeting them, and Nathan becoming Nathan. Sully and him meeting, trying to not only get over on each other, but also starting to partner up and develop that relationship.”

“It’ll be very cool,” Wahlberg continued. “It’s the first time I’m in a movie that’s a movie. I felt like when I was reading it, I was reading Indiana Jones or Thomas Crown Affair. It’s got these great elements of these heist movies and adventure movies like I’ve never been a part of.”

While it’s not necessarily the Uncharted movie a lot of fans were hoping for, it definitely has some potential, and you have to believe Sony Pictures is already mulling over the future of the franchise.

However, in a separate interview with IGN, Wahlberg revealed that he’s currently only signed up to star in the one instalment. “Well, they’re thinking a lot but, you know what, I’m in for one right now so we’ll see.” That’s probably Hollywood-ese for “I’ll sign up for a sequel, but only if Sony gives me a pay rise,” but it’s hard to say how this first chapter is going to play out right now anyway. 

Wonder Twin powers, activate? Okay, so they won’t be playing Zan and Jan (unless director Matt Reeves has some big surprises in store), but a new report from AV Club claims that identical twin Teen Wolf actors Max and Charlie Carver have been added to the cast of The Batman.

No details on their characters were provided, but their roles are said to be “sizable,” which is obviously going to spark a lot of speculation.

They may not be playing established DC Comics characters at all, of course, but if they are then the most likely possibility would probably be Mad Hatter’s muscle, Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Hatter has been rumored to appear for a while now, although he has yet to be confirmed. There’s also Two-Face’s henchmen Max and Min, and the more obscure Trigger Twins.

What do you guys think? Let us know in the comments, and check out our ranking of the previous DC Films Universe movies below.

The Batman is set to hit theaters on June 25, 2021 and stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne; Zoë Kravitz  as Selina Kyle; Paul Dano as Edward Nashton; Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon; John Turturro as Carmine Falcone; Peter Sarsgaard as Gotham D.A. Gil Colson; Jayme Lawson as Bella Reál; Andy Serkis as Alfred; and Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot.

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Aquaman

You probably weren’t expecting to see this at the bottom of the list! I’m completely aware that I’m in the minority here, but James Wan’s hokey farce of an Aquaman movie did nothing for me at all.

Arthur Curry’s first solo film almost falls over itself in an attempt to change the perception that the DCEU was too “dark and depressing.” Wan’s movie is bright, colorful (garish, really), and tries to inject a sense of fun and old-fashioned adventure into pretty much every scene. Unfortunately, it forgets to include little things like compelling characters and an engaging story along the way.

The script is perfunctory, the performances range from passable to outright egregious (seriously, where did they find the kid that played teenage Arthur?), and almost every line of dialogue is either exposition, an eye-rolling cliche or some brotastic, juvenile one-liner.

I did laugh several times during this movie, but it definitely wasn’t at any of the “jokes.”

On the plus side, Aquaman does feature some stunning visuals and brilliantly creative creature designs, all of which come together for a pretty damn bonkers finale – though by that stage I was on my second watch check.

Suicide Squad

I actually enjoyed David Ayer’s Suicide Squad to an extent, but considering the movie we got was nowhere near as good as its awesome trailers promised, it has to be considered a major disappointment.

The film begins well enough, but as it goes on it just gets messier and messier until it pretty much loses all sense of cohesiveness. Add baffling character choices, bizarre need drops, and a pair of laughable villains to the mix and it’s not hard to see why so many fans and critics dismissed it entirely.

And yet, Suicide Squad does have its moments. Some individual scenes work very well (Batman’s face-off with Deadshot, for example) and the cast is mostly on form, with Margot Robbie, Will Smith and Viola Davis, in particular, putting in great performances.

Not a complete washout, but man this should have been so much more.

Justice League

Like a lot of its fellow DCEU entries, I believe Justice League gets a bit of a bad rap and is a far more entertaining movie than many give it credit for. That said, there’s no denying that the first big-screen team-up of DC’s best and brightest should have been a lot better.

What went wrong? It’s probably quicker to list off what didn’t, but it’s clear that Zack Snyder being replaced by Joss Whedon had a major impact on the finished product. Would it have been a better movie if one or the other had been able to direct the whole thing? We’ll probably never know (the “Snyder Cut” is possible, but unlikely), but it certainly would have been a more tonally consistent one.

As it stands, Justice League is loud, brash, campy, exciting, funny, and… kind of a mess. Most of the characters are well served, though, and there is fun to be had – it’s just a shame this wasn’t the cinematic event DC fans were hoping for.

Shazam!

Shazam! was envisioned as a more family-friendly DC movie with the focus placed on heart over grit, and in that respect, David F. Sandberg delivered. It’s endearing, funny and engaging (at least until it overstays its welcome), but it’s also overlong, a little too twee, and ultimately just not particularly memorable.

That said, it’s never less than entertaining thanks to a terrific cast, a genuinely warm and funny script (take note, Aquaman) and some exciting, if slightly iffy CGI-heavy, action sequences.

At the end of the day, Kids seemed to love Shazam!, and that’s really all that matters.

Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice

It really wouldn’t be accurate to call the reviews for Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice mixed, because the majority of critics hated the movie with a passion.

To be fair, Zack Snyder’s follow up to Man of Steel does have a lot of problems. It’s messy, disjointed, over-long by a good 20 minutes or so, and – most crucially for purists – offers radically different takes on the iconic DC heroes of its title. But despite all of this, I believe BVS is quite a bit better than its reputation would suggest.

I’m not one of these Snyder die-hards that thinks it’s some kind of misunderstood masterpiece, but I do believe many critics – and fans – chose to focus on what the movie did wrong while completely disregarding everything it did right.

The first big-screen meeting of DC’s Trinity was definitely not the cinematic event it could (or should) have been, and that “Martha” scene is probably destined to be ridiculed and misunderstood in equal measure for many years to come, but give it another watch some cold, rainy night and you might be surprised by how well it holds up.

Wonder Woman

For many, Wonder Woman will take the top spot here, and that’s completely understandable. Not only was it the first solo big screen outing for one of the most popular superheroes in history, but it was also the first female-led comic book movie from any major studio since Elektra back in 2005. Oh yes, there was also the small matter of a lot of people pinning their hopes on Patty Jenkins’ film to be the one that “saved” The DCEU.

While I wasn’t necessarily of the opinion that The DCEU needed saving, there’s no denying that Jenkins knocked it out of the park.

If you were of the belief that WB desperately needed to inject a bit more heart into The DCEU, then Wonder Woman must have been a breath of fresh air. It’s funny, engaging and action-packed, with a strong emotional core and a star-making turn from Gal Gadot. It does have some problems (the third act flounders a little and lays on the cheese), but overall, Jenkins’ old-school adventure served as a terrific setup for Diana’s cinematic future.

Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey better than Wonder Woman? There wasn’t much in it, but Cathy Yan’s bonkers girl-gang flick is simply more my cup of tea. The movie is currently struggling at the box office despite highly positive reviews, and that’s a real shame because BOP is an absolute blast.

If you’ve seen the trailers, you’ll have a pretty good idea how things play out. The film isn’t really concerned with clever twists or major surprises and the plot is very straightforward, even a little cliched. That’s not to say things ever get boring (one thing this movie definitely is not, is boring) or that there’s no creativity on display, and the cornucopia of colorful characters are more than enough to keep us engaged.

Sure, it’s a little uneven and maybe not quite as subversive as it’d like to be, but, for my money, The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn is still the most purely entertaining movie on this list.

Man of Steel

Just like many will scoff at Aquaman placing so low, Man of Steel coming in second (first if you don’t count Joker as a DCEU film) is bound to be a controversial choice. But, I honestly believe Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot remains one of the most underrated and underappreciated comic book movies of all time.

Highly divisive upon its release and panned by many critics, Snyder’s take on the iconic DC hero was widely criticized for being too “grimdark,” but look beyond the visual aesthetics and more somber tone (when compared to the Richard Donner movies, at least) and the brighter themes most closely associated with the character do shine through.

The movie also features some incredible action sequences, a career-best performance from Henry Cavill in the lead, and a stunning score from Hans Zimmer.

There are some problems, but, for the most part, Snyder succeeded in rebooting Superman for the modern era, and laid the groundwork for Warner Bros.’ shared DC movie universe. Granted, things didn’t quite work out moving forward – but Man of Steel was a stellar start.

Joker

Joker isn’t technically considered part of the DC Films Universe because of its standalone nature, but until Warner Bros. officially confirms that it won’t tie into its wider universe in any way, it earns a spot in this list. If you disagree that’s no prolem… simply count Man of Steel as #1!

All of the hullabaloo surrounding Joker in the buildup to its release proved to be totally unfounded, but the movie still remains a controversial and highly divisive film. While I certainly understand some of the criticism that has been leveled at it, I believe Todd Philips’ Joker is a stunning achievement overall and the best DC Comics adaptation WB has produced in the modern era. 

It is not an easy watch, there’s no doubt about that. If you’re looking for some comic book movie escapism this is not the movie for you. It’s violent, disturbing, and pretty much unrelentingly bleak. But it’s also a stunningly shot, haunting character piece with a mesmerizing score from Hildur Gudnadottir and a truly outstanding central performance.

It definitely won’t be for everyone and one could argue that Phillips does revel in nihilism to some extent, but at the end of the day this is an R-rated origin story for one of the most deranged, murderous villains in fiction, and the film reflects that. It may not make you feel good, but it will make you feel something, and sometimes that’s enough.

Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island arrives in UK Cinemas on March 6th, and we recently had the opportunity to talk to the cast of Sony and Blumhouse’s new horror movie. In this big screen reimagining of the classic TV series, the enigmatic Mr. Roarke (this time played by Ant-Man star Michael Peña) makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort.

 

However, when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests are forced to solve the island’s mystery in order to escape with their lives. The man in charge of this new take on the beloved property is writer and director Jeff Wadlow (Kick-Ass 2), and we recently had the opportunity to talk to him about what it was like to bringing Fantasy Island back to the big screen for a new generation.

The filmmaker also delves into the biggest challenges he faced while making the movie, why Tattoo didn’t make it into the reboot, whether he would consider helming sequels ot a small screen spinoff, and much more. Needless to say, we want to say a huge thank you to Jeff for taking time to talk to us, and make sure you check out Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island this coming Friday. 

Hey Jeff, how’s it going today? 

 

I’m doing very well. I can’t complain. I’ve got a movie coming out that I’m very excited about and proud of, so I guess you could say I’m top of the world! 

 

Awesome. Well, I wanted to kick off by asking you what made Fantasy Island the right next project for you after working with Blumhouse on Truth or Dare?

 

I had a really great experience with Jason [Blum]. After Truth or Dare came out, he said to me, ‘Buddy, you can make one movie with me a year for the rest of your career if you want’ and I said, ‘That sounds good to me!’ We have a really productive, collaborative relationship. I love working for Jason, and I’m happy to take him up on his offer if he’s being serious. As far as specifically Fantasy Island, I was developing a TV show with another producer that was sort of inspired by Fantasy Island, and Jason is a little competitive and has always loved the TV show, so when he heard I was developing this other project that was ruefully drawing on some of the ideas from Fantasy Island, he called me up and said, ‘I hear you like Fantasy Island? You want to do the movie version?’ I said, ‘Hell yeah!’ and he said, ‘Okay, go!’

Talking of Mr. Rourke, what was it about Michael Peña that made him the right choice to play that iconic character in Fantasy Island? 

 

It was really a microcosm of what I was just talking about when it comes to identifying what was important in the original show and having room to interpret and do something new. It was very important to me that we get an actor of Latino descent because the original was such an icon for the Latino community. I didn’t want to have an actor who wasn’t Latino, but at the same time, I wanted an actor who was going to do something different. Ricardo Montalbán’s take on the character was very buttoned up and proper, and what I love about what Michael has done with Mr. Rourke is that he’s given it a looseness to add to his mysteriousness. You don’t feel like you can pin him down because he doesn’t wear the tie and his shirt is untucked. He has an island time vibe, but yet he’s still walking around in a white suit. It almost begs more questions in his interpretation and that’s the kind of thing Michael does so well. He really explores characters and makes interesting choices.

 

Something that really got talking when the film was first announced was whether Tattoo would be included, so is that something you considered or do you think it just doesn’t work for today’s audience?

 

Well, like I said, there is a character who says ‘De plane,’ but we do our own version of it. It’s a whisper that has a wistfulness to it, so we are honouring Tattoo in that way. The more we talked about it, the more we realised he was just a part of Fantasy Island. He wasn’t in the last two seasons and to my recollection, he wasn’t in the 90s update either so he didn’t seem like an overly necessary part of the iconography associated with Fantasy Island. Also, sometimes there are certain portrayals with certain characters that are so unique, you’re not really sure how to approach them. What’s the new thing you’re going to say or do with that character? How are you going to honour the older version while also offering something new, and we never could quite crack it. There’s an homage that some people will catch, but you are correct, he’s not part of our film.

Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island arrives in UK Cinemas on March 6th, and we recently had the opportunity to talk to the cast of Sony and Blumhouse’s new horror movie. In this big screen reimagining of the classic TV series, the enigmatic Mr. Roarke (this time played by Ant-Man star Michael Peña) makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort.

 

However, when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests are forced to solve the island’s mystery in order to escape with their lives. Among those on this island is the mysterious Melanie, a young woman looking to get revenge on the bully who once tormented her. The character is played by Truth or Dare star Lucy Hale, an actress whose star is definitely on the rise.

Currently starring in The CW’s Katy Keene (you can find her comments on that by clicking here), Hale talks to us about reuniting with director Jeff Wadlow, Fantasy Island’s torture scenes, playing a strong female character in the horror genre, and filming this twisted tale in paradise. 

A lot of people will be able to relate to wanting revenge on a bully, but what was your approach to playing a character like that in Fantasy Island?

 

I think that with every character I play, I try to draw from personal experiences. Melanie seems to be very, very traumatised by what happened to her as a child, and she seems to really have her heart set on getting revenge and taking her power back. I definitely can relate to feeling like an outcast and that no one understands me in a way, but not to the extent that I’d need to get revenge like that [Laughs]. In her head, it only makes sense for her to do this, and it was hard for me to not judge the character because it goes against everything I would do in real life. I would never ever treat a person like that, so I had to really step into her mindset to understand why she needed to get back at this person so badly. 

 

The torture scenes definitely start getting uncomfortable, but was there ever talk of taking them down an even darker route, and what were those scenes like for you to film even as an observer?

 

I mean, it was horrifying! Portia Doubleday, who plays Sloane in the movie who was my tormentor, is literally strapped to a chair, has a gag in her mouth, and is being dunked with water over and over again. A lot of it was very real and very difficult to watch and very triggering. If there were no guidelines in the movie world, I’m sure we would have pushed it even further and gone even further, but I think for a lot of people, it will be a little hard to watch. You can tell Melanie quite likes it. 

 

You mentioned Portia, and it was clear you had a lot of chemistry in the film, so can you talk about what it was like working together when your characters are at odds?

 

She’s great. She’s such a great actor, and I’d been a fan of her work before I’d worked with her, but it was just really nice that we had the luxury of getting a lot of rehearsal time. I think that so often, you’re thrown into a movie with people and you just have to create chemistry when there’s not any there. With her, we just had really great banter, and she plays that type of role so well that it was just really natural to react the way that I did. We got a lot of rehearsal and hang time in, and we were all filming in Fiji for two months and spent a lot of time together.

This feels like a franchise with a lot of potential moving forward whether it’s another film or even a small screen spinoff, so without getting into spoilers, if the opportunity were to present itself, would you like to come back and continue to explore this world?

 

Definitely. I think the way the movie leaves off, there are so many different directions it could go in and the amount of fantasies people have in the world are endless. I could definitely see this becoming multiple movies, and of course I would do more of them! 

 

You worked with Jeff Wadlow on Truth or Dare, but what was it like to reunite with him for Fantasy Island? 

 

It was great. Jeff has been a really big supporter of mine, as well as Blumhouse, and I heard about the makings of Fantasy Island when we were filming Truth or Dare, and I was like, ‘Oh, that sounds really, really cool’ but never in a million years would I think that Jeff would call me up and be like, ‘Do you want to be in this movie?’ But, he did, and I was very flattered. The role was written in my voice and geared towards me so that was really cool, and he’s just the best. He’s one of the hardest working people that I know, and I don’t know how he got everything done for the movie, but he did, and he’s such a pro. The movie is beautiful to watch, and he’s just great. So, big fan of his! 

 

Finally, it must have been quite a unique experience for you to film a horror movie in this sort of setting, so can you tell us what was that like? 

 

I think that’s what makes it so interesting. The contrast of this sunny, beautiful, green, lush island, and on the flip side, all these dark, messed up things are happening to these people. A lot of what happens Is actually in broad daylight, and I think that’s really interesting because you don’t often see that. It really is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to and I’m glad we could take advantage of the scenery, and I think that upon watching it, a lot of people will be visiting Fiji!