All articles tagged with #casting
Emma Mackey has exited Nancy Meyers’ untitled Warner Bros. comedy due to a scheduling conflict, leaving a star-studded cast previously including Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law and Owen Wilson; the film—Meyers’ first feature since The Intern—was once in development at Netflix before budget concerns shelved that version, and it remains slated for a December 25, 2027 release.
Daniel Radcliffe predicted that HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series will feature a lead who will be better than he was, praising newcomer Dominic McLaughlin while urging fans to stop chasing the original stars. He reflected on learning on the Potter films and noted the eight-season adaptation of JK Rowling’s novels, with Harry Potter premiering in 2027. He’s currently promoting The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins on NBC.
Daniel Radcliffe urged reporters not to quiz HBO’s Harry Potter reboot cast about the original films, emphasizing the new series should stand on its own. The reboot stars Dominic McLaughlin as the lead with Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron; Radcliffe noted he wrote to McLaughlin and highlighted how his successors should be treated, just as Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have shown support in past exchanges.
Jorge Lendeborg Jr. is set to replace Danny Ramirez in The Last of Us Season 3, marking a cast change for the upcoming season.
David Zayas will replace Timothy Busfield as the judge in a pulled Law & Order: SVU episode titled 'Corrosive.' NBC shelved the episode after Busfield was charged with two counts related to a minor, and the episode has been recast with Zayas; the shoot is complete and the episode is set to air February 26.
Mandy Patinkin will portray Odin in the upcoming God of War series for Prime Video, joining Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor under showrunner Ronald D. Moore.
More than 100 Latino actors and creatives, including Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo and Xochitl Gomez, signed an open letter urging Hollywood to boost Latino voices across casting, leadership, and development after controversy over Odessa A’zion’s casting in A24’s Deep Cuts; the letter argues this reflects a systemic lack of Latina opportunities and calls for concrete actions: auditioning and hiring more Latino actors for diverse, non-stereotypical roles; elevating Latino executives in decision‑making rooms; including Latino consultants, writers and producers from early development; and creating pipelines through mentoring and scholarships to expand access.
More than 100 Latino creatives sign an open letter urging Hollywood to boost Latino voices in development and casting, push for non-stereotypical leads, hire Latino executives in greenlighting rooms, and involve Latino consultants, writers, and producers early in projects, in response to Odessa A’zion’s Deep Cuts controversy and broader representation concerns.
Over 100 Latino actors, artists and storytellers sign an open letter urging Hollywood to involve Latino voices earlier in development, expand Latino audition opportunities, hire Latino executives in greenlighting rooms, and include Latino consultants/writers/producers to ensure authentic casting after the Deep Cuts backlash and Odessa A’zion’s exit from the A24 film.
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson has been cast as Thor in Prime Video’s adaptation of God of War, joining Ryan Hurst who leads as Kratos (Hurst previously portrayed Thor in Ragnarok). The cast also includes Teresa Palmer as Sif and Max Parker as Heimdall. Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, the series is executive-produced by Ronald D. Moore with Frederick E.O. Toye directing the first two episodes.
Odessa A’zion announced she will no longer star in A24’s Deep Cuts after online backlash that she should not portray a Mexican character, calling the casting a bad choice and saying she’s out.
Bridgerton’s Season 4 is undergoing a cast shakeup, with one original star reportedly not returning and about five others exiting, while Luke Thompson (Benedict) and Yerin Ha (Sophie) are set to lead the season alongside confirmed returning cast members.
Jeff Probst explains Survivor 50’s casting math (24 players), why no season-40 winners were invited, and how fan input helped shape the New Era; he also weighs returns of elements like loved-ones visits and Ponderosa, while prioritizing making the show appealing to younger fans.
The article highlights the Season 10 cast of Love Is Blind, spotlighting numerous Ohio-based contestants across diverse professions, with accompanying photos.
Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman announce the 2026 Oscars nominations across 24 categories, highlighting a new casting award; the live reveal is at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater with coverage on ABC’s Good Morning America and the Oscars’ website and apps, while Conan O’Brien hosts the ceremony on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.