Emma Mackey has been cast as the female lead in J.J. Abrams' upcoming mystery movie for Warner Bros., joining Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega. The film, produced by Abrams' Bad Robot, has kept its plot details under wraps, though it was once rumored to involve time travel. Filming is set to begin early next year. Mackey, known for her role in Netflix's Sex Education and the film Barbie, continues her rising career trajectory with this new project.
Emma Mackey, known for her role in 'Barbie' and 'Sex Education,' will star alongside Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega in a new mystery film directed by J.J. Abrams for Warner Bros. The film's plot and Mackey's role remain undisclosed, but it is confirmed not to involve time travel. Abrams will direct from his own script, with production by his company, Bad Robot.
Margot Robbie revealed that Emma Mackey was cast in the movie "Barbie" because people constantly told her how similar they look. Initially planning to include a joke about their resemblance, the idea was dropped when they realized they didn't look as similar in their Barbie outfits. Margot enjoys when people mistake her for Emma and praise her work in "Sex Education." The movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, features an all-star cast and is set to release on July 21.
Director James Gunn has been looking for actors to play the lead roles in the upcoming film Superman: Legacy, including Clark Kent/Superman, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor. Actors such as Nicholas Hoult and Emma Mackey are among those being considered for the roles. Production is set to begin in early 2024, with a scheduled release date of 2025.
Director James Gunn has started watching audition tapes for the main roles in his upcoming film Superman: Legacy, including Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor. Actors such as Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet, Jacob Elordi, and Andrew Richardson are in the mix for the Superman role, while Emma Mackey, Rachel Brosnahan, and Samara Weaving are among those testing for Lois Lane. Gunn has been checking with some A-list names for the role of Lex Luthor, but one role that has been testing is for a part simply labeled "Apex," which could hint at a potential multiverse situation. A decision on casting is not expected for some time.
