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Seth MacFarlane’s Upcoming Fantasy Series Is Already Making a Big Mistake
Seth MacFarlane is one of the biggest names in animation meant for adults, which is why many fans are so shocked that his upcoming series Dungeon Crawler Carl will be live-action. The Dungeon Crawler Carl novels by Matt Dinniman have exploded in popularity over the last few years, and an adaptation will come with a huge built-in audience eager to see this outrageous sci-fi fantasy brought to life. The show’s over-the-top premise and shock value humor make it a natural fit for animation, and when MacFarlane’s name was attached to the project, many fans assumed it would go that way. Now, there’s no telling how the story will translate into live-action — or what it will lose in the process.
Dungeon Crawler Carl debuted in October of 2020 when Dinniman self-published the first volume as an ebook and paperback. It gained traction quickly, and reports of a possible adaptation first broke in August of 2024. MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Production was attached to the project from the start, and just last month the company finally sealed a deal with Peacock. The series will be written by Christopher Yost, and both MacFarlane and Dinniman are onboard as executive producers.
Can ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Be Done in Live-Action?
Most of the biggest sci-fi and fantasy shows on TV these days are live-action, and there’s no question that the genre can thrive in this medium. However, Dungeon Crawler Carl can’t simply be filmed at a castle in Ireland with the dragons added later in post-production, or shot on a soundstage that rumbles when the spacecraft makes maneuvers. The series is pretty high-concept — the interior of the planet is completely overtaken by an advanced artificial intelligence which transforms it into a fantasy-style dungeon for an intergalactic reality show competition.
There are parts of this story that will look amazing in live-action, but the amount of CGI and special effects required for just about every scene will mean spreading this production pretty thin. The main characters here are Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, who is given sentience and the ability to talk shortly after the game begins. She alone will drive up the cost of the show, and it’s not as if Donut’s screen time can be minimized to save money — she’s kind of the star here.
Many fans online actually assumed this series would be animated from the beginning, and were surprised when it was announced as live-action. The doubt was so widespread that Dinniman was even asked about this issue in an interview with Variety. The author said “we’re not going to do it if it’s gonna look like absolute s—. And they will do CGI testing on Princess Donut and stuff like that. And that’s all I can say, I think. It’s all gonna hinge on what it looks like.”
Dinniman also brought up MacFarlane and Fuzzy Door’s work on other live-action shows as evidence that they can pull this off. It’s easy to imagine how the Ted franchise might prepare the studio to handle Princess Donut, and The Orville definitely shows their sci-fi chops. Still, that has to be weighed against years of visual spectacle on Family Guy, American Dad, and other animated shows from this studio. Those shows don’t hesitate to take their characters into space, redesign their bodies, or throw them into all-out fights against a giant chicken. That kind of flippant visual gag is what Dungeon Crawler Carl runs on.
‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’s Compounding Live-Action Limitations
Perhaps the most daunting part of Dungeon Crawler Carl going live-action is that it will only get harder as the series goes on. Without spoiling too much, the “dungeon” and the world around it will only get stranger and require more visual effects as time goes on. Inserting a one-time spectacle is one thing, but within a few seasons many of the main characters will have taken fantasy races, requiring CGI and makeup at all times. They’ll be facing monsters, aliens, and literal gods in fantastical settings that will need to be rendered in CGI whenever they’re on-screen.
Fans online have argued that animation would be cheaper, meaning the show would be more likely to move forward and adapt all of Dinniman’s books without being canceled. However, it’s not just a monetary issue — at a certain point, when most of the things on screen are CGI, shows and movies become harder to watch and stay invested in. We’ve seen some massive flops when CGI is pushed past its capabilities — fans online have raised many comparisons to Ready Player One, for example. There are successes as well, but those have been rare and expensive to make.
If Dungeon Crawler Carl does keep getting renewals to adapt more of Dinniman’s series, it will likely need to make some changes and cuts to the story to stay in budget. That’s the scenario fans really want to avoid. Many online fear that their personal favorite character or set piece will be dropped or changed to save money. Of course, the same could theoretically be true in an animated adaptation.
Whatever Yost, MacFarlane, and the rest of the team bring to the screen, Dinniman’s books will still be there with the full original story, and all the outlandish sights that don’t make it to TV. There are currently eight books in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, available now in print, digital, and audiobook formats. Dinniman intends to conclude the series with two more novels. Peacock has officially ordered the TV adaptation, which is currently in pre-production with no hint of a release date yet.
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Whoopi Goldberg explains why she walked out on “The View” holding a broom, sweeping stage
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“I just wanted to finish sweeping this up right here,” Goldberg said live on the air.
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‘Anyone But You’ Meets ‘The Purge’ in New Image From Callum Turner’s Wild New Rom-Com
Nearly three years ago, rom-com aficionado Will Gluck struck gold with his sizzling spin on Shakespeare, Anyone but You. Carried by the chemistry of its magnetic stars, Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, it became an unexpected global phenomenon, earning $220 million globally and becoming the highest-grossing live-action adaptation of The Bard’s work ever to hit theaters. Now, the writer-director is looking to see if lightning can strike twice with an even wilder premise that invokes The Purge. Ahead of its arrival in August, we’re excited to feature One Night Only as part of Collider’s Exclusive Summer Preview series, and we can share a new image highlighting the central romance between Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro on the steamiest night of the year.
Our exclusive still shows the A Complete Unknown and Masters of the Air stars opposite each other in apparently matching vehicles, leaning out of their respective windows for a cute little moment as Barbaro reaches out her hand. From the looks on their faces, their chance encounter has sparked something special that viewers will get to see unfold across one chaotic evening in a slightly fictionalized New York. The duo plays Allie and Owen, love-starved strangers who are looking for something more. One is a hopeful romantic, and the other is still recovering from a break-up, yet despite the clear connection between them, everything seems to keep getting in their way. It’s fitting that they’re in separate cars, signaling how, despite being so close in the bustling city, they remain so far from each other.
The rub of One Night Only is that it takes place in a world where single people are only legally allowed one night a year to hook up with one another. That leaves Allie and Owen as outliers at a time when everyone in the city is scrambling to take advantage of the opportunity. Amid the hustle and bustle, however, one misstep and detour after another conspires to keep them separated, pulling them towards and away from each other throughout the evening. Yet, in their attempts to link up, they may discover that exactly what they’ve been looking for has been much closer than they could’ve imagined when they take a moment to reflect.
Who Else Is Coming Out for ‘One Night Only’?
The chemistry between Turner and Barbaro will be what makes the magic for One Night Only, but the cast is also stacked with talent. Joining them in the high-concept rom-com are Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, King Princess, Ben Marshall, Ziwe, Molly Ringwald, Nicholas Braun, and LeVar Burton. Gluck penned his script based on an original screenplay by Travis Braun, whose original work topped the 2024 Black List. In an interview with Collider’s Michael Zimmerman, the two leads attested to how Gluck, with his wealth of experience in the genre, helped elevate the project to new heights. Turner recalled how the writer-director spurred the actors to get creative and experiment, making something both more organic and freeing to be a part of.
“I agree entirely, and Will Gluck, I think, is the third piece of that jigsaw where, you know, you’re getting to work with someone who is brilliant in this world, in every world. But in this world in particular, you know, Friends With Benefits and Easy A and Anyone but You. I love those movies now. And I’ve watched them over and over. So to get to be in a movie that he’s making is a gift. And to watch him work, and he’s kind of like an adrenaline junkie, man. Like you had the script and we did two weeks of rehearsals, and we like, fine-tuned things and rewrote things, and then you get to set and he would say let’s mix it up, and so we try different things and we remold a scene, and it was really exhilarating for me, I’m sure for you, too. A safe space to fall on your face and try stupid things. It was an incredibly liberating experience for me.”
One Night Only arrives in theaters on August 7. Check out our exclusive new image above and stay tuned here at Collider throughout the rest of the week for more new looks at upcoming films from our summer preview series.
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Jennifer Lopez Squeezes Into Her 2001 Lace-Up Jeans For Trend
Jennifer Lopez showed that she’s still got her svelte figure from more than two decades ago, rocking a pair of lace-up jean pants she wore in the 2001 “Ain’t It Funny” video.
Fans couldn’t believe it as many took to social media to gush over her well-maintained shape and ageless glow.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez continues to spark relationship rumors with her “Office Romance” co-star Brett Goldstein, as he left her wowed with his near-perfect knowledge of her movies.
Lopez teamed up with actress Mika Abdalla to recreate a famous scene from Amazon Prime’s “Off Campus,” where the younger actress shows up in a green dress that looks like the one Lopez wore to the Grammy Awards in 2000.
In the video, the mother of two wears figure-hugging denim jeans with a white crop top, while Abdalla is seen wearing a baggy pair of jeans with a brown crop top.
“I don’t know her personally, but I’m pretty sure that’s Jlo,” Abdalla lip-syncs to a voiceover audio of co-star Khobe Clarke’s line from the movie.
The camera then pans to Lopez, who lip-syncs Abdalla’s character, Allie Hayes’s line, saying, “Oh my God, this is me. Now,”
They then hugged each other before dancing to the singer’s 2011 hit “Get On The Floor.”
“It’s a new Jeneration of party people…” the “Hustlers” actress captioned the clip.
However, an eagle-eyed fan pointed out that her pants are “insane,” to which she revealed, “They’re the same ones from that video.”
Fans Praise The Pop Star For Her Stunning Physique

Aside from the fact that she has been able to maintain her banging body over the years, several fans were left stunned as to how she looked even better.
“Being able to wear the same pair of jeans from 20 years ago is such a flex. Mother behavior,” an X user wrote in the comments, while another added, “Wait whaaaaat they lasted all this time?”
“You look the same as you did when you were 20!” one fan said.
Someone else wrote, “You’re the biggest proof that age is just a number, queen.”
“Oh QueenLo, you are aging like the finest wine,” another fan gushed.
Sources Dispel Jennifer Lopez’s Dating Rumors With ‘Office Romance’ Co-Star

Lopez has been promoting her upcoming Netflix movie “Office Romance” featuring co-star Brett Goldstein, ahead of its premiere on June 5th.
The pair had sparked romance rumors after she praised him for being the best kisser she’d ever worked with, as well as going on a Broadway date night in New York City.
However, reports suggest it’s all just for show to drum up buzz for the film and push Goldstein into a “leading man status.”
“Jennifer and Brett are not dating or romantically involved at all,” an insider told the Daily Mail.
“They think it’s actually really funny that people are suggesting they are [dating], and they’re going with it because they’re both really excited for Office Romance to come out,” the source continued.
Jennifer Lopez Wants To Turn Her Co-Star Into The Next Big Thing

The “Ted Lasso” actor, however, seems smitten by the “Maid In Manhattan” actress as he gushed over her appearance in “Hustlers,” during a 2018 episode of his podcast, “Films to Be Buried With.”
In a recent interview shared by Netflix, he left her stunned with his near-perfect knowledge of her movies like “Maid in Manhattan,” “Selena,” and “Hustlers,” answering nearly all questions posed to him.
A second source who spoke to the Daily Mail noted that they may not be dating, but Lopez doesn’t mind playing make-believe to elevate his star power.
“Brett is a star, but he isn’t a leading man that everyone knows about and cares about,” the second insider said. “This movie he is doing with Jen, it is her job to make him, and she is taking on that position to heart. She wants him to be the next big thing.”
The Singer’s Relationship With Brett Goldstein Is ‘Nothing More Than A Showmance’

Speaking further on the romance rumors, the source noted that Lopez and Goldstein are both aware of the romance rumors and leaning into them for the sake of their movie.
They continued, “If the movie is received well and he also gets the shine from ‘being in a relationship’ with J-Lo, it shows that he is important and on his way to leading man status. As much as there is chemistry, they are also playing the game to make him into something he isn’t yet.”
“She will take the attention it brings, and she will gladly give him some shine, but it is currently nothing more than a showmance for them over a romance,” the insider added.
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The best and worst moments from the 2026 American Music Awards
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This year’s show, hosted by Queen Latifah, delivered plenty of nostalgia.
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Julie Andrews surprises attendees with rare appearance at event combating 'devastating' Parkinson's disease
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“May we all become a beacon of light to stop it in its tracks,” the “Mary Poppins” actress said in a video message.
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West Wilson Addresses Ciara’s Reaction to Amanda Romance
Summer House’s West Wilson is addressing ex Ciara Miller’s intense reaction to his newfound romance with costar Amanda Batula.
West, 31, was quizzed about how Ciara has taken the news by his “Show Me Something” cohost Sophie Cunningham on the Monday, May 25, episode of their podcast. West dated Ciara for several months in 2023 before calling it quits. They appeared to be getting close again last summer, as documented on Summer House season 10, which is currently airing on Bravo.
But the Summer House cast and viewers alike were left shocked in March when West and Amanda, 34, confirmed they were seeing one another. (Amanda announced her split from husband Kyle Cooke, 43, in January.)
“This is probably me totally being mean, but did you ever get to tell Ciara, like, ‘Dude, we were not dating?’” Sophie asked West on Monday.
West responded, “The last two months, I’ve been in such, like, survival mode that I haven’t really taken a lot of time to process s***. I was just trying to survive and keep it moving and stay distracted. I kind of have run out of steam the last few weeks. I’ve had a lot of time to think and reflect.”
“I know a lot of people’s feelings are hurt, especially Ciara and Kyle. No s***,” he continued. “Even though there’s so much gray area up for interpretation, at least with Ciara and I … the end of summer, we were canoodling again. I told Ben [Waddell] I wasn’t trying to be a boyfriend or whatever. I think it’s still a shock to the system and people feel betrayed. I’m not trying to convince anyone that their feelings don’t matter.”

West and Amanda were confronted about their relationship by their fellow castmates during the Summer House season 10 reunion, which filmed in April and is set to begin airing Tuesday, May 26, on Bravo.
In a teaser clip from the three-part reunion, Ciara, 30, can be heard telling Amanda, “He wants to embarrass me. He wants to get his last little word. And I hope it works, because he’s with you to spite me.”

On Monday’s podcast, West denied that was the case.
“I was a deer in the headlights for a lot of it,” he said of filming the reunion. “I was just like, why is that something I would ever do? That’s the thing with this reality TV s***. So many people interpret things differently. If I tried to fight everyone’s different opinion on s*** I’ve done, I would be f***ing dead and on the floor. It’s just not worth reacting to s*** like that. But [that’s] obviously not the case.”
West also said that he attempted to clarify the timeline of his relationship with Amanda at the reunion amid speculation that they were getting close while filming season 10 last summer.
Sophie asked West if he got to “squash” any “false narratives” at the reunion, to which he responded, “I did feel like it was hard to finish most of my thoughts, but the main one was that anything was happening during the summer. Everyone watches that back now and is like, ‘They’re all over each other.’ I do think we made it clear that wasn’t happening.”
“Everything else is up for interpretation, but I mostly just tried to apologize and hope it comes across. I’m not known to be a strong reunion player, so you just kind of get through it,” West added.
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Kim Kardashian Uses This Anti-Aging Body Oil for Stretch Marks
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There are few things we love more than a beauty product that has so many uses that we don’t know how we ever got by without it. That’s how we feel about this skincare oil, which has been used by Kim Kardashian and Meghan Markle. No matter your face or body skin concern, chances are that this product can help with its appearance.
Kardashian has used Bio-Oil Skincare Oil and credited it with keeping her skin stretch mark-free, according to a since-deleted post on her website, as documented in Marie Claire. “It just makes my skin glow, and it has so many benefits,” Kardashian wrote. “If you have a scar or stretch marks, you just massage the oil onto the area two times a day.”
Markle has also used the skincare oil to keep stretch marks at bay, an insider told The Sun. At the time of this insight, Markle was pregnant with her first child. So, Bio-Oil is truly a trusted product during such a body-changing time in life.
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Maybe you have acne scars that still bother you years later. Or maybe you’re pregnant and trying to improve the look of stretch marks. Or maybe you have uneven skin for one reason or another and want to work on that. Those are just some of the issues that Bio-Oil Skincare Oil can help with.
Although this skincare oil has caught the eye of celebrities, you don’t have to worry about it having a high price tag. It comes in a variety of sizes, and its reasonable cost makes it clear why it’s such a staple. Plus, a little goes a long way, so you’ll certainly get your money’s worth.
To get maximum benefits, the brand recommends taking the oil and massaging it in a circular motion on your face or body until it’s fully absorbed. It was designed to be fast-absorbing and non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores, even on those who have sensitive or acne-prone skin. Apply it twice a day for at least three months for serious results.
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil is able to do what it does thanks to a few key ingredients. Purcellin oil repairs and re-regulates the skin’s moisture barrier, and vitamin A encourages new collagen formation and helps skin that’s been damaged by ultraviolet (UV) rays. Meanwhile, lavender oil calms and soothes the skin, and rosemary oil invigorates and conditions the skin.
There aren’t many people who wouldn’t benefit from the helpful properties of this beauty staple. We know Kardashian and Markle have certainly reaped the benefits!
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The Most Intense Action Thriller of the Year Gets 10/10 First Look
Nobody does action quite like Hong Kong. The region has given the world some of the most influential directors and classic films, like John Woo‘s The Killer and Hard Boiled, and Jackie Chan‘s action-comedy Police Story. At the Toronto International Film Festival last year, a new film staked its claim as a modern Hong Kong masterpiece, earning a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes following its Midnight Madness premiere and finishing as a runner-up for the section’s People’s Choice Award behind Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie in a stacked field that also featured Curry Barker‘s Obsession. That title was Kenji Tanagaki‘s martial arts epic The Furious, and we’re thrilled to include it as part of Collider’s Exclusive Summer Preview series ahead of its arrival in theaters next month.
Set to be released by Lionsgate, The Furious is a violent mixing pot of bloody action film and revenge thriller DNA, most commonly earning comparisons to Gareth Evans‘ The Raid and the Liam Neeson favorite Taken. It centers on a resolute father named Wang Wei (Xie Miao), whose daughter is kidnapped by a human trafficking network, sending him on a path of destruction to get her back when it’s clear the police will be of no help. His only ally in his pursuit of vengeance is a journalist named Navin (Joe Taslim), whose wife has mysteriously vanished, likely at the hands of the same criminal organization. Together, they face the kidnappers head-on, raining fists and fury upon anyone in their way either to save the ones they love or, at the very least, bring justice to the men responsible for ripping them away.
As part of our preview event, we can share two new exclusive images that highlight The Furious‘ heroes as they prepare to fight. The first looks as if it belongs right alongside The Raid, with its gritty aesthetic backing a bloodied, yet determined Wei and Navin. Neither Xie nor Taslim is a stranger to martial arts action flicks, with the former cutting his teeth as the on-screen son of the legendary Jet Li in The New Legend of Shaolin and My Father Is a Hero, and the latter shining in The Raid, Fast & Furious 6, and, most recently, Mortal Kombat II. When they’re both stanced up, pure carnage is about to unfold. On the flip side, the other shot highlights the more personal angle of the film, showing Wei next to his daughter, Rainy (Yang Enyou). Judging by their looks, neither will make it out of this nightmare scenario completely unscathed, and there’s always the fear of who or what could be waiting around any corner to interrupt this rescue mission.
‘The Furious’ Is Packed With Martial Arts Prowess
Joining Xie and Taslim in the chaotic martial arts epic is another The Raid alum, Yayan Ruhian, who’s responsible for some of the most kinetic modern action scenes ever put to screen, from Evans’ classic and its sequel to John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum. Also starring are Chocolate and Triple Threat standout Jeeja Yanin, Everything Everywhere All At Once‘s Brian Le, and Alice in Borderland‘s Joey Iwanaga. Tanagaki directed from a script by Mak Tin Shu, Lei Zhilong, Shum Kwan Sin, and Frank Hui, and, during an interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub at TIFF, he confirmed that it only took a breezy 60 days to shoot The Furious. 18 days and “every night” alone were spent on a massive fight in a police station, further making the film a technical marvel carried by its remarkable choreography and killer cast.
The Furious hits theaters on June 12. Check out our exclusive images above and stay tuned here at Collider throughout the week for more exciting new looks at the hottest upcoming films in our summer preview series.
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June 12, 2026
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114 Minutes
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Kenji Tanigaki
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Russell Crowe slams criticism of his behavior at recent autograph signing: 'What's your problem?'
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“TMZ” captured Crowe on camera telling fans to not “f—ing push in on me” while he signed autographs.
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The One Thing Rihanna Always Asks Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere‘s relationship with singer Rihanna goes way back. In a new interview, the “Nashville” alum opened up about working with the mother of three years ago on the direct-to-DVD film “Bring It On: All or Nothing.” Elsewhere in the conversation, Panettiere shared her thoughts on what it feels like to have been a mainstay in the entertainment industry for over two decades, saying, “I’m having a moment!”
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Panettiere, who played Britney Allen in the 2006 third installment of the “Bring It On” franchise, reflected on how much being part of the beloved series meant to her at the time.
“I loved the passion that people had for Bring It On. When fans would come up who loved that movie, they would freak out — have a physical, visceral reaction to me that I had never seen before,” she said.
Panettiere also opened up about what it was like working with Rihanna on the film, which also starred Beyoncé’s younger sister, Solange Knowles.
“It’s so satisfying as a performer, doing anything, anyone giving you that much love, it’s incredible for your soul. And Rihanna! I met Rihanna when she was 17, and I was 16 on that,” Panettiere explained.
For those who may be unfamiliar, Rihanna wasn’t doing roundoff back handsprings in the film “Bring It On.” She was, however, judging the cheer teams during the film’s big finale.
According to Panettiere, she formed a great relationship with the “Hard” singer on the film’s set; so much so that Rihanna reportedly asks her the same question every time they see each other in public.
“I run to her all the time. And the first thing she asks is, ‘Oh, how’s your mom?’” Panettiere shared. “I met a lot of very cool people on that project, plus anything having to do with sports or being athletic, I’m in.”
Hayden Panettiere Reflects On Being Part Of The ‘Bring It On’ Franchise 20 Years Later

“Bring It On: All or Nothing” came six years after the original film starring Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union hit theaters. The movie’s 20th anniversary will be in early August 2026, a fact Panettiere didn’t seem ready to acknowledge.
“Oh God, [is] it really?” she said on the red carpet. “I was just with one of my dear friends, Evan Ross, and we were talking about how long we’d known each other. Remember the Titans came up, and I thought in my head, I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s been 26 years.’ So now you’re telling me Bring It On has been how many years? My head’s in my hands.”
Continuing, Panettiere, who also appeared in famed shows like “Heroes” and “Guiding Light,” joked about how quickly time has flown by since “Bring It On.”
“I’m having a moment. I cannot believe I’ve been around — I still don’t feel like a full-grown adult!” she quipped.
How Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Bring It On’ Character Has Bled Into Her Real Life
While Panettiere’s time as Britney on “Bring It On” was nearly 20 years ago, the actress recently told Gayle King on CBS Mornings that the role has bled into her real life in an unexpected way.
While having an emotional conversation about her daughter, Kaya, with the esteemed media personality, Panettiere said that her child actually refers to her as the spunky fictional cheerleader from the affluent Pacific Vista High School.
“She actually called me and FaceTimed me the other day, and she calls me ‘Britney.’ She goes, ‘Hey Britney,’” Panettiere said. “It took me a second, and I realized she was talking about Bring It On, because her friends are fans of Bring It On.”
Panettiere Bares It All In Her Book, ‘This Is Me: A Reckoning’

Panettiere has been sharing more and more over the last few weeks to promote her new memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning.”
Throughout the book, Panettiere is extremely candid about personal challenges, including her relationships with her mother and her daughter.
Also in the book, Panettiere opens up about a frightening experience where an unnamed movie director reportedly exposed his genitals to her, as well as another instance where she was placed in a bed with a famous, naked man.
Panettiere didn’t mention names in her book, and according to a previous report from The Blast, that was intentional.
“I wanted to tell my stories without dragging anyone else in the mud, through the mud,” she said. “As much as I want to call people out, this is still an industry that I have to exist in.”
Panettiere Says She Didn’t Want To Get Sued By Big Name Celebrities

Panettiere expanded on that, stating that the unnamed men she wrote about in her book still have a strong presence in Hollywood and that mentioning them could cause major issues for her.
“They’re people I could run into again. I didn’t want to put myself in that position,” she said, adding that the stories she wrote about “happened a long time ago.”
“… it was to protect me and my company from being sued by some very p-ssed-off famous people,” she explained.
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