Critical Role has built an entertainment empire by bringing TTRPG (tabletop role-playing game) style storytelling to the masses, first via their web series and now also by adapting those campaigns into animated series on Prime Video — The Legend of Vox Machina and The Mighty Nein. Over the years, they’ve amassed a staggeringly impressive following and also continue to tell unparalleled fantasy stories via new campaigns, the latest of which kicked off in October 2025.
Not only are the members of Critical Role icons in the D&D space, but they’re also wildly talented and accomplished actors. That combination could make them ideal casting for Peacock’s upcoming Dungeon Crawler Carl series.
Collider Ladies Night recently celebrated its first-ever full live show at the Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles with Critical Role’s Laura Bailey, Marisha Ray and Ashley Johnson. During a round of Dicey Questions, the group rolled our fan casting question, and were challenged to cast each other in the film or show of their choice. Bailey immediately zeroed in on the highly anticipated Dungeon Crawler Carl show.
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What Is ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl?’
An ambitious adaptation that could be a major hit for Peacock.
A masked Dungeon Crawler Carl with Princess Donut on his shoulderImage via Renegade Game Studios / Luciano Fleitas
Dungeon Crawler Carl is a literary role-playing game series from author Matt Dinniman. At the start of book one, an alien invasion almost entirely annihilates life on earth. Survivors are forced to enter the World Dungeon, an 18-level space constructed using Earth’s resources that serves as a game show arena. Carl and other “crawlers,” including his ex-girlfriend’s cat Donut, must navigate each level while learning from NPCs, selecting their character race and class, collecting supplies, and fighting bosses. If they don’t make their way to the next level in the allotted time, the level they’re on collapses, killing all crawlers who remain.
The first book was a hit and paved the way for Dinniman to publish eight novels total by May 2026. In 2024, it was announced that Universal International Studios and Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door emerged victorious in a “highly competitive situation” and scooped up the rights to turn Dungeon Crawler Carl into a TV series. Just a few weeks ago, Peacock gave the project a straight-to-series order, so that means MacFarlane and co. might be casting up in the near future.
‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Season 4 premieres June 3 on Prime Video.
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Laura Bailey Wants to See Marisha Ray in ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’
And has a role she wants to play herself.
Given Bailey is busy reading Dungeon Crawler Carl right now, it didn’t take long for the perfect answer to come to mind for our fan-casting Dicey Question.
“I’ve been reading a lot of Dungeon Crawler Carl, and I just saw that the rights got picked up, and it’s already green lit, and I’m freaking out about it. But listen, I’ve been reading the series, and I got to the role of Samantha, and I think Marisha would be amazing.”
Why that role in particular for Ray? Bailey explained that the idea came to mind courtesy of something Ray did on the video podcast series Weird Kids. She explained, “You did this little thing, like a spoof on Critical Role, and it was just your head on this little body, and you had a high ponytail.”
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Given how specific and unusual that visual is, you might be wondering, why would that bring Dungeon Crawler Carl to mind? First, Dungeon Crawler Carl is a swing-for-the-fences type of story. After all, Carl’s ex-girlfriend’s cat, Donut, becomes sapient courtesy of an enchanted pet biscuit.
With that in mind, it might not come as much of a surprise to learn that Samantha is actually a sex doll. Bailey noted, “I’m not going to spoil anything — she’s a sex doll. But also, hilarious and psycho.” When Ray laughed and said, “You should just stop while you’re ahead,” Bailey added, “She’s great! She’s, like, one of my favorite characters. She’s just a head. Okay, I’m stopping.”
Ray jumped in and joked, “I’ll do anything. Look, Hollywood, I’ll do anything,” and then added, “This has actually been the best pitch for me to read Dungeon Crawler Carl. Now I’m like, ‘Well, that sounds pretty good.’”
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Bailey’s pitch certainly had that effect on me. Immediately after our live event, I started listening to the first book in the series. While I’ve yet to reach Samantha’s part of the story, I have spent a good deal of time with Princess Donut. During the conversation about the adaptation, Bailey also added, “I want to be Donut in Dungeon Crawler Carl so bad,” and now I know, sincerely, that casting would be brilliant. Bailey’s a voice acting pro and would, no doubt, soar while taking it to the extreme Donut-style.
But the same is also true of any member of Critical Role. They’ve all got extensive acting resumes, but even if you only hear their work in The Legend of Vox Machina, which just wrapped up its fourth season on Prime Video, it’ll be abundantly clear that they’ve all got maximum range as performers and endless creative potential as artists. There’s already a good deal of hype for this Dungeon Crawler Carl series, but what would up that buzz more than adding members of Critical Role to the ensemble of a D&D-inspired book-turned-TV show?
Eager to hear even more from Bailey, Ray and Johnson? You can watch the full Collider Ladies Night Live recording in the video at the top of this article!
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January 27, 2022
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Young Heller, Eugene Lee, Alicia Chan
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Eugene Son, Travis Willingham, Chris Wyatt, Kevin Burke, Suzanne Keilly, Mae Catt, Todd Casey, Ashly Burch, May Chan, Marc Bernardin
Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce is shaping up to be one of the biggest celebrity events in recent memory, but it’s not just the lavish guest list or rumored castle inside Madison Square Garden that’s making headlines.
New reports claim the pop superstar has taken complete control over every detail of the celebration, particularly when it comes to filming the event.
According to insiders, Swift’s meticulous approach has even earned her accusations of becoming a “bridezilla.”
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Taylor Swift has built a career around owning her story, and insiders say her wedding will be no exception.
According to the Daily Mail, the singer has hired a professional film crew to capture every moment of her July 3 wedding to Travis Kelce at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.
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The production reportedly matches the scale of the event itself, with a castle being constructed inside the iconic venue to create what is described as a Disney-like fairytale backdrop.
The filming plans don’t come as a surprise to fans familiar with Swift’s business strategy. She previously transformed her record-breaking Eras Tour into a Disney+ documentary series and has released multiple self-produced visual projects that she owns outright.
Exclusive Daily Mail photographs also showed professional monitors, camera rigs, and high-end production equipment being moved into Madison Square Garden ahead of the ceremony.
Despite reportedly receiving offers worth tens of millions of dollars from streaming platforms hoping to broadcast the wedding live, Swift is said to have declined them all.
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Swift Is Reportedly Determined To Tell The Story Her Way
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Sources claim Taylor Swift has no intention of allowing anyone else to shape how her wedding is presented to the public.
“This isn’t about privacy – it’s about control. Taylor wants to own the footage, oversee the edit, and decide exactly what people see. No one else gets to tell this story,” one insider told “Naughty But Nice.”
A permit approved by New York City’s Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment appears to support claims that filming has already begun.
The paperwork covers a “Special Event at Madison Square Garden” running from June 29 through July 4 and lists the event type as “Theater Load in and Load Outs.”
Insiders say Swift intends to follow the same blueprint she has used successfully throughout her career. “It’ll happen on Taylor’s timeline, after she’s edited it and is ready,” one source said of the wedding footage.
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Another insider added, “If Taylor wanted total privacy, she could have quietly gotten married at home with a handful of people. Instead, she’s planning an event big enough to shut down part of a city. She’s never hidden her personal life – she’s managed it.”
Taylor Swift’s Business Empire Could Extend To Her Wedding
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Beyond the cameras, industry watchers believe Swift’s business machine is already preparing for what comes next.
Her company, TAS Rights Management, has reportedly filed more than 300 trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office covering everything from album titles to merchandise.
The approach mirrors her handling of “The End of an Era,” the six-part Disney+ documentary chronicling her Eras Tour.
That project, along with the Vancouver concert film released alongside it, was produced on Swift’s own terms, with no outside studio controlling the final product.
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If history repeats itself, fans may eventually see the wedding, but only when the 36-year-old decides the time is right.
Swift’s Wedding Weekend Is Set To Rival The Met Gala
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The celebration itself is expected to be massive. According to sources, over 1000 guests are expected to attend the July 3 festivities after receiving electronic invitations accompanied by non-disclosure agreements.
Guests were reportedly instructed only to arrive in New York between July 3 and July 5. The evening before, around 100 guests will attend a more intimate rehearsal dinner.
Guests will begin arriving at 3:30 pm, followed by a cocktail hour at 4 p.m. on the arena’s sixth-floor concourse.
The ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 pm on the arena floor, before the reception begins at 6:30 pm and continues until 2 am.
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The rehearsal dinner will be held in Madison Square Garden’s Infosys Theater, with the venue selected in part because its entrance provides privacy from photographers.
Taylor Swift’s Guest List And Security Plans Reflect The Scale Of The Event
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The wedding’s star power extends well beyond the bride and groom. According to reports, confirmed guests include Selena Gomez, Karlie Kloss, Zoë Kravitz, Ed Sheeran, the Haim sisters, Suki Waterhouse, and Gigi Hadid.
Music legends Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw are reportedly set to perform during the celebration.
The guest list also includes influential music executives such as Republic Records chairman Monte Lipman and Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge.
Outside Madison Square Garden, preparations are equally extensive. New York City police have reportedly been alerted to expect large crowds of fans gathering around the venue, while the National Guard has been deployed nearby.
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A permit filed with the city’s Street Activity Permit Office by Winick Productions outlines planned street closures surrounding Madison Square Garden from July 2 through midday July 4.
The filing also references a tent or canopy structure outside the venue and lists attendance of up to 999 people.
Sadie Sink has opened up about one aspect of British theater that she simply can’t stand.
Reflecting on her time in the production of “Romeo & Juliet,” the “Stranger Things” star admitted that seeing glowing screens in the crowd fills her with “so much rage.”
The Marvel Cinematic Universe newcomer will next appear on the big screen in the latest installment of the “Spider-Man” franchise.
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Sadie Sink is currently on a theater run in the UK, where she plays one half of the famous lovebirds in a production of “Romeo & Juliet.”
Taking on the role has also seen her embrace the culture of British theater after first cutting her teeth on stage in the U.S.
When asked in a recent interview about theater etiquette during her time on the West End, the actress said she has found it enjoyable, except for one thing.
“The lights go off, and then I just see all these faces in the audience because everyone is turning their phone on,” she said of the scene where her character gets knifed. “I’m like, ‘Guys, give it a minute. Take it in for a second!’”
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“I am filled with so much rage when I see, like, three iPhones in the audience,” she added.
Sink Makes A Surprising Bootleg Confession
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After criticizing fans who are more focused on filming performances than taking in key moments, Sink ironically admitted she also appreciates those recordings because they often end up online.
Growing up, she spent hours watching bootlegs of stage productions, which played a key role in nurturing her passion for the craft.
“They raised me, those bootlegs, and inspired me so much,” the actress said.
But since she is fully aware that bootlegs are not appropriate, Sink is advocating for greater access so that more theater enthusiasts can legally watch their preferred plays.
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“That’s why we need to make theater very accessible, so that everyone can go in and see it, but also people from all over the world,” the actress said. “That wasn’t accessible to me in Texas, so I get it, but wait for the pro-shot.”
Sadie Sink Says Leaving London Will Be Difficult
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In a few weeks, Sink will wrap up her theater run in London and return to her home base in the U.S.
Reflecting on her upcoming departure, the actress admitted it would not be easy, having grown accustomed to life in the UK during her time there.
“It’s felt like such a chapter, being in London and really feeling like I’ve made a home for myself here,” Sink said of her time in the UK. “So, to leave it and go back to my actual home, I’m like, ‘Wait, I don’t know…’”
Regardless, Sink says there is no turning back on her decision at this point.
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“But it’ll be good. I miss my home. The cats are ready to go back. They’re telling me all the time,” she added.
Sink Reveals Her Plans For More Stage Work
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Fans can likely expect to see Sink back on Broadway before long, as the actress revealed that the stage will remain a “priority” following her acclaimed roles in “Romeo & Juliet” and “John Proctor Is the Villain.”
“I love filming TV, too, and there’s so many things that I want to do in that space as well, but I think the work that I have [accomplished] just in the last two plays that I’ve done, it feels like…I don’t know, it just feels right,” she said.
“I’ve never been nominated for any kind of award like that. For the first time that happens, for it to be the Tonys — it feels really important to me and very unexpected.”
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Sadie Sink Says Marvel Is A ‘Whole Different Beast’
Up next for Sink, fans will see her make her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut alongside lead actor Tom Holland in the latest installment of the “Spider-Man” franchise.
“I knew that Marvel was a big deal and had a big brand, especially Spider-Man,” the actress said about getting caught up in the speculation surrounding her yet-to-be-disclosed role. “I know there’s a huge fan base, but it feels really big. I think these blockbuster movies are a whole different beast.”
Fortunately for Sink, Holland’s calm demeanor in the face of such intense public attention has also helped her adjust to the spotlight.
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“It was interesting stepping into that space and being a little bit of an outsider in that way, but he could not have been more welcoming, and just the whole crew in general,” she added. “He was just so relaxed and open, and I felt very at ease.”
A pile of mostly “unremarkable” books was recently donated to the Oxfam store in Birmingham, England. The staff sifted through the pile to discover a book that stood out. It is one of 2,300 copies of the first edition, second impression of J.R.R. Tolkien‘s “The Hobbit.” The copy has now been sold for £38,400 (around $51,000). The book was first published in 1937 and follows the adventures of a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins, who joins the wizard Gandalf and a group of dwarves on an epic quest to reclaim their home. It also serves as a prequel to Tolkien’s magnum opus, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
The manager of the Oxfam store told the BBC that he didn’t get an opportunity to let the donor know how special their collection was. “Whenever I spot a copy of The Hobbit, I always find myself thinking ‘please let this be worth something’,” the manager said, adding, “Tolkien is hugely collectible, and even something that looks quite ordinary can turn out to be incredibly valuable – sometimes an old dust jacket is all it takes.” Proceeds from the book’s sale will go toward Oxfam’s charitable work. “That’s part of what makes working in an Oxfam bookshop so exciting,” the manager continued. “We can never get enough Tolkien. His books fly off our shelves. This one was something really special, and it’s wonderful to know it will now make such a difference through Oxfam’s work.”
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Collider Exclusive · Middle-earth Quiz Which Lord of the Rings Character Are You? One Quiz · Ten Questions · Your Fate Revealed
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The road goes ever on. From the green hills of the Shire to the fires of Mount Doom, every soul in Middle-earth carries a destiny. Ten questions stand between you and the truth of who you are. Answer honestly — the One Ring has a way of revealing what we most want to hide.
💍Frodo
🌿Samwise
👑Aragorn
🔥Gandalf
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⚒️Gimli
👁️Sauron
🪨Gollum
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You are handed a responsibility that could destroy you. What do you do? The weight of the world falls on unlikely shoulders.
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Your closest companion is heading into terrible danger. You: True loyalty is revealed not in comfort, but in crisis.
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Enormous power is within your reach. Your instinct is: Power corrupts — but only those who reach for it.
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What does “home” mean to you? Where we long to return reveals who we truly are.
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When a battle is upon you, your approach is: War reveals what we are made of — whether we like it or not.
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Someone comes to you for advice in their darkest hour. You: Wisdom is not knowing all the answers — it’s knowing which questions to ask.
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How do you see yourself, honestly? Self-knowledge is the most dangerous kind.
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Which of these best describes your relationship with the natural world? Middle-earth speaks to those who know how to listen.
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You encounter a wretched, pitiable creature who has done terrible things. You: How we treat the fallen reveals the height of our character.
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When the quest is over and the songs are sung, what do you hope they say about you? In the end, we are all just stories.
The Fellowship Has Spoken Your Place in Middle-earth
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The scores below reveal your true character. Your highest number is your match. Even a tie tells a story — the Fellowship was never made of simple people.
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🌿 Samwise
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🔥 Gandalf
🏹 Legolas
⚒️ Gimli
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🪨 Gollum
You carry something heavy — and you carry it alone, even when you don’t have to. You were not born for greatness, and that is precisely why greatness chose you. Your courage is not the roaring, sword-swinging kind; it is quiet, stubborn, and terrifying in its refusal to quit. The Ring weighs on you more than anyone can see, and still you walk toward the fire. That is not weakness. That is the rarest kind of strength there is.
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You are, without question, the best of them. Not the most powerful, not the most celebrated — but the most essential. Your loyalty is not a trait; it is a force of nature. You would carry the person you love up the slopes of Mount Doom if it came to that, and we both know you’d do it without being asked. The world needs more people like you, and the world is lucky it has even one.
You were born to lead, and you have spent years running from it. The crown is yours by right, but you know better than anyone that right means nothing without the will and the worthiness to back it up. You are tempered by loss, shaped by long roads, and defined by a code of honour you hold to even when no one is watching. When you finally step forward, the world shifts. Because it was always waiting for you.
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You have seen more than you let on, and you say less than you know — which is exactly as it should be. You are a catalyst: you do not fight the battles yourself, you ignite the people who can. Your wisdom comes not from books but from an age of watching what happens when it is ignored. You arrive precisely when you mean to, and your presence alone changes what is possible. A wizard is never late.
Graceful, perceptive, and almost preternaturally calm under pressure — you see things others miss and act before others react. You do not need to make a scene to be remarkable; your presence speaks for itself. You are loyal to those you choose to stand beside, and that choice is not made lightly. You have lived long enough to know that the most beautiful things in this world are also the most fragile, and that is why you fight to protect them.
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You are loud, proud, and absolutely formidable — and beneath all of that is one of the most fiercely loyal hearts in Middle-earth. You don’t do anything by half measures. Your friendships are forged like iron, your grudges run as deep as mines, and your courage in battle is the kind that makes legends. You came into this fellowship suspicious of everyone and ended it willing to die for an elf. That is not a small thing. That is everything.
You think in centuries and act in absolutes. Order, dominion, control — not because you are cruel by nature, but because you have decided that the world left to itself always falls apart, and you are the only one with the vision and the will to hold it together. You were not always this. Something was lost, or taken, or betrayed, and the version of you that stands now is the answer to that wound. The tragedy is that you’re not entirely wrong — just entirely too far gone to course-correct.
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You are a study in contradiction — pitiable and dangerous, cunning and broken, capable of both cruelty and something that once resembled love. You are defined by loss: of innocence, of self, of the one thing that gave your existence meaning. Two voices war inside you constantly, and the tragedy is that the better one sometimes wins, just not often enough, and never at the right moment. You are a warning, yes — but also a mirror. We are all a little Gollum, given the right ring and enough time.
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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Books Have Been Adapted Into Blockbuster Films
A feature-length animated adaptation of “The Hobbit” was released on NBC in 1977; it was followed by an adaptation of “The Lord of the Rings” directed by Ralph Bakshi and released in 1978. Tolkien’s Middle-earth saga reached a broader audience after director Peter Jackson made a trilogy of universally beloved movies based on “The Lord of the Rings” books. He returned to direct a new trilogy based on “The Hobbit,” but even though the movies made billions, they weren’t as well-liked as the Lord of the Rings films. In total, Jackson’s Middle-earth saga has grossed nearly $6 billion at the worldwide box office. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Guess who’s back? Back again? Zemo’s back, tell a friend. Daniel Brühl has officially suited back up as Baron Zemo for his long-awaited return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having last appeared in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Zemo looks like he’s up to his old tricks.
Brühl’s Zemo appears in the advert from his hidden base, where he is seen playing a Villains deck from the new Marvel Magic: The Gathering set. It is a fairly light-hearted bit of marketing, but it also marks the first time Brühl has stepped back into character since The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. What’s different this time around is Zemo’s outfit. His new purple jacket feels a lot closer to the character we know from the comic books. Zemo’s costume, on the page, has long used colors like magenta and purple. Admittedly, he doesn’t have the full purple mask this time around, but the overall silhouette still feels like a clear nod to his more traditional Marvel design.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
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Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
🏜️Dune
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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
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Your Fate Has Been Calculated You’d Survive In…
Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
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The Resistance, Zion
The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
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The Wasteland
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The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
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Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
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Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
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A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars
The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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How Many MCU Appearances Does Daniel Brühl Have?
The German first played Helmut Zemo in Captain America: Civil War, where the Sokovian colonel set out to destroy the Avengers from within after losing his family during the Battle of Sokovia. His plan ultimately worked better than anyone’s, splitting Earth’s Mightiest Heroes before he was taken into custody by T’Challa.
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He returned in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, teaming with Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes to take down the Flag Smashers. That series finally gave Zemo a more overtly comic-inspired supervillain look, complete with his iconic purple mask, gloves, and long coat, but what we remember most of all is his outstanding dance moves that quickly went viral. By the end of the show, though, he was sent back to the Raft, where he has remained ever since, to our disappointment. Now, this ad may not exactly be considered canon but at least it proves that Zemo is still close to Brühl’s heart and that he’s able to slip right into the character whenever he feels like it.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War are both available to stream now on Disney+.
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DJ Jewelz Blu is stepping into the booth at one of Europe’s biggest bass music festivals, and she’s bringing serious credentials with her. The content creator and longtime drum and bass enthusiast is making her festival debut at Rampage Belgium with UK-based producer Sudley, and the two are playing a B2B set that’s been months in the making.
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What many fans don’t realize is that Jewelz has deep musical roots. She grew up playing multiple instruments and has been a dedicated member of the EDM and drum-and-bass community for years. This isn’t a celebrity dipping her toes into music for a quick headline. This is a lifelong passion finally getting its moment.
“People see one side of me, but I’ve always had this other world,” Jewelz explained. “I grew up surrounded by music, playing instruments, and I’ve been obsessed with drum and bass for the longest time. When the opportunity came to actually DJ my first festival, especially with someone as talented as Sudley, I couldn’t pass it up.”
Meeting the Master: Why Sudley Was the Perfect Partner
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Sudley isn’t just any producer. The England-born artist has spent over a decade shaping the drum and bass scene, cutting his teeth in Bristol’s legendary underground rave circuit. That connection to the most influential bass music city in the UK runs deep in his DNA. These days, he’s built bridges between the UK scene and both coasts of the US, constantly traveling and making meaningful connections with the movement’s leaders.
His credibility was the seal Jewelz needed. They’ve already turned heads in the DNB community as a couple, but taking that chemistry into a festival B2B is a whole different beast.
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What to Expect From the Rampage Set
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The pair has crafted an hour-long journey through genre mashups, original bootlegs, remixes, and euphoric blends that define Sudley’s signature dancefloor, vocal-driven sound. They’ve built this set together from the ground up, carefully selecting every tune and loading in surprises.
“We’ve painstakingly crafted this together,” Jewelz said. “It’s more than just throwing on records. Every moment is intentional, and we’re bringing some things people won’t expect.”
A Moment for Growth
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Rampage Festival is one of the biggest bass music festivals in the world, which makes this debut anything but small. For Jewelz, it represents a full-circle moment. She’s moving beyond being known for one thing and stepping into a space where her diverse talents can shine. The musical background, the passion for drum and bass, the chemistry with her partner—all of it comes together in this set.
This is what happens when you give someone the space to be more than the box people try to put her in.
“Truth Hurts” singer Lizzo is opening up about the private struggles she’s been facing after her latest album, “B-TCH,” failed to chart on the Billboard 200. The album’s performance has been debated across social media platforms over the last week, as Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Jefferson, shared an emotional message revealing she’s been struggling behind the scenes while thanking fans for their continued support. Despite the criticism, Lizzo said she had something to celebrate in her latest update: her single “About D-mn Time” became her second song to surpass 1 billion streams.
I’m weeping on the floor— nobody knows what I’ve been going through privately. Its been a roller coaster— Sometimes I feel like my hands are tied behind my back and life is whooping my ass. But I wake up EVERY DAY and declare victory, even through the sleepless nights even… pic.twitter.com/xiwXyy6aak
Lizzo, 38, uploaded a dramatic photo of herself to her X account. In the caption, she spoke openly about some of the difficult challenges she’s been facing over the last several weeks.
“I’m weeping on the floor; nobody knows what I’ve been going through privately. Its [sic] been a roller coaster,” she said. “Sometimes I feel like my hands are tied behind my back and life is whooping my a**.”
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Lizzo went on to say that regardless of the struggles, she’s chosen to show up “EVERY DAY” to “declare victory” over her life and her career.
Lizzo’s confession came weeks after the singer made headlines for her latest album’s poor performance. According to The Blast, the record sold less than 3,000 copies in its first week, and only 650 in the second.
Lizzo Says She’s ‘Working’ Hard And Pouring Into The People Who Have Poured Into Her
Lizzo implied that the negative reaction to her album hasn’t deterred her. She said she’s been “working my a** off” and spending time with people whom she loves.
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“I am truly blessed and covered, and God is reminding me who I am and what He made me to do. No weapon formed against me will prosper, no vicious attacks from people who don’t even know me will stick,” she said.
Lizzo added, “I will continue to glow and shine, because that’s what I do. TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SHOWN ME LOVE ON THE INTERNET AND REAL LIFE I LOVE YOU.”
And to wrap up her post, Lizzo pointed out that not everything has been bad, revealing that “About D-mn Time,” her 2022 single, had reached 1 billion streams.
Lizzo Says She Took The Lackluster Response To Her Last Album ‘To Heart’
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Following the release of “B-TCH,” Lizzo appeared on the “Swiftologist” podcast and revealed she was upset over how her album was received.
“I think right now, dropping the album, I took it to heart really, really heavily,” she said. “I hurt my own feelings, and I was really stressed, and I was really sad for a few days because I just was like, ‘Wait a minute, this is like some of my best stuff.’”
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Before the project’s release, Lizzo hinted that she was worried about how it would perform, considering her record label, Atlantic, allegedly failed to promote it the way she believed it should’ve been.
“… I’m crashing out on my label right now because I just really like – I feel like there’s not any marketing money being put toward my ideas,” she said in a TikTok video.
The Detroit Native Said TikTok Was Hating On Her Latest Album
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In another post, Lizzo crashed out on the popular social media platform for allegedly plotting against her. In the video, the “Soulmate” singer claimed TikTok was purposefully hiding videos of her promoting her project.
“My album is out today, and TikTok continues to be a hater,” she said, adding that TikTok has made her videos “ineligible for recommendation.”
“And when I want to promote my album, you don’t want to recommend it to my fans?” she continued. “Well, honey, I’m on my main page to let y’all know that my album is out TODAY. Go run it up. To all of the 26 million people who love me, go get my album; it’s out today. Woo!”
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Lizzy Is Also Working On Something Else…
In addition to her music, Lizzo is also set to release her first children’s book, “Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin’,” in September 2026. Speaking with USA Today, the singer said the book carries the same empowering message that has long defined her music.
“It’s about trusting yourself and believing in who you are. The character goes on this adventure trying to find her identity in all these different places, but she realizes it’s been within her the whole time. I also want kids to get excited about music, about playing an instrument, about being creative. That’s what saved me when I was young. And honestly, I just want it to be fun. I want it to feel like music on the page,” she said.
Taylor Sheridan is the king of television, at least for Paramount+, but the reason he became in such high demand to begin with was purely down to his work on the big screen. Acclaimed work like Sicario, Hell or High Water and Wind River proved his chops, and now, he’s returning to the big screen with a new action thriller for Warner Bros. We’ve just seen a first look at the movie, and it reunites him with a Yellowstone universe star.
The image appears to show Brandon Sklenar between takes in Spain, where the production filmed quietly throughout late 2025. Wearing a dark brown jacket outside a production van, the 1923 star looks to be preparing for a potentially physical scene, with his stunt double also visible nearby. Sheridan wrote F.A.S.T., which reunites him with Sklenar after the actor played Spencer Dutton in 1923.
This time around, Sklenar is trading horses for slightly quicker modes of transport, as he plays a down-on-his-luck special forces commando who’s recruited by the DEA for a dangerous operation in his own hometown. Sklenar leads the cast alongside Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), Wilson Bethel (Daredevil), and Juliana Canfield (Succession)
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The project was filmed in Spain in November 2025, with production reportedly keeping its major locations and set activity under wraps, so getting a sneak peek at what’s going on feels like we’re getting a glimpse through the looking glass for one of the most anticipated projects of next year.
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Collider Exclusive · Taylor Sheridan Universe Quiz Which Taylor Sheridan Show Do You Belong In? Yellowstone · Landman · Tulsa King · Mayor of Kingstown
Four worlds. All of them brutal, complicated, and built on power, loyalty, and the price of survival. Taylor Sheridan doesn’t write heroes — he writes people who do what they have to do and live with the cost. Ten questions will reveal which one of his worlds you were made for.
🤠Yellowstone
🛢️Landman
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👑Tulsa King
⚖️Mayor of Kingstown
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Where does your power come from? In Sheridan’s world, everyone has leverage. The question is what kind.
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Who do you put first, no matter what? Loyalty in Sheridan’s universe is always absolute — and always costly.
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Someone crosses a line. How do you respond? Every Sheridan protagonist has a line. What matters is what happens after it’s crossed.
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Where do you feel most in your element? Sheridan’s worlds are as much about place as they are about people.
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How do you feel about operating in the grey? Nobody in a Sheridan show has clean hands. The question is how they carry the dirt.
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What are you actually fighting to hold onto? Every Sheridan character is fighting a war. The real question is what they’re defending.
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How do you lead? Authority in Sheridan’s world is never given — it’s established, maintained, and constantly tested.
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Someone new arrives and tries to change how things work. Your reaction? Every Sheridan show has an outsider disrupting an established order. Sometimes that outsider is you.
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What has your position cost you? Nobody gets to where these characters are without paying for it. The bill is always personal.
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When it’s over, what do you want people to say? Sheridan’s characters all know the ending is coming. The question is what they leave behind.
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Sheridan Has Spoken You Belong In…
The show that claimed the most of your answers is the world you were built for. If two tied, both are shown — you’re complicated enough to straddle two Sheridan universes.
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🤠 Yellowstone
🛢️ Landman
👑 Tulsa King
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⚖️ Mayor of Kingstown
You are a Dutton — or you might as well be. You understand that some things are worth protecting at any cost, and that the modern world’s indifference to history, to land, to legacy, is not something you’re willing to accept quietly. You lead from the front, you carry your family’s weight without complaint, and when someone threatens what’s yours, you don’t escalate — you finish it. You’re not cruel. But you are absolute. In Yellowstone’s world, that combination of ferocity and loyalty doesn’t make you a villain. It makes you the only thing standing between everything that matters and everyone who wants to take it.
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You thrive in the chaos of high-stakes negotiation, where the money is enormous, the margins are thin, and the wrong word in the wrong room can cost everyone everything. You’re a fixer — the person called when a situation is already on fire and needs someone with the nerve to walk into it. West Texas oil country rewards exactly what you are: sharp, adaptable, unsentimental, and absolutely clear-eyed about what people want and what they’ll do to get it. You’re not naive enough to think this world is fair. You’re smart enough to be the one deciding who it’s fair to.
You are a Dwight Manfredi — someone who has served their time, paid their dues, and arrived somewhere unexpected with nothing but their reputation and their wits. You adapt without losing yourself. You build loyalty through respect rather than fear, though you’re not above reminding people that the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Tulsa King is for people who are still standing when everyone assumed they’d be finished — who find, in an unfamiliar place, that they’re more capable than the world gave them credit for. You don’t need a throne. You build one, wherever you happen to land.
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You carry the weight of a system that is broken by design, and you do it anyway — because someone has to, and because you’re the only one positioned to do it without the whole thing collapsing. Mike McLusky’s world is for people who are comfortable operating where there are no good options, only less catastrophic ones. You speak every language: law enforcement, criminal, political, human. That fluency makes you invaluable and it makes you a target. You’ve made your peace with both. Mayor of Kingstown belongs to people who understand that keeping the peace is not the same as being at peace — and who do the job regardless.
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What Else is Taylor Sheridan Making?
While Sheridan penned the screenplay, he is not directing F.A.S.T.. Instead, Ben Richardson is behind the camera. Richardson is already a familiar name in Sheridan-land, having worked on 1923 and other projects from the busiest man in Hollywood, so there should be a natural shorthand between the pair by now.
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