Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor who brought Optimus Prime to life across more than four decades of Transformers projects, has died. He was 85.

Cullen died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, his agent confirmed. A cause of death has not been announced. His family said Cullen died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Montreal in 1941, Cullen built a prolific voice acting career, but his unmistakable performance as Optimus Prime ultimately became his defining role.

Cullen first voiced the heroic leader of the Autobots in the original Transformers animated series beginning in 1984. His deep, commanding performance helped turn Optimus Prime into one of the most recognizable characters in animation and pop culture.

More than two decades later, Cullen returned as Optimus Prime for Michael Bay’s 2007 live-action Transformers movie. He continued voicing the character throughout the live-action franchise, including Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Dark of the Moon, Age of Extinction, The Last Knight, Bumblebee and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

Peter Cullen voice of Optimus Prime

Cullen’s career extended far beyond Transformers. He provided the voice of Eeyore in numerous Winnie the Poohprojects and created the distinctive vocalizations of the Predator in the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film Predator. He also voiced characters including K.A.R.R. in Knight Rider and Thaedus in the animated superhero series Invincible.

His work as Optimus Prime earned Cullen generations of fans and eventually a place in the Transformers Hall of Fame. In 2023, he was also honored with the Children’s & Family Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the entertainment industry.

Cullen’s family asked fans to honor his legacy through compassion, integrity, loyalty and service to others, invoking the philosophy that became closely associated with both Cullen and Optimus Prime: being “strong enough to be gentle.”

Few voice performances have become as inseparable from a character as Cullen’s Optimus Prime. For millions of Transformers fans, his voice wasn’t simply part of the franchise. It was Optimus Prime.

If you are a fan of resplendent, otherworldly environments, interstellar galaxies, alien races, and all the other wonderful escapist elements within the science fiction genre, then you probably have noticed that you are tuning into one particular streamer much more often these days. Apple TV has started to corner the market on not only out-of-this-world space adventures but also well-written and cerebral character-driven tales that will leave you both visually dazzled and psychologically stimulated. They have produced fan favorites like Ted Lasso, The Afterparty, The Morning Show, and many others, but over the past several years, they have really focused on bringing some of the smartest sci-fi shows as part of their service.

With notable and well-received entries like Silo, Severance, Foundation, Shining Girls, Invasion, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, there is no shortage of revolutionary sci-fi shows on Apple TV. For All Mankind has now completed five seasons and is preparing to conclude with its sixth and final season, while its universe has already expanded with the new spin-off Star City. But five years after Foundation helped establish just how seriously Apple was willing to take ambitious science fiction, the streamer is preparing to enter another era.

In January 2027, Apple TV will debut Neuromancer, a 10-episode adaptation of William Gibson‘s influential 1984 cyberpunk novel. Starring Callum Turner and Briana Middleton, the series is another major swing at the kind of dense, cerebral science fiction Apple has spent years making a central part of its identity.

Apple TV Is Flexing With Both Established and New Shows

Apple TV has never flexed its muscle more in the sci-fi genre than it is right now. With flagship science fiction offerings like Foundation, For All Mankind, Silo, and Severance already firmly established, Apple has continued to expand its genre footprint rather than simply replacing one show with another. For All Mankind has grown large enough to spawn Star City, an eight-episode spin-off that revisits the alternate-history space race from the Soviet perspective, even as the original series prepares for its sixth and final season.

There is a clear commitment to consistently deliver compelling and intellectual premises that really give your imagination a healthy workout. They are the new gold standard in the genre. There are a lot of shows out there that offer viscerally impactful visuals, but what sets Apple TV shows apart from the rest is the focus on richly developed characters.

Characters like Salvor Hardin (Leah Harvey), Dr. Hari Seldon (Jared Harris), and Brother Day (Lee Pace) in Foundation give us a reason to emotionally invest ourselves every week. The same can be said of Mitsuki Yamoto (Shioli Kutsuna), Aneesha Malik (Golshifteh Farahani), and Trevante Cole (Shamier Anderson) in Invasion, or Lee Shaw (Wyatt Russell) and Cate Randa (Anna Sawai) in Monarch. All of these players bring something different to the story being told, and they have all been given thorough backstories.

Neuromancer now looks poised to push that strategy into an even harder strain of science fiction. Turner stars as Case, a super-hacker who is thrust into a web of digital espionage and high-stakes crime alongside Molly (Middleton), a razor-girl assassin. Gibson’s novel is packed with cyberpunk concepts, artificial intelligence, powerful corporations, virtual spaces, and terminology that helped shape decades of science fiction after its publication. In other words, it is exactly the sort of complicated material that Apple has spent the past five years proving it is willing to tackle.

Apple TV Excels at Getting the Best Talent

From the writers of the source material to experienced and seasoned showrunners to casting the most talented actors, it all makes such an enormous difference in the final product that ends up on our screens. It all starts with the material that gets written on the page. Invasion writer Simon Kinberg is a veteran of the genre with a pedigree that includes a handful of X-Men movies. Apple has continued to bring established filmmakers and creators into its growing sci-fi library, and Neuromancer is no exception. The adaptation was created for television by Graham Roland and JD Dillard, with Gibson himself among its executive producers.

Having top-notch actors delivering that material is key as well, and the shows that are propelling Apple TV to the forefront of smart sci-fi include gifted performers like Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Robbins in Silo. In Foundation, a combination of known faces like Harris and Pace and up-and-coming talents like Leah Harvey and Lou Llobell make the series tick along at a beautiful pace. Invasion has talent from around the globe in Farahani, Anderson, Barratt, and Kutsuna. Joel Kinnaman continues to lead the talented cast of the parallel-reality NASA drama For All Mankind, while Neuromancer is assembling another impressive ensemble around Turner and Middleton, including Mark Strong, Peter Sarsgaard, and Clémence Poésy.

‘Neuromancer’ Is the Next Step in Apple TV’s Sci-Fi Era

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Apple as an organization has always been pushing the envelope with bigger, better, and more innovative products, and that attitude has translated into its media streaming department, including both television and movies. Their model of focusing on a select group of projects to invest in and produce has helped Apple build a distinct identity in science fiction. It’s this commitment to the viewer and the willingness to let the creative forces behind the scenes do their thing that works out for the best. The difference five years after Foundation is just how established that identity has become, though. With Apple TV expanding its universes, namely with a show like For All Mankind and Star City, Neuromancer feels like the next logical test of that commitment.

Gibson’s novel helped define cyberpunk, and its dense world of hackers, artificial intelligence, corporate power, and cyberspace presents exactly the kind of ambitious source material that might have once seemed difficult to translate to television. Apple now has something it didn’t have when Foundation debuted in 2021: a proven identity as a destination for ambitious science fiction. Foundation, Silo, Severance, and For All Mankind have helped build an audience accustomed to complicated worlds, high concepts, and stories that don’t necessarily provide easy answers.

Neuromancer takes that strategy even further into hard sci-fi and cyberpunk territory, with Turner starring as Case, a super-hacker who becomes caught up in digital espionage and high-stakes crime alongside Molly (Middleton). The series will premiere on January 22, 2027, with two episodes before continuing weekly. That makes Neuromancer more than simply another sci-fi show joining the service. It suggests Apple is doubling down on the genre that has become one of its greatest strengths.

Where Foundation once looked like an enormous gamble, adapting another foundational and famously dense work of science fiction now feels almost perfectly suited to the streamer. Apple TV isn’t just proving that it can make smart sci-fi anymore. With Neuromancer, it’s entering the next era of the identity it has spent the last five years building.

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January 22, 2027

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Apple TV+

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Graham Roland

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Celebrity hairstylist and beauty entrepreneur Jen Atkin is embracing a more effortless approach to hair this fall, favoring healthy hair and more natural styles over overly polished looks. 

During an exclusive interview with The Blast about her partnership with Swiffer Hair Magnet, Atkin shared her predictions for the season’s biggest trends, the beauty shortcut that saves her time as a busy mom, and why finding a hairstyle that fits your lifestyle matters more than chasing every hot trend. She also shared a sneak peek of what she expects to see on the Emmys red carpet and revealed some hair products and tools she keeps in her own routine. 

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Everyone knows that cleaning up hair off the floor can be a chore and a half, so who better to ask what works best than a hairstylist to the stars?

“I get so excited over anything that’s going to make my home life and my work life easier. And I am very, very organized and a bit of a neat freak,” Atkin told The Blast exclusively. “When I heard about this product, I was so excited because it really fits naturally into my life.”

The product Atkin is speaking of – Swiffer Hair Magnet. She added that client’s hair, her hair, and even her dog’s hair ends up on the floor making it a “nightmare to clean up.” She said, “This is something that I had wished existed 10 to 15 years ago.”

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Fall Hair Trends That Could Steal The Spotlight

With summer quickly coming to a close and fall getting ready to rush in as a main character, the popular trend in hairstyles will likely shift a bit. When asked what she feels the biggest fall hair trends will be, Atkin shared that she’s just “not a fan of overly perfected or manufactured hair.” 

“I think that getting a really good haircut and making it look healthy, taking care of your scalp and putting oil in your hair and making sure it stays hydrate,” she said. “I like movable, touchable, healthy hair.”

She added that “wearing a hairstyle that fits your lifestyle is important.” 

One thing that goes out the window though? Cutting your own bangs at home. 

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“Find a hairstylist that you trust and knows your face shape and knows what your routine is,” she added.

Jen Atkin Is The Founder Of OUAI Hair Products

Atkin created OUAI in 2016 to bring professional-quality haircare into everyday routines. The popular brand blends salon expertise into shampoo, conditioner, styling products, and more. 

“We were the first to kind of categorize our shampoo and conditioner by hair type – fine, medium, thick – really paying attention to that and what your strands are like and what your needs are,” she told The Blast. “I’m really a big fan of getting your hair clean.” 

She added that “hydrating is key,” and “getting your hair and scalp really clean is the best way to have hair you can wear for at least three days.” 

Sharing Some Hair Predictions For The Upcoming Emmys

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When talk of the Emmys red carpet entered the chat, Atkin shared some thoughts on what she expects to see as far as hairstyles.

“I am predicting we’re gonna see some really cute short cuts,” she said. “I really love effortless hair and I think I really miss the simplicity of the 90s when it was all about just a really cool dress.”

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Atkin said she’s a “big fan” of hair that isn’t “overly produced.” She added, “I like the fashion to be the moment.”

Balancing Work Life And Mom Life

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For most people, finding a good work-life balance can be challenging. For Atkin, she said it’s important to be “kind and gentle” with yourself. 

“I feel like we’ve fallen into a trap of feeling like you have to do everything perfect,” she told The Blast. “I was just talking to my husband last night about gentle parenting and is it working? We’re trying to do this French style of parenting where we have got a very clean and kind of strict household. I am really about routine and we’re very predictable. I have a really organized scheduled and the kids do as well, so they kind of know what to expect. That’s been really helpful for everybody.” 

The celebrity stylist also shared that one thing that works well for finding that balance is a shared calendar and having “all hands on deck.”

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Roommates, Hollywood has lost another household name! Samuel Monroe Jr., who starred in ‘Menace II Society’ and ‘The Players Club, ‘ passed away this week, according to his mother. He was 52.

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Samuel Monroe Jr.’s Mom Confirms His Death 

Joyce Patton, Samuel’s mom, posted an update about her son on Facebook, per a screenshot from The Shade Room. She only confirmed his death, but did not reveal the cause. Instead, she asked the public to keep her family and three children in prayers.

“I want to thank all of my Facebook family and friends new and old for praying for Samuel Monroe Jr., my son. But today God called him home. Please honor my final request to pray for the family, especially his 3 children.”

Joyce also spoke to TMZ and said Samuel died after a battle with meningitis. He died on Wednesday (August 26), around 10:24 p.m. PT at a hospital. The report also says he was hospitalized with a severe case of meningitis, MRSA pneumonia, and other medical issues. That said, TMZ also reported that Samuel Monroe Jr. was discharged alive, according to a hospital rep.

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After starring in several of the biggest movies of the last few years, like Anora and Until Dawn, Ella Rubin is ready to take her career to the next level. Not only can Rubin be seen leading the #1 show in the world on Prime Video, Sterling Point, she’s also attached to star in a new series based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Liz Moore, The God of the Woods. Moore also wrote Long Bright River, another popular New York Times bestseller. The God of the Woods follows the Van Laar family, who house dark secrets surrounding the mystery behind the disappearance of 13-year-old Barbara Van Laar’s disappearance from her family summer camp.

Ella Rubin recently sat down for an interview with Collider’s Perri Nemiroff for an episode of Ladies Night to chat about Sterling Point, and the duo got onto the topic of the new series, The God of the Woods. When asked if she had wrapped filming on the series yet, Rubin told Collider no, saying she has “one more week” to go before the end of production. Nemiroff also asked Rubin if there was anything about the project she thought would challenge her as an actor in new ways, to which she said, “Great way of putting it. That was kind of exactly it. It’s a very different character for me. I’ve never played anybody like this. It’s a different story. It’s kind of a ‘70s sort of atmospheric thriller.” Rubin continued, highlighting more specifics about her character, which read as follows:

“The character just struck me intensely. There’s a lot of darkness there within her. There’s an incredibly rich backstory. She’s not mean, but can be kind of acerbic, and I like that about her. It’s just really, really different. She’s very troubled, and there’s a lot going on, and there’s really no clear answer. I don’t think every choice she makes is one that everyone will be in support of, which is something I enjoyed, too, getting to play a young woman who’s making confusing choices, or making choices that are upsetting in some way, and she’s still deeply brilliant and looking out for her life in a way that maybe the audience won’t be able to understand.”

‘The God of the Woods’ Features a Star-Studded Ensemble

Continuing, Rubin admitted that she “could go on and on about it. I’m just so in it right now,” she said. “I think you’ll like it. It’s cool. And Kerry Condon is going to be… I mean, everybody in this movie is amazing. Tracy Letts is in it. It’s crazy. Maya Hawke is incredible.” Fans will know Maya Hawke well from her role as Robin Buckley in Stranger Things, and Kerry Condon recently featured in both F1 with Brad Pitt and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.

Rubin also confirmed the appearance of The Rings of Power veteran Benjamin Walker, “Yes, he’s amazing,” and even spoke about other stars like Nell Fisher, Autumn Molina, and Susannah Perkins: “Nell Fisher is so lovely. And Autumn Molina is playing my camper, Tracy, and she’s a star. And Susannah Perkins has become one of my close friends, who’s playing TJ and they are just like… I can’t.” She lastly highlighted the incredible work of showrunners Liz Hannah and Liz Moore, who have worked as producers and writers on other projects like Mindhunter and Long Bright River. Moore also wrote the novel that inspired the new Netflix series based on The God of the Woods: “I’m so deep in it, so I’m sorry I’m talking about it too much, but I’m just so excited for everyone to get to see their performances because it’s really special. And yeah, Liz Hannah and Liz Moore, our showrunners, just know what they’re doing. It’s awesome.”

Check out the first season of Sterling Point on Prime Video and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Season 2. Keep an eye out for Nemiroff’s full conversation with Rubin.

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August 5, 2026

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Michael Biehn has appeared in enough classics that it probably takes quite a lot to genuinely blow him away. This is a man who brought us films like The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss and Tombstone, all of which certainly aren’t a bad selection to have on your résumé, after all. So, when this man says something exciting about a movie yet to come out? That makes you sit up, and it makes him difficult to ignore.

Biehn will soon appear in Onslaught, the newest film from Adam Wingard. And he’s not merely telling audiences that the movie is good, either. Speaking exclusively with Collider, Biehn made perhaps the biggest comparison possible for the upcoming action-horror movie: watching the finished Onslaught gave him the same feeling he remembers having when he first saw Aliens.

Biehn had already described Onslaught as possessing the same “frantic energy” as The Terminator, while comparing its overall flavor to a combination of Wingard’s The Guest and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. But his reaction to actually seeing the finished movie went much further, because when sked what he hopes audiences will think when they leave the cinema, Biehn gave us an answer that made his hopes for Onslaught — and its future — pretty clear:

“I’d like them to walk away thinking two things. First, I’d watch that again. And second, I can’t wait for the sequel.”

So if you weren’t already excited about a movie audiences haven’t even seen yet, Biehn’s enthusiasm should hopefully sell you on it. But his enthusiasm was just as intense when he discussed the first time he saw the film.

Michael Biehn Thinks ‘Onslaught’ Is as Good as ‘Aliens’

“I kind of had the same feelings I had when I saw Aliens. I just didn’t have Bill Paxton in there next to me to high five with,” Biehn recalled watching Onslaught alongside Wingard and immediately jumping from his chair once the movie ended.

“Oh my God, you fucking did it, Adam! You fucking did it, Jesus! This is fucking amazing.”

Considering Biehn’s history with Aliens — and his insistence elsewhere in our conversation that it’s James Cameron’s best film — that’s an endorsement that could carry the movie on wings. Wingard has clearly made something that’s about to hit us hard and leave us wanting more. And if audiences come away feeling the same way, Biehn is already looking several steps ahead: he wants them ready to watch it all over again and immediately demanding Onslaught 2.

Onslaught hits theaters on September 4.

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September 4, 2026

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Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, is embracing stepmom duties.

Bianca, 31, was spotted on a trip to the mall with her stepdaughter, Chicago West, and Chicago’s cousin, Dream Kardashian, on Wednesday, August 26, per photos obtained by TMZ.

The trio looked relaxed as they walked through a Los Angeles mall, accompanied by a security guard. Bianca wore a head-to-toe black bodysuit for the occasion, while Chicago, 8, and Dream, 9, both wore white tank tops and blue jeans.

Chicago is Kanye’s youngest daughter with ex-wife Kim Kardashian. The former couple also share daughter North, 13, and sons Saint, 10, and Psalm, 7.

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Dream is the only daughter of Kim’s brother, Rob Kardashian, and ex-girlfriend Blac Chyna.

Bianca wed Kanye, 49, in December 2022, and the rapper has previously gushed about her close bond with his children.

“Happy birthday to the most beautiful super bad iconic muse,” he shared in a January 2024 birthday tribute to Censori via Instagram. “The most amazing stepmom to our children. I love you so much. Thank you for sharing your life with me.”

In a February interview with Vanity Fair, Censori, an Australian architect, opened up about previously spending time at a rehab facility in Spain.

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“I needed to work on myself because I had patterns of things that I would do that would not just hurt me but would hurt the people around me,” she said. “I put a lot of pressure on other people being the reason for my happiness or the reason for my unhappiness.”

She continued, “I would blame someone else if I wasn’t feeling good. [Rehab] changed my life. How was I a completely different person? I was very emotionally dysregulated, and I can function now.”

Before rehab, Censori said that she was self-medicating with benzodiazepines and that Kanye paid for her treatment.

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Censori recalled telling the rapper, “Anything that you have ever bought me does not equate to how important this was to me,” adding that the cost of treatment was “ridiculous.”

Kim, 45, and Kanye split in 2021 and finalized their divorce the following year. However, the exes remain committed to coparenting their four children amicably.

“We’ll always be family,” Kim said in a February interview with Complex. “We both know that. We will be OK, and there’s so much love for our family. We want what’s best for our kids.”

Whenever I think I’m old or ‘washed up,’ I remind myself that I’ve only been out of college for a few years. However, given all the life hacks I’ve learned in the past three years, it sometimes feels like forever. Had I known then what I know now, I’d grab these 13 genius Amazon finds in a heartbeat.

Too fresh are nightmares of accidentally sleeping through exams (I would never), spilling water on my laptop and losing my backpack — things that wouldn’t happen with a good alarm clock, a secure water bottle and say, a Life360 Tile tracker. Whether you’re searching for yourself or your little ones, kids or teens, I’m your go-to gal for school-related recs that make life a little bit easier!

13 Genius Back-to-School Items on Amazon

1. My Top Pick: A reliable alarm clock is essential for exam days. But unlike most, this Hatch alarm wakes you up with sunrise light and soothing sounds you actually enjoy.

2. Hydration Station: When you need to look instantly radiant, be it for a job interview, presentation or party (I’m not judging), this hydrating hyaluronic acid serum delivers.

3. Deep Sleep: Thousands of shoppers rave about this gentle pressure eye mask that not only promotes deep sleep but also provides headache relief.

4. Must-Have Monitor: After years of looking down at my laptop, I wished I had a small monitor to help my posture and keep my (many) tabs organized.

5. Cute Kindle: Tired of trekking to the library? This Amazon Kindle brings the books to you. You’ll appreciate it for school and leisure reads alike.

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6. Looking Crisp: Wrinkles are no match for this portable handheld steamer that gets clothes interview-ready in a jiffy. It works on cotton, wool, satin and beyond.

7. No More Spills: A leakproof design matters when you’re stuffing a water bottle, laptop and notebook into one backpack.

8. Rainy Day: The number of times I wore white sneakers to class, only to have them get ruined on the way back, is uncanny. These waterproof Chelsea boots are a no-brainer.

9. Literal Lifeline: I attach this $24 Bluetooth tracker to my backpack, gym bag, and luggage. It’s like an Apple AirTag, but is much more affordable.

10. Forever Charged: You never know when the day will last longer than your phone battery. This power bank ensures you have backup at all times.

11. No Days Off: The best way to combat an illness is to prevent it in the first place. These scented hand sanitizers hydrate your skin while they fight off germs.

12. Nighttime Upgrade: A nightstand can do more than hold your books. This functional find has a charging station built in, and it includes multiple port types.

13. Effortlessly Ergonomic: Do yourself (and your back) a favor and snag an ergonomic desk chair that features a lumbar pillow, high back and retractable footrest.

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Peter Berg is known for his unique style when it comes to storytelling. More specifically, how he brought the show Friday Night Lights to life. Now, Berg is returning to the world of football with his new film, The Mosquito Bowl, that reunites him with Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger. Written by Berg and Mark L. Smith, The Mosquito Bowl is based on the book The Mosquito Bowl: a Game of Life and Death in World War II by Bissinger, and we have a Iook at the new film featuring pictures of the iconic cast!

The images include a look at Nicholas Galitzine as John McLaughry, Bill Skarsgård as Bob Baumann, Ray Nicholson as Tony Butkovich, and Tom Francis as David Schreiner. While we get to see the boys in action in both their football gear as well as in their Marines uniforms, we also have a lot of amazing supporting cast to look forward to. Like The Outsiders musical star Brent Comer as Murphy, Berg himself as General Buckner and more. The supporting cast includes: Dominic Bogart (Sergeant Wilkes), Jack Ingram (Wilson), Ella Newton (Jane), Lola Bond (Odette), Stacy Clausen (Avery), Billy Smith (Father Kelly), Steven Sammut (Jerry Colonna), Blake Erickson (Bob Hope), Claudia Ware (Francis Langford), and Pat McAfee (Drill Instructor).

The Mosquito Bowl is described as follows: “Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, four of America’s top college football stars set their fame aside to enlist in the Marines. As they prepare for the brutal invasion of Okinawa, they’ll play in a legendary game featuring some of the greatest players in history — a game that, for many, will be the last they ever play.” Aside from Bissinger, this film also reunites Berg with Friday Night Lights composers Explosions in the Sky.

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Friday Night Lights has been back in the news thanks to Kyle Chandler‘s role in the HBO series Lanterns. But it also has proven its power as both a film and a television show throughout the years. While The Mosquito Bowl is Berg’s return to football, it is also a continuation of Berg’s exploration of stories about soldiers and war. He’s made films like the 2013 movie The Lone Survivor starring Mark Wahlberg and has ventured into the realm of World War II before. Mixing his unique take on football in the Pacific arena of World War II is going to be an exciting time for fans of Berg’s work.

You can see his previous work in show’s like Friday Night Lights.