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Marvel Is About To Ruin Hollywood’s Best New Actress
By Chris Snellgrove
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Obsession is an amazing film for many reasons. This includes director Curry Barker, who parlayed his experience as a YouTube filmmaker into becoming one of Hollywood’s hottest new directors. It also includes Michael Johnston, whose performance as Bear helps him fully straddle the line between sympathetic protagonist and not-so-secret villain. However, it’s an open secret that the best part of Obsession is breakout star Inde Navarette, who plays Nikki. She can delight and terrify with a single change of her facial expression in a performance that might as well be a magic trick. One moment, she’s the cute girl next door; the next moment, she’s the scariest thing you’ve ever seen.
After Obsession became a massive hit (one that beat heavy hitters like The Mandalorian and Grogu and Supergirl at the box office), everyone had the same question: “what will Navarette do next?” Now, we may have the answer, and it’s more frightening than anything in her hit horror film. In a recent interview, she indicated that she’d like to star in a Marvel movie, and she even met with Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier, who is working on his upcoming X-Men film. For a young actor, becoming a Marvel mainstay is the opportunity of a lifetime. Realistically, though, this would ruin her career by tying her to a decade or more of making superhero slop.
A Scar Is Born
Recently, Obsession star Inde Navarette gave an interview to Nylon, one which covered much of the actor’s career. Eventually, they spoke about her future ambitions, and the outlet asked the actor if she’d like to star in a Marvel film. Her response? “I would.” When the outlet asked about dream directors she’d love to work with, Navarette mentioned Jake Schreier, who is poised to become one of Marvel’s biggest movers and shakers. He has already made the critically beloved The Thunderbolts, and he’s going to be directing the first X-Men movie for the MCU.
To be clear, Inde Navarette has not been officially offered any contract with Marvel, and it may simply be a coincidence that she wants to star in this cinematic universe and met one of its biggest directors. However, nobody can deny that getting this Obsession star into his X-Men movie would be a major coup for Schreier. Previously, MCU guru Kevin Feige confirmed that the X-Men movie will have a young cast to appeal to “a younger demographic.” At 25 years old and insanely popular, Navarrette would be the perfect addition to this upcoming mutant movie. Unfortunately, that might very well sabotage her career in the long term.
Marvel’s Latest Heroine?
Why is that? In that same Nylon interview, she discussed her desire to prove that she’s not some one-hit wonder. “I really want to prove that Obsession wasn’t just lightning in a bottle,” she said. “This is something that I really love and want to continue doing, but of course that’s going to take time. I want people to take that time to trust that I have that capability.” In other words, she wants to take on more challenging roles and prove she can keep rising to the occasion. But that will never happen if she signs a contract with Marvel.
That’s because, for bigger actors taking on bigger roles, Marvel Studios notoriously makes these performers sign 10-year contracts. That’s enough time, the thinking goes, to have them headline at least three of their own films and appear in any number of Avengers-style crossovers. Right now, Inde Navarrette is riding high from the insane success of Obsession, and she’s eager to take on meatier roles (case in point, she also met recently with Heat director Michael Mann). But she won’t really have time to star in other breakout indie hits or explosive dramas if she is tied down to at least a decade of making superhero slop.
Be Careful What You Wish For
Even if you’re a huge Marvel fan (got your tickets for Spider-Man: Brand New Day yet, true believer?), it’s an open secret that audiences will always see these tights-and-flights actors as their characters, keeping them from landing great future gigs. For example, the biggest thing Chris Evans has been in since Avengers: Endgame is Knives Out, and the only notable thing Robert Downey Jr. has been in since then is Oppenheimer. Sure, they’re both richer than God, but they’re not getting very many good roles, forcing them to reluctantly crawl back to the franchise that turned them into the most popular actors of the modern age.
That’s my big message to Inde Navarrette (you are reading this, right?): for all intents and purposes, you now have a One Wish Willow in your hand, and you’re in danger of experiencing how bad this monkey’s paw can get. Yes, becoming a Marvel star will make you richer and more famous than ever before, but it comes at the expense of ever acting in anything remotely interesting ever again. Navarrette became an internationally cherished actor thanks to a movie about a toy purchase gone wrong; only time will tell if she’s going to throw all that away just so she can become an action figure.
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Sports may not be for everyone, but comedy sure is! When it comes to television‘s greatest comedies, we often think of family sitcoms or workplace comedies; rarely do sports-themed shows come to mind at first. But then, when we really think about it, we realize that some of our favorites are among the best of the best. This list is meant to celebrate those titles.
Though there are many other shows that could have easily slipped in, these shows are the champions of the world. From coaches that bring inspiration beyond their team to athletes whose egos know no bounds, many of these sports shows use the game as the canvas for exceptional characters. No matter the game or the subject, they have brought us hearty chuckles and moments of inspiration that have stayed with us for a long time.
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‘Shoresy’ (2022–Present)
Perhaps you’re arriving at this entry unaware of this show, but Shoresy is one of the most underappreciated comedies in recent memory. Created and starring Jared Keeso, Shoresy is a spin-off of Letterkenny, the 12-season comedy about the adventures of the residents of the fictional rural Ontario community. One such resident is the titular character. The series follows Shoresy (Keeso), the foul-mouthed hockey trash-talker on a quest to save the struggling team, the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs, a lowly Senior AAA hockey team. With a mission to “never lose again,” Shoresy completely revamps the locker room culture and recruits a colorful cast of gritty players to turn their losing streak around. Five seasons in, the series progresses past his initial playing days, transitioning into a mentor role, tackling sports talk commentary, and dealing with the changing, increasingly physical nature of hockey.
Jam-packed with non-stop crude humor, rapid-fire insults, and raunchy locker room banter, Shoresy is the modern take on the classic hockey film, Slap Shot. Beyond the vulgarity is a show with genuine heart, deep loyalty, and emotional depth. The series highlights a diverse, tight-knit group of athletes bonded by fierce love for the sport and pride for the community. Shoresy transitions a one-note joke character from the original series and turns him into a deeply passionate and hilarious character who just so happens to be surprisingly wholesome. Keeso makes Shoresy a character you want to champion. It’s certainly a “dudes rock” comedy, but it’s not one that alienates viewers. If you like underdog stories, adversity on the ice, and training monologues, Shoresy has you covered. Don’t fret that it may be too grotesque for you; Shoresy has more heart and charm than you’d imagine. With a fast-paced format of short episodes, you’ll end up binging the series quite quickly.
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‘Eastbound & Down’ (2009–2013)
HBO was dominated by a certain fantasy series during the early 2010s, but during that era, there was a sports comedy you certainly saw commercials for: Eastbound & Down. Created by Ben Best, Jody Hill, and Danny McBride, the series follows Kenny Powers (McBride), an arrogant, washed-up former Major League Baseball star. After his career collapses due to his toxic personality, he returns to his North Carolina hometown of Shelby County as a middle school teacher, perpetually chasing a delusional comeback through chaotic misadventures in Mexico and local television. Eastbound & Down brilliantly subverts the sports comedy genre as chaotic humor anchors the series through a deeply dark character study of an egoist refusing his own obsolescence. It balances offensive, over-the-top comedy with moments of pathos about failure, aging, and redemption.
McBride shines brightly as he introduced the world to one of the most iconic characters of his career. Kenny Powers is a powerhouse. He has zero self-awareness and endless toxic bravado, and yet we don’t dismiss him because his journey to rock bottom and fight to leave it is relatable. Keny believes he belongs on top, turning his constant self-sabotage into a hilarious spectacle. Kenny is the ultimate embodiment of the desperation for the American Dream. In turn, the series is a wonderful satire that makes his failures repulsive and magnetic. Kenny is only as good as the individuals he surrounds himself with. Steve Little as Stevie, Kenny’s pathetic, fiercely loyal sidekick, and John Hawkes as Dustin, Kenny’s brother who is forced to serve as his grounded foil, build a world that lasts for four seasons. Each season reinvents the show by placing Kenny in a new environment with fresh targets for his chaos. Eastbound & Down treats professional sports and fame not with reverence, but as a gritty, greasy machine.
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‘Blue Mountain State’ (2010–2011)
Between playing a hero like Aquaman and long before becoming the ultimate warrior as Jack Reacher, Alan Ritchson made a name for himself as a complete buffoon as Thad Castle on Blue Mountain State. He was the heart of the completely hilarious and totally unhinged comedy created by Eric Falconer and Chris Romano. The raunchy sitcom follows a fictional Midwestern university and its powerhouse college football team, the Mountain Goats. Alex Moran (Darin Brooks) is a talented backup quarterback who prefers the low-stress life of a second-string player so he can focus on partying. Thad Castle (Ritchson) is an overtly intense captain and linebacker who is known for extreme hazing rituals and undergoing completely uncouth antics. Coach Marty Daniels (Ed Marinaro), the former NFL player and head coach, is grossly obsessed with winning, doing whatever it takes to lead his team to victory. And then there is Sammy Cacciatore (Romano), Alex’s best friend, who is not altogether there, becoming the team’s eccentric mascot. Modeled after classic 1980s and 90s college party movies like Animal House and American Pie, Blue Mountain State focuses on crude humor, absurd situations, and fraternity culture with the actual sport sprinkled in as the backdrop.
Blue Mountain State may not have been your college experience, but it leans completely into unhinged, high-energy college humor. It mixes outrageous party culture, raucous locker room hilarity, and memorable, cartoonish characters that elevated it to its legendary status. Other football shows of the time focused on growing as individuals and winning as a team; Blue Mountain State couldn’t care less about that. There was never any preaching or moral lessons. Everything was for a laugh. These student athletes just wanted to have fun. And fun they had. The writers pushed boundaries with absurd, no-holds-barred jokes that fully committed to the bit. It’s why Ritchson became an instantly memeable character who could have lived long beyond the show’s three-season run. To be fair, Ritchson does not get the praise for his comedic prowess, as Thad Castle is one of the greatest and most ridiculous characters of the 21st century. Blue Mountain State is pure, unadulterated fun. It’s completely self-aware and highly entertaining. Earning a cult following and a feature film following its ending, Blue Mountain State‘s infectious energy made it a brilliant single-camera sitcom whose mission is to make you escape reality and laugh.
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‘Sports Night’ (1998–2000)
Aaron Sorkin may be best known for The West Wing, but just before the legendary show’s arrival, he delivered one of his greatest and most underappreciated shows: Sports Night. Running for two seasons on ABC, the critically acclaimed comedy follows the behind-the-scenes chaotic environment, personal relationships, and professional ethics of the staff producing a fictional, live nightly cable sports news program. Casey McCall (Peter Krause) and Dan Rydell (Josh Charles) are charismatic, fast-talking co-anchors and best friends on and off the screen. Dana Whitaker (Felicity Huffman) is the high-strung executive producer who keeps the show running under intense pressure. Friends since college, Casey and Dana must keep their romantic tension at bay as managing editor Isaac Jaffe (Robert Guillaume) hovers over his staff as a benevolent but uncompromising father figure. Following an ensemble of producers, associate producers, and writers who navigate office romances, corporate interference, and personal crises, Sports Night showcased Sorkin’s signature style of snappy, highly intellectual, walk-and-talk dialogue that defined his future works.
Sports Night was very much the precursor to The Newsroom. Part of the reason why Sports Night was abandoned was so Sorkin could focus on The West Wing. Nonetheless, the 45 episodes that did exist were sublime. The scripts were both witty and deeply rhythmic, making other television shows look slow-paced in comparison. Sports Night focused on themes of human ethics, friendship, and professional dedication rather than constant sports trivia. It was there to center the story. Sports Night was an example of brilliant ensemble work. In addition to Krause, Charles, Huffman, and Guillaume, the cast featured Joshua Malina, Sabrina Lloyd, Brenda Strong, William H. Macy, and more. We all had a fascination with ESPN’s SportsCenter; Sports Night gave us a chance to see what that experience was truly like.
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‘The League’ (2009–2015)
We may not have the opportunity to play the game or even work in the front office, so we get to play pretend through fantasy football. And that was the premise of the beloved FX series The League. Created by Jeff and Jackie Schaffer, The League follows a tight-knit group of old friends in Chicago who care deeply about one another—so deeply that they use every opportunity to sabotage, insult, and make each other’s lives miserable over their obsession with winning their fantasy football league. Pete (Mark Duplass) is the laid-back, perennial league champion who coasts on natural talent. Kevin (Stephen Rannazzisi) is the league commissioner trying to balance his family life and his wife’s secret influence over his team. Jenny (Katie Aselton) is Kevin’s sharp-witted wife, who is often the best football mind in the house. Ruxin (Nick Kroll) is a paranoid defense attorney convinced everyone is conspiring against him. Andre (Paul Scheer) is a successful plastic surgeon who serves as the group’s constant punching bag and target of ridicule. And Taco (Jon Lajoie) is Kevin’s stoner younger brother, a part-time musician who barely understands football. The show borrows the loose, half-improvised, boundary-pushing style of Curb Your Enthusiasm to focus on adult humor, relentless trash-talk, and how the cutthroat desire to win bragging rights spills over into marriages, jobs, and daily life.
The League uses fantasy football as a brilliant vehicle for sharp, semi-improvised comedy about male ego, deep-seated rivalries, and brutal friendly abuse. The best part about the series is you don’t have to love football to appreciate The League. The core appeal is the comedic chaos. Non-fans can easily enjoy the rapid-fire insults, recurring bit gags, and the sheer desperation of adults treating a minor local trophy, The Shiva, and a last-place punishment, The Sacko, like life-or-death matters. The League was an NFL fan’s favorite thanks to the revolving door of stars that popped through, including Terry Bradshaw, Jay Cutler, Deon Sanders, Marshawn Lynch, and many more. And that’s on top of some of Hollywood’s funniest people. The League was the type of show that delivered memorable moments and quotable lines, all thanks to the stellar dynamic of the ensemble. With such strong improvisers, the structured outline allowed the likes of Kroll, Scheer, and Duplass to do what they do best. The cast worked as an ensemble, supporting each other rather than fighting for individual punchlines, making the delivery feel authentic and unscripted. The League is a series of its time that just so happens to be timeless. Reboot when?
5
‘Brockmire’ (2017–2020)
Often you see Hank Azaria as a supporting player in comedies, but in Brockmire, he was the star. In the underrated hidden gem, Azaria plays Jim Brockmire, a famous Major League Baseball announcer who suffers a very public, profanity-laden on-air meltdown after catching his wife cheating. A decade later, he tries to restart his career by calling minor league games for the Morristown Frackers in a struggling Rust Belt town in rundown Pennsylvania. He works alongside Jules James (Amanda Peet), the hard-drinking team owner, and Charles (Tyrel Jackson Williams), an eager young intern. A star vehicle for a profoundly versatile performer, Brockmire sees Azaria’s stellar, fast-talking comedic prowess paired with a surprisingly deep look at personal redemption. Brockmire balances vulgar, sharp-tongued humor with genuine emotional heart, creating a heartfelt arc that works even if you do not care about baseball.
Across four seasons, Brockmire refuses to stay in a single lane. It evolves from a genuine redemption story as it makes way to tackle addiction, modern cultural absurdities, and even jumps forward into a satirical, dystopian future for baseball. Azaria infuses a classic announcer into his titular character. Having a rhythm and cadence with a classic vocal boom, Brockmire sounds like he could have come straight from any real MLB broadcaster booth. Azaria and Peet have wonderful chemistry. Together, they add a lovely layer of wit and wounded humanity to the truly rich narrative. They’re magnetic. Underneath the booze, ego, and rants, Brockmire treats its titular character with heartbreaking truth and actual emotional growth. Brockmire is poignant and messy, offering laugh-out-loud, profane sports commentary with deep emotional vulnerability. Brockmire is a must-watch.
4
‘Stick’ (2025–Present)
Perhaps thanks to the Ted Lasso boom, many streamers have tried their hand at sports comedies. While we have loved and admired shows and films like The Dink, The Hawk, and Running Point, the best new sports comedy is Stick. Created by Jason Keller for Apple TV, Stick stars Owen Wilson as Pryce Cahill, a washed-up former professional golfer whose career was ruined by an on-course meltdown decades prior. Struggling through a divorce and working in a golf shop, Pryce stakes his remaining hopes on mentoring Santi Wheeler (Peter Dager), a troubled 17-year-old golf prodigy. Pryce takes Santi under his wing to help shape the teen’s raw talent into professional potential, as they both deal with past trauma, broken family relationships, and the psychological hurdles of the game. Stick is a show that focuses on supportive, low-key community bonds and getting a second chance at life through the allure of the generation gap. Stick opts for understated, soulful humor and gentle pacing over loud, laugh-out-loud gags.
Like its Apple TV sports companion, Stick masters the comforting, low-stakes found family formula. You do not need to care about or understand golf to enjoy the character dynamics. The sport serves merely as a metaphor for dealing with past mistakes. Golf is treated as an internal battle of the mind, mirroring personal baggage and past mistakes. Wilson utilizes his strengths, bringing a signature laconic, wounded, and unexpectedly wise energy to a character looking for a second chance. The story may be about Pryce and Santi, but his chemistry with Marc Maron as a cynical former caddy Mitts and Mariana Treviño as Elena Wheeler, Santi’s fiercely protective mother, serve as the heartbeat of the piece. Oh, and if you’re a Timothy Olyphant superfan like myself, he’s a ham as Clark Ross, Pryce’s former playing partner and rival. Olyphant and Judy Greer, as Pryce’s ex-wife Amber-Linn, have been bumped up to main cast for Season 2.
3
‘GLOW’ (2017–2019)
Timing is everything, and unfortunately for GLOW, the timing couldn’t be worse as it was canceled just as it was about to blow up again. Nevertheless, the Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch-created comedy remains one of the greatest Netflix entries. Inspired by the real-life 1980s women’s professional wrestling promotion, the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, the series, set in Los Angeles, follows a group of outcast women who learn to wrestle and build a campy, spandex-clad TV show under washed-up B-movie director Sam Sylvia (Marc Maron). They are led by Ruth Wilder (Alison Brie), a struggling actress in 1985 who sees the wrestling show as her big chance at fame, and Debbie Eagan (Betty Gilpin), a retired soap star and Ruth’s former best friend who joins the cast after a personal betrayal creates intense real-life friction between them. The show pokes fun at and analyzes the over-the-top, stereotypical personas the women adopt for the ring. GLOW celebrated female artists and performers as they navigated sexism and searched for meaningful professional outlets in the entertainment industry.
GLOW was not only just a breath of fresh air, it was a brilliant female-led ensemble series with strong characters and daring scripts. It balanced sharp comedy with deep, emotional drama and tackled social issues without feeling preachy. The show thrives through its diverse cast of misfits, as each woman is allowed to grow beyond their initial 1980s stereotype. The standouts from the bunch included Britney Young, Gayle Rankin, Kate Nash, and Jackie Tohn. GLOW‘s brisk pacing and snappy, rhythmic narrative made every moment feel earned and exciting. GLOW is a seamless mix of genuine heart and neon-soaked ’80s fun. GLOW treats professional wrestling with genuine respect, using the mechanics of the squared circle as a brilliant mirror for personal conflict, teamwork, and breaking social stereotypes. GLOW remains one of the most important shows of the last decade.
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‘Coach’ (1989–1997)
The late ’80s and early ’90s were known for some legendary sitcoms—Cheers, Seinfeld, The Golden Girls, Designing Women, Wings—but one of the very best that doesn’t always get lumped into that group is Coach. For nine seasons, the Barry Kemp series told the story of Hayden Fox (Craig T. Nelson), the obsessive head coach of the fictional Minnesota State University Screaming Eagles football team. Alongside his quirky, loyal, but dim-witted assistant coaches, Luther Van Dam (Jerry Van Dyke) and Dauber Dybinski (Bill Fagerbakke), Hayden balances his intense career with his personal life and romance. Most of the show centers around the pressure to win, locker room antics, and campus athletics at Minnesota State, but the heart of the series is the comedy surrounding the friction between Hayden’s total obsession with football and his relationship with Christine Armstrong (Shelley Fabares), Hayden’s smart, successful news anchor girlfriend and later wife, and his daughter Kelly (Clare Carey). Coach is the epitome of a classic sitcom, blending old-school comedy with genuine heart and soul.
Coach is comforting and harmlessly funny, where nothing terrible ever happens, and you just want the characters to succeed. Hayden brings light-hearted banter as Luther and Dauber provide lovable slapstick stupidity. And yes, that is the guy who voices Patrick Star. Coach succeeded because they balanced authentic collegiate and professional sports culture with genuine character heart, avoiding pure slapstick to focus on the human side of athletics. Throughout its run, the comedy was rooted in teal-world football culture as many NFL stars popped up, including Troy Aikman, Mike Ditka, Eddie George, Frank Gifford, Joe Thiesmann, and Johnny Unitas. Coach was meant to have a sequel reboot in 2015, but sadly it was canceled. Nevertheless, Coach remains an integral product of the decade. Whenever you hear the theme song, which just so happens to be the real-life Iowa State Fight Song, you’ll be transported back to Coach.
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‘Ted Lasso’ (2020–Present)
There truly is no other show that sparks more joy and brings ultimate comfort than Ted Lasso. Developed by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly and based on a character Sudeikis portrayed in a series of promotional media for NBC Sports’ coverage of England’s soccer Premier League, the series follows Ted Lasso (Sudeikis), an optimistic American college football coach hired to manage a British soccer team, AFC Richmond. The club’s new owner, Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham), originally hopes his total lack of experience will ruin the team out of spite, but Ted’s kind nature and relentless hope win everyone over. The series follows AFC Richmond’s journey through wins, losses, and major life changes. Over the seasons, the show explores mental health, personal struggles, broken relationships, and healing within the team and coaching staff in a heartfelt, vulnerable manner. Ted Lasso pairs a warm, fish-out-of-water sports comedy with deep emotional intelligence, using Ted’s relentlessly optimistic, biscuit-baking coach to subvert cynical tropes for morals and empathy.
Ted Lasso has given us all a reason to believe again. The titular coach is always offering a bevy of life lessons like “be a goldfish” and “be curious, not judgmental” in order to inspire players and audience alike. In turn, Ted becomes an individual who practices what he preaches. Ted Lasso is one of the most prominent series to discuss and address mental health, panic attacks, and toxic masculinity with surprising nuance. Ted’s golden-retriever outlook is balanced by real human vulnerability and hidden emotional depth. The series is filled with characters who grow and evolve from simple clichés into profound individuals. Ted Lasso boasts one of the greatest ensembles of the era, featuring Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Nick Mohammed, Jeremy Swift, and Juno Temple. Ted Lasso is more than just the X’s and O’s. It’s a celebration of found family. As we celebrate the women coming to the pitch in Season 4, Ted Lasso remains at the top of the comedy list, regardless of the sports connection.
Ted Lasso
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August 14, 2020
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Apple TV
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Declan Lowney, MJ Delaney, Erica Dunton, Matt Lipsey
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is lending her unfettered public support to Sophie Cunningham as the basketball player continues to make headlines for her anti-trans views.
“Sophie is not ANTI-TRANS- rather she is PRO-WOMEN!!!,” Navratilova, 69, wrote via X on Sunday, August 2. “Wrong headline!”
The former tennis player reshared a post from the Telegraph, in which the news organization referred to Cunningham, 29, as “basketball’s new anti-trans MAGA poster girl.”
A social media user replied to Navratilova’s post, describing the ongoing political discourse surrounding trans athletes competing in sports “a non-issue.”
Days after Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham doubled down on her stance against transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, her podcast costar has taken a different point of view. “Transgender athletes in American sports is such a borderline non-existent issue,” Summer House alum West Wilson said in a video via TikTok on Saturday, July 25. […]
“There are zero trans athletes in the professional space and only like 10 in the NCAA to which it seems like no one knows their names so it’s not like they are dominating the space,” the user argued. (Fewer than 10 trans athletes compete in collegiate sports as of publication.)
Navratilova doubled down on her support of Cunningham’s anti-trans views, replying, “If it’s such a non issue, why the fuss? Maybe not an issue at WNBA but it sure is an issue in many sports, many countries.”
When another user called out Navratilova for being “anti-trans” too, the athlete fired back, calling the user “anti-women.”
Last month, Cunningham made headlines after she spoke to ESPN about her belief that trans women should not be allowed to compete in sports alongside cisgender women.
“I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,’” the Indiana Fever player told the outlet in July. “I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think, with that, love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men.”
Cunningham’s controversial remarks earned swift backlash online and among her peers. Days later, the basketball player doubled down on her stance.
“I said what I said,” she told reporters at a July Fever practice. “I think it’s kind of common sense. I think I’ll always believe in that. I think it’s really important to protect children.”
Andy Cohen called out Martina Navratilova for making “ill-informed” remarks about surrogacy. The TV personality, 57, slammed the tennis star, 68, for her controversial comments on the Tuesday, August 5 episode of Sirius XM’s “Andy Cohen Live.” Cohen’s two children, son Benjamin, 6, and daughter, Lucy, were both welcomed via surrogacy and he took issue […]
Cunningham continued, “I’m not a very political person but I do have beliefs. I have morals and I’ll always stand on those and be true to who I am. People are going to take it how they want to take it, but I never really said anything about that. When it comes to protecting young girls in sport and women in sport, I feel very strongly about that.”
Cunningham insisted that despite her desire to exclude certain athletes from competition, she doesn’t “dislike anyone.”
“I think there is room for absolutely everyone here and I think there’s room to love everyone,” she said. “I truly think when you get people in the same room and have conversations, you have a lot in common with a lot of people. I’m there to love, but I’m also there to love biological women and I think there are rights that need to be protected. Whatever I say, I’m going to get hate and I’m going to get love. I beat to my own drum. People are always going to have something to say.”
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Just visit some the richest cities in the world, and you’ll find all the cool fashion girls reaching for gingham-print pieces. Scarlett Johansson is now part of the crew, wearing the chic style around North London. And surprise, we found her dress look hiding on Amazon for less than you might think.
Johansson was spotted walking around the capital city while wearing a breezy gingham-print dress, Mary Jane flats and a classy crossbody bag. Her easy-going outfit felt straight out of a countryside picnic. In particular, Johansson’s dress style leaned into everything we love about the gingham trend: the playful contrast, Parisian energy and laid-back, effortless feel. That’s why we’re getting the look for ourselves.
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When Wonder Man premiered on Disney+ in January, it was clear from the beginning that Marvel had put out something special. The eight-episode comedy, which follows the character Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), is so much more than your average superhero fare. Instead, it’s an insightful look inside the entertainment industry, as well as an illustration of the heartache and struggle that goes into being a working actor — made all the more difficult if you’re trying to hide your superpowers.
Wonder Man features an incredibly talented cast, including Abdul-Mateen II, Ben Kingsley as his unlikely sidekick, Trevor Slattery, and even cameos by Josh Gad and Joe Pantoliano as themselves. With glowing reviews and fan support, it came as no surprise when the series was renewed for another season two months after its release. That’s what makes the most recent news about Wonder Man all the more shocking — which doubles as an indication of a brewing problem in streaming TV.
‘Wonder Man’s Showrunner Is Also Surprised by Its Cancellation
Last week, Disney announced that it would not be moving forward with a second season of Wonder Man. What made the news all the more mystifying was the fact that Abdul-Mateen II received an Emmy nomination for his impressive work just a few weeks ago, boosting visibility for the Marvel series.
Wonder Man showrunner Andrew Guest seemed just as surprised by the announcement as everyone else, noting via TikTok that “contracts were signed. Schedules were cleared. The writers’ room was supposed to start this month, the production was supposed to begin early next year.” While explaining his confusion at the news, he added that “there was a decision made internally between Disney and Marvel that this didn’t make sense for them, even though a few months ago it did.” Guest’s comments also include an extremely relevant point about which shows Disney and Marvel are supporting: “I think there’s important conversations being had online about the kind of stories that we’re prioritizing and the kind of shows platforms want to make.”
It’s Growing Increasingly Difficult To Define What Makes a Streaming Show a True Success
Despite how heartbreaking it is to lose Wonder Man, the cancellation also emphasizes an even bigger question that’s been looming over the streaming industry: What makes a show truly worthy of another season? It used to be that awards recognition often boded well for renewal odds, but, despite recently earning Emmy nominations, shows like Wonder Man, Palm Royale, and Poker Face have still ended up on the chopping block.
Not even ratings are enough to ensure that a series can continue. The Boroughs seemed like a runaway hit for Netflix, climbing to #1 on the streamer, spending four weeks in its global Top 10, and amassing over 20 million viewers in just one month. Despite this, Netflix announced in June that The Boroughs would not be receiving another season, ultimately citing economic reasons. Some studios can’t justify the cost of expensive episodes that don’t truly bring in a return on their investment. In the case of Wonder Man, however, Guest isn’t even sure what exactly factored into the decision to cancel the show.
Viewers are already dissatisfied with what seems like an industry-wide reluctance to renew shows they’re watching and loving. Many don’t want to tune into shows that are just going to be unceremoniously cancelled. At times, it can feel like the commitment to starting a new show just isn’t worth it. Shows are no longer given breathing room to find their audience, or to really work out the kinks. And with painful cancellations like Wonder Man‘s, it seems as though there is no amount of critical acclaim or awards recognition that’s enough to guarantee a series’ longevity.
Wonder Man
- Release Date
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2026 – 2026-00-00
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Disney+
- Writers
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Andrew Guest, Madeline Walter, Paul Welsh, Zeke Nicholson, Roja Gashtili, Julia Lerman
Sara Gilson did not have a will before her husband, Jeremiah “Shawn” Duffey, fatally shot her then killed himself in a murder-suicide, according to probate documents filed nearly two weeks after her tragic death.
Gilson’s ex-husband, Lyle Landers, with whom she shared two children, claimed in newly filed court documents exclusively obtained by Us that the influencer died without a will and he is asking the court to block any beneficiaries of Duffey’s estate from inheriting anything from the social media star in the wake of her murder. She was 43.
In the docs submitted on July 29, Landers, 46, noted that since she was killed on July 23, he’s made a “diligent effort” to locate a will but hasn’t been “successful.
Landers noted that because Duffey, who was 47 at the time of his death, “intentionally an feloniously took [Sara’s] life” before dying by suicide, his designated beneficiaries “should be barred from inheriting from the decedent.” He cited Oklahoma law, arguing that the state previously ruled that “no person should be permitted to benefit from his own wrongdoing.”
The late influencer Sara Gilson’s ex-husband, Lyle Landers, has offered to pay for her funeral in the wake of her death in an alleged murder-suicide plot carried out by her estranged second husband, Jeremiah “Shawn” Duffey. Landers told TMZ on Thursday, July 30, that he promised Gilson’s parents that he would give her the funeral […]
Landers pointed out that per Oklahoma statues, “no person who is convicted of murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, manslaughter in the first degree, as defined by the laws of this state” shall be able to “inherit from the victim of the offense, or receive any interest in the estate of the victim, or take any devise or legacy, or as a designated beneficiary of an account.”
He claimed his ex-wife left an estate consisting of personal property in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which he wants to ‘Preserve and protect” for their children.
Sara Gilson. Courtesy of Sara Gilson/Instagram
Landers is requesting that the court appoint him administrator of Gilson’s estate and guardian ad litem for their children. (A guardian ad litem is a person named by a judge to protect the best interests of a child or an adult who cannot speak for themselves in a court of law.)
According to his filing, Landers argued that his and Gilson’s children, Mia, 14, and Tye, 13, are still minors and “cannot adequately participate in protecting their rights” against Duffey’s beneficiaries possibly coming for Gilson’s estate.
Influencer Sara Gilson was allegedly killed by her estranged husband, Shawn Duffey, mere weeks after she allegedly accused him of being a pedophile. Tulsa’s ABC affiliate reported on July 23, 2026, that Gilson and Duffey were found dead in their Oklahoma City home after a fatal shooting. A juvenile family member present at the scene […]
Gilson’s ex-husband, who divorced from the content creator was finalized in 2019, is asking the court to determine the identity of her heirs at the next hearing.
News broke on July 25 that Gilson and Duffey were found dead in their Oklahoma City home after a fatal shooting two days prior. Investigators believe that Duffey broke into the house and opened fire on Gilson before taking his own life.
Prior to her death, Gilson claimed in a TikTok video that Duffey was a pedophile after he was accused in June of sexual misconduct by a 15-year-old female basketball player he was coaching. (“Preparing for when Netflix drops a documentary about my soon to be ex husband who I just found out is a pedophile,” Gilson wrote alongside the video, noting, “I wish I was kidding.”)
Sara Gilson and Shawn Duffey. Courtesy of Sara Gilson/TikTok
Following the allegations, both Gilson and the alleged minor victim filed for an emergency protective order against Duffey.
Us later confirmed that Gilson filed three separate protective orders against Duffey throughout their relationship. The first in August 2021, and the second in September 2021, were both dismissed that same year.
The third protective order filed in June was granted ahead of her death. Gilson claimed in her filing that Duffey had a “firearm on him” and “went on the run” after being accused of child abuse.
Influencer Sara Gilson’s ex-husband, Lyle Landers, allegedly “begged” her to leave her estranged husband Shawn Duffey before the couple’s apparent murder-suicide. “She had been stuck in a relationship where domestic abuse seemed ‘OK,’” Landers, 46, claimed in an interview with People published on Sunday, July 26, of his ex-wife, with whom he shared two kids, […]
Us confirmed on July 30 that an unidentified male called 911 for help before Gilson was killed. According to a radio log call from Gilson and Duffey’s home on the day of the murder-suicide, the male caller claimed he heard Gilson plead for her life to someone presumed to be Duffey who was in the room.
The man also told the operator that a child was in the home.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
For MCU fans, now that Spider-Man: Brand New Day has swung past, all eyes are on December and Doomsday. Marvel is gearing up for one of its biggest crossover events ever, which will serve as the culmination of the entire multiverse saga post-Avengers: Endgame. Anticipation is high to see how Anthony and Joe Russo unite characters like Thor and Steve Rogers with the newest teams on the block, the New Avengers and Fantastic Four, as well as the Wakandans and even the returning X-Men from the 20th Century Fox universe in a desperate struggle against Robert Downey Jr.‘s Doctor Doom. However, before that, gamers will get to experience an even wilder crossover of comic book forces.
This week, on August 6, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will finally release on PlayStation 5 and Windows, marking Marvel’s latest venture into the 2D fighting game arena. Developed by Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ masterminds Arc System Works and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game reimagines a roster of 20 iconic characters from the comic giant for a 4v4 tag team battle across a variety of locales from throughout the Marvel universe. Though players can assemble whatever teams they desire with whatever leader they like best, each hero or villain is divided onto one of five teams, including the Fighting Avengers, Unbreakable X-Men, The Amazing Guardians, The Knights of Doom, and Samurai Outriders. Captain America, Storm, Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, and Ghost Rider were each chosen to assemble the squads by The Promoter, who prepares them all for The Challenge of the Champion against a villain that threatens to destroy their world unless they can produce a worthy opponent.
The story isn’t the main focus of Marvel Tōkon, but the game does feature an Episode Mode following each of the five teams as they compete in qualifiers for a chance to fight the Promoter and The Champion himself. An Elder of the Universe, The Champion has laid waste to several worlds whose champions haven’t passed muster, including the Shi’ar homeworld of Chandilar, and now has Earth in his sights. Each team assembles for their own reasons to take down the threat, but before the game releases, Marvel Comics is providing a bit of extra context to this conflict. A companion anthology comic one-shot, titled Marvel Tōkon: First Strike, hits store shelves on August 5 and expands the story of each fighter and their new foes. A preview was just released, showing where the groups are and how they prepare for the coming battle, as well as revealing how The Promoter got involved in The Champion’s path of destruction.
The book opens with The Promoter commiserating with the Silver Surfer about her boss. Like many great Marvel characters, The Champion was forged in tragedy, belonging to a long-forgotten strong world whose civilization was destroyed in an invasion. He was the lone survivor and vowed to make all worlds strong enough to resist destruction, but to do so, he puts those worlds with unworthy champions through his training program, leading to their demise anyway. Even though The Champion saw promise in her and gave her a new purpose, The Promoter is conflicted about working for someone whose noble aims run up against violent methods. The remaining pages show the Avengers displaying their might by fiercely protecting Earth from an invasion by the Skrull and Kree armadas and Storm relentlessly training against simulated Sentinels to prepare for The Champion.
First Strike unites a team of talented writers, including Josh Trujillo, Steve Orlando, and Tom Waltz, as well as artists Bruno Bull, Athila Fabbio, and Ryusei Yamada, to tell three separate stories within the world of Marvel Tōkon. Expect big battles and a few mysteries that tie into the game’s narrative, particularly in relation to The Promoter and Champion, as well as a showcase of this colorful, poppy version of the Marvel universe. Capping off the comic is a cover by Juan Frigeri highlighting the stylish Promoter, who’s ready to kick off the high-stakes competition.
Marvel Tōkon: First Strike #1 goes on sale on Wednesday, August 5, before Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches on August 6 on PS5 and Windows. Check out the preview in the gallery above.
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December 18, 2026
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165 Minutes
Mary Rivera’s brief but unforgettable appearance in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” introduced millions of moviegoers to Ned’s Lola, a character whose Tagalog dialogue became one of the film’s most beloved moments.
Now, the actress’s family has announced that Rivera has died after suffering a serious health condition.
Her loved ones also revealed the difficult decision they faced in her final days, while reflecting on the pride she carried from becoming part of one of Marvel’s biggest blockbuster films.
Rivera, who portrayed Ned Leeds’ grandmother in 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” died on April 15 in Honolulu, Hawaii, according to her family. She was 82.
A relative told TMZ that the actress suffered a stroke that left her in “extremely serious” condition. Doctors reportedly warned the family that even if she emerged from the coma, her prognosis remained grim.
After hearing the medical assessment, Rivera’s family made the heartbreaking decision to remove her from life support.
Although her role in the Marvel blockbuster was relatively small, Rivera became a fan favorite after delivering a memorable scene in Tagalog, telling Spider-Man, played by Andrew Garfield, to clean up the cobwebs while Jacob Batalon’s Ned translated for her.
According to her family, Rivera had been “extremely proud” of appearing in the film, describing it as one of the “proudest accomplishments” of what they called a “good life.”
‘Spider-Man’ Casting Call Changed Mary Rivera’s Life
Rivera almost never auditioned for the role that introduced her to audiences around the world. In a 2022 interview with Hawaiʻi Public Radio, her daughter, Angie Kelly, explained that she stumbled across the opportunity while browsing social media.
“I happened to be on a friend’s Facebook scrolling and I see an ad, a casting call looking for a local Hawaiʻi Filipina grandmother between the age of 50 and 90,” Kelly recalled, adding, “And immediately I thought, ‘Oh, well my mom qualifies and checks off all those boxes.’”
Kelly said Rivera was initially reluctant to audition, but eventually agreed to record a self-tape with help from a family member.
“They just asked her to talk about herself and why she wanted to do the role,” Kelly explained. “My mom has worn many hats over the years. She was a radio broadcaster, a teacher, but most notable was her role as a mother and grandmother.”
That simple audition ultimately landed Rivera a place in one of Marvel Studios’ biggest films.
‘Spider-Man’ Role Introduced Filipino Culture To Global Audiences
Following the movie’s release, Rivera’s family watched her become recognizable to fans across the world as Ned’s Lola. Kelly said the experience remained surreal because, to her family, Rivera was simply a beloved mother and grandmother.
“It’s been an amazing adventure,” she said, further noting, “To us, she’s just my mom. But to the rest of the world, she’s Ned’s Lola.”
Kelly also praised the film for embracing Filipino language and culture through Rivera’s memorable scene.
According to her, “It’s humbling really, because never before in cinematic history really has there been a place for the Filipino language and culture. They did a really good job with paying attention to the details of our culture.”
‘Spider-Man’ Is Dominating Hollywood Again With Record-Breaking Box Office Success
The news of Rivera’s passing comes at a time when the “Spider-Man” franchise is once again dominating conversations across Hollywood.
While “Spider-Man: No Way Home” introduced Rivera to audiences around the world, the franchise has continued its momentum with “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which delivered one of the biggest opening weekends in movie history.
As The Blast reported, the latest installment earned $360 million during its North American opening weekend, overtaking “Avengers: Endgame”’s long-standing $357.1 million record to claim the biggest domestic debut in history.
Globally, the film opened to an estimated $932 million, making it the second-largest worldwide opening weekend ever, trailing only “Endgame.”
The blockbuster also delivered Sony Pictures’ biggest domestic and global debut, surpassing “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” while helping theaters achieve the highest-grossing weekend in North American box office history, with all films combining for roughly $430 million in ticket sales.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the fourth “Spider-Man” film starring Holland also became the first movie since “Endgame” to cross the $300 million mark domestically in a single weekend.
‘Spider-Man’s Future Is Already Expanding Beyond Peter Parker
After turning unprecedented online excitement into record-breaking box office success, Marvel Studios is already looking ahead to “Spider-Man”’s future.
During a recent promotional push for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” the studio teased that Peter Parker’s story is far from over, encouraging fans to “look beyond the Spider-Verse” as the next chapter of the web-slinger’s cinematic journey begins to take shape.
While “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” remains Sony Pictures’ highly anticipated animated finale, Marvel’s messaging has fueled speculation that Holland’s live-action Spider-Man will continue playing a major role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe beyond his latest solo outing.
Kevin Feige has previously confirmed that discussions are already underway for Holland’s future appearances following “Brand New Day,” reinforcing that the character remains central to Marvel’s long-term plans.
With both the animated Spider-Verse saga and the MCU expanding simultaneously, fans have plenty of reasons to believe Spider-Man’s biggest adventures are still ahead.
Kelly Osbourne seemingly has a cryptic – and public — message for her ex Sid Wilson.
“Strange how the loudest defense of the guilty is rarely innocence … It’s distraction,” the TV personality, 41, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, August 3. “When the mask slips, they don’t face the mirror they throw it at someone else.”
Osbourne continued, “I also heard that when you break a mirror you get 7 years bad luck! Or is that just karma? This is why I always take accountability. As they say some are sicker than others.”
Osbourne, who shares 3-year-old son Sidney with her ex-fiancé, also shared an inspirational quote about mothers keeping their children safe.
Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson attended the 2026 Grammys in their final public appearance together less than two months before their split. The now-exes posed hand-in-hand for photos on the red carpet at the awards show on February 1. Osbourne, 41, sported a sparkly black sleeveless dress with a high leg slit and a silver […]
“My son’s little heart once beat right beside mine. So trust me when I say … I will protect it all costs,” the Everyday Motherhood quote read.
In a subsequent post, Osbourne wrote another cryptic message, seemingly directed at the former Slipknot frontman.
Sid Wilson and Kelly Osbourne Getty Images
“Wake the f*** up and take some responsibility I will not take your s*** anymore! I’m done,” she wrote. “I want to be happy and I have a beautiful son to raise. Leave me alone. Let me heal. I can’t protect you from yourself anymore.”
Osbourne then posted another inspirational mom quote.
“My job is to protect my kids,” read the message from Inex Digital Wealth. “Not your feelings. Not your expectations. Not judgements I didn’t ask for. My responsibility is to protect their wellbeing. Their nervous systems. Their emotional safety. I will choose them every single time. Over anyone. Over anything.”
Us reached out to Wilson for comment.
Earlier this year, news broke that Osbourne and Wilson split in March after getting engaged eight months prior. Neither Osbourne nor Wilson have publicly addressed their split.
Wilson has been in headlines recently after he was reportedly kicked out of Slipknot after serving 25 years as the iconic band’s lead singer. TMZ reported that Wilson’s bandmates kicked him out of the band due to his alleged mistreatment of his fellow members. Wilson has not publicly addressed his exit from Slipknot. Us also reached out to reps for the rocker for comment regarding his status within the band.
Kelly has also been coping with the loss of father, rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July 2025 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Kelly paid tribute to her dad on the one-year anniversary of his passing.
“I don’t just mourn the father I lost. I mourn the soul I was before death taught my heart its own name,” she wrote via Instagram in July. “There is a grief that steals more than the person you love. It quietly takes the light from your laughter, the innocence from your hope and the stranger you become is someone you’ll spend a lifetime trying to recognize.”
ABC’s fall 2026 TV slate is filled to the brim with a slew of highly anticipated premieres, including Grey’s Anatomy, Dancing With the Stars and more.
The network surprised viewers by revealing that season 35 of DWTS would kick off with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, September 15. No further details were provided at the time of publication regarding the surprises that likely await both audience members and viewers.
“The fact that we have a two-night premiere makes me think that there’s a twist,” Ballas exclusively told Us. “The last few years it’s [been] one night and someone either gets eliminated or they don’t.”
He continued, “So, a two-night premiere means something’s coming, I think. I would encourage people to keep both nights free.”
ABC is preparing for fall and summer TV by releasing premiere dates for highly anticipated shows including Dancing With the Stars and The Bachelor — but there are some shows missing from the schedule. The network announced on Friday, May 8, the return of several game shows and the new DWTS spinoff hosted by Robert […]
Grey’s Anatomy, meanwhile, is coming back for season 23 following several cast exits. The medical drama recently reduced the minimum guarantees for its veteran cast members to 14 out of the show’s 18 episodes per season. Some fan favorites didn’t appear in as many as four episodes each, while Caterina Scorsone‘s absence was doubled after her character, Amelia Shepherd, chose to take a sabbatical.
Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd later exited the show, and it remains unclear if additional characters won’t be returning for season 23.
Despite the shakeups, ABC is still committed to the franchise, with the network ordering a spinoff to Grey’s Anatomy set in rural West Texas.
Keep scrolling for a full schedule for ABC shows airing in the fall:
Tuesday, September 15
Dancing With the Stars 8 p.m. on ABC
R.J. Decker 10 p.m. on ABC
Wednesday, September 16
Dancing With the Stars 8 p.m. on ABC
Friday, September 25
20/20 9 p.m. on ABC
Sunday, September 27
America’s Funniest Home Videos 7 p.m. on ABC
The Wonderful World of Disney 9 p.m. on ABC
Wednesday, September 30
Scrubs 8 p.m. on ABC
Shark Tank 9 p.m. on ABC
Friday, October 2
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune 8 p.m. on ABC
Wednesday, October 7
Abbott Elementary 8:30 p.m. on ABC
Shark Tank 10 p.m. on ABC
Thursday, October 15
9-1-1 8 p.m. on ABC
9-1-1: Nashville 9 p.m. on ABC
Grey’s Anatomy 10 p.m. on ABC
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Marvel Has Officially Turned Deadpool’s Greatest Power Against Him in the Grossest Way Possible
Deadpool has survived just about everything Marvel has ever thrown at him. Decapitation, dismemberment, explosions, and countless fatal injuries have all become little more than temporary inconveniences thanks to his legendary healing factor. It’s the one power that’s always guaranteed Wade Wilson another punchline, no matter how gruesome things get. Marvel’s latest Wade Wilson: Deadpool preview proves that’s no longer the case. Instead of helping Deadpool survive, his healing factor has become the source of his newest nightmare, creating one of the most disturbing enemies he’s faced in years.
The preview for Wade Wilson: Deadpool #7 wastes no time showing how out of control the situation has become. As Wade prepares for a bath at the Crown Jewel Hotel, one of the grotesque “Badpools” attacks without warning. The tiny creature tears into Deadpool’s flesh while repeatedly chanting, “Your blood is good. Your blood is life.” Even after Wade rips it off, the monster continues demanding more blood before launching another attack. The creature’s obsession isn’t random.
Deadpool’s Own Healing Factor Has Created His Most Horrifying Villains Yet
As previous issues established, the Badpools were unintentionally created from pieces of Deadpool’s own severed body. Because Wade constantly regenerates, discarded limbs and chunks of flesh didn’t simply die. Instead, they developed into their own horrifying miniature versions of Deadpool, each carrying his healing factor and an insatiable hunger for more of his blood. That turns Deadpool’s greatest strength into his biggest weakness. Normally, Wade’s regeneration makes him almost impossible to kill. Here, every injury potentially feeds the very creatures hunting him.
His healing factor no longer just repairs damage, instead actively creating new threats, meaning every fight risks making the Badpool infestation even worse. The preview also leans fully into body horror. The Badpools aren’t cute mascots or comedic variants. They’re shrieking, flesh-covered parasites with oversized teeth that bite chunks directly out of Wade’s body while demanding more blood. It’s easily one of the most unsettling visual uses of Deadpool’s powers Marvel has explored.
The premise also cleverly twists one of the character’s oldest running gags. Deadpool has spent decades shrugging off injuries because readers know he’ll regenerate moments later. Now, those same regenerative abilities have consequences. Every severed piece of Wade has the potential to become another murderous monster, transforming what was once his ultimate advantage into an endless source of new enemies. Deadpool has always joked that you can’t keep him down. Wade Wilson: Deadpool #7 suggests that’s still true, but now every time he gets back up, he may be leaving behind another piece of himself that wants him dead.
Wade Wilson: Deadpool #7 will be available to purchase on August 5.
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February 9, 2016
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108 minutes
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Tim Miller
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Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Geoff Johns, Rob Liefeld, Len Wein, Dave Cockrum
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