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Marvel Officially Brings Back Frank Castle’s Most Overpowered Upgrade
As his one-man war on crime has unfolded, Frank Castle has unleashed his fair share of deadly weapons upon his foes. From a Colt .45 pistol to his signature Punishercopter, Marvel Comics has given him an entire arsenal worthy of a small military to clean up the streets over the years. To keep pace in a world of superheroes and villains, the trained soldier has even resorted to some more unconventional tools of destruction, whether by co-opting weapons like the Green Goblin’s Pumpkin Bombs or, in one issue by Garth Ennis, commandeering a steamroller to flatten Wolverine for good. For someone of his lethality, the world is a weapon and anything can be used to his advantage.
That doesn’t mean it hurts to have some big guns around when the moment calls for it, and in issue #8 of Benjamin Percy‘s The Punisher run, that’s exactly what’s provided. The story is the second piece of a bonkers four-part crossover with Percy’s Deadpool series, pitting Frank against the “Regeneratin’ Degenerate” while on the hunt for the many Badpools that have shed off of Wade Wilson thanks to his healing factor. While they’re busy trying to kill each other — or, at least, Frank is busy trying to kill Wade — a mysterious player has been pulling the strings in the background to set the two up for calamity. Within the final pages, disaster appears to finally strike when one of the most powerful weapons ever given to the Punisher falls into the wrong hands.
Spoilers below for The Punisher #8.
‘The Punisher’s War Machine Armor Is Being Pulled Out of Storage
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After a confrontation with the Punisher, the Merc with a Mouth finds himself handcuffed to a pipe on the wall of a S.H.I.E.L.D. facility, forcing him to chew his own hand off to pursue Frank. His adversary was last seen standing over a very dangerous weapon that Nick Fury warned needed to be kept out of the reach of those with ill intent, as it could fire shots throughout history. That could be useful for Frank to finally get around Deadpool’s healing factor, for instance, but they both have even bigger fish to fry. Leaving his hand behind accidentally created more of the fleshy Badpools, who quickly overwhelmed the guards in front of a top-secret weapon and took advantage of their IDs to break inside. What the sentient scar tissue pieces found was none other than War Machine, still decked out with the Punisher’s skull insignia. Their excitement confirms this is the namesake for the “Big Guns” storyline, and it’s about to get very messy for both Wade and Frank.
While the War Machine armor is most closely associated with James “Rhodey” Rhodes, Frank took command of the suit himself in The Punisher #218 back in 2017. Nick Fury Jr. loaned him the suit for a special job that required someone of his expertise — to head to the country of Chernaya and clean up the political mess there caused by a band of rogue S.H.I.E.L.D. agents. However, when it came time to return the weapon, Frank simply blew him off and kept it to aid in his crime-fighting, punching above his weight by going after Hydra itself. Rhodes eventually convinced him to return the weapon, but evidently, the Model 8 suit he used was kept in storage all this time, and now the Badpools are poised to run wild with it in Deadpool #9.
The Punisher #8 is now available for purchase. Stay tuned here at Collider for more on the latest Marvel Comics releases throughout the year. Sign up for a free trial of Audible to explore more books and comics.
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2017 – 2019-00-00
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Netflix
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John Romita Sr.
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Jeremy Webb, Jim O’Hanlon, Andy Goddard, Tom Shankland, Jet Wilkinson, Dearbhla Walsh, Kari Skogland, Kevin Hooks, Michael Offer, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Stephen Kay, Stephen Surjik, Antonio Campos, Iain B. MacDonald, Meera Menon, Alex Garcia Lopez, Stacie Passon, Jamie M. Dagg
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Steve Lightfoot, Dario Scardapane, Felicia D. Henderson, Bruce Marshall Romans, Christine Boylan
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Is Marvel trying to get us to sympathize with Doctor Doom before we officially meet Victor (Robert Downey Jr.) in the MCU when Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters? A tragic love story is certainly one way to do it. We’ve had our share of complicated villains, but very few of them have had actual romantic interests. This may have nothing to do with the elusive Latverian witches, but then again… maybe it does. Months before Doom hits the public, Marvel is showing us the man behind the mask and the one who got away. Two idioms for the price of one!
Doomquest, the 2026 Marvel Comics miniseries arc written by Ryan Noth and illustrated by Francesco Mobili, has sent the infamous character on various isolated time-traveling adventures. After the villain visited the RMS Titanic and the American Revolution in issues two and three, Victor von Doom’s latest adventure is much closer to home.
“This is a love story,” Doom’s omniscient narration begins, a la the iconic second season of Fleabag. Much like the Phoebe Waller-Bridge series, it does not have a happy ending. The fourth issue of lets Doctor Doom see what would have happened if he’d stayed with his childhood sweetheart in Latveria and grown old with her together instead of going to America and meeting the future Fantastic Four.
Inhabiting the body of his childhood self (the time travel in this arc is more akin to Quantum Leap than Back to the Future), Doom is able to correct some of his past mistakes. It is Valeria von Frazen, the woman he fell in love with as a young man, who encourages him. She’s his intellectual equal and can immediately tell that she’s speaking to a future version of him when he arrives. They have an entire life together–albeit, a fairly run-of-the-mill suburban life with a dog and two children. One could imagine that two people of such great intellect and power would eventually get bored and desire more. But only Doom does, and leaves Valeria on her deathbed for the next adventure. Will he be changed by having spent one human existence with the love of his life? Readers will have to wait and see.
Doom’s One True Love Shares a Name With a ‘Fantastic Four’ Character
In the Doomquest comic, the fact that Doctor Doom named Sue Storm and Reed Richard’s daughter after Valeria is not the elephant in the room. He brings this up almost immediately. But when it comes to corporate synergy, their connection is worth thinking about for a moment. The MCU has only just introduced The Fantastic Four to the mix, officially. In The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Reed and Sue only have one child. At the end of the movie, Doom shows great interest in Franklin Richards. That’s all well and good, so to speak, but canonically Valeria Richards is older than Franklin. So where is she? Sure, most Marvel Comics readers know she exists, but why are the powers that be reminding casual readers of her namesake’s existence now? Something is (potentially) up. Are we going to see the original Valeria in the MCU first? Is she one of the witches flanking him, instead of a gaggle of familiar faces? Food for thought!
It’s also probably not a coincidence that, in Doomquest, the next body that Doom quantum leaps into is his former love interest and Valeria Richard’s mother herself: Sue Storm. Movies aside, this miniseries is only getting started, and issue #5 is going to be a doozy! Who knows, maybe Valeria von Frazen will return before the story is over. It’d be nice to see his equal actually, like, be his equal.
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December 18, 2026
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165 Minutes
Sophie Rain is clearing up one of the biggest assumptions people make about her OF career. Despite becoming one of the platform’s most successful creators, Rain revealed that she has never appeared completely naked on camera, and she has no intention of changing that.
During an appearance on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, Rain offered a rare breakdown of what subscribers actually receive. She explained that her content primarily consists of bikini stripteases, occasional “nip slips,” custom videos, and direct conversations with a smaller group of longtime supporters. However, full-frontal nudity remains permanently off the table.
Maher questioned Rain about how explicit her OF content becomes, prompting the creator to immediately push back against the assumption that subscribers see everything. “I have never fully got naked on camera,” Rain insisted. “I have not ever fully got naked.”
While Rain acknowledged that some of her content pushes boundaries, she said there is still a firm line she will not cross. “I’ve done, like, a little nip slip here and there, you know, but I’ve never fully got naked,” she explained. “I won’t ever do that. That’s a boundary I won’t ever cross.”
Maher pressed Rain on whether she meant she had never posted full-frontal nudity. She confirmed that she had not and reiterated that she had no plans to do so in the future. “No, I’ve never done that, and I won’t,” Rain said. “I don’t ever plan on doing that. That’s just something that I’m not comfortable with.”
What Does Sophie Rain Post On OF?
Rain explained that her content is suggestive without reaching the level many people may expect from one of the platform’s biggest names. “I mostly, um, I’m in a bikini,” she told Maher. “And I’ll, I’ll just, I’ll do, like, a striptease, essentially.”
The creator also posts teasers before giving subscribers the option to purchase the complete video. Rain described the approach as a way of allowing followers to decide whether they want to pay for more content beyond what is included with their subscriptions.
She also offers custom material and communicates directly with some subscribers, making conversation a significant part of the experience she sells. That distinction is important to Rain, who argued that people on OF do not all produce the same kind or degree of adult content.
Rain Says Creators Have ‘Full Autonomy’ Over Their Content
Rain credited OF with giving creators the freedom to establish their own limits rather than forcing them into one type of content. “You have full autonomy over it,” she explained. “You make an account. I had to put my ID in, put my bank information in, my Social Security, everything, and boom, I had an OF account.”
Rain noted that the platform can technically be used to sell far more than adult material. She said she knows creators who offer workout plans and recipes, though she acknowledged pornography has become a dominant part of the site.
For Rain, that autonomy means she can produce provocative content while maintaining the boundary that makes her comfortable. “That’s why I love OF is because you have full autonomy,” she said. “You can do whatever you want, and people will still talk to you.”
Sophie Rain Says She Talks To About 100 Subscribers A Day
Maher was skeptical that Rain could personally interact with the enormous audience following her online. When he asked how many people she directly communicates with on a typical day, Rain placed the number at approximately 100. “I probably actually talk to around 100 people,” she revealed.
Rain said many of those conversations are recurring rather than being with 100 completely different subscribers each day. Over time, she has developed connections with supporters who have continued subscribing throughout her career. “Those are my regulars,” she said, borrowing the term Maher used to describe repeat customers.
Rain explained that she genuinely connects with those longtime subscribers, while others purchase a piece of content and quickly disappear. “Some people are just there to be like, ‘Let me see this,’ and then I’ll never see them again,” she shared.
The OF Creator Admits She Has Help Responding
Rain was also transparent about the reality of managing such a massive subscriber base. Although she spends hours on OF and personally handles some conversations, she acknowledged that other people help her respond. “Most of the times I do have people helping me,” she admitted. “It’s literally impossible for me to answer everyone.”
Rain said the people assisting her know her personally, which she believes allows them to communicate in a way that still reflects her personality.
She also clarified that most of her direct exchanges take place through text. Video calls are an additional service she has offered to only a tiny number of subscribers. “I think I’ve only ever in my entire career have probably talked to five to 10 people on video,” Rain estimated.
ABC is responding to claims Jimmy Kimmel is preparing to end his late night show at the end of next season after 24 years on air.
“This information is inaccurate — any reports about the future of the show at this point are purely speculative,” an ABC Entertainment spokesperson told Us on Tuesday, September 8, after Page Six and TMZ reported on the claims the same day.
Page Six reported that the new season of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which premiered on ABC on Tuesday, “would wrap with Kimmel’s final episode” in May 2027, while TMZ stated that a source alleged “there is talk among the staff that Jimmy has been working on pitching other shows and podcasts around town.”
Us has reached out to a representative for Kimmel, 58, for comment.
The fate of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has been decided after it was pulled off the air. “Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country,” the Walt Disney Company said in a statement […]
The reports come less than a month after Kimmel’s wife, Molly McNearney, opened up about her husband’s eventual retirement.
“It definitely appeals to me for the nervous system of the household,” McNearney, 48, said during the August 24 episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast when she was asked about the prospect.
The TV writer and producer, who serves as a co-head writer and executive producer on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, continued at the time, “I feel like Jimmy has a fly rod in one hand and a torch in the other right now. It’s like he deserves to go out there and just be on the river and relax, but I also want him to keep fighting. And I feel this sense of desire to not quit because I think what he’s doing is incredibly important right now. And yes, I know we’re doing it in a vacuum, but I think it’s giving people a feeling of, like, their voice is heard, and I think it’s important.”
She concluded, “But as his wife, I really would like him to be able to not do the show anymore so he could relax.”
The late-night TV lineup is undergoing a drastic shakeup this year. From the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to ABC abruptly pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air, it’s been a time of upheaval for weeknight comedy programs. Here are the latest shifts in the 2025 late-night landscape: Stephen Colbert Canceled Scott Kowalchyk […]
The late night show, which first aired in 2003 and stands as ABC’s longest-running current talk show, attracted significant media attention one year ago after it was abruptly pulled from broadcast following Kimmel’s comments regarding the death of Charlie Kirk. (The late Kirk, a right-wing political activist, was assassinated at Utah Valley University at the age of 31 on September 10, 2025.)
During the September 15 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the host accused conservatives of reaching “new lows” by trying to claim that Tyler Robinson, who is accused of Kirk’s murder, was part of a far-left movement.
“The MAGA Gang [is] desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said at the time. “In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving.”
At one point, Jimmy Kimmel was done with hosting his ABC late-night talk show and hoped the network would cancel it. “I didn’t know what I was doing, and I would pray that they canceled the show sometimes,” the comedian, 57, revealed on the Wednesday, October 22, edition of Ted Danson’s “Everybody Knows Your Name” […]
ABC and the Walt Disney Company, who own the network, suspended the show “indefinitely,” however the suspension lasted less than one week. In June, former Disney CEO Bob Iger said during an interview with the Financial Times that his former organization “thought [Kimmel’s joke] was in bad taste.”
He told the outlet at the time, “We just wanted him to acknowledge that it was an ill-timed and probably inappropriate comment.”
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The best fall fashion trends are the ones we can see ourselves wearing long after the trend is ‘over’ – a classic clothing item with a trendy twist that makes it feel fresh. That’s a good way to describe the rugby-style striped tops we’ve seen absolutely everywhere lately, including on two of our favorite stylish celebs.
During a recent Call Her Daddy podcast appearance, Erin Andrews looked like the perfect mix of sporty and chic in a long-sleeved striped rugby-style polo shirt. She kept the look simple but styled with light blue jeans and a stack of dangly gold bracelets for a cute, collegiate-inspired vibe.
And she’s not the only one showing off this look — Julia Roberts was spotted in a short-sleeved version of the striped top while strolling through New York City this summer. The actress also kept hers casual with jeans and chic flats.
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Consider Us sold: the rugby-style top is clearly a fall must-have. Our favorite pick so far is the Thopavenoir Striped Rugby Polo Shirt, which has the same preppy-cool look as both Andrews and Roberts’ top. Both stars chose a striped blue combo, and this one comes in similar shades, with unexpected pops of brown and yellow that make it stand out.
Style icons like Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts have embraced the latest fall trend, and we’re totally on board. The two actresses have sported Rugby sweaters and tops, proving that sporty comfort can still look incredibly polished — especially when you know exactly where to shop. Retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince and Anthropologie are all […]
We also love how versatile this striped top is, especially for transitional weather. It has long sleeves and a higher collar that help keep you cozy on chillier days or mornings, but the material is lightweight enough that it doesn’t leave you sweating. You can roll up the sleeves and leave the top buttons undone for a more relaxed look, or layer it over a white tank if you need to.
We’re not the only ones who are rushing to add it to our carts. One Amazon shopper called this a “true Y2K style,” and added that it is “very soft and comfortable.” They also added, “The fit is boxy,m but that seems intentional and works with the style.”
Another reviewer noted that the shirt is “soft and it looks even better in person.” They added, “It’s very similar to a higher-priced version that I found with a better price tag.”
This rugby-style top is sure to be everywhere this fall, and this particular style isn’t going to last long. Snag this one while you can!
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Lady Gaga has spent decades living under a spotlight that rarely switches off, which is why her recent disappearance has become such a talking point.
Since wrapping her Mayhem Ball world tour in April, the singer has largely vanished from public view, resurfacing only through a handful of grainy Polaroid photos shared online.
As questions continue to swirl about where she has been, those closest to the pop superstar reportedly believe her silence may stem from something far more personal than a simple break from fame.
Speculation about Lady Gaga’s whereabouts goes beyond her absence from social media or public events.
According to a source close to the singer, friends have become increasingly convinced that she and fiancé Michael Polansky may have quietly taken the next step in their relationship.
“No one has seen her or heard from her in over a month,” the insider told the Daily Mail, adding, “Everyone in her circle thinks she eloped with Michael and is on her honeymoon now, trying to make a baby.”
While there is no confirmation that the couple secretly married, the theory aligns with goals Lady Gaga has openly discussed. Last year, she told Rolling Stone, “What I want most is to be a mother and I am sure that he will also be a great father. We are so excited about this.”
Sources say building a family has long been part of her vision for the future. “She has only one sister, Natali, and always wanted more siblings. So she wants her children to have many siblings so they can all lean on each other,” one insider explained.
Another source suggested that this stage of life was always part of the star’s long-term plan, saying, “This was her plan all along, to settle down in her forties.”
Lady Gaga And Polansky Built Their Romance Away From The Spotlight
Long before rumors of a possible secret wedding emerged, Lady Gaga and Polansky had already established themselves as one of Hollywood’s most private couples.
The pair met in 2019 at Sean Parker’s 40th birthday party and gradually built a relationship that largely unfolded outside the usual celebrity spectacle.
Their romance became public after they were spotted together in Las Vegas and later at the Super Bowl in Miami. By 2024, the couple was engaged, with the 40-year-old debuting her diamond ring at the Venice Film Festival.
Recalling the proposal, Lady Gaga said, “We were just walking back to the room and talking. He actually – it was very Michael – asked me if he could ask me. He wanted to know if it was OK to propose before he proposed. And I was like, ‘Yes, it’s so OK!’”
She also revealed, “He had the ring in his backpack, so it was so super cute. But you know what? I’m a modern lady. I like what he did.”
Lady Gaga Has Quietly Created A New Life In Marin County
While fans have been wondering where Lady Gaga disappeared to, Marin County residents say she has been quietly settling into her new surroundings.
The “Bad Romance” singer and her man have reportedly been spending time in Ross, an affluent Northern California community known for its privacy.
“There are tons of Lady Gaga sightings all over Marin and everyone loves her, she has become a local,”one resident said.
Locals have spotted her at several neighborhood hotspots, including the Corner Bar in Mill Valley, where one diner recalled, “I sat next to her at the Corner Bar in mid June.”
The resident added that Gaga was drinking French red wine, appeared friendly, and seemed to be enjoying herself.
Another local shared, “‘She is very sweet and seems to really like Marin. When I saw her at the dive bar 2AM Club in Mill Valley, she said she had relocated to Ross from Southern California this summer and was thrilled about it.’”
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Lady Gaga’s Beauty Video Becomes Surprise Fan Talking Point
The conversation around Lady Gaga’s private life may have dominated headlines recently, but the singer unexpectedly gave fans something entirely different to focus on when she resurfaced online with a rare, stripped-down video.
After months of staying largely out of the spotlight, Lady Gaga appeared on Instagram on September 3 without her signature glam, offering followers a glimpse into her everyday beauty routine.
The video opened with the singer removing a pink sheet mask while wearing a simple white T-shirt, a far cry from the elaborate looks that have helped define her career.
She then demonstrated what she called her “holy trinity” of beauty products, applying concealer, contour, and lip liner in a routine that lasted roughly a minute. “My holy trinity in 1 min. Concealer, Contour, Lipliner,” she wrote alongside the clip.
Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs Continues Growing During Her Time Away
Even though Lady Gaga has spent much of the year out of the public eye, one part of her empire has kept moving at full speed.
Her beauty brand, Haus Labs, has remained highly active, proving that her influence extends well beyond music and touring.
In recent weeks, Haus Labs has generated fresh attention through new campaigns and product promotions.
Vogue recently highlighted actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as the face of the brand’s “We Love Concealer” campaign, a major push centered around the Triclone Skin Tech Concealer collection.
Industry observers have also pointed to the brand’s continued momentum since its Sephora relaunch.
Haus Labs underwent a major transformation after moving away from its original Amazon-exclusive model, with reports noting significant revenue growth and a stronger connection with consumers following the relaunch.
Kimberly Van Der Beek is embracing AI to recreate memories of her late husband, James Van Der Beek.
“Felt like a solid use of AI today,” Kimberly, 44, wrote over a Tuesday, September 8, Instagram Story that compiled five AI-generated photos of herself and the former Dawson’s Creek star, who died in February at age 48 from complications related to colorectal cancer.
“If James and I were doing our thing in the 80s,” she wrote beneath the image compilation, which imagined the couple dressed in various ensembles that included double denim, loose-fitting white shirts, chunky belts and cowboy hats. “Typing into ChatGPT what would I have looked like in the 80s,” Kimberly wrote in another corner of the photo collage.
The post comes a little over one month after Kimberly took to social media to mark what would have been her and James’ 16th wedding anniversary. “16 years ago I was the luckiest woman in the world to marry @vanderjames,” she captioned her Instagram tribute on August 1. “The beauty of this marriage continues to unfold everyday with all these incredible children we have. He continues to be present and guide us. I’m eternally grateful.”
James Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, shared a heartfelt message about grief three months after the actor’s death. “Yesterday was three months since we lost @vanderjames. To say I’m heartbroken is a severe understatement,” Kimberly, 44, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, May 12, alongside a series of photos from her life with […]
Kimberly and James shared six children: daughters Olivia, 15, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 10, and Gwendolyn, 8, and sons Joshua, 14, and Jeremiah, 4. James is survived by Kimberly and their children.
The widow has regularly honored her late husband since his death, often through Instagram Stories that reflect on the love they shared. On June 28, Kimberly wrote, “Baby, love does not die. Death does not part” atop throwback photos of the duo.
Kimberly Van Der Beek’s Instagram Story Courtesy of Kimberly Van Der Beek/Instagram
She also keeps his family bonds with their children alive through the sharing of family photos, some of which she shared in her June 28 post amid detailing how James “was always building something with a child in tow.”
Kimberly confirmed her husband’s death via a statement shared via social media on February 11. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith and grace,” she wrote at the time. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend.”
The news drew an outpouring of support from loved ones and fans, who raised more than $2.9 million of an originally targeted $1.5 million through a GoFundMe initiative that strived to help Kimberly and her children make ends meet in James’ absence.
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The “Band of Brothers” cast“, ”then and now: See the stars of HBO’s Emmy-winning miniseries 25 years later
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Catching up with the actors of the World War II masterpiece.
The wait to discover who will be the next James Bond is now nearing its end!
Since Daniel Craig stepped away from the iconic role, speculation has continued over which star will take over as the legendary secret agent.
Idris Elba was among the names frequently linked to the franchise, but he has since addressed and dismissed those reports. Now, Gary Oldman has added fresh fuel to the mystery, revealing that the official announcement could be coming soon.
The “Slow Horses” actor confirmed that Craig’s replacement has already been chosen and all that is left is for the big public reveal. As for the chosen actor, Oldman said he hopes his co-star, Jack Lowden, bagged the role.
“It’s been rumored that he’s on the shortlist,’ Oldman said while appearing on Canada’s The Morning Show. “We’re going to find out pretty soon, aren’t we? Because they have picked him.”
While the Oscar winner is rooting for Lowden, Richard Osman recently suggested on “The Rest Is Entertainment” podcast that he has heard the Scottish star is among the leading contenders.
“It is definitely not a ‘he’s definitely got it’ thing,” Osman clarified, according to the Daily Mail. “He is definitely being strongly considered. I think he’d be amazing!”
Osman’s co-host, Marina Hyde, agreed, noting that Lowden’s age makes him an ideal fit, since the franchise typically seeks someone who can carry multiple films over an extended period.
George Clooney Is Backing A Different Contender
While Oldman and Osman continue to fuel speculation around Lowden, George Clooney believes Callum Turner would be the perfect choice to step into Bond’s shoes.
According to The Blast, Clooney, who worked alongside Turner on “The Boys in the Boat,” publicly championed the British star, saying he has everything needed to carry the franchise forward.
The Oscar-winning filmmaker argued that Turner has stood out in Hollywood without relying on excessive hype.
“Somehow Callum has weaved his way through all of the noise and found a place where people look at him and go, ‘There’s something with this young man,’” the “Ocean’s Eleven” star said.
Emile Hirsch Teased He Was Offered The Role
With Amazon MGM yet to reveal its choice for the next 007, Emile Hirsch found a way to have some fun with the ongoing mystery.
As The Blast reported, the actor recently shared a fake official letter that appeared to offer him the coveted part.
The statement was supposedly from Eon Productions, the company behind the franchise, and it praised Hirsch for possessing the qualities needed for the assignment.
One passage claimed Hirsch’s height made him the perfect candidate for a fictional crossover where James Bond would travel to the Shire and go undercover to track down “terrorist hobbits.”
Hirsch leaned into the joke, expressing his surprise at the supposed offer in the caption.
Idris Elba Clarified He Was Not In The Option For The Film
Hirsch may have joked about landing the iconic part, but Idris Elba has already made it clear he is not in contention, despite years of speculation linking him to the franchise.
In June, the “Hijack” star dismissed the claims, saying they were simply rumors. Elba explained that he had always viewed the expectation as unrealistic because of cultural differences across global audiences.
“I think, in realistic terms, some markets just don’t go for that,” Elba explained, according to The Blast. “Bond is big all over the world. And [audiences] won’t [all go for a Black male, and African male, playing Bond. That’s not what they like in their culture. Period.”
Elba’s statement echoed his earlier remarks that he was never seriously considered for the part, noting that producers wanted someone younger. However, he wished the team the best as they move forward with the next chapter.
Production Wants A Younger Actor To Lead The Next Installment
Although the official announcement has yet to be made, producers have already offered insight into the qualities they want in the next Bond.
As The Blast reported, casting director Nina Gold said the team is looking for someone young enough to carry the franchise for years to come,
In addition, Gold revealed that the character must “ooze s-x appeal” while also possessing the acting talent needed to bring the iconic spy to life.
Maisie Williams has offered a rare glimpse into her personal life, revealing that she is in a happy new relationship. The actress also suggested that romance feels different this time as she embraces a lighter chapter in her life.
Her romantic history has included long-term relationships with Reuben Selby and Ollie Jackson, as well as a rumored earlier connection with YouTuber Caspar Lee.
Maisie Williams is happily in love, although she isn’t ready to reveal exactly who has captured her heart. The “Game of Thrones” alum opened up about her dating life during a new interview with The Guardian, confirming that she is currently seeing someone and is “so happy.”
When asked whether she had been playing the field, Williams quickly shut down the idea. “No! I’m in love,” the 29-year-old actress declared, before making it clear that she wouldn’t be sharing much more about her mystery partner.
Williams did, however, reveal that the relationship feels different from previous times she has been in love. “There’s lots of laughter,” she said.
Williams Previously Dated Fashion Creative Reuben Selby
Williams’ last publicly known relationship was with fashion creative Reuben Selby, whom she dated for several years before they split in 2023.
The former couple were linked as early as 2019 and became fixtures on the fashion circuit, regularly stepping out together at events including Paris Fashion Week. Their relationship also overlapped with their creative careers, with Selby contributing to Williams’ fashion projects and previously working as communications director for her Daisie app.
The pair even collaborated beyond fashion, including a 2022 climate initiative.
As PEOPLE reported at the time, Williams announced their breakup in February 2023, describing it as the “end of an era.” Selby also addressed the breakup publicly, asking fans not to be sad and joking that they should instead “appreciate the fits,” a nod to the matching looks that had become one of the couple’s signatures.
Maisie Williams’ Dating History Includes A Former Classmate
Before Selby, Williams dated Ollie Jackson, a former classmate she reportedly began seeing in 2015. The pair largely kept their romance away from the spotlight at first. They eventually made public appearances together, including attending the “Game of Thrones” Season 7 premiere in 2017.
Williams offered a rare insight into their relationship during a 2018 interview with ELLE UK. At the time, she praised Jackson for giving her the combination of friendship and romance she wanted in a partner. “Everyone just wants to have someone they can hang out with who is a friend and a boyfriend, and Ollie is that,” she said.
Williams was also previously linked to YouTuber Caspar Lee after appearing in several of his videos. However, despite years of fan speculation, neither Williams nor Lee ever confirmed they were romantically involved.
The Actress Says Her Early 20s Were ‘Just Hell’
Williams’ current happier outlook stems from a reportedly difficult stretch that coincided with the end of “Game of Thrones.”
“The first half of my 20s was just hell,” the actress told The Guardian, although she acknowledged that the experience might not be unusual for people that age.
Williams partly attributed that period to the HBO hit wrapping in 2019. After spending much of her childhood and teenage years playing Arya Stark, she suddenly found herself unsure about what should come next. “I didn’t know what I was going to do next, and I just needed a break,” she explained.
Maisie Williams Has Long-Valued Friendship In Romance
Williams’ relationships may have changed over the years, but her comments suggest companionship has remained important to what she wants from a partner.
While dating Jackson in 2016, the actress admitted she believed she was in love but was careful not to treat that feeling as something she completely understood. “I feel like I’m in love right now,” Williams said at the time, according to E! News. “But I don’t know what I’m going to feel like down the line.”
She also said she’s attracted to people outside the entertainment bubble, telling Nylon that she liked “normal people.”
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