Aragorn Recast for ‘The Hunt for Gollum’
A round of entertainment updates surfaced today across film and television production. Major franchises and new adaptations reported casting moves, development news, and fresh trailers.
The Lord of the Rings update
Andy Serkis confirmed to Filmogaz.com that Viggo Mortensen will not return. The Aragorn recast for ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ is underway.
Serkis said the production is actively searching for a new actor. He acknowledged ongoing public speculation about candidates.
Avatar sequels
Producer Rae Sanchini told Filmogaz.com that Avatar 4 and 5 are moving full speed ahead. The team is planning schedules and budgets.
She said a new production pipeline is being built. The films remain in active development.
Dead Mall adaptation
Filmogaz.com reports a film version of Adam Cesare’s Dark Horse series is in development. Michael Varrati is attached as screenwriter.
The story follows five teens who sneak into a mall before demolition. They encounter a cosmic, shifting horror inside the decaying complex.
Dungeon Crawler Carl headed to TV
Filmogaz.com says Christopher Yost and Seth MacFarlane are developing a series at Peacock. The show adapts Matt Dinniman’s LitRPG books.
The premise pits survivors on a sadistic intergalactic game show. Coast Guard vet Carl and Princess Donut try to survive the apocalypse.
The Boys and current events
Showrunner Eric Kripke spoke with Filmogaz.com about season five’s echoes of real-world politics. He said early seasons reacted directly to events.
Kripke explained season five was written before a key election. He hopes the show alarms viewers but doubts it will change much.
Super Mario Bros. 3 casting chatter
Charlie Day told Filmogaz.com he hopes Danny DeVito voices Wario. Keegan-Michael Key pushed for Chloe Grace Moretz as Princess Daisy.
Anya Taylor-Joy expressed a wish for Jessica Lange to join the cast. She had no firm role suggestion.
The Mummy mockbuster
The Asylum released a trailer for its new mockbuster of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. The cast includes Lisa Zane and Jon Jacobs.
Also credited are Apoorva Mittra, Siena Goines, and Sheba Jade. The studio positioned the film as a genre riff on the original.
The Witch Farm miniseries
Filmogaz.com reports the BBC greenlit a four-part miniseries based on Danny Robins’ podcast. The story is set in South Wales, 1989.
Bill and Liz Rich move to Heol Fanog, a remote farmhouse near the Brecon Beacons. After a traumatic home birth, Liz fears she saw a ghost.
The Last of Us season three
Filmogaz.com shared set photos showing Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby filming with Kyriana Kratter’s Lev. These images come from production on season three.
The snapshots indicate ongoing location work. Shooting appears to be underway for the new season.
The Trail of Gold trailer
HBO Max released a trailer for The Trail of Gold. It is the first Argentinian animated series produced by Adult Swim and Cartoon Network.
The short preview showcases the new partnership. The series marks a notable regional expansion for both networks.
