Sizzling Samachar: Eddie Redmayne joins Julia Roberts in Sam Esmail’s thriller ‘Panic Carefully’; Paul Mescal joins Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopic

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Eddie Redmayne joins Julia Roberts in Sam Esmail’s thriller ‘Panic Carefully’

Hold onto your popcorn, because Eddie Redmayne is bringing his Oscar-winning chops to Panic Carefully, teaming up with Julia Roberts and Elizabeth Olsen for what promises to be a cyber-thriller rollercoaster. Directed by Mr. Robot genius Sam Esmail, the film channels Silence of the Lambs vibes as it hunts down a cyber-terrorist. Redmayne, fresh from his Day of the Jackal triumph, continues to dominate screens with Golden Globe nods and hit performances. Esmail and Roberts reunite post-Leave the World Behind, while Warner Bros.’ heated bidding war secures this one for the big screen—and fans couldn’t be more hyped!

Shohreh Aghdashloo joins ‘The Wheel of Time’ season 3 as a fierce White Tower Power Player

Get ready, The Wheel of Time fans, because Emmy-winning powerhouse Shohreh Aghdashloo is stepping into the White Tower for Season 3, arriving on Prime Video this March. She’ll play Elaida do Avriny a’Roihan, a ruthless Aes Sedai with a knack for politicking and a bone to pick with Moiraine played by Rosamund Pike and Siuan played by Sophie Okonedo. Known for her commanding roles in The Expanse and House of Sand and Fog, Aghdashloo adds gravitas to the ensemble cast. With epic stakes teased in the trailer, the Dragon Reborn’s fate is more precarious than ever in this high-fantasy saga. Let the scheming begin!

Paul Mescal joins Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopic

Paul Mescal is on a cinematic hot streak, fresh off his role as Lucius in Gladiator 2, which has raked in over $350 million globally. The actor is now confirmed to star in Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles biopic, playing none other than Paul McCartney. Adding to the buzz, Barry Keoghan will groove as Ringo Starr, with Joseph Quinn rumoured to join. Meanwhile, Mescal’s packed slate includes post-apocalyptic drama The Dog Stars, Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, and Oliver Hermanus’ The History of Sound. Hollywood’s golden boy isn’t slowing down, and honestly, he’s the only Paul making headlines these days!

Disney’s new spy thriller: Harry Houdini, Secret Agent?

Walt Disney Studios is shaking up the spy genre with a wild twist: Becoming Houdini, a film that reimagines the legendary magician Harry Houdini as a secret spy. While the details are still under wraps, the project promises to unveil a new side of Houdini, who’s long been rumoured to have been a covert operative for the U.S. or U.K. A team of heavy-hitters is behind the scenes, with Scott Sanders and Danny Strong producing, and John Wick 4 writers Michael Finch and Alex Litvak penning the screenplay. No casting news yet, but we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more magical espionage updates!

Disney’s tangled gets the live-action makeover from ‘The Greatest Showman’ director

Get ready for a Tangled remake, but this time, it’s coming to life in a whole new way! Disney has tapped The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey to lead the live-action version of the beloved animated classic. With a fresh script from Thor: Love and Thunder writer Jennifer Kaityn Robinson, this reimagining will bring Rapunzel’s journey of self-discovery and escape from Mother Gothel to the big screen. While the release date remains under wraps, with Disney also working on other major live-action adaptations like Moana, we’re all tangled up in excitement! Stay tuned for more updates!

Kit Harington joins Mark Wahlberg in ‘The Family Plan’ sequel

Looks like Game of Thrones' Jon Snow is switching to family drama! Kit Harington has been cast in the sequel to The Family Plan, starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, and Zoe Colletti. While details about Harington’s role are under wraps, fans can expect him to bring his British charm to this action-packed family trip. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, the film follows a former assassin turned suburban dad on the run with his unsuspecting family. The sequel comes after the original film's success on Apple TV+, despite mixed reviews. Keep an eye out for more updates!

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