Superhero Slate has our first look at Marvel’s Defenders, confirmation on the future of the Green Lantern films, an unannounced X-Men movie, and more!
Guardians (7:00)Last trailer for filmFeb. 23 release in RussiaGuardians of the Galaxy (10:40)First look at villain via ToyVideo game detailsMarvel’s Inhumans (16:20)Production to start in LA/Chicago this MarchCasting calls are out[BRODERICK]Male. 30-40. Caucasian. Can say volumes with just a look. Strong, thoughtful and private, he’s unaccustomed to being questioned or feeling a need to answer to anyone, to an extent that can verge on arrogance. SERIES REGULAR, AEP.[MARJORIE]Female. 30-40. Caucasian. An elegant and intelligent advisor to her husband, she struggles to find her place outside of their relationship, as others tend to view her as just a pretty face. Strong and resourceful, she’s not afraid to break the rules when the situation demands it. SERIES REGULAR, AEP.[MARTY]Male. 30-40. Caucasian. Broderick’s younger brother; he is intelligent, charming and articulate. He comes across as a man of the people but secretly covets power. SERIES REGULAR, AEP.[KEVIN]Male. 30-40. Open. Slight of build, his mind is his greatest asset. Always prepared with a plan, his outlook on life is the glass is always half-empty and often cracked and dirty as well. Though his outlook can be grim he has a droll, dry sense of humor. SERIES REGULAR, AEP.[GRADY]Male. 25-35. Open. Impetuous and brash, he has serious impulse control issues which frequently get him into trouble whether its women, booze or fighting. He loves life and lives in the moment for better or worse. SERIES REGULAR, AEP.[CHRISTINE]Female. 18-25 to play 18. Caucasian. Soulful but still learning the ways of the world, she has the arrogance of youth. Impetuous and independent she is also deeply devoted to her family. SERIES REGULAR, AEP.[TIMOTHY]Male. 25-35. Open. SFXMU required. Supremely athletic. The ultimate picture of cool. He’s calm under pressure and willing to do anything to get the job done.The Defenders (21:20)Second fun imageDaredevilLuke CageJessica JonesIron FistExcept Iron Fist who sees the levity in the situationImage of teamAll are stubborn and think they work better aloneAgents of SHIELD (25:50)Season 4 part 2 debutsABC chief confident in Season 5Avengers: Infinity War (27:40)Peter Dinklage in talks for important rolePip the Troll; The Watcher; MODOKCumberbatch has a stand-in due to busy scheduleWill film scene and dialogue laterNo CGI replacementGamora/Guardians to return/appearJames Gunn as producerLiv Tyler possibly returning?Ant-Man and the Wasp (38:25)Rumored to start filming in JuneWonder Woman (39:20)God of WarGets power from conflict in the worldVillain confirmed as AresAquaman (40:25)Starts filming in 4-5 monthsThe Batman (42:20)“I’m really excited. There’s great stuff in it now. It just needs to get better and better”Filming pushed back several monthsGreen Lantern Corps (44:10)Green Lantern Corps. will focus on Hal Jordan and Jon Stewart, in what is described as a "Lethal Weapon in space" story premise. David S. Goyer and Justin Rhodes writing itX-Men: Supernova (48:10)Listed as a separate film in production this year for X-MenWhat is it?Filming May 2017Working title updated to: Dark PhoenixX-Men Series (51:16)Set in movie universe; feature familiar charactersLogan (52:55)"In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces."Premiere at 2017 Berlin Film FestivalGambit (54:10)X-Men Producer (Lauren Shuler Donner) confirms Channing Tatum still attached to filmDeadpool 2 (55:00)Colossus & Negasonic Teenage Warhead to returnAlso, DopinderWill lead into X-Force, but not the purpose of the filmStar Wars (57:00)Lucasfilm/Disney in talks to use Carrie Fisher’s likenessOfficial no CGI recreationCars 3 (1:00:20)New trailerPacific Rim: Uprising (1:02:44)Karl Urban joins castRiko Kikuchi returningTwin Peaks (1:04:50)2 hour premiere on May 21 on Showtime18 episodesNow on Instagram! @Superheroslatepodcast
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