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Extraction kicked off a successful action franchise thanks to Chris Hemsworth and Joe and Anthony Russo. Hemsworth brought some surprising soulfulness, not to mention a killer's edge, to mercenary Tyler Rake, while the Russos brought the same mix of character-driven story and high-octane action that fueled their work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It might be hard to imagine anyone else other than Hemsworth playing Rake, but he wasn't the first choice for the lead. Dwayne Johnsonwas originally slated to play Rake, back when Extraction had a different title and different release plans, but a massive shift in his career — and the Russos' — led to Extraction's current form.

Update: Angela Russo-Otstot, the Chief Content Officer of production company Agbo, revealed the title of the spin-off while speaking to The Direct: “We have just announced a green light for a series called Mercenary, which is part of the Extraction universe and starring Omar Sy and we’re thrilled about that one.”

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While Netflix’s planned Gray Man universe has yet to come to fruition, another big piece of IP from the Russo Bros is being expanded in a big way at the streamer. Deadline has just revealed that Netflix has greenlit an all-new spin-off of their hit action franchise, Extraction, which will re-team them with their Lupin star, Omar Sy. The spin-off, which will be a streaming series, as opposed to a film, will follow Sy as “a mercenary as he navigates a dangerous mission to rescue hostages in Libya. Trapped between warring factions and ruthless killers,...

Two weeks ago, it was announced that Netflix's Extraction franchise would be expanding with an eight-episode spinoff series with French actor Omar Sy in the lead role. Now, the TV show has been given its official title, which is perfect for the action series that was birthed in 2020 by MCU vets Anthony and Joe Russo, which in turn was based on the graphic novel Ciudad written by Ande Parks.

Per The Direct, the new series will be called Mercenary, which is an aptly named title when you consider the first two movies were centered around Chris Hemsworth's character of Tyler Rake, a former Australian Sasr operator turned black ops mercenary. Word of the new title came from the Chief Content Officer of the Russo Brothers' production company, Angela Russo-Otstot, who told the outlet:

"We have just announced a green light for a series called Mercenary, which is part...

Marvel Studios’ upcoming team-up movie, Thunderbolts*, will now do battle with an action thriller from the director behind the likes of The Grey and The A-Team, Joe Carnahan, as his story of a shady special forces team known as Shadow Force gets a release date. Shadow Force will now land in theaters on the same day as The Thunderbolts, May 2, 2025, meaning audiences will have two action outings to enjoy on the big screen this summer season.

Led by Kerry Washington and Omar Sy (X-Men: Days of Future Past), Shadow Force “follows the duo who once were the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love and go underground in order to protect their son. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes all-out war.”

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Chris Hemsworth continued establishing himself as one of the big screen's most exciting and entertaining action heroes when he headlined Netflix's rip-roaring thriller franchise Extraction, in which he appears as former Australian Army Sasr operator-turned-black ops mercenary Tyler Rake as he goes on daring and dangerous missions to help save innocent lives, doing so with the help of his loyal partner Niki Khan and their elite and capable team. Sam Hargrave directed the 2020 knockout, which was produced by the Russo brothers and its screenplay written by Joe Russo, with the talented cast and crew ultimately returning for the 2023 sequel.

In June 2023, Extraction 3 was revealed to be in the works shortly after the second installment's dazzling premiere, which featured a scene-stealing appearance by Idris Elba and yet another commanding performance by Hemsworth. Let's take a look at everything we know so far about the upcoming threequel.

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Extraction is Netflix's flagship action franchise, starring Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a mercenary who is sent into the most dangerous locations in the world to extract valuable targets and hostages. Directed by former Captain America stunt-double, Sam Hargrave, fans adore the franchise's no-holds-barred action and Hemsworth's physical dedication to the role. So it comes as bittersweet news that Netflix has ordered a new TV spin-off of Extraction without Hemsworth in the leading role.

Per Variety, Netflix has ordered a new eight-episode TV series set in the world of Extraction. Hemsworth isn't done with the franchise, and will return for the upcoming third film in the franchise, but the new series will be headlined by another Netflix star. French actor Omar Sy (Lupin & The Intouchables) will lead the new series. The new show is being written, executive produced, and overseen by Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead), with Hargrave, Anthony Russo...

The “Extraction” universe is expanding at Netflix.

The streaming service has greenlit a new series set in the same world as its Chris Hemsworth-led “Extraction” films, with Omar Sy in the lead role.

Former “Walking Dead” writer Glen Mazzara has been tapped as the thriller series’ showrunner and he will executive produce alongside Agbo’s Anthony and Joe Russo and Angela Russo-Otstot, as well as Scott Nemes, Chris Castaldi, Eric Gitter, Peter Schwerin and “Extraction” director Sam Hargrave.

“Audiences are in for a thrill as we delve deeper into the ‘Extraction’ universe,” Peter Friedlander, vice president of Scripted Series at Netflix, said in a Thursday statement. “With Omar Sy leading the charge, our collaboration with the Russos alongside Glen Mazzara, fans can expect even more of the high-octane adventures they love from the ‘Extraction’ franchise.”

The new eight-episode series will follow a mercenary (Sy) as he embarks on a...

Netflix's "Extraction" is no longer just a series of movies starring Chris Hemsworth -- it's a full-on franchise. The streaming service has officially expanded the scope of this universe by giving the greenlight to a new TV show set in the same universe as the Hemsworth-fronted Tyler Rake films. The catch? Hemsworth won't be the leading man. Instead, Omar Sy is set to take on the lead role in the TV spin-off.

According to Variety, the currently unnamed "Extraction" TV show will be headed up by Glen Mazzara ("The Walking Dead"), who serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, Scott Nemes, Chris Castaldi, Sam Hargrave, Eric Gitter, and Peter Schwerin are on board as executive producers. Hargrave directed both "Extraction" and "Extraction 2." As we previously reported, Netflix was eyeing TV spin-offs for several hits, "Extraction" among them. Now, that's becoming a reality. So...

Netflix has ordered an Extraction TV series to star Lupin star Omar Sy.

The action thriller from Agbo is set in the world of the Netflix movie franchise that starred Chris Hemsworth as highly skilled commando Tyler Rake taking on dangerous missions and has Glen Mazzara (The Shield, The Walking Dead) as its showrunner and executive producer.

An initial eight episodes of the series will follow Sy as a mercenary on a dangerous mission to rescue hostages in Libya. Trapped between warring factions and ruthless killers, the series focuses on the emotional struggles of conflicted and flawed characters, each facing trauma, betrayal and life-or-death choices.

Also executive producing is Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, Scott Nemes, Chris Castaldi, Sam Hargrave, Eric Gitter and Peter Schwerin.

“Audiences are in for a thrill as we delve deeper into the Extraction universe. With Omar Sy leading the charge, our collaboration with the Russos,...

Extraction is getting a TV series!

The show, set in the same world as the hit Netflix film franchise, is already in the works, via Variety.

The streamer has greenlit eight episodes of the series, based in the world first introduced in the 2020 film led by Chris Hemsworth, followed by the 2023 sequel film.

Glen Mazzara will be the show’s writer, executive producer, and showrunner.

And there’s already an actor attached to lead the series!

Keep reading to find out more…

Omar Sy – Leading The TV Show

The 47-year-old actor, best known for roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past, Lupin, Jurassic World, and The Takedown, will be leading the show.

The official logline: “Set in the high-octane world of Extraction, this action thriller follows a mercenary (Sy) as he navigates a dangerous mission to rescue hostages in Libya. Trapped between warring factions and ruthless killers, the series delves...

In the latest example of building crossover film-tv universes based on its original titles, Netflix has greenlighted a TV series starring Omar Sy (Lupin) set in the world of its action thriller movie franchise Extraction, which is headlined by Chris Hemsworth.

Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead) serves as executive producer and showrunner on the eight-episode series executive produced by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo’s Agbo, which produced the two movies.

Set in the high-octane world of Extraction, the yet-untitled action thriller series follows a mercenary (Sy) as he navigates a dangerous mission to rescue hostages in Libya. Trapped between warring factions and ruthless killers, the series delves into the emotional struggles of conflicted and flawed characters, each facing trauma, betrayal and life-or-death choices.

“Audiences are in for a thrill as we delve deeper into the Extraction universe,” said Peter Friedlander, VP Scripted Series at Netflix. “With Omar Sy leading the charge,...

Religious fanaticism collides with modern society in the social media age in the French horror thriller Hood Witch. Dark Sky Films has unveiled the official trailer today, unleashing an intense witchhunt for its titular witch.

Hood Witch releases in select theaters and digital platforms on March 21, 2025.

The film “follows a single mother Nour and her son. Nour makes a living from smuggling exotic animals and illicit products. Wishing to get her son out of the city and offer him a better future, she designs and develops a mobile app that connects clients and marabouts. It’s a success, but a patient’s consultation turns into a tragedy and Nour has to face a wave of violence that could cost her and her son their lives.”

Golshifteh Farahani stars as Nour. Amine Zariouhi, Denis Lavant, Alexis Manenti, Karim Belkhadra, and Issaka Sawadogo also star.

The film, which premiered last year at SXSW,...

Robert De Niro is heading back to Netflix. The Oscar-winning actor is set to star in a new crime thriller for the streaming service.

According to Deadline, De Niro will headline Netflix and Agbo's upcoming adaptation of Alex North's 2019 New York Times bestselling novel, The Whisper Man, which revolves around "a widow crime writer who, after his 8-year-old son is abducted, looks to his estranged father, a retired former police detective, for help, only to discover a connection with the decades-old case of a convicted serial killer known as 'The Whisper Man.'" James Ashcroft (Coming Home in the Dark) has been tapped to direct the movie while Ben Jacoby (The First Omen) and Chase Palmer (It) have been tasked with adapting the novel for the big screen.

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Netflix and Agbo have announced a new crime thriller that will reunite the streaming platform with acclaimed actor Robert De Niro. “The Whisper Man,” based on Alex North’s bestselling novel, is set to begin filming this spring on the East Coast.

The film centers on a gripping narrative of a crime writer whose life unravels when his young son is kidnapped. In a desperate search for answers, he turns to his estranged father – a retired police detective – and uncovers shocking links to a decades-old serial killer case.

James Ashcroft will direct the project, with a screenplay by Ben Jacoby and Chase Palmer. The production team includes Agbo’s top executives Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, and Michael Disco, with Kassee Whiting and Marcus Viscidi serving as executive producers.

“This is a gripping thriller that explores the complex dynamics between fathers and sons,” said Angela Russo-Otstot, Agbo’s Chief Creative Officer.

They Cloned Tyrone is a 2023 sci-fi mystery film directed by Juel Taylor, in his feature film directorial debut. The film’s story centers on a motley trio living in the fictional though recognizable Glen, a neighborhood replete with its own thriving criminal ecosystem. There’s the drug dealer Fontaine (John Boyega), the prostitute Yo-Yo (Teyonah Parris), and Slick Charles (Jamie Foxx), a cartoonish pimp, all of whom find themselves in a web of intrigue after Fontaine is shot dead yet wakes up in his bed the next day. Eager to discover how Fontaine lives on, despite being fatally gunned down in front of Slick Charles and Yo-Yo, the trio set off on an impromptu investigation into the hidden activities of the Glen. The critically acclaimed film boasts a particular strain of home-grown conspiracy and spins a simultaneously bleak and entertaining sci-fi tale about circumstance, autonomy, governmental corruption and the importance of identity.

Revisiting Chris Hemsworth’s Post About An Explosive Look At Extraction 2 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Chris Hemsworth didn’t hold back when it came to giving fans a peek behind the madness of Extraction 2. The Australian actor returned as Tyler Rake in the explosive sequel to Extraction, and if you thought the first film was wild, Hemsworth’s behind-the-scenes footage proved the sequel took chaos to a whole new level.

“Just another quiet day on Extraction 2,” Hemsworth captioned an Instagram post. “Peaceful, serene. Just relaxing…” And then, boom—riots break out in what looks like a prison setting. People are literally set on fire, and Hemsworth’s reaction? Classic. He jokingly asked, “Are they meant to be on fire?” because why not keep the humor going when things are literally burning up around you?

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We present our interviews for the new take on William Tell from the film’s UK Premiere. The film stars Claes Bang, Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Academy-Award nominee Jonathan Pryce and Academy-Award winner Ben Kingsley.

Written by Nick Hamm, adapted from Friedrich Schiller’s world-renowned classical play. The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century amidst the waning days of the Holy Roman Empire where Europe’s nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians, desiring more land, encroach upon Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation.

The film is in cinemas from the 17th of January, 2025. Colin Hart and Abigail Shii were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.

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While everyone may have tuned into Extraction because of Chris Hemsworth, Golshifteh Farahani's Nik Khan is the best part of the franchise, which is why she would lead it. Based on the graphic novel, Ciudad by Ande Parks, and directed by the Russo brothers, Extraction became the most-watched original movie in Netflix history when it was released in 2020. The film follows Hemsworth's Tyler Rake, an Australian soldier turned mercenary who is tasked with rescuing the kidnapped son of an Indian drug lord.

The original film's success prompted a sequel, with Extraction 2 releasing in 2023. It was seen as an improvement on its predecessor, earning a respectable 80% on Rotten Tomatoes (compared to Extraction's 67%). Critics praised the sequel's fight scenes and explosions, but above all else, its performances — and it's no coincidence that Farahani had a bigger role. With Extraction 3 on the way, it's the perfect opportunity to put...

There's a good chance you've watched something Joe and Anthony Russo directed over the years. Maybe you're a fan of their work on sitcoms like Community (including two of its best paintball episodes) or Arrested Development. Maybe you saw Extraction or Everything Everywhere All At Once, and the hit series, From, all of which the Russos produced. But the Russos are probably best known for their work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; they directed four films, closing out the first Captain America trilogy with Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War, then directing the staggeringly successful Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. The Russos are also set to return to the MCU with Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, bringing back Robert Downey Jr., this time as Doctor Doom.

Chris Hemsworth Sharing A Lighthearted Moment In India (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Chris Hemsworth isn’t just the mighty Thor—he’s the guy you’d want on your trip if you’re looking for enjoyable, unfiltered adventures. This guy makes vacations look like epic adventures and his social media is the travel diary we all wish we had. Now, if you thought his Thor role was the only thing making headlines, think again—because Hemsworth once tried to kiss a cow during a trip to India. Yeah, you read that right, and it went viral.

In 2016, Chris and his wife, Elsa Pataky, were in India long before he shot Extraction. They were documenting their time there on Instagram, but one particular moment had the internet moving—Chris was trying to lock lips with a cow. The picture? Absolutely priceless. Chris, shirtless, leaning in for a kiss with the cow, captioned,...

Have you heard of "the butterfly effect?" No, not the 2004 Ashton Kutcher vehicle, but the principle associated with figures as various as meteorologist Edward Norton Lorenz and sci-fi author Ray Bradbury, all about how the slightest change in conditions can result in widespread changes over a period of time. History is full of such examples, where instead of obvious life changing events there exist small moments (or a series of moments) that change the futures of multiple people. As with most things regarding history, these cruxes can only be identified in hindsight, and sometimes they turn out to be surprisingly unlikely.

For example: who would've ever thought that the 2020 Netflix action film "Extraction" would have been such a turning point for the careers of the Russo brothers, Dwayne Johnson, and its star, Chris Hemsworth? For starters, "Extraction" itself was originally going to be a very different film: when first put together,...

Since way before The Matrix hit our screens, we’ve had an obsession with seeing people getting hurt and hit in a variety of fast-paced ways. Be it the kung-fu flix of the 70s or the more recent John Wick franchise, we love to see inventive takedowns and destructive and dangerous moments in our action films.

Many video games have tried to recapture this, but few have managed to accomplish it. I was lucky enough to discuss the latest to take up that challenge, Spine -This is Gun Fu, both at Gamescom and more recently over a written interview, and really get to the bottom of what the devs over at Nekki are aiming for.

[This written interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.]

‘Spine – This is Gun Fu’ Is More Than What We’ve Seen Before Firstly, thank you so much for taking the time to answer these questions! For those FandomWire readers who may not be aware,...

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When the lights go out and the first explosion appears on the screen, you recognize that you are about to go on an exciting journey. Action thrillers are movies that keep us on the edge of our seats from the beginning to the end because they combine heart-racing stunts with ingenious plot twists. At the same time that action...

Joe Russo has given a promising update on Idris Elbas role alongside Chris Hemsworth in Extraction 3, and it sounds like itll live up to the tease from the last movies cliffhanger ending. Elba had a cameo appearance in Extraction 2 as an unnamed stranger. At the beginning of the sequel, Elba shows up to recruit Hemsworths Tyler Rake for his latest mission: to get his ex-wifes sister and her kids out of the dangerous Georgia prison where they were being held.

Elba reappeared at the end of Extraction 2 for another exposition dump. Following a showdown with the villains, Tyler and his partner-in-crime Nik Khan were captured and sent to prison. But shortly thereafter, they were sprung from prison to meet with Elbas mysterious character, who offered them another mission in exchange for their freedom. This was an exciting tease for Extraction 3, and the threequels most recent update...

The next installment in Netflix's Extraction franchise just received a major update from Joe Russo. The fan-favorite filmmaker, one half of the Russo Brothers, revealed at New York Comic Con 2024 when Extraction 3 will begin shooting.

Speaking with Collider at Nycc to promote his upcoming Netflix sci-fi adventure movie, The Electric State, Russo shared that cameras would finally begin rolling on Extraction 3 next year. "We're in the middle of working on that story right now. Hard at work. We're hoping to go into production on it next year," Russo initially stated before giving a more concrete, "It's definitely filming next year. I'm just being cagey because it's more fun."

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The best action franchise from Netflix finally gets a long-awaited update. Extraction 3 is officially in the works, and the story is being polished according to the film's producers, the Russo brothers. Sam Hargrave is back in the directing chair to finish out his fan-favorite trilogy, which features some of the most innovative and epic action sequences from the past decade. After an explosive Extraction 2, the sequel looks to finally start production sometime next year.

While attending New York Comic Con, Collider spoke to Anthony and Joe Russo about the third film in the Extraction franchise. Joe, who wrote the previous two installments, returns to pen the new sequel. He intentionally remained secretive about Extraction 3, but couldn't help but tease the upcoming production. In addition to confirming the story is being worked on, Joe revealed that filming is planned to begin in 2025.

"We're in the middle of working on that story right now.

Joe Russo provides a key update on Extraction 3. The Extraction series got its start in 2020 with Extraction, an action film that chronicled the story of mercenary Tyler Rake who has to go on an incredibly deadly extraction mission. Both Extraction and its 2023 sequel Extraction II starred Chris Hemsworth in the lead role. Both films are directed by Sam Hargrave and feature screenplays and stories by Anthony and Joe Russo, more famously known as the Russo Brothers. Since the release of last year's installment, Extraction 3 was announced to be in talks.

Speaking with Collider, Joe Russo provides an update on Extraction 3. Check out the full quote from Russo below:

"We're in the middle of working on that story right now. Hard at work. We're hoping to go into production on it next year. It's definitely filming next year. I'm just being cagey because it's more fun."

More to come.

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown and MCU actor Chris Pratt lead the first trailer for The Electric State, the latest Netflix foray from directing duo The Russo Brothers. The science fiction adventure outing finds Brown and Pratt living in an alternate version of the 1990s after the world has been ravaged by a robot uprising.

You can check out the newly released trailer for The Electric State below.

Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, The Electric State promises to be another major blockbuster event for the streaming giant, following the likes of Red Notice, Army of the Dead, and The Gray Man. Alongside the footage, you can also check out the official synopsis for the movie below.

Set in the aftermath of a robot uprising in an alternate version of the 90s, The Electric State follows an orphaned teenager who ventures...

Extraction director Sam Hargrave is developing an adaptation of Sega's Shinobi video game franchise. First released as an arcade game in 1987, Shinobi sits in the hack-and-slash genre, with Joe Musashi serving as the franchise's main character in numerous installments. The overarching storyline of many of the games sees Joe facing off against Zeed, an evil ninja crime syndicate. There are now 12 Shinobi games in total, with a thirteenth on the way.

Now, Universal Pictures reveals that they're partnering with Sega to bring a Shinobi movie to life. Hargrave, who directed both Extraction (2020) and Extraction 2 (2023), is attached to direct the project, with Ken Kobayashi (Sunny) set to write the screenplay.

Marc Platt and Adam Siegel will produce the film through Marc Platt Productions, while Dmitri M. Johnson will produce for Story Kitchen. For Sega, Toru Nakahara will produce. Mike Goldberg will executive produce the Shinobi film, with Timothy I. Stevenson co-producing.

Actor Chris Evans is best known for his time as Steve Rogers / Captain America in the MCU. However, after the highs of his MCU stint, Evans has failed to replicate the strong critical and commercial success in his career. The actor stepped away from his most famous role following Avengers: Endgame, but his string of critically panned recent projects have fans concerned.

Chris Evans played Captain America in the MCU (Credit: Marvel Studios).

On social media, fans of the actor discussed his post-mcu career and noted the terrible choices he has made in the recent past. With promotional material for Evans’ next outing co-starring Dwayne Johnson making rounds fans feel the actor needs to shake up the formula. Fans also compared him to the likes of Chris Pratt, who has had a decent career outside the MCU, and here is what they had to say.

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Chase Stokes opened up about a very unexpected and awkward gym run-in that occurred when he was in Brazil attending Netflix’s Tudum Festival.

The 32-year-old Outer Banks actor appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night (October 3).

While chatting with Jimmy Fallon, he revealed that he met up with Chris Hemsworth at the festival and felt inspired to hit the hotel gym after.

When he did so, he ran into Chris and Arnold Schwarzenegger, resulting in a silly story.

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Looking back on the festival, Chase said that he took the stage to introduce Chris, who was promoting his Extraction film franchise.

“They gave me the script, and I’m sitting backstage with the mic. And I’m like, ‘Hi, I’m Chris Hemsworth. I’m Thor, God of Thunder,’” he recalled.

He continued, saying, “They came up to me and they’re like,...

If, like the rest of the world, you can't get enough of Keanu Reeves embarking on a bloody rampage to retrieve his car and avenge his puppy (one of the greatest plot set-ups of all-time), then make your way to theaters this November to celebrate the 10th anniversary of John Wick. Keanu Reeves is "thinking he's back," as the first John Wick returns to theaters for two days on November 3 and 6.

A retired hitman known as the "Baba Yaga" by his colleagues, John Wick (Reeves) is brought back into the game after the death of his wife. When robbers break into his house, steal his car, and kill his dog, John Wick will stop at nothing to avenge them, dragging himself back into the fray, and drawing attention from the mysterious High Table; the leaders of the underground world of assassins across the world. Presented by Fathom Events and Lionsgate,...

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As with any Transformers movie, Josh Cooley's Transformers One has a sprawling cast. It makes sense as these stories have various robotic factions, such as the Autobots and the Decepticons, tussling with each other. This also means Transformers One doesn't have any human characters, as this journey takes place wholly on Cybertron.

Still, there are many characters as the origin story for Orion Pax and his road to becoming Optimus Prime is laid out. With that in mind, here are the main figures involved in Cooley's movie about the early days of Cybertron's civil war. It also depicts how the planet becomes split due to a harrowing caste system.

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Two of Hollywood's biggest stars got their big break in Star Trek movies. The Star Trek franchise has a long history of making strong casting choices, from Star Trek: The Original Series through today. For many actors, Star Trek was their first notable role before they went on to have incredible Hollywood careers. Patrick Stewart, for example, was referred to as "an unknown British actor" when he was cast as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, but the Star Trek: The Next Generation actor has since become a legend of film and television.

The Star Trek movies, too, have helped jumpstart the careers of a few Hollywood stars. Chris Pine and Zoe Saldaa already had notable roles before Star Trek (2009), but the J.J. Abrams film helped launch both actors into another level of superstardom. Star Trek: Nemesis did not perform particularly well at the box office and received mixed reviews, but that didn't...

When Keanu Reeves’ John Wick was released back in 2014, it changed the action genre for good. The shaky-cam, fast-cuts style popularized by the Jason Bourne franchise and the MCU was done away with for more elaborate gun-fu-inspired combat sequences. The films have influenced many others like Nobody, Extraction, and Atomic Blonde.

However, the John Wick franchise may have a new competitor in town as the recent Will Smith-starrer Bad Boys: Ride or Die gave fans a surprisingly adrenaline-pumping action sequence. While Smith himself is not involved in the scene, Dennis McDonald’s Reggie steals the show as he takes on fifteen men who attack his home.

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Netflix has been on a roll with action movies, most notably with major hits like Extraction and The Union. While critics might not be as into the films, the viewership is. They're simple and have high-octane plots. Now, Jeremy Saulnier's Rebel Ridge gets to elevate this sub-genre a bit for the streaming service.

It stars Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond, a former Marine instructor, who gets grafted into a racist scheme involving police brutality in the small town of Shelby Springs. While many are raving about Pierre's breakout performance, he wasn't originally slated to play the protagonist. Before Pierre, the role of Terry Richmond was originally going to go to Star Wars actor,...

Ahead of its Tuesday world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American rights to Nick Hamm’s resistance epic, “William Tell,” the company announced.

The medieval action-drama stars Claes Bang. The film was written and directed by Hamm.

Inspired by the legendary tale, Bang takes on the role of William Tell, a noble huntsman whose peaceful life is shattered when the ruthless Austrian Empire invades his homeland of Switzerland. Unwilling to bend the knee before his country’s oppressors, Tell is thrust into a perilous trial, one that draws him and his family into the epicenter of a revolution that will shape the destiny of his nation.

“Nick did an amazing job with this historical epic, we’re incredibly excited to bring this legendary story to the big screen” Samuel Goldwyn Films president Peter Goldwyn said in a Tuesday statement.

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Exclusive: Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American rights to writer-director Nick Hamm’s medieval action-drama William Tell, which has its world premiere tonight in Toronto.

Starring are Claes Bang (The Square), Connor Swindells (Sex Education), Golshifteh Farahani (Extraction), Jonah Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid), Ellie Bamber (Nocturnal Animals), Rafe Spall (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) and Emily Beecham (Little Joe), with Oscar winner Ben Kingsley (Gandhi) and Oscar nominee Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes).

The deal was negotiated by Miles Fineburg from Samuel Goldwyn Films and WME Independent on behalf of the producers. The release is being lined up for early 2025.

Inspired by the legendary tale, Claes Bang takes on the role of William Tell, a noble huntsman whose peaceful life is shattered when the ruthless Austrian Empire invades his homeland of Switzerland. Unwilling to bend the knee before his country’s oppressors, William Tell is thrust into a perilous trial,...

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The following contains spoilers for Rebel Ridge, now streaming on Netflix.

One genre Netflix has been leaning heavily into when it comes to original content is action. It's been seen in movies such as Chris Hemsworth's Extraction and Ryan Gosling's The Gray Man. Now, the streaming service has another cerebral action thriller out: Rebel Ridge. The movie deals with racism, police brutality and corruption in the small town of Shelby Springs.

In Rebel Ridge, a former Marine named Terry (Aaron Pierre), goes up against the police department after uncovering a nasty conspiracy. It results in a firefight and Terry trying to expose what's being done for profit. As Terry tries to stem the fire inside,...

Exclusive: Nick Hamm’s action-packed adaptation William Tell, starring Claes Bang and Golshifteh Farahani, has sold to the UK & Ireland and Germany-speaking territories ahead of its world premiere in Toronto next week.

Munich-based sales company Beta Cinema unveiled the all-rights deals to Altitude (UK & Ireland) and SquareOne Entertainment for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, following the film’s well-attended press and industry screening in Toronto on Thursday.

Both distributors are targeting a release date in Q1 2025.

Beta Cinema has already announced deals with Sf Studios, Beta Fiction (Spain), Eagle Pictures (Italy), Dutch Filmworks (Benelux), Pris Audiovisuais (Portugal), Monolith Films (Poland), Cinemart (Czech Republic), Blitz (Former Yugoslavia), Ads (Hungary and Romania), Beta Film (Bulgaria), Tfg (Greece), Ukraine (Top Film) and The Plot Pictures (Middle East & Turkey) earlier this year.

Director Hamm’s adaptation of Friedrich Schiller’s classic play is fresh out of post-production.

Bang stars as titular hero opposite Farahani as his wife. They are joined by Connor Swindells, Jonah Hauer-King, Ellie Bamber, Rafe Spall and Emily Beecham, with Academy-Award winner Ben Kingsley and Academy-Award nominee Jonathan Pryce.

Altitude co-ceo Will Clarke said of the acquisition: “It’s fantastic to be working with such an incredible team of film-makers and our friends at Beta and we can’t wait to bring the epic and thrilling William Tell to audiences in the UK & Ireland.”

For his part, Thomas Sierk, Director of Acquisitions & Sales at SquareOne Entertainment, said: “The production truly succeeds to tell the story of the legendary freedom-fighter William Tell as an exciting, action-packed epic with an outstanding international cast.

Al Munteanu, CEO of SquareOne Entertainment added, “Together with my team, I am thrilled to bring this fantastic production to theaters early next year.”

The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when Europe’s nations fiercely vie for supremacy within the Holy Roman Empire. The ambitious Austrians, desiring more land, encroach upon Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation.

Amidst this backdrop, William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under dire threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords. Leading his fellow countrymen, Tell embarks on a courageous rebellion, seeking to defend their liberty and stand against the tyrannical forces that seek to subjugate them.

Hamm’s previous credits include Driven, which was selected as the closing film at the Venice Film Festival, Netflix’s White Lines and The Journey which premiered at the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals.

Piers Tempest and Marie-Christine Jaeger-Firmenich (Gigi & Nate) produce. Executive Producers include Jon Hamm, David Nichols and Francesco Marras.

William Tell is a Free Turn Films / Tempo production in association with Beta Cinema, WME Independent, Prime Focus Studios and Groenlandia and Cineroma Srl. The production is supported by Idm Südtirol and autonomous province of Bozen/Bolzano – South Tyrol and Quebec Film Production Services Tax Credit.

“We are delighted to partner with such highly esteemed distributors for the UK and Germany. The epic tale of William Tell presents a rich tapestry of themes and topics, providing a strong foundation for bold and ambitious theatrical campaigns in these two key European markets,” said Beta Cinema EVP Thorsten Ritter.

The film will world premiere in Toronto as a Gala Presentation next week and will then make its European presentation at the Zurich Film Festival in October. Beta Cinema handles international rights, alongside WME Independent who represent domestic rights.

MCU Star Chris Hemsworth's Secret Talent Probably Wasn't On Your 2024 Bingo Card - Main Image

While the MCU is busy building a new team of Avengers to replace the originals, Marvel's Thor star Chris Hemsworth finally unveiled his secret talent alongside Emmy-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran in his recent Mathematics Tour.

Marvel's Thor Couldn't Have Surprised Fans More with Hidden Talent

The God of Thunder wasn't much interested in the theatrics, as seen in Thor: Ragnarok, however, his actor Chris Hemsworth, is quite attached to performing.

Apart from his ever-growing acting career in Hollywood, Extraction, Extraction 2, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, and Transformers: One, MCU fans did not see this One hidden talent coming.

While recording for the 41-year-old actor's Limitless With Chris Hemsworth season 2, where he "pushes himself to new limits" while battling Alzheimer's, he happened to be exactly where Ed Sheeran's latest concert was held: Romania's National Arena.

Producer Eric Gitter has spent many years bringing comic books and graphic novels to the screen, working on movies such as Extraction, Atomic Blonde and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Now he’s diving deeper into the genre as the co-founder of a new comic book and graphic novel publisher, teaming up with several independent publishing veterans in the process.

Joining Gitter in the new venture are former Boom! Studios topper Filip Sablik as publisher, former Idw head Jamie S. Rich as editor-in-chief, and comics creator Jeremy Haun as creative director.

The untitled company will eschew superheroes and lean toward horror, science fiction, crime and fantasy. The company did not disclose funding nor did it unveil a slate, although it hopes to lock up creators by the end of the year or early next. Its goal is to begin putting out books sometime in 2025.

Working off of Gitter’s background in Hollywood,...

Back in 2021, actor/comedian Bob Odenkirk – who is best known for playing the role of con artist turned lawyer Saul Goodman on the TV series on Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul – made the unexpected move of playing a retired government assassin in the action thriller Nobody. Doing the unexpected worked out, as Nobody was a success, making $57.5 million at the box office on a budget of $16 million. That was enough to get a sequel greenlit – and now that production has started on that sequel, we figured this was a good time to put together a list of Everything We Know About Nobody 2!

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Scripted by John Wick writer Derek Kolstad, Nobody saw Odenkirk playing Hutch Mansell, an office worker and family man who proves to be a capable fighter when facing off with a group of drunk criminals on a bus. He’s a bit too capable,...

Gareth Evans directs Tom Hardy in the upcoming action movie Havoc, a city-wide conspiracy thriller. Havoc marks Evans' return to the action genre after a decade, following The Raid franchise. Despite being finished since 2021, Havoc's release remains uncertain, with no confirmed date from Netflix.

The director of The Raid films, Gareth Evans, is working on a new action movie called Havoc and it could be the perfect replacement for The Raid 3. The action-packed plot of Havoc kicks off when a drug deal goes horribly awry. Tom Hardy will play a detective who has to uncover a city-wide conspiracy while he fights his way through the criminal underworld to save a politicians estranged son. Evans is directing from a script he wrote and hes also producing the film alongside Hardy, Ed Talfan, and Aram Tertzakian.

Ever since he directed The Raid and its sequel, Evans has been one of the...

The Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover could be Hemsworth's next big franchise. Hemsworth needs a successful franchise to grow beyond his Thor character in the MCU.

In more ways than one, Chris Hemsworth's new MCU replacement franchise seems more exciting than his return as Thor. Chris Hemsworth has become a part of several renowned movie franchises in recent years. While he is best known for portraying Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the actor is also the leading man in Netflix's Extraction films. Before he took the role of Tyler Rake in Extraction, he was also seen in Men in Black: International in 2019 and was also a part of Star Trek's roster as George Kirk in 2009.

Recently, Chris Hemsworth also portrayed Dementus in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, allowing him to shine as a villain in the George Miller franchise. However, despite playing diverse characters in myriad movie franchises,...

Action star Kellan Lutz, known for his work in the Twilight films and the FBI franchise among others, has signed with Gilbertson Entertainment for management.

Lutz’s breakout role came in 2008’s Twilight as vampire Emmett Cullen. He went on to star in the next four Twilight films and also starred in film franchises including Extraction, The Expendables, Legend of Hercules, Prom Night, A Nightmare on Elm Street and Immortals, all of which combined have earned billions in worldwide box office.

In television, Lutz recently appeared in more than 30 episodes across all three of Dick Wolf’s FBI series, the mothership FBI, FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International as Special Agent Kenny Crosby. His other television credits include HBO comedy series The Comeback, 30 Rock and on the film side, in Paramount’s What Men Want with Taraji P. Henson, a starring role in Love, Wedding, Marriage opposite Mandy Moore,...

Fan-favorite “Mad Max: Fury Road” character Furiosa gets her story expanded with the prequel film “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” Anya Taylor-Joy takes the reins from Charlize Theron as the title character but there are many new and familiar faces popping up throughout the movie. Let’s meet them all.

Here’s the official logline: “As the world falls, young Furiosa (Taylor-Joy) is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. She will spend the rest of her life battling to get back home.”

Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa “Furiosa” (Warner Bros.)

Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the role of Furiosa from Charlize Theron in this prequel. In “Furiosa,” the titular character struggles to escape after being kidnapped by a warlord and falling in with Dementus’s biker hoard.

Taylor-Joy’s career has exploded in the last few years.

Modern action films like John Wick revamped the action genre by emphasizing realistic gun use and choreography. The earliest change in Hollywood's mindset when it came to guncraft was director/producer Michael Mann, an early advocate for actors training with weapons for film authenticity. The rise of firearm trainers in Hollywood today established a new standard for actors in action films, performers are now obligated to display a high level of competence.

The action genre was in a bleak place before John Wick premiered in 2014. With the intense yet grounded gun-and-fist choreography, a decade of shaky cam cinema was finally discarded, and none too soon. However, this movie has gone down in cinema history for another feature, its attention to how firearms operate in reality and their many, many limitations. John Wick wasn't the first, though. Despite the over-saturation of action films for over a century, it took years for...

Exclusive: After successfully launching the Extraction film franchise at Netflix, director Sam Hargrave has his eyes set on another potential franchise with a piece of IP that is revving its engines to get out the gate. Sources tell Deadline that Skydance and Mattel Films have closed a deal with Hargrave to direct a live-action movie based on Matchbox, Mattel’s iconic real-world die-cast toy vehicle line. David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper are penning the script.

Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce alongside Robbie Brenner for Mattel Films. The project will be shepherded by Aimee Rivera for Skydance and Elizabeth Bassin and Andrew Scannell for Mattel Films.

The iconic Matchbox brand was invented in 1953 by automotive enthusiast Jack Odell to solve a challenge for his daughter, who was allowed to take a toy to school only if it was small enough to fit in a matchbox.

Gina Carano has been a part of many well-known projects including Fast & Furious 6, Extraction, and Deadpool. She also played the role of Cara Dune in The Mandalorian but was later fired by the team after she posted a controversial comment on social media. Later, the actress filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm.

Disney+’s The Mandalorian

However, the actress has always been vocal about wanting to return to the Star Wars series and her lawsuit also asks the court to have Disney and Lucasfilm recast her in the role. Recently, a report has emerged stating that Gina Carano has once again made it clear that she has no problem coming back and working on the show.

Gina Carano Allegedly Has No Ill Will Toward Disney

Gina Carano as Cara Dune in The Mandalorian

Back in February, Gina Carano took to X to post a lengthy...