Mena Massoud Clarifies Aladdin 2 Status
Actor Mena Massoud has revealed that a sequel to 2019’s Aladdin is unlikely to come to fruition. Massoud played the titular character in Disney’s live-action remake of the 1992 classic. The sequel was announced in 2020 following the film’s box office success. Then, in December of 2022, Massoud said, “There was a change with the […]
Eman Esfandi Will Play Live-Action Ezra Bridger
At last, we have official casting for the role of Ezra Bridger in the upcoming Ahsoka series. Ezra was the youthful lead in Star Wars Rebels, with that show’s epilogue laying the groundwork for a reunion of that character with Ahsoka Tano and former fellow Ghost crewmember Sabine. Fans have long speculated that live-action Aladdin Mena Massoud would wield Ezra’s […]
RUMOR: Live Action Space Aladdin Confirmed?
Mena Massoud has once again hinted at the possibility of playing live-action Ezra Bridger in Star Wars: Ahsoka. Massoud recently (March 2022) shared the following fan-made photo on his Instagram story: As previously mentioned, this isn’t the first time Massoud has hinted about bringing the animated character to live-action. He previously posted a photo of himself with […]
Rumor: Ezra Bridger Being Cast for Disney+ Debut
Illuminerdi reports that the casting search for Star Wars: Rebels star Ezra Bridger has started to gain traction. It was previously rumored that Ezra would be appearing in The Mandalorian. However, it seems that the character may lead his own show. Additionally, he may become the new face of the franchise going forward. Brett: Virginia, […]
Disney’s Aladdin Remake-Sequel Headed to Theaters
Variety reports that Disney has plans for a sequel to 2019’s Aladdin remake. John Gatins and Andrea Berloff will write the script, with producers Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich returning. It isn’t known whether Guy Ritchie will return as director. Once a script has been completed, they hope to bring Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, and […]
Akira Rides Toward a May 2021 Release
Deadline reports that Warner Bros. has set Taika Watiti’s Akira film for a May 2021 release. This is news I’ve been hoping to hear for a long time. I remember a few years ago when Jaume Collet-Serra was attached to direct an adaptation of the iconic manga, and Garrett Hedlund and Kristen Stewart were attached […]