Nerdism Notifier | June 15, 2025 - June 21, 2025
Castings
Carla Gugino has been cast in David Fincher’s “Once Upon a Time” sequel.
Source: IMDb
Tom Rhys Harries has been cast as Clayface in DC Studios’ “Clayface.”
Source: Deadline
Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke have officially cast as the twin children of Paul Atredies and Chani in “Dune Messiah.”
Source: Deadline
Dave Bautista is being eyed to star in “Road House 2.”
Source: Variety
Jon Bernthal, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon will all reprise their roles as Frank Castle/The Punisher, MJ and Ned respectively in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Cinema
“28 Years Later” released this week.
“Elio” released this week.
An adult animated film set in the Death Stranding universe is in the works with Aaron Guzikowski writing the script.
Source: Deadline
A Variety article this week revealed three developments at Marvel Studios:
A sequel to “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” may be in development with as early as a 2028 release
Jake Schreier will officially direct the X-Men reboot film
“Blade” is still in the works and could release in 2028
Source: Variety
Directors pitching for the next James Bond film include Edward Berger, Denis Villeneuve, Edgar Wright, Jonathan Nolan and Paul King.
Source: IMDb
“The Batman Part II” will begin filming in January with the script set to be handed in this month.
Source: ComicBookMovie.com
“Return to Silent Hill” will release on in theaters January 23, 2026.
Source: Deadline
The official trailer for “The Naked Gun” released this week and the film will release in theaters August 1.
The official trailer for “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” released this week and the film will release in theaters October 24.
Television
“The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball” will premiere July 28 on Hulu.
Source: Animation Magazine
A new look at Season 14 of “King of the Hill” released this week for Father’s Day and the new season will premiere on Hulu August 4.
The official trailer for “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Season 17 released this week and the new season will premiere on FXX July 9.
Video Games
Minecraft: Chase the Skies with Vibrant Visuals released this week.
LEGO Fortnite: Expeditions released this week.
Fortnite Blitz Royale released this week.
Fortnite Festival: Season 9 - Bruno Mars released this week.
Bungie’s Marathon has been delayed indefinitely.
Source: Forbes
Comic Books
Marvel Comics has announced “Battleworld,” which is a new 5-issue series from writer Christos Gage and artist Marcus To.
The series will follow shattered fragments of infinite worlds uniting to form a single planet and will launch September 24.
Source: Marvel.com
The first look at “Spider-Man ‘94” released this week, which is a 4-issue continuation of the ‘90s series that aims to resolve the cliffhanger left behind by the show’s ending.
The series will be written by J.M. DeMatteis with art by Jim Towe and will launch September 3.
Source: Bleeding Cool News
Industry
Blumhouse and Lionsgate now officially co-own the rights to the Saw franchise.
Source: Variety
That’s all for this week, folks! Tune back in next week for another edition of Nerdism Notifier filled with more entertainment news.