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Rey could be the key to more “Star Wars” movies in the future

Finn Wolfhard could revive Idle Hands. Check out the return of The Handmaid’s Tale. Plus, Lex Luthor takes his moves in new scenes from the final season of Superman & Lois, and what’s coming in the next batch of Arcane episodes. Spoilers, me!

Star Wars

a new THR report suggests that Rey Skywalker, played by Daisy Ridley, could have a major role in several of Lucasfilm’s Star Wars projects in development, and not just Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s New Jedi Order film. This would include Simon Kinberg’s trilogy revealed last week, leading to the assumption that they could be a continuation of the Skywalker Saga. In the report they describe it as “the most valuable cinematographic asset” that the studio has.

Furthermore, the report indicates that the long postponed Rogue Squadron movie remains in some level of development at Lucasfilm, although it does not mention whether Patty Jenkins is still attached to the project.

Idle Hands

According to VarietyFinn Wolfhard is attached to write (and possibly direct) a remake of the 1999 horror comedy, Idle Handstogether with his collaborator Hell of a SummerBilly Byrk. Naturally, the original is about a high school student unable to control the murderous impulses of his possessed right hand.

The Little Mermaid

Lionsgate has released a new trailer for its horror film The Little Mermaidavailable on demand this December 17.

Poker Face

Deadline reports that Awkwafina, Corey Hawkins, Simon Rex and Cliff “Method Man” Smith are the latest guest stars to join the second season of Poker Face.

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Netflix has added eight new actors to the cast of the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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Gothictown

Deadline also reports that a television series based on Emily Carpenter’s upcoming novel, Gothictownis in development at AMC. Produced by Abby Ajayi, the story revolves around “Billie Hope, a New York City restaurateur who moves with her family to the quaint town of Juliana, Georgia, lured by an irresistible offer: a Victorian house for just $100 and a subsidy to open a new restaurant. The ‘Julian Initiative’, designed to revitalize the town after the pandemic, seems to be the perfect opportunity for a new beginning and entrepreneurship.

However, once Billie and her family settle down, a disturbing darkness beneath Juliana’s southern charm begins to creep into her life. Although he tries to dismiss his suspicions as simple doubts, the somber atmosphere and hidden darkness of the town become impossible to ignore. Billie soon realizes that Juliana may be holding her family captive in more ways than one, and escaping may not be as simple as she thought.

The Handmaid’s Tale

The official Instagram page of The Handmaid’s Tale has added six new images from the final season of the series.

Arcane

Netflix has released a preview of the second season of Arcanewhich will premiere this Saturday.

Superman & Lois

Finally, Lex Luthor gets a makeover and challenges Lois Lane to a debate in the trailer for “Sharp Dressed Man,” the next episode of Superman & Lois.

This article was translated from Gizmodo US by Lucas Handley. Here you can find the original version.

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