I know we’re all hyped up for the summer blockbusters, but seeing Winona Ryder in the iconic triangle cut bangs that made her Beetlejuice character a goth ideal for young girls everywhere fills me with a lot of joy. Peek in for more nerdy news, including a surprise announcement about the revival of The Librarians via a new CW spinoff. Spoilers, set your phasers to stunning.
Deadpool 3
Deadline reports Brianna Hildebrand and Shioli Kutsuna are confirmed to reprise their roles as Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Yukio in Deadpool 3.
The Surfer
Meanwhile, THR has word Nicolas Cage is attached to to star in The Surfer, “a psychological thriller” from Vivarium director, Loran Finnegan, that sounds like a dramatic remake of Troma’s infamous Surf Nazis Must Die. The story is said to follow “a man (Cage) who returns to his beachside hometown in Australia many years since building a life for himself in the U.S” who is then “humiliated in front of his teenage son by a local gang of surfers who claim strict ownership over the secluded beach of his childhood. Wounded, ‘The Surfer’ decides to remain at the beach, declaring war against those in control of the bay. But as the conflict escalates, the stakes spin wildly out of control, taking ‘The Surfer’ to the edge of his sanity.”
Beetlejuice 2
Winona Ryder was recently spotted on the set of Beetlejuice 2 in full Lydia Deetz attire.
The Little Mermaid
Melissa McCarthy performs “Poor Unfortunate Souls” in a new clip from Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
James Mangold, Kathleen Kennedy and Harrison Ford discuss Indiana Jones’s final adventure in a new Dial of Destiny featurette.
Fast X
Elsewhere, Brie Larson discusses her new character, Tess, in the latest featurette for Fast X.
Sister Death
Netflix has also released a trailer for Sister Death, the sequel to Paco Plaza’s 2017 supernatural horror film, Veronica.
The Librarians: The Next Chapter
Spoiler TV reports The CW has ordered a sequel series to The Librarians from executive producers Dean Devlin, Rachel Olschan-Wilson and Marc Roskin. The Next Chapter will reportedly follow an undisclosed “Librarian” from the past, who “time traveled to the present and now finds himself stuck here. When he returns to his castle, which is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. He is given a new team to help him clean up the mess he made, forming a new team of Librarians.”
Secret Invasion
Marvel has released an ominous new trailer for its upcoming Secret Invasion series, asking “what if the ones closest to us, who we’ve trusted our whole lives, were someone else entirely? What if they weren’t even human?”
Superman & Lois
General Lane tracks down the Mannheims in the synopsis for “Complications,” the June 6 episode of Superman & Lois.
BEST LAID PLANS – Clark (Tyler Hoechlin) helps Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) prepare for a procedure but must leave the boys with her to help John Henry (Wole Parks) and General Lane (Dylan Walsh) track down the Mannheims. Meanwhile, John Henry and Nat (Tayler Buck) butt heads over her desire to help Matteo (guest star Spence Moore II) and Bruno’s (Chad Coleman) plans go awry as Peia (guest star Daya Vaida) condition worsens. Story by Brent Fletcher & Todd Helbing and teleplay by Katie Aldrin & George Kitson. Jai Jamison directed the episode. (#311). Original airdate 6/6/2023.
Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew knows something about the curse she isn’t willing to share in the synopsis for “Maiden’s Rage,” her June 7 episode on The CW.
STILL CURSED – Ace (Alex Saxon) senses that Nancy (Kennedy McMann) is holding back and presses her to give him more information about the curse. Meanwhile, Bess (Madison Jaizani) is determined to prepare the perfect meal for Addy’s (guest star Rachel Colwell) parents, and Nick (Tunji Kasim) schedules a brunch date with someone new. Lastly, George’s (Leah Lewis) plan to let Judge Abbott (guest star Richard Keats) know how grateful she is for the opportunity to be his clerk takes a shocking turn. Lily Hui directed the episode written by Katie Schwartz & Leilani Terrell (#402). Original airdate 6/7/2023.
Gotham Knights
Duela reunites with her mom, Jane Doe, in the synopsis for “Daddy Issues,” the June 6 episode of Gotham Knights.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DUELA — Duela’s (Olivia Rose Keegan) birthday reunion with her mom, Jane Doe (guest star Lindy Booth), unearths some shocking information that will irrevocably change her. Meanwhile, Stephanie (Anna Lore) is forced to choose between her family and the Knights, putting her at odds with Harper (Fallon Smythe). Finally, Harvey (Misha Collins) finds himself on a collision course with someone from his past. Oscar Morgan, Navia Robinson and Tyler DiChiara also star. America Young directed the episode written by Natalie Abrams & Caroline Dries (#111). Original airdate 6/6/2023.
Riverdale
Finally, Betty makes out with every member of the Riverdale cast in the trailer for next week’s episode, “Betty & Veronica Double Digest.”
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