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‘The Mummy’ May Have Found Its Monster: Tom Cruise Also Possibly Starring Again?
Some major news is coming out of Hollywood as it’s being reported by sources for Variety that Sofia Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service) is in early talks to play the creature in the upcoming reboot of The Mummy. Furthermore, after a confusing back-and-forth regarding whether or not Tom Cruise would also be starring in the film, it appears that he is in fact in negotiations for an appearance.
Related: Dear Universal: The Monsters ALREADY Exist In a Shared Universe!
Not much is known about the upcoming reboot of the Universal Monster Movie universe that is being helmed by Kurtzman and Chris Morgan but it’s being said that the series will take place in the present day. They are aiming to make it sort of like the Marvel Comics Universe, where characters are able to jump in between films, creating a larger, more rich and complex storyline.
Alex Kurtzman is directing the reboot based on a script by Jon Spaihts (Prometheus). Kurtzman is also producing alongside Morgan and Sean Daniel.
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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