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Extended Trailer Previews Final Two Episodes of “The X-Files”
Are we looking ahead to a season finale or a *series* finale?
It’s no secret that Gillian Anderson likely isn’t going to be returning to “The X-Files” for a twelfth season, which could spell the end of the series entirely. Whether or not it continues without her, the final two episodes of Season 11 promise to be bittersweet, as they’re very likely going to give us our final two doses of Mulder and Scully together.
We have gotten some GREAT Mulder/Scully moments in Season 11, along with some exceptional episodes that rank among the series’ best. The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat, which brilliantly explored a “post-truth” America, has been my personal favorite thus far; Rm9sbG93ZXJz, which pit Mulder & Scully up against technology, was also brilliant.
So what can we expect from the final two hours of Season 11? Well, Mulder and Scully are continuing the search for William, Scully’s son, while the Cigarette Smoking Man aims to deliver on his promise of spreading a deadly contagion across the globe. And will Mulder and Scully finally end up together… as in, *truly* together…?
First, in Nothing Lasts Forever, airing March 14…
“While investigating human organ theft, Mulder and Scully uncover a mysterious cult consumed with macabre rituals.”
And finally, in My Struggle IV, airing March 21…
“Mulder and Scully rush to find an on-the-run William while the Cigarette Smoking Man pushes forward with his ultimate plan.”
Preview both episodes below.
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‘God of War’ – Ryan Hurst Suffers On-Set Injury and Will Be Replaced as Kratos in Prime Video Series
After four episodes have already been shot of Prime Video’s hotly anticipated “God of War” television series, we’ve learned that an on-set injury will send the team back to square one.
Deadline reports that actor Ryan Hurst, who had been cast to play Kratos in the series, tore his bicep during a stunt-gone-wrong on set, and rather than wait until Hurst has healed up and can get back into action, the streaming series will instead recast the role of Kratos.
Additionally, all four episodes they’ve already shot will have to be fully re-shot with the new actor they bring in to play Kratos. At this time, no replacement actor has been announced.
Deadline notes that the decision was made by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, the producers of the upcoming Prime Video adaptation of the video game franchise.
Hurst tore his bicep while doing a stunt on set back in late June. “This is a heartbreaking development for Hurst who underwent a physical transformation after getting the role, putting on 40 lbs of muscle, and worked hard for months on the Vancouver set filming the physically demanding role until getting hurt performing his duties,” Deadline notes in their report.
The outlet explains, “Hurst’s recovery time is unclear but for a serious bicep tear requiring surgery, it is typically 4-6 months, with a return to full strength taking up to a year. Given the physicality of the role, it will likely not have been safe for Hurst to resume filming until 2027. According to sources, while Hurst’s full recovery is a priority, the period required was longer than the production shooting schedule could accommodate, leading to the difficult decision.”
The “God of War” production is currently on hiatus. Stay tuned for more.
Callum Vinson (“Crystal Lake”) is playing Atreus in Prime Video’s “God of War.”
The live-action adaptation of PlayStation’s massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game franchise has received a two-season order from the streamer.
The tale follows father and son Kratos and Atreus as they embark on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye. Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human.
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