The emergency alert blared from your phone, a jarring sound that cut through the quiet evening. It wasn’t a weather warning or a missing child—this was something far stranger: reports of casting calls for yet another Black Panther in the MCU. Hadn’t we just mourned one king and crowned another? What’s going on behind the scenes at Marvel?
Darkman 4: Raimi’s Revenge?
I overheard a conversation at a coffee shop the other day about superhero fatigue, but some characters never get old. Sam Raimi, the maestro behind the original Darkman, recently confirmed that there are discussions underway for a fourth installment. After two sequels featuring Arnold Vosloo, could Liam Neeson be persuaded to reclaim the role of Dr. Peyton Westlake?
Yes, Ghost House Pictures, the company I work with, is trying to make the sequel right now. We’ve got a screenplay and two great directors, but we’re still having a little difficulty with the financing. It’s always the same in the movie business.
Klara and the Sun: Waititi’s World
I saw a discarded movie ticket stub on the sidewalk the other day, reminding me that film *can* be art. Taika Waititi told Screen that his adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun is slated for release “this year, for sure.” With a cast boasting Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Steve Buscemi, and Natasha Lyonne, the story follows Klara, a solar-powered Artificial Friend chosen as a companion for a sick child.
Angel Down: From Page to Screen
Remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books? Daniel Kraus (Whalefall, The Shape of Water) is adapting his WWI-era supernatural thriller, Angel Down, for the screen. The narrative centers on Private Cyril Bagger, a soldier navigating the horrors of war through cunning. Bagger and a small squad are tasked with euthanizing a wounded comrade in No Man’s Land but discover a fallen angel. Their mission morphs into a battle against inner demons as greed and paranoia threaten to turn their encounter into a descent into hell.
Is There a New Black Panther Coming?
I saw someone wearing a Black Panther t-shirt yesterday, and it made me think… According to a rumor from insider Daniel Richtman, Avengers: Secret Wars might introduce a *third* Black Panther to the MCU. This news arrives via The Direct, adding another layer of complexity to the future of Wakanda and its protectors.
Why so many Black Panthers?
The introduction of multiple Black Panther characters within the MCU could stem from various narrative directions. The multiverse offers infinite possibilities for alternate versions. Perhaps Marvel wants to explore different interpretations of the mantle or create a succession storyline that extends beyond T’Challa and Shuri.
Werwulf: Eggers Howls
Just yesterday, I was stuck in traffic, and all I could think about was Robert Eggers. Ralph Ineson announced on Twitter that filming has wrapped on Robert Eggers’s Werwulf.
That was fun #werwulf pic.twitter.com/yjgaeK3HNu
— Ralph Ineson (@ralphineson) January 25, 2026
The Odyssey: Nolan’s New World
I always look up at the sky when I’m walking around, and now Travis Scott pops into my head. A new TV spot for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey reveals Travis Scott’s surprise role in the film.
Psychonaut: Mind Games
I’m always misplacing my keys—memory is a tricky thing. Fiona Dourif stars in Psychonaut as “a young woman enabled by a mysterious futuristic machine [who] dives inside the mind of her dying girlfriend to find the essential memory that could save her life, all the while being hunted by a man they presumed to be dead.”
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: What’s Next?
I saw a raven perched on a gargoyle the other day, and I felt like I was in Westeros. HBO has released a trailer for next week’s episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
How does the multiverse affect character importance?
The multiverse, like a fractured mirror, reflects infinite versions of ourselves. If Marvel introduces another Black Panther from a different reality, the stakes for each individual character could be diluted. It raises the question: Does constant expansion diminish the weight of the original heroes we’ve come to love?
What does this mean for Shuri?
Shuri’s ascension to the Black Panther mantle felt like a symbolic passing of the torch, honoring T’Challa’s legacy. Introducing another Black Panther so soon after could undermine her journey and dilute her significance as the protector of Wakanda. The situation is as delicate as a house of cards.
Is the MCU spreading itself too thin, or is this a bold move to keep the franchise fresh and unpredictable?