The live-action The Legend of Zelda movie has been delayed from March to May 7, 2027, to allow for “production reasons.” The new date was freed up when Avengers: Secret Wars moved to December 2027. Wes Ball, who directed The Maze Runner trilogy, will helm the Nintendo adaptation. Casting and story details have not been announced yet. (Variety)
Jonathan Daviss, known for his role in Outer Banks, has landed the starring role in a Snoop Dogg biopic produced by the rapper himself. The film, described as the “definitive biopic about the entertainment mogul and icon,” will be directed by Craig Brewer. The film is the first project under Snoop Dogg’s overall deal with NBCUniversal. (Variety)
The upcoming Harry Potter HBO series has added seven new cast members, including Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, and Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy. The show will also feature Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby as Petunia and Vernon Dursley. HBO is set to begin production in the UK this summer. (Variety)
The trailer for Wicked: For Good was viewed 113 million times in its first 24 hours, exceeding the views for the first Wicked trailer. The studio released the footage at special one-night screenings, and a teaser video featuring the cast has been viewed 85 million times. The trailer showcases several iconic scenes, generating significant excitement among fans. (Variety)
Deliberations continue in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial, with concerns raised about the fairness of the trial. Weinstein’s defense has pointed to possible juror misconduct, claiming jurors are discussing uncharged crimes and elements of Weinstein’s past. The judge denied a mistrial motion, but the jury asked for clarification on the rules of reasonable doubt. (THR)
Finneas claimed he was tear-gassed while attending a peaceful protest in Los Angeles over immigration raids on Sunday. Finneas denounced the incident on Instagram, writing “Tear-gassed almost immediately at the very peaceful protest downtown — they’re inciting this.” Thousands protested the ICE raids targeting undocumented immigrants. (THR)