English actor known for Industry and film roles
A week of streaming releases and new music debuts is highlighted by cross-platform titles, including a Netflix relaunch of a classic, a Peacock original, and new albums from Adam Lambert and Finn Wolfhard. AP reviews frame several releases, while HBO Max debuts The Long Walk ahead of a Stephen King adaptation.
Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday features a multi-universe lineup with Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom. The film, slated for December 18, 2026, follows Doomsday’s clash with the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, as Comic-Con previews reveal. Gosling is cast as Ghost Rider, while Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and others reprise or join roles across a sprawling ensemble.
Leads in the race to portray James Bond have intensified as producers near a final decision. Bookies list Callum Turner, Louis Partridge and Tom Francis among front-runners; announcements could come within days.
David Jonsson has been cast as the new Black Panther, playing T’Challa’s son in the upcoming third film, with Ryan Coogler returning as director. The announcement was made at Comic-Con, and the film is slated for release on 15 December 2028. Jonsson's rise from East London to a blockbuster leads a new chapter for Wakanda.