English actor, director and producer with six decades on stage, screen and TV
The Spider-Man: Brand New Day franchise continues with Tom Holland returning four years after No Way Home, as his powers evolve and a new threat emerges. Destin Daniel Cretton directs, Sadie Sink debuts in a pivotal role, and early reviews praise the film for its emotional depth and grounded, NYC-flavored storytelling.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is showering the internet with theories as Sadie Sink joins the cast in an unknown role. Trailers hint at a mystery metamorphosis and the Hulk’s return, while fan speculation about Sink’s character runs high amid a secretive production.
A roundup compiles notable birthdays from this week across Independent, AP News and other outlets, highlighting a cast of performers aged from 36 to 82 as of mid-July 2026.
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.