‘Not Marvel’: Ryan Reynolds writing reunion with ‘Deadpool’ threequel’s Hugh Jackman, director Shawn Levy
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Ryan Reynolds is teaming up with Hugh Jackman and director Shawn Levy once again — and for now, it’s not a follow-up to their blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine.
During a forthcoming chat with Variety‘s Awards Circuit podcast, Reynolds didn’t share many details about the project itself with the trade, except to say it is “not Marvel.”
“I’m spending the year writing,” Reynolds said, adding the project will star him and Jackman, with Levy back behind the camera.
Reynolds previously worked with Levy on the 2021 theatrical hit Free Guy, as well as the successful time-traveling Netflix adventure The Adam Project that was released to the streamer a year later.
Jackman worked with Levy on the 2011 robot boxing family flick Reel Steel.
Television salutes television on Sunday night with the 76th annual Emmy Awards. And if it seems like we just had an Emmys telecast, you’re right: due to the Hollywood strikes, the 75th ceremony was held in January this year, which made for an interesting challenge for the production team.
At a press conference Thursday, production designer Brian Stonestreet spoke about how he had “to very quickly turn, pivot to a brand-new look that felt fresh, energetic, exciting, that kind of followed a similar concept, but definitely one that has evolved.”
The last Emmys leaned heavily into the classics, with recreations of TV show sets and cast reunions.
“One of the things that was very successful about January was the nostalgia, and people really connected with seeing those TV show sets and, you know, people from these shows that they watched,” said executive producer Dionne Harmon. “And so we wanted to take that energy into the show on Sunday.”
She continues, “But instead of focusing on TV shows as a whole, we’re focusing on characters. And so you’re going to see your favorite characters from shows of yesterday, today; you might see your favorite TV moms or TV villains all come together to just celebrate the genre.”
Her fellow executive producer Jeannae Rouzan-Clay adds, “I think it was a lot of fun for us because we got to throw out our favorite television characters into the conversation and get to the point where we are today, where we have these amazing groups that are going to represent these archetypes on television.”
There will reportedly be a reunion of the Happy Days cast, and Saturday Night Live‘s 50th birthday will be celebrated, but the producers tease another “big” reunion that you’ll just have to tune in to see on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Artem Chigvintsev will not be criminally charged following his arrest for felony domestic violence on Aug. 29, the Napa County District Attorney’s Office announced in a press release Tuesday.
According to the District Attorney’s Office, the decision not to charge the Dancing with the Stars pro “was made after a thorough review of the criminal investigation and careful evaluation of the evidence presented to the DA’s Office.”
“While we take every arrest seriously and stand firmly against domestic violence, we have an ethical obligation to only file charges when supported by the evidence,” Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley said in a statement included in the release.
It continued, “We are required to prove any and every criminal charge ‘beyond a reasonable doubt,'” adding, “If the available evidence doesn’t rise to this level of proof, then we cannot ethically file charges.”
The District Attorney’s Office said it “does not typically issue press releases when it declines to file charges against any given individual,” but “did so for this case due to the intense media interest it has received since Mr. Chigvintsev’s arrest.”
A representative for Artem told Good Morning America in a statement Tuesday, “Mr. Chigvintsev has maintained his innocence from the beginning. He is grateful that the district attorney accurately assessed what took place, and determined he should not be charged. He enjoys tremendous support from the community, and requests privacy for the pending divorce matter. He loves his son, wants the best possible for him, and looks forward to the next chapter in his life professionally and as a father.”
Artem was arrested for felony domestic violence on Aug. 29, just before 10 a.m., according to Napa County, California, jail records.
His wife, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Garcia, filed for divorce shortly afterward.
The couple married in August 2022 and share one child, 4-year-old son Matteo.
ABC News reached out to Garcia’s representative for comment but did not immediately hear back.
If you are affected by abuse and needing support, or know someone who is, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). You can also chat online at thehotline.org or online.rainn.org, respectively.
Max’s forthcoming small-screen spin-off of the hit Dune movie franchise will be invading New York Comic Con in October.
The streamer has announced the interactive Dune: Prophecy Experience will be unveiled at the annual event on Oct. 17 and run through Oct. 20.
The attraction “will transport participants to the mysterious world of Wallach IX, where The Voice will command them to undergo a series of trials reflecting the Sisterhood’s rigorous training methods.”
The ad copy teases, “Those who heed the commands of the Sisterhood and successfully complete the challenges will be rewarded with exclusive NYCC swag.”
On that same day, at the Empire Stage at the convention center, there will be a panel discussion and the debut of a new trailer to the anticipated series. Taking part will be cast members Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea and Jessica Barden, as well as showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker, and executive producer Jordan Goldberg.
As reported, the series takes place 10,000 years before the ascension of Timothée Chalamet‘s Paul Atreides.
The series will serve as the origin story of the powerful sect known as the Bene Gesserit “during one of the most turbulent and pivotal turning points in the Dune universe’s history.”
Dune: Prophecy debuts on Max in November.
Pia Barlow, HBO and Max’s executive vice president of originals marketing, enthused, “By offering interactive experiences, panels, and special screenings, we’re bringing the epic story of the Sisterhood to life, allowing fans to connect with the series in a whole new way before its premiere this November.”
She adds, “We can’t wait for fans to dive into the world of Dune: Prophecy.”
