Disney Reschedules Dr. Strange, Thor and More
Disney has set new release dates for many of its upcoming movies, including all of Marvel's 2022 and 2023 slate, according to a report from Deadline. The reasons seem to be related to production delays prompted by the ever-shifting pandemic which stopped and started filming on projects throughout 2020 and 2021.
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness is moving from March 25th, 2022 to May 6th. That date was previously held by Thor: Love and Thunder, which will now hit theaters on July 8. This means Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will move on to November 11th, which bumps The Marvels (formerly Captain Marvel 2) from that date out to February 17th, 2023. Finally Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania vacates that date and moves to July 28.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is said to be keeping its previously-assigned date of May 5, 2023.
Warrior Nun 2 Expands Casts
It's been over 18 months since Netflix greenlit a second season for it's comic-based series Warrior Nun. Now Deadline brings word that the second track is progressing with three new cast members joining in recurring roles. Meena Rayann (Game of Thrones) will play Yasmine Amunet a Coptic Nun and freelance journalist. Jack Mullarkey (Vikings: Valhalla) is cast as Miguel a mysterious activist who aids the title hero. Finally, Richard Clothier (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) is set to play Cardinal William Foster, second only to the Pope in the church. The the season began filming in Spain during the summer.
Batgirl Movie Adds Bad Boys Breakout
Actor Jacob Scipio has joined the cast of HBO Max's Batgirl movie, according to a report from Deadline. The actor's specific role isn't disclosed in the report, but he looks to be the male lead in the film. The actor was seen in last year's Bad Boys for Life as the primary heavy out to kill the title cops. That film was directed by Batgirl helmers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. The actor joins Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl and J.K. Simmons as Commissioner James Gordon.
