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Marcos Melendez is an entertainment journalist who has been active since 2017. His past work can be read on Collider, Escapist, ScreenRant, CBR, and Full Circle Cinema. He is currently a News Editor for MovieWeb. 

It’s official: Supergirl is landing on digital streaming after failing to soar high in theaters. After the date surfaced online earlier this month, the studio has confirmed that the latest DCU film will soon be available to watch at home.

Supergirl is officially arriving on digital PVOD platforms on Jul. 28. Additionally, Warner Bros. confirmed that the supehero film is set for a physical release on Blu-Ray, DVD, and 4K UHD this Sept. 8.

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June 26, 2026

Runtime

108 minutes

Writers

Ana Nogueira

Producers

James Gunn, Lars P. Winther, Nigel Gostelow, Peter Safran


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Richard is a writer/journalist from Oregon (by way of California) with a love of Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and all kinds of entertainment. He joined MovieWeb in January 2026 as a Movie & TV Writer/Editor. Richard has published articles, videos, and interviews with The Direct (Senior Writer), Agents of Fandom, and The Illuminerdi, and has attended a handful of live Comic Cons, premieres, and other events.

DC Studios released a 12-second teaser video for the upcoming Lanterns series before the studio releases a full new trailer for the show on Friday, Jul. 24, during San Diego Comic-Con. Starting with a look at Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan charging his Lantern ring with the classic power battery, he then flies up into the air before other thrilling action sequences are teased. He and Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart jump from a truck and fall onto the road before other clips show Jordan showing off more of the ring’s abilities, making a massive whirlpool effect in the air before an explosion comes in.

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In June, DC announced an animated movie based on the 1990s comic run, Knightfall. Now, a second trailer has been released for the movie, and it looks extremely comic-accurate. If it wasn’t clear by the first movie having “Part 1” in the title, this comic run is split up into parts. Knightfall, Knightquest, and Knightsend are each their own volumes. And, based on the new Batman: Knightfall Part 1 trailer, it looks like the movies will follow the same structure.

From era-accurate costuming (I’m looking at you, unitard Bane) to a story with plenty of twists and turns, the trailer has everything the comic does, it seems.

However, with the first movie coming out in August, you may not have the time to read the 600+ page comic line it is based on. If you can, I highly recommend it. If not, though, this will be everything we can expect in the first movie.

Three covers from the KNIGHTFALL series' three volumes.
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1. Bane Is the Main Antagonist

The comic starts out looking like any ordinary Batman comic. Actually, the first volume starts with Bane’s first-ever comic appearance. The special (Batman: Vengeance of Bane) details the villain’s tragic backstory. Bane grew up in Peña Duro, a prison on the Caribbean island of Santa Prisca. As a young boy, he fell from a high place in the prison and ended up in a coma for 31 days. After he woke up, he was hardened, a killer.

The 60-page special went on to detail Bane’s time in prison. He strengthened his body and mind, becoming a voracious reader and disciplined fighter. He learned of Gotham, “the greatest city on the planet,” from a fellow Gothamite inmate named Bird, and along with it, the Batman. His one goal became to get to Gotham and take down the Batman, who, from what he understood, “ruled” Gotham.

“Nobody knows who he is or what his game is. But Gotham after dark is his.”

Bane’s response? “I will meet this Batman someday. I will destroy him.”

Two panels from Batman: Vengeance of Bane, one of Bane reading at a table and another of him fighting another inmate in prison.
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Then, the prison doctors decided to direct their attention to Bane. He was a subject in their venom experiment and was the first inmate to survive. It was the prison doctors who put the implants in his brain for direct injections of the venom. He then faked his death and managed to escape the island, but not before saving several companions and throwing the warden to the sharks. He makes his great escape to Gotham, and we see his first confrontation with Batman from his perspective.

Bane’s plan in all of this is to break down Batman mentally and physically. When we enter the comic run, Batman is already feeling under the weather, but in his Batman way, he pushes on. When Bane’s plan begins with freeing all of the detainees of Arkham Asylum, Batman gets progressively more exhausted, scrambling to capture criminals around the city.

Clips from the trailer indicate that Bane’s backstory will definitely get at least some screen time.

2. Plenty of Smaller Villains Make Appearances

The Batman Knightfall comic run is VERY cameo-heavy. Every main villain from Joker to Scarecrow shows face, but it doesn’t stop there. Zsasz, The Mad Hatter, and even the Ventriloquist (and his pal Scarface) all make their own appearances, some caught and re-imprisoned more easily than others.

Three smaller villains from Batman Knightfall: Zsasz, The Mad Hatter, and the Ventriloquist.
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The trailer shows Batman’s confrontations with the Ventriloquist, the Mad Hatter, and even a scene I recognize as from his fight with Zsasz. Firefly appears in the first trailer. It seems they will be trying to fit all of the cameos made in the comics into the movies.

3. The Riddler’s Importance

In the first volume of Knightfall, the Riddler only makes one major appearance (though spread in small pieces across multiple issues). During the trailer, the Riddler has a voice line questioning why all of the criminals were freed from Gotham. In his comic appearance, his thoughts were much more surface-level.

Panel of the Riddler form the 90s Batman Knightfall comic.
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I personally enjoy the concept of the Riddler, but I have to say that in his earlier comic appearances, he was portrayed as much more stupid than he should have been, considering he is supposed to be a mastermind. I definitely enjoy his characterization in The Batman (2022) and the Arkham game trilogy much more than the Knightfall run. It appears the movie may tweak his original character and give him the love he deserves.

4. Batman Is Still Grieving Jason

Jason Todd, the second Robin after Dick Grayson, was killed off in 1988 during the Death in the Family arc due to an audience vote. (For the record, if you were a pro-kill-Jason voter, I will forever hold that against you.) After Jason came Tim Drake, who was the current Robin during the Knightfall run. In the real world, four years passed between Jason’s death and the Knightfall series, but it is unclear how much time that equated to in-universe.

Comic panel of Batman confronting Joker for Jason Todd's death.
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But grief has no set clock, and Jason’s death still absolutely tortures Bruce Wayne. In a faceoff with Scarecrow, Batman gets exposed to fear gas. We watch as he relives watching the Joker kill Jason, and how quickly that fear and sadness turn into anger. When he catches up to the Joker, he doles out a rough beating, yelling “Jason Todd” as he does.

This is easily one of the most impactful and heartbreaking scenes of the first volume. I do hope they manage to give it its deserved screen time in the movie.

5. The Origin of the Iconic Back-Breaking

Bane’s “Breaking of the Bat” concept, which Christopher Nolan used in his Dark Knight trilogy, originated in this comic line.

The iconic comic panel of Bane breaking the Batman's back.
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The scene preceding the injury, watching as Bruce’s psyche slowly shatters and his knees finally (physically and metaphorically) buckle, is long and harrowing. Here is this hardened, unbreakable vigilante, finally worn down to the bone. He’s finally beaten, physically and mentally. Bane finishes him off by throwing him from atop a building to the ground below, where the public saw him in his broken state.

The scene is incredibly powerful and again, I hope it gets its deserved time onscreen because it was Bane’s plans finally coming to fruition.

6. Azrael and the Knights Templar

After Bruce Wayne suffers the life-altering injury of a broken back and finds himself bed and wheelchair-ridden, he sends out an apprentice to temporarily don the cowl.

Comic panel showing Jean-Paul Valley (or Azrael) in his new and improved Batman armor.
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Jean-Paul Valley’s introduction is kind of awkward in the Knightfall comics. You’re expected to have the context of the 1992 Sword of Azrael miniseries. Valley is a vigilante/antihero called Azrael. After the death of his father, the original Azrael, Valley was trained (and brainwashed) by the Order of St. Dumas, a fictional subdivision of the very real Knights Templar. Long story short, the miniseries ends with Azrael teaming up with Batman and rejecting the teachings of Dumas. However, Knightfall makes it clear that those teachings don’t just go away.

As soon as he steps into the Batman role, Azrael begins making changes, doing things Bruce would never do. We watch this happen from the perspective of a horrified Robin, who speaks up but can only do so much. He battles with himself, deciding whether or not he should tell Bruce. Azrael is sloppy in a way Batman would never be, and “the detective work bores him” (as he says in issue #18). He begins to fall into trances, designing brutal weapons and costume pieces intended not to capture but to harm the villains he encounters.

As Azrael’s methods become more violent and reckless, we also see his fear that he will never be able to get away from the grasp of St. Dumas, that his subliminal programming by “The System” will always live within his mind. His trances prove this fear right, and he begins to change for the worse.

Azrael’s changes to the suit make him look less and less like Batman, and his actions do the same. His cape is menacing and structured, he wears pieces of gold armor, and he designed his gauntlets for tearing into enemies. Still, by the end of the volume, Tim has hope for Valley.

What We Can Look Forward To

Knightfall is a long overdue story for DC to tell onscreen. From Bane’s introduction and the original Breaking of the Bat to the sheer number of villain cameos, this story has so much to offer.

As the first movie in a series of three, we’ll be able to get a good sense of what the writers are choosing to include and leave out from the comic line. Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall arrives on digital on August 25.

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Richard is a writer/journalist from Oregon (by way of California) with a love of Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and all kinds of entertainment. He joined MovieWeb in January 2026 as a Movie & TV Writer/Editor. Richard has published articles, videos, and interviews with The Direct (Senior Writer), Agents of Fandom, and The Illuminerdi, and has attended a handful of live Comic Cons, premieres, and other events.

Star Alan Ritchson shared new insight with USA Today about his upcoming movie, Motor City, which is fast approaching its Jul. 24 release date. Describing it as “essentially…a non-verbal film,” Ritchson explained how fans will be “wholly engrossed in this Shakespearean ballet of drama” that will be mixed with “some really modern contemporary action sequences” unlike anything that has ever been seen before. He also touched on the story being “this amazing intersection between art and the highest form of storytelling for cinema,” allowing him and the team to explore multiple layers of drama and action.

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When LEGO announced it was finally going to explore the final frontier, our expectations couldn’t have been any higher. So far, this long-awaited/long-needed partnership between icons is more than living up to them. The company’s first Star Trek set, a giant Next Generation Enterprise, is absolutely perfect. And the same is true of the collection’s second release. This time LEGO is going inside the ship that started it all, with a recreation of the original series’ bridge and transporter room.

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LEGO’s newly announced Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge will let you boldly build one of the most iconic sets in television history. The 1,701-piece collectible is a recreation of the bridge and transporter room from the original ’60s series. It features computer stations, a viewscreen showing a Klingon warrior, and a transporter platform for sending crew on missions.

It’s also adaptable. You can move the modular sections to fit your own home display. And you can really feel like you’re inside the Enterprise thanks to its interactive elements. The captain’s chair can rock to “simulate ship turbulence and battle sequences.” You can also turn the transporter room’s dial to move the crew between pads. And the set includes a lever for opening the turbo lift doors.

Two rows of four minifigs from LEGO's Star Trek Enterprise bridge set built on display
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It also comes with eight mini-figs: Captain Kirk, Spock, Uhura, Sulu, Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy, Chekov, Christine Chapel, and Scotty. The set also has a ton of great extras. There are four tribbles, two Starfleet communicators (which boast an a totally new LEGO element), four phasers, Spock’s harp, two Vulcan Lirpas, and a Trident Scanner.

Like we said, this collection is more than living up to our wildest expectations. The only downside is that while we can pre-order it right now ($199.99), we cant build LEGO’s Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-170 Bridge until this fall. It arrives on September 1 as part of the OG show’s 60th anniversary.

Just like this LEGO-Star Trek union, it’ll be worth the wait.

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The DC Universe will soon bring one of its newest heroes to digital.

Following the release of Supergirl in theaters, the Milly Alcock movie has now officially been scheduled to arrive on digital on July 28.

Supergirl is now playing in theaters.

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Release Date

June 26, 2026

Runtime

108 minutes

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Craig Gillespie

Writers

Ana Nogueira

Producers

James Gunn, Lars P. Winther, Nigel Gostelow, Peter Safran


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Sony Pictures Entertainment officially released the second trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie, directed by Weapons director Zach Cregger. The trailer centers on Austin Abrams as the movie’s leading character, Bryan, who is delivering an organ to a hospital patient in need when he hits a woman on the road and sends her flying. Eventually realizing the woman is a zombie, the panic sets in as he tries to fend off the attack and keep himself safe from harm.

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Jason Statham goes full Die Hard, but ditches the high-rise building for a boat, in the explosive new trailer for what’s sure to be his next big action thriller hit. Cue the puns. Setting the action on an isolated cargo ship that’s harboring dark secrets, this latest crop of nameless villains will have nowhere to run when The Stath climbs aboard looking to make waves. Make no mistake, he has smelt blood in the water…and this is where vengeance begins.

Mutiny sees Statham in the role as both star and producer as he joins forces with the director behind 2023’s acclaimed Gerard Butler-led action outing Plane, Jean-François Richet. The plot begins when, after witnessing his billionaire boss’ murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed (Statham) boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss’ death, only to discover an international conspiracy.

Jason Statham holding gun in Mutiny Lionsgate / Collider

Alongside Statham, Mutiny stars Annabelle Wallis (Peaky Blinders, The Mummy), Roland Møller (Land of Mine, Atomic Blonde), Ramon Tikaram (Brassic, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels), Arnas Fedaravičius (The White Lotus), Jason Wong (Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, The Gentlemen) and Adrian Lester (Hustle, Trigger Point).

Directed by Jean‑François Richet (Plane, The Emperor of Paris) and written by Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis, Mutiny unites major action powerhouses, with Jason Statham also producing through his company Punch Palace Productions (The Beekeeper, A Working Man, The Expendables 4), alongside Marc Butan of MadRiver Pictures (The Trial of the Chicago 7, Ad Astra, Plane).

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Warning! Spoilers ahead for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, Episode 1, “Valles Marineris.”I was fully prepared to wait multiple years for Doctor Who to return to our screens, because that’s how long I thought was necessary for the show to recover in the wake of the Disney era. The BBC seems insistent on partnering with another big studio, and Russell T Davies’ exit means another showrunner will need to fix what he broke with the random and confusing return of Billie Piper. On paper, that certainly sounds like a lot to sort out before Doctor Who can resume. On the other hand, I’m starting to become convinced that the Doctor’s return is mere weeks away.

Officially, Doctor Who is on something of a hiatus. I need to make that clear. There’s been no news from the BBC on when the long-running British sci-fi saga will be back, or who will be involved when it returns. It has, at least, been made known that Doctor Who isn’t done. With that in mind, let’s turn our attention to an increasingly coy tease in a completely unrelated show. Another sci-fi franchise has been quietly suggesting for a while now that there is a canonical connection between itself and Doctor Who. The time may be approaching to finally confirm that.

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Just Referenced the Doctor Again

Carol Kane as Commander Pelia in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Paramount+

One of the last Star Trek shows standing just kicked off its penultimate season in style. The time-travel-heavy, intentionally paradoxical storyline of the incredible Season 4 premiere, “Valles Marineris,” is certainly the kind of thing that Doctor Who has done so well for over six decades. Even that aside, the episode has a compelling moment pretty early on involving Commander Pelia (Carol Kane). She mentions an adventure that the Enterprise’s current mission reminds her of, and in the process, she makes me extra certain that she once traveled in the TARDIS with the Doctor.

CAPTAIN PIKE: “This is an unusual mission. We are to face a category 10 interstellar squall. It’s something we rarely see in the Alpha Quadrant.”

COMMANDER PELIA: “I’ve seen one once a long time ago, but not from this close. I think I was in a phone box at the time.”

– Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, Episode 1, “Valles Marineris.”

In isolation, I would accept this as a fun little Easter egg, albeit a fairly loaded one. When paired with the additional Doctor Who references in other recent Strange New Worlds episodes, it seems very much like the Star Trek prequel series is getting ready to welcome the iconic Time Lord for a ground-breaking appearance. Remember, the TARDIS had a brief on-screen cameo in Season 3, and Pelia mentioned a “time-traveling doctor” she once knew. There is just no way all these moments are throwaway Doctor Who nods. They’re becoming too prominent for that.

We Already Know a Star Trek & ‘Doctor Who’ Crossover Was Officially Discussed

In a recent interview with AwardsRadar, Strange New Worlds co-showrunners Henry Alonso Myers and Akiva Goldsman were asked about the Season 3 nods to Doctor Who. Rather than shy away from the implications, both men embraced the possibility of Pelia traveling with the Doctor in her long and storied past. Goldsman also confirmed that they “were trying with Russell [T Davies] to do a crossover. We were for years.” There were reportedly some “really cool conversations about it,” but ultimately only “near misses.” Now, I would be willing to accept the sweeping aside of these Doctor Who references in Strange New Worlds as just a bit of harmless fun.

I’m not ruling out the possibility that all these Doctor Who references in Strange New Worlds are little more than relics of a planned crossover that ultimately fell apart. That would be pretty depressing, though.

But I’ve been lied to by the TV and movie industry too many times to believe this crossover is dead. I know that Doctor Who isn’t exactly active right now, but the Doctor is, by design, always traveling through time and space. There’s nothing stopping him from showing up in Strange New Worlds from a storytelling perspective. Whether this was officially orchestrated behind the scenes and is being downplayed as a possibility remains to be seen. My theory is that this is exactly what’s happening, though. What a way to celebrate 60 years of Star Trek this would be: teaming up with an even older sci-fi franchise from across the pond.

Which Doctor Could Show up in a ‘Strange New Worlds’ Crossover?

Any Doctor could ultimately feature in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, at least in the abstract. Some are far more likely than others, though. I think I’ve narrowed it down to three main possibilities, and all are potential frontrunners for different reasons. The first is Billie Piper, if she’s even playing the Doctor at all. She was the last actor to be seen in the TARDIS, so a linear continuation of that could result in her showing up in Strange New Worlds. I think this is the least likely of my three theories, though. It’s definitely my least desired.

The second potential Doctor would be Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor. He’s no longer Doctor Who‘s leading man, but we don’t know how long it would take to plan and shoot a crossover like this – if a crossover is indeed what’s going on. Maybe it was completed by the time Gatwa stepped away, and we’ll get one last appearance from Fifteen. Plus, the conversations were between the Strange New Worlds showrunners and Russell T Davies, so it would make sense if the crossover involved Davies’ second era in charge of Doctor Who.

Finally, and I think this could be the most likely candidate, we have David Tennant’s Fifteenth Doctor. Not only does Davies clearly favor Tennant as Doctor Who‘s star, but the Scottish actor is also one of the most recognized to have ever played the Doctor. Considering any upcoming crossover would seem to be hosted by Star Trek rather than Doctor Who, it would be logical to be as broad as possible with who’s playing the Time Lord. That way, the magnitude of the reveal is less likely to be lost on those less familiar with the Doctor. I must once more make it clear that a Doctor Who crossover with Star Trek isn’t confirmed, but I think we have reason enough to be cautiously excited about the possibility.


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    2005 – 2021-00-00

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    Graeme Harper, Euros Lyn, Douglas Mackinnon, Jamie Magnus Stone, Charles Palmer, Rachel Talalay, Joe Ahearne, James Strong, Jamie Childs, Saul Metzstein, Toby Haynes, Wayne Che Yip, Nick Hurran, Richard Clark, James Hawes, Daniel Nettheim, Colin Teague, Keith Boak, Azhur Saleem, Adam Smith, Andrew Gunn, Nida Manzoor, Lawrence Gough, Paul Murphy



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Zach Cregger’s Barbarian and Weapons were easily two of my favorite horror movies of the past few years. I’ll go out on the limb saying he’s good at horror. But even so, the idea that anyone could properly tackle a Resident Evil movie seemed a daunting one. Cregger has assured fans of the games that he is a massive fan himself. Specifically he calls out Resident Evil 2, 4, VII, Village, and Requiem as his standouts. Very good company to keep. Would it translate, though? Well, Nerdist was among a group of media types who got to check out the first 18 minutes of the movie and it definitely feels like a Cregger movie, and it has the potential to be a very faithful RE movie.

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The Opening 18 Minutes of Resident Evil

Unlike Cregger’s earlier films, Resident Evil will doggedly follow one main character the whole time. In this case, it’s Bryan, played by Austin Abrams. The movie opens with Bryan, a medical delivery driver, arriving at St. George’s Hospital to drop off a transplant organ. It’s a supremely blizzardy night and Bryan really wants to get home to talk to his girlfriend about her surprise pregnancy. A lot of the footage we saw has Bryan on the phone with her saying the wrong things when she asks his take on it all.

A doctor finally takes the organ from him, but fails to sign for it. Bryan goes to talk to the nurse at the front desk and Doctor Who fans will be delighted to see Jo Martin, the Fugitive Doctor, as the stone-faced, unhelpful nurse. As he’s about to bounce, another nurse pops her head out and asks if he can make another delivery. It’s out of the usual area so it plays double. It’s a very important something and it’s going to Raccoon City General. Dun dun dun.

Bryan doesn’t have chains on his car, so the twisty mountain roads to Raccoon City have him swerving all over. Visibility is nil and he’s clearly distracted talking on the phone to his girlfriend. Out of nowhere, a woman walks out into the road and he plows right into her.

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This is when Cregger’s take on the material really comes to the forefront. For the next several minutes, we see as Bryan checks on the woman he hit. We clearly know she’s a zombie, but he doesn’t. So when he drives with her in his car, puts on her seatbelt, and talks to a police officer, all we can do is wait for the inevitable. Bryan is able to convince the cop of the severity of the situation and that he needs to go to Raccoon City to deliver the whatever it is. The cop agrees and the pair put the wounded woman (aka zombie) in the police car.

As they drive, the police car swerves and flips over. Bryan goes to see what happened and finds the officer dead and the woman nowhere to be found. While trying to radio for help, the zombie woman attacks and Bryan begins running around the flipped car with the cop’s gun as the woman chases. Bryan is definitely not a cool and capable guy. He eventually manages to fire several shots, at least one of which goes into the woman and it seems like he’s killed her.

He goes back to his car to find it won’t start. Bryan then realizes one of his errant shots went through his car’s engine. It’s cooked. So he has little other option but to walk to the light of a nearby farmhouse… As he trudges along, the title Resident Evil appears.

Our Thoughts

The 18 minutes positively flew by and were exciting and scary with the requisite bits of dread. It was a lot funnier than maybe I expected, but it felt right in line with Cregger’s other work. Abrams is very funny and super relatable, a far less druggy version of the slacker he played in Weapons. In the post-screening Q&A, Cregger said he wants this movie to feel like a roller coaster ride, which definitely comes through in the opening. We only get one zombie here but already we see how upsetting they are, and how dangerous.

Zach Cregger Reveals Details About New RESIDENT EVIL Character

The one thing that wasn’t immediately apparent in the footage is that anything was all that Resident Evil-ish. It’s a zombie movie, the kind we’ve seen a ton before. However, we also got to see the new trailer, which will drop soon, and that highlights the very next sequence at the farmhouse. This is instantly more like the game. Scarce resources, limited ammo, and even a room with a typewriter in it for safety. If you’re worried Cregger, despite his claims, doesn’t have the RE chops, rest assured.

The completed movie will only be 95 minutes and I can already tell I’ll want a whole lot more.

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil hits theaters September 18.

Kyle Anderson is the Senior Editor for Nerdist. He hosts the weekly pop culture deep-dive podcast Laser Focus. You can find his film and TV reviews here. Follow him on Letterboxd.

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Star Trek loves to make use of as many sci-fi tropes as possible, although the franchise thankfully limits itself to only a few at a time. While I’ve always loved watching the various Starfleet crews exploring the Prime Timeline, I’m always especially excited when it’s a multiverse episode. Star Trek has showcased countless alternate realities throughout its 60-year history, but they don’t all get equal attention. Far from it. While settings like the Mirror Universe have been pretty heavily chronicled, some of the more compelling alternate realities can sometimes have barely a minute of screen time.

Whether these divergent worlds are the result of a relatively recent event that caused the Prime Timeline to splinter off into a new branch, or an occurrence that’s buried centuries in a reality’s past, I’ve always found it fascinating to see what’s changed and what’s the same. Furthermore, I’m a firm believer that just because a seemingly undesirable future is “fixed” during a Star Trek episode, it isn’t erased from the timeline. My theory is that they’re still out there, and the characters simply return to their original universes. So, even though I doubt the franchise will ever revisit these alternate realities, it’s fun to think about their untapped storytelling potential.

Honorable Mentions

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s two-part finale – This wildly different future from the one we got is filled with potential, but I also like that the story stayed centered on Patrick Stewart’s character.
  • The Universe From “The Visitor” – Deep Space Nine brilliantly explores a creative take on Jake’s (Cirroc Lofton) life without his father, but this timeline fulfills its purpose very well within the space of a single episode.
  • Strange New Worlds‘ “Balance of Terror” remake – A fantastic episode with a fascinating divergence point, but pairing it with the Original Series effort it’s adapted from is the superior option over exploring the alternate future in SNW.

The Deep Space 9 Descendants Universe

Kira and Odo in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Paramount

There is often an impressive sense of scale to Star Trek‘s multiverse episodes, but Deep Space Nine‘s “Children of Time” is a massive outlier in this respect. Several of the show’s main characters meet their own descendants, who have come into existence since the USS Defiant crashed there 200 years earlier. Kira (Nana Visitor) and the others are left with the heartwrenching decision of whether to prevent their own demise or allow this future to go ahead so that their descendants can continue to exist. While arguably more of a time-travel episode than the exploration of an alternate reality, both are technically true. As I discussed earlier, the two needn’t be mutually exclusive. The existence of a universe where the DS9 crew has multiple descendants is, in essence, no different from a universe where the Federation never formed. “Children of Time” is a self-contained masterpiece, but elements of the episode’s setting feel unexplored from a sci-fi perspective.

The Borg Domination Universe

Riker speaking to another Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation Paramount

Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s “Parallels” turned out to be exactly the kind of episode it sounds like. Michael Dorn’s Worf spends most of the installment sliding through various alternate realities. Most are quite similar, and revolve around subtle shifts in inter-character dynamics. Worf is married to Troi (Marina Sirtis) in several of them, for example. However, other worlds in “Parallels” are profoundly different. Near the end, we get a brief glimpse of a desperate Enterprise-D, led by an even-more-heavily-bearded version of Riker (Jonathan Frakes). The ship is on the brink of falling apart after a prolonged resistance effort against the Borg. In that universe, the Federation fell long ago, and the Borg’s total domination of the Alpha Quadrant is imminent. It would have been grim, but I can’t help but think this reality deserved more than just a few seconds of screen time.

The Federation-Less 23rd Century Universe

Kirk looking at La'An in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Paramount+

In Strange New Worlds‘ “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow,” La’An (Christina Chong) finds herself not in an alternate future, but an alternate present. That’s much rarer than the alternative in Star Trek. The universe in which she lands lacks a Federation and a Starfleet, with both being replaced by the United Earth Fleet. A human-only spacefaring organization brings to mind the villainous, xenophobic Terran Empire from the Mirror Universe. The UEF isn’t like that, though. It’s more like the Terrans still opted for peace rather than domination, and the galaxy’s other species also kept to their own sects. Sadly, most of this Strange New Worlds effort focuses on a 21st-century storyline that aims to prevent that version of the 23rd century from ever coming to pass. It’s a shame; I’d like to see more of it.

The Xindi Victory Universe

Scott Bakula as Archer in Star Trek: Enterprise UPN

The conflict between the Xindi and Starfleet is one of Star Trek: Enterprise‘s biggest storylines. The biggest issue was that, because the show is set before The Original Series, it was always obvious that the Xindi would lose. Otherwise, they’d have appeared quite heavily in the project that started it all in the 1960s. Still, Enterprise‘s “Twilight” found a great way to show what the Star Trek universe could have looked like if the Xindi had emerged victorious. Told through the eyes of a confused and older Captain Archer (Scott Bakula), “Twilight” offers a fascinating examination of Enterprise NX-01 serving as a refugee vessel as the Xindi try to snuff out the last of the resistance. This could easily have been an entire season, or at least a two-parter. The original timeline is restored by the end of the episode, though.

The Purple Universe

Purple Data's head speaking with Captain Freeman in Star Trek: Lower Decks Paramount+

Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5 was something of a multiverse epic. There were several alternate realities I could choose to include in this list, but it’s the more gimmicky ones I found myself more strongly drawn to. After all, most Star Trek shows wouldn’t dare attempt anything quite so silly as the Purple Universe. “Fully Dilated” is a creative crossover with The Next Generation, using the latter’s ship and some of its characters – only they’re all purple. Certain comments from the Purple characters suggest a conscious obsession with the color, rather than it being an unavoidable part of their native reality. On the other hand, purple does also seem to be an intrinsic element of that universe’s quantum makeup. I have to know more! Why purple?!

PURPLE DATA: “What color is your Enterprise?”

CAPTAIN FREEMAN: “No color, just neutral gray.”

PURPLE DATA: “That seems like a missed opportunity when purple is an option.”

– Purple Data and Captain Freeman in Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season 5, Episode 7, “Fully Dilated.”

The Extended Klingon War Universe

One of the most iconic Star Trek multiverse episodes is The Next Generation‘s “Yesterday’s Enterprise.” The installment understandably treats its new version of the 24th century as unsavory and something that needs rectifying. If it weren’t for Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg) and her El-Aurian intuition, I’m convinced that the Prime Timeline would have never been restored. The arrival of the USS Enterprise-C in an era to which it didn’t belong, after vanishing from a pivotal point during Klingon-Federation peace negotiations, resulted in the war between the two continuing for far longer than it was supposed to. There were “only” 22 years unaccounted for in this episode, but I think there could have been a little screen time dedicated to that lost era.

The Crashed Voyager Universe

One of the more obvious alt-reality Voyager stories is the “Endgame” two-parter that concludes the series. I certainly wouldn’t object to that future being fleshed out a little more, but I’m far more interested in seeing what happened in “Timeless” right after Voyager crash-landed in the Alpha Quadrant. When a doomed journey through a quantum slipstream results in only Harry Kim (Garrett Wang) and Chakotay (Robert Beltran) surviving the disaster, “Timeless” jumps to a future that sees both characters violating the Temporal Prime Directive to save their found family. It’s inarguably one of Star Trek: Voyager‘s greatest efforts, but the one downside is that the reality is largely unexplored. I’d have liked to see some flashbacks to Harry and Chakotay trying to adapt to everyday life in the more immediate aftermath of Voyager’s crash landing.

The Destroyed USS Kelvin Universe

Star Trek Into Darkness Kirk and Spock
Chris Pine as Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock in Star Trek Into Darkness
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This is most commonly referred to as the Kelvin Timeline rather than the Kelvin Universe, but either term makes sense. J.J. Abrams’ creative Star Trek reboot movies created a new reality in the franchise’s multiverse rather than building up the entire thing from scratch. The destruction of the USS Kelvin and the death of George Kirk (Chris Hemsworth) cause a fresh timeline to splinter off before the events of The Original Series. Granted, there were three full movies set in the Kelvin Timeline, but given how much source material exists that could be revisited, it seems like a huge shame that the saga has ended as a trilogy. I’d have loved to see how the Kelvin Timeline handled the 24th century and beyond.

The Confederate Earth Universe

Jeri Ryan as President Annika Hansen in Star Trek: Picard Paramount+

Star Trek: Picard was one of the series that sidestepped a visit to the Mirror Universe, which I found disappointing. The Next Generation legacy follow-up did do something very similar, though. After Q (John de Lancie) altered the timeline, Picard (Patrick Stewart) and company are thrust into a reality that feels like a very deliberate tribute to the Mirror Universe. While they look distinct from each other, the same sense of xenophobia and lust for power over other alien races is still very much present. Still, there were some other pretty big differences that warranted a more in-depth exploration beyond Star Trek: Picard‘s “Penance.”

USS Voyager’s Generational Trip Universe

Icheb and Naomi in Star Trek: Voyager UPN

Captain Janeway’s (Kate Mulgrew) ship was flung so far from home in the Voyager pilot that it was supposed to take decades to reach the Alpha Quadrant. Thanks to various shortcuts, that didn’t end up being the case, and it only took seven years. Still, the arrival of children aboard toward the latter stages of the series suggested that the crew was preparing for the very real possibility that a new generation would eventually be required to replace them. A version of this future was previewed in Season 7’s “Shattered,” where the younger crew members had grown up and become fully-fledged contributors, with Voyager still stranded and making the journey home. My headcanon is that the ship was filled with characters like this, although we never got to see it given the need for “Shattered” to show as many periods of Voyager’s potential Star Trek timeline as possible.

Are there any Star Trek alternate realities you’d have liked to see more of? Let me know in the comments!

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Casino security goes to the device containing your account. A protected platform cannot completely shield a player whose phone or computer uses outdated software or carries malware. Keep operating systems, browsers, and payment apps current because many updates patch known security holes. If you set up a casino app, download it from an official app store or the verified link on the casino’s own site. Third-party app files can carry keyloggers or fake login screens. Browser extensions also need scrutiny: some extensions can read page content, which is risky when banking or casino payment details are displayed. We advise to play in a clean browser profile without unnecessary extensions, or to utilize a separate browser for financial and casino logins. This habit minimizes the likelihood that a compromised app or extension can record your login details while you play.

Network security is similarly important. Public Wi-Fi networks are useful but often poorly encrypted, so they are not ideal for deposits, withdrawals, or account verification. If you have to use public Wi-Fi, a reputable paid VPN with a no-logs policy can add encryption, but do not employ a VPN to hide your location from the casino’s compliance checks. The preferred default is a password-protected home or mobile network. After traveling or switching devices, check for unusual activity in your casino account. Many casinos provide login alerts or enable you to see active sessions. If the site does not offer that, check your transaction history after each session. This requires only a minute and identifies problems before they become larger. Having your device clean reduces false alarms as well as real threats.

  • Update operating system, browser, and antivirus updates promptly.
  • Download apps only from official stores or the casino’s verified website.
  • Utilize a separate, clean browser profile for casino and payment activity.
  • Avoid entering payment or KYC documents on public Wi-Fi unless you utilize a trusted VPN.
  • Review active sessions, login alerts, and transaction history regularly.

Utilize Bonuses With No Compromising Protection or Bankroll

Bonuses are an aspect where a player can inadvertently jeopardize their own account protection or withdrawal eligibility. Typical promotional kinds include welcome packages, deposit matches, free spins, cashback, and reload promotions. A bonus may look generous, but its real value hinges on wagering requirements, time limits, game allocations, and maximum bet guidelines. We regard a bonus as safe only when the terms are transparent enough to follow without guesswork. For Cosmobet Casino, visit the promotions page and access the full terms rather than trusting banner text. Look for how many times the bonus or deposit plus bonus must be played through, which games qualify and at what percentage, and whether a maximum withdrawal is enforced. If a bonus requires a large wagering multiple in a short period, it may push you into faster or larger wagers than you would normally place, which raises both bankroll risk and the chance of accidental rule breaches.

Security verifications also play a role when claiming bonuses. Casinos review accounts that use promotional offers to deter multi-accounting, bonus abuse, and fraud. Create an account with your real identity, maintain one account, and steer clear of using a VPN that hides your location. Changing country settings or using another person’s payment method can trigger a freeze on withdrawals until compliance confirms the account. Review the rules on payment method suitability: some casinos exclude certain e-wallets, prepaid cards, or crypto deposits from bonus eligibility. If a restriction is not obvious, contact support before adding money. Excluded games can void winnings with an active bonus. A disciplined method is to handle bonus play as a separate session with a set budget and to stop when the wagering requirement becomes unclear or stressful.

  1. Review the full promotion terms, encompassing wagering, maximum bet, game contribution, and expiry.
  2. Confirm that your chosen payment method qualifies for the bonus.
  3. Use only your real identity, one account, and your own payment method.
  4. Avoid a VPN or location spoofing; sign in from a permitted jurisdiction.
  5. Check whether excluded games will invalidate the bonus before you play.
  6. Define a time and loss limit for the bonus session and stop when it is reached.

Establish Your Account and Payment Options the Proper Way

Account security is where personal habits make the greatest difference. Set up a password that is exclusive to the casino and at least 12 characters long, ideally generated by a password manager. If the platform offers two-factor authentication, enable it right away rather than treating it as optional. The linked email address should also be protected by its own strong password and two-factor authentication, because password reset emails are a common attack route. Avoid logging in from shared or public computers, and do not storing passwords in the browser if other people access the device. On Cosmobet Casino, the account settings area is the main place to check for login notifications, active sessions, and security options. Signing out after each session is helpful on mobile or shared Wi-Fi. This becomes even more important if you switch between a laptop, tablet, and phone throughout the week.

Payment method selection should consider speed, cost, and consumer protection. Many casino sites support debit cards, e-wallets, prepaid vouchers, bank transfers, and sometimes cryptocurrencies. E-wallets often have the quickest withdrawal processing times and keep your card details off the casino site. Debit cards are widely accepted but may take longer when funds are returned to the card. Bank transfers can be slower and may carry fees, while prepaid vouchers are easy for deposits but often cannot receive withdrawals. When reviewing Cosmobet Casino, we examine the cashier for current options, minimum and maximum limits, and estimated processing times. Typical withdrawal windows can extend from a few hours for e-wallets to several business days for cards and bank transfers, but the exact schedule should be confirmed before you commit.

  • Employ a unique password and a password manager; never repeat login details from another site.
  • Enable two-factor authentication on both the casino account and the linked email address.
  • Choose payment methods that include fraud protection, transaction history, and two-step confirmation.
  • Check deposit and withdrawal limits, fees, and processing times in the cashier before depositing.
  • Save screenshots of payment confirmations and withdrawal requests until funds appear.

Confirm Licensing, Encryption, and Independent Audits Before You Deposit

Before depositing, verification should shift from a general impression to a checklist. Begin with licensing: locate the operator’s company name, licence number, and regulator in the footer or terms. Then visit the regulator’s website and search the public register. A genuine licence entry should correspond with the trading name and website domain. If the page only says “licensed” without naming a regulator, or the link does not lead to an official register, treat that as a material gap. For Cosmobet Casino, the relevant licensing and operator details should be available on the site, but we do not rely on memory. We review the official terms and examine the current wording. This small effort requires a few minutes and safeguards against copycat sites that imitate branding but do not hold a valid licence.

Encryption is the second checkpoint. While playing, the address bar should show a lock icon and an https connection. Clicking the lock in most browsers displays the certificate, issuing authority, and validity period. You do not need technical expertise to profit: an invalid, expired, or mismatched certificate is a clear warning. Independent game testing is the third point. Many reputable casinos post reports or certificates from test houses that audit random number generators, shuffle algorithms, or return-to-player percentages. Some list monthly RTP reports for slot categories. Where testing information is absent, we opt to deposit only after testing the site with a small amount and using a protected payment method. Cross-reference stated RTPs with provider documentation if you are unsure.

  1. Identify the operator’s legal name and licence number in the footer or terms.
  2. Search the named regulator’s public register and ensure the website domain is authorised.
  3. Inspect the browser padlock, certificate issuer, and certificate validity date.
  4. Seek external game fairness certificates, RTP reports, or testing laboratory references.
  5. Evaluate with a small deposit using a payment method that offers strong dispute resolution.

Understand Responsible Gaming Tools as Protection Tools

Responsible gaming tools are commonly labeled as player protection features, but they also act as account security. A deposit limit prevents an attacker or a moment of poor judgement from moving large amounts into the casino. A session reminder interrupts long playing periods, providing you time to notice unexpected balance changes or suspicious activity. Loss limits halt a losing streak from becoming a financial problem that leads to risky recovery behaviour. When we assess Cosmobet Casino, we check whether these tools are easy to find, whether they can be set immediately, and whether stricter limits are applied faster than relaxation requests. A platform that makes responsible gaming tools visible is usually more mature in its compliance operations and payment handling. This is one reason we view the responsible gaming menu part of the security review, not an afterthought. Players who ignore these menus lose a free layer of control.

Self-exclusion and cool-off periods are the most effective controls. A cool-off may block access for a day, a week, or a month; self-exclusion usually covers six months or longer. We view these as security measures because they can stop unauthorised use, prevent further deposits after a fraud event, and create a cooling period for financial disputes. To use them effectively, set limits before you need them. Even a recreational player can set a monthly deposit cap that aligns with a budget. If a promotional offer encourages you to deposit more than that cap, leave the cap in place and wait. We also advise saving any responsible gaming request and its confirmation, because a clear record helps if you later need to dispute activity. Finally, separate your casino budget from daily expenses by using a dedicated payment method with its own balance.

  • Define a deposit limit based on monthly entertainment budget, not bonus pressure.
  • Activate session reminders and reality checks to stay aware of time and balance.
  • Set loss limits before a session starts to reduce impulsive recovery bets.
  • Learn the difference between a cool-off and self-exclusion, and how to activate each.
  • Maintain records of any responsible gaming limits or exclusion requests.

Harmonize Security Checks with Seamless Play Across Desktop and Mobile

A top security setup is one that avoid constantly interrupting play. Complete identity verification in advance, employ a reliable device, and ensure payment methods up to date. Cosmobet Casino should work across desktop browsers and mobile devices, but the exact layout and game library can vary by screen size. Slots, table games, and live dealer games are usually found in the main casino area, while the brand may also offer sports or live betting depending on the local version of the site. Check the game categories before depositing, since game contribution and compatibility may influence bonus wagering and session planning. For example, a live dealer table could be excluded toward a slot-heavy bonus, and a mobile browser may handle some games distinctly from a desktop app or website. Knowing these details prevents frustration later. That preparation forms part of getting the most from the platform’s security instead of seeing it as friction.

Security checks also interplay with customer support. When documents are refused or a withdrawal is delayed, the speed and clarity of support decide whether you perceive security as helpful or obstructive. Utilize verified customer support channels solely, and never share documents with social media accounts or unverified email addresses. Before contacting support, have ready the relevant transaction ID, document type, and the precise page where you saw an issue. A secure casino will never ask for your password or full card number by email. On desktop, store a copy of your transaction history and bonus terms. On mobile, enable biometric login solely when your device features a secure screen lock. These habits cut down on security-related interruptions and preserve your focus on the games, limits, and entertainment value of the session.

  • Finish KYC verification early using legible documents.
  • Examine game categories and bonus contribution before you begin wagering.
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Alongside his (hopefully) triumphant return as the Marvel icon Thor in this year’s comic book blockbuster, Avengers: Doomsday, Chris Hemsworth is now back in action hero mode as he prepares for a long-awaited Netflix action thriller comeback. Thanks to his role in the MCU, and the superhero physique he has since acquired, Hemsworth has become one of the biggest action stars of the modern era, with the actor now pushing himself once again as he gears up for what’s sure to be another explosive streaming effort.

Landing on Netflix with a bang back in 2020, Extraction introduces Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a black ops mercenary with nothing to lose. Directed by Sam Hargrave, the first Extraction broke streaming records at the time, and sees Hemsworth’s action hero tasked with saving an Indian drug lord’s kidnapped son. But in the murky underworld of weapons dealers and drug traffickers, an already deadly mission approaches the impossible.

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Following the release of the even more successful Extraction 2 (79% on Rotten Tomatoes to its predecessor’s 67%) in 2023, which finds Tyler Rake on another seemingly impossible rescue mission, Extraction 3 is finally on the horizon, with Chris Hemsworth not only revealing that he’s set to start filming the action sequel “in a couple of weeks,” but also showing off the hard work it takes to throw Taylor Rake back into the fray.

Since debuting as Thor all the way back in 2011, Hemsworth has become known for his sheer size as he strives to bring the god-like superhero from page to screen as accurately as possible. Evidently, he’s done it again, and is now working hard to maintain the leaner, more agile looks of Extraction’s no-nonsense mercenary.

Both director Sam Hargrave and Chris Hemsworth will return for the action thriller threequel, and while plot details remain under wraps, the follow-up is likely to follow Rake on yet another mission, with filming reportedly due to take place in India, Thailand, Prague and Hemsworth’s native Australia. No doubt one of these locations will feature another impressive “oner.”

Alongside Extraction 3, there are also now two spin-off projects currently in the works. The first finds Lupin’s Omar Sy leading the series, Mercenary, which is set in the same world as Hemsworth’s Tyler Rake and follows the eponymous mercenary “as he navigates a dangerous mission to rescue hostages in Libya,” according to the official synopsis. The other spin-off currently being locked and loaded sees hugely underrated action star and Hemsworth’s fellow MCU actor Ma Dong-seok, aka Don Lee taking the lead in his own Extraction movie, titled Tygo, which finds the Eternals star and human fist starring as a former child soldier turned mercenary who gets revenge on Korea’s underworld after a mission gone wrong.

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The Star Wars franchise is in the midst of a major transitional era marked by a significant leadership shake-up and a pivot back to theatrical releases. The beloved space opera saga – which is now being guided by newly appointed Lucasfilm presidents Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan – made its long-awaited return to the big screen in May with the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu. The blockbuster movie broke a seven-year cinematic drought for the sci-fi juggernaut, sending Din Djarin and his diminutive sidekick on another galaxy-spanning adventure, following on from their escapades in the adjacent Disney+ streaming series.

Directed by Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian and Grogu follows Pedro Pascal’s titular bounty hunter and his young, Force-sensitive apprentice on a mission to track down a mysterious and highly elusive Imperial warlord known as Commander Coine. To secure vital intelligence about their target, Mando and Grogu are forced into a high-stakes deal with the fraternal Hutt siblings, sending them on a rescue operation to retrieve Jabba’s son, Rotta the Hutt, who has been taken captive. Along the way, they must navigate dangerous alien underworlds and engage in a massive gladiatorial battle, hoping to escape with their lives intact.

“The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.”

After nearly a decade of relying on Disney+ streaming series, The Mandalorian and Grogu stood as the ultimate test of whether the Star Wars franchise can still draw massive crowds to movie theaters. However, the experiment yielded disappointing results, ultimately finishing its theatrical run as the lowest-grossing live-action film in Disney Star Wars history. It earned $344.8 million at the worldwide box office, which positions it below Solo: A Star Wars Story ($393 million) and a world apart from The Force Awakens ($2.07 billion). It also received a lukewarm reception from critics, including MovieWeb’s own Mark Keizer, who asserted that it didn’t move the needle enough to “save the galaxy” but it is, at least, “a thrilling step in the right direction.”

Despite its middling verdict from critics, The Mandalorian and Grogu managed to squeeze out a 60% “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. General audiences gave it a high score of 87% on the Popcornmeter, with the majority of people defending it as a fun and entertaining space western. The positive response from moviegoers has rippled through to its home media sales, as the divisive Star Wars spin-off has claimed a surprise victory ahead of its official release. According to Blu-ray.com‘s bestseller list, the movie is currently dominating the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray sales chart, claiming the Top 4 spots with its various physical media offerings – including the colossal $200+ Beskar Collector’s Edition, which has secured the coveted No. 1 slot.

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The Mandalorian and Grogu 4K Blu-ray Steelbook – Beskar Collector’s Edition
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Lucasfilm is utilizing this release to lean heavily into premium physical formats, turning an underwhelming box office performance into a massive win for home media. The Beskar Collector’s Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray sits at No. 1, followed by the standard 4K UHD and Blu-ray releases at No. 2 and No. 3, with a 4K UHD and Blu-ray Steelbook at No. 4, cementing its status as one of the most highly anticipated physical media releases of the season – before it has even hit the market. The movie is currently up for pre-order ahead of its slated release on Aug. 25, 2026, just over a month after its digital release and three months after its theatrical debut.


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The Vampire Lestat, the sequel series to AMC’s Interview with the Vampire, ended as it began — with chaos and rock n’ roll. And its titular hero, played by Sam Reid, shouldered all of that chaos mostly alone. In the finale, “The Failures,” a beheaded Lestat, in his seemingly final moments on Earth, must confront a banquet table of his loved ones from across the centuries, who have come to judge him one last time. And things get heavy. And we don’t just mean heavy as in Lestat’s head was stuck in a bowling ball bag most of the episode. (But it was). We had the privilege of speaking with Sam Reid on the eve of Lestat’s grand finale. Here’s what Reid had to say about his journey through The Vampire Lestat.

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Nerdist: In this last episode, we see Lestat as he embarks on what he thinks are his final hours, trapped in his own mind, and we see him facing all the ghosts of his past. They are all present, at a long dinner table, judging him and throwing his failures in his face. And the one person who actually sticks up for him at that dinner table several times is his mother, Gabriella. Do you think this symbolizes that no matter what she does to him, Lestat will always place his mother on a pedestal?

Sam Reid: Oh, I don’t know. Does she stick up for him? How does she stick up for him at the dinner table? [laughs]

For example, when Nicholas (Joseph Potter) said, “You never loved me, ” to Lestat, and she said, “Yes, he did. He said it all the time.” There were a couple of moments where she’d kind of pepper in comments, seemingly defending him at the table when everyone else was hostile.

Sam Reid: I see what you mean. Whether or not she’s sticking up for him, or whether or not that is her way of mothering him, and then inviting him to ask her to take over the long table as the leader, and him saying, “Actually, I would rather my mom do it. I think my mom’s a better person than [Lestat’s creator] Magnus to be the leader of my table.” And then that leads to a total exposure of how she has manipulated him throughout his entire life, and how she has led to a fundamental existential crisis throughout his entire existence. A crisis that he then relives at the table. And then she proceeds to continually tell him, from that moment on, all the reasons why he has failed in his life.

Lestat (Sam Reid) in his own mind in his dying moments.
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I think actually what Lestat learns from the long table is that she has manipulated him for a very long time, and that she should no longer have that level of control over his life. And that actually she is a monster, and then all the things that he feels himself about being a monster might be a reflection of her own monstrosity. Look, he acknowledges that he has to accept guilt and failure because you can’t just be a victim. You have your own agency, which he has in spades. But yeah, I think actually the long table allows him to finally see things from a better perspective and step away.

The Vampire Lestat teased it all season, but we finally see the flashback to Lestat as a child seeing the local villagers burn the witches. Gabriella took him to it so he would leave his ignorant village behind, but he stayed until he was 29. Do you see this as the core traumatizing incident of his mortal life?

Sam Reid's Lestat is the daylight during a vision in The Vampire Lestat.
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Sam Reid: Yeah. I think this is the moment. Look, in episode three, he puts it all onto Nicki. He says he can’t acknowledge his own level of existential crisis in that moment. So he gives it to Nicki, which is actually the experience that he wants. So he says that, “I saw in that moment, that in death there was nothing. It was a nothingness.” And then his mouth formed a perfect circle, and he just made one sound, which is ‘oh.’” And then you see Lestat make that ‘oh’ sound, during that existential crisis, once he reconnects with the memory of the young women dying.

And that has been his entire trajectory throughout his life, his running from death, and running from meaninglessness, taking on anybody else’s attempt to reform him, and taking on any other attempt to create a different persona that he can have. So yeah, that’s a core-defining memory for Lestat to be hit with, and one that he never manages to get out of now. I think maybe from now on, he might see things slightly differently, but yeah, it’s very fundamental to his existence.

Lestat and Louis (Jacob Anderson) started the season in their “divorce era,” but by the end, the two were drawn back together. And Louis admits to Armand that Lestat was the true love of his life. Do you think these two really are an endgame couple? 

Lestat and the ghost of Louis' brother Paul.
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Sam Reid: Of course. Yeah. I think you’ve got to remember that Lestat’s been pushing Louis to say, “I love you, “or to be more forthcoming. And he also learns from [Louis’ dead brother] Paul, or from his vision of Paul, he understands why Louis cannot be so forthcoming with his love. Because the last person Louis told he loved committed suicide, and he saw that happen. Louis saw that happen. So I think Lestat has a better understanding of Louis now. But yeah, of course, they’re the endgame couple. And going through their trials and tribulations, they’re in a better place now. And it’s a very interesting place to start, if we go on to start another season. Because now I think they are probably as together as they’re ever going to be. But what makes a good TV show is what keeps them apart from one another.

Louis in Lestat's dream sequence in the finale of The Vampire Lestat.
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I think your best scene this season is Lestat’s final performance for all his victims, near the climax of the finale. And how Lestat refuses to be anything but in his own words, “pretty fucking great.” Do you feel that scene really sums up who Lestat really is at his core? Someone who refuses to be anything but very good at being bad?

Sam Reid: Yes. I think that is the fundamental core of Lestat, which is that no matter how many walls he hits, no matter how many traumatic events happen to him, he’s still always going to be crawling out of the burning rubble, brushing off his shoulders, and keep going. But he says that, “I was pretty fucking great. Even if I failed, even if I significantly fail in my life, at least I tried. At least I’m trying to do something different. At least I am actively trying to get out of this.” But he says that, and then he fails. That does not save him.

And so I think he actually remembers multiple things happening in that speech, but after he says that, he remembers that there was a moment of love with Louis. And then his life flashes in front of his eyes, and he cannot structure a correct sentence. Even in his final death moment, he’s tripped up on grammar. And he can’t really win. And he really isn’t “that fucking great” in the end. He’s not. But he is loved regardless. He is loved. And to find out that he is loved by Louis, I think, allows him to have some closure. It allows him to accept death. Because that love, that’s the one thing that he’s wanted.

The final scene was a shocker, as Lestat looks out and what appears a decimated Montreal. Book readers know what that means. But it’s clear the show is going even bigger than the book when it comes to destruction. What are you most excited about in a possible fourth season?

Sam Reid: What I am most excited about an possible fourth season is Sheila Atim and what she would do with the role of Akasha. I mean, Sheila, I’ve known her for many years. She’s an extraordinary actor. I think everyone knows that now just from her one amazing scene in episode five. And just working with her more, she’s amazing. She has always been amazing, and I can’t wait to see what she might bring. So I hope we do get the renewal for that alone.

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2023 saw the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Directed by Teen Titans Go! creators Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the film grossed $1.3 billion and quickly became the highest-grossing film based on a video game. It featured the voices of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, and Seth Rogen, among others, and it cemented the status of the video game franchise in modern pop culture. A sequel was inevitable.

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The Super Mario series recently had a resurgence on streaming. Both films are among the most popular titles on the VOD platform Vudu, with The Super Mario Bros. Movie dominating the platform, while the 2026 sequel holds firm in the top 5. Other titles on the list include Cast Away, Backrooms, Obsession, Michael, 300, and Pretty Woman, among others.

With the Mario movies breaking box office records, and the fans constantly revisiting them on streaming, there is no way Nintendo and Illumination won’t continue the series. There will be more Super Mario movies (or TV shows?), but nothing has been confirmed yet. All we can do is hope the Donkey Kong project discussed since 2025 — and perhaps a third Mario film — come to fruition.


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April 1, 2026

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The relationships among vampires are complicated, to say the least. They can involve poisoning and throat slitting, decade-old lies about attempted murder, and absolutely no communication. Some might say that vampires would rather end up beheading their ex-lovers than go to therapy. For humans, all of these kinds of behaviors would be non-starters. But when you’re dealing with ageless vampires, eternity may sand the edges off everything with time. In The Vampire Lestat‘s finale, the relationships between Armand and Louis, and, in a way, Lestat, become more intense and horrifying than ever before. More intense, we might say, than things ever truly got in Anne Rice’s books. After the last episode of The Vampire Lestat, Nerdist caught up with Jacob Anderson to see where he felt the three vampires stood after the season, and whether there was any hope for reconciliation between the “it’s complicated” immortals.

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Anderson offered the following in response to the question of whether he thought the baseline of affection we see between the immortal trio in Anne Rice’s books carried into the series. “Yeah, they’re vampires,” He noted of Lestat, Louis, and Armand in The Vampire Lestat. “I think they’re all just going to drift in and out of each other’s lives sometimes awkwardly, sometimes angrily, sometimes with great enthusiasm. They’re immortal monsters. And I think that’s part of what makes vampires so interesting, or any kind of undead monster, is the eternity of it. You’d have to keep facing the same people and the same issues again and again and again. So yeah, I think it will always be fun to see the three of them and then combinations of the three of them colliding together again for whatever reason.”

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Of course, for Anderson’s Louis, the actor notes, “I think it’s maybe a bit soon for Louis to go full forgiveness [when it comes to Armand.]” But also that, despite the beheading and the amends under duress, Louis hasn’t necessarily ceased thinking something good exists in Armand. Anderson shared, “I think Louis does see good in Armand, but I don’t know if Louis thinks that Armand is good, if that makes sense.”

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It makes total sense. And we’re glad to see the door still open on these immortal tangles between Louis, Armand, and Lestat, plus, hopefully, Daniel, somewhere in the mix. When we spoke to Sam Reid earlier in the year, Reid offered similar sentiments about Lestat and Armand, “Hate is such a strong word. I think that their dynamic is actually pretty accurate to the books. I think there’s like a flirty, sexy vibe that they’ve got that goes on between the two of them. Lestat thinks he’s a joke, like he thinks he is in the book. But Armand can come back and fucking own Lestat and destroy his life at a moment’s notice when he wants to. And Lestat’s aware of that. And I think the dynamic is their dynamic. I love the Armand and Lestat scenes in this season. So I think we’re doing it. Yeah.”

Showrunner Rolin Jones also shared, “And I think Lestat is actually incredibly respectful. There’s a bit of VO [in one of the episodes] when Lestat introduces Armand that might be one of the most accurate descriptions of Armand yet. So there is some inherent respect too about his power.”

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We’re glad to know that despite the incredible wounds Armand, Lestat, and Louis can all inflict on one another, the overall potential for their relationships to go in any and many directions never ceases to exist. It’d be no fun if vampires held eternal grudges after all.

For now, things end messily for the trio. But we’ll have to wait and see what the future brings.

The Vampire Lestat is now streaming on AMC and AMC+. If you’d like more insights into the season, you can also pick up The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice for your reading pleasure.

Rotem Rusak is the Editor-in-Chief of Nerdist. She’s a Devil’s Minion gal at heart, but always has some room for the Diabolicule—yes, that’s Daniel/Armand/Louis/Lestat. It’s immortality, baby. Think big.

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Cast turnover has been part of the deal at NBC’s longest-running procedural for the better part of four decades, and the squad room has rarely looked the same two years running. Detectives arrive, work a season or two of ripped-from-the-headlines cases, then hand the desk over to somebody new, usually with far less ceremony than a show of that size might warrant.

The next change is landing before the fall schedule has even started. Reid Scott, the Veep and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel alum who joined Law & Order in Season 23 as Vincent Riley and inherited the squad’s senior detective spot after Mehcad Brooks left, is exiting ahead of Season 26. Deadline reports that the decision was Scott’s own, made with a year still left on his contract, and driven by the strain of spending roughly nine months a year filming in New York while his family stayed on the West Coast.

The exit was amicable, and Scott is already back on set shooting a handful of episodes so that Riley gets a proper send-off rather than the two-line write-out Jeffrey Donovan’s Frank Cosgrove got in the Season 23 premiere.

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Stepping in is James Badge Dale, who will play an entirely new senior detective rather than take over Riley’s badge. The character has not been named, and neither has the point in the season where the handover happens.

Dale is a familiar face to anyone who watches this kind of television, though most of his best-known work has sat outside the network procedural lane. He played Chase Edmunds in Season 3 of 24, Robert Leckie in HBO’s The Pacific, and the lead in Starz’s Hightown, and he has more recently turned up in Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 and Peacock’s Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy.

The Marvel credit is Iron Man 3, where he played Eric Savin, the Extremis-enhanced enforcer working for Aldrich Killian, and his film career also takes in The Departed, The Grey, World War Z, 13 Hours, and the cult horror oddity The Empty Man. He is not new to this universe either, having turned up in a single episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit back in 2002. His film slate is busy too, with Jeremy Saulnier’s A24 fugitive thriller October still to come and The Savant, the Jessica Chastain series he shot for Apple TV, sitting on hold.

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Dale joins a returning cast of Tony Goldwyn, Hugh Dancy, Maura Tierney, Odelya Halevi, and David Ajala, whose Theo Walker spent last season partnered with Riley and now needs somebody to ride with. Season 26, renewed back in April, premieres Thursday, Oct. 8 at 10PM, a slot shift that puts the flagship behind the SVU season opener rather than in front of it. We’ll have to wait and see whether Riley gets the closure Cosgrove never did, but we know Scott is on set right now filming the answer.


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There was a feeling of excitement in the air this season as The Vampire Lestat crept closer to reality. And that feeling revolved around the idea that Devil’s Minion, the romance between Daniel and Armand, was about to become truly canon. In some ways, Armand and Daniel’s love, which percolated in the background during Interview with the Vampire, took some important steps forward, emerging from seed to bud in the mix of Lestat’s story with Armand’s pronouncements of love and devotion, and Daniel, at the very least, joining his maker’s side of things. But in others, we’re still waiting for the full bloom of DM to emerge into the sun. (Literally, because both vampires can daywalk now.) And that wait, and the accompanying fear that it will never happen, that so often plagues queer love stories on our screens, can be an intensity. But at the very least, Beloveds, we’re not the only ones crossing our fingers to see the rest of Armand and Daniel’s story unfold in the future. In Nerdist‘s conversation with Eric Bogosian, who plays Daniel, and Assad Zaman, who plays Armand, we chatted about the idea of “physically intimate scenes” between Zaman’s Armand and Bogosian’s Daniel and the hope we all have that they’re forthcoming.

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We’d been discussing the idea of whether Armand and Daniel had to have shared blood in The Vampire Lestat in order for Daniel to walk in the sunshine, when Bogosian offered the following thought, “I mean, we haven’t had the scenes where we’re actually physically intimate, and I don’t know when we’re physically intimate. I have a feeling that there’s so much to explore. And we actually, we’ve talked about it a little bit, but I think if we had the scene, then we would’ve had that experience [blood sharing]. And we wanted to have that scene, and we never got it.”

Zaman, who was nodding along with Bogosian’s sentiments, considers, though, that they (and we) haven’t gotten that scene yet in The Vampire Lestat. He concludes Bogosian’s thought by offering, “Which is why there’s always room in season four, I think. There’s a lot of room.”

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I, too, think there is plenty of room in season four for the story of Armand and Daniel to unfold and for our much hoped-for “physically intimate scenes” to occur. And I do believe that the tale of Devil’s Minion’s love is going in the direction we want it to head. It’s quite possible that, given that this was Lestat’s season about Lestat, it just wasn’t the time to go deeply into the romance between the pair. And that the show hoped to help us understand that everything was still proceeding in the right way through the scenes we did receive between the two.

All that said, I’ll echo Lestat’s notion of “it’s different for vampires,” by saying “it’s different for queer romances,” especially ones that might appear somehow queerer than even a “standard” queer story. (In this case, the idea that Eric Bogosian is an older actor of the kind rarely depicted in queer romances on our screens.) Inherently, a fear haunts these kinds of love stories, that, for whatever reasons, they’ll never be able to become as fully realized as other romances. For example, we all adore the Wall Slam and are so glad Devil’s Minion has one of its own. But how many of the other queer ships in the Wall Slam Hall of Fame NEVER became fully canon? Too many.

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In real life, I would be the first to say that one does not need physical intimacy to have romantic love. But on our screens, in our stories, that all changes. The representation of queer love in all its forms in a visual medium should be seen. In the end, Armand and Daniel are both men with a clear history of physical/sexual love and intimacy with other men, so why should that change here as their love develops? Reasonably, I think that it won’t. That the story has been set up in The Vampire Lestat, and it is being told. Emotionally, I am fragile.

Ultimately, “physically intimate scenes,” let’s say, a kiss, or whatever it may be, between Zaman’s Armand and Bogosian’s Daniel would be seminal for queer representation on television should they take place. Older queer people exist, too, and they are living their sexiest, best, most fully-realized lives. We should celebrate that and work to remove the societal idea that it’s somehow strange to see such a thing depicted where we can. “Out and proud,” as Daniel Molloy would say.

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And so, as Bogosian shares, “We want to have that scene,” and as Zaman notes, “There’s plenty of room for it,” and as I conclude, I, with all of you, dream of seeing the full, beautiful unfurling of Devil’s Minion come to life… Here’s to scenes of “physical intimacy” and a kiss or two (at least!) between Armand and Daniel in season four of The Vampire Lestat.

The Vampire Lestat is now streaming on AMC and AMC+ in full. You can snag The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice to read, if you’d like to know a little bit more about what’s going on.

Rotem Rusak is the Editor-in-Chief of Nerdist. She’s STILL ready for Armand and Daniel to become canon in The Vampire Lestat so one of her ships can finally sail, but hey, so are Eric Bogosian and Assad Zaman. So the company in the Devil’s Minion standby line is good.

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We were thrilled to see Delainey Hayles return this season in The Vampire Lestat, reprising her role as Claudia and playing a new character, Regina. While Claudia could always potentially return, if we see Hayles again in The Vampire Lestat series, it’ll probably be in the form of Regina. Regina, of course, is the human waitress whom Armand sent careening into Louis’ path as part of his revenge for his perception of the wrongs Louis dealt him. But in The Vampire Lestat finale, Armand puts Regina through true trauma, forcing her to slit her own wrist and nearly bleed out. The last time we see Hayles’ Regina, she’s running out of the room Louis and Armand are in, and rightfully so. But will Regina return again in The Vampire Lestat? Delainey Hayles reveals to us that Regina is still thinking about Louis and how he saved her life after The Vampire Lestat‘s finale, so the answer to that question feels to us like it lives between a solid “maybe” and a potential “probably.”

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When we ask Delainey Hayles if Regina has officially washed her hands of vampires or she’s still thinking about Louis and the relationship between them, Hayles had this to say: “I think it’s both. Yeah, I think we saw her leg it out of the room, and I think in her mind she was like, ‘I need to get out of here.’ But I don’t think it’s escaped from her mind that Louis was doing everything he could in the room to try to save her. So it’s one of those things where it’s like, I don’t know, she goes back to waitressing, and then she’s like, ‘Oh, yeah. I wonder what he’s up to.’”

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And that’s a dangerous line of thought for Regina to consider in The Vampire Lestat‘s world, but a promising one for us and other fans of Delainey Hayles. Hayles concludes our discussion by offering, “It’s a crazy story. She’ll tell it to people, and nobody believes it. So, who knows?”

We know that loneliness can drive vampires to madness, but this kind of secret knowledge is probably enough to isolate a human as well. Will Regina’s new awareness of vampire-kind drive her back into Louis’ orbit and bring Delainey Hayles back onto our screens in The Vampire Lestat? We can only hope so.

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If you want to catch Delainey Hayles as Regina, The Vampire Lestat is now streaming on AMC and AMC+. If you’d like more insights into the season, you can also pick up The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice for your reading pleasure.

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In The Vampire Lestat, an unexpected cameo from a familiar face became a critical source of information. Louis’ dead brother, Paul, returns in The Vampire Lestat finale to help Lestat understand some very important truths about his brother and Louis’ abilities to love and share his love. This profound understanding deeply touches Lestat and helps him to see Louis in a whole new light. The whole scene had us sobbing with its beautiful profundity and filled us with hope for Louis and Lestat’s future together (even though the narrative may not allow it for long). Here’s what Sam Reid shared with Nerdist about what Paul helped Lestat to see about Louis in the final scenes of The Vampire Lestat.

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Reid shares, “Lestat’s been pushing Louis to say, “I love you, “or to be more forthcoming. And he also learns from [Louis’ dead brother] Paul, or from his vision of Paul, he understands why Louis cannot be so forthcoming with his love. Because the last person Louis told he loved committed suicide, and he saw that happen. Louis saw that happen. So I think Lestat has a better understanding of Louis now. But yeah, of course, they’re the endgame couple. And going through their trials and tribulations, they’re in a better place now. And it’s a very interesting place to start, if we go on to start another season. Because now I think they are probably as together as they’re ever going to be. But what makes a good TV show is what keeps them apart from one another.”

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What a beautiful sentiment from Reid. Paul’s death is a heavy grief that forever weighs on Louis in Interview with the Vampire/The Vampire Lestat. And though Paul, Louis, and Lestat did not truly get along while all three of them were alive, Paul’s blessing in death is truly meaningful. And if his words can help guide Louis and Lestat together in life now, then the three of them can achieve a strong healing that transcends life and death; a beautiful vision of the connection between family.

In the meantime, we’ll enjoy Lestat and Louis as together as they’re going to be… And hold on tight for what’s to come.

The Vampire Lestat is now streaming on AMC and AMC+ in full. You can snag The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice to read, if you’d like to know a little bit more about what’s going on.

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In The Vampire Lestat‘s finale, we receive a series of tremendous sequences between Assad Zaman’s Armand and Jacob Anderson’s Louis de Pointe du Lac. In what can only be termed as a total shattering, but in some senses also an unveiling of the true self, Zaman’s Armand forces Anderson’s Louis to confront the ruins of their relationship. He pushes Louis to take an honest look at Armand, himself, and where they went so terribly wrong. Of course, on Louis’ end, the sentiments offered to Armand are not, perhaps, the whole truth… His head has been severed from his body and put on a pike, after all… Although they are studded with sincerity. But on Armand’s end, he feels finally seen, the traumas that created him and the scars that litter him at long last acknowledged by someone. Zaman delivers a peerless performance throughout The Vampire Lestat‘s finale, shifting effortlessly from incandescent rage to chilling cruelty to a crushing sorrow conveyed only through the minute shifts of his eyes. It’s clear that this time with Louis in the season’s finale had an impact on The Vampire Lestat‘s Armand. But is it enough to change him… Or at least shift his worst, self-destructive impulses a little bit? Here’s what Assad Zaman had to say about what Armand takes away from Louis’ amends.

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Zaman shares, “I think the one thing about Armand that we know is that he’s so far gone in his destructive sort of characteristics and life and personality that it’s hard. I think that kind of trauma is hard to ever let go of. I think he’s always going to be somewhat messed up in the head. And I think the final scratching of an initial in Louis’ chest was sort of a hint that, as much as he has heard and been moved by what Louis said, he’s still got those sociopathic tendencies inside of him. But I think he knew he wanted some acknowledgment from Louis, and he knew that that’s the whole reason why he brought him there and sort of made this elaborate plan. But I don’t think he was ready for acknowledgment like that.”

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And it’s that acknowledgment that Armand has long been seeking. Zaman continues, “I think this is what’s been hard to sort of talk about in past interviews, about ideas like ‘Where is Armand now? What does he not want?’” And in truth, some of this acknowledgment is what he’s wanted. “We’ve only seen little bursts of him up until episode seven,” Zaman shares, “And each one, the thing that he’s missing from each one is this acknowledgment, everyone belittles him, everyone degrades him, everyone degrades whatever he’s been through or makes jokes of it, makes fun of it. And no one’s really, I think the audience as well to an extent, haven’t really fathomed what it actually is that happened to him. And this is the one time, this is the first time, I think, that it’s spoken of. The only other time you ever really get to sit in the Armand trauma is when Armand himself is talking about Marius, when he looks at the painting, and he’s talking about the Boy Arun and how he was taken from his home. That’s the only other time. And that’s Armand talking about it himself. And this is the first time anyone else has really acknowledged what happened to him and where this insane psychopath has come from.”

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Ultimately, Zaman deems that Louis’ amends to Armand in The Vampire Lestat finale do change him. He notes, “I think that is enough to change him. To what extent? I don’t know. I don’t think it’s like a switch. I don’t think we’re going to see suddenly good and pious Armand next season. I think he still has work to do, like all these characters do. They all have a lot of work to do. But this was, I think, a good cathartic thing for him to have that acknowledgment.” A step, perhaps, in the right direction for Armand. A step toward some kind of growth. Given that Armand’s trauma has not been acknowledged in 500 years, we can see how hearing someone give some credence to it might be a true intensity for Armand. Perhaps it will help him to understand that what he seeks is some more of that understanding from someone.

After all, Louis notes that Armand should have “a love that will cradle [him].” And it seems like Armand, in his current state, would really struggle to achieve that. But, perhaps, Armand, undergoing some of these changes, powerful, however small, will allow him to open himself up to someone that will actually suit him—instead of simply reaching for what’s most available.

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Briefly, I offer the notion that Daniel’s “bartering with desire” in his youth might be a trauma that’s not the same as Armand’s, but has a similar shade to it, is in conversation with Armand’s traumas in some way. And maybe, that could open up a path for more understanding and acknowledgment from someone in Armand’s life. “That’s really interesting,” Zaman considers the idea with an approving nod.

We’ll have to wait and see where this collision course with himself takes Armand in the future. For now, The Vampire Lestat is now streaming on AMC and AMC+ in full. You can snag The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice to read, if you’d like to know a little bit more about what’s going on.

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The Vampire Lestat has come to the end of its first (perhaps, only?) season, and it adapted many elements of Anne Rice’s 1985 novel of the same name. Lestat’s youth, his killing of the wolves, his vampiric transformation, all are elements dramatized in the series. So are his complex relationships with his mother, Gabriella, and his first love, Nicki. But there are still major elements from Rice’s novel that were mysteriously absent from the series this season. Of course, we know from The Vampire Lestat‘s creators that this season is the first half of a two-part story, so we feel confident that much of what we hope for will come to our screens. If we get a season two of The Vampire Lestat, or a season titled Queen of the Damned, here are some parts of The Vampire Lestat book we hope to see in the future, all in order of importance.

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Armand’s Story

The third most important vampire in Anne Rice’s lore is Armand, played in the series by Assad Zaman. Anne Rice introduced the character in 1976’s Interview with the Vampire as the leader of the Paris coven. But she really explored his history in detail in the sequel, The Vampire Lestat. We learn how marauders abducted Armand as a child in the 15th century, selling him into slavery. After suffering abuse through much of his childhood, the vampire Marius, a 1,500-year-old immortal painter, bought him and turned him into a vampire.

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When the Roman Children of Darkness attacked Marius for living freely among humans, they kidnapped Armand and indoctrinated him into their Satanic beliefs. All of this is crucial backstory for Armand. And it explains a lot of his selfish and cruel actions in Interview with the Vampire and The Vampire Lestat. So far, we have glimpsed Armand’s story only in short bursts and heard it discussed briefly, albeit emotionally. Hopefully, we will delve into the backstory of the vampire in a future season—especially given the popularity of the character as portrayed by Assad Zaman.

Marius’ Story

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The Vampire Lestat introduces viewers to Marius de Romanus in episode five, as the ancient keeper of Those Who Must Be Kept, the vampiric Mother and Father of the species. He rescues Lestat from his underground slumber, and brings him to his secret sanctuary. But unlike the novel of the same name, we have no idea why or how he came into possession of Queen Akasha and King Enkil, or how he became a vampire in the first place. Almost nothing has been revealed about the character in the series yet.

In Rice’s novel The Vampire Lestat, we learn Marius became a vampire around 2,000 years ago, during the height of the Roman Empire, and his enlistment as protector of the vampiric Mother and Father is a major part of Anne Rice’s vampiric history. Especially given his importance to the overall Vampire Chronicles series, we hope that in a future season, we finally get Marius’ complicated history brought to life.

The Origin of the (Vampire) Species

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As part of Marius’ backstory, he learns the history of the vampire species. Specifically, how Akasha and Enkil became the first vampires, over 6,000 years ago in ancient Egypt. Elder immortals recounted this tale to Marius as a fable in Roman times. He later passes it on to Lestat in the 18th century. This major lore remains a mystery in AMC’s The Vampire Lestat. How Queen Akasha became “the Mother” has not yet been discussed. We imagine this is one thing that will definitely get expanded on. Especially given Akasha’s crucial role in the next chapter of Anne Rice’s world, The Queen of the Damned. This is just too important to leave out.

Lestat’s Final Concert

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Everything in the novel The Vampire Lestat, as well as this past season of television, is leading up to Lestat’s big final concert. A concert which (SPOILERS for book three) is an epic disaster. A lot of vampires attending the show do not make it out alive (so to speak). But the season ended without us seeing the concert, although we already know it happens. We imagine that whatever the next season is, it will begin with Lestat’s biggest (and last) on-stage performance ever.

The Vampire Lestat’s Music Videos

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Anne Rice’s original novel takes place in 1985, an era when MTV ruled the world. That meant that Lestat made a lot of music videos, which were played nonstop around the world. Although the power of the music video isn’t anywhere near what it was back in the ‘80s, musical artists still make them. We hope that we see some of Lestat’s music videos in the next season, even if they’re not a major plot point. Just because they would be fun to see.

Lestat, the Young Actor

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One of the major defining moments of Lestat’s young mortal life was when he ran away from home to join a traveling theater troupe. As an aristocrat, it was seen as beneath someone of nobility to want to become an actor. As a result, his brothers brought him home and beat him brutally. The Vampire Lestat alludes to this backstory in the AMC series, but we feel this is a defining part of Lestat’s human life, and it would be nice to see it depicted.

Lestat’s Lost Years

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After Louis leaves Lestat to be with Armand for seventy years, we don’t really know what became of him for those years in the AMC series. When Louis reunites with him in 20th-century New Orleans, he’s a crazed shell of his former self, living in squalor. This evokes the novels, but we don’t really know what Lestat was doing during much of those lost decades. In Rice’s The Vampire Lestat, we learn that Lestat was slowly losing his mind in this era, rejecting young vampires who sought his mentorship. This is all alluded to, but never seen. And we hope we see some of Lestat’s missing years in whatever form the next season takes.

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Throughout The Vampire Lestat, we receive fascinating insights into the relationship between the vampires Armand and Daniel. One of the most intriguing of all is that Armand has actually been a fixture in Daniel’s life since he first met him and found him fascinating in San Francisco. Armand confesses to Daniel that “I had a fang in his neck, but I was interrupted and had to let him go. I tracked him down, planned to finish the work, but as I followed him, I found him fascinating… Gradually, over the next 52 years, I was interceding on his behalf.” Of course, whether Daniel was ever aware of these intercessions, we don’t yet know. When Daniel demands to know if Louis was aware of these overtures, Armand notes, “[Louis was] at home, waiting to hear the minute details when I got back. Yes, you sainted him grey in your book, but he’s calculating to the core, and methodically cruel.” But, of course, Armand is known to twist the truth for his own aims. Did Louis really know about Armand’s half-century obsession with Daniel? And if so, did he truly invite Daniel to Dubai with the knowledge of Armand’s intense interest and Daniel’s blindness to it? In an interview, Jacob Anderson told us that, in this case, Armand is telling the truth; Louis did know about Armand’s interest in Daniel after San Francisco throughout the whole of Interview with the Vampire.

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When asked if Louis knew about Armand’s overtures with Daniel, Jacob Anderson confirms, “Yeah. Yeah, definitely.” And then delves into how that played into Daniel, Louis, and Armand’s time in Dubai during Interview with the Vampire. Anderson notes, “Yeah, I think that Louis had a secondary objective there. I think it’s true what Louis says in season one. Something’s wrong, and he needs to figure out what it is, and he knows that Daniel will be able to help him. But there’s a secondary objective. I think nothing really changes massively with that knowledge. It was always implied that there was a double-game being played or a triple game, really, being played in Dubai. Yeah, I don’t think it changes much other than it’s a fun detail.”

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Of course, secret motivations and hidden games were everywhere during the “psychodrama of Dubai.” But I do find the idea that Louis was aware of Armand’s very intense interest in Daniel a fascinating twist to the whole affair. It’s not clear to me whether the series will address it further, but I’m more curious than ever about whose idea it truly was for Daniel to come to Dubai.

In Interview with the Vampire, Armand seems openly against Louis letting Daniel interview him. But, of course, he might know that his resistance to it might make Louis want to do it all the more. Conversely, if it really was Louis’ desire for Daniel to come finish the interview in Dubai, what did he think would happen with Armand and Daniel, given the intensity of the relationship between them? What were they both thinking when Louis drank from Armand in front of Daniel? Was this interview a methodical cruelty between them? An olive branch? Or something else.

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I’ll continue thinking about it, and I bet you will too. And, who knows, perhaps we will see more about the lead-up to Daniel’s arrival in Dubai from Armand’s perspective in time. We’d certainly be seated, if so.

The Vampire Lestat is now streaming on AMC and AMC+. If you’d like more insights into the season, you can also pick up The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice for your reading pleasure.

Rotem Rusak is the Editor-in-Chief of Nerdist. She’s a Devil’s Minion gal at heart, but always has some room for the Diabolicule—yes, that’s Daniel/Armand/Louis/Lestat. It’s immortality, baby. Think big.

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In the Star Trek universe, Earth, as in reality, is the only planet in our solar system with life that we know of. And it’s definitely the only planet with humanoid life. But in the season premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, “Valles Marineris,” we learn that over 65 million years ago, there was indeed humanoid life in the Sol system — just not on Earth. When dinosaurs roamed the Earth, there was humanoid life on Mars. Yes, Star Trek has officially canonized Martians. And in a way, it goes back to an original idea for series, as Gene Roddenberry originally intended for everyone’s favorite Vulcan, Mister Spock, to be a Martian.

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In the episode, the Enterprise is caught in a temporal vortex that takes them back 65 million years, to a Jurassic-era Earth. This is all thanks to a pesky solar storm. They quickly learn that Mars is a habitable world at this point in time, ruled by an intelligent and spacefaring race. These Martians are at war with an insectoid species, the Dol’Drim. By the time they return to their own era, they learn that this species had a mass extinction event, rendering Mars totally lifeless. It is one that the Enterprise crew’s own time travel enabled. But some Martians made it off-world and began seeding their DNA in the cosmos. But what few may know is that Roddenberry always intended Martians to be part of Trek lore. This decision was narrowly avoided in the mid 1960s.

Leonard Nimoy as Spock in the original Star Trek pilot, The Cage.
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In Gene Roddenberry’s original pitch for Star Trek back in 1964, he described the resident alien on the Enterprise as the “half-Martian” Mister Spock, played by Leonard Nimoy. Roddenberry originally intended Spock to have a reddish complexion, just like the “red planet.” But since so many televisions were still black and white, the producers thought red wouldn’t read on screen. Or worse, it would read like blackface. They also had a concern that a red alien with pointy ears might evoke Satan, offending religious Americans. But Roddenberry was also well aware that the Mariner 4 spacecraft would soon arrive on Mars. And if they found nothing there, Star Trek would instantly become science fantasy, not science fiction.

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When the first Star Trek pilot, “The Cage,” went into production in early 1965, Gene Roddenberry hedged his bets, and changed the alien lineage of Spock to half Vulcan, not half Martian. This was a wise choice, as later that year, NASA’s Mariner 4 orbited Mars and found an arid, desolate world without an iota of life. Thanks to the creation of the fictional planet Vulcan, Roddenberry’s pilot didn’t look instantly dated when presented to NBC executives. But famously, they passed on that first Star Trek pilot episode all the same.

Captain Pike (Anson Mount) on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
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Of course, Star Trek would get picked up with its second pilot, “Where No Man Has Gone Before.” And the rest, as they say, is history. But now, Star Trek has come full circle and returned to Roddenberry’s original ideas, with Mars as the home of a highly intelligent humanoid species with pointed ears. They’re not exactly the same kind of pointed ears, but close enough.

At the end of the episode, the Enterprise returns to its present in the 23rd century. The crew learns that Martian DNA exists in several species across the galaxy, with Vulcans almost certainly one of them. So in the end, Spock was probably “part Martian” after all. In a manner of speaking that is. It took six decades, but thanks to Captain Pike on Strange New Worlds, Martians made it into Starfleet.  

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In The Vampire Lestat episode six, we get a harrowing scene that comes directly from Anne Rice’s books. In the book Merrick, Louis calls upon the witch Merrick Mayfair to summon the ghost of Claudia so that he can gain her forgiveness. Much like in the series, things do not go well during this encounter. But in Merrick, Merrick suggests that the spirit she summoned might not have been Claudia at all, but instead “a nameless, malevolent spirit. An entity that draws from Louis’ memories to inflict pain on him in the physical realm.” In The Vampire Lestat, no such suggestion is made. But given the context of Anne Rice’s books, we checked in with Claudia actress Delainey Hayles for her perspective on whether we really saw Claudia appear in The Vampire Lestat. And Hayles confirms, yes, we did see Claudia in The Vampire Lestat episode six, but not all the best parts of her were present during the encounter.

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Hayles shares the following about the spirit we see in The Vampire Lestat and whether it was a true version of Claudia. “I think she’s been dealt very hard cards in life, and I think the moment that we see her in, the moment that we visit Claudia in, I think that is her. I think she’s mega, mega fuming. Yeah, she’s angry and rightfully so, and she’s in pain. I think in the beginning, it’s all the shock to her to see the guys are in front of her, and then she is like, “Oh, you guys are together as well. How funny.” So it’s like that is all wrapped up in it, why she’s so angry.”

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Hayles continues her thoughts about Claudia’s appearance in The Vampire Lestat, noting, “And I think to give you a short answer… Do I think that’s her? I think that is a version of her, yeah. Is it her completely? No, I think she’s a very happy vampire with a lot of love, but yeah, in the moment that we catch her in, the moment that we visit her, it’s nothing but pain for Claudia.”

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And that’s a very interesting confirmation from Hayles about Claudia and her existence in life and in death. On the one hand, Hayles confirms that the spirit we see in The Vampire Lestat very much is Claudia. But it’s also a good reminder that Claudia’s tale is always being told to us by someone other than Claudia. We love Hayles’ vision that Claudia is full of love and happiness, and that the angry version of her that we see in The Vampire Lestat, or the often unhappy incarnation of Claudia we encounter in Interview with the Vampire, aren’t necessarily the full reflection of the character. Claudia’s angry, vicious words as a spirit are born of her desperation and her loneliness, and the sheer magnitude of unfairness that Louis and Lestat can reconcile, but here she is being dragged out of her death to soothe them. We’re glad Claudia gets to have her say in The Vampire Lestat, but hope that one day we get to see her full of that love and happiness.

Will we see Delainey Hayles’ Claudia return in The Vampire Lestat? We hope that if we do, it’s in a state of peace.

The Vampire Lestat is now streaming on AMC and AMC+. If you’d like more insights into the season, you can also pick up The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice for your reading pleasure.

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In Interview with the Vampire, Daniel and Louis found themselves very much on the same side of their exploration of Louis’ psyche. Throughout the first two seasons of the series, the bond between them expanded and evolved, leaping to new heights when they discovered Armand had erased and changed both their memories of their first meeting in San Francisco and crescendoing in the finale of Interview with the Vampire season two, when Daniel helps Louis understand the truth of what happened to him and his daughter Claudia in Paris. But in The Vampire Lestat, different obstacles puncture the balloon of this friendship. Daniel publishes the Interview with the Vampire book without Louis’ approval, he surprises him with the Talamasca, and eventually helps Armand lop off Louis and Lestat’s heads. Bad friend behavior! At times, both vampires seem to want to retain their friendship with one another, but it feels totally on the rocks by the end of The Vampire Lestat. Of course, some of that might be due to Lestat’s telling of the tale. But when we spoke to Jacob Anderson after the finale of The Vampire Lestat, he shared that he feels Daniel and Louis do not have much trust in one another right now.

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Anderson noted, “I don’t know,” when initially asked about the state of things between Daniel and Louis at the end of this season of The Vampire Lestat. “We don’t really go there in the second part of the season. I think it’s a weird move from Daniel. There are a lot of weird moves from Daniel towards Louis. I’m not really sure. I feel like Louis takes one for Lestat at the end. Louis picks on Daniel a bit at the dinner, but yeah, where they’re at now is complicated.” Anderson concludes, “By the end of the season… I think… now Louis’ pissed at Daniel. I don’t think there’s much chance of trust.”

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And yeah, we can’t really blame Louis for that. We, too, felt that publishing the book without telling Louis and, on top of that, inviting the Talamasca to their reconciliation dinner was lousy and strange behavior from Daniel in The Vampire Lestat. It, of course, won’t be very helpful that Daniel appears to now firmly be Team Armand, perhaps even his companion. There’s a hint in The Vampire Lestat episode six that Daniel feels betrayed by Louis knowing that Armand had been observing and interfering in his life for half a century, which Jacob Anderson acknowledges Louis did know, but it’s not yet completely articulated. Regardless, assisting in Louis’ decapitation makes it a bit of a moot point, even if Daniel seems to be more annoyed with Lestat.

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But we hope there’s more to the story between Louis and Daniel. In Interview with the Vampire season two, Daniel realizes that Louis’ final words to him in San Francisco have been with him his entire life, “You’re not inconsequential or a junkie. You’re a bright young reporter with a point of view. If things ever get bad again, these are the words you’ll hear in your mind like a tape playing over and over. Like a song stuck in your brain. These words will hold you up and carry you. They are your lifeline.” And then Daniel gets incredibly emotional over the idea that Louis gave him this refrain, and these words did, indeed, allow him to survive even when his life was at its worst. It’s a beautiful revelation and a tender moment between them.

Conversely, Daniel goes to great lengths to help Louis unravel his memories of what really happened to him in Paris and the truth about his relationship with Armand. And this clarity is one that Louis would likely never have obtained without Daniel’s presence and stubborn determination to seek the truth. With these revelations in hand, Louis is finally able to pull himself out of the stupor he’d lived in for many years, allowing him to consider reconciliation with Lestat and to put his life back into his own hands. It’s no small thing that Daniel was able to offer him.

These gifts to one another in Interview with the Vampire are bonds that tie Louis and Daniel together at the core. Hopefully, in the future of The Vampire Lestat, the pair of them can build that trust back with one another. We know we’d feel sad if they couldn’t ever get their friendship back on track.

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The Vampire Lestat is now streaming on AMC and AMC+. If you’d like more insights into the season, you can also pick up The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice for your reading pleasure.

Rotem Rusak is the Editor-in-Chief of Nerdist. She’s a Devil’s Minion gal at heart, but always has some room for the Diabolicule—yes, that’s Daniel/Armand/Louis/Lestat. It’s immortality, baby. Think big.

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Lestat is a diva. He wants to be great. He wants to be adored. And we don’t blame him for that. But, ultimately, in The Vampire Lestat‘s finale, Lestat comes to realize one majorly important thing: nothing matters to him as much as Louis’ love. In The Vampire Lestat, we see Lestat come to realize that to have Louis’ love is to be great. And we feel like that is one of the most profound realizations the vampire could have come to. In our conversation with Sam Reid about The Vampire Lestat‘s finale, Reid shares more about what Louis’ love means to Lestat and discusses how knowing that he holds it means that Lestat doesn’t care whether or not he is a “failure.”

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Reid shares:

A fundamental core of Lestat is that no matter how many walls he hits, no matter how many traumatic events happen to him, he’s still always going to be crawling out of the burning rubble, brushing off his shoulders, and keep going. But he says that, “I was pretty fucking great. Even if I failed, even if I significantly fail in my life, at least I tried. At least I’m trying to do something different. At least I am actively trying to get out of this.” But he says that, and then he fails. That does not save him.

And so I think he actually remembers multiple things happening in that speech, but after he says that, he remembers that there was a moment of love with Louis. And then his life flashes in front of his eyes, and he cannot structure a correct sentence. Even in his final death moment, he’s tripped up on grammar. And he can’t really win. And he really isn’t “that fucking great” in the end. He’s not. But he is loved regardless. He is loved. And to find out that he is loved by Louis, I think, allows him to have some closure. It allows him to accept death. Because that love from Louis, that’s the one thing that Lestat’s wanted.

Lestat isn’t great, but he is loved. What a monumental sentiment. May we all be so lucky as to come to the peace of knowing that even if we do fail, even if we are not as spectacular as we could be in all cases, we remain loved. And we are getting emotional at the thought that Lestat was okay with his life coming to an end, so long as he believed that Louis truly loved him. Excuse us while we weep. Thank you, Sam Reid, for making us even more emotional over Louis and Lestat than we already were.

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Ultimately, this idea extends beyond the world of The Vampire Lestat into each of our lives. And I hope that we are able to hold onto it, whatever happens next with Louis, Lestat, and their love.

The Vampire Lestat is now streaming on AMC and AMC+ in full. You can snag The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice to read, if you’d like to know a little bit more about what’s going on.

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In The Vampire Lestat‘s final episodes, we see Armand and Daniel come together to be on the same team. And we hear Armand refer to them as “companions,” while Daniel has a different, more purple set of words to describe them. (“Manther,” etc.) The pair began the season quite estranged, with Armand having run away after turning Daniel, and Daniel furious at being made, or perhaps simply, left by his maker. As we exit The Vampire Lestat, Nerdist chatted with Assad Zaman and Eric Bogosian about where we leave the complicated pair after the season’s finale episode. And the answer is, Armand and Daniel are still not totally sure where they are with one another, but they do know and see each other very clearly.

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Bogosian shares that Armand and Daniel’s relationship involves great degrees of intensity, “I think that given their tremendous energies, and there’s no question they both have huge energies, that there’s been these huge power shifts. I don’t know that they’re necessarily necking twenty-four-seven. I think what they’re doing is that when they’re around each other, it’s very intense. And also, it would have to be very intense to build into what we end up doing, beheading those two guys. I mean, how did we get to that?”

It’s a critical question. One that we’ll likely have to wait until a potential season four of The Vampire Lestat to know more about. But, if there’s one thing we do know, it’s that there’s no vampiric meddling happening when it comes to Daniel and Armand coming together. Though Bogosian briefly muses on how powerful Armand is and how he is able to basically hypnotize people with his mind, ultimately Daniel has “picked up the scythe to do some head lopping” of his own free will.

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Zaman confirms, “Armand uses his mind tricks. We’ve seen him use them. We assume he’s used it with Alex, and we know he’s used it with Larry. Those manipulations are supernatural manipulations. I think with Daniel, it’s kind of been a bog-standard wearing him down and also pushing the right buttons because I know the way he’s being treated by Lestat, and I know who he is, and I know how to manipulate him. That’s the old-fashioned coercing him into it.”

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In the end, for the pair, it’s all about knowing one another on this intense, connected level. And, to be honest, we find it refreshing that Armand refuses to use his powers to get Daniel to do what he wants. But instead, puts in the time, effort, and old-school “I know you better than you know yourself” manipulations to get what he wants.

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It’s not necessarily smooth sailing, though. Bogosian offers, “I think he’s still really angry at Armand. He’s angry at everybody. He just needs to find a spot where he can put himself down strongly so he can start to wreak revenge on these jerks who’ve completely messed him up.” But, on the other hand, Bogosian likens Armand to Iago from Othello, “stoking the fires” of Daniel. And likely, stoking the fires away from himself.

But, in the end, there’s something that bonds Armand and Daniel together in a softer way… As soft as the pair of these vampires could ever be. Soft, but kind of passionate? We’ll take it. Bogosian offers us this new metaphor for the pair, and it’s a sweet one.

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“I think as Armand keeps ripping away layers of Daniel’s personality, it does get down to some basic things.” He notes, “And at that point, you start to have two human, well, not human beings, vampires who are seeing deep down the raw energy, the raw desire, the raw need to control and achieve power in one another. I think at that level they start to… It’s like if you’ve ever been somewhere in a truly foreign land and you run into somebody you know, suddenly you feel like you really like them a lot, even though you barely knew them wherever you come from. And then it’s like, ‘Oh my God, you’re here too.’ And I think there’s a little bit of that. There’s got to be a certain loneliness. He mentions that. He says it very early on, Daniel says, ‘Vampire loneliness. I understand it now.’”

And, in however twisted of ways, Armand and Daniel ease that vampire loneliness in one another as no one else can. Cue the awwwwws.

The Vampire Lestat is now streaming on AMC and AMC+ in full. You can snag The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice to read, if you’d like to know a little bit more about what’s going on.

Rotem Rusak is the Editor-in-Chief of Nerdist. She’s STILL ready for Armand and Daniel to become canon in The Vampire Lestat so one of her ships can finally sail, but hey, so are Eric Bogosian and Assad Zaman. So the company in the Devil’s Minion standby line is good.

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If there’s one beating heart to Interview with the Vampire/The Vampire Lestat, it’s the relationship between Louis de Pointe du Lac and Lestat de Lioncourt. LouStat, as it’s known to those in fandom, is a complex, nuanced love story that has more ups and downs than most, but always sees the two lovers come back together in the end. For more of The Vampire Lestat, Louis and Lestat were estranged, their short-lived reconciliation after Louis’ Dubai revelations deteriorating again once Lestat found out that Louis had spoken to Daniel Molloy about their relationship and Daniel had published a book about it. But, finally, like a breath of fresh air, or a drink of delicious blood, in The Vampire Lestat episode six, we saw Louis and Lestat move meaningfully toward rekindling their romance. (Not their love, which, of course, is always ever-present.) And even as they came together, there were still a ton of unforeseen obstacles that hit them from all sides. But in The Vampire Lestat, Louis and Lestat prove they have finally grown beyond their previous incarnations, who never communicated with each other. In our interview with Jacob Anderson, Anderson spoke about LouStat and how Louis is finally able to meet Lestat where he is in this moment.

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Here are the beautiful sentiments that Jacob Anderson shared about where we leave Louis and Lestat in The Vampire Lestat‘s finale and the fog of love between them. Anderson offers, “I think Louis and Lestat are growing together. I think that’s what the fog of love is this time: it’s an excitement about the person that they’re meeting now. I really like the thing about the theory of relationships that you need to keep meeting the person where they are, rather than where you thought they should be or where they were when you first met them. You have to keep re-meeting them. And I kind of feel like that’s part of what’s happening between Louis and Lestat in episode six of The Vampire Lestat. They’re sort of surprising each other, and that can be a real shock, and there can be some real disturbing things around it. But I think that what they come to at the end of those disturbances is something a little bit more comfortable and something a little bit more honest.”

Sam Reid on How Lestat’s Relationships with Louis and Gabriella Define Him in THE VAMPIRE LESTAT

There may have been a time when Louis discovering Lestat sleeps with his mom or hearing what Claudia really thinks about him may have torn Louis and Lestat all the way apart. But in The Vampire Lestat‘s penultimate episode and finale, we see that Louis and Lestat have come a long way with one another. It seems they have indeed met one another all over again and found the truth of where the other person is in this moment. It feels like LouStat are finally able to work on letting go of the past that’s come between them for so long. Of course, they do so imperfectly, falling back into some passive agressive digs and dramatic outbursts, but the important thing is that they’re not immediately breaking all the plates. Instead, they’re seeking to give one another grace and understanding. Finally, they are actually talking it out.

Honestly, we love that for them. And so does Jacob Anderson. He notes simply of Louis and Lestat’s next chance at love together, “Yeah, happy for them.” We couldn’t have said it better than that.

The Vampire Lestat is now streaming on AMC and AMC+. If you’d like more insights into the season, you can also pick up The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice for your reading pleasure.

Rotem Rusak is the Editor-in-Chief of Nerdist. She’s a Devil’s Minion gal at heart, but always has some room for the Diabolicule—yes, that’s Daniel/Armand/Louis/Lestat. It’s immortality, baby. Think big.

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For the better part of the 21st century, The Walking Dead reigned as one of the most successful and intense shows in the world during its run on AMC. Led by stars like Norman Reedus, Andrew Lincoln, Lauren Cohan, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the show follows Lincoln’s Rick Grimes after waking up from a coma and discovering that a zombie apocalypse had sent the world into complete madness. Boasting some of the most-viewed episodes in TV history, the series has not only birthed multiple spin-offs but also set the stage for countless shows that utilize similar visual and thematic palettes.

Some of these shows have also been based on other media, as projects like The Last of Us have dominated the streaming world during the 2020s. Apple TV’s See, The CW’s The 100, and AMC’s Into the Badlands have all featured similar apocalyptic elements over the years, making this genre one of the most popular in entertainment. Now, that trend continues into the back half of the decade, with another new adaptation bringing a terrifying graphic novel to the small screen in live-action.

Deadline confirmed that Amazon MGM Studios has given a formal series greenlight to a new horror drama called Stillwater, created by Greg Berlanti (Arrow) and Carly Wray (Mad Men), which will air on Prime Video. The series is based on a Skybound graphic novel by Chip Zdarsky and Ramón K. Pérez, and it has received an eight-episode order for its first season. This story is a mind-bending horror thriller centered on ex-con Daniel West, who receives a mysterious letter promising answers about his past and a massive inheritance in the small town of Stillwater. From here, he discovers a community in which nothing ever ages, nobody dies, and nobody ever escapes.

Berlanti and Wray shared a statement about this move, detailing how it is “far beyond the usual immortality story” and describing it as a story about a community “that has to decide what forever is worth:”

“We’re thrilled to dive into ‘Stillwater’ because it’s far beyond the usual immortality story. It’s a horror show about a community that has to decide what forever is worth, and what they’re willing to do to protect it. Chip Zdarsky and Ramón K. Pérez created an extraordinary world that’s both terrifying and deeply human, and we’re so grateful to our partners at Amazon, WBTV, and Skybound for trusting us to bring such a beloved title to life. We couldn’t be more excited for fans, and everyone discovering this story for the first time, to meet Daniel West and all the eerie townsfolk lying in wait for him.”

Amazon obtained the show in a bidding war and gave it a straight-to-series order, which had contingencies attached in the form of delivering a pilot script and a first-season bible. From there, it was greenlit and pushed into production, but there are no other production or release details currently available.

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Ancient vampires, beware. Shots have been fired. In a recent Nerdist interview with Eric Bogosian and Assad Zaman, Zaman discussed how Armand’s trauma was so rarely recognized throughout his existence, and that before the finale of The Vampire Lestat, we’d only heard Armand briefly elaborate on it when he spoke of his past with his maker Marius. Taking this in, Bogosian paused for a moment to defend his own in-universe maker. In a tone that implied he was sitting in deep judgment of Marius, the Daniel-actor noted that Marius did not say nice things about Armand this season, and was, in his opinion, being “nasty.”

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“Marius doesn’t have very nice things to say about you, Assad,” Bogosian noted, after Zaman’s allusion to Armand’s devoted, but pained, recollection of his time with his Maker in Venice. “I mean, he only says one line, but he really gets nasty.”

“Rotten boy.” Zaman agrees. “Yeah. I’m his rotten boy, which is very, very, very different from how Armand describes Marius or how Marius is with him in the books. It’s going to be interesting to explore that relationship as well.”

We can only agree there. And given Bogosian’s disparaging response to Marius’ rudeness about Armand in The Vampire Lestat, we can’t help but wonder how a potential meeting of three generations of this bloodline would go. Daniel is certainly not one to mince words. And already, Bogosian is saying he feels Marius is “nasty.” We agree wholeheartedly. And would very much like for a fledgling vs. maker encounter where Marius gets told what is what.

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In earlier interviews, Zaman shared that becoming a vampiric maker made Armand think about his relationship with his own vampiric maker, Marius. He noted, “Yes, absolutely. And I totally thought about that whilst I was there.” Elaborating to say, “I mean, there are parallels here that are, I guess, accentuated a bit more than they are in the books between Daniel and Marius. They’re closer in age, and…I’m not sure how aware Armand is about self-reflecting on himself, seeing that [about Marius and Daniel], but I think he’s seeing something in Daniel that reminds him of Marius in some ways.”

Meanwhile, Bogosian offered, “That’s pretty interesting because the Daniel that you [Armand] met in the ’70s has no accomplishments and is kind of a loser. And the Daniel that you’re dealing with now is a lot closer to Marius in that he actually has done something with his life. Although not through supernatural means, which is what Marius did. Marius built a whole empire on that… A horrible empire of bad things.”

Christopher Heyerdahl as the Vampire Marius inThe Vampire Lestat
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The relationship between Armand and Daniel is currently in a complicated state. Daniel holds a lot of anger for Armand, even as he longs for him. And Armand has fully confessed himself to be in love with Daniel, but is, as ever, evasive. But what happens when Marius, another vampire who has such a strong hold on Armand, re-enters the narrative? We bet Daniel’s anger might change its course. Especially if Armand and Daniel are truly companions as we hear they are in The Vampire Lestat.

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What will become of Armand, Daniel, and Marius is a story that will have to wait for a potential season four of The Vampire Lestat, though.

The Vampire Lestat is now streaming on AMC and AMC+ in full. You can snag The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice to read, if you’d like to know a little bit more about what’s going on.

Rotem Rusak is the Editor-in-Chief of Nerdist. She’s STILL ready for Armand and Daniel to become canon in The Vampire Lestat so one of her ships can finally sail.

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The Batman: Part 2 is officially hiding a major Nightwing Easter egg. Moviegoers haven’t seen any of the four Robins on the big screen since Batman & Robin hit theaters almost three decades ago. After Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder passed on the chance to introduce Robin in their Batman projects, many are hopeful that the third time is the charm, and Matt Reeves will bring back Dick Grayson, aka the original Boy of Wonder, in The Batman: Part 2. Many will be aware that Grayson isn’t destined to be Robin forever, whenever he shows up, as he would one day shed his Batman-shaped shadow to become Nightwing.

Eagle-eyed fans visiting the set of The Batman: Part 2 at the Queensway Tunnel in Liverpool, U.K., spotted a van bearing a Bludhaven Communications Inc. logo. Of course, Bludhaven is well known in DC as Gotham’s neighboring city, but it is also famously home to Dick Grayson, better known as Nightwing. 

Those familiar with DC Comics and Grayson’s tale will be well aware that the Gotham-neighboring city is where the first Robin relocates to chart his own course away from Batman and become Nightwing. Despite initially traveling to Bludhaven to investigate a string of murders, it would eventually become his own city to save.

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Nightwing is one of DC’s most popular superheroes, but fans are still waiting to see the graduated Boy of Wonder leaping into the light of the big screen. The on-set Easter egg follows insider Jeff Sneider’s declaration on The Hot Mic podcast that he “would be surprised if we didn’t see [Robin] by the end of the movie.”

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While the chances are slim that Dick Grayson, let alone Nightwing, will appear in The Batman: Part 2, the sequel’s Bludhaven Easter egg still has key implications. After all, Zoe Kravitz’s Selina Kyle was off to Bludhaven at the end of The Batman, and she currently isn’t expected to reprise Catwoman for Part 2.

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The Batman: Part 2 glides into theaters on February 18, 2028, from director Matt Reeves, with Robert Pattinson, Andy Serkis, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance, and Bryan Tyree Henry expected to star. 

When Will Nightwing Finally Appear on the Big Screen?

Nightwing above Bludhaven.
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While Robert Pattinson is adamant that Robin would be a “really fun addition” to The Batman: Part 2, there are currently no signs that Dick Grayson, or any Boy of Wonder, will appear. The same will likely be true for The Batman: Part 3, leaving it up to James Gunn’s DCU to propel the narrative toward Nightwing.

DC Studios is underway on a script for The Brave and the Bold, the DCU Batman reboot that will enter the Dark Knight’s story far into his career, when Damian Wayne is preparing to become the Boy of Wonder. But The Brave and the Bold will also introduce “other members of the extended Bat-Family,” elevating the chances that Nightwing will finally come to the big screen in the undated flick.

Depending on whether the DCU’s Teen Titans movie is still moving forward under Supergirl scribe Ana Nogueira, that may also have room to feature Nightwing. Interestingly, the only live-action Nightwing was seen on Titans, as played by Brenton Thwaites, so it may be fitting if the Bludhaven superhero made his long-awaited return on the youthful team’s next iteration. 

It’s worth noting that DC Studios does have a Dick Grayson-centered movie in the works, albeit as an animated flick, that will share the 2028 release calendar with The Batman: Part 2. The Elseworlds extravaganza unites Grayson with Jason Todd on the streets of Gotham in a unique animated affair from Swaybox Studios.

Concerns have been rising that The Brave and the Bold may never see the light of day, as it has been stuck in the scripting stage for three years now. Then again, DC Studios may simply be taking its time preparing its own Caped Crusader, since the movie can’t be released before February 2028’s The Batman 2.

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Cersei Lannister’s most chilling Game of Thrones quote arrived early in the HBO series, and it predicted the show’s ending eight years in advance. That makes sense, as it perfectly captured the story’s perspective on power. Cersei may not have been the wisest Game of Thrones character to grace the screen, but she was savvy enough to secure the Iron Throne — and in many ways, she embodied the series-wide struggle for it best. She understood what it took to claim and hold onto the crown, and she leaned into that unapologetically.

As both Tyrion and Tywin noted, it still didn’t make her the cleverest player in the series. Cersei made many mistakes, and they eventually led to her demise in Game of Thrones Season 8. Her death proved the truth of her iconic line, though, and so did the fates of Game of Thrones‘ other major characters. Looking back, Cersei told viewers exactly how the HBO series would eventually end. Fans just hoped it wouldn’t be as bleak as her words of wisdom suggested, especially when it came to Daenerys Targaryen.

Cersei’s Take on the ‘Game of Thrones’ Is the Series’ Most Chilling (& Honest) Quote

Cersei speaking to Ned in Game of Thrones Season 1 HBO

Cersei’s most chilling Game of Thrones quote was the one directly connected to the name of the show and the first A Song of Ice and Fire book: “When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.” Cersei told this to Ned when he approached her about her children being Jaime’s — a terrible move on his part — and it highlighted the cynical realism of George R.R. Martin’s world early on.

Of course, Cersei was hardly the person fans wanted to see on the Iron Throne, and Game of Thrones had yet to drive home its merciless nature at that point. Viewers’ instincts might’ve been to write Cersei off as a bitter and ruthless villain. And while that argument could still be made as the show continued (with growing accuracy), her sentiment rang true in hindsight.

As the War of the Five Kings kicked off following Robert’s and Ned’s deaths, it became increasingly apparent that there were only two possible fates for the contenders for the throne: success or death. Robb Stark couldn’t avoid that reality, nor could Renly and Stannis Baratheon. Even characters who had the advantage of being on the Iron Throne, like Cersei’s sons, learned this the hard way. So did the ones who schemed from the sidelines, like Baelon Greyjoy.

As Game of Thrones jumped from season to season, every character who made a bid for the Iron Throne died in the attempt to claim it. Those who weren’t openly vying to become royalty but engaged in political maneuvering from the shadows met similar ends. Just look at Littlefinger. By the time Game of Thrones Season 8 debuted, there were only a handful of people still playing the game Cersei referenced. None of them found a happy middle between winning and death; that was reserved for those who weren’t interested.

Cersei’s Sentiment Proved True by the End of ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8

Cersei’s Game of Thrones Season 1 quote was brutally honest, but it proved to be true by the end of the series. Of the characters still caught up in the game of thrones when Season 8 started, all either “won” or perished before its finale was through. Cersei herself was among them, facing the consequences of her actions when the Red Keep collapsed on top of her and Jaime. It may not have been a satisfying send-off for her character, but it stemmed directly from her clash with Dany for the Iron Throne.

Many Game of Thrones fans hoped Daenerys might prove the exception to this rule. If she didn’t permanently win the support of the people, it would have been nice to see her find some compromise that didn’t seal her fate so tragically. Alas, that wasn’t in the cards for her. She became further proof of Cersei’s argument. She proved unsuited for power, and the only means of removing her was to kill her.

There were a few people who “won” the game of thrones — some more happily than others. Sansa Stark got exactly what she wanted in the series finale, becoming the queen of a newly independent North. She’d been quietly gaining the skills and support to rule for some time, so it made perfect sense. After years of pulling strings for various rulers and would-be monarchs, Tyrion also ended up in a position of power. For him, it was more of a punishment, but it beat the alternative: death for helping Daenerys rise to power, then conspiring to kill her. And then there was Bran, who proved harder to fit into Cersei’s philosophy. If he was playing the game all along, he certainly won it. However, this may be further proof that the best outcomes went to those who weren’t actively striving to better their positions.

‘Game of Thrones’ Confirmed the Game Usually Wasn’t Worth Playing

Arya Stark at the end of Game of Thrones Season 8 HBO

Although there were a few winners when Game of Thrones came to a close, most of the characters engaging in the titular fight for power lost their lives. In that way, the series proved that the power struggle at its center usually wasn’t worth it. The characters who had the most satisfying fates (outside of maybe Sansa) were the ones who weren’t interested in ruling.

Arya Stark, Brienne of Tarth, and Samwell Tarly were prime examples, with each of them getting surprisingly happy endings for Westeros. None of those fates involved ruling, but they all gave the characters some sense of purpose and stability. And Jon’s ending, while not exactly happy, proved that a middle ground was possible when you forfeited any claim to power. He didn’t want to play the game, and despite his Targaryen heritage, he didn’t win it. However, his refusal also ensured he didn’t die, sending him exactly where he so clearly belonged: beyond the Wall.

So Cersei was right about the game of thrones, even if she didn’t anticipate that playing it wouldn’t work out in her favor. Taking her words to heart, it was easy to predict many characters’ fates throughout Game of Thrones based solely on how they approached it. And 15 years after the series’ debut, it’s even easier to see the writing on the wall in hindsight.

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Promotional deals are one of the main reasons people go to an online casino, and they’re also one of the most frequent sources of negative reviews. I never judge a casino solely by the scale of its welcome package. Instead, I examine the terms behind the advertised headline. A typical Duelz Casino welcome offer may feature a deposit match with a bundle of free spins on selected slots. The percentage match, maximum bonus amount, minimum deposit, and eligible games can all change, so the official promotions page is the only place you can rely on to confirm today’s deal. Wagering requirements are especially important. If a bonus requires you to wager the bonus amount or the deposit plus bonus a set number of times, that impacts how easily you can cash out winnings. Some reviews complain about ‘unfair’ bonus rules when the real issue is that the wagering contribution changes by game. Slots usually contribute 100%, table games often less, and some titles may be excluded entirely.

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An App Store score serves as a valuable early signal, but I always say consider it a starting point rather than a final verdict. A high average doesn’t necessarily indicate the best casino for your style, and a few negative comments aren’t proof that the platform is unsafe. Apple’s scoring system merges ratings from all versions of an app, so older frustrations may persist even after the developer fixes an issue. For Duelz Casino, that means a review from two years ago may mention a payment method that has since changed, or an iOS bug that was cleared in a later update. I prefer to look at the trend of recent reviews, the developer’s responses, and whether the same theme appears repeatedly. If many recent UK reviews note fast withdrawals or clear bonus terms, that’s more meaningful than a handful of five-star posts with no detail. The score also changes after every new release, so checking the live listing is the only way to get an accurate picture on the day you download.

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Deposit Options, Payout Speeds and Payment Verifications

Payment feedback in App Store reviews often revolves around one question: how long until I get my money? In my experience, the most useful thing you can do is examine the cashier inside the app and look for your preferred method before depositing https://duelzs.com/. UK casino sites typically offer debit cards, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Trustly, and sometimes Apple Pay or paysafecard. E-wallets tend to be the fastest withdrawal options, sometimes handled within 24 hours after approval. Debit card withdrawals more commonly take three to five business days, while bank transfers can take longer. These aren’t guaranteed times for every player, but they offer you a realistic frame. The real bottleneck is usually identity verification, not the payment provider. If you provide clear documents early, you lower the risk of delays that later show up as a frustrated review.

I also monitor reviews that mention deposit failures or currency issues. UK players should be able to deposit in GBP without conversion surprises, and the app should make payment https://www.coingecko.com/en/all-cryptocurrencies limits clear before you confirm a transaction. Some negative App Store posts about casinos are actually about card issuers blocking gambling transactions, which is outside the casino’s control. If a review says a deposit was declined, I check whether the reviewer used a credit card, because UK rules prohibit gambling with credit cards. The payment experience is a strong test of how well a casino treats its players. When the cashier feels fast, transparent, and secure, the reviews usually match that mood.

Using Ratings and Reviews Guide Your Decision

I consider App Store feedback as a single factor, never as the complete verdict. After reading recent reviews, I launch the Duelz Casino app or official page and verify the things that matter most to me: the current welcome offer, payment methods, live chat availability, and the responsible gambling tools. This takes about ten minutes and gives a clearer picture than any star average. If reviews repeatedly mention fast e-wallet withdrawals and a responsive support team, I regard that as a positive sign. If they highlight unclear bonus terms or slow verification, I check whether the casino’s FAQ addresses those points. Consider what kind of player you are. A slots fan and a live blackjack player will use the same app very differently, and their reviews will indicate that.

I always advise starting with a small deposit before you invest more. Claim a welcome offer only if you fully grasp the wagering requirements, and set a session limit so you keep in control. The App Store rating is a handy snapshot, but your own first-hand experience is the best review you’ll ever come across. By combining live ratings, a careful check of terms, and a low-risk first session, you can determine whether Duelz Casino warrants a place on your home screen. Ratings change, apps get better, and offers shift. The habit of reading reviews critically will help you across every UK casino you test.

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FAQ

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These upcoming releases span from September to November 2026. They feature stars like Alan Ritchson, Liam Neeson, Brad Pitt, and Ryan Reynolds, alongside some accomplished directors. The director of Jason Statham’s The Beekeeper is back with a new movie, as is the director of several of Matt Damon’s notable Jason Bourne films. One new movie even ends an iconic director’s 10-year filmmaking hiatus. Whether you’re looking for a mix of comedy, historical settings, or sci-fi, these 12 selections offer an eclectic blend that should have action enthusiasts ready for a jam-packed fall.

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‘Mayday’

Ryan Reynolds Goes ‘Behind Enemy Lines’ With Kenneth Branagh’s Lumberjack ‘John Wick’

Release Date

September 4, 2026

Theater or Streaming

Streaming on Apple TV+

Starring

Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh, David Morse, and Maria Bakalova

Watch This If: You enjoy a heavy dose of comedy with your action. Ryan Reynolds is a Navy pilot stuck behind enemy lines in the Soviet Union in 1987. He is aided by Kenneth Branagh’s eccentric, American-loving ex-KGB carpenter. The trailer immediately reminded me of Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman’s 2001 action movie Behind Enemy Lines, with Mayday leaning into Reynolds’ comedic talents.

Skip This If: Movies like Game Night and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves were not for you. Mayday is by the same writer-director duo, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Their past movies blended jokes and action well, but the tone seems tailored to specific comedic sensibilities, meaning it won’t be for everyone.

‘Onslaught’

The Duo Behind ‘The Guest’ Finally Delivers a Spiritual Sequel

Adria Arjona in Onslaught A24

Release Date

September 4, 2026

Theater or Streaming

Theatrical Release

Starring

Rebecca Hall, Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, and Michael Biehn

Watch This If: You love the magic that director Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett craft together. Wingard has been steering the Monsterverse franchise, most recently with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which Barrett wrote. The pair started with exceptional action horror films like 2011’s You’re Next and 2014’s The Guest. Onslaught feels like a spiritual sequel to The Guest, taking the duo’s sensibilities back to smaller-scale action built around well-defined characters. The plot follows a former army sniper protecting her daughter from genetically enhanced super soldiers.

Skip This If: You don’t enjoy The Guest or You’re Next. The trailer for Onslaught features bold sci-fi ideas reminiscent of movies like Universal Soldier. The tense horror that Wingard and Barrett craft so well means the action may venture into genres some audiences prefer to skip. It’s also worth noting that Dan Stevens was in The Guest, and despite thematic similarities, he is not meant to be playing the same character.

‘By Any Means’

A True Story Backed by Two Powerhouse Lead Performances

Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in By Any Means
Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in By Any Means
Paramount Pictures

Release Date

September 4, 2026

Theater or Streaming

Theatrical Release

Starring

Mark Wahlberg, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Giancarlo Esposito, David Strathairn, and Josh Lucas

Watch This If: You love unique stories based on true events. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is having a phenomenal year, starting with Marvel’s Wonder Man and continuing with Netflix’s Man on Fire. In By Any Means, he plays Wayne Striker, a young Black FBI agent teamed up with Gregory Scarpa Sr. (Mark Wahlberg), a real-life Colombo family mobster. Together, these conflicting personalities investigate the deaths of civil rights activists during a tumultuous time in history, with both leads delivering charismatic performances in the trailer.

Skip This If: A heavy focus on criminal investigations amid the action sounds tedious. The trailer promises shootouts and conflicting ideals, but By Any Means is still an FBI investigation, so combing through evidence and crime scenes could slow the pacing. The film will likely feature emotional beats and intense drama. The true story elements may also turn off those looking for escapism.

‘Hope’

The Writer-Director of ‘The Wailing’ Returns With His First Feature Film in a Decade

Release Date

September 9, 2026

Theater or Streaming

Theatrical Release

Starring

Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Alicia Vikander, Hoyeon, and Michael Fassbender

Watch This If: You know what The Wailing is and you love sci-fi. Director Na Hong-jin impressed critics and audiences with his 2016 horror masterpiece The Wailing, and then left audiences waiting for 10 years. He finally gave us Hope, an action-packed sci-fi film about a small town police chief and rookie deputy hunting a monstrous creature.

Skip This If: You aren’t a fan of foreign films with subtitles, as Hope is a South Korean production. The setup is simple, but Na has likely layered the film with emotional character work and symbolic meaning. As with The Wailing, the ending could be more ambiguous than some audiences appreciate, but that remains to be seen.

‘The Uprising’

‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ Director Brings His Action Sensibilities to a 14th-Century Rebellion

Release Date

September 11, 2026

Theater or Streaming

Theatrical Release

Starring

Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Thomasin McKenzie, Katherine Waterston, and Tom Hollander

Watch This If: You love Andrew Garfield’s distinct choices and epic films like Braveheart. The Uprising is based on true events, with Garfield leading a peasant rebellion against a king who exercised excessive power and imposed burdensome taxes. The historical action movie is directed by Paul Greengrass, who previously helmed The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Captain Phillips.

Skip This If: Greengrass’s shaky camera work or the film’s period setting are dealbreakers for you. He has been criticized for using shaky, hand-held cameras during action sequences. Some viewers find it distracting, while others argue it heightens the kinetic nature of the scene. No matter where you fall, The Uprising trailer looks to continue the director’s stylistic choices.

‘Runner’

Alan Ritchson & Owen Wilson Team Up for an Action Comedy With Heart

Alan Ritchson holding shotgun in 'Runner'
Alan Ritchson holding shotgun in ‘Runner’
VVS Films

Release Date

September 11, 2026

Theater or Streaming

Theatrical Release

Starring

Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson, Leila George, and Rodrigo Santoro

Watch This If: You love Alan Ritchson’s undeniable charisma. The actor brings his towering Reacher presence as a former soldier in recovery who works as a delivery driver. The action intensifies when Ritchson and a man (Owen Wilson), who is delivering a liver to a dying child, come under attack by people trying to steal the organ for the black market. The trailer has plenty of action and jokes, with the duo’s chemistry something to look forward to.

Skip This If: Ritchson’s action flair or Wilson’s comedy antics are not your cup of tea. Some viewers may love Ritchson from Reacher or War Machine, but pairing him with Wilson guarantees laughs that might feel like too much of a diversion from the plot’s serious tone. This movie should not be confused with Gal Gadot’s The Runner, a different film debuting on Prime Video shortly before Runner‘s theatrical release.

‘Heart of the Beast’

Brad Pitt Teams With the Director of ‘The Beekeeper’ To Survive an Impossible Ordeal

Release Date

September 25, 2026

Theatrical or Streaming

Theatrical Release

Starring

Brad Pitt, Anna Lambe, and J.K. Simmons

Watch This If: You enjoy action survival films and the work of David Ayer. Ayer first gained attention through his writing work on Training Day and The Fast and the Furious before directing, with recent Jason Statham hits The Beekeeper and A Working Man. He also teamed up with Brad Pitt on 2014’s tank action film Fury. Heart of the Beast follows a former Special Forces officer who survives a plane crash with his dog, forcing them to survive the harsh wilderness and hungry animals.

Skip This If: You never loved Ayer’s work. The director has had a few misfires, including Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Sabotage and his team-ups with Will Smith, Suicide Squad and Bright. With Pitt starring and Heart of the Beast seeming like a contemplative journey through dangerous territory, Fury is the most likely comparison in tone and potential violence.

‘Matchbox the Movie’

John Cena in Matchbox Apple TV

Release Date

October 9, 2026

Theater or Streaming

Streaming on Apple TV+

Starring

John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris, Danai Gurira, and Corey Stoll

Watch This If: A movie about Matchbox Cars by Extraction director Sam Hargrave starring John Cena sounds like fun. After toy lines like Barbie and LEGO found success with movies, why not Matchbox Cars? Matchbox the Movie is a globe-trotting action thriller where a former soldier (Cena) must team with old friends to clear their names after being framed. There is no full trailer yet, but the movie was teased with a few images.

Skip This If: Movies based on toy lines don’t interest you. While Matchbox the Movie promises an action-packed story with comedy, prioritizing Matchbox Cars could detract from the story’s quality. Since the movie is based on toys, it will be aimed at younger viewers, with a PG-13 rating likely to keep it in line with films like Barbie. Matchbox the Movie is not to be confused with the Hot Wheels movie, which is also in development.

‘Street Fighter’

The Perfect Cast & Video Game Visuals Promise the Best ‘Street Fighter’ Movie Yet

Release Date

October 16, 2026

Theater or Streaming

Theatrical Release

Starring

Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, Eric André, David Dastmalchian, Andrew Koji, 50 Cent, and Callina Liang

Watch This If: You’re a fan of the Street Fighter video game franchise and movies about fighting tournaments. The trailer highlights the impressive character roster featuring many fan favorites and stunning, vivid aesthetics. Movies based on video games have improved in recent years, with Mortal Kombat paving the way for what should be the best Street Fighter movie yet.

Skip This If: You tend to skip movies based on video games, as the source material often leads to uninspired adaptations. Many action movies have embraced fighting tournaments, going back to classics like Enter the Dragon and Bloodsport. The genre has its share of hits and misses, and Street Fighter has yet to make a great live-action film, which may cause trepidation.

‘The Mongoose’

Liam Neeson’s Long-Time Stunt Coordinator Makes the Leap To Directing

Release Date

October 30, 2026

Theater or Streaming

Theatrical Release

Starring

Liam Neeson, Marisa Tomei, Michael Chiklis, and Ving Rhames

Watch This If: You enjoy Liam Neeson’s brand of action thriller. The Mongoose feels like Charlie Sheen’s 1994 film The Chase. Neeson plays a decorated combat veteran being pursued by police in a high-speed chase throughout the movie after he accidentally kills someone. The trailer shows his character dodging roadblocks, swerving past moving trains, and being chased by helicopters, all while telling people he’s heading to The Mongoose.

Skip This If: Neeson’s slew of action films has grown stale in your mind. Since Taken, there have been many thrilling entries in his career, including Non-Stop and The Ice Road. Some have been better than others, and many have been hard to distinguish in recent years, like Retribution and Memory. The Mongoose looks to set itself apart with car-centric thrills, but Neeson may have worn out his welcome with some.

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