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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 5d

I put together a little #NYCC preview, which kicks off today. First up...

#AKnightoftheSevenKingdoms co-creator Ira Parker sets the stage for the next #GameOfThrones spinoff. ew.com/a-knight-of-...

'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' co-creator explains key differences from 'Game of Thrones' (exclusive)

Where in the 'Game of Thrones' timeline is 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' set? Co-creator Ira Parker exclusively sets up the Westeros era of Dunk and Egg.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 8d

Zach Cregger shares the story of #AuntGladys, how the idea came from a “shelved” script he wrote, the book on Haitian voodoo and The Mekons song that inspired the magic, and more. ew.com/weapons-aunt...

Aunt Gladys' 'Weapons' origin dates back to an old script from director Zach Cregger

Aunt Gladys from 'Weapons' got her start in a shelved script from director Zach Cregger. 'I always loved that little kernel of the story I had,' he tells EW.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 15d

Henry Cavill's camp did not respond to EW's requests for comment, but here's everything #TheWitcher team told me about his departure from the show. ew.com/henry-cavill...

'The Witcher' team addresses Henry Cavill's exit: 'Conversations happened for a while' (exclusive)

Henry Cavill's 'The Witcher' exit was under discussion 'for a while,' showrunner Lauren Hissrich tells EW. Cast members share their experience with the casting shakeup.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 15d

Peter Mullan will succeed Kim Bodnia as Vesemir on #TheWitcher season 4. ew.com/the-witcher-...

'The Witcher' confirms Vesemir recasting: Peter Mullan joins seasons 4 (exclusive)

'The Witcher' recasts Vesemir with Peter Mullan of 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' and 'The Rings of Power.' Showrunner Lauren Hissrich explains the actor swap.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 15d

My latest EW cover story is about this moment of change for #TheWitcher. I sat down exclusively with Liam Hemsworth to talk about the Geralt recasting, while the team unpacks how Ciri becomes the titular Witcher of the novels. A report from the set. ew.com/the-witcher-...

Liam Hemsworth breaks silence on 'The Witcher' recasting as stars prepare for final seasons (exclusive)

Liam Hemsworth discusses 'The Witcher' recasting for the first time, while the cast and crew dig into the show's final two seasons in EW's latest cover story.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 15d

Dropping something shortly that I think folks will find interesting. ⚔️

Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 16d

Crunchyroll's head of theatrical remembers getting calls from friends in Hollywood asking, "What is going on with this #DemonSlayer thing?"

He unpacks how #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle became the biggest anime of all time and a bonafide blockbuster. ew.com/how-demon-sl...

How 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' became the biggest anime of all time

'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' broke box-office records to become the biggest movie in America. Crunchyroll's head of theatrical breaks down anime's big moment and how we got here.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 16d

Meet Cameron Brown, the Aussie actor inside the xeno suit on #AlienEarth. He talks about being the "vegan xenomorph" and "being essentially blind while trying to do action sequences" in full costume. ew.com/alien-earth-...

'Alien: Earth' star Cameron Brown on being a 'vegan xenomorph' and working 'essentially blind'

'Alien: Earth' star Cameron Brown is the guy inside the xeno suit. He talks about being the 'vegan xenomorph' and 'being essentially blind while trying to do action sequences.'

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 17d

Zach Cregger confirms he's working with screenwriter Zach Shields (Godzilla vs. Kong, Krampus) on a #Weapons Aunt Gladys prequel. "I have the story in my head...I haven't written it." ew.com/weapons-aunt...

'Weapons' Aunt Gladys prequel confirmed by director: 'I have the story in my head'

'Weapons' Aunt Gladys prequel is coming! Director Zach Cregger confirms reports, saying, 'I have a story in my head.'

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 22d

Zach Cregger tells me his #ResidentEvil movie is "an entirely original story" set within the world of the games. "When you watch it, you'll be like, 'This is very Zach.'" ew.com/resident-evi...

'Resident Evil' movie is 'entirely original story' set in game world, Zach Cregger says (exclusive)

'Resident Evil' movie will be an 'entirely original story' set in the world of the games, director Zach Cregger tells EW. 'When you watch it, you'll be like, "This is very Zach."'

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 22d

One of Tyriq Withers' earliest roles was a jock-type Ghostface victim in a #Scream fan film. "It is my Roman Empire," he tells EW as we discuss his rise in Hollywood through horror and his biggest role yet in this weekend's #Him. ew.com/him-tyriq-wi...

How 'Him' star Tyriq Withers battled Ghostface, the Fisherman, and Marlon Wayans

'Him' star Tyriq Withers looks back on playing a Ghostface victim in a 'Scream' fan film, his rise in Hollywood through horror, and his biggest role to date.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 23d

Before his passing, Chance Perdomo had a whole storyline on #GenV season 2 with Andre and Asa Germann's Sam. Showrunner Michele Fazekas and star Sean Patrick Thomas discuss how they had to revamp parts of the plot after the late actor's tragic accident. ew.com/gen-v-season...

How 'Gen V' season 2 handles Chance Perdomo's death

'Gen V' season 2 premiere reveals how the writers reworked the story to address Chance Perdomo's death. Showrunner Michele Fazekas and actor Sean Patrick Thomas talk about honoring their late star.

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Kristen Baldwin @kristengbaldwin.bsky.social · 23d

Really interesting interview with Marlon Wayans via the fabulous @nickromano.bsky.social & @ew.com

Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 23d

What was supposed to be a standard Zoom interview turned into Marlon Wayans giving me a virtual tour of his daily routine. We talk #Him as he grabs a post-gym green juice and a beet shot. ew.com/him-marlon-w...

'Him' star Marlon Wayans on first proper horror role and 'uncaging all that I am'

Marlon Wayans shows us his dark side. The 'Him' star talks about 'uncaging all that I am' with his first proper horror role and tethering his personal self to the fictional Isaiah White.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 23d

What was supposed to be a standard Zoom interview turned into Marlon Wayans giving me a virtual tour of his daily routine. We talk #Him as he grabs a post-gym green juice and a beet shot. ew.com/him-marlon-w...

'Him' star Marlon Wayans on first proper horror role and 'uncaging all that I am'

Marlon Wayans shows us his dark side. The 'Him' star talks about 'uncaging all that I am' with his first proper horror role and tethering his personal self to the fictional Isaiah White.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · 29d

Marlon Wayans is slimming down to play Shorty again in #ScaryMovie6, says he already "lost 20 lbs." He also promises a "no holds barred" movie with "equal opportunity offenders." ew.com/marlon-wayan...

Marlon Wayans 'lost 20 lbs' for 'Scary Movie 6,' teases 'equal opportunity offenders' (exclusive)

Marlon Wayans explains why he 'lost 20 lbs' for 'Scary Movie 6' return as Shorty, while promising the sequel will be 'no holds barred and equal opportunity offenders.'

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · Sep 10

#BlackPhone2 conjures a Freddy Krueger-esque Grabber. Mason Thames and Scott Derrickson tease an Ethan Hawke villain that's "angrier" and "a lot scarier." ew.com/black-phone-...

'Black Phone 2' conjures Freddy Krueger-esque Grabber who's 'a lot scarier' (exclusive)

'Black Phone 2' star Mason Thames says Ethan Hawke is giving 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' vibes. 'The way the Grabber is in this film reminds me a lot of Freddy Krueger, just angrier and, to me, a lot ...

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · Sep 7

Mia Tomlinson was initially going to play young Lorraine Warren in #TheConjuringLastRites, but she pushed to play adult Judy and landed her biggest role yet. "I called my agent. I went, 'I don't know why I did that?! I just want a job.'" ew.com/the-conjurin...

'Conjuring: Last Rites' star Mia Tomlinson fought for Judy role after getting young Lorraine

'The Conjuring: Last Rites' star Mia Tomlinson was originally cast as young Lorraine, but she fought to get the role of adult Judy. 'I called my agent. I went, 'I don't know why I did that?!' she says...

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · Sep 6

Victor Garber hasn't watched #AndJustLikeThat yet, but he was 'delighted to be doing something ridiculous' with that viral toilet scene. ew.com/victor-garbe...

Victor Garber 'delighted' for viral 'And Just Like That' toilet scene (exclusive)

Victor Garber was 'delighted' for his viral 'And Just Like That' toilet scene and 'doing something ridiculous on that show.'

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · Sep 5

Ryan Reynolds laughs off #AvengersDoomsday question from EW at TIFF, but at least says he hasn't 'stepped foot on set.' So take that for what it's worth. ew.com/ryan-reynold...

Ryan Reynolds on 'Avengers: Doomsday' report: Hasn't 'stepped foot on set' (exclusive)

Ryan Reynolds makes a joke out of an 'Avengers: Doomsday' question, but at the very least says he hasn't 'stepped foot on set.'

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · Sep 3

James Gunn reveals Man of Tomorrow as the #Superman follow-up movie, with David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult returning. Set for 2027. ew.com/superman-man...

'Superman' follow-up 'Man of Tomorrow' set with David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult

'Superman' has its follow-up movie! James Gunn announced 'Man of Tomorrow' will arrive in theaters in 2027, with David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult returning.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · Sep 2

#TheConjuring Last Rites planned to de-age Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga for flashbacks. Then Vera suggested casting the roles.

Here's a look at how the franchise brought young Ed and Lorraine to life with Orion Smith and Madison Lawlor. ew.com/the-conjurin...

How Vera Farmiga's casting suggestion transformed 'The Conjuring: Last Rites'

'The Conjuring: Last Rites' planned to de-age Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson for young Lorraine and Ed Warren, until Farmiga suggested casting the roles with Madison Lawlor and Orion Smith.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · Aug 28

The craziest part of this story is perhaps me explaining what the "monster dong" scene is to my team. #TheToxicAvenger ew.com/the-toxic-av...

'The Toxic Avenger' director explains origin of 'monster dong' scene and 'Butt Guts Unit'

Did 'The Toxic Avenger' cut a 'monster dong' scene from the movie? What is the 'Butt Guts Unit' in the end-credits all about? Director Macon Blair explains it all.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · Aug 28

The G.O.A.T. of #AlienEarth is...the sheep. ew.com/alien-earth-...

'Alien: Earth' sheep is the G.O.A.T.: Noah Hawley and Timothy Olyphant on show's real star

That 'Alien: Earth' sheep has a bright future. Series creator Noah Hawley and actor Timothy Olyphant dissect the animal magnetism of the show's real star, the freaky sheep.

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · Aug 27

Did you know Sebastian Stan was considered for the roles of Stefan and Damon on #TheVampireDiaries? I didn't! Here's a juicy excerpt from my colleague @samhighfill.bsky.social 's new book about the show. ew.com/sebastian-st...

'Vampire Diaries' casting secrets: Sebastian Stan and Matt Czuchry almost starred?! (exclusive)

An exclusive excerpt from a new 'The Vampire Diaries' book goes inside how Sebastian Stan and Matt Czuchry were considered to play Stefan — plus more casting secrets

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Nick Romano @nickromano.bsky.social · Aug 21

I was sold on Timothy Olyphant on #AlienEarth way before we saw what he'd look like as a synth. We talk about bringing "a little something, something" to Kirsh, his hair and eyebrows, and being one of the most entertaining talk-show guests. ew.com/timothy-olyp...

With 'Alien: Earth,' Timothy Olyphant is 'testing the boundaries' with synth role

'Alien: Earth' star Timothy Olyphant on 'testing the boundaries' with synth role, that Kirsh hair and eyebrows, and the art of being the most entertaining talk-show guest.

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