LUKE EVANS
IS NEW 'THE CROW'
Your trusted HOLLYWOOD SPY has been mentioning Welsh star Luke Evans (big thanks for tweeting to us yesterday, Luke!) a lot recently and not just because he is our dear friend and fave star but also because he's been busy! Beside starring in FAST AND FURIOUS sequel and THE HOBBIT later this year, and taking on the lead role in DRACULA epic, he will now also spread his wings wider since he is the new THE CROW! Tom Hiddleston was mentioned for the role, but Luke took it over and will now play rock star Eric Draven, who comes back to life to seek vengeance against those who murdered him. As you remember Draven was played by Brandon Lee and Vincent Peres in previous versions of the film. Fingers crossed that Luke sings in the film too, since he starred previously in musicals and has the most amazing voice!
'SURVIVOR' THRILLER
KATHERINE HEIGL & CLIVE OWEN
Here's an unexpected duo: according to latest news Katherine Heigl and Clive Owen will team up for new conspiracy thriller SURVIVOR! James McTeigue (who directed the above mentioned Luke Evans in THE RAVEN last year) will direct the story revolving around an American woman working for the U.S. State Department in London. An office bombing leaves her the sole survivor, and she is soon caught up in a conspiracy plot that forces her to become a fugitive. She only has until New Year's Eve to clear her name and stop another attack from happening. Earlier this spring I've also reported that Katherine Heigl will join Patrick Wilson in NORTH OF HELL a film about a successful businessman whose domineering wife viciously controls every aspect of his life.
Here's an unexpected duo: according to latest news Katherine Heigl and Clive Owen will team up for new conspiracy thriller SURVIVOR! James McTeigue (who directed the above mentioned Luke Evans in THE RAVEN last year) will direct the story revolving around an American woman working for the U.S. State Department in London. An office bombing leaves her the sole survivor, and she is soon caught up in a conspiracy plot that forces her to become a fugitive. She only has until New Year's Eve to clear her name and stop another attack from happening. Earlier this spring I've also reported that Katherine Heigl will join Patrick Wilson in NORTH OF HELL a film about a successful businessman whose domineering wife viciously controls every aspect of his life.
THE WHITE QUEEN
NEW EPIC TRAILER
Check out a brilliant and highly atmospheric new trailer for BBC and Starz new historical series THE WHITE QUEEN which should start airing its first season sometime this summer (probably right after DA VINCI'S DEMONS finish). Set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses it will be the story of the women caught up in the ongoing conflict for the throne of England. The series starts in 1464 — the nation has been at war for nine years fighting over who is the rightful King of England, as two sides of the same family, the House of York and the House of Lancaster, are in violent conflict over the throne. The story focuses on three women in their quest for power, as they manipulate behind the scenes of history — Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville! The cast includes David Oakes, Max Irons, Rebecca Ferguson, Eleanor Tomlinson, James Frain and Aneurin Barnard!
Cool news about Luke Evans. Just watched The Raven a few weeks ago. I guess doing The Crow isn't such a big leap. :P
ReplyDeleteyep, he sticks to winged roles :) Especially since he wore wings as Zeus too in IMMORTALS lol :)
DeleteI expect to see this survivor , i like this actress KATHERINE HEIGL :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings
glad to hear it, Vincent!
DeleteI'm liking the look off the White Queen!
ReplyDeleteof the queen herself :) or the whole show :)
DeleteHell yes!! Luke is a most worthy heir to Brandon's iconic role. He has the perfect look and build. As an obsessed Crow fan, I agree wholeheartedly with the choice. Tom would have been great as well. I remember back when they were considering Channing Tatum. Now I like Channing (thanks to your influence, you sly man.) but he had the total wrong look for Draven.
ReplyDeleteI see everybody around the net is extremely happy with the choice of our beloved Lukey for the role :) He was apparently the first choice of the producers as well, but was too busy to take the role so they now pushed the filming for next year only for him :)
DeleteOoooooh!!!! I like the whole Luke angle on The Crow!!
ReplyDeletewe do love Luke from all angles :)
DeleteDo you believe in the Curse of The Crow? Let's hope it doesn't plague the new film!
ReplyDeletedon't mention such things, Debs, it's deeply unsettling especially when my dear Luke is involved....
DeleteThe White Queens sounds and looks good but another crow? Can we say curse anyone!
ReplyDeleteHope The White Queen will be good and not teensy
DeleteWhat is it about Katherine Heigl that is akin to nails on a chalkboard just looking at her? When she opens her mouth it's all out barf in a bag.
ReplyDeleteI've no idea, can't say I share the feeling :)
DeleteOh darling, our lovely Luke tweeted you again! Such a handsome devil and sweet to boot. Not many stars are like that. The Spawn and I watched the original film together and we liked it. But oh please, with the tragedy surrounding that movie, let there not be another.
ReplyDeleteThe trailer won't play in my region darling.
he did, darling, this morning :) Thanked me for being proud of him :) And I really am proud of him... just a few years ago when we started supporting him he was unknown and look at him now!
DeleteHow many Crows are there now? I guess I need to order some on Netflix and get an historical perspective. :-)
ReplyDeletethree, methinks :)
DeleteLove that white queen. Hope they've done a good job.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed and .... boot clad toes too!
DeleteAnout Clive Owen... Have you ever seen him smile?
Deletenope, I've never liked him, he was deeply horrible in both KING ARTHUR and CLOSER. Bad and overrated actor.
DeleteI hate my S3... My fingers are too thick.
Deletecome again?
DeleteI rather liked the original with Brandon Lee. But Luke might be fun to watch ;)
ReplyDeleteLuke is always fun to watch!
DeleteHiddleston would've made a great crow
ReplyDeleteHiddles is always super great and he is so sweet, remember that time when he sent me a delightful tweet?
DeleteGorgeous, in every way. Where's your yellow suit Dezzy?
ReplyDelete.....dhole
it was longsleeved and since summer is here with 30*C temperatures I had to switch to T-shirts!
DeleteHe was in the Hobbit? Who did he play as? I don't recognize him.
ReplyDeletehe will star in the second part this winter as Bard The Bowman!
DeleteThe Crow is one of my favorite movies and I haven't watched any of the sequels or remakes. It was also released the year I graduated high school. Feeling kinda old now. ;)
ReplyDeletethat really was long time ago :)
DeleteThanks for the update Dezz, specially the one for Luke ~
ReplyDeleteWe are watching, what else, Iron movie this weekend ~
Have a lovely day ~
glad you like the update on my dear Lukey :)
DeleteKatherine Heigl and Clive Owen... knock knock, who's there... epic. epic who?... epic "our careers are over" fail...
ReplyDeletei am not sure about the crow, still think it is too soon for any sort of reboot.
LOL 'tis a strange duo isn't it? :) But then again she is kinda like Tom Cruise - strange with anyone in duo...
DeleteI loved the original CROW, but Luke Evans has the height and the look for that part. Good choice!!
ReplyDeletethe best one!
DeleteThe white queen looks fantastic. You can't tell by the trailer which shows nothing but the premise.
ReplyDeleteit's a very atmospheric one :)
DeleteI just watched The Crow two weekends ago. I had forgotten what a great movie it was. A bit dark but cool. I hope the new one is as captivating.
ReplyDeletefingers crossed
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