Henry Cavill, known for his roles in 'Man of Steel' and 'The Witcher,' had an early role in the movie 'Hellraiser: Hellworld.' Released in 2005, the film marked the last appearance of Doug Bradley as Pinhead. Despite receiving poor reviews, with a 0% on the Tomatometer and a 22% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, 'Hellraiser: Hellworld' is notable as a stepping stone in Cavill's career. In the film, Cavill plays the character Mike, a sex addict, who meets a gruesome fate at the hands of a Cenobite. The movie revolves around gamers playing a MMORPG based on the 'Hellraiser' films who find their lives endangered after being invited to a rave. Directed by Rick Bota, the film also stars Lance Henriksen, Katheryn Winnick, Christopher Jacot, Khary Payton, and Anna Tolputt. Despite its reception, Cavill's role in 'Hellraiser: Hellworld' showcases his talent and foreshadows his future success as a superstar. The film is available to stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. [38655161].
Keanu Reeves appeared in 2005’s superhero horror movie Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence, which was loosely based on the DC/Vertigo Comics Hellblazer graphic novels. The actor portrayed the character of a cynical exorcist in the movie, which also starred Tilda Swinton and Shia Labeouf. A sequel to Constantine was announced in 2022 and is currently in development. However, Tilda Swinton, who played the character Gabriel in the original film, has confirmed that she will not be returning for Constantine 2. Swinton revealed that she has not been contacted about the sequel and doubts her character will return. She also mentioned a rumor that Keanu Reeves may play the character of Gabriel. Despite Swinton's absence, director Francis Lawrence expressed excitement for the sequel, and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura is hopeful for its success. Keanu Reeves, director Francis Lawrence, and producer Akiva Goldsman have faced obstacles in developing Constantine 2 but have managed to regain control of the character. Matt Ryan, who played John Constantine on TV, expressed excitement for the sequel and is a fan of the character. Constantine 2 is still in development [caa73161].
John Tucker Must Die 2 has been confirmed to be in development, with the script reportedly already complete. The original cast, including Jesse Metcalf, Brittany Snow, Arielle Kebbel, Penn Badgley, and possibly others, is set to return for the sequel. The story details for the sequel remain a mystery, but it could involve a reunion of the original characters. The announcement was made by producer and star Arielle Kebbel, who also revealed that she will be serving as one of the producers on the project. The production company and distributor for the sequel have not been disclosed. The original film, 'John Tucker Must Die,' was distributed by 20th Century Fox. With the script finished and the original cast on board, fans of the teen comedy can look forward to the long-awaited sequel, which may center around a 20-year high school reunion [2d125b40].
Edward Furlong, known for his role as John Connor in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, recently opened up about his missed opportunity to return as John Connor in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Furlong had signed a contract to reunite with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the sequel, but his struggles with substance abuse led to a clause in the contract that prohibited drug use during production. Furlong celebrated the contract by indulging in cocaine use, resulting in an overdose at a club. The incident was picked up by the press, leading to Furlong losing the role. Despite this setback, Furlong later reprised the role in Terminator: Dark Fate with a brief appearance. The character of John Connor has been played by various actors in different Terminator films. [505afe18] [16cdebfc]
The role originally written for Tom Cruise in the movie 'Edwin A. Salt' was ultimately played by Angelina Jolie. The screenplay remained largely the same, but the title character's name was changed from Edwin to Evelyn. Cruise dropped out of the project due to concerns that the character was too similar to his previous role as Ethan Hunt in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise. Jolie replaced Cruise, and the movie was released in 2010. Despite earning more money at the box office, a sequel to the movie never materialized. Cruise, on the other hand, went on to star in 'Knight and Day' instead. [f002053c]
Keanu Reeves had the opportunity to save Val Kilmer from a role that ruined his reputation as an actor. Kilmer's reputation was tarnished due to his difficult behavior on the set of the 1995 film Batman Forever. If Reeves had accepted the role, Kilmer may have avoided the consequences. Reeves is known for his successful career in franchises like John Wick. [acc257a4]