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Today's biggest question is simple: Could Jack Lowden actually be our next James Bond? After years of speculation surrounding the next 007, Gary Oldman's latest comments have put his Slow Horses co-star directly into the conversation.
We're also diving into the latest uncertainty surrounding Wonder Woman and the DCU, the continued box office dominance of The Odyssey, Robert Pattinson's intriguing tease for The Batman Part II, and the return of Godzilla in Godzilla Minus Zero.
If you're a fan of James Bond, Jack Lowden, 007, Wonder Woman, DC Studios, James Gunn, The Batman Part II, Robert Pattinson, The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan, Godzilla, or the latest movie news, this episode is for you!
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🚀 Our Show Is Trending is launching on Kickstarter September 22nd!
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Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot may be moving forward without two of the franchise's most popular mutants! A new report claims Magneto and Gambit will NOT appear in the upcoming MCU X-Men movie, raising some major questions about Marvel's plans for its new mutant era.
On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we discuss why Marvel might choose to leave Magneto and Gambit out of the first X-Men movie, whether that's actually the right decision, and which characters could take their place on the team.
Marvel has already started assembling its new generation of mutants with Professor X, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Rogue and Storm, while Mister Sinister and Emma Frost are expected to play major roles. With Magneto reportedly sitting this one out — and Wolverine also expected to be absent — could Marvel be deliberately trying to give audiences an X-Men story completely different from the Fox movies?
And what does no Gambit mean for Rogue? Could Marvel be saving that relationship for a sequel or another MCU project?
Plus, new Rogue actress Inde Navarrette is already lining up her next major project. Following her X-Men casting, Navarrette has joined the upcoming sci-fi movie The Waffle House Index from Apple Studios and Plan B.
We also discuss the first reactions to Practical Magic 2. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are finally back together for the long-awaited sequel, but the initial social media response appears decidedly mixed. Can nostalgia and the original movie's cult following still turn Practical Magic 2 into a theatrical hit?
The big question today is whether Marvel Studios is making the right call by launching its X-Men franchise without Magneto and Gambit. Magneto has dominated many previous X-Men movies, so giving the character a break could allow Marvel to focus on villains we haven't seen nearly as much on the big screen. But leaving Gambit out when Rogue is already part of the team could be a much more controversial decision.
We break down Marvel's potential strategy, who could still join the team, and how the MCU can make its version of the X-Men feel different from everything that's come before.
If you're a fan of X-Men, Magneto, Gambit, Rogue, Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Professor X, Marvel Studios, MCU, Practical Magic 2, Sandra Bullock, or Nicole Kidman, this episode is for you!
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🚀 Our Show Is Trending is launching on Kickstarter September 22nd!
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Avengers: Doomsday started filming with an unfinished script?! The Russo Brothers are opening up about the massive challenge of bringing Marvel Studios' next Avengers movie together, including why production began before the screenplay was completely finished. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we discuss whether this should actually concern MCU fans or if the Russos' filmmaking process could ultimately make Doomsday better.
Joe and Anthony Russo are once again handling an enormous Marvel ensemble, this time bringing together characters from the Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and other corners of the MCU. The directors also address the pressure surrounding the movie and whether Avengers: Doomsday is supposed to "save" Marvel after the MCU's recent ups and downs.
Can the Russo Brothers recreate the magic of Infinity War and Endgame? How will Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom factor into everything? And can Doomsday successfully bring together this many characters while still delivering the emotional moments fans expect from an Avengers movie?
The biggest question today is whether Avengers: Doomsday beginning production without a finished script should worry Marvel fans. The Russos have successfully handled enormous MCU productions before, but Doomsday may be their biggest challenge yet. With Doctor Doom, the Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men all potentially colliding, the pressure is enormous.
We're breaking down what the directors actually said, whether the unfinished screenplay is a legitimate red flag, and why the Russos believe their evolving approach to the script can actually help the movie.
If you're a fan of Avengers: Doomsday, Doctor Doom, Robert Downey Jr., Russo Brothers, Avengers: Secret Wars, X-Men, Fantastic Four or the latest movie and television news, this episode is for you!
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Could Florence Pugh be joining the James Bond universe as Moneypenny? A new rumor claims the Thunderbolts*, Avengers: Doomsday, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day star is being eyed to lead The Moneypenny Diaries, a potential James Bond spinoff series for Prime Video. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we discuss the rumor, whether Florence Pugh would be a good fit for Moneypenny, and what this could tell us about Amazon MGM's larger plans for the future of 007.
With the search for the next James Bond continuing, could Amazon be preparing an entire connected Bond universe beyond the main movies? And if Florence Pugh does become Moneypenny, would she also appear alongside the new 007 on the big screen?
Plus, we finally have an update on the long-awaited ThunderCats movie. Director Adam Wingard says the project is still alive, and a new draft of the script was completed earlier this year. After years of development, could Lion-O, Cheetara, Panthro and Mumm-Ra finally make their way to the big screen?
Tom Cruise is also weighing in on the future of Paramount and Warner Bros. Cruise says he's confident in the promise that a combined studio could deliver 30 theatrical movies per year. Is that realistic, and could a renewed focus on theatrical releases be exactly what Hollywood needs?
And Christopher Judge, the voice of Kratos in the modern God of War games, explains why he turned down the opportunity to play Kratos in live action. With Dave Bautista now taking on the role, Judge discusses the intense physical demands that ultimately kept him from becoming Kratos on screen.
Today's show covers some potentially huge developments across James Bond, ThunderCats, God of War, and the future of Hollywood. Florence Pugh potentially entering the world of 007 could be the first sign that Amazon has much bigger plans for James Bond beyond the next theatrical movie.
We're also discussing whether ThunderCats can finally escape development and make it to the big screen, Tom Cruise's optimism about the future of theatrical movies, and why Christopher Judge ultimately decided against playing Kratos in Amazon's live-action God of War.

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Gal Gadot is opening up about her exit as Wonder Woman and DC Studios' treatment of Henry Cavill.** On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down Gadot's new comments, why she says she won't return as Wonder Woman, and what she had to say about the controversial way **Henry Cavill's Superman** era came to an end.
With **James Gunn and Peter Safran** moving forward with a new DC Universe, the transition away from the previous DCEU continues to generate discussion. Was DC's handling of Cavill a mistake? Could Gadot ever return somewhere down the road, or has the DCU officially closed the door on her Wonder Woman?
Plus, could **WWE superstar Cody Rhodes** actually be joining Marvel Studios' **X-Men reboot**? After recent Marvel speculation surrounding Rhodes, a new report has fans wondering whether he has landed a role in the MCU.
We also discuss **Xolo Maridueña's Blue Beetle** and his potential DCU future in **Man of Tomorrow**. Xolo has now addressed the possibility of making his official DCU debut, raising even more questions about how Blue Beetle fits into James Gunn's universe.
And at the box office, **Practical Magic 2** is reportedly heading toward a big opening. Can the long-awaited sequel turn nostalgia into another major theatrical success?
Stories For Today:
* **Gal Gadot Slams DC Studios' Henry Cavill Treatment; Reveals Real Reason She Won't Return As Wonder Woman**
* Practical Magic 2 Heads For Big Opening
* Has WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes Joined The Cast Of Marvel Studios' X-Men Reboot?
* **Lanterns Episode 3 Spoiler Review**
* Blue Beetle Star Xolo Maridueña Breaks Silence On DCU Debut In Man Of Tomorrow
Today's show is packed with **DC Studios** discussion. From Gal Gadot speaking out about **Henry Cavill** and her Wonder Woman future to our full **Lanterns Episode 3 spoiler review** and the potential return of **Blue Beetle**, there are some major questions about where James Gunn's DCU is heading.
On the Marvel side, the mystery surrounding **Cody Rhodes and the X-Men** continues. Is the WWE star actually MCU-bound, and if so, who could he be playing in Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot?
If you're a fan of **Wonder Woman, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, James Gunn, Lanterns, Green Lantern, Blue Beetle, Superman, X-Men, Cody Rhodes, Marvel Studios, or DC Studios**, this episode is for you!
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