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The Unsettling Plan to Trick Halle Berry: Why Matthew Vaughn Really Left ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’
In a recent revelation that has shocked many fans, Matthew Vaughn, the acclaimed director behind the successful reboot X-Men: First Class, shared a compelling reason for his decision to walk away from directing the 2006 film X-Men: The Last Stand.
Before Vaughn’s commendable work on X-Men: First Class in 2011, he was the frontrunner to replace Bryan Singer for the third installment of the X-Men series. However, an unsettling discovery during a meeting with studio executives led to his abrupt departure.
Vaughn recounted a particular incident during his appearance at New York City Comic-Con. He described stumbling upon a script for X-Men 3 in an executive’s office. This version of the script was notably thicker and opened with a scene set in Africa, where children were dying from dehydration. In this version, Storm, played by Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, creates a life-saving thunderstorm. Intrigued, Vaughn inquired about the script’s purpose, only to be informed that it was a version tailored to Berry’s preferences to entice her to reprise her role. The catch? The script would be discarded once Berry agreed to return.
Vaughn expressed his dismay, stating, “I thought, if you’re going to do that to an Oscar-winning actress who plays Storm, I quit.” True to his word, Vaughn stepped away from the project. The directorial reins were then handed over to Brett Ratner, known for his work on Rush Hour.
Interestingly, while Berry did return as Storm in the final film, the African scenes Vaughn mentioned were conspicuously absent. Instead, the film showcased Storm in a leadership role, taking charge of Charles Xavier’s school for mutants after his tragic passing.
Vaughn’s decision to walk away from such a high-profile project speaks volumes about his integrity and commitment to ethical filmmaking. He later returned to the X-Men universe with X-Men: First Class in 2011, breathing new life into the franchise. The film, starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Jennifer Lawrence, was lauded by critics and fans alike. In a review, Variety praised the film, stating it was “the smart, stylish prequel” the Marvel property truly deserved.
This revelation sheds light on a particularly underhanded scheme aimed at deceiving Halle Berry, an Oscar-winning actress, into committing to a project under false pretenses. It’s heartening to witness individuals like Matthew Vaughn in the industry that’s willing to stand up against something like that.
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First Look: On Set of ‘Welcome to Derry’ & Interview with Andy Muschietti
Rising from the sewers, drag performer and horror movie enthusiast The Real Elvirus took her fans behind the scenes of the MAX series Welcome to Derry in an exclusive hot-set tour. The show is scheduled to release sometime in 2025, but a firm date has not been set.
Filming is taking place in Canada in Port Hope, a stand-in for the fictional New England town of Derry located within the Stephen King universe. The sleepy location has been transformed into a township from the 1960s.
Welcome to Derry is the prequel series to director Andrew Muschietti’s two-part adaptation of King’s It. The series is interesting in that it’s not only about It, but all the people who live in Derry — which includes some iconic characters from the King ouvre.
Elvirus, dressed as Pennywise, tours the hot set, careful not to reveal any spoilers, and speaks with Muschietti himself, who reveals exactly how to pronounce his name: Moose-Key-etti.
The comical drag queen was given an all-access pass to the location and uses that privilege to explore props, facades and interview crew members. It’s also revealed that a second season is already greenlit.
Take a look below and let us know what you think. And are you looking forward to the MAX series Welcome to Derry?
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New Trailer For This Year’s Nauseating ‘In a Violent Nature’ Drops
We recently ran a story about how one audience member who watched In a Violent Nature became sick and puked. That tracks, especially if you read the reviews after its premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival where one critic from USA Today said it had “The gnarliest kills I’ve ever seen.”
What makes this slasher unique is that it’s mostly viewed from the killer’s perspective which may be a factor in why one audience member tossed their cookies during a recent screening at Chicago Critics Film Fest.
Those of you with strong stomachs can watch the movie upon its limited release in theaters on May 31. Those who want to be closer to their own john can wait until it releases on Shudder sometime after.
For now, take a look at the newest trailer below:
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James McAvoy Leads a Stellar Cast in the New Psychological Thriller “Control”
James McAvoy is back in action, this time in the psychological thriller “Control”. Known for his ability to elevate any film, McAvoy’s latest role promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Production is now underway, a joint effort between Studiocanal and The Picture Company, with filming taking place in Berlin at Studio Babelsberg.
“Control” is inspired by a podcast by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie and features McAvoy as Doctor Conway, a man who wakes up one day to the sound of a voice that begins to command him with chilling demands. The voice challenges his grip on reality, pushing him towards extreme actions. Julianne Moore joins McAvoy, playing a key, enigmatic character in Conway’s story.
The ensemble cast also includes talented actors such as Sarah Bolger, Nick Mohammed, Jenna Coleman, Rudi Dharmalingam, Kyle Soller, August Diehl, and Martina Gedeck. They’re directed by Robert Schwentke, known for the action-comedy “Red,” who brings his distinctive style to this thriller.
Besides “Control,” McAvoy fans can catch him in the horror remake “Speak No Evil,” set for a September 13 release. The film, also featuring Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy, follows an American family whose dream holiday turns into a nightmare.
With James McAvoy in a leading role, “Control” is poised to be a standout thriller. Its intriguing premise, coupled with a stellar cast, makes it one to keep on your radar.
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