Pop Stop: Anya Taylor-Joy Confirms Secret Role In Dune: Part Two
It’s been a busy few weeks in the entertainment industry, so get ready for this week’s Pop Stop!
Percy Jackson and The Olympians Season 2 Announced
The Greek Gods have happily given us the gift of Disney+ renewing Percy Jackson and The Olympians for a second season. And it’s no wonder, as the TV adaptation has been a smashing hit thus far, recording more than 10 million hours streamed on the platform, according to Disney+.
Lopez Vs. Lopez Returns For Season 2
Lopez Vs. Lopez is back on April 2. With the announcement of the season 2 premiere date also came the news of Jaime Camil joining the cast. Camil will portray Josué Consuelos, a charming personal injury attorney whose face is on billboards all over Los Angeles.
Other guest stars we can expect in the upcoming season are Gabriel Iglesias as Iggy, George’s fun-loving, jort-wearing, oversharing AA sponsor, and Diana Maria Riva as Olga, a tough negotiator known for selling the best knock-off TVs at the local swap meet. Oh, and Marshawn Lynch as… himself!
Miles Teller Cast in Upcoming Biopic Michael
The much anticipated biopic about the King of Pop, Michael, is set to hit the big screen on April 18, 2025. It’s been causing quite the stir of excitement already, so please take a seat when you read this new announcement — the Miles Teller has officially been cast in the film. Teller will portray John Brance, the attorney who shepherded Jackson’s career.
Paramount Pictures Announces Renewal of Multi-Year Deal With Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds has curated an impressive resume for himself, and it’s only becoming more so!
Paramount Pictures announced that it has renewed its first look development deal with Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Productions for an additional three-year term, taking the studio’s partnership with the production company through December 2026. The deal covers motion picture development for all of Maximum Effort’s projects, at all budget levels.
Anya Taylor-Joy Confirms Role in Dune: Part Two
Rumors had been circling online regarding Anya Taylor-Joy having a part in the upcoming Dune: Part Two, and while I’d like to say you shouldn’t listen to rumors, this one ended up being true!
Taylor-Joy had been prompted by the film’s director to keep her involvement in the film a secret up until just this week. Her character within the film is still being kept a secret and will continue to be until the wide release on March 1. If you ask me, that is the juiciest secret I’ve heard in a while!
Matthew Macfadyen and Michael Shannon Lead Death by Lightning
Not to be biased, but Matthew Macfayden is quite literally the best actor. Oh, and so is Michael Shannon. The two of them together in a series? A dream.
Netflix announced their new upcoming series Death by Lightning starring both Shannon and Macfayden this week. Death by Lightning will be a retelling of the rise of US President James Garfield and his subsequent assassination by Charles Guiteau. It is based on the book Destiny Of The Republic by Candice Millard. Michael Shannon is set to play President Garfield, with Matthew Macfadyen as killer Charles Guiteau.
