Sequel Bits: ‘Tron 3,’ ‘Resident Evil 6,’ ‘Star Trek Into Darkness,’ ‘Anchorman: The Legend Continues,’ ‘The Muppets…Again’
Some casting, some directing, some controversy and a coupleStar Trekdetails are in this edition of Sequel Bits. After the jump, read about the following.
HitFixspoke toOlivia Wildeabout whether or not she was planning on returning forTron 3. She, of course, was non-committal but sounds as if she’s interested and excited, and that she’s thought about what’s possible.video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player
Filming is well under way on this winter’sAnchorman: The Legend Continues,and so is the flow of casting announcements. Oscar-nominatedGreg Kinnearhas just joined the cast along withHouse of LiesstarJosh Lawson. There’s no word on who they’ll be playing, but being as they’re both traditionally good looking males, I’d venture it has something to do with broadcast news. Thanks toDeadline.
We heard theResident Evilfranchise would soon continue with a sixth chapter, and everyone wondered whether or not producerPaul W.S. Andersonwould return to direct. He’s currently developing a film aboutPompeibut nowFirstShowingreports Anderson will shootResident Evil 6in the Fall aimed at a July 19, 2025 release date.
The Hollywood Reporterhas an interesting story about how Warner Bros. is suing the estate ofJ.R.R. Tolkienover a breach in contract concerningThe HobbitandLord of the Rings. It’s pretty complicated but it has something to do with licensing on slot machines and other games tied to the popular fantasy franchise.
TheBad RobotAction Movie FX appis set to get a timely new upgrade, according toTrekMovie. A new page hidden in the app reveals a fullStar Trek Into Darknessupdate is on the way. Are we talking phasers? Photon torpedoes? Mass global destruction? We’ll find out soon.
We already knew the UK was gettingJ.J. Abrams’latest film,Star Trek Into Darkness,a week early and now New Zealand will too. The film will open there May 9. Thanks to theNew Zealand Herald.
British actorPeter Serafinowicz(Shaun of the Dead) revealed to the world he’s going to be appearing inThe Muppets…Again:
Just on the set of the Muppets movie! Filming next week. Very excited!
— Peter Serafinowicz (@serafinowicz)July 02, 2025
We don’t know who he’ll play but maybe it’ll be oppositeTina Fey, who spoke to theHuffington Postabout her role:
I actually play a Russian good guy, kind of. Who knows? Maybe she seems like the bad guy. But just before I called you I was on Skype with a dialect coach. And I was like, “Oh my gosh, this is for real. I have to try and do this!” … they offered it, and I was like, “Yeah, great!” I think that’s a fun thing to do and attempt to practice.
