Boots Riley’s Submit-Apocalyptic ‘Simpsons’ Stage Present Is Turning into a Film

X-Males legend Chris Claremont teases the potential shock return of one other mutant in Avengers: Doomsday. Jennifer Lawrence dances round questions of her return to Starvation Video games for Dawn on the Reaping. Plus, Rhea Seehorn teases when to count on the return of Pluribus. To me, my spoilers!

Mr. Burns: A Submit-Electrical Play

Boots Riley confirmed on Twitter (by way of World of Reel) his subsequent movie will probably be an adaptation of Anne Washburn’s off-Broadway Mr. Burns: A Submit-Electrical Play. The post-apocalyptic darkish comedy considerations “a brand new civilization stumbling into its future, the place snippets of popular culture have change into the reside leisure of a society sincerely making an attempt to carry onto its previous,” and follows “a bunch of survivors sharing a campfire who start to piece collectively the plot of The Simpsons episode ‘Cape Feare’ solely from reminiscence.”

It is a true factor. https://t.co/V3sH0o9292

— Boots Riley (@BootsRiley) January 11, 2026

Man of Tomorrow

Insiders @MyTimetoShineHello and Jeff Sneider on his Hot Mic podcast (by way of Geek Tyrant) each allege that Surprise Lady will make her DCU debut in Man of Tomorrow,

It’s true they’re taking a look at each younger ‘scorching’ (as in, upcoming) actress for the brand new feminine lead in Man of Tomorrow, however additionally they want her to be tall, in her 20s, and have combating abilities.

Avengers: Doomsday

Elsewhere, legendary X-Males author Chris Claremont seems to have confirmed Famke Janssen’s Jean Gray does certainly seem in Avengers: Doomsday, in spite of everything, throughout his current look on the Power of X-Men podcast (by way of Screen Rant).

The factor I discover most fantastic about it’s they’re bringing again the unique solid, together with Famke.

Relatedly, Kat Dennings advised Entertainment Tonight she’s “not in” Avengers: Doomsday, however has had her physique scanned by Marvel and will seem with out her data.

I imply, I’m not in it. And I’m telling you proper now, I’m not in it. If I had been in it, which I’m not, I couldn’t inform you, however I actually am not. I’m certain they already filmed it. I used to be right here, I’m not in it. However they did scan me, so to be sincere, they may put me in something they need at this level. Who is aware of? I’m within the system!

The Starvation Video games: Dawn On the Reaping

In the meantime, Jennifer Lawrence dodged questions on her upcoming look in The Starvation Video games: Dawn On the Reaping throughout her current look on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.

Possibly we have already got. Oh yeah it’s out on the web isn’t it.

Ghost Prepare

A Youtuber visits a haunted practice station to spice up her views within the trailer for Ghost Prepare, coming to digital February 17.

Creature Commandos

Talking with DC Film News, James Gunn confirmed the second season of Creature Commandos is in manufacturing.

When will we get extra Creature Commandos? After we’re finished animating the brand new season, which is in manufacturing now.

Pluribus

Rhea Seehorn additionally advised DRM Information she has “no thought when” the second season of Pluribus will premiere, however guarantees will probably be “as quick as” Vince Gilligan and firm can do it.

They’re within the writers room. I do not know once we’re going again. I do know [show creator Vince Gilligan] desires us to go as quickly as attainable. Vince will not be taking part in any form of recreation to make folks anticipate this. However he desires to craft the present with all of the take care of his followers and the folks following this story that he can. So we’ll get again as quick as we will, I promise you that.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Lastly, Tig Notaro’s Jett Reno grills cadet Mir throughout a lecture in a brand new clip from Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

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