Cordell Walker could use a friend. series star and executive producerJared Padaleckitells EW. “Walker has known Hoyt for decades, they grew up together. Rebecca Brenneman/The CW “It’s a theme we keep going throughout the season and throughout the show, ultimately.” So will he start to let that mystery go? “Walker thinks he’s after vengeance, but I think he’s really after closure. He just doesn’t know it yet. He doesn’t know how to put it....

Trey (Jeff Pierre) has been through a lot. What was your experience with that? JEFF PIERRE:That was a whirlwind. Jeff Pierre on ‘Walker’.Rebecca Brenneman/The CW I read that script and I was, “What’s going on here?” And I had a panic for a second because I mean, first of all, I love Lindsey. She’s amazing, but I knew that meant something for me. Mitch Pileggi, Jeff Pierre, Keegan Allen, Ashley Reyes and Coby Bell on ‘Walker’....

Abeline Walker (Molly Hagan) is a great mom even to people who aren’t her biological children. But Hoyt’s from somebody else," Hagan says of their bond. “If Hoyt acts out, I know that’s not a reflection on me. If Cordell does something, that’s a reflection on me.” Plus, as she puts it, “[Hoyt] wants to hang out with me! I don’t see Liam or Cordell doing that!” This week’s episode is the start of a few important ones for the Walker family....

She’s bringing the heat. From zombies to spies to supes!Laurie Holdenhas been cast inThe Boys. Holden shared her joy over landing the role on Twitter on Friday. Laurie Holden will play Crimson Countess in season 3 of Amazon’s “The Boys.".Kevin Winter/Getty Images “Been sitting on this a long while. Happy to share this with you all. I am loving being a frickin' super hero. Dream job for sure:),“she wrote. Crimson Countess is a member of Payback, which is led byJensen Ackles’Soldier Boy....

The desert ofDuneis deadly. So the only way for non-natives to avoid the worms' wrath is to move un-rhythmically. So we designed a walk that emulates the sand and the sound of the desert. How to walk the sandwalk of ‘Dune’.EW For Chalamet, learning the sandwalk was one of the most memorable parts of working on Dune. He agrees with Villeneuve that it is “one of the great conceits of Frank Herbert....

On Marvel’s first Disney+ miniseries, Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany look liberated in their sitcom prison. The benchwarming Avengers were crucial plot points for three of the biggest films ever made. A shared comics history offers weird-as-hell adaptation possibilities, and Bettany and Olsen are appealing performers. Credit: Marvel Studios All of which makes the miraculous season premiere ofWandaVisiona real feat of chaos magic. The first two episodes of the nine-part miniseries launch Friday on Disney+....

Okay, I’m kidding, but those did kill me both times I watched this episode this morning. The installment definitely lived up to its title. Vision assumes it’s Wanda. Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios It’s freakingEvan Peters, who playedPeterMaximoff, a.k.a. Anyway, as I wrote in my notes, what the f—ity f—?! Obviously, the first question is: How is this possible? Marvel Studios Well, in terms of the real world, this is the result of Disney owning Fox now....

Last summer,Lynn Steger Strongenraptured readers with her brisk, blunt novelWant. Strong spoke to EW to exclusively announce the book and tease what audiences can look forward to. Can you give us the elevator pitch forFlight? Credit: courtesy lynn steger strong My very short elevator pitch is that a matriarch dies and a little girl goes missing. And a smaller family is also trying to figure out how to love one another....

The news comes in the wake of Amazon’s TV adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy saga. Tolkien’s beloved fantasy universe is coming from a different studio, in a different medium. Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’.Everett Collection Tolkien remains largely unexplored on film. Embracer purchased Middle-earth Enterprises, the holder of movie rights toThe Lord of the Rings, last year....

The potential series would follow one book per season, according to a report. Yer a wizard (again), Harry. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has beenopen about his desireto conjure up more wizarding magic at the company. Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, and Hermione Granger in ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’.Everett Collection What are we doing with a lot of the big franchises that we have? We’re focused on franchises."

Discovery may revisit the tale of the boy who lived, should controversy-courtingHarryPotterauthorJ.K. Rowlingcome up with new material. “We’re going to have a real focus on franchises,” he explained. Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2’.Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros. “We haven’t had aSupermanmovie in 13 years. We haven’t done aHarry Pottermovie in 15 years. What are the movies that have brands that are understood and loved everywhere in the world?...

Blame it on Avatar 2 snatching up all the IMAX screens, according to Shazam director David F. Sandberg. We know what you’re thinking: Where are all the superhero movies? It’s been, what, a week since the last one? ‘Shazam!’ and ‘Aquaman 2’.Steve Wilkie/DC Comics; Jasin Boland/Warner Bros. Fury of the Gods. 17, next year. Meanwhile,Aquaman 2breast-stroked all the way from what is nowShazam’s new release date to Christmas Day 2023....

See EW’s exclusive photos from the updated experience, including a rebuilt set of Monica’s apartment. Dessert offerings will include Rachel’s Thanksgiving trifle without the meat cheesecake, and more. (No crumbs allowed!) The ‘Friends’ experience at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood.Warner Bros. Get an exclusive look at the expanded experience below: Related content: The ‘Friends’ experience at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood.Warner Bros. The ‘Friends’ experience at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood....