- Filmmaker Chuck Russell, known for 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3', 'Eraser', 'The Mask', and 'The Blob', has died at age 74. He died unexpectedly Wednesday at his home in a San Diego suburb.
- "President Curtis", a 'Rick and Morty' spinoff, has been renewed for a second season currently in production, announced at San Diego Comic-Con. Keith David leads the voice cast as President Andre Curtis. The first season premieres this Sunday, streaming on HBO Max.
- A first look clip from Werner Herzog's 'Bucking Fastard' features sisters Kate Mara and Rooney Mara on screen together for the first time, playing sisters who speak in unison during a criminal trial. It is Herzog's first narrative feature in seven years, also starring Orlando Bloom and Domhnall Gleeson.
Chuck Russell, known for his work on cult classics like 'The Mask' and 'The Blob', passed away unexpectedly at the age of 74 at his home in San Diego. He is survived by his wife, children, and sister.1
In entertainment news, the 'Rick and Morty' spinoff 'President Curtis' has been renewed for a second season, with production already underway. The show features Keith David as President Andre Curtis and will premiere its first season this Sunday, following the season nine finale of 'Rick and Morty'. Episodes will be available for streaming on HBO Max the next day.2
Additionally, a first look at Werner Herzog's long-awaited film 'Bucking Fastard' has been released. The film stars sisters Kate Mara and Rooney Mara, who portray Jean and Joan Holbrooke, two sisters with a unique bond that allows them to speak in unison during a criminal trial. This marks Herzog's first narrative feature in seven years, featuring a cast that includes Orlando Bloom and Domhnall Gleeson.3
“Russell died unexpectedly Wednesday at his home in a San Diego suburb, survived by his wife and three children. Meanwhile, 'President Curtis' premieres its first season Sunday on HBO Max after the 'Rick and Morty' finale, and 'Bucking Fastard' marks Herzog's first narrative feature in seven years.”
