Warner Bros. didn't want Henry Cavill to return as Superman: Dwayne Johnson

Washington [US], November 29: Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson, who is basking in the success of his latest release 'Black Adam', has revealed that Warner Bros, the studios behind the superhero flick, initially did not want Henry Cavill to return as Superman.

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Cavill made a cameo as Superman in 'Black Adam', something that Johnson "fought hard" for despite Warner Bros. not initially keen on bringing back the actor.

According to a USA-based entertainment news outlet, Deadline, Johnson recently took to his Twitter handle and said that he wanted to establish Black Adam "as the most powerful, unstoppable force in the DC universe." The DC star explained that to achieve this "we have to bring back the most powerful, unstoppable force of all time in any universe. And you guys know who I'm talking about? Of course, that is Superman. And that's Henry Cavill." He then revealed that the studio "inexplicably and inexcusably" did not want to bring back Cavill but he was not going to take no for an answer and his team got to work, reported Deadline. "This has been years in the making regarding bringing Henry Cavill back and years of strategic conversations and we were not going to take no for an answer.

There was no way, there's no viable logical way that you can attempt to build out the DC Universe with the most powerful force and the greatest superhero of all time sitting on the sidelines. It's impossible to do," Johnson added. The former pro wrestler turned actor continued, "So that's why we fought hard to bring Superman back, Henry Cavill, and there was no other Superman, by the way, to bring back Henry Cavill is our generation Superman and in my opinion, the greatest Superman. And I mean that respectfully to the other actors, especially Christopher Reeve," as per Deadline.

Meanwhile, following his cameo in DC's 'Black Adam', back in October this year, it was confirmed by Cavil in a social media post that he's returning as Superman in a new Warner Bros.-DC movie.

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Michael Douglas to star with son Cameron in 'Blood Knot'

Washington [US], November 6: Hollywood star Michael Douglas is all set to work with his son Cameron in the upcoming family drama film 'Blood Knot'.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the duo will be portraying the role of a father and son trying to mend their broken relationship. The 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' actor previously shared the screen space with his oldest son in Fred Schepisi's 2003 drama film 'It Runs in The Family', which also starred Michael's father Kirk Douglas.

In Blood Knot, Michael Douglas plays a father who, in an attempt to reconnect with his estranged son, invites him to Puerto Rico to compete in a father-son fishing competition, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The 'Young Sheldon' director Howard Deutch will helm the adaptation of Bob Rich's book Looking Through Water, based on a script by Rowdy Herrington. Deutch described the film "about redemption, love, and forgiveness. About several generations of a family brought together and torn apart by mystery, murder, and true confessions." The official release date of the film is still awaited.

Michael will be also seen in an upcoming action thriller film 'Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania' alongside Paul Rudd, Michelle Pfeiffer and Jonathan Majors which is all set to hit the theatres on February 17, 2023. Produced by Marvel studios, the film is helmed by Peyton Reed.

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'Scooby-Doo!' character Velma confirmed to be LGBTQ in upcoming HBO Max film

Washington [US], October 5: 'Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! ', the upcoming Hollywood movie appears to put a stamp on fan speculation that the character of Velma Dinkley is attracted to women.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, footage from the new HBO Max film has been making rounds on social media, with several viral posts focusing on fans' elated responses to scenes showing Velma, expressing interest in the female character Coco Diablo, voiced by Myrna Velasco.

After Velma seems to be smitten by Coco, a fashion designer with a criminal past, Velma's long-time friend and fellow detective Daphne quips, "I didn't know convicted felons were your type."

A flustered Velma replied by saying, "What? Type -- me? Please. Who has time for a type? We have our work cut out for us, and I am focused like a laser on ... OK, who am I kidding? I'm crushing big-time, Daphne! What do I do? What do I say?" In another clip, Daphne is shown trying to help Velma strike up a casual conversation with Coco by saying, "Now's your chance to talk to her." Daphne later pulls Velma aside when it's clear that Velma's small-talk skills could use some polish, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

Velma first debuted as a pivotal character on 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!', the animated series from Hanna-Barbera Productions that premiered in 1969.

The character, a long-time favourite of the LGBTQ community, has long been speculated by fans to be attracted to women. HBO Max is also developing an animated spin-off series 'Velma', in which the character will be voiced by executive producer Mindy Kaling, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Meanwhile, 'Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!', is now available for on-demand purchase and will start streaming from October 15 on HBO Max.

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