Casting news about Batman vs. Superman, Ghostbusters 3, and Star Wars: Episode VII, all in one show?
Yes. And it is as awesome as you think it should be. Hit the jump for details! There were a whole bunch of casting rumors this week, in some of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, which was a great excuse for GeekScholars Movie News to check in with updates on some of our most anticipated projects.
To start, there’s been lots of buzz surrounding the fact that Wonder Woman and/or Nightwing (aka Dick Grayson/older Robin) may appear in the Man of Steel sequel, Batman vs. Superman.
Also, it sounds as of Ghostbusters 3 is still happening, and that Jonah Hill and Emma Stone have been offered the opportunity to wear Proton Packs.
Finally, if that weren’t enough, the GeekScholars discuss the old news the Sherlock/Khan himself, Benedict Cumberbatch is rumored to have been offered a role in Star Wars: Episode VII, along with 12 Years a Slave co-star, and Serenity alumnus, Chiwetel Ejiofor.
To close out the show, the crew reviews Thor: The Dark World, along with a spoiler session after the credits!