Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth are MIB

*Autbot_Benz* · 03-21-2018, 02:49 PM

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...pinoff-1095965

Valkyrie and Thor are reuniting.

Tessa Thompson is joining her Thor: Ragnarok co-star Chris Hemsworth in Sony's Men in Black reboot.

Fate of the Furious filmmaker F. Gary Gray is set to direct the movie, written by Iron Man screenwriters Matt Holloway and Art Marcum. The studio has the film dated for June 14, 2019.

Akin to how Jurassic World revived the Jurassic Park film series, Sony’s reboot is to feature new characters rather than Agents K and J, portrayed by original trilogy stars Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith, respectively, and will build on the contemporary sci-fi world in which they operated.

Details are being kept hidden under a New York City ventilation tower, but sources say the new project is more of an ensemble piece than a two-hander and will be more global in scope.

Hemsworth's deal isn't closed but is expected to.

Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are back as producers, while Steven Spielberg is returning as executive producer.

David Beaubaire is overseeing for Sony.

In addition to her scene-stealing work as the Asgardian warrior Valkyrie in Ragnarok, Thompson appeared in Alex Garland’s recent sci-fi picture Annihilation and is currently shooting Creed II, returning for the boxing drama sequel along with Michael B. Jordan. This summer she'll stars in Annapurna's Sorry to Bother You and has a prominent role in HBO's upcoming second season of Westworld, which launches this spring.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 03-21-2018, 03:25 PM

Okay, that's a good leading duo.

I'm interested.

*Andrew NDB* · 03-21-2018, 03:43 PM

"Thor: Ragnarok made a lot of money, didn't it? And was sort of funny? Let's just import that whole cast into our MiB reboot."

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 03-21-2018, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

"Thor: Ragnarok made a lot of money, didn't it? And was sort of funny? Let's just import that whole cast into our MiB reboot."

Eh, works for me. I'd rather have Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith, but if Sony is determined to recast for new characters in the existing universe, it could be okay.

Note: they DIDN'T cast Melissa McCarthy. That's a good sign.

*Cure* · 03-21-2018, 03:49 PM

No Jump Street crossover, no buy...tickets.

*Coola Yagami* · 03-21-2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cure

No Jump Street crossover, no buy...tickets.

oh god no. that crap is 21 Jumpstreet in name only. keep that garbage away from MIB.

*Andrew NDB* · 03-21-2018, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Eh, works for me. I'd rather have Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith

I wouldn't, really. Three movies with them and only one of them was sort of OK.

The MiB/21 Jump Street crossover thing was the first time I've ever been legitimately excited about a MiB but it sounds dead now.

*AT-Man* · 03-21-2018, 04:03 PM

Will it now be called "People in Black"?

*Andrew NDB* · 03-21-2018, 04:07 PM

*Candy Kappa* · 03-21-2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AT-Man

Will it now be called "People in Black"?

I assume the Men in MIB is the Old English usage of the word, unless MIB is a men's only club

*Cure* · 03-21-2018, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

The MiB/21 Jump Street crossover thing was the first time I've ever been legitimately excited about a MiB but it sounds dead now.

Yeah, same here. It's one of those thing I never knew I wanted until it was rumored, and then they just take it away from us. Assholes.

~~Sumac~~ · 03-21-2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Eh, works for me. I'd rather have Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith, but if Sony is determined to recast for new characters in the existing universe, it could be okay.

Note: they DIDN'T cast Melissa McCarthy. That's a good sign.

I'd like original duo too, but TLJ is too old, he barely was in the third movie, because of it, so as long as movie is good I take whoever I can.
Obviously I would've preferred new movies to be set in the previous universe. Not that they need any specific connections.

*Andrew NDB* · 03-21-2018, 05:29 PM

Don't be so sure about Melissa McCarthy just yet...

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Originally Posted by Sumac

Obviously I would've preferred new movies to be set in the previous universe.

Do we know that it's not? I'd fully expect some kind of limited Will Smith and/or TLJ cameo. Maybe they've been promoted up and are, like, the new Rip Torn character(s).

~~Sumac~~ · 03-21-2018, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Don't be so sure about Melissa McCarthy just yet...

Do we know that it's not? I'd fully expect some kind of limited Will Smith and/or TLJ cameo. Maybe they've been promoted up and are, like, the new Rip Torn character(s).

I am just assuming right now.
I hope I am wrong.

*Powder* · 03-21-2018, 09:24 PM

I definitely welcome more/new MIB, but I'm not thrilled with this casting.

*Wildcat* · 03-22-2018, 01:23 AM

Great. I love MIB. I hope at least Will Smith appears but if not that’s ok.

This is what Ghostbusters should have done. Just open things up while still being in the same universe/continuity. This was my only problem with it because it was so easy to do.

*NinjaPug* · 03-22-2018, 06:19 AM

Bring back Frank and I'm in.

*Spike Spiegel* · 03-22-2018, 08:30 AM

Not sure about the casting, but I like the director.

*ranger_scout* · 07-24-2018, 02:49 PM

Emma Thompson will be reprising her role as Agent O in the next film.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...source=twitter

*Spike Spiegel* · 07-24-2018, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger_scout

Emma Thompson will be reprising her role as Agent O in the next film.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...source=twitter

She was one of the best parts of the third film; I hope they give her more to do.

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Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 9,192	Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth are MIB https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...pinoff-1095965 Valkyrie and Thor are reuniting. Tessa Thompson is joining her Thor: Ragnarok co-star Chris Hemsworth in Sony's Men in Black reboot. Fate of the Furious filmmaker F. Gary Gray is set to direct the movie, written by Iron Man screenwriters Matt Holloway and Art Marcum. The studio has the film dated for June 14, 2019. Akin to how Jurassic World revived the Jurassic Park film series, Sony’s reboot is to feature new characters rather than Agents K and J, portrayed by original trilogy stars Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith, respectively, and will build on the contemporary sci-fi world in which they operated. Details are being kept hidden under a New York City ventilation tower, but sources say the new project is more of an ensemble piece than a two-hander and will be more global in scope. Hemsworth's deal isn't closed but is expected to. Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are back as producers, while Steven Spielberg is returning as executive producer. David Beaubaire is overseeing for Sony. In addition to her scene-stealing work as the Asgardian warrior Valkyrie in Ragnarok, Thompson appeared in Alex Garland’s recent sci-fi picture Annihilation and is currently shooting Creed II, returning for the boxing drama sequel along with Michael B. Jordan. This summer she'll stars in Annapurna's Sorry to Bother You and has a prominent role in HBO's upcoming second season of Westworld, which launches this spring. __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

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