Can you count the number of times Iwan RheonOpens in a new tab has made you feel unsettled with is portrayal of Ramsay Bolton in Game of ThronesOpens in a new tab? I can’t because I’ve blocked them all out. He’s going to take his talents at playing villain to Marvel’s InhumansOpens in a new tab. Read today’s TV-CapOpens in a new tab and learn who he’s playing, view motion posters for Iron FistOpens in a new tab and American GodsOpens in a new tab, see who’s returning to direct more SupergirlOpens in a new tab, and more.
Oh, Boy. MarvelOpens in a new tab‘s Inhumans has found their Maximus the Mad. As teased above, the villain will be played by Iwan Rheon, and based on the description of Maximus–he’s clever and charming–I’m so into this decision. Marvel Television’s Jeph Loeb said, “Iwan’s ability to be charming, roguish, and still completely unexpectedly dangerous were all the different sides we needed to bring the character to life. We’re thrilled to have him on board.” Learn more about Maximus the Mad here at NerdistOpens in a new tab.
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Power from Within. Let’s stay with Marvel for another minute or 15 seconds. They’ve released a motion poster for the upcoming Iron Fist. The next superhero show is set to debut on March 17 on Netflix.
Casting Heads-Up. ABC’s Somewhere in Between, an upcoming thriller series that’s also supernatural, has cast Devon Sawa. He’ll play private investigator Nico Jackson opposite Paula Patton’s Laura Price. [DeadlineOpens in a new tab]
Rebooting Creeps. The year 2017 is going to bring us a reboot of Tales from the CryptOpens in a new tab from M. Night Shyamalan. TNT’s packaging the spooky show into their horror block in the fall, and this ominous preview teases the tone ahead. Note: don’t take a drink while watching the last 10 or so seconds. [A.V. ClubOpens in a new tab]
Bingeing Padawan. Set your remote to binge because Star Wars: The Clone WarsOpens in a new tab is leaving Netflix on March 7. If you haven’t watched the animated series and can’t carve out time to view all 100+ episodes, I have your back with this essential episodes guideOpens in a new tab. This is where the fun begins.
Elena and Stefan. Okay, I know this footage from The Vampire DiariesOpens in a new tab series finale is only seconds long, but it’s been a long time since we’ve seen Elena and Stefan on screen together. Maybe it gives me a case of emotions. I don’t know how I’m going to handle the last episode when it airs on March 10. [TVLineOpens in a new tab]
The Right Worldview. Black MirrorOpens in a new tab presents a certain kind of view of the world and how you interpret said point of view is subjective. I’d call it cynical but also not unrealistic. Anyway. Rumor is that director John Hillcoat is on board to bring his unique touch to season four for an episode called “Crocodile.” Get details on the report at Tracking BoardOpens in a new tab. [/FilmOpens in a new tab]
Joke’s On Us. Adult Swim knows Rick and MortyOpens in a new tab fans are eager for new anything related to season three, so they applied their particular brand of humor and released a trailer. The catch? The trailer is a Rickroll. A perfectly done Rickroll. Watch it above. [NerdistOpens in a new tab]
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Rainy Shadow. What’s that? You’ve heard motion posters are all the rage and you’d like to see another one? Boom. Starz released one for American Gods. For the record, I’d be totally fine with getting caught in the rain with Shadow Moon.
Back to National City. Kevin SmithOpens in a new tab can’t stay away from superhero TV. He confirmed via Instagram that he’s back in the director’s chair for Supergirl‘s second season and apparently his episode has something to do with Daxam. Another post from Smith confirms Lynda Carter will be reprising her role as the President of the United States in the episode. [CBROpens in a new tab]
Questions. Would you ally yourselves with Skaikru? The group at the center of The 100Opens in a new tab does try to save the day, but they’re also troublemakers, or at the very least, they’re often harbingers of doom. In this preview of the next episode of The CW drama (airing tonight, February 22), Luna wonders if she should be trusting of them. [TVLineOpens in a new tab]
Rewind. Did you miss anything important Agents of S.H.I.EL.D. Tuesday night? Read this recapOpens in a new tab to make sure you didn’t.
Are you on board with the Inhumans Maximus casting pick? Tell me your opinion in the comments.
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