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Deadpool was a hit with both critics and fans when it debut in theaters this past winter, setting records for R-rated films, Fox’s X-Men franchise, and the month of February. Naturally, a sequel is development. While we don’t know much about its plot, the Merc with a Mouth was kind enough to give us a fourth-wall breaking teaser in his first film’s stinger. The sequel will involve the other half to his odd couple – the time-travelling Cable. He’ll be played by anyone who can pull off a flat top. Maybe Keira Knightley.



Just yesterday, the rumor began circulating that Kyle Chandler (The Wolf of Wall Street) may be Fox’s current number one pick for Cable in the sequel. Not only that, apparently Domino will also feature in the film, and Mackenzie Davis (The Martian) is under consideration for the role.

Never one to back down from a fan conceptualization with a day’s turnaround, the ever diligent Boss Logic dropped a killer design of Mackenzie in her rumored role. Take a look:

Mackenzie Davis is rumoured for the role of Domino in @deadpoolmovie @VancityReynolds pic.twitter.com/xu6V85rT8h

— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) August 13, 2016


While neither these casting choices or designs are any kind of guarantee of the final product, Boss Logic has a knack for capturing the potential of rumors and fan casting in succinct visuals. You’ve very likely seen his prior work with any number of recent properties, including Anna Kendrick as Squirrel Girl, Bryan Cranston as Zordon, Donald Glover as alt-Spider-Man Miles Morales, or the successfully predicted Brie Larson as Captain Marvel.

If there’s anything we learned about director Tim Miller’s approach to costume design from the first Deadpool, it’s that if it’s not broke, he won’t fix it. Deadpool and Colossus were dead ringers for their comic iterations, and Negasonic Teenage Warhead’s New Mutants costume was probably the most comic-accurate X-uniform we’ve seen on screen yet. Boss Logic’s approach to Domino looks very similar to her own comic appearances, so regardless of the actors in the outfits, it’s probably not too far off from what we’ll actually see when Deadpool returns to the screen.
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Earlier this summer, director Michael Bay began sharing quick teases from the set of Transformers: The Last Knight that included the introduction of an all-new character named Sqweeks. The tiny, beat-up Vespa was not only a standout as a new character, but from the looks of it, Sqweeks was set to act as a practical effect (for the most part, at least) — a change of pace from the usual CGI-heavy franchise.

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Now, after a few weeks of filming and a tweak to the spelling of the character’s name, fans have gotten more insight on the little robot. Today on his Twitter page, Bay shared a character card for Sqweeks — like he’s done recently with Transformers franchise newcomer Hot Rod and Drift — which hints that the little Vespa is going to be the franchise’s cute, marketable new companion.

Standing at 3 feet and 6 inches tall, Sqweeks is only “little” when you compare him to the standard size of the franchise’s heavy-hitters like Optimus Prime, or any member of the Autobots or Deceptecons, really. In fact, the more you look at him, Sqweeks seems a bit like the heart string-tugging mascot that Bumblebee once was, albeit this time the mascot has the compact frame of characters like Star Wars‘ R2-D2 and BB-8. With that in mind, don’t be surprised when Sqweeks hits every toy shelf imaginable: after all, it’s pretty clear he’s meant to hold the attention of the younger audience.

The little guy.#transformerspic.twitter.com/o14Z7CsSk

— Michael Bay (@michaelbay) August 6, 2016



But really, look at this adorable transforming Vespa — is there any way to really be upset with its existence? What’s also intriguing is the idea of the ‘little guy’ walking as a practical effect. With one wheel and a kick stand as a peg leg, it’s going to be interesting to see how the character was brought to life when the eventual Blu-ray releases.

Bay has been sharing similar cards for other characters over the past few weeks, so it’s likely that this isn’t the last fans will see of the growing cast. He’s also been updating fans with live-action shots from the film, putting a heavy focus on showing off intense practical effects in Transformers 5 (Sqweeks included) as he brings fans along through production. A recent Facebook video showed off a behind-the-scenes look at an intense chase scene involving Bumblebee and a dangerously low-flying helicopter.

Transformers: The Last Knight opens in U.S. theaters on June 23, 2017, followed by the Bumblebee spin-off on June 8, 2018, and Transformers 6 on June 28, 2019.
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After Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012 and announced a new trilogy of Star Wars episodes, it was later revealed that the resurgence of live-action movies in the beloved sci-fi universe would also include standalone anthology films. Since Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens debuted last year – to record-breaking success at the box office as well as with praise from critics and fans alike – Disney and Lucasfilm are following up the feature with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which will take place chronologically between Episodes III and IV.



For the most part, Rogue One will feature new characters, like Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) and Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) – though familiar names and faces will appear. Original trilogy villain Darth Vader is reportedly making an appearance, Mon Mothma was featured in the first Rogue One trailer, Forest Whitaker’s character is Saw Gerrera from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and fans spotted Bail Organa (Jimmy Smits) in the movie’s sizzle reel released at Star Wars Celebration. Now, it seems the Bail Organa cameo has been confirmed.

While appearing on The Talk, Smits was asked if he could confirm whether the shot from the sizzle reel that fans drew attention to was in fact the actor in character as Bail Organa. Smits joked about the eagle-eyed Star Wars fans and offered a vague answer, “Can you say the word ‘cameo’? [Laughs] Can you say the word ‘small part’?”


The character of Bail Organa, as played by Smits, first appeared in the Star Wars prequel trilogy during Episode II: Attack of the Clones, then in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. He played a significant role in the prequels as the senator for Alderaan, a friend of the Jedi Council, and one of the founding members of the Rebel Alliance. At the end of Episode III, he adopted Leia when Padme died in childbirth, and the character of Bail Organa was presumably killed in Episode IV during the Death Star’s destruction of Alderaan.

Considering his ties to the Rebel Alliance, it would make sense for Smits to reprise the role of Bail Organa in Rogue One which will follow members of the rebellion – Jyn and Cassian – as they attempt to steal the Empire’s plans for the Death Star. Certainly, a cameo (or small part, as Smits said) would go a long way with establishing Rogue One as a film that helps to bridge the time jump between Episodes III and IV, while offering fans another look at the character.

That said, Smits didn’t come right out and answer the question of a Bail Organa cameo; instead, he joked about having a small role in Rogue One. While the shot from the sizzle reel and Smits’ reaction (including his lack of a direct answer) do seem to indicate Bail Organa will be appearing in the Star Wars anthology film, it has yet to be confirmed by Disney/Lucasfilm. Still, considering the appearances of other Star Wars characters, it would certainly be in line to feature Bail Organa alongside other previously established characters.
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