Elvis actress Shonka Dukureh dies

Sizzling Samachar of the Day

Sizzling Samachar of the day - 22nd July 2022

From Henry Cavill to Dungeons and Dragons, from Harvey Keitel to Prithviraj Sukumaran, and more stories

Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling samachar, I'm your host Nikhil. News from Hollywood first.

Henry Cavill may return as Superman

The San Diego Comic-Con is back and fans are expecting some big revelations from Marvel and DC studios. As per reports, The Man of Steel Henry Cavill is rumored to make an appearance at the Comic-Con. If rumors are to be believed, the actor is expected to announce his return as Superman. The news has definitely gotten fans excited! While Ben Affleck is set to return as Batman in the upcoming film The Flash, Cavill's presence has not been confirmed in any of the upcoming DCEU films.

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves trailer launched

The trailer of Paramount's Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves which was revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con gives a glimpse of the characters and the epic adventure they embark upon. The star-studded ensemble includes Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, Regé-Jean Page, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, and Hugh Grant. The film is expected to hit theaters in March next year.

The Wheel of Time renewed for third season

Amazon Prime Video’s epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time is set to return with a third season. The announcement comes ahead of the premiere of the second season of the show that stars Rosamund Pike in the lead role. Created by Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and Chuck writer Rafe Judkins, the third season will be based on Robert Jordan’s fourth book in the Wheel of Time series, The Shadow Rising. Apart from Pike, the series stars Daniel Henney, Zoë Robins, Madeleine Madden, Josha Stradowski, Marcus Rutherford, and Barney Harris.

Harvey Keitel to feature in National Treasure: Edge of History

Acclaimed actor Harvey Keitel will make a guest appearance in Disney+’s upcoming series National Treasure: Edge of History. The series is based on the film series National Treasure starring Nicholas Cage. Keitel, who played FBI Special Agent Peter Sadusky in the film, will reprise his role in the series. The series will also feature Justin Bartha returning as tech expert Riley Poole. Lisette Olivera plays the protagonist in the series which also stars Zuri Reed, Antonio Cipriano, Jordan Rodrigues, and Jake Austin Walker.

Elvis actress Shonka Dukureh dies

Shonka Dukureh, who essayed the role of Big Mama Thornton in the film Elvis, was found dead in her apartment on Thursday. She was 44. Dukureh was a singer and theater graduate from Fisk University. Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis marked her on-screen debut.

KGF’s Ravi Basrur to compose music for Prithviraj’s Kaaliyan

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s big-budget period film Kaaliyan which has been in the works for the past four years is finally making some headway. KGF music director Ravi Basrur has been roped in to compose the music for the film. Prithviraj took to social media to announce the news. Prithviraj plays a warrior in the film which is directed by S Mahesh.

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• Written by Arya Harikumar