This week on Superhero Slate we’ve got our first look at Lara Croft, the God of War has been cast, Star Wars gets new leadership, and more!

News

• God of War (4:35)
  • Ryan Hurst (Sons of Anarchy; God of War) cast as Kratos
    • Previously voiced Thor in the game series
• Tomb Raider (12:20)
  • First look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft
  • Outfit follows more original game series, than modern iterations
• One Piece (24:25)
  • Season 2 trailer reveals the assassins, Baroque Works
• Star Wars (30:35)
  • Kathleen Kennedy retiring as President
    • Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan as co-Presidents
  • Gave updates on movies:
    • Simon Kinberg’s next trilogy = working on it right now
    • James Mangold = on hold
    • Steven Soderbergh (Ben Solo) = on the backburner
    • Taika Waititi = Alive, but not her decision since she’s leaving
    • Donald Glover = Alive, turned in a script
    • Dave Filoni crossover film = on hold
• Avengers Doomsday (47:20)
  • Trailer #4 featuring Wakandans and Fantastic Four released
    • Namor’s underwater city in a desert
  • Russo Brothers confirm:
    • "What you’ve been watching for the last four weeks are not teasers. Or trailers. They are stories. They are clues. Pay attention."
  • Countdown to Doomsday live video feed
• Midnight Sons (53:00)
  • Rumored lineup includes: Blade, Ghost Rider, Moon Knight, Wong, Werewolf by Night, Man-Thing, and Black Knight
    • Elsa Bloodstone set to appear
• X-Force (56:45)
  • Rumor: Marvel moving forward with an X-Force inspired film
  • Could be Ryan Renold’s next Marvel/Deadpool movie he’s been working on
• Mister Miracle (58:35)
  • James Gunn confirms series is officially set in the DCU
  • They have cast Darkseid, but not telling yet

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