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Deadline

Marisa Abela Latest to Join United Artists’ New ‘Highlander’ Movie

Industry‘s Marisa Abela is the newest addition to the cast of the new Highlander film from Amazon MGM Studios‘ United Artists.

Variety

Jon Favreau’s 'Oswald the Lucky Rabbit' Disney+ Series Casts Amy Sedaris

Sedaris is the latest addition to the show, joining young leads Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Mykal-Michelle Harris and Ryder Allen.

Deadline

‘Street Fighter’ Cast: Who’s Who in the Live-Action Arcade Film Adaption

While the story for the film remains tightly under wraps, casting news has been coming in fast and furious. Recently announced additions to the roster include David Dastmalchian as the iconic villain M. Bison, Orville Peck as Vega, Callina Liang stepping into the role of Chun-Li and Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki.

Variety

‘Five-Star Weekend’ Peacock Series Casts Judy Greer, West Duchovny, Tory Devon Smith

Judy Greer (Stick, The Long Walk), West Duchovny (Saint X, Painkiller) and Tory Devon Smith (The Get Down, Zoe Ever After) have all joined the series in recurring roles. The trio join previously announced cast members including: Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Gemma Chan, D’Arcy Carden, Harlow Jane, Timothy Olyphant, David Denman, Josh Hamilton and Rob Huebel.