The Hunt for Gollum may have concluded its hunt for a new Aragorn. McKenna Grace has hope a new Ghostbusters could still happen. Mike Colter still wants in on a Luke Cage comeback. Plus: Chris Pine versus… Yeti? To me, my spoilers!
Yeti
Deadline reports Chris Pine, Iona Bell, Ray Winstone, and Sofia Boutella are attached to star in Yeti, a “survival thriller” at Netflix from The Conjuring: Last Rites director, Michael Chaves. The story is set “deep in the Alps, where an avalanche has unleashed something primeval from the glacial ice. With no hope of rescue, a father (Pine) and his daughter (Bell) must fight to survive against a merciless predator that blends in with the snow.”
The Space Between
Bloody-Disgusting also reports Damian Maffei will star in The Space Between, a “liminal psychological horror” movie concerning an “overnight security guard who takes a quiet job following a recent personal loss, believing the predictable routine will help him reset. But when unexplained incidents begin occurring throughout the building, Rick is forced to question his memory and his grip on reality.” Joshua Garity is attached to write and direct.
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
According to a new rumor from insider @DanielRPK (via World of Reel), Leo Woodall is in talks to replace Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in The Hunt for Gollum. Additionally, a second rumor from The Hot Mic podcast (also via World of Reel) suggests the film may be just the first installment of another Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey 3
Dread Central reports Roger Jackson—the voice of Ghostface in the Scream movies and Mojo Jojo in The Powerpuff Girls franchise—has joined the cast of Blood & Honey 3 as the voice of Rabbit.
Smile 3
Dread Central additionally has word a third Smile movie is in the works, but Parker Finn likely won’t return to direct.
Ghostbusters 6
McKenna Grace stated “there’s always hope” for another live-action Ghostbusters movie in a recent interview with THR.
I think there’s always hope. Personally, I haven’t heard anything lately. I’d be more secretive if I had, but I would love to play Phoebe again. She was such a huge part of my career and also my childhood and teenage years. I grew up playing her. It was such an honor for me to get to be a part of Ghostbusters and help bring it to a younger generation. So I would always be honored to play Phoebe again, and whether it would be next year, I feel like I would have heard about it by now if I was.
Nowadays, any franchise or any film has the opportunity to come back at any time, so I wonder when that would be. I just really hope I get to, and I know that there’s always talks of doing more films whenever something has had some success or a big following. So my fingers are always crossed. As of right now, I have no clue, but I definitely think that it could be a possibility someday in the future.
Jumanji 4
Kevin Hart and The Rock have both shared behind-the-scenes videos from the filming of Jumanji 4 on social media.
I love my son @KevinHart4real with all my heart ❤️ but when he gets whiny about his carseat, I just want to slap his stupid little lips clean off his annoying punchable face 👄 👋🏾 👦🏾 🤛🏾#onset#jumanji#daddyissues#toomuchfun 😂 pic.twitter.com/1yoqfcm8U0
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) March 7, 2026
Rabisu: Curse of the Demon
A group of livestreaming ghost hunters awaken the spirit of a vengeful djinn in the trailer for Rabisu: Curse of the Demon.
Luke Cage
During his recent appearance on Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum, Mike Colter agreed it’s time for Luke Cage to return to the MCU.
I do think now it’s time. I think you know Daredevil’s back. I’ve had discussions with Marvel, and I do think that it’s very, very likely that I will come back at some point, but I don’t know when. But I think I will.
Daredevil: Born Again/Jessica Jones
Relatedly, Dario Scarpadane discussed Jessica Jones’ highly anticipated return in Daredevil: Born Again season two in a recent interview with SFX Magazine (via The Direct).
One of the things we’ve leaned into is that time has passed between the end of the Netflix show and the beginning of ours. We’re acknowledging that. These characters have matured; they’ve gone through life. And Jessica Jones, bourbon-swilling smartass – what’s it like for her to mature seven years?
What Melissa Rosenberg did with Season 1 of Jessica Jones is some of the finest superhero television work ever. When I first came and talked to Marvel I was like, ‘We’ve got to bring Jessica Jones back!’ I don’t feel that her story ended. If you read the comic books, you’ll know that there’s a next chapter of her life that I thought was super interesting.
The X-Files
Finally, Nexus Point News reports the new X-Files plans to shoot its pilot this May in Vancouver and is currently casting the following characters:
SALKOW
Salkow is a 10-year-old character, and she is the daughter of a former biker. Having grown up in an unstable environment, she is considered wise beyond her years. The character is also described as athletic. The role must be played by an Indigenous actor.
WILLIE
Willie is a male character in his 30s who is biracial. He is described as powerfully built and physically imposing. After serving time in prison, he is now trying to distance himself from the biker gang that once protected him.
JENN
Jenn is a female character in her 30s who is Indigenous. She works as a Bureau of Indian Affairs police officer and assists with the investigation. The character is also noted to have a sports or athletic background.
JULIE
Julie is a female character in her 60s who is Indigenous. She works as a childcare provider and social worker. During the investigation, she is questioned by authorities and attempts to be helpful, but she becomes increasingly cautious about the direction the case is taking.
CIMISAH
Cimisah is a female character in her 30s who is Indigenous and the mother of a young girl. She struggled with her mental health prior to disappearing two years earlier. The role is listed as a non-speaking part.
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