She-Hulk Director Shares Excitement About Daredevil's Inclusion In The Show

She-Hulk’s premiere in just a couple of weeks is all about Jennifer Walters entering the MCU, however, for many fans it was the appearance of a familiar face that impressed the most after the release of the series’ new trailer at San Diego Comic-Con, that being Charlie Cox’s Daredevil.

Besides Cox, Mark Ruffalo will also be reprising his signature role as Bruce Banner as he tries to get his cousin familiarized with all the trappings of being a Hulk, something Tatiana Maslani’s character seems to have no problem with, if one is to judge from She-Hulk’s trailer. Up to now, She-Hulk has been conceptualized and marketed as a legal comedy, much different than any other Marvel Studios production, and that was one of the topics addressed by its director and cast at Comic-Con.

In an exclusive interview with some of the show’s most prominent faces, Entertainment Weekly got to press director Kat Coiro on some of the most frequently asked topics about the She-Hulk, including how its creators tackled the character’s anger issues from a female perspective, her day-to-day affairs as an attorney or her controversial look. On a simpler note, Coiro expressed her excitement over bringing Cox back, saying “how can you have a legal comedy and not have Daredevil come into it?” reassuring fans he will definitely be a crowd favorite even if she can’t disclose much more about the role in fear of being targeted by the Marvel Studios police.

Daredevil’s role is not exactly clear, as is whether Cox will be showing in superhero capacity only or also as a fellow attorney to Walters, much like he did in Spider-Man: No Way Home, but the trailer did confirm he’ll be wearing his more colorful yellow costume from the comics. As for She-Hulk's aesthetics, Coiro said it was crucial to keep Walters’ appearance “realistic” because standing at 6’7” she’s still within the realm of real women and their own experiences.

Considering the many tall models and cosplayers that took a swing at Resident Evil Village’s Lady Dimistrescu, it’s fair to say She-Hulk’s proportions are actually are more in tune with reality than the Hulk’s, which is possibly why Marvel fans have been more nitpicky about She-Hulk’s CGI or Jameela Jamil's look as Titania than with other Disney Plus shows. Funnily enough, despite most people being familiar with Deadpool as the mouthy fourth wall-breaking antihero, She-Hulk has been using that same resource before the merc with a mouth ever did, as Coiro pointed out.

There are many questions about what kind of show She-Hulk will be, and yet, for many fans how Daredevil slots in the MCU will be much more important, especially now that the superhero is confirmed to get his own longer series in 2024.

Supernatural Prequel Stars Praise Jensen Ackles' Involvement

Stars of The Winchesters are praising Supernatural alum Jensen Ackles' involvement in the new series. Roughly a year after The CW flagship series ended its wildly successful 15-year run, original star Ackles announced that he and his wife Danneel were executive-producing a Supernatural prequel TV show focused on Sam (Jared Padelecki) and Dean's (Ackles) parents, John and Mary. Titled The Winchesters, the spinoff show also sees Ackles attached as a narrator, with the franchise's veteran writer Robbie Thompson contributing in a significant creative capacity. The CW handed out a series order to The Winchesters in May 2022, and now, the show is tipped to premiere on the network as a part of its upcoming fall slate.

As The Winchesters show trailer had indicated, the spinoff show will take viewers back in time to the year 1972, when John and Mary first met after the former returned from the Vietnam War. Mary is looking for her missing father when she encounters an imperiled John. And as she rescues him from a demon, the two are propelled into an unexpected, high-stakes monster-hunting adventure. Drake Rodger and Meg Donnelly are leading The Winchesters cast as John and Mary, with Nida Khurshid, Jonathan Fleites, Demetria McKinney, and Bianca Kajlich appearing in key roles. Although the feel, tone, and premise of The Winchesters wholly depart from Supernatural's, the lead stars are still seeking guidance from the original cast, hoping to honor the legacy of the much-beloved parent series.

In a new interview with TVLine, Rodger and Donnelly shine some light on Ackles' involvement in the Supernatural spin-off show, detailing the support he provided them to prepare for their new roles. During the filming of the pilot, in particular, Ackles was on the sets daily, and he familiarized the new leads with the Supernatural universe, giving them useful advice and notes for approaching their characters. Read what Donnelly says below:

"He was on set every single day of the pilot, just like being super collaborative, giving us notes, telling us about the universe that we might not know about. So it was really good insight."

When the show was first announced, The Winchesters immediately ran into controversy after Padelecki called out Ackles for keeping him out of the loop about the prequel TV show. The stars were quick to resolve their differences, however, and Padelecki has since extended his support for the show. As for Ackles, his new roles in The Boys and Big Sky have been keeping him busy, yet he is intimately fulfilling his commitment to The Winchesters. But for when Ackles isn't available, the spin-off's cast leans into the performances and stories from the original show, drawing inspiration for their work. As Rodger acknowledges, Jeffrey Dean Morgan's portrayal as the adult John in Supernatural has really helped him prepare for his role, defining the path and trajectory his character will chart.

Although fans are passionately looking forward to the expansion of the Supernatural franchise, the continuity issues posed by The Winchesters have cast some doubts about the new show. Rodger and Donnelly's new comments about Ackles' association with the series should ease some of these tensions, as he obviously knows what he is doing and what loyalists expect from his prequel show. With both new and old stars working together, all the coherence issues will surely be addressed, allowing The Winchesters to properly fit into Supernatural's canon. To learn more, audiences need to keep their eyes peeled, as a release date announcement for The Winchesters seems to be just around the corner.

Obi-Wan Kenobi Finale Draws Comparison to BvS Most Hated Scene

The finale of Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi draws a tongue-in-cheek comparison to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice's most-maligned scene. As Zack Snyder's follow-up to Man of Steel, 2016's Batman v Superman continues to be a controversial film—which was reportedly hampered by studio interference and critically panned. Arguably its most criticized/discussed moment comes in its third act when a mech-suited Batman gets the best of Superman. As Clark Kent prepares to accept his fate, he pleads for Bruce Wayne to "save Martha" – his mother, who is held hostage by Lex Luther. Since Bruce's mom is also named Martha, the plea allows Batman to recognize Superman's humanity.

Obi-Wan Kenobi's finale highlights the much-hyped "rematch of the century" between its titular Jedi Master and his fallen apprentice, Anakin Skywalker. With a renewed sense of purpose, Obi-Wan can go toe-to-toe with the mechanical monster that is Darth Vader. The standout moment of the duel comes at the very end, when Obi-Wan slashes Vader's mask, revealing Anakin's charred face beneath. Almost as if he didn't realize humanity still existed amid the machine, Obi-Wan breaks into tears saying, "I'm sorry, Anakin" before leaving "Darth" defeated again. While the latter quote doesn't sound anything like "save Martha," both scenes do feature a cracked mask and some life-changing words.

TheSnyderKnight on Twitter recently shared an image of Ben Affleck's Batman sporting the cracked mask from Batman v Superman alongside a picture of Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader. The post also jokingly credits Snyder for that scene in Obi-Wan Kenobi's finale. Check it out below:

The animated series Star Wars: Rebels did indeed lay the blueprint for the scene between Obi-Wan and Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi. In Rebels' season 2 finale, "Twilight of the Apprentice," Anakin's former Padawan Ahsoka Tano also damages Vader's mask in combat, resulting in the Ahsoka refusing to leave her fallen friend as the temple closes in on itself. Christensen watched The Clone Wars and Rebels ahead of Obi-Wan Kenobi, revisiting that specific Rebels scene in preparation for the live-action finale.

"Ben" and Darth's moment in the Obi-Wan Kenobi finale isn't one fan will soon forget. In addition to episode 5's sparring flashback, the series brought Christensen and Ewan McGregor's iconic characters face-to-face for the first time in 17 years. Obi-Wan Kenobi's cracked-mask scene is extraordinarily well-acted, directed, and emotional. However, like the sequence in Batman v Superman, it will inevitably be mocked online countless times and spawn a barrage of memes. While Obi-Wan Kenobi has certainly endured criticism and is far from perfect, at least it doesn't actually have a Martha moment.