Better Call Saul’s Bob Odenkirk Recalls Medic’s Words After His Heart Attack
It’s been almost three years since actor Bob Odenkirk had his heart attack on the set of Better Call Saul. The Emmy-winning actor made a full recovery, it scared his family and fans worldwide, but also someone else: the on-set medic.
The star collapsed on the set of Better Call Saul in New Mexico on July 28, 2021, and was rushed to the hospital. Days later, he described the incident as a “small heart attack.” Odenkirk recalled what happened in a recent interview with the Multiple Talking Women podcast, saying the medic froze after he slumped down and his heart was beginning to fail.
“It was his first day,” Odenkirk said (via EW). “And he said, ‘Oh no.'”
The actor had already passed out and luckily didn’t hear him say that. The medic later apologized for freezing up before jumping to action. He also confessed that he didn’t know how to perform CPR.
“Weeks later when I came back, he said, ‘I’m so sorry it was my first day, I have been a firefighter,’–he was retired–‘I’ve never done CPR. l have only ever seen other people do it,'” Odenkirk recalled.
He later returned to work on the final season in early September 2021, with the series finale airing the following year.
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New Silent Hill Movie’s Pyramid Head Revealed At Cannes Film Festival
Silent Hill 2‘s legendary antagonist, Pyramid Head, is finally headed back to the big screen, and audiences caught their first glimpse of the geometric monstrosity this week when the film previewed at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Directed by Christophe Gans (who also directed the first Silent Hill film back in 2006), Return To Silent Hill is the third film in the Silent Hill franchise, and is also considered to be a reboot of sorts. The first two films drew inspiration from various Silent Hill games and included some of the series’ most well-known characters. However, neither 2006’s Silent Hill nor 2012’s Silent Hill: Revelation were true adaptations of one specific Silent Hill game, but rather amalgamations of them. Return To Silent Hill, on the other hand, is aiming to be a faithful adaptation of Konami’s 2001 horror masterpiece, Silent Hill 2.
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“There is a clear idea from Christophe to make it modern, but also very true to the video game… Christophe is really somebody that respects the work that has been done, but that also has his own vision,” said Victor Hadida, who served as a producer on the first two Silent Hill films.
Jeremy Irvine stars as protagonist James Sunderland, a tortured man who returns to Silent Hill–the site of his honeymoon–after receiving a letter from his wife, Mary, requesting he meet her there. There’s just one problem: Mary has been dead for three years. In the 2001 game, Pyramid Head appears as a monstrous representation of James’ guilty conscience, and based on a still from the upcoming film (via Variety), Gans’ interpretation of the enigmatic horror stays true to its source material. Pyramid Head can be seen standing behind the rusted, bent bars of a metal door, lugging a sword so enormous, even Cloud Strife would blush.
The “Silent Hill” film franchise continues with “Return to Silent Hill,” the latest adaptation of the hit horror anthology video game series. Variety has the first look at the famed monster Pyramid Head in the Christophe Gans-directed film. https://t.co/emiQJVtj8q
— Variety (@Variety) May 16, 2024
This is exactly how players first meet Pyramid Head in the original Silent Hill 2 game–during his first appearance, the metal barricade mercifully keeps him at a safe distance from James, but the encounter is a harrowing one nonetheless, and the metal bars certainly don’t keep the menacing creature at bay after the initial encounter.
Fans will likely be pleased to know that Gans is aiming for accuracy with the new film, but the real litmus test for the film’s authenticity may be the opinion of Masahiro Ito, the original art director for Team Silent and creator of Pyramid Head’s frightening design. While promoting the 2006 film, Gans claimed that Pyramid Head is “one of the executioners in the original history of the town,” adding that “There is not one particular or exclusive manifestation of him as an entity.”
Ito, however, strongly disagreed, taking issue with the first two films’ use of Pyramid Head as an all-purpose boogeyman who can terrorize any character he pleases.
“[The filmmakers] really misunderstood Pyramid Head,” Ito said of the film. “I designed that only for James.”
Ito later added that Pyramid Head’s background as an executioner was inspired by a background character from 1995’s Braveheart, and has been quite vocal about his distaste for Pyramid Head’s appearances in plotlines that do not include James Sunderland as a character. Ito has even gone as far as claiming that he regrets creating the character.
Return To Silent Hill does not yet have an official release date, but the film is set to release sometime in 2024. Similarly, a remake of the original Silent Hill 2 game is currently being developed by Bloober Team, and is also set to launch sometime this year, meaning Pyramid Head fans have plenty to look forward to.
Lego’s New Milky Way Galaxy Wall Art Set Looks Incredibly Cool
While most of us will never get to experience the majesty of space–unless you’ve got an absurd amount of cash gathering dust in your bank account–you can bring some of that magic to your home. Magic that you can spend an afternoon building with these lovely Lego sets. Lego Insiders can now purchase a wall art building kit of The Milky Way Galaxy and NASA’s Artemis Space Launch System, both of which feature over 3,000 pieces. Lego’s Insiders program is free to join, but if you’d rather wait, everyone else can start placing their orders on May 18.
Just keep in mind these two sets are exclusive to the Lego Store, so you won’t find them at major retailers. If you buy either of these sets before May 26, you’ll get a rather fitting freebie: the Alien Space Diner Lego set, which is a rather fitting bonus.
Lego The Milky Way Galaxy – 3,091 pieces
First up is this $200 artistic recreation of the Milky Way galaxy. We’re not talking about the chocolate here, but rather the collection of stars and planets orbiting a supermassive black hole that we call home in the universe. With over 3,000 pieces, you can bring the beauty of the universe to life with this stunning art project. Lego is aiming to make this a relaxing project to take part in, and you can scan a QR code to get a cool soundtrack to listen to while you build this piece. Lego’s wall art builds can feel more complicated than your average Lego set of this size, and the swirling design of the Milky Way looks like it could make this one particularly complex.
That said, it looks quite pretty and includes some neat flourishes: a tiny Gaia space telescope hidden in the portrait, the Crab Nebula floating amongst the interstellar remains of a star that went supernova, and a tiny plaque to show you where you are in the Milky Way galaxy. This will occupy a decently sized chunk of your wall once complete, as it has a width of 26 inches and a height of 16 inches.
Lego NASA Artemis Space Launch System – 3,601 pieces
Next on the list is the $260 NASA Artemis Space Launch System from the Lego Ideas line. There’s a certain magic to rocket launches, and this set is a replica of NASA’s ongoing Artemis campaign that serves as the next stage in human space exploration. A highly detailed set, there are 3,601 pieces here that come together to create a multi-stage rocket with two solid-fuel boosters, an Orion capsule, and a detailed mobile launch tower. You can also build the launch system, and this model will stand 28 inches tall once it has been fully assembled. The real-life rocket will generate a staggering 4 million KGs of thrust when it takes off.
If that’s not enough space-based fun for you, there are some other cool builds to check out, including Tales of the Space Age, which is on sale for over 30% off at Amazon.
Netflix Orders Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2
In 2022, Adam Sandler signaled that he was working a sequel to his 1996 comedy, Happy Gilmore. The film featured Sandler’s title character as he discovered that his hockey talents gave him an incredible edge on the golf course. With the help of his mentor, Derick “Chubbs” Peterson (Carl Weathers), Happy improved his golf game and quelled his violent temper. Now, Happy Gilmore is finally set to return in a new sequel from Netflix.
Via The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix announced Happy Gilmore 2 during its upfront presentation. The streamer subsequently shared the news online.
Sandler is writing the script with Tim Herlihy, but there’s no word about whether a director has already been attached to the film. It’s also unknown if any of the other actors from the previous movie will appear. Earlier this year, Christopher McDonald–who played Happy’s rival, Shooter McGavin–said that Sandler had shown him the first draft for the sequel. Sandler had previously told Variety that the sequel may pick up with Happy as a member of the PGA’s senior tour. Last month, Sandler appeared on The Dan Patrick Show and offered an update about where things stood.
“We’re working on it. Me and [Tim] Herlihy are diligently trying to make a good reason for everyone to come and watch and have a good time. Netflix is excited about it,” he said. “We’re working on it. We’ve got some good ideas. We have a million ideas already, we just have to make it a movie. We love Happy Gilmore. We don’t want to let anybody down. We’re gonna work hard and make sure it’s good.”
Sandler’s Happy Madison production company has had a multi-film deal in place with Netflix since 2016. Some of the projects that have emerged from that include The Ridiculous 6, Sandy Wexler, Murder Mystery and its sequel, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, and Spaceman. Sandler also made a standup comedy special for Netflix, Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh, with plans to make another one in the future.
John Wick 4 Star Donnie Yen Getting His Own Spin-Off Movie
John Wick may be gone, but the world he lived in will continue. The first spin-off film, Ballerina, starring Ana De Armas, was recently pushed back to 2025. Now, there’s a second spin-off movie in the works that will feature Donnie Yen reprising his role as the blind assassin Caine from John Wick: Chapter 4.
Via The Hollywood Reporter, the movie will take place after the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, which left Caine free of any remaining obligations to the High Table. However, the post-credits scene featured Caine in Paris as Shimazu Akira (Rina Sawayama) prepared to attack him and avenge her father’s death at his hands. It’s unknown if the new film will address that cliffhanger.
Yen helped shape his depiction of Caine in Chapter 4, and director Chad Stahelski agreed to make the changes to Caine’s name and appearance at Yen’s request. Stahelski is also developing the Caine spin-off, which will be written by Robert Askins.
“Working on John Wick: Chapter 4 was an extraordinary experience,” said Yen in a statement. “The reason these films resonate so deeply is because, like myself, Chad, Basil, and Erica push themselves to create action, fights and stunts that are not only thrilling, inventive and artistic, but also expressive of character, story and emotion. Caine is an incredible character with a haunted past, and I am excited to return to the role.”
Stahelski has previously mentioned discussing the possibility of John Wick: Chapter 5 with Keanu Reeves despite John’s apparent death in Chapter 4. Additionally, Stahelski has said that Halle Berry also wants to return to the franchise, potentially in her own film as well. For the moment, there are no other movies in the works, but Lionsgate is developing another John Wick TV series after the success of The Continental on Peacock in 2023.
Danny DeVito Would Play Wario In The Next Mario Movie
Veteran actor Danny DeVito has said he would be interested in playing Wario in the next Mario animated movie. Speaking to The Movie Dweeb, DeVito joked that he would ask for a lot of money if the opportunity ever came up to play Wario.
After the interviewer joked that they would talk to Mario voice actor Chris Pratt about making it happen, DeVito said, “I’m gonna take them to the cleaners but [tell them] that I should be in the movie.”
Speaking generally about potential upcoming roles, DeVito said, “I’m ready to do a lot of things.” He said the future is uncertain and anything could happen down the road, though as of yet, there is no indication that Wario will be in the next Mario movie and nothing connecting DeVito to it.
This isn’t the first time fans have lobbied for DeVito to play a role popular in gaming circles. Years ago, the internet lobbied for DeVito to be the voice of Pikachu, but that never materialized.
2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie earned more than $1.3 billion at the box office to become the No. 2 highest-grossing movie of the year worldwide. Unsurprisingly, Nintendo is making another Mario animated movie, and there is always a chance that Wario could appear, but it’s still early days and there is no word yet on the story for the sequel. Beyond that, Nintendo is making a live-action Zelda movie.
Pratt recently made headlines when he said he hopes there will be numerous other Mario movies to create something of a “Nintendo Cinematic Universe.”
DeVito’s latest project is Poolman, which is the directorial debut of actor Chris Pine. The movie received very bad reviews, and the blowback affected Pine.
Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via Variety), Pine said the initial reviews from the Toronto Film Festival in 2023 made him think he produced a “pile of sh**.” But he watched it again and said to himself, “I fucking love this film. I love this film so much.”
As for DeVito, he’s known for his starring role on the TV show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Some of his movie credits include Big Fish, Matilda (which he also directed), and Batman Returns. He won an Oscar for his producing work on the film Erin Brockovich.
Natasha Lyonne Joins Marvel’s Fantastic Four In Mystery Role – Report
Natasha Lyonne, known for her roles on Russian Doll and Orange is the New Black, is joining the cast for Marvel’s upcoming The Fantastic Four movie, according to Deadline. There is no word yet on who Lyonne will play in the film, however.
She joins a cast that already includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Julia Garner as Silver Surfer, Ralph Ineson as Galactus. John Malkovich and Paul Walter-Hauser are also set to appear in the movie.
WandaVision’s Matt Shakman is directing The Fantastic Four. Production on the superhero movie is expected to start this summer. The Fantastic Four is slated for release on July 25, 2025.
While Marvel fans have to wait until 2025 for The Fantastic Four, the next big Marvel movie is Deadpool and Wolverine, which releases this July.
Lyonne recently starred on Rian Johnson’s Poker Face and earned an Emmy nomination for it. She also earned Emmy award nominations for Orange is the New Black and Russian Doll.