Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Cements His Place on Hollywood’s New A-List

Fresh off his Emmy win for ‘Watchmen,’ the magnetic actor has a string of high-profile roles lined up, including ‘Candyman,’ ‘Aquaman II’ and ‘Matrix 4’: I looked up and there was Keanu, and I said, ‘Oh s***, I’m really in the Matrix.’ ~ Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Back in May 2018, Damon Lindelof was watching an episode of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale with his wife when … Continue reading Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Cements His Place on Hollywood’s New A-List

Blacklanderz®August 14, 2021August 14, 2021Leave a comment

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‘Watchmen’ Cast and Filmmakers on Police, Racism and the Tulsa Massacre

If you haven’t watched the show, you really should. It is sooooo good!! And, Regina King kicks ass and takes names! ~ Vida Spoiler: If you have not seen the show, you might want to stop here. From the first moments in the premiere of HBO’s “Watchmen” last October, the show proved to be the most urgent and prescient series on television today. Rather than … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’ Cast and Filmmakers on Police, Racism and the Tulsa Massacre

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Matrix 4: Yahya Abdul-Mateen Reportedly Playing Young Morpheus

YEEESSSY! I think he would do a magnificent job as Morpheus!! ~ Vida It has reportedly been confirmed that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will indeed be playing a young Morpheus in the upcoming untitled Matrix 4 film. The rumors surrounding Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s role as a young Morpheus in the untitled Matrix 4 are reportedly true. The announcement of a fourth film in The Matrix franchise … Continue reading Matrix 4: Yahya Abdul-Mateen Reportedly Playing Young Morpheus

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HBO’s Watchmen tells stories about America’s racist past in America’s racist present

Regina King, Damon Lindelof, and others tell us how they updated the legendary comic for this 2019 adaptation. How do you update Watchmen for 2019? That might sound like a question with an obvious answer: You just do Watchmen. After all, the graphic novel, which has been consistently in print since its 12-volume run ended in 1987, is pretty terrific, and a TV miniseries version … Continue reading HBO’s Watchmen tells stories about America’s racist past in America’s racist present

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