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Resurrection (Secret Invasion)
"Resurrection" is the first episode of the American television series ''Secret Invasion'', based on the Marvel Comics comic book crossover of the same name. It features a rebellious faction of shapeshifting aliens, the Skrulls, plotting an insurgency on Earth after Nick Fury had failed to find another planet for them. The episode is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. It was written by head writer Kyle Bradstreet and Brian Tucker, and directed by Ali Selim. Samuel L. Jackson reprises his role as Fury from previous MCU media, along with Ben Mendelsohn as Talos, with Kingsley Ben-Adir, Killian Scott, Samuel Adewunmi, Dermot Mulroney, Richard Dormer, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, and Don Cheadle also starring. Selim joined the series by May 2021 to direct all episodes. "Resurrection" was released on Disney+ on June 21, 2023. Its critical reception was mixed, with praise for its pacing, performances, and potential, bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Invasion (miniseries)
''Secret Invasion'' is an American television miniseries created by Kyle Bradstreet for the streaming service Disney+, based on the 2008 Marvel Comics storyline Secret Invasion, of the same name. It is List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series#Marvel Studios, the ninth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films, the films of the franchise. It follows Nick Fury (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Nick Fury and Talos (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Talos as they uncover a conspiracy by a group of shapeshifting Skrulls (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Skrulls to conquer Earth. Bradstreet serves as the head writer, with Ali Selim directing. Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Mendelsohn reprise their respective roles as Fury and Talos from previous MCU media, with Kingsley Ben-Adir, Killian Scott, Samuel Adewunmi, Dermot Mulroney, Richard Dormer, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Don Cheadle, Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skrulls (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on superhero films and television series starring various titular superheros independently produced by Marvel Studios: based on characters that appear in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The shared universe, much like the original Marvel Universe in comic books, was established by crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters. Due to the galaxy-spanning nature of the franchise, multiple different species have been introduced. Main species Asgardians The Asgardians (based on the Marvel Comics race of the same name), or the Æsir - introduced in ''Thor'', are the inhabitants of Asgard, on whom the gods of Norse mythology are based in MCU mythology. In the first film, they are shown as a race of superhuman extraterrestrials who look similar to humans but possess a highly advanced form of technology resembling magic and sorcery, upon which their enti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emilia Clarke
Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke (born 23 October 1986) is an English actress, best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series ''Game of Thrones'' (2011–2019), for which she received nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards. She is also known for playing Sarah Connor (Terminator), Sarah Connor in the science fiction film ''Terminator Genisys, Terminator: Genisys'' (2015) and Qi'ra in the film ''Solo: A Star Wars Story'' (2018), as well as starring in the romantic dramas ''Me Before You (film), Me Before You'' (2016) and ''Last Christmas (film), Last Christmas'' (2019). Clarke studied at Drama Centre London. Her television debut was a guest appearance in the BBC One medical soap opera ''Doctors (2000 TV series), Doctors'' in 2009, at age 22. Clarke made her Broadway theatre, Broadway debut as Holly Golightly in the play ''Breakfast at Tiffany's (novella)#Plays, Breakfast at Tiffany's'' (2013), and played Nina in a West End theatre, West End producti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Dormer
Richard Dormer (born 11 November 1969) is an actor and playwright from Northern Ireland. He is best known for his roles as Beric Dondarrion in the HBO television series ''Game of Thrones'' and Dan Anderssen in Sky Atlantic's '' Fortitude''. Early life Dormer was born into a Protestant family in Portadown, Northern Ireland. He studied at the RADA school of acting in London. After living and working in London, he returned to Northern Ireland. Career Stage and radio Dormer gained recognition following his performance as Northern Irish snooker star Alex Higgins in the 2003 play ''Hurricane'', which he wrote and starred in. Dormer won ''The Stage'' award for Best Actor in 2003. In 2004, Dormer won the ''Irish Times'' Best Actor Award for his performance in Frank McGuinness's '' Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme'' and in 2005 completed a season with Sir Peter Hall at the Theatre Royal and starred in Bath as Angelo in William Shakespeare's ''Measure for Measure'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dermot Mulroney
Dermot Patrick Mulroney (born October 31, 1963) is an American actor and musician. He is known for his roles in a wide variety of genres, including romantic comedy, western, and drama films. After making his film debut in ''Sunset'' (1988), Mulroney gained recognition for his starring role in the films '' Young Guns'' (1988) and '' Career Opportunities'' (1991). In the 1990s, Mulroney starred in the films ''Point of No Return'' (1993), '' Bad Girls'' (1994), '' Copycat'' (1995), '' How to Make an American Quilt'' (1995), and '' My Best Friend's Wedding'' (1997), the latter of which became his highest grosser at the box office. In the 2000s, Mulroney starred in the films '' About Schmidt'' (2002), '' The Wedding Date'' (2005), '' Must Love Dogs'' (2005), '' The Family Stone'' (2005), and ''Zodiac'' (2007). In the 2010s, Mulroney starred in the films ''The Grey'' (2011), '' Jobs'' (2013), '' August: Osage County'' (2013), '' Insidious: Chapter 3'' (2015), and '' Dirty Grandpa'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Adewunmi
Samuel Adewunmi (born 1994) is a British actor. He won British Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performance, Most Promising Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards 2019, British Independent Film Awards as well as receiving a BIFA Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a British Independent Film, Best Actor nomination for his role in the film ''The Last Tree (film), The Last Tree'' (2019). He was nominated for a BAFTA for his role in the BBC drama ''You Don't Know Me (TV series), You Don't Know Me'' (2021). He was named a 2019 ''Screen International'' Star of Tomorrow. Early life Adewunmi was born in Camden, London to a single Nigerian Yoruba mother, a chef. He and his brother grew up on the Maiden Lane Estate just north of King's Cross St Pancras tube station, King's Cross and St Pancras stations, the same estate where ''Tin Luck'' was filmed. He first discovered drama through a school play in year three, and was eight when he put on a community play at the Camde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killian Scott
Cillian Damien Murphy (born 10 July 1985), known professionally as Killian Scott, is an Irish actor. He first came to prominence for his role as Tommy in the RTÉ One series '' Love/Hate'' (2010–2014). He appears as Orpheus in the (2024) Netflix series Kaos. Early life The youngest of six children, Scott grew up in Sandymount, Dublin, and attended St Michael's College on Ailesbury Road in Dublin 4. His siblings include former politician Eoghan Murphy and playwright Colin Murphy. His interest in acting was inspired by his brother Eoghan's performance in a school production of ''Hamlet''. He studied English and philosophy at University College Dublin before moving to London to study at the Drama Centre. Career Initially starting out in theatre, he changed his name to Killian Scott to avoid confusion with Cillian Murphy, another Irish actor. He gained fame in Ireland for the role of Tommy in '' Love/Hate'', which first started airing in 2010. During the next few years, Scott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingsley Ben-Adir
Kingsley Ben-Adir (born 20 November 1986) is a British actor. His credits include playing pathologist Marcus Summer in ITV's ''Vera'' (2014–2018), private detective Karim Washington on Netflix's '' The OA'' (2019), Colonel Ben Younger in the BBC drama ''Peaky Blinders'' (2017–2019), and Gravik in the superhero miniseries ''Secret Invasion'' (2023). He starred as Malcolm X in the Amazon Studios film '' One Night in Miami...'' (2020), for which he won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer, and as Bob Marley in '' Bob Marley: One Love'' (2024). Early life and education Ben-Adir was born in Kentish Town, London, England. His maternal grandparents were from Trinidad and Tobago. His paternal grandparents were born in England; his surname is Hebrew, meaning son of the strong or mighty. He attended Rhyl Street Primary School in Kentish Town, London. He attended secondary school at William Ellis School in Gospel Oak, Northwest London. He graduated from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talos (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
In Greek mythology, Talos, also spelled Talus (; , ''Tálōs'') or Talon (; , ''Tálōn''), was a man of bronze who protected Crete from pirates and invaders. Despite the popular idea that he was a giant, no ancient source states this explicitly. Narrative Different literary sources provide a wide variety of accounts of in relation to Talos' role and genealogy. The most popular variant of the myth of Talos is that found in the ''Argonautica'' of Apollonius of Rhodes (fl. first half of 3rd century BCE). In this account, Talos is described as being a descendant of the bronze race (χαλκοῦ γένους) who sprang from ash-trees. He is described as being bronze and also invulnerable with the exception of a vein in his ankle which was protected by only a thin layer of skin. He was given to Europa by Zeus in order to protect Crete, which he does by running around the island three times. The Argonauts encounter him on their return voyage after obtaining the Golden Fleece. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Mendelsohn
Paul Benjamin Mendelsohn (born 3 April 1969) is an Australian actor. He first rose to prominence in Australia for his break-out role in '' The Year My Voice Broke'' (1987). He gained international attention for his starring role in the crime drama '' Animal Kingdom'' (2010). He has since had roles in films such as '' The Dark Knight Rises'' (2012), '' Starred Up'' (2013), '' Lost River'' (2014), '' Mississippi Grind'' (2015), '' Darkest Hour'' (2017) and '' Ready Player One'' (2018). Mendelsohn starred in the Netflix drama series ''Bloodline'' (2015–2017), for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2016. In the same year, he portrayed Orson Krennic in the ''Star Wars'' spin-off film '' Rogue One'', and would later reprise the role in the second season of its companion series '' Andor'' (2025). He played the Sheriff of Nottingham in ''Robin Hood'' (2018). He joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Talos in the superhero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel L
Samuel L. may refer to: * Samuel L. Jackson (born 1948), American actor * Samuel L. Clemens aka Mark Twain (1835 – 1910), American author * Samuel L. Devine (1915 – 1997), American politician * Samuel L. Gravely Jr. (1922 – 2004) African-American naval officer * Samuel L. Greitzer (1905 – 1988), American mathematician * Samuel L. Lewis (1896 – 1971) American mystic and horticulturalist * Samuel L. Mitchill (1764–1831) American physician, naturalist, and politician * Samuel L. Popkin (born 1942), American political scientist * Samuel L. Southard (1787 – 1842), American statesman {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Head Writer
A head writer is a person who oversees the team of writers on a television or radio series. The title is common in the soap opera A soap opera (also called a daytime drama or soap) is a genre of a long-running radio or television Serial (radio and television), serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term ''soap opera'' originat ... genre, as well as with sketch comedies and talk shows that feature monologues and comedy skits. In fictional comedy or drama TV shows, this is generally performed by an executive producer, who is usually also the showrunner. Overview The head writer conceives and outlines the long-term story of a scripted television or radio series. In daytime television, the over-arcing storylines are broken out into daily episodes, which are individually outlined by particular writers, and fleshed out with dialogue by others. In prime-time series, individual staff or freelance writers briefed with any long-term stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
