Daily Podcast: New Batman & Superman Shows, A Harry Potter TV Series, Batgirl Movie, Green Lantern Casting, And More

On the May 20, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Knives Out 2, a Harry Potter TV series, the Batgirl movie, Batman and Superman animated series, and Green Lantern casting.

Opening BanterIn The News:

  • Ben: 'Knives Out 2' Adds Rom-Com Queen Kate Hudson to the Cast
  • 'Knives Out 2' Adds 'Hamilton' and 'One Night in Miami' Star Leslie Odom Jr.
  • HT: A 'Harry Potter' TV Series is Coming to HBO Max...and It's a Quiz Show
  • Chris: 'Batgirl' Movie Will Be Directed By 'Bad Boys for Life' Filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah
  • HT: Noir-Inspired Batman Animated Series From J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves Coming to HBO Max
  • Chris: 'My Adventures with Superman' Animated Series Will Focus on Young Clark Kent and Lois Lane
  • HT: 'Green Lantern' HBO Max Series Casts Jeremy Irvine as Gay Superhero Alan Scott
  • Also mentioned: All the other stuff you need to know:

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