Following their grand Marvel success, filmmaking pair the Russo Brothers have irked many moviegoing audiences, filmmakers, journalists, and very-online social media audiences. Like James Cameron before them and his brand of smug irritation, their success has seemingly inflated an arrogance in them, and or, their epic box office accomplishments have made the media hang on to their every word and prop it up as something worth quoting (and we’re guilty of this too).

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Meeting that special someone can be a real adventure. That’s the premise of “Ghosted,” a new high-concept romantic action adventure film starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. Directed by Dexter Fletcher (“Rocketman,” “The Offer,” and “Eddie And The Eagle”), the new film is streaming on April 21 on Apple TV+. What’s it about?

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Do you remember the lovely days of the summer of 2019 when there was no life-threatening virus out there killing millions of people? Hollywood sure does. That’s when it was announced that Dexter Fletcher was going to direct “Sherlock Holmes 3” and reunite Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law for another fun romp. But as the filmmaker recently explained, the pandemic really screwed that all up.

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Captain America and Black Widow are finally going to romance each other! Well, not really. But sorta. You see, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson have signed on to star in a new “romantic action-adventure” film, titled “Ghosted,” but they’re leaving their Marvel costumes in the closet.

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According to Deadline, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson have signed on to star in the upcoming film, “Ghosted,” which is being produced by Apple Studios and Skydance.

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Paramount+ is gearing up for their new series about the making of Francis Ford Coppola‘s masterpiece, “The Godfather.” Now, Deadline has revealed that they’ve hired “Grand Army” actor Anthony Ippolito to play Al Pacino in the series, whom Francis chose to play Michael Corleone in “The Godfather.” 

READ MORE: ‘The Offer’: Dexter Fletcher To Direct Paramount+ Series About The Making Of ‘The Godfather’

“The Offer” is co-written by Nikki Toscano and Michael Toklin, with Toscano serving as the showrunner.

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You can safely say, based on his output in “Rocketman” and the Oscar-winning film, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Dexter Fletcher is a filmmaker that understands how to craft a biopic. So, when the folks at Paramount+ were looking for a director for “The Offer,” based on the story of how “The Godfather” was made, Fletcher got the call.

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Chris Pine is, unfortunately, one of the only A-list Chrises in Hollywood not attached to a Marvel Studios franchise. Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, and Chris Hemsworth have those roles seemingly locked up. But yet, Pine is no stranger to franchise film work, and it appears that he’s adding another one to his list, with the upcoming reboot of “The Saint.”

READ MORE: Quentin Tarantino Says Chris Pine Is His Favorite Actor, But He Won’t Direct His ‘Star Trek’ Movie

According to Variety, Pine is in negotiations to star in the upcoming action film, “The Saint,” directed by Dexter Fletcher.

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After most reports say that he saved “Bohemian Rhapsody” and then went on to helm the Oscar-winning feature “Rocketman,” filmmaker Dexter Fletcher is understandably in high demand. The filmmaker is already signed on to direct “Sherlock Holmes 3,” as well as a new “Dracula” film, but it appears that he’s also lining up an action reboot of “The Saint.”

READ MORE: Dexter Fletcher To Direct A New Dracula Film ‘Renfield’ From ‘Walking Dead’ Creator Robert Kirkman

According to Variety, Paramount has signed Dexter Fletcher as the director of a new reboot of the classic action franchise, “The Saint.” For those unaware, “The Saint” is based on the 1920s novel series written by Leslie Charteris about a wealthy thief-for-hire that is on a Robin Hood-esque mission that targets corrupt politicians, warmongers, and other lowlifes.

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Dexter Fletcher is leaving the rock biopic genre and going for something a bit more…horrific. According to a new report, it appears the filmmaker has decided to take on the legend of Dracula for the upcoming film “Renfield.”

Variety is reporting that Fletcher has signed on with Universal to direct “Renfield,” which is said to be a present-day film that puts a spin on the classic Dracula tale by focusing on the villain’s henchman, R.M.

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It goes without saying that Dexter Fletcher is experiencing an abundance of riches.  After helming the crowd-pleasing “Eddie the Eagle” in 2015, the mostly former actor was chosen to help get “Bohemian Rhapsody” to the finish line after its “official director” was unceremoniously and justifiably let go by 20th Century Fox. Much to the surprise of many, “Rhapsody” ended up earning a Best Picture nomination and star Rami Malek won the Best Actor Oscar.  

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When you’re in the middle of a crisis or a distinct moment of your life that will shape your future, you’re hardly ever aware at that time. It isn’t until you’re able to take a breath and reflect that the true nature of the situation is revealed. Apparently, that extends to making films, as well. Because for actress Lucy Boynton, her experience as one of the stars of “Bohemian Rhapsody” might have been rocky while in production, but she’s now able to look back on it fondly.

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After most accounts from those on the set of “Bohemian Rhapsody” thanked director Dexter Fletcher for saving the musical drama and helping it earn over $900 million worldwide, it appeared that the filmmaker could write his own ticket for what he would work on next. That notion was further solidified when his latest musical drama “Rocketman” earned rave reviews and respectable box office. Well, for his next project, it appears that Fletcher is leaving rock stars behind and, instead, wants to tackle a new legendary Englishman in “Sherlock Holmes 3.”

That’s right, the long-awaited “Sherlock Holmes 3” is back on track with Dexter Fletcher taking over the helming duties from outgoing director Guy Ritchie, according to Variety.

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A year ago, not many people would have been able to name a film directed by Dexter Fletcher. At that time, the filmmaker was primarily known as an actor, having appeared in dozens of films. His highest profile directing gig was with 2016’s “Eddie the Eagle.” However, that’s all changed, as Fletcher is seemingly the go-to guy for the very best rockstar musical biopic, thanks to his uncredited work on “Bohemian Rhapsody” and his role as helmer on the recent “Rocketman.”

And in a new interview with Gay Star News, Fletcher talks about how he had an idea for a special cameo in “Rocketman” that would have linked it to “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and thus, created the world’s first rock biopic cinematic universe.

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Studio filmmaking and innovation rarely go hand-in-hand. Due to the hundreds of millions of dollars on the line with each film, folks like Disney, Warner Bros, Universal, Paramount, and their brethren often only bet on “sure things.” So, when a film like “Bohemian Rhapsody” makes close to $1 billion, you better believe that studios are going to raid the music industry, looking for other icons to bring to the big screen.

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“There are moments in a rock star’s life that define who he is and how people perceive him as he ascends into the heavens,” John Reid (Richard Madden) tells a young Elton John (Taron Egerton) halfway into “Rocketman.” It’s a corny line, but also an effective one — dually for Elton, who’s immediately seduced, and for us, eagerly awaiting the inevitable explosion of Elton John’s stardom onscreen.

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CANNES – Taron Egerton is earning raves for his performance as Elton John in the new Dexter Fletcher musical “Rocketman” and it’s made him well, a bit emotional. After the premiere at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Egerton was caught crying during the film’s standing ovation and it was the first thing he was asked about at the film’s official press conference.

“Alright, alright. Let’s stop talking about it.

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The behind-the-scenes drama of “Bohemian Rhapsody” almost puts any debauchery Freddie Mercury was involved in to shame. From a troubled production, which included violent outbursts and a very public firing of the film’s director, to the post-release drama, where the film was savaged by critics, the aforementioned dismissed directors’ sexual assault accusations resurfaced, and the film becoming an almost $1 billion box office juggernaut, “Bohemian Rhapsody” was the gift that kept on giving for film journalists.

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After all the backlash the filmmakers and studio behind “Bohemian Rhapsody” felt after it was clear the film failed to really illuminate much in the way of Freddie Mercury’s queerness, all eyes were set on “Rocketman,” the upcoming Elton John rock biopic, starring Taron Egerton, because of how the film would deal with similar issues. Well, the outrage kicked into high gear last week when it was revealed that Paramount and the producers of “Rocketman” were reportedly in a battle over preserving some of the more adult scenes in the film (particularly a gay love scene).

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With the almost-$1 billion success of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” not only will audiences see an influx of rock star biopics, but there’s also going to be an emphasis to replicate what Fox did with its Freddie Mercury/Queen film. And part of that process means studios are going to be interested in taming a bit more of the “wild” parts of the rock star lifestyle.

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If you’re someone that follows quote-unquote Film Twitter, you are probably aware of the outrage that came up after editor John Ottman won an Oscar for his work on “Bohemian Rhapsody.” And no, the outrage wasn’t over the behind-the-scenes troubles that plagued the Oscar-winning film. No, film fans were upset that Ottman won because his work was seen as woefully inadequate.

Here’s the tweet that started it all:

https://twitter.com/pramitheus/status/1089188260071514112

From there, the scene was shared thousands of times, sparking all sorts of debate over why Ottman won the award.

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Enjoyed “Bohemian Rhapsody” and want more films about iconic British musicians that hopefully won’t be as spastically edited? You won’t have to wait long. “Rocketman” follows the life of acclaimed musician Elton John from John’s beginnings at the Royal Academy of Music up to his collaboration with songwriter Bernie Taupin. “Rocketman” has been in development since early 2012 when Elton John began discussing the creation of a biographical film based on his own life and career.

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“Bohemian Rhapsody” has been one of the most anticipated films ever since it was announced that Rami Malek was cast as Freddie Mercury, the frontman for the legendary band Queen. However, it has been a somewhat rocky road to getting the film made. Bryan Singer was originally attached as the Mercury biopic’s director. After shooting a sizable portion of the film, Singer was fired from production due to extensive absences and a poor working relationship with the cast and crew, particularly Malek.

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Like trying to hit that famed high B flat on “Galileo” without a warm-up, “Bohemian Rhapsody” is embarrassingly unprepared to cover the life of its subject — Freddie Mercury. This jumbled take on the legend is squawky, sexless, and shallow, assaulting the senses as it offers little insight or real depth into Mercury or the band he fronted. This is despite running an overlong 134 minutes, which at once feels like far too much time and not nearly enough.

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In 2016, Matthew Vaughn brought some of his friends together and created what some would call a stereotypical underdog film. The team that Vaughn and Marv Studios brought together on “Eddie the Eagle” included Dexter Fletcher, Taron Egerton, and Matthew Margeson. Now, you’ll be thrilled to find out that the same group of people are behind the newest Vaughn-produced biopic, “Rocketman.”

This time around, though, the subject isn’t a coke-bottle glasses wearing Olympic legend, but a legend in a different right.

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Apparently, if you want to produce a biopic about a rock star that rose to prominence in the ‘70s, filmmaker Dexter Fletcher is your guy. After the debacle that was Bryan Singer’s exit from “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Fletcher was brought on to handle the final weeks of filming and post-production of the Queen/Freddie Mercury biopic. And it looks awesome. Now, the filmmaker is beginning the marketing for his latest upcoming biopic about Elton John, titled “Rocketman,” and we have the first look at the young Taron Egerton as the very stylish performer.

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