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This weekend, HBO will introduce audiences to a new fantasy world with
The Nevers, the latest blockbuster series created by Joss Whedon (who left the show last year). Centered around a group of Victorian women who discover unusual abilities, relentless enemies, and a desire to change the world, as the logline notes,
The Nevers will be another genre-bending TV event, particularly with the adult-friendly paid cable company constantly on the search for their next
Game of Thrones. Certainly, if the show does well,
The Nevers could boost the profile of its notable cast, which includes Laura Donnelly, Olivia Williams, James Norton, Tom Riley, and Nick Frost. If you re wondering why this distinguished ensemble looks familiar, we re here to help. Here s where you ve seen
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We have learned plenty from more recent Marvel movies and DC Comics adaptations, but, in my opinion, the biggest lesson has been that giving actors a second (or third) chance at a comic book role really can pay off. For example, Ryan Reynoldsâ correction of Deadpool after the ill-fated
Green Lantern, Chris Evansâ perfect Captain America after his Human Torch was meh and
The Losers lost, and Ben Affleck bouncing back from the divisive
Daredevil as a kick-ass Batman. Speaking of movies starring the Caped Crusader, is it too late to give Alicia Silverstone a second shot? As if!