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Mayday is a Top Gun–inspired action comedy for Apple TV+ that teams Ryan Reynolds’s Navy pilot with Kenneth Branagh’s ex-KGB defector on a wild Siberian road trip; the film lands strong chemistry and slick production, with standout scenes that entertain, though the review argues it deserved a theatrical run rather than a streamer release.
At Comic-Con, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves co-writer/director Jonathan Goldstein said he and co-writers Michael Gilio and Johnathan Francis Daley drafted a script for a hypothetical sequel that fans would probably enjoy, but financial realities and Paramount’s merger-driven priorities make a release unlikely. The first film earned about $208.2 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, and Paramount is focusing on other IP plays (including a Star Trek movie from the same writers) after a previously announced Paramount+ D&D TV spinoff was scrapped.
Directors and EPs John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein discuss their vision for the film adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons, which aimed to make the dark and dingy world of the role-playing game funnier and more appealing to both die-hard fans and non-fans. The film is currently projected to have a $40 million opening weekend, according to box office sources. Daley and Goldstein also discuss their partnership and success in the comedy film genre.
Bradley Cooper makes a surprise cameo as a halfling in "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. Cooper's appearance was a last-minute addition, facilitated by Daley's previous working relationship with the actor. The scene features a tender conversation between Cooper's character and Michelle Rodriguez's warrior, Holga. The filmmakers had originally cast another actor in the role, but COVID-19 restrictions made it difficult to bring in outside talent.
The filmmakers behind "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, have received positive reviews for their fantasy adventure film based on the popular tabletop role-playing game. The duo managed to satisfy both D&D fans and newcomers to the world. The film features a cameo from Bradley Cooper and Michelle Rodriguez. Goldstein and Daley also discuss the challenges of adapting a tabletop game into a movie and the importance of balancing comedy and action. The film's test screenings led to additional photography to clarify the villains' motives.