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Entertainment round-up: unconfirmed reports claim the late Sam Neill filmed a role for Wes Ball’s Zelda movie (not officially confirmed by Nintendo), fueling casting chatter around Ganondorf and Impa, with a 2027 release targeted; separately, Kit Connor is rumored to play Cyclops in Marvel’s X-Men reboot, while Robert Pattinson promotes Primetime and Eli Roth explains Borderlands’ production challenges.
Sam Neill completed his part in the live‑action Legend of Zelda film before his death from pneumonia at 78; filming wrapped in April and the movie is set for release next May. While his exact role hasn’t been disclosed, fans speculate he could portray the King of Hyrule. The project, directed by Wes Ball, stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda, and marks Nintendo’s first big-screen Zelda adaptation. Neill also shot scenes for Godzilla x Kong: Supernova and The Last Resort.
Sam Neill is reportedly joining The Legend of Zelda movie,Idleing speculation that he could play the King of Hyrule, potentially making Zelda his final film. The Deadline report also notes Dichen Lachman and Yvonne Strahovski joining the cast, with Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf. The film, directed by Wes Ball, is set for release April 30, 2027, and Zelda’s role is expected to be more substantial than in past games. No official confirmations on Neill’s role beyond Deadline’s casting news.
Deadline reports that Sam Neill filmed a role in Sony and Nintendo’s live-action The Legend of Zelda movie before his death, joining Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf, with Dichen Lachman cast as Impa and Yvonne Strahovski tipped for a queen role. Lead actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth stars as Link, as the project—directed by Wes Ball—keeps details under wraps and is slated for a May 7, 2027 release.
Following Sam Neill's death, New Zealand retailers reported a dramatic surge in sales of his Two Paddocks Pinot Noir as fans pay tribute; donations in his name supported Sustainable Tarras and the Dunstan Hospital Foundation, highlighting Neill's legacy in wine, philanthropy, and his nation’s regard for the adored actor.
Sam Neill, the Jurassic Park star, died in Australia at age 78, with his longtime representative confirming the cause of death as pneumonia after he battled lymphoma in 2022 and underwent CAR-T therapy. The family had announced he was cancer-free prior to his passing, describing the death as sudden, and a private memorial is planned at his New Zealand farm as fans await updates amid accompanying rumors.
Sam Neill, the 78-year-old star of Jurassic Park, died from pneumonia after battling a rare blood cancer treated with CAR-T therapy; he had four projects completed in the past year and a private memorial will be held at his farm in New Zealand.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, famed for Jurassic Park, died in a Sydney hospital at 78 from pneumonia, his longtime agent said. He had been treated for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and was cancer-free at his death, with CAR-T therapy noted as part of his battle; four projects were completed in the past year, and tributes poured in from colleagues and fans.
Sam Neill died at 78 and, per his longtime representative, the cause was pneumonia. The actor had previously said he was cancer-free after a lymphoma diagnosis, and his family will hold a private memorial in New Zealand. Tributes poured in from fans and colleagues as his legacy in films like Jurassic Park and The Piano is remembered.
Sam Neill died July 13 in Sydney at age 78, with his representative saying the cause was pneumonia after a cancer battle that had left him in remission thanks to CAR-T therapy. The family emphasized his privacy and noted there have been inaccuracies in recent reports; a private memorial will be held in New Zealand.
Australian actor Sam Neill, famed for Jurassic Park, died in Sydney at 78 after stage 3 blood cancer and CAR-T therapy; his passing prompted a wave of tributes. The piece spotlights seven standout performances across his career—My Brilliant Career (1979), The Piano (1993), Jurassic Park (1993), Snow White: A Tale of Terror (1997), The Dish (2000), Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016), and Rams (2020)—and notes his dual life as co-owner of Two Paddocks winery in New Zealand, alongside warm remembrances from colleagues like Spielberg, Dern, Waititi, and Murphy.
Sam Neill’s ex-partner Laura Tingle says the Jurassic Park star had been battling a rare blood cancer for years, receiving chemo and immunotherapy (includingCAR-T) and remaining in remission at his death, though his immune system remained compromised; reports also referenced pneumonia in his final days, prompting tributes from peers such as Steven Spielberg.
Sam Neill, the Jurassic Park actor, has died at 78 after a battle with stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. His ex, Laura Tingle, said the cancer and its treatments left him immunocompromised and exhausted, though he was declared cancer-free in April after a CAR T-cell therapy trial. The family announced his death as sudden and unexpected, noting he remained cancer-free and thanking his hospital staff; tributes from co-stars followed as Neill’s dedication to acting and resilience were highlighted.
Sam Neill, the star of Jurassic Park, died at 78 after a long battle with a form of blood cancer. His ex, Australian journalist Laura Tingle, said he’d been 'pretty sick' in the final weeks as chemo and immunotherapy left his immune system compromised; he had announced he was cancer-free in April. Reports note he also battled pneumonia toward the end, and the family thanked medical staff for their care.
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died at 78 after a years-long cancer fight. His ex, Australian journalist Laura Tingle, said his immune system was compromised by chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and that he’d been pretty sick in the weeks before his death. Neill had battled a form of blood cancer since 2022 and was reportedly cancer-free as of April, with pneumonia cited by friends as a factor in his final days.