Tentpole: Keanu Reeves and 'Lord of the Rings' Rock Comic-Con; Jordan Peele Unpacks 'Nope'

Tentpole: Keanu Reeves and 'Lord of the Rings' Rock Comic-Con; Jordan Peele Unpacks 'Nope' No images? [Click here]( ID=167008;size=700x180;setID=576446;uid={EMAIL}5821463;click=top_tentpole [- - -] [TheWrap - SPRING TV WATCH LIST] Welcome to Tentpole, a newsletter devoted to the movies and TV shows you love — and love to obsess over. Each week, we’re not just spotlighting but diving deeper into the films and shows you’re obsessed with right now, and providing a portal through which you’ll find deep-dive, engaging and insightful TheWrap content devoted to blockbuster films, binge-worthy series and more. [Premiere of the week] [Keanu Reeves at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 (Getty Images)] ‘John Wick 4': Keanu Reeves Pummels a Bad Guy With Nunchucks in First Teaser; Tim Miller Announces ‘The Goon’ Movie for Netflix Yeah, he’s back. Keanu Reeves crashed Collider’s Directors on Directing Hall H panel — which featured Tim Miller, Andrew Stanton and Chad Stahelski swapping stories and answering “fan questions” from the likes of David Fincher and Guillermo del Toro — to debut the first teaser trailer for “John Wick 4.” Lucky you, [you can watch it online right now](. Oh, and Miller announced that his long-in-the-works “The Goon” movie is finally happening… [now at Netflix](. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Rocks Comic-Con Crowd With Live Musical Performance, New Story Details Amazon [went big]( with their “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Comic-Con panel, not just opening the Hall H event with an orchestral rendition of new music from the highly anticipated show, but also enlisting noted Tolkien scholar Stephen Colbert to moderate a revealing discussion about how this series was made (and how it differs from Peter Jackson’s films). They dropped a [new, Sauron-infused trailer too](! ‘The Walking Dead’ Cast Members Brings Laughs, Tears to Comic-Con as Andrew Lincoln Crashes Panel With Surprise Announcement It wouldn’t be Comic-Con without “The Walking Dead,” and for the final Hall H panel for the flagship series, AMC dropped [a new trailer]( for the final episodes, [reminisced about episodes from the past]( and brought former stars Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira out as a surprise. Those “Walking Dead” movies Lincoln was supposed to star in? They’re [now a limited series](, co-starring Gurira. Oh, and the new series “Tales From the Walking Dead” [got its own trailer]( too. Marvel Studios Previews ‘X-Men 97’, ‘What If’ Season 2 and ‘Spider-Man: Freshman Year’ Marvel Studios Animation hosted its first-ever Comic-Con panel, offering new details on the upcoming MCU-inclusive “X-Men 97” series, the second (and third) season of “What If…?” and “Spider-Man: Freshman Year,” with Charlie Cox [reprising his role as Daredevil]( in the latter series. All will debut on Disney+ in due time, but we watched [a full episode]( from “What If…?” Season 2. [- - -] [Premiere of the week] The 45 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now Source: Warner Bros. Pictures HBO Max has quickly become a go-to streaming service for cinephiles with its bevy of classics (something harder to find on other streaming services), but it also plays host to a robust library of newer releases like “The Batman” and “West Side Story.” The problem with HBO Max is there’s almost too much good stuff, but [we’ve singled out the best of the best]( if you’re looking to narrow down your queue. [- - -] [Premiere of the week] What That ‘Ms. Marvel’ Finale Credits Scene Means for ‘Captain Marvel 2’ [Ms Marvel Finale] Source: Marvel Studios/Disney+ The delightful Marvel Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel” came to an end this month, putting a button on Kamala Khan’s story… for now. Khan (aka Ms. Marvel) will return in the “Captain Marvel” feature film sequel “The Marvels,” and [the post-credits scene]( after the finale episode gave us our first major hint at the plot for the Brie Larson-fronted MCU follow-up. [- - -] [Premiere of the week] Jordan Peele on the Personal Nature of ‘Nope’, Using Animals in Film and Trailer Scenes That Didn’t Make the Movie [jordan-peele] Source: Getty Images Horror maestro Jordan Peele is back at last with his third film, [“Nope,”]( and [we spoke with the writer/director]( about making a film that is, in his words, about “spectacularization and exploitation.” Peele discussed the deeply personal nature of Steven Yeun’s character, his use of animals in film and why he hopes fans dig deep into scenes from the trailers that didn’t make the final cut. ID=167008;size=300x250;setID=576447;uid={EMAIL}5821463;click=medium_tentpole [- - -] [Premiere of the week] What ‘Nope’ Is Really About [nope-daniel-kaluuya] Source: Universal Pictures Speaking of “Nope,” as with Peele’s other two films “Get Out” and “Us,” there is a deeper meaning at play. [We break down the film’s ending]( and what the movie says about the world we live in today. [- - -] [Premiere of the week] Headlines You Don’t Want to Miss… [For All Mankind] Source: Apple TV+ [‘For All Mankind’ Renewed by Apple for Season 4]( [Marvel Unveils Real-Life Infinity Gauntlet Worth $25 Million]( [‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Director Olivia Newman Explains That Twist Ending]( [‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Series Announces Cast, Including the Return of Zach Galligan]( [12 New Trailers You May Have Missed This Week, From ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ to ‘House of the Dragon’ (Video)]( [- - -] [Premiere of the week] Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Buy a Football Club in Emotional Trailer for Docuseries ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Source: FX Given the talent involved, you’d be forgiven for thinking the upcoming docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham” is a comedy. But [the first trailer]( for the FX show is far more emotional than we were expecting. The documentary chronicles the journey of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as they buy a struggling football club in Wrexham and attempt to help turn this underdog team (and by extension the town) into winners. No, you’re crying. [- - -] [Update your profile]( | [View our privacy policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Sent from: TheWrap | 1808 Stanford Street | Santa Monica, CA, 90404 | attn: Email Coordinator [TheWrap]( ID=167008;size=700x180;setID=576454;uid={EMAIL}5821463;click=bottom_tentpole This email was sent to {EMAIL}. If you are no longer interested you can [unsubscribe instantly](.