Natasha Lyonne Has Joined the Lily-White Cast of ‘Fantastic Four’

Just a few days after Andrew asked an increasingly poignant question about why the Fantastic Four cast is so white, Natasha Lyonne has reportedly joined the Marvel film in an undisclosed role. And, look, absolutely nothing against Lyonne, who would’ve made an awesome Thing, it’s getting hard to ignore the fact that almost every casting announcement coming out of this puppy involves actors of a certain, well, non-color. It’s really starting to feel deliberate at this point, so it’s not out of bounds to wonder if Marvel has been spooked by the “anti-woke” crowd and all of the incel bed-wetting contained therein. (Variety)

Cinematic legends Jane Fonda and Meryl Streep were front and center for the opening night in Cannes. (Lainey Gossip)

That New York Times poll is such a… New York Times poll! (Wonkette)

From Jen: One of my college roommates made a delightful cannabis alfredo sauce that I still think about. I wonder if Willie has a recipe for it. (Consequence)

Ryan Gosling learned he had a fear of heights during a pretty awkward time. Namely, filming The Fall Guy. (IndieWire)

HBO shows being an ad-free experience has been one of the bedrocks of the brand, so naturally, David Zaslav is looking to destroy all that. (Deadline)

What is Paul Walter Hauser not in these days? The guy’s everywhere. (The Wrap)

Tom Brady is still crying about his roast. (THR)

What the actual hell is going on at Boeing? (Esquire)

LB can’t wait for more people to read A Little Kissing Between Friends, Chencia C. Higgins’ Black, sapphic, friends-to-lovers romance (out next week!) “This is such a prime showing of chosen family, as well as the love blood family can have and foster, and how growing up loved and around love creates empathetic caring people.” What three descriptors would get you to pick up a new-to-you author? (Cannonball Read 16)