Hollywood Headlines: Recasting in 'The Last of Us,' Chalamet Retrospective, and Gaming Nostalgia
Several entertainment industry developments emerged today, February 3, 2026, ranging from casting changes in a popular HBO series to a retrospective honoring a young film star and the resurgence of classic video games.
Jorge Lendeborg Jr. joined the cast of HBO's "The Last of Us" for its third season, replacing Danny Ramirez in the role of Manny due to scheduling conflicts, according to Variety. Clea DuVall also joined the cast.
Timothée Chalamet, the Oscar-nominated star of "Marty Supreme," will be honored with an eight-film retrospective by The American Cinematheque, Variety reported. The retrospective comes as Chalamet is up for Academy Awards for producing and starring.
In the gaming world, Square Enix is set to release "Dragon Quest VII Reimagined," and there's renewed interest in the music of M83, Ars Technica noted. John Romero reunited with id Software founders to revisit their early first-person adventure game, "Catacomb 3D," showcasing a mix of current trends and nostalgic revisitations across gaming, music, and VR.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment