LOTR Recast, Spaceballs Returns & Daredevil Season 3 Tease | MNP Ep. 376

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 376, where legacy franchises get reshuffled, revived, and dragged back into the spotlight.

NEWS

A new Lord of the Rings film confirms a major character recast — bold move or risky gamble for such an iconic role? HBO boss Casey Bloys confirms Harry Potter Season 2 is already being written, with plans to avoid long gaps between seasons. Spaceballs 2 is officially set for an April 2027 release — the parody classic is coming back, but does it still have a place today? John Lithgow weighs in on the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling, saying much of her views have been “twisted and misrepresented,” while acknowledging the wider backlash. Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 looks set to bring back Marvel legends, with familiar faces reportedly spotted on set.

TRAILERS

Supergirl — the official trailer lands, giving a clearer look at DC’s next big step. Masters of the Universe — the full trailer leans heavily into nostalgia and spectacle.

REVIEWS

Paradise — still holding strong or starting to slip? Daredevil: Born Again — does Marvel’s grounded return actually deliver?

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