Alan Ritchson's Helldivers, Miami Vice '85 Casts Its Villain, Brad Pitt Returns for World War Z 2

The Nerdpocalypse breaks down Alan Ritchson entering talks to star in Sony's live-action Helldivers adaptation, with Justin Lin attached  we discuss whether Ritchson's action-hero pedigree makes him the right fit for the satirical, ultra-violent video game world. John Leguizamo joins Miami Vice '85 as the villain, rounding out a stacked cast alongside Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler; we react to the casting and what it means for the reboot's tone.We recap the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards winners, breaking down the biggest wins, snubs, and surprises across every major category. Brad Pitt is officially returning for a World War Z sequel with director Edward Berger stepping in, we discuss whether this franchise still has life in it over a decade after the original. Plus our reactions to Zack Snyder's The Last Photograph and its first wave of critical response.We're also checking out Banshee, Slow Horses Series 6, Nuremberg, Resident Evil, and Lanterns; full thoughts on all of them. Plus trailers for Wife and Dog, Clean Hands, Artificial, and You Can See Everything, and more.The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).