Film News Today — September 29, 2026
Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård on Playing a Fisherwoman and a ‘Very Sexy Basket’ in ‘Wicker’: It’s ‘Two Souls Being Kind to Each Other’ and more — today's film signal.
The world of film is abuzz with exciting new developments and releases. From the silver screen to the small, industry professionals are making waves with their latest projects. Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård recently sat down to discuss their roles in the upcoming film 'Wicker', with Colman describing their characters as "two souls being kind to each other". Meanwhile, the Durban FilmMart is taking a closer look at the African screen industries, with a focus on creating solutions on their own terms.
In other news, fans of John Le Carré's George Smiley will be thrilled to see Matthew Macfadyen reprise the role in 'Legacy of Spies', while Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof is set to receive the prestigious Kurosawa Akira Award at the Tokyo Film Festival. The horror genre is also having a moment, with insiders gathering at Fantastic Fest to debate its future and the potential for big swings and mitigated risk. And, in a bizarre admission, 'Avengers: Doomsday' star Alan Cumming revealed that he didn't fully understand the plot of the film and only acted with Florence Pugh's stunt double. With so much happening in the world of film, there's never been a more exciting time to be a movie lover.
Today's signal:
• Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård on Playing a Fisherwoman and a ‘Very Sexy Basket’ in ‘Wicker’: It’s ‘Two Souls Being Kind to Each Other’ (variety.com)
• Durban FilmMart Head on Why This Year’s Event Is ‘Looking Inward’ as African Screen Industries Strive to ‘Create Solutions’ on Their Own Terms (variety.com)
• John Le Carré’s Cold War Spymaster George Smiley Returns in First Look at Matthew Macfadyen in ‘Legacy of Spies’ (variety.com)
• Mohammad Rasoulof, O Mipo to Receive Tokyo Film Festival’s Kurosawa Akira Award (variety.com)
• After a Booming Year, Horror Insiders Debate the Genre’s Future at Fantastic Fest: ‘You Can Take Big Swings and You’re Mitigating Your Risk’ (variety.com)
• ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Star Alan Cumming Says ‘I Don’t Fully Understand the Plot’ and Only Acted With Florence Pugh’s Stunt Double (variety.com)