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Andy Behbakht-Senior Staff Writer

Andy Behbakht

Senior Staff Writer

May, 2019
DC Universe, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Smallville
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Author Details

Having covered the world of entertainment journalism since 2010, including superhero/comic book media, Andy's career includes having worked for sites such FanSided, KSiteTV, TV Fanatic, It's Just Movies, Heroic Hollywood, TV Overmind, and more. Outside of writing, Andy is the host of The Showrunner Whisperer, The Flash Podcast, the editor-in-chief of Multiverse of Color, and the network director of DC TV Podcasts.

Industry Focus

Andy ed Screen Rant in 2019 and is currently a senior writer/interviewer/superhero beats writer, covering all the latest within DC and Marvel. Having run a DC-focused podcasting network as well as a Marvel-themed website, Andy is constantly keeping readers up-to-date about DC Studios and Marvel Studios.

Favorite Media

Within the DC properties, Smallville and The Flash TV shows are some of Andy's absolute favorites as they played crucial parts in his journalistic career.

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David Corenswet As Superman In Costume Coming Out Of A Burning Blaze In Superman Movie
Superman Creator's Estate Reportedly Files New Lawsuit To Block James Gunn's Movie From Releasing In Certain Countries

The Superman creator's estate has reportedly filed a new lawsuit and is seeking to block James Gunn's movie from releasing in select countries.

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Paul Rudd as Scott Lang looking battered in Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania
"I Don't Think So": Ant-Man Star Addresses Whether They Will Ever Return In The MCU

One of the Ant-Man series veterans opens up on whether they think they will ever reprise their Marvel Cinematic Universe role in the future.

Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield standing in the woods in Stranger Things season 4
Sadie Sink Suits Up As The Superhero Daughter Of Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker In Stunning Spider-Man: Brand New Day Art

Stranger Things' Sadie Sink s the MCU as the superhero daughter of Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker through gorgeous Spider-Man: Brand New Day art.

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Riri Williams dances wearing her gray suit of armor in Ironheart
"She's Not Tony Stark": The MCU's Iron Man Replacement Explains The Biggest Difference Between Her Character And Robert Downey Jr's Marvel Hero & How His Death Affects Her Story

Dominique Thorne delves into what sets Ironheart apart from Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man and how the death of Tony Stark impacts her MCU story.

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Milly Alcock's from House of the Dragon next to Melissa Benoist's Supergirl
DCU Supergirl Actor Milly Alcock Addresses Superman Movie Cameo Rumors

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow star Milly Alcock addresses the DC Universe rumors about Kara Zor-El showing up in James Gunn's Superman movie.

Clark and Lois looking at each other at their wedding in Smallville
Smallville's Tom Welling & Erica Durance Recreate Major Superman & Lois Lane Scene 14 Years Later

More than 14 years after its end, Smallville stars Tom Welling and Erica Durance recreate one of the show's iconic Superman and Lois Lane moments.

Clark Kent reveals the Superman costume at the end of the Smallville finale
Smallville's Tom Welling Addresses Whether He Will Wear The Superman Suit In The Future After The End Of The DC Show

Following the Smallville ending in 2011, Tom Welling opens up about whether he will ever wear the Superman suit for his version of Clark Kent.

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David Corenswet's Superman in battle with a serious expression
James Gunn Confirms DC Universe Timeline & Gives Update On DCU Release Slate For 2026

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn confirms how the DC Universe timeline is structured while also giving a new update on the DCU release slate for 2026.

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Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal) and Sue Storm / Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby) back to back, looking up in awe in The Fantastic Four: First Steps
First Look At Reed Richards & Sue Storm's Child Revealed In The Fantastic Four: First Steps Funko Figures

New Funko figures for The Fantastic Four: First Steps reveal a first look at Reed Richards and Sue Storm's child ahead of their MCU movie.

Nicholas Hoult As Lex Luthor Walking Into The Fortress Of Solitude In Superman
First Look At Lex Luthor's Warsuit In Superman Revealed By DC Movie Merch

Lex Luthor's Warsuit may be in James Gunn's Superman movie, with Nicholas Hoult as the famous DC villain, as it's revealed through DCU merch.

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Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby as Reed and Sue in Fantastic Four First Steps E
Exclusive The Fantastic Four: First Steps Image Reveals New Look At Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards And Marvel's First Family Suiting Up To Go To Space

EXCLUSIVE: A new image from The Fantastic Four: First Steps focuses on Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards and his team preparing to go to space.

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Gal Gadot's Diana flying in Wonder Woman 1984
James Gunn Gives First Major DCU Wonder Woman Update Of 2025 And It's "Encouraging"

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn shares the first major Wonder Woman update for 2025 as the heroine's future in the DC Universe gets a little clearer.

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Nicholas Hoult As Lex Luthor Sipping From A Coffee Mug In Superman Face In Superman Trailer
James Gunn Addresses Speculation That Lex Luthor Is President In Superman

After the new Superman movie trailer sparked speculation that Lex Luthor is the U.S. President in the DCU, James Gunn addresses the theory.

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Riri Williams In Ironheart Suit Flying Over Water In Ironheart Trailer
First Ironheart Trailer Reveals First Look At Iron Man Successor's New Suit And The MCU Show's Villain

Marvel Studios has finally released the first Ironheart trailer, showcasing Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams in her new Disney+ MCU TV show.

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Daredevil with the Defenders, except for Iron Fist, in The Defenders miniseries
First Major Marvel Netflix Actor Return For Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Revealed

Marvel Studios announces the return of a major Marvel Netflix character in Daredevil: Born Again season 2, as a former superhero returns to the MCU.

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Charlie Cox's Daredevil listening with his powers in Daredevil: Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 MCU Crossover Chances Get An Exciting Response From Matt Murdock Actor Charlie Cox

With Daredevil: Born Again season 2 in production, Matt Murdock actor Charlie Cox teases the chances of some Marvel Cinematic Universe cameos.

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Tyler Hoechlin As Superman Flying In A Red Sky His Eyes Smoldering With Heat Vision In Crisis On Infinite Earths
The Arrowverse Came Close To Killing Superman In The Elseworlds Crossover According To Tyler Hoechlin

Tyler Hoechlin reveals how the Arrowverse almost killed Superman in the Elseworlds crossover, after they were told they couldn't use the character.

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Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man looking sad in Captain America: Civil War
First Look At Robert Downey Jr On Avengers: Doomsday Set Revealed In New Photo

With Avengers: Doomsday officially in production, Robert Downey Jr. shares a first look at himself on the set of the highly anticipated MCU movie.

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I’ve-Completely-Changed-My-Mind-About-Lewis-Pullman’s-Sentry-Suit-After-Watching-Thunderbolts
Lewis Pullman Addresses How Sentry Fits Into Avengers: Doomsday After Thunderbolts*

Following his massive MCU debut in Thunderbolts*, Lewis Pullman opens up about how Sentry will fit into Avengers: Doomsday when he returns in 2026.

Robert Downey Jr. revealing himself to be Doctor Doom at SDCC
Robert Downey Jr's Doctor Doom Defeats The Fantastic Four, X-Men, & Avengers In Intense Avengers: Doomsday Art

Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom comes to life in the MCU as new Avengers: Doomsday art sees him defeating the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four.

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