Sat Sep 06 02:10:00 UTC 2025: **Hollywood Headlines: Malkovich Joins “Bad Monkey,” SNL Loss, Pascal in Talks, and More!**

**LOS ANGELES, CA (October 26, 2024) -** Hollywood is buzzing with casting news, departures, and even a dash of controversy this week. Here’s a quick rundown:

**Malkovich to Terrorize Florida in “Bad Monkey”:** Acclaimed actor John Malkovich is joining Vince Vaughn in the second season of Apple TV+’s comedy series, “Bad Monkey.” Malkovich will play the head of a criminal organization, adding a layer of menace to Vaughn’s investigation of a Florida murder. Vaughn also serves as executive producer on the series, which is based on the novel by Carl Hiaasen.

**”SNL” Shuffles the Deck:** “Saturday Night Live” is undergoing some cast changes. Emil Wakim announced his departure from the show after just one season. Wakim revealed it was not his decision to leave and expressed gratitude for the experience. His exit follows news of Devon Walker also leaving the long-running sketch series.

**Pascal Poised for Gay Romance:** Pedro Pascal is reportedly in negotiations to star in director Todd Haynes’ upcoming film, “De Noche.” Pascal would be replacing Joaquin Phoenix, who exited the project shortly before filming was set to begin. The film, set in the 1930s, will co-star Danny Ramirez.

**Hulk Hogan’s Death Under Scrutiny:** Brooke Hogan was seen visiting her father, Hulk Hogan, at a Florida funeral home amidst mounting questions surrounding his death. While initial reports cited a heart attack as the cause, Florida police are reportedly investigating potential medical malpractice. The 71-year-old wrestling icon passed away at his Florida residence on July 24th. Autopsy results have not been released.

**”Password” Renewed for Another Season:** NBC has given Jimmy Fallon’s game show, “Password,” a third season. Hosted by Fallon and Keke Palmer, the show continues to draw large audiences, with its second season reaching over 32 million viewers. Contestants compete for a $25,000 bonus prize by guessing secret passwords using one-word clues.

**Prince Jackson Engaged:** Prince Jackson, son of the late Michael Jackson, is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Molly Schirmang. The couple, who met in 2017 at Loyola Marymount University, shared the happy news on Instagram after nearly eight years of dating.

**John Williams Hates Film Music?:** Legendary composer John Williams, known for his iconic scores for films like “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park,” has revealed his disdain for film music. In a recent interview, Williams stated, “I never liked film music very much,” suggesting that most scores don’t measure up.

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