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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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Daredevil in Midland Circle in The Defenders
MCU Star Addresses 8-Year-Old Marvel Netflix Cliffhanger And How Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Might Handle It

As Daredevil: Born Again season 2 is on its way, one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe stars addresses a cliffhanger from the Marvel-Netflix era.

Denzel Washington in Equalizer looking off-screen
"He's The Greatest Living Actor": Denzel Washington's Black Panther 3 Casting & Why It's Special Addressed By Director Ryan Coogler

MCU director Ryan Coogler addresses bringing in Denzel Washington for Black Panther 3 and why it's so special to have him part of the next film.

The Fantastic Four pose for a family picture in First Steps poster
Kevin Feige Addresses Marvel's Pre-MCU Fantastic Four Movies & How The 2025 Film Is Different

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige addresses how the MCU's reboot of Fantastic Four for 2025 will be different from past versions of the team.

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The Thunderbolts looking into the camera in a promotional image for Thunderbolts
Marvel Head Kevin Feige Addresses Thunderbolts*'s Post-Credits Scene And How It Might Or Might Not Set Up The Next MCU Movie

Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige breaks his silence on the Thunderbolts* post-credits scene and whether or not it actually sets up the next MCU movie.

Galactus looks at the statue of liberty in The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer
"I Don't Think He's Evil": Galactus' MCU Actor Explains Why His Marvel Villain Isn't Evil With The Last Comparison You Could Possibly Expect

As Galactus is getting ready to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the actor explains how the villain isn't evil.

Loki looking at the Temporal Loom in Loki season 2
"I Know Some Things": Tom Hiddleston Addresses Loki's Story In Avengers: Doomsday & Robert Downey Jr. Returning To The MCU As Doctor Doom

Tom Hiddleston teases Loki's story in Avengers: Doomsday while also addressing seeing Robert Downey Jr. return to the MCU, but as Doctor Doom.

James Gunn Addresses Rumors About Studio Interference With DCU's Superman Movie & Teases Its Post-Credits Scene
James Gunn Addresses Rumors About Studio Interference With DCU's Superman Movie & Teases Its Post-Credits Scene

With Superman arriving in July, James Gunn sets the record straight about rumors of studio interference and reveals if there's a post-credits scene.

Lois Lane sitting on a couch in Superman (2025)
"Never Felt Like A Worse Actor In My Life": Superman's Lois Lane Star Reveals Biggest Challenge On New DC Movie

Rachel Brosnahan, who is set to play Lois Lane in James Gunn's Superman, opens up about the biggest challenge she faced with the DCU movie.

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Shuri's Black Panther fighting Namor on the beach in Black Panther Wakanda Forever
Marvel's New Black Panther Actor Addresses Avengers: Doomsday Return And MCU Replacement Rumors

Since Marvel Studios' new Black Panther is confirmed to return for Avengers: Doomsday, the star also addresses rumors about being replaced in the MCU.

David Corenswet as Superman on the cover of Welcome to Metropolis
James Gunn's Superman Movie Rating Continues A 19-Year Man Of Steel Trend

With James Gunn's Superman movie releasing in a month, the DCU film's rating is officially set, continuing a trend for the beloved DC icon.

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Henry Cavill as Superman looking up from the snow
Despite Making 60% Less Box Office Than The Original, A DC Movie Sequel Has Become A Top Netflix Hit

A DC movie sequel has become a major Netflix hit, following its theatrical release where the film made 60% less at the box office than its first film.

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
New The Fantastic Four: First Steps Preview Gives An Early Look At Sue Storm & Reed Richards' Baby

A new The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer has been released by Marvel Studios, including a first look at Franklin Richards in the MCU franchise.

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Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne lights up a flare in a flood in Matt Reeves' The Batman
Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight Must Stop Barry Keoghan's Joker & Colin Farrell's Penguin In The Batman 2 Concept Trailer

Barry Keoghan's Joker and Colin Farrell's Penguin become the target for Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight in a new The Batman 2 concept trailer.

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Robert Downey Jr. announcing himself as Doctor Doom at 2024's SDCC
Robert Downey Jr.'s Victor Von Doom Assembles The Council Of Doctor Doom In Avengers: Doomsday Art

New Avengers: Doomsday art sees Robert Downey Jr.'s Victor von Doom summoning the Council of Doctor Doom, bringing more danger to the MCU multiverse.

The Fantastic Four stand in front of their 4 logo in First Steps
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director Explains How 1 Comic Run Influenced The MCU Movie

The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman explains how one classic Marvel Comics run served as a huge influence for the MCU movie reboot.

John Cena in New Peacemaker Season 2 Preview Footage
New Peacemaker Season 2 Preview Brings A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Its Take On A DCEU Villain & Its DCU Story

A closer look at John Cena's DCU return gets showcased in a new Peacemaker season 2 preview, including a new take on a familiar DCEU villain.

Frank Grillo looking serious as Rick Flag Sr in Peacemaker season 2
Frank Grillo Has No Qualms Picking His DCU Hero Over His MCU Villain For 1 Simple Reason: "It's More Of An Adventure"

EXCLUSIVE: DCU actor Frank Grillo reflects on why he prefers to be part of James Gunn's franchise as Rick Flag Sr. over being Crossbones in the MCU.

Vanessa Kirby As Sue Storm Holding Her Hands Up And Using Her Powers In The Fantastic Four First Steps
MCU Sue Storm Actress Teases The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Most Powerful Marvel Hero: "It's Not Just Adults Who Have Superpowers"

Sue Storm actress Vanessa Kirby teases the most powerful hero coming to life in The Fantastic Four: First Steps ahead of the MCU reboot's release.

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Milly Alcock sitting on her cast chair on the set of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow in a bar-like setting
"I Was Going To Vomit": DC's New Supergirl Actress Milly Alcock Recalls The Casting Process And What The Screen Test Was Like

Milly Alcock, who is set to star as Supergirl in the DCU, opens up about the intense casting process and the screen test that landed her the role.

Galactus looks at the Statue of Liberty in The Fantastic Four First Steps trailer
Fantastic Four: First Steps Magazine Cover Reveals Much Larger Galactus Who's Actually Big Enough To Eat A Planet

A magazine cover promoting The Fantastic Four: First Steps gives a new look at the MCU's version of Galactus, including his massive form.

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