The upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series is integrating the previous Netflix Daredevil world into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, potentially opening the door for characters from that series to interact with established MCU heroes. Speculation suggests other "Defenders" like Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist might also transition to the MCU, a concept Marvel Studios is actively exploring. Marvel's head of streaming expresses excitement about incorporating these characters, while acknowledging logistical challenges. The original Defenders series on Netflix culminated storylines from the individual shows, uniting Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist against a common threat. While some actors have expressed reluctance, the MCU now has the chance to incorporate The Defenders as a grounded street-level team.

George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series contains several characters and plotlines absent from the HBO adaptation Game of Thrones, which may significantly impact the upcoming novel The Winds of Winter. Lady Stoneheart, Catelyn Stark's vengeful reanimated form, drives a Riverlands plot involving Jaime Lannister. Aegon Targaryen, or Young Griff, poses a threat to Daenerys' claim to the Iron Throne, potentially influencing her actions. Arianne Martell will be involved in conflicts in Westeros. Victarion Greyjoy, unlike his counterpart in the show, wields a dragon-controlling artifact and seeks an alliance with Daenerys. Jeyne Poole, disguised as Arya Stark, plays a crucial role in the North.

Director Gavin O'Connor reveals that The Accountant 2 will focus on the evolving relationship between estranged brothers Christian (Ben Affleck) and Brax (Jon Bernthal). The sequel involves the brothers working together to solve a mystery, which forces them to confront their communication issues and emotional disconnect. O'Connor emphasizes that both brothers crave love and human connection, making their attempts to understand each other central to the film's narrative. The dangerous circumstances bring them closer but also create tension, while the actors' performances are key to the movie's success. This focus on the brotherly bond, complicated by Christian's autism, aims to elevate the emotional stakes and potentially launch a successful film franchise.