Matt Maytum

Matt Maytum

Former Editor of Total Film magazine

Matt Maytum is the former Editor of Total Film magazine. Over the past decade, Matt has worked in various roles for TF online and in print, including at GamesRadar+. Bucket-list-ticking career highlights have included reporting from the set of Tenet and Avengers: Infinity War, as well as covering Comic-Con, TIFF and the Sundance Film Festival.

Latest articles by Matt Maytum

Weapons
"I probably shouldn't even say that": Weapons director teases surprise cast members in his new horror movie, which has "more twists and turns than Barbarian"

By Megan Garside Published

News Exclusive: Director Zach Cregger says his upcoming horror movie Weapons has "seven main characters," with some of the cast yet to be revealed

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Best video game heroes
"No matter what I do, people are going to come for me online": Director of new Resident Evil movie explains why he's "not trying to be completely obedient to the games"

By Amy West Published

News Exclusive: Zach Cregger teases what NOT to expect from his upcoming Resident Evil movie

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Mufasa actor Aaron Pierre pays tribute to late original Lion King star James Earl Jones: "His portrayal of Mufasa was my guiding light"

By Matt Maytum, Mireia Mullor Published

Exclusive Exclusive: The star of the Disney prequel feels like the original Mufasa is "everyone's dad"

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Mufasa director Barry Jenkins ends Lion King debate on whether its animation or live action

By Matt Maytum, Mireia Mullor Published

Exclusive Exclusive: The director explains how making the Disney prequel required "very different tools"

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Mufasa: The Lion King director and cast reveal how the Disney prequel will defy expectations: "As someone who was very familiar with The Lion King, I was shocked at how many things I assumed I knew"

By Matt Maytum Published

Exclusive Exclusive: Barry Jenkins, Aaron Pierre, and more discuss the unexpected Disney prequel Mufasa

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Total Film
Enter the arena with the Gladiator II issue of Total Film – on sale now!

By Matt Maytum Last updated

New issue Featuring exclusive interviews with Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and more

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Gladiator 2
Ridley Scott has already written 8 pages of the Gladiator 3 script: "I’ve got the beginning of a very good footprint"

By Matt Maytum, Fay Watson Published

Exclusive Exclusive: Ridley Scott opens up about the future of the Gladiator franchise

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Gladiator 2
Joseph Quinn got advice from Fantastic Four co-star Pedro Pascal on joining Marvel – without realizing they were about to appear in the MCU together

By Matt Maytum, Bradley Russell Published

Exclusive Exclusive: Gladiator 2's Joseph Quinn talks to Total Film about speaking to co-star Pedro Pascal about Fantastic Four

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Gladiator 2
Advances in CGI means Gladiator 2 can achieve what was too risky in the 2000 original, which is why we're getting 12 baboons, a "real rhino", and a "massive water battle with sharks"

By Matt Maytum, Bradley Russell Published

Exclusive Exclusive: Ridley Scott and producer Douglas Wick talk to Total Film about Gladiator 2's animal instincts

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Paul Mescal as Lucius in Gladiator 2 (2024)
Ridley Scott had the perfect no-nonsense advice for Paul Mescal on the set of Gladiator 2

By Matt Maytum, Fay Watson Published

Exclusive Exclusive: Paul Mescal remembers what Ridley Scott told him on the Gladiator 2 set

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The Wild Robot still
The Wild Robot review: "Lupita Nyong’o is excellent in this gorgeous animation"

By Matt Maytum Published

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Will & Harper (2024)
Will & Harper review: "Will Ferrell's Netflix road-trip documentary is authentic and moving"

By Matt Maytum Published

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Sigourney Weaver in Alien
Ridley Scott says he thought the Alien franchise was done after Resurrection: "I thought the old beast had worn out"

By Emily Garbutt, Matt Maytum Published

Exclusive Exclusive: Ridley Scott admits he wrongly thought the franchise had run out of steam

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Total Film exclusive image: Paul Mescal in Gladiator 2
Paul Mescal gets bloody in exclusive Gladiator 2 image, as Ridley Scott explains why going back to Rome in the sequel was a dealbreaker

By Fay Watson, Matt Maytum Published

Exclusive Exclusive: Ridley Scott opens up on the importance of returning to the Colosseum in Gladiator 2

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James McAvoy in Speak No Evil
Total Film is hosting an exclusive preview screening of Speak No Evil - apply for tickets now!

By Matt Maytum Published

Event See the James McAvoy thriller before it’s in cinemas

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Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)
Harold and the Purple Crayon review: "Colorful, easy-to-enjoy fun – particularly if you're of crayon-using age"

By Matt Maytum Published

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Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Deadpool and Wolverine review: "An action-packed, gag-stuffed crowdpleaser that gives the franchise a much needed lift"

By Matt Maytum Published

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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The TMNT movie spin-off show is inspired by Superbad and honors the original comics in a unique way

By Matt Maytum, Bradley Russell Published

Exclusive Exclusive: Executive producer Chris Yost talks to Total Film about the upcoming TMNT spin-off series

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Isabela Merced
The Last of Us star teases her character Dina in season 2: "She’s a light in Ellie’s life"

By Lauren Milici, Matt Maytum Published

Exclusive Exclusive: Isabela Merced talks playing Dina in The Last of Us season 2

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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew logo
Skeleton Crew director says that the new show will bring a "childlike perspective" to the Star Wars universe

By Matt Maytum Published

Exclusive Exclusive | The Twisters director discusses the next Star Wars TV show

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David Corenswet as Superman in first look at James Gunn's new movie
Twisters director says that James Gunn "lucked out" getting David Corenswet for Superman: "He’s going to kill it"

By Matt Maytum Published

Exclusive Exclusive: Lee Isaac Chung on working with the new Supes

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Behind the scenes of Twisters
Is Twisters a sequel or reboot? Director Lee Isaac Chung has his own take – and also shares reaction to Tom Cruise's surprise premiere appearance

By Matt Maytum Published

Exclusive Plus, what it’s like to have Tom Cruise show up at your premiere

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Something in the Water
Something in the Water review: "Bridesmaids meets Jaws in an unmemorable thriller"

By Matt Maytum Published

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Natalie Portman in The Phantom Menace
Natalie Portman says Star Wars prequels backlash was "hard," but she feels "blessed" to have been part of the films

By Molly Edwards, Matt Maytum Published

Exclusive Exclusive: Natalie Portman reflects on her Star Wars experience

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Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman is up for returning as Jane in the MCU: "That was super fun"

By Molly Edwards, Matt Maytum Published

Exclusive Exclusive: Natalie Portman is open to returning as Jane Foster

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