Hello, and welcome to a new edition of The Monitor, WIRED’s culture news roundup. Once again, the news coming out of the entertainment world largely focuses on the impact of the coronavirus. There is also some good news for fans of Killing Eve, though. Let’s jump right in.
OK, Who Does Wash the Washmen?
Look, we get it, there have been a lot of celebrity hand-washing PSAs since the coronavirus started spreading late last year. Yet, we’re going to talk about this one because, well, it’s from the cast of Watchmen. And it’s pretty stellar. Check out Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s calming smile! Bask in Tim Blake Nelson’s charming accent! Shudder at Regina King’s stern instructions! Look at Jean Smart’s bathroom! Then, after that, follow the advice of Red Scare (Andrew Howard): “Wash your filthy hands, and stay the fuck home.”
Ryan Reynolds Might Star in a Live-Action Dragon’s Lair
Hey, remember Dragon’s Lair? If you’re under 30 and don’t watch Stranger Things you probably don’t, but that doesn’t mean Ryan Reynolds has forgotten the legendary arcade game. In fact, according to The Hollywood Reporter, he’s “in talks” to produce and star in an