Alex Welch
Expertise
"Game Of Thrones", Harry Potter, World Cinema
- Throughout his career, Alex has covered the premieres and finales of "Game of Thrones," "WandaVision," "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," "House of the Dragon," "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," and "The Last of Us."
- He has interviewed some of the most revered actors and filmmakers in the world, including Samuel L. Jackson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Mads Mikkelsen, Andy Serkis, Paul Dano, Hong Chau, Matt Smith, and many, many more.
- In 2018, Alex shook Paul Thomas Anderson's hand outside a movie theater. All these years later, he still hasn't gotten over it.
Experience
Alex has been writing about the entertainment industry professionally since 2013. Over the years, his work has been published by outlets like IGN, Inverse, Primetimer, Paste Magazine, Screen Rant, The Berrics, and several others. He joined Looper as a freelance writer in January 2021 and has contributed to the site's coverage of everything from "Loki" to "Only Murders in the Building." In his spare time, he listens to Phoebe Bridgers too much and dreams of one day being invited into the Criterion Closet. He has one cat named Indiana Jones.
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Stories By Alex Welch
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If James Gunn is thinking about casting someone for Poison Ivy in his new DC Universe, then he needs to check out this incredible piece of retro fan art first.
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Anya Chalotra spoke about anxiety surrounding the nude scenes in Season 1 of "The Witcher" and how she was glad to have intimacy coordinators on later seasons.
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According to Jamie Campbell-Bower, his portrayal of the villainous Vecna on "Stranger Things" was sinister enough to make co-star Millie Bobby Brown cry.
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S.H.I.E.L.D. is the ultimate spy agency within the Marvel Universe. Even longtime fans may have forgotten what the organization's name stands for.
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With the help of AI, one fan decided to imagine what it would look like if Keanu Reeves took on the mantle of Doctor Strange and the results are spectacular.
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Longtime "X-Men" fans will greatly appreciate this astonishing coincidence that connects Deadpool's origins with the actor that portrays him.
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Marina Squerciati is not afraid to admit that a certain and high-profile "Chicago P.D." departure left her sobbing.
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According to Gaten Matarazzo, who plays Dustin on "Stranger Things," the show shouldn't be afraid to kill off more characters than it already has.
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A number of "Yellowstone" fans aren't happy with how Wes Bentley's Jamie Dutton has been written, and they've taken to Reddit to express this disappointment.
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One popular "Yellowstone" theory paints a very grim picture for one major character when the series finally returns to complete its final season.
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Dominic West, who plays Prince Charles on the last two seasons of "The Crown," says the pressure from the scrutiny of his portrayal really got to him.
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Here's everything we currently know about acclaimed horror director Mike Flanagan's first big-screen project outside of the genre, "The Life of Chuck."
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An Instagram user has shared an impressive piece of fan art depicting Supergirl if she was played in the DCU by "House of the Dragon" star Milly Alcock.
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With the surprising debut of Kelsey Grammer's Beast in the MCU at the end of "The Marvels," fans are split over one major aspect of the character.
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When Sarah Rafferty left "Chicago Med" and her role as Dr. Blake, the door was left open for her return. Is this still possible given her current commitments?
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"NCIS" star Mark Harmon left the series during Season 19. Here's a look at what he has been up to since departing the popular police procedural.
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As Rachel Brosnahan steps into the iconic shoes of Lois Lane for James Gunn's "Superman: Legacy," she's come up with a succinct way to describe her.
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"The Last of Us" Episode 3 earned acclaim thanks to its heartbreaking depiction of Bill and Frank's love story. Will audiences see the characters again?
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After her incredible win at the Emmys for her role in "The Bear," Ayo Edebiri's amazing high school yearbook picture is making the rounds on social media.
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What has actress Emily Wickersham been doing since she left her role as Special Agent Eleanor Bishop on "NCIS" in May 2021? Where is she now?
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Here's everything we currently know about Maggie Gyllenhaal's upcoming version of "Bride of Frankenstein," including its cast and potential plot.
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Not only was "What If...?" Season 2 not allowed to use Sam Wilson's Captain America, but it also couldn't feature the X-Men. Here's the real reason why.
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Longtime fans of "Stranger Things" will likely be interested to know that a prominent character may not be returning for the show's final season.
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According to "The Witcher" creator Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, there's a good reason why the Netflix fantasy drama cut down on the nudity after its first season.
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In Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," now a series on Disney+, Percy learns that Luke stole both Zeus' bolt and Hades' Helm of Darkness.
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Tony Stark's adventure on Sakaar was originally intended for Season 1, but Covid delays pushed it to 2023. Also, Star-Lord was almost in it.
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The Netflix thriller "Leave the World Behind" ends on an unsettling, ambiguous note. But does it leave the door open for a follow-up film?