Michael Kennedy
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About Michael Kennedy
Michael Kennedy is an avid movie and TV fan that's been working for Screen Rant in various capacities since 2014. In that time, Michael has written over 2000 articles for the site, first working solely as a news writer, then later as a senior writer and associate news editor. Most recently, Michael helped launch Screen Rant's new horror section, and is now the lead staff writer when it comes to all things frightening. A FL native, Michael is passionate about pop culture, and earned an AS degree in film production in 2012. He also loves both Marvel and DC movies, and wishes every superhero fan could just get along. When not writing, Michael enjoys going to concerts, taking in live professional wrestling, and debating pop culture. A long-term member of the Screen Rant family, Michael looks forward to continuing on creating new content for the site for many more years to come.
Latest Articles
The 30 Best TV Shows On Paramount+ (March 2024)
Paramount+ has come a long way from its humble beginnings as CBS All Access - as the stellar lineup of the 30 best shows on Paramount+ proves.
Why Roseanne Recast Becky (Then Brought The Original Actress Back)
Roseanne famously recast the role of older daughter Becky Conner after season 5, then brought the original actress back. Here's why the studio did so.
The Walking Dead: Why Maggie Left In Season 9 (& Returned In Season 10)
The Walking Dead season 9 saw fan favorite character Maggie Rhee (Lauren Cohan) depart the cast, but she'll soon return for season 10's finale.
Better Call Saul: Why Jimmy Is Working In A Cinnabon (As Gene)
Better Call Saul contains flashforward sequences showing Jimmy McGill now working at a Cinnabon as Gene, and here's why he ended up there.
Toy Story: Woody Originally Belonged To Andy's Dad - Theory Explained
Andy's best friend in the Toy Story movies is his cowboy doll Woody, but a theory posits that Woody first belonged to Andy's absent father.
The Purge 6: Confirmation, Story & Everything We Know
While The Forever Purge has been touted as the final entry in the franchise, it's rare that a horror series stays dead, making a Purge 6 possible.
I Am Legend's Alternate Ending Explained: What Happens & Why It Was Cut
The alternate ending to I Am Legend is considered better than the divisive original - so much so that it's the version I Am Legend 2 will follow.
Poltergeist 2's Villain Is So Scary Because The Actor Was Dying In Real Life
Poltergeist 2's villain, the terrifying Reverend Kane, is a favorite of horror fans, but actor Julian Beck barely made it through production alive.
Knuckles Spinoff Show: Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know
Sonic the Hedgehog's supporting character, Knuckles the Echidna, is set to star in his own spinoff TV show, and here's everything we know about it.
Every Black World Champion In WWE History
There have been dozens of world champions in WWE history, but only a surprisingly small amount of champ wrestlers have been Black—here's all of them.
Squid Game Season 2: Renewal, Cast, Story & Everything We Know
Squid Game, the Korean Netflix phenomenon that took the world by storm in 2021, is heading back for season 2, and here's everything we know.
The Flight Attendant Season 3: Cancelation & Everything We Know
The Flight Attendant is a mystery thriller show starring Kaley Cuoco as the titular aerial employee, and here's what we know about a season 3.
Why Was Modern Family Canceled After Season 11?
After over a decade of success, the iconic ABC sitcom Modern Family came to an end with season 11 but it was for a good reason.
Better Call Saul: Why Chuck Killed Himself In Season 3
At the end of Better Call Saul season 3, Jimmy "Saul" McGill's older brother Chuck made the sad decision to kill himself, and here's why.
Every Major Walking Dead Character Who Died Before The End
The Walking Dead has killed off more characters than just about any other show - here's every TWD character who died, including in the series finale.
The Walking Dead Characters With The Highest Kill Counts
These are The Walking Dead characters with the highest kill counts after season 11 — including characters with 20 or more kills!
How Old Is Buddy In Elf?
Will Ferrell's Buddy is essentially a child in the body of an adult in the Christmas classic Elf, but here's how old the character actually is.
Why Supernatural's Crowley Left The Show On Bad Terms
Crowley was always a fan favorite character on Supernatural, but actor Mark A. Sheppard was no fan of how he ultimately departed the series.
I Am Legend 2: Story, Cast & Everything We Know
Will Smith is confirmed to return for I Am Legend 2, the sequel to the post-apocalyptic 2007 hit. Here's all the I Am Legend 2 news so far.
Why The Girl Next Door's True Story Makes The Movie Harder To Watch
An adaption of a Jack Ketchum novel, 2007's harrowing The Girl Next Door movie is a much harder horror to watch knowing it's based on a true story.