Michael Ealy is heading to the frontier. The actor has joined the cast of MGM+’s upcoming eight-episode drama series ‘The Magnificent Seven’, a reimagining of the classic Western property from ‘Heroes’ creator Tim Kring. Ealy will play Vin Tanner — a role originally portrayed by Steve McQueen in the 1960 film, and later reimagined as […]
‘Swapped’ Hits 38.7 Million Views in Seven Days, Sets New Netflix Animation Record
Netflix has another streaming giant on its hands. The animated feature ‘Swapped’ has officially become the most-watched animated film in a single week in Netflix history, pulling in 38.7 million views during the May 4–10 viewing window, according to Tudum. The surge marks a major leap from its debut performance of 15.5 million views in […]
BET Sets 11 for Mockumentary “Lot Patrol” From Manny Halley Productions
BET is pulling the curtains back for its next original comedy. BET has greenlit Lot Patrol, a new original mockumentary comedy series from Manny Halley Productions, starring DeRay Davis, Carl Anthony Payne, Tamera Kissen, and Darius McCrary. The series goes behind the gates of a major Hollywood studio, where the real show is always off […]
Queen Latifah Joins “The Voice” Season 30 as a First Time Coach
Entertainment royalty is taking a seat in the red chair. Queen Latifah has been announced as a coach on Season 30 of The Voice, joining returning coaches Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine as well as fellow newcomer Riley Green for the milestone season, premiering this fall on NBC. The casting is a natural fit. Latifah […]
Christopher Nolan Confirms Lupita Nyong’o’s Dual Role in ‘The Odyssey’ and Explains Why He Cast Travis Scott as a Bard
With less than two months to go before its July 17 release, Christopher Nolan is pulling back the curtain on some of The Odyssey‘s creative choices. In a new interview with Time magazine, the director has confirmed that Lupita Nyong’o will play two roles in the film, and explained why he handed rapper Travis Scott […]
‘Wahala’: BBC Announces Cast for Six-Part Thriller From Writer-Director Theresa Ikoko
The BBC has announced the cast for Wahala, its upcoming six-part thriller adapted from Nikki May’s debut novel of the same name. The female-led series, written and directed by BAFTA-nominated Theresa Ikoko, will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Leading the series are Adelayo Adedayo, Cush Jumbo, Susan Wokoma, and Deborah Ayorinde, joined by […]
Ayo Edebiri Joins Voice Cast of Bong Joon Ho’s First Animated Film ‘Ally’
Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon Ho (Parasite, Mickey 17) is officially stepping into the world of animation with Ally, and he’s bringing an all-star cast with him. The highly anticipated animated feature has added Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House, Werner Herzog, and newcomer Alex Jayne Go to its voice lineup. Co-written […]
Sinqua Walls Joins James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’ as Production Moves Forward
Sinqua Walls is heading to the DC Universe. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor has been cast in Man of Tomorrow, the Superman follow-up currently filming in Atlanta. Last summer’s Superman marked a triumphant relaunch for the DC Universe under James Gunn’s creative direction. The film opened to $125 million domestically and became the […]
Michael B. Jordan Gives Update on Upcoming Prime Video TV Slate: Muhammad Ali Series, “Creed” Spinoff & “Fourth Wing” Adaptation
Michael B. Jordan’s award collection isn’t the only thing expanding — so is his slate of TV shows. The newly minted Oscar winner made a surprise appearance at Amazon’s Prime Video upfront presentation in New York City, but this time, the spotlight wasn’t on his next acting role. Instead, it was about his rapidly expanding […]
Peacock Sets Fall Premiere Dates for ‘Friday The 13th’ Prequel ‘Crystal Lake’ Starring Will Catlett and Devin Kessler
Peacock is heading into spooky season with a fresh dive into one of horror’s most enduring mythologies, officially setting a fall premiere date for for its Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake, starring William Catlett and Devin Kessler. Crystal Lake will premiere October 15, anchoring the streamer’s Halloween-season programming. The series expands the mythology […]








