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Lennie James is stepping into the gritty world of Mayor of Kingstown as he joins the Paramount+ drama for its upcoming fourth season. The Walking Dead alum will be joined by The Sopranos Emmy winner Edie Falco and Broadway’s Laura Benanti in the latest round of high-profile cast additions to the Taylor Sheridan-created series, which […]
The upcoming Broadway adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck has officially announced its full cast, bringing George Clooney to the stage for the first time in his career. The production, based on the acclaimed 2005 film, will begin previews at the Winter Garden Theatre on march 12, ahead of its april 3 opening night. […]
Signing Day is our roundup of the latest industry moves, tracking who’s signing where and what it means for their careers. Today we’re looking at Silo’s Common, Black Bag’s Regé-Jean Page, and Seal Team’s Neil Brown Jr. locks in new management at Artists First. Here’s the breakdown: Common Signs with CAA and Anonymous Content Lonnie […]
Adult Swim is expanding its late-night lineup with a new animated comedy that blends futuristic absurdity with raw, relatable storytelling. Oh My God… Yes! A Series of Extremely Relatable Circumstances is set to premiere Sunday, March 9, at 12:15 a.m. PT/ET, delivering a unique take on womanhood in a tech-driven, not-so-distant future. Created by Emmy-nominated […]
Mark Harris is stepping into the horror-thriller space with She Knows All About You, an eerie psychological film set to begin production this spring in rural Georgia. Blending faith, ancestral power, and supernatural suspense, the film follows a woman unraveling dark family secrets that have shaped her destiny since childhood. Chad L. Coleman (The Walking […]
After a lengthy absence, FOX is doubling down on drama this spring as The Cleaning Lady and Alert: Missing Persons Unit return with uninterrupted season-long runs, Kicking off Monday, March 25. Season 4 of The Cleaning Lady will air at 8 PM ET/PT, followed by the third season premiere of Alert: Missing Persons Unit at […]
Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye is taking another leap into acting with Hurry Up Tomorrow, his first leading role in a feature film. And just like his previous foray into acting in The Idol, he’s not doing it alone. The psychological thriller brings together Tesfaye with director Trey Edward Shults and co-stars Jenna Ortega and Barry […]
Jaalen Best has joined the roster at M88, securing representation as he gears up for his biggest role yet. Founded in 2020 by former WME partner Phillip Sun and Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King, M88 is committed to championing underrepresented voices across Hollywood. The firm, led by Sun alongside partners Oronde Garrett and […]
Rihanna is going blue! The first trailer for The Smurfs Movie just dropped, giving us a sneak peek at the Grammy winner’s take on Smurfette. While we’re not getting new music (at least not yet), the trailer kicks off with Rihanna’s 2007 hit “Please Don’t Stop the Music” as she narrates the teaser. And from […]
DeWanda Wise is set to take the lead in Killer Bee, an upcoming action thriller based on David Crownson’s forthcoming graphic novel. In addition to starring, Wise will serve as an executive producer on the project, which is being developed by Tommy Oliver’s Confluential Films, the Black-owned production company behind Fancy Dance and Going to […]