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Prime Video’s upcoming crime thriller series Scarpetta, based on Patricia Cornwell’s best-selling book series, is expanding its cast lineup with the addition of Anna Diop. READ: Akela Cooper to Write and Produce Film Adaptation of Horror Comic ‘The Lot’ for Bad Idea Scarpetta stars Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a skilled Chief Medical Examiner who […]
Keeya King, known for her role in Yellowjackets, has joined the cast of Gen V for its second season in a recurring role. The Boys spinoff series, which takes place in the same ruthless superhero universe, is set at Godolkin University, a top-tier college that trains young “supes” to become the next generation of heroes, […]
Chris Rock is set to direct and star in Misty Green, a new feature film that dives into the complex world of Hollywood’s highs and lows. Rock, who also stars in the film, brings an original script that follows the journey of Misty, a highly talented yet troubled actress who has repeatedly derailed her own […]
Amazon MGM Studios’ untitled George Clinton biopic is set to bring Eddie Murphy back together with Oscar-winning director Bill Condon. This reunion marks their first collaboration since Dreamgirls, for which Murphy received an Oscar nomination. Murphy will portray the legendary Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton, known for his pioneering influence in funk music and outlandish sci-fi-themed […]
BET+ has confirmed that The Ms. Pat Show, its popular comedy series, will return for a fifth season. The announcement also revealed that Patricia ‘Ms. Pat’ Williams has extended her overall deal with BET Media Group to cover both linear and streaming projects. Williams will be joined by returning series regulars J. Bernard Calloway, Tami […]
Max released the first look images of its prequel series It: Welcome to Derry, providing a chilling glimpse into the origins of the eerie town of Derry before the arrival of the Losers’ Club. The series aims to delve into Derry’s dark past, focusing on various events like The Black Spot incident, where a nightclub […]
Valentine’s Day just got a dark twist with Love Hurts, a high-octane action thriller from 87North Productions, the powerhouse behind John Wick, Bullet Train, and Violent Night. The film stars Academy Award® winner Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once) in his first major leading role, portraying Marvin Gable—a seemingly mild-mannered realtor whose quiet […]
Kimber Elayne Sprawl (Girl from the North Country), Andrew Burnap (The Inheritance, Disney’s upcoming live-action Snow White), Anthony Michael Lopez (Our Town, Camelot), and Daniel Pearce (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) have been cast in the highly anticipated Broadway revival of Othello, led by Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. In Shakespeare’s Othello, Washington […]
FOX unveiled the teaser trailer for its upcoming special The Real Full Monty featuring some of your TV faves baring it all for cancer awareness. On Monday, December 9, The Real Full Monty returns to television with a powerful message and an all-star cast on FOX. Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Anthony Anderson (Black-ish) will […]
Amazon MGM Studios is staying in Jack Ryan’s universe a bit longer with a new Jack Ryan feature film in the works. The film is set to expand the storyline from its hit Prime Video series. John Krasinski will return as the titular CIA analyst, joined once again by Wendell Pierce as James Greer, Ryan’s […]