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Jodie Turner-Smith is the latest addition to the ensemble cast of the upcoming Paramount+ and Showtime drama series, “The Agency.” Turner-Smith will be joining an already impressive lineup, including Jeffrey Wright, Michael Fassbender, and Richard Gere. Based on the acclaimed French series “Le Bureau,” “The Agency” follows the story of Martian, portrayed by Michael Fassbender, […]
Starz has officially announced the primary cast for its upcoming series, Spartacus: House of Ashur. This addition to the Spartacus universe stars Nick Tarabay, reprising his role as Ashur, now the master of his own gladiatorial school, or Ludus. The new series explores an alternate storyline where Ashur survives Mount Vesuvius and is rewarded with […]
Prime Video has announced that Courtney Taylor will join Maggie Q as a series regular in the upcoming Bosch spinoff, tentatively titled the Untitled Renée Ballard Series. This new drama will focus on Detective Renée Ballard, played by Maggie Q, as she takes charge of the LAPD’s newly established cold case division. The series follows […]
After a significant hiatus, HBO’s acclaimed series ‘Euphoria’ is gearing up to return to production. Filming for the third season of the Sam Levinson-created drama is scheduled to commence in January 2025, nearly three years after the season two finale in February 2022. The delay, caused by the 2023 writers and actors strikes and additional […]
Tomi Adeyemi has announced an open casting call for the upcoming Paramount Pictures adaptation of her bestselling novel, “Children of Blood and Bone.” The casting process is set to begin soon, with a wide search across Hollywood and Nigeria to find the perfect actors for this highly anticipated film. In a recent interview with ABC […]
Apple TV+ has officially ordered a second season of its legal thriller series, “Presumed Innocent.” The series, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal and features the creative talents of David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams, has quickly become the streaming platform’s most-watched drama. Season one of the series is set to conclude with its final two episodes […]
Academy Award winner Regina King is set to star in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming crime thriller “Caught Stealing.” The film, based on Charlie Huston’s novels, will feature King alongside Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz. “Caught Stealing,” adapted by Huston himself, centers on Hank Thompson (Butler), a former baseball player who gets unwillingly drawn into the chaotic […]
Marvel Studios has unveiled the first trailer for “Captain America: Brave New World,” marking Anthony Mackie’s debut as the titular superhero. Mackie, who previously portrayed Sam Wilson, also known as the Falcon, steps into the role of Captain America following Chris Evans’ departure. In the trailer, Sam Wilson is approached by President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, […]
Showtime has revealed the latest additions to the cast of its upcoming series “Dexter: Original Sin,” including Aaron Jennings, known for his role in “Grand Crew,” and Raquel Justice from “One Day at a Time” who are among the nine new actors joining the cast. Other new cast members include Joe Pantoliano (“The Sopranos”), Brittany […]
MGM+ is set to premiere the four-part docuseries “Hollywood Black,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Justin Simien, on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Inspired by the renowned historian Donald Bogle’s book, “Hollywood Black,” this docuseries takes a deep dive into the history of cinema from a uniquely Black perspective. By sharing personal stories from actors, writers, directors, […]