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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, […]
Starz has dropped the official trailer for its limited series “Three Women,” based on Lisa Taddeo’s bestselling book. The series, which stars Betty Gilpin, Shailene Woodley, DeWanda Wise, and Blair Underwood, will debut on Friday, September 13, at midnight on the Starz app and at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the Starz channel. The announcement comes […]
Tyler Perry’s hit series “BRUH” is set to make its return with Season 4 premiering on July 18, exclusively on BET+. The season kicks off with a double-episode debut, followed by weekly releases until the season finale on August 15. “BRUH,” an original BET+ comedy, stars Barry Brewer, Mahdi Cocci, Phillip Mullings Jr., Monti Washington, […]
First ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ and Now ‘Martin’ Young Martin, the upcoming hour-long drama series, marks a bold return for Martin Lawrence’s iconic sitcom character. The series is being developed by Lawrence himself and his production company, RunTelDat, in collaboration with Marvin Peart’s WonderHill Studios. Set against the backdrop of present-day Detroit, the series […]
Aml Ameen leads the cast in the feature thriller “Killing of a Nation” Aml Ameen (“A Man In Full,” “Rustin”) dives headfirst into the political maelstrom of Haiti in the upcoming thriller “Killing of a Nation.” Ameen takes on the role of Anderson Toussaint, a young American lobbyist navigating the treacherous waters of Haitian politics. […]
Prime Video has officially greenlit “The Greatest,” a limited series exploring the life of Muhammad Ali, with Jaalan Best cast as the iconic boxer (yes, previous rumors of his casting were true). This highly anticipated project comes from executive producers Michael B. Jordan, known for his work in the “Creed” franchise, and Ben Watkins, the […]
Zoë Kravitz is in negotiations to star alongside Austin Butler in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming crime thriller, “Caught Stealing,” for Sony Pictures. Based on Charlie Huston’s novel of the same name, “Caught Stealing” revolves around Hank Thompson, a former baseball player whose life spirals into chaos as he is unwittingly thrust into the criminal underworld of […]
Leslie Jones and Deon Cole are set to headline the second annual Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival, happening from September 27-29 at The Wharf and DC Improv. Jones, best known for her work on Saturday Night Live, will perform on Sunday, September 29. Deon Cole, a standout from Black-ish, will host the “Breakout Comedian […]
ABC has added actors Deric Augustine to the cast of “The Rookie” as recurring guest stars in its upcoming seventh season. He is one of two Rookies, including Patrick Keleher, that join the new sesason. The news was shared during Disney’s presentation at the summer 2024 Television Critics Association press tour. “The Rookie,” created by […]