Chris Rock’s autobiographical series Everybody Hates Chris is getting an animated reimagining with Everybody Still Hates Chris. The upcoming series received a straight-to-series order by MTV Entertainment and will premiere on both Paramount+ and Comedy Central. Sanjay Shah wrote the pilot script which like its predecessor is inspired by the comedian’s teenage years growing up […]
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Jordane Christie Joins Huey P. Newton Limited Series The Big Cigar
Jordane Christie has signed on for a recurring role in The Big Cigar. He joins previously cast André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, PJ Byrne, Marc Menchaca and Moses Ingram in the Apple TV+’s limited series. The series, which is about how Black Panther leader, Huey P. Newton eluded a nationwide manhunt and escaped to […]
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Richonne: Danai Gurira is Returning to The Walking Dead Universe in New Limited Series Spin-off
The Walking Dead universe is ever expanding with the latest addition to the franchise involving fan favorites, Richonne. The announcement was made when Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, who played Rick and Michonne Grimes, made a surprise appearance at The Walking Dead panel during SDCC. AMC+ new limited series will center on the epic love […]
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Aunjanue Ellis, Sanaa Lathan, Uzo Aduba to Star in The Supremes At Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat Adaptation
Aunjanue Ellis, Sanaa Lathan, Uzo Aduba are set to star in The Supremes At Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat Adaptation for Searchlight Pictures. The film is an adaptation of Edward Kelsey Moore’s 2013 NY Times best-selling novel. Tina Mabry is directing from a script by Gina Prince-Bythewood with revisions by Mabry. READ: Godfather of Harlem: Jason Alan Carvell […]
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Shanola Hampton, Arlen Escarpeta and More Cast in NBC Missing Person Series Found
Shanola Hampton is set to lead the cast of Nkechi Okoro Carroll’s missing-person drama Found, which was just handed a series order from NBC. Arlen Escarpeta, Gabrielle Walsh, Karan Oberoi, Kelli Williams, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, and Brett Dalton are also cast. READ: Denzel Washington is Reuniting with ‘Man on Fire’ Co-Star Dakota Fanning For Equalizer 3 […]
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William Stanford Davis Upped to Series Regular for Abbott Elementary Season 2
We’ll be seeing more of fan favorite janitor, Mr. Johnson on Abbott Elementary season 2. William Stanford Davis, who portrays school janitor Mr. Johnson, has been promoted to series regular. Davis recurred in all 12 episodes of the ABC comedy’s Emmy Award-nominated freshman season. This news marks Davis’ first series regular role in his 27-year […]
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H.E.R. to Portray Belle in Animated/Live-Action Hybrid Special of Beauty and the Beast
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Beauty and the Beast is getting an animated/live-action hybrid special on ABC with H.E.R. attached to star as Princess Belle. Titled, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, Jon M. Chu is executive producing with Hamish Hamilton directing. H.E.R.’s casting marks the first time an Afro Filipina woman will […]
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Alexis Floyd to Join Grey’s Anatomy Season 19 as a Series Regular
Alexis Floyd is continuing her journey within the Shondaland universe. After her break out role in Shonda Rhimes’ Inventing Anna, Floyd will join season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy as a series regular. Floyd will play a new surgical resident, Simone Griffin, at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Griffin is a funny, whip smart, high achiever with […]
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Eddie Murphy to Star in Holiday Comedy Candy Cane Lane
Eddie Murphy to star in the holiday comedy Candy Cane Lane with Reginald Hudlin attached to direct the film for Prime Video. Via Deadline: Produced by Amazon Studios, Imagine Entertainment, and Eddie Murphy Productions, the comedy was acquired as a spec script written by Kelly Younger and inspired by Younger’s childhood holiday experiences. Production begins […]
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Kevin Daniels, Kyla Pratt, Tisha Campbell, LaMorne Morris, and More to Star in Spoof-Comedy Not Another Church Movie [UPDATED WITH IMAGES]
Get ready for a laughter-filled ride as Kevin Daniels, Mickey Rourke, and Vivica A. Fox team up to star in the upcoming spoof-comedy film, Not Another Church Movie. Joining them are talented actors Kyla Pratt, Lamorne Morris, Tisha Campbell, and Jasmine Guy, creating an ensemble that promises to deliver comedic gold. Produced by Monty the […]