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Netflix’s hit YA drama ‘Ginny & Georgia’ is expanding its cast for Season 4. Kataem O’Connor (’40 Acres’) has joined the series in a major recurring role, appearing alongside returning stars Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Scott Porter, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Raymond Ablack, Katie Douglas, Chelsea Clark and Nathan Mitchell. […]
More than two decades after Juwanna Mann hit theaters, a sequel is officially moving forward, and star Miguel A. Núñez Jr. already has his dream cameos in mind: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Speaking with TMZ Sports, Núñez revealed that the script for Juwanna Mann 2 is in development and could be completed by mid-2026. […]
Nana Mensah is leveling up. The Ghanaian-American writer-director-actor has been promoted to series regular for Season 4 of Netflix’s hit political drama The Diplomat, where she has recurred since Season 1 as Billie Appiah — the razor-sharp and deeply loyal White House Chief of Staff. A Quick Primer on The Diplomat Since debuting in 2023, […]
Amazon MGM Studios’ Road House 2 is leveling up its roster with new additions including Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor, Michael “Venom” Page, and Tyron Woodley. They join a growing ensemble that also features Rico Verhoeven, Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, and returning cast member Jay Hieron. Iko Uwais (The Raid) and Hidetoshi Nishijima […]
Tramell Tillman is stepping into a Dickensian ghost story. The Severance standout has joined Paramount’s Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, directed by Ti West and led by Johnny Depp as the infamous Scrooge. The film hits theaters November 13, 2026. This take on the classic story is described as a thrilling ghost tale set in Dickens’ […]
Regina King is coming back to where her festival journey began. The Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy-winning actor, director, and producer will serve as the ambassador for the American Black Film Festival’s milestone 30th anniversary, taking place in Miami Beach from May 27–31 under the theme “The Homecoming.” Her connection to ABFF reaches back nearly […]
New York City Center is turning up the heat for its 2026 Encores! season — and two powerhouse performers are at the center of it. Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers will star as Queenie alongside Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren as Kate in Michael John LaChiusa and George C. Wolfe’s The Wild Party, running […]
LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow) are joining the cast of Universal Pictures’ One Night Only, set to hit theaters August 7, 2026. He joins Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, and recently added Molly Ringwald in the upcoming comedy. One Night Only is based on Travis Braun’s Black List script and follows two strangers trying to secure […]
Boots Riley is officially back on the big screen. Neon has unveiled the first look at Riley’s highly-anticipated second feature I Love Boosters, starring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, and Taylour Paige — along with a theatrical rollout date. The film will hit theaters worldwide on May 22, 2026, with Focus/Universal handling international distribution. Shot quietly […]
Peacock is developing a series adaptation of The Accomplice, the 2024 novel written by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Aaron Phillip Clark — and Taraji P. Henson is set to star. Henson will executive produce the project through her TPH Entertainment banner, while Jackson executive produces under G-Unit Film & Television. UCP is on board […]