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Netflix’s drapped the trailer to its limited series, “Painkiller.” Inspired by real events, the show explores the origins and aftermath of the devastating opioid crisis that has plagued America. The six-episode drama will premiere on August 10, 2023. With an exceptional cast including Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch, Dina Shihabi, West Duchovny, and John […]
Netflix is set to premiere a new limited series called “Painkiller” on August 10, 2023. The scripted show is a fictionalized retelling of events that explores the origins and aftermath of the opioid crisis in America. The series focuses on the stories of the perpetrators, victims, and truth-seekers whose lives have been forever altered by […]
Roslyn Gentle, Kylie Minogue, Jane Curtin, Eliza Coupe, Julieth Restrepo, Sumalee Montano, James Babson, Izzy Diaz, and Paul Fitzgerald have all been cast to star in the upcoming Netflix series “The Residence” from Shondaland duo Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. Uzo Aduba leads the series that also stars previously cast Susan Kelechi Watson, Andre Braugher, […]
Susan Kelechi Watson, Andre Braugher are among 11 to join Uzo Adubo in the upcoming Netflix series “The Residence” from Shondaland duo Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. Edwina Findley, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Ken Marino, Jason Lee, Bronson Pinchot, Molly Griggs, Al Mitchell, Dan Perreault, and Mary Wiseman are joining the murder-mystery drama. Set in the […]
Uzo Aduba is heading up a new limited series, All Her Little Secrets, for Showtime. Aduba will star in and executive produce the drama which is based on Wanda M. Morris’ bestselling novel of the same name. READ: Check out the Full Cast of Antoine Fuqua’s King Shaka for Showtime All Her Little Secrets centers […]
Netflix is entering the arenas of books with the launch of their own Netflix Book Club, a global club to read the books that inspired the streaming service’s popular adaptations. And they tapped Uzo Aduba to host the club. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked friends, ‘But have you read the book?’ […]
Uzo Aduba and Ron Cephas Jones will star in Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s on Broadway this fall. Reza Salazar and Kara Young have also been cast with the fifth role yet to be announced. Clyde’s follows a truck stop sandwich shop that offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Aduba is cast as […]
Uzo Aduba is set to star in Netflix’s limited series Painkillers. She will star alongside Matthew Broderick, West Duchovny, Dina Shihabi, and John Rothman. Peter Berg will direct all of the six-episode series that will tell the story of the United States’ opioid crisis. Aduba will play Edie, an investigator leading the case against Purdue […]
Uzo Aduba to lead the cast of In Treatment reboot for HBO. The shrink-centered drama, which has been off the air for more than a decade — will return with its fourth season in May. Aduba to lead the cast of In Treatment, taking over for Gabriel Byrne who led the first three seasons. […]