HBO in November 2022 announced a third season for The White Lotus, which will bring a new installment of the Mike White-created anthology series to screens.
The first installment, which premiered July 2021 and was set in Hawaii, was nominated for 20 Emmy Awards and won a leading 10, including for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Season 2, set in Sicily, debuted October 30, 2022 and won five Emmys, including a repeat for Jennifer Coolidge.
When will The White Lotus Season 3 premiere?
Originally eyed to premiere in 2024, HBO boss Casey Bloys has said Season 3 will likely arrive in 2025, delayed be the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA strikes that shut down production through the heart of 2023. Season 3 of The White Lotus, to be set in Thailand after setting the action in Hawaii for Season 1 and Sicily for Season 2, is now slated to begin filming in and around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok in February 2024.
Who’s in the cast?...
The first installment, which premiered July 2021 and was set in Hawaii, was nominated for 20 Emmy Awards and won a leading 10, including for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Season 2, set in Sicily, debuted October 30, 2022 and won five Emmys, including a repeat for Jennifer Coolidge.
When will The White Lotus Season 3 premiere?
Originally eyed to premiere in 2024, HBO boss Casey Bloys has said Season 3 will likely arrive in 2025, delayed be the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA strikes that shut down production through the heart of 2023. Season 3 of The White Lotus, to be set in Thailand after setting the action in Hawaii for Season 1 and Sicily for Season 2, is now slated to begin filming in and around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok in February 2024.
Who’s in the cast?...
- 3/16/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
When Ben DeBacker (Corey Fogelmanis), the nonbinary protagonist of Tommy Dorfman’s charming directorial debut I Wish You All the Best, decides to come out to their parents, the results are disastrous.
The conversation is rendered in flashes, adding a suspenseful layer to the melancholic moment. We see Ben reviewing notes on an index card; we watch them shuffle nervously to the kitchen. Before we know it, Ben is calling his estranged sister Hannah (Alexandra Daddario) for help. The North Carolina teen is crouched in a corner of a gas station grocery store with no shoes and holes in their socks. It’s only when Hannah shows up — worried and out of breath — that the gravity of the situation sets in.
Premiering at SXSW, I Wish You All the Best follows Ben as they recover from the emotional trauma of coming out to their parents and adjust to a new...
The conversation is rendered in flashes, adding a suspenseful layer to the melancholic moment. We see Ben reviewing notes on an index card; we watch them shuffle nervously to the kitchen. Before we know it, Ben is calling his estranged sister Hannah (Alexandra Daddario) for help. The North Carolina teen is crouched in a corner of a gas station grocery store with no shoes and holes in their socks. It’s only when Hannah shows up — worried and out of breath — that the gravity of the situation sets in.
Premiering at SXSW, I Wish You All the Best follows Ben as they recover from the emotional trauma of coming out to their parents and adjust to a new...
- 3/15/2024
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A new miniseries has been announced, and it looks fantastic.
We look at the cast list. What do we see? Oh, another show starring Nicole Kidman. Or Jake Lacy. Or Kate Winslet. Or Betty Gilpin.
You get the idea.
Look, we get it. A miniseries has limited episodes to make an impact, and a recognizable name can be a big draw.
Since it's become commonplace for renowned movie actors to make the move to television, particularly miniseries, why wouldn't a studio jump on the chance to nab a big name?
It's a winning formula -- literally.
Nicole Kidman is an Oscar winner. What television producer wouldn't want her attached to their project?
She's also snagged a couple of Emmys for her work on HBO's Big Little Lies. She's proven her worth as a TV star.
The same can be said about Kate Winslet, who similarly made the jump from movies to television.
We look at the cast list. What do we see? Oh, another show starring Nicole Kidman. Or Jake Lacy. Or Kate Winslet. Or Betty Gilpin.
You get the idea.
Look, we get it. A miniseries has limited episodes to make an impact, and a recognizable name can be a big draw.
Since it's become commonplace for renowned movie actors to make the move to television, particularly miniseries, why wouldn't a studio jump on the chance to nab a big name?
It's a winning formula -- literally.
Nicole Kidman is an Oscar winner. What television producer wouldn't want her attached to their project?
She's also snagged a couple of Emmys for her work on HBO's Big Little Lies. She's proven her worth as a TV star.
The same can be said about Kate Winslet, who similarly made the jump from movies to television.
- 3/14/2024
- by Shela Ward
- TVfanatic
A first look teaser clip at the upcoming movie adaptation I Wish You All the Best has been revealed!
The new film marks the directorial debut for Tommy Dorfman and is based on the book of the same name by Mason Deaver.
Ahead of it’s release, a teaser clip featuring Lena Dunham and star Corey Fogelmanis has been released.
Learn more and watch the clip inside…
The upcoming movie follows Ben DeBacker (Fogelmanis), a non-binary teen who is thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah (Alexandra Daddario), and her husband, Thomas (Cole Sprouse). Struggling with anxiety, they come out only to Hannah, Thomas, and their art teacher, Ms. Lyons (Dunham), while trying to keep a low profile at their new school. Ben’s attempts to survive junior year unnoticed are thwarted when Nathan (Miles Gutierrez-Riley), a funny and charismatic student,...
The new film marks the directorial debut for Tommy Dorfman and is based on the book of the same name by Mason Deaver.
Ahead of it’s release, a teaser clip featuring Lena Dunham and star Corey Fogelmanis has been released.
Learn more and watch the clip inside…
The upcoming movie follows Ben DeBacker (Fogelmanis), a non-binary teen who is thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah (Alexandra Daddario), and her husband, Thomas (Cole Sprouse). Struggling with anxiety, they come out only to Hannah, Thomas, and their art teacher, Ms. Lyons (Dunham), while trying to keep a low profile at their new school. Ben’s attempts to survive junior year unnoticed are thwarted when Nathan (Miles Gutierrez-Riley), a funny and charismatic student,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Each episode in well-crafted shows like Succession and The White Lotus serves a purpose, avoiding unnecessary filler and delivering a concise narrative. Lessons in Chemistry and Hijack showcase compelling storytelling within a single season, balancing character development and plot progression effectively. Shows like The Good Place and The Wire masterfully pack essential elements into each episode, offering satisfying conclusions within efficient seasons.
A well-crafted show strikes the right balance in episode count per season, avoiding unnecessary filler while ensuring all essential elements are addressed, preventing unanswered questions without dragging the narrative. This delicate equilibrium is a hallmark of exceptional television, where every episode serves a purpose and contributes meaningfully to the overarching story. Shows like Succession and The White Lotus have mastered this art, delivering concise yet comprehensive seasons that keep viewers engaged from start to finish. These series demonstrate that it's possible to create compelling, multi-layered narratives without resorting...
A well-crafted show strikes the right balance in episode count per season, avoiding unnecessary filler while ensuring all essential elements are addressed, preventing unanswered questions without dragging the narrative. This delicate equilibrium is a hallmark of exceptional television, where every episode serves a purpose and contributes meaningfully to the overarching story. Shows like Succession and The White Lotus have mastered this art, delivering concise yet comprehensive seasons that keep viewers engaged from start to finish. These series demonstrate that it's possible to create compelling, multi-layered narratives without resorting...
- 3/12/2024
- by Kayla Turner
- ScreenRant.com
Movie fans are revisiting 2019’s We Have Always Lived in the Castle, wondering what the actual meaning of the film was by the time the credits rolled.
Based on Shirley Jackson’s 1962 novel of the same name, We Have Always Lived in the Castle tells the tale of two sisters and their uncle who take their cousin in to live with them, although that cousin threatens their entire way of living.
Starring Alexandra Daddario and Sebastian Stan, the film boasts an impressive 88% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes, although it only grossed $80,000 worldwide at the box office (per Box Office Mojo).
Read full article on The Direct.
Based on Shirley Jackson’s 1962 novel of the same name, We Have Always Lived in the Castle tells the tale of two sisters and their uncle who take their cousin in to live with them, although that cousin threatens their entire way of living.
Starring Alexandra Daddario and Sebastian Stan, the film boasts an impressive 88% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes, although it only grossed $80,000 worldwide at the box office (per Box Office Mojo).
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/10/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
Acting jobs seem to be coming back slowly but surely since the strikes last year, but not everyone is thrilled with the pace at which jobs are returning.
Several actors and actresses feel as if things are too slow, they can't get work, and panic is setting in.
Amid the panic, several shows have been announcing their new cast members this week.
Are roles in Hollywood really that slim? Will things pick back up? Who has been cast in new roles this week? Let's take a look at all of this information and see what the deal is with Hollywood.
Actors Fear for Work as Hollywood Picks Back Up Following Strikes
Last year was a tough year for actors and writers as we went through the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, bringing a lot of television production to a screeching halt.
New deals and contracts were made, and things are picking back up,...
Several actors and actresses feel as if things are too slow, they can't get work, and panic is setting in.
Amid the panic, several shows have been announcing their new cast members this week.
Are roles in Hollywood really that slim? Will things pick back up? Who has been cast in new roles this week? Let's take a look at all of this information and see what the deal is with Hollywood.
Actors Fear for Work as Hollywood Picks Back Up Following Strikes
Last year was a tough year for actors and writers as we went through the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, bringing a lot of television production to a screeching halt.
New deals and contracts were made, and things are picking back up,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Devin Piel
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Ben Feldman has joined the cast of the AMC series Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches for Season 2 in a series regular role. He will portray Sam ‘Lark’ Larkin, a successful CEO of a genetics startup and Rowan’s (Alexandra Daddario) former boyfriend, who has re-entered her life.
Based on Rice’s best-selling trilogy, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches focuses on an intuitive young neurosurgeon, Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.
The series also stars Jack Huston as “Lasher,” Tongayi Chirisa as “Ciprien Grieve” and Hamlin as “Cortland Mayfair.” First-look images of the new season were released in February with additional castings including Alyssa Jirrels as a series regular, Ted Levine as a recurring guest star...
Based on Rice’s best-selling trilogy, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches focuses on an intuitive young neurosurgeon, Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.
The series also stars Jack Huston as “Lasher,” Tongayi Chirisa as “Ciprien Grieve” and Hamlin as “Cortland Mayfair.” First-look images of the new season were released in February with additional castings including Alyssa Jirrels as a series regular, Ted Levine as a recurring guest star...
- 3/7/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
True Detective Season 1 was a landmark moment for Matthew McConaughey. It completed a comeback that started with Jeff Nichols’ Mud back in 2012. The actor continued his resurgence by stripping for Steven Soderbergh in Magic Mike, and losing weight for an Oscar in Dallas Buyers Club. He went on to beat his chest and drink martinis in The Wolf of Wall Street before hitting a career high by starring as Rust Cohle in True Detective. But after ten years and three sequels, fans still keep coming back to the series' debut season. Season 1's rewatch value is something that the detective anthology's later and critically-acclaimed successors don't enjoy as much.
Beyond the obvious McConnaissance, a term coined by the actor himself, True Detective Season 1 captured the ice-cold chemistry between its leading men Woody Harrelson (Marty Hart) and Matthew McConaughey. They signed on as executive producers alongside writer-director Cary Joji Fukunaga (director...
Beyond the obvious McConnaissance, a term coined by the actor himself, True Detective Season 1 captured the ice-cold chemistry between its leading men Woody Harrelson (Marty Hart) and Matthew McConaughey. They signed on as executive producers alongside writer-director Cary Joji Fukunaga (director...
- 3/7/2024
- by Martin Carr
- Comic Book Resources
The White Lotus universe is quickly expanding with season three being filmed in Thailand, and many are hoping characters from previous seasons make epic returns.
Each season of the Mike White-created HBO hit takes place at a new White Lotus hotel location. Actors who have popped up in more than one season include Jennifer Coolidge, Jon Gries, and Natasha Rothwell (who will appear in season three after starring in the first season).
Keep reading to find out more…
Now, Theo James, who starred as Cameron Sullivan opposite Meghann Fahy‘s Daphne Sullivan in season two, is responding to a rumor.
Back in January, Meghann teased to Deadline, “[Mike White] did once say that he’d like to do an episode with Theo, me and the couple from the first season, [Alexandra Daddario and Jake Lacy] — the four of us on a boat. Just one episode of that.”
Well, Theo was asked...
Each season of the Mike White-created HBO hit takes place at a new White Lotus hotel location. Actors who have popped up in more than one season include Jennifer Coolidge, Jon Gries, and Natasha Rothwell (who will appear in season three after starring in the first season).
Keep reading to find out more…
Now, Theo James, who starred as Cameron Sullivan opposite Meghann Fahy‘s Daphne Sullivan in season two, is responding to a rumor.
Back in January, Meghann teased to Deadline, “[Mike White] did once say that he’d like to do an episode with Theo, me and the couple from the first season, [Alexandra Daddario and Jake Lacy] — the four of us on a boat. Just one episode of that.”
Well, Theo was asked...
- 3/7/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
1980s television series Baywatch is getting the reboot treatment at Fox, and here are the details of the new show.
Baywatch is perennialy parodied in mainstream media. Whether it’s the melodramatic scripts or the iconic slow motion running, with the show became a byword for televisual cheese. Perhaps most memorably, it featured as a major plot point in 2006 film Borat, as the title character becomes infatuated with Pamela Anderson. It also formed part of 2019 Disney+ drama Pam And Tommy, which saw Lily James play Anderson as she deals with sexism on the Baywatch set
Nevertheless, the show was and remains hugely popular, launching the global careers of Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff. It followed a group of lifeguards as they patrol the beaches of LA County, and was sold right around the globe.
It ran in its initial form for 241 episodes over eleven seasons from 1989 to 2001, with a spin-off,...
Baywatch is perennialy parodied in mainstream media. Whether it’s the melodramatic scripts or the iconic slow motion running, with the show became a byword for televisual cheese. Perhaps most memorably, it featured as a major plot point in 2006 film Borat, as the title character becomes infatuated with Pamela Anderson. It also formed part of 2019 Disney+ drama Pam And Tommy, which saw Lily James play Anderson as she deals with sexism on the Baywatch set
Nevertheless, the show was and remains hugely popular, launching the global careers of Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff. It followed a group of lifeguards as they patrol the beaches of LA County, and was sold right around the globe.
It ran in its initial form for 241 episodes over eleven seasons from 1989 to 2001, with a spin-off,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Slow-motion isn’t just for Zack Snyder films anymore! A Baywatch reboot is in the works at Fox, and the beach will never be the same again! Fox is requesting a sizable script and a penalty deal for the time-honored (and arguably horny) lifeguard drama, with Fremantle and Fox Entertainment co-producing.
We’ve known about a Baywatch reboot since April when Deadline reported Fremantle’s desire to bring fun in the sun back to televisions. At the time, Fox was developing another lifeguard drama, Rescue: Hi-Surf, from John Wells Productions. Rescue, a co-production between Warner Bros. TV and Fox Entertainment, is still going forward, with a fall 2024 launch as the project’s window. Regardless of prepping Rescue: Hi-Surf, Fox is ready to hit the sands with more than one lifeguard drama, hence the Baywatch reboot.
The new “action-packed” Baywatch reboots hails from writer and showrunner Lara Olsen. According to Deadline‘s description,...
We’ve known about a Baywatch reboot since April when Deadline reported Fremantle’s desire to bring fun in the sun back to televisions. At the time, Fox was developing another lifeguard drama, Rescue: Hi-Surf, from John Wells Productions. Rescue, a co-production between Warner Bros. TV and Fox Entertainment, is still going forward, with a fall 2024 launch as the project’s window. Regardless of prepping Rescue: Hi-Surf, Fox is ready to hit the sands with more than one lifeguard drama, hence the Baywatch reboot.
The new “action-packed” Baywatch reboots hails from writer and showrunner Lara Olsen. According to Deadline‘s description,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has just about the perfect cast for each and every comic book character they have brought to life. Yet that does not mean that the ‘perfect actors’ would want to continue playing their roles forever (clue Dave Bautista as Drax) and for someone like Brie Larson, who delivered Marvel’s first true bomb in years, the actress must certainly be looking to move outside the realms of the MCU.
Brie Larson as Captain Marvel in the MCU
Even though the actress has been on numerous occasions described as the perfect Captain Marvel, her recent ambiguous answers related to her future with Marvel seem to hint she might have already said goodbye to her fan-favorite role.
Brie Larson Might Not Be Marvel’s Captain Marvel Anymore
Brie Larson as Captain Marvel in The Marvels
Captain Marvel is one of the most incredible characters in the entire Marvel...
Brie Larson as Captain Marvel in the MCU
Even though the actress has been on numerous occasions described as the perfect Captain Marvel, her recent ambiguous answers related to her future with Marvel seem to hint she might have already said goodbye to her fan-favorite role.
Brie Larson Might Not Be Marvel’s Captain Marvel Anymore
Brie Larson as Captain Marvel in The Marvels
Captain Marvel is one of the most incredible characters in the entire Marvel...
- 2/29/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Morning Moon Productions has named Ethan Lazar as CEO. Lazar will now oversee all aspects of the company, including its slate of film and television projects, and music arm. Kyle Owens and Austen Rydell, who co-founded Morning Moon, have been named Co- Presidents, with Dan Lotti appointed as Head of Music. Billie Lourd will continue as a partner and producer under the Morning Moon banner.
Morning Moon’s latest release was Matt Smukler’s Wildflower, starring Kiernan Shipka, Jean Smart, Alexandra Daddario, Jacki Weaver, Charlie Plummer, Dash Mihok, Reid Scott, and Samantha Hyde. The film was developed and produced by Lazar, Owens, Rydell, and Lourd alongside Hunting Lane, and co-financed by eOne and Limelight. Wildflower premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2022 and was released by Momentum and Hulu in 2023.
Over the past decade, Lazar has served as a producer on over fifteen films that have premiered at major festivals including Sundance,...
Morning Moon’s latest release was Matt Smukler’s Wildflower, starring Kiernan Shipka, Jean Smart, Alexandra Daddario, Jacki Weaver, Charlie Plummer, Dash Mihok, Reid Scott, and Samantha Hyde. The film was developed and produced by Lazar, Owens, Rydell, and Lourd alongside Hunting Lane, and co-financed by eOne and Limelight. Wildflower premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2022 and was released by Momentum and Hulu in 2023.
Over the past decade, Lazar has served as a producer on over fifteen films that have premiered at major festivals including Sundance,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
It's all over now.
True Detective: Night Country has come to a end after a season that brought audiences together and completely drew an invisible but powerful line between those who opposed the conclusion of the season and those who took Issa López's approach as valuable and almost essential to the show's survival. It was pretty apparent that, for the show's return, the showrunner could not tell the same story all over. So what did she do? She took a detour that drove audiences somewhere familiar: a character-driven study that features interesting characters, a compelling storyline, and the twists and turns that all crime shows should function with.
However, the reception of True Detective: Night Country has been curious. The recent season of the show created by Nic Pizzolatto has been extremely divisive among fans of what's already a franchise and newcomers who had to jump on a moving wagon that,...
True Detective: Night Country has come to a end after a season that brought audiences together and completely drew an invisible but powerful line between those who opposed the conclusion of the season and those who took Issa López's approach as valuable and almost essential to the show's survival. It was pretty apparent that, for the show's return, the showrunner could not tell the same story all over. So what did she do? She took a detour that drove audiences somewhere familiar: a character-driven study that features interesting characters, a compelling storyline, and the twists and turns that all crime shows should function with.
However, the reception of True Detective: Night Country has been curious. The recent season of the show created by Nic Pizzolatto has been extremely divisive among fans of what's already a franchise and newcomers who had to jump on a moving wagon that,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Federico Furzan
- MovieWeb
Actor Michelle Monaghan collaborated with Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey for True Detective. What the cast didn’t know at the time, however, was that Monaghan was pregnant. And her pregnancy would have a subtle effect on her performance.
Michelle Monaghan once shared what it was like doing ‘True Detective’ while pregnant Michelle Monaghan | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Monaghan portrayed Harrelson’s wife, Maggie, in Nic Pizzolatto’s hit HBO series. Their marriage was often the heart of the series, which showed the evolution of their relationship over the years. But as Monaghan was working with her co-stars, her team was oblivious to the fact that she was pregnant while filming. Monaghan asserted that she wanted to be completely focused on her work, which was why she kept her pregnancy a secret.
“I was at the beginning stages of my pregnancy, and it never really feels real anyway, until...
Michelle Monaghan once shared what it was like doing ‘True Detective’ while pregnant Michelle Monaghan | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Monaghan portrayed Harrelson’s wife, Maggie, in Nic Pizzolatto’s hit HBO series. Their marriage was often the heart of the series, which showed the evolution of their relationship over the years. But as Monaghan was working with her co-stars, her team was oblivious to the fact that she was pregnant while filming. Monaghan asserted that she wanted to be completely focused on her work, which was why she kept her pregnancy a secret.
“I was at the beginning stages of my pregnancy, and it never really feels real anyway, until...
- 2/27/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Issa López drives True Detective's success, with Night Country garnering 12.7 million viewers across platforms in a standout season. López embraced the opportunity with HBO, calling the True Detective journey the most beautiful collaboration of her creative life. Despite some criticism, Night Country paves the way for Season 5, likely with a new cast continuing the True Detective saga.
True Detective is set to return for a fifth season, with Issa López at the helm once again following the huge success of Night Country. Under a new deal with the network, López delivered the most successful season of the anthology series since its debut a decade ago. Garnering an impressive 12.7 million cross-platform viewers, with the season finale alone attracting 3.2 million viewers across HBO and Max, the series saw a significant 57% increase in viewership from its premiere in January, something that is rarely seen on network shows.
True Detective CrimeDrama Release DateJanuary 12, 2014CastMahershala Ali,...
True Detective is set to return for a fifth season, with Issa López at the helm once again following the huge success of Night Country. Under a new deal with the network, López delivered the most successful season of the anthology series since its debut a decade ago. Garnering an impressive 12.7 million cross-platform viewers, with the season finale alone attracting 3.2 million viewers across HBO and Max, the series saw a significant 57% increase in viewership from its premiere in January, something that is rarely seen on network shows.
True Detective CrimeDrama Release DateJanuary 12, 2014CastMahershala Ali,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
Anthology shows allow for limitless creativity through diverse and standalone stories, taking bold risks in themes and genres. The unique storytelling DNA of anthologies like Why Women Kill and Fargo has shaped television's boldest achievements. Series like American Horror Story and True Detective redefine horror and crime genres with complex characters and social commentary.
Anthology series unlock boundless creativity by offering unique perspectives in each episode or season, resulting in some of the greatest television ever made. Unlike traditional series that demand rigorous continuity, anthology shows benefit from the flexibility of standalone stories, which liberates them to take bold creative risks. Unburdened by the fear of alienating audiences who aren't caught up, they facilitate innovation in themes, tones, and genres unmatched by conventional franchises tied to formulaic staples. These shape-shifting chameleons of television constantly reinvent themselves by resetting with distinct settings, plots, and characters in each chapter.
Whether exploring provocative subject matter through speculative fiction,...
Anthology series unlock boundless creativity by offering unique perspectives in each episode or season, resulting in some of the greatest television ever made. Unlike traditional series that demand rigorous continuity, anthology shows benefit from the flexibility of standalone stories, which liberates them to take bold creative risks. Unburdened by the fear of alienating audiences who aren't caught up, they facilitate innovation in themes, tones, and genres unmatched by conventional franchises tied to formulaic staples. These shape-shifting chameleons of television constantly reinvent themselves by resetting with distinct settings, plots, and characters in each chapter.
Whether exploring provocative subject matter through speculative fiction,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Kayla Turner
- ScreenRant.com
The White Lotus season 1 ending examines themes of wealth and colonialism, showcasing the consequences of the privileged class's careless behavior. Armond's death in the season 1 ending represents the burden of working in hospitality and highlights the powerlessness of the working class in the face of wealth. Rachel's decision to stay with Shane in the season 1 ending reflects the seduction of a wealthy lifestyle and the difficulties of breaking free from a toxic relationship.
Even following season 2 of the HBO show The White Lotus, there are still fans who need to understand The White Lotus season 1 ending. The first season of the satirical dramedy drops its audience into the eponymous Hawaiian resort, following several wealthy guests and the havoc they carelessly wreak. Themes of imperialism, classism, and a mercurial moral compass guide these characters through a sun-baked murder mystery. Season 2 took the show to Italy, but there are still aspects...
Even following season 2 of the HBO show The White Lotus, there are still fans who need to understand The White Lotus season 1 ending. The first season of the satirical dramedy drops its audience into the eponymous Hawaiian resort, following several wealthy guests and the havoc they carelessly wreak. Themes of imperialism, classism, and a mercurial moral compass guide these characters through a sun-baked murder mystery. Season 2 took the show to Italy, but there are still aspects...
- 2/22/2024
- by Colin McCormick, Stephen Barker, Gabriel Ponniah
- ScreenRant.com
Exclusive: Jean Smart (Hacks) is developing a limited series about the relationship between a grandmother and her grandson in the final months of her life, which the Emmy winner will star in and executive produce.
Inspired by Kevin Hershey’s New York Times article “Love Letter: When My Grandmother Stopped Eating“, the project hails from Smart and her producing partner, Angeliki Giannakopoulos, and their SmartAngel Entertainment. Dennis Erdman and Clark Peterson acquired Hershey’s life rights and will executive produce the potential series along with Smart and Giannakopoulos.
The poignant — and funny — story centers around a grandmother, played by Smart, at the end of her life and her 20-something gay grandson who reluctantly becomes her caretaker. He moves into her Catholic senior living facility, where she lives alongside a mix of traditional and hippie nuns.
The team is currently out to writers to pen the script.
Smart is a five-time Emmy award winner,...
Inspired by Kevin Hershey’s New York Times article “Love Letter: When My Grandmother Stopped Eating“, the project hails from Smart and her producing partner, Angeliki Giannakopoulos, and their SmartAngel Entertainment. Dennis Erdman and Clark Peterson acquired Hershey’s life rights and will executive produce the potential series along with Smart and Giannakopoulos.
The poignant — and funny — story centers around a grandmother, played by Smart, at the end of her life and her 20-something gay grandson who reluctantly becomes her caretaker. He moves into her Catholic senior living facility, where she lives alongside a mix of traditional and hippie nuns.
The team is currently out to writers to pen the script.
Smart is a five-time Emmy award winner,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Warning: Spoilers for True Detective: Night Country.
Season 4 of True Detective leaves viewers with unanswered questions but a complete story worthy of praise. Annie's killer is revealed, while the cause of death for Tsalal scientists remains ambiguous with heavy implications. The identity of "She" in the series, the symbolism of the spiral, and Navarro's fate are left up to interpretation.
The finale of True Detective: Night Country aired on HBO on Sunday night, and while the season managed to answer some major questions, there were still a few without definitive conclusions. Nonetheless, Season 4 told a complete story worthy of praise despite criticism from the show’s original creator. Leading up to the final episode, viewers were left stunned after Peter Prior (Finn Bennett) reluctantly shot his father, Hank Prior (John Hawkes), to save Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster). While he stays behind to clean up the crime scene, Danvers and...
Season 4 of True Detective leaves viewers with unanswered questions but a complete story worthy of praise. Annie's killer is revealed, while the cause of death for Tsalal scientists remains ambiguous with heavy implications. The identity of "She" in the series, the symbolism of the spiral, and Navarro's fate are left up to interpretation.
The finale of True Detective: Night Country aired on HBO on Sunday night, and while the season managed to answer some major questions, there were still a few without definitive conclusions. Nonetheless, Season 4 told a complete story worthy of praise despite criticism from the show’s original creator. Leading up to the final episode, viewers were left stunned after Peter Prior (Finn Bennett) reluctantly shot his father, Hank Prior (John Hawkes), to save Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster). While he stays behind to clean up the crime scene, Danvers and...
- 2/19/2024
- by Amanda Rozenboom
- MovieWeb
True Detective: Night Country showrunner, director and writer Issa López offers her thoughts on the ambiguous ending Issa López believes ambiguity is key, as the ending prompts viewers to form their own theories. Kali Reis supports the idea of supernatural energy in the series, urging viewers to watch multiple times for clarity.
Warning: Spoilers for True Detective season 4 to follow.
Following the finale of True Detective season 4, showrunner, director and writer Issa López has offered her thoughts on the ambiguous ending. Without giving too much away (the finale of True Detective: Night Country only premiered recently), López revealed why she felt it best not to give away all the answers while speaking with THR.
“You should be making theories. [Not revealing the tongue] was a fight, because so many people working with me were like, ‘No, really? You’re not going to give that to us?’ And you know, in life, you don’t always get all the answers.
Warning: Spoilers for True Detective season 4 to follow.
Following the finale of True Detective season 4, showrunner, director and writer Issa López has offered her thoughts on the ambiguous ending. Without giving too much away (the finale of True Detective: Night Country only premiered recently), López revealed why she felt it best not to give away all the answers while speaking with THR.
“You should be making theories. [Not revealing the tongue] was a fight, because so many people working with me were like, ‘No, really? You’re not going to give that to us?’ And you know, in life, you don’t always get all the answers.
- 2/19/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
True Detective shows hints of greatness but ultimately borrows heavily from better films, books, and thinkers. Rust Cohle, the standout character, was the first embodiment of the series' tendency to steal its greatest moments. Each season of True Detective draws inspiration from different genres and sources, often resulting in a watered-down imitation. Especially season four.
Pretty much every artist steals. Culture is an ongoing communication between people across centuries and countries; it's a dialogue between artists of the past and present. It's a dialectical process in which things are imitated, mixed with different copies, and eventually become something different. But there's a line between simply being unoriginal (most art is to varying degrees) and being egregiously parasitic, taking far more than it gives and without any credit. It's the difference between a paraphrase and copying a quotation without citation. That's the line True Detective walks.
For many of us, True Detective...
Pretty much every artist steals. Culture is an ongoing communication between people across centuries and countries; it's a dialogue between artists of the past and present. It's a dialectical process in which things are imitated, mixed with different copies, and eventually become something different. But there's a line between simply being unoriginal (most art is to varying degrees) and being egregiously parasitic, taking far more than it gives and without any credit. It's the difference between a paraphrase and copying a quotation without citation. That's the line True Detective walks.
For many of us, True Detective...
- 2/18/2024
- by Matt Mahler
- MovieWeb
Actress Alexandra Daddario gained international recognition after her role in the first installment of the Percy Jackson film series. Although she was a new face to most film audiences, Daddario was no stranger to true television audiences of the early 2000s. The actress, whose career began at 16, remains one of the fastest-rising actresses in Hollywood. Over the years, Alexandra Daddario has starred in several noteworthy productions on the big and small screen. Several of her films have been box-office successes, with Daddario starring in a few Emmy-nominated TV shows. Here are Alexandra Daddario’s most iconic roles in movies and...
- 2/17/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Warning: Spoilers for True Detective: Night Country.
The True Detective: Night Country season finale will likely answer the mysteries surrounding the unknown woman and the purpose of her presence. The concept of the spiral, a recurring theme in the season, will hopefully be explained, bringing clarity to its meaning in the show. Viewers will finally discover who killed Anne and how the scientists' deaths are connected to the Silver Sky mine, but whether the explanation will satisfy remains to be seen.
The Season 4 finale of True Detective: Night Country is quickly approaching, and anxious viewers are undoubtedly ready to find out how everything will inevitably end. The show premiered last month on HBO and has quickly become True Detective’s most-watched season with 12.7 million viewers, surpassing the inaugural season’s record of 11.9 million. Upon its release, the latest season was immediately met with critical acclaim despite the apparent war between...
The True Detective: Night Country season finale will likely answer the mysteries surrounding the unknown woman and the purpose of her presence. The concept of the spiral, a recurring theme in the season, will hopefully be explained, bringing clarity to its meaning in the show. Viewers will finally discover who killed Anne and how the scientists' deaths are connected to the Silver Sky mine, but whether the explanation will satisfy remains to be seen.
The Season 4 finale of True Detective: Night Country is quickly approaching, and anxious viewers are undoubtedly ready to find out how everything will inevitably end. The show premiered last month on HBO and has quickly become True Detective’s most-watched season with 12.7 million viewers, surpassing the inaugural season’s record of 11.9 million. Upon its release, the latest season was immediately met with critical acclaim despite the apparent war between...
- 2/16/2024
- by Amanda Rozenboom
- MovieWeb
It's been almost a year since we last saw Alexandra Daddario as Rowan Fielding in the Mayfair Witches, but Season 2 is coming.
Mayfair Witches Season 1 ended with some bombshell moments, from Rowan's father's identity being uncovered to the birth of Rowan's child, and ultimately, the powerful line, "You can't control me," which resonates with all of Rowan's character.
This exciting story will continue in Mayfair Witches Season 2 as we follow Rowan and Lasher (Jack Huston) in their next journey together, and it's going to be one for the books. That is if it's anything like the second book in Anne Rice's series.
There are also some new faces joining the cast, so let's dive in and see what Season 2 has in store for us.
Who is in the Mayfair Witches Season 2 Cast?
We can surely expect some returning faces in Mayfair Witches Season 2, including Alexandria Daddario as Rowan...
Mayfair Witches Season 1 ended with some bombshell moments, from Rowan's father's identity being uncovered to the birth of Rowan's child, and ultimately, the powerful line, "You can't control me," which resonates with all of Rowan's character.
This exciting story will continue in Mayfair Witches Season 2 as we follow Rowan and Lasher (Jack Huston) in their next journey together, and it's going to be one for the books. That is if it's anything like the second book in Anne Rice's series.
There are also some new faces joining the cast, so let's dive in and see what Season 2 has in store for us.
Who is in the Mayfair Witches Season 2 Cast?
We can surely expect some returning faces in Mayfair Witches Season 2, including Alexandria Daddario as Rowan...
- 2/16/2024
- by Devin Piel
- TVfanatic
Sony’s Madame Web hit theaters worldwide on Valentine’s Day, and the film is getting universally panned by critics and fans alike.
Criticism is being aimed at almost every aspect of the movie, including its messy plot, sub-par dialogue, poor special effects, and miscasting of its star ensemble.
Much criticism has been directed at the casting of Sydney Sweeney as Julia Carpenter, the awkward teenage girl destined to become a Spider-Woman.
However, as these five previous roles prove, Sweeney hasn’t always been so miscast as she was in the terrible Madame Web.
Sharp Objects
Sydney Sweeney as Alice in Sharp Objects.
The miniseries Sharp Objects is an HBO psychological thriller based on Gillian Flynn’s brilliant 2006 debut novel. It chronicles the exploits of an alcoholic crime reporter, only recently discharged from a psychiatric ward after self-harming for years, who returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls.
Criticism is being aimed at almost every aspect of the movie, including its messy plot, sub-par dialogue, poor special effects, and miscasting of its star ensemble.
Much criticism has been directed at the casting of Sydney Sweeney as Julia Carpenter, the awkward teenage girl destined to become a Spider-Woman.
However, as these five previous roles prove, Sweeney hasn’t always been so miscast as she was in the terrible Madame Web.
Sharp Objects
Sydney Sweeney as Alice in Sharp Objects.
The miniseries Sharp Objects is an HBO psychological thriller based on Gillian Flynn’s brilliant 2006 debut novel. It chronicles the exploits of an alcoholic crime reporter, only recently discharged from a psychiatric ward after self-harming for years, who returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls.
- 2/16/2024
- by Kevin Stewart
- FandomWire
True Detective season 4 has become the most-watched season in the HBO franchise, surpassing the first season's viewership record. Streaming platforms have played a significant role in the increased viewership, with over 12.7 million viewers across all platforms since the season premiered. The Alaskan-set story of the investigation into the disappearance of eight men has captivated audiences, with each episode seeing a growth in viewership, leading to a highly anticipated finale.
The fourth season of True Detective has set new records for the anthology series, becoming the most watched outing in the HBO franchise. According to Nielsen viewing figures, True Detective season 4, which stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis and is subtitled Night Country, has now amassed 12.7 million viewers across all platforms since its premiere last month. These figures push the Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson-led first season, which averaged 11.9 million viewers, into second place.
As is the case these days,...
The fourth season of True Detective has set new records for the anthology series, becoming the most watched outing in the HBO franchise. According to Nielsen viewing figures, True Detective season 4, which stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis and is subtitled Night Country, has now amassed 12.7 million viewers across all platforms since its premiere last month. These figures push the Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson-led first season, which averaged 11.9 million viewers, into second place.
As is the case these days,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Spoilers Ahead for True Detective: Night Country Episode 5
Finally, the questions in True Detective: Night Country are being answered, providing a more satisfying storyline. The Silver Sky Mining company emerges as a new threat, entangled in the central mystery of the season. The latest episode sets up a thrilling season finale, promising an exciting conclusion to the captivating storyline.
After a couple of slower episodes than usual, this week's installment of True Detective: Night Country finally started to answer our questions and slowly piece its bigger picture together. And coupled with a shocking twist in the final minutes, the path has officially been set for what should be an exciting season finale.
Following Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) and Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster), True Detective: Night Country has taken audiences to Ennis, Alaska, as the Chief and Trooper search for eight missing people from the Tsalal Research Station. Until now, there...
Finally, the questions in True Detective: Night Country are being answered, providing a more satisfying storyline. The Silver Sky Mining company emerges as a new threat, entangled in the central mystery of the season. The latest episode sets up a thrilling season finale, promising an exciting conclusion to the captivating storyline.
After a couple of slower episodes than usual, this week's installment of True Detective: Night Country finally started to answer our questions and slowly piece its bigger picture together. And coupled with a shocking twist in the final minutes, the path has officially been set for what should be an exciting season finale.
Following Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) and Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster), True Detective: Night Country has taken audiences to Ennis, Alaska, as the Chief and Trooper search for eight missing people from the Tsalal Research Station. Until now, there...
- 2/10/2024
- by Brian Kirchgessner
- MovieWeb
True Detective: Night Country has been praised as the best season since the original, thanks to its supernatural direction. Jodie Foster felt an immediate connection to the script, similar to her experience with The Silence of the Lambs. Night Country's divergence into the supernatural has successfully recaptured audience attention and received strong reviews.
True Detective: Night Country continues to unravel its mysteries with its penultimate episode, and ahead of the season's conclusion, stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis got together to take part in a roundtable interview. The series is the first major TV role for Foster, but appearing on the small screen in this dark and sinister tale has something in common with the actress’ role as Clarice Starling in 1991’s The Silence of the Lambs – her immediate connection to the material.
True Detective CrimeDrama Release DateJanuary 12, 2014CastMahershala Ali, Stephen Dorff, Carmen Ejogo, Scoot McNairy, Jodie Foster, Kali Reis,...
True Detective: Night Country continues to unravel its mysteries with its penultimate episode, and ahead of the season's conclusion, stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis got together to take part in a roundtable interview. The series is the first major TV role for Foster, but appearing on the small screen in this dark and sinister tale has something in common with the actress’ role as Clarice Starling in 1991’s The Silence of the Lambs – her immediate connection to the material.
True Detective CrimeDrama Release DateJanuary 12, 2014CastMahershala Ali, Stephen Dorff, Carmen Ejogo, Scoot McNairy, Jodie Foster, Kali Reis,...
- 2/10/2024
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
Jennifer Coolidge expresses sadness at not being involved in The White Lotus season 3, as her character was killed off in season 2. Many cast members for season 3 have been confirmed, including Parker Posey, Leslie Bibb, and Michelle Monaghan. Additionally, Natasha Rothwell will return for her second season.
Jennifer Coolidge expresses sadness about being left out of the forthcoming The White Lotus season 3. Initially debuting in 2021, the critically acclaimed satirical show follows employees and guests of The White Lotus resort chain through a revolving ensemble cast. Coolidge, the only actor to appear in both of the first two seasons, played Tanya McQuoid, an insecure and conceited heiress who ended up dead at the end of The White Lotus season 2.
Now, in a recent interview with Today, Coolidge, who won two Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Tanya, expressed her disappointment and sadness at not being involved in the show’s highly anticipated new season,...
Jennifer Coolidge expresses sadness about being left out of the forthcoming The White Lotus season 3. Initially debuting in 2021, the critically acclaimed satirical show follows employees and guests of The White Lotus resort chain through a revolving ensemble cast. Coolidge, the only actor to appear in both of the first two seasons, played Tanya McQuoid, an insecure and conceited heiress who ended up dead at the end of The White Lotus season 2.
Now, in a recent interview with Today, Coolidge, who won two Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Tanya, expressed her disappointment and sadness at not being involved in the show’s highly anticipated new season,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Boluwatife Adeyemi
- ScreenRant.com
The stars are stepping out for Dior‘s big makeup event!
Anya Taylor-Joy, Rachel Zegler, and Alexandra Daddario attended the launch of Rouge Dior hosted by Dior‘s creative and image director Peter Philips held on Monday evening (February 5) at the historic La Dolce Vita restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Anya Taylor-Joy
“I’m very excited about the positive feedback on the launch,” Peter shared with Vogue about the new lipstick. “I know it’s a beautiful formula, I love the shades, but I don’t wear them, so I feel like it’s very important for me.”
Following the launch party, we compiled photos of every star in attendance.
Head inside to see all of the stars at the party…
Keep scrolling to see everyone in attendance!
Alexandra Daddario
Alexandra Shipp
Anna Diop
Anya Taylor-Joy
Awkwafina
Banks
Brie Larson
Dominique Fishback
Kiernan Shipka...
Anya Taylor-Joy, Rachel Zegler, and Alexandra Daddario attended the launch of Rouge Dior hosted by Dior‘s creative and image director Peter Philips held on Monday evening (February 5) at the historic La Dolce Vita restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Anya Taylor-Joy
“I’m very excited about the positive feedback on the launch,” Peter shared with Vogue about the new lipstick. “I know it’s a beautiful formula, I love the shades, but I don’t wear them, so I feel like it’s very important for me.”
Following the launch party, we compiled photos of every star in attendance.
Head inside to see all of the stars at the party…
Keep scrolling to see everyone in attendance!
Alexandra Daddario
Alexandra Shipp
Anna Diop
Anya Taylor-Joy
Awkwafina
Banks
Brie Larson
Dominique Fishback
Kiernan Shipka...
- 2/7/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Interview with the Vampire season two premieres on Sunday, May 12; updates to the rest of Anne Rice's Immortal Universe have also been unveiled. Ted Levine of The Silence of the Lambs and Monk fame is joining season two of the Mayfair Witches. AMC is expanding Anne Rice's Immortal Universe with not only a second season of Mayfair Witches, but also a potential third series based on the Talamasca.
“Evil is always possible —and goodness is eternally difficult.” The immortal creation of author Anne Rice, Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), finds himself betrayed and seemingly killed by fellow bloodsuckers Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) and Claudia (Bailey Bass) at the conclusion of AMC’s first season of Interview with the Vampire. And during the Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour, the season two release date was revealed (per Deadline). And fans can also check out these first-look images...
“Evil is always possible —and goodness is eternally difficult.” The immortal creation of author Anne Rice, Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), finds himself betrayed and seemingly killed by fellow bloodsuckers Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) and Claudia (Bailey Bass) at the conclusion of AMC’s first season of Interview with the Vampire. And during the Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour, the season two release date was revealed (per Deadline). And fans can also check out these first-look images...
- 2/7/2024
- by Steven Thrash
- MovieWeb
“Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire” has a return date at last. Season 2 will premiere on Sunday, May 12 on AMC and AMC+, the network announced Tuesday during the Television Critics Association winter press tour.
In addition, “Breaking Bad” and “Billions” alum David Costabile will guest-star in the eight-episode second season as a TV personality named Leonard who has a run-in with Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). Other guest stars include Roxane Duran as Madeleine and Bally Gill as Real Rashid.
Season 2 picks up with Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) recounting his life story with Molloy in 2022 after the vampire and Claudia conspired to kill Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) in New Orleans in 1940. Louis and Claudia head to Europe to discover Old World Vampires and the Theatre Des Vampires in Paris, where Louis first meets the vampire Armand (Assad Zaman). Louis and Armand’s love affair will have...
In addition, “Breaking Bad” and “Billions” alum David Costabile will guest-star in the eight-episode second season as a TV personality named Leonard who has a run-in with Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). Other guest stars include Roxane Duran as Madeleine and Bally Gill as Real Rashid.
Season 2 picks up with Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) recounting his life story with Molloy in 2022 after the vampire and Claudia conspired to kill Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) in New Orleans in 1940. Louis and Claudia head to Europe to discover Old World Vampires and the Theatre Des Vampires in Paris, where Louis first meets the vampire Armand (Assad Zaman). Louis and Armand’s love affair will have...
- 2/6/2024
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Thora Birch is going back to her witchy roots. The Hocus Pocus star has joined Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches Season 2 as a guest star, AMC announced Tuesday, February 6. Joining her as a Season 2 guest star is Monk star Ted Levine. Fatal Attraction‘s Alyssa Jirrels has joined the cast as a series regular. Mayfair Witches Season 2 has begun production on an eight-episode second season in New Orleans. The series stars Alexandra Daddario as Dr. Rowan Fielding, a neurosurgeon who in Season 1 learns she’s part of a powerful family of witches whose occult powers date back centuries thanks to a tempestuous relationship with a mysterious and dangerous magical being named Lasher (Jack Huston). Season 2 will premiere in 2024 on AMC and AMC+. The cast announcement was made at the Television Critics Association Winter 2024 press tour in Pasadena, California, on February 6. In Mayfair Witches Season 2, Jirrels stars as Moira Mayfair, Rowan...
- 2/6/2024
- TV Insider
The second season of “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches” is now in production in New Orleans and will return to AMC later in 2024. AMC announced the start of production at the Television Critics Association press tour on Tuesday, along with several new additions to the cast led by Alexandra Daddario.
New additions include “Hocus Pocus” and “American Beauty” star Thora Birch, who will join the eight-episode Season 2 as a guest star; “Silence of the Lambs” and “Monk” actor Ted Levine, who joins as a recurring guest star and Alyssa Jirrels, who joins as a series regular.
All the new cast members will play a role in the title Mayfair family. Birch stars as Gifford, a self-deprecating tarot card reader and wannabe-bohemian who lately spends a lot of time at her lake house. Levine will play Julien, Cortland’s (Harry Hamlin) father; a master manipulator and diabolical presence that haunts the family.
New additions include “Hocus Pocus” and “American Beauty” star Thora Birch, who will join the eight-episode Season 2 as a guest star; “Silence of the Lambs” and “Monk” actor Ted Levine, who joins as a recurring guest star and Alyssa Jirrels, who joins as a series regular.
All the new cast members will play a role in the title Mayfair family. Birch stars as Gifford, a self-deprecating tarot card reader and wannabe-bohemian who lately spends a lot of time at her lake house. Levine will play Julien, Cortland’s (Harry Hamlin) father; a master manipulator and diabolical presence that haunts the family.
- 2/6/2024
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
The Anne Rice Immortal Universe continues to progress at AMC Networks, with “Mayfair Witches” heading into production on its second season and adding new actors to its cast while “Interview With the Vampire” has set its Season 2 premiere date and added a guest cast.
Alyssa Jirrels has joined “Mayfair Witches” Season 2 as a series regular, playing Moira Mayfair. Moira is Rowan Fielding’s (Alexandra Daddario) cousin and a mind reader who blames the family and Lasher (Jack Huston) for the death of her sister Tessa (Madison Wolfe). As a recurring guest star, Ted Levine will play as Julien Mayfair, Cortland’s (Harry Hamlin) father, a master manipulator and diabolical presence that haunts the family. Thora Birch guest stars as Gifford Mayfair, a self-deprecating tarot card reader and wannabe-bohemian who lately spends a lot of time at her lake house.
Season 2 of “Mayfair Witches” is currently in production in New Orleans...
Alyssa Jirrels has joined “Mayfair Witches” Season 2 as a series regular, playing Moira Mayfair. Moira is Rowan Fielding’s (Alexandra Daddario) cousin and a mind reader who blames the family and Lasher (Jack Huston) for the death of her sister Tessa (Madison Wolfe). As a recurring guest star, Ted Levine will play as Julien Mayfair, Cortland’s (Harry Hamlin) father, a master manipulator and diabolical presence that haunts the family. Thora Birch guest stars as Gifford Mayfair, a self-deprecating tarot card reader and wannabe-bohemian who lately spends a lot of time at her lake house.
Season 2 of “Mayfair Witches” is currently in production in New Orleans...
- 2/6/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
AMC Networks is sharing updates on Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, including casting notes, premiere date and a production update for hits Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches, as well as development news for a potential third series.
As revealed on Tuesday during the network’s TCA presentation, AMC is currently developing a potential third series in the franchise, written and executive produced by Oscar-nominated John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side), based on the secret society, The Talamasca, featured in several of Rice’s novels.
Interview with the Vampire will premiere its second season on Sunday, May 12 on AMC and AMC+ with David Costabile joining as a guest star. He will portray Leonard, a seasoned TV personality who has a run-in with Molloy (Eric Bogosian). Additionally, recurring guest stars this season include Roxane Duran as Madeleine and Bally Gill as Real Rashid.
As revealed on Tuesday during the network’s TCA presentation, AMC is currently developing a potential third series in the franchise, written and executive produced by Oscar-nominated John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side), based on the secret society, The Talamasca, featured in several of Rice’s novels.
Interview with the Vampire will premiere its second season on Sunday, May 12 on AMC and AMC+ with David Costabile joining as a guest star. He will portray Leonard, a seasoned TV personality who has a run-in with Molloy (Eric Bogosian). Additionally, recurring guest stars this season include Roxane Duran as Madeleine and Bally Gill as Real Rashid.
- 2/6/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
With two shows on the air and a third in development, the Anne Rice universe continues to take shape at AMC.
The basic cable network used its time at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour Tuesday to provide updates on the second seasons of Interview With the Vampire and Mayfair Witches while reiterating its development of a third show in the franchise based on the secret society The Talamasca.
Here are the latest updates in the franchise:
Interview With the Vampire
The second season of Interview returns for its second season on Sunday, May 12, and has added David Costabile (Breaking Bad, Suits) as a guest star. The eight-episode season wrapped production in 2023 in Prague, Paris and New Orleans. Jacob Anderson and Eric Bogosian return to lead the cast in season two, which AMC says picks up “from the bloody events in New Orleans in 1940 when Louis and teen...
The basic cable network used its time at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour Tuesday to provide updates on the second seasons of Interview With the Vampire and Mayfair Witches while reiterating its development of a third show in the franchise based on the secret society The Talamasca.
Here are the latest updates in the franchise:
Interview With the Vampire
The second season of Interview returns for its second season on Sunday, May 12, and has added David Costabile (Breaking Bad, Suits) as a guest star. The eight-episode season wrapped production in 2023 in Prague, Paris and New Orleans. Jacob Anderson and Eric Bogosian return to lead the cast in season two, which AMC says picks up “from the bloody events in New Orleans in 1940 when Louis and teen...
- 2/6/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Thora Birch is getting back to her spellbinding roots with a role in Season 2 of Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, TVLine has learned. The Hocus Pocus actress will play Gifford Mayfair, officially described as a “self-deprecating tarot card reader and wannabe-bohemian who lately spends a lot of time at her lake house.”
News of Birch’s casting was announced Tuesday during AMC Networks’ session at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, along two other additions: Alyssa Jirrels (Fatal Attraction) will play the series-regular role of Moira Mayfair, a mind reader who holds her family and Lasher responsible for...
News of Birch’s casting was announced Tuesday during AMC Networks’ session at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, along two other additions: Alyssa Jirrels (Fatal Attraction) will play the series-regular role of Moira Mayfair, a mind reader who holds her family and Lasher responsible for...
- 2/6/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Alexandra Shipp could be a great choice to portray the complex character of Athena in Percy Jackson season 2. Gaten Matarazzo's adorkable charm makes him an ideal fit for the role of Percy's half-brother Tyson. Jeffery Dean Morgan's versatility as an actor could make him a great choice to play the humorous yet terrifying villain Polyphemus.
Should Disney move forward with a second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the producers will need to cast many new characters from Rick Riordan's novels. Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 featured new talent as the demigods, the half-human descendants of the Greek gods. The younger, relatively unknown actors shared the screen with some industry veterans, including Lin-Manuel Miranda as Hermes and the late Lance Reddick as Zeus.
While season 1 follows the events of Riordan's novel The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 will presumably be based on the next book,...
Should Disney move forward with a second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the producers will need to cast many new characters from Rick Riordan's novels. Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 featured new talent as the demigods, the half-human descendants of the Greek gods. The younger, relatively unknown actors shared the screen with some industry veterans, including Lin-Manuel Miranda as Hermes and the late Lance Reddick as Zeus.
While season 1 follows the events of Riordan's novel The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 will presumably be based on the next book,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Abigail Stevens
- ScreenRant.com
The spiral symbol first appeared in Season 1 of True Detective, connected to a pedophile ring in Louisiana. The same symbol has reappeared in Season 4, set in Alaska, suggesting a connection between the two seasons. The meaning of the spiral symbol is slowly being revealed, with hints of a supernatural force and ancient evil at play in Night Country.
True Detective: Night Country premiered on HBO on Jan. 14, 2024. Although the acclaimed crime show is billed as an anthology series, an eerie connection has been made between the first season set in Louisiana and the fourth season set in Alaska. The connection is a jagged spiral symbol that first appeared on a dead body that Detectives Rustin Cohle (Matthew McConaughey) and Marty Hart (Woody Harrelson) were assigned to investigate in the Season 1 opener. At the time, the engraving was suspected to be a ceremonial Satanic marker of some kind.
In Night Country...
True Detective: Night Country premiered on HBO on Jan. 14, 2024. Although the acclaimed crime show is billed as an anthology series, an eerie connection has been made between the first season set in Louisiana and the fourth season set in Alaska. The connection is a jagged spiral symbol that first appeared on a dead body that Detectives Rustin Cohle (Matthew McConaughey) and Marty Hart (Woody Harrelson) were assigned to investigate in the Season 1 opener. At the time, the engraving was suspected to be a ceremonial Satanic marker of some kind.
In Night Country...
- 2/3/2024
- by Jake Dee
- MovieWeb
True Detective: Night Country received critical acclaim despite a battle between the show's creator, fans of the first season, and the season 4 showrunner. Creator Nic Pizzolatto distanced himself from the new season and criticized its connections to the first season. The shift to a female-led perspective in Night Country may be a factor in the backlash from certain viewers.
The newest season of True Detective recently debuted on HBO and has been met with resounding critical praise. Set 150 miles north of the article circle in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska, the latest season follows Chief Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Trooper Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) as they navigate their jobs in the wake of Polar Night, a time in which the sun doesn’t rise for several weeks. The catalyst for the show kicks off after a group of scientists from the local Tsalal Arctic Research Station disappears without a trace,...
The newest season of True Detective recently debuted on HBO and has been met with resounding critical praise. Set 150 miles north of the article circle in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska, the latest season follows Chief Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Trooper Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) as they navigate their jobs in the wake of Polar Night, a time in which the sun doesn’t rise for several weeks. The catalyst for the show kicks off after a group of scientists from the local Tsalal Arctic Research Station disappears without a trace,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Amanda Rozenboom
- MovieWeb
Spoiler Alert: Spoilers follow for episode 3 of True Detective: Night Country
The latest episode of True Detective contains shocking supernatural elements that blur the lines between realism and the supernatural, potentially setting up a sequel to the first season. The appearance of the same spiral symbol in both Annie's video recording and the first season suggests a connection to the Tuttle cult, known for worshipping a cosmic entity. The Tuttle family and their secretive work at the research facility may be linked to the mysterious entity responsible for the deaths of the researchers and the terrifying events in the ice cave.
After two episodes that blurred the lines between the grounded realism most of True Detective is known for and the supernatural undercurrents that helped define the first season, last night's installment of Night Country may have shattered said lines for good. A jaw-dropping cliffhanger revealed that Annie Kowtok, the...
The latest episode of True Detective contains shocking supernatural elements that blur the lines between realism and the supernatural, potentially setting up a sequel to the first season. The appearance of the same spiral symbol in both Annie's video recording and the first season suggests a connection to the Tuttle cult, known for worshipping a cosmic entity. The Tuttle family and their secretive work at the research facility may be linked to the mysterious entity responsible for the deaths of the researchers and the terrifying events in the ice cave.
After two episodes that blurred the lines between the grounded realism most of True Detective is known for and the supernatural undercurrents that helped define the first season, last night's installment of Night Country may have shattered said lines for good. A jaw-dropping cliffhanger revealed that Annie Kowtok, the...
- 1/29/2024
- by Brian Kirchgessner
- MovieWeb
The first season of the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians is coming to an end. After the release of the Season 1 finale, the streamer will release a 50-minute documentary about the making of the show.
The trailer for A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians was released on the official Disney+ YouTube channel. The trailer shows lead actors Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri – who play Percy, Annabeth, and Grover, respectively – as they sink their teeth into the world created by Rick Riordan. The first season of the series was based on the first novel by Riordan, The Lightning Thief.
Related Percy Jackson Star Makes Bold Claim About Hypothetical Battle With Harry Potter Walker Scobell's response about who would win in a fight between Percy Jackson and Harry Potter is ruffling some feathers online.
Scobell, Jeffries, and Simhadri can be seen working together,...
The trailer for A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians was released on the official Disney+ YouTube channel. The trailer shows lead actors Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri – who play Percy, Annabeth, and Grover, respectively – as they sink their teeth into the world created by Rick Riordan. The first season of the series was based on the first novel by Riordan, The Lightning Thief.
Related Percy Jackson Star Makes Bold Claim About Hypothetical Battle With Harry Potter Walker Scobell's response about who would win in a fight between Percy Jackson and Harry Potter is ruffling some feathers online.
Scobell, Jeffries, and Simhadri can be seen working together,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Marcello Massone
- Comic Book Resources
Warning: Spoilers for True Detective Season 2.
True Detective Season 2 disappointed viewers with confusing plot holes and unanswered questions. Frank's character contradicts himself, going from a powerful gangster to a naive business partner. The abundance of secondary characters and subplots made the season feel disjointed and messy.
The highly anticipated fourth season of True Detective has finally premiered on HBO, and the latest installment of the anthology series has already been met with resounding applause from critics and audiences alike. So far, all signs indicate True Detective: Night Country will deliver on its expectations as a superb return to form, which is quite a relief for viewers who remember the missteps of the show’s sophomore season all too well. Despite its gritty, dark tone and promising premise, Season 2 was riddled with nothing but brooding, sad characters trapped in a convoluted plot. While the season’s finale successfully tied up a few loose ends,...
True Detective Season 2 disappointed viewers with confusing plot holes and unanswered questions. Frank's character contradicts himself, going from a powerful gangster to a naive business partner. The abundance of secondary characters and subplots made the season feel disjointed and messy.
The highly anticipated fourth season of True Detective has finally premiered on HBO, and the latest installment of the anthology series has already been met with resounding applause from critics and audiences alike. So far, all signs indicate True Detective: Night Country will deliver on its expectations as a superb return to form, which is quite a relief for viewers who remember the missteps of the show’s sophomore season all too well. Despite its gritty, dark tone and promising premise, Season 2 was riddled with nothing but brooding, sad characters trapped in a convoluted plot. While the season’s finale successfully tied up a few loose ends,...
- 1/28/2024
- by Amanda Rozenboom
- MovieWeb
Nielsen reports that 25% of the audience for Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 is under the age of 17. This means that many audience members of the show weren't alive when the first Percy Jackson book was published. The show has a young audience due to the enduring reputation and longevity of the books, despite the lackluster performance of the previous movie adaptations.
A new demographic report reveals the age of many of the viewers of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The Disney+ show, which is currently airing season 1, is based on the book series of the same name by author Rick Riordan, who is also one of the co-creators and executive producers of the show. Inspired by Greek mythology, the show follows a quest undertaken by demigod Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), the son of Poseidon, with his friends Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries), the daughter of Athena, and Grover (Aryan Simhadri), his satyr protector.
A new demographic report reveals the age of many of the viewers of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The Disney+ show, which is currently airing season 1, is based on the book series of the same name by author Rick Riordan, who is also one of the co-creators and executive producers of the show. Inspired by Greek mythology, the show follows a quest undertaken by demigod Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), the son of Poseidon, with his friends Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries), the daughter of Athena, and Grover (Aryan Simhadri), his satyr protector.
- 1/26/2024
- by Brennan Klein
- ScreenRant.com
Chrissy Teigen is hard at work promoting her new show!
The 38-year-old cookbook author and TV personality was all smiles as she headed to a taping of Watch What Happens Live on Tuesday night (January 23) in New York City.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Chrissy Teigen
For her appearance, Chrissy braved the chilly weather in a white mini dress.
Earlier that day, Chrissy wore a gray dress with black boots as she and co-host David Chang appeared on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live to promote their new Freeform series Chrissy & Dave Dine Out.
Keep reading to find out more…
In the new show, Chrissy and Dave “step out to dine with the stars in Los Angeles’ most renowned restaurants. With the help of Joel Kim Booster, they’ll dine and dish with guest stars, including Alexandra Daddario, Jimmy Kimmel, Regina Hall, and more.”
Chrissy & Dave Dine Out...
The 38-year-old cookbook author and TV personality was all smiles as she headed to a taping of Watch What Happens Live on Tuesday night (January 23) in New York City.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Chrissy Teigen
For her appearance, Chrissy braved the chilly weather in a white mini dress.
Earlier that day, Chrissy wore a gray dress with black boots as she and co-host David Chang appeared on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live to promote their new Freeform series Chrissy & Dave Dine Out.
Keep reading to find out more…
In the new show, Chrissy and Dave “step out to dine with the stars in Los Angeles’ most renowned restaurants. With the help of Joel Kim Booster, they’ll dine and dish with guest stars, including Alexandra Daddario, Jimmy Kimmel, Regina Hall, and more.”
Chrissy & Dave Dine Out...
- 1/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
White Lotus star Meghann Fahy shares an idea for a possible reunion episode involving past characters, namely Rachel and Shane from season 1. Series creator Mike White has expressed interest in bringing back past characters for a season of The White Lotus. A reunion season could explore the dynamics between characters from different seasons.
The White Lotus star Meghann Fahy shares a detailed idea for a future episode, which would involve the return of several past characters. Fahy played Daphne Sullivan in The White Lotus season 2, a vacationer in Sicily who seemingly has a perfectly happy marriage. However, by the time the finale rolls around, it's clear that Daphne's marriage to Cameron (Theo James) is far more complicated than she's willing to let on.
While at Sundance to discuss her role in the movie Your Monster, Fahy also touched on her time as Daphne in the hit HBO dramedy.
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The White Lotus star Meghann Fahy shares a detailed idea for a future episode, which would involve the return of several past characters. Fahy played Daphne Sullivan in The White Lotus season 2, a vacationer in Sicily who seemingly has a perfectly happy marriage. However, by the time the finale rolls around, it's clear that Daphne's marriage to Cameron (Theo James) is far more complicated than she's willing to let on.
While at Sundance to discuss her role in the movie Your Monster, Fahy also touched on her time as Daphne in the hit HBO dramedy.
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- 1/21/2024
- by Abdullah Al-Ghamdi
- ScreenRant.com
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Alexandra Daddario, Aldis Hodge, Matt Bomer, Jensen Ackles, Stana Katic, Jimmi Simpson
Director: Jeff Wamester
Director: Marv Wolfman, James Krieg
Review of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One: A Disappointing Start to Crisis (Photo Credit – IMDb)
What’s Good: The voice cast, including Matt Bomer, Ashleigh Lathrop, and Christopher North, delivers performances on par with previous entries in the franchise. Bomer’s earnest portrayal of The Flash echoes the character’s Silver Age origins, while Lathrop and North contribute essential enthusiasm and finesse to their respective roles. Despite the film’s shortcomings, the voice actors bring their characters to life with notable performances.
What’s Bad: The film’s emotional core, the love tale between Barry Allen and Iris West, needs more depth, leaving the audience detached. The film struggles with internal contradictions, attempting to...
Star Cast: Alexandra Daddario, Aldis Hodge, Matt Bomer, Jensen Ackles, Stana Katic, Jimmi Simpson
Director: Jeff Wamester
Director: Marv Wolfman, James Krieg
Review of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One: A Disappointing Start to Crisis (Photo Credit – IMDb)
What’s Good: The voice cast, including Matt Bomer, Ashleigh Lathrop, and Christopher North, delivers performances on par with previous entries in the franchise. Bomer’s earnest portrayal of The Flash echoes the character’s Silver Age origins, while Lathrop and North contribute essential enthusiasm and finesse to their respective roles. Despite the film’s shortcomings, the voice actors bring their characters to life with notable performances.
What’s Bad: The film’s emotional core, the love tale between Barry Allen and Iris West, needs more depth, leaving the audience detached. The film struggles with internal contradictions, attempting to...
- 1/21/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
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