A new episode of the Revisited video series has just been released, and with this one we’re looking back at the 1991 science fiction tokusatsu film The Guyver (watch it Here)! You can hear all about it in the video embedded above.
Directed by Steve Wang and special effects legend Screaming Mad George from a screenplay by Jon Purdy that was based on the Japanese manga series Bio Booster Armor Guyver by Yoshiki Takaya, The Guyver has the following synopsis: When a researcher at the Chronos Corporation is mysteriously killed, his daughter ; her boyfriend, Sean; and a rogue CIA agent named Max Reed all suspect foul play. Sean discovers a top-secret suit of Chronos armor called “the Guyver,” which fuses to his body when he tries it on, turning him into a supremely powerful cyborg. Chronos’ evil CEO, Fulton Balcus, is enraged and sends a crew of mutant alien monsters to get the Guyver back.
Directed by Steve Wang and special effects legend Screaming Mad George from a screenplay by Jon Purdy that was based on the Japanese manga series Bio Booster Armor Guyver by Yoshiki Takaya, The Guyver has the following synopsis: When a researcher at the Chronos Corporation is mysteriously killed, his daughter ; her boyfriend, Sean; and a rogue CIA agent named Max Reed all suspect foul play. Sean discovers a top-secret suit of Chronos armor called “the Guyver,” which fuses to his body when he tries it on, turning him into a supremely powerful cyborg. Chronos’ evil CEO, Fulton Balcus, is enraged and sends a crew of mutant alien monsters to get the Guyver back.
- 7/29/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Tideline, the recently launched production label of Fox Entertainment, and Mountain Top Pictures have greenlighted Slanted, a satirical drama from writer-director Amy Wang (Crazy Rich Asians 2).
Cast for the pic, due to begin production in Atlanta next month, includes Shirley Chen (Dìdi), Emmy nominee McKenna Grace (The Handmaid’s Tale), Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever), Amelie Zilber (Grown-ish), Vivian Wu (The Afterparty) and Fang Du (The Haves and the Have Nots).
Slanted centers on Joan Huang (Chen), a desperate to fit in, insecure Chinese American teenager who undergoes experimental trans-racial surgery to become white and secure her chances of being named Prom Queen and winning the acceptance of her peers. Wang, Mark Ankner and Trevor Wall (Ponyboi) will produce, with Fernando Szew, Pillemer, Tony Vassiliadis and Ani Kevork serving as executive producers.
“I am so excited to be able to bring this movie to life with the...
Cast for the pic, due to begin production in Atlanta next month, includes Shirley Chen (Dìdi), Emmy nominee McKenna Grace (The Handmaid’s Tale), Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever), Amelie Zilber (Grown-ish), Vivian Wu (The Afterparty) and Fang Du (The Haves and the Have Nots).
Slanted centers on Joan Huang (Chen), a desperate to fit in, insecure Chinese American teenager who undergoes experimental trans-racial surgery to become white and secure her chances of being named Prom Queen and winning the acceptance of her peers. Wang, Mark Ankner and Trevor Wall (Ponyboi) will produce, with Fernando Szew, Pillemer, Tony Vassiliadis and Ani Kevork serving as executive producers.
“I am so excited to be able to bring this movie to life with the...
- 5/29/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Guyver starring Mark Hamill Arriving on 4K, Blu-ray & DVD: "On June 25th, Unearthed Films brings the Sci-Fi/Fantasy classic The Guyver, starring Mark Hamill, to Limited Collector’s Edition 4K Uhd and Collector’s Edition Blu-ray for the first time. Each edition features a new 4K restoration packed with bonus materials.
When college student Sean Barker (Jack Armstrong) finds the Guyver, an alien device that transforms him into a cyborg fighting machine, he inadvertently makes himself a target of the evil Chronos Corporation, who will stop at nothing to get the Guvyer back, including kidnapping Sean’s girlfriend Mizuki (Vivian Wu). Sean’s only hope is a mysterious CIA agent named Max Reed (Mark Hamill). Together they fight to save Mizuki, keep the Guyver out of Chronos’ hands and stop their ultimate goal of world domination. Directed by Screaming Mad George (Freaked) and Steve Wang (Drive) and produced by Brian Yuzna (Re-Animator,...
When college student Sean Barker (Jack Armstrong) finds the Guyver, an alien device that transforms him into a cyborg fighting machine, he inadvertently makes himself a target of the evil Chronos Corporation, who will stop at nothing to get the Guvyer back, including kidnapping Sean’s girlfriend Mizuki (Vivian Wu). Sean’s only hope is a mysterious CIA agent named Max Reed (Mark Hamill). Together they fight to save Mizuki, keep the Guyver out of Chronos’ hands and stop their ultimate goal of world domination. Directed by Screaming Mad George (Freaked) and Steve Wang (Drive) and produced by Brian Yuzna (Re-Animator,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Some of you may be asking yourselves, “What’s The Guyver?” But, I suspect if you were a kid in the nineties, you know Exactly who and what The Guyver is.
When I was growing up, my parents subscribed to the Canadian version of HBO, which was called The Movie Network. The mixture of programming on the channel was eclectic, to say the least, and the blockbusters were padded out with many direct-to-video tiles, usually in the erotic thriller or action genres. Folks like Shannon Tweed, Lorenzo Lamas, and others became pretty common to see pop up on the channel. Occasionally, one of these movies would feature a bigger star and sometimes turn out to be a real gem.
With that in mind, I remember vividly as a kid tuning in to watch The Guyver because it was promoted as a superhero movie starring Mark Hamill. While that’s maybe “partly” true,...
When I was growing up, my parents subscribed to the Canadian version of HBO, which was called The Movie Network. The mixture of programming on the channel was eclectic, to say the least, and the blockbusters were padded out with many direct-to-video tiles, usually in the erotic thriller or action genres. Folks like Shannon Tweed, Lorenzo Lamas, and others became pretty common to see pop up on the channel. Occasionally, one of these movies would feature a bigger star and sometimes turn out to be a real gem.
With that in mind, I remember vividly as a kid tuning in to watch The Guyver because it was promoted as a superhero movie starring Mark Hamill. While that’s maybe “partly” true,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
The Guyver 4K Uhd from Unearthed Films
The Guyver will merge onto 4K Uhd + Blu-ray + CD on May 21 via Unearthed Films. Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name, the 1991 sci-fi superhero film has been newly restored in 4K from the original, R-rated 35mm camera negative.
Special effects legends Steve Wang (Predator) and Screaming Mad George (Society) co-direct from a script by Jon Purdy. Mark Hamill, Vivian Wu, Jack Armstrong, Jimmie Walker, Michael Berryman, David Gale, and Jeffrey Combs star. Brian Yuzna produces.
New special features include: a commentary by George and Wang; interviews with George and Yuzna; suit tests, outtakes, and a gag reel with commentary; and a gallery. A soundtrack CD...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
The Guyver 4K Uhd from Unearthed Films
The Guyver will merge onto 4K Uhd + Blu-ray + CD on May 21 via Unearthed Films. Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name, the 1991 sci-fi superhero film has been newly restored in 4K from the original, R-rated 35mm camera negative.
Special effects legends Steve Wang (Predator) and Screaming Mad George (Society) co-direct from a script by Jon Purdy. Mark Hamill, Vivian Wu, Jack Armstrong, Jimmie Walker, Michael Berryman, David Gale, and Jeffrey Combs star. Brian Yuzna produces.
New special features include: a commentary by George and Wang; interviews with George and Yuzna; suit tests, outtakes, and a gag reel with commentary; and a gallery. A soundtrack CD...
- 3/15/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
The mystery is solved. The Afterparty won't be getting a third season, at least not on Apple TV+. The streamer has cancelled the murder-mystery comedy series after two seasons. Chris Miller created the show.
Starring Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoë Chao, the Apple TV+ anthology series features Detective Danner (Haddish) investigating a different murder each season with a new cast of suspects. The first season takes place at her high school reunion while season two finds Danner and her team investigating the murder of a groom at his wedding.
Guests in the two seasons have included Ike Barinholtz, Ben Schwartz, Ilana Glazer, Jamie Demetriou, Dave Franco, John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Zach Woods, and Vivian Wu.
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Starring Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoë Chao, the Apple TV+ anthology series features Detective Danner (Haddish) investigating a different murder each season with a new cast of suspects. The first season takes place at her high school reunion while season two finds Danner and her team investigating the murder of a groom at his wedding.
Guests in the two seasons have included Ike Barinholtz, Ben Schwartz, Ilana Glazer, Jamie Demetriou, Dave Franco, John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Zach Woods, and Vivian Wu.
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- 10/15/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It’s lights out on The Afterparty. Apple TV+ has canceled the murder-mystery comedy after two seasons. Apple nixed the series in part because of a post-strike reevaluation of its streaming series, according to Deadline sources. The Afterparty debuted in January 2022, created by Chris Miller and executive-produced by Phil Lord as part of the pair’s five-year overall deal with Apple TV+. Season 1 told the story of a murder at a high school reunion through the perspectives of different guests, with each episode boasting its own visual style based on popular film genres. That first season starred Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Ben Schwartz, Ike Barinholtz, Ilana Glazer, Jamie Demetriou, and Dave Franco. Season 2 premiered this July, with Haddish, Richardson, and Chao reprising their roles in a tale about a murder at a wedding. John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall,...
- 10/14/2023
- TV Insider
The party's over.
Apple TV+ has canceled The Afterparty after two seasons, Deadline reports.
The decision comes weeks after the conclusion of The Afterparty Season 2.
Thankfully, each season of the series is designed to be self-contained, meaning fans were not left hanging over a cliff about what would have happened next.
Resolution is necessary for a show of The Afterparty's caliber, which begins its seasons with a murder before having Tiffany Haddish's Detective Danner investigating the pool of suspects.
The investigation is infused with humor, red herrings, and everything you'd expect from a series that doesn't want to tell you the killer's identity until the season finale.
It's unclear how well the show performed on Apple TV+ because the streaming service keeps those viewership statistics under lock and key.
The first season had a considerable amount of buzz, but The Afterparty Season 2 seemed to appear out of nowhere...
Apple TV+ has canceled The Afterparty after two seasons, Deadline reports.
The decision comes weeks after the conclusion of The Afterparty Season 2.
Thankfully, each season of the series is designed to be self-contained, meaning fans were not left hanging over a cliff about what would have happened next.
Resolution is necessary for a show of The Afterparty's caliber, which begins its seasons with a murder before having Tiffany Haddish's Detective Danner investigating the pool of suspects.
The investigation is infused with humor, red herrings, and everything you'd expect from a series that doesn't want to tell you the killer's identity until the season finale.
It's unclear how well the show performed on Apple TV+ because the streaming service keeps those viewership statistics under lock and key.
The first season had a considerable amount of buzz, but The Afterparty Season 2 seemed to appear out of nowhere...
- 10/14/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Party’s over. Apple TV+ has pulled the plug on its murder mystery comedy series “The Afterparty” after two seasons, Variety has confirmed.
The anthology series starred Tiffany Haddish as an ex-cop private eye looking to solve murder cases. Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao also starred as a couple who return to accompany Haddish’s character after getting crossed off the suspect list in Season 1.
Both seasons featured a contained mystery, with single-season main cast members including Ike Barinholtz, Ben Schwartz, Ilana Glazer, Jamie Demetriou, Dave Franco, John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Zach Woods and Vivian Wu.
The series was created by Chris Miller, who executive produced the series alongside Phil Lord under their banner Lord Miller. Aubrey Lee served as producer. Anthony King also served as executive producer.
“We would love to do a Season 3, not only because we have lots of great ideas,...
The anthology series starred Tiffany Haddish as an ex-cop private eye looking to solve murder cases. Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao also starred as a couple who return to accompany Haddish’s character after getting crossed off the suspect list in Season 1.
Both seasons featured a contained mystery, with single-season main cast members including Ike Barinholtz, Ben Schwartz, Ilana Glazer, Jamie Demetriou, Dave Franco, John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Zach Woods and Vivian Wu.
The series was created by Chris Miller, who executive produced the series alongside Phil Lord under their banner Lord Miller. Aubrey Lee served as producer. Anthony King also served as executive producer.
“We would love to do a Season 3, not only because we have lots of great ideas,...
- 10/14/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+’s “The Afterparty” has been canceled after a second season, an individual with knowledge of the move told TheWrap on Friday.
The 10-episode installment that dropped its first two episodes in July and followed with a weekly release on Wednesdays put a new spin on the popular murder mystery genre. As each character recounted what they were doing and what they saw on the night in question, their testimony was told through a different film genre.
Sony Pictures Television plans to shop “The Afterparty” to other platforms in light of the cancellation, an individual with knowledge said.
In the second season, a wedding is ruined when the groom (Zach Woods) is found dead in bed. Desperate to figure out whodunit, Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chao) call up their former investigator turned ally, Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish). Filled with star-crossed lovers, elaborate Victorian era costumes, noir motifs...
The 10-episode installment that dropped its first two episodes in July and followed with a weekly release on Wednesdays put a new spin on the popular murder mystery genre. As each character recounted what they were doing and what they saw on the night in question, their testimony was told through a different film genre.
Sony Pictures Television plans to shop “The Afterparty” to other platforms in light of the cancellation, an individual with knowledge said.
In the second season, a wedding is ruined when the groom (Zach Woods) is found dead in bed. Desperate to figure out whodunit, Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chao) call up their former investigator turned ally, Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish). Filled with star-crossed lovers, elaborate Victorian era costumes, noir motifs...
- 10/13/2023
- by Jeremy Bailey
- The Wrap
Apple is breaking up The Afterparty.
The tech giant’s Apple TV+ streaming service has canceled The Afterparty after two seasons. The news comes a month and change after the genre-hopping comedic murder mystery finished its second season.
Sony Pictures Television, which produces the series, will look to find another home for The Afterparty. The show tells a self-contained story with each season.
Created by Chris Miller, who executive produces along with his producing partner Phil Lord, The Afterparty took on a different genre in each episode, depending on which character’s point of view was front and center. Zoë Chao, Sam Richardson and Tiffany Haddish reprised their season one roles in the second installment, which was set at a wedding that’s ruined when the groom turns up dead. The season two cast also features John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall,...
The tech giant’s Apple TV+ streaming service has canceled The Afterparty after two seasons. The news comes a month and change after the genre-hopping comedic murder mystery finished its second season.
Sony Pictures Television, which produces the series, will look to find another home for The Afterparty. The show tells a self-contained story with each season.
Created by Chris Miller, who executive produces along with his producing partner Phil Lord, The Afterparty took on a different genre in each episode, depending on which character’s point of view was front and center. Zoë Chao, Sam Richardson and Tiffany Haddish reprised their season one roles in the second installment, which was set at a wedding that’s ruined when the groom turns up dead. The season two cast also features John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall,...
- 10/13/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated: There will be no third season for Apple TV+s The Afterparty. The streamer has canceled the murder mystery comedy series after two seasons, Deadline has confirmed. The decision comes a month after Season 2 ended its run.
The studio behind the critically praised series, Sony Pictures Television, plans to shop it to other platforms.
Executive producers Chris Miller and Phil Lord and created by Miller, each episode of The Afterparty explores a different character’s account of one fateful evening when a murder occurs — all told through the lens of popular film genres and unique visuals to match the storyteller’s perspective.
While Season 1 of The Afterparty was a breakout with its unconventional structure, creating a pop culture moment and a guessing game who the killer was, Season 2 had a quieter run this summer and could not match the influence of the original installment. It also may have been...
The studio behind the critically praised series, Sony Pictures Television, plans to shop it to other platforms.
Executive producers Chris Miller and Phil Lord and created by Miller, each episode of The Afterparty explores a different character’s account of one fateful evening when a murder occurs — all told through the lens of popular film genres and unique visuals to match the storyteller’s perspective.
While Season 1 of The Afterparty was a breakout with its unconventional structure, creating a pop culture moment and a guessing game who the killer was, Season 2 had a quieter run this summer and could not match the influence of the original installment. It also may have been...
- 10/13/2023
- by Denise Petski and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here: Apple TV+ has officially cancelled The Afterparty after two seasons, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Each season of the killer comedy, from Chris Miller and Phil Lord (Last Man on Earth), revolved around a self-contained murder mystery and featured a new cast (save for leads Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao, all of whom appeared in both seasons.)
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Each season of the killer comedy, from Chris Miller and Phil Lord (Last Man on Earth), revolved around a self-contained murder mystery and featured a new cast (save for leads Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao, all of whom appeared in both seasons.)
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- 10/13/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for the Season 2 finale of “The Afterparty,” now streaming on Apple TV+.
Instead of deciding on who would make the perfect killer, the writers of Season 2 of “The Afterparty” began their journey by selecting a murder weapon.
“It started with thinking that it should be poison, and then thinking that the glass of the poison goes on a journey and doesn’t reach its intended target,” says series creator Chris Miller. “That would help us create a character who doesn’t have an obvious motive to kill the victim, but then we would need that character to have another secret or murder that’s intended. And what could that be?”
Season 2 followed Aniq (Sam Richardson), Zoë (Zoe Chao) and Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) as they find themselves embroiled in a new murder investigation: that of Edgar Minnows (Zach Woods), the husband of Zoë’s...
Instead of deciding on who would make the perfect killer, the writers of Season 2 of “The Afterparty” began their journey by selecting a murder weapon.
“It started with thinking that it should be poison, and then thinking that the glass of the poison goes on a journey and doesn’t reach its intended target,” says series creator Chris Miller. “That would help us create a character who doesn’t have an obvious motive to kill the victim, but then we would need that character to have another secret or murder that’s intended. And what could that be?”
Season 2 followed Aniq (Sam Richardson), Zoë (Zoe Chao) and Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) as they find themselves embroiled in a new murder investigation: that of Edgar Minnows (Zach Woods), the husband of Zoë’s...
- 9/6/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
[This story contains spoilers from the season two finale of The Afterparty, “Vivian and Zoë.”]
In the season two finale of The Afterparty, viewers learn two things about the killer and one about the deceased, Edgar, the groom. Let’s start with the latter.
Edgar (Zach Woods) went around the world to find the globetrotting uncle, Ulysses (John Cho), of his bride-to-be Grace (Poppy Liu). But Ulysses wants no part of the wedding. Why? Because at the wedding will be his forbidden love that he’s traveled around the world to forget about, Vivian (Vivian Wu), the wife of his half-brother Feng (Ken Jeong). Edgar, however, forces Ulysses’ hand and makes him attend.
Edgar learned the hard way, however, that it’s best to leave people alone and that no means no — as audience members of the Apple TV+ series found out in the end that Ulysses is Edgar’s murderer (although, not intentionally). What Ulysses didn’t count on when attending the wedding was that,...
In the season two finale of The Afterparty, viewers learn two things about the killer and one about the deceased, Edgar, the groom. Let’s start with the latter.
Edgar (Zach Woods) went around the world to find the globetrotting uncle, Ulysses (John Cho), of his bride-to-be Grace (Poppy Liu). But Ulysses wants no part of the wedding. Why? Because at the wedding will be his forbidden love that he’s traveled around the world to forget about, Vivian (Vivian Wu), the wife of his half-brother Feng (Ken Jeong). Edgar, however, forces Ulysses’ hand and makes him attend.
Edgar learned the hard way, however, that it’s best to leave people alone and that no means no — as audience members of the Apple TV+ series found out in the end that Ulysses is Edgar’s murderer (although, not intentionally). What Ulysses didn’t count on when attending the wedding was that,...
- 9/6/2023
- by Demetrius Patterson
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for “The Afterparty” Season 2, including the finale.]
If you paid attention to Season 1 of “The Afterparty,” the answer was obvious.
The high school reunion murder of Xavier (Dave Franco) at the hands of a classmate introduced viewers to Christopher Miller’s multigenre Apple TV+ series, in which each suspect recounts the night’s events as they experienced it. The murderer turned out to be the one with the most outlandish, exaggerated, and discrepant story of the bunch: Yasper (Ben Schwartz), who viewed the night as a wish-fulfilling musical.
Yasper was motivated by jealousy and revenge, the same emotions shared by Xavier’s other classmates but in comparatively low doses and without the means and opportunity. In Season 2 there’s a helluva lot of truly murderous motive; the unfaithful wife, the financially doomed father-in-law, the jealous sister, the gaslit mother, the disgraced business partner. After nine episodes, there was no obvious liar...
If you paid attention to Season 1 of “The Afterparty,” the answer was obvious.
The high school reunion murder of Xavier (Dave Franco) at the hands of a classmate introduced viewers to Christopher Miller’s multigenre Apple TV+ series, in which each suspect recounts the night’s events as they experienced it. The murderer turned out to be the one with the most outlandish, exaggerated, and discrepant story of the bunch: Yasper (Ben Schwartz), who viewed the night as a wish-fulfilling musical.
Yasper was motivated by jealousy and revenge, the same emotions shared by Xavier’s other classmates but in comparatively low doses and without the means and opportunity. In Season 2 there’s a helluva lot of truly murderous motive; the unfaithful wife, the financially doomed father-in-law, the jealous sister, the gaslit mother, the disgraced business partner. After nine episodes, there was no obvious liar...
- 9/6/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
[This story contains spoilers from Afterparty season two, episode seven, “Ulysses.”]
Peter Atencio’s Hollywood chops have mainly been planted in the garden of comedy for his more than 20-year career — Key & Peele, the Jean-Claude Van Johnson series and this year’s satirical mobster film The Machine, to name a few.
But when old friends Phil Lord and Christopher Miller invited the 40-year-old helmer to direct what he was told would be one of the most complex and challenging episodes of the second season of The Afterparty — Apple TV+’s whodunnit murder mystery series — he tells The Hollywood Reporter that a more dramatic approach was needed to get to the core of the funny.
How serious can directing comedy get? Atencio breaks it down for The Hollywood Reporter in a recent Zoom interview.
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How did you find your way to The Afterparty team?
I’ve known [creators] Phil [Lord] and Chris [Miller], for some time. I want...
Peter Atencio’s Hollywood chops have mainly been planted in the garden of comedy for his more than 20-year career — Key & Peele, the Jean-Claude Van Johnson series and this year’s satirical mobster film The Machine, to name a few.
But when old friends Phil Lord and Christopher Miller invited the 40-year-old helmer to direct what he was told would be one of the most complex and challenging episodes of the second season of The Afterparty — Apple TV+’s whodunnit murder mystery series — he tells The Hollywood Reporter that a more dramatic approach was needed to get to the core of the funny.
How serious can directing comedy get? Atencio breaks it down for The Hollywood Reporter in a recent Zoom interview.
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How did you find your way to The Afterparty team?
I’ve known [creators] Phil [Lord] and Chris [Miller], for some time. I want...
- 9/5/2023
- by Demetrius Patterson
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oh, Isabel, how will you get out of this one?
The Afterparty Season 2 continues on Wednesdays on Apple TV+, and TV Fanatic scored an exclusive first look at the penultimate episode of the season.
If you've been watching, you know each episode explores a different character's account of the inciting incident.
In keeping with the show's tradition, we also get a story told through the lens of popular film genres to match the storyteller's perspective.
Elizabeth Perkins has been killing it this season, and her portrayal of Isabel continues to delight with the penultimate episode.
Isabel's take on her year since the shocking death of her husband includes various nods to the past as the series takes the form of a '50s psychological melodrama.
The series is a masterclass in acting because it utilizes different genres to tell a story infused with comedy and drama.
The exclusive clip shows...
The Afterparty Season 2 continues on Wednesdays on Apple TV+, and TV Fanatic scored an exclusive first look at the penultimate episode of the season.
If you've been watching, you know each episode explores a different character's account of the inciting incident.
In keeping with the show's tradition, we also get a story told through the lens of popular film genres to match the storyteller's perspective.
Elizabeth Perkins has been killing it this season, and her portrayal of Isabel continues to delight with the penultimate episode.
Isabel's take on her year since the shocking death of her husband includes various nods to the past as the series takes the form of a '50s psychological melodrama.
The series is a masterclass in acting because it utilizes different genres to tell a story infused with comedy and drama.
The exclusive clip shows...
- 8/30/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Imagine you throw a party for your bestie, and one of your other besties — let’s say Tiffany Haddish — says she wants to bring her new boyfriend. But you’re like “No! I said no plus-ones.” And then you find out Haddish’s boyfriend is actually Drake. What would you do?
The Afterparty‘s Zach Woods has his answer crystal clear. “There’s a lot to unpack here but I think it’s absolutely horrendous that the fact it was Drake changed your calculus at all,” Woods jokes. “If it...
The Afterparty‘s Zach Woods has his answer crystal clear. “There’s a lot to unpack here but I think it’s absolutely horrendous that the fact it was Drake changed your calculus at all,” Woods jokes. “If it...
- 7/18/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Get ready to put on your sleuthing caps, because another season of “The Afterparty” is coming to Apple TV+ on Wednesday, July 12. This unique and imaginative comedic mystery series focuses on the events surrounding a murder, and every episode tells the story of yet another character who bore witness to the tragedy. Will you unravel this season’s death before Detective Danner can? You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch 'The Afterparty' Season 2 Premiere When: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$6.99 / month apple.com About 'The Afterparty' Season 2 Premiere
Each episode of “The Afterparty” explores a different character’s account of one fateful evening, all told through the lens of popular film genres and unique visuals to match the storyteller’s perspective. Starring Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao,...
How to Watch 'The Afterparty' Season 2 Premiere When: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$6.99 / month apple.com About 'The Afterparty' Season 2 Premiere
Each episode of “The Afterparty” explores a different character’s account of one fateful evening, all told through the lens of popular film genres and unique visuals to match the storyteller’s perspective. Starring Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao,...
- 7/12/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
How great was “The Afterparty?” Chris Miller’s Apple comedy in which murder suspects retell one fateful night in multiple genres became a breakout hit in 2022, renewed for an unexpected yet welcome second season. The new installment premieres Wednesday with two episodes that introduce a new cast, murder, and genres — not quite as exceptional as Season 1, but still enjoyable.
Returning to the scene of the crime are Sam Richardson as Aniq, Tiffany Haddish as now-former detective Danner, and Zoë Chao as Zoe, a year into dating Aniq and taking him to her younger sister Grace’s (Poppy Liu) wedding. When groom Edgar (Zach Woods) is found dead the morning after the ceremony (and shockingly muted after party), Aniq and Danner team up to speak with the eclectic inner circle of guests and find Edgar’s killer.
It’s daunting if not impossible to live up to something as fresh and...
Returning to the scene of the crime are Sam Richardson as Aniq, Tiffany Haddish as now-former detective Danner, and Zoë Chao as Zoe, a year into dating Aniq and taking him to her younger sister Grace’s (Poppy Liu) wedding. When groom Edgar (Zach Woods) is found dead the morning after the ceremony (and shockingly muted after party), Aniq and Danner team up to speak with the eclectic inner circle of guests and find Edgar’s killer.
It’s daunting if not impossible to live up to something as fresh and...
- 7/12/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Is there no end to the talents of Lord and Miller? After the soaring success of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, they’re on smaller screens this week, returning to the world of the whodunnit with the second season of the genre hopping The Afterparty.
After cracking a high school reunion murder in season one, fast-talking Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) is back to solve another mystery, this time a strange death at a wedding. It’s down to her, with some help from Aniq (Sam Richardson) who she met on the first case, to weed out the killer from all the guests. Could it be Jack Whitehall’s smooth talking best man? The groom’s haughty mother, Isabel, played by Elizabeth Perkins? Or does the bride’s father (Ken Jeung) know more than he’s letting on?
All will be revealed – eventually – in the new series which starts on Apple TV+ this week.
After cracking a high school reunion murder in season one, fast-talking Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) is back to solve another mystery, this time a strange death at a wedding. It’s down to her, with some help from Aniq (Sam Richardson) who she met on the first case, to weed out the killer from all the guests. Could it be Jack Whitehall’s smooth talking best man? The groom’s haughty mother, Isabel, played by Elizabeth Perkins? Or does the bride’s father (Ken Jeung) know more than he’s letting on?
All will be revealed – eventually – in the new series which starts on Apple TV+ this week.
- 7/11/2023
- by Freda Cooper
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A locked-room murder mystery anchored by an eccentric detective, The Afterparty is one of many comedy-mysteries to surface in the wake of Rian Johnson’s Knives Out. But the Apple TV+ series sets itself apart with a distinctly meta sense of humor that’s typical of creator Christopher Miller and producer Phil Lord’s work together. When Tiffany Haddish’s excitable Detective Danner moves into investigative mode, she imagines each person’s testimony as a pastiche of a different movie. Think Rashomon meets Mad magazine.
Where Johnson’s Glass Onion brought back Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc for a new adventure with a brand new cast of characters, the second season of The Afterparty both retains its central sleuth and brings back two characters from the previous season, Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chao). The two friends stumble upon a new murder, this time at a wedding between Zoë’s sister,...
Where Johnson’s Glass Onion brought back Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc for a new adventure with a brand new cast of characters, the second season of The Afterparty both retains its central sleuth and brings back two characters from the previous season, Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chao). The two friends stumble upon a new murder, this time at a wedding between Zoë’s sister,...
- 7/5/2023
- by Steven Scaife
- Slant Magazine
Plot: Detective Danner returns to help Aniq and Zoë solve whodunnit by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers and business partners, and hearing each suspect’s retelling of the weekend, each with their own unique perspective and visual style.
Review: Last year, AppleTV+ premiered Christopher Miller’s whodunit comedy, The Afterparty, to critical acclaim. Following a Rashomon-esque approach where each murder suspect told their story in a different genre style, the series was as hilarious as it was unique. Bringing The Afterparty back for a second season meant that not only would the creative team have to bring something new to the table, but a cast on par with the all-stars of the first season would need to be recruited. With only Sam Richardson, Zoe Chao, and Tiffany Haddish reprising their roles, The Afterparty‘s second season has delivered another run that is just as good as the first. While there...
Review: Last year, AppleTV+ premiered Christopher Miller’s whodunit comedy, The Afterparty, to critical acclaim. Following a Rashomon-esque approach where each murder suspect told their story in a different genre style, the series was as hilarious as it was unique. Bringing The Afterparty back for a second season meant that not only would the creative team have to bring something new to the table, but a cast on par with the all-stars of the first season would need to be recruited. With only Sam Richardson, Zoe Chao, and Tiffany Haddish reprising their roles, The Afterparty‘s second season has delivered another run that is just as good as the first. While there...
- 7/4/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Nancy and Celia may be back in business. Elizabeth Perkins, who starred as Celia Hodes on the Showtime series “Weeds” from 2005-2009, tells Variety she’d gladly step back into the role now that a revival of the show is reportedly in the works.
“It’s just that— it’s talking,” Perkins said when asked about talk of a reboot. “I’d be on board. I loved working with Mary-Louise Parker. I love those two characters together, Nancy and Celia!”
Deadline reported in May that a “Weeds” reboot was in development at Showtime with lead star Parker attached to star and executive produce. (Variety first exclusively reported the reboot was in the works at Starz in 2019). Lionsgate, the studio behind the production, declined to comment at the time.
Perkins revealed her interest in a potential reboot as she walked the carpet for Apple TV+’s “The Afterparty” Season 2 on Wednesday night in Los Angeles.
“It’s just that— it’s talking,” Perkins said when asked about talk of a reboot. “I’d be on board. I loved working with Mary-Louise Parker. I love those two characters together, Nancy and Celia!”
Deadline reported in May that a “Weeds” reboot was in development at Showtime with lead star Parker attached to star and executive produce. (Variety first exclusively reported the reboot was in the works at Starz in 2019). Lionsgate, the studio behind the production, declined to comment at the time.
Perkins revealed her interest in a potential reboot as she walked the carpet for Apple TV+’s “The Afterparty” Season 2 on Wednesday night in Los Angeles.
- 6/30/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for The Afterparty, Joy Ride and They Cloned Tyrone.
Joy Ride premiere
Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu joined director Adele Lim, co-writers Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, and producers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Josh Fagen at the film’s Los Angeles premiere on Monday.
Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu, Stephanie Hsu, Teresa Hsiao, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Adele Lim and Ashley Park Josh Fagen, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weave
The Out-Laws premiere
Netflix hosted a special screening of its new comedy in Los Angeles on Monday, with stars Adam Devine, Nina Dobrev, Pierce Brosnan, Poorna Jagannathan, Michael Rooker, Blake Anderson, Lauren Lapkus, Lil Rel Howery, Laci Mosley and producer Adam Sandler.
Adam DeVine, Nina Dobrev and Pierce Brosnan Adam DeVine and Adam...
Joy Ride premiere
Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu joined director Adele Lim, co-writers Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, and producers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Josh Fagen at the film’s Los Angeles premiere on Monday.
Sherry Cola, Sabrina Wu, Stephanie Hsu, Teresa Hsiao, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Adele Lim and Ashley Park Josh Fagen, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weave
The Out-Laws premiere
Netflix hosted a special screening of its new comedy in Los Angeles on Monday, with stars Adam Devine, Nina Dobrev, Pierce Brosnan, Poorna Jagannathan, Michael Rooker, Blake Anderson, Lauren Lapkus, Lil Rel Howery, Laci Mosley and producer Adam Sandler.
Adam DeVine, Nina Dobrev and Pierce Brosnan Adam DeVine and Adam...
- 6/30/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV’s hit murder-mystery comedy “The Afterparty” dropped its Season 2 trailer this week. The series is set to return to the streamer on July 12 and stars Tiffany Haddish as the sassy detective set to solve a second bizarre murder. This time around, the bridegroom is killed — and every guest is suspect, with their own Rashomon story to tell. Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao return from the first season, joined by John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Zach Woods, and Vivian Wu.
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The long-awaited series “Star Wars: Ahsoka” will finally arrive on Disney+ on August 23. Rosario Dawson stars in the title role as former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano, an important presence in the “Star Wars” animated universe who first appeared in live-action in “The Mandalorian.” In her own series, the Empire has fallen,...
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The long-awaited series “Star Wars: Ahsoka” will finally arrive on Disney+ on August 23. Rosario Dawson stars in the title role as former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano, an important presence in the “Star Wars” animated universe who first appeared in live-action in “The Mandalorian.” In her own series, the Empire has fallen,...
- 6/9/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
The Afterparty returns for a second season next month on Apple TV+, and the streaming service has released a trailer teasing the new episodes. The comedy-mystery series has a different case each season, and the murder of a groom at his wedding is the focus of the upcoming season. Season one features a murder at a high school reunion.
Starring returning cast members Tiffany Haddish, Zoë Chao, and Sam Richardson, the series will follow Detective Danner (Haddish) as she investigates the groom’s murder. The cast for season two also includes Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho, and Ken Jeong.
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Starring returning cast members Tiffany Haddish, Zoë Chao, and Sam Richardson, the series will follow Detective Danner (Haddish) as she investigates the groom’s murder. The cast for season two also includes Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho, and Ken Jeong.
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- 6/8/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming second season murder mystery comedy series, ‘The Afterparty,’ from Academy Award-winning creators Chris Miller and Phil Lord.
In season two, a wedding is ruined when the groom is murdered and every guest is a suspect. Detective Danner (Haddish) returns to help Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao) solve whodunnit by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers and business partners, and hearing each suspect’s retelling of the weekend, each with their own unique perspective and visual style.
Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao reprise their roles for season two, which will introduce a new case and an expanded cast of characters played by John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Zach Woods and Vivian Wu.
Premiering globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the 10-episode second season will introduce a new mystery, new characters...
In season two, a wedding is ruined when the groom is murdered and every guest is a suspect. Detective Danner (Haddish) returns to help Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao) solve whodunnit by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers and business partners, and hearing each suspect’s retelling of the weekend, each with their own unique perspective and visual style.
Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao reprise their roles for season two, which will introduce a new case and an expanded cast of characters played by John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Zach Woods and Vivian Wu.
Premiering globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the 10-episode second season will introduce a new mystery, new characters...
- 6/8/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Apple TV+’s popular The Afterparty season two’s official trailer reveals the victim at the center of the murder mystery is the groom. The trailer also provides a sampling of the different film genres the potential suspects will use while telling their versions of the events that transpired at the wedding.
Returning cast members include Tiffany Haddish as Detective Danner, Sam Richardson as Aniq, and Zoë Chao as Zoë. Newcomers to the wild and crazy world of The Afterparty include John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Zach Woods, and Vivian Wu.
The 10-episode second season will premiere on July 12, 2023 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes arrive on subsequent Wednesdays, with the finale set for September 6.
The comedy was created by Oscar-winner Chris Miller who serves as co-showrunner and executive producer. Miller’s filmmaking partner Phil Lord...
Returning cast members include Tiffany Haddish as Detective Danner, Sam Richardson as Aniq, and Zoë Chao as Zoë. Newcomers to the wild and crazy world of The Afterparty include John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Zach Woods, and Vivian Wu.
The 10-episode second season will premiere on July 12, 2023 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes arrive on subsequent Wednesdays, with the finale set for September 6.
The comedy was created by Oscar-winner Chris Miller who serves as co-showrunner and executive producer. Miller’s filmmaking partner Phil Lord...
- 6/7/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
It's (still) a good time to be creative powerhouses Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Their latest cine-child, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse is doing solid business at the box office and is likely to end up in the awards conversation by year's end. And Season 2 of their acclaimed Apple TV+ mystery comedy series The Afterparty returns next month. Here's the new full trailer for the latter…
Choosing to carry over a few characters, the new season introduces a fresh cast and a brand new mystery.
The story here follows what happens after a wedding is ruined when the groom is murdered and every guest is a suspect. Danner returns to help Aniq and Zoë solve whodunnit by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers and business partners, and hearing each suspect’s retelling of the weekend, each with their own unique perspective and visual style.
Joining for the first are John Cho,...
Choosing to carry over a few characters, the new season introduces a fresh cast and a brand new mystery.
The story here follows what happens after a wedding is ruined when the groom is murdered and every guest is a suspect. Danner returns to help Aniq and Zoë solve whodunnit by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers and business partners, and hearing each suspect’s retelling of the weekend, each with their own unique perspective and visual style.
Joining for the first are John Cho,...
- 6/7/2023
- by James White
- Empire - TV
“We got a dead body and a whole lotta people to talk to,” Tiffany Haddish, playing Detective Danner, says in the trailer for the second season of The Afterparty. Then she makes contact with one of the suspects. “What’s your name? You fine as hell.” (Two men answer.) The fruits of her flirting will start to be revealed on July 12 when the season premieres on Apple TV+.
As on the first season of The Afterparty, Detective Danner, an escape-room designer named Aniq (actor Sam Richardson), and Aniq’s friend...
As on the first season of The Afterparty, Detective Danner, an escape-room designer named Aniq (actor Sam Richardson), and Aniq’s friend...
- 6/7/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
A new season of The Afterparty can only mean one thing:
Murder.
Apple TV+ today unveiled the trailer for the upcoming second season of its broadly acclaimed and global hit murder mystery comedy series, The Afterparty, from Academy Award-winning creators Chris Miller and Phil Lord.
Premiering globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the 10-episode second season of The Afterparty will introduce a new mystery, new characters, and new episodes told through popular film genres.
The Afterparty Season 2 will make its global debut with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through September 6, 2023.
Created by Miller, each episode of The Afterparty is a genre-bending comedy that explores a different character's account of one fateful evening, all told through the lens of popular film genres and unique visuals to match the storyteller's perspective.
Stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoë Chao reprise their roles for season two,...
Murder.
Apple TV+ today unveiled the trailer for the upcoming second season of its broadly acclaimed and global hit murder mystery comedy series, The Afterparty, from Academy Award-winning creators Chris Miller and Phil Lord.
Premiering globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the 10-episode second season of The Afterparty will introduce a new mystery, new characters, and new episodes told through popular film genres.
The Afterparty Season 2 will make its global debut with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through September 6, 2023.
Created by Miller, each episode of The Afterparty is a genre-bending comedy that explores a different character's account of one fateful evening, all told through the lens of popular film genres and unique visuals to match the storyteller's perspective.
Stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoë Chao reprise their roles for season two,...
- 6/7/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao are gearing up to solve another murder mystery in the trailer for Season 2 of “The Afterparty” on Apple TV+.
After showcasing a refreshing, genre-blending format in Season 1, “The Afterparty” is back for a second season and — you guessed it — someone dies, again. The first season was highly acclaimed, with standout characters like Haddish’s Detective Danner and Richardson’s Aniq quickly catching audiences’ attention.
Season 2 will premiere on Wednesday, June 12, with two brand new episodes, followed by one weekly episode every Wednesday through Sept. 6.
The first official trailer sees Haddish back as her detective character, this time to get to the bottom of a wedding turned deadly for the groom. Throughout the 10 episodes, wedding guests will share their sides of what happened at the crime scene, all with their own unique perspectives.
In addition to the Season 1 stars, Haddish, Richardson and Chao are joined by Elizabeth Perkins,...
After showcasing a refreshing, genre-blending format in Season 1, “The Afterparty” is back for a second season and — you guessed it — someone dies, again. The first season was highly acclaimed, with standout characters like Haddish’s Detective Danner and Richardson’s Aniq quickly catching audiences’ attention.
Season 2 will premiere on Wednesday, June 12, with two brand new episodes, followed by one weekly episode every Wednesday through Sept. 6.
The first official trailer sees Haddish back as her detective character, this time to get to the bottom of a wedding turned deadly for the groom. Throughout the 10 episodes, wedding guests will share their sides of what happened at the crime scene, all with their own unique perspectives.
In addition to the Season 1 stars, Haddish, Richardson and Chao are joined by Elizabeth Perkins,...
- 6/7/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Another season of The Afterparty means another dead body to investigate, and in the new trailer released by Apple TV+ Wednesday, Detective Danner is reunited with a few familiar faces from her past.
Created by Christopher Miller (The Last Man on Earth), Season 2 — which premieres Wednesday, July 12 with its first two episodes and will release one additional installment on Wednesdays — will follow the aftermath of a ruined wedding after the groom is found murdered. Unsurprisingly, everyone is a suspect. “Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) returns to help Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chao) solve whodunnit by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers and business partners,...
Created by Christopher Miller (The Last Man on Earth), Season 2 — which premieres Wednesday, July 12 with its first two episodes and will release one additional installment on Wednesdays — will follow the aftermath of a ruined wedding after the groom is found murdered. Unsurprisingly, everyone is a suspect. “Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) returns to help Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chao) solve whodunnit by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers and business partners,...
- 6/7/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Apple TV+’s “The Afterparty” is back with a new trailer and a new murder. The 10-episode second season will drop its first two episodes starting July 12. After that, the series will follow a weekly release schedule each Wednesday.
“The Afterparty” puts a new spin on the popular murder mystery genre. As each character recounts what they were doing and what they saw on the night in question, their testimony is told through a different film genre. Based on this first look, Season 2 promises to be just as imaginative as Season 1 of the murderous comedy.
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This time around, a wedding is ruined when the groom (Zach Woods) is found dead in bed. Desperate to figure out whodunit, Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chao) call up their former investigator turned ally, Detective Danner...
“The Afterparty” puts a new spin on the popular murder mystery genre. As each character recounts what they were doing and what they saw on the night in question, their testimony is told through a different film genre. Based on this first look, Season 2 promises to be just as imaginative as Season 1 of the murderous comedy.
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Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri Bloodied in High School Brawl for First ‘Bottoms’ Trailer (Video)
This time around, a wedding is ruined when the groom (Zach Woods) is found dead in bed. Desperate to figure out whodunit, Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chao) call up their former investigator turned ally, Detective Danner...
- 6/7/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Apple TV+ has announced the premiere date for Season 2 of its murder mystery comedy series “The Afterparty.” The series is set to return on Wednesday, June 12 with two brand new episodes, followed by one weekly episode every Wednesday through September 6.
From Chris Miller and Phil Lord, “The Afterparty” is a genre-bending comedy that stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao. With a new murder case being introduced in Season 2, joining the show are Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho and Ken Jeong.
When a wedding is ruined after the groom is murdered, every guest becomes a suspect in the case. Detective Danner (Haddish) swoops in to help Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao) solve this eerie wedding murder mystery by questioning family members, past lovers, businesses partners and more by hearing their individual sides of the story.
“The Afterparty...
From Chris Miller and Phil Lord, “The Afterparty” is a genre-bending comedy that stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao. With a new murder case being introduced in Season 2, joining the show are Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho and Ken Jeong.
When a wedding is ruined after the groom is murdered, every guest becomes a suspect in the case. Detective Danner (Haddish) swoops in to help Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao) solve this eerie wedding murder mystery by questioning family members, past lovers, businesses partners and more by hearing their individual sides of the story.
“The Afterparty...
- 4/14/2023
- by McKinley Franklin, Sophia Scorziello and Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
The Afterparty is gearing up for another deadly fun run at Apple TV+ as Season 2 of the comedy series from hilarious duo Chris Miller and Phil Lord, sets a premiere date. The murder mystery comedy will officially launch with the first two episodes on Wednesday, July 12. Season 2 of The Afterparty consists of 10 all-new episodes that will run weekly through Wednesday, September 6 when the finale arrives. Created for TV by Miller, each episode takes on a different genre as it explores a different character’s account of one fateful evening. Returning for Season 2 are original stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoë Chao. They’ll be joined by Season 2 additions Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho, and Ken Jeong. (Credit: Apple TV+) While Season 1 revolved around an afterparty following a high school reunion, Season 2 centers on a murder at a...
- 4/11/2023
- TV Insider
Same story, different day. That's the vibe of season 2 of "The Afterparty," the beloved murder mystery series on Apple TV+. The first season was a welcomed hit, and fans will be thrilled to know that the second story in this arc is just around the corner. That's right, folks, we've got a release date and a teaser trailer for season 2 of the series.
"The Afterparty Season 2. New murder. New suspects. New premiere date. You are cordially invited to a killer wedding this July 12th," creator and showrunner Christopher Miller tweeted, along with the sneak peek. In the trailer, the camera pans from the top to the bottom of a wedding cake adorned with the names of season 2's cast, as well as figurines that represent characters and plot points, and it's all underscored by Lesley Gore's classic track "It's My Party."
By the looks of the figurines, each character,...
"The Afterparty Season 2. New murder. New suspects. New premiere date. You are cordially invited to a killer wedding this July 12th," creator and showrunner Christopher Miller tweeted, along with the sneak peek. In the trailer, the camera pans from the top to the bottom of a wedding cake adorned with the names of season 2's cast, as well as figurines that represent characters and plot points, and it's all underscored by Lesley Gore's classic track "It's My Party."
By the looks of the figurines, each character,...
- 4/11/2023
- by Lex Briscuso
- Slash Film
Ready to go back to “The Afterparty?” Because the hit Apple TV+ series is back this summer, premiering on the streaming platform on Wednesday, July 12. RSVP now.
The announcement for the return date was posted to Twitter, in typically stylish fashion (what did you expect?). You can watch the announcement below.
A cast so stacked it needed 3 layers.
The Afterparty returns July 12. pic.twitter.com/tlPE01djG7
— Apple TV (@AppleTV) April 11, 2023
This season seems to center around a wedding that returning main characters Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chao) are attending. When the groom is murdered, everybody is a suspect. Of course, Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) shows up to help them solve the killer crime.
Once again, the show takes place over a single evening and “explores a different character’s account of one fateful evening, all told through the lens of popular film genres and unique visuals to...
The announcement for the return date was posted to Twitter, in typically stylish fashion (what did you expect?). You can watch the announcement below.
A cast so stacked it needed 3 layers.
The Afterparty returns July 12. pic.twitter.com/tlPE01djG7
— Apple TV (@AppleTV) April 11, 2023
This season seems to center around a wedding that returning main characters Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chao) are attending. When the groom is murdered, everybody is a suspect. Of course, Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) shows up to help them solve the killer crime.
Once again, the show takes place over a single evening and “explores a different character’s account of one fateful evening, all told through the lens of popular film genres and unique visuals to...
- 4/11/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
There may be a slight delay, but don’t worry. You’re still invited to The Afterparty.
Apple TV+ has announced a new release date for the murder mystery-comedy’s second season. Originally slated for Friday, April 28, the delayed sophomore series will instead return Wednesday, July 12 with its first two episodes. The show will then drop one additional installment every Wednesday through Sept. 6.
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Apple TV+ has announced a new release date for the murder mystery-comedy’s second season. Originally slated for Friday, April 28, the delayed sophomore series will instead return Wednesday, July 12 with its first two episodes. The show will then drop one additional installment every Wednesday through Sept. 6.
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- 4/11/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
The Afterparty has a new premiere date for its second season on Apple TV+. The comedy murder mystery series will now return in July with a new case to solve. The streaming service renewed the series in March 2022.
Starring Tiffany Haddish, Zoë Chao, and Sam Richardson, the series follows Detective Danner (Haddish) as she investigates a murder. The first season is set at a high school reunion after party, and each episode follows a different character's point of view about what happened the night of a former classmate's murder. Season two will revolve around the murder of a groom at his wedding.The second season cast also includes Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho and Ken Jeong.Read More…...
Starring Tiffany Haddish, Zoë Chao, and Sam Richardson, the series follows Detective Danner (Haddish) as she investigates a murder. The first season is set at a high school reunion after party, and each episode follows a different character's point of view about what happened the night of a former classmate's murder. Season two will revolve around the murder of a groom at his wedding.The second season cast also includes Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho and Ken Jeong.Read More…...
- 4/1/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao in ‘The Afterparty’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Season two of Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed comedy The Afterparty will premiere on Friday, April 28, 2023. The new season features returning cast members Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoë Chao, along with a batch of new players who’ll be involved in a murder mystery.
Dave Franco played a rich douchebag pop star who was murdered at a high school reunion afterparty he hosted at his massive home in season one. Season two will focus on the events surrounding the murder of a groom at his wedding. The 10-episode new season will stick with season one’s format, with each episode told from a different character’s point of view via a specific film genre.
Joining in the fun for season two are Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu,...
Season two of Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed comedy The Afterparty will premiere on Friday, April 28, 2023. The new season features returning cast members Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoë Chao, along with a batch of new players who’ll be involved in a murder mystery.
Dave Franco played a rich douchebag pop star who was murdered at a high school reunion afterparty he hosted at his massive home in season one. Season two will focus on the events surrounding the murder of a groom at his wedding. The 10-episode new season will stick with season one’s format, with each episode told from a different character’s point of view via a specific film genre.
Joining in the fun for season two are Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu,...
- 1/19/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“The Afterparty” Season 2 will tackle episodic genres from ’90s-era erotic thrillers to Austenian period pieces, creator-executive producer Chris Miller teased during the 2023 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour.
Additionally, Miller told journalists that Sam Richardson’s Aniq will once again get a romantic comedy-themed episode, as with last season, likening it to a “sequel” of sorts. However, Zoë Chao’s Zoe will not get an animated episode, but rather a different genre. There will also be styles reminiscent of Wes Anderson films, with Miller describing a “twee indie film,” as well as a heist-themed episode.
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Additionally, Miller told journalists that Sam Richardson’s Aniq will once again get a romantic comedy-themed episode, as with last season, likening it to a “sequel” of sorts. However, Zoë Chao’s Zoe will not get an animated episode, but rather a different genre. There will also be styles reminiscent of Wes Anderson films, with Miller describing a “twee indie film,” as well as a heist-themed episode.
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- 1/19/2023
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Here’s your “save the date” for the deadliest wedding of the year. “The Afterparty” Season 2 will premiere with two episodes on Friday, April 28, Apple TV+ announced Wednesday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour.
Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao reprise their roles from Season 1 of the murder mystery comedy, and this time they must solve the murder of the groom at a wedding, grilling every guest, from family members to business partners. The season will feature new film genres as every suspect tells their story from their own Pov, including a film noir, a heist, a ’90s erotic thriller, a twee indie film, an epic romance and a ’50s Hitchcock thriller. In addition, there will be a sequel to Aniq’s (Richardson) rom-com episode from Season 1, creator Christopher Miller previously told Gold Derby.
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Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao reprise their roles from Season 1 of the murder mystery comedy, and this time they must solve the murder of the groom at a wedding, grilling every guest, from family members to business partners. The season will feature new film genres as every suspect tells their story from their own Pov, including a film noir, a heist, a ’90s erotic thriller, a twee indie film, an epic romance and a ’50s Hitchcock thriller. In addition, there will be a sequel to Aniq’s (Richardson) rom-com episode from Season 1, creator Christopher Miller previously told Gold Derby.
See Making of ‘The Afterparty’
The Season 2 cast includes Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods,...
- 1/19/2023
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Detective Danner may have one cracked murder case under her belt, but in Season 2 of The Afterparty, she’s about to come face to face with another twisty crime.
Created by Christopher Miller (The Last Man on Earth), the 10-episode second season will premiere with two episodes on Friday, April 28, with new installments releasing weekly (see more first photos below).
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Created by Christopher Miller (The Last Man on Earth), the 10-episode second season will premiere with two episodes on Friday, April 28, with new installments releasing weekly (see more first photos below).
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- 1/19/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Apple TV+ is throwing a brand new party. The second season of murder mystery comedy series “The Afterparty” is set to premiere on the streamer April 28, it was announced out of the streamer’s Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour. To celebrate, Apple also released four first-look photos for the season, which shows returning stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoë Chao, as well as new cast members of the whodunnit anthology’s second outing.
First released in January last year, “The Afterparty” is a high-concept comedy series where each season focuses on a murder case, and each episode retells the story of the night from a different character’s perspective, as a pastiche of a different film or TV genre. In Season 1, the case took place at the afterparty of a high school reunion, with Haddish playing a detective interviewing a group of suspects that included Richardson, Chao, Ike Barinholtz,...
First released in January last year, “The Afterparty” is a high-concept comedy series where each season focuses on a murder case, and each episode retells the story of the night from a different character’s perspective, as a pastiche of a different film or TV genre. In Season 1, the case took place at the afterparty of a high school reunion, with Haddish playing a detective interviewing a group of suspects that included Richardson, Chao, Ike Barinholtz,...
- 1/19/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
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"The Afterparty" never stops! Christopher Miller and Phil Lord's mystery-comedy debuted to acclaim last January on Apple TV+, and while it found an answer to the question of who killed the pop star Xavier (Dave Franco) in the final episode, detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) wasn't ready to call it quits just yet. Haddish and co-stars Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao are now set to return for a second season that'll feature a new ensemble, a new set of genre-skewing detours, and of course, a new murder.
While we won't know exactly what to expect from "The Afterparty" season 2 until the show's trailer drops closer to its premiere date, the cast and crew of the show appeared at the 2023 Winter...
"The Afterparty" never stops! Christopher Miller and Phil Lord's mystery-comedy debuted to acclaim last January on Apple TV+, and while it found an answer to the question of who killed the pop star Xavier (Dave Franco) in the final episode, detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) wasn't ready to call it quits just yet. Haddish and co-stars Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao are now set to return for a second season that'll feature a new ensemble, a new set of genre-skewing detours, and of course, a new murder.
While we won't know exactly what to expect from "The Afterparty" season 2 until the show's trailer drops closer to its premiere date, the cast and crew of the show appeared at the 2023 Winter...
- 1/19/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
“The Afterparty” continues, with Season 2 of the popular Apple TV+ whodunit show tackling a wedding-set murder mystery. The comedy series unveiled first-look photos of the second installment — out April 28 — featuring reprisals of characters played by the likes of Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao and new additions like John Cho and Ken Jeong.
From Academy Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord, the 10-episode second season of “The Afterparty” will premiere with its first two episodes, followed by new episodes on Fridays, culminating in the season finale set for June 23.
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From Academy Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord, the 10-episode second season of “The Afterparty” will premiere with its first two episodes, followed by new episodes on Fridays, culminating in the season finale set for June 23.
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- 1/19/2023
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Mel McKeon and Laura Myones Ruf have been working side by side so long that it’s common they finish each other’s sentences. That comes in helpful, especially now, as the veteran talent managers have a lot to talk about.
It’s been a year since the two, who started working together in 1997 with Myones starting as McKeon’s assistant, rebranded their McKeon/Myones Entertainment to Afa Prime Talent, a transition that has signaled a new era for their management-production company.
Together, they have maintained a client roster of busy actors including Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale), Sarah Shahi (Black Adam, Sex/Life), Alona Tal (Cross), Shioli Kutsuna (Deadpool 2, Invasion), Vivian Wu (Afterparty, Irma Vep), Michael Trucco (Average Joe), Thomas Barbusca (The Mick, Chad), Sean Patrick Thomas (Till, For All Mankind and The Boys spinoff Gen V), Missi Pyle (Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Y: The Last Man), Elaine Hendrix...
It’s been a year since the two, who started working together in 1997 with Myones starting as McKeon’s assistant, rebranded their McKeon/Myones Entertainment to Afa Prime Talent, a transition that has signaled a new era for their management-production company.
Together, they have maintained a client roster of busy actors including Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale), Sarah Shahi (Black Adam, Sex/Life), Alona Tal (Cross), Shioli Kutsuna (Deadpool 2, Invasion), Vivian Wu (Afterparty, Irma Vep), Michael Trucco (Average Joe), Thomas Barbusca (The Mick, Chad), Sean Patrick Thomas (Till, For All Mankind and The Boys spinoff Gen V), Missi Pyle (Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Y: The Last Man), Elaine Hendrix...
- 1/18/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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