‘Star City’s Agnes O’Casey On Going Undercover Four Times This Year & Her Pitch To Play The Most Famous Spy...
Agnes O’Casey is appearing in four undercover roles this year, most prominently as Irina Morozova in Apple TV’s *Star City*, a *For All Mankind* spinoff debuting at Canneseries. She revealed a personal ambition to play a female James Bond, envisioning gender‑flipped dynamics and an Aston Martin chase. O’Casey also joins the upcoming film *Legacy of Spies* with a marquee cast that includes Matthew Macfadyen and Daniel Brühl. Her intensive research into Soviet espionage adds depth to the series and signals a strategic push for spy‑drama content on streaming platforms.
Chris Meloni Has ‘Law & Order’ Reunion With Mariska Hargitay While “Freshly Unemployed” After ‘Organized Crime’ Cancellation
Law & Order: Organized Crime was cancelled by Peacock and NBC after five seasons, ending Chris Meloni’s run as Detective Elliot Stabler. Meloni posted a photo with co‑star Mariska Hargitay, signaling a friendly reunion after the spin‑off’s demise. Hargitay expressed...
‘Searching For Drug Peace’ Trailer: Hot Docs Film Explores “Daring Reform Activist” Waging War On The War On Drugs
The documentary *Searching for Drug Peace* will debut at Hot Docs in Toronto on April 28, 2026, chronicling activist Dana Larsen’s battle against the North American War on Drugs. The film highlights the staggering overdose toll—nearly 80,000 deaths in the U.S. in...
‘Stranger Things’ Randy Havens Signs With Luber Roklin Entertainment
Actor Randy Havens, best known for playing Mr. Clarke on Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things, has signed a management agreement with Luber Roklin Entertainment. Havens recently appeared in a recurring role on NBC’s Grosse Pointe Garden Society and has accumulated...
Tiffany Faigus & Ariane Wu Join Amazon As Nonfiction Chief Jenn Levy Sets Team
Amazon has reorganized its nonfiction programming under Head of Nonfiction Series Jenn Levy, appointing two senior executives to lead unscripted and documentary content. Former Disney executive Tiffany Faigus joins as Senior Creative Executive for Unscripted Series, reporting to Levy starting...
Scarlett Johansson Producing ‘The Nanny Diaries’ Series In Works At Netflix From Amy Chozick, Jenny Bicks & Berlanti Productions
Netflix is developing a series adaptation of the bestseller *The Nanny Diaries*, with Scarlett Johansson returning as an executive producer. The project is a collaboration between Greg Berlanti’s Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television and other partners, and will be written and show‑run by Amy Chozick...
Lake Bell Signs With Gersh
Actress‑writer‑director Lake Bell has signed a multi‑platform representation deal with Gersh, the agency known for high‑profile film and TV talent. Bell’s recent credits include HBO’s The Chair Company, which earned two 2026 WGA nominations, and a supporting role in Black...
‘Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul,’ Documentary On Rock Music Legend, Lands June Theatrical Release
The documentary *Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul* opens nationwide on June 17, debuting with one‑week engagements in Los Angeles and New York and one‑night screenings across the U.S. Directed by James Keach, the film weaves archival footage, interviews and live...
Method Man & Norman Nixon Jr. Join ‘Different World’; Karen Malina White & Ajai Sanders To Reprise Roles From OG...
Netflix has wrapped production on the 10‑episode single‑cam sequel to the 1990s sitcom *A Different World*, filmed in Atlanta. The series adds hip‑hop legend Method Man as Coach Coles and actor Norman Nixon Jr. as Professor Baptiste, while original stars Karen Malina White and Ajai Sanders return...
Artists First Signs ‘Crackhead’ Creator/Star Holly Shervey
Artists First has signed New Zealand actor‑writer Holly Shervey to its management roster. Shervey is the creator and star of the dark comedy series "Crackhead," which debuted in March on HBO Max Australia and Channel Three in New Zealand. She brings a prolific track record,...
‘Clueless’ Sequel Series With Alicia Silverstone Not Moving Forward At Peacock
A planned "Clueless" sequel series starring Alicia Silverstone will not move forward at Peacock, according to Deadline. The revival, announced in April 2025, had Silverstone attached as star and executive producer, with original film director Amy Heckerling and writers Josh...
Ralph Fiennes, Viggo Mortensen, Charlotte Rampling, Katherine Langford & More Set For István Szabó’s ‘Embers’; Filming Underway & First Looks...
István Szabó’s long‑awaited period drama Embers has begun shooting in Budapest, starring three‑time Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes opposite Viggo Mortensen. The film adapts Sándor Márai’s acclaimed novel, with a screenplay by two‑time Oscar winner Christopher Hampton and a score by Mychael...
CMG Productions & ‘The Football Ramble’ Firm Stak To Co-Create Sport And Crime Podcasts
CMG Productions and London‑based indie audio firm Stak have announced a joint venture to develop a slate of sport‑and‑crime podcasts. The partnership will initially produce four original projects, drawing stories from the UK, United States, South Africa and Latin America....
Richard Bacon Returns To Broadcasting Roots With Interview Podcast ‘Why Are You More Successful Than Me?’
British presenter Richard Bacon returns to on‑air interviewing with the video‑podcast “Why Are You More Successful Than Me?” launching today. The series, produced by his Yes Yes Media imprint, features high‑profile guests such as Gary Lineker, Dexter Fletcher and Elizabeth...
‘The Office’ Producer & Roughcut TV Boss Ash Atalla Joins NFTS Board
Ash Atalla, the Emmy‑winning producer behind The Office and other UK comedies, has been appointed to the governing board of the National Film and Television School (NFTS). His arrival coincides with NFTS’s major campus expansion, the Cubby Broccoli Building, slated...
Rollercoaster Television, Producer Behind Netflix’s ‘What’s In The Box?’, Becomes Standalone Business As ITV Studios Ends Investment After Five Years
Rollercoaster Television, the UK indie behind Netflix’s quiz show “What’s in the Box?”, is spinning off as a standalone entity after ITV Studios ends its five‑year investment. The company will rebrand to Rollercoaster Studios and has secured a production‑and‑distribution agreement...
‘SNL UK’ Storms Past 86M Views On Social Media, But TV Viewing Drops By A Third
Sky’s UK adaptation of Saturday Night Live has amassed more than 86 million views across YouTube, Instagram Reels, X and TikTok in its first month, driven by viral clips such as Tina Fey’s monologue and the “Last Supper” sketch. While online engagement...
‘The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ To Resume Production Following Taylor Frankie Paul Drama
Disney’s streaming platform Hulu announced that production will resume on Season 5 of the reality series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” The show was halted earlier this year after domestic assault allegations against star Taylor Frankie Paul, which were later...
Rachel Bloom Optimistic About ‘Do You Want Kids?’ As ABC Mulls Pilot’s Fate: “We Feel Wonderful About It”
Rachel Bloom and husband Dan Gregor have completed the single‑camera comedy pilot “Do You Want Kids?” for ABC’s 20th Television. The show, starring Bloom and Rory Scovel, follows a couple in parallel universes—one with a baby, one without—and has been...
Bill Nighy Joins Charlie Plummer, Stephen Graham & Toni Collette In ‘Ibelin’ As Production Begins In Oslo
Bill Nighy has joined Morten Tyldum’s upcoming biopic “Ibelin,” which dramatizes the life of Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The film’s ensemble also features Charlie Plummer, Stephen Graham, Toni Collette and Isabela Merced, among others. Production kicked off in Oslo...
Ed Helms, Pamela Adlon & Christine Ko Join Relationship Drama ‘Circles’ From Ariel Heller & Sam Baron
Ed Helms, Pamela Adlon and Christine Ko have wrapped filming on the indie relationship drama Circles, directed by Ariel Heller and co‑written with Sam Baron. The film follows a couple trapped in a time‑loop that resets whenever they lie, forcing 24 hours of total honesty...
Chad Fitzgerald Joins Greenberg Glusker As Partner
Chad R. Fitzgerald has become a partner in the Litigation Department of Greenberg Glusker, one of Hollywood’s leading law firms. He arrives after nearly two decades at Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir, most famously securing a $200 million profit‑participation settlement for *The Walking Dead* showrunner. Fitzgerald...
African Superhero Movie ‘Razorman’ In The Works From ‘Heart Of The Hunter’ & ‘Iwájú’ Filmmakers
Razorman, a live‑action superhero film set in Harare, is entering development under Kugali Media, Newmation and Alta Global Media. The project adapts Bill Masuku’s graphic‑novel series and is directed by South African filmmaker Mandala Dube, known for Netflix successes. Writer...
‘The Birthday Party’ Filmmaker Miguel Ángel Jiménez Partners With AF Films For Feature About Racism & Youth Radicalization
Spanish director Miguel Ángel Jiménez, known for the Willem Dafoe‑led thriller *The Birthday Party*, has partnered with AF Films to develop his next feature, *Hijos del Miedo*. The drama follows Salva, a disaffected warehouse worker who becomes a far‑right radical after a violent assault...
Hundreds Of Veteran Journalists And Groups Urge WHCA To “Speak Forcefully” About Trump’s Attacks On Media As He Attends Annual...
President Donald Trump will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner for the first time as president, prompting veteran journalists and press groups to demand a forceful condemnation of his ongoing attacks on the media. A letter signed by figures...
Octavia Spencer On Docuseries ‘Lost Women Of Alaska’: “There Are So Many Voices That Need To Be Restored” – Contenders...
Investigation Discovery’s three‑part docuseries “Lost Women of Alaska,” narrated and executive‑produced by Oscar‑winner Octavia Spencer, examines the murders of Indigenous women by serial killer Brian Steven Smith. The series reveals that more than 1,300 Alaska Native women are missing and...
‘Mr. Scorsese’ Director Rebecca Miller Got Martin Scorsese To Open Up, Then Covid Gave Him Time – Contenders TV Documentary
Apple TV+’s five‑part documentary "Mr. Scorsese" was directed by Rebecca Miller, who secured Martin Scorsese’s participation after a cold‑call to his documentary partner and a personal meeting. The COVID‑19 shutdown unexpectedly freed Scorsese’s schedule, allowing a four‑hour porch interview that...
‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Director Colin Hanks Says Of Iconic Actor’s Style: “There’s A Little Bit Of John In...
The new documentary "John Candy: I Like Me," now streaming on Prime Video, chronicles the life and career of the late comedy legend. Directed by Colin Hanks—son of Tom Hanks and longtime admirer—the film features interviews with Candy’s children, Jennifer...
Wayans Brothers Tease ‘White Chicks’ Sequel “Can Happen” If ‘Scary Movie 6’ Does Well: “We’re Game”
The Wayans brothers indicated that a sequel to their 2004 hit White Chicks could move forward if the upcoming Scary Movie 6 performs well at the box office. Scary Movie 6 is slated for a June 5 theatrical release and reunites Marlon and Shawn Wayans with Anna...
WGA West Staff Votes To Stay On Strike As Standoff With Management Hits 2-Month Mark
The Writers Guild of America West staff union voted overwhelmingly—over 85 %—to continue its strike, extending a two‑month labor standoff with guild management. The vote follows a rejected “strike‑ending” proposal on March 26 and a lack of substantive dialogue since the broader...
Rebel Wilson’s Legal Faceoff With ‘The Deb’ Star Charlotte MacInnes To Be Streamed On YouTube
Rebel Wilson and Charlotte MacInnes will face off in a defamation hearing before the Federal Court of New South Wales on April 20, and the session will be streamed live on the court’s YouTube channel. MacInnes claims Wilson damaged her reputation by alleging sexual...
‘I Play Rocky’ First Look Takes On Backstory Of The Iconic Film – CinemaCon
Amazon MGM Studios debuted a first‑look at I Play Rocky at CinemaCon, revealing a biopic that follows a young Sylvester Stallone’s fight to get his breakout script made. Anthony Ippolito, known for his turn as Al Pacino in The Offer, stars as Stallone, while Peter...
Amazon MGM Studios Offers First Look At Henry Cavill In New ‘Highlander’ – CinemaCon
At CinemaCon, Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists unveiled the first look at a new *Highlander* reboot starring Henry Cavill as immortal warrior Connor MacLeod and Russell Crowe as his mentor Ramirez. The project, delayed after Cavill’s pre‑production injury, is now directed by...
Thriller ‘Verity’ First Look: Stepping Into The Writing Life Of Someone Else – CinemaCon
Amazon MGM Studios unveiled a first‑look trailer for “Verity,” the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling psychological thriller, at CinemaCon. Directed by Michael Showalter, the movie stars Dakota Johnson as a writer tasked with completing a series for incapacitated author...
‘Spaceballs 2’ Gets Official Title At CinemaCon; Rick Moranis Makes Appearance Alongside Co-Stars, Director Josh Greenbaum
Amazon MGM Studios announced the official title of its long‑awaited sequel, "Spaceballs: The New One," at CinemaCon. The comedy sequel is slated for a global theatrical release on April 23, 2027. Original creator Mel Brooks returns as producer and on‑screen...
Amazon MGM’s Courtenay Valenti On James Bond: “That Film Is Coming … We’re Taking The Time To Do This With...
At CinemaCon, Courtenay Valenti, head of film for Amazon MGM Studios, announced that a new James Bond movie is in development. The studio disclosed that acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve will helm the project, with producers Amy Pascal, David Heyman, executive...
Which Emily Henry Books Are Becoming Movies? ‘Happy Place,’ ‘Book Lovers,’ Among Others
Romance novelist Emily Henry has seen five of her recent books transformed into Netflix film projects, with releases slated through 2026. The first adaptation, "People We Meet on Vacation," debuted on Netflix on Jan. 9, 2026, directed by Brett Haley and...
During Lull In Talks With Studios And Streamers, SAG-AFTRA Leaders Join New York Officials, Rep. Jerrold Nadler At ‘Rock The...
SAG‑AFTRA leaders shifted focus from stalled contract talks to the annual “Rock the City” celebration in Manhattan, where they joined New York officials and Rep. Jerrold Nadler. Negotiations with studios and streamers are on hold until April 27, ahead of the June 30 contract expiration....
Paramount Pictures Acquires Rights To New ‘Longlegs’ Feature With Nicholas Cage Returning To Star
Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to a new feature set in the Longlegs universe, with Oscar‑nominee Nicholas Cage returning as star and producer. Writer‑director Osgood Perkins will again helm the sequel, also serving as writer and producer. The original Longlegs, released...
Marvel Undergoes Layoffs Amid Companywide Disney Cuts
Disney announced a companywide reduction that includes Marvel Entertainment and Marvel Studios, eliminating roughly 8% of Marvel's workforce. The cuts affect film, TV, comics, finance, legal, and visual‑development departments, with the latter shifting to a contractor‑only model. CEO Josh D’Amaro...
Doc Talk Podcast: This Is Not A Fiction Festival’s Cindy Flores On Programming Documentaries And Mockumentaries
The American Cinematheque’s This Is Not a Fiction festival launches in Los Angeles from April 16‑24, marking its third edition. The program blends high‑profile documentary retrospectives—including Barbara Kopple’s 50th‑anniversary screening of Harlan County, USA, and a Gianfranco Rosi career showcase—with a robust slate...
Everything We Know About The Film Adaptation Of Emily Henry’s ‘Beach Read’ So Far
Emily Henry’s bestselling romance novel "Beach Read" is moving to the big screen under 20th Century Studios. Writer‑director Yulin Kuang has secured Phoebe Dynevor as January Andrews and Patrick Schwarzenegger as Augustus "Gus" Everett, completing the lead cast. Production is...
Prime Video Bundles Apple TV With Peacock Premium Plus For $19.99 A Month
Amazon’s Prime Video Channels is rolling out a limited‑time bundle that pairs Apple TV with Peacock Premium Plus for $19.99 a month, roughly $10 less than subscribing to each service separately. The deal follows a similar October bundle that excluded Amazon, highlighting...
Taylor Sheridan’s ‘The Madison’ Renewed For Season 3 By Paramount+ Ahead Of Season 2 Debut
Paramount+ has officially renewed Taylor Sheridan’s drama *The Madison* for a third season, even before the second season has aired. The series, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, launched with eight million global views in its first ten days, marking Sheridan’s most‑watched...
BBC & MGM+’s ‘Legacy Of Spies’ Adaptation Finds Its Bill Haydon & Casts ‘All Quiet On The Western Front’ Star...
BBC and MGM+ are launching an eight‑part adaptation titled “Legacy of Spies,” based on John le Carré’s Cold War novels and the 2017 prequel sequel. Dan Stevens leads the cast as the enigmatic double‑agent Bill Haydon, joined by Felix Kammerer as Stasi enforcer...
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco Getting His Own New Channel & Show On SiriusXM
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has signed a multi‑year agreement with SiriusXM to launch his own 24/7 comedy channel, Channel 99, on April 20. The channel, branded Sebastian Maniscalco’s Comedy Radio, will replace SiriusXM Raw Comedy and feature the flagship The Sebastian Maniscalco Show...
Kier-La Janisse Expands Her Spectacular Optical Label Into Distribution
Canadian genre specialist Kier‑La Janisse has turned her Spectacular Optical imprint into a full‑service theatrical, streaming and home‑video distribution label. The venture launches this month with Severin Films handling U.S. home‑video releases, starting with Christopher Morris’s 2023 documentary A Year...
Second & Final Season Of ‘Black Sands’ Launching On The Viaplay Streaming Service In The U.S.
Viaplay will launch the eight‑part second and final season of Icelandic crime drama *Black Sands* on May 14, 2026, releasing two episodes per week in the U.S. The series, starring and co‑written by Aldis Amah Hamilton, continues the investigation of...
Hugh Bonneville Soccer Satire ‘Twenty Twenty Six’ Scores Twice In America With BritBox & Tubi Deal
BBC Studios has secured distribution for the soccer‑satire sitcom "Twenty Twenty Six" on two U.S. platforms, BritBox and Tubi, launching May 1. The six‑part series stars Hugh Bonneville reprising his Ian Fletcher role alongside a North‑American cast. The dual, non‑exclusive deal...
Colman Domingo Dedicates ‘SNL’ Debut To “Little Boys In Inner Cities” During Cut-Off Curtain Speech
Actor Colman Domingo made his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on April 12, 2026, but his curtain‑call speech was cut off during the live broadcast. The complete speech, posted online, dedicates the episode to “little boys in inner cities” and...