In brief: Alexander Skarsgård stars in ‘Murderbot’ trailer and more

In brief: Alexander Skarsgård stars in ‘Murderbot’ trailer and more

Alexander Skarsgård stars in the new trailer for Murderbot. Apple TV+ released the trailer for the upcoming TV series on Wednesday. The show will span 10 episodes; the first two premiere on May 16. Based on the book from Martha Wells, the sci-fi show follows a self-hacking security construct who finds human emotion horrifying, yet drawn to its vulnerable clients ...The list of Colleen Hoover film adaptation cast announcements never ends (with us). Tyriq Withers is set to star alongside […]

April 10, 2025

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Rami Malek says ‘The Amateur’ is ‘very much an underdog story’

20th Century StudiosRami Malek stars as a CIA “computer nerd” turned unlikely action hero in The Amateur, out in theaters Friday.After his wife is brutally murdered in a terrorist attack, Charlie Heller decides to take matters into his own hands when his bosses at the CIA don’t seem interested in tracking down her killers.“Very much an underdog story,” Malek tells ABC News affiliate WPVI. “A very unexpected hero in this genre doing some pretty extraordinary things out of his element.”Heller […]

April 10, 2025

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Jennifer Lopez to host American Music Awards

Courtesy CBSJennifer Lopez first hosted the American Music Awards back in 2015 and has performed on the show 10 times. Now she's back for another round.The singer, actress and businesswoman will be front and center for this year's iteration of the show, which will air live from Las Vegas May 26 on CBS and stream on Paramount+.J-Lo first teased that she'd be returning to the show during last year's American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special. In addition to hosting, she'll perform, […]

April 9, 2025

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Report: Netflix eyeing Jack Lowden for Mr. Darcy in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ series

Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage via Getty ImagesNetflix may just have found its Mr. Darcy.Jack Lowden is in talks to play the romantic hero in the streamer's TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, according to Variety.Fitzwilliam Darcy is the iconic literary character made famous for his relationship with protagonist Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austen's classic 1813 novel.Netflix did not comment on the casting news. The streamer announced the project in October 2024. This new adaptation is being written by Dolly Alderton.No official casting […]

April 9, 2025

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Anjelica Huston opens up about secret cancer battle

Rich Fury/Getty Images for LACMAAnjelica Huston is opening up about her secret battle with cancer.The actress revealed she had "a bout with cancer" after she made the 2019 film John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum in an interview with People shared Wednesday."I managed to survive it, and I'm proud of myself," Huston said. "It's not something that came lightly."Huston has decided to keep the type of cancer she had private. She said her diagnosis came as a big shock."It made […]

April 9, 2025

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‘The Last of Us’ renewed for season 3 before season 2 premiere

Liane Hentscher/HBOThis won't be the last of The Last of Us.HBO has renewed the drama series for a third season just ahead of its season 2 premiere. The series debuts its second season on Sunday. It consists of seven episodes that will air on HBO and also be available to stream on Max.Season 2 of The Last of Us picks up five years after the events of season 1. It finds Joel and Ellie in conflict with each other, and […]

April 9, 2025

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In brief: Mariska Hargitay to direct documentary about her mother and more

Mariska Hargitay is set to make her feature directorial debut with a documentary about her mother, Jayne Mansfield. The film, called My Mom Jane, will premiere in June on HBO. It will also be available to stream on Max. This marks the first time Hargitay has delved into her mother's story and Hollywood legacy, coming almost 60 years after her tragic death. The film will follow Hargitay as she seeks to know and understand her mother ...The Bold and the […]

April 9, 2025

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Finn Wittrock, Alexandra Daddario to star in Hershey chocolate biopic

Scott Olson/Getty ImagesThe story of the Hershey chocolate company will be told in an upcoming biopic.Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario are set to star in the new live-action film Hershey, according to The Hershey Company.The film will follow the life of Milton Hershey, who will be played by Wittrock. It will show how he built a chocolate candy empire alongside his wife, Catherine Hershey, to be played by Daddario. It will be directed by Mark Waters, who helmed Mean Girls […]

April 9, 2025

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Report: Robert Pattinson favored to join cast of ‘Dune 3’

Dominique Charriau/WireImage via Getty ImagesIt seems Robert Pattinson may be heading to Arrakis.The actor is being considered to join the cast of Dune 3, according to Deadline. The outlet reports that no formal offer has been sent, but there is strong interest for Pattinson to join the ensemble. There is no word on who he would play, although the role is expected to be significant.This potential casting would add another A-lister to an already star-studded cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, […]

April 8, 2025

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