Gore Verbinski would seem to have hit a snag in his big-budget blockbuster career after his Lone Ranger movie for Disney became a notoriously bloated flop. However, he was able to return with a smaller directorial effort after that, with the suspense film A Cure for Wellness. It has been eight years since the release of A Cure for Wellness, and Verbinski returns from his hiatus to helm an action-adventure film with the humorous title Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. The movie sports an impressive cast, including Sam Rockwell, Michael Peña, Haley Lu Richardson, Zazie Beetz and Juno Temple. The film has just started production on location in South Africa.
The description of the movie’s plot, according to Deadline, reads, “The film, written by Matthew Robinson (Love & Monsters), centers on a man from the future (Rockwell) who arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit...
The description of the movie’s plot, according to Deadline, reads, “The film, written by Matthew Robinson (Love & Monsters), centers on a man from the future (Rockwell) who arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit...
- 5/6/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Production has started in South Africa on Oscar-winning director Gore Verbinski’s new action adventure film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, starring Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz and Juno Temple.
The film, written by Matthew Robinson (Love & Monsters), centers on a man from the future (Rockwell) who arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of eclectic patrons to join in him on a one-night quest to save the world.
Verbinsky is the director behind the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, The Ring and Rango. Rockwell is best known for his roles in Argylle, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Jojo Rabbit, while Richardson starred in HBO’s The White Lotus, Five Feet Apart and Columbus. Peña is best known for his roles in A Million Miles Away, The Martian and American Hustle while...
The film, written by Matthew Robinson (Love & Monsters), centers on a man from the future (Rockwell) who arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of eclectic patrons to join in him on a one-night quest to save the world.
Verbinsky is the director behind the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, The Ring and Rango. Rockwell is best known for his roles in Argylle, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Jojo Rabbit, while Richardson starred in HBO’s The White Lotus, Five Feet Apart and Columbus. Peña is best known for his roles in A Million Miles Away, The Martian and American Hustle while...
- 5/6/2024
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: In recurring roles, Karen Rodriguez (Swarm), Michael Aaron Milligan (Outer Banks) and Hunter Emery (Orange is the New Black) have been cast in the upcoming Starz drama The Hunting Wives. Production is currently underway in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on the novel of the same name by May Cobb, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil (Brittany Snow) and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Malin Åkerman) irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, Katie Lowes and George Ferrier also star. Rodriguez will play Sheriff’s Deputy Wanda Salazar, Milligan will play Kyle and Emery will play Deputy Walter Flynn.
Showrunner Cutter executive produces with Cobb and 3 Arts’ Erwin Stoff. The series is produced by...
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on the novel of the same name by May Cobb, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil (Brittany Snow) and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Malin Åkerman) irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, Katie Lowes and George Ferrier also star. Rodriguez will play Sheriff’s Deputy Wanda Salazar, Milligan will play Kyle and Emery will play Deputy Walter Flynn.
Showrunner Cutter executive produces with Cobb and 3 Arts’ Erwin Stoff. The series is produced by...
- 4/23/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz’s first teaser for The Serpent Queen season two declares in no uncertain terms that the “bad b*tch is back.” The teaser also provides our first good look at Oscar nominee Minnie Driver as Queen Elizabeth I.
The short teaser was accompanied by a batch of photos from the upcoming season set to premiere this summer.
Samantha Morton reprises her role as the titular character, Catherine de Medici. Additional returning season one stars include Danny Kirrane as Louis de Bourbon, Ray Panthaki as Charles Guise, Raza Jaffrey as Francois de Guise, and Enzo Cilenti as Ruggieri. Amrita Acharia returns as Aabis, Ruby Bentall is Angelica, Beth Goddard is Antoinette Guise, Ludivine Sagnier is Diane de Poitiers, and Rupert Everett is Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
Season two’s new cast includes:
Angus Imrie as “Henry IV” the son of Antoine de Bourbon and Jeanne d’Albret, he appears uncivilized,...
The short teaser was accompanied by a batch of photos from the upcoming season set to premiere this summer.
Samantha Morton reprises her role as the titular character, Catherine de Medici. Additional returning season one stars include Danny Kirrane as Louis de Bourbon, Ray Panthaki as Charles Guise, Raza Jaffrey as Francois de Guise, and Enzo Cilenti as Ruggieri. Amrita Acharia returns as Aabis, Ruby Bentall is Angelica, Beth Goddard is Antoinette Guise, Ludivine Sagnier is Diane de Poitiers, and Rupert Everett is Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
Season two’s new cast includes:
Angus Imrie as “Henry IV” the son of Antoine de Bourbon and Jeanne d’Albret, he appears uncivilized,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Starz has released a first look at the second season of the captivating Samantha Morton-led historical drama The Serpent Queen. The photos tease the debut of Academy Award nominee Minnie Driver as the infamous ‘Virgin Queen’ Elizabeth I, who rivals Catherine in court in the delightfully wicked upcoming season.
In addition, Starz has also released the first teaser trailer, revealing that Catherine is willing to do anything to maintain her power.
The Serpent Queen tells the story of Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton), who, against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. The lavish drama’s second season is set to return in Summer 2024.
Danny Kirrane (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Ray Panthaki (Away), Raza Jaffrey (Homeland), Enzo Cilenti (Free Fire), Amrita Acharia (Game of Thrones), Ruby Bentall (Firebrand), Beth Goddard (Manhunt), Ludivine Sagnier (Lupin), and Rupert Everett...
In addition, Starz has also released the first teaser trailer, revealing that Catherine is willing to do anything to maintain her power.
The Serpent Queen tells the story of Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton), who, against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. The lavish drama’s second season is set to return in Summer 2024.
Danny Kirrane (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Ray Panthaki (Away), Raza Jaffrey (Homeland), Enzo Cilenti (Free Fire), Amrita Acharia (Game of Thrones), Ruby Bentall (Firebrand), Beth Goddard (Manhunt), Ludivine Sagnier (Lupin), and Rupert Everett...
- 4/4/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The upcoming Starz series “The Hunting Wives” has added four new series regulars to its cast.
Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, Katie Lowes and George Ferrier have all joined the series, alongside previously announced cast members Malin Åkerman, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney and Evan Jonigkeit.
The official description for “The Hunting Wives” reveals that the drama series “tells the story of Sophie (Snow) and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Akerman) irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.”
The series is based on the novel by May Cobb, who serves as an executive producer. Production recently began in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Metz joins the series in the role of Starr, described as “the mother of Abby, a proud working-class woman and staunch Christian. Although she’s active at church and her...
Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, Katie Lowes and George Ferrier have all joined the series, alongside previously announced cast members Malin Åkerman, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney and Evan Jonigkeit.
The official description for “The Hunting Wives” reveals that the drama series “tells the story of Sophie (Snow) and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Akerman) irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.”
The series is based on the novel by May Cobb, who serves as an executive producer. Production recently began in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Metz joins the series in the role of Starr, described as “the mother of Abby, a proud working-class woman and staunch Christian. Although she’s active at church and her...
- 3/18/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Chrissy Metz (This Is Us), Jaime Ray Newman (Dopesick), Katie Lowes (Scandal), and George Ferrier (One of Us Is Lying) have been cast as series regulars in Starz’s upcoming drama series The Hunting Wives, alongside previously announced Malin Åkerman, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney, and Evan Jonigkeit. Production is underway in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on May Cobb’s novel of the same name, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil (Snow) and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Åkerman) irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
Metz plays Starr. Abby’s mother, a proud working-class woman and staunch Christian. Although she’s active at church and her daughter dates the star point guard Brad, she is not welcomed in the high-society world of the Hunting Wives.
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on May Cobb’s novel of the same name, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil (Snow) and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Åkerman) irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
Metz plays Starr. Abby’s mother, a proud working-class woman and staunch Christian. Although she’s active at church and her daughter dates the star point guard Brad, she is not welcomed in the high-society world of the Hunting Wives.
- 3/18/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz is adding to the cast of its forthcoming thriller The Hunting Wives.
Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, Katie Lowes and George Ferrier have joined the ensemble for the drama series, based on May Cobb’s novel. The cast for the series from Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment also includes Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney, and Evan Jonigkeit.
The Hunting Wives, which has started production in Charlotte, North Carolina, follows Sophie O’Neill (Snow), who moves with her family from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Akerman) irresistible charms — and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.
This Is Us star Metz will play Starr, a proud working-class woman who’s active in her church and whose daughter, Abby, is dating the star point guard Brad (Ferrier, Netflix’s Sweet Tooth), but who isn’t welcome in the...
Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, Katie Lowes and George Ferrier have joined the ensemble for the drama series, based on May Cobb’s novel. The cast for the series from Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment also includes Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney, and Evan Jonigkeit.
The Hunting Wives, which has started production in Charlotte, North Carolina, follows Sophie O’Neill (Snow), who moves with her family from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Akerman) irresistible charms — and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.
This Is Us star Metz will play Starr, a proud working-class woman who’s active in her church and whose daughter, Abby, is dating the star point guard Brad (Ferrier, Netflix’s Sweet Tooth), but who isn’t welcome in the...
- 3/18/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Minnie Driver joins ‘The Serpent Queen’ (Photo Credit: Mark Williams / Courtesy of Starz)
Oscar nominee Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting) has joined the cast of Starz’s The Serpent Queen season two as ‘Virgin Queen’ Elizabeth I. Driver’s will be a recurring role, while Angus Imrie (Fleabag), Emma McDonald (Moonhaven), Stanley Morgan (The Sandman), and Philippine Velge (Station Eleven) have come on board as series regulars.
Season two will also include new recurring characters played by Rosalie Craig (1899), Isobel Jesper Jones (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), Bill Milner (Son of Rambow), Ashley Thomas (Them), and Alexandre Willaume (The Wheel of Time).
Samantha Morton returns to lead the cast as Catherine de Medici in the period drama based on Leonia Frieda’s Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France. Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road) writes and executive produces the series, with Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games Franchise...
Oscar nominee Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting) has joined the cast of Starz’s The Serpent Queen season two as ‘Virgin Queen’ Elizabeth I. Driver’s will be a recurring role, while Angus Imrie (Fleabag), Emma McDonald (Moonhaven), Stanley Morgan (The Sandman), and Philippine Velge (Station Eleven) have come on board as series regulars.
Season two will also include new recurring characters played by Rosalie Craig (1899), Isobel Jesper Jones (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), Bill Milner (Son of Rambow), Ashley Thomas (Them), and Alexandre Willaume (The Wheel of Time).
Samantha Morton returns to lead the cast as Catherine de Medici in the period drama based on Leonia Frieda’s Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France. Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road) writes and executive produces the series, with Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games Franchise...
- 3/6/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
It was almost 10 years ago when Warner Bros. Pictures released Edge of Tomorrow, a sci-fi thriller from director Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) that starred Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. Edge of Tomorrow was acclaimed at the time of its release as a more intelligent than usual, character-driven and kinetic sci-fi action movie. Yet the studio, producers, and director ended up fighting over the movie’s title before it was even released, a classic Hollywood marketing conundrum that may have hurt the film’s chances.
Cruise plays Maj. William Cage, a public relations officer for the military in a future where Earth is trying to stave off an alien invasion. Forced to accompany troops on a combat mission, Cage is killed—but finds himself reliving the same day over and over again afterward. Desperate to change the outcome, he realizes that his fate is tied to that of the heroic Sgt.
Cruise plays Maj. William Cage, a public relations officer for the military in a future where Earth is trying to stave off an alien invasion. Forced to accompany troops on a combat mission, Cage is killed—but finds himself reliving the same day over and over again afterward. Desperate to change the outcome, he realizes that his fate is tied to that of the heroic Sgt.
- 3/5/2024
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Fox has assembled the cast for its new medical drama series Doc around the previously cast lead Molly Parker. Omar Metwally, Amirah Vann, Jon Ecker and Anya Banerjee are set as series regulars, and Scott Wolf and Patrick Walker will recur in the show from writer, executive producer and showrunner Barbie Kligman, executive producers Hank Steinberg and 3 Arts’ Erwin Stoff, Sony Pictures Television and Fox Entertainment Studios. Production on Doc has started in Toronto, Canada.
Based on the popular Italian series Doc — Nelle tue mani, which has a male protagonist, the Fox drama centers on the hard-charging, brilliant Dr. Amy Larsen (Parker), Chief of Internal Medicine at Westside Hospital in Minneapolis. After a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, Amy must navigate an unfamiliar world where she has no recollection of patients she’s treated, colleagues she’s crossed, the man she loves, or...
Based on the popular Italian series Doc — Nelle tue mani, which has a male protagonist, the Fox drama centers on the hard-charging, brilliant Dr. Amy Larsen (Parker), Chief of Internal Medicine at Westside Hospital in Minneapolis. After a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, Amy must navigate an unfamiliar world where she has no recollection of patients she’s treated, colleagues she’s crossed, the man she loves, or...
- 3/5/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Evan Jonigkeit and Dermot Mulroney join ‘The Hunting Wives’ (Photo Credits: Tommy Agriodimas and Storm Santos / Provided by Starz)
Starz’s The Hunting Wives has added Dermot Mulroney and Evan Jonigkeit as season one series regulars. They join Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow in the eight-episode drama, based on May Cobb’s novel.
Filming’s expected to begin this spring in North Carolina. Starz hasn’t announced a target premiere date.
Hightown‘s Rebecca Cutter is adapting Cobb’s novel and will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Author Cobb and 3 Arts Entertainment’s Erwin Stoff (The Serpent Queen).
The Hunting Wives “tells the story of Sophie and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder,” reads Starz’s synopsis. “Mulroney will play Jed Banks,...
Starz’s The Hunting Wives has added Dermot Mulroney and Evan Jonigkeit as season one series regulars. They join Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow in the eight-episode drama, based on May Cobb’s novel.
Filming’s expected to begin this spring in North Carolina. Starz hasn’t announced a target premiere date.
Hightown‘s Rebecca Cutter is adapting Cobb’s novel and will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Author Cobb and 3 Arts Entertainment’s Erwin Stoff (The Serpent Queen).
The Hunting Wives “tells the story of Sophie and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder,” reads Starz’s synopsis. “Mulroney will play Jed Banks,...
- 2/24/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Starz has a new series on the way. The Hunting Wives is in pre-production, and the series has a promising cast to boot.
The Hunting Wives is a suspenseful drama that follows a group of elite housewives as they find themselves embroiled in obsession, seduction, and murder.
Let's take a look at what we know about The Hunting Wives series and what information we're still waiting to receive.
The Hunting Wives Cast
The cast for The Hunting Wives has been slowly released over the past few weeks as more information about the show is revealed.
First announced as part of the cast was Malin Akerman, who's taking on the role of Margo Banks, a charming socialite.
Playing opposite Akerman is Brittany Snow in the role of Sophie O'Neill. Sophie moves with her family from the East Coast to the depths of East Texas, where she finds herself utterly charmed by Margo.
The Hunting Wives is a suspenseful drama that follows a group of elite housewives as they find themselves embroiled in obsession, seduction, and murder.
Let's take a look at what we know about The Hunting Wives series and what information we're still waiting to receive.
The Hunting Wives Cast
The cast for The Hunting Wives has been slowly released over the past few weeks as more information about the show is revealed.
First announced as part of the cast was Malin Akerman, who's taking on the role of Margo Banks, a charming socialite.
Playing opposite Akerman is Brittany Snow in the role of Sophie O'Neill. Sophie moves with her family from the East Coast to the depths of East Texas, where she finds herself utterly charmed by Margo.
- 2/23/2024
- by Devin Piel
- TVfanatic
Dermot Mulroney and Evan Jonigkeit have been cast as series regulars in the upcoming drama series “The Hunting Wives” at Starz.
They will play the respective husbands of previously announced co-leads Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow.
Based on the book by May Cobb, “The Hunting Wives” follows Sophie (Snow) as she and her family relocate from the east coast to deep east Texas. There, Sophie “succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s irresistible charms — and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder,” per the official logline.
Mulroney is cast as Jed Banks, “a fifth-generation oil man, alpha millionaire and the husband of trophy-wife Margo (Åkerman). Above all else, he’s a ladies-man who loves nothing more than bringing guest stars into their marital bed. And although he’s considering a run for Texas Governor, he’s determined not to let public service get in the way of their good time.
They will play the respective husbands of previously announced co-leads Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow.
Based on the book by May Cobb, “The Hunting Wives” follows Sophie (Snow) as she and her family relocate from the east coast to deep east Texas. There, Sophie “succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s irresistible charms — and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder,” per the official logline.
Mulroney is cast as Jed Banks, “a fifth-generation oil man, alpha millionaire and the husband of trophy-wife Margo (Åkerman). Above all else, he’s a ladies-man who loves nothing more than bringing guest stars into their marital bed. And although he’s considering a run for Texas Governor, he’s determined not to let public service get in the way of their good time.
- 2/23/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Evan Jonigkeit is joining the cast of the upcoming Starz drama The Hunting Wives in a series regular role. The 8-episode project will begin production this spring in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Jonigkeit will play Graham O’Neil, Sophie’s (Brittany Snow) safe, solid and somewhat clueless husband. He loves his wife but does not know how to handle her emotional baggage. He thinks the move to Texas will help Sophie, and he encourages her involvement with Margo (Malin Åkerman) – but he has no idea of the Pandora’s Box it will open.
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on the novel by May Cobb, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
In addition to Jonigkeit,...
Jonigkeit will play Graham O’Neil, Sophie’s (Brittany Snow) safe, solid and somewhat clueless husband. He loves his wife but does not know how to handle her emotional baggage. He thinks the move to Texas will help Sophie, and he encourages her involvement with Margo (Malin Åkerman) – but he has no idea of the Pandora’s Box it will open.
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on the novel by May Cobb, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
In addition to Jonigkeit,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Dermot Mulroney has been cast in the upcoming Starz drama The Hunting Wives in a series regular role alongside previously announced co-leads Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow. Production will begin production this spring in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mulroney will play Jed Banks, a fifth-generation oil man, alpha millionaire and the husband of trophy wife Margo (Åkerman). Above all else, he’s a ladies-man who loves nothing more than bringing guest stars into their marital bed. And although he’s considering a run for Texas Governor, he’s determined not to let public service get in the way of their good time.
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on the novel of the same name by May Cobb, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil (Snow) and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she...
Mulroney will play Jed Banks, a fifth-generation oil man, alpha millionaire and the husband of trophy wife Margo (Åkerman). Above all else, he’s a ladies-man who loves nothing more than bringing guest stars into their marital bed. And although he’s considering a run for Texas Governor, he’s determined not to let public service get in the way of their good time.
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on the novel of the same name by May Cobb, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil (Snow) and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she...
- 2/23/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The EFM packages aren’t done just yet. A good one has come together late in the day as we can reveal that Pirates Of The Caribbean director and Oscar winner Gore Verbinski has pulled together a strong cast for his fun-sounding next movie, titled Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.
Leading the cast are Oscar winner Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson (The White Lotus), Michael Peña (The Martian), Emmy nominee Zazie Beetz (Joker), and BAFTA winner Juno Temple (Ted Lasso).
The project marks Verbinski’s return to directing after an eight-year absence.
German production and distribution stalwart Constantin Film, producers of the Resident Evil franchise, is behind the action-adventure film which centers on a “man from the future” (Rockwell) who arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to...
Leading the cast are Oscar winner Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson (The White Lotus), Michael Peña (The Martian), Emmy nominee Zazie Beetz (Joker), and BAFTA winner Juno Temple (Ted Lasso).
The project marks Verbinski’s return to directing after an eight-year absence.
German production and distribution stalwart Constantin Film, producers of the Resident Evil franchise, is behind the action-adventure film which centers on a “man from the future” (Rockwell) who arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to...
- 2/16/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Brittany Snow joins ‘The Hunting Wives’ (Photo Credit: Sela Shiloni / Courtesy of Starz)
Brittany Snow (the Pitch Perfect franchise) has boarded Starz’s new drama series The Hunting Wives, based on the bestselling novel by May Cobb. Snow will co-lead the series with Malin Akerman, who was previously announced as attached to the project.
The series, described as a twisty thriller, is targeting a spring start of production in Charlotte, North Carolina. Season one will consist of eight episodes.
“Snow will portray Sophie O’Neil in the series based on the novel by May Cobb, which tells the story of Sophie and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Malin Åkerman) irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder,” reads Starz’s synopsis.
Rebecca Cutter (Hightown) is adapting Cobb’s book and will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
Brittany Snow (the Pitch Perfect franchise) has boarded Starz’s new drama series The Hunting Wives, based on the bestselling novel by May Cobb. Snow will co-lead the series with Malin Akerman, who was previously announced as attached to the project.
The series, described as a twisty thriller, is targeting a spring start of production in Charlotte, North Carolina. Season one will consist of eight episodes.
“Snow will portray Sophie O’Neil in the series based on the novel by May Cobb, which tells the story of Sophie and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Malin Åkerman) irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder,” reads Starz’s synopsis.
Rebecca Cutter (Hightown) is adapting Cobb’s book and will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
- 2/14/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Brittany Snow has been cast in “The Hunting Wives,” an upcoming drama series at Starz adapted from the May Cobb novel of the same name. She will play Sophie O’Neill, and joins previously announced star Malin Åkerman.
“The Hunting Wives” follows Sophie, who moves with her family from the East Coast to deep East Texas. There, she succumbs to socialite Margo’s (Åkerman) irresistible charms and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
Snow began her career on the CBS soap opera “Guiding Light” before rising to prominence with roles such as Amber Von Tussle in the 2007 “Hairspray” film and Chloe Beale in the “Pitch Perfect” films. More recently, she has appeared in the A24 horror film “X,” the Fox drama “Almost Family” and the short film “Red White & Blue,” which is nominated for a 2024 Oscar. Up next, she will be seen opposite Nick Jonas in...
“The Hunting Wives” follows Sophie, who moves with her family from the East Coast to deep East Texas. There, she succumbs to socialite Margo’s (Åkerman) irresistible charms and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
Snow began her career on the CBS soap opera “Guiding Light” before rising to prominence with roles such as Amber Von Tussle in the 2007 “Hairspray” film and Chloe Beale in the “Pitch Perfect” films. More recently, she has appeared in the A24 horror film “X,” the Fox drama “Almost Family” and the short film “Red White & Blue,” which is nominated for a 2024 Oscar. Up next, she will be seen opposite Nick Jonas in...
- 2/14/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Brittany Snow has been tapped as the co-lead opposite Malin Åkerman in Starz’s upcoming thriller drama series The Hunting Wives, produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on the novel by May Cobb, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil (Snow) and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Åkerman) irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
Cutter, who will serve as showrunner, executive produces with Cobb and 3 Arts’ Erwin Stoff. Production on the eight-episode series starts this spring in Charlotte, Nc.
Snow can currently be seen in the 2024 Oscar-nominated live-action short film Red White & Blue. Her directorial feature debut film Parachute premiered at SXSW 2023, earning two awards including the Thunderbird Rising Special Award. It is set for a 2024 release.
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Written by Rebecca Cutter based on the novel by May Cobb, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil (Snow) and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Åkerman) irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
Cutter, who will serve as showrunner, executive produces with Cobb and 3 Arts’ Erwin Stoff. Production on the eight-episode series starts this spring in Charlotte, Nc.
Snow can currently be seen in the 2024 Oscar-nominated live-action short film Red White & Blue. Her directorial feature debut film Parachute premiered at SXSW 2023, earning two awards including the Thunderbird Rising Special Award. It is set for a 2024 release.
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- 2/14/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Malin Åkerman has been cast in a leading role of the Starz series adaptation of the May Cobb novel “The Hunting Wives,” Variety has learned.
Åkerman will appear in the role of Margo Banks. The series was ordered at the premium cabler back in October 2023. The first season will consist of eight episodes. Production will begin in Charlotte, North Carolina this spring.
Per the official description, the series “tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.”
Åkerman is known for her roles in shows like the hit Showtime series “Billions,” on which she played Lara Axelrod throughout most of the show’s seven season run. Her other TV roles include “Children’s Hospital,” “Dollface,” and “The Comeback.” In film, she has...
Åkerman will appear in the role of Margo Banks. The series was ordered at the premium cabler back in October 2023. The first season will consist of eight episodes. Production will begin in Charlotte, North Carolina this spring.
Per the official description, the series “tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.”
Åkerman is known for her roles in shows like the hit Showtime series “Billions,” on which she played Lara Axelrod throughout most of the show’s seven season run. Her other TV roles include “Children’s Hospital,” “Dollface,” and “The Comeback.” In film, she has...
- 1/24/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Malin Åkerman has landed the leading role of Margo Banks in the new Starz drama The Hunting Wives, an 8-episode series based on the novel of the same name by May Cobb. Production is set to begin in Charlotte, North Carolina this spring.
From writer, showrunner and EP Rebecca Cutter (Hightown), The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
In addition to Cutter and Cobb, executive producers also include Erwin Stoff for 3 Arts Entertainment. The series is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Åkerman’s breakthrough came in 2005 on the HBO series The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow. She had a recurring role on the third season of Entourage, as...
From writer, showrunner and EP Rebecca Cutter (Hightown), The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
In addition to Cutter and Cobb, executive producers also include Erwin Stoff for 3 Arts Entertainment. The series is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Åkerman’s breakthrough came in 2005 on the HBO series The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow. She had a recurring role on the third season of Entourage, as...
- 1/24/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
“Julia” has been canceled at Max after two seasons, Variety has learned.
“We are so honored to have partnered with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb and their masterful creative team and dynamic cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, as they cooked up ‘Julia,'” a Max spokesperson said in a statement. “Thanks to their beautiful work over two seasons of this heartful, sensual, and inspiring show, we can forever celebrate the incredible legacy of Julia Child.”
The period dramedy originally debuted on the streamer in March 2022, with Season 2 launching in November 2023. Both seasons consisted of eight episodes each.
The series was based on the life of Julia Child, the groundbreaking chef and author who brought French food to the American masses through her cook books and her hit television show, “The French Chef.”
Child was portrayed in the series by Sarah Lancashire. The cast also included David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford,...
“We are so honored to have partnered with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb and their masterful creative team and dynamic cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, as they cooked up ‘Julia,'” a Max spokesperson said in a statement. “Thanks to their beautiful work over two seasons of this heartful, sensual, and inspiring show, we can forever celebrate the incredible legacy of Julia Child.”
The period dramedy originally debuted on the streamer in March 2022, with Season 2 launching in November 2023. Both seasons consisted of eight episodes each.
The series was based on the life of Julia Child, the groundbreaking chef and author who brought French food to the American masses through her cook books and her hit television show, “The French Chef.”
Child was portrayed in the series by Sarah Lancashire. The cast also included David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Max is not proceeding with a third season of its comedy-drama Julia. The decision comes a couple of weeks after the Season 2 finale of the Julia Child series was released Dec. 21.
Chris Keyser served as showrunner on Julia, which was created by Daniel Goldfarb, who wrote the pilot, and stars Sarah Lancashire as The French Chef creator.
“We are so honored to have partnered with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb and their masterful creative team and dynamic cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, as they cooked up Julia,” a rep for Max said in a statement. “Thanks to their beautiful work over two seasons of this heartful, sensual, and inspiring show, we can forever celebrate the incredible legacy of Julia Child.”
Julia’s main cast includes two Frasier/Cheers alums, David Hyde Pierce and Bebe Neuwirth. Pierce has said that he has no interest in reprising his role as Niles in the Frasier reboot on Paramount+,...
Chris Keyser served as showrunner on Julia, which was created by Daniel Goldfarb, who wrote the pilot, and stars Sarah Lancashire as The French Chef creator.
“We are so honored to have partnered with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb and their masterful creative team and dynamic cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, as they cooked up Julia,” a rep for Max said in a statement. “Thanks to their beautiful work over two seasons of this heartful, sensual, and inspiring show, we can forever celebrate the incredible legacy of Julia Child.”
Julia’s main cast includes two Frasier/Cheers alums, David Hyde Pierce and Bebe Neuwirth. Pierce has said that he has no interest in reprising his role as Niles in the Frasier reboot on Paramount+,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Max is turning off the heat on Julia.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed streamer has canceled its Julia Child-inspired series Julia following a two-season run. The news comes after the second season wrapped its run Dec. 21 and amid an era of belt tightening across the television landscape, with Julia joining Our Flag Means Death in being axed at the streamer this week alone. Both seasons of Julia will continue to be available to stream on Max.
From creator Daniel Goldfarb and showrunner Chris Keyser, Sarah Lancashire starred as Child opposite David Hyde Pierce. Max did not own the show and instead paid a licensing fee to producers Lionsgate Television, which is in the midst of spinning off from premium cable network Starz.
“We are so honored to have partnered with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb and their masterful creative team and dynamic cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, as they cooked up Julia.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed streamer has canceled its Julia Child-inspired series Julia following a two-season run. The news comes after the second season wrapped its run Dec. 21 and amid an era of belt tightening across the television landscape, with Julia joining Our Flag Means Death in being axed at the streamer this week alone. Both seasons of Julia will continue to be available to stream on Max.
From creator Daniel Goldfarb and showrunner Chris Keyser, Sarah Lancashire starred as Child opposite David Hyde Pierce. Max did not own the show and instead paid a licensing fee to producers Lionsgate Television, which is in the midst of spinning off from premium cable network Starz.
“We are so honored to have partnered with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb and their masterful creative team and dynamic cast, led by Sarah Lancashire, as they cooked up Julia.
- 1/11/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Doc has found its star. Molly Parker (House of Cards) is set to star in the Fox series, which will arrive in Fall 2024. It was ordered to series in April 2023.
Parker will play Amy Elias, the chief of internal and family medicine at Westside Hospital in Minneapolis, who must rebuild her personal and professional life after losing her memory of the last eight years. Inspired by an Italian drama, the series is executive produced by Barbie Kligman, Hank Steinberg, and Erwin Stoff.
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Parker will play Amy Elias, the chief of internal and family medicine at Westside Hospital in Minneapolis, who must rebuild her personal and professional life after losing her memory of the last eight years. Inspired by an Italian drama, the series is executive produced by Barbie Kligman, Hank Steinberg, and Erwin Stoff.
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- 1/3/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Fox has found the lead of its new medical drama series. The network has cast Molly Parker as the lead in its upcoming procedural Doc, from executive producers Barbie Kligman, Hank Steinberg, and Erwin Stoff. The series is set to join Fox’s primetime lineup for the 2024-25 season, alongside the delayed 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5 and new series Rescue: Hi-Surf. Parker will star as Dr. Amy Elias, Chief of Internal and Family Medicine at Westside Hospital in Minneapolis. After a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, she must navigate an unfamiliar world where she has no recollection of patients she’s treated, colleagues she’s crossed, the soulmate she divorced, the man she now loves, and the tragedy that caused her to push everyone away. She can rely only on her estranged 17-year-old daughter, whom she remembers as a nine-year-old, and a handful of devoted friends,...
- 12/19/2023
- TV Insider
Netflix has renewed ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ for Season 2! Blue Eye Samurai Mizu’s journey is far from ending. The aggressive, revenge-filled adult animated action series created by Michael Green and Amber Noizumi has been renewed for a second season by Netflix.
Blue Eye Samurai may have only arrived on Netflix in November, yet the anime has already captivated audiences with its action-packed & blood-soaked tale of vengeance. It’s unsurprising, given that the brilliantly animated title was deemed one of the best on television in 2023.
Blue Eye Samurai, like a lot of Netflix original anime series, does not adapt any source material and is instead a completely original Netflix anime series. Season 2 of Blue Eye Samurai is expected to be unique rather than adapt to other source materials.
When Will Blue Eye Samurai Season 2 Be Released On Netflix?
Netflix confirmed the return of Blue Eye Samurai for season 2 with a new...
Blue Eye Samurai may have only arrived on Netflix in November, yet the anime has already captivated audiences with its action-packed & blood-soaked tale of vengeance. It’s unsurprising, given that the brilliantly animated title was deemed one of the best on television in 2023.
Blue Eye Samurai, like a lot of Netflix original anime series, does not adapt any source material and is instead a completely original Netflix anime series. Season 2 of Blue Eye Samurai is expected to be unique rather than adapt to other source materials.
When Will Blue Eye Samurai Season 2 Be Released On Netflix?
Netflix confirmed the return of Blue Eye Samurai for season 2 with a new...
- 12/13/2023
- by Mantisha
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“Blue Eye Samurai” has been renewed for a second season at Netflix.
Created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, “Blue Eye Samurai” tells the story of Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword. Set in Edo-period Japan, Mizu lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,” said Noizumi and Green in a statement, per Netflix. “We are thankful to our entire team and to our viewers from all over the world who have shown such passion for Mizu and her path of revenge. Mizu has a lot more blood to spill! We are deeply grateful to...
Created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, “Blue Eye Samurai” tells the story of Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword. Set in Edo-period Japan, Mizu lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,” said Noizumi and Green in a statement, per Netflix. “We are thankful to our entire team and to our viewers from all over the world who have shown such passion for Mizu and her path of revenge. Mizu has a lot more blood to spill! We are deeply grateful to...
- 12/12/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Season Two of the biopic series based on the life of TV cooking host 'Julia Childs', created by Daniel Goldfarb and Erwin Stoff, stars Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott and Robert Joy, streaming November 16, 2023 on Max:
"...with her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, 'Julia' grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show, as she and her devoted husband 'Paul' return from France to find her success has changed everything.
"But through her singular 'joie de vivre', she and her team must navigate the 'White House' and a threat from their past, while continuing to spearhead female-driven public television and to the social issues still prevalent today..."
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"...with her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, 'Julia' grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show, as she and her devoted husband 'Paul' return from France to find her success has changed everything.
"But through her singular 'joie de vivre', she and her team must navigate the 'White House' and a threat from their past, while continuing to spearhead female-driven public television and to the social issues still prevalent today..."
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- 10/25/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Max’s official trailer for the second season of the critically acclaimed drama Julia finds the brilliant chef discovering she’s now a star thanks to the popularity of The French Chef. The trailer also confirms the new season will kick off on November 16, 2023 with the premiere of the first three episodes.
Additional episodes of the eight-episode season will stream once a week, with the season finale set for December 21.
Sarah Lancashire returns to lead the cast as Julia Child, and David Hyde Pierce is back as Julia’s supportive husband, Paul. The cast also includes Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy.
Poster for ‘Julia’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Max)
“With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues, and her show. In season two, Julia and her devoted husband...
Additional episodes of the eight-episode season will stream once a week, with the season finale set for December 21.
Sarah Lancashire returns to lead the cast as Julia Child, and David Hyde Pierce is back as Julia’s supportive husband, Paul. The cast also includes Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy.
Poster for ‘Julia’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Max)
“With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues, and her show. In season two, Julia and her devoted husband...
- 10/24/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Max has released the trailer for Season 2 of “Julia,” the streamer’s series about the life of Julia Child, which will have a three-episode premiere on Thursday, Nov. 16. One episode will release weekly following the premiere, through Dec. 21.
Returning series regulars include Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy.
The second season continues to follow Julia (Lancashire) and her husband Paul after the launch of her famous cooking show.
The logline reads, “With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show. In Season 2, Julia and her devoted husband Paul return from Simca’s home in France to find that her success has changed everything.”
The summary continues, “Through her singular joie de vivre, she and her team must navigate Wgbh, the White...
Returning series regulars include Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy.
The second season continues to follow Julia (Lancashire) and her husband Paul after the launch of her famous cooking show.
The logline reads, “With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show. In Season 2, Julia and her devoted husband Paul return from Simca’s home in France to find that her success has changed everything.”
The summary continues, “Through her singular joie de vivre, she and her team must navigate Wgbh, the White...
- 10/24/2023
- by Caroline Brew, Jaden Thompson and Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
Steel yourselves for something saucy because a series adaptation of the May Cobb novel, The Hunting Wives, is coming to Starz. The network gave the project an eight-episode order, with Hightown creator Rebecca Cutter writing, executive producing, and showrunning the adaptation with 3 Arts Entertainment’s Erwin Stoff. The Hunting Wives is the first new series coming to Starz since the end of the WGA strike last week. The network recently canceled shows, including Heels, Run the World, and Blindspotting, much to the dismay of fans.
Here’s the synopsis for Cobb’s novel via Amazon:
Sophie O’Neill left behind an envy-inspiring career and the stressful, competitive life of big-city Chicago to settle down with her husband and young son in a small Texas town. It seems like the perfect life with a beautiful home in an idyllic rural community. But Sophie soon realizes that life is now too quiet,...
Here’s the synopsis for Cobb’s novel via Amazon:
Sophie O’Neill left behind an envy-inspiring career and the stressful, competitive life of big-city Chicago to settle down with her husband and young son in a small Texas town. It seems like the perfect life with a beautiful home in an idyllic rural community. But Sophie soon realizes that life is now too quiet,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Starz, fresh off axing four of its scripted originals, is replenishing its roster.
The Lionsgate-backed premium cable network has handed out an eight-episode series order to The Hunting Wives, a thriller based on May Cobb’s book of the same name.
Hightown’s Rebecca Cutter will serve as showrunner on Hunting, which follows Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep red East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Banks’ charms and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
Erwin Stoff (The Serpent Queen) will exec produce the series alongside Cutter. The series is produced by Lionsgate and 3 Arts Entertainment.
“The Hunting Wives is a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride,” said Kathryn Busby, president of original programming at Starz. “We’re excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin on this propulsive series that perfectly complements Starz’s slate of edgy,...
The Lionsgate-backed premium cable network has handed out an eight-episode series order to The Hunting Wives, a thriller based on May Cobb’s book of the same name.
Hightown’s Rebecca Cutter will serve as showrunner on Hunting, which follows Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep red East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Banks’ charms and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
Erwin Stoff (The Serpent Queen) will exec produce the series alongside Cutter. The series is produced by Lionsgate and 3 Arts Entertainment.
“The Hunting Wives is a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride,” said Kathryn Busby, president of original programming at Starz. “We’re excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin on this propulsive series that perfectly complements Starz’s slate of edgy,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Starz has officially ordered “The Hunting Wives” to series with eight episodes.
Based on May Cobb’s best-selling novel of the same name, the story follows Sophie O’Neil and her family as they pack up their things and move away from the East Coast and head down south to East Texas where she’s introduced to socialite Margo Banks. Sophie falls prey to Margo’s irresistible charms and soon winds up consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.
“‘The Hunting Wives’ is a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride,” said Kathryn Busby, president of Original Programming for Starz. “We’re excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin on this propulsive series that perfectly complements Starz’s slate of edgy, female-forward premium content.”
The news comes shortly after Starz canceled several shows including “Run the World,” Heels,” and “Blindspotting,” nearly clearing its programming slate. As Variety previously reported, all three shows...
Based on May Cobb’s best-selling novel of the same name, the story follows Sophie O’Neil and her family as they pack up their things and move away from the East Coast and head down south to East Texas where she’s introduced to socialite Margo Banks. Sophie falls prey to Margo’s irresistible charms and soon winds up consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.
“‘The Hunting Wives’ is a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride,” said Kathryn Busby, president of Original Programming for Starz. “We’re excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin on this propulsive series that perfectly complements Starz’s slate of edgy, female-forward premium content.”
The news comes shortly after Starz canceled several shows including “Run the World,” Heels,” and “Blindspotting,” nearly clearing its programming slate. As Variety previously reported, all three shows...
- 10/4/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Starz has given an eight-episode order to “The Hunting Wives,” a thriller based on the book of the same name by May Cobb. The author will serve as an executive producer for the series.
“The Hunting Wives” focuses on the story of Sophie O’Neil, a woman whose family moves from the East Coast to a highly Republican part of Texas. Once there, she becomes enmeshed in the life of socialite Margo Banks and obsession, seduction and murder become her new norm.
The series is executive produced by Rebecca Cutter (“Hightown”), who will write the series and serve as its showrunner. Erwin Stoff also executive produces for 3 Arts Entertainment.
“’The Hunting Wives’ is a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride,” Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for Starz, said in a press release. “We’re excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin on this propulsive series that perfectly complements Starz’s slate of edgy,...
“The Hunting Wives” focuses on the story of Sophie O’Neil, a woman whose family moves from the East Coast to a highly Republican part of Texas. Once there, she becomes enmeshed in the life of socialite Margo Banks and obsession, seduction and murder become her new norm.
The series is executive produced by Rebecca Cutter (“Hightown”), who will write the series and serve as its showrunner. Erwin Stoff also executive produces for 3 Arts Entertainment.
“’The Hunting Wives’ is a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride,” Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for Starz, said in a press release. “We’re excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin on this propulsive series that perfectly complements Starz’s slate of edgy,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Starz has handed an eight-episode series order to thriller drama The Hunting Wives. The project, based on the novel by May Cobb, is executive produced by Cobb, Hightown creator Rebecca Cutter, who wrote the adaptation and will serve as showrunner, and 3 Arts Entertainment’s Erwin Stoff. Lionsgate Television produces with 3 Arts.
This marks Starz’s first new series pickup since the end of the writers strike. Last week, the network canceled sophomore shows Heels, Run The World and Blindspotting and opted not to move forward with The Venery of Samantha Bird which had paused production in May due to the strike with two episodes left to film. The Hunting Wives joins another female-centered upcoming series Starz has in the wings, Three Women, as the network is tweaking its programming slate built around the hit Power and Outlander franchises.
The Hunting Wives gives both Cutter and Stoff a second series...
This marks Starz’s first new series pickup since the end of the writers strike. Last week, the network canceled sophomore shows Heels, Run The World and Blindspotting and opted not to move forward with The Venery of Samantha Bird which had paused production in May due to the strike with two episodes left to film. The Hunting Wives joins another female-centered upcoming series Starz has in the wings, Three Women, as the network is tweaking its programming slate built around the hit Power and Outlander franchises.
The Hunting Wives gives both Cutter and Stoff a second series...
- 10/4/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The big movie studios opted out of San Diego Comic-Con 2023, meaning the event didn't have all the air sucked up by the next big Marvel Cinematic Universe news for once. One of the most exciting announcements was "Lazarus," a new sci-fi thriller anime from Shinichirō Watanabe and Studio Mappa.
The announcement came with a teaser trailer; Watanabe's animes always have a musical theme and it looks like "Lazarus" will have the same jazzy score as "Bebop" (this time performed by saxophonist Kamasi Washington). Rather than a U.S. import like most anime, "Lazarus" will premiere on Toonami (the production team is aiming to be finished by the end of 2024). The American influence doesn't stop there, for the action scenes will be designed by "John Wick" director Chad Stahelski. Watanabe crafts animated action with unrivaled fluidity, so him and Stahelski working together is a dream team.
Even before this project,...
The announcement came with a teaser trailer; Watanabe's animes always have a musical theme and it looks like "Lazarus" will have the same jazzy score as "Bebop" (this time performed by saxophonist Kamasi Washington). Rather than a U.S. import like most anime, "Lazarus" will premiere on Toonami (the production team is aiming to be finished by the end of 2024). The American influence doesn't stop there, for the action scenes will be designed by "John Wick" director Chad Stahelski. Watanabe crafts animated action with unrivaled fluidity, so him and Stahelski working together is a dream team.
Even before this project,...
- 8/5/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Aardman founder Peter Lord and director Sam Fell took to the stage at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Wednesday to present first footage for Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.
The reveal was part of a special Netflix presentation of its upcoming animation productions including Leo, starring Adam Sandler as a 75-year-old lizard; martial arts drama Blue-Eyed Samurai as well as animated comedy series Exploding Kittens.
Launching December 15, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget will arrive 23 years after the cult original Chicken Run.
The Aardman team unveiled footage of the utopian island chicken haven created by heroine Ginger after she led the breakout from the Tweedy farm in late 1940s Britain, described by Fell as a sort of “Chicken Wakanda”.
Its now the early 60s and Ginger is the mother with Rocky of rebellious teenager Molly.
Ginger in the meantime has buried her rebel side, devoting herself instead...
The reveal was part of a special Netflix presentation of its upcoming animation productions including Leo, starring Adam Sandler as a 75-year-old lizard; martial arts drama Blue-Eyed Samurai as well as animated comedy series Exploding Kittens.
Launching December 15, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget will arrive 23 years after the cult original Chicken Run.
The Aardman team unveiled footage of the utopian island chicken haven created by heroine Ginger after she led the breakout from the Tweedy farm in late 1940s Britain, described by Fell as a sort of “Chicken Wakanda”.
Its now the early 60s and Ginger is the mother with Rocky of rebellious teenager Molly.
Ginger in the meantime has buried her rebel side, devoting herself instead...
- 6/14/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
The major broadcast networks are trying very hard this year to do what they do best – create franchise drama series built around the adventures of larger-than-life characters.
Kathy Bates, Kaitlin Olson, Carrie Preston and Shanola Hampton are among the female actors hoping to click as distinctive protagonists with new series in the 2023-24 season. Bates will bring to life a next-generation “Matlock,” while Preston limns a new chapter for Elsbeth Tascioni, the attorney character she has played on and off on CBS’ “The Good Wife” and Paramount+’s “The Good Fight” since 2010.
This is good news for the hundreds of international television buyers heading to Los Angeles for next week’s LA Screenings market. Another welcome development is that the largest media congloms are now on a big push to reopen their doors to third-party buyers, after a few years of holding back the biggest shows for in-house streaming services.
Kathy Bates, Kaitlin Olson, Carrie Preston and Shanola Hampton are among the female actors hoping to click as distinctive protagonists with new series in the 2023-24 season. Bates will bring to life a next-generation “Matlock,” while Preston limns a new chapter for Elsbeth Tascioni, the attorney character she has played on and off on CBS’ “The Good Wife” and Paramount+’s “The Good Fight” since 2010.
This is good news for the hundreds of international television buyers heading to Los Angeles for next week’s LA Screenings market. Another welcome development is that the largest media congloms are now on a big push to reopen their doors to third-party buyers, after a few years of holding back the biggest shows for in-house streaming services.
- 5/17/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Updated: The network upfronts are once again front-and-center for the television industry as major players gather in New York May 15-17 for the springtime ritual of presenting programming plans for the upcoming TV season.
Upfronts are always a hectic time, but this year it’s even more so because of the writers strike that began May 2. Writers and many actors are sitting out the upfront presentations in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America. The promise of WGA pickets surrounding all major events spurred Netflix to make a hasty decision to switch to a virtual presentation rather than an in-person event at the company’s Paris Theater.
As content chiefs outline their plans for the 2022-2023 television season, here is a running list of new drama and comedy series orders handed out by ABC, Disney, CBS, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, Fox, the CW and other major players in the upfront.
Upfronts are always a hectic time, but this year it’s even more so because of the writers strike that began May 2. Writers and many actors are sitting out the upfront presentations in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America. The promise of WGA pickets surrounding all major events spurred Netflix to make a hasty decision to switch to a virtual presentation rather than an in-person event at the company’s Paris Theater.
As content chiefs outline their plans for the 2022-2023 television season, here is a running list of new drama and comedy series orders handed out by ABC, Disney, CBS, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, Fox, the CW and other major players in the upfront.
- 5/15/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
For the second year in a row, Fox is not releasing a fall schedule ahead of its upfront presentation.
Fox did the same thing in 2022, opting instead to announce their content slate for the upcoming broadcast season but holding off on announcing a formal schedule until a later date. Last year, the move came as the network was still waiting on decisions on the dramas “9-1-1” and “The Resident.” But with the latter show canceled and the former moving to ABC, this year’s move comes as the writers’ strike enters its third week.
Networks like CBS and NBC have already announced their fall lineups, but whether or not any primetime scripted shows across all the networks debut as scheduled remains to be seen as the strike drags on.
“Obviously nobody wants this strike and our thoughts go out to the writers at the moment,” said Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade...
Fox did the same thing in 2022, opting instead to announce their content slate for the upcoming broadcast season but holding off on announcing a formal schedule until a later date. Last year, the move came as the network was still waiting on decisions on the dramas “9-1-1” and “The Resident.” But with the latter show canceled and the former moving to ABC, this year’s move comes as the writers’ strike enters its third week.
Networks like CBS and NBC have already announced their fall lineups, but whether or not any primetime scripted shows across all the networks debut as scheduled remains to be seen as the strike drags on.
“Obviously nobody wants this strike and our thoughts go out to the writers at the moment,” said Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade...
- 5/15/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Fox Entertainment will have its new CEO, Rob Wade, making his debut at the network’s upfront presentation today. In a sign of continuity, he will unveil the Fox content slate for the 2023-2024 television season but not a schedule. The network first broke with tradition by not presenting a fall grid at the upfront last year; Fox announced fall schedule and premiere dates June 6.
The network did away with unveiling a fall schedule at its May 2022 presentation because, in media companies’ multi-platform pitch to advertisers, that does not have the importance and urgency it once did. That strategy is even more timely this year because of the uncertainty surrounding the networks’ fall schedules amid the ongoing WGA strike.
“One of the big lessons we learned from the pandemic is how to pivot and be flexible. The WGA strike has a similar effect on our business requiring us to be...
The network did away with unveiling a fall schedule at its May 2022 presentation because, in media companies’ multi-platform pitch to advertisers, that does not have the importance and urgency it once did. That strategy is even more timely this year because of the uncertainty surrounding the networks’ fall schedules amid the ongoing WGA strike.
“One of the big lessons we learned from the pandemic is how to pivot and be flexible. The WGA strike has a similar effect on our business requiring us to be...
- 5/15/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Resident” has ended with its sixth season, Fox revealed on Thursday.
The medical drama follows the doctors and nurses at Chastain Memorial Hospital as they face personal and professional challenges and fight for their patients’ health. Matt Czuchry starred in the series as Dr. Conrad Hawkins. He was joined by Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Randolph Bell, Manish Dayal as Dr. Devon Pravesh, Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Dr. Aj Austin, Jane Leeves as Dr. Kit Voss, Jessica Lucas as Dr. Billie Sutton, Anuja Joshi as Leela Devi and Miles Fowler as Trevor.
Ratings for the sixth season were down 27% from the previous year, hitting a 0.5 rating in the key 18-49 demographic and suffered a 12% drop in viewership with an average audience of 6.9 million total multiplatform viewers this season. In comparison to its first season in 2018, the latest and final chapter was down 69% overall in the demo and 35% in multiplatform.
Co-creator Amy Holden Jones...
The medical drama follows the doctors and nurses at Chastain Memorial Hospital as they face personal and professional challenges and fight for their patients’ health. Matt Czuchry starred in the series as Dr. Conrad Hawkins. He was joined by Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Randolph Bell, Manish Dayal as Dr. Devon Pravesh, Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Dr. Aj Austin, Jane Leeves as Dr. Kit Voss, Jessica Lucas as Dr. Billie Sutton, Anuja Joshi as Leela Devi and Miles Fowler as Trevor.
Ratings for the sixth season were down 27% from the previous year, hitting a 0.5 rating in the key 18-49 demographic and suffered a 12% drop in viewership with an average audience of 6.9 million total multiplatform viewers this season. In comparison to its first season in 2018, the latest and final chapter was down 69% overall in the demo and 35% in multiplatform.
Co-creator Amy Holden Jones...
- 4/7/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
“The Resident” has been canceled after six seasons at Fox, TheWrap has learned.
The media drama, which was produced and is owned by 20th Television, concluded its sixth and final season in January and will not continue on for further seasons.
The news follows a double digit decrease in ratings across the board as Season 6 viewership was down 69% in the key broadcast demographic among adults 18-49 and decreased 35% in multiplatform viewers when compared to the drama’s first season in 2018, according to live plus seven-day Nielsen figures. As compared to a year ago, the sixth season saw a 27% decrease in demo viewers, which averaged a 0.5 ratings score, and a 12% drop in total multiplatform viewers with average of 6.9 million viewers across platforms.
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The media drama, which was produced and is owned by 20th Television, concluded its sixth and final season in January and will not continue on for further seasons.
The news follows a double digit decrease in ratings across the board as Season 6 viewership was down 69% in the key broadcast demographic among adults 18-49 and decreased 35% in multiplatform viewers when compared to the drama’s first season in 2018, according to live plus seven-day Nielsen figures. As compared to a year ago, the sixth season saw a 27% decrease in demo viewers, which averaged a 0.5 ratings score, and a 12% drop in total multiplatform viewers with average of 6.9 million viewers across platforms.
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- 4/7/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
After six seasons on the air, the lights have officially gone out at Chastain Memorial Hospital as The Resident has been canceled at Fox.
The 20th Television series saw a significant decrease in ratings as the seasons went on. Season 6 averaged about 6.9M viewers per episode after seven days of delayed viewing, which was down 12% vs Season 5 and 35% vs. Season 1. In the 18-49 demographic, Season 6 episodes averaged about a 0.5 rating in L7. That’s down a significant 69% from the first season’s demo rating. Compared to the previous season, Season 6 was down 27% in the demo.
The series concluded on January 16 with the 107th episode of the series titled, “All Hands On Deck.” It was wrapped up with Conrad Hawkins (Matt Czuchry) finally getting his happy ending by declaring his love for Billie Sutton (Jessica Lucas). Ian Sullivan (Andrew McCarthy) came clean about his drug addiction and got to keep his...
The 20th Television series saw a significant decrease in ratings as the seasons went on. Season 6 averaged about 6.9M viewers per episode after seven days of delayed viewing, which was down 12% vs Season 5 and 35% vs. Season 1. In the 18-49 demographic, Season 6 episodes averaged about a 0.5 rating in L7. That’s down a significant 69% from the first season’s demo rating. Compared to the previous season, Season 6 was down 27% in the demo.
The series concluded on January 16 with the 107th episode of the series titled, “All Hands On Deck.” It was wrapped up with Conrad Hawkins (Matt Czuchry) finally getting his happy ending by declaring his love for Billie Sutton (Jessica Lucas). Ian Sullivan (Andrew McCarthy) came clean about his drug addiction and got to keep his...
- 4/7/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox has given a straight-to-series order to the medical procedural drama Doc, from Executive Producers Barbie Kligman, Hank Steinberg and Erwin Stoff. The new series, to be co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Fox Entertainment Studios, will premiere on Fox in 2023-2024. Based on the globally acclaimed Italian series, Doc — Nelle tue mani, which was created and is produced by Lux Vide, a Fremantle Company, and featured Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò of The White Lotus, Fox’s Doc is a new medical drama centered on the hard-charging, brilliant Dr. Amy Elias, Chief of Internal and Family Medicine at Westside Hospital in Minneapolis. After a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, Amy must navigate an unfamiliar world where she has no recollection of patients she’s treated, colleagues she’s crossed, the soulmate she divorced, the man she now loves and the tragedy that caused her to push everyone away.
- 4/3/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Hopes for a seventh season of The Resident may have just been squashed. Fox announced April 3 that it has ordered a U.S. version of Italian hit medical series Doc, set to premiere in the 2023-2024 season. From executive producers Barbie Kligman, Hank Steinberg, and Erwin Stoff comes Doc, a “heroic” new story based on Italy’s Doc — Nelle tue mani (“in your hands”). The Italian series featured The White Lotus Season 2 stars Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò and debuted in 2020. It follows Dr. Andrea Fanti, who has to adjust to a world of strangers after losing 12 years of memories as the result of a brain injury. Fox has given Doc a straight-to-series order. The U.S. iteration, which Fox says provides “storytelling excellence,” will center “on the hard-charging, brilliant Dr. Amy Elias, Chief of Internal and Family Medicine at Westside Hospital ...
- 4/3/2023
- TV Insider
Fox has given a straight-to-series order for the medical procedural drama “Doc.” The series is slated to debut on the network in 2023-2024.
Hailing from executive producers Barbie Kligman, Hank Steinberg and Erwin Stoff, “Doc” is based on the Italian series “Nelle tue mani,” which was created and is produced by Lux Vide, a division of Fremantle.
According to Fox’s official description, “Doc” focuses on Dr. Amy Elias, chief of internal and family medicine at Westside Hospital in Minneapolis. “After a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, Amy must navigate an unfamiliar world where she has no recollection of patients she’s treated, colleagues she’s crossed, the soulmate she divorced, the man she now loves and the tragedy that caused her to push everyone away. She can rely only on her estranged 17-year-old daughter, whom she remembers as a 9-year-old, and a handful of devoted friends,...
Hailing from executive producers Barbie Kligman, Hank Steinberg and Erwin Stoff, “Doc” is based on the Italian series “Nelle tue mani,” which was created and is produced by Lux Vide, a division of Fremantle.
According to Fox’s official description, “Doc” focuses on Dr. Amy Elias, chief of internal and family medicine at Westside Hospital in Minneapolis. “After a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, Amy must navigate an unfamiliar world where she has no recollection of patients she’s treated, colleagues she’s crossed, the soulmate she divorced, the man she now loves and the tragedy that caused her to push everyone away. She can rely only on her estranged 17-year-old daughter, whom she remembers as a 9-year-old, and a handful of devoted friends,...
- 4/3/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
There's a new medical show coming to Fox.
The network has given a straight-to-series order to the medical procedural drama Doc, from Executive Producers Barbie Kligman, Hank Steinberg and Erwin Stoff.
The new series, to be co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Fox Entertainment Studios, will premiere on Fox in 2023-2024.
Based on the globally acclaimed Italian series Doc -- Nelle tue mani, which featured Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò of The White Lotus, Fox’s Doc is a new medical drama centered on the hard-charging, brilliant Dr. Amy Elias, Chief of Internal and Family Medicine at Westside Hospital in Minneapolis.
After a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, Amy must navigate an unfamiliar world where she has no recollection of patients she’s treated, colleagues she’s crossed, the soulmate she divorced, the man she now loves and the tragedy that caused her to push everyone away.
The network has given a straight-to-series order to the medical procedural drama Doc, from Executive Producers Barbie Kligman, Hank Steinberg and Erwin Stoff.
The new series, to be co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Fox Entertainment Studios, will premiere on Fox in 2023-2024.
Based on the globally acclaimed Italian series Doc -- Nelle tue mani, which featured Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò of The White Lotus, Fox’s Doc is a new medical drama centered on the hard-charging, brilliant Dr. Amy Elias, Chief of Internal and Family Medicine at Westside Hospital in Minneapolis.
After a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, Amy must navigate an unfamiliar world where she has no recollection of patients she’s treated, colleagues she’s crossed, the soulmate she divorced, the man she now loves and the tragedy that caused her to push everyone away.
- 4/3/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
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