CBS All Access has given a series order to a TV adaptation of Walter Tevis’ 1963 novel The Man Who Fell to Earth, which was previously brought to the big screen in 1976 with Nicolas Roeg directing David Bowie. As per Variety, the series “will follow an alien who arrives on earth at a turning […]
Showtime’s Halo series adds six to its cast
Having enlisted Pablo Schreiber (American Gods) to portray the iconic Master Chief back in April, Showtime has now added a further six names to the cast of its hotly-anticipated TV adaptation of the bestselling video game franchise Halo. As reported by THR, Natascha McElhone (Designated Survivor), Bokeem Woodbine (Spider-Man: Homecoming), Shabana Azmi (Neerja), Bentley Kalu […]
Gal Gadot confirmed for Hedy Lamarr limited series
A year after she was first linked to the project, Deadline is reporting that Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot has officially closed her deal to portray Austrian-American actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr in a limited series set up at Showtime. Written by Sarah Treem (The Affair), the series will chronicle Lamarr’s life and career, beginning […]
Jim Carrey returns in trailer for season 2 of Showtime’s Kidding
The first trailer has debuted for the second season of Showtime’s acclaimed comedy drama series Kidding which sees Jim Carrey return as Jeff, who after finding his TV show off the air for the first time in 30 years, discovers a new side to himself as he tries to find a way to communicate with […]
The Boys Season 1 Finale Review – ‘You Found Me’
Martin Carr reviews the season 1 finale of The Boys… This is why Amazon greenlit a second season before one minute had been broadcast. Between the breakdowns, heart attacks and callous disregard for each other this moral vacuum of a finale demands your attention. From the blackmailing of high ranging government officials to revelations with […]
Fast Color TV series in development at Amazon
Amazon Studios has announced that it is working on a TV adaptation of director Julia Hart’s and co-writer Jordan Horowitz’s acclaimed 2018 sci-fi feature Fast Color starringed Gugu Mbatha-Raw. As per Deadline, the potential series will revolve around Ruth, “a former drug addict and runaway, who returns home and rediscovers the special powers she thought […]
DC Universe’s Titans adds Genevieve Angelson for season 2
Deadline is reporting that Good Girls Revolt actress Genevieve Angelson has signed on for a recurring role in the upcoming second season of DC Universe’s live action Teen Titan series Titans. Angelson will portray a newly-created character called Dr. Eve Watson, who is described as “a research doctor with conflicted feelings about her recent work […]
The 4 Most Repulsive TV Protagonists Ever
Samuel Brace on the four most repulsive TV protagonists ever… TV anti-heroes are fairly common in the present age. Main characters that test our affection or that are downright despicable have replaced the redoubtable and noble heroes of yesteryear. The majority of such characters have at least some redeeming qualities for us to pin our […]
Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren team for action drama series
Deadline is reporting that Rocky and The Expendables co-stars Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren are teaming up for a new action drama series which will be headlined by Lundgren, with Sly executive producing. The project has been written by Ken Sanzel (Numbers) and sees Lundgren portraying a covert operative at the Department of Safety and […]
Marvel’s Runaways to cross over with Cloak & Dagger
Marvel has announced that the upcoming third season of Hulu’s superhero series Runaways is set to feature a crossover with fellow MCU show Cloak & Dagger. “It’s so fun being able to do something that revels in the Mighty Marvel Manner,” said Marvel Television chief Jeph Loeb. “Having these young heroes crossover allows fans of […]
