A few weeks ago Patrick Stewart announced that he was taking a leaf out of Hugh Jackman’s book and retiring from the role of Professor Charles Xavier following the release of 20th Century Fox’s latest X-Men offering Logan. A week later, Stewart then revealed that a potential appearance alongside Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool would be enough […]
Stranger Things’ Shannon Purser cast in NBC pilot Drama High
Deadline is reporting that actress Shannon Purser, who portrayed fan favourite character Barb in Netflix’s Stranger Things, has signed on to star in Drama High, a new NBC pilot from Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights) and Jeffrey Seller (Hamilton). Inspired by the true story of high school drama teacher Lou Volpe and based upon the […]
Russo brothers to follow Avengers: Infinity War with Quantum and Woody
Joe and Anthony Russo are set to follow up their work on Avengers: Infinity War and the untitled Avengers 4 with another superhero project, as The Wrap is reporting that they are set to produce a TV adaptation of the Valiant comic book series Quantum and Woody. The official description for the comic book series […]
Why Choose Your Own Endings For Film And TV Are A Bad Idea
This week, Neil Calloway argues that allowing viewers to decide what happens next will lead to lower quality stories… Wednesday brought the enticing news that Netflix are planning on creating a show that has an element of interaction, where viewers will be able to choose what happens next. Initially this will be for children’s programmes, […]
IDW Entertainment bringing Alex Delaware to the small screen
IDW Entertainment has announced that it is bringing Jonathan Kellerman’s bestselling Alex Delaware book series to the small screen. Alex Delaware is a forensic psychologist who works with the LAPD to assist in solving murder cases, and his partner in crime, Milo Sturgis, is a gay homicide detective. The series is America’s longest running contemporary crime […]
Bobby Cannavale joins Mr. Robot for season 3
Emmy Award-winning actor Bobby Cannavale (Boardwalk Empire, Ant-Man) has signed on to the third season of USA Network’s acclaimed drama Mr. Robot, while BD Wong (Jurassic World, Gotham) has also been upped to a series regular. “Season 3 of Mr Robot will engage viewers in a whole new way, with (director and executive producer) Sam […]
Richard Cabral joins Mayans MC, new synopsis released
FX has been busy of late on the casting front for its Sons of Anarchy spinoff Mayans MC, and now Deadline is reporting that American Crime star Richard Cabral has become the latest addition to the potential series. Cabral is set to play Johnny “El Coco” Cruz, “a full patch member of Mayans MC, Santo […]
Adam West to guest star in DC sitcom Powerless
Adam West is returning to the DC universe, with Warner Bros. announcing that the Batman star is set for a guest appearance in the NBC workplace comedy Powerless, where he’ll play Wayne Industries chairman Dean West. The synopsis for the episode reads: Gotham comes to Charm City when the iconic Adam West, who played the […]
Miranda Cosgrove joins NBC’s comedy pilot Spaced Out
According to Deadline, former iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove has signed on as a series regular in Spaced Out, a space-travel comedy pilot from executive producers Adam Sztykiel and Bill Lawrence (Undateable). Spaced Out is a workplace comedy which follows a working-class genius and his struggles to fit in with an established team of engineers building […]
Hugh Laurie joins Veep
Golden Globe winning and Emmy nominated actor Hugh Laurie has joined the cast of Veep. Laurie made it big on US television playing Dr Gregory House in House and is now making a return to television after taking a break with two blues albums. Laurie was spotted on the set of Veep which is currently […]
