Variety has reported that Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings has made its first casting decision. Joining the anticipated series is Australian actress Markella Kavenagh (Picnic at Hanging Rock). Specifics on Kavenagh’s role are currently being kept under wraps, but Variety notes her character is named Tyra. Development on the series has been really picking up […]
Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings enlists J.A. Bayona as director
After hiring Game of Thrones writer and producer Bryan Cogman in May, Amazon’s The Lord of the RingsTV series has made another big addition behind the scenes, with Deadline reporting that the streaming service has enlisted director J.A. Bayona (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) to helm the first two episodes of the fantasy epic. “J.R.R. Tolkien created one […]
The Problem With Streaming Monopolies
Tom Jolliffe looks at Amazon and Netflix, as physical media slowly dies out with every increase in their market share… A lot has been said recently about Netflix’s huge push in 2019 with original content. It’s not necessarily true to say people have been banging their door down demanding they create this original content (or […]
The Expanse season 4 adds Keon Alexander and Jess Salgueiro, Rosa Gilmore’s role revealed
With the fourth season of The Expanse having wrapped production recently, Amazon has revealed additional casting info as well as details on the character that Rosa Gilmore (The Handmaid’s Tale) – who was announced to have joined the series a few weeks ago – will be playing. Joining The Expanse are Keon Alexander (Tyrant) and Jess Salgueiro (The Boys) […]
Rainn Wilson joins Amazon’s Utopia
Rainn Wilson (The Office) has joined Amazon’s upcoming thriller series Utopia. He’ll star alongside Sasha Lane (Hellboy) in the series, which is an adaptation of the British series of the same name from Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn. Utopia follows a group of young adults who meet online that are mercilessly hunted by a shadowy deep state organization after […]
Exclusive Interview – Ingrid Rogers from Amazon’s Bosch
Tai Freligh interviews Ingrid Rogers from Amazon’s Bosch… Ingrid Rogers is no stranger to hard work, with an extensive history of accomplishments as a seasoned actress. All her hard work and dedication has led up to her current role in Amazon’s Bosch. With Bosch’s release of Season 4 on April 11th, and Season 5 already […]
Good Omens adds Nick Offerman to its cast
As Amazon and BBC continue production of the Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett adaptation of his supernatural drama Good Omens, the show has jus gained another cast member. Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) has joined the upcoming series as as a U.S. ambassador and father to the child Warlock. “There may not be anyone alive who […]
Exclusive Interview – Lisa Linke on This Is Us and Successful People
Tai Freligh interviews Lisa Linke from This Is Us…. Lisa Linke is known for her series regular role on Successful People, a comedic web series about a songwriting duo struggling to make it big surrounded by a world full of successful people. The show is streaming now on Amazon Prime. She has also lent her talent to a variety […]
Amazon renews The Tick for season 2
As we await The Tick’s return on Amazon in February, the studio has announced it has renewed the series for a 10-episode second season to premiere in 2019. Series creator Ben Edlund will return for the second season with stars Peter Serafinowicz and Griffin Newman. Additional casting for new characters will also be announced at a […]
Kate Beckinsale to star in Amazon series The Widow
Amazon has announced a new limited series for its streaming platform to be headlined by Kate Beckinsale (Underworld). Titled The Widow, the eight-episode limited series is produced by Amazon and ITV and is written and executive produced by Henry and Jack Williams, with Eliza Mellor producing and Sam Donovan and Olly Blackburn directing. The Widow sees Beckinsale as Georgia […]
