Christian Slater stars in a crime thriller series as the father of a mentally unwell young man who narrates his vigilante activities in a near-monotone voiceover.
Sounds familiar, right?
The Golden Globe-winning “Mr. Robot” star has signed on to Paramount+ with Showtime’s Dexter prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin” in a very similar role to the one he played on Mr. Robot. He’ll play Harry Morgan, Dexter’s adoptive father and a Miami homicide detective, the streaming service announced Thursday. James Remar played Harry in the original series.
“Shadow and Bone” actor Patrick Gibson will play Dexter Morgan, who in the prequel is beginning his career as a serial killer who kills other serial killers. He was played by Michael C. Hall in the original series. And “Senior Year” actress Molly Brown will play a young version of Dexter’s sister Debra Morgan, who was played in the original by Jennifer Carpenter.
Sounds familiar, right?
The Golden Globe-winning “Mr. Robot” star has signed on to Paramount+ with Showtime’s Dexter prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin” in a very similar role to the one he played on Mr. Robot. He’ll play Harry Morgan, Dexter’s adoptive father and a Miami homicide detective, the streaming service announced Thursday. James Remar played Harry in the original series.
“Shadow and Bone” actor Patrick Gibson will play Dexter Morgan, who in the prequel is beginning his career as a serial killer who kills other serial killers. He was played by Michael C. Hall in the original series. And “Senior Year” actress Molly Brown will play a young version of Dexter’s sister Debra Morgan, who was played in the original by Jennifer Carpenter.
- 5/23/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
The “Dexter” prequel series at Paramount+ with Showtime has found its three leads.
Variety has learned that Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, and Molly Brown are all set to star in the show, which is now titled “Dexter: Original Sin.” Gibson will play Dexter Morgan, while Slater will play Harry Morgan, Dexter’s adoptive father. Brown will play Debra Morgan, Dexter’s sister. The three roles were played by Michael C. Hall, James Remar, and Jennifer Carpenter respectively in the original series.
The 10-episode prequel was originally announced in February 2023. It is set in 1991, 15 years before the events of “Dexter.” The official logline states that the new show “follows Dexter (Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Slater), he adopts a Code designed...
Variety has learned that Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, and Molly Brown are all set to star in the show, which is now titled “Dexter: Original Sin.” Gibson will play Dexter Morgan, while Slater will play Harry Morgan, Dexter’s adoptive father. Brown will play Debra Morgan, Dexter’s sister. The three roles were played by Michael C. Hall, James Remar, and Jennifer Carpenter respectively in the original series.
The 10-episode prequel was originally announced in February 2023. It is set in 1991, 15 years before the events of “Dexter.” The official logline states that the new show “follows Dexter (Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Slater), he adopts a Code designed...
- 5/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Emmy Rossum, also known as Emmanuelle Grey Rossum, is 5 feet 6 ¾ inches (169.5 cm) tall.
For context, the average height of an American woman is approximately 5 feet 4 inches. Emmy Rossum is slightly taller than the average but significantly taller than Amanda Seyfried, who is 5ft 2 ½ inches (158.8 cm).
At the Apple TV+’s “The Crowded Room” New York Premiere on June 1, 2023, in New York City, Amanda Seyfried, standing at 5ft 2 ½ inches (158.8 cm), appeared notably shorter than Emmy Rossum, who stands at 5ft 6 ¾ inches (169.5 cm) (Credit: Marion Curtis/ StarPix for Apple / Startraksphoto)
Emmy Rossum’s Balanced Proportions and Shoe Size
Emmy Rossum’s shoe size is 8.5 in the US, a standard size for women. Other sizing systems include 6.5 in the UK, 39 in Europe, and approximately 25.5 in Japan.
With a height of 5 feet 6 ¾ inches and a shoe size of 8.5 US, Rossum’s proportions are well-balanced and in line with many women.
Emmy Rossum in a...
For context, the average height of an American woman is approximately 5 feet 4 inches. Emmy Rossum is slightly taller than the average but significantly taller than Amanda Seyfried, who is 5ft 2 ½ inches (158.8 cm).
At the Apple TV+’s “The Crowded Room” New York Premiere on June 1, 2023, in New York City, Amanda Seyfried, standing at 5ft 2 ½ inches (158.8 cm), appeared notably shorter than Emmy Rossum, who stands at 5ft 6 ¾ inches (169.5 cm) (Credit: Marion Curtis/ StarPix for Apple / Startraksphoto)
Emmy Rossum’s Balanced Proportions and Shoe Size
Emmy Rossum’s shoe size is 8.5 in the US, a standard size for women. Other sizing systems include 6.5 in the UK, 39 in Europe, and approximately 25.5 in Japan.
With a height of 5 feet 6 ¾ inches and a shoe size of 8.5 US, Rossum’s proportions are well-balanced and in line with many women.
Emmy Rossum in a...
- 5/15/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer was an astounding success last year in the box office and this year during the awards season. The story was gripping, with some absolutely brilliant performances, and an equally fitting director who left no stone unturned to make a cinematic masterpiece.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
World War movies are sometimes a hit and miss, but this one completely knocked it out of the park. Oppenheimer was praised for its story, as well as execution, and has been a fan favorite for a while. And it looks like we will have another World War II drama in our hands soon.
Nuremberg Is a Oppenheimer and Man of Steel Crossover
Director James Vanderbilt is bringing the story of the Nuremberg trials to life, with a brilliant cast attached to the project. The movie is based on yet another book, this one being The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, Nuremberg by Jack El-Hai.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
World War movies are sometimes a hit and miss, but this one completely knocked it out of the park. Oppenheimer was praised for its story, as well as execution, and has been a fan favorite for a while. And it looks like we will have another World War II drama in our hands soon.
Nuremberg Is a Oppenheimer and Man of Steel Crossover
Director James Vanderbilt is bringing the story of the Nuremberg trials to life, with a brilliant cast attached to the project. The movie is based on yet another book, this one being The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, Nuremberg by Jack El-Hai.
- 5/13/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Apple Original Films’ Camp Fire drama The Lost Bus has rounded out its cast with the addition of Ashlie Atkinson (BlaKkKlansman) and Spencer Watson (Them).
Details as to their roles are under wraps. But they join an ensemble that also features Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera and Yul Vazquez.
Based on Lizzie Johnson’s novel Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire, the film is set during the disastrous 2018 Camp Fire that became the deadliest fire in California history. The story is told through the perspective of heroic bus driver Kevin McKay and schoolteacher Mary Ludwig, who helped navigate a bus full of children through a deadly wildfire, as the town of Paradise is caught in destruction and chaos.
Paul Greengrass is directing from a script by Brad Ingelsby. Jamie Lee Curtis’ Comet Pictures, Jason Blum’s Blumhouse, Ingelsby and Greg Goodman are producing, with Lizzie Johnson...
Details as to their roles are under wraps. But they join an ensemble that also features Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera and Yul Vazquez.
Based on Lizzie Johnson’s novel Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire, the film is set during the disastrous 2018 Camp Fire that became the deadliest fire in California history. The story is told through the perspective of heroic bus driver Kevin McKay and schoolteacher Mary Ludwig, who helped navigate a bus full of children through a deadly wildfire, as the town of Paradise is caught in destruction and chaos.
Paul Greengrass is directing from a script by Brad Ingelsby. Jamie Lee Curtis’ Comet Pictures, Jason Blum’s Blumhouse, Ingelsby and Greg Goodman are producing, with Lizzie Johnson...
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Over the course of its history, USA Network has had both great successes and big disappointments when it comes to its original scripted shows. Which of the current ones will be cancelled or renewed for another season? Stay tuned!
Scripted USA Network shows listed: Benched, Briarpatch, Chucky, Colony, Complications, Covert Affairs, Damnation, Dare Me, Dig, Dirty John, Eyewitness, Falling Water, Graceland, Mr. Robot, Pearson, Playing House, Psych, The Purge, Queen of the South, Royal Pains, Rush, Satisfaction, Shooter, The Sinner, Sirens, Suits, Treadstone, Unsolved, and White Collar.
Last updated: Most recent ratings added for Chucky.
There's lots of data that USA Network execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series but ratings are the major ingredient. Here's an updated listing of all of their recent/current primetime scripted shows.
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Scripted USA Network shows listed: Benched, Briarpatch, Chucky, Colony, Complications, Covert Affairs, Damnation, Dare Me, Dig, Dirty John, Eyewitness, Falling Water, Graceland, Mr. Robot, Pearson, Playing House, Psych, The Purge, Queen of the South, Royal Pains, Rush, Satisfaction, Shooter, The Sinner, Sirens, Suits, Treadstone, Unsolved, and White Collar.
Last updated: Most recent ratings added for Chucky.
There's lots of data that USA Network execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series but ratings are the major ingredient. Here's an updated listing of all of their recent/current primetime scripted shows.
Read More…...
- 5/5/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Spiderwick Chronicles released on Roku this past Friday and as part of the show’s press junket, I got to sit down and talk with two of the show’s stars. Beloved character actor Christian Slater, known for classic 80s and 90s movies like Heathers and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and recent TV hits like Mr. Robot and Inside Job, who plays the show’s villain Mulgarath; and the lovely and talented Joy Bryant, known for films like Honey and Get Rich or Die Tryin’, who plays Helen Grace.
Also Read: The Spiderwick Chronicles (2024) Review – A Fantastical Pleasant Surprise Featured video:
“We had just as much fun, in a kid-like kind of way, as the kids did.” – Joy Bryant
The Grace family in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2024)
The first thing I asked them, given that The Spiderwick Chronicles is a show and a story about, for, and largely starring kids,...
Also Read: The Spiderwick Chronicles (2024) Review – A Fantastical Pleasant Surprise Featured video:
“We had just as much fun, in a kid-like kind of way, as the kids did.” – Joy Bryant
The Grace family in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2024)
The first thing I asked them, given that The Spiderwick Chronicles is a show and a story about, for, and largely starring kids,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Callie Hanna
- FandomWire
The imaginative and groundbreaking prison drama "Oz" is getting a short sequel from its original creator, according to series star Kirk Acevedo. The actor who played inmate Miguel Alvarez for six seasons of the HBO series took to X/Twitter this week to spread the word about "Zo," a YouTube short film from series writer-creator Tom Fontana. According to Acevedo, the short is set to star Dean Winters, who played ultra-violent prisoner Ryan O'Reily in the show's original run, and Lee Tergesen, who played Tobias Beecher, an attorney-turned-inmate who was forced to adapt to harsh prison conditions. Christoph Shrewe, whose credits include "Mr. Robot," "Criminal Minds," and "Fear the Walking Dead," will direct the upcoming short.
Acevedo notes that "Zo" will be about "Oz after prison," and an accompanying promo image includes the phrase "What happens once you're free?" What's more, the actor noted that if the film gets "good buzz,...
Acevedo notes that "Zo" will be about "Oz after prison," and an accompanying promo image includes the phrase "What happens once you're free?" What's more, the actor noted that if the film gets "good buzz,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Plot: The Grace family moves from Brooklyn, New York, to their ancestral home in Henson, Michigan, the Spiderwick Estate. Helen makes the move with her 15-year-old fraternal twin boys, Jared and Simon, and her older daughter, Mallory. Shortly after moving to the Spiderwick Estate, Jared discovers a boggart and realizes that magical creatures are real! The only one to believe him is his great-aunt Lucinda, who implores Jared to find the pages of her father’s field guide to magical creatures and protect them from the murderous Ogre, Mulgarath.
Review: Based on the popular young adult novel series of the same name, The Spiderwick Chronicles comes a decade-and-a-half after Paramount Pictures’ big-screen adaptation was a moderate success at the box office and with critics. Taking a cue from other YA films like A Series of Unfortunate Events, Harry Potter, and other similar early 21st-century franchises, The Spiderwick Chronicles books combines fantasy,...
Review: Based on the popular young adult novel series of the same name, The Spiderwick Chronicles comes a decade-and-a-half after Paramount Pictures’ big-screen adaptation was a moderate success at the box office and with critics. Taking a cue from other YA films like A Series of Unfortunate Events, Harry Potter, and other similar early 21st-century franchises, The Spiderwick Chronicles books combines fantasy,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
This article contains casting spoilers for all eight episodes of Fallout.
The Fallout gaming franchise presents a big storytelling universe to play in. And that’s exactly what drew showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner to the Prime Video TV adaptation in the first place.
“It’s more creatively interesting to be able to build our own story in the world that they’ve carved out for us,” Wagner told Den of Geek. “That’s historically been the trajectory of Fallout. It’s traded hands many times, with different creative teams taking it over. It’s kept it fresh, kept it relevant. We chose to just vainly look at this as our Fallout.”
Of course, a big storytelling universe also requires a big cast to fill it up. Prime Video’s Fallout isn’t wanting for compelling lead characters thanks to Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell), Maximus (Aaron Moten), and The Ghoul...
The Fallout gaming franchise presents a big storytelling universe to play in. And that’s exactly what drew showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner to the Prime Video TV adaptation in the first place.
“It’s more creatively interesting to be able to build our own story in the world that they’ve carved out for us,” Wagner told Den of Geek. “That’s historically been the trajectory of Fallout. It’s traded hands many times, with different creative teams taking it over. It’s kept it fresh, kept it relevant. We chose to just vainly look at this as our Fallout.”
Of course, a big storytelling universe also requires a big cast to fill it up. Prime Video’s Fallout isn’t wanting for compelling lead characters thanks to Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell), Maximus (Aaron Moten), and The Ghoul...
- 4/11/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Brooklyn Nine-Nine alumna Melissa Fumero, AnnaSophia Robb (The Act) and Ben Rappaport (For the People) are set as leads in Grosse Pointe Garden Society, NBC’s drama pilot from Jenna Bans, Bill Krebs and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The drama follows four members of a suburban garden club — three of them played by Fumero, Robb and Rappaport — all from different walks of life, who get caught up in murder and mischief as they struggle to make their conventional lives bloom.
Fumero plays Birdie. Entitled, rich, swathed in Chanel, a smoker, a drinker, self-destructive at times, toxic at others, but not without real pain beneath her facade, Birdie is a successful author whose memoir, “Digging for Gold: Dancing Through Divorce,” is a bestseller.
Robb plays Alice, your favorite high school English teacher, a dreamer whose best dreams are crashing down on her. She’s a longtime...
The drama follows four members of a suburban garden club — three of them played by Fumero, Robb and Rappaport — all from different walks of life, who get caught up in murder and mischief as they struggle to make their conventional lives bloom.
Fumero plays Birdie. Entitled, rich, swathed in Chanel, a smoker, a drinker, self-destructive at times, toxic at others, but not without real pain beneath her facade, Birdie is a successful author whose memoir, “Digging for Gold: Dancing Through Divorce,” is a bestseller.
Robb plays Alice, your favorite high school English teacher, a dreamer whose best dreams are crashing down on her. She’s a longtime...
- 4/8/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Dakota Fanning and The Strangers director Bryan Bertino are teaming up for a horror movie called Vicious, which is coming our way from Paramount Pictures, and Deadline reports that Fanning is being joined in the cast by Devyn Nekoda (Scream VI), Mary McCormack (The West Wing), Rachel Blanchard (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Kathryn Hunter (Poor Things), Klea Scott (Millennium), and Emily Mitchell (Ordinary Angels). The film is heading toward an August 8, 2025 theatrical release.
Scripted by Bertino, Vicious sees Fanning taking on the role of a young woman who is left a strange present by a late-night visitor, and quickly realizes she is fighting for her life after slipping down a disturbing rabbit hole contained inside the gift.
An Atlas Independent production, the film is being produced by Richard Suckle, with Melinda Whitaker serving as executive producer.
Kathryn Hunter, Mary McCormack, Rachel Blanchard & More Join Dakota Fanning In Paramount Horror...
Scripted by Bertino, Vicious sees Fanning taking on the role of a young woman who is left a strange present by a late-night visitor, and quickly realizes she is fighting for her life after slipping down a disturbing rabbit hole contained inside the gift.
An Atlas Independent production, the film is being produced by Richard Suckle, with Melinda Whitaker serving as executive producer.
Kathryn Hunter, Mary McCormack, Rachel Blanchard & More Join Dakota Fanning In Paramount Horror...
- 4/2/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The Spiderwick Chronicles Trailer Brings Supernatural Children’s Book Series to Life on Roku — Watch
Christian Slater is here, and he’ll be taking all of your creatures with him.
The Roku Channel has released the official trailer for its upcoming series adaptation of Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black’s The Spiderwick Chronicles books, which finds Slater slipping into the sinister role of Mulgarath.
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Here’s what to expect from the series,...
The Roku Channel has released the official trailer for its upcoming series adaptation of Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black’s The Spiderwick Chronicles books, which finds Slater slipping into the sinister role of Mulgarath.
More from TVLineThe Spiderwick Chronicles: Christian Slater Is Hungry to Consume Humans in First Trailer for TV AdaptationNasim Pedrad's Chad Gets Season 2 Release Date at Roku, Following a Two-Year Delay - Watch TrailerGet a Roku TV Stick for Just $38 - Stream Netflix, Peacock, Paramount+ and More
Here’s what to expect from the series,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The Netflix reboot of Avatar: The Last Airbender revived not only the hype for the franchise but also the long list of Hollywood celebrities who partook in the original animated series.
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Surely, many fans are not aware that some of these characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel, The Legend of Korra, were voiced by famous celebrities. Would you believe Star Wars alum Mark Hamill voiced Fire Lord Ozai? Yes, and many other names will definitely shock you!
Suggested“Feels like a show made by an algorithm”: Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Gets Brutalized By Critics Despite Stellar Ratings Serena Williams Serena Williams via CNN
Former tennis player Serena Williams worked on Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. She played a Fire Nation prison guard called Ming and a female sage in the sequel series.
Williams...
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Surely, many fans are not aware that some of these characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel, The Legend of Korra, were voiced by famous celebrities. Would you believe Star Wars alum Mark Hamill voiced Fire Lord Ozai? Yes, and many other names will definitely shock you!
Suggested“Feels like a show made by an algorithm”: Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Gets Brutalized By Critics Despite Stellar Ratings Serena Williams Serena Williams via CNN
Former tennis player Serena Williams worked on Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. She played a Fire Nation prison guard called Ming and a female sage in the sequel series.
Williams...
- 3/4/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Fans have reason to believe Chris Evans is starring in a rebooted version of Stargate set for a 2024 debut in theaters.
Chris Evans' 2024 Stargate Movie Speculation
Across social media (primarily Facebook), a poster is making the rounds teasing a new entry in the Stargate franchise via a movie starring MCU veteran Chris Evans and Mr. Robot star Rami Malek.
Read full article on The Direct.
Chris Evans' 2024 Stargate Movie Speculation
Across social media (primarily Facebook), a poster is making the rounds teasing a new entry in the Stargate franchise via a movie starring MCU veteran Chris Evans and Mr. Robot star Rami Malek.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 2/29/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
After what has been an incredibly predictable awards season for television in the last month with all the previous ceremonies checking “Succession,” “The Bear” and “Beef” down the line, it would make sense to presume that the Screen Actors Guild Awards this weekend will just follow the herd and honor the same champs. But lest we forget, we have seen time and time again where SAG-AFTRA does their own thing and sometimes yields surprising results, stopping some actors and shows in their tracks that have been on a roll. Read below for some recent shocking TV winners at the SAG Awards and what it could mean this year.
Beginning with last year’s ceremony, the two limited series/television movie acting winners were way off course of who was expected to triumph. For best actress, Amanda Seyfried was sweeping all the televised awards for “The Dropout” and was expected to complete the run with SAG,...
Beginning with last year’s ceremony, the two limited series/television movie acting winners were way off course of who was expected to triumph. For best actress, Amanda Seyfried was sweeping all the televised awards for “The Dropout” and was expected to complete the run with SAG,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Christopher Tsang
- Gold Derby
‘Ironclaw’ star Zac Efron has been set to lead the comedy from Jody Hill ‘Famous.’
Efron will take on the role of Lance Dunkquist, a fame-hungry man who has one thing going for him: he looks exactly like Hollywood superstar James Jansen, who will also be played by Efron. Bent on using that coincidence to his advantage, Lance travels to Los Angeles determined to make it big no matter what it takes.
‘Mr. Robot’ creator Sam Esmail is attached as a producer. The project is adapted from the novel of the same name by Blake Crouch, with Chad Hodge handling the screenplay. Esmail and Chad Hamilton will produce through their Esmail Corp banner. Black Bear will present the package at EFM to international buyers with CAA Media Finance and WME Independent representing the U.S. rights.
Also in news – Aaron Taylor-Johnson cast in David Mackenzie’s ‘Fuze’
The film will...
Efron will take on the role of Lance Dunkquist, a fame-hungry man who has one thing going for him: he looks exactly like Hollywood superstar James Jansen, who will also be played by Efron. Bent on using that coincidence to his advantage, Lance travels to Los Angeles determined to make it big no matter what it takes.
‘Mr. Robot’ creator Sam Esmail is attached as a producer. The project is adapted from the novel of the same name by Blake Crouch, with Chad Hodge handling the screenplay. Esmail and Chad Hamilton will produce through their Esmail Corp banner. Black Bear will present the package at EFM to international buyers with CAA Media Finance and WME Independent representing the U.S. rights.
Also in news – Aaron Taylor-Johnson cast in David Mackenzie’s ‘Fuze’
The film will...
- 2/9/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Fresh off the well received wrestling drama The Iron Claw and soon to be seen in the comedy Ricky Stanicky, Zac Efron has now signed on to star in the thriller Famous for director Jody Hill – and he’ll be playing dual roles in the film, which is based on a novel by Blake Crouch!
Scripted by Chad Hodge, who created the short-lived, Crouch-inspired TV series Wayward Pines back in 2015, Famous has the following synopsis: Lance Dunkquist has one asset that’s about to change his life – he has the face of a movie star. And not just any movie star – Lance is the spitting image of a Hollywood icon, James Jansen. Lance is about to travel to Los Angeles to make his dream come true. Lance is going to be famous, no matter what it takes… The film aims to be a “provocative and highly entertaining Los Angeles-set thriller...
Scripted by Chad Hodge, who created the short-lived, Crouch-inspired TV series Wayward Pines back in 2015, Famous has the following synopsis: Lance Dunkquist has one asset that’s about to change his life – he has the face of a movie star. And not just any movie star – Lance is the spitting image of a Hollywood icon, James Jansen. Lance is about to travel to Los Angeles to make his dream come true. Lance is going to be famous, no matter what it takes… The film aims to be a “provocative and highly entertaining Los Angeles-set thriller...
- 2/8/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail assembled an impressive cast for his thriller Leave the World Behind that included Julia Roberts (Homecoming), Ethan Hawke (The Black Phone), and Mahershala Ali (True Detective) – but he also delivered a divisive movie that earned reactions that ranged from “wildly riveting and entertaining” and “absolutely amazing” to “hideously bad” and “absolutely awful”. JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray gave the film a 5/10 review that you can read at This Link. I would have scored it higher, I was just left wanting a little more from the ending. Despite the wildly varying reactions, the movie has proven to be quite popular on the Netflix streaming service – in fact, the view count over its first couple months of release has landed it on Netflix’s Top 10 Most Popular Movies list!
Leave the World Behind lands at #8 on the list, ranking above Glass Onion and Extraction. Here’s the...
Leave the World Behind lands at #8 on the list, ranking above Glass Onion and Extraction. Here’s the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" aired a lot of experimental episodes over the course of the show, but few landed quite as well as season 4's "Hush." The episode starts off normal, but soon a bunch of ghouls called the Gentlemen decide to take away the entire town's ability to speak. For most of the episode after that, not a single line of dialogue is spoken. This gimmick could've easily been a dull disaster, but it instead turned out to be one of the creepiest, most fascinating episodes in the whole series.
For Whedon, the episode was partially motivated by his desire to prove that he was more than his dialogue. Whedon was (and is) famous for his clever, fast-paced dialogue, the type that doesn't attempt to capture how real people...
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"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" aired a lot of experimental episodes over the course of the show, but few landed quite as well as season 4's "Hush." The episode starts off normal, but soon a bunch of ghouls called the Gentlemen decide to take away the entire town's ability to speak. For most of the episode after that, not a single line of dialogue is spoken. This gimmick could've easily been a dull disaster, but it instead turned out to be one of the creepiest, most fascinating episodes in the whole series.
For Whedon, the episode was partially motivated by his desire to prove that he was more than his dialogue. Whedon was (and is) famous for his clever, fast-paced dialogue, the type that doesn't attempt to capture how real people...
- 1/14/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Seth Brodie, Chief Financial Officer at Anonymous Content, is leaving the company.
Deadline understands that Brodie’s departure is amicable. No word on his next move.
The departure comes as Anonymous Content has been searching for nearly a year for a new CEO following the surprising resignation of Dawn Olmstead and COO Heather McCauley from the company. Sources close to the company told Deadline that it is in the final stages of the search.
The duo resigned in March. Olmstead resurfaced in December, teaming up with Charlize Theron and her Denver & Delilah partners Beth Kono and Aj Dix to launch a new venture.
Brodie joined Anonymous Content in 2021. Before that, he was SVP of finance and strategy at Legendary Entertainment, having joined that company from DreamWorks Studios, where he was VP for finance and strategic planning.
Anonymous Content, which is behind films including The Revenant, Spotlight and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind...
Deadline understands that Brodie’s departure is amicable. No word on his next move.
The departure comes as Anonymous Content has been searching for nearly a year for a new CEO following the surprising resignation of Dawn Olmstead and COO Heather McCauley from the company. Sources close to the company told Deadline that it is in the final stages of the search.
The duo resigned in March. Olmstead resurfaced in December, teaming up with Charlize Theron and her Denver & Delilah partners Beth Kono and Aj Dix to launch a new venture.
Brodie joined Anonymous Content in 2021. Before that, he was SVP of finance and strategy at Legendary Entertainment, having joined that company from DreamWorks Studios, where he was VP for finance and strategic planning.
Anonymous Content, which is behind films including The Revenant, Spotlight and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind...
- 1/12/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
According to Deadline, the upcoming Battlestar Galactica reboot has tapped The Sinner creator Derek Simonds to serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner of the series. He replaces Michael Lesslie (The Little Drummer Girl), who was originally attached to write and executive produce.
The Battlestar Galactica reboot series has been a passion project of Mr. Robot‘s Sam Esmail for some time and he will be producing through UCP. Esmail provided an update late last year, saying, “We have a great outline and we’re probably going to go to pilot soon.” Esmail also explained why he wasn’t running the series himself.
“I know myself as a filmmaker and I don’t know if hard sci-fi is something I’m going to be the A-plus person to pull off,” Esmail said. “And Battlestar needs the cream of the crop. But I love the world and what Ron Moore did...
The Battlestar Galactica reboot series has been a passion project of Mr. Robot‘s Sam Esmail for some time and he will be producing through UCP. Esmail provided an update late last year, saying, “We have a great outline and we’re probably going to go to pilot soon.” Esmail also explained why he wasn’t running the series himself.
“I know myself as a filmmaker and I don’t know if hard sci-fi is something I’m going to be the A-plus person to pull off,” Esmail said. “And Battlestar needs the cream of the crop. But I love the world and what Ron Moore did...
- 1/6/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The holidays are upon us, which means it’s a great time to gather ’round your screen and catch up on the best movies. Fortunately, the list of new movies on Netflix in December is quite long, so you’ve got plenty to choose from. In fact, sometimes it feels like too much to choose from. With that in mind, we’ve put together a curated list of some of the best new movies streaming on Netflix this month, including new releases and throwback library titles — including the arrival of several DC movies. From awards contenders to would-be blockbusters, Netflix is debuting several of their biggest movies this month so there’s a lot to chose from.
Check out our picks for the best new movies on Netflix in December below.
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“Carol” and “Dark Waters” director Todd Haynes is back with another lush, haunting character piece in “May December.
Check out our picks for the best new movies on Netflix in December below.
May December (2023) Netflix
Available: Dec. 1
“Carol” and “Dark Waters” director Todd Haynes is back with another lush, haunting character piece in “May December.
- 12/29/2023
- by Haleigh Foutch, Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
It's hard to read the news these days without feeling a sense of existential dread flare up in your soul. Of course, we're nearly four decades removed now from Steve Martin picking up a newspaper and screaming in his classic '80s rom-com "Roxanne," so it's not as though fretting about the state of the world is a new sensation. Be that as it may, filmmakers have spent much of the 21st century postulating how human society might come toppling down. Perhaps global warming will do us in, like in "The Day After Tomorrow." Or maybe humanity's tampering with nature will produce a super-virus that plunges our global civilization into chaos, like in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." That movie feels especially prescient in the wake of 2020.
In the Netflix-backed "Leave the World Behind," the apocalypse is triggered by a mysterious series of cyberattacks that seemingly culminates...
In the Netflix-backed "Leave the World Behind," the apocalypse is triggered by a mysterious series of cyberattacks that seemingly culminates...
- 12/24/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
How do you build an acting career you’re proud of? Well, for Myha’la Herrold, breakout star of HBO’s Industry and the standout in Netflix’s latest apocalyptic drama Leave the World Behind, it starts with saying no.
“Honestly, I have sort of been the same bitch from like the beginning of time,” she tells Rolling Stone. “If there was something that I don’t want to do, I just don’t do it.”
It may seem like a flippant approach to entering an already crowded entertainment industry, but for the Carnegie Mellon Graduate,...
“Honestly, I have sort of been the same bitch from like the beginning of time,” she tells Rolling Stone. “If there was something that I don’t want to do, I just don’t do it.”
It may seem like a flippant approach to entering an already crowded entertainment industry, but for the Carnegie Mellon Graduate,...
- 12/22/2023
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
The Streamable has compiled a list of the top 25 pilots in TV history, and where you can watch them now.
The breadth of TV content available these days is truly staggering. Whether on live channels or on-demand, on linear TV or via subscription streaming services, there has never been a wider availability of TV shows, and that can create some real uncertainty about where to start!
When picking a new TV series, it’s obviously best to start with the pilot. That’s a TV industry term for the first episode of a series, and every show that’s ever been made (along with thousands that ultimately weren’t sent to production) has had one.
Choosing the best titles amongst these is difficult, particularly since “best” is a subjective term dependent on the individual user to interpret. However, the following list has been pulled from an Ask Reddit thread which...
The breadth of TV content available these days is truly staggering. Whether on live channels or on-demand, on linear TV or via subscription streaming services, there has never been a wider availability of TV shows, and that can create some real uncertainty about where to start!
When picking a new TV series, it’s obviously best to start with the pilot. That’s a TV industry term for the first episode of a series, and every show that’s ever been made (along with thousands that ultimately weren’t sent to production) has had one.
Choosing the best titles amongst these is difficult, particularly since “best” is a subjective term dependent on the individual user to interpret. However, the following list has been pulled from an Ask Reddit thread which...
- 12/20/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
In this apocalyptic thriller from award-winning writer and director Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot), Amanda (Academy Award winner Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke), rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers — G.H. (Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la) — arrive in the night, bearing news of a mysterious cyberattack and seeking refuge in the house they claim is theirs. The two families reckon with a looming disaster that grows more terrifying by the minute, forcing everyone to come to terms with their places in a collapsing world. Based on the National Book Award-nominated novel by Rumaan Alam, Leave The World Behind is produced by Esmail Corp, Red Om Films, and executive produced by Higher Ground Productions.
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- 12/19/2023
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: Oscar-winning actress and producer Charlize Theron has teamed with veteran media executive and producer Dawn Olmstead, along with Charlize’s Denver & Delilah partners Beth Kono and Aj Dix, to form a new media venture.
Former Anonymous Content CEO and UCP President Olmstead will serve as CEO on the yet-untitled company, which will take over Denver & Delilah’s content slate. The new venture will also continue Denver & Delilah’s first-look feature deal with Universal as well as its TV agreement with HBO/Max, which is currently slated to end early next year.
In her role, Olmstead will work closely with Theron, Kono and Dix to develop and build upon the existing Denver & Delilah slate across film, TV and other areas of content and IP generation for global audiences.
The new company formalizes Olmstead’s longstanding relationship with Theron, Kono and Dix. As a producer, Olmstead worked with the trio on...
Former Anonymous Content CEO and UCP President Olmstead will serve as CEO on the yet-untitled company, which will take over Denver & Delilah’s content slate. The new venture will also continue Denver & Delilah’s first-look feature deal with Universal as well as its TV agreement with HBO/Max, which is currently slated to end early next year.
In her role, Olmstead will work closely with Theron, Kono and Dix to develop and build upon the existing Denver & Delilah slate across film, TV and other areas of content and IP generation for global audiences.
The new company formalizes Olmstead’s longstanding relationship with Theron, Kono and Dix. As a producer, Olmstead worked with the trio on...
- 12/15/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Director Sam Esmail, creator of the award-winning series Mr. Robot, returns to direct his sophomore feature film, Leave the World Behind (2023). Unsurprisingly, there are a few similarities between the themes and plot in the film and Mr. Robot. Sam Esmail, who also wrote the film’s screenplay, adapted it from Rumaan Alam‘s 2020 novel of the same name. Leave the World Behind is an apocalyptic, psychological thriller produced by former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama‘s production company. As an apocalyptic thriller, Leave the World Behind‘s plot centers around the end of the world. A family’s weekend vacation is interrupted...
- 12/14/2023
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Things were going so well for "Leave the World Behind." Netflix's latest psychological thriller/disaster film hit the service on December 8, 2023, and promptly dominated the most-watched charts, claiming the top spot in 85 countries around the world as of December 11 (according to streaming data aggregator FlixPatrol). Directed by "Mr. Robot" creator Sam Esmail, the film also managed to impress critics, succeeding where other Netflix thrillers such as the disappointingly muddled "Reptile" failed.
The movie holds a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of writing, with critics praising Email's direction and the film's overall tone, which manages to establish a creeping sense of dread throughout. The performances were also singled out as a highlight, which is hardly surprising considering "Leave the World Behind" features one of the best casts yet assembled by Netflix. With Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, and Kevin Bacon, even if the script and direction were complete rubbish,...
The movie holds a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of writing, with critics praising Email's direction and the film's overall tone, which manages to establish a creeping sense of dread throughout. The performances were also singled out as a highlight, which is hardly surprising considering "Leave the World Behind" features one of the best casts yet assembled by Netflix. With Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, and Kevin Bacon, even if the script and direction were complete rubbish,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Sam Esmail made references to his previous work in 'Leave the World Behind'.The 46-year-old director has helmed the new Netflix apocalyptic thriller that stars Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali and included nods to his previous projects – including the movie 'Comet' and the TV series 'Mr. Robot' - in the film's plot.Sam told The Hollywood Reporter: "It felt pretty natural, and to be honest with you, I didn't just do it with 'Mr. Robot'. There are little nods to everything I've worked on, from 'Homecoming' and 'Comet' to 'Robot'."I fancy myself as creating my own little universe whenever I make a film, so I thought to myself, 'Why not connect them all?' It's more fun that way."The movie tells the story of the Sandford family and their disastrous weekend getaway at the Long Island home of G.
- 12/12/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
[This story contains spoilers for Leave the World Behind.]
Sam Esmail’s Leave the World Behind currently ranks atop Netflix’s film chart, and longtime fans of the filmmaker are now decoding its place in his greater universe of storytelling.
Ten minutes into the thriller, Mr. Robot buffs likely picked up on a familiar site: a yellow emergency preparedness kit with the branding of the USA series’ villainous corporation, E-Corp. That bucket would serve as one of several early signals that a cyberattack would incite the film’s imminent disaster and systematic destabilization of the United States. Esmail had already wanted to make a disaster film that revolved around a cyberattack, and when he read Rumaan Alam’s novel, Leave the World Behind, he knew he could merge that idea with his existing universe of stories, not just Mr. Robot.
“It felt pretty natural, and to be honest with you, I didn’t just do it with Mr.
Sam Esmail’s Leave the World Behind currently ranks atop Netflix’s film chart, and longtime fans of the filmmaker are now decoding its place in his greater universe of storytelling.
Ten minutes into the thriller, Mr. Robot buffs likely picked up on a familiar site: a yellow emergency preparedness kit with the branding of the USA series’ villainous corporation, E-Corp. That bucket would serve as one of several early signals that a cyberattack would incite the film’s imminent disaster and systematic destabilization of the United States. Esmail had already wanted to make a disaster film that revolved around a cyberattack, and when he read Rumaan Alam’s novel, Leave the World Behind, he knew he could merge that idea with his existing universe of stories, not just Mr. Robot.
“It felt pretty natural, and to be honest with you, I didn’t just do it with Mr.
- 12/12/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The PVOD debuts of “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Leave the World Behind,” high-profile movies adapted from adult-oriented bestsellers, are currently #1 on their respective platforms. Martin Scorsese’s film tops all PVOD charts, and the timely Long Island-set thriller co-produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground is #1 at Netflix.
Both films dislodged high-powered #1 titles. “Oppenheimer,” released four months after its theatrical run began, enjoyed two weeks in the top PVOD slot. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” the year’s #2 movie (behind “Barbie” and just ahead of Christopher Nolan’s historical epic) managed five days in the lead at Netflix after previous play, which included streaming on Peacock.
“Flower Moon” and “Leave the World Behind” each reflect the state of film platforming. Apple produced “Flower Moon” with Paramount handling theatrical distribution. It had a 46-day window before debuting on revenue-rich PVOD. At $19.99, Apple gets the lion’s share of rentals.
Both films dislodged high-powered #1 titles. “Oppenheimer,” released four months after its theatrical run began, enjoyed two weeks in the top PVOD slot. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” the year’s #2 movie (behind “Barbie” and just ahead of Christopher Nolan’s historical epic) managed five days in the lead at Netflix after previous play, which included streaming on Peacock.
“Flower Moon” and “Leave the World Behind” each reflect the state of film platforming. Apple produced “Flower Moon” with Paramount handling theatrical distribution. It had a 46-day window before debuting on revenue-rich PVOD. At $19.99, Apple gets the lion’s share of rentals.
- 12/11/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Spoiler Alert: This story contains major spoilers for “Leave the World Behind,” now streaming on Netflix.
Netflix’s doomsday thriller “Leave the World Behind” carries an urgent warning about our faith in technology, among many other topics. During one notable set piece, Julia Roberts’ character has to dodge incoming Teslas piling up on a highway that have been hacked through the cars’ self-driving feature. The scene demonstrates how modern technology can be used against us for destructive purposes — but it doesn’t seem like Tesla founder Elon Musk saw it that way.
The streamer recently posted the Tesla attack scene from “Leave the World Behind” on social media in its entirety, which garnered an unexpected response from Musk: “Teslas can charge from solar panels even if the world goes fully Mad Max and there is no more gasoline!”
Musk used the scene to tout that Teslas can use solar panels to charge,...
Netflix’s doomsday thriller “Leave the World Behind” carries an urgent warning about our faith in technology, among many other topics. During one notable set piece, Julia Roberts’ character has to dodge incoming Teslas piling up on a highway that have been hacked through the cars’ self-driving feature. The scene demonstrates how modern technology can be used against us for destructive purposes — but it doesn’t seem like Tesla founder Elon Musk saw it that way.
The streamer recently posted the Tesla attack scene from “Leave the World Behind” on social media in its entirety, which garnered an unexpected response from Musk: “Teslas can charge from solar panels even if the world goes fully Mad Max and there is no more gasoline!”
Musk used the scene to tout that Teslas can use solar panels to charge,...
- 12/11/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Leave the World Behind Ending Explained: What Is Really Happening In Netflix’s New Mysterious Thriller?(Photo Credit –IMDb)
The new project coming from Sam Esmail, the creator of Mr. Robot, is a film full of mystery that might actually be tapping into the worst fears of the modern era and be more realistic than we think.
What Is The Origin Of Leave The World Behind?
The creation of Leave the World Behind comes from a very interesting source. The film is an adaptation of a novel written by Rumaan Alam. The novel is filled with even more mystery than the film, and in some ways, it makes the film look clearer and more forward in comparison. Alam’s novel follows a very similar series of events. However, the movie suggests a more direct explanation of what is happening. Meanwhile, the novel avoids even talking about what is really happening.
The new project coming from Sam Esmail, the creator of Mr. Robot, is a film full of mystery that might actually be tapping into the worst fears of the modern era and be more realistic than we think.
What Is The Origin Of Leave The World Behind?
The creation of Leave the World Behind comes from a very interesting source. The film is an adaptation of a novel written by Rumaan Alam. The novel is filled with even more mystery than the film, and in some ways, it makes the film look clearer and more forward in comparison. Alam’s novel follows a very similar series of events. However, the movie suggests a more direct explanation of what is happening. Meanwhile, the novel avoids even talking about what is really happening.
- 12/11/2023
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
Tom Hiddleston’s Cinematic Voyage: Breaking Free from Loki and the Marvel Universe ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
In the vibrant tapestry of Hollywood, Tom Hiddleston first caught my attention in 2011 when he brought the mischievous Loki to life in Thor. However, his journey into the realm of cinema began long before that iconic role. Hiddleston’s cinematic voyage commenced with memorable performances in Joanna Hogg’s film Unrelated (2007). As Loki gained widespread recognition within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Hiddleston expanded his horizons beyond the MCU, taking on a prominent leading role in the high-budget film Kong: Skull Island (2017). This venture underscored his versatility, proving his ability to command the big screen with distinction.
Beyond the glitz of Hollywood blockbusters, Hiddleston is a seasoned stage performer. His theatrical journey began with a remarkable debut in Journey’s End in 1999, marking the inception of a prolific stage career. Engaging in various theatrical productions, including...
In the vibrant tapestry of Hollywood, Tom Hiddleston first caught my attention in 2011 when he brought the mischievous Loki to life in Thor. However, his journey into the realm of cinema began long before that iconic role. Hiddleston’s cinematic voyage commenced with memorable performances in Joanna Hogg’s film Unrelated (2007). As Loki gained widespread recognition within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Hiddleston expanded his horizons beyond the MCU, taking on a prominent leading role in the high-budget film Kong: Skull Island (2017). This venture underscored his versatility, proving his ability to command the big screen with distinction.
Beyond the glitz of Hollywood blockbusters, Hiddleston is a seasoned stage performer. His theatrical journey began with a remarkable debut in Journey’s End in 1999, marking the inception of a prolific stage career. Engaging in various theatrical productions, including...
- 12/10/2023
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Rami Malek Once Saved Mr. Robot From A Potential Rewrite! ( Photo Credit – Flickr )
Rami Malek received his due credit with a Best Actor win at the Academy Awards for Bohemian Rhapsody (2018). However, one venture that helped him grow and explore his potential as an actor was Mr. Robot (2015–2019). Sam Esmail’s four-part series saw Malek play the role of Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer and hacker with social anxiety disorder, clinical depression, and dissociative identity disorder. For his brilliant acting chops in Mr. Robot, Rami was also honored with an Emmy for Best Drama Actor in 2016.
Mr. Robot can easily be termed one of the best shows of recent times. However, finding a potential Elliot was a laborious task for creator Sam Esmail. But once he found Rami Malek, Esmail could not help but be in complete awe of the actor, whose ability to take control of the character in...
Rami Malek received his due credit with a Best Actor win at the Academy Awards for Bohemian Rhapsody (2018). However, one venture that helped him grow and explore his potential as an actor was Mr. Robot (2015–2019). Sam Esmail’s four-part series saw Malek play the role of Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer and hacker with social anxiety disorder, clinical depression, and dissociative identity disorder. For his brilliant acting chops in Mr. Robot, Rami was also honored with an Emmy for Best Drama Actor in 2016.
Mr. Robot can easily be termed one of the best shows of recent times. However, finding a potential Elliot was a laborious task for creator Sam Esmail. But once he found Rami Malek, Esmail could not help but be in complete awe of the actor, whose ability to take control of the character in...
- 12/10/2023
- by Shivani Negi
- KoiMoi
Characters will soon be welcome at USA Network once again.
In light of the recent streaming success of several 2000s-era USA originals — most notably Suits, which dominated Netflix earlier this year, ultimately inspiring a Los Angeles-based spinoff — the network is getting back in the scripted series game, our sister site Deadline reports.
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In light of the recent streaming success of several 2000s-era USA originals — most notably Suits, which dominated Netflix earlier this year, ultimately inspiring a Los Angeles-based spinoff — the network is getting back in the scripted series game, our sister site Deadline reports.
More from TVLineThis 2-Foot Talking Chucky Doll Will Make You Scream - Here's Where to Buy ItChucky Season 3 Premiere Recap: The White House Turns Blood Red - Who Was the Season's First Victim?Chrisley Knows Best's Savannah Chrisley Pays Tribute to Nic Kerdiles Following His Shocking Death: 'We...
- 12/8/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Leave the World Behind Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, and Kevin Bacon.
Director: Sam Esmail
Leave the World Behind Movie Review(Photo Credit –IMDb)
What’s Good: Slick direction and gorgeous cinematography accompany a great premise and performances from the star cast.
What’s Bad: Some of the dialogue can be too on the nose, and the more questions than answers ratio might leave some people unsatisfied.
Loo Break: The film boasts very solid pacing, and each scene is important, so there are no breaks.
Watch or Not?: If you were a fan of Mr. Robot or you just want to watch a better version of Knock at the Cabin, this is for you.
Language: English (with subtitles).
Available On: Netflix
Runtime: 140 Minutes.
User Rating:
Sam Esmail made a splash on the TV landscape with Mr. Robot on the USA Network. The...
Star Cast: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, and Kevin Bacon.
Director: Sam Esmail
Leave the World Behind Movie Review(Photo Credit –IMDb)
What’s Good: Slick direction and gorgeous cinematography accompany a great premise and performances from the star cast.
What’s Bad: Some of the dialogue can be too on the nose, and the more questions than answers ratio might leave some people unsatisfied.
Loo Break: The film boasts very solid pacing, and each scene is important, so there are no breaks.
Watch or Not?: If you were a fan of Mr. Robot or you just want to watch a better version of Knock at the Cabin, this is for you.
Language: English (with subtitles).
Available On: Netflix
Runtime: 140 Minutes.
User Rating:
Sam Esmail made a splash on the TV landscape with Mr. Robot on the USA Network. The...
- 12/8/2023
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
Exclusive: USA Network’s “blue sky” series of the 2000s and early 2010s are having a moment this year between Suits‘ blockbuster run on Netflix, which broke streaming records and led to a potential offshoot series at NBC, and the Monk reunion movie, which premieres today on Peacock and already is getting awards recognition.
Now the brand is making its way back to where it started, on the USA Network. NBCUniversal’s ad-supported cable net is plotting a return to original scripted programming with light, frothy character-based procedurals in the mold of the lineup from the “blue sky”era that included Monk, Burn Notice, Psych, Royal Pains, White Collar and Suits, Deadline has learned.
After the end of the WGA strike, NBCU scripted executives put out feelers about their USA plans and already have identified a handful of ideas they are considering for development but there are no deals yet,...
Now the brand is making its way back to where it started, on the USA Network. NBCUniversal’s ad-supported cable net is plotting a return to original scripted programming with light, frothy character-based procedurals in the mold of the lineup from the “blue sky”era that included Monk, Burn Notice, Psych, Royal Pains, White Collar and Suits, Deadline has learned.
After the end of the WGA strike, NBCU scripted executives put out feelers about their USA plans and already have identified a handful of ideas they are considering for development but there are no deals yet,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Plot: In the aftermath of a mysterious disaster, two wealthy New York families are forced to co-exist at a remote mansion.
Review: Sam Esmail’s Leave the World Behind is a mixed bag as far as apocalyptic thrillers go. While well-acted and peppered with some dazzling directorial flourishes, the movie is also undisciplined, with an indulgent run-time and characters that aren’t as compelling as high-profile stars might have you believe. It’s watchable and entertaining, but it spins its wheels too much in the final act and loses steam well before the credits roll.
If anything, Leave the World Behind is an excellent example of how sometimes a straightforward genre film can lose its way if puffed up with self-importance. Director Esmail (Mr. Robot), in his feature debut, is trying to make a classic, with the film an adaptation of the novel by Rumen Alam. It sports weighty themes...
Review: Sam Esmail’s Leave the World Behind is a mixed bag as far as apocalyptic thrillers go. While well-acted and peppered with some dazzling directorial flourishes, the movie is also undisciplined, with an indulgent run-time and characters that aren’t as compelling as high-profile stars might have you believe. It’s watchable and entertaining, but it spins its wheels too much in the final act and loses steam well before the credits roll.
If anything, Leave the World Behind is an excellent example of how sometimes a straightforward genre film can lose its way if puffed up with self-importance. Director Esmail (Mr. Robot), in his feature debut, is trying to make a classic, with the film an adaptation of the novel by Rumen Alam. It sports weighty themes...
- 12/8/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Scream and Ready or Not producer James Vanderbilt is teaming up with Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, and Michael Shannon for Nuremberg, a historical drama set in post-war Germany. Arranged by Bluestone Entertainment and Walden Media, the project is inspired by Jack El Hai’s book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist. Vanderbilt directs from a script he wrote, with production starting in February in Hungary.
According to Deadline, Nuremberg “focuses on the American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Malek), who is tasked with determining whether Nazi prisoners are fit to stand trial for their war crimes, and finds himself in a complex battle of wits with Hermann Göring (Crowe), Hitler’s right-hand man.” Shannon plays Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson, the chief prosecutor of the Nuremberg trials.
“What an absolute honor it is to be working with such a tremendously talented group of actors,” said Vanderbilt. “Our partners at Bluestone and Walden have been incredibly supportive,...
According to Deadline, Nuremberg “focuses on the American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Malek), who is tasked with determining whether Nazi prisoners are fit to stand trial for their war crimes, and finds himself in a complex battle of wits with Hermann Göring (Crowe), Hitler’s right-hand man.” Shannon plays Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson, the chief prosecutor of the Nuremberg trials.
“What an absolute honor it is to be working with such a tremendously talented group of actors,” said Vanderbilt. “Our partners at Bluestone and Walden have been incredibly supportive,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
"I don't wanna panic over nothing." "I don't think this is 'nothing...'" After showing in theaters for the past few weeks, Netflix is ready to release this apocalyptic sci-fi thriller streaming on Netflix worldwide. The streaming studio has unveiled one final official trailer for Leave the World Behind, a new creation from the mind of "Mr. Robot's" Sam Esmail. So what is going on in here? A family's vacation to a remote corner of Long Island is upended when two strangers arrive at night, seeking refuge from a cyberattack that grows more terrifying by the minute, forcing everyone to come to terms with their places in this collapsing world. They claim there is a blackout causing chaos in the city – but without TV or internet, they can't verify them. Do they trust them? Is it really the apocalypse? What happens next? Leave the World Behind stars Julia Roberts,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
News of the looming apocalypse arrives with a nighttime rap at the door in this all-star thriller from writer-director Sam Esmail, who proved himself a master of depicting an unraveling society in Mr. Robot. Upwardly mobile Brooklynite Amanda Sandford is vacationing at a luxurious Long Island rental house — advertised as a place to “leave the world behind” — with her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke) and their teenagers Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie) when the ominous knock cracks their brie-and-cashmere cocoon. (Credit: JoJo Whilden / © Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection) Outside are two strangers, financier G.H. Scott (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la). They claim to own the rental and ask for refuge, explaining they can’t return to their Manhattan home because of a mysterious massive cyberattack. Amanda reluctantly lets them in, and the households uneasily hunker down together as the disaster quickly grows clearer and more terrifying.
- 12/3/2023
- TV Insider
It’s been four years since it was announced that Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail would be developing a reboot of Battlestar Galactica, but the series has been slow moving forward. Thankfully, now that the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are behind us, the series is back on track.
While speaking with THR, Sam Esmail gave an update on the Battlestar Galactica reboot series, saying, “We have a great outline and we’re probably going to go to pilot soon.” However, unlike Mr. Robot, Esmail won’t be running this series himself because he doesn’t believe he’s the best person to tackle hard sci-fi.
“I know myself as a filmmaker and I don’t know if hard sci-fi is something I’m going to be the A-plus person to pull off,” Esmail explained. “And Battlestar needs the cream of the crop. But I love the world and what Ron Moore...
While speaking with THR, Sam Esmail gave an update on the Battlestar Galactica reboot series, saying, “We have a great outline and we’re probably going to go to pilot soon.” However, unlike Mr. Robot, Esmail won’t be running this series himself because he doesn’t believe he’s the best person to tackle hard sci-fi.
“I know myself as a filmmaker and I don’t know if hard sci-fi is something I’m going to be the A-plus person to pull off,” Esmail explained. “And Battlestar needs the cream of the crop. But I love the world and what Ron Moore...
- 12/1/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Sam Esmail is baffled by the desire for adaptations to be faithful to their source material. “That’s not the point,” says the man who brought us Mr. Robot and Homecoming. “The point is, you’re making a great film, and if you’re handcuffing yourself to the source material, you’re going to get into a lot of trouble.”
With Leave the World Behind, Esmail says he was eager to adapt Rumaan Alam’s examination of class and race relations because he knew he could tell a different version of the story for film. He immediately enlisted frequent collaborator Julia Roberts, who stars opposite Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali in what is, spoilers aside, a tale of two families as they fight for survival amid an inexplicable blackout. Netflix jumped aboard the apocalyptic thriller and will drop it on the service Dec. 8 after a brief run in theaters. Then,...
With Leave the World Behind, Esmail says he was eager to adapt Rumaan Alam’s examination of class and race relations because he knew he could tell a different version of the story for film. He immediately enlisted frequent collaborator Julia Roberts, who stars opposite Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali in what is, spoilers aside, a tale of two families as they fight for survival amid an inexplicable blackout. Netflix jumped aboard the apocalyptic thriller and will drop it on the service Dec. 8 after a brief run in theaters. Then,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A Murder at the End of the World creators Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij are a resilient duo. Instead of letting disappointment linger, the longtime creative partners quickly rebounded after the cancellation of their beloved genre-bender The Oa and channeled its many profound takeaways into their next story. The Netflix series struck a deep chord in viewers around the world, and seeing firsthand the community and energy that had formed around their work, Marling and Batmanglij further trusted their storytelling instincts until a new name rose to the top of their collective mind: Darby Hart.
Their FX on Hulu limited series chronicles past-and-present Darby (Emma Corrin), who’s an amateur sleuth turned true-crime author. She combines the hacking and investigative skills of Mr. Robot’s Elliot Alderson and Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s Lisbeth Salander, with the death-adjacent upbringing of Six Feet Under‘s Claire Fisher. Despite those familiar comps,...
Their FX on Hulu limited series chronicles past-and-present Darby (Emma Corrin), who’s an amateur sleuth turned true-crime author. She combines the hacking and investigative skills of Mr. Robot’s Elliot Alderson and Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s Lisbeth Salander, with the death-adjacent upbringing of Six Feet Under‘s Claire Fisher. Despite those familiar comps,...
- 11/24/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Deadline hears that filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton has decided to step away as director of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Kang Dynasty to focus on his other Marvel projects. This is an amicable exit, I understand, as Cretton remains fully in the Marvel Studios family.
In fact, Cretton is in talks with Marvel Studios about directing future movies.
Note that Avengers: Kang Dynasty is far on the theatrical release schedule, dated to kick off summer on May 1, 2026. The movie will precede Avengers: Secret Wars on May 7, 2027 which will wrap up the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 6 features.
Cretton is currently busy on the Marvel Studios/Disney+ series Wonder Man, which he co-created with Andrew Guest, who serves as showrunner. Cretton EPs the series and also directed the first two episodes. The series resumes shooting after Thanksgiving. Wonder Man will be under the new Marvel Spotlight series banner, which are shows that...
In fact, Cretton is in talks with Marvel Studios about directing future movies.
Note that Avengers: Kang Dynasty is far on the theatrical release schedule, dated to kick off summer on May 1, 2026. The movie will precede Avengers: Secret Wars on May 7, 2027 which will wrap up the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 6 features.
Cretton is currently busy on the Marvel Studios/Disney+ series Wonder Man, which he co-created with Andrew Guest, who serves as showrunner. Cretton EPs the series and also directed the first two episodes. The series resumes shooting after Thanksgiving. Wonder Man will be under the new Marvel Spotlight series banner, which are shows that...
- 11/15/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Rami Malek and Emma Corrin are stepping out for some lunch!
The dazzling new couple was spotted heading to vegan restaurant Gracias Madre on Thursday (November 9) in Los Angeles.
Rami, 42, and Emma, 27, kept their looks casual and both donned sunglasses during their walk.
The two actors were seen sipping coffee while walking around a park together on Wednesday (November 8), and we have the photos!
Rami recently broke up with his longtime girlfriend and Bohemian Rhapsody co-star Lucy Boynton.
Althought it’s not clear when Rami and Lucy ended things, the Mr. Robot star has been spotted with Emma on multiple occasions since July.
The two seemingly confirmed their romance in September when they were photographed kissing.
Browse through the gallery for more photos of Rami Malek and Emma Corrin in Los Angeles…...
The dazzling new couple was spotted heading to vegan restaurant Gracias Madre on Thursday (November 9) in Los Angeles.
Rami, 42, and Emma, 27, kept their looks casual and both donned sunglasses during their walk.
The two actors were seen sipping coffee while walking around a park together on Wednesday (November 8), and we have the photos!
Rami recently broke up with his longtime girlfriend and Bohemian Rhapsody co-star Lucy Boynton.
Althought it’s not clear when Rami and Lucy ended things, the Mr. Robot star has been spotted with Emma on multiple occasions since July.
The two seemingly confirmed their romance in September when they were photographed kissing.
Browse through the gallery for more photos of Rami Malek and Emma Corrin in Los Angeles…...
- 11/9/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Writer-director Sam Esmail premiered his latest film Leave the World Behind at the opening night of AFI Fest on Wednesday night, where he opened up about getting notes on the film from the Obamas — who served as producers — and comparisons of the project to his past work on Mr. Robot.
The film is based on the 2020 novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam, and unfolds as Amanda (Julia Roberts) books her family an impromptu staycation at a luxurious home in Long Island. As she and her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke) get settled in, two strangers — G.H. (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la) — upend their trip in the middle of the night, claiming ownership of the home. Together, they contend with the mysterious ramifications of a nationwide cyberattack that leaves them vulnerable to the earth’s elements and human nature’s darkness.
“It was a crazy time,...
The film is based on the 2020 novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam, and unfolds as Amanda (Julia Roberts) books her family an impromptu staycation at a luxurious home in Long Island. As she and her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke) get settled in, two strangers — G.H. (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la) — upend their trip in the middle of the night, claiming ownership of the home. Together, they contend with the mysterious ramifications of a nationwide cyberattack that leaves them vulnerable to the earth’s elements and human nature’s darkness.
“It was a crazy time,...
- 10/26/2023
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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