Author: Anum Mushtaq

Paul Dano is set to lead A24’s upcoming drama The Chaperones, joining Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson, who recently appeared together in Lionsgate’s dystopian thriller The Long Walk. The film is directed by India Donaldson, marking her second feature after 2024’s critically acclaimed Good One. Set in the days following Christmas, The Chaperones follows three slacker friends hired to transport a troubled teen across the country. The screenplay is written by Sebastian Black, making his feature debut. Production houses Robert Pattinson’s Icki Eneo Arlo and Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment are producing the film, reuniting Dano with Plan B after…

MTV has officially ended one of its longest-running shows. Ridiculousness, the viral clip comedy hosted by Rob Dyrdek, has been canceled after 14 years and more than 900 episodes, TMZ reports. According to sources, the cast and crew were informed this week that the current season will be the last. The decision reportedly came directly from MTV’s top executives. The series went dark in July and was slated to return in January, but instead, previously produced episodes will continue airing through 2026. No new episodes will be made. Despite the cancellation, older seasons will remain on MTV and continue streaming…

Woody Harrelson has made it clear he won’t be returning to HBO’s True Detective. The 64-year-old actor, who earned both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for playing Det. Marty Hart in the show’s first season, dismissed any chance of revisiting the role during an interview on NBC’s 3rd Hour of Today. “Matthew’s so funny, but in fairness, never,” Harrelson said when asked if he’d reprise his role alongside Matthew McConaughey, who played Det. Rust Cohle. “Not a chance.” Harrelson explained his decision, noting, “Because it turned out great. I love that it turned out the way it did. If anything,…

AMC Networks’ Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches has added Breaking Bad alum Betsy Brandt as a series regular for its upcoming third season. Brandt will play a new character named Katherine, with production beginning this week in Vancouver, Canada. According to AMC, Season 3 will “dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new spellbound families, and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, Mass., the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.” The hit supernatural series stars Alexandra Daddario alongside Harry Hamlin, Tongayi Chirisa, and Alyssa Jirrels. Brandt, best known for portraying Marie Schrader on AMC’s Emmy-winning Breaking Bad,…

It: Welcome to Derry terrified its way into HBO Max history with a massive debut, drawing 5.7 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max within its first three days. According to multiplatform data, the prequel to Stephen King’s It now ranks as the third biggest series premiere on HBO Max, trailing only behind House of the Dragon and The Last of Us. The show’s debut audience outperformed HBO’s recent Sunday release Task, which premiered to 3.1 million viewers and wrapped its finale with 4 million in three-day totals. Set in the chilling universe of It and It Chapter Two, the…

A new report suggests Disney’s partnership with the BBC on Doctor Who ended after efforts to “Marvel-ize” the iconic sci-fi franchise failed to deliver results. According to Deadline, the collaboration fell apart due to high production costs and the show’s limited appeal beyond its core fan base. Episodes reportedly cost between £6 million ($8.5 million) and £8 million ($10.5 million), valuing the deal at up to £168 million ($221 million). “It was pretty apparent from early on that this wasn’t for the long term,” a former Disney executive told Deadline. “Everyone got the impression that it wasn’t doing what it…

HBO’s hit anthology series The White Lotus is preparing to bring its next luxurious escapade to France. Although the network has not yet officially confirmed the setting, Variety has learned exclusively that Season 4 of Mike White’s acclaimed series will film in Paris and the French Riviera, with production scouting some of the country’s most prestigious hotels. According to sources, the new season will primarily take place in the South of France, with a subplot unfolding in Paris. Production is still in development and won’t begin filming until next year. No hotels have been finalized yet, but scouting is underway…

Starz has officially canceled its hit drama series BMF after four seasons. The final season premiered in June and wrapped on August 15 with its tenth episode, “Dreams Deferred.” The finale resolved much of the ongoing drama between the Flenory brothers but ended with a cliffhanger Big Meech (Demetrius Flenory Jr.) being arrested by Detective Von Bryant (Steve Harris). Since the show is based on the real-life Black Mafia Family, fans can look to history to see how events unfolded. Big Meech is portrayed by his real-life son, Demetrius Flenory Jr. In March, reports suggested that a fifth season was…

Sydney Sweeney is entering the next phase of her Hollywood ascent — and possibly the Oscar race — with her powerful turn as boxer Christy Martin in David Michôd’s Christy. Yet, beyond the awards buzz, she’s also confronting public perceptions of her image, career, and confidence. When Michôd began casting for Christy in 2024, Sweeney wasn’t initially considered for the physically demanding role. But after seeing her intense performance in Reality and learning about her real-life MMA background, the director knew she was the perfect fit. “I’ve found someone who would be perfect,” Michôd said, comparing the moment to discovering…