The Handmaid’s Tale News
Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss will direct four episodes of the Hulu series’ upcoming Season 6 – the premiere and Episode 2, as well as the penultimate episode and the series finale.
Grey’s Anatomy’s Sarah Drew to Star in Mistletoe Murders Series Adaptation at Hallmark Media
Drew has landed the part of Emily, based on the Audible series of the same name, Mistletoe Murders will follow Drew’s character, who, when she isn’t running her small-town Christmas-themed store Under the Mistletoe, is compelled to investigate local murders with the help of a local police detective and his teen daughter. On the surface, Emily is a perfectly lovely, good-natured mystery lover, but she is hiding a secret past that, if exposed, threatens to destroy the new life she has built in Fletcher’s Grove. Production on the series gets underway in Toronto in June.
‘Bad Sisters’ Star Anne-Marie Duff Joins Matthew Gurney in BBC Thriller ‘Reunion’
Written by Sheffield-born deaf writer William Mager, “Reunion” sees Gurney (“Name Me Lawand”) play Daniel Brennan, a deaf man who finds himself in prison following a terrible crime. Duff stars as Christine, a woman who is desperate to fine Brennan and uncover the truth.
Also starring are Lara Peake (“How to Have Sex”) as Brennan’s daughter Carly as well as Eddie Marsan (“Back to Black”), who plays Christine’s protective boyfriend Stephen and Rose Ayling- Ellis (“Summer of Rockets”) appears as Christine’s daughter Miri.
Sherlock Holmes-inspired CBS medical drama “Watson” Casting News
The Sherlock Holmes-inspired CBS medical drama “Watson” has added Peter Mark Kendall and Ritchie Coster to its cast; joining series lead Morris Chestnut. The series states it takes place a year after the death of Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty. As the series begins, Dr. John Watson (Chestnut) resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders. Watson’s old life isn’t done with him, though; Moriarty and Watson are set to write their own chapter of a story that has fascinated audiences for more than a century.
‘Tomb Raider’ Series From Phoebe Waller-Bridge Greenlit at Amazon
“Fleabag” creator Waller-Bridge will write and executive produce the show based on the iconic “Tomb Raider” video game franchise, which follows the adventures of archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft.
‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are not expected to return.
Nick Cannon, JB Smoove to Host New Game Shows for Prime Video; ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’
“Buy It Now,” hosted by JB Smoove (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) and the holiday-themed event “Wish List Games” hosted by Nick Cannon (“The Masked Singer”). In addition to new programming, is the upcoming “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” hosted by Travis Kelce. Prime Video revealed the first batch of stars to appear on the show: Comedians Natasha Leggero, Nicole Byer, Nikki Glaser, and Ron Funches; Thursday Night Football analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick; former NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco; “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Garcelle Beauvais; “Vanderpump Rules” star Lala Kent; actress, writer, and producer Lilly Singh; and podcast host Sophia Stallone.
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