ICYMI: An all new show from the creators of Castle, Kit Harrington gets a new show, and more!
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Lena Dunham released a sincere apology after previously defending Girls writer, Murray Miller after he was accused of sexual assault. In sadder news, at the age of 86, beloved actress and singer Della Reese has passed away. Her wonderful career will be remembered by fans, along with her husband and three children.
Rachel Bilson will be making her way back onto our screens alongside Eddie Cibrian in an all new drama from the creators of Castle! Meanwhile, Breckin Meyer joins season 2 of Designated Survivor, Carmen Ejogo joins the True Detective cast for season 3, Michel Gill joins Chicago Med, and Nathan Lane is set to guest star on The Blacklist! Kit Harrington is also set for his starring role in the three part thriller Gunpowder, BBC is planning to bring Les Miserables to the small screen, and George Clooney is taking on a small screen adaptation of Catch-22. On the other end, Nashville is quickly heading towards its’ final season! The sixth and last season will premiere Thursday, January 4th on CMT at 9/8c.
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Hot Topic: House of Cards pushed back again, Meghan Markle leaves Suits, and more!
Netflix has once again postponed the production of House of Cards in light of the sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin Spacey. Netflix has also announced plans to write the actor out of the show.
So far, Outlander has stuck pretty tight to the books. But there are major questions that Claire will be attempting to time travel as the end of season 3 gets closer!
It’s that time! This Is Us is heading into the final episode of the big three! This one focusing on Randall and the difficult situation he’s been put in as a new foster father.
Meghan Markle has made her departure from Suits officially official. The actress will finish out season 7 and be on her way as Markle begins planning her wedding to Prince Harry.
While the sixth season of Elementary doesn’t air until midseason, the network has ordered an addition eight episodes, bringing the episode total for the season to 21.
Guess Who: Nicollette Sheridan joins Dynasty, Star gains Chris Robinson as director, and more!
The part of Blake Carrington’s wife Alexis in the Dynasty reboot, is officially being played by Nicollette Sheridan. The part of the Carrington matriarch was originally played by Joan Collins.
A member of the Pretty Little Liars family will be joining the cast of The Handmaid’s Tale. Sydney Sweeney will have a recurring role in the series when it makes its’ return in 2018 for the second season.
Chris Robinson, who is no stranger to breaking ratings records has joined Star as not only director, but co-executive producer as well.
Shippers Ahoy!: Riverdale theories abound!
Fans of Riverdale have spent a good amount of time theorizing who could be the black hood. A popular theory has entered the fold that Polly Cooper could be the one behind it all. After all, who knows Betty better than her own sister?
But that’s not the only theory circling the fan boards. Veronica Lodge being behind it all has become another popular fan theory. She does seem to be involved in just about everything going on. Maybe it’s a case of like father, like daughter?
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Interviews: This Is Us star Chrissy Metz, producer Isaac Aptaker, Outlander’s executive producer Toni Graphia, and more!
This Is Us star Chrissy Metz spoke about not only her character’s devastation but of her own in playing the part of having a miscarriage.
“It’s not what happens to you but how you react to it.”
The executive producer of Outlander, Toni Graphia speaks about what lies ahead for Claire in her journey back to Jamie.
“We wanted to do justice to both characters.”
Sterling K. Brown of This Is Us spoke in an interview about what may happen to his character Randall’s relationship with his brother Kevin.
“But you have two brothers historically who have had a contentious relationship, who have constantly been working their way back towards one another.”
Isaac Aptaker, producer of This Is Us spoke in an interview about the fast approaching finale and what’s going to come next.
“It comes down to the worldview of the show, and what we’re always trying to do is make nobody the pure villain and nobody the pure hero.”
Steven Knight, writer of Peaky Blinders and Taboo is taking on a new writing project. Taking Charles Dickens’ classic novels and recreating them for the small screen!
“Any question about narrative storytelling is answered by Dickens.”
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