Teyonah Parris is in talks to star alongside Yahya Abdul-Mateen (should he join too) in the reimagining of ‘Candyman.’ The film is a spiritual sequel, and will return to the neighborhood where the legend began: the now-gentrified section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. Parris got a breakout role in AMC’s ‘Mad… Continue reading ‘Candyman’ Spiritual Sequel Has Teyonah Parris in Talks to Join Cast
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‘The Twilight Zone’ Reboot Adds Seth Rogen to the Star-Studded Ensemble
Seth Rogen is set to star in an upcoming episode of the CBS All Access reboot ‘The Twilight Zone.’ With films like Lionsgate’s ‘Long Shot’ (May 3) and Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ (July 19), Rogen has a pretty good year ahead of him. He recently had an appearance in the second season of Hulu’s ‘Future… Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone’ Reboot Adds Seth Rogen to the Star-Studded Ensemble
‘Candyman’ Reimagining Has Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Talks for Lead Role
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is in talks to play the lead role in ‘Candyman.’ The film is a spiritual sequel, and will return to the neighborhood where the legend began: the now-gentrified section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. Abdul-Mateen was recently in the blockbuster ‘Aquaman’ as the villain Black Manta. He was… Continue reading ‘Candyman’ Reimagining Has Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Talks for Lead Role
CBS All Access News: Stephen King’s ‘The Stand’ Gets Series Order; ‘The Twilight Zone’ Will Premiere April 1
CBS All Access has given a 10-episode order to ‘The Stand,’ a new adaptation of Stephen King’s famous novel as a limited event. CBS All Access also set Monday, April 1 for the premiere of its reimagining of ‘The Twilight Zone.’ First, ‘The Stand’ is from Josh Boone (‘The Fault In Our Stars’) and ‘SEAL Team’… Continue reading CBS All Access News: Stephen King’s ‘The Stand’ Gets Series Order; ‘The Twilight Zone’ Will Premiere April 1
‘The Twilight Zone’ Reboot Adds Taissa Farmiga, Ike Barinholtz, & 3 Other Stars
Taissa Farmiga, Rhea Seehorn, Luke Kirby and Ike Barinholtz are set to star in an upcoming episode of CBS All Access’ reboot, ‘The Twilight Zone.’ The episode will also feature Percy Hynes-White. The host and narrator is Jordan Peele, as previously announced. Character details are not being revealed. Farmiga was recently in ‘The Nun’ and ‘The… Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone’ Reboot Adds Taissa Farmiga, Ike Barinholtz, & 3 Other Stars
HBO Gives Filming Dates to ‘Westworld’ and ‘Lovecraft Country’
Two highly anticipated shows are finally getting ready to film. ‘Westworld’ Season 3 will begin filming around March and will wrap in September. Locations will include Melody Ranch Studio in Santa Clarita, California, and Moab, Utah. These new dates are updated from the previous talk of it starting up over the fall. ‘Lovecraft Country’ will… Continue reading HBO Gives Filming Dates to ‘Westworld’ and ‘Lovecraft Country’
‘The Twilight Zone’ Reboot Adds DeWanda Wise and Jessica Williams
DeWanda Wise and Jessica Williams are joining the ensemble of an upcoming episode of ‘The Twilight Zone,’ the Jordan Peele-led revival for CBS All-Access. The same episode will also feature Lucinda Dryzek, Jefferson White and Jonathan Whitesell. Previously announced cast includes John Cho, Greg Kinnear, Sanaa Lathan, Kumail Nanjiani, Adam Scott, Alison Tolman, Jacob Tremblay… Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone’ Reboot Adds DeWanda Wise and Jessica Williams