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  • Stephen Amell to Headline New ‘Baywatch’ Series

    Stephen Amell as Ted Black in 'Suits LA'. Photo: David Astorga/NBC.
    Stephen Amell as Ted Black in ‘Suits LA’. Photo: David Astorga/NBC.

    Preview:

    • Stephen Amell will lead the new ‘Baywatch’ series.
    • It’ll follow the adventures of a grown Hobie Buchannon.
    • Fox has handed the show a 12-episode initial order.

    The effort to take classic TV shows and rework them for modern audiences continues with word that the new Fox ‘Baywatch’ series from ‘Burn Notice’ creator Matt Nix has found its star.

    Stephen Amell, formerly of ‘Arrow’, is aboard to play Hobie Buchannon, the son of David Hasselhoff’s iconic Mitch Buchannon and the role played for most of the original show’s run by Jeremy Jackson.

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    This could be what Amell’s post-DC TV career could use, particularly after the solid but little-seen ‘Heels’ jumped out of the wrestling ring after two seasons and ‘Suits LA’ could only manage one poorly-rated run.

    Related Article:‘Arrow’ Star Stephen Amell to Lead the Cast of Spin-Off ‘Suits L.A.’

    What’s the story of ‘Baywatch’?

    The cast of the original 'Baywatch.' Photo: NBC.
    The cast of the original ‘Baywatch.’ Photo: NBC.

    Following its 1989 debut and a swift cancellation by NBC after one season, the original series became the most-watched show airing in over 200 countries, and at its peak, reached more than a billion viewers every week. Hasselhoff led the series as lifeguard Mitch Buchannon and helped launch the careers of actors including Pamela Anderson.

    In the new series,  the wild child Hobie Buchannon is now a Baywatch Captain, following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Mitch. Hobie’s world is turned upside down when Charlie, the daughter he never knew, shows up on his doorstep, eager to carry on the Buchannon family legacy and become a Baywatch lifeguard alongside her dad.

    Showrunner Matt Nix on Amell

    Stephen Amell as Ted Black 'Suits LA'. Photo: David Astorga/NBC.
    Stephen Amell as Ted Black ‘Suits LA’. Photo: David Astorga/NBC.

    Nix seems to think the casting will work:

    “From the first conversation, Stephen Amell brought exactly what this new chapter of Baywatch demands: heart, intensity, and that undeniable hero energy. He’s the kind of lead who can sprint into danger, carry the emotional weight, and still make it feel fun. We’re so excited to get started.”

    Per Deadline, the show will film on Venice Beach and at the Fox lot in Los Angeles.

    (L to R) Stephen Amell as Ted Black and Bryan Greenberg as Rick Dodson in 'Suits LA'. Photo: David Astorga/NBC.
    (L to R) Stephen Amell as Ted Black and Bryan Greenberg as Rick Dodson in ‘Suits LA’. Photo: David Astorga/NBC.

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  • Martin Scorsese Voicing ‘Star Wars’ Character

    (Left) Martin Scorsese in 'Mr. Scorsese,' premiering October 17, 2025 on Apple TV+. (Right) The Fry Cook in Lucasfilm's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'. Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm. © 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved.
    (Left) Martin Scorsese in ‘Mr. Scorsese,’ premiering October 17, 2025 on Apple TV+. (Right) The Fry Cook in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’. Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm. © 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved.

    Preview:

    • Martin Scorsese is lending his voice to the new ‘Star Wars’ movie.
    • He’s playing a CG character in ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’.
    • The Jon Favreau-directed movie lands in May.

    He might not be the biggest fan of one of Disney’s giant franchises; that would be Marvel, for those who have somehow missed the long-running issue. But it appears that iconic ‘Taxi Driver’ and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ director Martin Scorsese is happier to be associated with ‘Star Wars.’

    The latest trailer for new release ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ reveals that Scorsese is among those lending his voice to a character from the movie.

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    Jon Favreau directs ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’, which expands on the TV series he created with Dave Filoni (essentially, this is a new season of the show adapted into a big-screen adventure featuring Pedro Pascal’s stoic warrior and his diminutive, pop cultural icon of a sidekick.)

    Related Article: Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan Succeeding Kathleen Kennedy at Lucasfilm

    What’s the story of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’?

    The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) in Lucasfilm's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'. Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm. © 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved.
    The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’. Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm. © 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved.

    Set in the chaotic period following ‘Return of the Jedi,’ the movie continues the show’s story: the evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.

    Who is Martin Scorsese voicing in ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’?

    (L to R) The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Fry Cook in Lucasfilm's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'. Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm. © 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Fry Cook in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’. Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm. © 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved.

    Scorsese voices a CG-crafted Ardennian shopkeeper who Mando approaches to seek information. But upon learning he’s searching for a Hutt gangster (specifically, Jabba’s son), he’s quick to close up shop.

    ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ will fly on to screens on May 22.

    'The Mandalorian and Grogu' opens in theaters on May 22, 2026.
    ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ opens in theaters on May 22, 2026.

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  • Civil Rights Leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Dead at 84

    The Reverend Jesse Jackson. Photo: Jesse Jackson's Instagram.
    The Reverend Jesse Jackson. Photo: Jesse Jackson’s Instagram.

    Preview:

    • Reverend Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84.
    • He was best known as a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and a leading voice for civil rights, economic equality, and political empowerment.
    • In later years, he remained an influential moral voice in American politics, even as he faced health challenges including Parkinson’s disease.

    Reverend Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who rose to national prominence as a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. and later became a groundbreaking presidential candidate and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, has died at the age of 84.

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    Jackson’s family released a statement:

    “Our beloved father, grandfather, and brother, Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. passed peacefully surrounded by family. He dedicated his life to expanding opportunity, lifting the voices of the marginalized, and calling this nation to live up to its highest ideals. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and ask for privacy as we celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy.”

    Related Article: ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Actor Robert Duvall Dies At 95

    Jesse Jackson: Early Life and Rise in the Civil Rights Movement

    The Reverend Jesse Jackson. Photo: Jesse Jackson's Instagram.
    The Reverend Jesse Jackson. Photo: Jesse Jackson’s Instagram.

    Born October 8, 1941, in Greenville, South Carolina, Jesse Louis Jackson grew up in the segregated South. He attended North Carolina A&T State University and later studied at the Chicago Theological Seminary, where he was ordained a minister.

    In the mid-1960s, he became involved in the civil rights movement and worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., serving as a key organizer within the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Jackson was present in Memphis in 1968 during King’s assassination, an event that profoundly shaped his life and mission.

    Following King’s death, Jackson founded Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) in 1971, later merging it into the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

    Jesse Jackson: A Political Force

    (L to R) James Brown, Eddie Murphy, Jesse Jackson, and Al Sharpton. Photo: Jesse Jackson's Instagram.
    (L to R) James Brown, Eddie Murphy, Jesse Jackson, and Al Sharpton. Photo: Jesse Jackson’s Instagram.

    Jackson made history with his presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988. His 1988 bid, in particular, was groundbreaking: he won several primaries and caucuses, built a diverse “Rainbow Coalition,” and became one of the most successful African American candidates in presidential primary history at the time.

    Over the decades, Jackson remained active in public life, advocating for voting rights, criminal justice reform, labor rights, and international human rights.

    In 2017, Jackson revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Despite his health challenges, he continued to make public appearances and speak out on issues he believed were central to the nation’s conscience.

    Jesse Jackson: Off the Pulpit

    (L to R) Jacqueline Jackson and Jesse Jackson. Photo: Jesse Jackson's Instagram.
    (L to R) Jacqueline Jackson and Jesse Jackson. Photo: Jesse Jackson’s Instagram.

    Offstage, Jackson was known as a charismatic orator with a preacher’s cadence and a gift for memorable phrases. His call to “keep hope alive” became a defining refrain of his career.

    He was also a husband, father, and grandfather who often spoke about faith as the foundation of his activism. Admirers saw him as a relentless advocate for the disenfranchised; critics acknowledged his undeniable impact on American political life.

    (L to R) Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. Photo: Jesse Jackson's Instagram.
    (L to R) Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. Photo: Jesse Jackson’s Instagram.

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  • Academy Award Winning Actor Robert Duvall Dies At 95

    Robert Duvall arrives at 75th Academy Awards. Credit/Provider: AMPAS.
    Robert Duvall arrives at 75th Academy Awards. Credit/Provider: AMPAS.

    Preview:

    • Actor Robert Duvall passes away at 95
    • He was best known for starring in gritty roles such as ‘Apocalypse Now’ and ‘True Grit.’
    • Duvall’s career spanned over six decades, earning him seven Oscar nominations and one Oscar win

    Robert Duvall, the seven-time nominated actor best known for his roles in ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Apocalypse Now,’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ has passed away at age 95. Duvall’s wife, Luciana Duvall, took to the late actor’s Facebook to post the official statement:

    “Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.”

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    The legendary actor passed away at his Virginia Ranch on Sunday, surrounded by family. His wife Luciana Duvall says, “To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything.”

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    Life and Career

    Robert Duvall in 'The Godfather'. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
    Robert Duvall in ‘The Godfather’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    Robert Duvall was born in San Diego, California, on January 5, 1931. His father was an admiral in the US Navy. Duvall attended Principia College and served in the military before moving to New York, where he studied drama under renowned acting teacher Sanford Meisner. His classmates include actors Gene Hackman and James Caan.

    Duvall’s first on-screen role was Boo Radley in ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ in 1962. Later, the actor would go on to appear in films like ‘True Grit’ and ‘M*A*S*H‘.

    He will also be remembered for his role in ‘The Godfather’ and ‘The Godfather: Part II’ as the Corleone family’s lawyer and consigliere. This role earned Duvall his first Academy Award nomination in 1972. He later won the Oscar for his role in ‘Tender Mercies’, where he plays Mac Sledge, a country singer/songwriter who was battling alcohol addiction.

    Known for playing “tough guy” roles, Duvall will always be famously remembered for his line in ‘Apocalypse Now’: “I love the smell of napalm in the morning,” which has become an iconic movie quote today.

    Tributes Pours In For Robert Duvall

    Robert Duvall in 'Apocalypse Now'. Photo: United Artists.
    Robert Duvall in ‘Apocalypse Now’. Photo: United Artists.

    During his over six-decade-long career, Duvall worked with an extensive list of actors who took to social media to express their condolences:

    Adam Sandler took to Twitter to send his condolences, calling the actor “Funny as hell. Strong as hell. One of the greatest actors we ever had.”

    “Funny as hell. Strong as hell. One of the greatest actors we ever had. Such a great man to talk to and laugh with. Loved him so much. We all did. So many movies to choose from that were legendary. Watch them when you can. Sending his wife Luciana and all his family and friends our condolences.”

    ‘Halloween’ star Jamie Lee Curtis took to Threads to give her tribute:

    “The greatest consigliere the screen has ever seen. Bravo, Robert Duvall.”

    Author Stephen King tweets:

    “ ‘I love the smell of napalm in the morning!’ RIP Robert Duvall”

    ‘Star Wars’ voice actor Stephen Stanton tweets about Duvall’s role in George Lucas’ ‘THX 1138.’

    “Legendary actor Robert Duvall has sadly passed away at 95.🙏 In 1971, he appeared as the lead in the cult classic ‘THX 1138’, the first feature film directed by ‘Star Wars’ creator George Lucas.”

    Actor Jane Seymour posts a photo on Instagram of her and Duvall, saying, “His presence on screen carried honesty, weight, and grace.”

    “There are actors who perform, and there are actors who inhabit a role completely. Robert Duvall did the latter. His presence on screen carried honesty, weight, and grace. I’m thankful for the moments shared and for the artistry he gave the world. He will be greatly missed. Sending my deepest condolences to his family.”

    Robert Duvall is survived by his wife Luciana Duvall. The two did not have children.

    Robert Duvall in 'The Apostle'. Photo: October Films.
    Robert Duvall in ‘The Apostle’. Photo: October Films.

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  • Cameron Diaz and Stephen Merchant Starring in New Rom-Com

    (Left) Academy Award presenter Cameron Diaz arrives at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, March 7, 2010. Credit/Provider: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Stephen Merchant in 'Hello Ladies'. Photo: HBO.
    (Left) Academy Award presenter Cameron Diaz arrives at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, March 7, 2010. Credit/Provider: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Stephen Merchant in ‘Hello Ladies’. Photo: HBO.

    Preview:

    • Cameron Diaz will star with Stephen Merchant in a new rom-com.
    • Merchant is aboard to direct.
    • Amazon MGM Studios is backing the movie.

    Since she returned to screens with last year’s Netflix action comedy effort ‘Back in Action’, Cameron Diaz has been filling her schedule with projects.

    Deadline reports that She’s now aboard a new romantic comedy to co-star (and be co-written/directed by) Stephen Merchant.

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    The movie is without an announced title at this point, but it does have a studio home, as Amazon MGM has picked up the rights to Merchant’s script, which he wrote with ‘The Outlaws’ collaborator John Butler.

    Related Article: Cameron Diaz Will Be a Single Mom Struggling in Action Comedy ‘Bad Day’

    What’s the story of Stephen Merchant’s new movie?

    Stephen Merchant in 'Hello Ladies. Photo: HBO.
    Stephen Merchant in ‘Hello Ladies. Photo: HBO.

    In a plotline that honestly sounds like it could have come out in the 1990s or mid-2000s, the new movie sees Merchant as a workaholic Brit employed at an upscale New York hotel who needs a wife for appearances.

    He strikes a deal with a struggling stand-up comic (Diaz) who is desperate for health insurance.

    Their fake marriage starts as a transaction – but ends in a hilariously unexpected romance.

    Producers for this one also include Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (via their Point Grey company) and Lee Eisenberg.

    When will the new romantic comedy be on screens?

    Amazon MGM Studios has yet to announce a date for this one, nor whether it’ll be in theaters or head straight to Prime Video’s streaming territory.

    Presenter Cameron Diaz backstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards® broadcast by the ABC Television Network from the Hollywood and Highland Center, in Hollywood, CA, Sunday, February 26, 2012. Credit/Provider: Darren Decker / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    Presenter Cameron Diaz backstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards® broadcast by the ABC Television Network from the Hollywood and Highland Center, in Hollywood, CA, Sunday, February 26, 2012. Credit/Provider: Darren Decker / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

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  • Penélope Cruz & Kieran Culkin Join Nancy Meyers’ Latest

    (Left) Penélope Cruz at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Ferrari.' Photo: Neon. (Center Left) Kieran Culkin accepts the award for Male Supporting Actor - Motion Picture at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Canter Right) Jude Law prior to the Academy’s 13th Governors Awards on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. Credit/Provider: Blaine Ohigashi / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Owen Wilson in 'Stick,' premiering June 4, 2025 on Apple TV+. Photo: Apple TV+.
    (Left) Penélope Cruz at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Ferrari.’ Photo: Neon. (Center Left) Kieran Culkin accepts the award for Male Supporting Actor – Motion Picture at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Canter Right) Jude Law prior to the Academy’s 13th Governors Awards on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. Credit/Provider: Blaine Ohigashi / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Owen Wilson in ‘Stick,’ premiering June 4, 2025 on Apple TV+. Photo: Apple TV+.

    Preview:

    • Writer/director Nancy Meyers has set her new movie up at Warner Bros.
    • Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin and Jude Law are among the cast.
    • It’s scheduled for a Christmas Day, 2027 release.

    While she once bestrode the cinematic world like a rom-com colossus, famed for skillful scripts, fabulous settings and big-name casts, it has been more than a decade since we’ve had a movie from writer/director Nancy Meyers.

    Now, though, Meyers has finally set up a new project and found a studio home for it at Warner Bros.

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    And Meyers has also secured a quality cast for the film, with Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, Emma Mackey and Owen Wilson all aboard to star.

    Related Article: Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton on to Star in ‘The Invite’

    What’s the story of Nancy Meyers’ new movie?

    Kieran Culkin accepts the Oscar® for Actor in a Supporting Role during the live ABC Telecast of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
    Kieran Culkin accepts the Oscar® for Actor in a Supporting Role during the live ABC Telecast of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

    The story here is almost more about the behind-the-scenes drama than what may end up on screens.

    In 2023, when Meyers first set it up at Netflix, the movie was reportedly titled ‘Paris Paramount.’ It was said to focus on a young writer-director who falls in love with a producer. The pair make several successful films before breaking up, both romantically and professionally. They are forced back together when a new, great project arises, and they find themselves having to deal with high stakes and volatile stars.

    Meyers had Michael Fassbender and Scarlett Johansson circling roles alongside Cruz and Wilson, but Netflix balked at a requested $150 million budget.

    We don’t know how much of the script has changed and what the new budget is, but it seems Warner Bros. is happy to proceed (ironically, by the time it hits theaters, Netflix may own the studio…)

    When will Nancy Meyers’ new movie land on screens?

    Warner Bros. has set a December 25, 2027 release date for the film. Happy Meyers-Mass, everyone!

    Penélope Cruz arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Etienne Laurent / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    Penélope Cruz arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Etienne Laurent / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

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  • David Boreanaz to Star in New ‘Rockford Files’ Series Pilot

    (Left) David Boreanaz in 'Bones'. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television. (Right) James Garner in 'The Rockford Files'. Photo: Universal Television.
    (Left) David Boreanaz in ‘Bones’. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television. (Right) James Garner in ‘The Rockford Files’. Photo: Universal Television.

    Preview:

    • David Boreanaz will star in a pilot for a new ‘Rockford Files’ series.
    • James Garner originated the role of private eye Jim Rockford.
    • NBC has high hopes for the new pilot.

    As the saying goes, everything old is new again. And in this case, it goes double.

    While TV networks had largely abandoned the pilot process, NBC is among those bringing it back on a more limited basis, with one of the biggest around being a new take on private eye drama ‘The Rockford Files’, which starred James Garner in the 1970s.

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    The new pilot has landed perennial TV stalwart David Boreanaz (‘Buffy’, ‘Bones’, ‘SEAL Team’) taking on the lead role.

    Related Article: Sarah Michelle Gellar Aboard ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Sequel Pilot

    What’s the story of ‘The Rockford Files’?

    James Garner in 'The Rockford Files'. Photo: Universal Television.
    James Garner in ‘The Rockford Files’. Photo: Universal Television.

    The original series saw Garner as a witty, world-weary private eye, and from the sounds of it, writer Mike Daniels is keeping largely to the format.

    In the modern show, newly paroled after doing time for a crime he didn’t commit, James Rockford (Boreanaz) returns to his life as a private investigator using his charm and wit to solve cases around Los Angeles, with his charmingly gruff exterior masking a strong moral core.

    It doesn’t take long for his quest for legitimacy to land him squarely in the crosshairs of both local police and organized crime.

    Does Boreanaz have the Garner family seal of approval?

    (L to R) David Boreanaz and Sarah Michelle Gellar in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.
    (L to R) David Boreanaz and Sarah Michelle Gellar in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.

    Indeed he does! James Garner’s daughter Gigi gave the actor a glowing social media endorsement after Boreanaz called her to ask if her late father would approve him taking on the role…

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  • Halle Berry Starring in ‘The President is Missing’

    Halle Berry attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: 'Crime 101' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. 'Crime 101' is in cinemas on February 13th. Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
    Halle Berry attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: ‘Crime 101’ at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. ‘Crime 101’ is in cinemas on February 13th. Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

    Preview:

    • Halle Berry is attached to a variety of new projects.
    • She has a political thriller and more in the works.
    • The work will be in movies and TV.

    Halle Berry is someone you always assume is booked and busy –– she has ‘Crime 101’, for example, due in cinemas next week –– but Deadline brings word that she’s making moves to ensure that she’ll have projects to work on for a while to come.

    Via HalleHolly, the company she runs with Holly Jeter, Berry has a raft of movies and TV shows in development, including a gender-swapped adaptation of Bill Clinton and James Patterson’s legal thriller ‘The President in Missing.’

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    And that’s just the tip of the development iceberg for the actor, who has a variety of other movie and TV deals in the works. Get more details below…

    Related Article: Angelina Jolie and Halle Berry to Face Off in New Action Thriller ‘Maude v Maude’

    What’s the story of ‘The President is Missing’?

    Halle Berry arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Heather Swift / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    Halle Berry arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Heather Swift / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

    Adapted into script form by Nicole Perlman (‘Guardians of the Galaxy’) and David Chasteen (‘CIA’), it sees a terrorist threatens an attack so lethal it will return the United States to the dark ages.

    The only person who can stop him is President Joanna Duncan (Berry) — but first she has to elude her own secret service and escape the confines of the White House in a gambit to save the world single-handedly. It’s set up at Apple Original Films.

    What else does Halle Berry have in development?

    Halle Berry stars in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    Halle Berry stars in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    Alongside the thriller, Berry is attached to star in ‘Fleur’ from writer/director Ellie Foumbi, which is in pre-production and set to shoot in Paris next month. She’ll play an American housewife who flees to the French capital and starts a life as a dominatrix and elite escort.

    On the TV front, she has Peacock’s ‘Zero F***s’, about menopausal best friends, potential HBO medical thriller ‘The Patient’ and ‘Mother Doom’ at FX, which would see her as a retired Special Forces operative on a vengeful mission.

    Halle Berry arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Etienne Laurent / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    Halle Berry arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Etienne Laurent / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

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  • Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine Starring in ‘This is Pleasure’

    (Left) Oscar® nominee Jessica Chastain arrives on the red carpet of the 94th Oscars® at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA, on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Credit/Provider: Mark Von Holden / A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Chris Pine, Oscar® presenter, arrives for the live ABC Telecast of The 87th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Credit/Provider: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S.. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    (Left) Oscar® nominee Jessica Chastain arrives on the red carpet of the 94th Oscars® at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA, on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Credit/Provider: Mark Von Holden / A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Chris Pine, Oscar® presenter, arrives for the live ABC Telecast of The 87th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Credit/Provider: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S.. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

    Preview:

    • Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine are starring in ‘This is Pleasure.’
    • It’s adapted from Mary Gaitskill’s novella.’
    • Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini are directing.

    ‘American Splendor’ directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini have more recently been focusing on calling the shots on prestige TV series such as ‘Succession’ and ‘Only Murders in the Building.’

    But they’ve now set up a new film project called ‘This is Pleasure’ and, per Variety, have Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine lined up to star.

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    The film will tackle thorny topics of misconduct and truth in a #MeToo world.

    Related Article: ‘The Help’s Jessica Chastain & Octavia Spencer on for ‘Deck the Y’alls’

    What’s the story of ‘This is Pleasure’?

    Jessica Chastain attends the Governors Ball following the 84th Annual Academy Awards® from Hollywood, CA February 26, 2012. Photo: Heather Ikei / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    Jessica Chastain attends the Governors Ball following the 84th Annual Academy Awards® from Hollywood, CA February 26, 2012. Photo: Heather Ikei / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

    ‘Mistresses’ TV writer Nina Raine adapted the script from Mary Gaitskill’s novella, which was hugely acclaimed when it was released in 2019 and praised for offering a nuanced distillation of the #MeToo movement.

    The story follows Margot (Chastain) as accusations of misconduct unravel the career of her closest friend, the charming publisher Quin (Pine). Margot must decide whether loyalty, forgiveness or truth will define the end of their long, heady friendship.

    When will ‘This is Pleasure’ be on screens?

    Even with the star power attached, this one will be a while as it hasn’t yet locked down a distributor. But with the rights up for sale at the European Film Market, which kicks off this month, we’re sure it’ll be snapped up quickly.

    Chris Pine stars in 'Wish.'
    Chris Pine stars in ‘Wish.’

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  • New Images from the Michael Jackson Biopic Online

    Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in 'Michael'. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.
    Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in ‘Michael’. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.

    Preview:

    • New images from ‘Michael’ have landed online.
    • Antoine Fuqua directs the Michael Jackson biopic.
    • It’ll be in cinemas this coming April.

    It’s been a while since we’ve heard much from the team –– including director Antoine Fuqua –– behind Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael.’

    There has been chatter about re-shoots, legal concerns and speculation as to whether it might even arrive as two movies.

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    Now, though, we have a confirmed April release date, some fresh images from the movie and the latest trailer, which you can find lower down the page.

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    What’s the story of ‘Michael’?

    Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson in 'Michael'. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.
    Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson in ‘Michael’. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.

    Per the official blurb: “The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before.”

    In addition to Jaafar Jackson (the late singer’s nephew), the movie features Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller and Kat Graham.

    When will ‘Michael’ make its cinematic bow?

    The movie will be in theaters on April 24.

    (L to R) Judah Edwards as Young Tito, Jaylen Hunter as Young Marlon, Juliano Krue Valdi as Young MJ, Nathaniel McIntyre as Young Jackie and Jayden Harville as Young Jermaine in 'Michael'. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Judah Edwards as Young Tito, Jaylen Hunter as Young Marlon, Juliano Krue Valdi as Young MJ, Nathaniel McIntyre as Young Jackie and Jayden Harville as Young Jermaine in ‘Michael’. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.
    Nia Long as Katherine Jackson in 'Michael'. Photo Credit: Glen Wilson/Lionsgate.
    Nia Long as Katherine Jackson in ‘Michael’. Photo Credit: Glen Wilson/Lionsgate.
    Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in 'Michael'. Photo Credit: Glen Wilson/Lionsgate.
    Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in ‘Michael’. Photo Credit: Glen Wilson/Lionsgate.

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