Supacell is a 2024 British superhero television series, created and written by Rapman for Netflix. It was directed by Rapman and Sebastian Thiel, and premiered with six episodes on 27th June 2024.
Set in modern-day South London, the series is about a group of five ordinary black people, unified by family history of sickle cell disease. They unexpectedly develop superpowers and are pursued by a secret organisation who intends to control them.
Supacell features an ensemble cast including; Tosin Cole, Adelayo Adedayo, Josh Tedeku, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Ghetts, Digga D, and Eddie Marsan. The series was a difficult sell to US broadcasters such as HBO, ABC, and FX. Netflix took it on in late 2019, ahead of the release of Rapman’s feature-length film debut Blue Story.
Set in modern-day South London, the series is about a group of five ordinary black people, unified by family history of sickle cell disease. They unexpectedly develop superpowers and are pursued by a secret organisation who intends to control them.
Supacell features an ensemble cast including; Tosin Cole, Adelayo Adedayo, Josh Tedeku, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Ghetts, Digga D, and Eddie Marsan. The series was a difficult sell to US broadcasters such as HBO, ABC, and FX. Netflix took it on in late 2019, ahead of the release of Rapman’s feature-length film debut Blue Story.
- 9/3/2024
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
It’s been almost been 20 years since Doctor Who was revived for a new audience, and the show has brought us lots of Christmas and New Years specials since then. Although Christopher Eccleston rang in this new era with his Ningth Doctor in 2005, David Tennant's Tenth Doctor was the first to star in a holiday special.
We're going to rank every holiday special of the New Who era, including the New Years specials produced during Jodie Whittaker's run as the Thirteenth Doctor. Let's begin!
Bradley Walsh as Graham, Mandip Gill as Yaz, Tosin Cole as Ryan - Doctor Who Special 2020: Revolution Of The Daleks - Photo Credit: James Pardon/BBC Studios/Bbca 17. "Resolution" — 2019
The Doctor: Jodie Whitaker, the Thirteenth Doctor
Director: Chris Chibnall
While “Resolution” is certainly a visually impressive episode, it's dragged down by a lack of urgency and imagination. This is the first time we see Thirteen meet Daleks.
We're going to rank every holiday special of the New Who era, including the New Years specials produced during Jodie Whittaker's run as the Thirteenth Doctor. Let's begin!
Bradley Walsh as Graham, Mandip Gill as Yaz, Tosin Cole as Ryan - Doctor Who Special 2020: Revolution Of The Daleks - Photo Credit: James Pardon/BBC Studios/Bbca 17. "Resolution" — 2019
The Doctor: Jodie Whitaker, the Thirteenth Doctor
Director: Chris Chibnall
While “Resolution” is certainly a visually impressive episode, it's dragged down by a lack of urgency and imagination. This is the first time we see Thirteen meet Daleks.
- 8/31/2024
- by Alexandria Ingham
- Winter Is Coming
Fresh from its hugely impressive haul of nine Emmy nominations for hit Apple TV+ show “Slow Horses,” powerhouse producers See-Saw Films has unveiled a slate of new literary options also being developed for TV.
The British/Australian company, which in recent years has demonstrated its ability to amass acclaim, awards and audiences on the big screen and small, has landed the rights to three pieces of IP, including one that has already proved a hit on stage.
Playwright Benedict Lombe’s epic romance “Shifters” — starring “Supacell” lead Tosin Cole and “The Power” actress Heather Ageypong — is currently in the process of transferring to the West End after a sellout run at the Bush Theater (and with Idris Elba recently joining the play’s lineup of producers). But it’s now also being adapted by Lombe for TV with See-Saw, with plans to take the story beyond the stage play and into a returning series.
The British/Australian company, which in recent years has demonstrated its ability to amass acclaim, awards and audiences on the big screen and small, has landed the rights to three pieces of IP, including one that has already proved a hit on stage.
Playwright Benedict Lombe’s epic romance “Shifters” — starring “Supacell” lead Tosin Cole and “The Power” actress Heather Ageypong — is currently in the process of transferring to the West End after a sellout run at the Bush Theater (and with Idris Elba recently joining the play’s lineup of producers). But it’s now also being adapted by Lombe for TV with See-Saw, with plans to take the story beyond the stage play and into a returning series.
- 8/20/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
As per Variety, news came out that the UK-produced sci-fi series Supacell has been renewed for Season 2 on Netflix. The victory lap was broadcasted by one of the co-stars not long after the streaming giant made their announcement Tuesday, Aug. 13 via social media.
Supacell is about a group of five ordinary people who inadvertently manifest superhuman abilities and have no connection barring that they are from South London and they are Black. They are brought together by teleporting delivery driver Michael Lasaki (Tosin Cole).
Created by Rapman, the sci-fi series held its No.1 spot on Netflix for six consecutive weeks globally following its debut on June 27. When this editorial was published, the series remained on Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh at 100% with a 73% Audience Score. Reviews have mostly been positive from Metacritic and the likes of Variety.
This is great news for those who became fans of the series and the industry across the pond,...
Supacell is about a group of five ordinary people who inadvertently manifest superhuman abilities and have no connection barring that they are from South London and they are Black. They are brought together by teleporting delivery driver Michael Lasaki (Tosin Cole).
Created by Rapman, the sci-fi series held its No.1 spot on Netflix for six consecutive weeks globally following its debut on June 27. When this editorial was published, the series remained on Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh at 100% with a 73% Audience Score. Reviews have mostly been positive from Metacritic and the likes of Variety.
This is great news for those who became fans of the series and the industry across the pond,...
- 8/19/2024
- by Andre Farquharson
- Bam Smack Pow
Good news today for everyone who enjoyed Rapman's Netflix story of powered people, Supacell. The streaming service has announced that the show has landed a second season renewal.
The series, for those who didn't check it out, follows a seemingly ordinary South London family and some other characters dealing with sickle cell disease. When several of them develop unexpected and unexplained powers, they start to experiment with them — only to be pursued by a secret organization that intends to exploit them.
Created by Rapman and directed by Sebastian Thiel, Supacell stars Tosin Cole, Jessica Magaye, Ricardo McCleary-Campbell, Saraphina Mattis, Melissa Simon-Hartman, Cleo Young and Micheal Ademilua.
We enjoyed the first season, our own Alex Godfrey describing it as "an impressively unpredictable show pulsating with vitality and urgency." It's also been a big hit for Netflix, one of the most successful UK-based series the company has produced in a long time,...
The series, for those who didn't check it out, follows a seemingly ordinary South London family and some other characters dealing with sickle cell disease. When several of them develop unexpected and unexplained powers, they start to experiment with them — only to be pursued by a secret organization that intends to exploit them.
Created by Rapman and directed by Sebastian Thiel, Supacell stars Tosin Cole, Jessica Magaye, Ricardo McCleary-Campbell, Saraphina Mattis, Melissa Simon-Hartman, Cleo Young and Micheal Ademilua.
We enjoyed the first season, our own Alex Godfrey describing it as "an impressively unpredictable show pulsating with vitality and urgency." It's also been a big hit for Netflix, one of the most successful UK-based series the company has produced in a long time,...
- 8/13/2024
- by James White
- Empire - TV
Supacell, created by Rapman, premiered on Netflix at the end of June, and there's no doubt this has been one of the biggest shows of the summer for the streamer.
Supacell tells the story of five South Londoners who learn they have superpowers. Together, they join forces to stop a mysterious organization that wishes them harm. The series stars Tosin Cole, Nadine Mills, Josh Tedeku, Calvin Demba, Adelayo Adedayo, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Ghetts, Eddie Marsan, Sian Brooke, and more.
We have some excellent news about Supacell season 2 to share with fans of the Netflix original series!
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Netflix announced Supacell season 2 is officially in the works. The streamer shared the news on social media with video messages from Rapman and the cast.
Obviously, it was a long wait to find out if Supacell was renewed or not,...
Supacell tells the story of five South Londoners who learn they have superpowers. Together, they join forces to stop a mysterious organization that wishes them harm. The series stars Tosin Cole, Nadine Mills, Josh Tedeku, Calvin Demba, Adelayo Adedayo, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Ghetts, Eddie Marsan, Sian Brooke, and more.
We have some excellent news about Supacell season 2 to share with fans of the Netflix original series!
Supacell season 2 is happening View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Netflix UK & Ireland (@netflixuk)
Netflix announced Supacell season 2 is officially in the works. The streamer shared the news on social media with video messages from Rapman and the cast.
Obviously, it was a long wait to find out if Supacell was renewed or not,...
- 8/13/2024
- by Bryce Olin
- Netflix Life
Supacell has been renewed for a second season!
The series, which stars Tosin Cole, Adelayo Adedayo, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Josh Tedeku, and Eddie Marsan, debuted in June to favorable reviews.
Keep reading to find out more…
The six episode series is about a group of five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. It is down to one man, Michael Lasaki, to bring them all together in order to save the woman he loves.
Netflix announced the renewal on social media, writing, “Supacell Season 2 Is Coming.” No other information like returning cast or premiere date has been confirmed at this time. Stay tuned!
Meanwhile, Netflix canceled 4 TV shows recently and fans are not happy.
The series, which stars Tosin Cole, Adelayo Adedayo, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Josh Tedeku, and Eddie Marsan, debuted in June to favorable reviews.
Keep reading to find out more…
The six episode series is about a group of five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. It is down to one man, Michael Lasaki, to bring them all together in order to save the woman he loves.
Netflix announced the renewal on social media, writing, “Supacell Season 2 Is Coming.” No other information like returning cast or premiere date has been confirmed at this time. Stay tuned!
Meanwhile, Netflix canceled 4 TV shows recently and fans are not happy.
- 8/13/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Netflix is powering up a second season of Supacell.
The streamer has renewed the series about five Black people in South London who unexpectedly develop superpowers. Supacell, created by Rapman, premiered on June 27 and has been a fixture in Netflix’s internal top 10 list of English-language series since its debut.
Netflix announced the renewal Tuesday on its social media channels.
Supacell has received largely favorable reviews; The Hollywood Reporter critic Daniel Fienberg wrote that “The [superhero] genre is the genre, but the tone and feel that Rapman sets and the characters he builds out are different enough to be worthwhile.”
In an interview with THR, Rapman — who also served as showrunner on Supacell and directed three of the six episodes — said he never thought of the series as a superhero show. “Because I wasn’t trying to call them superheroes, it already took me down a different route. They’re all flawed individuals,...
The streamer has renewed the series about five Black people in South London who unexpectedly develop superpowers. Supacell, created by Rapman, premiered on June 27 and has been a fixture in Netflix’s internal top 10 list of English-language series since its debut.
Netflix announced the renewal Tuesday on its social media channels.
Supacell has received largely favorable reviews; The Hollywood Reporter critic Daniel Fienberg wrote that “The [superhero] genre is the genre, but the tone and feel that Rapman sets and the characters he builds out are different enough to be worthwhile.”
In an interview with THR, Rapman — who also served as showrunner on Supacell and directed three of the six episodes — said he never thought of the series as a superhero show. “Because I wasn’t trying to call them superheroes, it already took me down a different route. They’re all flawed individuals,...
- 8/13/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Good news alert: Netflix has renewed Supacell, their acclaimed superhero show for season 2. More below.
Supacell, Rapman’s ambitious superhero show set in South London, is coming back for more. Netflix has renewed the British series for season 2 and delivered the news by posting on X (formerly Twitter).
The series focused on a group of five Black people, all of whom share a family history of sickle cell disease. As they develop surprising superpowers, they’re pursued by a shady secret organisation. The series has received critical acclaim and currently sits at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The news is particularly impressive taking into account Netflix’s habit of cancelling their shows after one season. Then again, Supacell proved to be a chart juggernaut almost immediately, occupying the Netflix top 10 chart in 91 countries, as well as sticking around on the global top 10 list for six weeks.
Tosin Cole, Jessica Magaye, Ricardo McCleary-Campbell,...
Supacell, Rapman’s ambitious superhero show set in South London, is coming back for more. Netflix has renewed the British series for season 2 and delivered the news by posting on X (formerly Twitter).
The series focused on a group of five Black people, all of whom share a family history of sickle cell disease. As they develop surprising superpowers, they’re pursued by a shady secret organisation. The series has received critical acclaim and currently sits at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The news is particularly impressive taking into account Netflix’s habit of cancelling their shows after one season. Then again, Supacell proved to be a chart juggernaut almost immediately, occupying the Netflix top 10 chart in 91 countries, as well as sticking around on the global top 10 list for six weeks.
Tosin Cole, Jessica Magaye, Ricardo McCleary-Campbell,...
- 8/13/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Supacell has been renewed for a second season on Netflix.
Rapman’s debut TV series is set in modern day South London, following a group of five ordinary Black people unified by a family history of sickle cell disease. They unexpectedly develop superpowers and are pursued by a secret organization that intends to control them.
The show has been a hit for Netflix, one of its biggest to come out of the UK for some time, and has dominated top 10 lists around the world for the past few weeks. It is still sitting in a number of global top 10s several weeks on from launch. Netflix just posted news of the recommission on X.
Supacell is created by Blue Story helmer Rapman and directed by Sebastian Thiel. It stars Tosin Cole, Jessica Magaye, Ricardo McCleary-Campbell, Saraphina Mattis, Melissa Simon-Hartman, Cleo Young and Micheal Ademilua, who comprise the Supacell Six.
Mark Hedges...
Rapman’s debut TV series is set in modern day South London, following a group of five ordinary Black people unified by a family history of sickle cell disease. They unexpectedly develop superpowers and are pursued by a secret organization that intends to control them.
The show has been a hit for Netflix, one of its biggest to come out of the UK for some time, and has dominated top 10 lists around the world for the past few weeks. It is still sitting in a number of global top 10s several weeks on from launch. Netflix just posted news of the recommission on X.
Supacell is created by Blue Story helmer Rapman and directed by Sebastian Thiel. It stars Tosin Cole, Jessica Magaye, Ricardo McCleary-Campbell, Saraphina Mattis, Melissa Simon-Hartman, Cleo Young and Micheal Ademilua, who comprise the Supacell Six.
Mark Hedges...
- 8/13/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
A second season of Supacell is taking flight at Netflix. The renewal was made official on Tuesday, nearly two months after the British sci-fi drama’s six-episode first season hit the streamer on June 24.
Per its official description, Supacell follows “five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. It is down to one man, Michael Lasaki, to bring them all together in order to save the woman he loves.”
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Per its official description, Supacell follows “five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. It is down to one man, Michael Lasaki, to bring them all together in order to save the woman he loves.”
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- 8/13/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
“Supacell” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix.
The announcement was made on Netflix’s social channels on Tuesday. The renewal comes after the six-episiode Season 1 debuted on the streamer back in June.
Per the official description, the series is about “a group of five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. It is down to one man, Michael Lasaki, to bring them all together in order to save the woman he loves.”
The cast of the series includes Adelayo Adedayo, Calvin Demba, Tosin Cole, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Josh Tedeku, Eddie Marsan, Ky-mani Carty, and Rayxia Ojo.
The series was created by Rapman, who also serves as an executive producer and director. Sebastian Thiel is also a director on the series. Steve Searle, Mouktar Mohammed, and Anna Ferguson also executive produce.
“Supacell” has received strong reviews since its release.
The announcement was made on Netflix’s social channels on Tuesday. The renewal comes after the six-episiode Season 1 debuted on the streamer back in June.
Per the official description, the series is about “a group of five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. It is down to one man, Michael Lasaki, to bring them all together in order to save the woman he loves.”
The cast of the series includes Adelayo Adedayo, Calvin Demba, Tosin Cole, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Josh Tedeku, Eddie Marsan, Ky-mani Carty, and Rayxia Ojo.
The series was created by Rapman, who also serves as an executive producer and director. Sebastian Thiel is also a director on the series. Steve Searle, Mouktar Mohammed, and Anna Ferguson also executive produce.
“Supacell” has received strong reviews since its release.
- 8/13/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
You don’t need time-traveling abilities to see if there’ll be moreSupacell –– because Netflix has officially announced that Season 2 is on the way.
The epic story of five extraordinary South Londoners ended its first season with a heartbreaking stunner. “When I come back, they’re all gonna fucking pay,” Michael (Tosin Cole) vows to his superpowered allies Andre (Eric Kofi Abrefa), Rodney (Calvin Demba), Sabrina (Nadine Mills), and Tazer (Josh Tedeku). The “they” Michael’s referencing are a shadowy organization that’s been stalking, manipulating, and, in some cases, killing supacell holders.
For the show’screator, Rapman, what comes next in the story isn’t a mystery. “I’ve always had it [mapped out] to Season 3. I know how Season 2 ends,” he told Tudum before the series premiered, adding, “I’ve got stuff planned for this story. I’ve had this in my head for years, so I’m ready to go.
The epic story of five extraordinary South Londoners ended its first season with a heartbreaking stunner. “When I come back, they’re all gonna fucking pay,” Michael (Tosin Cole) vows to his superpowered allies Andre (Eric Kofi Abrefa), Rodney (Calvin Demba), Sabrina (Nadine Mills), and Tazer (Josh Tedeku). The “they” Michael’s referencing are a shadowy organization that’s been stalking, manipulating, and, in some cases, killing supacell holders.
For the show’screator, Rapman, what comes next in the story isn’t a mystery. “I’ve always had it [mapped out] to Season 3. I know how Season 2 ends,” he told Tudum before the series premiered, adding, “I’ve got stuff planned for this story. I’ve had this in my head for years, so I’m ready to go.
- 8/12/2024
- by Christopher Hudspeth
- Tudum - Netflix
The Supacell star on channelling his South London roots into a rising career.
“Wolverine is definitely hard to kill,” says Tosin Cole.
He’s been mulling over this. Cole is speaking to Empire during a morning off from filming mystery comedy thriller Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie (written by The Last Of Us’ Craig Mazin), in which he stars alongside Hugh Jackman. For the past few weeks, alongside shooting that, Cole has been promoting his Netflix super-powered drama Supacell while Jackman has been promoting Deadpool & Wolverine. So: the super-fight is on.
Cole doesn’t fancy his chances. “Michael ain’t got no offensive skills,” he says of Supacell’s time-manipulating lead. “Wolverine’s all offensive. Michael’s a very logical person, he’d be like, ‘He’s got three knives in each hand, he can heal himself, he’s very aggressive.’ So I think I’d just run away.
“Wolverine is definitely hard to kill,” says Tosin Cole.
He’s been mulling over this. Cole is speaking to Empire during a morning off from filming mystery comedy thriller Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie (written by The Last Of Us’ Craig Mazin), in which he stars alongside Hugh Jackman. For the past few weeks, alongside shooting that, Cole has been promoting his Netflix super-powered drama Supacell while Jackman has been promoting Deadpool & Wolverine. So: the super-fight is on.
Cole doesn’t fancy his chances. “Michael ain’t got no offensive skills,” he says of Supacell’s time-manipulating lead. “Wolverine’s all offensive. Michael’s a very logical person, he’d be like, ‘He’s got three knives in each hand, he can heal himself, he’s very aggressive.’ So I think I’d just run away.
- 8/8/2024
- by Alex Godfrey
- Empire - TV
In the first season of the legal drama 61st Street, Courtney B. Vance stars as Franklin Roberts, a public defender on the brink of retirement who refuses to leave Black high school track athlete Moses Johnson’s (Tosin Cole) fate up to the corrupt criminal justice system when he’s accused of killing a Chicago police officer — despite promising his wife Marth Roberts (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) that it was her time to shine professionally.
The series — which The CW picked up in May 2023 after AMC canceled its second season that had already been shot — made its return on July 22 depicting the aftermath of Johnson’s trial, which appears to be a continuation of a vicious cycle as it’s no longer the life of a Black teen that must be fought for but justice for the death of a Black man killed by a cop. Franklin, despite dwindling health after a prostate cancer diagnosis,...
The series — which The CW picked up in May 2023 after AMC canceled its second season that had already been shot — made its return on July 22 depicting the aftermath of Johnson’s trial, which appears to be a continuation of a vicious cycle as it’s no longer the life of a Black teen that must be fought for but justice for the death of a Black man killed by a cop. Franklin, despite dwindling health after a prostate cancer diagnosis,...
- 7/30/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Post-2005 Doctor Who main TV-show companions. That’s the first qualifier to add to the following list. For now at least, we’re celebrating only the Nu-Who main companions who had their own proper stint travelling in the Tardis, or any of the many wonderful actors who preceded them in the classic era.
Now that the rationale has been set out, join us to round up some of the best after-Who roles from the likes of Billie Piper, Freema Agyeman, Catherine Tate, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Jenna Coleman, Pearl Mackie, Mandip Gill and Tosin Cole. It’s too early to add Millie Gibson to this gang but look out for her in rebooted period drama The Forsyte Saga when it arrives.
Billie Piper – Suzie in I Hate Suzie (2020)
Thanks to her teen pop career and personal life, Billie Piper was already a famous name in the UK before she played Rose Tyler,...
Now that the rationale has been set out, join us to round up some of the best after-Who roles from the likes of Billie Piper, Freema Agyeman, Catherine Tate, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Jenna Coleman, Pearl Mackie, Mandip Gill and Tosin Cole. It’s too early to add Millie Gibson to this gang but look out for her in rebooted period drama The Forsyte Saga when it arrives.
Billie Piper – Suzie in I Hate Suzie (2020)
Thanks to her teen pop career and personal life, Billie Piper was already a famous name in the UK before she played Rose Tyler,...
- 7/30/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
[This story contains spoilers from season one of Supacell.]
Supacell is, in many ways, a love letter to drama, sci-fi, Black talent and south London — but it is not a superhero story.
That’s what its showrunner, Rapman, wants fans to know. The six-part series has stormed into Netflix‘s most-watched programs this month and currently sits in the top spot on its global television list, having accrued nearly 12 million views.
Rapman — or “Raps” as he says he’s known among friends and colleagues — is a quadruple threat. The Briton, whose real name is Andrew Onwubolu, is a rapper, record producer, screenwriter and director. Finding fame on YouTube through the medium of rap, the 35-year-old made his writing and directorial debut with the 2019 feature Blue Story, a musical crime drama that earned international distribution through Paramount. Around that same time, Rapman began concocting a piece of television that asked the question: “What if there was a sci-fi where...
Supacell is, in many ways, a love letter to drama, sci-fi, Black talent and south London — but it is not a superhero story.
That’s what its showrunner, Rapman, wants fans to know. The six-part series has stormed into Netflix‘s most-watched programs this month and currently sits in the top spot on its global television list, having accrued nearly 12 million views.
Rapman — or “Raps” as he says he’s known among friends and colleagues — is a quadruple threat. The Briton, whose real name is Andrew Onwubolu, is a rapper, record producer, screenwriter and director. Finding fame on YouTube through the medium of rap, the 35-year-old made his writing and directorial debut with the 2019 feature Blue Story, a musical crime drama that earned international distribution through Paramount. Around that same time, Rapman began concocting a piece of television that asked the question: “What if there was a sci-fi where...
- 7/16/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mark Molloy’s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is doing the Neutron Dance atop other films in Netflix‘s library for the second consecutive week! According to Netflix, the sequel starring Eddie Murphy in one of his most iconic roles held the top spot on the English Films List with 22.2M views. Nostalgia is mighty when it comes to racking up numbers on Netflix. It helps that Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is fun and features a cast of veteran actors reliving the glory days that helped make them household names. Regardless of the reason, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is a hit, and Murphy deserves kudos for his efforts to make Axel’s latest case a thrilling revival.
A Family Affair, starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, and Joey King, claimed the #2 spot with 11.6M views. The romantic comedy about love, sex, and identity resonates with a broad audience, making...
A Family Affair, starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, and Joey King, claimed the #2 spot with 11.6M views. The romantic comedy about love, sex, and identity resonates with a broad audience, making...
- 7/16/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Netflix is known as the biggest streaming service out there, with the largest number of subscribers and, of course, the largest number of original content. Whether you want movies, series, or animated series, regardless of the genre, Netflix is definitely going to have something for you to enjoy.
While the superhero genre has mostly been on the big screen, with Disney (MCU) and Warner (Dcu) being the biggest players on the market, superhero series are also present, but Disney and Amazon (with The Boys) are the biggest players in that aspect. Or, they have been, at least, until late June.
On June 27, 2024, Netflix released the superhero series Supacell, whose first season consists of six episodes. Focused on Black characters, the series has been praised by many and is slowly becoming a proper hit around the world after having taken the United Kingdom by storm. The critics are very satisfied and...
While the superhero genre has mostly been on the big screen, with Disney (MCU) and Warner (Dcu) being the biggest players on the market, superhero series are also present, but Disney and Amazon (with The Boys) are the biggest players in that aspect. Or, they have been, at least, until late June.
On June 27, 2024, Netflix released the superhero series Supacell, whose first season consists of six episodes. Focused on Black characters, the series has been praised by many and is slowly becoming a proper hit around the world after having taken the United Kingdom by storm. The critics are very satisfied and...
- 7/8/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Screen celebrated the launch of the UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow 2024 with a party at the Mondrian hotel, in Shoreditch, London on Thursday, July 4.
Most of the 2024 Stars were in attendance, including Richard Gadd, Alison Oliver, Jay Lycurgo, Tosin Cole, Jess Kohl, Spike Fearn, Mica Ricketts and Jess Bray.
Further industry guests included producers Andrea Cornwell, Sarah Brocklehurst. Tolu Stedford and Alex Boden, as well as Searchlight’s Kate Gardiner, Screen Scotland’s Isabel Davis, Film4’s David Kimbangi, True Brit’s Nick Manzi, Hanway Films’ Nicole Mackey, Protagonist Pictures’ Mounia Wissinger, Anton’s Karina Gechtman, Film Constellation’s Chloe Tai,...
Most of the 2024 Stars were in attendance, including Richard Gadd, Alison Oliver, Jay Lycurgo, Tosin Cole, Jess Kohl, Spike Fearn, Mica Ricketts and Jess Bray.
Further industry guests included producers Andrea Cornwell, Sarah Brocklehurst. Tolu Stedford and Alex Boden, as well as Searchlight’s Kate Gardiner, Screen Scotland’s Isabel Davis, Film4’s David Kimbangi, True Brit’s Nick Manzi, Hanway Films’ Nicole Mackey, Protagonist Pictures’ Mounia Wissinger, Anton’s Karina Gechtman, Film Constellation’s Chloe Tai,...
- 7/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
Quick! Someone get Lady Whistledown a fan before she passes out from shock at the latest update for Netflix‘s Top 10 TV List. Bridgerton is back on Netflix, folks, and it’s climbing up the charts faster than ever. The third season of the Shonda Rhimes series is part of Netflix’s elite Most Popular TV List (English) while sitting in the 10th spot. The fancy pants series racked up 91.9 million views since its debut, with seasons one and two rising in popularity to take the 4th and 9th spot on the list. Additionally, Bridgerton Season 3 wears the 1st spot crown this week with 6.6 million views, while Bridgerton Season 2 takes the 5th spot (2.1M), Season 1 claims the 6th slot (2M), and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story got bummed to the 8th spot with 1.8M views.
Elsewhere on the list, Richard Lagravenese’s romantic comedy A Family Affair, starring Nicole Kidman,...
Elsewhere on the list, Richard Lagravenese’s romantic comedy A Family Affair, starring Nicole Kidman,...
- 7/2/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
While it may feel like audiences around the world are tired of the superhero genre and tend to skip all the new Marvel and DC premieres, there is still a lot of potential in the genre. It is now up to the writers and producers to find new approaches to the subject.
The Boys, Prime Video's black satire of the genre, does this well. Pushing the clichés to the point of absurdity, it paints a picture of what the real world would actually be like with superheroes. The abuse of power, political intrigue, and never-ending violence are the biggest parts of it. Netflix's new hit Supacell offers a different perspective.
Is Supacell on Netflix Worth Watching?
Created, written and directed by Rapman, Supacell is the story of ordinary Black people in modern day London who find themselves developing superpowers. What makes the show stand out from the rest is not only the strong representation,...
The Boys, Prime Video's black satire of the genre, does this well. Pushing the clichés to the point of absurdity, it paints a picture of what the real world would actually be like with superheroes. The abuse of power, political intrigue, and never-ending violence are the biggest parts of it. Netflix's new hit Supacell offers a different perspective.
Is Supacell on Netflix Worth Watching?
Created, written and directed by Rapman, Supacell is the story of ordinary Black people in modern day London who find themselves developing superpowers. What makes the show stand out from the rest is not only the strong representation,...
- 7/1/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
After a long time, I found a superhero series that felt worth watching—Supacell on Netflix. Each character, Michael, Sabrina, Rodney, Andre, and Tazer, goes through their own unique journey and overcomes life’s challenges, but they are all connected by one thing: they each have superpowers, thanks to something called the Supacell in their body. This Supacell comes from their family members who have sickle cells in their bodies, and it gives them these extraordinary abilities. None of these characters knew about their powers at first, but by the end, they unite to take on Ray, the notorious leader of a secret organization. Ray kidnaps people with powers, tortures them, and uses them for his own gain. Can they defeat Ray by being united? Let’s find out from this cast and character guide of the series Supacell.
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Tosin Cole played Michael, the main character in Supacell.
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Tosin Cole played Michael, the main character in Supacell.
- 6/29/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
Supacell is a British superhero drama series created by Rapman. The Netflix series is getting love from all over the world, and it deserves that because it takes a lot of bold leaps and gives us a thrilling ride filled with complex characters and their interesting story. Supacell is set in South London and follows the story of a group of people who suddenly develop superpowers. The only thing that is similar to all of them is that they are all Black. Supacell stars Tosin Cole in the lead role, with Nadine Mills, Adelayo Adedayo, Josh Tedeku, Calvin Demba, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, and Giacomo Mancini starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the mystery, thrill, and superhero elements in Supacell, here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Misfits Credit – E4
Misfits is a British superhero comedy-drama series created by Howard Overman. The E4 series follows the story of...
Misfits Credit – E4
Misfits is a British superhero comedy-drama series created by Howard Overman. The E4 series follows the story of...
- 6/27/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
In his new Netflix series, “Supacell,” creator Rapman examines the lives of five ordinary Black South Londoners who develop unexpected superpowers. Though the excitement of supernatural abilities and the magic of science fiction ripple across the show, the series also explores major themes that disproportionately affect Black people, including human trafficking, extreme surveillance, pervasive global anti-Blackness and predatory medical practices.
“Supacell” opens with a distressing event. An older Black woman is seen running down a dark corridor dressed only in a hospital gown. As she steps toward the sunlight, she is gunned down. Her limp body is then dragged back through the facility as prisoners — all Black people — look on in horror from glass cells. From there, the setting transitions into more familiar territory. Viewers find themselves on the modern streets of South London, where we meet Michael (a stellar Tosin Cole), a package delivery courier anxious about proposing to his long-term girlfriend,...
“Supacell” opens with a distressing event. An older Black woman is seen running down a dark corridor dressed only in a hospital gown. As she steps toward the sunlight, she is gunned down. Her limp body is then dragged back through the facility as prisoners — all Black people — look on in horror from glass cells. From there, the setting transitions into more familiar territory. Viewers find themselves on the modern streets of South London, where we meet Michael (a stellar Tosin Cole), a package delivery courier anxious about proposing to his long-term girlfriend,...
- 6/26/2024
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Variety Film + TV
Tosin Cole has already been part of two of the best-known sci-fi franchises around.
Sure, the American-born British actor admits his turn as starfighter pilot Lieutenant Bastian in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was perhaps a little “blink-and-you’ll miss it” (although it could have been a lot more — he got down to the final few auditioning for John Boyega’s role of Finn but “it just didn’t work out” and J.J. Abrams offered him this part instead). But in BBC cult series “Doctor Who,” however, across seasons 11 and 12, he played the main character of Ryan Sinclair, companion to Jodie Whittaker’s Time Lord. It all gives him some solid bragging rights.
“You know, I can tell my grandkids, ‘Your granddaddy was in this show!,’” he exclaims.
But now there’s another sci-fi that he hopes could also become something to tell the grandchildren about in years to come.
Sure, the American-born British actor admits his turn as starfighter pilot Lieutenant Bastian in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was perhaps a little “blink-and-you’ll miss it” (although it could have been a lot more — he got down to the final few auditioning for John Boyega’s role of Finn but “it just didn’t work out” and J.J. Abrams offered him this part instead). But in BBC cult series “Doctor Who,” however, across seasons 11 and 12, he played the main character of Ryan Sinclair, companion to Jodie Whittaker’s Time Lord. It all gives him some solid bragging rights.
“You know, I can tell my grandkids, ‘Your granddaddy was in this show!,’” he exclaims.
But now there’s another sci-fi that he hopes could also become something to tell the grandchildren about in years to come.
- 6/26/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Screen International has unveiled the 2024 line-up for Stars of Tomorrow, which spotlights the most talented up-and-coming actors and filmmakers in the UK and Ireland.
Now in its 21st edition, the annual talent showcase has an unparalleled track record for identifying emerging UK and Irish talent, both in front of and behind the camera, since its launch in 2004.
This year’s cohort includes Bridgerton star Florence Hunt, Tosin Cole, who appeared in Doctor Who and Rapman’s upcoming Supacell, Hoard lead Saura Lightfoot‑Leon, Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd and Alison Oliver, who played a key role in Saltburn.
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Now in its 21st edition, the annual talent showcase has an unparalleled track record for identifying emerging UK and Irish talent, both in front of and behind the camera, since its launch in 2004.
This year’s cohort includes Bridgerton star Florence Hunt, Tosin Cole, who appeared in Doctor Who and Rapman’s upcoming Supacell, Hoard lead Saura Lightfoot‑Leon, Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd and Alison Oliver, who played a key role in Saltburn.
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- 6/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
Streaming on: Netflix
Episodes viewed: 6 of 6
Supacell scenes occur, as perhaps all scenes should, outside Bargain Booze and Wimpy. You can practically smell the knickerbocker glories. Set and shot in South London, with a predominantly Black cast, the action – the gang violence, the marriage proposals, the drug deals, the super-powered throwdowns – takes place on the estates, on the streets and in the clubs, in Peckham, Lewisham, Brixton, Camberwell. It’s genuinely homegrown, a tribute to creator and writer Rapman’s roots and life experience, and that pays off in practically every shot. It’s almost shocking to see something like this today, a drama that dwells in such a sandbox and doesn’t feel like it’s been made by committee — it’s an unfiltered vision, a defibrillator of a show helping to bring an increasingly spluttering genre back to life.
When he named himself Rapman years ago, it’s...
Episodes viewed: 6 of 6
Supacell scenes occur, as perhaps all scenes should, outside Bargain Booze and Wimpy. You can practically smell the knickerbocker glories. Set and shot in South London, with a predominantly Black cast, the action – the gang violence, the marriage proposals, the drug deals, the super-powered throwdowns – takes place on the estates, on the streets and in the clubs, in Peckham, Lewisham, Brixton, Camberwell. It’s genuinely homegrown, a tribute to creator and writer Rapman’s roots and life experience, and that pays off in practically every shot. It’s almost shocking to see something like this today, a drama that dwells in such a sandbox and doesn’t feel like it’s been made by committee — it’s an unfiltered vision, a defibrillator of a show helping to bring an increasingly spluttering genre back to life.
When he named himself Rapman years ago, it’s...
- 6/25/2024
- by Alex Godfrey
- Empire - TV
This spoiler-free review is based on all six episodes.
Movie superheroes are intrinsically tied to comic books. The language, the shape of the narrative arcs and the visuals are nearly always either inspired by or reacting against the genre as established in four colours. Even supposedly grounded and gritty takes like M Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable use Bruce Willis’s poncho to signify a cape, with every shot framed to look like a comic book panel.
The most faithful screen realization of that imagery is usually the lavish CGI cinema spectacle, with TV all too often seen as its poor relation. The truth is, TV superheroism is now a genre all of its own, with its own tropes, rules and language that have for the most part left the comics far behind.
Netflix’s Supacell, written and directed by rapper, record producer and director, Rapman is best seen within the...
Movie superheroes are intrinsically tied to comic books. The language, the shape of the narrative arcs and the visuals are nearly always either inspired by or reacting against the genre as established in four colours. Even supposedly grounded and gritty takes like M Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable use Bruce Willis’s poncho to signify a cape, with every shot framed to look like a comic book panel.
The most faithful screen realization of that imagery is usually the lavish CGI cinema spectacle, with TV all too often seen as its poor relation. The truth is, TV superheroism is now a genre all of its own, with its own tropes, rules and language that have for the most part left the comics far behind.
Netflix’s Supacell, written and directed by rapper, record producer and director, Rapman is best seen within the...
- 6/25/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Going back to the immigrant/foundling who became Superman, the superhero genre has often been used as an exploration of what happens when people from variably disenfranchised groups find themselves with unexpected levels of power. Whether the result leads to enhanced altruism or diabolical megalomania is the difference between a hero and a villain.
Not all audiences are so eager to read for subtext, which has led to recent stories that push the subtext to the surface and the superpowers occasionally to the background, whether the goal is to make stubborn pre-existing audiences get the point (see X-Men ’97), to make an audience that probably never watched in the first place get the point (Amazon’s short-lived The Power) or to make a low-iq potato get the point (season four of The Boys)
It’s the genre storytelling equivalent of a bacon-wrapped date. I’ll leave it for you to decide,...
Not all audiences are so eager to read for subtext, which has led to recent stories that push the subtext to the surface and the superpowers occasionally to the background, whether the goal is to make stubborn pre-existing audiences get the point (see X-Men ’97), to make an audience that probably never watched in the first place get the point (Amazon’s short-lived The Power) or to make a low-iq potato get the point (season four of The Boys)
It’s the genre storytelling equivalent of a bacon-wrapped date. I’ll leave it for you to decide,...
- 6/25/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As far as the three young women sitting in row E at London’s Bush Theatre were concerned, the name of the character Tosin Cole was playing in Benedict Lombe’s “spicy” love story Shifters, wasn’t Dre — short for Dream — but “Dreamboat.”
It’s a double whammy of love, well, sort of, for Cole, who also stars in Rapman’s game-changing Netflix drama Supacell, playing a love-struck south London courier who discovers he has developed superpowers.
Adelayo Adedayo and Tosin Cole in ‘Supacell’
Back at the Bush, one of the women leant forward and cried, ”Bring Dreamboat over ‘ere to me now!”
Those ladies swooning over him when I saw the play in late March added a surreal layer to Lombe’s two-hander about Dre and Des — for Destiny — played by Heather Agyepong, former lovers who meet again, after an eight-year gap,...
It’s a double whammy of love, well, sort of, for Cole, who also stars in Rapman’s game-changing Netflix drama Supacell, playing a love-struck south London courier who discovers he has developed superpowers.
Adelayo Adedayo and Tosin Cole in ‘Supacell’
Back at the Bush, one of the women leant forward and cried, ”Bring Dreamboat over ‘ere to me now!”
Those ladies swooning over him when I saw the play in late March added a surreal layer to Lombe’s two-hander about Dre and Des — for Destiny — played by Heather Agyepong, former lovers who meet again, after an eight-year gap,...
- 6/21/2024
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
With the MCU taking off into the multiverse in recent years and super-violent superhero series The Boys only getting crazier as it races towards its finale, Blue Story director Rapman's upcoming Netflix show Supacell is set to bring supes back down to Earth — quite literally. Set in South London, led by a Black ensemble, and taking inspiration from the likes of Heroes and Misfits, based on the new trailer Netflix released yesterday, Rapman is bringing an exciting new perspective to the well-worn genre Check it out below;
So much for superhero fatigue, eh? And you can definitely see those Misfits and Heroes influences in this new trailer as Rapman seamlessly blends now-familiar genre features — Superspeed! Superstrength! Time travel! Portals! — with character driven street-level drama. But whilst Rapman tips his cap to his supe show contemporaries here, the multi-hyphenate creator introduces a compelling new wrinkle to the "ordinary people gain...
So much for superhero fatigue, eh? And you can definitely see those Misfits and Heroes influences in this new trailer as Rapman seamlessly blends now-familiar genre features — Superspeed! Superstrength! Time travel! Portals! — with character driven street-level drama. But whilst Rapman tips his cap to his supe show contemporaries here, the multi-hyphenate creator introduces a compelling new wrinkle to the "ordinary people gain...
- 6/13/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
For any pop culture website that features a sizable amount of coverage of superhero-related properties, there is a legal obligation to use the phrase “Superhero fatigue” a minimum number of times a year. The earliest reference we’ve found to it was as far back as 2003, followed by a Tweet from 2009, a few months before the release of Iron Man 2, claiming that Disney’s deal with Marvel would have been better business four or five years previously, at the peak of the superhero craze.
But while at times it seems like someone must have been peering over Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s shoulders as they penned Action Comics Issue 1 saying “Hasn’t this idea been a bit overdone?”, the truth is that at both Marvel and DC, the superhero genre has seemed to be flagging of late.
So it seems like a bold move to choose now to release Supacell,...
But while at times it seems like someone must have been peering over Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s shoulders as they penned Action Comics Issue 1 saying “Hasn’t this idea been a bit overdone?”, the truth is that at both Marvel and DC, the superhero genre has seemed to be flagging of late.
So it seems like a bold move to choose now to release Supacell,...
- 6/13/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
"Just think about all the lives you could save!" "The only life I'm trying to save is yours..." So go save her! Netflix has revealed the main official trailer for a UK thriller series titled Supacell, arriving for streaming later this month. It's the next creation by the Blue Story director who goes under the moniker "Rapman", telling an urban London story about people with super powers. Supacell is about a group of five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. It is down to one man, Michael Lasaki, to bring them all together in order to save the woman he loves. The series stars Tosin Cole as Michael, Nadine Mills as Sabrina, Eric Kofi Abrefa as Andre, Calvin Demba as Rodney, Josh Tedeku as Tazer, Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne, Rayxia Ojo as Sharleen, and Giacomo Mancini as Spud.
- 6/12/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Netflix has released the official trailer for Rapman’s ‘Supacell’ and have revealed that the Mobo award-winning British rapper and songwriter Ghetts will play the role of Krazy.
The series is about a group of five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. One man, Michael Lasaki, must bring them all together to save the woman he loves.
Created, Directed and show ran by Rapman with Sebastian Thiel also directing, the cast includes Tosin Cole (61st, Street, Till, Ear for Eye) as Michael, Nadine Mills (Sliced and The Weekend) as Sabrina, Eric Kofi Abrefa (Blue Story, Bmf) as Andre, Calvin Demba (The Rig, Life, Micky and the Bear) as Rodney, Josh Tedeku (Moonhaven, A Town Called Malice) as Tazer, Adelayo Adedayo (The Responder, Timewasters) as Dionne, Rayxia Ojo (Harry Potter and The Cursed Child – West End Production,...
The series is about a group of five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. One man, Michael Lasaki, must bring them all together to save the woman he loves.
Created, Directed and show ran by Rapman with Sebastian Thiel also directing, the cast includes Tosin Cole (61st, Street, Till, Ear for Eye) as Michael, Nadine Mills (Sliced and The Weekend) as Sabrina, Eric Kofi Abrefa (Blue Story, Bmf) as Andre, Calvin Demba (The Rig, Life, Micky and the Bear) as Rodney, Josh Tedeku (Moonhaven, A Town Called Malice) as Tazer, Adelayo Adedayo (The Responder, Timewasters) as Dionne, Rayxia Ojo (Harry Potter and The Cursed Child – West End Production,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Starring Emma Thomson and Hugh Jackman, Three Bags Full has been penned by Craig Mazin, the creator of last year’s huge success, The Last Of Us.
Here’s a project that comes from the mind behind The Last Of Us and Chernobyl, two of the most celebrated TV shows of the last few years. Screenwriter and creator Craig Mazin has built himself a reputation for delivering quality on the small screen, and he’s also penned a ‘weird’ Pirates Of The Caribbean script that producer Jerry Bruckheimer seems very taken with. But it seems that for his latest project, Mazin is headed to pastures new. Pastures filled with sheep.
Thanks to The Hollywood Reporter, it has been revealed that Mazin has penned the script for Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie. Amazon MGM is baaaaa-cking the project (sorry) and no less than Emma Thompson and Hugh Jackman have signed up to star.
Here’s a project that comes from the mind behind The Last Of Us and Chernobyl, two of the most celebrated TV shows of the last few years. Screenwriter and creator Craig Mazin has built himself a reputation for delivering quality on the small screen, and he’s also penned a ‘weird’ Pirates Of The Caribbean script that producer Jerry Bruckheimer seems very taken with. But it seems that for his latest project, Mazin is headed to pastures new. Pastures filled with sheep.
Thanks to The Hollywood Reporter, it has been revealed that Mazin has penned the script for Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie. Amazon MGM is baaaaa-cking the project (sorry) and no less than Emma Thompson and Hugh Jackman have signed up to star.
- 6/10/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Deadpool & Wolverine‘s Hugh Jackman is set to star in Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie and I was not prepared for the synopsis. Let’s get right to it.
Based on Leonie Swann’s international bestseller, the film follows George Hardy (Jackman), “a shepherd who loves his sheep and raises them only for their wool. Every night, he reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand, never suspecting that not only can they understand, but they argue for hours afterwards about whodunnit. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The local cop Tim Derry, on the other hand, has never solved a serious crime in his life, so the sheep conclude they will have to solve it themselves, even if it means...
Based on Leonie Swann’s international bestseller, the film follows George Hardy (Jackman), “a shepherd who loves his sheep and raises them only for their wool. Every night, he reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand, never suspecting that not only can they understand, but they argue for hours afterwards about whodunnit. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The local cop Tim Derry, on the other hand, has never solved a serious crime in his life, so the sheep conclude they will have to solve it themselves, even if it means...
- 6/7/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Amazon MGM Studios’ “Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie” has started principal photography and landed a worldwide theatrical release date of Feb. 20, 2026.
The live-action comedy stars Hugh Jackman, flanked by an ensemble cast including Emma Thompson (“Matilda the Musical”), Nicholas Braun (“Succession”), Nicholas Galitzine (“The Idea of You”), Molly Gordon (“Theater Camp”), Hong Chau (“The Whale”), Tosin Cole (“Till”), Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (“Wonka”), Conleth Hill (“Game of Thrones”) and Mandeep Dhillon (“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”).
The film follows George Hardy (Jackman), a shepherd who loves his sheep and raises them only for their wool. Every night he reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand, never suspecting that not only can they understand, but they argue for hours afterwards about whodunnit.
When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it.
The live-action comedy stars Hugh Jackman, flanked by an ensemble cast including Emma Thompson (“Matilda the Musical”), Nicholas Braun (“Succession”), Nicholas Galitzine (“The Idea of You”), Molly Gordon (“Theater Camp”), Hong Chau (“The Whale”), Tosin Cole (“Till”), Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (“Wonka”), Conleth Hill (“Game of Thrones”) and Mandeep Dhillon (“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”).
The film follows George Hardy (Jackman), a shepherd who loves his sheep and raises them only for their wool. Every night he reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand, never suspecting that not only can they understand, but they argue for hours afterwards about whodunnit.
When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it.
- 6/7/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
10 Best Shows and Films Coming to Netflix in June 2024(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Get ready for an action-packed month on Netflix, as the streaming platform is adding some highly-anticipated original shows and movies to its catalog in June 2024. From romantic dramas to sci-fi shows, and from thrillers to comedies, a wide range of content is coming to the streaming platform.
With so many options to watch within a month, it can get tricky for viewers to keep track of the release of all the series and movies. To help you out, here are our picks of the 10 best original TV shows and films being released on Netflix in June 2024.
1. Sweet Tooth Season 3
Premiere Date: June 6th
The third and final season of the acclaimed fantasy drama Sweet Truth is all set to debut on June 6th. In the upcoming season, Gus, Jepperd, Wendy, and Bear are headed to Alaska to find Gus’ mother,...
Get ready for an action-packed month on Netflix, as the streaming platform is adding some highly-anticipated original shows and movies to its catalog in June 2024. From romantic dramas to sci-fi shows, and from thrillers to comedies, a wide range of content is coming to the streaming platform.
With so many options to watch within a month, it can get tricky for viewers to keep track of the release of all the series and movies. To help you out, here are our picks of the 10 best original TV shows and films being released on Netflix in June 2024.
1. Sweet Tooth Season 3
Premiere Date: June 6th
The third and final season of the acclaimed fantasy drama Sweet Truth is all set to debut on June 6th. In the upcoming season, Gus, Jepperd, Wendy, and Bear are headed to Alaska to find Gus’ mother,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
It’s a new month and Netflix is here with some much-anticipated new original movies and TV shows. As always Netflix is proving itself by releasing compelling content month after month on its platform. This month is no different as there will be something new for everyone, from comedy to drama and action to fantasy. So, here are the best new original movies and shows coming on Netflix in June 2024.
Sweet Home Season 3 (June 6)
Sweet Tooth is coming to an end with its third and final season. Based on a DC comic book limited series of the same name by Jeff Lemire, the Netflix series is going to tell its final story on June 6. In Season 3 we will see Gus and his group of friends heading to Alaska to find his mother who is working to uncover the mystery behind the deadly Sick. In his journey to find answers he...
Sweet Home Season 3 (June 6)
Sweet Tooth is coming to an end with its third and final season. Based on a DC comic book limited series of the same name by Jeff Lemire, the Netflix series is going to tell its final story on June 6. In Season 3 we will see Gus and his group of friends heading to Alaska to find his mother who is working to uncover the mystery behind the deadly Sick. In his journey to find answers he...
- 5/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
For his follow-up to Blue Story, Rapman is going big. The multi-talented creator announced himself as a filmmaker to watch with his hit debut feature film – earning sizeable box office and a raft of positive reviews, despite controversial cinema bans on his tale of childhood friends driven apart by gang violence. His latest project, Supacell, isn’t a film but a Netflix series – an original show about a group of South Londoners who develop superpowers, exploring how their lives are forever changed.
While the idea of ordinary people receiving extraordinary abilities is a familiar format, Rapman is bringing his own personal perspective to it – while drawing from what came before in beloved shows like Heroes and Misfits. “I loved Heroes,” he tells Empire. “It was the closest to my image of what I thought a show about superpowers should be like. It was a massive inspiration.” And while he’s bringing in genre elements,...
While the idea of ordinary people receiving extraordinary abilities is a familiar format, Rapman is bringing his own personal perspective to it – while drawing from what came before in beloved shows like Heroes and Misfits. “I loved Heroes,” he tells Empire. “It was the closest to my image of what I thought a show about superpowers should be like. It was a massive inspiration.” And while he’s bringing in genre elements,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
This article is spoiler-free
A new chapter in Doctor Who canon history began with the first full episode of the Fifteenth Doctor’s adventures “The Church on Ruby Road.” Series 14 opener “Space Babies” takes the Doctor and Ruby’s travels to the distant future. The adventures that follow will also feature trips to the Swinging ’60s, to the Regency Era, and to faraway planets.
While there will be moments of dancing, sightseeing, and meeting new people and beings, there will also be moments of danger. Whether from villains upset that their plans for domination are being challenged, or from extremes in the environment, there are plenty of things to trigger the Doctor and Ruby Sunday’s fight-or-flight instinct.
Den of Geek interviewed Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson about their character traits, what the Doctor and companion Ruby are most afraid of this season, and the importance of opening the Tardis door to everyone.
A new chapter in Doctor Who canon history began with the first full episode of the Fifteenth Doctor’s adventures “The Church on Ruby Road.” Series 14 opener “Space Babies” takes the Doctor and Ruby’s travels to the distant future. The adventures that follow will also feature trips to the Swinging ’60s, to the Regency Era, and to faraway planets.
While there will be moments of dancing, sightseeing, and meeting new people and beings, there will also be moments of danger. Whether from villains upset that their plans for domination are being challenged, or from extremes in the environment, there are plenty of things to trigger the Doctor and Ruby Sunday’s fight-or-flight instinct.
Den of Geek interviewed Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson about their character traits, what the Doctor and companion Ruby are most afraid of this season, and the importance of opening the Tardis door to everyone.
- 5/7/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The CW has set a premiere date for Season 2 of 61st Street, the Courtney B. Vance and Aunjanue Ellis-led drama from Peter Moffat, J. David Shanks and Outlier Society. New episodes will arrive beginning on Monday, July 22 at 9 pm.
61st Street tells the story of Moses Johnson (Tosin Cole), a promising Black high school athlete who is swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system. Taken by the police as a supposed gang member, he finds himself in the eye of the storm as cops and prosecutors seek revenge for the death of an officer during a drug bust gone wrong.
Mark O’Brien, Holt McCallany, Tosin Cole, Andrene Ward-Hammond and Bentley Green also star.
From AMC Studios, 61st Street is executive produced by Moffat, Shanks, Michael B. Jordan and Outlier Society, Alana Mayo, Jeff Freilich and Hilary Salmon.
The title initially aired on AMC Networks but was...
61st Street tells the story of Moses Johnson (Tosin Cole), a promising Black high school athlete who is swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system. Taken by the police as a supposed gang member, he finds himself in the eye of the storm as cops and prosecutors seek revenge for the death of an officer during a drug bust gone wrong.
Mark O’Brien, Holt McCallany, Tosin Cole, Andrene Ward-Hammond and Bentley Green also star.
From AMC Studios, 61st Street is executive produced by Moffat, Shanks, Michael B. Jordan and Outlier Society, Alana Mayo, Jeff Freilich and Hilary Salmon.
The title initially aired on AMC Networks but was...
- 5/1/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Bob Marley: One Love On Ott: Find Out Where To Stream This Musical Drama. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The biographical musical drama based on the life of singing legend Bob Marley has made its debut on the Ott platform. Bob Marley: One Love featured Marvel’s Secret Invasion star Kingsley Ben-Adir in the titular character and, after a decent run at the box office, will be rocking the streaming platforms. Scroll below to get all the deets.
Besides the Barbie star, the movie also featured Quan-Dajai Henriques as a teenage Bob and Nolan Collignon as a young Bob. Lashana Lynch, James Norton, Tosin Cole, Ashton Barrett Jr, and Anthony Welsh were also part of the supporting cast. The movie was reportedly announced by Paramount Pictures in 2018, and the production began in December 2022 and was wrapped in April last year.
Filmmaker Reinaldo Marcus Green, best known for the Oscar-nominated film King Richard,...
The biographical musical drama based on the life of singing legend Bob Marley has made its debut on the Ott platform. Bob Marley: One Love featured Marvel’s Secret Invasion star Kingsley Ben-Adir in the titular character and, after a decent run at the box office, will be rocking the streaming platforms. Scroll below to get all the deets.
Besides the Barbie star, the movie also featured Quan-Dajai Henriques as a teenage Bob and Nolan Collignon as a young Bob. Lashana Lynch, James Norton, Tosin Cole, Ashton Barrett Jr, and Anthony Welsh were also part of the supporting cast. The movie was reportedly announced by Paramount Pictures in 2018, and the production began in December 2022 and was wrapped in April last year.
Filmmaker Reinaldo Marcus Green, best known for the Oscar-nominated film King Richard,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
One of the most beloved musicians and passionate activists in history, Bob Marley is the subject of a new film that is available to stream on Paramount+ beginning on Friday, April 12. “Bob Marley: One Love” arrived in theaters in February and was a hit at the box office. Now, you can check out the film at home. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus.
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About 'Bob Marley: One Love'
the new film “Bob Marley: One Love” celebrates the music, life, and struggles of an international icon who has inspired generations through his message of love, peace, and unity for decades. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green,...
How to Watch 'Bob Marley: One Love' When: Friday, April 12, 2024 Where: Paramount Plus Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus. Get 30 Days Free$5.99+ / month paramountplus.com
For a Limited Time, Get a Month of Paramount+ With Code: LODGE24.
About 'Bob Marley: One Love'
the new film “Bob Marley: One Love” celebrates the music, life, and struggles of an international icon who has inspired generations through his message of love, peace, and unity for decades. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ will soon be singing on Paramount+.
The biopic will release on the streamer on Friday, April 12, in the U.S. and Canada. The film’s international availability will be announced at a later date. It will also be available on MGM+.
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ surpassed expectations at the box office when it opened mid-week in February for Valentine’s Day. It’s opening weekend stood at $28.6 million, and it’s surpassed $175 million at the worldwide box office so far.
Kingsley Ben-Adir stars as the reggae singer and songwriter, and Lashana Lynch plays his wife Rita Marley. The cast also includes James Norton as record producer Chris Blackwell, Tosin Cole as keyboardist Tyrone Downie, Aston Barrett Jr. as Aston “Family Man” Barrett, Anthony Welsh as Don Taylor, Sevana as Judy Mowatt, Hector Lewis as Carlton Carly Barrett, Michael Gandolfini as Howard Bloom, Nadine Marshall as Cedella Malcolm,...
The biopic will release on the streamer on Friday, April 12, in the U.S. and Canada. The film’s international availability will be announced at a later date. It will also be available on MGM+.
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ surpassed expectations at the box office when it opened mid-week in February for Valentine’s Day. It’s opening weekend stood at $28.6 million, and it’s surpassed $175 million at the worldwide box office so far.
Kingsley Ben-Adir stars as the reggae singer and songwriter, and Lashana Lynch plays his wife Rita Marley. The cast also includes James Norton as record producer Chris Blackwell, Tosin Cole as keyboardist Tyrone Downie, Aston Barrett Jr. as Aston “Family Man” Barrett, Anthony Welsh as Don Taylor, Sevana as Judy Mowatt, Hector Lewis as Carlton Carly Barrett, Michael Gandolfini as Howard Bloom, Nadine Marshall as Cedella Malcolm,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
In a busy weekend at the box office, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” the Sydney Sweeney horror vehicle “Immaculate,” IFC’s “Late Night with the Devil,” and two animated rereleases (“Luca” and recent Oscar winner “The Boy and the Heron“) will compete for the top spots. Meanwhile, a recent box-office smash is hitting digital platforms.
The contender to watch this week: “Bob Marley: One Love“
Reinaldo Marcus Green‘s biopic about the pioneering reggae singer is still riding its theatrical wave ($170 million worldwide and counting), but “Bob Marley: One Love” is also available to purchase or rent on VOD. Kingsley Ben-Adir shed his Kenergy to play Marley, icon of dorm-room posters and pacifistic chill-out vibes, opposite a supporting cast that includes Lashana Lynch, Tosin Cole, “Happy Valley” breakout James Norton, and Michael Gandolfini. “One Love” is a fairly rote retelling enhanced by its subject’s music, but even the weakest biopic tendencies have a groovy appeal.
The contender to watch this week: “Bob Marley: One Love“
Reinaldo Marcus Green‘s biopic about the pioneering reggae singer is still riding its theatrical wave ($170 million worldwide and counting), but “Bob Marley: One Love” is also available to purchase or rent on VOD. Kingsley Ben-Adir shed his Kenergy to play Marley, icon of dorm-room posters and pacifistic chill-out vibes, opposite a supporting cast that includes Lashana Lynch, Tosin Cole, “Happy Valley” breakout James Norton, and Michael Gandolfini. “One Love” is a fairly rote retelling enhanced by its subject’s music, but even the weakest biopic tendencies have a groovy appeal.
- 3/23/2024
- by Matthew Jacobs
- Gold Derby
Supacell is a British superhero series heading to Netflix in June from Rapman, and here’s the trailer.
While America generally has the monopoly on superhero films, Britain has had its fair share of caped crusaders over the years.
The most recent example is Emma Moran’s Extraordinary, which is now available to watch on Itvx. From 2009 to 2013, Howard Overman achieved huge success with five series of irreverent comedy drama Misfits. Drew Pearce, who went on to co-write Iron Man 3 with Shane Black, began his career writing the little seen superhero sitcom No Heroics in 2008.
Perhaps the biggest shame, though, is that the film adaptation of clasic 1970s cartoon Bananaman, which was voiced by Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden, also known as The Goodies, never materialised, though a stage musical premiered at the Southwark Playhouse in 2017.
Netflix drama Supacell is the next to have a go, and...
While America generally has the monopoly on superhero films, Britain has had its fair share of caped crusaders over the years.
The most recent example is Emma Moran’s Extraordinary, which is now available to watch on Itvx. From 2009 to 2013, Howard Overman achieved huge success with five series of irreverent comedy drama Misfits. Drew Pearce, who went on to co-write Iron Man 3 with Shane Black, began his career writing the little seen superhero sitcom No Heroics in 2008.
Perhaps the biggest shame, though, is that the film adaptation of clasic 1970s cartoon Bananaman, which was voiced by Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden, also known as The Goodies, never materialised, though a stage musical premiered at the Southwark Playhouse in 2017.
Netflix drama Supacell is the next to have a go, and...
- 3/20/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
"You can save her..." "How?" "You need all four. One dies, she dies." Netflix has unveiled a first look teaser trailer for a thriller series titled Supacell, arriving for streaming this summer. It's the next creation by the Blue Story director who goes under the moniker "Rapman", an urban London story about people with super powers who have to join together. "Find them, before it's too late." When a regular group of ordinary people from South London are gifted with superpowers, they find their new abilities have made them targets for a powerful entity. The series stars Tosin Cole as Michael, Nadine Mills as Sabrina, Eric Kofi Abrefa as Andre, Calvin Demba as Rodney, Josh Tedeku as Tazer, Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne, Rayxia Ojo as Sharleen, and Giacomo Mancini as Spud. There's only a little bit of footage in this first teaser, but enough to make me intrigued. Looks pretty cool.
- 3/19/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Netflix has debuted a teaser trailer for the series created by Rapman ‘Supacell’.
A regular group of people are unexpectedly gifted with superpowers. Before the group really get a chance to figure out how to use their powers they find their new special abilities have made them targets for the powerful agency that created them.
The group of five ordinary people unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. It is down to one man, Michael Lasaki, to bring them all together to save the woman he loves.
Rapman also serves as lead director while Sebastian Thiel also directs. The cast includes Tosin Cole as Michael, Nadine Mills as Sabrina, Eric Kofi Abrefa as Andre, Calvin Demba as Rodney, Josh Tedeku as Tazer, Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne, Rayxia Ojo as Sharleen, Giacomo Mancini as Spud and Eddie Marsan will play Ray.
A regular group of people are unexpectedly gifted with superpowers. Before the group really get a chance to figure out how to use their powers they find their new special abilities have made them targets for the powerful agency that created them.
The group of five ordinary people unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. It is down to one man, Michael Lasaki, to bring them all together to save the woman he loves.
Rapman also serves as lead director while Sebastian Thiel also directs. The cast includes Tosin Cole as Michael, Nadine Mills as Sabrina, Eric Kofi Abrefa as Andre, Calvin Demba as Rodney, Josh Tedeku as Tazer, Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne, Rayxia Ojo as Sharleen, Giacomo Mancini as Spud and Eddie Marsan will play Ray.
- 3/19/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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