Hulu has announced its submissions for the Primetime Emmy Awards for the upcoming crime drama “Under the Bridge.”
Stars Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough will both be submitted for Emmy consideration in supporting actress in a limited series or TV movie, it was revealed to Variety exclusively. The two stars will be vying for one of seven possible slots against possible contenders such as Sandra Oh from “The Sympathizer,” Kali Reis from “True Detective: Night Country” and multiple women from FX’s “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” notably Diane Lane.
“Under the Bridge” is an adaptation of Rebecca Godfrey’s gripping book, delving into the true story of 14-year-old Reena Virk, a teen who didn’t return home after attending a party in 1997. The series unfolds through the perspectives of Godfrey (portrayed by Keough) and a local police officer (played by Gladstone), exposing the world of her peers who were implicated in the case.
Stars Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough will both be submitted for Emmy consideration in supporting actress in a limited series or TV movie, it was revealed to Variety exclusively. The two stars will be vying for one of seven possible slots against possible contenders such as Sandra Oh from “The Sympathizer,” Kali Reis from “True Detective: Night Country” and multiple women from FX’s “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” notably Diane Lane.
“Under the Bridge” is an adaptation of Rebecca Godfrey’s gripping book, delving into the true story of 14-year-old Reena Virk, a teen who didn’t return home after attending a party in 1997. The series unfolds through the perspectives of Godfrey (portrayed by Keough) and a local police officer (played by Gladstone), exposing the world of her peers who were implicated in the case.
- 4/8/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu optioned Rebecca Godfrey’s Under the Bridge: The True Story of the Murder of Reena Virk back in 2022, and the limited series based on the bestseller is finally set to stream this month. Emmy nominee Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six) stars as the late author of the 2005 true crime novel, and Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) stars as a small town police officer intimately involved in the investigation.
“Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Gupta) who went to join friends at a party and never returned home,” reads Hulu’s synopsis. “Through the eyes of Godfrey (Keough) and a local police officer (Gladstone), the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder — revealing startling truths about the unlikely killer.”
Author Rebecca Godfrey passed...
“Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Gupta) who went to join friends at a party and never returned home,” reads Hulu’s synopsis. “Through the eyes of Godfrey (Keough) and a local police officer (Gladstone), the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder — revealing startling truths about the unlikely killer.”
Author Rebecca Godfrey passed...
- 4/8/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
On April 17th, the first two episodes of the eight-episode true crime series Under the Bridge will be available to watch through the Hulu streaming service. With that date just three weeks away, a trailer for Under the Bridge has made its way online, and you can check it out in the embed above. Following the two episode premiere, the remaining six episodes of the show will be released one-by-one on a weekly basis, with the last one reaching Hulu on May 29th.
Based on the best-selling true-crime book Under the Bridge by the late Rebecca Godfrey, the series was adapted for screen by Quinn Shephard. Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six) and Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) star alongside Vritika Gupta (Launchpad).
Here’s the synopsis: Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika...
Based on the best-selling true-crime book Under the Bridge by the late Rebecca Godfrey, the series was adapted for screen by Quinn Shephard. Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six) and Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) star alongside Vritika Gupta (Launchpad).
Here’s the synopsis: Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika...
- 3/27/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Lily Gladstone is getting sent down “Under the Bridge” to see about this murder.
Gladstone is following up her Academy Award-nominated breakout performance in “Killers of the Flower Moon” with “Under the Bridge,” a Hulu limited series premiering April 17. Hulu released a trailer for the gloomy true crime drama on Monday.
The trailer, with its eerie score, dark dialogue about missing and murdered young women, and focus on an uneasy partnership between two investigators, feels like it could be part of the “True Detective” universe. Gladstone plays a local cop haunted by the unsolved murder of a teenage girl, and Riley Keough (who also serves as executive producer) plays a journalist writing a book on the case.
Here’s the official synopsis from Hulu: “‘Under the Bridge’ is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta) who went to join...
Gladstone is following up her Academy Award-nominated breakout performance in “Killers of the Flower Moon” with “Under the Bridge,” a Hulu limited series premiering April 17. Hulu released a trailer for the gloomy true crime drama on Monday.
The trailer, with its eerie score, dark dialogue about missing and murdered young women, and focus on an uneasy partnership between two investigators, feels like it could be part of the “True Detective” universe. Gladstone plays a local cop haunted by the unsolved murder of a teenage girl, and Riley Keough (who also serves as executive producer) plays a journalist writing a book on the case.
Here’s the official synopsis from Hulu: “‘Under the Bridge’ is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta) who went to join...
- 3/25/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Hulu has released the official trailer for its limited series “Under the Bridge,” with Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone leading the cast. The series is set to premiere with two episodes April 17, and new episodes launching weekly.
“Under the Bridge” is based on Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk, who went to join friends at a party in 1997 and never returned home. The series, seen through the eyes of Godfrey (Keough) and a local police officer (Gladstone), follows the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder.
Other cast members include Vritika Gupta, Chloe Guidry, Javon Walton, Izzy G., Aiyana Goodfellow, Ezra Faroque Khan and Archie Panjabi.
“Under the Bridge” was adapted by Quinn Shephard. Shephard, Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar, Stacey Silverman, Geeta Vasant Patel and Tara Duncan are executive producers. Godfrey also served as an executive producer. Keough will executive produce with Gina Gammell.
“Under the Bridge” is based on Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk, who went to join friends at a party in 1997 and never returned home. The series, seen through the eyes of Godfrey (Keough) and a local police officer (Gladstone), follows the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder.
Other cast members include Vritika Gupta, Chloe Guidry, Javon Walton, Izzy G., Aiyana Goodfellow, Ezra Faroque Khan and Archie Panjabi.
“Under the Bridge” was adapted by Quinn Shephard. Shephard, Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar, Stacey Silverman, Geeta Vasant Patel and Tara Duncan are executive producers. Godfrey also served as an executive producer. Keough will executive produce with Gina Gammell.
- 3/25/2024
- by Jaden Thompson, Selena Kuznikov and Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu’s first trailer for Under the Bridge shows the start of an investigation into the murder of a teenage girl. Based on true events, the limited series is set to premiere on the streaming service on April 17, 2024 with the release of the first two episodes.
The cast is led by Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Riley Keogh (Daisy Jones & The Six). The cast also includes Vritika Gupta, Chloe Guidry, Javon “Wanna” Walton, Izzy G., Aiyana Goodfellow, Ezra Faroque Khan, and Archie Panjabi.
“Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Gupta) who went to join friends at a party and never returned home,” reads Hulu’s synopsis. “Through the eyes of Godfrey (Keough) and a local police officer (Lily Gladstone), the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls...
The cast is led by Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Riley Keogh (Daisy Jones & The Six). The cast also includes Vritika Gupta, Chloe Guidry, Javon “Wanna” Walton, Izzy G., Aiyana Goodfellow, Ezra Faroque Khan, and Archie Panjabi.
“Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Gupta) who went to join friends at a party and never returned home,” reads Hulu’s synopsis. “Through the eyes of Godfrey (Keough) and a local police officer (Lily Gladstone), the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls...
- 3/25/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough are joining forces for Hulu true crime series “Under the Bridge.”
Based on Rebecca Godfrey’s 2005 book, “Under the Bridge” revisits the 1997 true story of 14-year old outcast Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta) who went to join friends at a party and never returned home. Reena was found dead in Craigflower Bridge in Saanich, British Columbia after being beaten. The show examines the hidden world of the teenagers accused of Reena’s murder as the truth comes to light as to who the unlikely killer really was. The series is part of Hulu’s stacked Spring 2024 slate.
Gladstone stars as fictional police officer Cam Bentland investigating the case. Keough plays author Godfrey as she struggles to balance her own psyche as she reports on Reena’s killing. “Euphoria” star Javon “Wanna” Walton, Chloe Guidry, Izzy G., Aiyana Goodfellow, and Ezra Faroque Khan co-star with “The Good Wife” alum Archie Panjabi.
Based on Rebecca Godfrey’s 2005 book, “Under the Bridge” revisits the 1997 true story of 14-year old outcast Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta) who went to join friends at a party and never returned home. Reena was found dead in Craigflower Bridge in Saanich, British Columbia after being beaten. The show examines the hidden world of the teenagers accused of Reena’s murder as the truth comes to light as to who the unlikely killer really was. The series is part of Hulu’s stacked Spring 2024 slate.
Gladstone stars as fictional police officer Cam Bentland investigating the case. Keough plays author Godfrey as she struggles to balance her own psyche as she reports on Reena’s killing. “Euphoria” star Javon “Wanna” Walton, Chloe Guidry, Izzy G., Aiyana Goodfellow, and Ezra Faroque Khan co-star with “The Good Wife” alum Archie Panjabi.
- 3/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Hulu has revealed the official trailer and key art for its upcoming original series Under the Bridge. The limited series will premiere with two episodes on April 17 and will launch new episodes weekly.
Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta), who went to join friends at a party and never returned home.
Through the eyes of Godfrey (Riley Keough) and a local police officer (Lily Gladstone), the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder — revealing startling truths about the unlikely killer.
The series also stars Chloe Guidry, Javon “Wanna” Walton, Izzy G., Aiyana Goodfellow, Ezra Faroque Khan, and Archie Panjabi.
Based on the best-selling true-crime book Under the Bridge by the late Rebecca Godfrey, the Hulu series was adapted for the screen by Quinn Shephard and executive produced by Samir Mehta,...
Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta), who went to join friends at a party and never returned home.
Through the eyes of Godfrey (Riley Keough) and a local police officer (Lily Gladstone), the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder — revealing startling truths about the unlikely killer.
The series also stars Chloe Guidry, Javon “Wanna” Walton, Izzy G., Aiyana Goodfellow, Ezra Faroque Khan, and Archie Panjabi.
Based on the best-selling true-crime book Under the Bridge by the late Rebecca Godfrey, the Hulu series was adapted for the screen by Quinn Shephard and executive produced by Samir Mehta,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Lily Gladstone in ‘Under the Bridge’ (Disney)
Hulu’s unveiled the first official photos from Under the Bridge, an upcoming limited series starring Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Emmy nominee Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six). The eight-episode series dives into the murder of Reena Virk in 1997 as documented in Rebecca Godfrey’s Under the Bridge: The True Story of the Murder of Reena Virk, published in 2005.
The first batch of photos feature series stars Gladstone, Keough, Chloe Guidry, Izzy G, Vritika Gupta, Aiyana Goodfellow, Javon Walton, Archie Panjabi and Ezra Faroque Khan. Quinn Shephard adapted Godfrey’s book and serves as an executive producer. Additional executive producers include Keough, Gina Gammell, Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar, Stacey Silverman, Shephard, Tara Duncan, and author Godfrey (posthumously).
Geeta Patel directs and executive produces.
“Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the...
Hulu’s unveiled the first official photos from Under the Bridge, an upcoming limited series starring Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Emmy nominee Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six). The eight-episode series dives into the murder of Reena Virk in 1997 as documented in Rebecca Godfrey’s Under the Bridge: The True Story of the Murder of Reena Virk, published in 2005.
The first batch of photos feature series stars Gladstone, Keough, Chloe Guidry, Izzy G, Vritika Gupta, Aiyana Goodfellow, Javon Walton, Archie Panjabi and Ezra Faroque Khan. Quinn Shephard adapted Godfrey’s book and serves as an executive producer. Additional executive producers include Keough, Gina Gammell, Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar, Stacey Silverman, Shephard, Tara Duncan, and author Godfrey (posthumously).
Geeta Patel directs and executive produces.
“Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the...
- 3/7/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
HBO has released a trailer for its new original comedy docuseries “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” which will premiere at the 2024 SXSW festival. Dubbed as his attempt at making a personal “Truman Show,” Jerrod Carmichael shows the world startlingly frank discussions with his family and intimate moments of his personal life. Come for the difficult conversations and stay for Carmichael explaining “twunks” to his father. The series will air on March 29 on HBO and be available to stream on Max, with new episodes of the eight-episode season debuting weekly.
Carmichael is an Emmy-winning comedian from North Carolina whose credits include the NBC sitcom “The Carmichael Show.” His recent comedy special, “Rothaniel,” directed by Bo Burnham, was met with rave reviews. The new docuseries is a “darkly funny documentary series about Jerrod’s tumultuous quest for love, sex and truth,” reads the show’s logline.
Burnham himself seems to make an appearance...
Carmichael is an Emmy-winning comedian from North Carolina whose credits include the NBC sitcom “The Carmichael Show.” His recent comedy special, “Rothaniel,” directed by Bo Burnham, was met with rave reviews. The new docuseries is a “darkly funny documentary series about Jerrod’s tumultuous quest for love, sex and truth,” reads the show’s logline.
Burnham himself seems to make an appearance...
- 3/4/2024
- by Caroline Brew, Jaden Thompson and Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu has announced the premiere dates for limited series Under the Bridge and the two docs The Contestant and the film Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told.
Under the Bridge is a limited series with eight episodes that’s based on Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year old Reena Virk who went to join friends at a party and never returned home. The Hulu limited series that stars Lily Gladstone, Archie Panjabi and Riley Keough premieres April 17.
The series was adapted for screen by Quinn Shephard and is executive produced by Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar and Stacey Silverman (Best Day Ever), Shephard, Godfrey and Tara Duncan. Keough will executive produce with Gina Gammell (Felix Culpa). Geeta Patel will direct the pilot and EP the episode. The series is produced by ABC Signature.
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told bows March 21 on Hulu in the U.S.
Under the Bridge is a limited series with eight episodes that’s based on Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year old Reena Virk who went to join friends at a party and never returned home. The Hulu limited series that stars Lily Gladstone, Archie Panjabi and Riley Keough premieres April 17.
The series was adapted for screen by Quinn Shephard and is executive produced by Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar and Stacey Silverman (Best Day Ever), Shephard, Godfrey and Tara Duncan. Keough will executive produce with Gina Gammell (Felix Culpa). Geeta Patel will direct the pilot and EP the episode. The series is produced by ABC Signature.
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told bows March 21 on Hulu in the U.S.
- 2/9/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Variety’s annual Showrunners Dinner presented by A+E Studios on Thursday night gathered writers recognized on the publication’s annual TV Producers Impact List, as well as several of this year’s Emmy nominees. In addition, megaproducer Chuck Lorre was honored with Variety’s first Norman Lear Award.
Held at Merois, on the rooftop of the Pendry West Hollywood, the Variety Showrunners Dinner included a very funny acceptance speech by Lorre, who pointed out some of the similarities — but more humorously, the differences — between the two icons.
“I think everyone here understands the enormity and significance of Norman Lear’s body of work,” Lorre began. “So in accepting this award, I don’t think it’s false modesty to take a moment and focus on the very large differences between his career and my own. For starters, Norman Lear began his career writing for Hollywood legends like Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
Held at Merois, on the rooftop of the Pendry West Hollywood, the Variety Showrunners Dinner included a very funny acceptance speech by Lorre, who pointed out some of the similarities — but more humorously, the differences — between the two icons.
“I think everyone here understands the enormity and significance of Norman Lear’s body of work,” Lorre began. “So in accepting this award, I don’t think it’s false modesty to take a moment and focus on the very large differences between his career and my own. For starters, Norman Lear began his career writing for Hollywood legends like Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
- 1/12/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Jessica Chastain started 2023 by telling Andy Cohen on “Watch What Happens Live” that she was open to reading a script for the film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.” The Oscar-winning actor has long been fans’ top choice to play the title character, a reclusive old Hollywood star who reflects on her life during a final interview with an unknown journalist.
“I do know there is an online thing about it,” Chastain said when asked about the fan casting. “Sure, send me a script.”
Cut to the end to the year, and Chastain is officially closing the book on starring in a “Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” movie. She recently told E! News (via IndieWire) that there is “zero possibility” she’ll play Evelyn Hugo in a movie.
“But I love how excited the fans are,” Chastain added. “When I was working on Broadway,...
“I do know there is an online thing about it,” Chastain said when asked about the fan casting. “Sure, send me a script.”
Cut to the end to the year, and Chastain is officially closing the book on starring in a “Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” movie. She recently told E! News (via IndieWire) that there is “zero possibility” she’ll play Evelyn Hugo in a movie.
“But I love how excited the fans are,” Chastain added. “When I was working on Broadway,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Fans of Jessica Chastain and Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” are in for another disappointment: The Oscar winner confirmed there is “zero possibility” she will star in the film adaptation.
Netflix first announced a feature film version of the 2017 novel — about a fictional Old Hollywood movie star who gives her final interview — back in 2022. Writer Liz Tigelaar (who’s worked on “Brothers & Sisters” and created the CW series “Life Unexpected”) was attached to pen the script, with Leslye Headland (“Russian Doll” co-creator and “The Acoylte” showrunner) attached to direct.
“I love how excited the fans are,” Chastain told E! News in a recent interview. “When I was working on Broadway, every single day, they’d be outside, when I was signing, with the books. I just love how wonderful that fan base is.”
Fans campaigned on social media for Chastain to play Celia St.
Netflix first announced a feature film version of the 2017 novel — about a fictional Old Hollywood movie star who gives her final interview — back in 2022. Writer Liz Tigelaar (who’s worked on “Brothers & Sisters” and created the CW series “Life Unexpected”) was attached to pen the script, with Leslye Headland (“Russian Doll” co-creator and “The Acoylte” showrunner) attached to direct.
“I love how excited the fans are,” Chastain told E! News in a recent interview. “When I was working on Broadway, every single day, they’d be outside, when I was signing, with the books. I just love how wonderful that fan base is.”
Fans campaigned on social media for Chastain to play Celia St.
- 12/28/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Disney Entertainment recently hosted a holiday get-together for creators, showrunners and creative executives under overall deals with a toast to the New Year ahead.
Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment joined executives across the studios and platforms including Eric Schrier (DTS), Karey Burke (20th TV), Tracy Underwood (ABC Signature), John Landgraf (FX/Fxp), Marci Proietto (20th TV Animation), Tara Duncan (Onyx Collective) as well as Joe Early (Det), Charlie Andrews (Dbt), Craig Erwich, Nick Grad and Gina Balian (FX).
Guests included Liz Meriwether, Steve Levitan, Matt Groening, Loren Bouchard, Zoanne Clack, Alec Berg, Raamla Mohamed, Noah Hawley, Nick Kroll, Milo Ventimiglia, Nina Jacobson, Yvette Lee Bowser, Destin Daniel Cretton, Kelvin Yu, Jenni Konner, Liz Tigelaar, Prentice Penny, Warren Littlefield, Saladin Patterson and many more.
See the photo gallery below.
Reconnecting with creators, showrunners and creative executives under overall deals, Disney Television Studios, Onyx Collective, Fxp celebrated being...
Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment joined executives across the studios and platforms including Eric Schrier (DTS), Karey Burke (20th TV), Tracy Underwood (ABC Signature), John Landgraf (FX/Fxp), Marci Proietto (20th TV Animation), Tara Duncan (Onyx Collective) as well as Joe Early (Det), Charlie Andrews (Dbt), Craig Erwich, Nick Grad and Gina Balian (FX).
Guests included Liz Meriwether, Steve Levitan, Matt Groening, Loren Bouchard, Zoanne Clack, Alec Berg, Raamla Mohamed, Noah Hawley, Nick Kroll, Milo Ventimiglia, Nina Jacobson, Yvette Lee Bowser, Destin Daniel Cretton, Kelvin Yu, Jenni Konner, Liz Tigelaar, Prentice Penny, Warren Littlefield, Saladin Patterson and many more.
See the photo gallery below.
Reconnecting with creators, showrunners and creative executives under overall deals, Disney Television Studios, Onyx Collective, Fxp celebrated being...
- 12/8/2023
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
The late Norman Lear’s life and legacy took center stage tonight at the 2023 Sentinel Awards at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills.
The awards, which celebrate the storytellers behind some of the year’s most impactful stories, heard a statement from Lyn Lear read at the start of the show by Marty Kaplan, founding director of the Norman Lear Center.
“I would have been there tonight if not for the passing of our beloved Norman. He was so proud of the work of The Lear Center and Hollywood Health and Society. And he would not have wanted all of us to mourn. He would want us to celebrate the important shows you are honoring tonight, and most of all… he would want us to laugh.”
The night celebrated Lear’s lasting impact on television and the world, underlining his strong advocacy that television and storytelling makes a difference.
The awards, which celebrate the storytellers behind some of the year’s most impactful stories, heard a statement from Lyn Lear read at the start of the show by Marty Kaplan, founding director of the Norman Lear Center.
“I would have been there tonight if not for the passing of our beloved Norman. He was so proud of the work of The Lear Center and Hollywood Health and Society. And he would not have wanted all of us to mourn. He would want us to celebrate the important shows you are honoring tonight, and most of all… he would want us to laugh.”
The night celebrated Lear’s lasting impact on television and the world, underlining his strong advocacy that television and storytelling makes a difference.
- 12/7/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
In a sad bit of coincidence, the Hollywood, Health & Society at the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center honored its 2023 Sentinel Awards winners on Wednesday night, just hours after the passing of its namesake and inspiration, the legendary Norman Lear.
Emmy-winning comedian and writer Larry Wilmore hosted the event and introduced this year’s 11 winners, including writers behind the series “Mrs. Davis,” “Fleishman is in Trouble” and “Tiny Beautiful Things.” But before the awards were handed out, Wilmore took a moment to pay tribute to Lear. And remarks from Lear’s wife, Lyn, were shared with the audience.
“Well you got to say this about Norman – the man knew how to make an exit,” Wilmore joked. “He knew his audience. And wanted us to make sure we were all listening.
“A giant has left us and we’re going to do him proud,” he added. “This evening meant a lot...
Emmy-winning comedian and writer Larry Wilmore hosted the event and introduced this year’s 11 winners, including writers behind the series “Mrs. Davis,” “Fleishman is in Trouble” and “Tiny Beautiful Things.” But before the awards were handed out, Wilmore took a moment to pay tribute to Lear. And remarks from Lear’s wife, Lyn, were shared with the audience.
“Well you got to say this about Norman – the man knew how to make an exit,” Wilmore joked. “He knew his audience. And wanted us to make sure we were all listening.
“A giant has left us and we’re going to do him proud,” he added. “This evening meant a lot...
- 12/7/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The 2023 Sentinel Awards were handed out tonight Awards at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, and winners included writers for such TV series as Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, Superman & Lois, The Diplomat and Tiny Beautiful Things. See the full list below.
Presented by Hollywood, Health & Society at the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center, the Sentinel Awards recognize writers for meaningful and accurate portrayals onscreen on such timely topics as abortion, systemic racism, climate change and mental health. Larry Wilmore hosted the ceremony, which came the night that Lear died at 101.
Attendees heard a statement from Lyn Lear read at the start of the show by Marty Kaplan, founding director of the Norman Lear Center.
“I would have been there tonight if not for the passing of our beloved Norman,” she wrote. “He was so proud of the work of The Lear Center and Hollywood Health and Society.
Presented by Hollywood, Health & Society at the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center, the Sentinel Awards recognize writers for meaningful and accurate portrayals onscreen on such timely topics as abortion, systemic racism, climate change and mental health. Larry Wilmore hosted the ceremony, which came the night that Lear died at 101.
Attendees heard a statement from Lyn Lear read at the start of the show by Marty Kaplan, founding director of the Norman Lear Center.
“I would have been there tonight if not for the passing of our beloved Norman,” she wrote. “He was so proud of the work of The Lear Center and Hollywood Health and Society.
- 12/7/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood, Health and Society at the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center toasted its 2023 Sentinel Awards winners on Wednesday at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, where Lear’s life took center stage after his passing was announced earlier in the day at the age of 101.
Lear’s wife Lyn sent a statement to be read aloud to Sentinel attendees at the beginning of the show by founding director of the Norman Lear Center Marty Kaplan, as she wrote, “I would have been there tonight if not for the passing of our beloved Norman. He was so proud of the work of The Lear Center and Hollywood, Health and Society. And he would not have wanted all of us to mourn. He would want us to celebrate the important shows you are honoring tonight, and most of all, he would have want us to laugh.”
Larry Wilmore served as host of the evening,...
Lear’s wife Lyn sent a statement to be read aloud to Sentinel attendees at the beginning of the show by founding director of the Norman Lear Center Marty Kaplan, as she wrote, “I would have been there tonight if not for the passing of our beloved Norman. He was so proud of the work of The Lear Center and Hollywood, Health and Society. And he would not have wanted all of us to mourn. He would want us to celebrate the important shows you are honoring tonight, and most of all, he would have want us to laugh.”
Larry Wilmore served as host of the evening,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Writers of nine limited series ranging from “A Murder at the End of the World” to “Tiny Beautiful Things” traded shop talk and stories of how they crafted muscular worlds to tell extended, standalone stories.
Ed Solomon of Max’s “Full Circle” astounded the crowd at Variety’s A Night in the Writers Room at Hollywood’s NeueHouse with the origin story of his 586-page spec script for the twisty thriller. “And then Steven [Soderbergh] decided to direct it and that led it to be great.”
Andy Breckman, of Peacock’s “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie,” explained to moderator Jazz Tangcay, Variety’s senior artisans editor, how he had to pad the original 2002 pilot for the detective franchise into a USA Network TV movie – because star Tony Shalhoub was contractually prohibited against starring in a competing pilot. “I had to fatten up the animal and get it to 90 minutes...
Ed Solomon of Max’s “Full Circle” astounded the crowd at Variety’s A Night in the Writers Room at Hollywood’s NeueHouse with the origin story of his 586-page spec script for the twisty thriller. “And then Steven [Soderbergh] decided to direct it and that led it to be great.”
Andy Breckman, of Peacock’s “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie,” explained to moderator Jazz Tangcay, Variety’s senior artisans editor, how he had to pad the original 2002 pilot for the detective franchise into a USA Network TV movie – because star Tony Shalhoub was contractually prohibited against starring in a competing pilot. “I had to fatten up the animal and get it to 90 minutes...
- 12/1/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
The intent of THR‘s annual list of the 50 Most Powerful Showrunners is to provide an accurate state of the TV union — a rundown of the writer-producers selling in an increasingly fraught media climate, making culturally relevant and awards-friendly shows and serving the masses at a time when consensus entertainment has all but vanished. It’s also a great opportunity to pick some brains.
Those showrunners who made the 2023 list were polled on a variety of subjects. If Suits can become a streaming hit years after ending, what other shows deserve a similar fate? What IP are they dying to get their hands on? What’s already a pressing issue for the next WGA contract negotiation with the studios? And if they found themselves with a burner social media account, what would they do with it?
Here are some of the best answers to those and more questions.
If I...
Those showrunners who made the 2023 list were polled on a variety of subjects. If Suits can become a streaming hit years after ending, what other shows deserve a similar fate? What IP are they dying to get their hands on? What’s already a pressing issue for the next WGA contract negotiation with the studios? And if they found themselves with a burner social media account, what would they do with it?
Here are some of the best answers to those and more questions.
If I...
- 11/30/2023
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Following the resolution of the writers’ strike, Variety’s “A Night in the Writers’ Room” returns Nov. 30 in-person, featuring three panels moderated by Variety’s esteemed journalists, Michael Schneider and Emily Longeretta, with this year’s Emmy-contending writers in the drama, comedy and limited series categories.
An invite-only audience of industry voters will attend the event which features a cocktail reception prior to the panels.
The Comedy panel features:
Duffy Boudreau, “Barry” Michele Fazekas, “Gen V” Justin Halpern, “Abbott Elementary” John Hoffmann, “Only Murders in the Building” Chris Harris, “Frasier” Bill Lawrence, “Shrinking” Judah Miller, “Bupkis” Migizi Pensoneau, “Reservation Dogs” Boots Riley, “I’m A Virgo”
The Drama panel features:
Debora Cahn, “The Diplomat” Michael Dinner, “Justified: City Primeval” Craig Mazin, “The Last of Us” Charlotte Stoudt, “The Morning Show” Sonja Warfield, “The Gilded Age”
The Limited Series panel features:
Andy Breckman, “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie” Lee Eisenberg,...
An invite-only audience of industry voters will attend the event which features a cocktail reception prior to the panels.
The Comedy panel features:
Duffy Boudreau, “Barry” Michele Fazekas, “Gen V” Justin Halpern, “Abbott Elementary” John Hoffmann, “Only Murders in the Building” Chris Harris, “Frasier” Bill Lawrence, “Shrinking” Judah Miller, “Bupkis” Migizi Pensoneau, “Reservation Dogs” Boots Riley, “I’m A Virgo”
The Drama panel features:
Debora Cahn, “The Diplomat” Michael Dinner, “Justified: City Primeval” Craig Mazin, “The Last of Us” Charlotte Stoudt, “The Morning Show” Sonja Warfield, “The Gilded Age”
The Limited Series panel features:
Andy Breckman, “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie” Lee Eisenberg,...
- 11/20/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Season 8 of the BBC One crime drama Shetland will premiere Stateside Wednesday, Nov. 29 on BritBox, TVLine has learned
For the new, six-episode season, series vet Douglas Henshall (who played Detective Jimmy Perez) after seven years has passed the baton to Ashley Jensen (Agatha Raisin), who now headlines as Di Ruth Calder, a native Shetlander who returns to the isles after 20 years working in London.
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For the new, six-episode season, series vet Douglas Henshall (who played Detective Jimmy Perez) after seven years has passed the baton to Ashley Jensen (Agatha Raisin), who now headlines as Di Ruth Calder, a native Shetlander who returns to the isles after 20 years working in London.
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- 10/24/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
A television adaptation of Lucy Foley’s best-selling novel “The Guest List” is in development at Hulu from “Little Fires Everywhere” and “Tiny Beautiful Things” creator Liz Tigelaar.
“On a remote island off a rugged coast, guests attend a dazzling celebrity wedding. But with a storm brewing, the picture perfect affair darkens as the guests and their shared histories dangerously collide — and then the lights go out. And a body is found,” the logline states. “As old secrets are brought to the surface, and the mysteries swirl — the question remains, who among these people deserved to die? And who had something to kill for?”
Tigelaar, who will serve as the eight-to-10 episode limited series’ writer and showrunner, will executive produce alongside Foley, Stacey Silverman and Best Day Ever Productions.
Tigelaar, Silverman and Best Day Ever are currently under an overall deal at ABC Signature, with several projects in development.
On the feature side,...
“On a remote island off a rugged coast, guests attend a dazzling celebrity wedding. But with a storm brewing, the picture perfect affair darkens as the guests and their shared histories dangerously collide — and then the lights go out. And a body is found,” the logline states. “As old secrets are brought to the surface, and the mysteries swirl — the question remains, who among these people deserved to die? And who had something to kill for?”
Tigelaar, who will serve as the eight-to-10 episode limited series’ writer and showrunner, will executive produce alongside Foley, Stacey Silverman and Best Day Ever Productions.
Tigelaar, Silverman and Best Day Ever are currently under an overall deal at ABC Signature, with several projects in development.
On the feature side,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Liz Tigelaar is readying her next Hulu series.
The showrunner of Little Fires Everywhere and Tiny Beautiful Things is developing a limited series based on Lucy Foley’s best-seller, The Guest List, which Hulu won the rights to in what proved another wild bidding war. The news comes as the broader IP market has only grown frothier amid the dual Hollywood strikes, which ground production to a halt and left the industry with little else to sell.
The TV iteration, like Foley’s 2020 book, will be set on a remote island off a rugged coast, where guests attend an elaborate celebrity wedding. “But with a storm brewing, the picture-perfect affair darkens as the guests and their shared histories dangerously collide — and then the lights go out. And a body is found,” reads the project’s official logline. “As old secrets are brought to the surface, and the mysteries swirl — the question remains,...
The showrunner of Little Fires Everywhere and Tiny Beautiful Things is developing a limited series based on Lucy Foley’s best-seller, The Guest List, which Hulu won the rights to in what proved another wild bidding war. The news comes as the broader IP market has only grown frothier amid the dual Hollywood strikes, which ground production to a halt and left the industry with little else to sell.
The TV iteration, like Foley’s 2020 book, will be set on a remote island off a rugged coast, where guests attend an elaborate celebrity wedding. “But with a storm brewing, the picture-perfect affair darkens as the guests and their shared histories dangerously collide — and then the lights go out. And a body is found,” reads the project’s official logline. “As old secrets are brought to the surface, and the mysteries swirl — the question remains,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Lacey Rose and Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix announced in March 2022 that it's producing a movie version of the bestselling novel "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The book, released in 2017, became a major bestseller, thanks in part to amazing word of mouth on social media. On June 29, the streamer announced that "Russian Doll" co-creator Leslye Headland will direct the film with Liz Tigelaar handling the script, so it seemed like a casting announcement was surely imminent.
However, there still isn't an official cast, so we have a lot of ideas about who we'd like to see star as the titular lead and her seven husbands.
As readers know, in the book, Evelyn Hugo, now 79, asks magazine writer Monique Grant to help her write her life story. Monique is suspicious as to why a famous actor wants to work with her, but she agrees to listen. Evelyn recounts her life, from growing up...
However, there still isn't an official cast, so we have a lot of ideas about who we'd like to see star as the titular lead and her seven husbands.
As readers know, in the book, Evelyn Hugo, now 79, asks magazine writer Monique Grant to help her write her life story. Monique is suspicious as to why a famous actor wants to work with her, but she agrees to listen. Evelyn recounts her life, from growing up...
- 10/13/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
This story about Hulu’s “Tiny Beautiful Things” first appeared in the Down to the Wire: Drama and Limited Series issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine and was conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike.
The messiness of her Emmy-nominated role of Clare Pierce was part of what attracted Kathryn Hahn to “Tiny Beautiful Things,” the eight-episode drama series that was adapted from Cheryl Strayed’s 2012 novel based on her own experiences taking over an anonymous advice column in a literary magazine.
The series, created by Liz Tigelaar for ABC Signature, Hulu and Hello Sunshine, braids together Clare’s adult, teenage and childhood timelines, sketching a portrait of a woman in her 40s who is at loose ends after a painful divorce, but also flashing back to her younger self abandoning her dreams of becoming a writer in the aftermath of a traumatic childhood and the loss of her mother to cancer.
The messiness of her Emmy-nominated role of Clare Pierce was part of what attracted Kathryn Hahn to “Tiny Beautiful Things,” the eight-episode drama series that was adapted from Cheryl Strayed’s 2012 novel based on her own experiences taking over an anonymous advice column in a literary magazine.
The series, created by Liz Tigelaar for ABC Signature, Hulu and Hello Sunshine, braids together Clare’s adult, teenage and childhood timelines, sketching a portrait of a woman in her 40s who is at loose ends after a painful divorce, but also flashing back to her younger self abandoning her dreams of becoming a writer in the aftermath of a traumatic childhood and the loss of her mother to cancer.
- 8/22/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Kathryn Hahn excels at playing women without boundaries. From the moment in “Step Brothers” that she mounted John C. Reilly in the men’s room and then proceeded to urinate standing up, Hahn won our hearts playing characters who speak their unfiltered minds — and performed an impressive amount of gymnastic sex scenes in the process. She’s been brazen, promiscuous, violent and drunk — and audiences have loved every moment of it. She even got away with the worst thing a character can do — killing a dog — in “WandaVision.”
“You really hope those scenes are early on,” says Hahn about overcoming inhibitions. She points to a moment in Tamara Jenkins’ “Private Lives” in which her character is cleaning her home while naked from the waist down. She then gets in a heated argument with her husband, played by Paul Giamatti. “I was very glad that we got that over with before...
“You really hope those scenes are early on,” says Hahn about overcoming inhibitions. She points to a moment in Tamara Jenkins’ “Private Lives” in which her character is cleaning her home while naked from the waist down. She then gets in a heated argument with her husband, played by Paul Giamatti. “I was very glad that we got that over with before...
- 8/18/2023
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
Over a month after securing a bevy of Emmy nominations for Prime Video’s “Daisy Jones & the Six” and Hulu’s “Tiny Beautiful Things,” Hello Sunshine president of film and TV was still “exploding with joy.”
Neustadter sat down with TheWrap over Zoom, fresh from the news of Stevie Nicks’ Instagram post praising the TV adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-selling book “Daisy Jones & the Six,” which took inspiration from the relationships between the members of Fleetwood Mac. The warts-and-all series chronicles the rise and fall of a ‘70s rock band and the legacy their music left behind, and received nine Emmy nominations including acting nods for Riley Keough and Camila Morrone in addition to a Best Limited Series nomination.
Highlighting women’s stories has long been a mission for the Reese Witherspoon-founded Hello Sunshine, and Neustadter reveled in the fact that both “Daisy Jones” and...
Neustadter sat down with TheWrap over Zoom, fresh from the news of Stevie Nicks’ Instagram post praising the TV adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-selling book “Daisy Jones & the Six,” which took inspiration from the relationships between the members of Fleetwood Mac. The warts-and-all series chronicles the rise and fall of a ‘70s rock band and the legacy their music left behind, and received nine Emmy nominations including acting nods for Riley Keough and Camila Morrone in addition to a Best Limited Series nomination.
Highlighting women’s stories has long been a mission for the Reese Witherspoon-founded Hello Sunshine, and Neustadter reveled in the fact that both “Daisy Jones” and...
- 8/17/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Michelle Buteau has created the comedy-drama tv series ‘Survival of the Thickest’ which is adapted from the same named memoir of Buteau herself.
The series follows a black woman named Mavis Beaumont (played by Michelle Buteau) who has recently become single and is now determined to rebuild her life amidst career and relationship issues with a positive attitude.
Buteau has been cast in the role of Mavis Beaumont in the series. Survival of the Thickest was released on Netflix on July 13, 2023.
Following is a list of other television series that you might be interested in if you are enjoying ‘Survival of the Thickest’.
Also Read: Top 10 Movies Like The Slumber Party.
Top 10 Television Series Like Survival of the Thickest. Hollywood – Number of Seasons: 1 Show Snob
Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy directed this drama tv miniseries that follows Hollywood during the time from 1946 to 1949.
The plot is set in the aftermath...
The series follows a black woman named Mavis Beaumont (played by Michelle Buteau) who has recently become single and is now determined to rebuild her life amidst career and relationship issues with a positive attitude.
Buteau has been cast in the role of Mavis Beaumont in the series. Survival of the Thickest was released on Netflix on July 13, 2023.
Following is a list of other television series that you might be interested in if you are enjoying ‘Survival of the Thickest’.
Also Read: Top 10 Movies Like The Slumber Party.
Top 10 Television Series Like Survival of the Thickest. Hollywood – Number of Seasons: 1 Show Snob
Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy directed this drama tv miniseries that follows Hollywood during the time from 1946 to 1949.
The plot is set in the aftermath...
- 7/19/2023
- by Suvechchha Saha
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
In Hulu’s Tiny Beautiful Things, Kathryn Hahn plays Clare, a reimagined version of Cheryl Strayed from Strayed’s memoir of the same name. Working on the story, which examines grief and family close-up, has left Hahn “forever changed” she said on Tuesday morning, shortly after receiving an Emmy nomination for her role.
However, as SAG-AFTRA talks continue, with a possible actors’ strike on the horizon in addition to the ongoing writers’ strike, Hahn said, “Everything feels very bittersweet, doesn’t it?” She recalled her love for the writers’ room on Tiny Beautiful Things and writer-EPs Liz Tigelaar and Cheryl Strayed, adding, “You know, no matter what, we’re all 100 percent behind the writers, and I am filled with gratitude. And we’ll continue to shout their names since they are unable to for a bit.”
And as for whether there will be a Season 2 of the limited series, Hahn said,...
However, as SAG-AFTRA talks continue, with a possible actors’ strike on the horizon in addition to the ongoing writers’ strike, Hahn said, “Everything feels very bittersweet, doesn’t it?” She recalled her love for the writers’ room on Tiny Beautiful Things and writer-EPs Liz Tigelaar and Cheryl Strayed, adding, “You know, no matter what, we’re all 100 percent behind the writers, and I am filled with gratitude. And we’ll continue to shout their names since they are unable to for a bit.”
And as for whether there will be a Season 2 of the limited series, Hahn said,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
Jonnie Davis, the president of ABC Signature, has stepped down from his position. After leading the studio since 2019, Davis will be leaving to figure out his “next creative challenge.”
During his time with the production studio, Davis worked on shows such as ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” FX’s “Fleishman Is in Trouble” and Hulu’s “This Fool.” A replacement for Davis will be chosen at a later date.
Eric Schrier, the president of Disney Television Studios and Global Original Television Strategy, told his team on Friday.
“While news like this is never easy, I’m very confident in the leadership team we have in place, and I’m excited to work with them more closely until next steps are determined,” Schrier wrote. He also referred to Davis as an “incredibly valued colleague” and a “fantastic creative partner.”
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During his time with the production studio, Davis worked on shows such as ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” FX’s “Fleishman Is in Trouble” and Hulu’s “This Fool.” A replacement for Davis will be chosen at a later date.
Eric Schrier, the president of Disney Television Studios and Global Original Television Strategy, told his team on Friday.
“While news like this is never easy, I’m very confident in the leadership team we have in place, and I’m excited to work with them more closely until next steps are determined,” Schrier wrote. He also referred to Davis as an “incredibly valued colleague” and a “fantastic creative partner.”
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- 7/7/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Jonnie Davis is leaving ABC Signature.
Davis has been President of the Disney-owned studio since 2019.
He said it has been a “privilege” to work on shows such as ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, FX’s Fleishman Is In Trouble and Hulu’s This Fool.
The move, however, is not a precursor to merging ABC Signature and 20th Television and, despite a multitude of rumors, they will continue to operate as two separate divisions. The company is currently searching for a replacement for Davis.
Davis’ departure is a surprise given how close he has been to Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Dana Walden.
When he moved from 20th Television to ABC Signature, he was able to lure a handful of big-name talents across with him include Drew Goddard and Octavia Spencer.
Davis took over the role of President of ABC Studios in July 2019, four months after Disney’s $71.3B of key Fox assets and...
Davis has been President of the Disney-owned studio since 2019.
He said it has been a “privilege” to work on shows such as ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, FX’s Fleishman Is In Trouble and Hulu’s This Fool.
The move, however, is not a precursor to merging ABC Signature and 20th Television and, despite a multitude of rumors, they will continue to operate as two separate divisions. The company is currently searching for a replacement for Davis.
Davis’ departure is a surprise given how close he has been to Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Dana Walden.
When he moved from 20th Television to ABC Signature, he was able to lure a handful of big-name talents across with him include Drew Goddard and Octavia Spencer.
Davis took over the role of President of ABC Studios in July 2019, four months after Disney’s $71.3B of key Fox assets and...
- 7/7/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Jenkins Reid fans, rejoice! Netflix announced back in March 2022 that it's adapting Reid's best-selling novel "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" into a movie. At the time, the streamer shared that the adaptation will be written by Liz Tigelaar, who served as the showrunner for other book-to-screen adaptations like "Little Fires Everywhere" and "Tiny Beautiful Things." Netflix also revealed that Reid will serve as executive producer on the film alongside Margaret Chernin. And on June 29, the highly anticipated movie finally got a director: Leslye Headland.
Headland co-created the Netflix series "Russian Doll" with Natasha Lyonne and Amy Poehler, and directed 2015's rom-com "Sleeping with Other People." She also created the upcoming Star Wars TV series "The Acolyte."
For those curious about what to expect from the upcoming "Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" movie, Netflix's synopsis reads: "In a long-awaited interview with a young journalist, Evelyn Hugo, an aging Hollywood starlet,...
Headland co-created the Netflix series "Russian Doll" with Natasha Lyonne and Amy Poehler, and directed 2015's rom-com "Sleeping with Other People." She also created the upcoming Star Wars TV series "The Acolyte."
For those curious about what to expect from the upcoming "Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" movie, Netflix's synopsis reads: "In a long-awaited interview with a young journalist, Evelyn Hugo, an aging Hollywood starlet,...
- 7/5/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
When Is The Netflix Movie The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo Coming? Well, the news of “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” live-action adaptation has generated immense excitement since it was revealed that Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel would be brought to life on the screen.
The anticipation grew even more when Netflix acquired the project and enlisted director Leslye Headland.
This historical fiction masterpiece follows the captivating life journey of Evelyn Hugo, a fictional 79-year-old Hollywood star, delving into the intricacies of her seven marriages.
The live-action adaptation has been a long time coming, with previous attempts to produce it as a Freeform TV series. However, the decision to turn it into a Netflix original undoubtedly promises a broader platform to convey the book’s unique perspective on love and romance.
The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo, a critically-acclaimed novel with a vast audience, was recognized as a...
The anticipation grew even more when Netflix acquired the project and enlisted director Leslye Headland.
This historical fiction masterpiece follows the captivating life journey of Evelyn Hugo, a fictional 79-year-old Hollywood star, delving into the intricacies of her seven marriages.
The live-action adaptation has been a long time coming, with previous attempts to produce it as a Freeform TV series. However, the decision to turn it into a Netflix original undoubtedly promises a broader platform to convey the book’s unique perspective on love and romance.
The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo, a critically-acclaimed novel with a vast audience, was recognized as a...
- 7/5/2023
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Fans who have been anticipating the adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” are one step closer to getting their wish. Lesley Headland will direct the adaptation for Netflix, TheWrap confirmed.
The book and film tells the story of Evelyn Hugo, a fading Hollywood star, who reveals to a young journalist the secrets and scandals of Hollywood, as well as her life with her seven husbands. “Little Fires Everywhere” screenwriter Liz Tigelaar will write the adaptation.
Liza Chasin for 3Dot Productions and Brad Mendelsohn for Circle of Confusion will produce, with Jenkins Reid and Margaret Chernin acting as executive producers.
The book was initially planned as a series for Freeform before Netflix secured the rights for a film adaptation.
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The book has been a hot property since its publication...
The book and film tells the story of Evelyn Hugo, a fading Hollywood star, who reveals to a young journalist the secrets and scandals of Hollywood, as well as her life with her seven husbands. “Little Fires Everywhere” screenwriter Liz Tigelaar will write the adaptation.
Liza Chasin for 3Dot Productions and Brad Mendelsohn for Circle of Confusion will produce, with Jenkins Reid and Margaret Chernin acting as executive producers.
The book was initially planned as a series for Freeform before Netflix secured the rights for a film adaptation.
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How ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ EPs Handled the Book’s Big Ending Reveal
The book has been a hot property since its publication...
- 6/29/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Netflix’s highly-anticipated adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-selling novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo looks to have found a director as sources tell Deadline, Leslye Headland is on board to helm. Liz Tigelaar penned the script with Liza Chasin producing for 3Dot Productions while Brad Mendelsohn will produce for Circle of Confusion. Jenkins Reid and Margaret Chernin will exec produce.
The book, which has spent 100 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller Paperback, six years after publishing, and has turned into a TikTok book phenomenon before Netflix landed the rights. The story is set during a long awaited interview with a young journalist, where Evelyn Hugo, an aging Hollywood starlet, pulls back the curtain on her seven marriages, and as she tells tales of Hollywood scandals, betrayals, and woe, she unveils shocking truths about her own life and the lives of everyone around her.
The project...
The book, which has spent 100 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller Paperback, six years after publishing, and has turned into a TikTok book phenomenon before Netflix landed the rights. The story is set during a long awaited interview with a young journalist, where Evelyn Hugo, an aging Hollywood starlet, pulls back the curtain on her seven marriages, and as she tells tales of Hollywood scandals, betrayals, and woe, she unveils shocking truths about her own life and the lives of everyone around her.
The project...
- 6/29/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
The Best Limited Series/TV Movie Writing category has 111 submissions on the 2023 Emmys ballot, giving us six nominees this year. With the same number of nominees last year, they were “Dopesick” (“The People vs. Purdue Pharma” by Danny Strong), “The Dropout” (“I’m in a Hurry” by Elizabeth Meriwether), “Maid” (“Snaps” by Molly Smith Metzler), “Station Eleven” (“Unbroken Circle” by Patrick Somerville), “Impeachment: American Crime Story” (“Man Handled” by Sarah Burgess), and the winner “The White Lotus” (Mike White).
What makes last year interesting is that half of the shows in the category were not nominated for Best Limited Series, something that perhaps could repeat itself to a degree with this year’s potential nominees. Another thing of note is that almost all of the top contenders this year that had the option to submit multiple episodes only went with one, preventing any possibility of vote-splitting.
Take “Beef” for example,...
What makes last year interesting is that half of the shows in the category were not nominated for Best Limited Series, something that perhaps could repeat itself to a degree with this year’s potential nominees. Another thing of note is that almost all of the top contenders this year that had the option to submit multiple episodes only went with one, preventing any possibility of vote-splitting.
Take “Beef” for example,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Christopher Tsang
- Gold Derby
The honest answer for why Hello Sunshine had such a prolific TV season is the pandemic.
“The timing has a lot to do with Covid because there was this moment where everything was quiet, but we were still working, so we were driving all these different things forward,” said Lauren Levy Neustadter, President of Film & TV of the media company co-founded by actress and mogul Reese Witherspoon. “When it was safe to go back and shoot, we had all of these shows that started production, and they all came together in a very similar window.”
Now the company has entered the 2023 Emmys season with not only one Television Movie contender and two Drama Series submissions but a whopping four Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series entrants — even more than some major networks. “From Scratch” (Netflix), “Daisy Jones and the Six” (Prime Video), “Tiny Beautiful Things” (Hulu), and “The Last Thing He Told Me...
“The timing has a lot to do with Covid because there was this moment where everything was quiet, but we were still working, so we were driving all these different things forward,” said Lauren Levy Neustadter, President of Film & TV of the media company co-founded by actress and mogul Reese Witherspoon. “When it was safe to go back and shoot, we had all of these shows that started production, and they all came together in a very similar window.”
Now the company has entered the 2023 Emmys season with not only one Television Movie contender and two Drama Series submissions but a whopping four Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series entrants — even more than some major networks. “From Scratch” (Netflix), “Daisy Jones and the Six” (Prime Video), “Tiny Beautiful Things” (Hulu), and “The Last Thing He Told Me...
- 6/26/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
The level of solidarity among striking WGA writers has been a powerful force during these first few weeks of the writers strike. Seeing it in action on picket lines is a good reminder for the industry at large that there’s a special camaraderie among those who know what it’s like to stare at a blank screen, search for inspiration and then type away at draft after draft to get the words just right.
That’s true for novelists as much as it is for screenwriters. Often those are one and the same — and because we live in an age where pre-sold IP usually makes it easier to sell a TV project, there have never been more series based on books than there are right now.
I don’t have the numbers to back me up on that, but we’re still living in peak TV times. Which means...
That’s true for novelists as much as it is for screenwriters. Often those are one and the same — and because we live in an age where pre-sold IP usually makes it easier to sell a TV project, there have never been more series based on books than there are right now.
I don’t have the numbers to back me up on that, but we’re still living in peak TV times. Which means...
- 5/22/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Atx TV Festival adds Writers on Strike! panel (Photo Courtesy of Atx TV Festival)
The 2023 Atx TV Festival taking place June 1 -4 in Austin, Texas, has shifted its lineup to include a special WGA On Strike! panel. The just-announced addition to the festival’s schedule will feature panelists Zoanne Clack (WGA West), Greg Iwinski, Damon Lindelof (WGA West), and Julie Plec (WGA West). Beau Willimon (WGA East) is confirmed as the panel’s moderator.
“Atx TV Festival has always been a place of celebration and community. It is where important conversations are had about the history and future of television in a safe and inclusive environment. We will maintain these tenets as we believe education and conversation between both Industry and Consumers are needed now more than ever,” stated Atx TV Co-Presidents and Founders Caitlin McFarland & Emily Gipson.
McFarland and Gipson continued: “There wouldn’t be television without writers. They...
The 2023 Atx TV Festival taking place June 1 -4 in Austin, Texas, has shifted its lineup to include a special WGA On Strike! panel. The just-announced addition to the festival’s schedule will feature panelists Zoanne Clack (WGA West), Greg Iwinski, Damon Lindelof (WGA West), and Julie Plec (WGA West). Beau Willimon (WGA East) is confirmed as the panel’s moderator.
“Atx TV Festival has always been a place of celebration and community. It is where important conversations are had about the history and future of television in a safe and inclusive environment. We will maintain these tenets as we believe education and conversation between both Industry and Consumers are needed now more than ever,” stated Atx TV Co-Presidents and Founders Caitlin McFarland & Emily Gipson.
McFarland and Gipson continued: “There wouldn’t be television without writers. They...
- 5/17/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Next month’s Atx Festival, unsurprisingly, has made some programming changes amid the Writers Guild of America strike — including the cancellation of the 25th anniversary Dawson’s Creek reunion.
“There wouldn’t be television without writers. They have always been the rock stars of our festival,” Atx TV co-presidents and founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson said in a statement, “and though this year will look a little different, it will continue to be a place to showcase their talents and importance. The stories and characters we care so deeply about would not exist without them, and neither would this festival.
“There wouldn’t be television without writers. They have always been the rock stars of our festival,” Atx TV co-presidents and founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson said in a statement, “and though this year will look a little different, it will continue to be a place to showcase their talents and importance. The stories and characters we care so deeply about would not exist without them, and neither would this festival.
- 5/17/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Atx TV Festival Adds Writers Strike Panels, Cancels ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ ‘Andor’ and More in Solidarity
The Atx TV Festival has made changes to their program amid the ongoing writers strike, including the addition of the WGA on Strike! panel of leading television writers. The conversation will address the key issues that writers are fighting for as they share why the strike matters to Hollywood and entertainment unions at large.
The panel will host Zoanne Clack (WGA West), Greg Iwinski, Damon Lindelof (WGA West) and Julie Plec (WGA West) and will be moderated by Beau Willimon (WGA East).
The festival has cancelled select programs, including “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” the “Andor” conversation with Tony Gilroy, “Tiny Beautiful Things” conversation with Liz Tigelaar and Cheryl Strayed and the “Dawson’s Creek” 25th Anniversary Screening & Conversation.
Atx offered a note on behalf of those who cancelled their programs, saying, “These members of the WGA support and believe in their series and teams, but stand with the WGA at...
The panel will host Zoanne Clack (WGA West), Greg Iwinski, Damon Lindelof (WGA West) and Julie Plec (WGA West) and will be moderated by Beau Willimon (WGA East).
The festival has cancelled select programs, including “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” the “Andor” conversation with Tony Gilroy, “Tiny Beautiful Things” conversation with Liz Tigelaar and Cheryl Strayed and the “Dawson’s Creek” 25th Anniversary Screening & Conversation.
Atx offered a note on behalf of those who cancelled their programs, saying, “These members of the WGA support and believe in their series and teams, but stand with the WGA at...
- 5/17/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
The yearly Atx Television Festival will adjust its schedule to accommodate conversations about the ongoing writers strike, some of which will replace previously announced panels. The Austin-based event runs from June 1 – 4.
The panel “WGA On Strike!” will feature a conversation between Zoanne Clack, WGA West; Greg Iwinski, WGA East, Negotiating Committee; Damon Lindelof, WGA West; Julie Plec, WGA West with Beau Willimon, WGA East serving as moderator.
Topics of discussion include fair pay, streaming residuals, artificial intelligence, the size of writers rooms and on-set experience.
Newly added panels are “Beyond the Page,” “Why Do You Write?;” “Queer Stories We Want To See” and “…The End.
“Atx TV Festival has always been a place of celebration and community. It is where important conversations are had about the history and future of television in a safe and inclusive environment. We will maintain these tenants as we believe education and conversation between both...
The panel “WGA On Strike!” will feature a conversation between Zoanne Clack, WGA West; Greg Iwinski, WGA East, Negotiating Committee; Damon Lindelof, WGA West; Julie Plec, WGA West with Beau Willimon, WGA East serving as moderator.
Topics of discussion include fair pay, streaming residuals, artificial intelligence, the size of writers rooms and on-set experience.
Newly added panels are “Beyond the Page,” “Why Do You Write?;” “Queer Stories We Want To See” and “…The End.
“Atx TV Festival has always been a place of celebration and community. It is where important conversations are had about the history and future of television in a safe and inclusive environment. We will maintain these tenants as we believe education and conversation between both...
- 5/17/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2023 Atx TV Festival is hosting an unprecedented Writers Strike Conversation in support of the ongoing WGA strike.
The strike, which formally began May 2, has led to the shut down of multiple productions in solidarity with the demonstrations. The Atx TV Festival has pivoted accordingly to announce the scrapping of certain programming with writers and showrunners unable to attend under strike guidelines. However, the festival has added a WGA on Strike! program with select WGA East and West members to address the ongoing concerns.
The Atx TV Festival announced an added conversation with some of TV’s leading writers discussing the current WGA Writers Strike. The panelists will discuss first-hand the issues at stake, the changes they’re fighting for, and why the strike is necessary to safeguard the future of not just writers, but all entertainment unions and creatives, per an official press release.
“Atx TV Festival has always...
The strike, which formally began May 2, has led to the shut down of multiple productions in solidarity with the demonstrations. The Atx TV Festival has pivoted accordingly to announce the scrapping of certain programming with writers and showrunners unable to attend under strike guidelines. However, the festival has added a WGA on Strike! program with select WGA East and West members to address the ongoing concerns.
The Atx TV Festival announced an added conversation with some of TV’s leading writers discussing the current WGA Writers Strike. The panelists will discuss first-hand the issues at stake, the changes they’re fighting for, and why the strike is necessary to safeguard the future of not just writers, but all entertainment unions and creatives, per an official press release.
“Atx TV Festival has always...
- 5/17/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Atx TV Festival on Wednesday said it has added a conversation focused on the writers strike to its schedule and made other programming adjustments as result of the strike.
The “WGA on Strike!” discussion will be moderated by Beau Willimon (House of Cards, Andor), a member of the WGA East, and will feature panelists Zoanne Clack (Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19), Damon Lindelof (Mrs. Davis, Lost) and Julie Plec (Vampire Academy, The Vampire Diaries), all of whom are members of the WGA West, and Greg Iwinski (Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert), a member of the WGA East Negotiating Committee.
The official description of the panel is as follows: “With fair pay, streaming residuals, artificial intelligence, the size of writers rooms, and on-set experience all on the table, the writers of the WGA have gone pencils down for the first time in 15 years. During this...
The “WGA on Strike!” discussion will be moderated by Beau Willimon (House of Cards, Andor), a member of the WGA East, and will feature panelists Zoanne Clack (Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19), Damon Lindelof (Mrs. Davis, Lost) and Julie Plec (Vampire Academy, The Vampire Diaries), all of whom are members of the WGA West, and Greg Iwinski (Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert), a member of the WGA East Negotiating Committee.
The official description of the panel is as follows: “With fair pay, streaming residuals, artificial intelligence, the size of writers rooms, and on-set experience all on the table, the writers of the WGA have gone pencils down for the first time in 15 years. During this...
- 5/17/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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- 5/16/2023
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
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In “Tiny Beautiful Things,” Emmy nominee Kathryn Hahn stars as Clare, a writer who reluctantly becomes a popular advice columnist during a period of turmoil in her life. The limited series was adapted by Liz Tigelaar, based on...
- 5/5/2023
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
The Atx TV Festival has added additional programming for this year’s festival, taking place June 1-4 in Austin, Texas.
New programming announced Thursday includes a conversation between Tiny Beautiful Things creator, showrunner and executive producer Liz Tigelaar and author and executive producer Cheryl Strayed discussing collaborating on the adaptation and bringing the limited series to life.
Whitney Cummings and Betsy Brandt will moderate a panel with Accused showrunner and executive producer Howard Gordon where they will discuss adapting the series and the show’s explorations of ordinary people navigating extraordinary situations.
Other panels will also include conversations between Andor‘s creator Tony Gilroy and writer Beau Willimon on the series’ first season, HouseBroken team Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Crittenden and voice actors Tim Simons and Clea DuVall discussing the Fox comedy, the grown-ish team and castmembers Marcus Scribner, Trevor Jackson and Diggy Simmons giving a first look at season...
New programming announced Thursday includes a conversation between Tiny Beautiful Things creator, showrunner and executive producer Liz Tigelaar and author and executive producer Cheryl Strayed discussing collaborating on the adaptation and bringing the limited series to life.
Whitney Cummings and Betsy Brandt will moderate a panel with Accused showrunner and executive producer Howard Gordon where they will discuss adapting the series and the show’s explorations of ordinary people navigating extraordinary situations.
Other panels will also include conversations between Andor‘s creator Tony Gilroy and writer Beau Willimon on the series’ first season, HouseBroken team Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Crittenden and voice actors Tim Simons and Clea DuVall discussing the Fox comedy, the grown-ish team and castmembers Marcus Scribner, Trevor Jackson and Diggy Simmons giving a first look at season...
- 4/27/2023
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated, 9:10 Am: The Atx TV Festival has announced some additions to its Season 12 lineup. Caitriona Balfe and Sophie Skelton will join creatives for the “Women of Outlander” panel. Also scheduled is “State of the Union: A Conversation with TV’s Leaders” panel featuring creative presidents from Paramount, Universal and NBCUniversal. Tony Gilroy of Disney+’s Andor will join writer Beau Willimon for a conversation about the series’ first season. Additional programming will include Fox’s HouseBroken, Prime Video’s The Ride, FX Networks Mayans M.C. and a “Leading Ladies of Prime Video” panel with Justina Machado, Emeraude Toubia and Gloria Calderón Kellett, among others.
Previous, April 23: The world premiere of FX’s Justified: City Primeval is among the events scheduled for Opening Night of Season 12 of the Atx TV Festival, which runs June 1-4 in Austin.
From showrunners/executive producers Dave Andron and Michael Dinner based on...
Previous, April 23: The world premiere of FX’s Justified: City Primeval is among the events scheduled for Opening Night of Season 12 of the Atx TV Festival, which runs June 1-4 in Austin.
From showrunners/executive producers Dave Andron and Michael Dinner based on...
- 4/27/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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