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Life Is Strange TV Show Adds A Veteran Emmy-Nominated Director
Emmy-nominated director Karyn Kusama has been hired to direct the first two episodes of the upcoming Life Is Strange television series for Prime Video. Kusama will also serve as an executive producer. The series is being produced by Story Kitchen and Margot Robbie's LuckyChap, with Charlie Covell as showrunner.
The Last of Us season three reportedly casts Abby's father
Patrick Wilson is reportedly set to join HBO's The Last of Us for its third season, speculated to play Abby's father, Jerry. Wilson's casting is considered fitting for the pivotal character from The Last of Us Part II. The upcoming season is also expected to be the show's last.
The Last of Us season 3 adds Lanterns and The Conjuring stars to cast, including your favorite exorcist Patrick Wilson…
Jason Ritter and Patrick Wilson have joined the cast of The Last of Us season 3, with Ritter playing a WLF agent and Wilson portraying Jerry Anderson. The series, based on the video games, is set to adapt The Last of Us Part II for its second and third seasons, shifting focus to Ellie and a new antagonist Abby.
The Hitman TV show has been silently assassinated: 'It's dead in the water'
The planned Hitman TV series for Hulu, which had John Wick creator Derek Kolstad attached as an executive producer and writer, has been officially canceled. Kolstad confirmed the project is 'dead in the water,' marking the end of a development cycle that began approximately nine years ago. This follows two poorly received film adaptations of the popular video game franchise.
The Last Of Us Season 3 Adds Horror Royalty To Cast In Key Role
Patrick Wilson has been cast as Jerry, Abby's father, in HBO's The Last of Us Season 3, a role pivotal to the narrative's exploration of Abby's perspective. The season will also feature returning cast members from Season 2 in expanded roles and is expected to premiere in 2027, potentially serving as the series' final season.
After Nine Years, The Live-Action Hitman TV Show Is Dead
The planned live-action Hitman TV show, initially reported to be in development for Hulu with Derek Kolstad attached, is no longer moving forward. Kolstad, who was set to executive produce and write, confirmed the project is 'dead in the water.' While this adaptation is canceled, the Hitman game franchise continues with updates to Hitman: World of Assassination and a future new installment planned by IO Interactive.
Hannibal creator says his "dream" Silence of the Lambs adaptation is "still out there in the universe" and that Zendaya remains his top pick for Clarice Starling: "[She'd] bring a completely different temperature"
Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller is still hoping to develop a fourth season of the show and has reiterated his desire to adapt The Silence of the Lambs with Zendaya as Clarice Starling. Fuller believes Zendaya would bring a unique perspective to the role and would love to see her and Mads Mikkelsen collaborate on a Hannibal story.
Amazon's Life is Strange TV series has found its Max and Chloe, with Nashville star in lead role
Amazon's upcoming television adaptation of Life is Strange has cast Maisy Stella as Max Caulfield and Tatum Grace Hopkins as Chloe Price. The series, penned by Charlie Covell, follows Max's discovery of her time-rewinding ability as she and Chloe investigate a student's disappearance. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming game, Life is Strange: Reunion, set to release on March 26 for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Kratos Actor From God Of War Show Responds To The Reaction To The Odd-Looking First Image
Ryan Hurst, the actor portraying Kratos in the upcoming God of War TV show for Prime Video, has responded to online criticism of the first released image from the series. The image, which featured Hurst and Callum Vinson as Kratos and Atreus, was met with mockery for its appearance. Hurst advised fans not to believe everything they see on the internet.
God Of War TV Show Cast: All The Actors And The Roles They Play For The Prime Video Show
Prime Video's God of War TV show, based on the popular video game franchise, has confirmed its cast, including Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus. The series, which will follow events from God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok, is being developed by Ronald D. Moore and has been ordered for two seasons with no release date yet announced.
Amazon shares first look at Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the God of War TV series
Amazon has released the first official image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the upcoming God of War television series, showing him teaching his son Atreus, played by Callum Vinson, how to hunt. The series, which has already been greenlit for a second season, also features Ed Skrein as Baldur, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, and Mandy Patinkin as Odin, with Frederik E.O. Toye directing the initial episodes.
Amazon's God of War series just got bigger and Baldur with its latest casting
Ed Skrein has been cast as Baldur in Amazon's live-action God of War series, joining previously announced cast members including Ryan Hurst as Kratos. The series, based on the popular video game franchise, is expected to explore the Norse mythology central to the games. A second season has already been greenlit by Amazon.
