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We won't get House of the Dragon's final season for a while, but one star is already preparing to grieve its…
Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, revealed that filming for the final season will begin next spring. She anticipates a year-long emotional process to grieve the show's conclusion. The article also notes that previous season gaps have led to viewership drops, raising concerns about the final season's reception.
The Last of Us Season 3 Did Not Include Naughty Dog’s Involvement For Creative Choices
Neil Druckmann, co-creator of The Last of Us, stated that Naughty Dog had no creative involvement in the direction of Season 3 of the HBO television adaptation. Druckmann stepped away from the show to focus on Naughty Dog's game development, including Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, while teasing future projects within The Last of Us franchise.
The Pitt’s Shawn Hatosy Explains Why Season 3 Won’t Touch The Show’s Winning Formula
Actor Shawn Hatosy explains that the upcoming third season of The Pitt will maintain the show's established formula, focusing on the intense 15-hour shifts within the emergency department. He believes the constraint of not showing characters' lives outside of work is the series' core strength, encouraging fan speculation. While some cast changes are occurring, the fundamental narrative approach will remain consistent.
Dead Man Walking: The Last of Us Season 3 Set Video Puts Jesse Back Alongside Tommy
A set video from The Last of Us season 3 shoot shows Jesse, who was killed in season 2, alive and walking, suggesting the season will heavily feature flashbacks. This aligns with the narrative's state after the season 2 finale, where key characters were left in precarious situations. The article also notes a potential shift in focus towards Abby's character and the implications for Ellie's role in the upcoming season.
Matthew McConaughey explains why he turned down the role of Joel in The Last of Us
Matthew McConaughey has explained his decision to turn down the role of Joel in HBO's The Last of Us, stating that the timing wasn't right for him at that point in his career. He was focusing on writing and leadership roles and generally avoids long-term television commitments, citing his experience with True Detective as a rare exception. The role ultimately went to Pedro Pascal.
9 months after season 1, Apple TV boss still hasn't seen any Pluribus season 2 scripts, but they're…
Apple TV boss Eddy Cue has not yet seen any scripts for Pluribus season 2, though he is confident creator Vince Gilligan is working on them. Nine months after the first season's cliffhanger ending, Cue stated he is not worried about the quality but acknowledged that the scripts are still in development, suggesting a potentially lengthy wait for the next season.
Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson Joins Payday TV Show as Executive Producer
Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson has joined the Payday TV show as an executive producer. The series is a collaboration between Starbreeze Entertainment and Vice Studio.
The last season of Netflix's Witcher show has reportedly been delayed
The final season of Netflix's "The Witcher" show has reportedly been delayed to 2027, despite wrapping filming last year. While Netflix has not officially confirmed the delay or a specific release window, speculation suggests it is to allow for further visual effects work and to avoid competing with other major releases. The article also briefly mentions other Witcher media, including the novels and video games.
The Witcher’s Final Season Reportedly Pushed Back to 2027 at Netflix
The fifth and final season of Netflix's The Witcher has reportedly been delayed to 2027, despite filming concluding in September 2025. This postponement deviates from the series' typical two-year release cadence. Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich previously stated seasons 4 and 5 were conceived as one large narrative, comprising 16 episodes.
"I would bet my life that this is going to be better than anything we've done:" Alan Ritchson on the…
Filming for Reacher season 4, based on Lee Child's novel Gone Tomorrow, is underway in Toronto, Canada, adapting the book's New York City setting to Philadelphia. The season promises more elaborate sets and intense fight sequences than previous seasons, with star Alan Ritchson expressing confidence that this installment will surpass prior work. The new season will premiere on August 12th on Amazon Prime Video.
The Rings of Power season 3 is tackling Lord of the Rings' biggest moment, and it was extremely…
The third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will focus on the pivotal moment of Sauron forging the One Ring. Showrunners Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne described the sequence as the most ambitious and technically challenging ever undertaken for the series. Actor Charlie Vickers, who plays Sauron, expressed his emotional connection to portraying this significant event.
God of War show recasts Kratos after Ryan Hurst sustains an injury on set
The Prime Video series based on God of War is recasting the role of Kratos after actor Ryan Hurst sustained an injury on set. Episodes featuring the original actor will be reshot with the new cast member.
God Of War TV Show Forced To Recast Kratos After Serious Injury
Production on Prime Video's God of War TV show has been halted due to a serious bicep injury sustained by lead actor Ryan Hurst, who plays Kratos. Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios have decided to recast the role due to Hurst's projected four-to-six-month recovery period, which could extend to a year. Filming is expected to resume in mid-October, with potential reshoots required for continuity.
God of War TV show to recast Kratos and reshoot four full episodes after The Odyssey star's on-set injury
The actor portraying Kratos in Prime Video's God of War TV show, Ryan Hurst, has been injured and will be recast. The production will reshoot four episodes filmed so far due to Hurst's bicep tear, which requires a lengthy recovery. Filming is set to resume in mid-October, with a potential release in late 2027 or 2028.
The live-action God of War TV series suffers a huge setback as Kratos actor is injured badly on set and needs to be recast
Amazon's upcoming God of War TV series has encountered a significant production delay after lead actor Ryan Hurst, portraying Kratos, suffered a severe bicep tear during a stunt. Due to the extended recovery time, Hurst will be recast, and four episodes already filmed will need to be re-shot, pushing the production start to October and likely delaying the series' release.
God of War series to recast Kratos role following on-set injury
Amazon's live-action God of War series is facing a production delay and recasting of the Kratos role due to lead actor Ryan Hurst suffering a serious on-set bicep injury. Hurst, who also voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarök, will require 4-6 months of recovery, prompting producers to find a new actor to resume filming and avoid further delays.
God of War Prime Video show to recast Kratos after Ryan Hurst was seriously injured on set
The live-action God of War series on Prime Video is recasting the role of Kratos after lead actor Ryan Hurst suffered a severe biceps injury in June. Production is set to resume in mid-October, with recasting efforts already underway. Hurst's recovery is expected to take 4-6 months, potentially delaying his return to the role.
MachineGames is apparently working on Wolfenstein 3 and a Wolfenstein TV show
MachineGames is reportedly developing Wolfenstein 3 and a Wolfenstein television series in collaboration with Amazon's Fallout TV producers. The studio is also known for its work on previous Wolfenstein titles, which have been released on Nintendo platforms.
House of the Dragon season 3 ratings are down on season 2, but it's certainly not a disaster
House of the Dragon season 3 premiered with 21.5 million viewers across its first three days, an 8% decrease from season 2's 23.4 million. While not a disaster, the drop is attributed to factors like the World Cup, perceived season 2 'wheelspinning,' and long gaps between seasons. Despite behind-the-scenes tensions between George R.R. Martin and showrunner Ryan Condal, the season has received strong critical reviews.
Into the Black
This article is an obituary section featuring two notable figures. Eddie Andelman, known as the 'godfather of sports radio,' passed away at 89. Additionally, James Barker, executive producer for 'Love Island USA,' died in Fiji while filming the show.