The new trailer for the animated comedy Smallfoot introduces the secret society SES which stands for Smallfoot Exists, Suckas. The nearly two and a half minute trailer follows Migo the Yeti and his adventures after he stumbles upon a “Smallfoot.” Banished from his community when the leaders don’t believe his claims, Migo sets out to find the tiny creature and prove once and for all that Smallfoots really do exist.
The voice cast is led by Channing Tatum (The LEGO Batman Movie, the Jump Street films) as the Yeti named Migo, and James Corden (Trolls, The Emoji Movie) as the Smallfoot, Percy. Other actors lending their voices to Smallfoot include Zendaya (Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Greatest Showman), Common (Selma, Hell on Wheels), LeBron James (upcoming Space Jam 2, Survivor’s Remorse), Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin, Deepwater Horizon), Danny DeVito (The Lorax, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Yara Shahidi (black-ish, Trollhunters), Ely Henry (Justice League Action), and Jimmy Tatro (American Vandal, 22 Jump Street).
Directed by Karey Kirkpatrick, 2009’s Imagine That and Annie Award-winner for 2006’s Over the Hedge, Smallfoot is executive produced by Nicholas Stoller, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Jared Stern, Sergio Pablos, and Kirkpatrick. Bonne Radford (Curious George), Glenn Ficarra (Storks, This is Us) and John Requa (Storks, This is Us) produced, Peter Ettinger is on board as editor, and Heitor Pereira is the animated film’s composer.
Warner Animation Group and Warner Bros. Pictures are set to release Smallfoot in theaters on September 28, 2018.
The Plot: An animated adventure for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast, Smallfoot turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human. News of this “Smallfoot” throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, in an all new story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery.
Season two of Audience Network’s Mr. Mercedes picks up with Brady (Harry Treadaway) on life support after Holly (Justine Lupe) was forced into nearly killing the mass murderer at the end of season one. Lupe joined her fellow Mr. Mercedes cast members and executive producer Jack Bender for roundtable interviews at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con where she attempted to give spoiler-free answers as to Holly’s state-of-mind following the traumatic events in season one and what’s in store for fans in the upcoming second season.
Justine Lupe, currently seen in HBO’s Succession, also talked about the second season in comparison to the second book and Holly’s feelings toward Brady.
Justine Lupe Mr. Mercedes Interview:
Holly was one of the most interesting characters in season one. What’s going on with her in season two?
Justine Lupe: “She’s definitely blossoming and coming into her own in a new way. I feel like how can you not grow or change after bashing someone’s brain in? So, there’s that. But there’s also that she’s in this new dynamic with Hodges that we kind of see evolve during the first season. It ebbs and flows into something even more nuanced than the first season.
As the scripts came in, I was more and more surprised and pleased by the way that their relationship evolves and consequently how she comes into her own during the second season.”
Do you think she wants Brady to wake up?
Justine Lupe: “No. I think she’s like, ‘Bye! What? He’s awake?’ Holly is not a violent creature and that’s one of the things she comes up against in the second season is that she did this thing that is inherently in opposition to who she is and what she believes and yet is in line with that as well. She’s done this thing that’s in opposition to who she is so, no, I don’t think she would want him to wake up. I think she’s like, ‘Go away!’
He’s frightening, and she understands that he’s someone who’s done a lot of evil things and would not want anyone else to be affected by his crazy psyche.”
What will be keeping Holly busy in season two?
Justine Lupe: “She started a business with Hodges. They started this detective business called Finders Keepers and she’s really killing it. She’s really capable and good at what she does so that’s where we begin with season two of Holly.”
Justine Lupe as Holly in season two of ‘Mr. Mercedes’ (Photo Credit: Audience Network)
Is Holly more interesting to play in season two than she was in season one? How do you feel about it?
Justine Lupe: “The whole thing is so awesome. I love her. I love her so much. I feel like playing with that character has been an inspiring influence to have as me, as a person. She’s so special and thoughtful and uninhibited. She has her quirks and stuff, but that’s what makes her awesome.
I’ve had a great time all the way through. I don’t think this season is any more or less fun; it’s just all been kind of a treat.”
Of all her little quirks which is your favorite?
Justine Lupe: “I think her lack of inhibition in terms of she just says what she’s thinking. Even in that first scene on the bench where she’s like, ‘My neck is hurting so I’m going to do this.’ (Turning her head the opposite way.) It’s a weird thing but it’s also awesome and not weird. I love that about her. I love that she’s like, ‘This is how I’m feeling right now.’ And you see these two men – Jerome and Hodges – embrace it. When they embrace it, you see her thrive.”
Why is Holly thriving when it seems the other characters are suffering from their involvement with Brady?
Justine Lupe: “Well, I think like there’s more to be said about that. You have to watch the season to see where the repercussions of doing such a violent thing come into play. They do. It’s in a quiet way and it comes out later on. But, I don’t want to give too much away.
So, I would say, yes, she’s doing very well because she has these people who have allowed her to be herself which is so important and also moving. I feel like everyone should have someone around that really gives them the space to be themselves and loves them for who they are. You see her really coming into that but at the same time, she is dealing with repercussions of what it means that she did this thing that is so in opposition to who she is.”
What about the relationship between Holly and Jerome? What’s happening there?
Justine Lupe: “Girl, you’re asking me?! I don’t know. I’m also like, ‘What’s going on there? Is this a will they, won’t they moment?’ They really do have a special relationship but it’s so easy to just imply that there’s something going on because men and women sometimes don’t connect in the way that they do.
I think right now it is just this kind of earnest bond that they have where they’re both excited about who the other person is and all their little nuances. They feel comfortable with each other and they also support each other in their intelligence. They are both excited by the other’s brain. I just say they’re a great team and who knows what could happen. (Laughing) I definitely get a vibe though.”
How comparable is the second season to the second book of the series?
Justine Lupe: “I would say don’t expect them to be… They really stuck to the structure of the first book in a lot of ways. I think the second season is more of a mash-up between the second and third books. There’s a lot of artistic license that Stephen King gave full blessing to explore. So, it goes off track but it pays homage to what’s happening in the way that Stephen wrote the second and third books. So, it’s going to be surprising.”
Is there anyone new who enters her life in the second season?
Justine Lupe: “Oh yeah. There are a few people. A lot of what happens in the second season – there’s a catalyst. There are two people who are the catalysts who launch us into what happens in the second season. I want so badly to be like, ‘And this is what happens!’ but I won’t.”
She was so great at putting together clues in the first season. Will that skill be really important in the second season?
Justine Lupe: “She’s an important component, I’ll say that. She’s not someone who’s just tagging along looking for a ride. I think Holly’s a pivotal role in the second season as well.”
Mr. Mercedes season two will premiere on August 22, 2018.
Sienna Miller and Diego Luna to star in ‘Wander Darkly’ (Photos Courtesy of ShivHans Pictures)
ShivHans Pictures and 51 Entertainment confirmed Diego Luna and Sienna Miller have signed on to star in the romantic film Wander Darkly. Tara Miele (The Lake Effect) wrote the screenplay and is set to direct the film which will start shooting later this summer in Los Angeles.
Lynette Howell Taylor, Samantha Housman, Shivani Rawat, and Monica Levinson are on board as producers.
“We are thrilled with the casting of Sienna and Diego in this love story,” said 51 Entertainment founder Lynette Howell Taylor. “The range in their acting will make for a film with authenticity and magic on screen. Tara has written a truly captivating and personal film. I’m excited for the world to see her extraordinary talent.”
“It’s great to be collaborating with Lynette and Samantha again, and we are excited to bring this beautiful project to the screen,” added ShivHans’ Pictures founder Shivani Rawat. “With Tara at the helm, and the casting of Sienna and Diego, we know we have the perfect team.”
Diego Luna’s credits include Flatliners (the remake), Rogue One, The Book of Life, Casa de mi Padre, and Contraband. In 2008, Luna earned a Screen Actors Guild awards nomination for his work in Milk. That film won the Best Acting Ensemble award from the Broadcast Film Critics Association in 2008.
Luna will next be seen in a starring role in Netflix’s Narcos: Mexico as well as in Woody Allen’s A Rainy Day in New York.
Sienna Miller’s feature film credits include The Lost City of Z, Unfinished Business, Mississippi Grind, Foxcatcher, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Factory Girl, and Layer Cake. She recently completed work on The Burning Woman directed by Jake Scott and co-starring Christina Hendricks, Aaron Paul, Amy Madigan, and Alex Neustaedter.
The Plot:Wander Darkly is a magical realism love story about a couple who must navigate the aftermath of a devastating car crash.
Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen play a married couple who go for long walks around their neighborhood, greet their neighbors, and wonder where butterflies go when they fly off in the first trailer for Amazon Prime Video’s Forever. The trailer switches up its tone one minute in, revealing things aren’t exactly what they seem for this married couple living what appears to be an idyllic suburban life.
In addition to Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen, the cast of Forever includes Catherine Keener (Sicario: Day of the Soldado, We Don’t Belong Here), Noah Robbins (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Grease Live!) and Kym Whitley (Young & Hungry, The Bay). The series was created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, with Yang, Hubbard, Tim Sarkes, and Dave Becky executive producing. Series stars Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen also executive produce the comedy.
Season one will premiere on Friday, September 14, 2018.
The Plot: “Married couple June (Rudolph) and Oscar (Armisen) live a comfortable but predictable life in suburban Riverside, California. For 12 years they’ve had the same conversations, eaten the same meals and taken pleasant vacations at the same rented lake house. But after June talks Oscar into shaking things up with a ski trip, the pair find themselves in completely unfamiliar territory.
Forever is an utterly original, insightful and poignant comedy about love, commitment, and marriage, created by Emmy Award-winning writers Alan Yang (Master of None, Parks and Recreation) and Matt Hubbard (30 Rock, Parks and Recreation).”
Poster for the comedy series ‘Forever’ starring Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph. (Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video)
Justin Timberlake at the Teen Choice 2016 Awards (Photo Credit: Getty / Michael Loccisano)
Emmy Award winner Justin Timberlake (Saturday Night Live) is on board to executive produce a new series titled Spin the Wheel which is moving forward at Fox. Described as a “high-stakes” game show, Spin the Wheel will air during the 2018-2019 primetime season. Dax Shepard (Hit and Run, CHIPS) is set to host the show.
Andrew Glassman co-created the series with Justin Timberlake and executive produces along with Rick Yorn and Johnny Wright. The series is produced by Tennman Entertainment, Glassman Media and LBI.
“I can’t think of a better job than giving out millions of dollars to nice people,” said host Dax Shepard. “It’s my chance to finally be Willy Wonka.”
“This show is massive on so many levels and has the ability to change people’s lives,” stated Rob Wade, President, Alternative Entertainment and Specials, Fox Broadcasting Company. “We have a charismatic and hilarious host in Dax, an uber-producer in Andrew, an insanely creative global superstar in Justin and one of the biggest prizes in primetime history. We can’t wait to Spin the Wheel.”
“Spin the Wheel is the opportunity of a lifetime, and every time someone spins, a massive fortune is on the line,” said executive producer Andrew Glassman. “This is all about a rollercoaster of emotions, positive energy and some incredible wins.”
The Plot: A suspenseful, high-energy mix of pop culture trivia, strategy and simple whirling luck, Spin the Wheel pits contestants against a colossal, spinning 40-foot wheel that holds incredible sums of cash prizes in its rotation.
Throughout the game, players will answer trivia questions – each correct answer adds more extreme amounts of cash in the wheel’s wedges in a strategic location of their choice, while each incorrect answer adds more dangerous wedges that could instantly bring their total back to zero. With massive prize money on the line, contestants must make sweat-inducing, gut-wrenching decisions: whether to walk away or risk it all to Spin the Wheel one last time.
We escaped the first half of the season five two-part finale without the loss of any of the main characters, which is a major accomplishment for The CW’s The 100. Octavia was willing to sacrifice herself after leading Wonkru into a trap, but fortunately for fans of the Red Queen she survived to fight another day.
Part two of The 100 season five’s finale (episode 13) promises to be an epic showdown between the opposing forces and promises we’ll see Clarke’s redemption arc play out front and center among all the action. Directed by Dean White from a script by series creator Jason Rothenberg, season five episode 13 will air on August 7, 2018.
The season five cast includes Eliza Taylor as Clarke Griffin, Paige Turco as Dr. Abigail Griffin, Bob Morley as Bellamy Blake, Marie Avgeropoulos as Octavia Blake, Lindsey Morgan as Raven Reyes, Christopher Larkin as Monty Green, Henry Ian Cusick as Marcus Kane, Richard Harmon as John Murphy, Luisa d’Oliveira as Emori, Chelsey Reist as Harper, Adina Porter as Indra, Ivana Milicevic as Diyoza, Lola Flanery as Madi, and Tasya Teles as Echo.
The “Damocles – Part Two” Plot: SEASON FINALE PART TWO — In part two of the fifth season finale, Clarke (Eliza Taylor) and her friends must risk everything to fight one last battle for survival, only to glimpse an even darker threat to the last living valley on earth.
The CW’s fantasy action drama The Outpost continues its first season run with episode five airing on August 7, 2018. The episode titled “Bones to Pick” was directed by John Lyde from a script by Jason Faller and Kynan Griffin.
The cast is led by Jessica Green (Ash vs Evil Dead) as Talon. Season one also features Jake Stormoen as Garret, Imogen Waterhouse as Gwynn, Anand Desai-Barochia as Janzo, Philip Brodie as Everit dred, Andrew Howard as Wythers, and Robyn Malcolm.
Kynan Griffin and Jason Faller created the series and serve as executive producers along with Dean Devlin (The Librarians), Marc Roskin, Rachel Olschan-Wilson, and Jonathan Glassner (Stargate SG-1). Faller and Griffin wrote all 10 episodes and John Lyde directed four, including episode one.
The “Bones to Pick” Plot: POWER STRUGGLE – Having discovered a powerful secret, Wythers (Howard) blackmails Gwynn (Waterhouse), insisting that she allow him to execute Talon (Green). Meanwhile, five killers from Talon’s past ride into town, looking to take care of unfinished business.
The Series Plot:The Outpost follows Talon, the lone survivor of a race called “Blackbloods.” Years after her entire village is destroyed by a gang of brutal mercenaries, Talon travels to a lawless fortress on the edge of the civilized world, as she tracks the killers of her family. On her journey to this outpost, Talon discovers she possesses a mysterious supernatural power that she must learn to control in order to save herself, and defend the world against a fanatical religious dictator.
Season four of The CW’s The Flash ended with the mysterious young woman finally revealing herself to be Barry and Iris’ daughter, Nora West-Allen. She’s a time-traveling speedster like her dad, and according to The Flash star Grant Gustin, her sudden introduction into their lives results in Barry being confused about what that means for his future.
During our roundtable interview at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con, Gustin explained Barry’s reaction to Nora. “I think initially the first thing is obviously a little skepticism because we’ve had people walk in and say, ‘Hey, I’m this person,’ and they’re not. But I think we’re kind of both operating with just feeling – our gut instinct tells us this is our daughter. It just feels like it is,” said Gustin.
Barry and Iris’ reactions to the news initially differ. “I think Iris is really excited that she’s here and just wants to connect with her. She seems great and she’s a speedster and it’s exciting,” explained Gustin. “But I think Barry is a little more worried about why she’s here. I feel like I probably would have taught her to not time travel, so it’s a little concerning that she’s here. It almost makes Barry wonder what the state of things are in the future, if Iris and Barry are both around. It’s all kinds of feelings.”
Fatherhood is a side of Barry Allen that Grant Gustin hasn’t explored before. So, how did it feel in season five to learn he had a grown daughter? “It’s been fun,” said Gustin. “It’s been less like fatherhood, to be honest. I think he’s going to feel more like a mentor, you know? Jessica (Parker Kennedy), to her, it is a dad. She is kind of playing the daughter role. But it’s just kind of surreal to Barry.
We’ve just finished with episode one. We’ve just started with episode two and at this point I think he’s just kind of digesting it all. But, also, he’s worried about it. He had these powers and time travel kind of dictated everything in his life and robbed things from him. I mean, he grew up without his mom because of these powers and because of time travel – that’s why he grew up with his dad in prison. I think now he’s a little worried that her being here now could rob him of whatever the family dynamic is in the future. If she makes a mistake or says the wrong thing, she might not even exist in the future. I think he’s a little worried about having something else stolen from him because of the supernatural.”
Asked if at some point there’s going to be a father and daughter foot race, Grant replied, “Probably at some point. We see us running together actually pretty early on. It’s not necessarily like a race or whatever. Barry at this point is leaps and bounds stronger and with an understanding of what his powers are and how to use them. We’ll see them kind of be speedsters together.”
The Flash season five will premiere on October 9, 2018 at 8pm ET/PT.
Kevin Costner stars in ‘Yellowstone’ season 1 episode 6 (Photo Credit: Paramount Network)
Season one episode six of Paramount Network’s Yellowstone begins with a quiet, peaceful scene between Kayce (Luke Grimes) and the horse he gifted his father. The ranch is still at rest as Kayce rides out on the horse toward the forest and hills.
When they stop for a drink at a stream, the horse senses danger and runs, leaving Kayce to face a massive, hungry bear. Kayce, unarmed, makes himself as large and loud as possible. He whispers a quick sorry to his son, believing he’s about to be killed. He then screams at the bear just as a shot rings out, chasing the creature away.
It turns out Rip (Cole Hauser) has followed Kayce and was able to thwart the attack. Kayce isn’t about to thank his rescuer, and the bad blood between the two is evident. A fistfight breaks out and Kayce receives more blows than he delivers. Rip rides away, taunting Kayce that he doesn’t know what real work is.
At the Yellowstone ranch, John Dutton (Kevin Costner) greets Monica (Kelsey Asbille) and Tate (Brecken Merrill), handing Monica a cup of coffee. He’s obviously attempting to do what he can to get Monica on his side. John’s determined to have Kayce and his family remain at the ranch. Monica wonders why his cowboys allow themselves to be branded, and John explains it’s a way for the men who’ve been in trouble to signify they deserve a second chance. She wonders if that’s why Kayce was branded.
Tate interrupts their talk and John sends him off to grab a huge donut. Monica won’t let the subject go, and she believes she deserves to know what’s happened to John and Kayce’s father-son relationship. John admits it was because he told Kayce to not marry Monica and instead make her have an abortion. Kayce refused and John physically branded his own son.
Monica, upset, thanks him for his honesty.
Over at the big house, Tate’s staring at a plate of donuts trying to decide which is the biggest. John helps him spot the biggest one, assuring Tate he can do whatever he wants at the ranch. John stares at Tate, lost in thought as the young boy eats.
Meanwhile, Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) and his team are looking over land for sale. He’s trying to find a plot that borders John’s Yellowstone ranch. He’s informed there’s no power on the lots he’s interested in. Plus, John rerouted the water to ruin Dan Jenkins’ development plans, so there’s no water source available.
It will cost about $15-20 million to get water there, but Thomas doesn’t care. He wants to buy up all the lots available.
Elsewhere, after the traumatic bonding moment from episode five in which Beth (Kelly Reilly) threatened to kill herself while Jamie (Wes Bentley) drove her home from a bar, the siblings head into a meeting together. The atmosphere between the two is only slightly less toxic than usual.
Jamie and Beth meet with Governor Lynelle Perry (Wendy Moniz) to go over their political plans. They want Jamie to run as an Independent, but Jamie’s not sure that’s smart. Perry says he’ll run unopposed and he’ll be the swing vote, which works out perfectly for everyone.
Beth is her usual sarcastic, ruthless self during the meeting, and Lynelle sends everyone out of the room for a little one-on-one time. Although Lynelle does a good job of putting Beth in her place, Beth doesn’t stay down long. Beth threatens to ruin the Governor’s career if she ever sleeps with her father again.
The Governor’s next one-on-one is with Jamie. She asks about John’s cancer, and Jamie’s taken completely by surprise. He’s unaware his father’s sick and the Governor reveals she learned the news from cattlemen, including one whose son is a neurologist. Jamie breaks off the meeting and rushes from the room.
Back out in the field, Rip is with the horses when Kayce catches up with him. Rip reminds him he made a choice to leave the ranch and should stand by that. Rip admits he’s tired of burying Kayce’s secrets.
After Rip rides off, Kayce picks up the folder he left behind. It’s the one that contains the autopsy report on Monica’s brother.
The Governor knows Beth can’t be controlled and thinks John is making bad decisions. She doesn’t want to consider Beth for any office, and the current Attorney General warns her that trying to replace John as the Livestock Commissioner will only create a new batch of enemies. Plus, she’ll lose voters. She’s not convinced, and they brainstorm over who to support rather than John Dutton.
Kelsey Asbille in a scene from ‘Yellowstone’ episode 6 (Photo Credit: Paramount Network)
Tate tells his mom he really wants to move to the ranch, saying their own home “sucks balls.” Monica’s taken aback, and he assures her he learned it at school. He tries to get out of going to school by warning her he’ll probably learn a new cuss word there today.
As they pull up to school they can hear chants of “fight, fight, fight.” Monica tells Tate to stay on the sidewalk as she attempts to break it up. She steps into the circle and tries to drag one of the boys away when she’s punched in the head. Everyone scatters as she falls to the ground, unconscious, blood pouring from her head.
Kayce receives a call about Monica and heads to the school with his dad. In the truck, Kayce refuses to talk about the fact this happened at the school Monica refused to leave when offered a chance to teach a college course.
Monica’s wound is being wrapped up by the school nurse when Kayce arrives. (It looked life-threatening so it’s shocking to see she hasn’t been taken away by ambulance.) The nurse warns Kayce to watch for any signs Monica’s condition is worsening, but Monica is awake and able to talk normally.
Kayce sent his dad away without letting him check in on Monica, and when John returns to the ranch Jamie and Beth are waiting outside to confront him. He keeps them waiting while he stays in his truck making a call. John finally gets out and Jamie and Beth jump on him about cancer. John claims he had a tumor removed and doesn’t have cancer.
Beth is pissed, telling him this isn’t a secret he can keep. John gives Jamie the task of quashing the gossip and takes Beth inside where he claims she embarrassed him in front of Lynelle. They have it out and Beth pushes her dad’s buttons by saying Lynelle doesn’t live up to the standards set by her mother. John explodes and says, “You need to man up. You understand? You need to man up and be a part of the solution or go back to f**king Utah!”
John also warns her never to mention her mother to him again. “You forfeited that right a long time ago,” growls John.
Dan Jenkins (Danny Huston) meets with someone who can help him make his John Dutton problem go away. He explains John has influence over almost everyone that matters, and she suggests they look for someone to run against John for the Livestock Commissioner post. They need to find someone young and ambitious. She knows they’ll need to take John down with a thousand little cuts. She also knows they need to find someone else to be the public face of this fight since he’s a billionaire from California.
Thomas Rainwater and his right-hand man have been sitting nearby, eavesdropping. Thomas joins the conversation and suggests they use his face in this battle against John Dutton. Thomas explains he’s on their side and can’t beat John alone. Thomas claims he can give Dan a power source for his subdivision by obtaining a $60 million loan. He then surprises Dan by saying the loan will actually be for a casino.
Thomas needs 40 acres for the casino and 75 acres for a hotel and parking. He wants Dan’s land and he’s willing to give him the option of deciding where the casino goes and design approval. Thomas will finance the construction, build the roads, and the utilities. Dan seems pleased by the offer, but his fixer wants him to wait until she does some digging. However, Dan doesn’t think that’s necessary and shakes on the deal.
(The enemy of my enemy is my friend.)
Kayce, Tate, and Monica return to their home, and Monica appears to be holding up well. She wonders if they’re doing the right thing about not living at Yellowstone, and Kayce thinks they are. Their chat is interrupted by a drone flying over their land. They have no idea who sent it, but Tate believes it’s a treasure hunter looking for his dinosaur.
Kayce launches rocks at the drone which is scaring the horses. Finally, someone shoots it out of the sky as Kayce notices a car in the distance. He hops in his truck and chases after it, cutting the driver off. When Kayce gets out to talk to the driver, he races off.
John meets with his friend Karl for a late afternoon of fishing. They talk about their kids and getting old, and how John believes his kids will eventually put him in a nursing home and leave him there. As they’re fishing, two women row up in a boat. One woman seems to be staring John Dutton down as they go by.
Monica steps outside but she’s not walking very well. She falls to the ground and Kayce begins performing CPR. He begs her not to leave them, telling her he needs her.
Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett in a scene from ‘Carol.’ (Photo Credit: TWC)
Oscar winner Cate Blanchett (Carol, Blue Jasmine) will have a guest starring role in the Documentary Now! episode “Waiting for the Artist.” The series, created by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, and Rhys Thomas, will return for a new seven episode season on February 20, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.
According to IFC’s official announcement, Cate Blanchett will play a world-renowned performance artist who feels pressured to put on the show of her life. The “Waiting for the Artist” episode was shot in Budapest, Hungary earlier this summer.
“IFC is on a bit of a roll. On the heels of two Emmy nominations and tremendous second quarter growth, IFC now has a two-time Oscar winner in an episode of Documentary Now!. Cate’s portrayal of an art world superstar has her doing it all: performance art, comedy, and even her own stunts,” stated acting IFC General Manager Blake Callaway.
The series is executive produced by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, Rhys Thomas, Lorne Michaels, Alex Buono, and Andrew Singer. SNL‘s Thomas and Buono are Documentary Now!‘s directors. Oscar winner Dame Helen Mirren (The Queen) returns as the series’ host.
Previous guest stars have included Faye Dunaway, Mia Farrow, Maya Rudolph, and John Slattery.
The Plot: The Emmy nominated Documentary Now! is known for lovingly paying homage to the world of documentaries. Drawing inspiration from the 2012 documentary Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present, which follows conceptual artist Abramovic as she prepares for her art exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, “Waiting for the Artist” follows internationally acclaimed performance artist Izabella Barta (Blanchett) as she prepares for a major career retrospective, while reconciling her relationship with her former lover Dimo Van Omen (Armisen) – an infamous provocateur of the art world.
