“You know, when we came into this movie we weren’t sure how much we were going to do live or not,” says Wicked director Jon M. Chu (In the Heights). “But they are the best singers in the world and so every scene they have been singing live.” The new three-minute behind the scenes featurette focuses on the musical numbers, with stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo discussing why they felt it was important to sing live.
In addition to Grande and Erivo, the musical stars Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots) star as Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glind; a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, is played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman), and four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) is the voice of Dr. Dillamond.
Wicked Part One opens in theaters on November 22, 2024. Part Two follows on November 26, 2025.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Jeremy Allen White stars in ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ (Photo Credit: 20th Century Studios)
20th Century Studios announced production is now underway on Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere starring The Bear‘s Jeremy Allen White as The Boss. Based on Warren Zanes’ 2023 book of the same name, Deliver Me from Nowhere will primarily shoot in New Jersey and New York.
“Beginning production on this film is an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey,” said writer/director Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart). “Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska has profoundly shaped my artistic vision. The album’s raw, unvarnished portrayal of life’s trials and resilience resonates deeply with me. Our film aims to capture that same spirit, bringing Warren Zanes’ compelling narrative of Bruce’s life to the screen with authenticity and hope, honoring Bruce’s legacy in a transformative cinematic experience.
It has been a great pleasure to collaborate with Bruce and Jon [Landau] as I tell their story, and their creative energy fuels every part of this journey. As well, I’m excited to reunite with my friend, David Greenbaum [president, Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios], as he embarks on his new role at Disney, adding another layer of inspiration to this project.”
Cooper and Eric Robinson developed the project and serve as producers along with Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Scott Stuber. Author Warren Zanes and Tracey Landon are executive producing.
Deliver Me from Nowhere is targeting a 2025 theatrical release.
20th Century Studios released the following description of the film, along with details on Jeremy Allen White’s co-stars:
Jeremy Strong (Succession), who’s an Emmy-, Golden Globe-, Critics’ Choice-, SAG Award®- and Tony®-winning actor, stars as Springsteen’s longtime mentor and manager, Jon Landau.
Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird) portrays guitar tech Mike Batlan.
Odessa Young (Mothering Sunday) is young Faye, a formative love interest in Springsteen’s life.
Johnny Cannizzaro (Quantum Leap) joins the cast as The E Street Band member Stevie Van Zandt.
“The development of Nebraska, which followed Springsteen’s 1981 ‘The River Tour,’ marked a pivotal time in his life, one that he would only openly talk about decades after its release. It’s regarded as a landmark in his musical odyssey and a source of inspiration for a generation of artists and musicians. Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom and without The E Street Band, Nebraska is considered one of Springsteen’s most enduring works—a raw, haunted acoustic record populated by lost souls searching for a reason to believe,” reads 20th Century Studios’ synopsis. “Among the most recognized South Jersey natives, Springsteen maintains a huge footprint at the Jersey Shore, frequenting local shops, pizza parlors, pubs, restaurants, and music venues.”
Harry tackles a special assignment on CBS’s The Equalizer season five episode three, “Just Fans.” Directed by Darren Grant from a script by Barry O’Brien, episode three is set to air on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT.
Queen Latifah stars as Robyn McCall, Tory Kittles is Detective Marcus Dante, Adam Goldberg is Harry Keshegian, and Liza Lapira is Melody “Mel” Bayani. Laya DeLeon Hayes plays Delilah and Lorraine Toussaint is Viola “Vi” Marsette.
“Just Fans” Plot: Harry goes undercover in a surprising role to help McCall search for a woman with a secret online persona. Meanwhile, Mel decides to go to therapy and tries her hand at songwriting as a way to heal her trauma.
“The Equalizer is a reimagining of the classic series starring Academy Award nominee and multi-hyphenate Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills as a former CIA operative to help those with nowhere else to turn. McCall presents to most as an average single mom who is quietly raising her teenage daughter. But to a trusted few, she is The Equalizer – an anonymous guardian angel and defender of the downtrodden, who’s also dogged in her pursuit of personal redemption.
Robyn’s clandestine work and her personal life often collide when her smart and observant daughter, Delilah, and her aunt Vi, who lives with Robyn to help her balance life as a working mother, struggle to conceal her vigilante career. While Robyn worries about the mental and emotional toll her work exacts on her family, she is joined in her pursuit of justice by Melody “Mel” Bayani, an edgy bar owner and sniper from Robyn’s past who recently quit the Equalizer team to recover from post-traumatic stress disorder; and Harry Keshegian, a paranoid and brilliant white-hat hacker married to Mel.
As Robyn aids the oppressed and exploited, she sometimes works with Marcus Dante, an NYPD detective and trusted friend who respects the need for Robyn’s type of justice even as he often questions her methods.”
Oscar winner Mira Sorvino guest stars as New York City Fire Commissioner Veronica Radley on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 14 episode 13. Directed by Alex Zakrzewski from a script by Tara Garvey and Daniel Truly, episode 13 will air on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.
Tom Selleck returns to lead the final season’s cast as Frank Reagan. Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan plays Erin Reagan, Will Estes is Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Marisa Ramirez plays Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray stars as Eddie Janko.
“Bad to Worse” Plot: Frank intervenes when tensions rise between Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh) and the fire commissioner of New York City (Mira Sorvino). Also, Erin is blindsided when Henry agrees to testify for the defense in a case she is prosecuting. Danny and Baez investigate when human remains are discovered in a storage unit. Eddie and her partner Badillo navigate a complicated arrest when their criminal offender is scheduled to donate his kidney.
Blue Bloods is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner, and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as chief. A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son, Danny, a seasoned detective, family man, and Iraq War vet who, on occasion, uses dubious tactics to solve cases with his partner and new mother, Detective Maria Baez.
Erin, the middle daughter, is a New York assistant D.A. who serves as the legal compass for her siblings and father, while also pursuing a run for district attorney. Jamie is the youngest Reagan, a Harvard Law graduate and the family’s golden boy. Unable to deny the family tradition, Jamie decided to give up a lucrative future in law and follow in the family footsteps as a cop. He’s found a friend and ally in his wife, Eddie, who keeps him on his toes, and has very different reasons than the Reagans for joining the police force.
The squad is thrust into an extremely dangerous situation on CBS’s S.W.A.T. season eight episode three, “Life.” Directed by Oz Scott and written by Sarah Alderson, episode three airs on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT.
Season eight stars Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, David Lim as Victor Tan, Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks, and Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell. Annie Ilonzeh is Devin Gamble and Niko Pepaj plays Miguel “Miko” Alfaro.
“Life” Plot: 20-Squad faces down a prison hostage situation, only to be thrown into deeper danger when a bomb explodes, freeing maximum-security prisoners from their cells, including someone with a personal grudge against Hondo.
Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, and Annie Ilonzeh as Devin Gamble in ‘SWAT’ season 8 episode 3 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS)
SWAT Description, Courtesy of CBS:
S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised SWAT sergeant tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds.
Committed to the job, Hondo is equally devoted to his marriage and fatherhood. The other members of Hondo’s elite S.W.A.T. unit include David “Deacon” Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first; Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team; Zoe Powell, a tough and loyal team member trying to reconnect with the son she gave up for adoption as a teen; and Miguel “Miko” Alfaro, a headstrong officer who overcame a troubled childhood, and is now a trusted 20-Squad addition following a rocky transfer to Los Angeles S.W.A.T.
Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau. With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men and women bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.
Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay in season 8 episode 3 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS)David Lim as Victor Tan, Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell, Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, and Annie Ilonzeh as Devin Gamble in season 8 episode 3 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS)Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell in season 8 episode 3 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS)David Lim as Victor Tan and Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell in season 8 episode 3 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS)Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson in season 8 episode 3 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS)
Series star Justin Hartley’s wife, Sofia Pernas, reprises her role as fellow rewardist Billie Matalon on CBS’s Tracker season two episode three. The episode finds Billie calling on Colter for a little help when Eric Dobbs, a talented high school pitcher, goes missing. The Barnes, Nebraska baseball star’s been missing for two days and was last seen practicing by himself. Eric’s expected to sign a Southern Nebraska University letter of intent, so his parents haven’t called the cops yet. They don’t want any publicity to ruin his shot at a baseball career.
Colter reveals he used to play a little ball, but his dad didn’t approve so he stopped playing.
The SNU booster group, led by a guy named Shane, posted the $50,000 reward and wants constant updates. Colter has no idea why Billie needs his help, and she reluctantly admits she’s from this town – not Miami like she previously told him. Lots of townsfolk dislike her, and it would probably be helpful to have Colter running interference. Billie also admits her mom screwed over plenty of people, including Eric’s mom.
Colter agrees to the partnership, but only after she agrees to a 60-40 split. Eric’s bag and phone were found at the field, but Billie claims there’s nothing helpful on his cell. Eric’s girlfriend, Ashley, won’t answer Billie’s calls, and Billie hasn’t spoken to Eric’s parents. Colter will have to handle that.
Colter gets to work the following day, and Velma (Abby McEnany) isn’t happy he’s teaming up with Billie. Colter meets with Eric’s parents and checks out their garage where Eric spends most of his time. He’s never taken off before, and his dad explains Ashley’s a few years older and works in a diner. He’s not thrilled they’re dating and claims Ashley messed up his priorities. Eric’s focus shifted to her and away from baseball, and that’s screwing with all their plans. They’ve spent lots of money getting him to this point and don’t want to see Eric mess it all up.
Colter realizes the dad’s pushed Eric really hard and thinks maybe Eric pushed back. The dad has bruises on his arm and admits he and Eric got into a physical tussle. But he swears he has nothing to do with his son’s disappearance and continues to place the blame on Ashley.
Colter looks around and discovers a wad of cash and OxyContin hidden in one of Eric’s mitts. Eric’s dad insists it can’t be his son’s.
Next, Colter meets with Eric’s coach, who claims he runs a clean program. Coach Perez has been coaching Eric since Little League and believes he’s a rare talent. Colter then talks to Hunter, Eric’s catcher, who confirms he texted Eric dozens of times without getting a reply. When Colter brings up the oxy, Hunter reveals he thinks that it’s Ashley’s. He thinks she has a drug problem and could have dragged Eric into it.
Bobby (Eric Graise) is on the case and has already started looking into Eric Dobbs and Ashley Wallace. Ashley’s phone went offline yesterday, and he texts Colter its last known location. Colter and Billie head there, and Billie recalls an old railyard nearby that used to be a place to hook up. They look through the cars and discover someone’s been there recently. Colter draws his weapon when he spots blood, and they follow its path. They find Ashley barely alive and covered with blood.
Detective Penny Bullard arrives with an ambulance and cops, and she gives Billie an icy hello. This is the first Penny’s heard that Eric Dobbs is missing, and Billie confirms his parents didn’t want anyone to know. Detective Bullard warns Billie not to interfere with her case, and Billie wisely decides to leave the scene. Colter hangs around and learns Penny believes Eric did this to Ashley. He points out there’s too much fresh blood for one person, and Penny suggests Ashley might have fought back and wounded Eric.
Before she puts out an APB, Colter walks her through what he found. There are three sets of footprints and Ashley’s handprints are on the wall. Colter thinks a third person attacked Eric and Ashley, and left Ashley for dead. Ashley managed to use the wall to get out of the train car but only reached a nearby ditch before collapsing.
The unknown third person probably took Eric. Colter spots a spilled blood donation bag and snaps a photo with Penny’s permission. He sends Bobby the photo, hoping to find out where it came from.
Meanwhile, Billie gets another icy reception, this time from Roger, the owner of the diner where Ashley works. He refuses to say anything until Billie grabs him and bends his arm. Roger reveals Ashley developed an oxy problem after a car accident and was trying to raise $10,000 to go to rehab.
Colter informs Billie that the lab shows most of the blood in the train car was Eric’s. It was oxy-free but did have acid citrus dextrose, an anticoagulant used in blood donation bags. Colter thinks Eric is selling his plasma to help Ashley.
Bobby’s research reveals the blood donation bag was shipped to a commercial building, not a hospital. Colter and Billie check out the location and the building’s empty, but the specific suite’s door is locked. Colter busts it down and they discover a backroom blood bank. There are refrigerators with full blood bags and boxes of empty ones. They also discover the frozen dead body of a 17-year-old named Randy H in a closed crate.
Colter sends a photo of Randy’s wristband to Bobby to see if he can figure out what the numbers mean.
A short while later, Colter learns Randy was a runaway from Lincoln, Nebraska. The ME says his body was drained of blood. Bobby calls with news that the numbers are blood serum electrolyte levels that not even hospitals put on wristbands. Colter and Bobby wonder if it’s some grey-market, biohacker anti-aging thing. Eric might have gotten caught up in it to earn money for Ashley. Bobby confirms elite athletes could make $1,000 per bag of blood. If Eric’s still alive, he’s probably in pretty bad shape.
Bobby will keep trying to trace who rented the office space while Billie meets with Shane to update him on the case. Shane informs Billie that he has to pull the reward offer now that the police are involved. SNU is also pulling its scholarship offer.
Shane gives her $10,000 and apologizes for calling off the search.
Colter tells Eric’s parents what they’ve learned thus far. Asked about all the nutritional supplements Eric’s taking, the parents confirm they were all supplied by Coach Perez. Someone recruited Eric but Colter still hasn’t narrowed it down to who. After what he said to Eric about Ashley, Eric’s dad thinks this is all his fault.
Colter assures them he’ll do what he can to bring Eric home.
Billie breaks the news about the reward money and Colter’s undeterred. He thinks Coach Perez might be involved but he’s not answering his phone. Billie, on the other hand, is done. She doesn’t work for free and recommends that Colter pass on the job of finding Eric to the cops. Billie’s sorry she came back to Barnes and claims this is all just a job to her.
As she’s leaving town, a truck T-bones her car.
Colter asks Detective Bullard if she’s seen Coach Perez. She hasn’t, and Colter shares his concerns. She also hasn’t seen Billie who was supposed to drop off some files before leaving town. Penny advises Colter to steer clear of Billie. “Trust me, she’s just like her mother,” says Detective Bullard.
Colter heads to Billie’s hotel room and when no one answers, he steals a housekeeping key and looks around. Billie’s computer is still there and Colter rings up Bobby with what’s on the screen. Billie was trying to break into encrypted files containing info on the clients and investors in Everlife Innovations. Colter sends him the file and admits he believes something happened to Billie.
The next scene confirms Eric and Billie are, in fact, being held by Everlife, and Eric reveals they’re about to be moved, which is bad news. They agreed to pay him $10,000 for his blood and then said he needed to come in one more time. They grabbed him at the field and that’s why his stuff was left behind.
They gave him something to keep him calm, which is what they’ve done before, but it wore off before they were finished. He saw a dead kid and took off running. That’s how he ended up at the train car with Ashley. He brought the blood bag with him and panicked because he didn’t want to lose his scholarship.
Billie delivers the news that Ashley survived and suggests they both need to be fighters like Ashley.
Colter visits Shane and introduces himself as an associate of Billie. Shane confirms he saw Billie earlier and agrees to allow Colter to look at his security footage. Shane’s security guy shows Colter the footage as Colter notices Shane has a lot of books on anti-ageing and performance enhancements.
Colter calls him out but doesn’t notice that Shane signals for his guy to wait. At just that very second, Bobby broke the encryption and texts Colter that Shane is Everlife’s primary investor. Colter accuses Shane of being the one who bought Eric’s blood, which is why he announced himself as the school’s point man in the hunt for Eric when he went missing.
Colter pieces together the clues and they all lead to Shane wanting to find Eric before Eric could go to the cops. That’s why once the cops became involved, Shane pulled the reward. The security guy attacks Colter, but he’s no match for the rewardist.
Shane makes a run for it while Colter’s engaged in a fight. Colter sees him escape and gives chase, gun drawn. Shane beats Colter to where Billie and Eric are tied up and holds Billie hostage with a pair of scissors to her throat. Colter doesn’t flinch and shoots Shane, causing him to release Billie who reacts by kneeing her injured abductor in the face.
Case closed.
Before leaving Barnes, Colter finds Eric and his dad playing catch. Eric’s dad hands over what reward they could get together and thanks Colter for rescuing his son. Colter informs him that Billie was equally responsible and, even though their families have a history, Eric wouldn’t be free without her.
It turns out SNU didn’t pull Eric’s scholarship. He’s signing his letter of intent tomorrow. Eric’s dad admits he made mistakes and is ready to give Ashley a second chance since Eric loves her.
Colter joins the game of catch and shows off his arm. It’s an impressive throw, even though Colter’s rusty. Colter leaves the father and son but not before telling them to be good to each other.
The episode ends with Billie explaining that her mom was a grifter who got a job at city hall as a bookkeeper and stole half a million. That’s why the town hates her family. People were incredibly cruel to her, even though she had nothing to do with her mom’s theft. She only returned because she wanted to do something positive for the town.
Colter attempts to help Billie heal by revealing that Detective Penny Bullard sent him a text instructing him to thank her. Billie confesses she knew what her mom was doing was wrong, but she didn’t stop her. Both Billie and Colter know what it is like to love and hate a parent simultaneously.
Gloria Reuben (Mr. Robot) returns to guest star as Captain Wagner’s wife and The White Lotus‘ Brittany O’Grady appears as a former child star on CBS’s Elsbeth season two episode three. Directed by Robin Givens from a script by Bryan Golubuff, the Halloween-themed episode will air on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.
Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth Tascioni, Wendell Pierce stars as Captain C.W. Wagner, and Carra Patterson is back as Officer Kaya Blanke. Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, and Jonathan Tolins serve as executive producers.
“Devil’s Night” Plot: When a former child star turned party girl Mac (O’Grady) wakes up on Halloween after a wild night on the town with no recollection of her whereabouts and afraid she may have committed murder, Elsbeth and the team retrace her steps to find the truth. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner must address low morale at the precinct.
Emmy Award winner Carrie Preston is back as Elsbeth Tascioni, the astute but unconventional consent decree attorney working with the NYPD to catch New York’s most well-heeled murderers utilizing her unique point of view. Season two of the critically acclaimed series brings new cases and challenges when mistakes of the past come back to haunt Elsbeth, her boss Captain Wagner (Pierce), and detective in training Officer Kaya Blanke (Patterson).
The promo for CBS’s Matlock season one episode four shows Madeline needing a little help from the younger generation. Directed by Kat Coiro from a script by Jeffrey Lieber, episode four – “The Rabbit and the Hawk” – will air on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT.
The one-hour drama stars Kathy Bates as Madeline Matlock, Skye P. Marshall as Olympia, Jason Ritter as Julian, David Del Rio as Billy, and Leah Lewis as Sarah. Bates, Jennie Snyder Urman, Kat Coiro, Joanna Klein, and Eric Christian Olsen executive produce.
“The Rabbit and the Hawk” Plot: Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife.
Matlock stars Emmy and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years and decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia (Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Ritter), the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.
As Matty endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world, she works alongside the firm’s younger associates – the charismatic Billy (Del Rio) and the uber-ambitious Sarah (Lewis).
CBS announced 10 additional cast members have joined its daytime series Beyond the Gates. Filming is expected to begin next month, with CBS targeting an early 2025 premiere.
Brandon Claybon, Timon Durrett, Sean Freeman, Marquita Goings, and Maurice Johnson have signed on. Trisha Mann-Grant, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit will also star in the first one-hour Black daytime soap.
The newbies join previously announced series stars Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree, Daphnee Duplaix as Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson, and Karla Mosley as Dani Dupree.
“Beyond the Gates is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one of the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home,” reads CBS’s synopsis. “At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered.
And those that live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work, and play. Those who have ‘made it’ and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others.”
Michele Val Jean created the series and serves as executive producer and showrunner. Additional executive producers include Sheila Ducksworth, Robert Guza Jr., Julie Carruthers, Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner, and Anna Saalfeld. Beyond the Gates is produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios.
Details on the New Beyond the Gates Cast and Characters
THE RICHARDSONS
Maurice Johnson stars as Ted Richardson, Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson’s husband and father to Martin and Katerine “Kat.” Ted is a brilliant plastic surgeon with an ultra-exclusive private practice and women clamor to put their faces and bodies in what they call his blessed hands. Ted has created an impeccable life with his wife – whom he loves passionately – and sleeps well at night, secure that his past will never disrupt his perfect world.
Brandon Claybon stars as Martin Richardson, Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson and Ted Richardson’s son and older brother of Katherine “Kat” Richardson. Martin is a congressman who lives outside “the gates” in a Washington, D.C., brownstone with his husband and two adopted children. Following his grandfather’s path into politics, he has ambition to be the first openly gay Black President.
Colby Muhammad stars as Katherine “Kat” Richardson, Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson and Ted Richardson’s miracle baby. She is the younger sister of Martin Richardson and lives in her parents’ guest house. Kat’s been indulged all her life, which has made her spoiled, entitled and dismissive of those she considers beneath her. She’s confident and secure and has never doubted herself or her privileged position in the world. She doesn’t like to share but doesn’t know that the day when she is forced to may be fast approaching.
Sean Freeman stars as Andre Hamilton, the sophisticated nephew of Ted Richardson. Andre tragically lost his parents in a plane crash and inherited a double fortune, which allows him to live his bliss as a photographer. Nicole and Ted stepped up for Andre when his parents died, and he depends on their support and wise counsel. A playboy who is smooth on the surface, there is something elusive about Andre that occasionally makes people question his intentions.
THE HAMILTONS
Timon Durrett stars as Bill Hamilton, Dani Dupree’s ex-husband and father to Naomi and Chelsea. Bill is an opportunist, publicity hound and narcissist, according to his ex-wife, Dani. He is a charismatic and calculated criminal defense attorney who is well-connected, well-received and gets what he wants by any means necessary.
Arielle Prepetit stars as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne, Dani Dupree and Bill Hamilton’s oldest daughter and Chelsea’s older sister. Naomi lives outside “the gates” in Washington, D.C., where she humbly serves as a civil attorney. She’s whip smart and the only one in the Dupree family who inherited her grandmother Anita Dupree’s gift for singing, which bonds them.
RhonniRose Mantilla stars as Chelsea Hamilton, Dani Dupree and Bill Hamilton’s youngest daughter and Naomi’s younger sister. Chelsea is a social media influencer and has been a successful but reluctant high fashion model since she was 18. Her career expertly guided by Dani, Chelsea is charged with recreating the life her mother gave up, which doesn’t fit her own life vision. She has a lot of money, which allows her to follow her dream of designing a line of purses and building her brand. Chelsea indulges in the good things in life, like beautiful people, parties, her new condo in D.C. and the freedom to experiment.
Marquita Goings stars as Hayley Lawson, a paralegal at Bill Hamilton’s firm. Hayley is gorgeous, intelligent, charming, witty and the new fiancée of Dani Dupree’s ex-husband, Bill Hamilton. Considered a husband-stealing tramp in Dani’s circle, Hayley is nothing if not confident. With time, patience, charm and effort, she will try to win them over – and if not, so what? Hayley has what matters: Bill.
THE THOMASES
Trisha Mann-Grant stars as Dana “Leslie” Thomas, Eva Thomas’ mom and a long-time waitress and bartender. Dana “Leslie” is not wrapped all that tight and intense, but she’s charming and easy out in the world. The only person who sees what’s disturbing about her is her daughter, Eva, and very soon all will see what is unsettling about her, too.
Ambyr Michelle stars as Eva Thomas, Dana “Leslie” Thomas’ daughter and Nicole Dupree Richardson’s new assistant, who vibrates with intensity and purpose. Eva is determined to right a grievous wrong done to her mother as soon as the opportunity presents itself.
CBS’s Ghosts season four episode three is all about Halloween and will actually air on the spookiest night of the year. Episode two found Patience (Mary Holland) inadvertently helping Sam reconnect with her dad, and episode three finds Patience once again playing an important role in the events at Woodstone Mansion.
Directed by Katie Locke O’Brien from a script by Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, episode three – “Halloween 4: The Witch” – will air on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 8:30pm ET/PT.
Rose McIver stars as Sam, Utkarsh Ambudkar is Jay, Brandon Scott Jones is Isaac, and Richie Moriarty plays Pete. Danielle Pinnock is Alberta, Asher Grodman is Trevor, Román Zaragoza stars as Sasappis, Rebecca Wisocky plays Hetty, Devan Chandler Long is Thorfinn, and Sheila Carrasco is Flower.
“Halloween 4: The Witch” Plot: The ghosts, seeking some excitement during a low-key Halloween, join Patience in putting Sam on a witch trial.
Ghosts is a single-camera comedy about Samantha and Jay, a cheerful freelance journalist and up-and-coming chef from the city, respectively, who threw both caution and money to the wind when they decided to convert Woodstone Mansion, which Sam inherited, into a bed & breakfast – only to find it was inhabited by the many spirits of deceased residents who now call it home.
The departed souls are a close-knit, eclectic group that includes a saucy Prohibition-era lounge singer (Danielle Pinnock); a pompous 18th-century militiaman (Brandon Scott Jones); a ‘60s hippie fond of hallucinogens (Sheila Carrasco); an overly upbeat ‘80s scout troop leader (Richie Moriarty); a cod-obsessed Viking explorer from 1009 (Devon Chandler Long); a slick ‘90s finance bro (Asher Grodman); a sarcastic and witty native from the 16th-century (Román Zaragoza); and a society woman and wife of a 19th-century robber baron who is Sam’s ancestor (Rebecca Wisocky), to name a few. The opening of the B&B has been a source of intrigue, anxiety, and curiosity among the spirits, but they will gladly put up with the commotion as long as they can continue to interact with a living inhabitant.
