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AMC Networks Announces September 2024 Lineup

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Rebecca Murray
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Jennifer Connelly in AMC's Snowpiercer Season 4
Jennifer Connelly in ‘Snowpiercer’ season 4 (Photo Credit: AMC Networks)

The critically acclaimed sci-fi drama Snowpiercer finishes up its four-season run and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol premieres as part of AMC Networks’ September 2024 lineup. September also serves up the season finales of Under the Vines, Kold x Windy, and Fifteen-Love.

Horror fans get to celebrate Halloween early with In a Violent Nature, The Demon Disorder, and Oddity. And September 2024 marks AMC+’s first-ever “Mob Month” celebration, with the premieres of The Tailor of Sin City and Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia.

AMC+

Snowpiercer Season 4
New Episodes Premiere Every Sunday on AMC and AMC+ Until the Series Finale on September 22 (9pm ET/PT on AMC)

Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity who inhabit a perpetually moving train, with 1001 cars, that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival play out in this riveting television adaptation based on the graphic novel series by Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette, and the film from Oscar®-winner Bong Joon Ho (Parasite).

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol (AMC Original Series)
New Season Premieres Sunday, September 29 on AMC and AMC+ (9pm ET/PT on AMC)

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol picks up where season one left off, following fan-favorite characters Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride). They both confront old demons while she fights to find her friend and he struggles with his decision to stay in France, causing tension at the Nest. Additionally, Genet (Anne Charrier)’s movement builds momentum, setting Pouvoir on a violent collision course with the Union of Hope in the fight for France’s future.

  • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon at San Diego Comic-Con – New special featuring this year’s Comic-Con panel premieres on Sunday, September 22.
  • The Walking: Daryl Dixon – The Return – New special looking ahead to the new season debuts Sunday, September 29 as part of a super-sized premiere event on AMC and AMC+.
  • The Walking Dead: Best of Daryl & The Walking Dead: Best of Carol – Custom collections featuring Daryl & Carol’s best episodes from The Walking Dead.

Dandelion (IFC Films Premiere)
New Film Premieres Friday, September 20 on AMC+ and ALLBLK

This romantic drama follows a singer-songwriter (KiKi Layne, If Beale Street Could Talk) in a downward spiral as she takes a last effort gig at a motorcycle rally in South Dakota where she meets Casey (Thomas Doherty, Gossip Girl), a guitarist who walked away from his dream long ago.

Featured Collection: Countdown to FearFest – Available All Month Long
AMC+ invites fans counting down to the most spooktacular time of the year to get ready with iconic horror classics including Halloween (1978), Night of the Living Dead (original and remake), Children of the Corn (original and remake), Child’s Play (2019) and Chucky S1-2, Silence of the Lambs, and Hannibal S1-3, I Know What You Did Last Summer; Stephen King’s 1408, Christine and Salem’s Lot; Shudder hits Late Night with the Devil, the V/H/S franchise, the Hell House LLC franchise, and the original Speak No Evil; plus brand-new series Horror’s Greatest, the 10th anniversary of The Babadook and more!

Featured Collection: Mob Month – Available All Month Long
Who says crime doesn’t pay with these tales of wiseguys, G-men, power and betrayal, featuring new limited true crime series The Tailor of Sin City and Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia; iconic films Scarface, Donnie Brasco and A Bronx Tale; and bingeable original series McMafia, Parish, Gangs of London, The Making of the Mob and more!

In a Violent Nature
Ry Barrett as Johnny in Chris Nash in ‘In a Violent Nature’ (Photo Courtesy of Pierce Derks / An IFC Films & Shudder Release)

SHUDDER

The Demon Disorder (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, September 6

The Australian demonic family drama centers on Graham, a man haunted by his past since the death of his father and the estrangement from his two brothers. Jake, the middle brother, contacts Graham claiming that something is horribly wrong: their youngest brother Phillip is possessed by their deceased father. Graham reluctantly agrees to go and see for himself. With the three brothers back together, they soon realize they are unprepared for the forces against them and learn that the sins of their past will not stay hidden. But how do you defeat a presence that knows you inside and out? An anger so powerful it refuses to stay dead?

In A Violent Nature (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, September 13

When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year-old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it. The undead golem homes in on the group of vacationing teens responsible for the theft and proceeds to methodically slaughter them one by one in his mission to get it back – along with anyone in his way.

Oddity (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, September 27

When Dani is brutally murdered at the remote country house that she and her husband Ted are renovating, everyone suspects a patient from the local mental health institution, where Ted is a doctor. However, soon after the tragic killing, the suspect is found dead. A year later, Dani’s blind twin sister Darcy, a self-proclaimed psychic and collector of cursed items, pays an unexpected visit to Ted and his new girlfriend, Yana. Convinced that there was more to her sister’s murder than people know, Darcy has brought with her the most dangerous items from her cursed collection to help her exact revenge.

Horror’s Greatest (Shudder Original Series)
New Episodes Premiere Every Tuesday Until the Season Finale on September 24

Celebrating the very best the genre has to offer, Horror’s Greatest is a deep dive into everything we love about horror. From fresh looks at classics to unearthing scores of hidden gems, this series has something for every fright film enthusiast. A gallery of ghoulish pros, including actors, directors, writers, composers, and special effects artists, draw on their unique knowledge to answer the big questions: What are the must-see films in horror’s many sub-genres? What’s the appeal of horror tropes, and how do today’s filmmakers subvert our expectations? What shape does horror take in countries outside of the United States? The answers encompass the breadth of the nightmares we watch for our entertainment.

Shudder TV Highlights:

  • The Last Drive-In: Nightmareathon (August 30 Live; September 1 On Demand) – celebrate The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs’ significant 666 milestone with an all-night party honoring 6 years when the season 6 finale culminates in a live “Nightmareathon” event featuring 6 killer films.
  • Watch Parties Every Friday at 9pm ET – featuring new premieres and curated double features including:

    – September 13: Neo-Slasher Double Feature – In A Violent Nature and Lake Bodom
    – September 20: Zombie Weekend – celebrating the addition of Z Nation and upcoming premiere of TWD: Daryl Dixon S2 with films The Sadness and Undead
    – September 27: Modern Master Double Feature – Damian McCarthy’s Oddity and Caveat

SUNDANCE NOW

The Tailor of Sin City (Sundance TV Original Series)
New True Crime Series Premieres Thursday, September 12 on Sundance TV and Sundance Now (10pm ET/PT on Sundance TV)

Set in the glitzy nightlife of Las Vegas in the 1970s, the limited series reveals the star-studded, sequin-filled, stranger-than-fiction story of how a gifted small-town tailor, AJ Pratt, built a drug and fashion empire in the heart of Sin City. With the secret backing of the mob, and the unexpected friendship with Pablo Escobar, Pratt catapulted himself into becoming the Cocaine King of Las Vegas, and eventually found himself in the center of two conflicting criminal empires, before it all came crashing down.

Fifteen-Love (Sundance Now Original Series)
New Episodes Premiere Every Thursday Until Season Finale on September 19

Teen tennis prodigy Justine Pearce’s (Ella Lily Hyland) French Open success is shattered by a tragedy; five years later, her world is rocked once more when her former coach, Glenn Lapthorn (Aidan Turner), returns home having won the French with his new player. When she makes an explosive allegation against her former coach, Justine and Glenn’s battle over the truth of their past reaches new heights – all while both seek glory at the Grand Slam grass-court event of the year, and the stately world of professional tennis is rocked by lies, deceit, and a desperate bid for control.

Wisting Season 5 (Sundance Now Premiere)
Final Season Premieres as a Binge on Thursday, September 26

William Wisting, recovering from a severe injury, receives an anonymous letter referring to an old murder case. He teams up with Interpol agent Harriet Dunn, but suspects he’s being undermined by powerful forces within the police.

ACORN TV:

Under the Vines Season 3 (Acorn TV Original Series)
New Episodes Premiere Every Monday Until the Season Finale on September 16

Former Sydney socialite Daisy Monroe (Rebecca Gibney) and ex-London lawyer Louis Oakley (Charles Edwards) continue to run a small vineyard in New Zealand, while navigating their complicated love lives. Six months on from when we last saw them, Daisy and Louis are trying to oust William, the mysterious stranger who arrived at the end of season two claiming half of Oakley. But it seems the annoying shanty-singer’s claim might be legitimate, so the Oakley crew must get crafty in their bid to oust him — especially as he seems to be ingratiating himself into the lives of their rivals Don (John Bach) and Marissa (Sarah Peirse) at Shimmering Lake.

Candice Renoir Season 10 (Acorn TV Exclusive Series)
New Season Binge on Monday, September 16

After a 10-year hiatus, Candice Renoir (Cécile Bois) returns to a French port city, turning her perceived weaknesses into strengths as she solves cases, all while embracing her femininity. In the first episode, while sedated after being shot, Candice is torn between life and death; unexpectedly, this ends up having repercussions on the resolution of a case.

The Braxtons

ALLBLK:

Kold x Windy Season 2 (ALLBLK Original Series)
New Episodes Every Thursday Until the Season Finale on September 19

Female rap duo Malika “Kold” Wise and Renee “Windy” Johnson are back as they continue to navigate the dangers of the drill music game and the streets of Chicago. This season brings conflict and desire, along with new characters and betrayals. In the season finale Gege and Freaky Willie tie the knot and a wedding is celebrated. A fight breaks out at Lollapalooza before KoldxWindy is set to perform. Betrayal and truth threaten Malika and Renee’s relationship forever finding themselves at a deadly crossroad.

The Braxtons Season 1 (We TV Original Series on ALLBLK)
New Episodes Every Tuesday Until Season Finale on September 27 on ALLBLK and We TV (9:30pm ET on We TV)

It’s been over three years since the Braxtons, one of TV’s first reality families, graced the screen with their hit series, Braxton Family Values, which ran for seven seasons and remains one of TV’s most beloved family docuseries. Now, the Braxton family is back with a new series, picking up where they left off: sharing their combined rollercoaster journey from the last few years to the family’s present triumphs. The series will feature unfiltered, unseen private moments, from quarantine to the devastating loss of their sister, Traci Braxton – taking viewers into their lives like never before as they build this new chapter without her.

Wiggin’ Out With Tokyo Stylez Season 1 (We TV Original Series on ALLBLK)
New Episodes Every Tuesday Until Season Finale on October 1 on ALLBLK; Friday, September 27 at 10:30pm ET on We TV

Wiggin’ Out With Tokyo Stylez follows the famed hairstylist to the stars as she takes center stage, creating iconic custom wigs for high-profile celebrity clients such as Cardi B, Trina Braxton, Reginae Carter, TS Madison, Tiffany “New York” Pollard, Ari Fletcher, Flo Milli and more. The series gives viewers an inside look as Tokyo opens a new LA salon for her roster of demanding divas. But with big clients come even bigger demands! Tokyo works closely with her manager and ex, Chris, and assistant, RiRi, to help her stay at the top of her game. It takes a village to break barriers and pioneer new trends to create one-of-a-kind jaw-dropping wig designs in Wiggin’ Out With Tokyo Stylez!

HIDIVE:

【OSHI NO KO】 Season 2 (HIDIVE Exclusive)
English Dub Premiere on Friday, September 13; Season 2 Currently Streaming in English Subtitles with New Episodes Releasing Every Wednesday Through September 25

Season 2 of the global smash hit anime series 【OSHI NO KO】 has been wowing audiences all summer and now fans can enjoy it in English dub as well — premiering September 13 with new dub episodes every Friday. Aqua’s desire for revenge takes center stage as he navigates the dark underbelly of the entertainment world alongside his twin sister, Ruby. While Ruby follows in their slain mother’s footsteps to become an idol, Aqua joins a famous theater troupe in hopes of uncovering clues to the identity of his father — the man who arranged their mother’s untimely death, and the man who once starred in the same troupe Aqua hopes to infiltrate.

I Parry Everything! (HIDIVE Exclusive)
New English Dub Episodes Every Thursday Throughout September; Currently Streaming in English Subtitles with New Episodes Releasing Every Thursday Through September 19

The action and adventure of this summer’s hit fantasy series I Parry Everything! are back and now in English dub with new episodes every Thursday in September following its August 29 premiere. The Kingdom of Clays faces a dire crisis: an assassination attempt has just been made on its own Princess Lynneburg, and now its neighboring countries eye the aftermath like starving vultures, plotting the Kingdom’s downfall.

The ensuing conflict will shape the face of the continent for centuries to come…but Noor doesn’t have a clue about any of that! He’s dead set on achieving his childhood dream of becoming an adventurer, even if the only skills he possesses are useless ones. Sure, Noor can “parry” thousands of swords in the span of a single breath, but everybody knows you need more than that if you want to be an adventurer!

Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night (HIDIVE Exclusive)
English Dub Premiere on Tuesday, September 17

Fans of last spring’s hit original anime Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night can now enjoy this engaging slice of life, coming-of-age drama all over again in English dub — starting September 27 with new dub episodes every Tuesday. Shibuya is a city full of identity. It is here on Shibuya’s late-night streets that illustrator Mahiru Kozuki, former idol Kano Yamanouchi, Vtuber Kiui Watase and composer Mei Kim Anouk Takanashi — four young women who are slightly outside the world — join together and form an anonymous artist group called JELEE. “I” also want to shine like someone else. If it’s not me but “we” then we might be able to shine.




New on Netflix in September 2024: Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 2 and Perfect Couple

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Rebecca Murray
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Lily Collins and Thalia Besson Emily in Paris
Lily Collins as Emily and Thalia Besson as Genevieve in ‘Emily in Paris’ season 4 (Cr. Stephanie Branchu/ Netflix © 2024)

Netflix’s September 2024 lineup includes part two of Emily in Paris season four and a murder mystery starring Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody star in the new comedy series Nobody Wants This, and the survival series Outlast returns for a second season.

Among the content leaving the streamer in September are all five seasons of Jane the Virgin, The Conjuring (1 & 2), and the Fifty Shades film franchise.

NETFLIX SEPTEMBER 2024 LINEUP

September 1
300
5 Centimeters Per Second
Along Came Polly
BLUE GIANT
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Dragnet
The Expendables
The Expendables 2
The Expendables 3
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Field of Dreams
Jaws
Jaws 2
Jaws 3
Legends of the Fall
Magic Mike
Midnight Run
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Shark Tale
Sonic the Hedgehog
Stand by Me
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Wipeout: Batch 3

September 2
Call the Midwife: Series 13
The Hughleys: Seasons 1-4
Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef — NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
Watch live on Sept. 2 as hot dog-eating champion Joey Chestnut faces off against rival Takeru Kobayashi in the ultimate wiener-takes-all competition.

September 3
Last One Standing: Season 3 (JP) — NETFLIX SERIES
Ready, set, talk! A new group of comedians star in a yakuza drama filled with incredible twists and turns. Who will make it to the end of the story?

Phil Wang: Wang in There, Baby! (GB) — NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL
Phil Wang riffs on reheated rice, octopus intelligence and the importance of fact-checking in this special filmed at Shakespeare’s Globe in London.

Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
World Cup champion Hope Solo opens up about her turbulent rise to the top of women’s soccer amid public scandals and tension with former teammates.

September 4
Outlast: Season 2 — NETFLIX SERIES
A raw survival competition series where 16 lone wolf experts are dropped in the Alaskan wilderness and must outlast each other in a battle for a million-dollar payout. There’s only one rule in this cutthroat game: they must be part of a team to win.

The Perfect Couple Cast
Eve Hewson, Sam Nivola, Nicole Kidman, Billy Howle, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, and Jack Reynor in ‘The Perfect Couple’ (Photo Cr. Seacia Pavao/Netflix © 2024)

September 5
Apollo 13: Survival (GB) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Using original footage and interviews, this documentary tells the nail-biting story of Apollo 13 and the struggle to bring its astronauts safely home.

Caught in the Web: The Murders Behind Zona Divas (MX) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
In the dark underbelly of Mexico City, young women seeking stability are lured to a website of sexual exploitation, leading to a series of murders.

The Perfect Couple — NETFLIX SERIES
Amelia is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket, until a shocking death derails the wedding — and turns everyone into a suspect. Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber lead a stellar cast in this delicious whodunit based on Elin Hilderbrand’s New York Times bestselling novel.

September 6
Disco, Ibiza, Locomía (ES) — NETFLIX FILM
In the ’80s Ibiza scene, a group of friends in the eccentric band Locomía skyrockets to fame, testing their friendships, identities and careers.

Rebel Ridge — NETFLIX FILM
A former Marine grapples his way through a web of small-town corruption when an attempt to post bail for his cousin escalates into a violent standoff with the local police chief.

Selling Sunset: Season 8 — NETFLIX SERIES
Glam looks. Fierce clashes. Stunning homes. It’s business as usual for The Oppenheim Group as they welcome a new agent and bid farewell to a dear friend.

September 7
Avail. 9/7/24
Edge of Tomorrow

September 9
Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Season 2 — NETFLIX FAMILY
The heat is on as the Hot Wheels kids race to save the Ultimate Garage from a flashy new challenger who’s driving a car loaded with special powers!

September 10
Ahir Shah: Ends (GB) — NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL
From London’s Royal Court Theatre, acclaimed comedian Ahir Shah dishes on class, family, and multiculturalism in the UK from his grandfather’s view.

Jack Whitehall: Fatherhood with My Father (GB) — NETFLIX SERIES
Jack Whitehall and his father embark on a globe-trotting trip to find answers to the big questions facing the comedian after becoming a dad.

September 11
Boxer (PL) — NETFLIX FILM
With only his wife by his side, a promising young boxer flees communist Poland to chase his dream of becoming the greatest fighter in history.

The Circle: Season 7 — NETFLIX SERIES
Clever catfish, shady tactics and game-changing twists collide as a new group of players competes for $100,000 in the most cutthroat season to date.

Technoboys (MX) — NETFLIX FILM
They’re fierce, they’re iconic, they’re back — and they’re totally lost. A boyband seeking a renaissance must navigate a world they barely understand.

September 12
Black Mass
Ángel Di María: Breaking Down the Wall (AR) — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
From his humble origins to becoming champion of the world, this documentary series recounts the life and career of the iconic Argentinian soccer player.

Billionaire Island (NO) — NETFLIX SERIES
The series is shot on the island of Frøya, Trøndelag, and depicts Norway’s much-talked-about and major fish farming industry in a new and humorous way. Trine Wiggen leads the cast as a ruthless owner of a Norwegian fish farming company who plans a hostile takeover of her local rival to become the world’s largest salmon producer.

Emily in Paris: Season 4 Part 2 — NETFLIX SERIES
Emily has everything she wants, but is it what she needs? From skiing in the French Alps to taking a Roman holiday, she’s ready for her next adventure.

Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
A mother finds herself drawn into a labyrinth of unanswered questions when she discovers the daughter she gave up for adoption many years ago has disappeared.

Midnight at the Pera Palace: Season 2 (TR) — NETFLIX SERIES
Esra is drawn back to the perilous events of the past… only this time, she lands in the 40s and starts a desperate search for her birth mother.

September 13
Officer Black Belt (KR) — NETFLIX FILM
A talented martial artist who can’t walk past a person in need unites with a probation officer to fight and prevent crime as a martial arts officer.

Sector 36 (IN) — NETFLIX FILM
Inspired by true events, several children go missing from a basti (slum) in Sector 36. A determined police officer must now face off with a cunning serial killer as a chilling investigation and dark secrets unfold.

Uglies — NETFLIX FILM
In a futuristic dystopia with enforced beauty standards, a teen awaiting mandatory cosmetic surgery embarks on a journey to find her missing friend.

September 15
Ancient Aliens: Season 8
Heels: Seasons 1-2
Intervention: Season 23

September 16
30 for 30: Catholics vs. Convicts
30 for 30: Pony Excess
30 for 30: Rand University
30 for 30: The U
30 for 30: The U Part 2
American Gangster
Entourage
CoComelon: Season 11 — NETFLIX FAMILY
Wind down and relax with this soothing collection of calming, cozy songs featuring JJ, his family and friends, and everyone’s favorite dog, Bingo!

September 19
Culinary Class Wars (KR) — NETFLIX SERIES
From restaurant chefs to amateur hobbyists, people from all walks of life with a knack for flavor compete in a fierce culinary showdown.

Live from The Other Side with Tyler Henry — NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
A new live weekly series where world-renowned medium Tyler Henry gives celebrity guests hope, healing, and long sought-after answers through emotional readings that showcase his gifts as a medium, clairvoyant, and medical intuitive.

September 18
Lopez vs. Lopez: Season 2
Envious (AR) — NETFLIX SERIES
After a devastating breakup, Vicky tries to save her dream of marriage by seeking new love, unaware this will lead her to a profound self-discovery.

What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
In What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates, the tech visionary and global health and climate philanthropist invites viewers to join him on a learning journey to explore pressing issues facing our world today. Across five episodes, Gates delves into the promise and risks of artificial intelligence; the pervasive challenge of misinformation and the underlying complexity of defining truth in an era of social media; the scale of the climate crisis and the potential of cutting-edge technologies to solve it; the injustice of income inequality and the opportunities to tackle poverty; and how science and innovation is leading to cures for deadly diseases.

Featuring insights and commentary from some of the world’s most renowned scientists, politicians, thinkers, journalists, medical professionals, artists and more, and executive produced by Oscar winner Morgan Neville (20 Feet From Stardom), What’s Next? offers a glimpse into a more promising and equitable future.

Netflix Twilight of the Gods
Sylvia Hoeks as Sigrid in ‘Twilight of the Gods’ (Photo Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2024)

September 19
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story — NETFLIX SERIES
Following the massive success of DAHMER, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology series returns with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, chronicling the case of the real-life brothers who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez.

The Queen of Villains (JP) — NETFLIX SERIES
Set in the wild ’80s, a kind-hearted girl transforms into a bloodthirsty pro wrestler who thrives in chaotic brawls, turning an entire nation against her.

Twilight of the Gods — NETFLIX SERIES
After mortal king Leif and iron-willed warrior Sigrid fall in love, Thor unleashes a wrath of terror that sets them on a merciless mission for vengeance.

September 20
His Three Daughters — NETFLIX FILM
Three estranged sisters reunite in their ailing father’s New York City apartment during his final days. Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon star in this affecting drama from writer-director Azazel Jacobs.

KLASS 95: The Power of Beauty (CO) — NETFLIX SERIES
An ambitious young woman launches a powerful modeling agency determined to change lives — but power and love are not for the faint of heart.

September 24
Penelope: Season 1

September 26
A True Gentleman (TR) — NETFLIX FILM
A charming male escort finds his life turned upside down when he starts to fall in love, challenging him to discover what he truly wants and needs.

Everything Calls for Salvation: Season 2 (IT) — NETFLIX SERIES
Two years have passed since we left Daniele and the Ship of Madmen. Many things have changed: Daniele and Nina became the parents of little Maria and shortly after her birth they drifted apart. We find them competing for custody of the little girl with the support of their respective and very different families.

Daniele, after the intense experience he had during the Compulsory Health Treatment week, has chosen to become a nurse and, thanks to the intervention of Dr. Cimaroli, he is about to enter as an intern in the hospital where he was admitted. He has five weeks to prove to the judge that this can become a stable job, establishing himself as a reliable parent. In this new role, Daniele gets to know the new patients in the dormitory, who force him to reflect on his excess empathy towards the pain of others, who risk derailing him again.

Nobody Wants This — NETFLIX SERIES
Sparks fly between an outspoken podcaster and a newly single rabbi in this comedy series starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.

September 27
Lisabi: The Uprising (NG) — NETFLIX FILM
The legendary story of a folk hero’s rebellion against an oppressive empire, fighting for his freedom and forever altering the course of Yoruba history.

Rez Ball — NETFLIX FILM
In the heart of Chuska, New Mexico, a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage face their greatest challenge. After the loss of their star player, the team must unite like never before to keep their dreams of a state championship alive.

We Were Kings (MX) — NETFLIX SERIES
A tight-knit crew of three reign over a bustling barrio of Mexico City — until a sudden tragedy breaks their crowns and renders two of them rivals.

Will & Harper — NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
When Will Ferrell’s good friend of 30 years, Harper Steele comes out as a trans woman, the pair embark on a road trip to process this new stage in their friendship and reintroduce Harper to the country she loves as her authentic self.




Megalopolis Trailer with Fake Quotes is Pulled by Lionsgate

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Rebecca Murray
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The Megalopolis trailer moves viewers no closer to understanding Francis Ford Coppola’s self-financed, decades in the making epic drama. (Update below.) However, the fact that it promotes bad reviews of Coppola’s films that have stood the test of time is an interesting choice, to say the least.

What’s even more interesting is that Vulture’s Bilge Ebiri has written a piece pointing out that many of the quotes, including those by Pauline Kael and Andrew Sarris, don’t appear to actually exist. (Ebiri’s well-researched article is a must-read.) Ebiri also points out that the intent is unknown. Was it done because it was assumed no one would look up the original reviews or to push those willing to make the effort into reading these particular reviews? Either way, it’s stirred up a conversation around the trailer, resulting in more people pushing play than might have otherwise.

UPDATE: Not long after the trailer was released, Lionsgate pulled it and issued an apology. Their statement: “Lionsgate is immediately recalling our trailer for Megalopolis. We offer our sincere apologies to the critics involved and to Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope for this inexcusable error in our vetting process. We screwed up. We are sorry.”

Megalopolis Poster
Poster for Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’

Megalopolis stars Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, and Laurence Fishburne. Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman also star.

“Megalopolis is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare,” reads Lionsgate’s synopsis. “Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero, the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.”

Francis Ford Coppola wrote, produced, and directed the film, with Fred Roos, Barry Hirsch, and Michael Bederman also producing.

Lionsgate’s set a September 27, 2024 theatrical release date.

‘Wicked’ Featurette Celebrates the Bonds of Friendship

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Rebecca Murray
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It’s all about accepting our differences, finding ways to connect, and coming together as friends in the new Wicked featurette. The musical’s director Jon M. Chu (In the Heights) talks about the bond between Elphaba and Glinda, and the chemistry between Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the latest behind-the-scenes video.

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.

Plus, 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 opens in theaters on November 22, 2024 followed by Part Two on November 26, 2025.

Wicked Friendship Poster
Poster for ‘Wicked’ (Photo © Universal Studios)

The Wicked Plot, Courtesy of Universal Pictures

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.




The Piano Lesson Trailer: Blood is a Chord That Resonates Through Time

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Rebecca Murray
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Netflix released a powerful first trailer for The Piano Lesson, based on the play by August Wilson. The two-minute trailer focuses on the piano, which is the catalyst for the story, while briefly introducing the Charles family.

“A battle is brewing in the Charles Household. At the center stands a prized heirloom piano tearing two siblings apart. On one side, a brother (John David Washington) plans to build the family fortune by selling it. On the other, a sister (Danielle Deadwyler) will go to any lengths to hold onto the sole vestige of the family’s heritage,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Their uncle (Samuel L. Jackson) tries to mediate, but even he can’t hold back the ghosts of the past.”

The cast also includes Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Jerrika Hinton, Gail Bean, and Corey Hawkins.

The Piano Lesson
John David Washington as Boy Willie, Samuel L. Jackson as Doaker Charles, Michael Potts as Wining Boy and Ray Fisher as Lymon in ‘The Piano Lesson’ (Photo Cr. David Lee/Netflix © 2024)

Malcolm Washington makes his directorial debut with the drama and co-wrote the screenplay with Virgil Williams. Executive producers include Jennifer Roth, Constanza Romero Wilson, and Katia Washington, with Denzel Washington and Todd Black producing.

“I honor the spirit of August Wilson and the legacy he left behind for all of us. A legacy that thrives in the power of Danielle Deadwyler’s Berniece, the dynamism of John David Washington’s Boy Willie, and the understated brilliance that is Samuel L. Jackson’s Doaker,” stated writer/director Malcolm Washington. “Every family has a history, stories from the past that inform the present; an origin story. Ultimately this story is much bigger than me and my family — it, like the Black American experience, is an interconnected web of stories that span space and time. I hope that when audiences experience our film, they see themselves on the screen and hear the voices of their ancestors calling to them, offering peace and protection.”

The Piano Lesson opens in select theaters on November 8, 2024 before streaming on Netflix on November 22nd.




The Lincoln Lawyer: Mickey Haller’s Toughest Case Yet Unfolds in Season 3

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Rebecca Murray
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The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)

Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer season three release date announcement describes the upcoming season’s main case as Mickey Haller’s most difficult to date. The new 10-episode season premieres on October 17, 2024.

“Mickey Haller, an iconoclastic idealist, runs his law practice out of the back seat of his Lincoln, as he takes on cases big and small across the expansive city of Los Angeles,” reads Netflix’s synopsis.

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returns to lead the cast as Mickey Haller, Becki Newton is back as Lorna Crane, Jazz Raycole stars as Izzy Letts, Angus Sampson reprises his role as Cisco Wojciechowski, Yaya DaCosta returns as Andrea Freemann. Returning recurring guest stars include Neve Campbell as Maggie, Elliott Gould as Legal Siegel, Fiona Rene as Glory Days, Krista Warner as Hayley, and Devon Graye as Julian La Cosse. Michael Irby, Maisie Klompus, Wolé Parks, and Jon Tenney also guest star.

“This season is very exciting,” said series star Garcia-Rulfo to Netflix’s Tudum. “We see Mickey struggling with so many things at the same time — with romance, with the wives, with the cases. You never expect what’s going to happen, who’s going to be bad and who’s going to be guilty.”

Four new cast members join the legal drama for season three:

  • Merrin Dungey (The Resident) stars as Judge Regina Turner, a former public defender who’s younger and more progressive than most judges in the district — but whether that’s a benefit to Mickey or not remains to be seen.
  • Allyn Moriyon makes his television debut as Eddie Rojas, a fitness buff (and former babysitter to Mickey’s daughter, Hayley) who’s in need of a very good lawyer. Luckily, Mickey is able to help, and then offers him the opportunity of a lifetime.
  • John Pirruccello (Barry) plays William Forsythe, a seemingly nonthreatening prosecutor who Mickey’s excited to go up against. Once the trial starts, however, it’s clear that nothing’s as it seems.
  • Philip Anthony-Rodriguez (Grimm) takes on the role of Adam Suarez, the chief deputy district attorney, to whom prosecutor Andrea Freeman (Yaya DaCosta) reports and is a force to reckon with.
Jazz Raycole and Angus Sampson
Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts, Angus Sampson as Denis “Cisco” Wojciechowski, Becki Newton as Lorna Crane, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)

The Lincoln Lawyer is based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling The Lincoln Lawyer book series. The third season is adapted from The Gods of Guilt, the fifth book of the series. David E. Kelley created the series and Ted Humphrey developed it for television. Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez serve as executive producers and co-showrunners. Additional executive producers include Kelley, Ross Fineman, Barry Jossen, and Tana Jamieson.

Author Connelly writes and executive produces.

Discussing the first season three photos, co-showrunners Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez talked about inserting a flashback into the season. “We decided that a fun (and poignant) way to come into the season would be via a flashback sequence that gave us some insight into how Mickey Haller became Mickey Haller — not just the brilliant criminal defense lawyer, but the husband, the father, and the man that he would come to be,” said Humphrey and Rodriguez.

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Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller and Neve Campbell as Maggie in episode 1 of season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)
Jazz Raycole as Izzy
Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts in season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)
Devon Graye and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
Devon Graye as Julian La Cosse and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in season 3 (Photo Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2024)
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Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller, Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts, Becki Newton as Lorna Crane, and Angus Sampson as Denis “Cisco” Wojciechowski in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)
Yaya DaCosta and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
Yaya DaCosta as Andrea Freemann and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in season 3 (Photo Cr. Lara Solanki/Netflix © 2024)




‘Nothin’ But a Good Time’ Trailer Rips Back the Curtain on Heavy Metal Bands

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Rebecca Murray
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Paramount+’s official Nothin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal trailer teases the documentary series is a backstage pass to the “greatest stories never told.” The three-part docuseries will premiere on Paramount+ on September 17, 2024.

“Based on the New York Times best-selling book Nothin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ’80s Hard Rock Explosion by esteemed rock journalists Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock, the series delivers a fresh and shockingly candid behind-the-scenes look at one of music’s most iconic eras,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “Each episode showcases the insanity and blazing ambition that has enthralled generations of music lovers and continues to influence culture to this day.”

Jeff Tremaine (jackass, The Dirt) directed and serves as an executive producer along with Shanna Newton for Gorilla Flicks; Eric Wattenberg, Scott Lonker and Will Nothacker for Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios; Erik Olsen; and Bruce Gillmer and Michael Maniaci for MTV Entertainment Studios. The docuseries is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Gorilla Flicks, and Spoke Studios.

“I’m honored to be part of this docuseries, named after the hit Poison song ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time,'” said Bret Michaels. “I’m excited for viewers to take a fresh look at the fans and bands, highs and lows, and to celebrate the music and good times of the ’80s and beyond. I hope the audience enjoys it as much as I did, and I can’t wait for them to have insight into some of those notoriously crazy moments!”

In addition to Bret Michaels, the documentary series features interviews with Stephen Pearcy, Nuno Bettencourt, Dave “Snake” Sabo, Riki Rachtman, Corey Taylor, and Steve-O.

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Poster for ‘Nothin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ‘80s Hair Metal’ (Photo Credit: Paramount+)




‘The Wonderland Massacre’ Trailer: Michael Connelly Dives Into the Quadruple Murder

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Rebecca Murray
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Bestselling author Michael Connelly (The Lincoln Lawyer, Bosch) guides viewers through the true story that inspired Boogie Nights in MGM+’s The Wonderland Massacre & The Secret History of Hollywood. The four-part true crime documentary series premieres on September 8, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.

Connolly stars in the docuseries, based on his Audible podcast, with Alison Ellwood directing.

“In this MGM+ Original series, best-selling crime novelist Michael Connelly takes us on a wild journey into the twisted story of the massacre at Wonderland Avenue on July 1, 1981 – one of Hollywood’s most famous murder cases that has fascinated people for more than 40 years. This case symbolized an era in Los Angeles – involving sex, drugs, rock n’ roll… and murder,” reads MGM+’s synopsis. “In noir-style, verité interviews, Connelly seeks key details about this gruesome quadruple murder with the original detectives, prosecutors, and undercover cops he’d come to know as a young crime beat reporter for The Los Angeles Times. As the investigation unfolds, weaving in rare archival footage and photos, a colorful cast of characters emerges – famous porn star John Holmes, drug dealers and kingpins, mafiosos, televangelists and multiple celebrities, including Liberace and his boyfriend, enigma Scott Thorson.

In a game of cat-and-mouse, Connelly tries to pin down the facts of Thorson’s many larger-than-life and stranger-than-fiction stories. After four decades, Thorson’s interview may be the last to help distinguish between the crime and the truth. But do we believe him?”

Connelly, Ellwood, Jen Casey, Nick Gilhool, Rick Jackson, and IPC’s Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman executive produce. The docuseries is produced by Sony Pictures Television’s The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) in association with Miziker Entertainment, Hieronymus Pictures, and One Traveler.

THE WONDERLAND MASSACRE & THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD EPISODES

Episode 1: The Heat of a Cold Case – September 8, 2024
Crime novelist Michael Connelly revisits one of the most famous murder cases in the history of Los Angeles – the 1981 massacre at Wonderland Avenue – which involved a colorful cast of characters, including a legendary porn star and a drug kingpin.

Episode 2: The Man Who Knew Too Much – September 15, 2024
A key witness in the case, Scott Thorson, shares what he overheard the night of the murders, as well as the details of his extraordinary life with Liberace, Hollywood elite, and the drug underworld of 1980s Los Angeles.

Episode 3: Up in Smoke – September 22, 2024
Scott Thorson tells of building a drug empire in Hollywood in the 1980s, while the crack epidemic in Los Angeles explodes – all before being discovered as the missing puzzle piece to the Wonderland case almost a decade after the murders.

Episode 4: The Last Man Standing – September 29, 2024
In 1990, Scott Thorson testifies against the alleged mastermind behind the massacre at Wonderland. The trial doesn’t go as planned, and Thorson enters witness protection. What ensues is a stranger-than-fiction series of events… if we believe him.

The Wonderland Massacre Poster
Poster for MGM+’s ‘The Wonderland Massacre & & The Secret History of Hollywood’




‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ Preview: Teaser, Cast and Premiere Date

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Rebecca Murray
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Netflix has set a September 19, 2024 premiere date for the second Monsters installment, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. The first season of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology series focused on serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer (played by Evan Peters), and season two examines the case of the brothers who claimed they murdered their parents, Kitty and Jose, after years of abuse.

“While the prosecution argued they were seeking to inherit their family fortune, the brothers claimed – and remain adamant to this day, as they serve life sentences without the possibility of parole – that their actions stemmed out of fear from a lifetime of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of their parents,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story dives into the historic case that took the world by storm, paved the way for audiences’ modern-day fascination with true crime, and in return asks those audiences: Who are the real monsters?”

Murphy and Brennan executive produce along with Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, David McMillan, Louise Shore, and Carl Franklin

Netflix’s Tudum released the following cast and character descriptions:

  • Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny star as parents Jose and Kitty Menendez, with newcomers Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch portraying brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez.
  • Nathan Lane joins the cast as investigative journalist Dominick Dunne, who covered the trials for Vanity Fair.
  • Ari Graynor will play Leslie Abramson, one of the most prominent Los Angeles defense attorneys in the ’80s and ’90s who becomes lead counsel for Erik Menendez.
  • Leslie Grossman (American Horror Story) will play Judalon Smyth, a former patient and mistress of Erik Menendez’s therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, who found herself entangled in the Menendez case — and who ultimately played a key role in Lyle and Erik’s arrests.
  • Dallas Roberts will play Dr. Jerome Oziel, the self-protective and not-entirely-by-the-book therapist who Erik Menendez sees after the murder of his parents.
  • Jason Butler Harner will play Les Zoeller, the Beverly Hills PD detective in charge of the Menendez murders case. A to-the-point, logical man in search of the truth.
  • Enrique Murciano will play Carlos Baralt, an Americanized Cuban immigrant, professor, and lawyer. He’s the uncle of Lyle and Erik, brother-in-law to Jose Menendez, and the executor of the Menendez will.
  • Michael Gladis will play Tim Rutten, Drew Powell is Detective Tom Linehan, Charlie Hall plays Craig Cignarelli, and Gil Ozeri plays Dr. William Vicary. Jeff Perry is on board as Peter Hoffman, Tessa Auberjonois is Dr. Laurel Oziel, Tanner Stine is Perry Berman, Larry Clarke is Brian Andersen, Jade Pettyjohn is Jamie Pisarcik, and Marlene Forte plays Marta Cano.




‘Hamnet’ with Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley Goes to Focus Features

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Rebecca Murray
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Hamnet Book Cover
‘Hamnet’ book cover (Photo courtesy of Hachette UK)

Focus Features has added Hamnet to its theatrical release slate. Two-time Oscar winner Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) adapted the novel with author Maggie O’Farrell and directs.

From publisher Hachette UK’s site: “On a summer’s day in 1596, a young girl in Stratford-upon-Avon takes to her bed with a fever. Her twin brother, Hamnet, searches everywhere for help. Why is nobody at home? Their mother, Agnes, is over a mile away, in the garden where she grows medicinal herbs. Their father is working in London. Neither parent knows that one of the children will not survive the week.

Hamnet is a novel inspired by the son of a famous playwright. It is a story of the bond between twins, and of a marriage pushed to the brink by grief. It is also the story of a kestrel and its mistress, and a glovemaker’s son who flouts convention in pursuit of the woman he loves. Above all, it is a tender and unforgettable reimagining of a boy whose life has been all but forgotten but whose name was given to one of the most celebrated plays ever written.”

The cast includes Academy Award nominees Jessie Buckley (Women Talking), Paul Mescal (All of Us Strangers), and Emily Watson (Breaking The Waves, Hilary and Jackie). Joe Alwyn (The Favourite) also stars.

Focus Features will release the film in the United States, with Universal Pictures International distributing it internationally. Liza Marshall, Pippa Harris, Sam Mendes, and Steven Spielberg serve as producers. Kristie Macosko Krieger, Nic Gonda, and Laurie Borg executive produce. Hamnet‘s produced by Amblin Partners, Hera Pictures, and Neal Street Productions, in association with Book of Shadows.

Released in March 2020, Maggie O’Farrell’s earned a National Book Critics Circle Award as well as The Women’s Prize for Fiction.

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