Skyler Gisondo to star in ‘People v Gorilla Grodd’ (Photo Credit: Gracie Newman / Courtesy of HBO Max)
HBO Max is officially moving forward with the new comedy/mockumentary series, The People v. Gorilla Grodd, starring Skyler Gisondo, reprising his Superman role as Jimmy Olsen. Jimmy Tatro will star as the titular character, Gorilla Grodd, in the eight-episode half-hour series.
Additional Superman actors confirmed for the comedy are Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, and Wendell Pierce as Perry White. Plus, Mary Holland, Eduardo Franco, Arian Moayed, Dan Perrault, Andrew Leeds, and Tim Baltz have been announced as cast.
“Between Skyler’s wonderful performance and the fantastic chemistry of the Daily Planet cast, we knew coming out of Superman that this would be a fun world to explore,” stated James Gunn and Peter Safran, executive producers and DC Studios’ Co-Chairmen & Co-CEOs. “We’re excited to work with the brilliant [co-showrunners, writers, and executive producers] Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda to take the audience down some of the darker and funnier streets and alleyways of the DCU as Jimmy spotlights the Metropolis criminal justice system for his docuseries.”
Tony Yacenda will be directing the first season. The series is produced by DC Studios in association with Warner Bros. Television.
HBO Max offers this synopsis: “A superintelligent ape is convicted of murdering his father, the King of Gorilla City. In an eight-part ‘true’ crime docuseries, the Daily Planet’s Jimmy Olsen reopens the case, investigating whether Gorilla Grodd was wrongly convicted in one of Metropolis’ most famous murder trials.”
Commenting on the straight-to-series order, Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault (American Vandal creators) said, “We’re excited by the challenge of creating a series that feels less like an entry into the DCU and more like an artifact from it. A Daily Planet original documentary made for the people of Metropolis. We hope it’ll appeal to fans of the comics, comedy, and true crime. And while we can’t speak for audiences here yet, we already know it’s a huge hit in Metropolis. They love this series.”
HBO Max’s announcement included this proclamation:
The People v. Gorilla Grodd announcement (Photo credit: HBO Max)
The official teaser for HBO Max’s The Pitt showcases Robby’s return after taking time off for his mental health. The minute-long teaser also reveals the new emergency room shift will be just as chaotic as the first two seasons.
Noah Wyle stars as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, Patrick Ball returns as Dr. Langdon, Katherine LaNasa is back as Dana Evans, Fiona Dourif returns as Dr. McKay, and Taylor Dearden is back as Dr. King. The returning cast also includes Isa Briones as Dr. Santos, Gerran Howell as Dr. Whitaker, Shabana Azeez as Javadi, Ayesha Harris as Dr. Ellis, Sepideh Moafi as Dr. Al-Hashimi, and Shawn Hatosy as Dr. Abbot.
Shawn Hatosy and Noah Wyle in ‘The Pitt’ season 3 (Photo by Warrick Page/HBO Max)
“The Pitt is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh,” reads HBO Max’s synopsis.
In addition to releasing the teaser trailer, HBO Max put out the first batch of photos from the upcoming season, which premieres in January 2027.
R. Scott Gemmill created the Emmy-winning series. Gemmill, along with Emmy winner John Wells, Noah Wyle, Michael Hissrich, Erin Jontow, Joe Sachs, Simran Baidwan, and Eli Attie, serve as executive producers. The Pitt is produced by John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Taylor Dearden, Katherine LaNasa, and Noah Wyle in season 3 (Photo by Warrick Page/HBO Max)Ayesha Harris, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Fiona Dourif in season 3 (Photo by Warrick Page/HBO Max)Geoffrey Owens, Cheyenne Perez, Shawn Hatosy, Luke Tennie, Sofia Hasmik, and Ken Kirby in season 3 (Photo by Warrick Page/HBO Max)Isa Briones and Gerran Howell in season 3 (Warrick Page/HBOMAX)Sepideh Moafi and Shabana Azeez in season 3 (Photo by Warrick Page/HBO Max)
Prime Video’s The Terminal List unveiled the official season two trailer showing Reece called back into action one more time. The new season arrives four years after the first and is based on Jack Carr’s True Believer.
All eight episodes of season two will premiere on October 21, 2026.
Chris Pratt stars as James Reece, Tom Hopper returns as Raife Hastings, Constance is back as Katie Buranek, Dar Salim plays Mohammed Farooq, and Luke Hemsworth is Jules Landry. Gabriel Luna joins the series as Freddy Strain. Additional new cast members include Costa Ronin, Olga Kurylenko, Yul Vazquez, Martin Sensmeier, Arnold Vosloo, Jeremy Bobb, and Shiraz Tzarfati.
“This season comes from Jack Carr’s second novel, True Believer, where he puts James Reece on a journey of violent redemption, finding a new purpose after finishing his list. The psychological revenge story of season one expands into a globe-trotting espionage thriller, taking Reece across the Indian Ocean, Southern and Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Europe,” reads Prime Video’s synopsis. “Reece will uncover a conspiracy that reaches from Moscow to Langley and ties into his own family’s history.”
David DiGilio is the writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Chris Pratt, author Jack Carr, Antoine Fuqua, Kat Samick, former Army Ranger and writer Max Adams, and former Navy SEAL, writer, actor, and technical advisor Jared Shaw.
Poster for ‘The Terminal List’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Prime Video)
Netflix’s official trailer for Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story focuses heavily on the relationship between the titular character and the Borden maid, Bridget “Maggie” Sullivan. The trailer briefly touches on how the horrific murders of Lizzie’s parents were planned and how authorities at the time were convinced a woman wasn’t capable of such brutality.
Ella Beatty stars as Lizzie, Vicky Krieps plays Bridget Sullivan, Charlie Hunnam is Andrew Borden, Rebecca Hall is Abby Borden, Billie Lourd is Emma Borden, and Jessica Barden is Nance O’Neil. Joey Pollari and Sarah Paulson also star.
The Lizzie Borden Story, the fourth installment in the Monster franchise, will premiere on September 17, 2026.
“When the repressed daughter of a wealthy New England family and her rebellious maid find themselves trapped in a house built on humiliation and cruelty, they escape into a fantasy of sex, power, and revenge,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “The gruesome unsolved murders that follow don’t just shock the world—they give birth to an icon who refuses to live imprisoned in a cage, choosing instead to forge her own legend: shocking, monstrous, and gloriously free.”
Ian Brennan created the series, wrote the eight-episode season, and executive produces. Max Winkler and Sarah Adina Smith direct, with Winkler, Ryan Murphy, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, Louise Shore, Nissa Diederich, Todd Kubrak, Carl Franklin, and Tanase Popa executive producing.
Netflix is giving The Hunting Wives fans the first look at season two and it appears that the wig issue from season one has been fixed. The first batch of photos features stills of Margo (Malin Åkerman) and Sophie (Brittany Snow)—including an intimate one.
The new photos also feature Kim Matula as Nadia, Jaime Ray Newman as Callie, George Ferrier as Brad, John Stamos as Chase Brylan, Dermot Mulroney as Jed, Alex FitzAlan as Trout, and Dale Dickey as Zelda.
The season two cast also includes Evan Jonigkeit, George Ferrier, Karen Rodriguez, and Hunter Emery. Rounding out the ensemble are Branton Box, Cam Gigandet, and Angel Reese.
In addition to dropping a first look at the upcoming season, Netflix announced the eight-episode second season will premiere on November 26, 2026.
“At the start of season 2, Sophie and Margo are on the outs,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “But soon enough, old secrets and new foes force them back together. As they play their dangerous games, the question arises. Are they the hunters or the hunted?”
Rebecca Cutter (Hightown) created the series and serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives, is an executive producer along with Erwin Stoff for 3 Arts Entertainment.
The behind-the-scenes look at the competition for a spot on the squad continues with Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Netflix announced the series has been renewed for a fourth season that will follow the cheerleaders during the 2026-27 NFL season.
The just-announced season will premiere in 2027.
“Each new season is another opportunity to showcase the extraordinary talent, dedication, and individuality of our team,” stated DCC Senior Director Kelli Finglass. “We’re proud to continue to share their stories and artistry with audiences, inspiring the next generation of young performers all over the world to dream big and pursue their passions.”
Greg Whiteley serves as series director, and Zoe Lyrintzis is episodic co-director. Greg Whiteley and Adam Leibowitz of One Potato Productions and Andrew Fried and Dane Lillegard of Boardwalk Pictures executive produce, along with Ross M. Dinerstein and Rebecca Evans of Campfire Studios.
“Every season we get a little further past the performance and closer to the person,” said Whiteley. “What excites me is more than just who makes the team—it’s what these women are willing to explore and let viewers see along their journey. That kind of trust takes years and I’m grateful we get another season to tell their stories.”
The series is produced by One Potato Productions and Boardwalk Pictures in association with Campfire Studios.
Paramount+ confirmed the upcoming fourth season will be the final season of Yellowjackets. The series debuted in November 2021, with season three premiering in February 2025. Season four has a November 20, 2026 launch date.
The streamer reports that season three was the series’ most-watched season.
Emmy nominee Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Emmy nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything), Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable), Sophie Nélisse (The Book Thief), Jasmin Savoy Brown (The Leftovers), Sophie Thatcher (Heretic), and Samantha Hanratty (Shameless) return to star in the final season. The returning cast also includes Courtney Eaton (Mad Max: Fury Road), Liv Hewson (Santa Clarita Diet), Warren Kole (Shades of Blue), Kevin Alves (Locke & Key), Sarah Desjardins (The Night Agent), Nia Sondaya (Heart Shot), Jenna Burgess (Lies Between Friends), and two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby).
Silvana Estifanos, Sophie Thatcher, Jenna Burgess, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Nélisse, Anisa Harris, Liv Hewson and Samantha Hanratty in ‘Yellowjackets’ season 3 (Photo Credit: Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME)
Paramount+’s synopsis reads: “Yellowjackets is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. Equal parts survival epic, psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama, the series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later, proving that the past is never really past and what began out in the wilderness is far from over.”
And the streamer teases this about season four: “As the survivors race to bury their sins before rescue arrives and an old flame roars back into town with plans of her own. Turns out not every homecoming is a joyous one, and this one’s going to sting.”
Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson created the series and serve as executive producers and showrunners. Additional executive producers include Jonathan Lisco, Jeff W. Byrd, Sarah L. Thompson, Ameni Rozsa, Julia Bicknell, and Creative Engine’s Drew Comins.
Will Forte and Wile E. Coyote in ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ (Photo Credit: Ketchup Entertainment)
Thank you so much, Ketchup Entertainment, for swooping in and saving Coyote vs. Acme from being hidden by Warner Bros. Pictures’ David Zaslav forever. Without you, Ketchup, Wile E. Coyote and his fellow Looney Tunes characters would never have seen the light of day. That would have been incredibly tragic, since Coyote vs. Acme is one of the best live-action/animated hybrids ever made.
Its crazy path to a theatrical release started way back in 2018, when now-DC Studios Co-Chairman and Co-CEO James Gunn thought Ian Frazier’s 1990 New Yorker article would be the perfect jumping-off point for a film. The resulting movie, directed by Dave Green (Earth to Echo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows) from a screenplay by Samy Burch (story by Burch, Gunn, and Jeremy Slater), wrapped up production in 2022. When Warner Bros. opted to shelve the finished film in 2023, social media went wild. The outcry reached beyond the normal social media echo chamber and into boardrooms, and finally WB sold it off to Ketchup Entertainment in March 2025.
Ketchup’s wise decision means audiences will see Wile E. Coyote finally taking on the man – or in this case, the massive ACME Corporation worth billions. Coyote has had enough of being blown up, catapulted into solid objects, run over, pounded by anvils, dropped from hundreds of feet above the ground, and otherwise abused. For the movie’s purposes, it’s a pair of rocket skates that send him over the edge.
Coyote wants justice after decades of failing to catch his nemesis, Road Runner, while using ACME’s defective products. And when a commercial pops up advertising the law firm of Avery, Jones, & Maltese*, with Kevin Avery (Will Forte, The Four Seasons) promising to help cartoons get what they deserve, Coyote – who maintains his silence as established in the cartoons – realizes that’s who he needs to employ to go after ACME’s massive line of malfunctioning products.
Poor Kevin’s completely unprepared for the level of mayhem Coyote’s about to cause, just to be heard (via signs). Kevin and his associates are used to small change settlements with ACME’s legal team, headed by Kevin’s nemesis and fellow Harvard Law graduate, Buddy Crane (John Cena, Peacemaker). Kevin’s greatest ambition seems to be simply making it through each day as easily as possible. But Coyote has spent decades being repeatedly manhandled, sliced, and diced by ACME’s machines. A measly couple-hundred-dollar payout isn’t what he’s after. No, Coyote wants to take down ACME for everything they’ve done to keep him from catching up with Road Runner, and Kevin will be dragged into his war as the legal sledgehammer who whacks open ACME’s money vault.
What follows is a legal battle that ricochets from one zany set piece to the next, with enough anvils, explosives, and wild visual gags to keep even the most diehard Looney Tunes fan grinning.
The setup’s simple – which is perfect, since it allows the physical comedy of classic Looney Tunes cartoons to take center stage. A disgruntled customer squaring off against a corrupt megacorporation is something we can all get behind. Make that customer the beloved Wile E. Coyote and we don’t just root for him – we want to see ACME’s bigwigs spend a few decades in Coyote’s paws. Yet, that actual court battle, while entertaining, isn’t the beating heart of Coyote vs. Acme. What makes the story worth investing in is the unlikely friendship that develops between the Road Runner-obsessed Coyote and Kevin, a man who dwells on the sidelines and is suddenly pushed kicking and screaming into the spotlight.
Beneath the film’s over-the-top gags (and that’s meant as a compliment) and cartoon chaos, there’s a truly touching relationship between Coyote and his lawyer. The bond between Coyote and Kevin feels surprisingly genuine, despite the fact one half of the relationship is a silent cartoon character who prefers blowing things up over patient negotiations. This odd-couple pairing works brilliantly, thanks to the flawless integration of animation and live-action and a totally committed performance by Will Forte. Their unlikely partnership is the movie’s heart, and their friendship is so sweet and moving that you almost forget you’re watching a story set in the Looney Tunes universe.
So, yes, it’s incredibly touching, which isn’t something most people will expect. But it’s also jam-packed with scenes of pure, inspired Looney Tunes mayhem that evoke the classic cartoons.
Dave Green has established a new bar for hybrid films like this, delivering sequences that build and build until they explode off the screen. Green also made sure that Looney Tunes fans will need multiple screenings just to catch the inside jokes and spot all the recognizable cartoon characters. Coyote vs. Acme even includes Peter Lorre, the classic Hollywood character actor with a long history in Looney Tunes.
Coyote vs. Acme is a treat for kids, but it’s the adults who’ll get the biggest kick out of the film’s many Easter eggs, sharp wit, and nostalgic energy. With so many reboots and cash-grab sequels these days, Coyote vs. Acme is a genuine love letter to classic animation and a clever jab at corporate greed. It reminds us that sometimes, all it takes to fight against evil wrongdoers is unfaltering determination and hope and an unexpected ally who has your back when the odds are stacked against you.
*Avery, Jones & Maltese is a tribute to legendary Looney Tunes director Tex Avery and Wile E. Coyote creators Chuck Jones and Michael Maltese
GRADE: A-
Rating: PG for cartoon violence and some language
Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Cast: Will Forte, Lana Condor, John Cena, Tone Bell, Martha Kelly, Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, and Jim Cummings
Charlie Hunnam as Jax Teller in ‘Sons of Anarchy’ (Photo by Byron Cohen / FX)
Charlie Hunnam is giving Sons of Anarchy fans what they want … or at least a close proximity to it. The popular FX series wrapped up in 2014 after a seven-season run with an end that left no doubt as to the fate of Hunnam’s Jax Teller.
Charlie Hunnam’s returning to the SoA world and he’s inviting his co-stars back with him. The original cast is reuniting for Legends, created by, written, and executive produced by Hunnam. Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal, Maggie Siff, Mark Boone Junior, Tommy Flanagan, Kim Coates, and Theo Rossi are getting back together for the limited series, which FX describes as a meta-thriller.
“When the cast of Sons of Anarchy reunites at a fan convention after more than a decade, the line between life and art blurs as the fractured brotherhood finds itself up against a real-world threat more dangerous than anything they ever faced in their show,” reads FX’s synopsis.
Jonathan Groff, Rob Mac, Nicholas Frenkel, and Jackie Cohn serve as executive producers.
“When Charlie brought us this inspired idea, we instantly sparked to his bold and entertaining vision,” stated Nick Grad, FX Entertainment President. “Charlie’s talents are on full display as a writer, performer, and executive producer, leading the real-life brotherhood on an adventure that is both a love letter to the series and a fun meta twist on what fans think they know.”
FX has not announced when filming will begin.
Charlie Hunnam’s recent credits include Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Rebel Moon, Shantaram, and The Gentlemen. He’ll be seen playing Lizzie Borden’s father in Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, premiering on Netflix on September 17, 2026.
James McAvoy makes his directorial debut with California Schemin’, an R-rated musical biopic about the rap duo Silibil N’ Brains, adapted from Gavin Bain’s memoir. The trailer focuses on the duo and hints at the dysfunction to come as they attempt to make a name for themselves while hiding their real backgrounds.
McAvoy also stars along with Seamus McLean Ross, Samuel Bottomley, Lucy Halliday, and Rebekah Murrell.
The official synopsis reads: “Based on the improbably true story, California Schemin’ follows two aspiring Scottish MCs who devise an audacious scheme to achieve their dream of a record deal by posing as Californian hip-hop artists. As fame beckons and the lies pile up, their friendship is put to the test.”
Magenta Light Studios is releasing the film in limited theaters on October 9, 2026, followed by a wider release on October 16 and 23.
The official trailer release was accompanied by a statement from actor and filmmaker James McAvoy:
“I’ve wanted to direct since I was 16. After 30 years of working with and learning from some of the best in the business, that desire has only grown. All this gave me the opportunity to do two things I cared about as a first-time director:
1. Tell a story about people from a background like mine: lower-income, council estate kids, with talent, hopes, dreams – and a desire to transcend their limited horizons.
2. Entertain.
California Schemin’ is about two people who don’t just break through a glass ceiling, they completely ignore it and find a way around. That might sound like a straightforward success story, but if it were, I wouldn’t be telling it.
We celebrate those who dare to dream in the face of failure, who kick down closed doors with unapologetic, gallus self-belief.
For me, the heart of the story is if their friendship and sanity could survive the journey: could they stay healthy and true to themselves while adopting personas the industry deemed acceptable and forsaking the Scottish culture that made them?”
Elaine Gracie and Archie Thomson wrote the screenplay, and Danny Page, Paul Aniello, Simon Kay, and Michael Mendelsohn are the producers. Executive producers include McAvoy, Gavin Bain, Natalie Perrotta, Naysun Alae-Carew, Shahin Sobhani, Kieran Hannigan, Steven Little, Nicholas Crum, and Lauren Lamarr. Stephen Kelliher, Yana Georgieva, Mehran Yazdani, Nizam Missaghi, Alistair Wood, Stuart Daly, and Joel Michaely also executive-produced the biopic.
