Pedro Pascal in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 (Photograph by HBO)
HBO’s unveiled the first two official photos from The Last of Us season two. The two new photos feature the series’ stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, but give away very little about what they’re up to.
The nine-episode first season premiered in January 2023. HBO’s confirmed season two won’t debut until 2025.
Pedro Pascal returns to star as Joel alongside Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Returning cast includes Gabriel Luna as Tommy and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Newcomers to the post-apocalyptic world include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny.
Catherine O’Hara will guest star in the new season.
Bella Ramsey in ‘The Last of Us’ season 2 (Photo Courtesy of HBO)
“Based on the critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us, developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation® consoles, the story takes place twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone,” reads HBO’s synopsis. “What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.”
Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann write and executive produce season two. Additional executive producers include Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells. The series is produced by PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog.
Grab the tissues and prepare for what promises to be an absolutely heart-wrenching series finale. ABC’s The Good Doctor comes to an end with season seven, episode 10, appropriately titled “Goodbye.” The show’s final episode will air on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.
The final season stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman, Fiona Gubelmann as Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park, Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim, and Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo. Bria Samoné Henderson plays Dr. Jordan Allen, Noah Galvin is Dr. Asher Wolke, and Chuku Modu stars as Dr. Jared Kalu.
“Goodbye” Plot: As the doctors consider their futures, they work together to solve one of the most important cases of their careers.
Paige Spara and Freddie Highmore in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 7 episode 10 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)
Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:
In the farewell season of The Good Doctor, new challenges intermingle with the unresolved past. Following the birth of their son, Steve, Shaun and Lea navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood. Meanwhile, the team continues to deal with the many changes they have faced at the hospital over the past year and must learn to come to terms with them if they want to move forward in their lives and careers.
Behind the scenes with Christina Chang, Richard Schiff, Bria Samone Henderson, executive producer Liz Friedman, Freddie Highmore, Fiona Gubelmann, director David Shore, Kayla Cromer, Will Yun Lee, and Wavyy Jonez (Disney/Jeff Weddell),Wavyy Jonez, Will Yun Lee, Fiona Gubelmann, and Bria Samone Henderson in season 7 episode 10 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)Kayla Cromer, Bria Samone Henderson, Chuku Modu, Fiona Gubelmann, Christina Chang, Will Yun Lee, Wavyy Jonez, and Freddie Highmore in season 7 episode 10 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)Will Yun Lee and Fiona Gubelmann in season 7 episode 10, the series finale (Disney/Jeff Weddell)Paige Spara and Richard Schiff in season 7 episode 10 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore and Will Yun Lee in season 7 episode 10 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)
The first half of the final season of CBS’s Blue Bloods comes to a close with season 14 episode 10. Two-time Emmy nominee Aidan Quinn guest stars as a detective on “The Heart of a Saturday Night,” airing on Friday, May 17, 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.
“The Heart of a Saturday Night” Plot: Danny and Gormley race to find Gus Vanderlip (Quinn), a committed detective who is dangerously determined to uncover how a rapist he arrested is back on the streets. On the eve of their anniversary, Jamie and Eddie are sent on an undercover assignment to expose a corrupt sober living house. And Henry asks Frank for a favor regarding the NYPD’s 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, on the 14th season, part one finale. Ralph Hemecker directed from a script by James Nuciforo and Kevin Wade.
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 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. 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 station does their best to care for asylum seekers on ABC’s Station 19 season seven episode eight. “Ushers of the New World” airs on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.
Season seven stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Dr. Ben Warren, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes, Jay Hayden as Travis Montgomery, and Danielle Savre as Maya Bishop. Boris Kodjoe plays Robert Sullivan, Stefania Spampinato is Dr. Carina DeLuca, Josh Randall is Sean Beckett, Merle Dandridge is Natasha Ross, and Carlos Miranda is Theo Ruiz.
“Ushers of the New World” Plot: Station 19 uses its clinic to care for asylum seekers who have been bussed in from out of state. Meanwhile, Natasha gets a visit from her sister, and Vic receives surprising news.
Carlos Miranda and Jay Hayden in ‘Station 19’ season 7 episode 8 (Disney/Eric McCandless)
Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:
Station 19 follows a group of heroic Seattle firefighters as they put their lives and hearts on the line. From the executive producers of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder, the series takes us inside the tough, tight-knit and sometimes heartbreaking world of the city’s bravest first responders.
Boris Kodjoe and Jaina Lee Ortiz in season 7 episode 8 (Disney/Eric McCandless)Merle Dandridge and Boris Kodjoe in season 7 episode 8 (Disney/Eric McCandless)Carlos Miranda in season 7 episode 8 (Disney/Eric McCandless)Josh Randall and Barrett Doss in season 7 episode 8 (Disney/Eric McCandless)Merle Dandridge in season 7 episode 8 (Disney/Eric McCandless)
61-year-old grandmother Joan Vassos has been named ABC’s first Golden Bachelorette. The school administrator from Rockland, Maryland was a fan favorite until she left The Golden Bachelor due to her daughter’s medical issue.
The Golden Bachelorette is the latest entry in the ever-expanding The Bachelor franchise. Claire Freeland, Jason Ehrlich, Bennett Graebner, and Andrew Frank serve as executive producers on the new series set to premiere on Wednesdays this fall.
Poster for ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ season 1 (Disney)
“Vassos is a remarkable woman whose life has been defined by her resilience, zest for adventure, and strong family values. It was those family values that led to her heartbreaking decision to leave The Golden Bachelor, self-eliminating after a medical concern with her daughter arose. Despite that and other challenges she’s faced along the way – including the heartbreaking loss of her husband after 32 years of marriage – Vassos remains an embodiment of strength and grace as a devoted mother of four, grandmother of two, and school administrator, while finding solace in the music of Elton John, spending time with her dog, and cooking,” reads ABC’s biography of the first Golden Bachelorette. “Now, as she steps into the golden spotlight and begins her journey to seek love once more, Vassos envisions a future filled with shared moments by the beach and cherished time with family.”
Season one of The Golden Bachelor premiered in September 2023 and starred 72-year-old Gerry Turner. The retired restaurateur chose 70-year-old Theresa Nist, and the couple married in January 2024. They announced they’re divorcing just three months later.
Reese Witherspoon attends as Amazon debuts Inaugural Upfront Presentation at Pier 36 on May 14, 2024 (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Amazon)
Elle Woods is heading to high school in the Legally Blonde prequel, Elle. Prime Video’s given a series order to the prequel from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine production company. Witherspoon will be involved as an executive producer.
“I truly couldn’t be more excited about this series! Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity, in ways that only our beloved Elle could do. What could be better than that?! I’m extremely grateful to the incredible teams at Prime Video and Hello Sunshine – along with our amazing writer Laura Kittrell – for making this dream of mine come true. Legally Blonde is back!,” said Reese Witherspoon.
Kittrell (Insecure) created the series and will serve as executive producer and showrunner. Additional executive producers include Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky, and Marc Platt.
“One of the most quotable, iconic, and beloved characters that is ingrained in the fabric of Hollywood history has to be Elle Woods, and we are honored to bring her origin story to our global Prime Video customers,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “Reese and Hello Sunshine’s vision for this series, coupled with Laura Kittrell’s winning voice, made this show completely undeniable.”
Prime Video offered this synopsis: “Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.”
Directed by Robert Luketic, Legally Blonde was released in July 2001 and starred Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, and Jennifer Coolidge. Made for $18 million, the PG-13 romantic comedy grossed $141 million worldwide before exiting theaters. Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde followed in 2003, with more than double the budget. After a $22 million domestic opening weeking, the sequel wound up grossing $124 million worldwide during its theatrical run.
Hollywood calls and our favorite podcasters head to the West Coast on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building season four. The first teaser shows the crime-solving trio will also be on the hunt for Sazz’s killer.
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez return to star as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel. The season four cast also includes Michael Cyril Creighton, and features guest stars Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, and Zach Galifianakis. Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani, Melissa McCarthy, Richard Kind, and Jane Lynch also guest star.
“In season four of Only Murders in the Building, Charles, Oliver & Mabel wrestle with the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles’ stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki. Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio’s investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast,” reads Hulu’s synopsis. “As our amateur sleuths race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents.”
Steve Martin and John Hoffman co-created the series and serve as writers and executive producers. Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Dan Fogelman, and Jess Rosenthal also executive produce.
Season four will premiere on August 27, 2024. New episodes will stream on Tuesdays.
Will confirms families can be incredibly messy on ABC’s Will Trent season two episode nine. “Residente o Visitante” will air on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT.
Ramón Rodríguez leads the cast in the title role, with Erika Christensen returning as Angie Polaski and Iantha Richardson starring as Faith Mitchell. Jake McLaughlin plays Michael Ormewood and Sonja Sohn is Amanda Wagner.
“Residente o Visitante” Plot: To deepen his connection with his late mother, Will joins Antonio in Puerto Rico. Upon his return, he is quickly brought onto a case involving his uncle’s old friend. Meanwhile, Faith and Ormewood investigate the mysterious death of a sex offender.
Jose Santiago Suarez, John Ortiz, and Ramon Rodriguez in ‘Will Trent’ season 2 episode 9 (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.)
Will Trent Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:
Based on Karin Slaughter’s New York Times bestselling Will Trent series, Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system. Now, Will uses his unique point of view in the pursuit of justice and has the highest clearance rate in the GBI.
Ramon Rodriguez, Elisa De La Roche, and Patricia Mauceri in season 2 episode 9 (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.)Christy St. John, John Ortiz, Sonja Sohn, and Ramon Rodriguez in season 2 episode 9 (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.)Chapel Elizabeth Oaks and Erika Christensen in season 2 episode 9 (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.)Iantha Richardson and Jake McLaughlin in season 2 episode 9 (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.)Christy St. John, Sonja Sohn, and Ramon Rodriguez in season 2 episode 9 (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.)
ABC’s The Rookie kicks off its two-part season six finale with episode nine, “The Squeeze.” The promo promises episode nine’s going to be intense … to say the least. “The Squeeze” will air on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT.
Season six stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, and Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey. Shawn Ashmore plays Wesley Evers, Alyssa Diaz is Angela Lopez, Lisseth Chavez is Celina Juarez, Jenna Dewan is Bailey Nune, and Tru Valentino is Aaron Thorsen.
“The Squeeze” Plot: Officer Nolan and Celina take on a special case; meanwhile, Monica enlists help to identify her attackers. Elsewhere, Lopez and Harper discover a connection to the trail of crimes.
Richard T. Jones, Nathan Fillion, and Lisseth Chavez in ‘The Rookie’ season 6 episode 9 (Disney/Raymond Liu)
Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:
John Nolan, once the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. Nolan now faces his biggest challenge as a police officer, when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth.
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Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds in ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ (Photo Credit: FX)
Wrexham’s Red Dragons just keep on winning, on and off the field. FX has renewed the popular documentary series Welcome to Wrexham for season four, with the new season targeting a 2025 premiere.
“Wrexham AFC has exceeded all expectations on the pitch and with fans, scoring back-to-back promotions under the leadership of Rob and Ryan and rising to compete in League One next season,” said Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment. “Welcome to Wrexham is scoring big too, winning five Emmy Awards and a fourth season that will continue to document the team’s remarkable journey and its impact on the Wrexham community and growing legion of fans worldwide.”
The Emmy-winning series follows the Red Dragons as they move up after years of being a fifth-tier team.
FX offers this lengthy season three synopsis:
“Rob McElhenney (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) navigate running the 3rd oldest professional football club in the world. Welcome to Wrexham is a docuseries tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class city in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars guide the future of their historic Club.
In 2020, Rob and Ryan teamed up to purchase the 5th tier Red Dragons in the hopes of turning the Club into an underdog story the whole world could root for. The world took notice and change is afoot. After fifteen painful seasons in the National League, the Club finally achieved promotion back into the English Football League. The stakes have never been higher as League Two brings a new level of intensity and the Club continues to be plagued with injury and setbacks. Dedicated staff and supporters celebrate the city’s return to glory while bracing for the new-found challenges that come with a return to the EFL. Will Wrexham AFC stand up to the challenge and rise again?
Meanwhile, Wrexham AFC’s Women’s Team, fresh off an undefeated season that saw them promoted to the Welsh Adran Premier League, continue to show why women were meant to be footballers. With new players, a new pitch, and a whole new level of competition, can they continue to dominate and make a name for themselves at the top of the League?
For the first time ever in season three, with the team taking their place in the EFL, Welcome to Wrexham’s cameras will have unprecedented access on the pitch, bringing viewers inside the locker room and alongside the players, while the action is unfolding in some of the biggest matches Wrexham AFC has ever played.”
New episodes of season three stream on Thursdays. Season four will follow the underdog team’s first season as part of League One.
The award-winning series is executive produced by McElhenney, Reynolds, Josh Drisko, Bryan Rowland, Jeff Luini, Humphrey Ker, Nick Frenkel, and George Dewey. Boardwalk Pictures’ Andrew Fried, Dane Lillegard, Sarina Roma, and Andy Thomas also executive produce. Welcome to Wrexham is produced by More Better Productions, Maximum Effort Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Boardwalk Pictures.
