CBS’s Tracker episode seven is the first episode of the season that finds Bobby working in person with Colton and Reenie on a case. Directed by Aprill Winney from a script by Ben H. Winters and Jai Franklin Sarki, episode seven – “Chicago” – will air on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT.
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, Fiona Rene plays Reenie Greene, and Robin Weigert is Teddi. Abby McEnany stars as Velma and Eric Graise is Bobby Exley.
“Chicago” Plot: Colter, Bobby and Reenie race against time to track down a talented MMA fighter who disappeared while trying to solve her family’s trouble with their visas.
Tracker stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a reward seeker, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. The series is based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver.
The team tries to track down a bomber on CBS’s FBI season six episode seven, “Behind the Veil.” Directed by Eric Laneuville from a script by Peter Elkoff and Alexander Maggio, episode seven will air on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT.
Season six stars Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell, Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, and Jeremy Sisto as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine. Alana De La Garza plays Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, John Boyd is Special Agent Stuart Scola, and Katherine Renee Kane stars as Special Agent Tiffany Wallace.
“Behind the Veil” Plot: When a bombing at a local restaurant leaves several injured or dead, including a congresswoman and someone close to Isobel, the team races to apprehend the suspect before another explosive goes off.
From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind the Law & Order brand, FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect, and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe.
Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects. Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, a West Point graduate via Bushwick who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI. Overseeing them is Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, who operates under intense pressure and has undeniable command authority.
The team also includes Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, the nerve center of the office whose ability to easily relate to and engage with both superiors and subordinates makes him a master motivator. The smart and outspoken Special Agent Tiffany Wallace, who spent six years with the NYPD, is partner to Special Agent Stuart Scola, an Ivy League-educated Wall Streeter-turned-FBI agent. These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime, and counterintelligence.
Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki exposes new information on convicted murderer Robert Durst with The Jinx: Part Two, the six-episode followup to Jarecki’s 2015 Emmy Award-winning documentary series. The first teaser trailer promises this sequel will divulge new details on Durst’s criminal activities.
“In Part Two, the filmmakers continue their investigation for the next eight years, uncovering hidden material, Durst’s prison calls, and interviews with witnesses who had not come forward until now,” reads HBO’s synopsis.
The documentary series is executive produced by Jarecki, Zac Stuart-Pontier, Kyle Martin, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Sara Rodriguez. Charlotte Kaufman and Sam Neave serve as producers.
The Jinx – Part Two premieres on April 21, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT. New episodes debut on Sundays.
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick star in ‘A Simple Favor’ (Photo Credit: Lionsgate)
It’s officially official. Not only is there A Simple Favor sequel in the works, but Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are confirmed to return as Stephanie and Emily. Feel free to squeal now, as Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, Ian Ho, and Kelly McCormack are also on board to reprise their roles in A Simple Favor 2 (renamed Another Simple Favor).
“In the film, we see the return of Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) as they head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman,” reads Amazon MGM Studios’ synopsis. “Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.”
Paul Feig will return to direct the sequel based on characters created by Darcy Bell. A Simple Favor‘s Jessica Sharzer wrote the screenplay, with revisions by Laeta Kalogridis and Feig. Paul Feig and Laura Fischer are producing through Feigco Entertainment, and Sharzer is executive producing. Lionsgate and Amazon MGM Studios are co-producing.
The original R-rated comedy was released in September 2018 and currently sits at 84% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. The sequel is expected to begin production this spring and will be released on Prime Video.
Emma Stone, hot off her Best Actress Oscar-winning performance in Poor Things, reunites with that film’s writer/director Yorgos Lanthimos for Kinds of Kindness. The first teaser trailer doesn’t give away much of the plot, instead showing off clips of a fast car, a body being dragged in a hallway, a slap, a dance, and a German Shepherd. The only dialogue is a voice-over by Stone saying, “This is it. The moment of truth. Isn’t it wonderful?”
Lanthimos’ latest film also features Poor Things‘ Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley. Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie, and Hunter Schafer also star.
Margaret Qualley, Jesse Plemons, and Willem Dafoe in ‘Kinds of Kindness’ (Photo: Searchlight Pictures)
“Kinds of Kindness is a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader,” reads Searchlight Pictures’ synopsis.
Lanthimos co-wrote the screenplay with Efthimis Filippou and serves as a producer along with Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, and Kasia Malipan.
Kinds of Kindness will open in theaters on June 21, 2024.
Poster for ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ (Photo Credit: Starz)
Starz has given Power Book III: Raising Kanan an early season five renewal order as season four of the crime drama is shooting in New York. Season three of the popular drama premiered in December 2023 and wrapped up in February 2024.
“We know that our fans can’t get enough of Raising Kanan. As the inevitable evolution of this young man into a killer plays out, we knew we had much more backstory to share in this ever-escalating family saga,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for Starz. “As we continue to expand the storytelling within the Power universe, we’re looking forward to how this story may intersect with other Power characters during this prequel era.”
The cast includes MeKai Curtis as Kanan, Tony Award winner Patina Miller as Raquel “Raq” Thomas, London Brown as Marvin Thomas, Malcolm Mays as Lou-Lou Thomas, Joey Bada$$ as Unique, and Hailey Kilgore as Jukebox.
“Set in the early 1990’s, Power Book III: Raising Kanan tells the origin story of the merciless Kanan Stark, and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, who ruthlessly runs the family’s drug empire. Season three recently concluded with an epic showdown between Kanan and Raq, resulting in a couple of surprise deaths and an even-more surprising return of a fan-favorite character,” reads Starz’s synopsis.
Sascha Penn created the series and will return as season five’s showrunner. Penn also serves as an executive producer along with Power creator/showrunner Courtney A. Kemp, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Mark Canton, and Chris Selak.
The promo for season two episode five of ABC’s Will Trent shows the alarming threats against Amanda are dramatically increasing. Episode five, “Capt. Duke Wagner’s Daughter,” will air on Tuesday, April 2, 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.
“Capt. Duke Wagner’s Daughter” Plot: As threats against Amanda escalate, Will investigates, narrowing down a list of potential suspects. Amidst the tension, Amanda is forced to confront moments from her past. Meanwhile, Ormewood struggles in Gina’s absence.
Ramon Rodriguez in ‘Will Trent’ season 2 episode 5 (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.)
Will Trent 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.
Don Henderson Baker and Erika Christensen in season 2 episode 5 (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.)Sonja Sohn in season 2 episode 5 (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.)Jake McLaughlin and Owen Kyle Trumbly in season 2 episode 5 (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.)Sonja Sohn in season 2 episode 5 (Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.)
Oscar winner Ariana DeBose will return to host the 77th Annual Tony Awards, marking her third consecutive year as host. Last year’s Tonys took place during the WGA strike and were carried out without a script. DeBose was more than up to that challenge, so handling the 2024 show should be much less stressful.
In addition to hosting, DeBose will choreograph the awards show’s opening number and serve as producer.
“I couldn’t pass up the chance to host the Tonys one more time at Lincoln Center. I’m excited to collaborate with the team to create an incredible celebration of this season’s achievements on Broadway for our community and for everyone at home,” said DeBose.
The 2024 Tony Awards nominees will be revealed on Tuesday, April 30.
“We are incredibly honored to welcome Tony Award-nominated actress Ariana DeBose as this year’s host for Broadway’s biggest night, taking place for the first time at the iconic Lincoln Center. Ariana’s unique sense of artistry, creativity, and talent continues to elevate the show and captivate nominees and viewers alike,” shared Heather Hitchens, president and CEO of the American Theatre Wing and Jason Laks, interim president of the Broadway League.
The Tonys will take place on Sunday, June 16th at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. The show will be broadcast on CBS at 5pm PT/8pm ET and stream live on Paramount+.
“The third time is definitely going to be a charm for a host who is as charming and insanely talented as Ariana DeBose!” said Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, executive producers for White Cherry Entertainment.
Ariana DeBose earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar, as well as BAFTA, SAG, and Critics Choice awards, for her performance in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. Next up, DeBose will be seen in Kraven the Hunter with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, and Alessandro Nivola.
The ‘Zombies 4’ cast at a table read (Disney/Matt Klitscher)
Filming has begun on Zombies 4 (working title) with Milo Manheim returning as Zed the zombie, Meg Donnelly back as cheerleader Addison, Kylee Russell returning as zombie Eliza, and Chandler Kinney reprising her role as Willa the werewolf. Joining the supernatural fun are Lisa Chappell (McLeod’s Daughters) as Eldress and Jonno Roberts (La Brea) as Commander Bright.
Additional newcomers to the franchise include Swayam Bhatia (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers) as Vera, Julian Lerner (The Wonder Years) as Ray, and Mekonnen Knife (Joe vs. Carole) as Vargas. The threesome are described as new mysterious supernatural monsters.
Malachi Barton joins as Victor and Freya Skye is playing Nova.
“The franchise’s fourth installment follows Zed and Addison as they embark on a road trip the summer after their first year of college,” reads Disney Branded Entertainment’s synopsis. “As adventures unfold, they unexpectedly discover the warring worlds of Sunnyside and Shadyside and come into contact with Nova, Victor, Vera, Ray, and Vargas on their summer travels. Zombies, werewolves, and aliens alike are shocked by the meeting of two new supernatural groups.
The fourth film of the franchise is in production in New Zealand with Paul Hoen, director of the first three Zombies films, returning to direct. Josh Cagan, David Light, and Joseph Raso wrote the screenplay, and Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Paul Hoen, David Light, Joseph Raso, Jane Fleming, and Mark Ordesky serve as executive producers.
The first film of the franchise debuted in February 2018, followed by Zombies 2 in April 2020. Zombies 3 arrived in July 2022, and Disney hasn’t yet announced when Zombies 4 will premiere.
The official trailer for Roku’s The Spiderwick Chronicles shows off much more of the series’ fantasy world and of Christian Slater as an ogre who would prefer a world without humans. The two-minute trailer also introduces the Grace family and how moving into the Spiderwick Estate opens up their eyes to the existence of mythical creatures.
In addition to Christian Slater as Mulgarath, season one stars Joy Bryant as Helen Grace, Noah Cottrell as Simon Grace, Lyon Daniels as Jared Grace, and Mychala Lee as Mallory Grace. Jack Dylan Grazer provides the voice of Thimbletack.
“The Grace family moves from Brooklyn, New York, to their ancestral home in Henson, Michigan, the Spiderwick Estate. Helen makes the move with her 15-year-old fraternal twin boys, Jared and Simon, and her older daughter, Mallory,” reads Roku’s synopsis. “Shortly after moving to the Spiderwick Estate Jared discovers a boggart and realizes that magical creatures are real! The only one to believe him is his great-aunt Lucinda who implores Jared to find the pages of her father’s field guide to magical creatures and protect them from the murderous Ogre, Mulgarath.”
The series is based on Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black’s bestselling book series, with DiTerlizzi and Black involved as executive producers. Additional executive producers include showrunner Aron Eli Coleite, director Kat Coiro, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, D.J. Goldberg, Julie Kane-Ritsch, and Grace Gilroy.
Roku’s releasing all eight episodes on April 19, 2024.
Poster for The Spiderwick Chronicles (Photo Credit: Roku)
