‘Will Trent’ Season 2 Episode 5 Preview: Photos, Cast and “Capt Duke Wagner’s Daughter” Promo

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March 27, 2024

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.

Will Trent Season 2 Episode 5 — 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.

Ariana DeBose Returns as Tony Awards 2024 Host

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March 27, 2024

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.

Complete List of the 2024 Nominees

‘Zombies 4’ Shares Plot Info and New Cast Details

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Rebecca Murray

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March 27, 2024

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.

‘Spiderwick Chronicles’ Series Trailer Shows Off Fairies, Unicorns, and an Ogre

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March 26, 2024

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.

The Spiderwick Chronicles Poster — Poster for The Spiderwick Chronicles (Photo Credit: Roku)

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‘SWAT’ Season 7 Episode 7 Photos, Cast and “Last Call” Promo

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March 26, 2024

Thanks to March Madness, CBS is keeping SWAT fans waiting for three weeks to find out Luca’s fate, and the teaser for season seven episode seven confirms we’ll finally get an answer. Directed by Michael D. Olmos from a script by Mellori Velasquez, episode seven – “Last Call” – will air on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT.

Shemar Moore leads the cast as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Jay Harrington stars as David “Deacon” Kay, David Lim is Victor Tan, Rochelle Aytes is Nichelle Carmichael, and Patrick St. Esprit is Robert ‘Bob’ Hicks. Kenny Johnson recurs as Dominique Luca and Alex Russell recurs as Jim Street.

“Last Call” Plot: After the shocking shooting of a member of 20-Squad, Hondo and the team launch a citywide manhunt for the robbery crew responsible. Meanwhile, Deacon’s plans for his future hit a snag, and Powell and Alfaro clash over a tricky issue.

SWAT Season 7 Episode 7 — David Lim as Victor Tan, Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, and Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson in ‘SWAT’ season 7 episode 7 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS © 2024 Sony Pictures Television)

SWAT Description, Courtesy of CBS:

Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds.

‘NCIS: Hawaii’ Season 3 Episode 6 Preview: Photos, Cast and “Operation Red Rabbit” Promo

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March 26, 2024

LeVar Burton returns to direct his fourth episode of NCIS: Hawaii with season three episode six. Written by Amy Rutberg and Mike Diaz, episode six – “Operation Red Rabbit” – will air on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.

Season three stars Vanessa Lachey as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant, Alex Tarrant as Kai Holman, Noah Mills as Jesse Boone, and Yasmine Al-Bustami as Lucy Tara. Jason Antoon plays Ernie Malik, Tori Anderson is Kate Whistler, and Kian Talan is Alex Tennant. LL Cool J recurs as Sam Hanna.

“Operation Red Rabbit” Plot: When the fiancée of a vanished naval officer seeks the help of NCIS, the team reveals his secrets go much deeper than she suspected. Meanwhile, Sam recruits Kai to be his wingman.

NCIS Hawaii Season 3 Episode 6 — LL Cool J as Sam Hanna, Alex Tarrant as Kai Holman, and Yasmine Al-Bustami as Lucy Tara in ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ season 3 episode 6 (Photo © 2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)

NCIS: Hawaii Plot, Courtesy of CBS:

The world’s most successful television series continues on the seductive shores of the Aloha State with NCIS: Hawai’i, where the first female Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor, Jane Tennant, has thrived and risen through the ranks by equal parts confidence and strategy in a system that has pushed back on her every step of the way. Together with her unwavering team of specialists, they balance duty to family and country while investigating high-stakes crimes involving military personnel, national security, and the mysteries of the sun-drenched island paradise itself.

‘The Equalizer’ Season 4 Episode 5 Preview: Photos, Cast, and “The Whistleblower” Promo

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March 26, 2024

CBS’s The Equalizer will return from a two-week break with season four episode five, “The Whistleblower,” guest starring Alain Uy as Mel’s brother. Episode five will air on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT.

Queen Latifah leads the cast as Robyn McCall, Tory Kittles stars as Detective Marcus Dante, Adam Goldberg is Harry Keshegian, Liza Lapira is Melody “Mel” Bayani, and Laya DeLeon Hayes plays Delilah. Lorraine Toussaint plays Viola “Vi” Marsette.

“The Whistleblower” Plot: After Mel is reunited with her brother Matthew, McCall helps him blow the whistle on his former unit’s unethical practices before it’s too late. Meanwhile, Aunt Vi and Trish’s relationship becomes fractured by Vi’s need to protect McCall’s true identity.

The Equalizer Season 4 Episode 5 — Liza Lapira as Melody “Mel” Bayani and Alain Uy as Matthew in ‘The Equalizer’ season 4 episode 5 (Photo: Michael Greenberg © 2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)

The Equalizer Description, Courtesy of CBS:

The Equalizer is a reimagining of the classic series starring Academy Award nominee and multi-hyphenate Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills as a former CIA operative to help those with nowhere else to turn. McCall presents to most as an average single mom who is quietly raising her teenage daughter. But to a trusted few, she is The Equalizer – an anonymous guardian angel and defender of the downtrodden, who’s also dogged in her pursuit of personal redemption.

Robyn’s clandestine work and her personal life collide when her smart and observant daughter, Delilah, and her aunt Vi, who lives with Robyn to help her balance life as a working mother, discover her secret career as a vigilante. While Robyn contends with uncertainty at home, she is joined in her pursuit of justice by Melody “Mel” Bayani, an edgy bar owner and sniper from Robyn’s past; and Harry Keshegian, a paranoid and brilliant white-hat hacker.

As Robyn aids the oppressed and exploited, she sometimes works with Marcus Dante, an NYPD detective who once sought to uncover her identity, but now respects the need for Robyn’s type of justice even as he often questions her methods.

First Look: ‘The GOAT’ Competition Series Hosted by Daniel Tosh

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March 26, 2024

Prime Video’s new reality competition series The GOAT pulls together a roster of reality show superstars, or as host Daniel Tosh describes them, “the 14 greatest reality contestants that were available during our production window.” The trailer shows the contestants being put through strength and endurance tests as they vie for a $200,000 grand prize.

Season one features 14 competitors from reality shows, including Survivor, The Bachelor franchise, Vanderpump Rules, Big Brother, The Real Housewives, and The Challenge. The roster includes:

Tayshia Adams (The Bachelor franchise)
Joe Amabile (The Bachelor franchise, Dancing with the Stars)
Kristen Doute (Vanderpump Rules)
Reza Farahan (Shahs of Sunset)
CJ Franco (FBoy Island)
Wendell Holland (Survivor)
Teck Holmes (The Real World, The Challenge)
Justin Johnson/Alyssa Edwards (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
Paola Mayfield (90 Day Fiancé)
Da’Vonne Rogers (Big Brother, The Challenge)
Joey Sasso (The Circle, Perfect Match)
Jason Smith (Holiday Baking Championship)
Lauren Speed-Hamilton (Love Is Blind)
Jill Zarin (The Real Housewives of New York City)

The GOAT Poster — Poster for ‘The GOAT’ (Photo Credit: Prime Video)

Season one will put the 14 reality stars through 20+ challenges, “earning and breaking one another’s trust along the way. New sides of longtime favorites will be on display as they battle it out for $200k…and the title of Greatest of All Time.”

Reality show veterans Elan Gale, Anthony Anderson, Lee Eisenberg, Michael Friedman, Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Isabel San Vargas, Audrey E. Smith, Matthew M. Welty, and host Daniel Tosh executive produce. Bill Dixon executive produces and serves as showrunner, with Michael Shea directing.

The GOAT premieres on May 9, 2024 with the release of the first three episodes on Prime Video worldwide and Amazon Freevee in the US, UK, Germany, and Austria. New episodes will be available to stream on Thursdays.

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Cooks Up Season 23 and 24 Renewal Orders

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March 26, 2024

Hell's Kitchen Gordon Ramsay — Contestant Johnathan, host/chef Gordon Ramsay and contestant Ryan in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ season 22 finale (Photo © 2024 FOX MEDIA LLC)

Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen will be serving up two additional seasons, with Fox renewing the popular culinary competition series for seasons 23 and 24. The series debuted back in 2005, and the most recent season earned the top fall 2023 spot among cooking shows. Season 22’s first episode also set a new record for the series’ most streamed premiere.

“As my very first show on FOX, Hell’s Kitchen holds a very special place in my heart and it’s incredibly gratifying to have it renewed for its 23rd and 24th seasons,” said Ramsay. “This show just keeps getting better and better, and with FOX, ITV, and A. Smith & Co. as my partners, you can expect even bigger challenges, stronger talent and more intense competition in Hell’s Kitchen in the years to come.”

The upcoming just-announced seasons will be shot at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

“Ever since Gordon Ramsay and Hell’s Kitchen premiered on FOX nearly two decades ago, they have been mainstays of American television,” said Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of FOX Entertainment. “Hell’s Kitchen was our first series with Gordon, marking the launch of one of FOX’s most successful creative partnerships ever and an important cornerstone in what has become global television’s most powerful cooking brand.”

The popular culinary series is executive produced by Ramsay, Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Kenny Rosen, and Bernie Schaeffer. ITV America’s ITV Entertainment produces the series in association with A. Smith & Co. Productions.

“In the iconic decades-spanning series – and television’s longest-running food competition, reaching more than 350 episodes with today’s renewal – aspiring chefs from across the restaurant industry are put through an intense culinary academy to prove to Chef Ramsay they have the talent and tenacity to come out on top each week,” reads Fox’s synopsis. “Only those who can take the searing heat of Hell’s Kitchen will continue to compete each week until one prevails as the winner. At stake is a life-changing grand prize, including claiming a chef position at one of Ramsay’s own renowned restaurants across the country, and the title of Hell’s Kitchen winner.”

Fox Sets Fall 2024 Premiere Dates

Noah Wyle to Star in Max’s ‘The Pitt’ Medical Drama

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March 26, 2024

Noah Wyle The Pitt — Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby in The Pitt (Warrick Page/MAX)

Five-time Emmy nominee Noah Wyle, no stranger to the world of medical dramas after 200+ episodes of ER, is confirmed to star and executive produce The Pitt. Max has given the medical drama a straight-to-series order, with season one expected to consist of 15 episodes.

Max’s announcement describes the series as 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.”

The series is an ER reunion of sorts, with Emmy nominee R. Scott Gemmill (ER, NCIS: Los Angeles) writing, executive producing, and guiding the series as showrunner. Additional executive producers include Emmy winner John Wells (ER, The West Wing), Erin Jontow, Simran Baidwan, and Michael Hissrich.

“We are grateful to Warner Bros. Television and Max for giving us this opportunity to return to the world of urban medicine. The myriad of challenges facing the doctors, nurses, technicians, patients, and their families who work in the trenches of modern medicine have become only more pronounced in the decade and a half since we last visited their stories. We’re thrilled to be able to return to this world with the support of our partners and are looking forward to pushing the boundaries of dramatic realism and medical accuracy in following the lives of these heroic men and women,” stated Gemmill, Wyle, and Wells.

The series will be produced by John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television.

“It’s no secret Scott, Noah, and John know how to make great television. When they came to us with the idea of reinvigorating the medical TV genre with a fresh, realistic look at today’s modern hospitals, we knew we had to jump on it,” said Channing Dungey, Warner Bros. Television Group Chairman and CEO. “Their all-star collaboration, along with their impeccable storytelling and unwavering passion they bring to every project, is the perfect prescription for this show to become the next great medical drama. We are thankful to our partners at Max, and we can’t wait for audiences to see this show.”

Commenting on the straight-to-series order, Head of Max Original Programming Sarah Aubrey said, “Collaborating with the visionary talents of John Wells, R. Scott Gemmill, and Noah Wyle to develop this new series has already been an exhilarating process. Their passion, creativity, and dedication to storytelling elevate every aspect of the project, and together, we’re poised to deliver a compelling and authentic portrayal of today’s medical world that will captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact.”

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