NBC’s popular primetime sci-fi drama Quantum Leap returns for season two with an episode that features Manifest‘s Melissa Roxburgh and Midnight, Texas‘s Francois Arnaud. Season two episode one, “This Took Too Long!,” airs on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in the earlier time slot of 8pm ET/PT.
Raymond Lee leads the cast as Ben Song, Caitlin Bassett stars as Addison Augustine, and Ernie Hudson returns as Herbert “Magic” Williams. Mason Alexander Park plays Ian Wright and Nanrisa Lee is back as Jenn Chou. New season two regulars include Eliza Taylor (The 100) and Peter Gadiot (Yellowjackets) as Hannah Carson and Tom Westfall, respectively.
NBC describes Hannah as a “complex young woman, who may be more than she appears.” Tom Westfall is, per the network, a former special forces soldier and a high-ranking US Army Officer in the realm of Army Intelligence. Tom’s described as “thoughtful, centered, a spiritual kind of warrior who both men and women admire, but whose humility keeps him from ever being arrogant.”
“This Took Too Long!” Plot: Instead of leaping home as expected, Ben finds himself in 1978 aboard a top-secret military flight, transporting mysterious cargo. When the flight comes under attack, the plot deepens as Ben and the crew discover the sobering truth behind their mission.
Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song and Melissa Roxburgh as Lt. Ellen Grier in ‘Quantum Leap’ season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: NBC)
The Plot, Courtesy of NBC:
It’s been nearly 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished. Now, a new team, led by physicist Ben Song (Raymond Lee), has been assembled to restart the project in the hope of understanding the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it.
Everything changes, however, when Ben makes an unauthorized leap into the past, leaving the team behind to solve the mystery of why he did it. At Ben’s side throughout his leaps is Addison (Bassett), who appears in the form of a hologram only Ben can see and hear. She’s a decorated Army veteran who brings level-headed precision to her job.
At the helm of the highly confidential operation is Herbert “Magic” Williams (Hudson), a no-nonsense career military man who has to answer to his bosses who won’t be happy once they learn about the breach of protocol. The rest of the team at headquarters includes Ian Wright (Park), who runs the Artificial Intelligence unit “Ziggy,” and Jenn Chu (Lee), who heads up digital security for the project.
Caitlin Bassett as Addison in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: NBC)P.J. Byrne as Sgt. Enock Abrams, Aaron Abram as Sgt. Ronny Abrams, Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song, Melissa Roxburgh as Lt. Ellen Grier, and Francois Arnaud as Sergeant Curtis Bailey in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: NBC)Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song and Francois Arnaud as Sergeant Curtis Bailey in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: Casey Durkin / NBC)Melissa Roxburgh as Lt. Ellen Grier in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: NBC)Melissa Roxburgh as Lt. Ellen Grier in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: NBC)Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: NBC)
The trailer for Prime Video’s Wilderness asks how far is too far to go for revenge. The trailer then seems to answer that question with scenes of a wife imagining ways to kill her cheating husband.
Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who) stars as Liv, the wife with murderous thoughts, and Oliver Jackson-Cohen (The Haunting of Hill House) is her philandering husband, Will, in the six-episode drama premiering on September 15, 2023.
The cast of the thriller also includes Ashley Benson (Pretty Little Liars) as Cara, Eric Balfour (Six Feet Under) as Garth, Claire Rushbrook (Sherwood) as Caryl, Marsha Stephanie Blake (Orange is the New Black) as Detective Rawlins, and Morgana Van Peebles (Superstition) as Ash. Jonathan Keltz (Reign) plays Detective Wiseman, Talia Balsam (Divorce) is Bonnie, Crystal Balint (The Fall of the House of Usher) is Liana, Natalie Sharp (The Flash) plays Marissa, Geoff Gustafson (A Christmas Proposal) is Zach, and Jake Foy (Designated Survivor) is Anton.
Wilderness is based on the novel of the same name B.E. Jones and was created, written, and executive produced by Marnie Dickens (Thirteen, Gold Digger).
“Who doesn’t know someone who’s been cheated on?” asked Dickens, discussing the series’ themes. “That gut punch on discovery, the trail of paranoia and suspicion it leaves behind, the difficulty of trusting again. It’s enough to tip anyone over the edge. And that’s where we meet our heroine, Liv, as she’s lied to over and over by the man she loves. Of course she wants revenge, and I, for one, hope she gets it.”
Describing the series before the SAG-AFTRA strike, Jenna Coleman called it “a darkly twisted thriller exploring a marriage gone wrong, which shifts into a cat-and-mouse psychological chess game between husband and wife. A drama about co-dependency and freedom. Boundaries and blurred edges. Revenge and sanity, or the lack thereof. Ultimately, Liv’s tale is one of survival – it becomes a very primal, visceral, and feminine tale of coming into her own.”
The female-driven behind-the-scenes team includes director and executive producer So Yong Kim (Lovesong) and executive producer Elizabeth Kilgarrif. Taylor Swift re-recorded her hit “Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)” for the series, and it’s featured during the show’s opening titles.
Wilderness features British couple Liv (Coleman) and Will (Jackson-Cohen) who seem to have it all: a rock-solid marriage; a glamorous new life in New York thousands of miles from their provincial hometown; and still young enough to feel that their whole lives are ahead of them. Until Liv learns about Will’s affair. Heartbreak is swiftly followed by another emotion: fury. Revenge is her only option, and when Will proposes a trip around America’s epic National Parks to give their relationship a fresh start, Liv knows just how to get it…
Wilderness is a twisted love story, where a dream holiday and a supposedly “happily-ever-after” quickly turns into a living nightmare.
The teaser for Showtime’s Billions season seven episode six confirms that Bobby Axelrod will be popping in and reveals John Malkovich is back as Grigor Andolov. Episode six – “The Man in the Olive Drab T-Shirt” – will air on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, September 15, 2023.
Season seven episodes also air on Showtime on Sundays at 8pm ET/PT.
Season seven stars Paul Giamatti as Chuck Rhoades, Corey Stoll as Mike Prince, Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades, David Costabile as Mike “Wags” Wagner, Asia Kate Dillon as Taylor Mason, and Dola Rashad as Kate Sacker. Jeffrey DeMunn plays Chuck Rhoades Sr., Sakina Jaffrey is Daevisha “Dave” Mahar, Kelly AuCoin is “Dollar” Bill Stern, Daniel Breaker is Roger “Scooter” Dunbar, and Toney Goins plays Philip Charyn.
Damian Lewis reprises his role as Bobby Axelrod for the final season.
“The Man in the Olive Drab T-Shirt” Plot: Axe turns to Chuck for a favor involving a common adversary. Prince maneuvers to raise his public profile. Chuck seeks counsel from an out-of-the-box business mind. Wendy works to run employee feedback rounds, even at the cost of Prince’s pride.
Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades and Asia Kate Dillon as Taylor Mason in ‘Billions’ season 7 episode 6 (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)
The Season 7 Plot, Courtesy of Showtime:
In season seven, alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby Axelrod returns as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world.
Dola Rashad as Kate Sacker and David Costabile as Mike ‘Wags’ Wagner in “The Man in the Olive Drab T-Shirt” episode (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)Dola Rashad as Kate Sacker, Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades, David Costabile as Mike ‘Wags’ Wagner and Asia Kate Dillon as Taylor Mason in season 7 episode 6 (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)Paul Giamatti as Chuck Rhoades in “The Man in the Olive Drab T-Shirt” episode (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades, Babak Tafti as Bradford Luke, Daniel Breaker as Roger “Scooter” Dunbar and Corey Stoll as Michael “Mike” Prince in season 7 episode 6 (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)Corey Stoll as Michael “Mike” Prince, Piper Perabo as Andy Salter and Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades in “The Man in the Olive Drab T-Shirt” episode (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)Corey Stoll as Michael “Mike” Prince in season 7 episode 6 (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)
Stephen Amell and Alison Luff in ‘Heels’ season 2 episode 7 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Starz’s Heels season two episode seven set up the huge showdown between the Duffy Wrestling League and Florida Wrestling Dystopia that will take place in episode eight, the season finale. Episode seven found the FWD and the DWL vying for the attention of a Continuum bigwig, with the FWD getting the upper hand, at least for now. The season’s penultimate episode also saw the Duffy squad pulling together as a family.
And now, the recap:
Ace (Alexander Ludwig) is concentrating on getting his mind, body, and spirit in shape as episode seven begins. But as Ace improves himself, Willie (Mary McCormack) appears to be spiraling down, taking out her anger and frustration on her daughter and husband. She’s been staying late at the Dome every night, and her husband’s fed up with her behavior.
It’s a family affair at the Dome, with Staci (Alison Luff) helping out as they prepare to meet with the fire chief. However, before the meeting, Jack (Stephen Amell) has a contentious phone call with Gully (Mike O’Malley) as they prepare for the big showdown between the DWL and the FWD. Gully wants Jack’s script ASAP so that he can memorize it and/or turn in notes before the big show.
They argue over the importance of good scripts, and Gully reminds Jack that he’s not writing award-winning material. Wrestling fans don’t care how good the script is; they just want to enjoy brutal fights.
Gully and Jack exchange multiple F-yous before finally hanging up.
Josh Segarra in ‘Heels’ season 2 episode 7 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Brooks Rizzo (Josh Segarra) runs his thoughts about the DWL and FWD past his boss, Jen Lussier (Emmy Raver-Lampman), at Continuum, and it seems he’s very impressed by both organizations. That said, there’s much more animation in his voice when he discusses the Duffy crew. Jen isn’t nearly as enthusiastic about adding wrestling to their streaming roster but is still willing to meet with both groups to hear what they can bring to Continuum.
Jen tells Brooks to warn both leagues that they need to impress her and should be able to describe how they’ll help bring in subscribers.
Wild Bill (Chris Bauer) assembles the gang to go over their upcoming promos in support of the huge match. Bill’s in fine form, delivering a speech about how much he hates when people just nod their heads in response to someone saying hi.
Big Jim (Duke Davis Roberts) arrived late and got read the riot act by Willie, and he’s in no mood to listen to Bill’s sanctimonious speeches. Bill turns over the stage and lets Big Jim go off on how they should all act and the attitude they must adopt against FWD. Diego (Robby Ramos) joins him, and the group comes alive, revved up to take down Dystopia by performing as a well-oiled unit.
Brooks rings up Jack to let him know Jen will pay Duffy a visit. If they impress her, they could earn a spot on Continuum.
Meanwhile, Ace begins his first shift at Greener Gardens, a senior living center, believing this is what The Condamned is all about. But poor Jack is so stressed out about the Continuum meeting that he calls Ace and admits he really needs his help. Ace promises to be there for his big bro as soon as his shift’s over.
A short while later, Ace learns it’s not all sunshine and roses at senior living centers when one of the residents literally throws excrement in his face. Ace may want to rethink his path to redemption at this point. Also, was this scene necessary?
Willie and Crystal (Kelli Berglund) have a chat, and Crystal reveals she’s sticking with the DWL. Willie wonders if it was her idea or Bobby’s, suggesting Crystal should never dismiss her own wants and needs. Crystal insists it’s her decision to stick with the DWL, and she’s not shortchanging herself.
Rizzo contacts Gully to inform him Jen’s going to pay him a visit. Gully’s super excited about the opportunity and instructs his daughter to organize a party so Jen can get a taste of Dystopia’s enthusiasm.
Crystal accompanies Bobby (Trey Tucker) to the doctor’s office, and they’re disappointed to learn his leg isn’t healing as well as the doctor hoped. They may need to fix his leg with plates, screws, and bone grafts.
Ace finally makes it to the Dome, and Jack can’t hold back a laugh as his bro describes the sh*t-tossing incident. Ace is proud of himself for not hitting the old guy, but Jack would rather discuss the upcoming meeting with Jen from Continuum and the match with Gully’s guys. Jack knows they need to out Gully, Gully, but they can’t. Their facility is a dump compared to FWD, but Ace points out it’s all about the people – not the building.
Jack and Ace come up with the idea to ask each wrestler why they love the sport. That will help them figure out who they are – but then what do they do with that information? Ace and Jack realize what needs to be done.
They pass out scripts for a new promo that will feature each of the wrestlers as well as the team behind the scenes. Once everyone wraps their individual videos, Diego’s charged with putting it all together in one coherent promo that will, hopefully, make Jen understand people are the heart of the DWL.
They’ll also put together a big family-style meal for the Continuum folks. Staci acts as coordinator so that they don’t all bring desserts.
The following day the arena looks festive and smells much better than when it’s filled with a sweaty crowd watching sweaty wrestlers. Twinkling lights and a balloon arch will welcome Jen to the ring.
Fiona O’Malley and Mike O’Malley in ‘Heels’ season 2 episode 7 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Over at Gully’s, he’s hosting a massive party complete with a guy on fire and lots of booze. Rooster (Allen Maldonado) uses all his charm to convince Jen just how special the FWD is and why it has such a huge fan base. Rooster and Gully seem to thrive on schmoozing, but Jen wonders where The Condamned and Crystal are. Rooster assures her they’ll be at the upcoming Harmageddon match.
The time for Jen’s arrival comes and goes, and the Duffy group gets nervous. Since there’s nothing else to do, Staci decides it’s the right time to confront Wild Bill about the league’s past. She figured out he must have loaned Tom a lot of money, but Bill doesn’t want to discuss the past. However, after going through decades of financial paperwork, Staci realized no one will buy Duffy, given the huge debt the league’s accumulated over the years.
They both know Jack has no idea about the league’s history, and Bill begs Staci not to tell him about the money he loaned Tom.
Jen decides to stay at Gully’s party and asks her assistant to call Duffy and tell them to just email their presentation. She also tells Gully to call The Condamned and Crystal so she can meet them right now.
Gully calls Willie and orders her to have Crystal come to his house right now. Willie tells him where to shove it, and he reminds her that Jack will never give her the opportunity to advance like he will. He also points out that Jen is still at his place, mojito in hand, and just waiting to meet Crystal. Willie doesn’t respond, and Gully takes that to mean Willie will make sure that Crystal is on her way.
Jack breaks the news that Jen isn’t coming and that they need to email the promo. Jack’s disappointed because he wanted her to meet the people she’d be investing in, but Bill believes he should just email the promo. If that doesn’t impress her, she’s not worth their time and effort.
Bill suggests that Jack screen the promo right now so they can celebrate who they are and what they’ve got. Diego presses play, and what follows is a series of emotionally moving stories told by the wrestlers and the staff, explaining why wrestling is so important in their lives.
The video earns a hearty round of applause, and the feeling of disappointment is – mostly – washed away.
Ace is still a little down, but Jack points out Continuum won’t know what hit them when they watch the DWL in action during Harmageddon.
A short while later, the clean-up is underway when Willie finally speaks with Crystal. She agrees with Crystal that this is a special place and doesn’t mention that Gully asked for her to come to his place to meet Jen.
The episode ends with Staci informing Jack that there’s stuff in the boxes that indicates Duffy’s in bad shape. Plus, there’s “weird stuff” as in deliberately shady stuff that could cause major problems if it’s discovered.
Jesse L. Martin isn’t taking time off between TV shows, taking on the lead role in NBC’s The Irrational while wrapping up a nine-season run as Joe West on The Flash. NBC’s new drama finds Martin playing a professor with a particular analytical skill set that makes him incredibly useful in solving problems.
Based on Dan Ariely’s Predictably Irrational novel, The Irrational season one also features Maahra Hill as Marisa, Travina Springer as Kylie, Molly Kunz as Phoebe, and Arash DeMaxi as Rizwan. Executive producers include Arika Lisanne Mittman, Mark Goffman, Sam Baum, and David Frankel.
Episode one is set to premiere on September 25, 2023, with new episodes airing on Mondays at 10pm ET/PT.
Jesse L. Martin as Alec Baker, Molly Kunz as Phoebe, and Arash Demaxi as Owen in ‘The Irrational’ episode 1 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)
NBC offers this description of the new primetime drama:
“A new spin on the procedural genre, The Irrational follows world-renowned professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer (Martin) as he lends his unique expertise on an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, law enforcement, and corporations. His insight and unconventional approach to understanding psychology and human behavior lead him and the team on a series of intense, unexpected journeys to solve illogical puzzles and perplexing mysteries.”
Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer and Maahra Hill as Marisa in episode 1 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer and Maahra Hill as Marisa in episode 1 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer and Maahra Hill as Marisa in episode 1 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer, Molly Kunz as Phoebe, and Arash DeMaxi as Rizwan in episode 1 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer and Maahra Hill as Marisa in episode 1 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer in episode 1 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)
The Swarm‘s already been released internationally, but now U.S. audiences will have the opportunity to watch the dramatic thriller beginning September 12, 2023 on The CW. The network picked up the event series to help fill a gap in a primetime lineup that once was packed with comic book-inspired action dramas.
Episode one was directed by Luke Watson and written by Steven Lally, Marissa Lestrade, Chris Lunt, and Michael A. Walker. New episodes of the eight-episode ecological thriller will air on Tuesdays at 9pm ET/PT.
Based on Frank Schätzing’s bestselling novel, The Swarm stars Alexander Karim as Dr. Sigur Johanson, Cécile de France as Dr. Cécile Roche, Leonie Benesch as Charlie Wagner, Joshua Odjick as Leon Anawak, Takehiro Hira as Riku Sato, and Krista Kosonen as Tina Lund. Rosabell Laurenti Sellers plays Alicia Delaware, Barbara Sukowa is Professor Katharina Lehmann, Oliver Masucci is Jasper Alban, Klaas Heufer-Umlauf is Luther Roscowitz, Eidin Jalali is Rahim Amir, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster is Samantha Crowe.
The ensemble also includes Takuya Kimura as Aito Mifune, Jack Greenlees as Douglas, Dutch Johnson as O’Bannon, Franziska Weisz as Granelli, Lydia Wilson as Sara Thompson, Andrea Guo as Jess, Claudia Jurt as Dr. Natalia Oliviera, Elizabeth Kinnear as Lizzie Stringer, and David Vormweg as Tomas.
Frank Doelger (Game of Thrones) created the series and executive produces along with Eric Welbers, Oscar nominee Marc Huffam (The Martian, Saving Private Ryan), and Ute Leonhardt (Killing Eve).
Around the world, strange happenings, borne out of the oceans: Whales destroy boats, deep sea crabs attack beaches, mussels block container ships. An unknown ice worm destabilizes continental slopes and triggers tsunamis. A deadly pathogen spreads into the drinking water. Across the globe, lives are increasingly imperiled, the situation worsening by the day — and yet, nobody can draw a connection between the seemingly random attacks. Except for a group of scientists who come together through their shared sense that something bigger is at play: an intelligent life force, dwelling in the deep — capable of manipulating the ocean, and everything that resides in it.
A being which has borne witness to our destruction of the seas and has decided to drive us to extinction. But hardly anyone believes their findings. And so, the group is forced to undertake a life-threatening mission, tracking the intelligent life force within the Arctic Ocean. It is a mission they know may claim their lives.
Godzilla roars and promises are made that Monarch’s secrets will be exposed in the first teaser trailer for Apple TV+’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The short but packed full of content teaser also revealed the series will premiere on November 17, 2023.
Two episodes of the 10-episode season will be released on November 17th, followed by a new episode every Friday. The sci-fi drama will wrap up on January 12, 2024.
The minute-long teaser and premiere date reveal was accompanied by three new photos featuring Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski. Photos of series stars Kurt Russell and his son, Wyatt, were previous released, along with confirmation Wyatt plays his dad at a younger age. Anna Sawai also stars in the much-anticipated Apple TV+ series that delves into Legendary’s Monsterverse.
Chris Black and Matt Fraction co-developed the series and serve as executive producers. Andy Goddard, Brad Van Arragon, Andrew Colville, and Safehouse Pictures’ Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell also executive produce along with Toho Co., Ltd.’s Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita. Matt Shakman directed episodes one and two and executive produces.
Anders Holm and Mari Yamamoto in ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,’ premiering November 17, 2023 on Apple TV+
The Plot, Courtesy of Apple TV+:
“Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows.
The dramatic saga – spanning three generations – reveals buried secrets and the ways that epic, earth-shattering events can reverberate through our lives.”
Elisa Lasowski and Joe Tippett (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Ren Watabe and Kiersey Clemons (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
AMC Networks has unveiled the teaser trailer for Monsieur Spade, giving fans a first look at Oscar nominee Clive Owen (Closer) as the iconic fictional detective Sam Spade. The detective was introduced in Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon released in 1930 and played by Humphrey Bogart in the classic 1941 film directed by John Huston.
AMC’s limited series also features Cara Bossom (Radioactive) as Teresa, Denis Ménochet (Inglorious Basterds) as Chief of Police Patrice Michaud, Louise Bourgoin (The Romanoffs) as Marguerite Devereaux, Chiara Mastroianni (On a Magical Night) as Gabrielle, and Stanley Weber (Outlander) as Jean-Pierre Devereaux. Matthew Beard (The Imitation Game) stars as George Fitzsimmons, Jonathan Zaccaï (Robin Hood) is Philippe Saint Andre, and Rebecca Root (The Queen’s Gambit) is Cynthia Fitzsimmons.
Emmy winners Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit) and Tom Fontana (City On A Hill) created the series and serve as writers and executive producers. Frank also directs the six-episode series.
Additional executive producers include Clive Owen, Barry Levinson, Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler, Caroline Benjo, Barbara Letellier, Simon Arnal, Carole Scotta, Carlo Martinelli, and David Helpern. Black Bear produced the limited series, and Haut et Court TV co-produced.
Clive Owen in ‘Monsieur Spade’ (Photo Credit: AMC)
AMC Networks hasn’t set a premiere date but anticipates an early 2024 release on AMC and AMC+.
AMC Networks released this description of the crime drama shot on location in France:
“The year is 1963, and the legendary Detective Sam Spade (Owen) is enjoying his retirement in the South of France. By contrast to his days as a private eye in San Francisco, Spade’s life in Bozouls is peaceful and quiet. But the rumored return of his old adversary will change everything. Six beloved nuns have been brutally murdered at the local convent. As the town grieves, secrets emerge, and new leads are established. Spade learns that the murders are somehow connected to a mysterious child who is believed to possess great powers.”
Grammy Award winner Wynonna Judd is confirmed as host of Christmas at the Opry, a two-hour Country music special airing on December 7, 2023 on NBC. (Streaming December 8th on Peacock.) The holiday special will feature classic tunes as well as Christmas favorites performed in front of a live audience at the Opry on October 3rd.
The lineup of artists participating in the holiday event hasn’t been announced.
In August, Judd announced her 15-city tour “Back to Wy” which kicks off on October 26th in Indianapolis and finishes up on December 1st in Knoxville. Commenting on the upcoming tour, Judd said, “Getting to share this tour with the fans who have been with me for 40 years means the world to me. Deep diving into my first two solo albums, Wynonna and Tell Me Why, track by track, will be a trip down memory lane. As I sit and listen to these two records, I’m flooded with the memories that surrounded that time in my life.”
Wynonna Judd will also be honored with the Country Champion Award at the first-ever People’s Choice Country Awards on September 28th. The new awards show will air live on both NBC and Peacock at 8pm ET/PT (tape-delayed on the West Coast.)
“Wynonna is one of the most recognized and lauded performers in country music,” stated Cassandra Tryon, Senior Vice President, Live Events, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “Not only is she incredibly talented, her selflessness, and passion for putting the needs of others in the spotlight is unmatched. We can’t think of a better person to honor as our inaugural ‘Country Champion’ and to celebrate the holidays with across these two major country music events.”
Judd was chosen to receive the Country Champion Award in recognition of her lengthy career and “heroic efforts around philanthropy and activism. She has consistently used her public platform to create meaningful change and advocate for children, military veterans and their families, disaster relief and more through her work with numerous organizations including the Wounded Warrior Project and Habitat for Humanity.”
RAC Clark and Den of Thieves’ Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager and Barb Bialkowski are executive producing both specials. RAC Clark is the People’s Choice Country Awards showrunner. Jen Jones is on board as a Christmas at the Opry executive producer.
Prime Video’s teaser for Totally Killer features past Blumhouse killers showing up at Julie Bowen’s front door. The killer lineup includes The Grabber from The Black Phone, The Butcher from Freaky, Babyface from Happy Death Day, Lady Liberty from The Purge: Election Year, and Pooka from Into the Dark: Pooka!.
The teaser wraps up with a reveal of the film’s Sweet 16 Killer.
In addition to Modern Family‘s Julie Bowen, Blumhouse’s new slasher-comedy stars Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Holt, Charlie Gillespie, Lochlyn Munro, Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson, and Liana Liberato. The cast also includes Kelcey Mawema, Stephi Chin-Salvo, Anna Diaz, Ella Choi, Jeremy Monn-Djasgnar, Nathaniel Appiah, Jonathan Potts, and Randall Park.
Nahnatchka Khan (Always Be My Maybe) directed from a screenplay by David Matalon, Sasha Perl-Raver, and Jen D’Angelo. Jason Blum, Adam Hendricks, and Greg Gilreath served as producers.
Prime Video has set an October 6, 2023.
The Sweet 16 Killer in ‘Totally Killer’ (Photo Credit: Prime Video)
The Plot:
Thirty-five years after the shocking murder of three teens, the infamous “Sweet Sixteen Killer“ returns on Halloween night to claim a fourth victim. Seventeen-year-old Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) ignores her overprotective mom’s (Julie Bowen) warning and comes face-to-face with the masked maniac and, on the run for her life, accidentally time travels back to 1987, the year of the original killings.
Forced to navigate the unfamiliar and outrageous culture of the 1980s, Jamie teams up with her teen mom (Olivia Holt) to take down the killer once and for all, before she’s stuck in the past forever.
