For the first minute of The Royal Hotel trailer everything seems fine. But then the tone suddenly shifts, and everything about the environment Julia Garner and Jessica Henwick’s characters find themselves in turns menacing.
Julia Garner (Ozark) stars as Hanna, Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion) is Liv, Toby Wallace (The Society) plays Matty, and Hugo Weaving (the Lord of the Rings films) is Billy. The cast also includes Ursula Yovich as Carol, Daniel Henshall as Dolly, James Frecheville as Teeth, and Herbert Nordrum as Torsten.
The Royal Hotel writer/director Kitty Green made her feature film directorial debut with 2019’s critically acclaimed The Assistant, which also starred Julia Garner. Oscar Redding co-wrote the screenplay, Michael Latham is the director of photography, Leah Popple is the production designer, Mariot Kerr is the costume designer, and Kasra Rassoulzadegan is the editor.
Neon offered this description of the thriller:
“Americans Hanna and Liv are best friends backpacking in Australia. After they run out of money, Liv, looking for an adventure, convinces Hanna to take a temporary live-in job behind the bar of a pub called ’The Royal Hotel’ in a remote Outback mining town.
Bar owner Billy and a host of locals give the girls a riotous introduction to Down Under drinking culture but soon Hanna and Liv find themselves trapped in an unnerving situation that grows rapidly out of their control.”
Poster for Neon’s ‘The Royal Hotel’
Discussing her sophomore feature film which is inspired by director Pete Gleeson’s documentary Hotel Coolgardie, writer/director Kitty Green explained she was taken in by the documentary’s examination of two Scandinavian women trapped in an Australian mining town. Green latched on to the idea of telling a story set in a remote Aussie pub through a female lens.
“There’s a part of me that understands that pub world and a part of me that is terrified by it,” stated Green whose grandfather owned a pub in regional Australia. “I feel that my background allowed me to be able to see both points of view. I’ve always wanted to make an Australian film. I had not made one in Australia since film school – I left Australia and started making films in Ukraine and in North America. I’d see Australians at film festivals, and people from Screen Australia and elsewhere would say ‘come and make a movie back home.’ But I didn’t ever have the opportunity until The Royal Hotel.”
Neon’s The Royal Hotel will screen at the Toronto International Film Festival and will open in theaters on October 6, 2023.
Awkwafina needs to come up with a way to earn some quick cash in the trailer for Quiz Lady, a new comedy from director Jessica Yu (In Treatment, This Is Us). Fortunately, she’s got skills that make her the perfect quiz show contestant and a pushy sister (Sandra Oh) who won’t let those skills go to waste.
The sibling road-trip comedy also stars Jason Schwartzman, Holland Taylor, Tony Hale, and Will Ferrell. Jen D’Angelo wrote the screenplay and Awkwafina, Sandra Oh, Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, Maggie Haskins, Itay Reiss, and Jen D’Angelo produced, with Alex Brown and Erika Hampson executive producing.
20th Century Studios will premiere the comedy at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2023. It will stream on Hulu beginning November 3rd.
Poster for 20th Century Studios’ ‘Quiz Lady’
The Plot:
“In Quiz Lady, a brilliant but tightly wound, gameshow-obsessed young woman, Anne (Awkwafina), and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister Jenny (Oh), must work together to help cover their mother’s gambling debts. When Anne’s beloved dog is kidnapped, they set out on a wild, cross-country trek to get the cash the only way they know how: by turning Anne into a bona-fide gameshow champion.”
Oscar winner Jamie Foxx (Ray) stars as a lawyer with an incredible track record and Oscar winner Tommy Lee Jones (The Fugitive) plays his newest client in Prime Video’s The Burial. And a word of warning for those who dislike spoilers: While the trailer’s entertaining, you may want to steer clear of the nearly three-minute video as it gives away a lot of the plot.
Joining Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx in the R-rated drama are Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country), Mamoudou Athie (Jurassic World Dominion), Pamela Reed (NCIS: Los Angeles), Bill Camp (American Rust), and Alan Ruck (Succession). Maggie Betts and Doug Wright co-wrote the screenplay, based on Jonathan Harr’s The New Yorker article, with Betts directing.
Jamie Foxx, Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler, Datari Turner, Jenette Kahn, Adam Richman, and Bobby Shriver served as producers.
The Burial will open in select theaters on October 6, 2023 followed by a worldwide release on Prime Video on October 13.
When a handshake deal goes sour, funeral homeowner Jeremiah O’Keefe (Jones) enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary (Foxx) to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice in this inspirational, triumphant story.
Hulu and Disney+ will launch Goosebumps on Friday, October 13, 2023 as part of both streaming services’ Halloween-themed programming. Five episodes of the 10-episode first season will premiere during Disney+’s “Hallowstream” and Hulu’s “Huluween.”
Additional new episodes will arrive on Fridays.
Goosebumps is inspired by R.L. Stine’s bestselling book series and stars Justin Long (Barbarian), Rachael Harris (Lucifer), Zack Morris (EastEnders), Isa Briones (Star Trek: Picard), Miles McKenna (Guilty Party), Ana Yi Puig (Gossip Girl), and Will Price (The Equalizer). The Muppets‘ Nicholas Stoller and Pokémon Detective Pikachu‘s Rob Letterman developed the series and executive produce.
Additional executive producers include Hilary Winston, Neal H. Moritz, Scholastic Entertainment’s Iole Lucchese, Pavun Shetty, Conor Welch, Scholastic Entertainment’s Caitlin Friedman, Erin O’Malley, and Kevin Murphy.
“R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps franchise is a pop culture phenomenon that holds a special place in the hearts of people of all ages,” stated Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “We are delighted to bring this spooky new series to audiences everywhere in a big way on Disney+ and Hulu, which we hope will not only captivate new audiences with its elevated thrills and chills, but also lifelong fans nostalgic for the stories that are a staple of their generation.”
According to Disney+ and Hulu, the series “draws elements from” Stine’s Say Cheese and Die!, The Haunted Mask, The Cuckoo Clock of Doom, Go Eat Worms! and Night of the Living Dummy.
The cast of ‘Goosebumps’ (Photo Credit: David Astorga / Disney)
The Plot:
Plunging viewers into a world of mystery and suspense, the new Goosebumps series follows a group of five high schoolers as they embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle — while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents’ past.
Lainey Wilson tops the 2023 ‘CMA Awards’ nominations (Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen / Provided by CMA)
Lainey Wilson tops the list of The 57th Annual CMA Awards nominees, picking up nine nominations including Entertainer of the Year, two Single of the Year nominations, Album, Song, Female Vocalist, two Musical Event nominations, and Music Video of the Year. First-time nominee Jelly Roll scored the second-most nominations with five, followed by Luke Combs and HARDY with four.
Joining Jelly Roll on the roster of first-time nominees are Mason Allen, Trannie Anderson, Renee Blair, Michael H. Brauer, Katelyn Brown, Zach Bryan, Tracy Chapman, Josh Ditty, David Fanning, Nicki Fletcher, Greylan James, Jelly Roll, Paul Jenkins, Gena Johnson, Chase McGill, Cameron Montgomery, and Megan Moroney. Austin Nivarel, Eivind Nordland, John Osborne, Hunter Phelps, David Ray Stevens, Patrick Tohill, Alysa Vanderheym, The War And Treaty, Hailey Whitters, Ben Williams, Dallas Wilson, and Charlie Worsham also earned their first nominations this year.
Winners will be announced during the 2023 CMA Awards airing live from Nashville on November 8, 2023 on ABC at 8pm ET/PT (tape-delayed on the West Coast). This year’s awards show is hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning.
The 57th Annual CMA Awards Nominees:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
• Luke Combs
• Chris Stapleton
• Carrie Underwood
• Morgan Wallen
• Lainey Wilson
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
• “Fast Car” – Luke Combs
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
• “Heart Like A Truck” – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
• “Need A Favor” – Jelly Roll
Producer: Austin Nivarel
Mix Engineer: Jeff Braun
• “Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis
Producer: Paul DiGiovanni
Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
• “wait in the truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson)
Producers: HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells
Mix Engineer: Joey Moi
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
• Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville – Ashley McBryde
Producers: John Osborne, John Peets
Mix Engineers: Gena Johnson, John Osborne
• Bell Bottom Country – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
• Gettin’ Old – Luke Combs
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
Mix Engineers: Michael H. Brauer, Jim Cooley, Chip Matthews
• One Thing At A Time – Morgan Wallen
Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery
Mix Engineers: Josh Ditty, Joey Moi, Eivind Nordland
• Rolling Up the Welcome Mat – Kelsea Ballerini
Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym
Mix Engineers: Dan Grech-Marguerat, Alysa Vanderheym
SONG OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Songwriter(s)
• “Fast Car”
Songwriter: Tracy Chapman
• “Heart Like A Truck”
Songwriters: Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson
• “Next Thing You Know”
Songwriters: Jordan Davis, Greylan James, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne
• “Tennessee Orange”
Songwriters: David Fanning, Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney, Ben Williams
• “wait in the truck”
Songwriters: Renee Blair, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
• Kelsea Ballerini
• Miranda Lambert
• Ashley McBryde
• Carly Pearce
• Lainey Wilson
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
• Luke Combs
• Jelly Roll
• Cody Johnson
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
• Lady A
• Little Big Town
• Midland
• Old Dominion
• Zac Brown Band
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
• Brooks & Dunn
• Brothers Osborne
• Dan + Shay
• Maddie & Tae
• The War And Treaty
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)
• “Save Me” – Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson)
Producers: Zach Crowell, David Ray Stevens
• “She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)” – Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina
Producer: Zach Crowell
• “Thank God” – Kane Brown (with Katelyn Brown)
Producer: Dann Huff
• “wait in the truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson)
Producers: HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells
• “We Don’t Fight Anymore” – Carly Pearce (featuring Chris Stapleton)
Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Carly Pearce
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
• Jenee Fleenor
• Paul Franklin
• Rob McNelley
• Derek Wells
• Charlie Worsham
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s)
• “Light On In The Kitchen” – Ashley McBryde
Director: Reid Long
• “Memory Lane” – Old Dominion
Directors: Mason Allen, Nicki Fletcher
• “Need A Favor” – Jelly Roll
Director: Patrick Tohill
• “Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis
Director: Running Bear
• “wait in the truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson)
Director: Justin Clough
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Zach Bryan
• Jelly Roll
• Parker McCollum
• Megan Moroney
• Hailey Whitters
Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves dives into the story of the former slave who served as a scout and tracker for law enforcement before becoming a highly regarded U.S. Deputy Marshal. The streaming service just released a teaser trailer for the standalone anthology series starring David Oyelowo in the titular role, and confirmed the series will premiere on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
In addition to Emmy nominee David Oyelowo, the cast includes Lauren E. Banks as Jennie Reeves, Demi Singleton as Sally Reeves, Forrest Goodluck as Billy Crow, Barry Pepper as Esau Pierce, Dennis Quaid as Sherrill Lynn, and Donald Sutherland as Judge Parker. Shea Whigham and Garrett Hedlund guest star, with Joaquina Kalukango, Lonnie Chavis, Grantham Coleman, Tosin Morohunfola, Dale Dickey, Rob Morgan, Ryan O’Nan, Margot Bingham, Mo Brings Plenty, Justin Hurtt-Dunkley and Bill Dawes on board in recurring roles.
Showrunner Chad Feehan created the series and serves as an executive producer. Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown) , David Oyelowo, David C. Glasser, Jessica Oyelowo, David Permut, Christina Alexandra Voros, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari and David Hutkin also executive produce. MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions, and Oyelowo’s Yoruba Saxon produced season one of the Lawmen anthology.
Future seasons of Lawmen will follow other important law enforcement figures throughout history.
David Oyelewo as Bass Reeves in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ (Photo Credit: Lauren Smith/Paramount+)
Paramount+ released this description of the Bass Reeves season:
“Revealing the untold story of the most legendary lawman in the Old West, Lawmen: Bass Reeves follows the journey of Reeves (Oyelowo) and his rise from enslavement to law enforcement as the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi. Despite arresting over 3,000 outlaws during the course of his career, the weight of the badge was heavy, and he wrestled with its moral and spiritual cost to his beloved family.”
David Oyelewo as Bass Reeves and Shea Whigham as George Reeves (Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+)Donald Sutherland as Judge Parker, David Oyelewo as Bass Reeves and Lauren Banks as Jennie Reeves (Photo Credit: Lauren Smith/Paramount+)Lauren E. Banks as Jennie Reeves and David Oyelewo as Bass Reeves (Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+)David Oyelewo as Bass Reeves (Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+)Barry Pepper as Esau Pierce (Photo Credit: Kwaku Alston/Paramount+)Lauren E. Banks as Jennie Reeves and Demi Singleton as Sally Reeves (Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+)David Oyelewo as Bass Reeves and Lauren Banks as Jennie Reeves (Photo Credit: Kwaku Alston/Paramount+)
A scene from ‘How She Caught a Killer’ (Photo Credit: Lifetime)
Bill Pullman, Sarah Drew, Emily Osment, Meagan Good, and Melissa Joan Hart star in Lifetime films premiering this fall. The network’s set the lineup for their “Truly Unbelievable” slate of seven original films, with How She Caught a Killer kicking the fall schedule off on September 16, 2023.
Bill Pullman has the honor of starring in Lifetime’s 500th original film, the two-part Murdaugh Murders: The Movie, airing on October 14th and 15th. Delilah Hamlin, Anna Hopkins, Luke Macfarlane, Kirsten Vangsness, Ariana Madix, and Wendi McLendon-Covey also headline films that make up Lifetime’s fall slate.
“Truly Unbelievable” Films
HOW SHE CAUGHT A KILLER – New airdate September 16
Inspired by real events, rookie detective Linda Murphy (Sarah Drew) is fresh out of the police academy when she hears her boss, detective David Goodman (Eric Keenleyside), talking about a serial killer in the area who seems to be targeting sex workers. Teaming up with FBI agent Neil Carter (Jamall Johnson), Linda fights to go undercover to help solve the murders and, if all goes accordingly, capture a serial killer. Delilah Hamlin stars as a former sex worker and aspiring nurse who is the killer’s first victim.
STOLEN BABY: THE MURDER OF HEIDI BROUSSARD – Premieres September 23 Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard is based on a true story of best friends Magen (Emily Osment, Young Sheldon, The Kominsky Method, Hannah Montana) and Heidi (Anna Hopkins, The Expanse) who have known each other for a decade. Pretending to be pregnant at the same time as her friend, Magen makes the journey from Houston to Austin to be by Heidi’s side once she learns she is ready to give birth. However, when Heidi goes missing with her newborn daughter just a few weeks after giving birth, suspicions about Magen’s loyalty and her true intentions are questioned.
Authorities begin to suspect that she is hiding a huge secret as they begin to uncover her twisted and elaborate plan. Ian Lake (Locke & Key, Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story) and Briar Nolet also star.
AMISH STUD: THE ELI WEAVER STORY – Premieres September 30
Devoted to her husband, kids and faith, Barbara Weaver (Miranda MacDougall) was content leading a traditional life in her conservative Ohio Amish community — with no modern conveniences. Her husband Eli (Luke Macfarlane), however, wanted the things that were forbidden to him as an Amish man. He gave into the temptations of women and technology, leading a secret life with the online alias “Amish Stud” to meet with women outside of his marriage bed. Eli found his pick of curious women fascinated by the Amish lifestyle, and often spoke to his mistresses about his desire to kill his wife. When Barbara is found dead from a shotgun wound, all eyes turn to Eli.
But with his rock-solid alibi, investigators had nowhere to turn, until they discover Eli had a secret cell phone. Their investigations led them to Barb Raber (Kirsten Vangsness), a married Conservative Mennonite who had been having an affair with Eli and who was plotting with him to murder his wife. Ultimately, it is up to the detectives investigating the crime to find justice for Barbara Weaver.
BUYING BACK MY DAUGHTER – Premieres on October 7
When Dana (Meagan Good) and Curtis’ (Roger Cross) 16-year-old daughter, Alicia (Faith Wright), sneaks out of the house to attend a party, a bout with teenage rebellion quickly escalates into a widespread search party spearheaded by Dana and the police. After almost a year of searching for her missing daughter, mother’s intuition leads Dana to the salacious world of online escort ads where, to her horror, she finds her Alicia listed for sale. Dana and Curtis spring into action and attempt to “buy their daughter back” in order to rescue her from the trafficker who abducted Alicia and subjected her to unspeakable harm.
Ariana Madix stars as Karen, a police officer who helps investigate the case and has a personal connection to the story.
Bill Pullman stars in ‘Murdaugh Murders: The Movie’ (Photo Credit: Lifetime)
MURDAUGH MURDERS: THE MOVIE – Premieres October 14 & 15 Murdaugh Murders: The Movie follows the twisted true story of Alex Murdaugh played by award-winning actor Bill Pullman, who was found guilty in the double homicide of his wife, Maggie and his son, Paul. For over 100 years, the wealthy and powerful Murdaugh Family were a local dynasty in the South Carolina low country, where they oversaw the prosecution of all criminal cases in the state’s 14th circuit district. But behind all the power, black ties, and fancy dresses Alex had many secrets…
Even with all of Alex’s influence, he couldn’t prevent The Murdaugh Family’s legacy from being tarnished after Paul was involved in a boating accident that left a young girl dead. While Maggie was consumed with what was happening with Paul, Alex was hiding his addiction to opioids and stealing insurance settlements from his own clients to fund his habit and the family’s lavish lifestyle. Then in June 2021, Maggie and Paul were found murdered and eyes began to turn to Alex.
The bizarre story continued when Alex was nearly shot in the head and his indiscretions and lies began to surface, leading to the eventual unraveling of Alex Murdaugh’s once charmed life.
Murdaugh Murders: The Movie also stars Lauren Robek as Maggie Murdaugh, Curtis Tweedie as Paul Murdaugh, and Donovan Stinson as Detective Hume who is investigating the murders.
BAD ROMANCE: THE VICKY WHITE STORY – Premieres October 21
Based on a true story, the movie follows Vicky White (Wendi McLendon-Covey), a lonely corrections officer who falls for a prisoner (Rossif Sutherland), but before she can ensure their happily ever after, she must first break him out of prison.
Every day for divorced prison corrections officer Vicky White (McLendon-Covey) is like the movie Groundhog Day – mundane and every day just like the previous. But when new prisoner Casey White (Sutherland) is brought to her facility, the two develop a secret infatuation. Vicky gives Casey special attention, believing he’s the only man to see her
the way she wants to be seen. But when Casey’s inevitable transfer to a lengthy prison sentence approaches, Vicky decides to take desperate action.
Risking everything, Vicky manages to break Casey out of jail and takes him on the run, eluding authorities on an eleven-day dash for freedom. For Vicky, even the probable tragedy ahead of them is worth the chance to live life fully once more.
WOULD YOU KILL FOR ME? THE MARY BAILEY STORY – Premieres October 28
Told through three different perspectives, Would You Kill for Me? The Mary Bailey Story follows the volatile relationship between three generations of women – Ella (Melissa Joan Hart), her daughter Veronica (Olivia Scriven), and her granddaughter Mary (Presley Allard) whom she raises for Veronica. After Veronica becomes deeply entangled with
Willard (Connor McMahon) and later marries him, the lives of all three women take a turn for the worse when Willard becomes increasingly abusive.
Veronica suffers a deep betrayal when her best friend Susan (Celina “Spookyboo” Myers), becomes pregnant with Willard’s child, further complicating their toxic relationship, leaving Ella, Mary and her half-brother Sammy at the mercy of Willard’s alcoholic rampages. The family fears for their lives, culminating in one horrific night when Willard is shot dead…but the identity of who pulled the trigger is not revealed till the very end.
The Mary Bailey Story, based on the real-life experiences of Mary Elizabeth Bailey, author of My Mother’s Soldier, whom at 11 years-old, was forced to do the unthinkable.
After weeks of teasing the upcoming 12th season of American Horror Story, FX has finally released a full trailer for AHS: Delicate. The trailer provides our first good look at the relationship between Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts’ characters, and confirms much of the storyline has to do with Roberts’ character’s desire to get pregnant.
Joining Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian for season 12 are Cara Delevingne, Matt Czuchry, Billie Lourd, Denis O’Hare, Leslie Grossman, and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. Halley Feiffer serves as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Series creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Alexis Martin Woodall, Scott Robertson, and John J. Gray also executive produce.
AHS: Delicate will be split into two parts, with part one debuting on September 20, 2023. Part one’s five episodes will air on Wednesdays at 10pm, and part two is expected to premiere in 2024.
Emma Roberts poster for FX’s ‘American Horror Story: Delicate’ (season 12)
Unlike previous seasons, AHS: Delicate is inspired by a book – Danielle Valentine’s recently released novel Delicate Condition. FX offered this short description of the upcoming season:
“In American Horror Story: Delicate, after multiple failed attempts of IVF, actress Anna Victoria Alcott wants nothing more than to start a family. As the buzz around her recent film grows, she fears that something may be targeting her – and her pursuit of motherhood.”
20th Century Studios has released the official trailer for The Bikeriders hot on the heels of its enthusiastic reception at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival. The trailer focuses on the relationship between Tom Hardy’s Johnny, leader of a ’60s motorcycle club, and his friend/follower, Benny (Elvis‘ Austin Butler), whose wife, Kathy (played by Killing Eve‘s Jodie Comer) feels like she’s in competition for her husband’s attention.
The two-minute trailer features Butler giving off a James Dean vibe, Hardy wrapping his tongue around a Midwestern accent, and Comer providing narration and setting up the backstory. Plus, the video teases lots of fist fights, lots of motorcycle riding (and smoking), and the burning of a bar when the club’s insulted by its owner.
The Bikeriders‘ ensemble also includes Michael Shannon (Bullet Train), Mike Faist (West Side Story), Boyd Holbrook (Logan), and Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead). And according to 20th Century Studios, many members of the film’s cast did their own riding scenes.
Written and directed by Jeff Nichols (Loving, Midnight Special), The Bikeriders will open in theaters on December 1, 2023. (Update: The film was moved off of a 2023 release to 2024.)
The Bikeriders is a furious drama following the rise of a fictional 1960s Midwestern motorcycle club through the lives of its members. Inspired by Danny Lyon’s iconic book of photography, The Bikeriders immerses you in the look, feel, and sounds of the bare-knuckled, grease-covered subculture of ’60s motorcycle riders.
Kathy (Comer), a strong-willed member of the Vandals who’s married to a wild, reckless bikerider named Benny (Butler), recounts the Vandals’ evolution over the course of a decade, beginning as a local club of outsiders united by good times, rumbling bikes, and respect for their strong, steady leader Johnny (Hardy). Over the years, Kathy tries her best to navigate her husband’s untamed nature and his allegiance to Johnny, with whom she feels she must compete for Benny’s attention.
As life in the Vandals gets more dangerous, and the club threatens to become a more sinister gang, Kathy, Benny, and Johnny are forced to make choices about their loyalty to the club and to each other.
Nicole Kidman stars in ‘Expats’ limited series (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Prime Video)
Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue, and Ji-young Yoo star in Prime Video’s upcoming limited series Expats, based on Janice Y. K. Lee’s bestselling novel The Expatriates. The streaming service just released the first batch of photos from the six-episode season, along with details on the plot and the cast list.
The first photos from the 2024 release include scenes with Oscar and Emmy Award winner Nicole Kidman (The Hours, Big Little Lies) as Margaret, Sarayu Blue (Never Have I Ever) as Hilary, and Ji-young Yoo (The Sky is Everywhere) as Mercy. Additional photos feature Brian Tee (Chicago Med) as Clarke, Jack Huston (Fargo) as David, Amelyn Pardenilla as Puri, Ruby Ruiz (Iska) as Essie, Will Orr as Tony, and Bonde Sham (MidNight Lila) as Charly.
Lulu Wang created the limited series and writes, directs, and executive produces. Vera Miao (Two Sentence Horror Stories), Gursimran Sandhu (Game of Thrones), Alice Bell (The Beautiful Lie), and author Lee also served as writers. Additional executive producers include Bell, Stan Wlodkowski, Per Capita Productions’ Theresa Park, Local Time’s Daniele Melia, and Blossom Films’ Nicole Kidman and Per Saari.
Prime Video offers this synopsis of Expats:
“Set against the vibrant and tumultuous tapestry of 2014 Hong Kong, Expats centers on three American women — Margaret (Kidman), Hilary (Blue), and Mercy (Yoo) — whose lives intersect after a sudden family tragedy. The series interrogates privilege and explores what happens when the line between victimhood and culpability becomes blurred.”
Sarayu Blue as Hilary Star (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Prime Video)Jack Huston as David and Ji-young Yoo as Mercy (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Prime Video)Amelyn Pardenilla as Puri and Ruby Ruiz as Essie (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Prime Video) Brian Tee as Clarke and Nicole Kidman as Margaret (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Prime Video)Will Or as Tony and Bonde Sham as Charly (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Prime Video)
