‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Starts Production

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April 11, 2023

House of the Dragon Season 2 — First photo as ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 begins production (Photo Credit: HBO)

HBO did not confirm when we can expect a second season of House of the Dragon, but the network did announce production is now underway on season two. Filming is taking place at Leavesden Studios in the United Kingdom, with Ryan Condal returning as showrunner.

Condal co-created the series with author George R.R. Martin. Both serve as executive producers along with Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, and Vince Gerardis.

“House of the Dragon has returned. We are thrilled to be shooting again with members of our original family as well as new talents on both sides of the camera,” said Condal. “All your favorite characters will soon be conspiring at the council tables, marching with their armies, and riding their dragons into battle. We can’t wait to share what we have in store.”

Season two’s cast includes Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Eve Best as Rhaenys Targaryen, and Steve Toussaint Lord Coryls Velaryon. Fabien Frankel plays Ser Criston Cole, Ewan Mitchell is Aemond Targaryen, Tom Glynn-Carney is Aegon Targaryen, Sonoya Mizuno is Mysaria, and Rhys Ifans is Otto Hightower.

Harry Collett plays Jacaerys Velaryon, Bethany Antonia is Baela Targaryen, Phoebe Campbell is Rhaena Targaryen, Phia Saban is Helaena Targaryen, Jefferson Hall is Lord Jason Lannister, and Matthew Needham is Larys Strong.

Season 2 New and Returning Character Descriptions

Season two will continue the tradition established with season one and will participate in the WBD Access Directors Shadows program. Emerging directors B Welby and Ebele Tate will be mentored by the season two crew.

The season one premiere pulled in the biggest audience in HBO’s new original series history. 20+ million viewers tuned in to check out this prequel set 200 years before Game of Thrones and focusing on House Targaryen (and its dragons).

‘NCIS: Hawaii’ Season 2 Episode 19 Photos, Cast and “Cabin Fever” Promo

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Rebecca Murray

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April 11, 2023

CBS’s NCIS: Hawaii is taking a three-week break and will return with an episode that finds Ernie front and center in an investigation. Season two episode 19, “Cabin Fever,” will air on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 10pm ET/PT.

Season two 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 stars as Alex Tennant.

“Cabin Fever” Plot: After the mysterious death of an astronaut in a highly sensitive Mars simulation, the NCIS team must send Ernie into the habitat to investigate alone.

NCIS Hawaii Season 2 Episode 19 — Noah Mills as Jesse Boone, Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant, Alex Tarrant as Kai Holman, and Jason Antoon as Ernie Malik in ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ season 2 episode 19 (Photo © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

NCIS: Hawai’i Season 2 Description, Courtesy of CBS:

The world’s most successful television series continues on the seductive shores of the Aloha State with the #1 new drama, 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.

‘Fantasy Island’ Season 2 Episode 10 Photos, Cast and “War Of The Roses” Promo

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Rebecca Murray

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April 11, 2023

Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 10 — Dan Lauria and Alley Mills in ‘Fantasy Island’ season 2 episode 10 (Photo by Laura Magruder © 2023 FOX Media LLC)

The Wonder Years stars Alley Mills and Dan Lauria guest star on Fox’s Fantasy Island season two episode 10. “War Of The Roses (And The Hutchinsons) will air on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT.

Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.

Episode 10’s guest stars also include Brandon Scott (Grey’s Anatomy) and Devika Bhise (The Man Who Knew Infinity).

“War Of The Roses (And The Hutchinsons)” Plot: A middle-aged couple and a younger couple arrive separately with their own unique fantasies. All is going well until the couples discover they’re sharing the island; turns out they’re feuding neighbors. The Island forces them into a magical, winner-takes-all competition that reveals unexpected alliances and unravels complicated relationships.

Meanwhile, Javier and Roarke finally have a conversation about their relationship.

Fantasy Island Description, Courtesy of Fox:

A modern drama series, Fantasy Island takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected. Delving into the “what if” questions – both big and small – that keep us awake at night, each episode will tell emotional, provocative stories about people who arrive with dreams and desires and depart enlightened and transformed through the magical realism of Fantasy Island.

Serving as steward of this mysterious island is Elena Roarke (Sanchez), a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke. Elena set aside her own ambitions, and even the love of her life, to uphold her family’s legacy. Sophisticated, insightful, and always charming, her calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed. Assisting Elena is Ruby Akuda (Barnes), a young woman with an old soul who arrives on Fantasy Island with a terminal illness, and is given a new lease on life there; and pilot Javier (Rodriquez), who also is the head of island transportation and a jack of all trades.

‘FBI: International’ Season 2 Episode 17 Preview: Photos, Cast, and “Jealous Mistress” Plot

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Rebecca Murray

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April 10, 2023

FBI International Season 2 Episode 17 — Mido Hamada as Constable Yannick Wagner, Luke Kleintank as Special Agent Scott Forrester, and Vinessa Vidotto as Special Agent Cameron Vo in ‘FBI: International’ season 2 episode 17 ( Photo: Nelly Kiss © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

An attack on a ballerina sets the team in motion on CBS’s FBI: International season two episode 17. Directed by Eduardo Sanchez from a script by Kristina Thomas, episode 17 – “Jealous Mistress” – will air on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT.

Season two stars Luke Kleintank as Special Agent Scott Forrester, Heida Reed as Special Agent Jamie Kellett, Carter Redwood as Special Agent Andre Raines, Vinessa Vidotto as Special Agent Cameron Vo, and Eva-Jane Willis as Europol Agent Megan “Smitty” Garretson.

“Jealous Mistress” Plot: The Fly Team heads to Vienna to find the culprit of an acid attack on a rising American prima ballerina. Also, Smitty receives some troubling intel from a familiar face.

FBI: International Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:

FBI: International is the third iteration of the successful FBI brand that follows the elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team. Headquartered in Budapest, they travel throughout Europe with the mission of tracking and neutralizing threats against American citizens wherever they may be, putting their lives on the line to protect the U.S. and its people. The Fly Team’s Special Agent Scott Forrester, their accomplished and dedicated leader, puts his missions ahead of his personal life and is often accompanied by his trusty Schutzhund dog, Tank.

Second in command is Special Agent Jamie Kellett, a heroic and fearless investigator – and her extensive network of informants is a powerful resource. Special Agent Andre Raines shines in the field and makes good use of his accounting background in tracking criminal enterprises’ moving money; and Special Agent Cameron Vo, a competitive West Point grad who excels at interrogation and strategy. Newly embedded with the Fly Team is Megan “Smitty” Garretson, a streetwise Europol agent with an extensive undercover background who liaises with each host country they inhabit.

NBC Renews ‘Law & Order’ and ‘Chicago’ Franchises for 2023-2024

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Rebecca Murray

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April 10, 2023

Chicago PD season 10 — Patrick John Flueger, Marina Squerciati, Tracy Spiridakos, Benjamin Levy Aguilar and LaRoyce Hawkins in ‘Chicago P.D.’ (Photo by: Lori Allen/NBC)

NBC has officially renewed their Chicago and Law & Order franchises for the upcoming 2023-2024 primetime season. The Dick Wolf-produced dramas have been ratings winners for the network, with the three Chicago shows – Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med – earning spots on the top 10 list for total viewers.

Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, and Law & Order: Organized Crime have pulled in nearly 50 million viewers via NBC and Peacock, according to the network.

“I’m pleased to continue my four-decade relationship with Universal Television and NBC,” stated executive producer Dick Wolf. “All six shows being picked up again is the ultimate accolade to our incredible casts, producers, and writers. I’d also like to thank our loyal fans who have kept our NBC shows on the air for what will be a cumulative 84 seasons.”

Chicago Fire will return for season 12, Chicago P.D. was renewed for season 11, and Chicago Med earned a ninth season. The granddaddy of them all – Law & Order – picked up a 23rd season order. Law & Order: SVU was renewed for season 25 and Law and Order: Organized Crime is sticking around for season four.

“We understand the emotional connection our audience has with these characters and we can’t wait to bring more of their stories to the forefront next season,” said Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Programming, NBCUniversal and Streaming. “A huge thank you to Dick and his amazing team who are the masters of producing incredibly compelling television week after week.”

‘The Blacklist’ Season 10 Episode 8 Photos, Cast, and “Troll Farmer Pt. 2” Plot

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Rebecca Murray

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April 10, 2023

NBC’s The Blacklist dives back into the story of the Troll Farmer, a blacklister played by Aaron Yoo and introduced in the first episode of season three. Season 10 episode eight, “The Troll Farmer Pt. 2,” will air on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10pm ET/PT.

The final season cast is led by James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington. Diego Klattenhoff stars as Donald Ressler, Hisham Tawfiq plays Dembe Zuma, Anya Banerjee is Siya Malik, and Harry Lennix stars as Harold Cooper.

“The Troll Farmer Pt. 2” Plot: The Task Force investigates a series of social media conspiracies that simulate dangerous public attacks. When a top-secret government program is stolen, the team works to uncover the Troll Farmer’s involvement.

The Blacklist Season 10 Episode 8 — James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington in ‘The Blacklist’ season 10 episode 8 (Photo by: David Giesbrecht/NBC)

The Season 10 Plot:

The final season will find Raymond Reddington confronting unparalleled danger. With Reddington’s covert role as an FBI informant facing exposure, former Blacklisters will unite against him in their lethal desire for revenge – testing Red and the FBI Task Force as never before.

‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Trailer Shows Off Much More of Neverland

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Rebecca Murray

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April 10, 2023

Wendy Darling believes her dream’s come true when she visits Neverland – the land of no schools, no rules, and no growing up – in the new trailer for Peter Pan & Wendy. Disney+’s official trailer for the fantasy adventure features a gigantic crocodile and more of Peter, Wendy, Tiger Lily, Tinker Bell, and Captain Hook.

The fairy tale adaptation stars Alexander Molony as Peter Pan and Ever Anderson as Wendy. The cast includes Jude Law (Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore) as Captain Hook, Yara Shahidi (Grown-ish) as Tinker Bell, Molly Parker (House of Cards) as Mrs. Darling, and Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien) as Mr. Darling.

Joshua Pickering (A Discovery of Witches) plays John, Jacobi Jupe is Michael, Alyssa Wapanatâhk (Bones of Crows) plays Tiger Lily, and Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show) stars as Smee. The Green Knight‘s David Lowery and Toby Halbrooks co-wrote the screenplay, based on J. M. Barrie’s beloved novel and the Disney animated film. Lowery directs, Jim Whitaker produces, and Adam Borba, Thomas M. Hammel, and Toby Halbrooks executive produce.

Peter Pan & Wendy premieres on April 28, 2023 on Disney+.

Peter Pan & Wendy Ever Anderson — Ever Anderson as Wendy in Disney’s live-action ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ (Photo by Eric Zachanowich © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc.)

The Plot, Courtesy of Disney+:

Peter Pan & Wendy introduces Wendy Darling, a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind, who meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up. Alongside her brothers and a tiny fairy, Tinker Bell, she travels with Peter to the magical world of Never Land. There, she encounters an evil pirate captain, Captain Hook, and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous adventure that will change her life forever.

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‘The Company You Keep’ Episode 8 Photos, Cast and “Art of the Steel” Promo

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Rebecca Murray

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April 10, 2023

The teaser for ABC’s The Company You Keep episode eight shows Emma warning Charlie the family can’t just keep going around committing random crimes. The promo video also shows Emma’s warning isn’t having the intended effect on the Nicolettis. Episode eight, “The Art of the Steel,” will air on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10pm ET/PT.

The season one cast is led by Milo Ventimiglia as Charlie. Catherine Haena Kim plays Emma, William Fichtner is Leo, Tim Chiou is David, Freda Foh Shen is Grace, James Saito is Joseph, Sarah Wayne Callies is Birdie, Felisha Terrell plays Daphne, and Polly Draper is Fran Nicoletti.

“The Art of the Steel” Plot: Daphne tries to use Charlie to help Patrick get out of jail. Elsewhere, Emma partners with Birdie when Leo gathers his old friends around to con a man who lost their pensions years ago.

The Company You Keep episode 8 — Milo Ventimiglia in ‘The Company You Keep’ episode 8 (ABC/Raymond Liu)

The Season 1 Plot, Courtesy of ABC:

A night of passion leads to love between con man Charlie and undercover CIA officer Emma, who are unknowingly on a collision course professionally. While Charlie ramps up the “family business” so he can get out for good, Emma’s closing in on the vengeful criminal who holds Charlie’s family debts in hand – forcing them to reckon with the lies they’ve told so they can save themselves and their families from disastrous consequences.

‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Season 4 Episode 17 Photos, Cast and Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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April 8, 2023

FBI Most Wanted Season 4 Episode 17 — Colette McDermott as Carly Cassidy and Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott in ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ season 4 episode 17 (Photo: Mark Schäfer © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

It’s a family affair on CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted season four episode 17 when Dylan McDermott’s daughter Colette guest stars. Directed by Sharon Lewis from a script by Stephanie SenGupta, episode 17 – “The Miseducation of Metcalf 2” – will air on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 10pm ET/PT.

Season four stars Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, Alexa Davalos as Special Agent Kristin Gaines, Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Keisha Castle-Hughes as Special Agent Hana Gibson, and Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon.

“The Miseducation of Metcalf 2” Plot: The team jumps into action to find two missing coeds after their roommate Carly Cassidy’s (Colette McDermott) older brother is involved in a homicide that took place in their dorm room. Also, Hana becomes distracted when she meets someone online.

The FBI: Most Wanted Plot, Courtesy of CBS:

FBI: Most Wanted is a high-stakes drama that focuses on the Fugitive Task Force, an elite unit that relentlessly pursues and captures the notorious criminals on the Bureau’s Most Wanted list. The team’s charming but formidable new leader is Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, who started his career in the New York FBI field office before rising through the ranks of the Bureau in Philadelphia and Las Vegas.

The team includes Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, a former NYPD detective and forensics expert who is raising two young children with her wife; Special Agent Hana Gibson, a gifted millennial computer whiz with a sharp wit and mad hacking skills; Special Agent Kristin Gaines, a Navy veteran who became a star in the FBI’s Miami Field Office as a result of her dogged pursuit of cold cases; and their newest member, former New Orleans cop-turned-junior detective Ray Cannon, who was recently working Violent Crimes in Albany after following in his retired FBI agent father’s footsteps and graduating at the top of his class at Quantico last year.

Always in the field and always on the run, FBI: Most Wanted is a weekly adrenaline shot about the thrill of the chase.

‘Fire Country’ Episode 19 Preview: Photos, Cast and Plot

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Rebecca Murray

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April 8, 2023

A raging fire at a wellness retreat keeps the crew hopping on CBS’s Fire Country season one episode 19. Directed by Lisa Demaine from a script by Joelle Garfinkel, episode 19 – “Watch Your Step” – will air on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT.

Max Thieriot leads the cast as Bode Donovan. Season one’s regulars include Billy Burke as Vince, Kevin Alejandro as Manny, Diane Farr as Sharon, Stephanie Arcila as Gabriela, Jordan Calloway as Jake, and Jules Latimer as Eve.

“Watch Your Step” Plot: The station 42 crew responds to an out-of-control blaze at a wellness retreat, and the third rock crew tries to protect one of their own from a dangerous overdose.

Fire Country Episode 19 — W Tre Davis as Freddy Mills and Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan in ‘Fire Country’ episode 19 (Photo: Sergei Bachlakov © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Fire Country Season 1 Description:

Fire Country stars Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region. It’s a high-risk, high-reward assignment, and the heat is turned up when Bode is assigned to the program in his rural hometown, where he was once a golden all-American son until his troubles began.

Five years ago, Bode burned down everything in his life, leaving town with a big secret. Now he’s back, with the rap sheet of a criminal and the audacity to believe in a chance for redemption with Cal Fire.