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‘Shadow and Bone’ Season 2 Shares a Sneak Peek Video

Shadow and Bone fans got their first good look at what’s in store for season two during Netflix’s Tudum Global Fan Event. The event featured the unveiling of a season two sneak peek that included new characters as well as the return of Ben Barnes as Kirigan.

The eight-episode first season premiered in April 2021. Season two, which will also consist of eight episodes, doesn’t have a confirmed 2023 premiere date.

In addition to Ben Barnes, returning cast members include Jessie Mei Li as “Alina Starkov,” Archie Renaux as “Malyen Oretsev,” Freddy Carter as “Kaz Brekker,” Amita Suman as “Inej,” Julian Kostov as “Fedyor,” Sujaya Dasgupta as “Zoya,” and Kit Young as “Jesper Fahey.” In addition, returning cast members Danielle Galligan (“Nina Zenik”), Daisy Head (“Genya Safin”), and Calahan Skogman (“Matthias Helvar”) have been promoted to series regulars.

The series also added four new cast members as regulars for season two. Anna Leong Brophy plays “Tamar Kir-Bataar” and Patrick Gibson plays “Nikolai Lantsov.” Jack Wolfe stars as “Wylan Hendriks” and Lewis Tan is “Tolya Yul-Bataar.”

Shadow and Bone is based on Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling book series and Bardugo is involved in the series as an executive producer. Eric Heisserer and Daegan Fryklind serve as writers, executive producers, and co-showrunners. Additional executive producers include Shawn Levy, Josh Barry, Dan Levine, and Dan Cohen for 21 Laps Entertainment along with Pouya Shahbazian (Loom Studios), and Shelley Meals.

Netflix previously announced that season two’s directors will include Bola Ogun (episodes 1 and 2), Laura Belsey (episodes 3 and 4), Karen Gaviola (episodes 5 and 6), and Mairzee Almas (episodes 7 and 8).

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JESSIE MEI LI as ALINA STARKOV and BEN BARNES as THE DARKLING / GENERAL KIRIGAN in ‘SHADOW AND BONE’ (Photo Cr. DAVID APPLEBY/NETFLIX © 2021)

A Look Back at Season 1, Courtesy of Netflix:

Shadow and Bone finds us in a war-torn world where lowly soldier and orphan Alina Starkov has just unleashed an extraordinary power that could be the key to setting her country free. With the monstrous threat of the Shadow Fold looming, Alina is torn from everything she knows to train as part of an elite army of magical soldiers known as Grisha. But as she struggles to hone her power, she finds that allies and enemies can be one and the same and that nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. There are dangerous forces at play, including a crew of charismatic criminals, and it will take more than magic to survive.”




Rihanna is the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show Headliner

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Fox Sports tweets the news Rihanna’s performing at the 2023 Super Bowl

It’s official – Rihanna is the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner and will take the stage during Super Bowl LVII. The 2023 Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on February 12th.

The 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show marks the first time Apple Music has teamed up with the NFL and Roc Nation for the halftime show. Hamish Hamilton is on board to direct, with DPS producing and Roc Nation and Jesse Collins executive producing.

“Rihanna is a generational talent, a woman of humble beginnings who has surpassed expectations at every turn. A person born on the small island of Barbados who became one of the most prominent artists ever. Self-made in business and entertainment,” stated Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter.

“We are thrilled to welcome Rihanna to the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show stage,” said Seth Dudowsky, NFL Head of Music. “Rihanna is a once-in-a-generation artist who has been a cultural force throughout her career. We look forward to collaborating with Rihanna, Roc Nation and Apple Music to bring fans another historic Halftime Show performance.”

Apple’s taking over from Pepsi, the halftime show’s longtime sponsor.

“Rihanna is an incredible recording artist who is a favorite for many millions of Apple Music customers around the world,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music and Beats. “We’re excited to partner with Rihanna, Roc Nation and the NFL to bring music and sports fans a momentous show — what an incredible artist for the inaugural Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.”

The nine-time Grammy Award winner joins a list of Super Bowl Halftime Show performers that includes Prince, The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Prince, and Madonna. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar headlined the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime show, and that production earned five Creative Arts Emmy nominations, winning three.




‘You’ Season 4 Premiere Date Video Introduces New Characters

Netflix’s You season four premiere date announcement video spotlights each of the new key characters – and potential victims – who’ll be interacting with Joe. The upcoming season finds Joe moving to England, and in the video’s voiceover Joe (Penn Badgley) confirms he’s “gone through a bit of refinement” with his move across the pond.

“I’m not the lovable book store manager in New York, or the shop clerk in LA, or the doting husband in the suburbs,” says Joe, adding, “I’m focusing on academia and instruction while keeping my typical extracurricular activities strictly professional.”

Joe also makes the claim that gone are the days of unrequited love and longing. Do we believe him? No.

Season four part one premieres on February 10, 2023. Part two will debut on March 10th.

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Penn Badgley on the set of ‘You’ season 4 (Photo Credit: Netflix)

You Season 4 New Cast and Characters:

Tilly Keeper (Lady Phoebe)
As sweet and kind as she is rich, famous, and chaotic, Phoebe’s every bikini wax has been documented by the tabloids since she was 15 years old. An aristocratic socialite with an avid fan base, Phoebe’s true colors show when she’s alone with her friends. She’s a steadfast cheerleader, especially to American entrepreneur boyfriend Adam. She’s also a wild card: when misfortune strikes, will she rise to the occasion, or shatter?

Amy Leigh Hickman (Nadia)
A literature major with a love of genre storytelling and the aspiration to be a serious author, Nadia’s outspokenness and intensity are a perfect cover for the insecurities carried by a young woman who’s never been accepted by her peer group. She’s made some big mistakes; now, they threaten to destroy her life. She’ll need help, even if it’s from the wrong people.

Ed Speleers (Rhys)
Dry, irreverent Rhys is an author whose memoir garnered him acclaim and pressure to launch a political career. Born into poverty, Rhys lived a traumatic early life before he came into money, going to Oxford and making all the right friends. Now, he moves easily in any social circle, while also seeing through those around him. He doesn’t have much time for partying, though he enjoys staying in touch with his eccentric circle of friends. After all, they were there for him in his troubled youth.

Lukas Gage (Adam)
Adam is an ex-pat American, the youngest son of a wealthy East-Coast magnate. He’s famous for spectacularly failing to meet the standards of his successful, venerable family. An entrepreneur and a gambler, Adam is a warm and funny party host and fast friend. But underneath, Adam is hiding a trove of secrets and papering over problems with heavy self-medication.

Charlotte Ritchie (Kate)
She’s smart, independent, suspicious, misses nothing. She is fiercely loyal to her friends, a brick wall to everyone else. The daughter of a chaotic, bohemian single mother, Kate worked hard to create the life she now leads. She’s an art gallery director whose job means managing tempestuous artists.

Recurring Season 4 Characters:

Niccy Lin (Sophie)
Sophie is an entrepreneur in the body of a pampered jetsetter. Sure, it looks like she’s lying around in a bikini on social media, but every aspect of her feed represents cannily-negotiated high-end sponsorship deals. Underneath her whimsical exterior, Sophie is a watchful protector of her introverted artist brother, Simon.

Aidan Cheng (Simon)
Simon is impossible to impress and abhors small talk and strangers. The Oxford-educated son of a Chinese technology magnate, Simon proved the world wrong when, despite his wealth and sheltered life, he proved himself an artist worthy of acclaim.

Stephen Hagan (Malcolm)
Born to privilege, Malcolm is a literature professor who enjoys all the social perks of the job without working very hard. A drug-loving bon vivant, Malcolm’s friendliness can tip over into bullying if you resist. He’s dating brilliant, successful Kate, which speaks to his own intelligence and maturity. But he’s also seeing a few others on the side, which cancels out those bonus points.

Ben Wiggins (Roald)
Roald hails from an old aristocratic family whose names are on many an important building around Europe. He is attractive, stylish and possessed of perfect manners, but there’s a certain cold calculation to Roald, not to mention rumors of a hidden dark side.

Eve Austin (Gemma)
A member of a privileged circle of friends who met at Oxford, Gemma has never given a day’s thought to life beyond the next VIP event, fashion show, or date. She’s a fun friend to party with, but her insular and privileged life has rendered her shockingly tone-deaf and startlingly lacking in empathy towards those with less.

Ozioma Whenu (Blessing)
A Nigerian princess with several post-graduate degrees, Blessing is an investor with a passion for cryptocurrency. Wry, fun-loving, unapologetically cliquish with her university friends, her carefree risk-taking in life and business has paid off time and again. What’s her secret? She believes we’re all living in a simulation, so only fools would stop themselves from doing whatever they want.

Dario Coates (Connie)
Connie attended Oxford with Kate and Phoebe’s friend group. He is upper-crust, posh, a sportsman gone soft. Loud, potty mouthed, loves betting, horses, drinking and cocaine. It’s safe to assume that Connie’s never had to face a negative consequence in his life.

Sean Pertwee (Vic)
Adam’s personal driver/dealer/security, proud and impeccably dressed Vic is loyal and keeps many of Adam and his friends’ secrets. He’s not afraid to get his hands dirty to protect them — the job always comes first. Outsiders are treated with polite but utter suspicion.

Brad Alexander (Edward)
University student Edward’s dad owns a powerful news outlet. Edward is popular and used to being the smartest student in the room. He has a fierce rivalry with fellow student Nadia.

Alison Pargeter (Dawn)
Dawn is not someone you’d notice in a crowd, and that helps with her work as a paparazzi photographer. But if you’re someone determined to avoid being captured on camera, well, Dawn could pose a problem.

Adam James (Elliot)
World-weary, calm, grounded, allergic to drama, Elliot has lived in California for decades, but his job requires him to travel throughout Europe. Elliot’s employer is powerful, and Elliot always delivers, no matter how challenging the task.




‘Dead to Me’ Season 3 Debuts a Teaser Trailer and First Photo

The long-awaited, much-anticipated third season of Netflix’s Dead to Me finally released a teaser trailer, and it was well worth the wait. The trailer does a terrific job of reminding fans how much we all miss seeing Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini together on the screen.

The teaser trailer was accompanied by the first photo from the upcoming third – and unfortunately – final season. The photo features Applegate and Cardellini at what appears to be a funeral.

Season three also stars James Marsden. Series creator Liz Feldman, Christina Applegate, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, and Jessica Elbaum serve as executive producers, with Linda Cardellini co-executive producing.

“From start to finish, Dead To Me is exactly the show I wanted to make. And it’s been an incredible gift,” stated Feldman, back in July 2020 when season three was announced. “Telling a story sprung from grief and loss has stretched me as an artist and healed me as a human. I’ll be forever indebted to my partners in crime, my friends for life, Christina and Linda, and our brilliantly talented writers, cast and crew. I am beyond grateful to Netflix for supporting Dead To Me from day one, and I’m thrilled to continue our collaboration.”

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CHRISTINA APPLEGATE as JEN HARDING and LINDA CARDELLINI as JUDY HALE in ‘DEAD TO ME’ season 3 (Photo by Saeed Adyani / NETFLIX © 2022)

A Look Back at Season 2:

“Jen (Applegate), Judy (Cardellini), and the lies that entwine them are back. Picking up in the aftermath of that bloody backyard reveal, the irrepressible pair once again struggle to keep their secrets buried. With a surprising new visitor in town and Detective Perez (Diana Maria Riva) hot on their heels, Jen and Judy take drastic measures to protect their loved ones and each other — no matter the cost.”




‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Season 2 Clip Teases a Showdown with Olaf

Netflix showed off a brief clip from the upcoming second season of Vikings: Valhalla during its 2022 Tudum Global Fan Event, held virtually on Saturday, September 24, 2022. The new minute-and-a-half clip confirms Leif Eriksson has reunited with his sister, Freydis, and Harald Sigurdsson. It also reveals their group will be surrounded on a beach by forces led by Olaf.

The odds are stacked against them until fireballs launched from what we can assume is at least one ship even things up.

The streaming service has confirmed the action series will run for three eight-episode seasons. The first season debuted in February 2022, and season two wrapped up production in early 2022. Netflix didn’t announce a premiere date but did tease that the new season will arrive in 2023.

Season two’s confirmed cast includes Sam Corlett as Leif Eriksson, Frida Gustavsson as Freydis Eriksdotter, Leo Suter as Harald Sigurdsson, and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Olaf Haraldsson. Jeb Stuart created the series, based on Michael Hirst’s Vikings, and serves as executive producer and showrunner.

Additional executive producers include Hirst, Morgan O’Sullivan, Sheila Hockin, Steve Stark, James Flynn, John Weber, Sherry Marsh, Alan Gasmer, and Paul Buccieri.

“Fans of Valhalla — THANK YOU to the millions of you who have watched (and rewatched!) Season One. The numbers have been mind-boggling and beyond my wildest expectations. I’m thrilled to be able to confirm that we wrapped and are already editing Season Two and that production will start soon on Season Three. While the storylines for Leif, Freydis, Harald, Olaf, Canute, and the rest of our amazing cast are secret, I can say without hesitation that their journeys will be even more epic than what you’ve seen so far. SKÅL!!!” stated creator Jeb Stuart back in March 2022.

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Frida Gustavsson as Freydis and Sam Corlett as Leif in ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ (Photo by Bernard Walsh © 2021 Netflix)

A Look Back at Season 1:

Season one of Vikings: Valhalla – now streaming – chronicles the heroic adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived — the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson (Corlett), his fiery and headstrong sister Freydis Eriksdotter (Gustavsson), and the ambitious Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson (Suter). As tensions between the Vikings and the English royals reach a bloody breaking point and as the Vikings themselves clash over their conflicting Christian and pagan beliefs, these three Vikings begin an epic journey that will take them across oceans and through battlefields, from Kattegat to England and beyond, as they fight for survival and glory.




‘Walker’ Season 3 Episode 1 Cast, Photos, Plot and Premiere Date

The CW’s Walker season two ended on a cliffhanger that found Cordell kidnapped and tied up in the back of a van. Season three episode one, “World on a String,” begins right after the events of season two’s finale, with everyone hustling to get Cord back safe and sound.

Season three episode one airs on October 6, 2022, and in a recent interview with TVLine, series star and executive producer Jared Padalecki confirmed we’ll find out what’s going on fairly quickly. “Certainly in the season three premiere, we’ll get a glimpse of just how much trouble Cord is in, if there’s any way for him to get out or if he’s gonna need help…and how help would even get to him or find him.”

In addition to Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker, the season three cast includes Coby Bell as Captain Larry James, Ashley Reyes as Cassie Perez, Keegan Allen as Liam, Violet Brinson as Stella, and Jeff Pierre as Trey Barnett. Also returning are Mitch Pileggi as Bohnam, Kale Culley as August, Molly Hagan as Abeline, and Odette Annable as Geri Broussard.

“World on a String” Plot: Picking up where we left off in season 2, it’s graduation day and the Walker family is turning a corner into a seemingly hopeful future that is until Cordell (Padalecki) goes missing, and his mysterious captors are trying to break him down physically and mentally. Meanwhile, Captain James (Bell), Cassie (Reyes) and the rest of the Rangers have all hands on deck to bring Cordell home safely but Stella (Brinson) has ideas of her own on how she can help.

Episode one was directed by Steve Robin from a script by Seamus Kevin Fahey and Anna Fricke.

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Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker in ‘Walker’ season 3 episode 1 (Photo © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)
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Kale Culley as August Walker and Keegan Allen as Liam Walker in season 3 episode 1 (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)
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Molly Hagan as Abeline Walker and Mitch Pileggi as Bonham Walker in season 3 episode 1 (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)
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Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker in season 3 episode 1 (Photo © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)
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Ashley Reyes as Cassie Perez in the “World on a String” episode (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)
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Jeff Pierre as Trey Barnett in season 3 episode 1 (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)
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Mitch Pileggi as Bonham Walker, Jeff Pierre as Trey Barnett, Keegan Allen as Liam Walker, Ashley Reyes as Cassie Perez and Coby Bell as Captain Larry James in season 3 episode 1 (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)
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Coby Bell as Captain Larry James in season 3 episode 1 (Photo: Rebecca Brenneman © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)




‘Spirited’ Posters Tease Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell in a Modern Christmas Carol

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Poster for Apple Original Films’ ‘Spirited’ starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds

Apple Original Films is taking an unusual approach to building the buzz for Spirited. Instead of the usual movie posters, Apple’s opted to release four behind-the-scenes posters for what they’re describing as a modern musical rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story A Christmas Carol.

The posters feature the musical’s stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, and Octavia Spencer. And Reynolds mentioned the posters’ release on Twitter, tweeting, “For some reason, these are called iPosters.” (It’s Friday and my brain’s in weekend mode so it took me a minute to figure out the joke.)

The cast also includes Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, and Jen Tullock. Sean Anders (Daddy’s Home, Horrible Bosses 2) and John Morris co-wrote the screenplay, with Anders directing. Anders, Morris, Reynolds, Ferrell, George Dewey, Jessica Elbaum, and David Koplan produced.

The posters’ release was accompanied by the news Spirited will sing and dance its way into theaters on November 11, 2022, followed by a release on Apple TV+ on November 18th.

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Will Ferrell stars in ‘Spirited’ from Apple Original Films
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Ryan Reynold’s behind the scenes ‘Spirited’ poster
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Apple Original Films’ ‘Spirited’ star Octavia Spencer

‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 Preview: Cast, Plot Details, and Premiere Date

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Aubrey Plaza, Will Sharpe, Theo James, and Meghann Fahey in ‘The White Lotus’ season 2 (Photograph by Fabio Lovino/HBO)

HBO’s critically acclaimed The White Lotus has set an October 30, 2022 premiere date for season two. Season one premiered in July 2021 and earned 10 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Directing (Mike White), Outstanding Supporting Actress (Jennifer Coolidge), and Outstanding Supporting Actor (Murray Bartlett).

Season two will consist of seven episodes, with new episodes arriving on HBO on Sundays at 9pm. HBO describes the second season as a social satire that’s “set at an exclusive Sicilian resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.”

Mike White (School of Rock, Pasadena) created the series and serves as writer, director, and executive producer. David Bernad and Mark Kamine also executive produce.

HBO dropped a few hints about what’s in store via the following list of cast and characters:

  • F. Murray Abraham as BERT DI GRASSO – Visiting Sicily with his son, Dominic (Michael Imperioli), and grandson, Albie (Adam DiMarco), Bert is getting frail, yet still sees himself as virile and capable.
  • Jennifer Coolidge as TANYA MCQUOID-HUNT – A wealthy, unstable woman, traveling with her husband, Greg (Jon Gries), and assistant, Portia (Haley Lu Richardson).
  • Adam DiMarco as ALBIE DI GRASSO – Dominic’s (Michael Imperioli) son and Bert’s (F. Murray Abraham) grandson, Albie is a sweet and observant college grad, who often serves as his family’s peacekeeper.
  • Meghann Fahy as DAPHNE BABCOCK – A stay-at-home mom visiting Italy with her husband, Cameron (Theo James), and another couple, Ethan (Will Sharpe) and Harper (Aubrey Plaza).
  • Jon Gries as GREG – Tanya’s (Jennifer Coolidge) husband, who is less than pleased to find her assistant invited on their romantic getaway.
  • Beatrice Grannò as MIA – A Sicilian local, Mia is a talented singer in search of her big break.
  • Tom Hollander as QUENTIN – an English expat, vacationing with his friends and his nephew, Jack (Leo Woodall).
  • Sabrina Impacciatore as VALENTINA – The passionate, dedicated manager in charge of the White Lotus resort in Taormina, who expects perfection from her staff.
  • Michael Imperioli as DOMINIC DI GRASSO – A Hollywood producer visiting Sicily with his elderly father, Bert (F. Murray Abraham), and post-college son, Albie (Adam DiMarco), to explore their ancestral roots.
  • Theo James as CAMERON BABCOCK – A wildly successful businessman from a wealthy family, Cameron is vacationing with his wife Daphne (Meghann Fahy), his college roommate, Ethan (Will Sharpe), and Ethan’s wife, Harper (Aubrey Plaza).
  • Aubrey Plaza as HARPER SPILLER – Newly wealthy after her husband finds professional success, Harper and Ethan (Will Sharpe) are visiting Italy with Ethan’s college roommate, Cameron (Theo James), and Cameron’s wife, Daphne (Meghann Fahy).
  • Haley Lu Richardson as PORTIA – A small-town girl and recent college graduate, Portia is traveling with her boss, Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge), hoping for adventure.
  • Will Sharpe as ETHAN SPILLER – After recently striking professional success, Ethan and his wife, Harper (Aubrey Plaza), are invited to vacation in Italy with his college roommate, Cameron (Theo James), and Cameron’s wife, Daphne (Meghann Fahy).
  • Simona Tabasco as LUCIA- a Sicilian local who frequents the White Lotus resort in search of work and opportunity amongst the wealthy clientele.
  • Leo Woodall as JACK – a magnetic guest staying at The White Lotus with his uncle, Quentin (Tom Hollander).

‘High School Musical’s Original Cast Reunite for the Series’ Fourth Season

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Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, and Monique Coleman in ‘High School Musical: The Musical: the Series’ (Photo Credit: Disney/Fred Hayes)

The High School Musical gang is getting back together for Disney+’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Original High School Musical cast members Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, Bart Johnson, Alyson Reed, and Kaycee Stroh are joining the cast for the upcoming fourth season of the popular series.

Disney+ also announced season four has added recurring guest stars Kylie Cantrall (Gabby Duran & The Unsittables) as social media star “Dani;” Matthew Sato (Doogie Kamealoha) as sitcom actor “Mack;” Caitlin Reilly (Hacks) as indie film director “Quinn;” and Vasthy Mompoint (The Prom) as choreographer “Krystal.”

The HSM veterans and newcomers join a cast that includes Joshua Bassett as Ricky, Sofia Wylie as Gina, Dara Reneé as Kourtney, Julia Lester as Ashlyn, Frankie Rodriguez as Carlos, Kate Reinders as Miss Jenn, and Liamani Segura as Emmy.

Filming is currently underway in Salt Lake City.

Created by executive producer Tim Federle, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season one premiered in November 2019. Season two followed in May 2021 and season three debuted in July 2022. Disney+ hasn’t set a 2023 premiere date for season four.

Disney+ released the following description of season four:

After an epic summer at Camp Shallow Lake, the Wildcats return to East High where they prepare a stage production of ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year.’ But plans are disrupted when Principal Gutierrez announces that Disney has decided to make the long-awaited ‘High School Musical 4: The Reunion; movie on location at their beloved high school.

Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, Bart Johnson, Alyson Reed and Kaycee Stroh will play themselves, resurrecting their High School Musical roles as “Chad Danforth,” “Taylor McKessie,” “Ryan Evans,” “Coach Jack Bolton,” “Ms. Darbus” and “Martha Cox,” respectively, and the Wildcats will play featured extras in the movie.




‘Monarch’ Season 1 Episode 3 Preview: Photos, Plot, and Cast

Fox’s Monarch season one episode two brought in Shania Twain as a guest star and episode three snagged another Country music icon – Tonya Tucker – for a guest starring appearance. Episode three, “Show Them Who You Are, Baby,” will air on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT.

Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.

“Show Them Who You Are, Baby” Plot: As Nicky prepares to perform at the “Queens of Country” concert, she learns of Clive’s (guest star Adam Croasdell) affair and is determined to turn the tables on him. Meanwhile, Luke is told the devastating truth from Nicky; Catt celebrates Ana’s signing with Monarch with a party at the Brambles, where Ana and Ace connect.

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Kevin Cahoon and Anna Friel in ‘Monarch’ season 1 episode 3 (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)

Fox’s Official Season 1 Synopsis:

In Monarch, the Roman family is headed by the insanely talented, but tough-as-nails Queen of Country Music DOTTIE CANTRELL ROMAN (Sarandon) and her beloved husband, ‘Texas Truthteller’ ALBIE ROMAN (Adkins). Dottie and Albie have created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown NICOLETTE “NICKY” ROMAN (Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.

Middle child LUKE ROMAN (Sasse) is the CEO of the family’s business, Monarch Entertainment. Luke is the apple of his mother’s eye, but he has a troubled relationship with his father, whose approval he can never get, no matter how hard he tries. Youngest daughter GIGI TUCKER-ROMAN (Ditto) is very close to her older brother and sister, but in a family of superstars, Gigi has always felt like a bit of an outcast, in spite of her incredible singing voice.

Gigi is married to KAYLA ROMAN-TUCKER (Holder), a successful music manager who keeps turning down Luke’s offers to join forces with the family company. Outside business, Kayla’s relationships with the Romans reflect a complicated history, and a secret she is keeping could destroy her marriage to Gigi. ACE GRAYSON (Inigo Pascual) also is part of the family. He is a talented and sensitive 18-year-old who was adopted from an orphanage by Nicky and her husband, struggling British actor CLIVE GRAYSON (guest star Adam Croasdell).

Ace is a phenomenal singer with real swagger on stage and dreams of being a country star like his Grandpa Albie. And just when the Romans’ world couldn’t get more chaotic, enter CATT PHOENIX (Higareda), the stunning and unpredictable mother of 17-year-old ANA PHOENIX (Emma Milani), a talented, wide-eyed young singer who is trying to get signed to the Roman family’s record label.”

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Trace Adkins in the “Show Them What You Got, Baby” episode (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)
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Joshua Sasse in season 1 episode 3 (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)
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Emma Milani in the “Show Them What You Got, Baby” episode (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)
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Emma Milani and Inigo Pascual in the “Show Them What You Got, Baby” episode (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)
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Emma Milani and Martha Higareda in the “Show Them What You Got, Baby” episode (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)
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Martha Higareda in season 1 episode 3 (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)




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