Netflix just released the official trailer for Pirate Gold of Adak Island, a new documentary series that finds experienced treasure hunters attempting to locate buried treasure in order to help save an island. The trailer teases a few key discoveries but doesn’t reveal whether we should hold out hope that these expert searchers will have any better luck than the Fellowship of the Dig team on The History Channel’s The Curse of Oak Island. Nine seasons of that treasure-hunting series and thus far there’s been a lot of wood and old tools found but not much in the way of gold or silver.
Googling Adak Island reveals the remote island had around 171 residents in 2020. The island used to have a large military presence but now its occupants work mostly in the fish processing business. Adak’s littered with deserted businesses and homes, but Alaska’s holding out hope the military might return and revive the community at some point.
According to Historic Sites and Ship Wrecks, Captain Gregory Dwargstof of the Hitslap (a seal-hunting ship) buried $1 million there in 1892.
Netflix has set a June 29, 2022 premiere date for Pirate Gold of Adak Island.
Netflix’s official synopsis:
“Over the past one hundred years, caches of gold coins from the nineteenth century have been found buried on the remote and eerie island of Adak. The entire pirate treasure, most of which has not been found, has an estimated value of $365 Million. Mayor Tom Spitler is assembling a team of experienced treasure hunters to search for the booty, which proves to be a treacherous task as Adak is littered with unexploded bombs left over from WWII. Luckily, the mayor himself happens to be specially trained in bomb removal – but will that be enough? They could get rich, but they might die trying.”
Incredible never-before-seen footage reveals frightening new details about the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster in HBO’s Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes. The just-released trailer shows how quickly the radiation spread and the impact the accident had on the surrounding population.
HBO’s set a Wednesday, June 22, 2022 premiere for the documentary from Emmy Award winner James Jones (Mosul). The deep dive into the nuclear power plant disaster includes interviews with people who had first-hand knowledge of the event including a helicopter pilot, a Russian general, a Chernobyl engineer, and the Deputy Chief Engineer of the Chernobyl Power Plant.
HBO released the following description of James Jones’ documentary:
“Thirty-six years after the Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded in Soviet Ukraine, newly uncovered archival footage and recorded interviews with those who were present paint an emotional and gripping portrait of the extent and gravity of the disaster and the lengths to which the Soviet government went to cover up the incident, including the soldiers sent in to ‘liquidate’ the damage. Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes is the full, unvarnished true story of what happened in one of the least understood tragedies of the twentieth century.
This powerful and at times graphic film tells the story of the disaster and its far-reaching ripple effects entirely through extraordinary, immersive footage, shot on-site in the hours, days, weeks, and months following the accident. Russian-speaking British filmmaker James Jones uncovered a wealth of never-before-seen footage from a range of sources, which reveal the chilling consequences of the explosion.
As soldiers, pilots and miners were called in to help contain the radiation at huge personal risk, the Soviet government continued to deny and distort the enormity of the situation. Deeply personal witness testimony helps contextualize the tragedy by providing an overview of life in Chernobyl before the meltdown and its harrowing aftermath. Government propaganda films illustrate the Soviet Union’s pride in its nuclear program and contemporaneous news reports show President Gorbachev’s delayed and misleading announcements to his countrymen.
The events at Chernobyl transformed the lives of millions of people. It is estimated that more than 200,000 people died as a result of the accident, yet the official Soviet reckoning was just 31. The mishandling of the disaster sparked distrust in the authorities, and ultimately contributed to the fall of the Soviet Union itself, while also eerily echoing the misinformation and distortion that remain today. As the Ukrainian people once more battle a powerful, autocratic state to their east, Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes highlights the true scope of this decades-old, cataclysmic event.”
Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Surface, premiering globally July 29, 2022 on Apple TV+.
The new psychological thriller Surface will premiere on Apple TV+ on July 29, 2022. The drama stars The Morning Show‘s Gugu Mbatha-Raw, with Mbatha-Raw also serving as an executive producer.
Surface, created by Veronica West (High Fidelity), also stars Oliver Jackson-Cohen (The Haunting of Hill House), Stephan James (If Beale Street Could Talk), Ari Graynor (I’m Dying Up Here), Oscar nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Secrets & Lies), François Arnaud (Midnight, Texas), and Millie Brady (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies).
Series creator West is the writer and serves as an executive producer. Hello Sunshine’s Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter also executive produce along with Sam Miller (I May Destroy You). Miller, Kevin Sullivan, Jennifer Morrison, and Tucker Gates directed.
The eight-episode season premieres with the release of the first three episodes on July 29. New episodes arrive on subsequent Fridays.
Apple TV+ released the following description:
Set in high-end San Francisco, Surface stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Sophie, a woman who has suffered a traumatic head injury that has left her with extreme memory loss, believed to be a result of a suicide attempt. As Sophie embarks on a quest to put the pieces of her life back together with the help of her husband and friends, she begins to question whether or not the truth she is told is in fact the truth she has lived.
Through twists and turns and an unexpected love triangle, this sexy, elevated thriller asks: What if you woke up one day and didn’t know your own secrets? “Surface” is a story of self- discovery which contemplates if we are pre-programmed to become who we are, or if we choose our own identity.
Actor/musician Alexander Ludwig (Heels, Vikings) will drop his second album – Highway 99 – on August 26, 2022. The upcoming album will include 16 tracks and is described as blending Country storytelling with rock ‘n’ roll energy.
“If my album could be summed up in a song it would be ‘Faded On Me,’” explained Ludwig. “The song spoke to me so much. As a kid, my parents taught me to roll with the punches, and this song is all about that. Taking whatever life throws your way and throwing it right back.”
Alexander Ludwig launched his music career in 2021 with the release of his self-titled album featuring the popular single “Let Me Be Your Whiskey.” His sophomore album is produced by Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy — two longtime members of Jason Aldean’s band. Ludwig also collaborated with David Lee Murphy (Sheryl Crow, Kenny Chesney) and Michael Dulaney (Jason Aldean, Reba McEntire) on his new album.
The release date announcement was accompanied by the premiere of the album’s first single, “Faded On Me.”
BBR Music Group/BMG released this description of Highway 99:
“[Highway 99 is] filled with 16 tracks that tell universal stories about small towns, wild nights, broken hearts, and big dreams, the album is glued together by a mix of amplified guitars, climactic choruses, and heartland hooks.”
Trina Njororage, Blake Horstmann, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Angelina Pivarnick, Giannina Gibelli, and Johnny Middlebrooks in ‘All Star Shore’ (Photo Credit: Gerardo Valido / Paramount+)
Paramount+ and MTV Entertainment Studios’ All Star Shore, debuting this summer, will feature 14 reality show alumni including cast members from Jersey Shore, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Bachelor in Paradise. Cast members for the all-star series will also include previous competitors from Love is Blind, Geordie Shore, and Rio Shore.
Paramount+’s announcement confirmed the 14 contestants who will be vacationing in a gorgeous house in the Canary Islands when the series premieres on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. All Star Shore cast members will compete for cash prizes while taking part in challenges including “Party Pong” and “Shots and Found.”
ALL STAR SHORE CONTESTANTS:
Angelina Pivarnick (Jersey Shore) is a Shore OG, and she’s going to make sure everyone knows it. She’s bringing the mouth, the drama and the party, and will bulldoze anyone who stands in her way.
Bethan Kershaw (Geordie Shore) brings with her a big personality and a big heart. She and best friend Chloe are ready to take this Shore House by storm, but when her flirty ways catch the eye of a fellow housemate, she’s not prepared for what happens next.
Blake Horstmann (Bachelor in Paradise) is not looking to compete for a woman’s heart this time; he’s here to win the grand prize. But will everything go out the window when he sees the girl he likes kissing his partner?
Chloe Ferry (Geordie Shore) is showing off her competitive side in this Shore House – but not without a drink in her hand! Even though she is joined by some of her closest friends from the U.K., Chloe can’t trust anyone when money is on the line.
Giannina Gibelli (Love Is Blind) is ready to go all-in on life, love and competition. And with the blindfold off, it looks like she’ll finally come face-to-face with real love. But which shoremate will be the one?
James Tindale (Geordie Shore) is bringing the mischief and the muscles to this Shore House. With his years of experience on “Geordie Shore,” a party competition show is a no-brainer for him, and he’s ready to win.
Joey Essex (The Only Way Is Essex) is a TV sensation in the U.K., but has yet to experience life in a Shore House. His strategy coming in? Capitalize on that Essex charm, and flirt … with everyone.
Johnny Middlebrooks (Love Island) is known as a player, but this time it’s all about the competition … or is it? When drama kicks off between his partner and his new love interest, Johnny must navigate dangerous waters in order to keep his eye on the prize.
Karime Pindter (Acapulco Shore) is here to show the world how Mexico really parties. And though the competition and challenges might scare her, she loves money and will do whatever it takes to win it!
Luis “Potro” Caballero (Acapulco Shore) may be known as “The Seducer” back home, but here he’s a force in the competition. When others question his game, will he prove himself or will it send him straight to exile?
Marina Gregory (The Circle: Brazil) knows it’s all about the social media game when it comes to making cash money. But in this Shore House, she finds that reading people is a lot harder face-to-face than it was online.
Ricardo Salusse (Rio Shore) is here to show that size doesn’t matter in this competition. He might not be the hulk, but he’s quick, he’s smart and he’s fun at parties. Don’t underestimate his tenacity to win!
Trina Njoroge (Love Island) knows how the mind works and intends to use her professional skills to her advantage in this competition. Will that plan backfire when she gets caught spilling too much tea?
Vanessa “Vanjie” Mateo (RuPaul’s Drag Race) is a fierce drag queen whose sharp wit and unfiltered personality quickly prove “Miss Vanjie” is also fierce competition. But will this queen sashay away with the prize money?
Singer-songwriter Kesha’s turned her interest in the paranormal into Conjuring Kesha, a new show on discovery+. The series premieres on July 8, 2022 and features Kesha and her like-minded friends exploring haunted locations and delving into the world of the supernatural over a six-episode first season.
“To me, the supernatural comes naturally,” stated Kesha. “It started with my insatiable curiosity, my eternal searching for something bigger than myself. This has motivated my art, informed my music and has given a purpose to my entire life. It’s an eternal search for proof of God. But it’s the adventures that I have with my friends that take these pilgrimages to the next level and make them a reality. I wanted to catch actual proof of the unexplainable. If we could catch these things on camera, then what else could be true? My podcast, ‘Kesha and the Creepies,’ was the jumping-off point into the unknown – and now this show is the ultimate quest to go deeper into my existential questions. Trust me, you don’t wanna miss this.”
Guest stars include comedian Whitney Cummings, musician Betty Who, actor-rapper GaTa, and The Bachelorette‘s Jojo Fletcher.
“Kesha has an incredible passion for all things paranormal,” said Matthew Butler, group senior vice president, Travel Channel and Paranormal Streaming Content. “It’s her fearless outlook that pushes her to explore the scariest places on earth, including when the cameras are not on her. And it’s even more enjoyable to watch her bring along her friends as we get to witness their transition from skeptics into believers.”
‘Conjuring Kesha’ (Photo Courtesy of discovery+)
Conjuring Kesha Plot, Courtesy of discovery+:
Throughout the season, Kesha dives headfirst into mysteries ranging from demonic activity at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary with comedian Whitney Cummings to hiking deep into the forests of California’s Mount Shasta in search of Bigfoot with The Bachelorette star, Jojo Fletcher. Kesha and former tour mate Betty Who face their fears at a haunted opera hall in Kesha’s home state of Tennessee; and she converts actor and rapper GaTa into a full-blown believer at one of the most haunted mansions on the West Coast.
Kesha and legendary supermodel Karen Elson become the first to film inside an active and haunted lodge affiliated with the notorious secret society, the Odd Fellows. She also takes the queen of bounce rap, Big Freedia, on the ultimate ghost hunt at the infamously haunted Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Tennessee.
At every stop, Kesha and her celeb pals are joined by top paranormal experts – like psychics Cindy Kaza and Chip Coffey or Bigfoot researcher Ronny LeBlanc – who help guide them through the incredible paranormal activity they experience.
Season 1 Episode Guide:
SERIES PREMIERE: “Not Today, Satan” – Begins Streaming Friday, July 8
Kesha and comedian Whitney Cummings dive into the darkness of Tennessee’s haunted “Bloody Brushy,” a closed penitentiary that encaged the worst of the worst. Kesha is pushed to her limit when she makes contact with a demonic force.
Episode 2: “Songs for the Dead” – Begins Streaming Friday, July 8
Kesha and pop star Betty Who unravel the mysteries of Tennessee’s Antoinette Hall, one of America’s oldest and most haunted opera houses. The deeper they delve into the dark secrets beneath the old stage, the more aggressive the spirits become with Kesha and her crew.
Episode 3: “A Terrifying Truth” – Begins Streaming Friday, July 15
Kesha and actor-rapper GaTa check in for a night of sheer terror at San Francisco’s mysterious Westerfeld House. Is master illusionist Harry Houdini responsible for the electrifying paranormal activity? Is it the satanic rituals and an unsolved murder? They must listen to uncover the truth.
Episode 4: “Into Bigfoot’s Lair” – Begins Streaming Friday, July 22
Kesha takes former “Bachelorette” star Jojo Fletcher to Mount Shasta, a supernatural vortex with the most missing person cases of any national park in the United States. They enlist Bigfoot expert Ronny LeBlanc to lead them through the dark abyss in hopes of spotting the mythical beast.
Episode 5: “Kesha Faces Mortality” – Begins Streaming Friday, July 29
Kesha and supermodel Karen Elson peel back the curtain on the Odd Fellows, a centuries-old secret society infamous for its macabre rituals and literal skeletons in the closet. But their presence in the lodge soon spurs alarming paranormal activity as Kesha grapples with dark truths.
Episode 6: “Descent Into Madness” – Begins Streaming Friday, August 5
Kesha and rapper Big Freedia face their worst fears at Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. The building comes to life overnight spurring violent activity and revealing disturbing truths. Psychic Chip Coffey joins the investigation in hopes of setting the spirits free.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Teimojin (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
The History Channel’s Alone season nine episode two concentrates on the four survivalists who weren’t featured in the season premiere. The first episode showed events from days one through four, while “Consequences” lengthens the timeline through day 15.
Airing on June 2, 2022, episode two includes the first tap out of the season.
Tidbits tossed out over the course of the second episode include that an average of 30 inches of rain hits the eastern coast of Labrador each year and it rains an average of 108 days. Participants will have to be wary of giardia (a parasite) in the water and a lack of hydration can cause lightheadedness. And, each participant’s allowed up to nine arrows and regulations allow fishing to be done only with a fly rod or dip net.
On day 1, 31-year-old Teimojin Tan from Quebec City, CAN explains he’s committed to doing less work while still accomplishing his goal of finding a good place to shelter. He’s got experience in primitive survival techniques and served six years in the Canadian Armed Forces. Teimojin believes his medical training gives him an advantage over his competition.
As a doctor, he needs to make well-thought-out decisions. That should help him survive in these inhospitable conditions.
Day 7: Teimojin is continuing to work on his shelter. His task for the day is to dig a fire pit at least a foot deep. He explains that sleeping high with a low fire pit keeps a shelter warmer, and with the temperature dropping it’s critical he gets this project done. He’s designed the pit so there’s a ground chimney and he’ll use river clay to fortify it.
If he wins, he’ll use the $500,000 to pay off his student loans and renovate his mom’s home. Teimojin doesn’t have a target in mind of how many days he can last in the wilderness.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Terry (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Homer, AK resident Terry Burns (age 30) describes the Alone experience as “living life amplified.” On day 2, Terry spots a harbor seal. He’s happy to see it but surprised it made it all the way to Labrador.
His experience as a commercial fisherman in Alaska has made him strong. Terry loves to go on backpacking adventures on his own but has never gone past the 30-day mark by himself.
He’s set up a simple shelter using his tarp as a temporary cover. Terry’s gathered tinder for a fire but, unfortunately, he left it out in the weather so it’s all wet. He heads off to look for dry wood but isn’t successful in finding any before the rain hits. The few he finds aren’t enough to keep a flame burning and he’s forced to go the night without a fire.
Day 6: Terry’s in much better shape than on day two and his fire is roaring as he drinks freshly boiled water. He still hasn’t built a permanent shelter and sets to work building a simple A-frame lodge. He admits he’s not a shelter-builder, but he’ll enjoy working with his hands out in the middle of nowhere.
He used to work an exhausting schedule and existed on little to no sleep until he was involved in a 17-vehicle pileup in September 2011. Terry was hit head-on and yet escaped unscathed. That changed his approach to life.
Terry’s vast experience fishing gives him the confidence he can reel in some from the nearby river. He hooks a strong fish and it puts up quite a fight before he’s finally able to pull it in. It’s a beautiful brook trout that he plans to eat for dinner.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Tom (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Our first look at Tom Garstang, a 35-year-old from Earlysville, VA, is on day 3. He’s already tired of bunchberries and sets out to locate game. Tom lives on a 325-acre farm and runs a prescribed fire program. He calls himself a “creative” person and was born in South Africa. He spent his summers in the bush with his father (a conservationist) and has learned to be a patient/observant hunter from watching animals.
He’s proficient at hunting and has a girlfriend back home he’ll really miss.
Tom’s first attempt at killing a squirrel with a bow and arrow is a success. He apologizes to the squirrel and takes it back to make squirrel stew. Tom keeps an eye out for predators while eating because of the shift in wind.
We circle back to Tom on day 8 and he’s busy making flies. He cuts off some of his green hair that he specifically dyed before Alone so he would have bright colors to attract the fish to his flies. (I think he’s the first contestant who’s done this in Alone history.) He’s also dyed part of his hair pink, but that part’s faded to nearly his regular light brown hair color.
Tom’s collection of items to use to catch fish includes paracord sheaving, the squirrel tail, his own hair, and hooks. He didn’t grow up with much money and is used to improvising.
Tom heads to the river and reels in some trout. “So far, I am crushing it,” says Tom, proudly displaying his fish.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Adam (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
All 10 competitors still remain in the wild when we catch up with 36-year-old Adam Riley from Fayetteville, AR on day 5. He’s not into taking selfies and admits he can’t believe he’s got to film himself while on Alone.
Adam has an unusual job; he’s one of 100 or so in the U.S. who works as a full-time alpaca shearer. Plus, he’s a treehouse carpenter.
Adam’s skilled at hunting and fishing, and spent 90 days alone crossing the ocean in his sailboat. That helped prepare him for spending time by himself on Alone.
He wants to use the $500,000 prize money to help his family. He left his girlfriend, dog, and family behind to participate because he believes he can win. “It’s going to be hard on my body but if I can do 10 years financially worth of work in 90 days, I’m willing to push my body to its absolute limits to make that happen for me,” explains Adam.
His shelter is a modified lean-to with a window, and spruce tree branches on the roof will keep the rain out. The shelter’s side walls are made of moss which provides excellent insulation. After finishing the construction, he places a photo of his dog and girlfriend above his bed.
Day 11: Adam’s house looks great and he’s ready to check out the surrounding area for food. He stumbles upon some bear dung and confesses a dream of his is to kill a black bear. However, the black bears in Labrador are quite aggressive and are busy stocking up for the winter. Going after one isn’t for the faint of heart.
He spots a grouse and takes a shot but misses. He’s disappointed and debates whether to take another shot at the risk of losing an arrow. Adam’s second shot also misses, and he sets off to find his arrows. He’s unsuccessful and now he’s lost two of his nine arrows.
Day 12: He’s determined to make a decent fishing pole, hopefully about 7 feet long. As he works on the pole, he explains he was bullied as a child and found solace in the woods. He’s kept that love of the wilderness while growing up.
Adam laughs while reeling in fish, happy about his success with his new pole. He reels in 10 little fish and one big one.
Although he misses his family, the goal of winning the $500,000 and helping out his family keeps him going. His elderly parents don’t have any retirement income and he’d use the money to help them out.
‘Alone’ season 9 competitor Jacques (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
On day 10, Jacques keeps busy fishing, proudly holding up his brook trout and calling it “incredible” before giving his future meal a kiss. He kills and cleans his fish right away so that it doesn’t linger in pain.
Jacques didn’t have a great childhood and he threw himself into outdoor life as an escape. His shelter includes a rock fire pit and he cooks his trout while suggesting everyone chase their passions. He loves being a part of Alone but doesn’t have a clue how long he’ll last.
The trout is absolutely yummy and he feels like he’s killing it at surviving on his own. However, he admits he has a strong desire to be with his farting girlfriend and biting puppy. (I’m sure his girlfriend’s not going to love that description!)
Day 12: Jacques is shocked at how quickly he’s losing weight. He thought he’d fattened up for the challenge but is down quite a bit. (He’s lost 10% of his weight.) Jacques chops more firewood and explains that no matter what, anyone who participates in Alone comes out a different person.
He spots a squirrel, takes a shot, and just misses him. He shoots again and this time it’s a kill. Jacques apologizes and thanks the dead squirrel for providing him with a meal. He hates killing squirrels and feels sad about its death.
“I generally don’t have a problem with killing things as long as it’s done respectfully. But right now, it’s really bothering me,” admits Jacques. Maybe if he wasn’t alone, it wouldn’t hit him so hard.
Day 14: Jacques sits up at night and is still thinking about the squirrel he killed. It feels wrong, and he believes right now the only relationship he has with living things around him is hurting them. He’s realized his best moments are when he’s with his girlfriend and dog. “I don’t know what I’m chasing out here,” says Jacques before turning off the camera for the night.
Day 15: Not surprisingly, Jacques becomes the first Alone season nine contestant to tap out.
Robin Thede stars in ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ (Photograph by Tina Thorpe / HBO)
HBO’s popular A Black Lady Sketch Show has been renewed for a fourth season. The official renewal was announced just two weeks after the season three finale aired.
The series was created by Robin Thede who serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner, as well as star.
“A Black Lady Sketch Show has created an indelible mark thanks to the trust and support of the incredible team at HBO. We are ecstatic to be heading into a fourth season that means so much to our cast, crew, and the dedicated audience who so passionately loves our show,” stated Thede, commenting on the renewal announcement.
Season three featured Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black, and Skye Townsend. Thede’s behind-the-scenes team includes HOORAe’s Issa Rae and 3 Arts Entertainment’s Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry. Jax Media’s Tony Hernandez and Brooke Posch also serve as executive producers.
“Robin, Gabrielle, Ashley, and Skye brought so much life to each character they portrayed in every sketch,” said Amy Gravitt, EVP of HBO Programming. “We’re beyond excited to explore even more comedic worlds with a fourth season of A Black Lady Sketch Show.”
The comedy, which earned a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, debuted in August 2019.
HBO’s official synopsis:
“The narrative sketch comedy series features a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations.”
The chickens are coming home to roost in the final season of TNT’s critically acclaimed action drama, Animal Kingdom. The trailer teases the Cody boys are going to be attacked from all sides on season six, premiering on June 19, 2022 with the back-to-back release of the first two episodes.
The sixth season will air on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT.
The series is inspired by the award-winning independent film from Australian filmmaker David Michôd. Michôd and the feature film’s producer Liz Watts are involved in the series as executive producers. Jonathan Lisco developed the series and Emmy winner John Wells, Daniele Nathanson, Erin Jontow, Nick Copus, and Bradley Paul executive produce.
Ben Robson, Shawn Hatosy, Finn Cole, and Jake Weary in ‘Animal Kingdom’ (Photograph by TNT)
TNT’s description of the show’s final season:
“In the final season of TNT’s adrenaline-fueled family crime drama, the Cody boys discover that they can’t outrun their past. With their empire expanding, a cold case investigation sets off a series of events that puts the entire family in jeopardy. Revenge, betrayal, and a reckoning with long-forgotten violence leads to an explosive conclusion six seasons in the making.”
The new trailer for 20th Century Studios’ The Princess confirms this isn’t your standard fairy tale love story. This princess isn’t about to go quietly into a marriage with a man she doesn’t love and instead unleashes fury, backed by Joan Jett’s “Bad Reputation.”
Joey King (The Act) stars as the fierce princess and Dominic Cooper (That Dirty Black Bag) plays the creep our heroine has no intention of marrying. The cast also includes Olga Kurylenko (Black Widow) and Veronica Ngo (The Old Guard).
Le-Van Kiet (Furie) directed from a screenplay by Ben Lustig and Jake Thornton (Winter’s Knight, Final Fantasy). Neal H. Moritz (the Fast and Furious franchise), Toby Jaffe (Total Recall), and Derek Kolstad (John Wick) produce, with Joey King and Guy Riedel (Spectral) executive producing.
Hulu has set a July 1, 2022 premiere
20th Century Studios released the following plot description:
“An action-packed fight to the death set in a fairy tale world, The Princess is directed by Le-Van Kiet and stars Emmy Award nominee Joey King as a beautiful, strong-willed princess who refuses to wed the cruel sociopath to whom she is betrothed, and is kidnapped and locked in a remote tower of her father’s castle. With her scorned, vindictive suitor intent on taking her father’s throne, the princess must protect her family and save the kingdom.”
