The first one-minute teaser trailer for HBO’s House of the Dragon, the much-anticipated Game of Thrones prequel, features Matt Smith’s Prince Daemon Targaryen. “Gods, kings, fire, and blood. Dreams didn’t make us kings…dragons did,” says the Targaryen prince. We’re treated to quick clips of fight scenes and a few closeups of key characters before the trailer ends with the confirmation House of the Dragon will premiere in 2022.
The first footage from the prequel was released during HBO Max Europe’s launch event.
House of the Dragon is based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood and focuses on the House Targaryen 200 years before the events in Game of Thrones unfolded. Martin and writer Ryan Condal (Colony) co-created the series, with Condal and Emmy Award winner Miguel Sapochnik serving as showrunners. Martin, Condal, Sapochnik, Vince Gerardis, writer Sara Hess, and Ron Schmidt executive produce. Sapochnik directed the pilot and additional episodes. Clare Kilner, Geeta V. Patel, and Greg Yaitanes also directed some of the first season’s 10 episodes.
House of the Dragon Cast and Characters, Courtesy of HBO:
Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen. Viserys was chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal. A warm, kind, and decent man, Viserys only wishes to carry forward his grandfather’s legacy, but as we’ve learned from Game of Thrones, good men do not necessarily make for great kings.
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower. She’s the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms. She was raised in the Red Keep, close to the king and his innermost circle; she possesses both a courtly grace and a keen political acumen.
Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. The king’s first-born child. She is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything… but she was not born a man.
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen. The younger brother of King Viserys and heir to the throne, Daemon is a peerless warrior and a dragonrider who possesses the true blood of the dragon. But it is said that whenever a Targaryen is born, the gods toss a coin in the air…
Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon aka “The Sea Snake.” The lord of House Velaryon, a Valyrian bloodline as old as House Targaryen, “The Sea Snake,” is the most famed nautical adventurer in the history of Westeros. He built his house into a powerful seat that is even richer than the Lannisters and that claims the largest navy in the world.
Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Velaryon. A dragonrider and wife to Lord Corlys Velaryon, “The Queen Who Never Was” was passed over as heir to the throne at the Great Council because the realm favored her cousin, Viserys, simply for being male.
Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, who loyally and faithfully serves both his king and his realm. As the Hand sees it, the greatest threat to the realm is the king’s brother, Daemon, and his position as heir to the throne.
Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria. She came to Westeros with nothing, sold more times than she can recall, and could have wilted…but instead she rose to become the most trusted – and most unlikely – ally of Prince Daemon Targaryen, the heir to the throne.
Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole. Of Dornish descent, Ser Criston is the common-born son of the steward to the Lord of Blackhaven. He has no claim to land or titles; all he has to his name is his honor and his preternatural skill with a sword.
Milly Alcock as Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. She’s the king’s first-born child, of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything…but she was not born a man.
Emily Carey will play Young Alicent Hightower, the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms. Alicent was raised in the Red Keep, close to the king and his innermost circle; she possesses both a courtly grace and a keen political acumen.
Ryan Corr as Ser Harwin ‘Breakbones’ Strong. Harwin is said to be the strongest man in the Seven Kingdoms. Ser Harwin is the eldest son to Master of Laws Lyonel Strong and heir to Harrenhal.
Jefferson Hall is Lord Jason Lannister, the Lord of Casterly Rock and twin to Ser Tyland Lannister. He also. plays Tyland Lannister, a crafty and calculating politician, twin to Lord Jason Lannister.
David Horovitch as Grand Maester Mellos. He’s a voice of reason and trusted advisor to King Viserys.
Graham McTavish as Ser Harrold Westerling. Ser Harrold has served in the Kingsguard since the days of King Jaehaerys; he is a paragon of chivalry and honor.
Matthew Needham as Larys Strong. The younger son of Master of Laws Lyonel Strong, he’s brought to court by his father.
Bill Paterson plays Lord Lyman Beesbury, the Lord of Honeyholt and Master of Coin on King Viserys’s small council.
Wil Johnson as Ser Vaemond Velaryon. The younger brother to Coryls Velaryon and commander in the Velaryon navy.
John Macmillan as Ser Laenor Velaryon. The son of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen.
Savannah Steyn as Lady Laena Velayron. The daughter of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen.
Theo Nate as Ser Laenor Velaryon. The son of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen.
Gavin Spokes is Lord Lyonel Strong. He’s Master of Laws to King Viserys and Lord of Harrenhal.
Vanessa Lachey shows off her horseback riding skills on CBS’s NCIS: Hawaii season one episode four, “Paniolo.” Directed by Larry Teng from a script by Noah Evslin, episode four is set to air on Monday, October 11, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT.
Vanessa Lachey (Call Me Kat, Truth Be Told) leads the cast as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant, Alex Tarrant plays Kai Holman, Noah Mills stars as Jesse Boone, and Yasmine Al-Bustami plays Lucy Tara. The first season also stars Jason Antoon as Ernie Malik and Tori Anderson as Kate Whistler.
Episode four guest stars include Moses Goods, Danielle Nuela Zalopany, Lauren Cook, Kila Packett, T.V. Carpio, Kanoa Goo, and Sir Cornwell.
“Paniolo” Plot: When a beloved Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) is shot while out riding his horse, Jane and her team must gain the trust of the Paniolo community to help find the culprits and protect the Paniolo’s life. Also, Kai tries to convince his stubborn father to see a doctor.
The world’s most successful television series continues on the seductive shores of the Aloha State with 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.
The CW’s Roswell, New Mexico season three episode 11 opens in a sprawling mansion where Jones (Nathan Dean) has brought Liz (Jeanine Mason) and Heath (Steven Krueger) to work on his DNA dilemma. Jones attempts to convince Liz he’s not going to kill her by freeing him from her bonds, delivering a single white rose, and inviting her to lunch.
Elsewhere in the house, Heath’s busy attempting to work against Jones while at the same time keeping the alien dictator convinced he’s hard at work solving the separation of Jones and Max’s DNA using Liz’s research. Heath explains he needs Noah’s spores in order to get over a bump in the research, and Jones reluctantly hands them over.
After Jones leaves the room, Heath figures out the final step in getting a message out.
Jones tells Liz he needs her “creativity.” Together they can save his planet and Earth. Plus, he can also save Max if she agrees to hear him out and then help with his plan.
Elsewhere, Dallas (Quentin Plair) asks God to explain this whole alien thing and in response he receives a mysterious phone call.
Dallas joins Michael (Michael Vlamis), Isobel (Lily Cowles), Max, and Rosa (Amber Midthunder) and reveals the call was from an old camp counselor friend. The counselor received a message from Heath (via a CB radio) that he and Liz are being held captive by Jones in a mansion. Isobel recognizes the mansion and remembers where all the entrances are located.
Isobel and Michael insist Max remain behind so Jones can’t finish his body-snatching plans. Rosa suggests Max should get into the honeycomb cage so he’s ready when Liz and/or Heath complete their research.
While Max remains behind twiddling his thumbs, Isobel thinks Michael should jump into Sheriff Taylor’s head and get her to free Liz and Heath. Unfortunately, Michael says didn’t inherit Jones’ bodysnatching abilities so that’s a no-go. Fortunately, Rosa reveals she’s gotten closer to zoning in on Nora’s sword’s location. Max is sure that Nora’s sword could be a game-changer since it enabled Nora to stand her ground against Jones.
Michael believes he can make handcuffs that will disable Jones’ abilities. And Dallas volunteers to secure Max in the cage and then continue transcribing the equation his deceased alien father embedded in his mind.
Back at the mansion, Jones confesses he knows he has to remain in Max’s body to exist. Jones insists that if Liz agrees to help him, he’ll provide her with alien scientific knowledge she desperately needs. And the cherry on top of his offer…he’ll peacefully leave the planet when they’re done. Plus, Max can be saved and Liz can help others with what she’s learned.
Liz offers her own solution to Jones’ problem. If Jones returns Max’s body, she’ll amend his genetics. Jones won’t agree and Liz confirms she’s not going along with his plan because she doesn’t trust him.
Jones insists they’re more alike than Liz will admit. He made the tough choice to become his planet’s savior and believes she can do the same for Earth. But then he proves just how much of an alien psychopath he is by revealing he set fire to his planet, believing the only way to save his race was to start anew.
This new knowledge makes Liz less tempted to partner with Jones, and Jones realizes that despite the fact she’s brilliant, she really doesn’t understand his abilities. He makes a ball of flame appear and declares fire is his destiny.
“It doesn’t just destroy for no reason. It destroys to create,” says Jones while a flashback shows a flower growing out of the ashes of alien bodies. Although that flower’s yellow pollen inhibits alien powers, the purple petals contain the equivalent of stem cells.
Jones can sense Liz is judging his choices. He’s right. Liz says, “You want me to do a bad thing to do a good thing. You want me to work with you to save Max.”
Liz will consider Jones’ offer if he heals Sheriff Taylor and frees her. Jones agrees, heals Sheriff Taylor, wipes her memory of recent events, and sends her on her way.
Over at the cave, Max has come to the decision he needs to die in order to save millions of people. He’s thought everything through and sees that choice as their only option. Dallas confesses his father told him that might be the only option; his father said – if need be – killing Max might be the only way to save two worlds.
Dallas explains he asked God about aliens, morality, and faith when he received the call from the camp counselor. Dallas said the counselor told him the knife he possesses represents the fact there’s more than one path. Max, however, remains set on sacrificing himself to save his loved ones. He gives Dallas permission to follow Theo’s instructions.
Dallas reveals he believes he’s there because God wants him to keep Max alive. (Max looks skeptical.) Dallas further explains his father’s memories showed him Jones was trying to repopulate his world by using Theo’s cloning technology. Jones offered to heal Theo’s sick wife in exchange for the clones, but Theo said no. Jones ultimately forced Theo’s hand by threatening Dallas’ life.
After that, Theo, Nora, and Louise spent years planning a rebellion. They stole Jones’ DNA and created a Trojan horse by making Max. They altered Max’s DNA and since he was tethered to the dictator, Jones’ DNA was also altered. Nora destroyed all the other clones making Max invaluable to Jones.
Max thinks this proves he was “built to die,” but Dallas reveals his father believed Max symbolized hope for a peaceful future. Max has the same powers as Jones but acts differently. If Max could change, then so could Theo’s world.
Isobel joins Rosa on the hunt for the sword and as they walk toward the sword’s frequency on the Longs’ property, Isobel feels conflicting vibes emitting from Rosa. Rosa finally confesses she melted Wyatt Long’s brain and made him forget his racist past. And, they’ve been hanging out.
“Please tell me you’re not going all West Side Story with this kid,” says Isobel.
Rosa wonders if it’s possible for her to change and grow too, the way Wyatt did after she injected him.
And speak of the devil…Wyatt puts in a surprise appearance and Rosa looks genuinely happy to see him. He’d been out of town helping a charity but he’s back for his dad’s retirement party. Isobel makes up a story of forbidden romance in the Evans family in order to explain why they’re searching for an artifact on the Long land.
Wyatt offers to help by getting his family to clear out by pretending he just saw the coyote that’s been killing chickens. Rosa leads Isobel to the exact spot and Isobel explains it feels like an army’s standing behind her once she takes hold of the sword.
Now that the sword’s retrieved, it’s time for Rosa to get to safety. Isobel’s ready to show Jones what she’s actually capable of. (Watch out, Jones. Isobel’s always a badass, even without the super-sword.) Rosa warns Isobel not to fall for Jones’ mind games.
Before heading off Rosa and Wyatt have a little alone time to discuss the future. Wyatt’s ready to leave Roswell again; he doesn’t feel the same around his family anymore. Rosa confesses she wants to apply to art school, and Wyatt grabs her application and promises to mail it when he gets to Colorado. He wholeheartedly believes in her talent and hopes their paths cross again.
Michael tests the alien-restraining handcuffs with Walt’s assistance. Walt speaks for Roswell, New Mexico fans everywhere when he asks why Michael has never tried to figure out the full depth of his powers, given that he’s the son of the dictator. Michael confesses he doesn’t want to be like Jones and reveals right after high school he got into a fight, went into a man’s head, and forced him to step in front of the truck. He nearly died. Michael admits he never told Isobel or Max what happened.
Unlike Isobel’s powers, he can actually take over someone’s body – just like his dad – although he denied he could earlier. Michael refuses to turn to the dark side, but Walt doesn’t believe that’s possible. “I’ve been your one-eyed Miyagi for most of your life which is why I try so hard to keep you grounded – not to give you too many compliments,” says Walt. “You ain’t nothing like your dad, kid. You have a lot of your momma in you though. She didn’t shy away from her power. She used it to fight for a better world, and you will too once you get your head out of your rear.”
Walt finishes up by telling Michael to go kick his dad’s ass.
Heath shows Max and Liz the results of his research which indicate it’s now possible to separate Max’s DNA from Jones’. Unfortunately, Jones figures out Heath’s up to something and becomes enraged his prisoner might have been trying to find a way to kill him. Liz steps in to save Heath, demanding Jones back off so she and Heath can work together on the solution.
Liz accepts the deal Jones offered earlier, and Jones leaves them to their research.
Liz tells Heath they’re going to use the alien spores to end this once and for all. Liz reveals her old self may have made a real deal with Jones but now she’s definitely not on board. She picked up on a clue he inadvertently dropped – flowers grow out of aliens’ decomposed genetics. She can use Noah’s spores to grow a flower that would create the genetics to block off Max from Jones.
Max and Dallas leave the cave and are immediately confronted by Jones who’s now taken over Sheriff Taylor’s mind. Jones admits he can’t wait to be free of his tether to Max. He’s also anxious to kill Heath.
Jones offers Dallas a deal to save Heath. Dallas leaves his knife on the ground and heads off with Sheriff Taylor while Max is left behind. Max calls Michael as soon as Jones, in his Sheriff Taylor human suit, drives away.
Max, Michael, and Isobel prepare to take on Jones and the mind-controlled Sheriff Taylor. Michael finally confesses he’s able to enter people and make them do his will, and neither Max nor Isobel’s upset with this development. Isobel’s sure Michael would never abuse his powers.
It’s decided Michael will work on Sheriff Taylor, Max will free the hostages, and Isobel will distract Jones.
Jones (in his normal Max body) tries to get Dallas to write down the formula. Dallas refuses even when Jones threatens to kill someone he loves. Jones taunts Dallas, wondering if his God will save the day.
Liz and Heath use iron nitrate to dissolve the lock and escape the room. Just as they join Dallas in the dining room, Sheriff Taylor appears and demands Dallas write out the formula. Liz asks Sheriff Taylor to fight the voice in her head, but Taylor can’t.
Outside, Jones and Isobel engage in a sword fight. Isobel gets in a few good licks before Jones disarms her.
Michael enters Taylor’s mind and tells her to fight this. If she can’t, he’ll have to jump in her body and force the “galactic assclown” out. Taylor finally does as instructed and collapses into Heath’s arms. Liz, Dallas, and Michael send Heath off with Taylor as Jones gets the better of Isobel and disarms her.
Max steps in front of Isobel just as Jones is about to kill her. Max knocks Jones’ sword out of his hand and Michael retrieves it. Jones knows Michael won’t kill him because it would mean hurting Max.
Dallas warns, “But I would,” as he aims Taylor’s gun at Max’s head. Jones thinks it’s a bluff, but Dallas assures him sacrificing one to save many is a principle of modern Christianity. The stalemate continues as Dallas demands Jones beg, just like he forced his father to beg.
Jones is able to take the alien power-binding handcuffs from Michael but, strangely, he requests someone use them on him. He believes after the handcuffs are on him, they can all work on their “collaboration” together.
Liz isn’t about to work with Jones, so he pulls them into his mindscape. The episode ends with Jones looking smug as the group is seated around the dining room table which now appears to be in the desert.
But wait…Michael isn’t among those seated. He’s standing back and seems to be concentrating.
CBS’s Magnum P.I. season four episode two, “The Harder They Fall,” marks the happy reunion of Magnum and Higgins. Directed by Doug Hannah from a script by David Wolkove, episode two will air on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT.
Jay Hernandez returns to lead the cast as Thomas Magnum. Season four also stars Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins, Zachary Knighton as Orville “Rick” Wright, Stephen Hill as Theodore “TC” Calvin, Tim Kang as Det. Gordon Katsumoto, and Amy Hill as Kumu.
Guest stars include Chantal Thuy, Christopher Thornton, Robert Baker, Billy Lush, Shinelle Azoroh, and Andrew Tinpo Lee.
“The Harder They Fall” Plot: While Magnum and Higgins reunite and work the case of a construction worker’s tragic death, TC and Shammy get skyjacked by a pair of drug runners posing as tourists.
Magnum P.I. Description, Courtesy of CBS:
Magnum P.I. is a modern take on the classic series centering on Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin’s Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business.
The “majordomo” of the property is Juliet Higgins, a beautiful and commanding disavowed MI:6 agent whose second job is to keep Magnum in line, with the help of her two Dobermans. When Magnum needs back-up on a job, he turns to his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors, Theodore “TC” Calvin, a former Marine chopper pilot who runs Island Hoppers, a helicopter tour business, and Orville “Rick” Wright, a former Marine door-gunner-turned-impresario of Oahu’s coolest nightclub and the most connected man on the island.
Suspicious of Magnum’s casual attitude and presence at his crime scenes, Detective Gordon Katsumoto finds that he and Magnum are more alike than either of them care to admit. One of Magnum’s biggest supporters is Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta, the unofficial “House Mom” and cultural curator of Robin’s Nest. With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is back on the case!
CBS’s S.W.A.T. season five episode two picks up with Hondo still in Mexico. Directed by Billy Gierhart from a script by Matthew T. Brown, episode two – “Madrugada” – will air on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT.
The season five cast is led by Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. Alex Russell stars as Jim Street, Jay Harrington plays David “Deacon” Kay, Lina Esco is Christina “Chris” Alonso, Kenny Johnson is Dominique Luca, David Lim is Victor Tan, and Patrick St. Esprit stars as Commander Robert Hicks.
Lou Ferrigno, Jr. recurs as Rocker, with episode two featuring guest stars Val Dorantes, Timothy V. Murphy, José-Maria Aguila, David Arauza, Pilar Padilla, and Luke Cook.
“Madrugada” Plot: Still in Mexico, Hondo teams up with a local cop for a dangerous rescue mission, only to find himself with a target on his back. Also, back in Los Angeles, Hicks considers disbanding the team for good.
Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:
Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant, tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds. However, Hondo is forced to question his professional identity when he is demoted from Squad Leader after going public to expose racial corruption within the LAPD.
The other members of Hondo’s elite S.W.A.T. unit include David “Deacon” Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first; Christina “Chris” Alonso, a skilled officer and the team’s canine trainer; Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high risk situations; newlywed Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team; and Jim Street, the team’s cocky newest member. Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau.
With Hondo no longer leading the charge, these dedicated men and women face an uncertain future as they bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.
Three-time Emmy Award winner Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us, American Crime Story) has committed to starring in and executive producing Hulu’s limited series, Washington Black. Hulu’s given the adaptation of Esi Edugyan’s bestselling novel a straight-to-series order, with Selwyn Seyfu Hinds (Twilight Zone) adapting the book for the limited series.
“Washington Black inspires me!” stated Brown. “This young man and the adventure he undertakes remind me of how the power of imagination and the creativity of artistry can transform the world in which we live. Selwyn Seyfu Hinds has taken the transcendent words of Esi Edugyan and created a spectacular universe that brings to fruition the power of possibility.”
“What Selwyn, Sterling and their inspired team of collaborators have crafted is a deeply romantic, globe-trotting adventure that is highly entertaining and unlike anything else on television,” said Jordan Helman, head of Scripted Content, Hulu. “It is a remarkable tale of hope, wonder and perseverance, and we are honored to have the opportunity to work with such incredible storytellers to bring this series to the screen.”
Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Anthony Hemingway, Jennifer Johnson, and The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, Lindsay Williams, and DJ Goldberg executive produce along with Sterling K. Brown’s Indian Meadows Productions. Esi Edugyan is a co-producer of the nine-episode series.
“The world has felt like we’re living in darkest night, stumbling to find and hold onto a North Star to make a way forward,” said Hinds. “Like many of us, I’ve felt lost far too often. But writing Washington Black these past two years has guided me back home. This story of a young Black boy who becomes a globe-trotting artist, scientist and inventor. This tale of the true human superpowers: hope, love, empathy, persistence. Those ideas have been my North Star. The promise that we will get through the long night and take flight like Wash under the light of the sun. This show has been a conduit to that faith for those of us who’ve been creating it, and we’re beyond thrilled to be about the business of sharing it with all of you.”
Hulu released the following description of Washington Black:
“An event series by every definition, Washington Black follows the extraordinary 19th-century adventures of George Washington (‘Wash’) Black – an 11-year-old boy on a Barbados sugar plantation who must flee after a shocking death threatens to upend his life. Brown will play the gregarious, larger-than-life Medwin Harris, who traveled the world after a traumatic childhood as a Black refugee in Nova Scotia as the de facto Mayor of Black Halifax prioritizes the community over everything except Washington Black, his young protégé. Meeting Wash sends him down a challenging path of self-discovery. And as the barricades around his heart start to fall, Medwin will learn to dream again.
Washington Black is the tale of a singular young man: pirate ship-stowaway-turned-initiate; rugged explorer of uncharted territory; survivor of the tundra, the desert and the high seas; an engineer; an inventor; an artist. He traverses the globe – from searing Barbados heat to Arctic ice – and finds an unexpected and fraught love along the way. Though he meets many an enigmatic figure in his travels, Wash quickly finds that he alone is the engine of his hero’s journey – a triumphant voyage of daring dreams, steampunk and the magic of the human heart.”
Nyla winds up in a sticky situation on ABC’s The Rookie season four episode three. Directed by Dan Willis from a script by Robert Bella, episode three – “In the Line of Fire” – will air on Sunday, October 10, 2021.
Season four stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, and Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey. Melissa O’Neil is Lucy Chen and Eric Winter stars as Tim Bradford.
Episode three guests stars include Jay McLaren as Elijah, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, and Tru Valentino as Aaron Thorsen.
“In the Line of Fire” Plot: Officer Nolan and officer Chen report to a structure fire and suspect that there is more to the situation than meets the eye. Meanwhile, after witnessing a sniper shooting, the team searches for the shooter and discovers that the perpetrator has a connection to one of their own.
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Netflix has released the first official trailer for tick, tick…BOOM! starring Tony Award winner Andrew Garfield (Angels in America) and directed by Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton!). Garfield, who had to take singing lessons and learn to play the piano for the role, stars as composer and playwright Jonathan Larson, the creative force behind Rent who passed away from an aortic dissection at 35.
Netflix’s official trailer release was accompanied by a new poster as well as seven new photos from the film.
In addition to Andrew Garfield, the cast includes Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Mj Rodriguez, Bradley Whitford, Tariq Trotter, Judith Light, and Vanessa Hudgens.
“It’s a strange thing when there’s someone like Jon that you didn’t have any relationship to before, and then suddenly now there’s this mysterious forever connection that I am never, ever going to let go,” stated Garfield in a recent interview with The New York Times. “I just feel so lucky that Jon was revealed to me, because now I don’t remember who I was before I knew who Jon was.”
Starring in the film helped Garfield come to terms with his mother’s death in an unexpected way. “Every frame, every moment, every breath of this film is an attempted honoring of Jon. And, on a more personal level, it’s an honoring of my mom. She is someone who showed me where I was supposed to go in my life. She set me on a path. We lost her just before Covid, just before we started shooting, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. So, for me, I was able to continue her song on the ocean and the wave of Jonathan’s songs. It was an attempt to honor him in his unfinished song, and her in her unfinished song, and have them meet,” explained Garfield in his September 2021 interview with NYT.
Tony Award winner Steven Levenson wrote the screenplay, based on music by Jonathan Larson, and served as an executive producer with Celia Costas and Julie Larson. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and Julie Oh produced.
“tick, tick…BOOM! is a corner of the world I know from every angle. I know what it’s like to be a struggling songwriter. I know what it is to be in your 20s writing that one musical, what it’s like to be in New York with a bunch of friends with artistic dreams and then watch them drop off one by one, to real life, while you’re still hanging on,” said Miranda. “It’s a story of doubling down on your craft in the face of impossible odds, which is not unique to musical theater — it’s the struggle of any artist trying to make a living doing the thing they love.”
Netflix will release the film in select theaters on November 12, 2021 followed by a release on the streaming service on November 19th.
The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his feature directorial debut with tick, tick…BOOM!, an adaptation of the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent. The film follows Jon (Garfield), a young theater composer who’s waiting tables at a New York City diner in 1990 while writing what he hopes will be the next great American musical.
Days before he’s due to showcase his work in a make-or-break performance, Jon is feeling the pressure from everywhere: from his girlfriend Susan, who dreams of an artistic life beyond New York City; from his friend Michael, who has moved on from his dream to a life of financial security; amidst an artistic community being ravaged by the AIDS epidemic. With the clock ticking, Jon is at a crossroads and faces the question everyone must reckon with: What are we meant to do with the time we have?
Dylan Walsh returns to guest star as Mayor Peter Chase on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 12 episode two. Directed by Robert Harmon from a script by Brian Burns, episode two will air on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.
Tom Selleck leads the cast as Frank Reagan, with Donnie Wahlberg back as Danny Reagan and Bridget Moynahan returning as Erin Reagan. Will Estes plays Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Sami Gayle is Nicky Reagan-Boyle, Marisa Ramirez is Det. Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray plays Officer Eddie Janko.
Recurring season 12 cast members include Abigail Hawk, Gregory Jbara, Robert Clohessy, Steven Schirripa, Andrew Terraciano, and James Nuciforo.
“Times Like These” Plot: Tension escalates between Frank and Mayor Chase (Walsh) after Frank makes a public arrest that goes viral. Also, Danny and Baez investigate a gang attack that takes an unexpected turn; Jamie worries when Eddie lies to him about where she’s going in the evenings; and Anthony secretly recruits the Reagans for help with a surprise for Erin.
Blue Bloods is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner, and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief. A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son, Danny, a seasoned detective, family man and Iraq War vet who on occasion uses dubious tactics to solve cases with his partner, Detective Maria Baez. Erin, the middle daughter, is a New York Assistant D.A. who serves as the legal compass for her siblings and father.
Jamie is the youngest Reagan, a Harvard Law graduate and the family’s “golden boy.” Unable to deny the family tradition, Jamie decided to give up a lucrative future in law and follow in the family footsteps as a cop. He’s found a friend and ally in his wife, Eddie, who keeps him on his toes, and has very different reasons than the Reagans for joining the police force.
The race is on to save Harry on Fox’s 9-1-1 season five episode three. “Desperate Measures” will air on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT followed by a new episode of The Big Leap.
Executive producers Angela Bassett and Peter Krause return to lead the cast as Athena Grant and Bobby Nash. Jennifer Love Hewitt plays Maddie Kendall, Oliver Stark is Evan “Buck” Buckley, Aisha Hinds is Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, and Kenneth Choi is Howie “Chimney” Han. Ryan Guzman plays Eddie Diaz, Rockmond Dunbar is Michael Grant, Corinne Massiah is May Grant, Marcanthonee Jon Reis is Harry Grant, Gavin McHugh is Christopher Diaz, and John Harlan Kim plays Albert Han.
“Desperate Measures” Plot: As the citywide blackout continues to cause mayhem in Los Angeles, Athena races to save her family from a tragedy. Meanwhile, Eddie must make a difficult choice about his future and Maddie makes a life-changing decision.
The Season 5 Plot, Courtesy of Fox:
The first responders race into action when a series of ransomware attacks target computer systems, air traffic control towers and hospitals. Then, a massive city-wide blackout causes havoc in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Athena deals with a family emergency, Maddie’s postpartum depression worsens, Eddie suffers a health scare and a new call center operator takes charge.
