‘The Road’ brings in special guest advisors (Photo Credit: CBS)
CBS’s new country music competition series, The Road, announced the addition of four artists as special season one guest advisors. Brothers Osborne, Dustin Lynch, Karen Fairchild, and Jordan Davis will help guide the talented musicians as they compete to be named opening acts for Grammy winner Keith Urban.
Season one premieres on October 26, 2025 at 9:30pm ET/PT, and episode two will keep the same time slot on November 2. Beginning November 9, the series moves to Sundays at 9pm ET/PT. Taylor Sheridan, Blake Shelton, David Glasser, Lee Metzger, and Keith Urban are the executive producers, with Urban also serving as season one’s headlining superstar.
“The Road follows 12 talented emerging musicians as they compete as opening acts for Grammy Award winner Urban at music venues across America. In his search for the next big artist, alongside Grammy Award winner Gretchen Wilson, who acts as ‘Tour Manager’ for the series, Urban is joined by executive producers Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan and other country music stars throughout the season, who guide these seasoned musicians, and along with a live venue audience, determine who advances to the next city,” reads CBS’s synopsis. “In the end, only one will walk away with the grand prize.
Without a shiny floor in sight, the docu-follow format captures the high-stakes, unfiltered musical journeys of these triple threats—singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists—offering a backstage pass into the gritty and unforgiving life of a touring musician. With exclusive access to behind-the-scenes workings of the music industry, viewers will see what happens when some of the best emerging musicians pile into a tour bus and tackle a grueling schedule in pursuit of their dreams.”
The live-action Street Fighter film has moved over to Paramount Pictures as part of Legendary Entertainment’s new deal with the studio. The news of its new home was accompanied by a cast/character list, plot description, and announcement of an October 16, 2026 theatrical release.
The action film based on Capcom’s popular video game franchise is currently in production and is being filmed for IMAX.
“Legendary has built a reputation for ambitious, globally appealing films, and we’re excited to be partnering with them. Street Fighter is the perfect start to our collaboration, which we believe will be strong and lasting,” stated Josh Greenstein, Co-Chair of Paramount Pictures and Vice Chair of Platforms, and Dana Goldberg, Co-Chair of Paramount Pictures and Chair of Paramount Television.
The Street Fighter Cast and Characters:
Noah Centineo as “Ken Masters” Andrew Koji as “Ryu”
Callina Liang as “Chun-Li”
Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i as “Akuma”
David Dastmalchian as “M. Bison”
Cody Rhodes as “Guile”
Andrew Schulz as “Dan Hibiki”
Eric André as “Don Sauvage”
Vidyut Jammwal as “Dhalsim”
With Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as “Balrog”
And Jason Momoa as “Blanka”
Also Starring:
Orville Peck as “Vega”
Olivier Richters as “Zangief”
Hirooki Goto as “E. Honda”
Rayna Vallandingham as “Juli”
Alexander Volkanovski as “Joe”
Kyle Mooney as “Marvin”
Mel Jarnson as “Cammy”
Legendary and Paramount released the following description of the live-action film:
“Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Koji) and Ken Masters (Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!
Helmed by director Kitao Sakurai, Street Fighter is set to bring the battle from the arcade to the big screen with Hadoukens, roundhouses, and all your favorite characters.”
Susie, Debbie, Monica B., Roxeanne, Terri, Gerri, Robin, Diane, Tracy, Maia, Cheryl, Nicole, Peg, Cindy, Lily, Lisa, Alexandra, Andra, Carla, Carol, Mylene, Monica P., and Amy star in ‘The Golden Bachelor’ season 2 (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)
ABC’s The Golden Bachelor season two features 23 women seeking a lasting romantic relationship, including a full-time mother, a flight attendant, a former model, a retired firefighter, and a librarian. 66-year-old former NFL veteran-turned-lawyer Mel Owens will be looking to make a love connection when the new season premieres on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 8pm ET/PT.
ABC offered this brief biography of season two’s bachelor: “Born and raised in a close-knit Midwestern family in Detroit, Owens’ athleticism shone through from an early age. After graduating from the University of Michigan, he was selected as the ninth overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft by the LA Rams. Following his retirement from football, Owens transitioned into a career in law and moved to Orange County, California, dedicating himself to helping others—particularly those seeking justice for sports-related injuries. It was during this time that he met his first love, and together they had two sons.
While life took an unexpected turn with the passing of his father and the end of his marriage, Owens channeled his energy into being the best father he could be, focusing on raising his sons and coaching their extracurricular sports teams. Now, after several years as a devoted dad, Owens is ready to rediscover a love rooted in the simple joys of companionship — sharing life’s everyday moments, making plans for the future, and growing stronger together as a couple. As the Golden Bachelor, he’s eager to meet someone who shares this vision and finally find that perfect teammate he’s been waiting for in his golden years.”
Jessica Castro guides the series as showrunner and serves as an executive producer along with Andrew Frank.
The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Bachelorettes
Alexandra, 67, a luxury yacht sales representative from Miami, Fla.
Amy, 63, a full-time mom from Short Hills, N.J.
Andra, 77, a retired federal worker from Los Angeles, Calif.
Carla, 62, a former model from Los Angeles, Calif.
Carol, 63, family manager for baseball all-star Freddie Freeman from Villa Park, Calif.
Cheryl, 66, a retired IRS employee from Englewood, Colo.
Cindy, 60, a retired biomedical engineer from Austin, Texas.
Debbie, 65, a fitness professional from Denver, Colo.
Diane, 71, a librarian from Wasilla, Alaska
Gerri, 64, a home care agency CEO from Rockville, Md.
Lily, 72, a retired elementary school teacher from Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Lisa, 66, a state park employee from Marion, Ohio.
Maia, 58, a college sports consultant from Malibu, Calif.
Monica B., 62, a flight attendant from Huntsville, Ala.
Monica P., 60, a cosmetic dentist from Birmingham, Ala.
Mylene, 61, a casino VIP host from Las Vegas, Nev.
Nicolle, 64, a yoga instructor from Miami Beach, Fla.
Peg, 62, a retired firefighter and bomb tech from Las Vegas, Nev.
Robin, 63, a wealth advisor/vineyard owner from Napa Valley, Calif.
Roxanne, 62, a longevity nurse from Austin, Texas
Susie, 62, a realtor from Del Mar, Calif.
Terri, 71, a cosmetic dentist from Houston, Texas
Tracy, 62, an interior designer from Lafayette, La.
The Grabber returns to terrorize Finn in Black Phone 2, the 2025 sequel to 2021’s horror hit The Black Phone. Although Finn thought he’d killed The Grabber, the new trailer shows he’s returned and is now slashing his way through his victims’ dreams.
Mason Thames, four-time Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke, and Madeleine McGraw reprise their roles as Finn, The Grabber, and Gwen, respectively. Jeremy Davis is also back as Finn and Gwen’s dad, Terrence, and Miguel Mora returns as the brother of one of The Grabber’s victims.
Oscar nominee Demián Bichir (The Nun), Arianna Rivas (A Working Man), Maev Beaty (Beau is Afraid), and Graham Abbey (Under the Banner of Heaven) also star.
“Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil transcends death … and the phone is ringing again,” reads Universal Pictures’ synopsis. “Four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn (Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing Finn’s younger sister, Gwen (McGraw). As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake.
Determined to solve the mystery and end the torment for both her and her brother, Gwen persuades Finn to visit the camp during a winter storm. There, she uncovers a shattering intersection between The Grabber and her own family’s history. Together, she and Finn must confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine.”
Black Phone 2 opens in theaters October 17, 2025.
Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill wrote the screenplay, and Derrickson directs. Derrickson, Cargill, and Jason Blum serve as producers, with Hill, Adam Hendricks, and Ryan Turek executive producing.
AMC Networks’ third installment in Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, Talamasca: The Secret Order, is set to premiere on October 26, 2025. The network just released the first official trailer for the series, which follows the inner workings of the secretive Talamasca society in charge of tracking supernatural beings.
New episodes of the six-episode first season will air on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.
The cast is led by Nicholas Denton (Dangerous Liaisons) and includes Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey), William Fichtner (The Dark Knight), Maisie Richardson-Sellers (Nine Perfect Strangers), and Celine Buckens (The Ex-Wife). Jason Schwartzman (Mountainhead) guest stars, and Interview with the Vampire‘s Eric Bogosian and Justin Kirk reprise their roles as Daniel Molloy and Raglan James.
Nicholas Denton in ‘Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order’ (Photo: AMC Networks)
“Denton stars as Guy Anatole; on the cusp of graduating law school, he is approached by a representative of the Talamasca, a secretive agency that monitors and protects us from the supernatural world. When Guy learns that the Talamasca has been tracking him since his childhood, he falls headlong into a world of secret agents and immortal beings who, up to now, have maintained a fragile balance with the mortal world,” reads AMC’s synopsis.
The synopsis continues, “McGovern portrays Helen, a seasoned veteran of the Talamasca and the leader of its New York Motherhouse; Fichtner plays Jasper, a mysterious American who has quietly assumed control and influence over the Talamasca’s London Motherhouse; Richardson-Sellers plays Olive, a beguiling and ambitious agent of the Talamasca; Buckens stars as Doris, strong-willed and with an old soul, she lives with a coven of witches on a houseboat; while Schwartzman portrays Burton, a charming, rakish vampire leading a cloistered life in a luxurious Upper West Side penthouse; Bogosian plays Daniel Molloy, and Kirk is Talamasca agent Raglan James.”
Oscar nominee John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) and Mark Lafferty (The Right Stuff) guide the series as co-showrunners. Hancock, Lafferty, Mark Johnson, Tom Williams, Christopher Rice, and the late Anne Rice are the executive producers. Hancock also directs season one episodes.
Eric Bogosian as Daniel Molloy (Photo Credit: David Gennard/AMC)Elizabeth McGovern as Helen (Photo Credit: David Gennard/AMC)Eric Bogosian as Daniel Molloy (Photo Credit: David Gennard/AMC)Nicholas Denton as Guy Anatole (Photo Credit: David Gennard/AMC)
Talk about your steamy teaser trailers. Warner Bros. Pictures’ first Wuthering Heights teaser trailer is one minute of smoldering hotness, with the tagline “Drive Me Mad” predominately displayed.
Three-time Oscar nominee Margot Robbie (Barbie, Bombshell, I, Tonya) and BAFTA nominee Jacob Elordi, soon to be seen in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, star. The cast also includes Oscar nominee Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, BAFTA winner Martin Clunes, and Ewan Mitchell.
Penguin Classics offers this description of Emily Brontë’s classic novel: “When Heathcliff, a poor Gypsy boy, is adopted into wealthy Catherine Earnshaw’s family, he and Catherine form a bond that progresses from childhood friendship to teenage passion. Because of Heathcliff’s lowly social status, however, Catherine decides she cannot marry him and instead marries the gentleman Edgar Linton. This sets in motion a chain of events that ravages both the Linton and Earnshaw families with jealousy, revenge, and bitterness, leaving only the ghosts of Catherine and Heathcliff to haunt the moors.”
Oscar winner Emerald Fennell (Best Original Screenplay, Promising Young Woman) adapted Bronte’s novel and directs. Fennell also serves as a producer along with Margot Robbie and Josey McNamara. Sara Desmond and Tom Ackerley executive produce.
Warner Bros. Pictures will release Wuthering Heights in theaters on February 13, 2026.
The HBO documentary series The Case Against Adnan Syed, which examines an incredibly complicated and controversial murder case, returns for a new episode on September 18, 2025. “Part Five: The Tree Grew” picks up the case following the appearance of a new suspect and news of undisclosed evidence.
Directed by Oscar nominee Amy J. Berg (Phoenix Rising, It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley), the new episode features interviews with Adnan Syed; Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby; attorney and Syed family friend, Rabia Chaudry; attorney for Adnan Syed, Erica J. Suter; attorneys Susan Simpson and Becky Feldman; Syed’s mother, Shamim Rahman, and brother, Yusef Syed.
HBO offers this lengthy description of Part 5:
“‘Part Five: The Tree Grew’ captures the latest chapter for Adnan Syed, whose story was first captured in the popular podcast ‘Serial.’ Amy J. Berg’s 2019 HBO four-part documentary series The Case Against Adnan Syed explores the 1999 murder of high school student Hae Min Lee and the arrest and conviction of Syed, who was her ex-boyfriend at the time. Featuring exclusive access to Adnan, this new episode chronicles the turns in the case that unfold after a suspect from the original investigation into Lee’s murder is caught assaulting a woman. This development led Adnan’s legal team to revisit the case and demand a new investigation. When the state attorney’s office steps in, the prosecution pushes back, resulting in a legal and political tug-of-war that thrusts Adnan’s case into chaotic uncertainty.
This all-new episode chronicles Adnan’s personal journey from incarceration to freedom and his eventual reunion with family after 23 years behind bars. During the year-long investigation led by his new lawyer Erica J. Suter and supported by Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, new information is unearthed, exposing flaws in the original investigation and prosecution, including undisclosed evidence pointing to other potential suspects, suppressed witness testimony, and DNA from the crime scene that has remained untested.”
Amy J. Berg wrote, directed, and served as an executive producer. Additional executive producers include Henrietta Conrad, Jemima Khan, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Tina Nguyen, and Rabia Chaudry. Jenna Cedicci and Dana Kuznetzkoff are the producers.
Poster for HBO’s ‘The Case Against Adnan Syed Part 5’
Domhnall Gleeson, Tim Key, Chelsea Frei, and Melvin Gregg in ‘The Paper’ (Photo by: Aaron Epstein/PEACOCK)
If you are desperate for a series in the same vein as The Office, Peacock’s got you covered with The Paper. Oscar Nuñez reprises his role from The Office, and fans can expect cameos and Easter eggs when all 10 episodes of season one premiere on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
The series is already confirmed to return for season two ahead of its premiere.
“The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in the Emmy Award-winning series The Office find a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it,” reads Peacock’s synopsis.
Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, Tim Key, and Nuñez star. Domhnall Gleeson leads the ensemble as the new editor of a struggling newspaper.
During a recent press conference, Gleeson confirmed he prepared for the role by speaking with journalists about their daily routines.
“I think it was more for my own head than for anything that was necessarily, like, hugely useful in the show. But I went to Ohio because I hadn’t been around that part of the country before. I went to Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo… Chatted to loads of journalists from loads of different newspapers, shadowed a couple of people. And just chatted to them about what being a journalist was like and being an editor is like these days,” said Gleeson.
Gleeson continued, “And really interesting, the difference between the people who’ve come into it recently, who have chosen to come into an industry that’s tough. Has always been tough, but it’s particularly tough at the moment. And then the people who have seen it go from being a huge behemoth to slowly [shrinking]. So hearing the difference, but then what they all had in common was that they were still trying and that they still believe in the foundations of it, and I think that was really useful for Ned, just that constant belief that is possible. So I think that was the main thing I brought in.”
The series was created by Greg Daniels (The Office) and Michael Koman (Nathan for You) who serve as writers, executive producers, and co-showrunners. Additional executive producers include Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman, and Banijay Americas. Daniels, Ken Kwapis, Yana Gorskaya, Paul Lieberstein, Tazbah Chavez, Jason Woliner, Jennifer Celotta, Matt Sohn, Dave Rogers, and Jeff Blitz are the season one directors.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 34 hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough (Disney/Jai Lennard)
ABC’s Dancing with the Stars season 34 celebrities will include an Olympic gold medalist, an NBA all-star, and multiple reality TV stars, including two from The Secret Lives of Morman Wives. In addition, the season 34 cast features social media influencers, comedian Andy Richter, and a Grammy winner.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough serve as co-hosts. Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough will be judging the celebrities and their partners.
Season 34 premieres on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 8pm ET/PT.
Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Partners:
• From The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Jen Affleck with partner Jan Ravnik
• Author and wellness influencer Hilaria Baldwin and partner Gleb Savchenko
• Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles with partner Ezra Sosa
• NBA All-Star Baron Davis with partner Britt Stewart
• Social media personality Alix Earle with partner Val Chmerkovskiy
• Social media and reality TV star Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach
• Actor and musician Corey Feldman with partner Jenna Johnson
• Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel with partner Pasha Pashkov
• Film and TV actress Elaine Hendrix with partner Alan Bersten
• From “Pentatonix,” GRAMMY winner Scott Hoying with partner Rylee Arnold
• Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin with partner Witney Carson
• From “Fifth Harmony,” Lauren Jauregui with partner Brandon Armstrong
• From The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Whitney Leavitt with partner Mark Ballas
• Comedian Andy Richter with partner Emma Slater
ABC provided the following details on the season 34 celebrity contestants:
Jen Affleck is a social media influencer and reality television star known for her role in Hulu’s hit reality TV series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. When she is not filming her TV show or her next viral TikTok, she and her husband, Zac Affleck, are spending quality time with their three children.
Affleck started her career as a successful content creator with almost 4 million followers across all her social platforms. She gained popularity through her #MomTok content, which showcases her bubbly personality and daily life as a Mormon mother, leading to her current journey in television. Despite facing challenges from mental health to relationships, Affleck remains dedicated to her family and faith, using her platform to build a community full of fun and joy.
Hilaria Baldwin is an entrepreneur, host, and author. She was the host of The Baldwins, a reality show on TLC about the behind-the-scenes look at her and Alec’s lives with 7 children. She’s also the author of Manual Not Included; Glowing Up: Recipes to Rock Your Natural Beauty with her daughter Carmen; and The Living Clearly Method. Hilaria lives in NYC with her husband, Alec, and 7 kids.
Jordan Chiles is a renowned gymnast and two-time Olympian. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she helped secure a silver medal for Team USA with a standout performance. A passionate advocate for body positivity and mental health, Chiles inspires young athletes around the globe. In 2022, she became one of only three Black gymnasts to sweep the podium at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships; and the following year, she earned two NCAA individual titles with UCLA while embarking on a new chapter as a Nike athlete.
Returning to elite competition in 2024, Chiles played a key role in leading Team USA to a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, cementing her status as a trailblazer in the sport.
Baron Davis is a two-time NBA All-Star, serial entrepreneur, investor, and creator of thought-provoking content and digital platforms. Davis is the founder of several companies, including Sports, Lifestyle in Culture (SLiC), Business Inside the Game (B.I.G.), UWish, and More Than Us; each combines creative talent with original publication and production to develop and provide educational and empowering stories that appeal to global audiences of all ages.
Davis also served as producer of several acclaimed documentaries, including Crips and Bloods: Made In America, 30 for 30: Sole Man, and The Drew: No Excuse, Just Produce. With his production company, No Label, Davis was the executive producer of the Hulu Originals show WTF, Baron Davis; and he directed, wrote, and stars in the upcoming comedy, Domino: Battle of the Bones.
Alix Earle is a leading global social media personality, acclaimed for her incomparable online engagement which has been described by media and brands as the Alix Earle [sold out] Effect. Her rapid rise in popularity and her unique ability to connect with mass audiences across multiple demographics are a result of her unexpected reality and candid humor, paired with her authentic beauty, fashion, and lifestyle tips.
Earle has collaborated with and invested in brands including poppi and SipMARGS, appeared in major brand campaigns and Super Bowl spots, and launched her own philanthropic initiative, Serving in Heels. She is also the creator and host of the hit “Hot Mess” vlog-style podcast.
Dylan Efron is a producer, content creator, and outdoor enthusiast known for his compelling presence across digital media and television. In 2025, Efron was crowned the winner of the third season of The Traitors, where his authenticity and sharp gameplay earned him a Critics’ Choice nomination for Male Star of the Year. Originally from California, Efron began his career behind the scenes on major films like American Sniper and A Star Is Born, before stepping into his own spotlight as a creator, athlete, and media personality whose work continues to engage and inspire a global audience.
After gaining widespread recognition as the co-producer and co-star of Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning eco-travel series Down to Earth with Zac Efron, which premiered at No. 1 globally, Dylan continues to produce compelling digital content that showcases his passion for sustainability, exploration, and immersive storytelling. Most recently, he released the 2025 documentary The Village That Saved a Fish, which follows a remote Guyanese village working to protect an endangered species. The film surpassed 1 million views in its first week. He also has hosted Flow State, a series that documents extreme physical challenges and adrenaline-driven storytelling.
Corey Feldman began his acting career at just 3½ years old when he auditioned for a McDonald’s commercial—which went on to earn a Clio Award and aired for eight consecutive years. By the time he was 4, he was already filming regularly, and now, Feldman is proudly celebrating his 50th anniversary in entertainment. From a career that has garnered over 100 theatrical films—18 of which were No. 1 at the box office—along with over 100 television appearances, five TV series, 20 U.S. tours with various bands, three Billboard Top 40 hits, multiple viral videos, and a historic Today Show performance that became the most-viewed musical act on the show at the time, Feldman’s legacy continues to evolve.
As one of the original stars of The Goonies, Feldman is also helping to celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary by co-producing a new docuseries that chronicles the refurbishment of the iconic Goonies house—a nostalgic landmark for fans across generations. Behind the camera, Feldman has produced two documentaries as well as a feature film about his life for the Lifetime channel. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Coreyography.
Danielle Fishel is best known for her iconic role as Topanga on the ’90s TGIF staple Boy Meets World. She would later reprise the role for Girl Meets World, a millennial reboot that ran for three seasons on Disney Channel. Since 2017, Fishel has moved behind the camera, directing over 50 episodes of multicamera television, including Disney Channel’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and Raven’s Home (for which she was nominated for two Emmys®), ABC’s Shifting Gears and NBC’s Lopez vs. Lopez. She also co-hosts the hit iHeart podcast “Pod Meets World,” alongside her best friends and former costars Will Friedle and Rider Strong.
Additionally, Fishel is passionate about her clean and affordable hair care line, Be Free by Danielle Fishel, which is available online and through QVC.
Elaine Hendrix – An icon to generations, she is beloved for her unforgettable roles in Disney’s The Parent Trap, SNL’s Superstar, and the cult classic Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion. She also dazzled as the legendary Alexis Carrington in The CW’s hit Dynasty reboot and frequently collaborates with Denis Leary in projects like FX’s Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, Universal’s Erase, and FOX’s Super Bowl campaign “Dogs Playing Poker.”
Her work includes fan-favorite TV shows (Friends, Two and a Half Men, CSI, Criminal Minds, NCIS: Los Angeles, Transparent), acclaimed films (Adopt a Highway with Ethan Hawke, SXSW Jury Award winner Slanted), and she recently reunited with Lindsay Lohan for a cameo in Disney’s smash hit Freakier Friday. On stage, she has starred in “Designing Women,” “Steel Magnolias” and “A Streetcar Named Desire,” is currently co-producing the buzzworthy off-Broadway sensation “Ginger Twinsies,” and will soon headline as Dolly Levi in OFC Creations Theatre Center’s 2026 production of “Hello, Dolly!”
Scott Hoying is a three-time GRAMMY Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, and artist. While studying music at USC, he discovered his passion for a cappella and started the a cappella group, Pentatonix. The vocal quintet quickly rose to international fame and has collaborated with Kelly Clarkson, Dolly Parton, Maren Morris, Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder, and Andrea Bocelli, among others. With Pentatonix, Hoying has won three GRAMMY Awards, sold more than 13 million albums, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Robert Irwin is a passionate wildlife conservationist who is determined to protect wildlife and inspire others through his work behind and in front of the lens as a nature photographer and TV presenter. Irwin and his family live at Australia Zoo and also operate the nonprofit charity, Wildlife Warriors. There is nothing he enjoys more than heading out into the Crocoseum to participate in daily croc demonstrations, where he has the opportunity to share his love and knowledge of his favorite animal, crocodiles.
Lauren Jauregui – Multiplatinum Cuban American singer-songwriter Lauren Jauregui began as one-fifth of the award-winning, arena-filling, and chart-dominating Fifth Harmony. Projecting her voice across popular culture, she has collaborated with everyone from Halsey and Steve Aoki to Ty Dolla $ign. She dropped her first solo single, “Expectations,” during 2018, generating over 100 million streams, and contributed “Invisible Chains” to Birds of Prey: The Album.
Outside of music, Jauregui is an activist for social justice initiatives and environmental awareness, including human rights, women’s and LGBTQ+ rights, and care for our planet. She embraced freedom of expression both personally and creatively on her independent debut, “Prelude,” showcasing every side of herself with no shortage of spirit, sensuality, style and soul for an unfiltered and undeniable depiction of who she is. Her first solo album is currently in the works for 2026 and expected to be one of the most unforgettable releases of the year.
Whitney Leavitt — the “breakout star” (Vulture) of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — touts an audience of 3.1 million-plus across TikTok and Instagram. She just wrapped Season 2 of the show, which premiered with 5 million views after five days of global streaming. The 32-year-old mom of three has been featured by Vulture, Jimmy Kimmel Live, People Magazine, Glamour, and more.
Andy Richter is an actor, comedian, and writer, best known for his years as Conan O’Brien’s sidekick on Late Night, The Tonight Show, and CONAN. He is currently the host of “The Three Questions” podcast, as well as the SiriusXM show “The Andy Richter Call-in Show.” As an actor, he has appeared in films such as Elf and Madagascar, as well as television shows such as Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Andy Barker, P.I. and Arrested Development.
How incredible is it that we don’t have to wait years for another entry in the 28 Days Later franchise? 28 Years Later took 23 years to get here, but its sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, is opening in theaters a mere six months later.
This latest entry in the franchise, directed by Nia DaCosta (The Marvels, Candyman), will expand on the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland, with Garland back as screenwriter. Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, and Jack O’Connell star, along with Erin Kellyman and Chi Lewis-Parry.
“In a continuation of the epic story, Dr. Kelson (Fiennes) finds himself in a shocking new relationship—with consequences that could change the world as they know it—and Spike’s (Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (O’Connell) becomes a nightmare he can’t escape,” reads Sony Pictures’ synopsis. “In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival—the inhumanity of the survivors can be stranger and more terrifying.”
Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, and Bernard Bellew serve as producers. 28 Days Later star Cillian Murphy is an executive producer and will appear in the film.
Commenting on Murphy’s continuing involvement in the franchise during press for 28 Years Later, Danny Boyle told Variety, “He’s an executive producer on this and was enormously supportive. He appears briefly in Nia’s film. I don’t think that’s giving too much away, and our plan is that he will be an enormous character in the third film in the way that Jack O’Connell’s character—who you see briefly at the end of the first film—is an enormous character with Ralph Fiennes in the next film.”
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple opens in theaters on January 16, 2026.
