The Bold and the Beautiful alum Kiara Barnes is returning to the small screen. She nabbed another acting role with Fox’s American crime drama Accused.
What Happened to Zoe Buckingham?
It’s been a while since fans saw Barnes on the daytime soap. The last time Zoe appeared was in July 2021. Her sister Paris (Diamond White) told her about Carter’s (Lawrence Saint-Victor) affair with Quinn (Rena Sofer), who was married to Eric (John McCook) at the time. Zoe assumed that Carter was sleeping with Shauna (Denise Richards).
Zoe had enough of Los Angeles and the constant drama. She ultimately broke up with Carter and left town. Zoe has been spending time in London with her mother. It’s also likely that Zoe got word about Paris’s surprise engagement to Thomas (Matthew Atkinson).
However, it doesn’t look like Zoe is ever returning to the show. Her character has been written off,...
What Happened to Zoe Buckingham?
It’s been a while since fans saw Barnes on the daytime soap. The last time Zoe appeared was in July 2021. Her sister Paris (Diamond White) told her about Carter’s (Lawrence Saint-Victor) affair with Quinn (Rena Sofer), who was married to Eric (John McCook) at the time. Zoe assumed that Carter was sleeping with Shauna (Denise Richards).
Zoe had enough of Los Angeles and the constant drama. She ultimately broke up with Carter and left town. Zoe has been spending time in London with her mother. It’s also likely that Zoe got word about Paris’s surprise engagement to Thomas (Matthew Atkinson).
However, it doesn’t look like Zoe is ever returning to the show. Her character has been written off,...
- 10/1/2024
- by Chanel Adams
- Soap Hub
From Tommy and Trevor’s first meeting under a cloud of raining frogs to the time she defended their relationship in front of his entire church, it’s never a dull moment for the 9-1-1: Lone Star couple — and they’re about to embark on their biggest adventure yet.
Monday’s episode, a continuation of the final season’s three-part premiere, found Tommy getting down on one knee and asking Trevor to make her a preacher’s wife. “Trevor Parks, what would you say if I asked you to be my husband?” she said, to which he replied,...
Monday’s episode, a continuation of the final season’s three-part premiere, found Tommy getting down on one knee and asking Trevor to make her a preacher’s wife. “Trevor Parks, what would you say if I asked you to be my husband?” she said, to which he replied,...
- 10/1/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
We finally have a complete cast list for Accused season 2, so here’s a look at who’s starring in the second season of the Fox hit!
Based on a British show, Accused premiered in 2023 on Fox and quickly became a success. The anthology series opens with a person on trial and flashbacks showing how they got to this point. The storylines are unique, with the crime often not what viewers expected and not always having a happy ending.
The show did well in the ratings and is set for a second season. It was delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes, with Fox deciding to hold it off until this fall. As with season 1, each episode features a brand new guest cast with a new storyline.
It is confirmed that Emmy winner Michael Chiklis, who starred in the pilot episode, will return for season 2 but in a different part. He...
Based on a British show, Accused premiered in 2023 on Fox and quickly became a success. The anthology series opens with a person on trial and flashbacks showing how they got to this point. The storylines are unique, with the crime often not what viewers expected and not always having a happy ending.
The show did well in the ratings and is set for a second season. It was delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes, with Fox deciding to hold it off until this fall. As with season 1, each episode features a brand new guest cast with a new storyline.
It is confirmed that Emmy winner Michael Chiklis, who starred in the pilot episode, will return for season 2 but in a different part. He...
- 9/28/2024
- by Michael Weyer
- Hidden Remote
A little over a year after Alaska Daily’s cancellation, Hilary Swank is headed back to TV.
The actress — who starred in the aforementioned ABC drama — will recur during Season 3 of Yellowjackets on Paramount+ With Showtime, with the option to become a series regular if the show is picked up for Season 4, our sister site Deadline reports.
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The actress — who starred in the aforementioned ABC drama — will recur during Season 3 of Yellowjackets on Paramount+ With Showtime, with the option to become a series regular if the show is picked up for Season 4, our sister site Deadline reports.
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- 9/27/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
HBO’s Lanterns: Krypton’s Aaron Pierre, Beacon 23′s Stephan James Eyed to Play John Stewart (Report)
Onetime Krypton resident Aaron Pierre reportedly is on the short list to play Green Lantern John Stewart in HBO’s Lanterns TV series.
Beacon 23‘s Stephan James is also in some form of contention for the role, our sister site THR reports, while Snowfall‘s Damson Idris is now out of the mix.
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Pierre’s TV credits also include...
Beacon 23‘s Stephan James is also in some form of contention for the role, our sister site THR reports, while Snowfall‘s Damson Idris is now out of the mix.
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Pierre’s TV credits also include...
- 9/27/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Mike Colter (Evil) and Sonequa Martin-Green (Star Trek: Discovery) are among the final flurry of castings for Season 2 of Fox’s Accused crime anthology.
Based on the BBC’s BAFTA Award-winning crime anthology and developed by Howard Gordon, Fox’s Accused each season serves up collection of topical and human stories of crime and punishment. Told from the defendant’s point of view through flashbacks, each episode promises a provocative thriller, exploring a different crime, in a different city, and with an entirely original cast.
More from TVLineTVLine Items: Hilary Swank Joins Yellowjackets, Pop Culture Jeopardy! Premiere Date and MoreHBO's Lanterns: Krypton's Aaron Pierre,...
Based on the BBC’s BAFTA Award-winning crime anthology and developed by Howard Gordon, Fox’s Accused each season serves up collection of topical and human stories of crime and punishment. Told from the defendant’s point of view through flashbacks, each episode promises a provocative thriller, exploring a different crime, in a different city, and with an entirely original cast.
More from TVLineTVLine Items: Hilary Swank Joins Yellowjackets, Pop Culture Jeopardy! Premiere Date and MoreHBO's Lanterns: Krypton's Aaron Pierre,...
- 9/27/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Sonequa Martin-Green, Mike Colter, Jamie Chung, Sherri Saum, and Kiara Barnes have joined Season 2 of Fox’s crime procedural Accused.
Martin-Green and Colter will lead the finale, titled “Megan’s Story,” as Megan and John, respectively. Barnes play Eve in the same episode, in which a music executive’s marriage to her husband is threatened by a beautiful seductress.
Chung will play the character Grace in “Eugene’s Story,” and Saum will play the character Erica in “Justin’s Story.”
In “Eugene’s Story,” a kind-hearted jewelry store owner is put on trial after his wife’s past throws their present into chaos. “Justin’s Story” sees a wrestling coach is on trial after he pushes his star wrestler too far.
The new cast joins some heavy hitters who have already been announced for Season 2, including Felicity Huffman, Taylor Schilling, Patrick J. Adams, William H. Macy, Justin Chambers, Danny Pino and Nick Cannon.
Martin-Green and Colter will lead the finale, titled “Megan’s Story,” as Megan and John, respectively. Barnes play Eve in the same episode, in which a music executive’s marriage to her husband is threatened by a beautiful seductress.
Chung will play the character Grace in “Eugene’s Story,” and Saum will play the character Erica in “Justin’s Story.”
In “Eugene’s Story,” a kind-hearted jewelry store owner is put on trial after his wife’s past throws their present into chaos. “Justin’s Story” sees a wrestling coach is on trial after he pushes his star wrestler too far.
The new cast joins some heavy hitters who have already been announced for Season 2, including Felicity Huffman, Taylor Schilling, Patrick J. Adams, William H. Macy, Justin Chambers, Danny Pino and Nick Cannon.
- 9/27/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Idris Elba will help bring to the screen Chinua Achebe’s 1958 debut novel Things Fall Apart.
The Hijack and Luthor actor will star in a series adaptation which is in the works at the studio A24, our sister site Variety reports. Additionally, Elba will executive-produce alongside Gina Carter, David Oyelowo and Amanda N’Duka (of production company Yoruba Saxon), Ben Forkner, Dayo Ogunyemi and Achebe Masterworks.
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The Hijack and Luthor actor will star in a series adaptation which is in the works at the studio A24, our sister site Variety reports. Additionally, Elba will executive-produce alongside Gina Carter, David Oyelowo and Amanda N’Duka (of production company Yoruba Saxon), Ben Forkner, Dayo Ogunyemi and Achebe Masterworks.
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- 9/26/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Daredevil: Born Again is one of the most anticipated upcoming MCU releases, largely due to the strong fan following of Netflix’s Daredevil series. This new installment is set to integrate Daredevil’s existing storylines and characters with the MCU’s broader universe, marking the start of a new street-level phase in the cinematic landscape.
This excitement is heightened by the mixed reception of the Multiverse concept so far, underscoring a growing demand for more grounded, street-level narratives in the MCU.
We already know that Daredevil: Born Again will feature familiar faces such as Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen, Elden Henson’s Foggy, Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin, and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher. However, rumors suggest that Marvel is also considering an additional series to further expand the Defenders roster in the MCU.
According to sources from Comicodigy, Marvel is reportedly weighing the possibility of a Heroes for Hire series starring Mike Colter and Finn Jones,...
This excitement is heightened by the mixed reception of the Multiverse concept so far, underscoring a growing demand for more grounded, street-level narratives in the MCU.
We already know that Daredevil: Born Again will feature familiar faces such as Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen, Elden Henson’s Foggy, Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin, and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher. However, rumors suggest that Marvel is also considering an additional series to further expand the Defenders roster in the MCU.
According to sources from Comicodigy, Marvel is reportedly weighing the possibility of a Heroes for Hire series starring Mike Colter and Finn Jones,...
- 9/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Daredevil: Born Again‘ is one of the most exciting upcoming MCU releases, mostly due to the popularity of Netflix’s ‘Daredevil’ show. The series is supposed to merge Daredevil’s existing canon and supporting characters with the MCU canon, and fans couldn’t be more excited for this beginning of a street-level phase in the cinematic universe.
This is especially true considering that fan reaction to the Multiverse concept so far hasn’t been that stellar and there is an increasing need to make more grounded and street-level stories.
Now we know that ‘Born Again’ will bring back some old faces, like Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen, Elden Henson’s Foggy, D’Onofrio’s Kingpin, and Bernthal’s Punisher, but according to rumors, the execs are considering one more show that’s set to introduce more Defenders to the MCU.
According to Comicodigy’s sources, Marvel is reportedly contemplating a ‘Heroes...
This is especially true considering that fan reaction to the Multiverse concept so far hasn’t been that stellar and there is an increasing need to make more grounded and street-level stories.
Now we know that ‘Born Again’ will bring back some old faces, like Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen, Elden Henson’s Foggy, D’Onofrio’s Kingpin, and Bernthal’s Punisher, but according to rumors, the execs are considering one more show that’s set to introduce more Defenders to the MCU.
According to Comicodigy’s sources, Marvel is reportedly contemplating a ‘Heroes...
- 9/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Dr. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) has made her fair share of deals with devils. Over the course of four seasons of the Paramount+ show "Evil," the semi-skeptical forensic psychologist has killed a man, burned her hand on a cross, and had sex with a Satanic church founder. In the show's final season, she also helped raise the potential antichrist: a baby born via surrogate from her stolen eggs and world-class creep Leland Townsend's (Michael Emerson) DNA. It's no surprise, then, that "Evil" ends on a delightfully complicit note, with Kristen pulling an "I pretend I do not see it" meme when baby Timothy starts exhibiting some clear-cut signs of demonic possession.
In the series finale's final scene, Kristen and her daughters seem to have their happy ending. They've just moved to Rome and are loving it. Kristen is continuing her work surveying possible demonic activity alongside David (Mike Colter), the...
In the series finale's final scene, Kristen and her daughters seem to have their happy ending. They've just moved to Rome and are loving it. Kristen is continuing her work surveying possible demonic activity alongside David (Mike Colter), the...
- 9/16/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Dwayne Johnson has crafted for himself an incredible film career. Even though many of his movies lately have underperformed or bombed at the box office, the wrestler-turned-actor still boasts huge popularity. Famous for his typical hardcore action roles, Johnson has been a favorite of comic book fans as a popular fan cast.
Dwayne Johnson [Credit: Red Notice | Netflix]
However, we all know how well it turned out when he finally took on the DC role of Black Adam. A huge misstep that misfired quite badly, there was also a time that Johnson requested Marvel Boss Kevin Feige to cast him in a Marvel role.
Dwayne Johnson Wanted to Play a Popular Marvel Character Years Before Black Adam Bombed Marvel’s Luke Cage | Credit: Marvel Comics
Dwayne Johnson is among the most famous celebrities in the world currently. Apart from his business and wrestling career, Johnson has successfully become one of the most followed...
Dwayne Johnson [Credit: Red Notice | Netflix]
However, we all know how well it turned out when he finally took on the DC role of Black Adam. A huge misstep that misfired quite badly, there was also a time that Johnson requested Marvel Boss Kevin Feige to cast him in a Marvel role.
Dwayne Johnson Wanted to Play a Popular Marvel Character Years Before Black Adam Bombed Marvel’s Luke Cage | Credit: Marvel Comics
Dwayne Johnson is among the most famous celebrities in the world currently. Apart from his business and wrestling career, Johnson has successfully become one of the most followed...
- 9/10/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
‘Blade‘ is a highly anticipated Marvel Studios project that will introduce the iconic antihero to the MCU. Mahershala Ali, an Oscar winner, is set to play the title role, with Mia Goth cast as Lilith. Fans of The Vampire Hunter are eagerly looking forward to this film.
For Ali, the movie seems to be a passion project, and he appears to be dedicating significant time and energy to its development. However, the project has faced numerous challenges, with some even describing it as being in “developmental hell.”
Despite Ali’s current role as Blade and his voice cameo in ‘Eternals,’ there are rumors suggesting that he might return to the MCU in a different role if ‘Blade’ doesn’t move forward as planned.
As you might know, Mahershala Ali has played more than one Marvel character. However, his other role is far less well-known compared to Blade, Marvel’s iconic vampire hunter.
For Ali, the movie seems to be a passion project, and he appears to be dedicating significant time and energy to its development. However, the project has faced numerous challenges, with some even describing it as being in “developmental hell.”
Despite Ali’s current role as Blade and his voice cameo in ‘Eternals,’ there are rumors suggesting that he might return to the MCU in a different role if ‘Blade’ doesn’t move forward as planned.
As you might know, Mahershala Ali has played more than one Marvel character. However, his other role is far less well-known compared to Blade, Marvel’s iconic vampire hunter.
- 9/7/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
As everyone is aware, Blade is a highly anticipated Marvel Studios project that will introduce the well-known antihero to the MCU. Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali will play the title role in the film, and Mia Goth will play Lilith. The project is going to be a treat for all fans of the famous vampire hunter, as most fans believe.
The movie seems to be a passion project for Ali, who would like to see it happen and he is seemingly investing a lot of time and energy to actually make it happen. But, as you know, the movie is in a very strange condition, with some commentators even claiming that it is in “developmental hell.”
But, even if Mahershala Ali doesn’t come back as Blade in the MCU (he appeared as the character in Eternals), there is a solid chance – based on some rumors – that Ali could come back to the MCU nevertheless,...
The movie seems to be a passion project for Ali, who would like to see it happen and he is seemingly investing a lot of time and energy to actually make it happen. But, as you know, the movie is in a very strange condition, with some commentators even claiming that it is in “developmental hell.”
But, even if Mahershala Ali doesn’t come back as Blade in the MCU (he appeared as the character in Eternals), there is a solid chance – based on some rumors – that Ali could come back to the MCU nevertheless,...
- 9/7/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Thanks to The Cosmic Circus' Alex Perez, we have some exciting rumours about Marvel Studios' plans for its street-level superheroes.
Before we get into the juicy stuff, the scooper shares a small update on plans for Hawkeye season 2. He reveals that one of the main ideas right now is for Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop to have a much larger role in the series. However, it's only "in development" and not officially greenlit.
As for Daredevil, the McU's Man Without Fear will supposedly become "a gateway to new stories for street superheroes." Some of the possibilities being considered for future projects are team-ups with Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight and Florence Pugh's Black Widow.
Before that happens, we have two seasons of Daredevil: Born Again to look forward to; Bullseye and The Punisher are both going to appear in season 2 if this report is to be believed, with Frank Castle...
Before we get into the juicy stuff, the scooper shares a small update on plans for Hawkeye season 2. He reveals that one of the main ideas right now is for Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop to have a much larger role in the series. However, it's only "in development" and not officially greenlit.
As for Daredevil, the McU's Man Without Fear will supposedly become "a gateway to new stories for street superheroes." Some of the possibilities being considered for future projects are team-ups with Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight and Florence Pugh's Black Widow.
Before that happens, we have two seasons of Daredevil: Born Again to look forward to; Bullseye and The Punisher are both going to appear in season 2 if this report is to be believed, with Frank Castle...
- 9/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
"Evil" just ended a few weeks ago, but there's already a campaign to bring the surreal, incredible Paramount+ show back for another season – and it's being spearheaded by the most famous horror author in the world.
Stephen King made his love of the four-season series known in a recent interview with PBS news (shared via series star Katja Herbers' X account), telling a reporter, "There's a show called 'Evil' on Paramount+ that I like." He continued: "It's great. It's funny and it's witty and it's very, very sharp." Five days after the series ended, Herbers shared the video with the caption, "Okay Can We Do The Pick Up Now? thank you @StephenKing #Evil." The prolific author got the memo: on August 31, 2024, he simply tweeted, "Dear Paramount+: More Evil, please."
So why is King stumping for this show on social media? Well, because it's exactly as great as he says.
Stephen King made his love of the four-season series known in a recent interview with PBS news (shared via series star Katja Herbers' X account), telling a reporter, "There's a show called 'Evil' on Paramount+ that I like." He continued: "It's great. It's funny and it's witty and it's very, very sharp." Five days after the series ended, Herbers shared the video with the caption, "Okay Can We Do The Pick Up Now? thank you @StephenKing #Evil." The prolific author got the memo: on August 31, 2024, he simply tweeted, "Dear Paramount+: More Evil, please."
So why is King stumping for this show on social media? Well, because it's exactly as great as he says.
- 9/4/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Stephen King is continuing to campaign for the Paramount+ series Evil to make its return from the dead.
After recently giving the show his overwhelming seal of approval, the literary icon demanded the streaming platform renew the supernatural procedural that recently ended after four seasons.
“Dear Paramount+: More Evil, please,” King wrote Sunday on X, to which star Katja Herbers responded, “From the bottom of our Evil hearts, thank you!!!”
The online exchange comes after Herbers previously shared a video this week of King praising the show in a PBS News interview. “There’s a show called Evil on Paramount+ that I like,” he said in the clip. “It’s great. It’s funny and it’s witty and it’s very, very sharp.”
“Okay Can We Do The Pick Up Now? thank you @StephenKing,” wrote Herbers with the video, which King shared in a quote post, adding that the show is “smart,...
After recently giving the show his overwhelming seal of approval, the literary icon demanded the streaming platform renew the supernatural procedural that recently ended after four seasons.
“Dear Paramount+: More Evil, please,” King wrote Sunday on X, to which star Katja Herbers responded, “From the bottom of our Evil hearts, thank you!!!”
The online exchange comes after Herbers previously shared a video this week of King praising the show in a PBS News interview. “There’s a show called Evil on Paramount+ that I like,” he said in the clip. “It’s great. It’s funny and it’s witty and it’s very, very sharp.”
“Okay Can We Do The Pick Up Now? thank you @StephenKing,” wrote Herbers with the video, which King shared in a quote post, adding that the show is “smart,...
- 8/31/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
The X-Files is one of the biggest series of the 1990s, also regarded as one of the most influential series the Fox series follows Fox Mulder and Dana Scully investigating the most mind-bending paranormal activities. The series’ original run was for 9 seasons with the series being revived in 2016 for two more seasons making the total season number 11 seasons. So, if you miss the amazingly mind-bending stories, compelling characters, and thrilling mysteries in The X-Files here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Twilight Zone Credit – CBS
The Twilight Zone is a sci-fi horror fantasy anthology series created by Rod Serling. The CBS series is a collection of mystical stories with sci-fi, horror, and fantasy elements, and in each episode, we get a new standalone story with a new set of characters. The Twilight Zone stars Rod Sterling, William Shatner, Burgess Meredith, Elizabeth Montgomery, Robert Redford, George Takei,...
The Twilight Zone Credit – CBS
The Twilight Zone is a sci-fi horror fantasy anthology series created by Rod Serling. The CBS series is a collection of mystical stories with sci-fi, horror, and fantasy elements, and in each episode, we get a new standalone story with a new set of characters. The Twilight Zone stars Rod Sterling, William Shatner, Burgess Meredith, Elizabeth Montgomery, Robert Redford, George Takei,...
- 8/30/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
This article contains spoilers for Evil.
A priest, a psychologist, and a scientist... It may sound like the start of a joke, but it’s the unstoppable trio at the heart of Michelle and Robert King's Evil. Originally debuting on CBS in 2019 before transitioning to Paramount+ for subsequent seasons, the show has delivered one of the most gripping horror thrillers of recent years. When the decision was made to cancel the series, the creators crafted an additional four episodes, ensuring that fans received the finale they deserved—and what a finale it was!
Season 4 proved just as absorbing, intense, and twisted as its predecessors. The creators didn’t ease off the gas; instead, they treated viewers to one of the best seasons yet, delivering justice not just to the lead characters but to the supporting ensemble as well. In just four episodes, we watched as the characters prepared to make life-altering decisions,...
A priest, a psychologist, and a scientist... It may sound like the start of a joke, but it’s the unstoppable trio at the heart of Michelle and Robert King's Evil. Originally debuting on CBS in 2019 before transitioning to Paramount+ for subsequent seasons, the show has delivered one of the most gripping horror thrillers of recent years. When the decision was made to cancel the series, the creators crafted an additional four episodes, ensuring that fans received the finale they deserved—and what a finale it was!
Season 4 proved just as absorbing, intense, and twisted as its predecessors. The creators didn’t ease off the gas; instead, they treated viewers to one of the best seasons yet, delivering justice not just to the lead characters but to the supporting ensemble as well. In just four episodes, we watched as the characters prepared to make life-altering decisions,...
- 8/30/2024
- by Zofia Wijaszka
- DailyDead
Hell hath no fury like fans who lose a brilliant show before its time. Such is the case with Evil, the supernatural series unlike anything else on screens. When word came down from on high that Evil would end with the conclusion of its fourth season, fans rallied online to save the show from cancelation, with the show’s brilliant star, Katja Herbers, leading the charge. Herber’s enthusiasm for the series is inspiring, with the actress championing the show’s continuation at every turn, signaling to networks and streamers that Team Evil is ready and willing to continue the show’s unique spin on the all but extinct and nostalgic monster-of-the-week formula. Helping to add fuel to Herbers’ fire is the Master of Horror himself, Stephen King, who recently sang Evil’s praises during a PBS News interview. With such a ringing endorsement from one of entertainment’s most sought-after creators,...
- 8/29/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Katja Herbers is renewing hope that Evil will get picked up for another season on Paramount+.
The star of the supernatural series reignited the campaign to save the show after Stephen King expressed his approval on social media.
“There’s a show called Evil on Paramount+ that I like,” King said in an interview on PBS News. “It’s great. It’s funny and it’s witty and it’s very, very sharp.
Herbers shared the clip of King’s interview, adding, “Okay, can we do the pick up now? Thank you, Stephen King.”
King then quoted Herbers post, adding, “Smart, thought-provoking, occasionally Very scary. Plus, the chemistry between the three evil-hunters is strong and…to quote Kamala…joyful.”
You're making us blush.
The star of the supernatural series reignited the campaign to save the show after Stephen King expressed his approval on social media.
“There’s a show called Evil on Paramount+ that I like,” King said in an interview on PBS News. “It’s great. It’s funny and it’s witty and it’s very, very sharp.
Herbers shared the clip of King’s interview, adding, “Okay, can we do the pick up now? Thank you, Stephen King.”
King then quoted Herbers post, adding, “Smart, thought-provoking, occasionally Very scary. Plus, the chemistry between the three evil-hunters is strong and…to quote Kamala…joyful.”
You're making us blush.
- 8/28/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Evil is a supernatural horror drama series created by Robert and Michelle King. The CBS and Paramount+ series follows Psychologist Kristen Bouchard as he reluctantly teams up with David Acosta, a priest in training to investigate unusual occurrences that have no logical explanation. Evil stars Katja Herbers and Mike Colter in the lead roles with Michael Emerson, Christine Lahti, Andrea Martin, Maddy Crocco, Aasif Mandvi, Peter Scolari, and Patrick Brammall starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the thrilling story, horror elements, and compelling characters in Evil here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Exorcist Credit – Fox
The Exorcist is a supernatural horror drama series created by Jeremy Slater. Based on the 1971 horror novel of the same name by author William Peter Blatty, the Fox series serves as a sequel to the 1973 film of the same name and it follows two priests as they team...
The Exorcist Credit – Fox
The Exorcist is a supernatural horror drama series created by Jeremy Slater. Based on the 1971 horror novel of the same name by author William Peter Blatty, the Fox series serves as a sequel to the 1973 film of the same name and it follows two priests as they team...
- 8/25/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Evil series finale “Fear of the End.”] Evil certainly got meta in its final episodes, shutting down the assessor program that initially brought Kristen (Katja Herbers) into David (Mike Colter) and Ben’s (Aasif Mandvi) lives and setting them on new journeys. In the finale, for Kristen and David, that was continuing their work in a new setting (Rome), while Ben declined to do so, after taking a new job. But as Mandvi points out to TV Insider, the door is wide open for a continuation of sorts, and it’s not like it would be hard to bring the trio back together. Below, he discusses the end of the show, his hopes for more, and why Ben doesn’t regret not going to Rome. Talk about reading the finale script and your reaction to Ben’s ending. Aasif Mandvi: We were sort of told that the finale script was...
- 8/24/2024
- TV Insider
For audiences, the four seasons of Robert and Michelle King’s “Evil” have been the stuff of nightmares. For Oscar-winning prosthetics artist Joel Harlow, it was the stuff of childhood dreams.
“This is the high water mark of my professional career in terms of artist fulfillment,” Harlow told IndieWire over Zoom a few days before the series finale aired August 22 on Paramount+. “This is what I wanted to do as a kid.”
Harlow means that literally. In most instances, the “Evil” script would merely say, “Joel will deliver us something terrifying.” And starting with the sleep paralysis demon George, that’s just what he did.
“Evil” followed three assessors for the Catholic church — a priest (Mike Colter), an agnostic psychiatrist (Katja Herbers), and an atheist scientist (Aasaf Mandvi) as they evaluated a case of the week to determine if an exorcism was needed while battling demons in their personal lives.
“This is the high water mark of my professional career in terms of artist fulfillment,” Harlow told IndieWire over Zoom a few days before the series finale aired August 22 on Paramount+. “This is what I wanted to do as a kid.”
Harlow means that literally. In most instances, the “Evil” script would merely say, “Joel will deliver us something terrifying.” And starting with the sleep paralysis demon George, that’s just what he did.
“Evil” followed three assessors for the Catholic church — a priest (Mike Colter), an agnostic psychiatrist (Katja Herbers), and an atheist scientist (Aasaf Mandvi) as they evaluated a case of the week to determine if an exorcism was needed while battling demons in their personal lives.
- 8/23/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Evil series finale “Fear of the End.”] “It’s a tough one to follow, Kristen Bouchard,” Katja Herbers admits of her Evil character. And what a journey Kristen has had over the years! She ends the series in Rome, continuing to do the assessing work that makes her happy, with David (Mike Colter), who’s still a priest. (Aasif Mandvi‘s Ben accepts a new job and stays behind.) But she’s also raising baby Timothy, who, despite a baptism, is showing some demonic signs… Below, Herbers shares her thoughts on that ending, if she thinks Evil will be saved, if she could show up on Elsbeth (also from Robert and Michelle King), and more. (Read what the Kings had to say about the finale here and find out what would’ve happened in a fifth season here.) Talk about reading the finale script and your reaction to Kristen’s ending. Katja ...
- 8/23/2024
- TV Insider
This post contains spoilers from Evil‘s series finale. Proceed accordingly.
Don’t let that sunny final shot fool you: In the end, Evil turned out to be what its creators consider a “tragedy.”
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Sure, none of the series’ central trio — Katja Herbers’ Kristen, Mike Colter’s David and Aasif Mandvi’s Ben — are...
Don’t let that sunny final shot fool you: In the end, Evil turned out to be what its creators consider a “tragedy.”
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Sure, none of the series’ central trio — Katja Herbers’ Kristen, Mike Colter’s David and Aasif Mandvi’s Ben — are...
- 8/22/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Evil series finale “Fear of the End.”] Should Evil be saved following its Paramount+ cancellation, creators Robert and Michelle King certainly left enough doors wide open for the story to continue—and that was on purpose. In the finale, David (Mike Colter) and Ben (Aasif Mandvi) stop Kristen (Katja Herbers) from killing Leland (Michael Emerson), who’s then locked away in a cabinet in the silent monastery. Meanwhile, Ben takes a new job, Kristen takes her daughters to Rome to continue assessing with David, and baby Timothy gets a little demonic Below, the Kings share their hopes for more Evil, what we would’ve seen in a fifth season, and more. Plus, read a full breakdown of the series finale with the Kings here. Talk about landing on that ending for the series because it does leave the door open for more. Michelle King: Well, alas, there is still evil in the ...
- 8/22/2024
- TV Insider
This article contains spoilers for Evil season 4 episode 14.
The title of Evil season 4 episode 14, “Fear of the End”* has a double meaning. It seems very likely the clocks will tick out on Father David Acosta (Mike Colter), Dr. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers), and Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi), as well as much of the ecclesiastical order, by the finale’s end. For fans who didn’t skip past the theme song, for old time’s sake, it also means Evil was much too short-lived a series. Creators and showrunners Robert and Michelle King are to be mourned. “Fear of the End” concludes as a finale, but feels like a death. There is more story to tell, and the final episode is littered with possibilities.
Note: The final four episodes of Evil season 4 technically constitute a “mini” fifth and final season for the show per Paramount+. But the cast and crew have...
The title of Evil season 4 episode 14, “Fear of the End”* has a double meaning. It seems very likely the clocks will tick out on Father David Acosta (Mike Colter), Dr. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers), and Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi), as well as much of the ecclesiastical order, by the finale’s end. For fans who didn’t skip past the theme song, for old time’s sake, it also means Evil was much too short-lived a series. Creators and showrunners Robert and Michelle King are to be mourned. “Fear of the End” concludes as a finale, but feels like a death. There is more story to tell, and the final episode is littered with possibilities.
Note: The final four episodes of Evil season 4 technically constitute a “mini” fifth and final season for the show per Paramount+. But the cast and crew have...
- 8/22/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
As the dust settles on the finale of Evil Season 4, fans are left reeling from the twists, turns, and, of course, those tantalizing loose ends.
Who better to help us process it all than Katja Herbers, the incredible actress who has brought Kristen Bouchard to life for four thrilling seasons?
We caught up with Katja to chat about the finale, her character’s evolution, and what might be lurking in the shadows of a potential Season 5.
(Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+) A Character Like No Other
From the moment Evil premiered, we haven’t been able to take our eyes off of Kristen Bouchard. She’s a psychologist, a mother, a reluctant demon hunter, and, let’s not forget, a murderer. But how does Katja see Kristen?
“She’s so much, and she’s been so many versions of herself,” Katja mused. “She wasn’t a murderer before she started the show,...
Who better to help us process it all than Katja Herbers, the incredible actress who has brought Kristen Bouchard to life for four thrilling seasons?
We caught up with Katja to chat about the finale, her character’s evolution, and what might be lurking in the shadows of a potential Season 5.
(Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+) A Character Like No Other
From the moment Evil premiered, we haven’t been able to take our eyes off of Kristen Bouchard. She’s a psychologist, a mother, a reluctant demon hunter, and, let’s not forget, a murderer. But how does Katja see Kristen?
“She’s so much, and she’s been so many versions of herself,” Katja mused. “She wasn’t a murderer before she started the show,...
- 8/22/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Spoiler Alert: This article contains details about the Evil series finale “Fear of the End,” which dropped this morning on Paramount+
In the end, Evil truly brought evil to the heart of the Catholic church with a potential Antichrist baby now being wheeled around the sunny Vatican by its mother Dr. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) and its priestly guardian of sorts David Acosta (Mike Colter).
Talk about going dark.
“The punchline at the end, is this kid possibly, or probably, is the Antichrist, and Lexis (Maddy Crocco), the second youngest, is probably going to be this evil protector to him,” says Evil co-creator and finale director Robert King of the fanged and white-eyed baby staring up at his mother. “Then it comes down to Kristen, who’s always mother first to protect those two, and actually probably to the detriment of humankind, but to the benefit of her family, which is just comic to us.
In the end, Evil truly brought evil to the heart of the Catholic church with a potential Antichrist baby now being wheeled around the sunny Vatican by its mother Dr. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) and its priestly guardian of sorts David Acosta (Mike Colter).
Talk about going dark.
“The punchline at the end, is this kid possibly, or probably, is the Antichrist, and Lexis (Maddy Crocco), the second youngest, is probably going to be this evil protector to him,” says Evil co-creator and finale director Robert King of the fanged and white-eyed baby staring up at his mother. “Then it comes down to Kristen, who’s always mother first to protect those two, and actually probably to the detriment of humankind, but to the benefit of her family, which is just comic to us.
- 8/22/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
As fans of Evil, we’ve been on a wild ride through the bizarre and often terrifying world of paranormal investigations, theological debates, and the intricacies of human (and sometimes not-so-human) relationships.
But amidst all the chaos and confusion, one character has consistently provided a mix of humor, skepticism, and heartfelt moments: Ben Shakir, played by the ever-talented Aasif Mandvi.
In a candid conversation following the explosive Evil Season 4 finale, Aasif shared his thoughts on Ben’s journey, his own personal connections to the character, and what it was like wearing that infamous tinfoil hat.
(Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+) The Tinfoil Hat Saga: A Symbol of Absurdity
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what happened to Ben’s tinfoil hat between Episodes 13 and 14, you’re not alone.
Aasif has a theory: “Once [Ben] decided to leave the ghostbuster business, he basically didn’t need that tinfoil anymore; the gin kind of stopped bothering him.
But amidst all the chaos and confusion, one character has consistently provided a mix of humor, skepticism, and heartfelt moments: Ben Shakir, played by the ever-talented Aasif Mandvi.
In a candid conversation following the explosive Evil Season 4 finale, Aasif shared his thoughts on Ben’s journey, his own personal connections to the character, and what it was like wearing that infamous tinfoil hat.
(Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+) The Tinfoil Hat Saga: A Symbol of Absurdity
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what happened to Ben’s tinfoil hat between Episodes 13 and 14, you’re not alone.
Aasif has a theory: “Once [Ben] decided to leave the ghostbuster business, he basically didn’t need that tinfoil anymore; the gin kind of stopped bothering him.
- 8/22/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Daniel Fienberg: How the blazes have we reached the end of the summer already? Sorry, Matthew McConaughey in True Detective. Time isn’t a flat circle. It’s a vortex, and the summer of 2024 got sucked right in.
Since June, politics has given us The Worst Debate in History, an assassination attempt, a new Republican vice-presidential candidate (and attendant memes), a sitting president dropping out of the race, a new Democratic presidential nominee, and the meteoric rise of her avuncular running mate, whom 95 percent of Americans couldn’t have picked out of a lineup in May.
Smack in between two political conventions, our attentions shifted to Paris for the Olympics, where we marveled at the largely E. coli- and entirely shark-free beauty of the Seine, celebrated Simone Biles, ogled French pole vaulters, held our breath through one impossible comeback after another, and attempted to make sense of competitive breakdancing...
Since June, politics has given us The Worst Debate in History, an assassination attempt, a new Republican vice-presidential candidate (and attendant memes), a sitting president dropping out of the race, a new Democratic presidential nominee, and the meteoric rise of her avuncular running mate, whom 95 percent of Americans couldn’t have picked out of a lineup in May.
Smack in between two political conventions, our attentions shifted to Paris for the Olympics, where we marveled at the largely E. coli- and entirely shark-free beauty of the Seine, celebrated Simone Biles, ogled French pole vaulters, held our breath through one impossible comeback after another, and attempted to make sense of competitive breakdancing...
- 8/22/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg and Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Evil series finale “Fear of the End.”] One of the best TV shows since it premiered has sadly come to an end, but the good news is that the Evil finale leaves the door open for more. A lot happens in the finale. Kristen (Katja Herbers) and Leland (Michael Emerson) face off, and David (Mike Colter) and Ben (Aasif Mandvi) stop her from killing him. Leland is locked away in a cabinet in the silent monastery, where Sister Andrea (Andrea Martin) has been sent following the church being shut down. Ben takes a new job. And Kristen takes her daughters to Rome to continue assessing with David. Below, creators Robert and Michelle King break down the major moments of the finale. Plus, check out exclusive art from LA Based artist Kyle Lambert: Kyle Lambert Why have Kristen and David continue assessing in Rome versus New York? Robert King: Definitely the writers’ room,...
- 8/22/2024
- TV Insider
This post contains spoilers for "Evil."
The age of streaming is full of problems. TV shows are getting extremely expensive, seasons are getting too short while the wait between them becomes too long, and shows are getting canceled before they have a chance to hit their groove. Even when shows are successful according to every metric, they can get canceled just for reasons that have nothing to do with their quality, like corporate cost-cutting.
Such is the case with "Evil," the best horror TV show since "Hannibal" and "The Exorcist." It's a series that mixes network procedurals with all-time great tales of the macabre, giving audiences monster-of-the-week stories that not only feature some of the best creature work on TV, but also tell poignant stories about the hell of modern existence and how the devil can't compare to the evil of the internet and late-stage capitalism. For four seasons, "Evil...
The age of streaming is full of problems. TV shows are getting extremely expensive, seasons are getting too short while the wait between them becomes too long, and shows are getting canceled before they have a chance to hit their groove. Even when shows are successful according to every metric, they can get canceled just for reasons that have nothing to do with their quality, like corporate cost-cutting.
Such is the case with "Evil," the best horror TV show since "Hannibal" and "The Exorcist." It's a series that mixes network procedurals with all-time great tales of the macabre, giving audiences monster-of-the-week stories that not only feature some of the best creature work on TV, but also tell poignant stories about the hell of modern existence and how the devil can't compare to the evil of the internet and late-stage capitalism. For four seasons, "Evil...
- 8/22/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Say what you will about big movies bypassing the theatrical experience, but this week's most-watched Netflix titles make one thing clear: star power still matters, even on streaming. Case in point: "The Union," a new Netflix Original movie starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg that's been climbing the viewership charts since its release last week, according to streaming chart data site FlixPatrol.
Action rom-com "The Union" is currently beating away the rest of the competition on Netflix's top 10 most-watched list, which as of publication time is mostly made up of family films like "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "Migration," and "Trolls Band Together." Kids who demand a dozen rewatches of their animated favorites clearly have nothing on grown-ups who have been itching to see Berry back in action for the first time in a few years, though.
Berry's only appeared in two other films since 2019's "John Wick: Chapter 3,...
Action rom-com "The Union" is currently beating away the rest of the competition on Netflix's top 10 most-watched list, which as of publication time is mostly made up of family films like "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "Migration," and "Trolls Band Together." Kids who demand a dozen rewatches of their animated favorites clearly have nothing on grown-ups who have been itching to see Berry back in action for the first time in a few years, though.
Berry's only appeared in two other films since 2019's "John Wick: Chapter 3,...
- 8/21/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Assuming no other streamer comes to its rescue, we have to accept that Evil, our pick for the best Paramount+ original series, is ending with its August 22 episode. The supernatural drama follows a trio — Katja Herbers’ forensic psychologist, Mike Colter’s priest, and Aasif Mandvi’s tech whiz — investigating demonic possessions, miracles, and other mysteries for the Catholic Church. The good news is that there are many other TV shows of its ilk to fill an Evil void. Here are ones that will leave you possessed — in a good way! 1. The X-Files A man who wants to believe? Check. A woman providing a grounding dose of skepticism? Check. Supernatural occurrences? Check, check, and check. This seminal sci-fi hit, starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, should be right up an Evil fan’s alley. 2. Miracles In this short-lived series, considered a spiritual version of The X-Files, Skeet Ulrich plays a man...
- 8/21/2024
- TV Insider
One thing’s for sure: People show up when Halle Berry hosts a watch party! The beloved Gothika and Monster’s Ball actress threw an online soiree to launch her new action comedy, The Union. The shindig helped the Julian Farino-directed feature climb to 33.1 million views, making it the most-watched English film of the week on Netflix. The Union stars Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg as high school sweethearts reuniting to take on an international crime syndicate. Mike Colter, J.K. Simmons, Alice Lee Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jackie Earle Haley, and Jessica De Gouw also star.
Elsewhere, the first part of Emily in Paris Season 4 debuted at the top of Netflix’s English TV list with 19.9 million views. As a byproduct of the Season 4 launch, Netflix subscribers re-watched previous seasons of the international romantic comedy series, with Season 1 taking ninth place with 1.8 million views and Season 3 in the ten slot with 1.7 million.
Elsewhere, the first part of Emily in Paris Season 4 debuted at the top of Netflix’s English TV list with 19.9 million views. As a byproduct of the Season 4 launch, Netflix subscribers re-watched previous seasons of the international romantic comedy series, with Season 1 taking ninth place with 1.8 million views and Season 3 in the ten slot with 1.7 million.
- 8/20/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Union is a spy action comedy-thriller film directed by Julian Farino from a screenplay co-written by Joe Barton and David Guggenheim. The Netflix film follows the story of Mike McKenna, a simple construction who gets roped into the world of espionage by his ex-girlfriend from high school. The Union stars Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry in the lead roles with Mike Colter, Jessica De Gouw, Alice Lee, J.K. Simmons, and Lorraine Bracco starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the action, comedy, the world of spies, and the romance between the leading duo in The Union, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Ghosted (Apple TV+) Credit – Apple TV+
Ghosted is a romantic comedy and action-adventure film directed by Dexter Fletcher from a screenplay co-written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers. The 2023 film follows the story of Cole, a simple farmer...
Ghosted (Apple TV+) Credit – Apple TV+
Ghosted is a romantic comedy and action-adventure film directed by Dexter Fletcher from a screenplay co-written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers. The 2023 film follows the story of Cole, a simple farmer...
- 8/16/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Netflix is back with a new star-studded action movie — this time led by Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry — with “The Union.” Wahlberg stars as Mike, a Jersey construction worker who finds his average life turned upside down when his high school sweetheart Roxanne (Berry) shows up and he gets tangled up in a continent-skipping international intelligence adventure.
But Berry and Wahlberg aren’t the only familiar faces in the Netflix romp. Here’s a handy guide to “The Union” cast and the characters they play.
Halle Berry in “The Union” (Laura Radford/Netflix)
Halle Berry as Roxanne Hall — Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry stars as The Union operative Roxanne Hall, an ass-kicking, world-traveling adventurer who never misses her shot. Berry is best known for her superhero roles, playing Storm in the “X-Men” films and Catwoman in “Catwoman,” as well as her Best Actress-winning performance in “Monster’s Ball.” Her well-known titles also include “John Wick 3,...
But Berry and Wahlberg aren’t the only familiar faces in the Netflix romp. Here’s a handy guide to “The Union” cast and the characters they play.
Halle Berry in “The Union” (Laura Radford/Netflix)
Halle Berry as Roxanne Hall — Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry stars as The Union operative Roxanne Hall, an ass-kicking, world-traveling adventurer who never misses her shot. Berry is best known for her superhero roles, playing Storm in the “X-Men” films and Catwoman in “Catwoman,” as well as her Best Actress-winning performance in “Monster’s Ball.” Her well-known titles also include “John Wick 3,...
- 8/16/2024
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Emily in Paris, Alien: Romulus, Bad Monkey and The Union.
D23
Disney held its signature D23 fan event in Anaheim over the weekend, showcasing its upcoming TV and film projects and theme park updates, as well as honoring 14 Disney Legends, including Harrison Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Angela Bassett and James Cameron.
Agatha All Along and Mufasa: The Lion King stars Kathryn Hahn, Sasheer Zamata, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and Aubrey Plaza The Mandalorian & Grogu duo Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni Harrison Ford Jamie Lee Curtis, Mickey Mouse, Jodie Foster and Lindsay Lohan Alien: Romulus premiere
Director Fede Álvarez and producer Ridley Scott joined cast members Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu at the L.A. premiere of the latest Alien film on Monday.
D23
Disney held its signature D23 fan event in Anaheim over the weekend, showcasing its upcoming TV and film projects and theme park updates, as well as honoring 14 Disney Legends, including Harrison Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Angela Bassett and James Cameron.
Agatha All Along and Mufasa: The Lion King stars Kathryn Hahn, Sasheer Zamata, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and Aubrey Plaza The Mandalorian & Grogu duo Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni Harrison Ford Jamie Lee Curtis, Mickey Mouse, Jodie Foster and Lindsay Lohan Alien: Romulus premiere
Director Fede Álvarez and producer Ridley Scott joined cast members Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu at the L.A. premiere of the latest Alien film on Monday.
- 8/16/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Union is a high-stakes cat-and-mouse thriller where the members of the Union work tirelessly for their organization, dedicated to safeguarding their country’s secrets and ensuring the success of their missions. Throughout their journey, they encounter a web of betrayal, espionage, and murder. Let’s find out how these characters overcome the odds from this cast and character guide.
Spoilers Ahead
Mike McKenna
Mike’s character, played by Mark Wahlberg, undergoes a transformation from an ordinary construction worker to a crucial Union agent, driven largely by his deep affection for Roxanne, his high school sweetheart. You know, Mike started out as just a regular guy—a construction worker who could blend in with anyone and was known for his straightforward, down-to-earth personality. Even though he seemed pretty ordinary, he had this surprising strength and determination, kind of like a stuntman. People liked him because he was genuine and charming,...
Spoilers Ahead
Mike McKenna
Mike’s character, played by Mark Wahlberg, undergoes a transformation from an ordinary construction worker to a crucial Union agent, driven largely by his deep affection for Roxanne, his high school sweetheart. You know, Mike started out as just a regular guy—a construction worker who could blend in with anyone and was known for his straightforward, down-to-earth personality. Even though he seemed pretty ordinary, he had this surprising strength and determination, kind of like a stuntman. People liked him because he was genuine and charming,...
- 8/16/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
Much like fast-food chains make sure their menu items have just the right amount of sugar, salt and fat to make their products addictive, Netflix delivers action movies that feel as if they were created in a lab.
That doesn’t make them any less enjoyable as long as you recognize their artificiality and don’t mind signing on for it. The latest example is The Union, featuring a terrific cast led by Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry, exotic locations, high-energy action sequences and sufficient doses of light-hearted humor to assure us that no one involved is taking the proceedings too seriously. It’s a pleasant enough diversion that you’ll likely instantly forget until the inevitable sequel comes along.
Wahlberg plays to his (shirtless) strengths as Mike, who only deviates from the actor’s usual working-class persona in that he’s a Jersey boy rather than a Southie. A...
That doesn’t make them any less enjoyable as long as you recognize their artificiality and don’t mind signing on for it. The latest example is The Union, featuring a terrific cast led by Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry, exotic locations, high-energy action sequences and sufficient doses of light-hearted humor to assure us that no one involved is taking the proceedings too seriously. It’s a pleasant enough diversion that you’ll likely instantly forget until the inevitable sequel comes along.
Wahlberg plays to his (shirtless) strengths as Mike, who only deviates from the actor’s usual working-class persona in that he’s a Jersey boy rather than a Southie. A...
- 8/16/2024
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Union may be another one of those globe-hopping, star-driven popcorn action movies Netflix has specialized in of late, but because of a fortuitous star teaming of Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry — two vets of the genre working together for the first time — it really is a cut above and just pure entertainment. Nothing wrong with that, though if this were made by Lionsgate, where both stars have a history, it would be a major late-summer theatrical, rather that being tossed into the streaming pool.
Nevertheless, it should find a global audience ready to buy into a premise as old as The Dirty Dozen and The A-Team and one that also just seems like the perfect TV series pilot if it were not for the glittering filmography of the principals involved.
The Union is a kind of underground group that comes in and does the dirty work for the CIA and FBI.
Nevertheless, it should find a global audience ready to buy into a premise as old as The Dirty Dozen and The A-Team and one that also just seems like the perfect TV series pilot if it were not for the glittering filmography of the principals involved.
The Union is a kind of underground group that comes in and does the dirty work for the CIA and FBI.
- 8/16/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Plot: Mike is happy living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey – until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne, shows up with more on her mind than romance. Knowing he’s the right man for the job, she recruits Mike on a dangerous intelligence mission in Europe that thrusts them back together into a world of spies and high-speed car chases, with sparks flying along the way.
Review: Spy franchises work when the main characters are augmented like Jason Bourne or elite veterans like James Bond and Ethan Hunt. When starting a new franchise, it is tricky to balance it and make it believable that an average nobody can quickly become a hero. The Union represents Mark Wahlberg’s second attempt in three years to play a seemingly average guy who has hidden skills that make him a vital resource to save the world. In 2021’s Infinite,...
Review: Spy franchises work when the main characters are augmented like Jason Bourne or elite veterans like James Bond and Ethan Hunt. When starting a new franchise, it is tricky to balance it and make it believable that an average nobody can quickly become a hero. The Union represents Mark Wahlberg’s second attempt in three years to play a seemingly average guy who has hidden skills that make him a vital resource to save the world. In 2021’s Infinite,...
- 8/16/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
The Mission: Impossible franchise is the pinnacle of action cinema in Hollywood. There’s nobody in the North American film industry who’s doing it like Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, and everyone that’s ready to put their lives on the line for these two maniacs. That said, there are many who want to copy them without really putting in the effort that’s necessary to create memorable action sequences that feel tangible and realistic as hell. Recently, we got Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, which lifted scenes from the M:i franchise via the cheapest-looking visual effects available to mankind. Prime Video products such as Jack Ryan, Role Play, and Citadel have tried to do the same and failed every time. Netflix has been throwing millions of dollars at anyone and everyone so that they can have their very own spy franchise. As a result, we have some of the...
- 8/16/2024
- by Pramit Chatterjee
- DMT
The stars’ rapport helps retain your interest in a preposterous international caper that has something vaguely to do with justice
Like a good covert operation team, everyone involved in the latest in a long line of expensive yet generally forgettable Netflix action flicks is clear on the mission. They know their role, and what they’re being paid for. Mark Wahlberg, playing to type as a downhome blue-collar guy, enters the movie shirtless. Halle Berry, as a veteran intelligence agent, kicks ass while wearing a Catwoman-esque all-leather uniform. Jk Simmons, as the head of a covert group of working-class secret agents, conveys no-nonsense avuncular authority as only Jk Simmons can. And Julian Farino, director of such shows as Giri/Haji and Entourage, wrings each of the many combat scenes for snappy but never stressful suspense.
The fictional purpose, besides a vague sense of justice, is never totally clear however. Nothing in The Union is subtle,...
Like a good covert operation team, everyone involved in the latest in a long line of expensive yet generally forgettable Netflix action flicks is clear on the mission. They know their role, and what they’re being paid for. Mark Wahlberg, playing to type as a downhome blue-collar guy, enters the movie shirtless. Halle Berry, as a veteran intelligence agent, kicks ass while wearing a Catwoman-esque all-leather uniform. Jk Simmons, as the head of a covert group of working-class secret agents, conveys no-nonsense avuncular authority as only Jk Simmons can. And Julian Farino, director of such shows as Giri/Haji and Entourage, wrings each of the many combat scenes for snappy but never stressful suspense.
The fictional purpose, besides a vague sense of justice, is never totally clear however. Nothing in The Union is subtle,...
- 8/16/2024
- by Adrian Horton
- The Guardian - Film News
Netflix’s The Union sees Mark Wahlberg team up once again with director Julian Farino. Farino directed 23 episodes of HBO’s Entourage, which was loosely based on Wahlberg’s early days in Hollywood and on which the actor was also an executive producer (and occasional guest star). Farino has never directed an action-comedy like this before, while Wahlberg has become extremely comfortable in this arena over the last several years. How does the rekindled partnership fare?
Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg in The Union (2024)/Netflix
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The Union Plot
Construction worker Mike (Wahlberg) lives a simple, yet happy life in his native New Jersey. He still lives with his mother, hangs out with his friends from high school, frequents the same spots around town. It may not be an exciting life, but it’s his. But – and...
Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg in The Union (2024)/Netflix
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The Union Plot
Construction worker Mike (Wahlberg) lives a simple, yet happy life in his native New Jersey. He still lives with his mother, hangs out with his friends from high school, frequents the same spots around town. It may not be an exciting life, but it’s his. But – and...
- 8/16/2024
- by Matt Hambidge
- FandomWire
Sometimes, I feel the need for speed. Recently, we at JoBlo had the chance to satisfy that need. I had a groovy time for the upcoming Netflix action comedy The Union. It started with training. During the experience, journalists and influencers took on a little CIA training. After all, it makes sense for the new film. It tells the story of Mark Wahlberg’s Mike, a regular Joe thrust into a world of spies and danger. So, what better way to prepare for the buddy comedy? How often do you get to race around a track in a go-kart or shoot paintball for work? Well, if you get that chance, I highly recommend taking it.
While in training, we had evasive driving and paintball target practice (which I sucked at). After the adventure, I took part in the feature film The Union. And yes, Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg had terrific chemistry together.
While in training, we had evasive driving and paintball target practice (which I sucked at). After the adventure, I took part in the feature film The Union. And yes, Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg had terrific chemistry together.
- 8/15/2024
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Evil Season 4 Episode 13 “Fear of the Unholy.”] It’s the beginning of the end—for Evil and for the assessors and the church. In the penultimate episode of the series, David (Mike Colter) leads the last mass in the church and finds out where he’ll be heading next. He, Kristen (Katja Herbers), and Ben (Aasif Mandvi) take on their last case. And Sister Andrea (Andrea Martin) takes Father Ignatius (Wallace Shawn) along on a search for a relic. Read on to find out how Evil just set up its series finale (dropping on Paramount+ on August 22). The Trio’s Last Case With the assessor program no longer financially feasible, Kristen, David, and Ben take on one last case: a top theoretical physicist invited to consult on quantum analysis who is rumored to have been involved in the dark arts. At their assessment, the professor’s private security insists it...
- 8/15/2024
- TV Insider
On Thursday August 15 2024, ABC broadcasts GMA3: What You Need to Know!
Season 4 Episode 234 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “GMA3: What You Need to Know” promises an engaging mix of guests and discussions. Airing on ABC, this episode features actor Mike Colter, who is known for his roles in popular television series and films. Colter brings his charm and experience to the show, likely sharing insights about his latest projects and the entertainment industry.
In addition to Colter, Ventris C. Gibson, the U.S. Mint director, will be a special guest. Gibson’s role at the U.S. Mint involves overseeing the production of coinage and currency, making her a key figure in the financial world. Viewers can expect to learn more about the Mint’s current initiatives and any exciting developments in coin design or currency production.
Lastly, podcast host Kelly Senyei will join the conversation. Senyei is...
Season 4 Episode 234 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “GMA3: What You Need to Know” promises an engaging mix of guests and discussions. Airing on ABC, this episode features actor Mike Colter, who is known for his roles in popular television series and films. Colter brings his charm and experience to the show, likely sharing insights about his latest projects and the entertainment industry.
In addition to Colter, Ventris C. Gibson, the U.S. Mint director, will be a special guest. Gibson’s role at the U.S. Mint involves overseeing the production of coinage and currency, making her a key figure in the financial world. Viewers can expect to learn more about the Mint’s current initiatives and any exciting developments in coin design or currency production.
Lastly, podcast host Kelly Senyei will join the conversation. Senyei is...
- 8/15/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
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