It’s crazy to think it’s been almost two years since it was first reported that Warner Bros. was working on a sequel to the hit horror film, “I Am Legend.” But over that time, we really haven’t heard much else about the film.
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FX has handed a series order to English Teacher, a comedy created by and starring Brian Jordan Alvarez. Paul Simms (FX’s Atlanta and What We Do in the Shadows), serves as an executive producer on the project, which was originally ordered to pilot in June 2022.
English Teacher, also executive produced by Jonathan Krisel (Baskets, Portlandia), follows a high school teacher in Austin who’s trying to balance the competing demands of the students and their parents in a world where the r-ules seem to change every day.
Alvarez is joined in the cast by Stephanie Koenig, Enrico Colantoni and Sean Patton.
“Brian is an incredibly talented writer, actor and creator who has fully delivered on his vision for English Teacher,” said Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment. “Together with a creative team featuring Paul Simms and Jonathan Krisel, along with this brilliant cast, they have created a hilarious, original comedy that is fresh, engaging and fun.”
English Teacher is joining FX’s live-action comedy lineup, which is led by another workplace series, the popular and acclaimed The Bear. Its arrival also comes amid increased interest in the world of school teachers sparked by the success of ABC’s Abbott Elementary
Executive producing English Teacher are Alvarez, Simms, Krisel and Dave King (Parks and Recreation, The Good Place). The series is produced by FX Productions.
Alvarez is repped by CAA, Entertainment 360 and Ziffren Brittenham. Simms is repped by CAA and Ziffren Brittenham. Krisel is repped by UTA and Mosaic. King is represented by 3 Arts and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis.
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It’s crazy to think it’s been almost two years since it was first reported that Warner Bros. was working on a sequel to the hit horror film, “I Am Legend.” But over that time, we really haven’t heard much else about the film.
Will Smith has shared an updated on his highly anticipated I Am Legend sequel – see what he had to say below.Speaking at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this past weekend (December 2), Smith spoke briefly about the upcoming zombie film’s sequel, which will also star Creed‘s Michael B. Jordan.For the film, Smith will be reprising his role as Robert Neville. Smith confirmed at the film festival that I Am Legend 2 will retcon the original film’s ending, and will instead follow the alternate ending in the film’s DVD version.“I have a call with Michael B.
Michael B. Jordan was involved in a car accident.
Michael B. Jordan’s Saturday night was one for the books — for better or worse.
TMZ reports. The outlet reported that Jordan, 36, crashed his blue sports car into the similarly-colored vehicle outside Sunset Gower Studios near Sunset Boulevard around 11:30 p.m. Los Angeles police sources claimed to TMZ that they found no signs of Jordan being impaired by drugs or alcohol.
Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the year’s most talked-about scripts continues with first-timer Alex Convery’s screenplay for the Ben Affleck-directed Air.
Prime Video has set January 19, 2024 for the premiere of Vivienne Medrano’s adult animated musical comedy series Hazbin Hotel. Episodes will drop exclusively on the streamer beginning January 19 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Prime Video also announced its guest cast, which includes Broadway vets Darren Criss (Saint Peter), Jeremy Jordan (Lucifer Morningstar), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Carmilla Carmine), Patina Miller (Sera), and Jessica Vosk (Lute). They also will be announced in true Broadway style via the marquee at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood today from 8am – 6pm PT. They join the previously announced main cast including Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Alex Brightman, Keith David, Kimiko Glenn, Blake Roman, Amir Talai, Christian Borle, and Joel Perez.
Big Brother stars Jordan Sangha and Henry Southan have announced they've dropped their "platonic" label and are finally acknowledging their budding romance. During the six weeks they spent in the house, the pair formed a close bond which took a steamy turn with a series of steamy smooches in the hot tub.
The competition is beginning to heat up on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing, with just six celebrities remaining following Angela Rippon's elimination. Bobby Brazier, Annabel Croft, Ellie Leach, Nigel Harman, Layton Williams and Angela Scanlon remain on the BBC One show and will be taking to the dance floor once again on Saturday, 25 November as they continue to fight to take home the Glitterball trophy.
English Teacher have shared their soothing new single ‘Mastermind Specialism’ – listen to it below.The new track from the Leeds four-piece follows previous singles ‘Nearly Daffodils’ and ‘The World’s Biggest Paving Slab’.Speaking about the track, singer Lily Fontaine said via a press release: “Decision paralysis is an ache that has murmured in me through sitting on smaller fences, through to questioning my theology, my sexuality, my career and so on.“Watching Jaco Van Dormael’s incredible sci-fi/fantasy Mr Nobody put the cause and effect of this issue into perspective; my life has been consistent in its inconsistency. 12 different houses across the country and mixed-race I’ve always been a bit in-between and I think that’s where this song, and a lot of the songs we’re due to release, come from.”The band have also announced plans for a new show in London at Electric Brixton on May 29 next year.
To say that “Creed III” was a massive success is an understatement. Not only did the third film (and first directed by star Michael B.
Michael B Jordan has been confirmed to direct Creed IV – the next instalment in the hit Rocky-spin off.The Creed franchise picks up after the end of the Rocky movies. Jordan plays Adonis Creed, son of Apollo Creed – Rocky’s first opponent and friend.
Air screenwriter Alex Convery and editor William Goldenberg represented the film at Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles. The film tells the story of how Nike signed then-rookie Michael Jordan to the sneaker line that became Air Jordan. Even though Air Jordan is one of the most famous brands in the world, Convery said it remained suspenseful because Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon) became such a strong character.
Michael B. Jordan made his directorial debut with the release of Creed III earlier this year. Ever since, there have been questions about if the franchise would return for a fourth movie.
Michaela Zee A fourth “Creed” film is in development with Michael B. Jordan set to direct the upcoming installment, franchise producer Irwin Winkler has revealed. Jordan made his directorial debut with “Creed 3,” in which he also starred as heavyweight champ Adonis Creed from the “Rocky” spinoff film series.
EXCLUSIVE: Creed III producer Irwin Winker said Saturday at Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles event that Creed IV is in the works, with franchise star and Creed III director Michael B. Jordan to helm it.
English Teacher have been announced as the ambassadors for next year’s Independent Venue Week.The next edition of the popular celebration of grassroots music venues returns on January 29, 2024, with the aim of encouraging fans to start the new year by visiting their local venue for a gig. Venues up and down the country come together with artists, promoters, agents, record labels and media to put on special live events across the UK to highlight and celebrate the work they do.Altogether, 205 venues in the UK have signed up to participate this year and the artists confirmed to perform that week include The Zutons, CVC, Steve Mason, Hinds, Peaness, Skinny Living and TVAM.
Brace yourselves, Michael B. Jordan fans!
The Selling Sunset season 7 reunion did not disappoint, and there’s one moment that’s going viral.
FX has renewed Welcome to Wrexham for a third season and is set to premiere in Spring 2024.