Emma Thompson & Ruth Wilson To Star In Apple TV+ Series ‘Down Cemetery Road’ Based On Book From ‘Slow Horses’ Scribe Mick Herron

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel are set to headline a series adaptation of the Alafair Burke novel “The Better Sister” at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned. “The Better Sister” is described as a thriller about “Chloe (Biel), who moves through the world with her handsome lawyer husband Adam and teenage son Ethan by her side while her estranged sister Nicky (Banks) hustles to make ends meet while trying to stay clean,” per the official description.

EXCLUSIVE: The new docuseries Not Part of the Plan exploring the lives of four queer Mormon teens from executive producers Wilson Cruz (Visible: Out on Television), Amy Redford (The Lincoln Project), Xan Parker (Ron Howard’s Rebuilding Paradise) and Hadleigh Arnst, is currently being shopped. The six-episode project (plus one bonus episode) was directed by Stephen Frandsen (Duck Beach to Eternity).

Olivia Wilde and Margot Robbie‘s LuckyChap are teaming up for Avengelyne, and Warner Bros is currently negotiating a 7 figure deal for the rights.

Gemma Collins has hit out at TOWIE stars for not supporting Chloe Sims – after she invited the full cast to her wedding. The 43 year old took to Instagram to share a snap with Chloe, 42, and another woman as they enjoyed dinner together. Gemma looked fabulous in a multicoloured sequinned dress, as her long blonde hair spilled over her shoulders.

Rebel Wilson’s memoir has been released in the UK in a redacted version, with Sacha Baron Cohen’s legal team claiming it as a “clear victory”.The book, titled Rebel Rising, was published in the UK yesterday (April 25), following its release in the US and other territories earlier this month.However, the chapter titled “Sacha Baron Cohen and Other A**holes” has been edited to remove the direct allegations about the British comic actor’s behaviour, which he has strenuously denied.In the original version of the memoir, the Australian actor spoke about her experience of working with Baron Cohen on the 2016 comedy film The Brothers Grimsby, in which she played his character’s girlfriend.“It felt like every time I’d speak to SBC, he’d mention that he wanted me to go naked in a future scene,” she recalled. “I was like, ‘Ha, I don’t do nudity, Sacha.’”The Pitch Perfect star described one alleged incident in detail: “SBC summons me via a production assistant saying that I’m needed to film an additional scene.

Holly Gleason There used to be a joke in old-school country music: How many girl singers does it take to sing Patsy Cline’s “Crazy”? The punchline was always an eye-rolling “All of them.” It spoke to the ubiquity of Cline’s influence, as well as the tired renditions of Willie Nelson’s torch lament every “chick singer” clung to. Back in those pre-internet days, Cline’s ubiquity was word-of-mouth, but deeply felt.

Zara McDermott has been shared love by her former Strictly Come Dancing co-star as she was left feeling under the weather following worrying events at home. The documentary maker has had a busy time of late and is currently promoting her latest documentary.

Dominic West has spoken out in support of his former co-star’s criticisms of The Affair.

The late Queen Elizabeth II, despite her access to the world's most exquisite cuisines, had a soft spot for a classic £10 takeaway. Her go-to comfort food was reportedly simple yet satisfying fish and chips from the local town of Ballater, which she enjoyed during her stays at Balmoral Castle. A Royal insider spilled the beans to Fabulous, revealing: "She very occasionally treated herself to fish and chips when at Balmoral.

We’ve been waiting a lot time for new episodes of Severance, and earlier this year, there was a little bit of hope that season 2 might be close!

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Apple TV+ has ordered a series adaptation of Mick Herron’s “Down Cemetery Road” with Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson attached to star, Variety has learned. This is now the second adaptation of Herron’s books to get the series treatment at Apple, with the other being the popular spy series “Slow Horses” starring Gary Oldman.

“This is not just a film that I’ve created a character and done and left. It’s a show that I am so involved in that I love it beyond anything and everyone,” says Rebecca Ferguson at Deadline’s Contenders TV panel for Silo. “It’s really thought-provoking, philosophical, psychological.”

Loki stars Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson and Sophia Di Martino joined Deadline’s Contenders TV event Saturday to discuss set design, character motivations and the potential future of the Disney+ series beyond Season 2. 

“The Who’s Tommy” on Broadway, Townshend’s musical in which the young phenom rocks out as the title “deaf, dumb and blind kid” who becomes a worldwide sensation.Bourzgui is on the verge of major things as well — thankfully less dramatically so than Tommy.His Broadway debut is a knockout — the most exciting of the last several years. The actor’s reviews last month were euphoric (including a four-star rave from The Post), and it’s impossible to find a theater agent in town who doesn’t desperately wish he was their client.Townshend, who first watched Bourzgui tackle the complex role of Tommy Walker at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre in the summer of 2023, said he was born for the part.“Ali hasn’t required the kind of rock ’n’ roll anointment that I have provided to some of the actors in Tommy in the past,” Townshend told The Post.

Melrose Place is making a comeback with several original stars involved.

Coronation Street's Antony Cotton has revealed how he landed one of UK television's most notable roles. He boldly penned a letter to the ITV chiefs making a request for employment and to his surprise and joy, this audacious move rewarded him with a key part in the much-loved soap opera.

EXCLUSIVE: Actor Ernie Hudson has signed on to star in the new horror title Oswald Down the Rabbit Hole. 

Katcy Stephan Two-time Oscar winner Renée Zellweger is set to return to one of her most beloved roles in Universal Pictures’ and Working Title’s “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” an adaptation of Helen Fielding’s best-selling novel. Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson are confirmed to return alongside franchise newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall. The film will be directed by Michael Morris (“To Leslie,” “Better Call Saul”).

Annika Pham “I am a mother of young kids but, boy, I hope I’m a very different kind of mother than Eva,” says Danish star Birgitte Hjort Sørensen (“Borgen,” “Pitch Perfect 2”) about her character in the Danish psychological drama “Dark Horse,” showcased this week in Canneseries’ official competition. The story about a mother-daughter toxic relationship, set against the backdrop of addiction, turns on 17-year-old Anna and her mother Eva who move back to Eva’s small provincial Danish town from Shanghai.

Mel Gibson is crediting friend Robert Downey Jr. for being “generous and kind” after he was shunned from Hollywood.