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Greg Wetherall Guest ContributorSometimes you have to cut loose from the shackles of self-perception to really be free. Nearly two decades into their recorded career, Kings of Leon are a band now willing to let go of commercial concerns.

Mark Dacascos (John Wick: Chapter 3), Janel Parrish (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before franchise), and Celestino Cornielle (Bosch) have been cast in The Ray, an indie action thriller directed by Christopher Borrelli. They are joining previously announced stars Ben Milliken, Richard Kind, Brad William Henke, Alison Thorton, and Hudson Yang.

Ever since their split, many have wondered if Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas would get back together. After all, a source close to the couple reportedly told Page Six at the time of the breakup that they thought the split “temporary.” Well, nearly three months after Ben and Ana called it quits in January 2021, it’s unlikely that these two are rekindling their romance any time soon—but that doesn’t mean they’re not leaving the door open to the possibility.

Several months ago, it was reported that b was set to star in a new Apple TV+ series, “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey.” The series, much like almost every Apple TV+ project, is yet another attempt by the streamer to use an A-list star to attract viewers. But now, we know who’s starring opposite Jackson and who is behind the camera, leading us to put ‘Last Days’ near the top of our most anticipated TV list.

Judas and the Black Messiah co-star Dominique Fishback is set as a lead alongside Samuel L. Jackson in Apple TV+’s The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey limited series. The White Tiger writer-director-producer Ramin Bahari has signed on to direct and executive produce the six-episode series based on the acclaimed novel by best-selling author Walter Mosley, who will write the screen adaptation and also executive produce alongside Jackson.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterDominique Fishback has signed on to co-star with Samuel L. Jackson in the Apple drama series “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey,” Variety has learned.In addition, Ramin Bahrani has come onboard to direct and executive produce the limited series, which is based on the novel of the same name by Walter Mosley.Jackson stars as Grey, a 91 year old man forgotten by his family, by his friends, by even himself.

From The Deuce to Random Acts of Flyness to The Hate U Give to Project Power, Dominique Fishback has built an acting career that has a strong foundation of perspective and point of view. With her most recent role in Judas and the Black Messiah, Fishback takes her career to a new level.

Daniel Holloway Executive Editor, TVShowtime has added two new senior executives to its communications team.Patricia Kollappallil has joined the premium service as senior vice president, corporate communications.

When the documentary Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) sold for a record $12 million+ out of Sundance, it was just the latest piece of good news in a breakthrough year for production house Concordia Studio.

There’s some serious healing that needs to happen. When you’re mired in controversy, there’s only one place you can go: Red Table Talk. The internet erupted in jokes that Queen Elizabeth should pay a visit to Jada Pinkett Smith‘s show after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s shocking interview with Oprah Winfrey. Jada’s more than ready to make it happen when the Queen’s available for a little chat!

Melissa McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone were clearly eager to star in “Thor: Love and Thunder”. 

In director Shaka King's Judas and the Black Messiah, Dominique Fishback plays Deborah Johnson, the fiancee of Illinois Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya) and mother to his son, who was born just weeks after the activist was assassinated in Chicago in 1969 at age 21.

Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer are #BestFriendGoals.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorPrince Harry’s reaction to “The Crown” has been humbling for Emma Corrin, the British actor who made a huge splash with her role as Harry’s mother in the Netflix drama series that swept its categories at Sunday’s Golden Globes.Corrin earned one of the show’s four wins, for lead actress in a drama series for her work as the beloved Princess Diana.

Amazon Big Winter Sale is here and chock-full of deep discounts and markdowns on our favorite brands like Ray-Ban! At this Amazon sale, shoppers can score up to 50% off Ray Ban Sunglasses.The eyewear brand launched in the 1930s and has become a staple for influencers and celebrities alike. Having a pair of Ray-Ban sunnies in the mix is key for a stylish summer.

The best actors of the year are together at last.