‘Hacks’ Breakout Hannah Einbinder On First Emmy Nom, HBO Max Series’ Second Season & The Kinds Of Roles She’s Looking To Take On Next

With James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad” arriving in theaters and HBO Max this weekend, there’s going to be a lot of talk about the new villains (or anti-heroes, if you prefer) that show up in the DC superhero film. And while you should really be excited for Idris Elba’s Bloodsport and David Dastmalchian’s scene-stealing Polka-Dot Man, many fans will have a keen eye on John Cena’s Peacemaker, as that character is already lined up for his own HBO Max series.

Awkwafina is Nora from Queens‘ with Lucia, and that was basically when this show came along where I got to work with their partner Jen Statsky.

I really wanted to like “The Prince” — but we already have “Family Guy,” so…The new animated series on HBO Max comes from Gary Janetti, who has a long history with “Family Guy” as a writer/producer. He brings that skewed sensibility to “The Prince,” but not as cleverly, and since it’s streaming — and not on network television — he gives his caricatures (including Queen Elizabeth) free rein to spew profanity and drop F-bombs like nobody’s business.

Zack Snyder‘s “Justice League” featured “Spider-Man” actor and Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Jim Gordon, and we all assumed that would be the end of his run in the DCEU as the studio attempted to pivot with Matt Reeves‘ “The Batman” adding Jeffrey Wright (“No Time To Die,” “Westworld“) as the new Jim Gordon and likely will appear in the HBO Max series.

The upcoming reboot of Pretty Little Liars on HBO Max has found its next star – Bailee Madison.

Freeform’s “Pretty Little Liars” reboot has cast “Good Witch” star Bailee Madison in the starring role of Imogen, described as a true survivor.According to Deadline, the revival is a darker and more twisted version of the series, which aired from 2010 to 2017 and was based on the bestselling books by Sara Shepard.

Hannah Einbinder is opening up about the story behind how she landed her role as Ava on the HBO Max comedy series Hacks.

Michael B. Jordan has an epic new project in the works.ET confirms that the 34-year-old actor and his production company, Outlier Society, are developing their own Black Superman project for HBO Max.

This week, the trades revealed that Diane Ademu-John (a producer on “The Haunting of Bly Manor”) had come abord “Dune: The Sisterhood,” HBO Max’s “Dune” spin-off series. Taking over from the previous showrunner Jon Spaihts— who left in late 2019 to focus on writing the script for the second of the “Dune” reboot films (yes, it’s supposed to be a two-partner— Ademu-John was reported to be the writer, showrunner, and executive producer of the series.

HBO Max in 2022.WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar revealed the development yesterday (July 22) and said distribution plans for the studio’s 2022 slate will be taken on a film-by-film basis, reports Variety.Kilar claims the studio is leaning towards the 45-day window plan for movies that debut first in cinemas while at the same time Warner Bros.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorThe movies have done their job for HBO Max.The steady stream of new Warner Bros.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Dune” television series prequel at HBO Max has found its new showrunner.Variety has learned exclusively that Diane Ademu-John has boarded “Dune: The Sisterhood” in the role of writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Jon Spaihts had previously been attached to run the series, but he stepped down in November 2019 to focus on writing the script for the second of the “Dune” reboot films.The show was ordered straight-to-series at HBO Max in June 2019.

Saturday Night Live featured player Punkie Johnson is set to star in the upcoming sophomore season of HBO Max’s Love Life opposite Jessica Williams, Chris “Comedian CP” Powell and William Jackson Harper.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Punkie Johnson, the “Saturday Night Live” featured player, has been cast in Season 2 of HBO Max’s rom-com anthology series “Love Life,” starring opposite previously announced “The Good Place” alum William Jackson Harper. Additionally, the premium cabler’s streaming platform announced that Leslie Bibb, John Earl Jelks and Arian Moayed will recur in the show.

Even though he probably doesn’t realize it, it appears Andy Muschietti is following in the footsteps of James Wan, a filmmaker that started with popular horror films and then transitioned into DC superheroes.

Courteney Cox is finally being recognized for her work on Friends – almost three decades after the show started!

Kaley Cuoco has earned her first Emmy nomination. The actress scored a career first on Tuesday when she became a first-time Emmy nominee in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category for her searing performance in HBO Max's thrilling.

Nikki Glaser, 37. The network released the official trailer for the upcoming reality dating series Monday.“FBoy Island” will follow three women — Nakia Renee, CJ Franco and Sarah Emig — who are joined by 24 men on an island.

The Gossip Girl reboot made its mark on HBO Max upon its premiere, becoming the steamer’s most-watched original series over the first weekend of availability.

Haley Bosselman editor“FBoy Island” will premiere on HBO Max on July 29 as part of the streamer’s summer slate of unscripted television, which also will include the debut of “The Hype” on Aug. 12 and “Sweet Life: Los Angeles” on Aug.