Joel Edgerton to Star in Series Adaptation of Blake Crouch’s ‘Dark Matter’ at Apple

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJoseph Gordon-Levitt has joined the Peacock series “Poker Face,” the mystery drama starring Natasha Lyonne that was created by Rian Johnson.Plot details for the series are being kept largely under wraps, though sources say the show will follow a procedural format and see Lyonne’s character working to solve different murders in each episode. Details on the character Gordon-Levitt will play, including how many episodes he will appear in, are also under wraps.“Poker Face” received a 10-episode order at Peacock in March 2021.

Like the whole world right now, we're obsessed with all things Bridgerton. If, like us, you binge-watched the whole series in one sitting, you will no doubt be loving all the fabulous characters, what they get up to, and of course, what they wear.

Dana Calvo (Good Girls Revolt) has been tapped as showrunner and executive producer on ABC’s Avalon, a drama series based on Michael Connelly’s short story, from David E. Kelley (Big Sky, Big Little Lies), A+E Studios and 20th Television. It’s slated to be part of ABC’s 2022-2023 programming slate.

EXCLUSIVE: Jill Hennessy is set to star opposite Michael Chiklis in Fox’s straight-to-series crime anthology drama, Accused, executive-produced by Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa and David Shore.

Naman Ramachandran “Born Fighter,” the memoir of British-Bangladeshi Muay Thai World Champion Ruqsana Begum, is getting a limited series adaptation.The series will be co-produced by BlackBox Multimedia, which has several Ellery Queen adaptations in the works, and Seven Seas Films (“The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story”).Begum’s story is a coming-of-age sports drama, in which many of her biggest challenges take place outside of the ring. She battles through an arranged marriage, hides sporting glory from her parents, copes with mental health illness, and consistently defies the expectations of what a Muslim woman’s role ought to be.Dan Sefton (“The Good Karma Hospital”) will lead a diverse writing room, with Begum playing an integral role in the series development.

Whoopi Goldberg has been tapped to play the menacing Bird Woman opposite Malachi Kirby and Delroy Lindo in Anansi Boys, Neil Gaiman’s series adaptation for Prime Video.

EXCLUSIVE: Billie Piper, star of series such as Doctor Who and Penny Dreadful, has landed her next TV gig.

On the heels of the success of HBO Max’s post-apocalyptic limited series Station Eleven, created by Patrick Somerville based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Emily St. John Mandel, Somerville and St. John Mandel Mandel are teaming up for series adaptations of Mandel’s most recent book, The Glass Hotel, and her upcoming novel Sea of Tranquility.

Kendall Jenner visited the 818 Bar at Revolve Social Club on March 21 in West Hollywood, California, where guests can enjoy custom cocktails through Sunday, April 24.Liam Payne, Paul Wesley and more stars attended Taste the Future's luncheon in Los Angeles, California, presented by Apeiron and SOSV, while celebrating the future of food technology.Lancôme hosted a virtual screening of Hulu's in celebration of the brand's new L'Absolu Rouge Campaign, Color the World Beautiful, featuring Amanda Seyfried, the series star and Lancôme Ambassadress.Phaedra Parks hosted Taylor Armstrong, Vicki Gunvalson, and Jill Zarin at Toca Madera in West Hollywood and gifted them Amanda Orso HighLowHostess swag bags.Heidi Klum and Snoop Dogg released a new music video for their hit single, “Chai Tea with Heidi," directed and produced by Rankin.Kal Penn, Sujata Day and Ritesh Rajan attended the Dinner Celebrating South Asian Culture with Simone Ashley at Arth Bar & Kitchen in Culver City, California.NOON celebrated the launch of their new wellness brand with a Zoom event where attendees experienced the brand's rebalancing remedies and a breath work session.Hannah Gosselin posed for a photo shoot for an upcoming project in Miami, Florida.Mandy Moore wore a yellow tiered dress from the Who What Wear Collection while posing on Instagram. Joanna Czech and Kathy Hilton celebrated the launch of Joanna Czech THE KIT at Hilton's home in Bel Air, California, where guests enjoyed cocktails by Belvedere Vodka and Belvedere Infusions.Tyler Cameron worked up a sweat with celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson in Beverly Hills, California, to celebrate Peterson's role as Chief of Athletics at F45 Training. Producer Nitish Kannan posed with Kristen Stewart at 's

Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey isn't one for posting on social media too often but she quickly drew in the compliments with her latest post on Instagram.

Australian actor Joel Edgerton will be seen reprising the role of “Star Wars” character Uncle Owen in Lucasfilm’s upcoming “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series starring Ewan McGregor as the iconic Jedi. Edgerton had a supporting role in David Lowery‘s fantastic film “The Green Knight,” and now he’s continuing his recent trend of tackling genre projects with plans to make another streaming series.

Apple TV+ has handed a nine-episode series order to Dark Matter, an adaptation of Blake Crouch’s acclaimed sci-fi novel, with Joel Edgerton attached to star and executive produce and author Crouch to serve as writer and showrunner. Matt Tolmach (Jumanji franchise) also will executive produce and Sony Pictures Television will produce for Apple TV+.

Joel Edgerton will star in a new “Dark Matter” series adaptation as a physicist who suddenly finds himself in an alternate version of his life, Apple TV+ announced on Tuesday. Blake Crouch will serve as writer and showrunner on the series, which is based on his 2016 novel.

Hoda Kotb loves nothing more than being a mom and shares her two young daughters Haley and Hope with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.MORE: Al Roker defended by wife Deborah Roberts' remarks from co-starWhile the TV star is a familiar face many people wake up to in the mornings, when it comes to her personal life she's fairly private.However, Hoda got candid about her family, and made a heartfelt revelation about her ex and their decision to adopt.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb is left shocked live on airShe told Good Housekeeping magazine: "I don't think I would have adopted if it hadn't been for Joel. Having a stable relationship in that moment was really important.MORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid with co-star after on-air reunionMORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-star"Once that fell into place, it didn't seem as scary to me.

Miss Congeniality star stepped out wearing an ombre pink floral gown from Elie Saab’s spring 2022 haute couture collection with a pair of thigh-high leather boots from Italian brand .The made sure all cameras were on her in this dress, which features a plunging neckline and is made up of various layers of tulle in the style of flowers. Adorned throughout the bust and the long train are glimpses of sequins and detailed beading that shine like the star wearing it. But the best part of this gown? The pockets that Bullock takes full advantage of while walking the red carpet.Sandra Bullock’s stylist Elizabeth Stewart—who has also dressed her pals Julia Roberts and Cate Blanchett—matched the show-stopping leather boots with a tight-fitted cropped blazer, offering maximum comfort for the .

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s a hot one. Jodie Comer is to star in a series based on Jen Beagin’s upcoming book Big Swiss.