Justin Timberlake's Movie 'Palmer' Helps Apple TV+ Achieve Its Most-Watched Weekend Ever

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EXCLUSIVE: In 2016, Cheryl Guerriero’s script about a college football star-turned-convict landed her a spot on the Black List. Nearly four years later, the writer-producer’s screenplay became Palmer, the Apple TV+ film directed by Oscar-winning The Cave helmer Fisher Stevens with Justin Timberlake starring in the lead role.

Alisha Wainwright was involved in a big controversy during the filming of her new movie Palmer and now she’s opening up about her time on set.

Alisha Wainwright, 31, couldn’t help but gush over her Palmer co-star Justin Timberlake, 40. “This guy is a megastar, and he’s one of the most recognizable faces,” she said to Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday, Feb. 3. “I thought he was incredible in this movie,” she noted, going on to note that, “you’d be surprised how someone is in character. You can take away all the noise and just focus on what’s in front of you like, ‘Let’s make a movie.’”

Singing his praises! Alisha Wainwright was in awe of Justin Timberlake while working on their film, Palmer.

Alisha Wainwright is excited to be a part of a movie with real meaning and an important message. Her new film, , explores themes not typically tackled in mainstream Hollywood, and the actress says she's happy to be involved in spreading joy and acceptance.«I'm just happy to be a part of anything that sends a positive message,» Wainwright told ET's Katie Krause.

Also Read: 'CODA' Sells to Apple for Record-Breaking $25 Million After Sundance Bidding War“Palmer” stars Timberlake as an ex-con and former high school football star who has been let out of prison and is now trying to rehabilitate as a janitor at the same high school where he once was a big deal. He then strikes up a friendship with a young boy who comes from a troubled home and deals with bullying.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterApple TV Plus has just scored its most-watched weekend since the 15-month-old service launched, according to company insiders.Powered by the premiere of “Palmer,” a drama starring Justin Timberlake and directed by Fisher Stevens, the streaming service saw a 33% increase over average viewers — also due to available sophomore seasons of M.

A good weekend for Apple. Besides Apple Studios on Saturday acquiring the hot Sundance title CODA for a festival record $25 million. Apple TV+ is reporting it scored its most-watched weekend in the relatively short history of the year-old streaming service. The record-breaking viewership was driven by the premiere of Palmer, starring Justin Timberlake and directed by Fisher Stevens.

Jessica Biel is wishing Justin Timberlake a very happy 40th birthday. The actress celebrated her husband’s big birthday milestone on Instagram on Sunday.

Gallery: 10 things you didn’t know about Zayn Malik (BANG Showbiz)He explained: "I sat on 'Mirrors' for like, four or five years. I think I just take my time, maybe that’s my barometer — if I still love them as much when time goes by, hopefully people will after they hear them, when time goes by.

Justin Timberlake didn’t need any music to keep him amped for a hard-core workout session with his personal trainer. The singer turned actor shared a video of him doing heavy weighted standing arm pumps to his Instagram account on Jan.

Running time: 110 minutes. Rated R (language, some sexual content/nudity and brief violence) On AppleTV+.Few elements of Justin Timberlake’s new movie “Palmer” are ever *NSYNC.We’ve got committed performances from the actor and the wonderful June Squibb, but a script written in crayon.

Justin Timberlake‘s big new arm tattoo for his movie Palmer is totally fake!

Justin Timberlake is all tatted up! The 39-year-old singer shared behind-the-scenes footage of him getting a fake tattoo for his latest movie, In the clip, posted on Instagram on Wednesday, Timberlake is seen getting a massive tiger on his right bicep.«Getting a fake tattoo takes longer than you’d think.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorWhen Ryder Allen learned he would be auditioning for a starring role in “Palmer” opposite Justin Timberlake, the then 7-year-old actor had one question. “I was like, ‘Who’s Justin Timberlake?’’ Allen recalls with a laugh.