'Love Life' Bosses and William Jackson Harper on Season 2 and 'When Harry Met Sally' (Exclusive)

It took Waylon Smithers until 2016 to come out as gay, and now “The Simpsons” will feature Mr. Burns’ loyal lackey in a storyline in which he finally finds love.

has officially come to a close, with Marcus (William Jackson Harper) falling in love with Mia (Jessica Williams) after unexpectedly finding himself divorced and single in his 30s at the beginning of season 2. This time around, the HBO Max romantic comedy anthology series channeled as the two characters tried to navigate the ups and downs of romance and friendships until finally ending up at the same place, together.

season 2 easily surpassed the surprise that was season 1 thanks to a well-crafted and smartly written story centered on Marcus (William Jackson Harper), who finds himself unexpectedly dating again in his 30s, as well as the addition of Jessica Williams as Mia, who finds herself in a type of relationship with the newly single editor.  While the 32-year-old has previously starred in and, Williams shines in what she hopes lives up to so many rom-com classics that have come before it.

Dynamic duo! Carrie Underwood captivated the 2021 Country Music Awards stage alongside Jason Aldean for the global TV premiere of their “If I Didn’t Love You” duet.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentMGM International Television Productions and Scandinavia’s local streaming leader NENT Group have signed a multi-year deal to develop and co-produce six English-language original international series for the Nordic company’s SVOD service Viaplay. The partnership’s first two projects will be “Billy the Kid” and “Last Light,” both of which were previously announced.

This week, Queen Elizabeth shared an important message addressing climate change at the COP26 Summit. But it seems her speech has also left many fans wondering if the Queen snubbed Prince Harry while praising Prince Charles and Prince William. The monarch revealed how “proud” she is of her son and eldest grandson during her statement—yet she made no mention of the Duke of Sussex.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has hit back at claims that the show’s dance-off is fixed after fans picked up on a blunder during this weekend’s elimination. Motsi and her fellow judges - Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke - were tasked with choosing whether to send home Adam Peaty and his professional partner Katya Jones, or Judi Love and Graziano Di Prima.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticWhen William Jackson Harper turns on his warm, steady charm, he proves an impossible actor to resist. Even when portraying a neurotic breakdown, as he did frequently as an ethics professor on “The Good Place,” or embodying someone who makes questionable decisions, as he does on “Love Life,” Harper imbues his characters with a grounded sincerity that shines through their darkest days.

, the HBO Max original romantic comedy anthology series, is back with season 2. This time, William Jackson Harper stars as Marcus, a thirtysomething editor who finds himself unexpectedly dating again after his wife divorces him.

Angelique Jackson After winning more than a few fans’ hearts — and a supporting actor Emmy nomination — as Chidi on “The Good Place,” William Jackson Harper takes center stage in HBO Max’s romantic anthology series “Love Life,” playing Marcus Watkins, a newly single 30-something trying to find his way.“Marcus, first of all, is a much better dresser than I am,” Harper quips, admitting his uniform is jeans and T-shirt versus his character’s suit and tie.

William Jackson Harper, who’s best known for playing neurotic Philosophy professor Chidi on “The Good Place,” stars as a newly divorced man on Season 2 of “Love Life” on HBO Max. “I wanted to play certain things closer to who I am in life,” Harper, 41, told The Post. “I feel like I’m often called upon to be a little bit more enthusiastic and a little bit more bright and ‘up’ than I actually am.

NEW YORK -- His new project may be as the lead in HBO Max's “ Love Life,” but William Jackson Harper will be the first to tell you he doesn't usually seek out relationship stories.“Rom-coms are not the thing that I gravitate to,” said the actor.

is taking the show on the road once more!  is kicking off their new official tour early next year.Warner Bros.

Love Island Australia winner Grant Crapp has revealed that one of the hot singles coming to Casa Amor is none other than his brother, Brent Crapp.WATCH BELOW: Rachael is dumped from the Love Island VillaTaking to his Instagram stories, Grant shared a snap of Brent on the promo ad for Casa Amor, where he can be seen shirtless and wearing red board shorts.“Not being [sic] bias, but he is the best looking lad on the show hands down,” Grant wrote.“Wait until you see Brent create madness.

Glamour caught up with Harper to delve a bit into his own love life and dating perspectives for our latest installment of .Glamour: I read that you were a late bloomer when it came to dating. When and where was your first kiss?William Jackson Harper: Oh God, first kiss.

Kate Aurthur editorWith production on Season 14 on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” officially starting, Variety can reveal the cast list — as of Monday morning, the deals have all closed.

Anna Kendrick is pretty in pink next to William Jackson Harper at the season two premiere of Love Life held at DGA Theater on Sunday night (October 24) in New York City.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor“Hamilton” Tony nominee Christopher Jackson has signed a first-look deal with CBS Studios to produce across all platforms, including broadcast, streaming and premium cable.“I’m looking forward to continuing my partnership with CBS in this new capacity,” Jackson, whose work as George Washington in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” earned him Tony and Grammy nominations in 2016, tells me exclusively.