‘Mare of Easttown’ Season 2 in ‘Early Discussions,’ Says HBO Drama Boss: ‘We Might Be Willing to Figure Out’ How to Pick Up the Story ‘Years Later’

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Those of us who grew up with “Sesame Street” still remember Guy Smiley, the stereotypical game show host as originally voiced by Jim Henson. Guy was loud, boisterous and the host of everything from “Here Is Your Life” and “Beat the Time” to “Name That Sound!” Guy Smiley served a purpose for “Sesame Street,” and so did real-life game show hosts. It was a very specific (and also, very non-diverse) group: Bob Barker, Monty Hall, Jack Berry, Bill Cullen, Wink Martindale, Bob Eubanks, Richard Dawson, Gene Rayburn, Alex Trebek and many more.

Lucy Mecklenburgh was left asking her fans if she was being 'dramatic' as she spoke about having a bit of an 'emotional' day while Ryan Thomas is abroad. The TV personality took to social media to share how she'd had to take a trip from Manchester to London with her daughter.

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Coronation Street fans are convinced they've cracked the mystery behind Sam Blakeman's secret from his dad Nick Tilsley, and some are 'threatening to turn off their screens'.The plot thickens as Rowan Cunliffe might have just ensnared his latest victim in his twisted cult narrative. After successfully drawing in Leanne Battersby and cutting her off from her loved ones, he's now facing a formidable opponent in her sister Toyah Battersby. In the midst of a blackmail scheme involving Toyah and Nick, viewers saw Nick's other half Leanne assisting her stepson Sam with an undisclosed matter.

It’s been a significant seven days for Erik ten Hag and Manchester United, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe deciding to stick with the Dutchman for next season.

Even though it’s been nearly two months since Disney+’s X-Men ’97 ended, fans are still debating what occurred in the jam-packed first season. This new iteration of X-Men continues the iconic and beloved animated series X-Men: The Animated Series that aired from 1992 to 1997. More than just a nostalgia trip, the updated series brought back many of the former creatives from the original series in order to stay true to the 1990s sensibilities but push the envelope of what a modern-day X-Men series could look like.  Following the fall of Genosha, X-Men ’97 deals with the complex relationships between mutants and humans alongside the ramifications of Professor Xavier abandoning his team of mutants and leaving his formidable nemesis Magneto in charge. 

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HBO drama Mare Of Easttown might be in the works, as executives reveal they might “start thinking of building something”.The Kate Winslet-led drama, which concluded in 2021, received high acclaim from critics and audiences, particularly praising the series’ characters, acting and representation of women.The series was awarded multiple awards, including Emmy Awards for acting for Winslet, Julianne Nicholson and Evan Peters.As such, many fans were hoping for a second season of the series, which was written by Brad Ingelsby and Craig Zobel.Now, it seems there might be a possibility of a second season, according to comments made by HBO’s head of drama, Francesca Orsi.Speaking with Variety for their cover story on Winslet, Orsi said that the team “did run to have discussions about a Season 2” following the show’s success at the Emmys. However, she added that at the time “it did feel too soon”.Now, she has shared: “While there’s nothing in the works, we are having early discussions about whether it might be time to start thinking of building something.”She continued: “We might be willing to figure out with Mare, years later, picking her up — not on the heels of where she ended, but there have been years for the character that have passed.

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Selome Hailu Todd Haynes has been set as writer and director of “Trust,” a limited series starring Kate Winslet that is currently in development at HBO. Jon Raymond will co-write the project, and both serve as executive producers. The official logline reads, “In a story told from multiple, competing perspectives, a 1920s Wall Street tycoon amasses a sudden fortune but loses a beloved wife.

Kate Winslet went to the London home of director Stephen Frears to discuss HBO’s political satire “The Regime.” She’d been cast in the role of Elena Vernham, a narcissistic European autocrat, and Frears had been pinpointed by the production as a potential director. “I was offered a cup of tea, which I then ended up making myself because he clearly had no intention of making the tea for me at all,” Winslet says. “In fact, he didn’t even seem to know where the cups were.” (The British use the phrase “Shall I be mother?” when offering to be in charge of the kettle at teatime, and Winslet, a mother of three, has some experience there.) Over the tea and some chocolate biscuits, she asked the director how he believed Elena should be played.

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Gareth Southgate has admitted that he is likely to leave his post as England manager if he fails to lead his side to European Championship glory in Germany this summer.

Presenter Fearne Cotton has opened up about the brutality of working in television after revealing she has been replaced as a host before - and not even been told. During an interview Fearne revealed just how tough the entertainment industry can be, even for someone who began their television career in 1996. While talking to The Sunday Times Fearne revealed: "I’ve been sacked and not told I’ve been sacked.

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Coronation Street veteran Helen Worth, known for playing the cobbles' Gail Platt for the last 50 years, is preaping to say goodbye to Weatherfield, much to the shock of the soap's fans. Her exit - which will be shown at the end of the year - has also left Corrie bosses wondering what it means for the future of her on-screen family, with one speculating that another icon could follow her out.

A.D. Amorosi Singer, songwriter and actor Maya Hawke speaks quickly, but thoughtfully, when discussing her new musical work.

EastEnders fans reckon they've cracked why Cindy Beale's alias in witness protection was Rose.The character, portrayed by Michelle Collins, made a dramatic comeback to the BBC One soap last year after a 25-year absence. Viewers will remember that Cindy was allegedly killed off-screen in 1998. However, the beloved character didn't actually die during childbirth as viewers were led to believe, but instead was placed into witness protection and given a new identity, Rose Sawyer.

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