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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaChris Evans has joined the cast of “Pain Hustlers,” teaming up with Emily Blunt in the upcoming Netflix production. The package was the hottest sale at this year’s Cannes market, commanding a price tag in excess of $50 million.

Netflix Greenlights Swedish Comedy ‘One More Time’ Starring Hedda Stiernstedt

Sasha Urban editorNetflix announced on Thursday eight regular and recurring cast members joining the upcoming series “Glamorous.”  Variety exclusively revealed earlier this month that Kim Cattrall will star as makeup mogul Madolyn Addison, while it was previously announced that Miss Benny (“Fuller House”) will star as Marco Meija, who lands a job working for Addison.Zane Phillips (“Fire Island”), Jade Payton (“Dynasty”), Michael Hsu Rosen (“Tiny Pretty Things”), Ayesha Harris (“Tell It Like a Woman”) and Graham Parkhurst (“The Umbrella Academy”) join the cast as regulars. Joining the series as guest stars are Diana Maria Riva (“Dead To Me”), Lisa Gilroy (“Jury Duty”) and Mark Deklin (“Good Fight”).“Glamorous” follows Marco Mejia, a young, gender non-conforming queer person who is feeling stuck in his life until he secures a job working under the legendary makeup executive Madolyn Allison.

Kim Cattrall has lined up another notable TV role. This time, the former star will play makeup mogul Madolyn Addison on the Netflix drama.

was previously announced. Marco Mejia is a young gender non-conforming queer man whose life seems to be stuck in place until he lands a job working for Madolyn. It’s Marco’s first chance to figure out what he wants out of life, who he actually is, and what it really means for him to be queer.In addition to Cattrall’s casting, Netflix also announced several other series regulars, including Zane Phillips, Jade Payton, Michael Hsu Rosen, Ayesha Harris and Graham Parkhurst.

From French filmmaker, Romain Gavras comes chaos like no other, as “Athena” tells the tragic tale of three siblings in unexplained circumstances. Romain Gavras is known for his work on music videos for popular musicians like Kanye West, Jay-Z, and M.I.A.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars John Whaite and Johannes Radebe have signed up for Celebrity Gogglebox on Channel 4. The Strictly runners up will join the regular cast for the ongoing series. Alread starring on the show are the likes of Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse.

Netflix has renewed so many fan favorites in 2022 so far.

Netflix has officially canceled 11 TV shows this year, but luckily, renewed several other fan favorites.

The Kyle Richards family empire is expanding across reality TV!

Arrow Strikes For UK & U.S. Rights To Horror Pic ‘The Leech’

EXCLUSIVE: Departing Netflix Director Of UK Scripted Chris Sussman is in talks to exec produce the fourth season of Apple TV+ comedy Trying, Deadline can reveal.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaNetflix is bracing for its next round of layoffs as the streaming giant looks to cut costs in the wake of its stock troubles.Impacted staff are expected to be told at the end of the week. It’s unclear what departments are going to be hit, but sources suggest that the cuts could be similar in size to the round of reductions undertaken in May. At that time, Netflix laid off 150 employees and dozens of contractors and part-time workers.

What’s better than Roald Dahl‘s 1988 novel “Matilda,” about a young girl with psychokinetic powers who uses them to transcend her life’s crappy circumstances? For some, it might be Danny Devito‘s 1996 adaptation of the Dahl book, beloved by those the age of this writer. For others, it could end up being “Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical,’ a new adaptation based on the Tony and Oliver award-winning play.

Jack Grealish's long-term girlfriend is reportedly among a group of WAGs set to appear in a new Netflix series. Sasha Attwood, 26, is currently one of the most high-profile partners of England players.

John Mayer recalled a vivid dream he had about the late Bob Saget. It was so vivid, in fact, the dream brought him to tears.The «Edge of Desire» singer recalled the episode during Netflix's special. According to Mayer, a younger version of Saget paid him a visit in his dream, which paved the way for an opportune moment.«The other night I had a dream and I woke up crying because I saw Bob,» he said.

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is heading into the harsh forests of Serbia with adventurer Bear Grylls in an interactive special for Netflix India.

Bob Saget‘s wife, Kelly Rizzo, beautifully pays homage to the late comedian in the upcoming Netflix special “Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute”.