Netflix has announced its collaboration with Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn’s on drama Copenhagen Cowboy, which marks his first production in his native Denmark in 15 years.
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K.J. Yossman Netflix has greenlit Swedish comedy film “One More Time” with Hedda Stiernstedt (“Beforeigners”) in the leading role.Jonatan Etzler will make his directorial feature debut with the film, which is set to hit Netflix in 2023.In “One More Time,” Stiernstedt plays 40-year-old Amelia who is hit by a bus on her birthday.
When she wakes up, she suddenly finds the year is 2002 and Amelia is 18 again – allowing her to right all the mistakes she made the first time round.But as she finds herself stuck in a “Groundhog Day” time loop – waking up every morning on her 18th birthday – she realizes there’s something else going on that will need to be fixed before she can leave the past behind forever. “I am so excited for this project to come alive,” said Stiernstedt.
“The timing for a retrospect lookback on the early 2000s feels right and diving into that era is filled with so much joy. I’m working together with the talented Jonatan Etzler and a group of very gifted actors.
We’re having a great time working together and I think that will be noticeable in the final result.”Tove Forsman and Sofie Forsman (“Young Royals”) wrote the film based on an original idea by Mikael Ljung. Eleonor Sager at Breakable produces.News of the latest Swedish Netflix comedy comes just a day after Variety revealed rival HBO Max is halting originals in the Nordics – including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland – as well as Central Europe, the Netherlands and Turkey.
Netflix has announced its collaboration with Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn’s on drama Copenhagen Cowboy, which marks his first production in his native Denmark in 15 years.
Netflix has rounded out its series regular cast for Obliterated, its hourlong action comedy series from Cobra Kai creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald as production gets underway. Terrence Terrell (B Positive), Alyson Gorske (Head of the Class), C. Thomas Howell (Southland), Eugene Kim (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Paola Lázaro (The Walking Dead) and Amalia Yoo (Grand Army) have been cast opposite Nick Zano and Shelley Hennig in the series produced by Sony Pictures Television.
Olivia Colman, Luke Evans and Jessie Buckley are to lead Netflix’s animated adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol from Stephen Donnelly (Lost in Oz).
Naman Ramachandran Olivia Colman (“Landscapers”), Jessie Buckley (“Men”) and Luke Evans (“Crossing Swords”) will voice parts in Netflix’s CG animated feature “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol.” The film is a supernatural, time-travelling, musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas story. With his very soul on the line, Scrooge has but one Christmas Eve left to face his past and build a better future.
Mo'Nique is coming home to Netflix! On Tuesday, the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actress and comedian announced she will soon be shooting a fresh original comedy special for the streamer. In a video posted to the streamer’s Twitter account and the Strong Black Lead initiative account, the 54-year-old tells fans that she is «so excited to share that I'll be shooting my first Netflix comedy special.»She also reminds viewers that she will be reuniting with friend and director Lee Daniels for the Netflix film. «You won’t wanna miss either of them, so y'all stay tuned,” the GRAMMY nominee continues.
Mo’Nique is planning a new comedy special for Netflix.
Angelique Jackson Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actor and comedian Mo’Nique is planning a fresh new comedy special for Netflix.Mo’Nique made the announcement in a video message posted to the streamer’s Twitter account on Tuesday, saying, “I’m excited to say that I’ll be shooting my first Netflix special, in addition to reuniting with my friend, director Lee Daniels on the Netflix film ‘The Deliverance.'”“You won’t want to miss either of them, so stay tuned,” the Grammy-nominee continued. “Thank you all and I love y’all to life!”Thrilled to announce that Netflix is the home for the next original stand-up special from the groundbreaking, trailblazing, and iconic Mo’Nique! pic.twitter.com/VzBJ1H92RH— Netflix (@netflix) July 19, 2022The yet-to-be-titled special is set to film later this year in Atlanta, with additional details to be announced in the coming months.News that Mo’Nique is bringing her comedy stylings to Netflix marks a happy (albeit surprising) resolution to a years-long standoff between the star and the streamer.
EXCLUSIVE: Emmy Award-winner Dan Levy has launched a new production company, Not A Real Production Company.
Netflix has found their Yusuke Urameshi for their live-action Yu Yu Hakusho series.
Nellie Andreeva and Anthony D’Alessandro contributed to this report.
A film of Where The Crawdads Sing, the best-selling murder mystery novel by Delia Owens, is out this summer.
Whether it’s romantically-tinged or comedically-flecked, the YA genre is alive and strong on Netflix. Next in line on the more romantic/dramatic end of things is “Purple Hearts” from director Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, most prominently known for her work on television shows such as “Pretty Little Liars” (2019), and “Empire” (2018).
“The Deliverance,” Lee Daniels’ demonic possession feature for Netflix.Also boarding the project are Miss Lawrence (“The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” “Bros”) and Anthony B.
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.
Lost Ollie won’t be much longer: The limited series featuring voiceovers by Mary J Blige, Jonathan Groff and Tim Blake Nelson — plus Gina Rodriguez and Jake Johnson in starring roles as momma and daddy — can be found Aug. 24 on Netflix.