'Ozark' Series Finale: Jason Bateman and Laura Linney Reflect on the Final Episodes (Exclusive)

Melissa Gilbert’s character, Laura Ingalls Wilder, have stuck with the actress all these years later.  In Gilbert's new book,, she talks about quarantining during the coronavirus pandemic at her home in the Catskill Mountains in New York, and living a life away from Hollywood.“When you're going through something like that, we really realize what you need versus what you want,” the 58-year-old actress told ET’s Rachel Smith, reflecting on the pandemic.«I think that we were really focused on the want, want, want, want, want collectively and I hope we remember what’s really important,» she continued. «The things that were really taken away from us.

Note: Spoilers ahead.“Ozark” ended its four-season run with Ruth Langmore (Julia Garner) dead and the Byrde family intact — just barely — as 14-year-old son Jonah (Skylar Gaertner) joined the show’s long list of cold-blooded killers.Or did he?In the show’s final scene, reminiscent of that WTF? “Sopranos” series ender, Jonah aimed a shotgun at pesky private investigator Mel Sattam (Adam Rothenberg), who broke into the Byrdes’ lakefront house to steal the ceramic-goat cookie jar containing the ashes of Wendy’s (Laura Linney) unstable brother, Ben Davis (Tom Pelphrey), contract-killed by his sister in Season 3.Sattam told Marty (Jason Bateman) that his crematorium did a subpar job burning Ben’s body and that he had enough DNA evidence (bits of teeth and bone) to prove that Ben was murdered. Jonah emerged from the shadows, pointed the shotgun at Sattam and the screen suddenly cut-to-black — the silence shattered by a shotgun blast that left Mel’s fate and Jonah’s intentions open to interpretation.Gaertner, 18, answered a few questions from The Post about the shocking finale and how Jonah evolved over the four seasons since “Ozark” premiered in 2017.Did you know how it would play out for Jonah going into Season 4?Well … not entirely.

Manori Ravindran International EditorRichard Linklater is set to tell the true story of an undercover hitman, played by “Top Gun: Maverick” star Glen Powell.The Oscar-nominated “Boyhood” helmer will direct and co-write action comedy “Hitman,” which is based on a Texas Monthly magazine article by journalist Skip Hollandsworth. AGC International, the distribution arm for Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, will launch international sales for the pic at the Cannes market.

Sasha Urban editor“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” is canceling the taping of new episodes “until further notice” after its host exhibited COVID-19 symptoms. The news comes only a few weeks after Colbert’s COVID diagnosis paused taping from April 21 to May 2.“Stephen is experiencing symptoms consistent with a recurrence of COVID,” “The Late Show’s” official Twitter account posted on Monday.

Tom Brady wishes he had more time to spend with his family. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the 44-year-old quarterback following IWC Schaffhausen's charity golf event, and the pro athlete reflected on the guilt he feels over how his career has meant time away from home.The seven-time Super Bowl winner and his wife, Gisele Bündchen, share two kids, Benjamin, 12, and Vivian, 9.

Ozark star Jason Bateman has revealed that he has started rewatching the gritty Netflix series from the beginning with his 15-year-old daughter.Speaking during Entertainment Weekly‘s Around The Table feature as part of the Ozark cast, Bateman revealed that the pair have been watching one episode a night so far. “Last night and the night before, my 15-year-old daughter and I sat and watched episode 1 and episode 2 of the show,” he said.“This is a big deal.

the Winslows were a tight-knit bunch. But, as it turns out, there was some drama going on behind the scenes of the beloved '90s sitcom!ET's Rachel Smith recently sat down with JoMarie Payton, the iconic actress who starred as matriarch Harriette Winslow for almost all of the series' nine-season run — as part of our Mother's Day celebration of Iconic TV Moms — and she shared some surprising memories from her time on the show.The breakout star ofwas, of course, Steve Urkel, played by Jaleel White, and Payton was candid about how the young star's rise to fame may have affected his attitude on set.«There was one time he actually wanted to physically fight me,» Payton noted, recalling the season 9 episode, «Original Gangsta Dawg,» in which White also played Steve's «gangster» cousin, OGD. "[There was a scene where] I said we can't do that, standards and practices will not let that pass, it's not gonna happen.

The final “Ozark” episodes, which dropped on April 29, topped Netflix’s No. 1 English language show of the week globally.“Ozark,” which stars Laura Linney, Jason Bateman and Julia Garner, amassed 78.4 million hours viewed across the week. “Ozark’s” total was just about double the hours seen of the No.

Camila Cabella is ready to get back on the road — but first, she needed to walk the star-studded red carpet at the 2022 Met Gala!ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 25-year-old musician at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, where she discussed the inspiration behind her Atelier Prabal Gurung gown as well as what's next for her now that she's released the album.This year's Met Gala theme was «gilded glamour, white tie,» and Cabello and Gurung definitely understood the assignment. The «Bam Bam» singer turned heads in a white silk duchesse satin choli gown that included a hand-draped skirt that was suspended from a bodice.

Jon Batiste is a glass half-full kinda guy. Case in point -- amid his wife, Suleika Jaouad's, second bout with leukemia, the five-time GRAMMY-winning singer is smiling, dancing and counting his blessings thanks to a promising update about her health.The 35-year-old musician spoke with ET's Rachel Smith on Monday night as he arrived on the red carpet for the Met Gala and explained why he feels blessed — and it has everything to do with Jaouad having an incredible couple of weeks.«She's doing great,» Batiste revealed. «This is actually the best two weeks we've had so far.

Amy Schumer shed a little more light on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, and the comedian offered the insight while rocking a boss look alongside tennis legend Venus Williams.The pair donned coordinating looks Monday at the Met Gala, alongside Mexican-Chilean climate activist Xiye Bastida and fashion designer Gabriela Hearst. Schumer and Williams spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about the slap 'heard round the world and, of course, their gala attire.Schumer, one of three co-hosts at this year's Oscars where Smith physically confronted Rock following a joke directed at Jada Pinkett Smith, has previously recalled where she was on the night the episode unfolded and how it affected her.

Met Gala, but he doesn’t mind when other people take their styles to the next level. During Monday’s gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the 60-year-old designer kept it classic and on theme. “Well, Gilded Age," Ford told ET’s Rachel Smith about adhering to the «gilded glamour and white tie» theme. “I’m wearing the classic men's from that period.” He added, “I love white tie.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have walked many red carpets over the years, but nowadays, they don't go anywhere without getting the «thumbs up» from their daughter, Kaavia James!The couple arrived at the 2022 Met Gala on Monday in dazzling, matching Versace looks that Wade told ET's Rachel Smith had to pass Kaavia's «look approval.»«Kaavia has look approval and so she gave us the thumbs up,» the retired NBA star explained after Union shared that the couple sent their 3-year-old a video from their car.The outfits in question were a silver, plunging Versace gown with a stunning embellished feathered train and a red floral accent around her waist for Union, and a white blazer with gold accented buttons and matching pants for Wade.The 49-year-old actress, who completed her look with a low bun and Tiffany & Co. dangling earrings, bracelets and rings, got emotional when explaining the inspiration behind her look for 's livestream for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit.«This is from Versace, they've been working on these looks for many, many, many months and from sketch to the execution is dead-on.

Elon Musk brought a very special lady to this year's Met Gala — his mom, Maye Musk, and the pair seemed to have a great time at the star-studded celebration of fashion.This year's Met Gala accompanies the second part of the Costume Institute's exhibition, «In America: An Anthology of Fashion,» with the controversial theme «Gilded Glamour and White Tie.» The concept is a homage to the United States' Gilded Age, an era of immense economic growth and major industrialization, as well as massive income inequality, political upheaval, and post-Civil War racism.Musk himself has been at the center of some controversy recently and has faced criticism for his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, with critics chastising him for not spending that money on philanthropic efforts.Speaking with ET's Rachel Smith on the carpet the the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, Musk defended the acquisition, arguing, «I do a lot of things philanthropically.»«Really, my companies are intended to do good for the future of humanity,» he continued. «With Tesla trying to accelerate the advances in sustainable transport and energy and SpaceX is um providing internet to the lesser [served] people of the world.»«We are able to help Ukraine with the Starlink terminals and give connectivity, particularly in some of the hardest hit areas,» Musk added.

Run The Jewels rapper Killer Mike‘s forthcoming cameo in the new Ozark‘s episode has been posted by Netflix.Ahead of the final seven episodes of season four, which are set to drop tomorrow (April 29), footage has been shared which shows Ruth (Julia Garnia) running into the rapper in a diner. You can view the clip below.Ruth starts a conversation with Mike that validates her interpretation of Nas’ 1994 song ‘N.Y.

Terry Crews is opening his heart to the world and sharing the story of his life in his emotional, candid new book, . The actor recently sat down with ET's Rachel Smith, and offered some insight on a few of the surprising and challenging revelations from his new memoir.Crews is widely appreciated for his work in comedy, starring in beloved films and sitcoms including and serving as the affable, supportive host of However, the actor explained that due to his difficult childhood -- living with a physically abusive father and having a strained relationship with his devoutly religious and strict mother -- he grew up with anger issues that threatened his career, his relationships and his life.«You have to understand, I lived life like it was a revenge movie... I mean, for a man like me, it was better than sex.

Ozark‘s upcoming finale, suggesting it will be “a happy ending, but they’re limping”.The Netflix crime drama is due to conclude with the second part of season four, due later this week on April 29.Bateman, who plays lead character Marty Byrde on the show, recently appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, where he opened up about how they mapped out the final episodes.“With the final season, the whole thing was like, ‘Well, how are we gonna end it?’ Should the Byrde family pay a bill, you know? Like, should they get away with it? Should they not?” he revealed.Bateman went on to recall a conversation with showrunner Chris Mundy, where they admitted they “want it to be a happy ending, but there’s got to be a little of a, ‘Well, is it happy for them?'”He added: “Hopefully, the audience will think, ‘Ah, they’ve kind of threaded the needle between a happy ending, but they’re limping’.”Ozark follows Marty and Wendy Byrde (Laura Linney), as they find themselves in a money-laundering operation in the Ozarks, Missouri when a scheme for a Mexican drug cartel goes wrong.The final episodes are set to pick up as Ruth (Julia Garner) is out for vengeance after the murder of cousin Wyatt.The logline reveals: “Marty and Wendy are rid of Helen and climb to the top of Navarro’s empire. They find another opportunity to get out of the Ozarks but some past sins won’t stay buried and the most dangerous threats come from blood.” Showrunner Chris Mundy previously revealed to TVLine that the second part of season four will start directly after the events of the last episode.“We pick up right away,” Mundy said.

The Byrde family wants out of the money laundering business once and for all. Viewers of Netflix’s “Ozark” have heard this before, as it’s an oft-repeated refrain that’s carried cutthroat married couple Wendy (Laura Linney) and Marty (Jason Bateman) and their two kids through all four seasons of the popular crime series.

The final episodes of Netflix’s hit series Ozark are coming soon and the cast stepped out for a big premiere this week!