Jessica Biel is making her anticipated return to TV as the real-life axe murderer, Candy Montgomery, in the Hulu true-crime series, simply called. Ahead of the five-night event beginning in May, the streaming platform revealed the first full trailer, showing Biel’s dramatic transformation into the 1980s housewife. The series, adapted from Jim Atkinson and John Bloom’s nonfiction book, , chronicles what happened between Montgomery and Betty Gore, whose friendship ended in bloodshed. According to Hulu, “Candy Montgomery is a 1980s housewife and mother who did everything right — good husband, two kids, nice house, even the careful planning and execution of transgressions — but when the pressure of conformity builds within her, her actions scream for just a bit of freedom.
Pablo Schreiber has a ‘sense of responsibility’ as star of ‘Halo’ TV show
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‘The Mandalorian’ has certainly done well in grabbing an audience [and] we hope for the same.”“Halo,” based on the video game franchise of the same name, premieres Thursday (March 24) on Paramount+. It’s a futuristic sci-fi epic, set in the year 2552, where humans have a conflict with an alien threat known as the Covenant.
Master Chief (Schreiber) is a genetically engineered super-soldier known as one of the government’s “Spartans.” When Kwan (Yerin Ha), a girl on the planet of Madrigal, survives an attack, she becomes an unlikely companion for Master Chief, as he begins to question his mission and himself. “Halo” has already been renewed for a second season ahead of its series premiere.“I had a relationship to [the game] but it was a peripheral one, until I got cast and started the process of researching for it,” said Schreiber (“Orange Is the New Black”), who’s also half-brothers with “Ray Donovan” star Liev Schreiber.“I had played the game a handful of times at friends’ houses after school, but I didn’t grow up with TV or video games. So, it really was that high school period … that I had interaction with it.
I also hadn’t played it as a story, so I had no idea about all of this mythology that had been established. So, when I started to dig into that and learn about how much has been established over the past 20 years, I really was blown away.”Schreiber said that wearing Master Chief’s armor wasn’t a walk in the park. “It’s very limiting, but in the story, the suits are meant to make the Spartans super-human and super-capable: faster, stronger than everything that regular human beings do,” he said.
“Obviously, the future tech that’s involved isn’t actually functional. So, in reality, you’re just wearing a 50-pound
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‘Candy': A Secret Affair and Lies Lead to Murder in Trailer for Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey’s Hulu Series (Video)
Jessica Biel gets herself into deep trouble as Candy Montgomery — who may or may not be involved in the death of her best friend — in the trailer for Hulu’s new true crime series “Candy.”The show follows Biel’s Candy, a 1980s housewife and mother, who is seeking freedom from conformity in her life, taking up an affair with her friend’s husband.But, when Lynskey’s character ends up dead, suspicion falls on Candy.“Candy” stars Biel, Lynskey, Timothy Simons, Pablo Schreiber and Raúl Esparza.It will launch on Hulu Monday May 9, and air across five nights. The finale airs May 13.Three-time Emmy nominee Robin Veith (“Mad Men,” “The Act”) wrote the pilot script.
‘The Final Straw’ Physical Game Show Lands At ABC
ABC has ordered a physical comedy game as part of its latest unscripted summer lineup.
Eamonn Holmes fans can't stop saying how 'trim' he is as star continues to show off his weight loss
READ MORE: Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier says he 'doesn't miss' his late mum but still cries at videos of her in rare interview Smiling alongside Isabel, Eamonn captioned the post: "We came to Manchester to celebrate the amazing rise in the #GBNEWS audience here. Isabel and I have really enjoyed meeting so many of you in the flesh . Hope we r in your Hood next time," followed by a line of fingers-crossed emojis.
‘Sixth Sense’ star Haley Joel Osment’s tribute to ‘true legend’ Bruce Willis
love, people.Haley Joel Osment still holds his “Sixth Sense” costar Bruce Willis in the highest regard. Osment, 33, shared a beautiful tribute to the 67-year-old action legend following news of the latter’s aphasia diagnosis and retirement from Hollywood. “It’s been difficult to find the right words for someone I’ve always looked up to—first on the big screen, and then by some wild stroke of luck, in person,” Osment wrote alongside a throwback snap of the “Death Becomes Her” star on social media Thursday.The “Pay It Forward” star added, “He’s a true legend who has enriched all of our lives with a singular career that spans nearly half a century.” “I am so grateful for what I got to witness firsthand, and for the enormous body of work he built for us to enjoy for years and years to come,” Osment continued.
Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon splits from fiancé as she talks being a single mum
Emmerdale actress Hayley Tamaddon has announced she's split up with her fiancé Adrian. Former Del Dingle star Hayley, 45, shared a poignant post on her Instagram page for Mother's Day, as she explained she is now a single parent to her son Jasper.The soap favourite, who has also had a role on Coronation Street, took the rare opportunity to open up about her change in circumstances, which came only months after celebrating her son's second birthday. In a selfie of he posing with her two year old son, the adorable mum and son duo grin for the camera.
ITV Saturday Night Takeaway fans spot real star of the show as he's left 'overwhelmed' by reaction
Saturday Night Takeaway fans think they spotted the real star of the show during the series' return over the weekend after a week break.
'HALO' Sets New Record For Paramount+ For Series Premiere
HALO is already a big winner for Paramount+.
What's New On Paramount Plus for March 2022: 'Halo' Premiere and More
Paramount+ this March. The streaming platform's new action-packed series adaptation of the popular video game,, premieres this month alongside plenty of new shows and movies.
The Best TV and Movies to Stream This Week From 'Halo' to 'Pachinko'
Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to hours scrolling aimlessly — hoping to land on that perfect piece of content. Scroll no more! To help you out, ET has rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on that are worth circling back for.From Paramount+'s adaptation of the popular video game franchise, to Apple TV+'s highly anticipated , we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV+ and more this month.Starring fan favorites including Pablo Schreiber, Rose Matafeo, Amy Schumer, Michael Cera, Jake Johnson, Zach Braff, Gabrielle Union, Jared Leto, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Kate McKinnon and more, here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week: Pablo Schreiber stars in this exciting new series based on the best-selling Xbox Game Studios first-person shooter game,.
'Black Panther' Actor Danny Sapani Says Sequel Will 'Blow Everyone Away' (Exclusive)
continues to build, actor Danny Sapani hyped up the sequel while sharing what it was like being back on set to reprise his role as M'Kathu, a Border Tribe elder. “Oh, just amazing,” he told ET’s Will Marfuggi during the premiere of his new sci-fi series, . “You know, Ryan [Coogler] and the cast and the team at Marvel have just been amazing,” the actor said, referring to the films’ director and co-writer.
‘Bridgerton’ star Adjoa Andoh: Show still full of ‘steam’ without Regé-Jean Page
Nicola Coughlan) may be full of secrets as the infamous gossip queen of England’s Regency Era, it’s really Adjoa Andoh’s Lady Danbury who holds all of the ’Ton’s skeletons.Andoh has earned much praise on the critically acclaimed Netflix series as the sharp-tongued yet perceptive Dowager Duchess and caretaker to the sizzling Simon Basset, played by Regé-Jean Page, who departed the show after the first season. Ahead of the Season 2 premiere on Friday, the 59-year-old British actress spilled the English breakfast tea — or Earl Grey, whichever beverage tickles your fancy — to The Post about the show’s seemingly overnight legacy, the sophomore season’s central star, Jonathan Bailey, and his quest to find love, as well as her character’s mission to stay on top of British high society.
Pablo Schreiber, Yerin Ha & More Stars Step Out For 'HALO' Premiere in LA
Pablo Schreiber meets up with a real life Master Chief at the premiere of his new Paramount+ series, HALO, held at Hollywood Legion Theater on Wednesday (March 23) in Los Angeles.