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Proud fathers! Fatal Attraction is a pretty dark show, but its stars — including Joshua Jackson and Reno Wilson — still found time to bond over how much they love their kids.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor “Fatal Attraction” production designer Nina Ruscio’s visual challenge was taking on an iconic movie, paying homage to it and finding a way to put her creative stamp on it by taking it into 2023. In the eight-part Paramount+ series, Joshua Jackson stars as Dan Gallagher with Lizzie Caplan as Alex Forrest, roles originated by Michael Douglas and Glenn Close in the original film. And while it’s not a remake, the creative team stressed, it’s an expanded adaptation that provides more insight into Alex’s behavior after an affair with a married man drives her to obsession. The series covers Alex’s struggles with her mental health, but it’s also an erotic thriller.

Lizzy Caplan isn’t interested in fame. Actually, she’s a little turned off by it. “I don’t know how people do that and don’t go completely insane,” she says. “The pressure is wild — pressure to look a certain way, or that every single thing you’re saying is being dissected. I just want to pretend to be other people for a living.”That’s not to say that the actress, whose career began in 1999 with a role on “Freaks and Geeks,” hasn’t enjoyed critical and commercial success — she earned an Emmy nomination for “Masters of Sex” in 2014, and still gets recognized daily as Janis Ian, her grungy outsider from 2004’s “Mean Girls.”When we meet over oat milk lattes and Earl Grey tea in West Hollywood, Caplan is effortlessly cool in a slouchy sweatshirt, boyfriend jeans and her hair in a neat bun, the outfit elevated by several pieces of dainty gold jewelry.Despite her aversion to notoriety, she’s found herself in somewhat of a career renaissance, with two major TV projects in the past year. In FX’s “Fleishman Is in Trouble,” she plays Libby, an ex-Manhattanite struggling to come to terms with her new identity as a suburban stay-at-home mom, and in Paramount+’s “Fatal Attraction,” she takes on the iconic role of femme fatale Alex Forrest, originated by Glenn Close in the 1987 film of the same name.

It won’t be ignored! Fatal Attraction debuted in theaters more than three decades ago, but the critically acclaimed film remains a fan favorite.

"Fatal Attraction" showed everyone what can happen when you step out of line. In the iconic 1987 movie, Dan Gallagher and Alex Forrest, played by Michael Douglas and Glenn Close, engage in what he thought was a casual fling, only to realize he'd made the biggest mistake of his life.  One thing led to another, and as the title of the movie suggests, the attraction between the two characters ended up being fatal.  Following the release of the new Paramount+ series "Fatal Attraction" on Sunday, here are some of the juiciest behind-the-scenes secrets from the making of the '80s movie.  Origins While the movie isn't based on a true story, there are elements of the story that were pulled from situations screenwriter James Dearden experienced in his life or saw his friends experience.  "I'm not going to say [the story] was autobiographical," Dearden told Stephen Galloway, author of "Leading Lady: Sherry Lansing and the Making of a Hollywood Groundbreaker."  "But everyone has been in situations where they've been harassed.

Hide the bunnies! Fatal Attraction is coming back to screens as a TV adaptation — but it’s a very different beast than the 1987 movie starring Glenn Close and Michael Douglas.

became a cultural phenomenon when it was first released in theaters in 1987, Paramount+ is revisiting the erotic thriller starring Michael Douglas and Glenn Close by expanding it into an eight-part series, with Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan taking over the main roles. Adapted by creator Alexandra Cunningham, who also serves as the showrunner, the series also stars Amanda Peet, Alyssa Jirrels, Toby Huss, Reno Wilson and Brian Goodman, who all spoke to ET about this modern take on the now-classic but complicated tale about an affair gone wrong. «It's a reimagining of the original 1987 movie,» Peet says, acknowledging that not only does the series make some adjustments to key characters, but it expands upon the themes and overall world that were touchstones of the 119-minute film. She adds that Cunningham had the difficult task of «letting herself be awed by the film not enough» that she couldn't go beyond the original story. «I feel like our story, that's our jumping off point.

Jodie Turner-Smith doesn’t feel an ounce of jealousy or awkwardness when it comes to her husband Joshua Jackson’s sex scenes with other women. In fact, she’s a big fan of watching them!

Joshua Jackson said this week that his wife Jodie Turner-Smith "enjoys" watching his on-screen sex scenes.  "Jodie is not fussed about my sex scenes," the "Fatal Attraction" star told Variety while discussing his more intimate shoots for the remake of the 1987 Michael Douglas classic in a piece published Wednesday.  "The sex scenes themselves, Jodie kind of enjoys them, actually," he joked. "It’s a weird thing where she’s like a voyeur.

She doesn’t wanna wait … for the sex scenes to be over! Joshua Jackson revealed that his wife, Jodie Turner-Smith, is all about his NSFW roles.

Joshua Jackson has no problem talking about sex. In our time together, he doesn’t blush when referencing a woman’s nipples or breaking down how two people “fuck” on television. He’s been viewed as a sex symbol since he was a teen, playing the class-clown-turned-heartthrob Pacey Witter on “Dawson’s Creek,” and now it’s just who he is. And it’s a very big part of “Fatal Attraction.” “The sex scenes are of great importance,” says Jackson, 44, “because they’re furthering the narrative. You have to believe that these people want to fuck each other.” The series, which premieres on Paramount+ on April 30, doesn’t shy away from the kind of nudity that Hollywood used to pepper R-rated adult movies with in the ’70s and ’80s.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor “Fatal Attraction” showrunner Alexandra Cunningham says it was at a table read on Zoom when she knew that Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan had the chemistry to make her reimagining of the 1987 movie work. “The entire cast was there and it’s everyone in their little windows,” Cunningham told me at the premiere of the Paramount+ series Monday night in West Hollywood at the Pacific Design Center. “As soon as Josh and Lizzy started talking to each other, there was chemistry. When you have chemistry on Zoom, you’re going to have chemistry when you meet in real life.” She continued, “Immediately it was like, ‘These people are really flirting. These people are really living this moment.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, my god, it’s gonna be okay.’”

Joshua Jackson is his spilling the tea on his wife's latest role.ET's Will Marfuggi spoke to Jackson at the premiere of his new limited series, , where he dished on wife Jodie Turner-Smith's upcoming role in the  saga.«I can't reveal exactly what she is. She is not a Jedi,» Jackson teased.

Marta Balaga Anticipation was at boiling point at Canneseries on Tuesday, with the audience – and celebrity guests – storming the pink carpet for the international premiere of Paramount+ new offering “Fatal Attraction,” shown at the fest out of competition.  Written by Alexandra Cunningham and Kevin J. Hynes, the eight-episode series, now brought into the New York legal world, stars Lizzy Caplan and Joshua Jackson as doomed lovers Alex Forrest and Dan Gallagher, whose exciting extramarital tryst quickly turns sour.  Amanda Peet, Alyssa Jirrels – cast as Jackson’s daughter, Ellen Gallagher – Toby Huss, Reno Wilson and Brian Goodman are also featured, while Paramount Television Studios and Amblin Television produce.

Alex Forrest is back.

UPDATE, 8:55 am: Paramount+ has released the official trailer for Fatal Attraction, its series reimagining of the classic 1980s psychosexual thriller film.

exclusively debuted the first teaser for, Paramount+ has released the full-length trailer for the anticipated series adaptation of the 1987 thriller. Originally starring Michael Douglas, Glenn Close and Anne Archer, the three main roles are taken over by Joshua Jackson, Lizzy Caplan and Amanda Peet. As seen in the trailer, Jackson plays Dan Gallagher, a man whose life and marriage to Beth (Peet) is upended by an affair he has with Alex Forrest (Caplan), as the series applies a modern lens to the themes of privilege, mental disorders, family dynamics and murder. Told over two timelines, the series follows Daniel in the present as he tries to reconnect with his family and prove his innocence after serving 15 years in prison for the murder of Alex.

Tensions are rising in the new “Fatal Attraction”.

“Fatal Attraction,” Paramount+‘s latest series, is a remake of the 1987 film of the same name directed by Adrian Lyne, which in turn was based on James Dearden‘s 1980 short film titled “Diversion.” The Michael Douglas and Glenn Close venture was highly successful. It received six nominations at the 60th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Glenn Close’s iconic performance of Alex Forrest, who becomes obsessed with Douglas’ Dan Gallagher after the two have a short affair.

In this new teaser for Paramount+’s Fatal Attraction series, Lizzy Caplan’s Alex Forrest shares an elevator with Joshua Jackson’s Dan Gallagher and asks “Do you ever push that red button?” We can be pretty sure she’s not merely talking about an emergency stop.

, with Joshua Jackson, Lizzy Caplan and Amanda Peet taking over the roles first originated by Michael Douglas, Glenn Close and Anne Archer, respectively. In the extended teaser for the series, Alex Forrest (Caplan) seduces Dan Gallagher (Jackson) before the two are seen engaging in a passionate affair. The only catch is, Dan is married — and at the end of the clip, we see Alex introducing herself to his wife, Beth (Peet), who is seemingly unaware of what's going on between the two of them. Adapted by creator Alexandra Cunningham, who also serves as the showrunner, the series will reimagine the cultural touchstones of what made the psychosexual thriller an instant classic while exploring timeless themes of marriage and infidelity and issues related to views of strong women, personality disorders and coercive control through a modern lens. «Culturally, we've come a long way since 1987.

Paramount+ revealed the freshman series Fatal Attraction is set to premiere on April 30 with two episodes airing back to back.

The cast for Paramount+’s upcoming “Fatal Attraction” series is getting bigger.Amanda Peet is joining the cast as Beth Gallagher, the loyal wife of Dan Gallagher (Joshua Jackson), who uncovers her husband’s sexual indiscretion with Alex Forrest (Lizzy Caplan). Peet’s character was originally by Anne Archer in the original 1987 film.Paramount describes the new series as “a deep-dive reimagining of the classic psychosexual thriller and ‘80s cultural touchstone, the new series will explore fatal attraction and the timeless themes of marriage and infidelity through the lens of modern attitudes toward strong women, personality disorders and coercive control.” In other words, this will be a more nuanced approach than “sexy woman crazy,” which is the general, problematic sentiment of the original (admittedly still wonderful) film.Alexandra Cunningham (“Dirty John”) serves as writer, showrunner and executive producer on the new series alongside executive producer Kevin J.

Amanda Peet has joined the cast of Fatal Attraction, Paramount+’s series reimagining of the classic 1980s psychosexual thriller film. She joins previously announced series leads Lizzy Caplan and Joshua Jackson.

Glenn Close is weighing in on the importance of the role, and what she'd like to see in the new take on the story.ET spoke to Close at the New York premiere of her Apple TV+ series,, last week, and she reflected on the iconic and frightening role of Alex Forrest, and how the character is still «very special» to her.«I love her. I will love her always,» Close shared. «It was a very important step in my career.»The film, released in September 1987, snagged six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Close.In regards to the planned TV miniseries reboot, Close has some ideas about what she would like to see when it comes together.«I hope they tell her backstory, her side of the story,» Close shared. «I mean, I would be flattered if it was the one that we came up with [originally], but obviously I'll be very curious.»The forthcoming mini-series has tapped Lizzy Caplan to play the role Close made famous, and the celebrated actress has some advice for Caplan on how to approach the character."[Alex] is a human being in need of great help," Close said of her famously troubled character.

Glenn Close is a legendary actress whose career in film and television spans more than four decades. But above all else, she is also a mother. In an interview with Glamour published on 6 May, the award-winning actress reflected on the difficulties of working full-time as a single mother, and society’s standards for women as they age.

By The night before I was due to meet Glenn Close, I didn’t sleep well. Call it nerves or fear—there’s nothing like preparing to interview an actor who has been nominated eight times for an Oscar and won as many Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards—but multiple times in the early hours, I woke sweatily to flashes of Glenn Close as Patty Hewes from Damages, Joan Castleman from The Wife, Albert from Albert Nobbs, Olivia Pace from Le Divorce (obscure, but a personal favorite), Alex Forrest from Fatal Attraction, and Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmations.

Glenn Close has a lot of love for Pete Davidson.

Louise Redknapp looked picture perfect as she posed for a striking selfie video. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the 47-year-old stunned in the shot as she gave fans a little sneak peek into her rehearsals for Fatal Attraction.MORE: Jamie Redknapp unveils sweet tribute to late 'family' memberEarlier this month, the mum-of-two returned to the stage, taking on the role of scorned wife Beth Gallagher in Fatal Attraction.

Kym Marsh has revealed a chic new look following her stint playing the iconic bunny boiler Alex Forrest in the stage version of the movie classic Fatal Attraction.

Louise Redknapp has returned to the stage, taking on the role of scorned wife Beth Gallagher in Fatal Attraction.MORE: Louise Redknapp welcomes new family addition after suffering 'devastating' lossIn newly-released tour images, the singer could be seen in character as she joined Oliver Farnworth as Dan Gallagher and Susie Amy who plays 'bunny boiler' Alex Forrest.WATCH: Louise Redknapp introduces new family additionThe mum-of-two confirmed her latest acting gig, writing on social media last month: "I'm pleased to announce I'm joining the cast of Fatal Attraction playing the role of Beth alongside @susieamy and #OliverFarnworth from 8th March.MORE: Louise Redknapp looks divine in chic skin-tight outfit on fun night outSEE: Louise Redknapp looks flawless as she poses with her sweet 'Valentine' days after family death"This is something really new for me. I'm really looking forward to a new challenge and working with a great cast and fantastic director @fatalonstage."Fatal Attraction, one of the most iconic films, secured six major Oscar nominations at 1988 Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Glenn Close's mesmerising depiction of urbane sophisticate Alex Forrest.

She's playing the iconic 'bunny boiler' character Alex Forrest in the stage production Fatal Attraction, but Kym Marsh looked the picture of marital bliss as she left Manchester Opera House with her hubby.

Kym Marsh made it a family affair as her parents and children headed to watch her in her latest role.

The stars of Coronation Street were out in force as they reunited with Kym Marsh.

Kym Marsh was all smiles as she was seen leaving MediaCityUK after filming a new series of For Love Or Money.

Former Coronation Street stars Kym Marsh and Oliver Farnworth will be reunited on stage - to star in a new theatre production of classic movie Fatal Attraction.