Riz Ahmed & Ben Karlin Teaming On Amazon Comedy Series About Struggling Actor

Will Forte is the latest cast addition to Netflix‘s The Four Seasons, joining as a series regular in the comedy series based on Universal’s 1981 feature film. He joins fellow series regulars Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Erika Henningsen and Kerri Kenney-Silver. Details on their roles are being kept under wraps.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Khaby Lame brought his comedic chops to the U.S. — and the producers of his new unscripted series, “Khaby Is Coming to America,” are hoping his millions of TikTok fans will come along for the ride. The limited three-part series follows Lame as he explores the best (and weirdest) people, places and cuisine that America has to offer.

EXCLUSIVE: We’re getting word about a series in the works from Sony Pictures Television‘s AFFIRM television and Revelations Entertainment which is centering around the Biblical Nazarene movement.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor “Fingernails,” starring Jesse Buckley, Riz Ahmed and Jeremy Allen White, is to close the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The tender and idiosyncratic romantic drama, co-produced by Cate Blanchett, is the sophomore outing from director Christos Nikou, who made a splash with his debut “Apples.” The film centers on the Love Institute, a scientific organization that tests the mutual compatibility of people who have decided to embark on life’s journey together.

The winner of today’s “Weirdest Title” award goes to an apparent buddy crime comedy, titled “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice.” However, despite the mouthful title, this is a project you should keep an eye on, especially as it is slated to feature two great actors in lead roles.  According to Deadline, James Marsden is joining Vince Vaughn in the cast of the upcoming crime comedy, “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice.” The film is set to be written and directed by BenDavid Grabinski (coming off his well-received “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” animated series).

After Ben Shephard made a joke about Cat Deeley's husband Patrick Kielty on This Morning, she quickly hit back with a remark in his defence.The banter between the co-hosts broke out on Monday, 24 June as they spoke about the world's ugliest dog.The presenters sat around the table discussing the world's ugliest dog with Cat pointing out: "I also quite like an underdog, I quite like a dog with like one day or three legs." As they giggled, Ben quickly added: "You're drawn to them." Cat candidly replied: "Yeah I do", which led Ben to brutally say: "So that's why you married Paddy?" Luckily in response, Cat laughed, while other This Morning stars looked on in disbelief at the remark made by Ben. One said: "Ouch" as Ben giggled and Cat turned to her co-host with a response.Taking the comment on the chin, she said: "Oh my goodness", before adding: "You know he's poorly at the moment so he can't sort you out." This isn't the first time the presenters have made candid remarks about each other's marriages.

EXCLUSIVE: Fremantle has picked up global distribution rights to Hell Jumper, the BBC‘s upcoming doc series about a British aid worker who died in Ukraine.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Oscar and Emmy winner Riz Ahmed is heading back to television, via a new half-hour comedy series at Amazon’s Prime Video. The untitled project will star Ahmed, who will also produce and write. Also attached is Emmy winner Ben Karlin (“Modern Family,” ”The Daily Show”), who is set to serve as showrunner with Ahmed and will executive produce.

Film London Predicts $12B Film & TV Boost To UK Capital

The next Game of Thrones series is now underway!

EXCLUSIVE: Chad Powers has found its first director.

Lexi Carson “Pimp My Ride” is back … sort of. Actor and comedian Chris Redd is set to host Netflix‘s new motor makeover series “Resurrected Rides,” which will premiere on July 24.

Ted Field’s Radar Pictures has teamed with For Us By Us Studios to develop a scripted series about the iconic Fubu hip hop clothing brand.

Kevin Brophy, whose credits include the TV series Lucan and films Hell Night and The Long Riders, died on May 11 at the age of 70, according to an online obituary. He had stage 4 cancer for ten years before succumbing at the family home in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Jennifer Garner, known for her down-to-earth persona and dedication to her family, is reportedly grappling with the heightened public attention on her children due to her ex-husband Ben Affleck’s relationship with superstar Jennifer Lopez. Sources say the situation has left Garner feeling blindsided and concerned for her children’s well-being.A source close to Garner revealed to Fox News Digital that she was caught off guard by the intense media scrutiny that followed Affleck and Lopez’s renewed romance and subsequent marriage.

EXCLUSIVE: Kerri Kenney-Silver(Reno 911!) is the latest to join the cast of The Four Seasons, Netflix‘s forthcoming comedy series based on the Universal Pictures title of the same name. She joins fellow series regulars Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo and Erika Henningsen. Details on their roles are being kept under wraps.

EXCLUSIVE: MGM+ has given a series order to The Institute, a thriller based on the 2019 Stephen King novel. Ben Barnes (Shadow and Bone) and Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds) are set to lead the drama from director/executive producer Jack Bender (Lost, Mr. Mercedes), writer/executive producer Benjamin Cavell (Justified, The Stand) and MGM+ Studios. Production is slated to begin in Nova Scotia later this year.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix‘s Hilda director is creating a 2D animated preschool series that intends to inspire children to love and respect nature.

Selena Kuznikov Lionsgate Television has optioned journalist Adam Ciralsky’s Vanity Fair article “Take No Prisoners” to be developed as a series by showrunner Alexi Hawley. The article details the work of the U.S. Special envoy for hostage affairs and his colleagues, working for the release of Americans held captive worldwide.

Peter Segal has finally returned with his long-awaited sequel to “My Spy,” which was released over four years ago. “My Spy: The Eternal City” has gotten both heavy hitters back: Dave Bautista and Chole Coleman.