‘Shrinking’ Stars Jessica Williams and Christa Miller Discuss Developing Their On-Screen Friendship as a Nod to ‘The Real Housewives’ Franchise

“The Spectacular” (Dutton, out now). The novel follows Marian, a plucky young dancer in the 1950s, who defies her family’s expectations when she runs away from home to join the Rockettes — right as a mysterious bomber is terrorizing the city, leaving explosives in some of the Big Apple’s most iconic landmarks.Davis interviewed about a dozen Rockettes in the course of her research, but Lachenauer proved to be an invaluable resource, plying her with old programs and photos from her time there, as well as reading a manuscript and providing notes for Davis to make her tale as authentic as possible.“I was really intimidated because I don’t have a dance background,” Davis explains.

Wes Anderson has said he’s afraid to look at people’s TikTok tributes of his films.During a new interview with Le Monde, Anderson opened up about the new trend on the video streaming platform, which has seen users turning everyday content into Anderson-esque footage using elements of his signature style.Anderson told the publication he wasn’t a fan of the the videos, saying: “I protect myself from that. I’d be afraid to think: ‘Is this really how people see my films?'”He did say that he was a fan of the Accidentally Wes Anderson Instagram account, which posts photos that look like they are from an Anderson film.

It was a family affair for the Williams family at the 2023 Nantucket Film Festival!

Kate Aurthur editor A “Vanderpump Rules” spinoff revolving around Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright and Kristen Doute — all of whom were fired from the flagship show in 2020 — is in the works at Bravo, Variety has confirmed. The show would follow the lives of them and their circle of friends in the Valley, and is in early stages of development. None of the main cast has signed yet, but the new series is from a pitch by “Vanderpump Rules” executive producer Alex Baskin. With Season 11 on the #Scandoval-fueled “Vanderpump Rules” beginning production today, this new series appears to answer the question in the negative about whether Taylor and Doute, who are original cast members from the show, will be returning. Instead, the three of them, along with new cast members, will be getting their own show. Stassi Schroeder, who also was ousted from “Vanderpump Rules” in 2020, will not be a part of the spinoff.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been a team to keep an eye on as the offseason officially begins. They have already been active in trade talks and are sure to be active when free agency hits. Things seem to be brewing in Cleveland lately.

Love Island aired a shocking dumping as Mehdi Edno and Mal Nicol were voted out of the villa on Tuesday night.

The Outlaws, channeled his 50 First Dates character in a blue and white Hawaiian Monstera-patterned button-up. Sadie borrowed the same scheme—blue and white plant pattern—but chose for the occasion a silk Reformation dress with a floral print. No shade to the other nepo babies, but good on her for ditching the route and looking like what she is: a teenager dressed up for a night out with her parents.

Outlander has returned to our screens for the highly anticipated season seven, and best-selling author for first bringing the franchise to life, Diana Gabaldon, has opened up on her love for Scotland where the show is based in a new interview.

Prince William and Princess Kate are off to the races at the 2023 Royal Ascot.

The Prince and Princess of Wales reportedly don't want to move into Prince Andrew's home Royal Lodge as the disgraced royal refuses to leave.

Dancing With the Stars’ Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy welcomed their rainbow baby when baby No. 2 was born on Sunday, June 18.

King Charles is celebrating Father’s Day 2023 with a sweet throwback photo featuring both of his sons.

Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney have navigated the world of Vanderpump Rules and beyond side by side.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Amazon’s “Road House,” a reimagined take on the classic movie which starred Patrick Swayze, is still undated, but “Shrinking” star Jessica Williams is excited about it. Not only does it stars Jake Gyllenhaal, but she has an unnamed role in the movie, which she already shot. Greenlit in August 2022, “Road House” tells the story of an ex-UFC middleweight fighter who ends up working at a rowdy bar in the Florida Keys where things are not as they seem. During an interview for Variety Awards Circuit Podcast to discuss her role in Apple TV’s “Shrinking,” the actor talks about working with Oscar nominee Gyllenhaal (“Brokeback Mountain”). “It was so cool working with him,” she says. “He’s an amazing actor. I was so excited to do ‘Road House’ with Jake Gyllenhaal. He’s an insane actor. Every time, you’re learning. My job as an actor, especially on ‘Shrinking,’ is to make everyone look good by knowing what the hell I’m doing on set. I love volleying, and I got to do that with Jake.”

Jinkx Monsoon. Cementing their place in the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Hall of Fame by winning “All Stars 7,” Monsoon strutted their stuff on Broadway, making herstory as the first drag performer in “Chicago” on the Great White Way. Now, the “internationally tolerated” star has an upcoming tour, and they just landed a part in “Doctor Who.” Monsoon spoke with Variety over Zoom from London, where they were preparing to film a role in the beloved sci-fi series alongside new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa. Even from across the pond, Monsoon makes it clear that fighting against the wave of anti-trans and anti-drag bills being passed in the U.S. is a top priority.

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Chris Pratt has paid tribute to his late Everwood co-stars Treat Williams and John Beasley. Beasley passed away on 30 May in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 79, and almost two weeks later, Williams died in a New York hospital after a motorcycle accident in Vermont on Monday. He was 71.

Jessica Alba is living life in France alongside her firstborn daughter. The 42-year-old actress and Honest Company co-founder took to social media to share photos from her experience at the French Open with her teenage daughter Honor.The pair were also in the company of Honor’s friend Jade Thompson (daughter of Giada De Laurentiis) and Alba’s friend Jen Kroog Rosenberg.

This story about the casting of “Shrinking” first appeared in the Comedy Series issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.Say you’re casting a thoughtful comedy about the world of psychotherapists, and you need a seasoned veteran to support the sharp young cast in a potentially scene-stealing mentor role. And then you land one of the biggest movie stars in the world, an icon who has been in two of the largest movie franchises in the last 50 years.This was the reality for “Shrinking” casting directors Debby Romano and Brett Benner when the AppleTV+ comedy was being put together.

Chris Pratt is mourning two former co-stars' deaths. The 43-year-old actor took to Instagram on Tuesday to speak out following two deaths: John Beasley's on May 30 and Treat Williams' on June 12.Pratt co-starred with both men on all four seasons of ; he played Bright Abbott, Beasley portrayed Irv Harper, and Williams starred as Dr. Andrew Brown.«It's an incredibly sad season for the cast and crew of ,» Pratt acknowledged in his post. «We're still reeling from the loss of John Beasley and yesterday we lost Treat Williams as well.»Pratt continued by calling both men «exceptional actors, wonderful husbands, fathers and friends.»«They will be missed tremendously.