‘Succession’ Alum Justine Lupe, ‘Veep’s’ Timothy Simons Among 10 Cast in Erin Foster Netflix Comedy Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Bruce Wayne would be proud.

Known for his work with The Mighty Boosh comedy troupe alongside Julian Barratt and as a co-presenter of “The Great British Bake Off,” Noel Fielding might still be something of a cult figure in the U.S.; he’s quite the name in comedy in the U.K. Today at Winter TCA (Television Critics Association), Apple unveiled a first look at his new upcoming comedy-adventure series, “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,” starring Fielding in the titular role as the legendary British highwayman.

What does it take to join high society? Maxine Simmons is about to find out in “Palm Royale.” The Apple TV+ series follows Simmons as she challenges societal divides and her own perceptions of fitting in. Set during the late ‘60s, the project examines this tumultuous period from a female perspective.

Netflix is doing its annual blitz, a big dog and pony show for the press that’s revealing its entire TV slate for 2024. Many heavy hitters are returning for 2024, including a confirmed “Squid Game,” season two, “Cobra Kai” season six, “Emily in Paris” season four, “The Night Agent” season two, “Outer Banks” season four, “Heartstopper” season three, a second season of “That 90’s Show,” “The Diplomat” season two, “Girls5Eva” season three, and the fourth and final season of “The Umbrella Academy.” Noticeable absent, “Stranger Things” season five so we may officially be waiting until 2025.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Comedian Bert Kreischer is sticking with Netflix, signing with the streamer to film two more stand-up comedy specials. This reps the fourth and fifth specials for Kreischer at Netflix, following “Razzle Dazzle” (2023), “Hey Big Boy” (2020), and “Secret Time” (2018). The first of the two specials will be filmed by Kreischer at the Mahaffey Theater in St.

Kate Hudson is set to lead the cast and executive produce Netflix‘s untitled Mindy Kaling comedy series executive produced by The Mindy Project creator and star.

EXCLUSIVE: Stand-up comic Deon Cole is set to return to Netflix with a third hour-long comedy special, to premiere later this year. While a title and logline haven’t been shared, he’ll tape his new hour at the LA Theater on May 2nd, as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2024.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Comedian Hannah Berner, who was named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” for 2023, is set to record her first comedy special for Netflix. The hour-long special will be taped in Philadelphia, Pa., at the Fillmore on Sat., March 23. Tickets are now on sale exclusively at www.HannahBerner.com “This is probably the coolest thing that has ever happened to me,” Berner tells Variety.

Millie Gibson is set to be replaced as Doctor Who's companion in future series of the BBC sci-fi show.The former Coronation Street star Millie appeared in her first episode alongside Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor in the Christmas Special last month. However it has now been revealed that Millie will be replaced as the Doctor's sidekick by actress Varada Seethu in Ncuti's second series in the leading role.The decision by showrunner Russell T Davies to write out Millie, who plays orphan Ruby Sunday, was made last year after filming on her first run ended.

Kristen Stewart had an emotional moment at Sundance Film Festival. The seasoned actresses met up and took some photos together, providing viewer the opportunity to reminisce about their film “Panic Room,” which was released in 2002 and served as one of Stewart’s first film roles. Jodie Foster’s kids: Meet Charlie and KitJodie Foster was almost Princess Leia in ‘Star Wars’Stewart and Foster reunited at Sundance Film Festival’s opening night gala and took some photos to commemorate the occasion.

EXCLUSIVE: Marianly Tejada (One of Us Is Lying), Jack Schumacher (Top Gun: Maverick), Garrett Wareing (Manifest), and Andrew Liner (Vampire Academy) have joined Ransom Canyon as series regulars. Also cast in the Netflix drama series as recurring are Brett Cullen (Winning Time), Grey’s Anatomy alumna Kate Burton, Jaren Robledo (Rez Ball), Jennifer Ens (Chapelwaite), Kenneth Miller (The Cleaning Lady), Niko Guardado, Justin Johnson Cortez and Casey W. Johnson. Philip Winchester (Strike Back) will guest star.

EXCLUSIVE: A new single-camera comedy series is in the works at Fox from Denis Leary, Jack Leary and Joel Church-Cooper.

Not Dead Yet is returning to our TV screens next month.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jodie Foster has shocked the “Star Wars” fandom by confirming she was offered the role of Princess Leia in “Star Wars,” which unquestionably would’ve changed the course of her career. The two-time Oscar winner told Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” that she was already locked into a contract for a Disney movie at the time and didn’t want to break it in order to join a galaxy far, far away. Foster did not reveal what Disney movie, but the timeline suggests it might’ve been “Freaky Friday,” which was released a year before “Star Wars.” “You’ve been in so many iconic roles, and we love what you do,” Fallon said during the show.

Netflix has shared the first trailer for Vince Staples‘ upcoming scripted comedy series, The Vince Staples Show.Scheduled for release on February 15, The Vince Staples Show will run for five episodes, and has been billed as a “limited series” per Netflix, meaning that a second season is highly unlikely.The scripted series, which was co-written by Vince Staples himself, will also feature a cameo from Rick Ross, who is featured in the trailer. The trailer shows Staples getting caught up in crime, while lying to his partner that nothing of note is going in on his daily life.Watch the trailer for The Vince Staples Show below.Netflix’s official synopsis of The Vince Staples Show reads: “Who’s Vince Staples? Well, that’s a tricky question. He’s kind of famous, but he’s not.

After you were done watching “Atlanta,” did you think to yourself, “Man, I really wish someone would come up with a similar show that was even more surreal and strange?” Well, you’re in luck, “The Vince Staples Show” is here. READ MORE: The 70 Most Anticipated TV Shows & Mini-Series Of 2024 As seen in the trailer for “The Vince Staples Show,” the new Netflix comedy series is a wonderfully meta story of Vince Staples as he deals with the craziness in his day-to-day life.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Matty Matheson shared a special moment onstage at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards!

It was only a matter of time before Larry David hung up his comedic spikes. And sadly, that time is now: the upcoming season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” will also be the final one of the HBO hit.

Peacock has given a series order to Laid, a comedy from Universal Television written and executive produced by Nahnatchka Khanand Sally Bradford McKenna.

BreAnna Bell At 60 years old, Jodie Foster has gracefully accepted her new place in the industry as a mentor, offering her wisdom as a seasoned veteran to the next generation of actors navigating Hollywood. “The part they don’t tell you when you turn 60 is that it’s so much fun because it’s not your time anymore. It’s someone else’s time, and the best part of getting older is realizing that you actually have something to give back.