James Van Der Beek cast in ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel, ‘Elle’

James Van Der Beek cast in ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel, ‘Elle’

Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesJames Van Der Beek is joining the cast of the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel, Elle.The Dawson’s Creek actor’s new role in the highly anticipated series was announced Thursday. According to Amazon, he will be playing the city’s new mayoral candidate and current school district superintendent, Dean Wilson.Van Der Beek, 48, took to Instagram to share his excitement over the news.”So, this…Read More…

‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ taps Ralph Fiennes as President Snow

‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ taps Ralph Fiennes as President Snow

Jeff Spicer/Getty ImagesThe Hunger Games has found its next Coriolanus Snow for its forthcoming prequel film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.In a social media post Friday, the franchise revealed Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes as next in line to take on the role of the hard-hearted autocrat president of Panem. Fiennes follows in the footsteps of the late Donald Sutherland, who played…Read More…

Michael J. Fox to make acting return in Apple TV+’s ’Shrinking’

Michael J. Fox to make acting return in Apple TV+’s ’Shrinking’

Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesMichael J. Fox is making his return to TV. The beloved actor is joining the cast for the upcoming third season of Apple TV+’s Shrinking.His guest-starring role on the show marks one of his first acting gigs since announcing his retirement back in 2020 due to health-related issues.  The Family Ties actor was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 when he…Read More…

Jason Weaver hopes to ‘keep the audience on the edge of their seats’ with season 7 of ‘The Chi’

Jason Weaver hopes to ‘keep the audience on the edge of their seats’ with season 7 of ‘The Chi’

Chrris Lowe/Paramount+ with SHOWTIMEThe Chi is back for season 7, and so is Jason Weaver. He joined the show as Rashaad, an ex-con looking to find his way after being released from prison. Now that he’s employed, his character is challenged to continue on the right path amid a budding relationship with matriarch/businesswoman Alicia, played by Lynn Whitfield.”We’ve seen…Read More…

The Weeknd says ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ director created a ‘safe space’ for him to be ‘vulnerable’

The Weeknd says ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ director created a ‘safe space’ for him to be ‘vulnerable’

Jenna Ortega, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, Barry Keoghan; Marion Curtis / Starpix for LionsgateThe psychological thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, starring Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, is in theaters now. While Abel starred in the 2023 HBO series The Idol, this marks the first time that he’s carried an entire film by himself. But as director Trey Edward Shults revealed, he…Read More…

There’s a new slayer in Sunnydale: ‘Buffy’ reboot announces Ryan Kiera Armstrong in lead role

There’s a new slayer in Sunnydale: ‘Buffy’ reboot announces Ryan Kiera Armstrong in lead role

Ryan Kiera ArmstrongA tearful Ryan Kiera Armstrong let out an emotional “yes” to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s offer to join the Buffy universe as the newest slayer.The sweet exchange was shared to Gellar, Armstrong and Hulu’s Instagram accounts Thursday, amid the news Armstrong had been cast in the lead role in the upcoming, untitled Buffy reboot.  “From the moment I saw Ryan’s audition, I knew there was…Read More…