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The Terminal List is a conspiracy action thriller drama series created by David Digilio. Based on Jack Carr‘s 2018 novel of the same name, the Prime Video series follows Lieutenant Commander James Reece after his platoon of US Navy SEALs dies in an ambush. He soon tries to investigate the ambush and finds himself caught up in a dangerous conspiracy with his family in the crosshairs. The Terminal List stars Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Riley Keough, Arlo Mertz, and Jeanne Tripplehorn. So, if you loved the thrilling drama, intense action, and compelling actors in The Terminal List, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Deep State is a British conspiracy thriller drama series co-created by Simon Maxwell and Matthew Parkhill. The Fox series follows Max Easton,...

The tech-noir space has seen its fair share of big names over the years, like Westworld, Mr. Robot, and Black Mirror. Unfortunately, there was one that showed promise before its run was cut short, and that’s – Altered Carbon. This Netflix show, starring Anthony Mackie and based on the novel by English author Richard K. Morgan, showed us a dystopian world where consciousness could be transferred to other bodies. Sounds scary, doesn’t it?

Before we proceed, lets define “tech-noir”. Tech-noir is a sub-genre of science fiction that combines elements of film noir with advanced technology, often showcasing its darker and bleak side. If this is your cup of tea and you’ve exhausted all the big shows, we’ve got you covered with a few underrated gems that might have gone under your radar.

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Did you hate the ending of "Game of Thrones?" You're not alone! Most fans, including myself, think that final season — and its series finale, "The Iron Throne" — was dreadful, rushed garbage, even if there are some defenders amongst my lovely colleagues here at /Film. Apparently, "the show's finale-haters can include Natalia Tena in our club.

Tena, who played the wildling Osha on the series until her character was violently killed off in the show's sixth season, told Kate Thornton on her podcast, "White Wine Question Time," in 2019 that she lost her patience with "Game of Thrones" partway through its final season and basically just flew into a rage after that. As Tena told Thornton, she was pretty much on board with the whole thing up until the episode where Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) saves humankind by slaying the Night King (Vladimir Furdyk), the event that marks the halfway point of that final season.

When one thinks of Charlie Vickers, his role in Medici isn’t the first thing that pops into their head. Rings of Power is his most popular work, with the role of Sauron helping him break into the mainstream. However, long before he starred in The Lord of the Rings spin-off, he played the role of Guglielmo Pazzi in the second season of the period series. Considering that both shows have similar themes of different eras, their Rotten Tomatoes scores showcase something very interesting about critics and audiences.

Where RoP is loved by critics, sitting at an 84% rating, the audience gave it a concerning 49%. Medici, on the other hand, had the opposite problem. While the critics gave the series a 50% rating, audiences loved it enough to award it with 83%. With this, one cannot help but wonder about the reasoning behind it.

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps is entering its second weekend with a winning feat. The film has surpassed the domestic haul of Eternals and will also beat Captain America: The First Avenger during this weekend. However, the decline from the first weekend was harsh, raising concerns among fans. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The MCU movie will also outpace Brad Pitt’s F1: The Movie and climb the 2025 top-grossers list at the domestic box office. It will edge closer to the $200 million milestone during this weekend, and with that, it will beat Thunderbolts*. At this pace, it might end up earning less than Superman at the end of the theatrical run. But let’s wait until the end and see what happens.

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While plans for Bond 26 are quickly gaining pace, Spider-Man star Tom Holland has responded to rumors that he is in contention for the hotly contested role. Set to be directed by Dune’s Denis Villeneuve, news only recently broke that Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight had been tapped to write the next entry in the long-running spy franchise.

However, before Knight’s recent appointment as the Bond 26 screenwriter, reports intimated that Amazon MGM studios were potentially looking to cast an actor under 30 years of age as the next 007, and had named Holland, Saltburn’s Jacob Elordi, and Babygirl’s Harris Dickinson at the top of their James Bond shortlist.

During an appearance on chef Gordon Ramsay’s YouTube channel, Holland sought to downplay rumors of his inclusion on the 007 casting shortlist. Suggesting that they should keep the speculation to a minimum, Holland hinted that the actual answer...

Over the years, Cinderella has had many adaptations. The folk story of a young girl living in unfortunate circumstances and blessed with a life-changing decision after marrying has been around for centuries, although it's mostly famous thanks to the Disney adaptation.

Cinderella was adapted into opera, theater, musicals, films, and TV. Walt Disney entered the conversation in 1950, giving the character, who is now considered one of the Disney Princesses, her first adaptation. Jennifer Lopez has been interested in a new version of the story for years, and she is now partnering with Disney+ for a new version, Deadline reports.

Lopez has been attached to the limited series based on Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella since May 2022. The singer and actress' production company, Nuyorican Productions, was working with Skydance Television and Concord Originals. The same production companies are still attached to the project, which has now officially landed at Disney+.

Considering Disney...

Both Kit Harington and Sophie Turner played two iconic characters in ‘Game of Thrones,’ – Jon Snow and Sansa Stark. The two were raised as siblings despite the messed-up family tree, which is a staple for the fantasy show.

Now, Turner and Harington will soon be seen romancing each other in a film by Natasha Kermani.

For a segment with Vogue, the actress talked about the upcoming film while making pasta and demonstrating the dos and don’ts of the process. Dressed in a Jw Anderson sequinned pink dress, Turner revealed that she filmed the movie with Harington last year, and pointed out the absurdity of it all, given the fact that they played siblings in their last project.

She said,

I did a movie last year which I’m really excited about with my old, but very good friend, Kit Harington, who played my brother on ‘Game of Thrones.’ We...

ABC’s Shark Tank this season will welcome a pair of fixer-uppers.

New guest sharks poised to make a splash during Season 17 include Chip and Joanna Gaines, the HGTV superstars who went on to create the media brand Magnolia; Michael Strahan, GMA co-anchor and Smac co-founder; poppi founder Allison Ellsworth; Reddit co-founder/venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian; and Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver.

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A potentially dangerous liaison is brewing between Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden.

The Loki and Bodyguardactors will lead Trinity, a high-stakes drama from Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio. The eight-episode series follows a valiant naval officer (Mbatha-Raw) whose newfound connection with the secretary of defense (Madden) catapults her into a world of political intrigue. But how does Marcia Gay Harden’s powerful CEO, and the rest of the newly announced cast fit into the plot?

Keep reading to find out more about this exciting new show.

A heroic female naval officer becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic secretary of defense, only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.

Mercurio, who serves as showrunner and writer, will executive produce the series alongside Jimmy Mulville for Hat Trick Mercurio and Wendy Mericle. Michael Cuesta will direct and executive produce the first and second episodes.

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The Netflix thriller series “Trinity” is adding seven recurring cast members, Variety has learned.

The new additions to the cast are: Bruce Greenwood as Special Agent Eric Colby, Robert Wisdom as Admiral Griff Tatum, Kirk Acevedo as Captain Jock Campbell, Ben Cotton as Special Agent Jake Ryan, James Remar as President Paul Barnard, Jason Ralph as Brooks Vandenburg, and Mark O’Brien as Dr. Brian York.

The new additions will star alongside previously announced series regulars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Richard Madden, Marcia Gay Harden, and Jd Pardo.

“Trinity” was originally announced in June with an eight-episode order. The official logline for the series states, “A heroic female Naval Officer (Mbatha-Raw) becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic Secretary of Defense (Madden), only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.”

Jed Mercurio serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the series under his Hat Trick Mercurio (Htm) banner.

The recurring cast of Netflix’s Trinity is taking shape with the addition of 7 actors: James Remar, Robert Wisdom, Bruce Greenwood, Kirk Acevedo, Ben Cotton, Jason Ralph and Mark O’Brien.

They join the previously announced series regulars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Richard Madden, Marcia Gay Harden and Jd Pardo.

From showrunner, writer and executive producer Jed Mercurio, Trinity follows a heroic female Naval Officer who becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic Secretary of Defense, only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.

Mbatha-Raw stars as Commander Katherine Decker, second-in-command on the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine and one of the deadliest weapons on Earth. Madden portrays Secretary of Defense Webb Preston,...

Exclusive: Jd Pardo has been cast as a series regular in Trinity, the new Netflix drama from showrunner, writer and executive producer Jed Mercurio. He joins the previously announced stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Richard Madden and Marcia Gay Harden.

The series follows a heroic female Naval Officer who becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic Secretary of Defense, only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.

Mbatha-Raw stars as Commander Katherine Decker, second-in-command on the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine and one of the deadliest weapons on Earth. Madden portrays Secretary of Defense Webb Preston, who has a technology background that sets him apart from most politicians. Webb’s innovation and purpose are seen as a threat in more ways than one. Harden will play Margaret Vandenburg, the CEO and matriarch of her family’s business empire, guiding them to become a prominent family with political ties.

Josh Segarra (Arrow, Abbott Elementary) has boarded Best Medicine, Fox’s adaptation of the popular UK series Doc Martin.

Described as a “charmingly complicated one-hour comedy,” Best Medicine centers on Dr. Martin Best (The Good Wife‘s Josh Charles), a surgeon who abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child.

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Josh Segarra (Arrow, Abbott Elementary) has boarded Best Medicine, Fox’s adaptation of the popular UK series Doc Martin.

Described as a “charmingly complicated one-hour comedy,” Best Medicine centers on Dr. Martin Best (The Good Wife‘s Josh Charles), a surgeon who abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child.

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Oscar and Tony Award winner and 4x Emmy nominee Marcia Gay Harden joins Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden as part of the leading cast of Trinity, the new Netflix drama from showrunner, writer and executive producer Jed Mercurio.

The series follows a heroic female Naval Officer who becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic Secretary of Defense, only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.

Mbatha-Raw stars as Commander Katherine Decker, second-in-command on the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine and one of the deadliest weapons on Earth. Madden portrays Secretary of Defense Webb Preston, who has a technology background that sets him apart from most politicians. Webb’s innovation and purpose are seen as a threat in more ways than one.

In a series regular role, Harden joins the series as Margaret Vandenburg, the CEO and matriarch of her family’s business empire,...

Lux Vide boss Luca Bernabei is exiting the firm he joined more than three decades ago, with Fremantle upping its 70% stake to 100%.

Bernabei, whose father Ettore Bernabei co-founded Lux Vide in 1992, joined The Medici, Costiera and Sandokan producer in 1994 as an associate producer and worked his way up to CEO in 2013. Luca Bernabei’s sister Matilde Bernabei, who also founded the company, will remain on the board and become Lux Vide President.

During Luca Bernabei’s tenure, the company became the first in Italy to win an Emmy for Joseph from The Bible Collection and picked up Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for co-produced Coco Chanel. Other big-budget credits include Netflix‘s Medici starring Dustin Hoffman, Richard Madden and Sean Bean, Prime Video’s Leonardo starring Aidan Turner and Devils, the high-stakes financial thriller with Patrick Dempsey.

Bernabei is exiting as Fremantle ups its stake to 100%. The super-indie took a...

For the first time in weeks, The Accountant 2 has been displaced from the top spot on the Prime Video streaming charts. The movie that did it was Heads of State, an action comedy starring John Cena, Idris Elba, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. It shot straight to the number one spot after debuting midweek on the streaming service, and appears to be holding its position. Heads of State features Cena as the President of the United States, who gets lost in Europe after an attack on Air Force One with only Elba's British Prime Minister for company. The trouble is that they don't exactly see eye to eye. This is where Chopra Jonas' MI6 agent comes in.

According to FlixPatrol, Heads of State earned 505 points on its first day of release on Prime Video, and 510 points on its second. On both days, The Accountant 2 finished second on the charts.

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Netflix ha anunciado su nueva serie Trinity, con el talentoso tándem compuesto por Gugu Mbatha-Raw y Richard Madden al frente del reparto.

Según lo adelantado por la plataforma de streaming, Trinity sigue a Katherine Decker (Mbatha-Raw), una valiente oficial de la marina y segunda al mando del USS Kansas, un submarino nuclear considerado una de las armas más letales de la Tierra. Cuando Decker entabla una relación con el carismático secretario de Defensa Webb Preston (Madden), descubre que podría estar en el corazón de una peligrosa conspiración. Con una formación tecnológica que le diferencia de la mayoría de sus colegas políticos, el carácter innovador y el empeño de Webb se perciben como una amenaza en más de un sentido.

El thriller, compuesto por ocho episodios, supondrá el esperado reencuentro entre Madden y Jed Mercurio, creador y guionista de la serie,...

Stories set in space are a dime a dozen. Some space sagas dwell on unknowable mysteries (which are best left unexplored), while others take a more personal approach, presenting the discomfiting opportunity to look deeper within. Many of these stories also emphasize human perseverance, underlining our collective triumph over what's out there.

But Stanisław Lem's sci-fi novel "Solaris" (which spawned both a George Clooney-led Hollywood adaptation and an Andrei Tarkovsky classic) doesn't have much hope for humanity. It explores the futility of communicating with extraterrestrial life and how utterly misguided such an endeavor would be. In "Solaris," rationality and science can only get you so far, as some truths are not meant to be comprehended by the human mind. So, when scientists arrive at the Solaris Station to continue investigating the titular sentient planet, they are faced with a psychological mirror that nearly breaks their fragile sense of self.

Jed Mercurio is one of Britain's most celebrated writers. When it comes to action-packed television ready to grab high-profile attention, no one seems to have done it better in the 21st century. From the long-running Line of Duty to the currently airing Trigger Point, viewers across the world have been gripped by Mercurio's work for many years.

Arguably his best project came back in 2018, with the breathless political thriller Bodyguard, starring the ever-brilliant Keeley Hawes and Citadel's Richard Madden. The series stormed not just to high ratings but also awards success, even earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Series - Drama, and Madden himself walking away from the same ceremony with the trophy for Best Actor - Television Series Drama. Now, eight years later, it has been confirmed that Madden and Mercurio will be reuniting, this time for Netflix in a brand-new thriller.

Titled Trinity, the...

Chicago Fire’s newest recruit is no stranger to the Dick Wolf Universe.

Fresh off Wolf’s one-and-done Prime Video procedural On Call, Brandon Larracuente has joined the cast of the NBC firefighter drama as a series regular for Season 14, Variety reports. Character details are being kept under wraps.

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Netflix is back in the TV thriller business with a new streaming series that will have audiences at the edge of their seats. The company has revealed that they are releasing an eight-episode television event written by the creator behind Bodyguard, the acclaimed BBC series that has a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The streamer announced that Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden are set to lead Trinity, an upcoming thriller series that hails from Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio. For Madden, it's a long-awaited reunion, as he previously led the acclaimed political thriller that aired in 2018, in which he played a bodyguard for the British Home Secretary. However, the pairing up with Mbatha-Raw is an unexpected MCU team-up. Mbatha-Raw, who recently starred in Netflix's heist comedy Lift alongside Kevin Hart, played Ravonna Renslayer in Loki Season 1 and 2. Meanwhile, Madden was featured in Chloé Zhao's 2021 superhero ensemble film Eternals as Ikaris.

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Idris Elba has been in the entertainment industry for three decades now, carving a unique niche for himself in Hollywood. Over these years, his commanding presence, razor-sharp charisma, and effortless ability to blend intensity with humor have made him a standout in the action-comedy landscape.

From his breakout role as Stringer Bell in HBO’s series The Wire to his portrayal of Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Elba has consistently proven his might no matter what the genre. Whether it be a film like The Mountain Between Us or his role in the drama series Luther, trust Elba to give a swoon-worthy performance, one that transports the viewers to whatever world he is in.

Now, he is set to take the centre stage again, in yet another action-comedy called Heads of State. Directed by Ilya Naishuller and produced by Amazon Studios, the film also stars John Cena, Priyanka Chopra,...

Richard Madden and Gugu Mbatha-Raw are teaming up to play the leads in a new political drama from Netflix.

The 39-year-old Game of Thrones actor and 42-year-old Surface actress were cast as the lead roles in Netflix’s upcoming series Trinity.

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Deadline reports that Gugu has been cast as Navy Commander Katherine Decker who is deployed on the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine. Richard has been cast as Secretary of Defense Webb Preston whose tech knowledge sets him apart from other government officials. When the two of them become involved, Katherine finds out that Webb might be in heading a dangerous conspiracy.

Jed Mercurio, who previously worked with Richard on Bodyguard, is reported to be the showrunner for the upcoming Netflix series. Deadline reports that the series will have a total of eight episodes.

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Who still remembers the political thriller series Bodyguard that took Netflix by storm when it landed on its platform in October 2018? Fans are still holding on to hope for a potential Bodyguard season 2, but with so much time that has passed, the chances of a follow-up seem slimmer by the day. But it's not all bad news. We've just learned that series creator Jed Mercurio has a new Netflix show in the works, and it just might be the perfect next thriller to fill the Bodyguard-shaped void.

It's titled Trinity, and Mercurio is playing multiple major roles in the production of the series. Not only will he serve as showrunner, but also writer and executive producer. He's doing all of this under his production company, called Hat Trick Mercurio (Htm).

Jimmy Mulville, who is also part of Htm, will be an executive producer too. Wendy Mericle, known for working...

Netflix is diving back into the conspiracy thriller space with Trinity, a new original drama from Jed Mercurio, the creator behind Bodyguard and Line of Duty. The series will reunite Mercurio with Richard Madden, who led the BBC’s breakout political hit Bodyguard. This time, he stars opposite Gugu Mbatha-Raw in what’s being positioned as another […]

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Netflix is going inside the Pentagon with its latest series order.

The streamer has picked up Trinity, a thriller from Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio and Disney’s 20th Television. Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden (who starred in Bodyguard) will play the lead roles as a U.S. Navy officer and the secretary of defense.

Mbatha-Raw (Apple TV’s Surface and The Morning Show) will play Commander Katherine Decker, the second in command of the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine. Katherine becomes involved with Secretary of Defense Webb Preston (Madden), then discovers “he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy,” per the show’s logline.

Madden’s character is described as having a background in tech, making him different from most politicians, and his drive for innovation is seen as a threat.

Mercurio’s Bodyguard scored a pair of Emmy nominations (best drama series and best writing for a drama...

Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden will star in Netflix‘s next political thriller, titled “Trinity.”

“A heroic female Naval Officer becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic Secretary of Defense, only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy,” a logline for the eight-episode drama series reads.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw will star in the series as Commander Katherine Decker. She serves as second-in-command on the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine and one of the deadliest weapons on Earth. She is also set to star in the upcoming BBC series “The War Between the Land and the Sea” and Sky Television’s “Inheritance.”

Richard Madden will star in the series as Secretary of Defense Webb Preston. With a technology background that makes him different from most politicians, Webb’s innovation and purpose are seen as a threat in more ways than one. Madden is set to appear in Season...

Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden have been set as the leads of the new Netflix drama series Trinity.

The eight-episode series follows a heroic female naval officer who becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic Secretary of Defense, only to discover that he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.

Mbatha-Raw will play Commander Katherine Decker. She serves as second-in-command on the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine and one of the deadliest weapons on Earth.

Madden will play Secretary of Defense Webb Preston. With a technology background that makes him different from most politicians, Webb’s innovation and purpose are seen as a threat in more ways than one.

Jed Mercurio (Bodyguard) is the show’s showrunner, writer and executive producer. Executive producers include Jimmy Mulville for Hat Trick Mercurio and Wendy Mericle. Michael Cuesta will direct and executive produce the first and second episodes of the 20th Television-produced series.

Netflix has greenlit a new thriller series from Jed Mercurio with Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden attached to star.

Variety has learned that the series, titled “Trinity,” has been picked up for eight episodes. The official logline states, “A heroic female Naval Officer (Mbatha-Raw) becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic Secretary of Defense (Madden), only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.”

Mbatha-Raw’s character is named Commander Katherine Decker, described as serving “as second-in-command on the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine and one of the deadliest weapons on Earth.” Madden will star in the series as Secretary of Defense Webb Preston. “With a technology background that makes him different from most politicians, Webb’s innovation and purpose are seen as a threat in more ways than one,” per the character description.

Mercurio serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the series under his Hat Trick Mercurio (Htm) banner.

Cinematic Universes are one of the hottest topics to debate on the Internet over the last half decade, largely due to the Marvel model consuming so many executives' imaginations over that span, and there are still folks out there trying to make fetch happen. But, what if an attempt at creating the next big pop culture obsession isn't an outright bomb and instead becomes a middle-of-the-road streaming success story? Well, that's exactly what happened to Amazon's "Citadel" and a huge reason why Prime Video opted to cancel "Citadel: Honey Bunny" and "Citadel: Diana."

"Citadel" was a massive undertaking for Prime Video, as they enlisted pop culture hitmakers Joe and Anthony Russo to design a sleek spy franchise for their streaming service, and there were lofty plans. Prime Video wanted the Russos to get a bunch of famous actors, like Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden, to take part in "Citadel...

The James Bond franchise is undergoing arguably its biggest shake-up in history. As well as Daniel Craig being replaced as the eponymous spy, the franchise is under new ownership, with Amazon MGM Studios having bought the rights to the IP earlier this year. With the next movie currently in development, all eyes are on who will play the next James Bond. Every fan has their favorite pick. One fan who knows a thing or two about being a good 007 is Pierce Brosnan, who played the iconic character four times on the big screen, and the Irish star has defined what makes an actor worthy of taking on the mantle.

During an interview with MovieWeb's George Edelman, Pierce Brosnan discussed the future of James Bond and what the next actor to play the role will need in order to succeed. Much like Bond himself, Brosnan's advice was no-nonsense and to the point.

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We've all heard tales, throughout the years, of the original "Game of Thrones" pilot and how much it absolutely stunk ... and apparently, Kit Harington, who played assumed Stark bastard Jon Snow in both the botched pilot and the entire series, had a bad feeling about it pretty early on.

In an Esquire profile in the April 2019 issue of GQ (about a month before "Game of Thrones" concluded with its eighth and final season), Harington revealed photos of his time on the "Game of Thrones" set to interviewer Bruce Handy, which apparently included a shot of the original table read for that awful pilot. As Harington showed off a picture of himself and his co-stars Richard Madden and Alfie Allen, who went on to play Robb Stark and Theon Greyjoy, he mused about the pilot that, thankfully, never saw the light of day.

After Daniel Craig said goodbye to his legendary role in 2021's No Time to Die, James Bond is returning with a new face. While fans anxiously await who will be the next lead of the longtime movie franchise, a new face will portray 007. However, it won't be on the big screen, as the company behind the Hitman video game series is tackling the iconic spy in an upcoming Aaa title.

Io Interactive has officially unveiled 007 First Light, an upcoming video game based on the James Bond franchise. Unlike previous adaptations, it will feature a new face in the titular role. It's unclear who has been cast as Bond, but per the official description, 007 First Light features "a wholly original Bond origin story." There is a chance that players will be able to create their own custom version of 007, but it is unlikely at this point. Io Interactive is planning...

If you’re a fan of Black Mirror, you might be wondering what could fill the void of the sci-fi viewing lineup since the end of season 7. While Black Mirror has become the go-to for dark, tech-driven cautionary tales, there’s another anthology series that deserves fans’ attention but has not quite gotten its due.

With Bryan Cranston both starring and producing, this show brings mind-bending stories of one of the greatest sci-fi authors, Philip K. Dick. While it shares Black Mirror‘s focus on technology’s impact on society, this show offers a bit more hope and humanity. And the series is Electric Dreams, a perfect alternative for sci-fi fans.

Electric Dreams, the underrated sci-fi gem could fill the void of Black Mirror Bryan Cranston in a still from Electric Dreams | Credit: Amazon Prime

Originally released in 2017 on Channel 4 in the UK and later distributed by Amazon Prime Video,...

We've heard conflicting reports about an Eternals sequel over the years, but at this stage, another movie revolving around the team of immortal androids is looking less and less likely. That doesn't mean we won't see any of the characters again, however.

According to Alex Perez in his latest Discord Q&a, the Eternals "are not done for. There’ll be more about it in the next saga."

Eternals has its defenders, but it's hardly surprising that Marvel isn't in any rush to revisit these characters. Chloé Zhao's divisive 2021 superhero epic not only had the dubious honor of being the first Marvel Studios movie to drop to "rotten" status on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but also finishing up its U.S. run with a disappointing $164.9 million to give it one of the lowest domestic hauls of any McU-set film.

Even so, we appeared to get confirmation that a follow-up...

Everything and anything can change in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This is after all the world in which a giant purple alien can snap his fingers and make half the universe disappear! And that's what makes the Marvel Studios franchise so edge-of-seat; you simply never know what's going to happen next.

That's been on true on the business side of things too in recent years. As the studio continues to navigate this new, ever-changing era of various forms of content, it must produce multiple movies and Disney Plus shows a year. And this increased exposure has resulted in some highs and lows for the franchise, which have forced it to pivot some of its earlier plans for the Multiverse Saga.

This reportedly resulted in the cancellation of a number of sequels and spinoffs for multiple MCU characters. The good news is that this doesn't necessarily mean we've seen the last of these characters.

Fans think starring in one of the biggest shows on television would make someone rich in an instant, but for Richard Madden, he had to swallow his pride and accept peanuts as payment for his iconic appearance in Game of Thrones. Yes, that HBO series with a humongous budget allegedly could not afford to pay Madden his worth.

That frustrated the actor so much that, at one point, he did not care whether or not his costars were paid more than him. As long as he’s getting the right amount of paycheck, then he’s good. Still, he’s thankful for the opportunity that the show has given him.

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Richard Madden gained worldwide fame for his role as Robb Stark in Game of Thrones. The actor previously shared...

There’s one scene in Game of Thrones that shook fans to the core – and it turns out, it rattled George R.R. Martin too. You might think the man behind so many plot twists would be used to shocking moments by now. But the Red Wedding was so brutal and emotionally charged that he actually held off writing it for a long time.

And honestly, who can blame him? It’s one of the most heartbreaking sequences in the entire series. But what made this scene so personally challenging for the man who created it? Let’s break it down.

The Red Wedding was the toughest scene George R.R. Martin ever wrote Michelle Fairley in a still from Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Sometimes, even the best writers have scenes they can’t bring themselves to finish – and for George R.R. Martin, that moment came during A Storm of Swords.

This article contains spoilers for "Game of Thrones."

It's hard to believe it's been six years since the controversial series finale of HBO's "Game of Thrones." The series, based on George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" fantasy novels, was widely acclaimed during its initial run, with its slew of rich, dynamic, and unforgettable characters that brought the realm of Westeros to such vivid life, as well as the masterful way it staged some of the most epic fantasy sequences ever produced on either television or film. Although the infamous final season remains subject to much scrutiny from critics and fans alike, nothing will take away the moments of true peak long-form storytelling on display during the series' highlights.

The number of fatalities throughout the story elevated "Game of Thrones" to become one of the defining pop culture phenomena of the 2010s. Season 1 famously kills off Lord...

Morgan Freeman Wearing His Signature Gold Earring (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Whenever Morgan Freeman steps into the frame, chances are high that the first thing your eyes may land on, aside from the quiet weight of his presence, is that glint of gold on his ear. Not many people realize that it’s been there longer than most people have been alive.

The earring isn’t a late-career accessory or a celebrity quirk. For Freeman, it has been constant and it carries a story deeper than most would guess.

The Gold Earring Came Before Morgan Freeman’s Fame

The earring had already taken its place decades back and long before Street Smart put Freeman on the map. The movie launched him toward critical acclaim with the kind of role no one expected, where he played a brutal hustler with cold eyes and zero remorse. And it was that very performance which...

Game of Thrones is full of betrayal, deception, and mistakes that doomed even our beloved characters. These elements pushed the story forward and gave the audience some of the biggest confrontation scenes they will never forget.

Each mistake committed only resulted in a much worse ending, often leading to a tragedy that affected not only themselves but their loved ones as well. Making wrong decisions is part of life, but when you live in Westeros, expect that death will come for you.

1. Ned Stark confronting Cersei Lannister about her children Lena Headey and Sean Bean in Game of Thrones / Credits: HBO

Ned Stark’s untimely death was brought about by his loyalty and code of honor. When he found out Robert Baratheon’s children were not truly his, he told Cersei Lannister that he knew her secret—the kids’ father was her twin brother, Jaime. He warns her to flee...

Kylie Jenner’s Parenting Style For Stormi & Aire ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

While the Kardashian and Jenner families have glamorous lives onscreen, it takes a village to take care of all their aspects, be it maintaining their homes or their respective glam and styling squads for important events. But since most of them are mothers, the kids always come first. Kim has four kids with Kanye West, Kourtney has three with Scott Disick and one with Travis Barker, Khloe has two with Tristan Thompson, while Kylie Jenner has two with Travis Scott. Kendall Jenner is the only woman of the family who is not a mother. Here’s what Kylie Jenner’s parenting plans and schedules entail.

Inside Kylie Jenner’s Parenting: Strict Diet Rules, Education & Behavioral Tutoring

For the uninitiated, Kylie Jenner has a daughter, Stormi, and a son, Aire, with rapper Travis Scott. While they are not together anymore,...

Game of Thrones Changed Richard Madden’s Life ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Before Richard Madden wore a crown as Robb Stark, he was flat broke, like “one meal or one pint”. Today, he’s known for headlining global hits and winning Golden Globes, but rewind the clock, and it was a very different story. Back in the early 2010s, Madden was just another struggling actor barely scraping by in London. He opened up about that grind during a past visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (via People), which still feels fresh today.

He remembered living off roughly five dollars a day, rationing between food and fun. “I had two options: I could either buy one meal, or a newspaper and a pint,” he told Fallon. “It went the other way usually.” Things got so tight that he was also running out of rent money. “I was on my last month’s rent,...

This Netflix Gripping British Thriller Is A Must Watch ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

Netflix users have stumbled upon a British crime series named Bodyguard. It has them glued to their screens, and once they press play, stopping after one episode doesn’t seem to happen. In fact, many are burning through all six episodes in a single sitting after being drawn in by the sharp pacing and intriguing storytelling.

Bodyguard Plot: A Tense Thriller Set In London

Once a BBC original, the series is set in London and follows David Budd, a war veteran now serving as a Specialist Protection Officer with the Metropolitan Police. He’s a man who gets pulled in all directions, battling with trauma from his past while walking a tightrope between duty and suspicion. His latest assignment places him close to Julia Montague, a high-profile and polarizing Home Secretary with no shortage of enemies. From that point on,...

Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, led by Chris Ottinger, head of worldwide distribution for the relatively new division, has started making the studio’s highest profile – and said to be costliest – titles “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” and “Citadel,” available to third parties. These are joined by two upcoming series, the graphic novel based-spy thriller series “Butterfly” and the action series “Countdown,” starring Jensen Ackles (“The Boys”).

The latter two titles will be available 18 months after their season runs, following the traditional window release pattern. “Countdown” drops in late June while “Butterfly” debuts later in the summer. Buyer feedback for these shows was very positive during the company’s LA Screenings presentation, according to Ottinger.

Speaking of the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, Ottinger said: “We would want premium pricing because it’s a premium product. Season 1 of ‘The Rings of Power’was the biggest TV series...

James Bond odds are more volatile than a rogue agent in the field, and the reason for certain stars becoming a new “favorite” get more and more outlandish and speculative the longer the search for Daniel Craig’s successor in the role goes on. While Richard Madden has once again leaped up in betting odds, it seems that another “favorite” for the role has been boosting his chances – according to some – in a different way to simply giving cryptic answers on red carpets or having his odds slashed. Yes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is once again on everyone’s lips to have secretly become the new Bond already after signing a deal with the franchise’s official watchmakers, Omega.

Yes folks, that is where we are now at when it comes to the casting of the next 007. If anyone so much as wipes their nose on a brand of tissue that was...

The competition for who will play the next James Bond seems to be a pretty close one at present, with the likes of former Superman Henry Cavill, The Gentlemen star Theo James, and Bullet Train’s Aaron Taylor-Johnson usually topping the list. But now we have a new name slowly making his way up the ranking, and no doubt many fans would be eternally grateful if he were to win the 007 role in Amazon’s upcoming reboot.

Game of Thrones and Eternals star Richard Madden is now back in the fray, with his odds improving recently (via Paddy Power). Now standing at 12/1, Madden, who has shown off his affinity for action before in both the MCU, action thriller The Take, and the TV series Bodyguard, has been rumored for the role in the past and now joins the likes of Callum Turner, James Norton, and Tom Hardy as a fellow frontrunner.

Thunderbolts* North America Box Office Day 18 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Marvel Studios’ latest movie, Thunderbolts*, maintains a stronghold at the box office in North America. The movie has completed eighteen days and lost the IMAX theatres, but is still maintaining strong legs due to positive word-of-mouth. It has collected a decent $157.4 million at the North American box office. The movie has its eyes set on this MCU bomb next and will soon surpass it. Keep scrolling for more.

Thunderbolts* Box Office Collection Day 18

The New Avengers has once again lost its #2 spot to Sinners at the domestic box office chart. The movie clocked in $1.88 million on its third Monday [via Box Office Mojo]. It has experienced a drop of -32.5% from last Monday, which is a good thing as there is a lot of competition. It also lost 370 theatres last Friday, including the IMAX screens.

Thunderbolts* has been doing consistently better than Captain America: Brave New World.