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Noah Stratton-Twine talks his improvised creature feature and the desire to make a different kind of British indie… Read more about Two Big Feet below.

An expanded form of this interview will appear in Film Stories issue 56, available in June 2025.

“I grew up in West Sussex, around 30 minutes away from the Five Hundred Acre Wood – this very folkloric forest,” director Noah Stratton-Twine tells me. Most famous as the inspiration for Winnie The Pooh’s (significantly smaller) homestead, its chestnut towers would soon inspire another equally trouser-less character.

“I came up with this movie idea called Ashdown Sasquatch. It was about two elderly monster hunters who would go to Loch Ness, they would go to the woods, and use the idea of getting a Bigfoot on camera, or trying to get the Loch Ness monster on camera, as a means to spend time with each other.”

Two Big Feet is not that movie.

Another day, another brutal cancellation. This time, the bad news comes courtesy of the streaming service Disney+, which has made the shocking decision not to continue a unique superhero series with a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Beginning back in 2023, Extraordinary drops audiences into a world where everyone develops superpowers once they hit 18. Well, everyone apart from Jen, who, six years after her 18th birthday, is still waiting for her superpowers to show up.

Both the first and second seasons of Extraordinary were well-received but, sadly, the superhero show will not return for a third. The cancellation of Extraordinary comes alongside another ax dropping, with this one landing on the historical drama Shardlake, which itself has an impressive 81% “certified fresh” score, after just one season. As per Variety, a Disney+ rep thanked the creative teams on both shows, saying:

“Disney+ Original series ‘Extraordinary’ will not be returning for a third season on the service.

The Disney+ U.K. original Extraordinary will not be getting another season. The superhero series was one of two shows that has been canceled by the streamer.

Per Variety, Extraordinary has been canceled after two seasons, meaning the show will conclude with the cliffhanger ending in the Season 2 finale. The Disney+ U.K. original Shardlake has also been canceled. The historical mystery series debuted its first season in 2024, and it will not be coming back for Season 2.

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“Disney+ Original series Extraordinary will not be returning for a third season on the service,” a Disney+ rep said in a statement, confirming the news. “We’re so proud of the hilarious, award-winning series brought to life by the incredibly...

Disney+ has cancelled a critical darling superhero show after a cliffhanger season finale. The streaming service has developed a wide variety of original shows, with a many of them being part of the superhero genre. The vast majority of these are part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with titles such as WandaVision, Moon Knight, Agatha All Along, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki earning the franchise a cumulative total of eight Primetime Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe nominations alongside seven Creative Arts Emmy wins out of 52 nominations.

The library of Disney+ shows has expanded considerably since the platform launched in 2019. In addition to the original shows that have been produced in the ensuing half-decade, the library of titles from their various brands including Marvel Studios, 20th Century Studios, and Lucasfilm has expanded due to the introduction of adult profiles for mature content that came in the wake...

Máiréad Tyers’ first on-screen role straight out of drama school was in Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast.” “You don’t really see me in the film at all,” she says. “[But] I’m so proud of it.” A year later, she wrapped her first leading role in U.K. Disney+ original comedy “Extraordinary.” In the show — basically a flatshare sitcom with a twist — Tyers plays 20-something Jen, who is messy, funny and the only person in the world without a superpower.

But Jen can also be selfish and occasionally obnoxious – mostly to her flatmates Carrie (Sofia Oxenham), Kash (Bilal Hasna) and, erm, Jizzlord (Luke Rollason) — and Tyers’ superpower is making her not just relatable, but likeable. So much so that the show, which was created and written by newcomer Emma Moran, has been renewed for a second season, which drops today on Disney+ and on Hulu in the U.S.

Despite coming to prominence via comedy,...

Being an adult is hard enough without being the only powerless person in a world of superpowers, but Jen (Máiréad Tyers) is getting through it. While her former cat-current boyfriend deals with his past and her friends manage their present, Jen begins her journey at a powers clinic to hopefully find her maybe-superpower as soon as possible. All eight episodes of “Extraordinary” Season 2 will premiere on Hulu on Wednesday, March 6. You can watch Extraordinary: Season 2 with a subscription to Disney+. You can watch Extraordinary: Season 2 with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.

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You know what’s Extraordinary? How instantly addictive Hulu‘s raunchy and really smart Britcom is. Season 2 of the hilarious tale set in a world where most folks develop superpowers by the age of 18 returns tomorrow with Gen Z’er Jen (Máiréad Tyers) still not showing any special skills. Of course, she’s got a bigger problem to deal with now that her shapeshifting new beau (Luke Rollason)—who spent three years trapped in the body of a cat—has run into family he doesn’t even remember having. And it’s only going to get crazier from there. “I think because we set up quite a juicy cliffhanger, it was actually quite easy to [plot this season],” says series creator Emma Moran, who sat down with Tyers and costar Sofia Oxenham last month in Pasadena, as you can see in the video above. “It sort of felt like in a way you...

This March, Hulu will ring in spring with dozens of great titles, from Hulu Originals to programs from brands including National Geographic, Fox, FX, ABC, Crunchyroll, and others.

Just announced, Yorgos Lanthimos’ awards darling “Poor Things” will make its streaming premiere on the platform this month after a 90-day theatrical window and three days before this year’s Academy Awards where the absurdist comedy is nominated for 11 statuettes, including Best Picture. Other film favorites getting added to the library in March include “Scarface,” “The Wrestler,” and “My Cousin Vinny.”

The streamer will also host the season premieres of many of ABC’s most popular competition series, including “MasterChef Junior,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “The Masked Singer,” plus the landmark 20th season premiere of “Grey's Anatomy.”

Get your watch list together: find out The Streamable’s top picks for March 2024 at Hulu and continue below to see everything...

Disney+ has released the trailer for the highly anticipated second season of the award-winning comedy ‘Extraordinary.’

Season two picks up where season one spectacularly left off, following Jen (Máiréad Tyers) on her powers journey as she enrols as a client at the power clinic. Jen soon discovers that the process of finding her power isn’t as easy as she hoped, and things in the rest of her life aren’t smooth sailing either. Ex-cat, now-boyfriend Jizzlord (Luke Rollason) has had an unexpected revelation about his past, and Kash (Bilal Hasna) and Carrie (Sofia Oxenham) are attempting to be totally mature and dignified about their break-up, which is not easy when they’re still living under the same roof. It seems that Jen and the gang are dealing with new levels of adulting and chaos that none of them are prepared for.

The new cast members include Julian Barratt as George,...

Extraordinary season 2 trailer teases Jen's quest for superpowers in a world where it's the norm. The show features a stellar cast including Máiréad Tyers and new additions like Julian Barrett. All episodes of Extraordinary season 2 premiere on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ globally on March 6.

The trailer for Extraordinary season 2 heralds the return of the superpowered Hulu show with a perfect score, providing a British comedy that echoes the Prime Video adaptation The Boys. Extraordinary unfolds in a world where having superpowers is the norm. That makes it all the more noticeable that Jen (Máiréad Tyers), a painfully self-aware 25-year-old woman, is still waiting to get hers. In the decade since anyone over 18 received their powers, Jen is eager to join the ranks of those with superpowers. The series, which debuted in January 2023, was created by Emma Moran.

Hulu has unveiled the trailer for Extraordinary season 2.

The...

Extraordinary is returning next month for its second season. Hulu has released a new trailer and key art for the superhero comedy show's return. Created by Emma Mora, the British series was renewed the day after its season one premiere.

Starring Máiréad Tyers, Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna, and Luke Rollason, the series is set in a world where everyone over 18 develops a superhero – all except for one young woman. Julian Barrett, Rosa Robson, and Kwaku Mills have joined the cast for season two.Read More…...

Disney Plus’ charming comedy Extraordinary has a new trailer which isn’t short on chaos. You can expect the series to drop in March. More below.

Extraordinary is returning for another rib-ticklingly funny season next month. And we now have a trailer to prove it.

The series is set in a world where everyone has superpowers. Everyone, except Jen (Máiréad Tyers). But it’s fine, Jen is totally okay with not having powers. Kind of.

Take a look at the first trailer for Extraordinary season 2.

The old cast from season two are joined by new additions Julian Barratt as George, Jen’s power coach at the Discovery Clinic; Rosa Robson as Nora, an unexpected person from Jizzlord’s past; Kwaku Mills as Clark, Carrie’s new work colleague; and Derek Jacobi, who will voice a special cameo role.

Emma Moran is acting as series creator and is also in charge of the scripts,...

Disney+ has released new images for the highly anticipated second season of the award-winning comedy ‘Extraordinary.’

The images feature new cast members including Julian Barratt as George, Jen’s power coach at the Discovery Clinic; Rosa Robson as Nora, an unexpected person from Jizzlord’s past; and Kwaku Mills as Clark, Carrie’s new work colleague. Also joining the cast is Derek Jacobi, who will voice a special cameo role.

Season two picks up where season one spectacularly left off, following Jen (Máiréad Tyers) on her powers journey as she enrols as a client at the power clinic. Jen soon discovers that the process of finding her power isn’t as easy as she hoped, and things in the rest of her life aren’t smooth sailing either. Ex-cat, now-boyfriend Jizzlord (Luke Rollason) has had an unexpected revelation about his past, and Kash (Bilal Hasna) and Carrie (Sofia Oxenham) are...

Hulu’s released the lineup of its upcoming spring 2024 premieres, including season two of Extraordinary, season five of The Kardashians, and the first season of Vanderpump Villa. This spring’s schedule also features an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at Bon Jovi and We Were the Lucky Ones, a limited series based on the New York Times bestseller.

The limited series Under the Bridge, based on Rebecca Godfrey’s book and starring Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone, will premiere on April 17, 2024. The streaming service’s spring announcement also includes release dates for Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told and The Contestant.

Extraordinary Season 2 – Premiere Date: March 6, 2024, All 8 Episodes

Season two picks up where season one spectacularly left off, following Jen (Máiréad Tyers) on her powers journey as she enrolls as a client at the power Clinic, but quickly discovers that the process isn’t as easy as she’d hoped. Things with ex-cat,...

Hulu has officially announced its Spring 2024 slate of shows and movies landing on the streaming platform.

New installments of “Extraordinary” (Season 2) and “The Kardashians” (Season 5) will debut soon, and a fresh crop of highly anticipated titles are also set to premiere.

“The Act” star Joey King returns to Hulu with “We Were the Lucky Ones” based on the true story of a Jewish family separated at the start of WWII. Logan Lerman co-stars in the film based on Georgia Hunter’s New York Times bestselling book. A trailer was released ahead of the limited series’ March 28 premiere; “The Morning Show” writer Erica Lipez serves as showrunner, with “Fosse/Verdon” helmer Thomas Kail directing.

Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone continues her TV reign following “Reservation Dogs” with “Under the Bridge,” another adaptation of a true story. Based on author Rebecca Godfrey’s book, “Under the Bridge” captures the 1997 true story of 14-year-old Reena...

Hulu has just dropped the first images of the eagerly-anticipated second season of their comedy series Extraordinary, set to arrive on Wednesday, March 6 on Hulu in the U.S. and simultaneously on Disney+ in the rest of the world. The show is based in a world where everyone gains a superpower when they turn 18 — except for Jen, whose powers haven't turned up! Starring in the series are Máiréad Tyers, Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna, and Luke Rollason, while Siobhán McSweeney and Robbie Gee are set to reprise their roles as Mary and Ian, the mother and stepfather of Jen, in the second season.

A list of the 10 best TV performances of the year could be filled exclusively with actors from Succession, Reservation Dogs and Beef, the top three shows shared by both of our Best of 2023 lists. But what fun would that be? You already know that Sarah Snook and Devery Jacobs and Steven Yeun are great. Or you should.

That’s why, when Angie and I set out to do this list, we started with the simple rule: “Nothing from either of our Top 10 lists.” Those performances and those shows have been celebrated amply, and we wanted to cover as many of the year’s standouts as possible.

Oh, and if it seems like most of our favorite performances of the year were from women? You don’t know the half of it. Had we had more time or space, we would have loved to write about Aunjanue Ellis (Justified: City Primeval...

FX-produced Hulu series Under the Banner of Heaven, starring Andrew Garfield, and season 1 of British comedy series Extraordinary are set to come to U.K. TV giant ITV’s streamer Itvx in 2024 under a deal with Disney Entertainment.

ITV said on Thursday that Under the Banner of Heaven will stream on Itvx, with Extraordinary airing on both Itvx and ITV2. Both will launch in the first half of next year.

The news comes as Disney, led by CEO Bob Iger, has started looking for additional revenue by licensing some shows instead of keeping them exclusively for its own streaming services.

Under the Banner of Heaven, created by Academy Award winner Dustin Lance Black and starring Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones, is inspired by the true crime bestseller by Jon Krakauer and follows the events that led to the 1984 murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty (Edgar-Jones) and her baby daughter in a...

Disney+ has struck a deal with U.K. streamer Itvx to license some of its shows.

“Extraordinary” and “Under the Banner of Heaven” are set to drop on Itvx, which is owned by British public service broadcaster ITV, in the first half of 2024. “Extraordinary” is also set to get a linear broadcast on ITV2.

Both shows will still continue to be available on Disney+.

“Extraordinary” is a Disney+ U.K. original starring Máiréad Tyers as Jen, the only person in the world who doesn’t have a superpower. The edgy series is set in London and sees the 25-year-old navigate a world in which she alone is powerless. It was written by series creator and co-executive producer Emma Moran and executive produced by Sally Woodward Gentle (“Killing Eve”). Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna, Luke Rollason and Siobhán McSweeney co-star as Jen’s friends and family. A second season has been commissioned...

Disney+ has unveiled the cast of Season 2 of “Extraordinary,” the coming-of-age comedy series from creator and writer Emma Moran and Sid Gentle Films (“Killing Eve”).

Season 2 of “Extraordinary” just wrapped production with a raft of new cast members, including Julian Barratt (“The Mighty Boosh”) as George, Jen’s power coach; Rosa Robson (“Inside No. 9”), who plays Nora, someone from Jizzlord’s past; Kwaku Mills (“The Other One”), as Clark, Carrie’s new work colleague; and Derek Jacobi (“Murder on the Orient Express”), who will voice a cameo role.

They join Máiréad Tyers (“Belfast”) who stars as Jen, alongside Sofia Oxenham (Carrie), Bilal Hasna (Kash) and Luke Rollason (Jizzlord). Additional cast members include Siobhán McSweeney and Robbie Gee, who are both back for the second season. Season 2 is looking to make its debut in early 2024.

In “Extraordinary,” everyone over the age of 18 got their superpower a decade ago — expect for Jen,...

"Extraordinary", the Brit-produced live-action superhero comedy TV series, created by Emma Moran, renewed for a second season ahead of the series premiere, stars Máiréad Tyers, now streaming on Hulu:

"... Jen (Tyers), appears to be the only person in the world over the age of 18 yet to develop a superpower. All around her flit people firing flames from their fingertips or flying...

"Aided and abetted by her flatmates 'Carrie' (Sofia Oxenham), 'Kash' (Bilal Hasna) and a mysterious stray cat (Luke Rollason), Jen searches for her superpower – only to discover that maybe it’s okay to just be herself..."

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More power to the Extraordinary. The Hulu comedy series debuted today in the US, but last night, at the series launch in London, it was announced that the show had been renewed for a second season. Johanna Devereaux, Disney VP of Scripted Content, delivered the news.

A British superhero comedy series, the Extraordinary TV show was created by Emma Moran. It stars Máiréad Tyers, Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna, and Luke Rollason. Guest stars include Siobhán McSweeney, Robbie Gee, Sofia Oakley-Green, and Ned Porteous.

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Not that long ago, the Disney Channel meant kids’ cartoons and shows about toothy pre-teens with crossover pop careers. Now, Disney+ (Hulu in the US) has a comedy series featuring a character named Jizzlord, and nothing means anything anymore. The term ‘Disney Adult’ may currently describe the kind of person who gets married in a Prince Eric wig on a cruise ship, but if this trend continues, we’re going to need it back.

Extraordinary is very definitely for adults. It’s an eight-episode London-set comedy with a filthy sense of humour and a rich premise. In its parallel world, everybody develops a superpower at 18. Flight, maybe, or super-strength, or invisibility… There are powers of the less classic variety too – the ability to summon sea life, say, or to turn anything (anything) into a Pdf. And then there’s Jen (Belfast’s Máiréad Tyers). She’s reached the age of...

Disney+ has handed a second season order to Extraordinary – the superhero series from up-and-coming writer Emma Moran and Killing Eve producer Sid Gentle – two days prior to first season launch.

The news was announced at the Extraordinary launch last night in London by Disney VP Scripted Content Johanna Devereaux.

Extraordinary launches later this week and follows Jen, a painfully self-aware 25-year-old woman who doesn’t have a superpower in a world where everyone else does. Adrift in a big, confusing world and armed with nothing but a bit of hope, Jen begins her journey to find her maybe-superpower.

Up-and-comer Máiréad Tyers leads alongside a cast including Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna, Luke Rollason, Siobhán McSweeney and Patricia Allison.

The show is testament to the way in which Disney+ international originals mix younger talent with established names. Moran is an up-and-comer with a show on a slate featuring the likes of Sally Wainwright,...

Festivals

Leslie Shampaine and Pip Gilmour‘s feature documentary “Call Me Dancer” will have its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, in competition for best documentary, on Feb. 9, followed by its New York premiere at the Dance on Camera Film Festival at the Lincoln Center on Feb. 10.

The film follows Manish Chauhan, a young and talented street dancer from Mumbai who struggles against his parents’ insistence that he follow a traditional path.When he accidentally walks into an inner-city dance school and encounters curmudgeonly 70-year-old Israeli ballet master Yehuda Maor, a hunger develops within him and he is determined to make it as a professional dancer, but the odds are stacked

against him.

Filmed in India, Israel, the U.K. and the U.S., the dance documentary features original songs by Jay Sean, music by Bangladeshi-American hip-hop artist Anik Khan and a score by British-Indian composer Nainita Desai.

Jack the talking penis introduces the ‘human male’ to whom he is attached. And so begins a juvenile student comedy that isn’t very comical

The penis has got a mind of its own, or so it’s said. Taking that idea one further, this juvenile low-budget British comedy gives a penis a voice, too. And a name: Jack. The thing is, if you go to the bother of giving a speaking role to a penis in a comedy, it really does need to be a funny talking penis, and poor Jack gets only a handful of so-so gags.

At the start of the film, Jack (voiced by director Pelayo de Lario) introduces us to his “human male”. This is Charlie (Luke Rollason), a third-year university student living at home with his mum and dad in suburban London. Charlie is desperate for a girlfriend. Charlie’s major crush is Canadian...

Extraordinary is coming soon to Hulu, and the streaming service has released the first photos and trailer for the comedy series. The series follows a young woman (Máiréad Tyers) who lives in a reality where everyone in the world develops a superpower, except her.

Tyers, Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna, Luke Rollason, Siobhan McSweeney, Robbie Gee, Safia Oakley-Green, and Ned Porteous star in the comedy series, which arrives next month with eight episodes.

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