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10 Best Shows Like ‘The Chi’ To Watch If You Love the Series
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The Chi is a drama series created by Lena Waithe. The Showtime series is set in a neighborhood in South Chicago, and it revolves around Emmett, Brandon, Ronnie and Kevin as their lives are forever changed when a murder takes place in their area. The Chi stars Jason Mitchell, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Tiffany Boone, Yolonda Ross, Armando Riesco, Barton Fitzpatrick, Shamon Brown Jr., and Michael V. Epps. So, if you loved the intense drama, thrilling story, and compelling characters in The Chi, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Power is a crime thriller-drama series created by Courtney A. Kemp. The Starz series follows James St. Patrick, a wealthy nightclub owner leading a double life as a drug lord. Now that he has everything he wants in life,...
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  • 5/11/2025
  • by Kulwant Singh
  • Cinema Blind
Wu-Tang: An American Saga
Network: Hulu

Episodes: 30 (hour)

Seasons: Three

TV show dates: September 4, 2019 -- April 5, 2023

Series status: Ended

Performers include: Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Dave East, Siddiq Saunderson, Marcus Callender, Julian Elijah Martinez, Zolee Griggs, Erika Alexander, Tj Atoms, and Johnell Young.

TV show description:

A drama series, the Wu-Tang: An American Saga TV show was created by Alex Tse and The RZA. It is inspired by The Wu-Tang Manual and Tao of Wu and is based on the true story of the Wu-Tang Clan.

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  • 4/6/2023
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The "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" Cast on Retelling the Clan's Story: "Art and Life Mimic Each Other"
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"Wu-Tang: An America Saga" may be bidding fans farewell after an impressive three-season run, each full of exciting hip-hop misadventures, but the story isn't ending without one last mind-blowing lap. The hit biopic drama, which made its splashy debut back in 2019, kicked off its third and final season on Hulu on Feb. 15, jumping to Wu-Tang Clan's wild success years after the big basement flood that almost ruined their solo albums. As the crew try to ride out their five-year plan - orchestrated by leader Bobby, aka RZA (Ashton Sanders) - the downsides of money, power, and fame test their will to stick together.

Fans of "Wu-Tang: An America Saga" are certainly sad to see the imaginative, truth-inspired hip-hop series come to an end, but the cast - which includes Sanders, Shameik Moore (Sha Raider/Raekwon), Siddiq Saunderson (Dennis Coles/Ghostface Killah), Tj Atoms (Ol' Dirty Bastard), Dave East (Method Man...
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  • 2/15/2023
  • by Njera Perkins
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"Wu-Tang: An American Saga" Creators Reveal "the Plan Wasn't to End at 3 Seasons"
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It's a bittersweet moment for "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" fans and rap-lovers alike, as the hit Hulu biopic drama about the iconic Wu-Tang Clan is winding down with its third and final season, which kicks off on Feb. 15. Since 2019, the imaginative series - which stars Ashton Sanders (Bobby Diggs/RZA), Shameik Moore (Sha Raider/Raekwon), Siddiq Saunderson (Dennis Coles/Ghostface Killah), Tj Atoms (Ol' Dirty Bastard), Dave East (Method Man), Johnell Young (Gza), Uyoata Udi (Inspectah Deck), Damani Sease (U-God), Zolee Griggs (Shurrie Diggs), Julian Elijah Martinez (Divine), and Marcus Callender (Power) - has recalled the impactful story of one of hip-hop's most successful collectives. To bring it to a close, season three's plot focuses on the group's success years as they course through their strategic five-year plan, which isn't without its share of threats, obstacles, and challenges.

"This is a Hollywood business, and it's tough to get TV shows.
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  • 2/14/2023
  • by Njera Perkins
  • Popsugar.com
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Money, Power, and Fame Threaten to Tear Wu-Tang Clan Apart in the New "American Saga" Trailer
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One of the greatest hip-hop stories ever told on TV, "Wu-Tang: An American Saga," is returning for its third and final season next month and we finally have a first look at the show's new trailer. The season three preview, which arrived on Jan. 11, teases a flashy upgrade for the whole Wu-Tang Clan, but with new money, power, and fame at their disposal, the group fights to stay together as they're on the brink of success.

In the weeks leading up to "Wu-Tang: An American Saga"'s return, Hulu began teasing updates about season three, starting with an official release date on Dec. 14, followed by more highly anticipated details and first-look photos on Jan. 5 outlining how the series will conclude the tale of the legendary hip-hop group's rise to the top.

Now, by no means will "Wu-Tang: An American Saga"'s final season cover the group's entire...
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  • 1/11/2023
  • by Njera Perkins
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Wu-Tang: An American Saga: Season Three; Hulu Releases First Photos for Final Season
Wu-Tang: An American Saga is returning soon to Hulu for its third and final season, and the streaming service has released the first photos for the season.

Starring Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Siddiq Saunderson, Julian Elijah Martinez, Marcus Callender, Zolee Griggs, T.J. Atoms, Dave East, Johnell Young, Uyoata Udi, and Damani Sease, the series is a fictionalized dramatization of the rise of the Wu-Tang Clan hip hop group in the 1980s.

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  • 1/9/2023
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
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Wu-Tang: An American Saga: Season Three? Has the Hulu Series Been Cancelled or Renewed Yet?
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Will the Clan find success soon? Has the Wu-Tang: An American Saga TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Hulu? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Wu-Tang: An American Saga, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

What's This TV Show About?

Streaming on the Hulu subscription service, the Wu-Tang: An American Saga TV show is based on the true story of the Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most influential and important groups in hip-hop history. Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Siddiq Saunderson, Julian Elijah Martinez, Marcus Callender, Zolee Griggs, Tj Atoms, Dave East, Johell Young, Uyoata Udi, and Damani Sease star. Set in the early '90s in...
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  • 12/16/2022
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Wu-Tang: An American Saga: Season Three; Final Episodes of Drama Coming to Hulu (Watch)
The tale of the Wu-Tang Clan is almost over at Hulu. The streaming service previously revealed that the upcoming third season of the Wu-Tang: An American Saga series will also be its last. There are 10 episodes once again this season.

A biographical drama series, the Wu-Tang: An American Saga TV show was created by The RZA and Alex Tse and displays a fictionalized account of the formation of the Wu-Tang Clan hip-hop group. The final season stars Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Siddiq Saunderson, Julian Elijah Martinez, Marcus Callender, Zolee Griggs, T.J. Atoms, Dave East, Johnell Young, Uyoata Udi, and Damani Sease. Read More…...
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  • 12/16/2022
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‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’: Hulu Announces Premiere Date For Third & Final Season
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A date has been set for the third and final season of Wu-Tang: An American Saga. The streamer will drop the first three episodes of the season on Wednesday, February 15 with new episodes following every Wu-Wednesday. The final episode will be available on April 5, 2023.

According to Hulu’s synopsis for the third season, viewers will follow the Wu-Tang Clan over the course of their five-year plan as they face and overcome different challenges following the release of their debut album and their continued rise to fame. While each of the members go on separate journeys to figure out where they fit in the music world, RZA struggles to stay on top of things in order to fulfill the promise he made to his Wu brothers. As money, fame, ego, and business threaten to tear the group apart, they must find a way to come together and cement their legacy.

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  • 12/15/2022
  • by Armando Tinoco
  • Deadline Film + TV
‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Final Season Set for February Premiere (TV News Roundup)
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Hulu’s “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” will return for its third and final season with three episodes Feb. 15, the streamer announced Wednesday. New episodes will follow every Wednesday, with the finale set for on April 5.

In the final season, the group is fresh off the release of their debut album and their continued rise to fame, with each of the members beginning to go on separate journeys to figure out where they fit in the music world. RZA struggles to stay on top of things in order to fulfill the promise he made to his Wu brothers to cement their legacy.

Ashton Sanders returns as Bobby Diggs, later known as the RZA, Shameik Moore plays Raekwon, Siddiq Saunderson portrays Ghostface Killah with additional cast including Julian Elijah Martinez, Marcus Callender, Zolee Griggs, T.J. Atoms, Dave East, Johnell Young, Uyoata Udi and Damani Sease. Alex Tse, the RZA, Method Man and...
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  • 12/15/2022
  • by EJ Panaligan
  • Variety Film + TV
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Wu-Tang: An American Saga Gets Final Season Release Date on Hulu
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Hulu’s chronicling of the Wu-Tang Clan saga will come to an end later this winter, when the series’ third and final season is released via the streamer.

Wu-Tang: An American Saga will kick off its farewell tour on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 (with three episodes), followed by a new release every “Wu-Wednesday,” with the finale dropping on April 5.

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  • 12/14/2022
  • by Matt Webb Mitovich
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What You Need To Know About “Wu-Tang: An American Saga”
The Wu-Tang Clan continues to be one of the most successful rap acts in the history of American music. “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” is a gritty dramatic television series appearing on the Disney-backed streaming platform, Hulu. Set in New York City in the 1990s, this series highlights the actual events surrounding the Wu-Tang Clan’s formation.

Created by original Wu-Tang founder-member Bobby Diggs, known professionally as RZA, in collaboration with “Watchmen” screenwriter Alex Tse, the series showcases the many hard knocks Diggs endured on his ascent to a better life through music. It was also nominated for an Emmy in 2020 for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music.

This article will feature the most current information on the popular Hulu special while providing insights into characters and episodes.

Where Can You Watch “Wu-Tang: An American Saga?”

At present, there is no need to look for “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” on Amazon Prime Video or Netflix.
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  • 8/29/2022
  • by Buddy TV
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‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Renewed for Third and Final Season at Hulu
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“Wu-Tang: An American Saga” has been renewed for Season 3 at Hulu, which will also be the show’s last.

The news comes just over one week after the finale of Season 2 of the show, which is based on the true story of the pioneering rap group. The show is also inspired by the books “The Wu-Tang Manual” and “Tao of Wu,” both of which were co-authored by RZA, a founding member of The Wu-Tang Clan.

Set in early ’90s New York at the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, the show tracks the Clan’s formation, a vision of Bobby Diggs aka The RZA, who strives to unite a dozen young, black men that are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.

In Season 2, The Clan is disillusioned with life in the projects, and Bobby knows that success in the music...
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  • 11/4/2021
  • by Joe Otterson
  • Variety Film + TV
‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Renewed For Third & Final Season At Hulu
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Wu-Tang: An American Saga is coming to an end at Hulu.

The streamer has renewed the drama series about the origin story of the iconic New York rap crew for a third and final season.

It comes as the series finished its second season on Hulu at the end of October, with the band scoring record deals but finding much of their recorded output destroyed by a basement flood.

The series is set in the early 1990s, at the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, with the formation of the Clan, a vision of Bobby Diggs aka The RZA, who strives to unite a dozen young, black men that are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.

The second season saw the Clan disillusioned with life in the projects, and Bobby knows that success in the music industry could be their ticket to better lives.
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  • 11/4/2021
  • by Peter White
  • Deadline Film + TV
Wu-tang: An American Saga: Season 2 TV Show Trailer: Wu-Tang Finds Musical Success & Fame [Hulu]
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Wu-Tang: An American Saga: Season 2 Trailer — Hulu‘s Wu-Tang: An American Saga: Season 2 TV show trailer has been released. The Wu-Tang: An American Saga: Season 2 trailer stars Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Siddiq Saunderson, Julian Elijah Martinez, Marcus Callender, Zolee Griggs, T.J. Atoms, Dave East, Johnell Young, Erika Alexander, Uyoata [...]

Continue reading: Wu-tang: An American Saga: Season 2 TV Show Trailer: Wu-Tang Finds Musical Success & Fame [Hulu]...
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  • 8/22/2021
  • by Rollo Tomasi
  • Film-Book
Ashton Sanders at an event for The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2017 (2017)
Wu-Tang: An American Saga: Season Two; Hulu Releases Premiere Date and Teaser (Watch)
Ashton Sanders at an event for The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2017 (2017)
Wu-Tang: An American Saga is returning to Hulu with its second season next month. The streaming service has released a teaser video and announced a premiere date.

Created by RZA and Alex Tse, the series is set in the early1990s and follows the Wu-Tang Clan of NYC during the crack cocaine epidemic. Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Siddiq Saunderson, Julian Elijah Martinez, Marcus Callender, Zolee Griggs, T.J. Atoms, Dave East, Johnell Young, Erika Alexander, Uyoata Udi, and Damani Sease star in the drama series. Read More…...
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  • 8/10/2021
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Wu-Tang: An American Saga to Return in September for Season 2 on Hulu
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Hulu is rewarding the patience of Wu-Tang: An American Saga fans, setting a Wednesday, Sept. 8 premiere date for the drama’s second season.

The first three episodes of Season 2 will drop all at once, followed by one installment on subsequent Wednesdays. The show’s last episode dropped way back in October 2019, followed by a formal Season 2 pickup in January 2020.

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  • 7/14/2021
  • by Rebecca Iannucci
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RZA Says U-God Will be Part of ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Season 2 (Exclusive)
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“Wu Tang: An American Saga,” created and written by the RZA and Alex Tse, depicts the early days of the Wu-Tang Clan in 1990s New York. Hulu renewed the scripted series for a second season in January.

But the end of its 10-episode first season had many fans wondering, “Whither U-God?,” a member of the rap collective since its inception (real name Lamont Hawkins), who had yet to make an appearance. Fans can wonder no more; RZA confirmed to Variety exclusively that U-God will be depicted in the show’s sophomore season.

“Yes, he’s signed on for Season 2. He always was going to be part of it,” said RZA, adding that U-God has been consulting on the show.

In 2018, U-God published “Raw: My Journey into the Wu-Tang,” a memoir on his career with the group, at one point detailing how fractured the rap collective had become.

Wu-Tang Clan originated with members RZA,...
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  • 7/18/2020
  • by Audrey Cleo Yap
  • Variety Film + TV
Julian Cihi
Watch: Sci-Fi Short 'Dominant Species' Puts Aliens in 10 Male Bodies
Julian Cihi
"Light my way in darkness, so I may spread your seed." There have been a handful of films that play with how an alien being would act if it inhabited a human body. What would it make of our strange fleshy bodies? Would it know how to interact? Would it know how to speak? Dominant Species is a short film that also wonders about these questions. Directed by Joseph Sackett, it's described as a "coming-of-age story about coming to terms with the ways you're different." The plot is about 10 aliens in human host bodies learning how to be "men". Short of the Week explains "most of the film is an examination of these new hosts' process of familiarization with the peculiarities of humanity and education in masculine stereotypes." Starring as the 10: Francisco Carrillo, Justin Chiao, Julian Cihi, Marchánt Davis, Vasile Flutur, Zach Fifer, Julio Lousav, Matthew Faroul, Julian Elijah Martinez,...
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  • 7/13/2020
  • by Alex Billington
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Emmys 2020 exclusive: Hulu categories for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘Little Fires Everywhere,’ ‘Ramy’ and more
Elisabeth Moss in The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for Hulu. For this season, the company has returning hits “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Elisabeth Moss), “Ramy” (Ramy Youssef) and “Shrill” (Aidy Bryant) as part of their 2020 campaign. Newcomers could include “The Great” (Elle Fanning), “High Fidelity” (Zoe Kravitz) and “Little Fires Everywhere”.

Below, the list of Hulu lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedy, drama and limited series. More names might be added by the studio on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.

SEEMeet the red-hot cast of ‘Little Fires Everywhere’

“Ask Dr. Ruth”

Documentary or Nonfiction Special

“Castle Rock”

Limited Series

Movie/Limited Actress – Lizzy Caplan

Movie/Limited Supporting Actor – Barkhad Abdi, Tim Robbins, Paul Sparks

Movie/Limited Supporting Actress – Elsie Fisher, Yusra Warsama

Culture Shock...
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  • 5/4/2020
  • by Chris Beachum
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Dollface, Wu-Tang: An American Saga: Second Season Renewals for Hulu Series
Big news from Hulu! The streaming service has renewed Dollface and Wu-Tang: An American Saga for a second season.

A drama series, Wu-Tang: An American Saga "chronicles the history and formation behind the music group as they deal with the daily struggle of balancing their music career amidst the drug induced early 90's." The cast includes Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Dave East, Siddiq Saunderson, Marcus Callender, Julian Elijah Martinez, Zolee Griggs, Erika Alexander, Tj Atoms and Johnell Young.

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  • 1/18/2020
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
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‘Dollface’ & ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu – TCA
Kat Dennings
Kat Dennings comedy Dollface and music period drama Wu-Tang: An American Saga have been renewed for second seasons by Hulu.

The streamer is bringing back both shows following their launches in the final quarter of 2019.

Hulu called Dollface was one of its “best performing new binge series for subscriber engagement” amongst Hulu Originals in 2019. The comedy series, which launched in November, follows Jules (Kat Dennings), a young vibrant woman who is dealing with the aftermath of being dumped by her boyfriend. With a broken heart, Jules battles her own imagination in order to literally and metaphorically re-enter the world of women, with friendships she left behind and the new battle of dating post breakup.

Brenda Song, Shay Mitchell and Esther Povitsky also star. The series was created by Jordan Weiss, who served as an executive producer alongside showrunner Ira Ungerleider, Margot Robbie, Brett Hedblom and Tom Ackerley for LuckyChap Entertainment,...
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  • 1/17/2020
  • by Peter White
  • Deadline Film + TV
‘Dollface’ and Wu-Tang Clan Series Renewed by Hulu for Season 2
Hulu has renewed “Dollface” and “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” for their second seasons, it announced on Friday.

“An American Saga” chronicles the history and formation behind the music group as they deal with the daily struggle of balancing their music career amidst the drug-induced early ’90s. It stars Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Dave East, Siddiq Saunderson, Marcus Callender, Julian Elijah Martinez, Zolee Griggs, Erika Alexander, Tj Atoms and Johnell Young.

The series is created and written by Alex Tse and The RZA and executive produced by Brian Grazer, Tse, The RZA, Method Man, Francie Calfo and Samie Kim Falvey. “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” is produced by Imagine Television Studios.

Also Read: Why RZA Says Hulu's Wu-Tang Clan Series Was Like 'Making Sweet Potato Pie'

“Dollface” follows Jules (Kat Dennings), a young vibrant woman who is dealing with the aftermath of being dumped by her boyfriend. With a broken heart, Jules...
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  • 1/17/2020
  • by Tim Baysinger
  • The Wrap
Hulu Renews ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ and ‘Dollface’ for Season 2
Hulu has renewed “Wu Tang: An American Saga” and “Dollface,” each for a second season.

The former, created and written by Alex Tse and the RZA, is based on the formation of the Wu-Tang Clan. The first season explored the hip-hop group’s history and daily struggles of balancing its rising music career on the backdrop of the drug-fueled early-1990s.

“Wu-Tang: An American Saga” stars Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Dave East, Siddiq Saunderson, Marcus Callender, Julian Elijah Martinez, Zolee Griggs, Erika Alexander, Tj Atoms and Johnell Young. Hailing from Imagine Television Studios, it is executive produced by Tse, the Rza, Brian Grazer, Method Man, Francie Calfo and Samie Kim Falvey.

“Dollface,” created by Jordan Weiss, centers on a young woman named Jules (Kat Dennings), who, in the aftermath of a breakup, tries to rekindle long-forgotten female friendships amidst a battle with her own imagination.

In addition to Dennings, Brenda Song,...
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  • 1/17/2020
  • by Danielle Turchiano
  • Variety Film + TV
RZA
RZA Spent Ten Years Making This TV Show
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RZA speaks about his new office-bound lifestyle with reverence — the grind and mundanity, structure and camaraderie. The writers’ room for Hulu’s new original series, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, is, in his words, a utopian ideal. He describes working on the show with words like “sacred” and “therapy.” From October 2018 to January 2019, he traded in the 10-member brotherhood of the Wu-Tang Clan for a 10-person writing staff writing a 10-episode season of television. And what RZA cherished most of all were the coffee runs.

“The Starbucks guy would be like,...
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  • 9/6/2019
  • by Charles Holmes
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Why RZA Says Hulu’s Wu-Tang Clan Series Was Like ‘Making Sweet Potato Pie’
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Bobby Diggs, aka RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan, used a curious analogy when speaking with TheWrap about Hulu’s upcoming scripted series tracking the rise of the legendary rap group: He said it was like “making sweet potato pie.”

RZA was describing both his and co-creator Alex Tse’s feelings towards seeking involvement from members from the real Wu-Tang Clan. We’ll let him explain it from here.

“We know that we’re making sweet potato pie, and we know that it takes ingredients. And we know that this guy does got some good nutmeg, and this guy got some good butter. But we know where to get nutmeg and butter from too. And we’re making this pie. Some members will be in town and they’ll say ‘Oh we’re going to come by the writers’ room.’ And maybe they don’t come in time. Some members, they’re right there.
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  • 9/3/2019
  • by Tim Baysinger
  • The Wrap
Shameik Moore, Joey Bada$$, Ashton Sanders, Siddiq Saunderson, T.J. Atoms, Johnell Young, and Dave East in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)
TV Review: ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’
Shameik Moore, Joey Bada$$, Ashton Sanders, Siddiq Saunderson, T.J. Atoms, Johnell Young, and Dave East in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)
“Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” a new series on Hulu assaying the rise of the Wu-Tang Clan as recollected by one of its members, joins a recent wave of art in which the subjects tell high-gloss versions of their own stories.

Last year, “Bohemian Rhapsody” — a hagiographic look at the rise of the band Queen, made with the enthusiastic assent and guidance of that group’s surviving members, became an Oscar-winning smash hit. It was followed this summer by “Rocketman,” a big-budget retelling of Elton John’s life story in which John, too, participated. Both versions were told redemptively, with a certain glowing admiration for both the musicianship of their subjects and other, loftier qualities. In 2015’s “Straight Outta Compton,” about the rap group N.W.A., the involvement was yet more literal: Not merely did the rappers in question produce the film, but Ice Cube’s son, O’Shea Jackson Jr.
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  • 8/28/2019
  • by Daniel D'Addario
  • Variety Film + TV
Hulu’s ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Will Show Things The Band Were “Too Shy To Say In Front Of Camera” – TCA
Hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan recently was the subject of a four-part documentary series on Showtime, but founding member RZA says that Hulu’s forthcoming Wu drama will give viewers even more of a glimpse into the band as there were things the members were “too shy to say in front of a camera”.

Wu-Tang: An American Saga, which launches September 4 on the streaming platform, tells the story of the band starting in early 1990s. It looks at the group’s members, who grew up during the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, and tracks the Clan’s formation — a vision of Bobby Diggs aka RZA, who strives to unite a dozen young black men who are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.

“Wu Tang has always entertained and inspired, and this show is inspirational,” RZA said. “The documentary touches on one thing,...
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  • 7/26/2019
  • by Peter White
  • Deadline Film + TV
Hulu at TCA: The Handmaid's Tale Renewed, Marvel's Runaways Return Date, and More!
Hulu is the latest network to take arrive at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, and there is a lot of news to unpack.

The biggest news of all is that The Handmaid's Tale will be back for a fourth season.

There was never a question about the future of the Elisabeth Moss-fronted drama series.

Despite a divisive third season, the streamer knows the show remains a big hit and is bringing it back for Season 4.

The Handmaid's Tale has garnered 11 Emmy wins throughout its run.

It is currently airing Wednesdays on the streamer.

Related: Kat Dennings Comedy Ordered at Hulu

Premiere dates have also been set for new and returning Hulu original series.

Marvel's Runaways will be back on the air December 13, and all 10 episodes will be released at once, meaning fans will be able to binge the heck out of it.

"In an action-packed Season...
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  • 7/26/2019
  • by Paul Dailly
  • TVfanatic
‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Trailer: Meet the Young Members of Hip-Hop’s Original Dynasty
Based on one of the most influential and consequential groups in hip-hop history, Hulu’s “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” is inspired by “The Wu-Tang Manual,” The RZA’s first written introduction to the philosophy and history of hip-hop’s original dynasty; the “Tao of Wu,” the second philosophical book, and the true story of formation of the Wu-Tang Clan.

Set in early 1990s New York City, at the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, the show tracks the Clan’s formation, a vision of Bobby Diggs aka The RZA, who works to bring together a dozen young, black men that are torn between careers in music and lives of crime, but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.

Hulu has released a new trailer for “An American Saga” which introduces viewers to the young members of Wu-Tang: The RZA, Raekwon, Gza, Ghostface Killah, Ol’ Dirty Bastard,...
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  • 7/26/2019
  • by Tambay Obenson
  • Indiewire
‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Trailer Brings Together RZA, Method Man and Rest of the Clan (Video)
The first full-length trailer for Hulu’s upcoming scripted series about the Wu-Tang Clan shows how Bobby Diggs a.k.a. RZA formed what would become one of the most influential rap groups in music history.

“Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” tracks the rise of the Wu-Tang clan, inspired by RZA’s books “The Wu-Tang Manuel” and “Tao of Wu.” Wu-Tang members RZA and Method Man are behind the series, which is written by RZA and Alex Tse, who serves as showrunner.

Set in early ’90s New York at the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, the show tracks the Clan’s formation, a vision of Diggs, who strives to unite a dozen young, black men who are torn between music and crime, but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.

Also Read: 'Into the Spider-Verse' Star Shameik Moore Among 6 Cast in Hulu's Wu-Tang Clan Drama

You can...
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  • 7/26/2019
  • by Tim Baysinger
  • The Wrap
Laura Gibson Launches 11:11 Entertainment Talent Management Company With Hannah Roth & Meghan Shankar
Talent manager Laura Gibson has left Generate and has teamed with former talent agents Hannah Roth and Meghan Shankar to form the talent management company 11:11 Entertainment.

Gibson started her career at UTA, was an agent at ICM and spent the last six years in management at Generate. Roth spent the last twenty years at Buchwald working as an agent in both their NY and La offices. Shankar started her career at Creative Artists Management before moving to La where she worked at Gersh and then Domain as an agent for the last three years.

Their client roster includes Steve Agee, Luke Arnold, Samuel Anderson (Netflix’s Another Life), Brent Antonello (Dynasty), Eli Brown (Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionist), Louis Ozawa Changchien, Kimberly Hébert Gregory Saves the World), Marvin “Krondon” Jones,...
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  • 7/12/2019
  • by Denise Petski
  • Deadline Film + TV
Shameik Moore, Joey Bada$$, Ashton Sanders, Siddiq Saunderson, T.J. Atoms, Johnell Young, and Dave East in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)
TV News Roundup: Hulu Drops ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Trailer (Watch)
Shameik Moore, Joey Bada$$, Ashton Sanders, Siddiq Saunderson, T.J. Atoms, Johnell Young, and Dave East in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)
In today’s roundup, Hulu drops the teaser trailer for “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” and Own: Oprah Winfrey Network announces the premiere date for season four of “Greenleaf.”

Dates

TLC‘s longest-running wedding show “Say Yes to the Dress” will return with a new season on Saturday, July 20 at 9 p.m. The premiere episode will feature Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy of “Dancing with the Stars” fame. Randy Fenoli and Kleinfeld consultants work to deliver the bride her perfect wedding dress before the big day.

Own announced that the fourth season of the megachurch drama series “Greenleaf” will premiere Tuesday, September 3 at 10 p.m. In season four, the Greenleaf family struggles to keep their church alive. Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Beau Bridges and Merle Dandridge star. Executive producers are Oprah Winfrey, Craig Wright, Clement Virgo, and Kriss Turner Towner.

First Looks

Hulu dropped a teaser trailer for the upcoming drama series “Wu-Tang: An American Saga.
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  • 7/3/2019
  • by Dano Nissen
  • Variety Film + TV
Shameik Moore, Joey Bada$$, Ashton Sanders, Siddiq Saunderson, T.J. Atoms, Johnell Young, and Dave East in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)
Hulu’s Scripted Wu-Tang Clan Series Releases Its First Trailer (Video)
Shameik Moore, Joey Bada$$, Ashton Sanders, Siddiq Saunderson, T.J. Atoms, Johnell Young, and Dave East in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)
Hulu has released the first trailer for its upcoming scripted series “Wu-Tang Clan: An American Saga,” introducing the actors who will be playing the members of the famed hip-hop group.

Set in early ’90s New York at the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, the show tracks the Clan’s formation. The group’s mastermind Bobby Diggs — aka The RZA — strives to unite a dozen young, black men that are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.

Inspired by The RZA’s books “The Wu-Tang Manual” and “Tao of Wu,” the series is co-created and written by The RZA and “Watchman” writer Alex Tse. It will debut on the streaming service on Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Also Read: 'Into the Spider-Verse' Star Shameik Moore Among 6 Cast in Hulu's Wu-Tang Clan Drama

The series stars Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Dave East, Siddiq Saunderson, Marcus Callender,...
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  • 7/3/2019
  • by Reid Nakamura
  • The Wrap
Julian Elijah Martinez
‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’: Julian Elijah Martinez, Dave East & Vinnie Pastore Join Cast Of Hulu Drama Series, Craig Zisk To Direct
Julian Elijah Martinez
Julian Elijah Martinez and Dave East are set as series regulars and The Sopranos alum Vinnie Pastore will recur in Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An American Saga, a 10-episode drama from Wu-Tang Clan frontman The RZA, writer Alex Tse (Superfly) and Imagine Television. In addition, Craig Zisk will direct two episodes of the series and co-executive produce.

Created and written by The RZA and Tse, the series is based on the Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most influential groups in hip-hop history, and will explore and expand the band’s world.

Set in early ’90s New York at the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, the show tracks the Clan’s formation, a vision of Bobby Diggs (Ashton Sanders) aka The RZA, who strives to unite a dozen young, black men that are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.

Martinez will portray Divine.
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  • 3/5/2019
  • by Denise Petski
  • Deadline Film + TV
Bryan Cranston
‘Network’ Broadway Review: Bryan Cranston Goes Suitably Mad
Bryan Cranston
Bryan Cranston’s blistering performance as Network‘s mad-as-hell prophet of the airwaves – now ranting from Broadway’s Belasco Theatre – is all the proof anyone could need that an actor can demolish any and all associations to a role that audiences carry to their seats.

I’m not referring to our memories of Peter Finch’s instant classic performance of raving newsman Howard Beale in Sidney Lumet’s 1976 masterwork. The ghost Cranston battles is his own, and even if by now he’s an old hat at ripping away a perma-glued fictional persona, his Network star turn is no less mesmerizing, so thoroughly does the actor strip away Walter White.

And Lbj (All the Way) and Dalton Trumbo (Trumbo) and hapless Hal (Malcolm in the Middle). But those characters – might as well toss in Seinfeld‘s oily dentist Tim Whatley, too – can’t really compete with Walter White, the high...
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  • 12/7/2018
  • by Greg Evans
  • Deadline Film + TV
Tony Goldwyn
Tony Goldwyn Joins Broadway’s ‘Network’ Opposite Bryan Cranston
Tony Goldwyn
Tony Goldwyn will return to Broadway in Ivo van Hove’s much-anticipated production of Network, joining Bryan Cranston and Tatiana Maslany in the stage adaptation of the 1976 Oscar-winning film.

Goldwyn will play Max Schumacher, the TV exec in the midst of a mid-life crisis played by the Oscar-nominated William Holden in the film. British actor Douglas Henshall originated the role in the West End production of the play last year.

Known to TV audiences for playing President Fitzgerald Grant in Shonda Rhimes’ Scandal and next to be seen onscreen in Netflix’s Chambers with Uma Thurman, Goldwyn has a long stage history. Among his credits: Theresa Rebeck’s The Water’s Edge, Craig Lucas’ The Dying Gaul, Holiday at Circle in the Square opposite Laura Linney, and an Obie-winning performance in The Sum of Us. He most recently appeared on Broadway in the 2010 revival of Promises, Promises.

Performances of Network begin on Saturday,...
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  • 9/27/2018
  • by Greg Evans
  • Deadline Film + TV
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