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With its lush gardens and old-world charm, the Huntington Library in the Los Angeles suburb of San Marino provided a stately backdrop for a conversation on nuclear diplomacy and behind-the-scenes political intrigue, as Netflix hosted a special screening and panel for its Emmy-, Golden Globe-, and Screen Actors Guild-nominated political thriller The Diplomat. But despite the tranquil setting, even the cast remained somewhat shellshocked by the explosive Season 2 finale.

“I read the script and thought, ‘What is happening?’” Allison Janney recalled, describing how she discovered the finale’s jaw-dropping twist — President Rayburn (Michael McKean) drops dead mid-meeting after an altercation with Hal (Rufus Sewell), launching Janney’s character, Vice President Grace Penn, into the Oval Office and stunning the cast. “I don’t think she expected to become president of the United States.”

Following a sneak peek of a Season 3 scene, star and executive producer Keri Russell teased where audiences will find her character,...

Dr. Mitch Ripley (Luke Mitchell) has become one of the most familiar faces on Chicago Med. True, he's been through quite a bit in season 10, but the character's inherent decency and his desire to change has made him extremely easy to root for.

The actor who plays Ripley may be relatively new to the One Chicago universe, but that doesn't mean he's unfamiliar with it. In fact, Luke Mitchell came up with a deep cut choice when asked which of the previous Med characters he'd like to see return to the show.

Who played Dr. Isidore Latham on Chicago Med?

The actor told Cbr that he would push to bring Dr. Isidore Latham back to Gaffney Medical Center to spice things up. If the name doesn't immediately ring a bell, don't worry. Latham was never a central cast member, but rather a recurring presence during seasons 2-5.

Mitchell's reasoning? Well,...

Chicago Med star Luke Mitchell recently revealed how he'd like one of the show's former stars to return. The two previously worked together on a short-lived television series.

Speaking with Cbr, Mitchell spoke about Ato Essandoh, the actor who portrayed Dr. Isidore Latham as a series regular in Seasons 2-5 of NBC's hit medical drama from Dick Wolf. Essandoh returned in Season 6 as a guest star, but hasn't shared any scenes with Mitchell, who joined the cast in Season 9. "He's got a headshot on one of the sets -- a framed headshot of his character -- and I've taken a selfie in front of it and sent it to him," Mitchell said of Essandoh. "I love Ato. I'd love for him to come back, but I think the guy is just, he's too good of an actor. He's always working. He's booked out."

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Mitch Ripley is surely self-destructing in Chicago Med Season 10, which is giving actor Luke Mitchell plenty to work with. Ripley is dealing with the death of his childhood friend Sully and everything that comes with it in the worst way -- and in Episode 15, he's going to face a whole other challenge. "Down in a Hole" puts Ripley into the field with Chicago Fire's Randy "Mouch" McHolland to save an endangered child, but how far will he go?

In an interview with Cbr, Mitchell previewed the upcoming episode and spoke about working with veteran One Chicago co-stars like Christian Stolte and Chicago Med's Oliver Platt. He also discussed Ripley's challenging Season 10 arc, and what part of it has been difficult for him as an actor. Plus, what has it been like for Mitchell to reunite with his Republic of Sarah co-star on Chicago Med?

Cbr: What has the experience of playing Dr.

Ahead of Übel Blatt 's ninth episode broadcast this Saturday, a special livestream and the anime's official X (formerly Twitter) account today unveiled a brand-new visual depicting two consequential battles: Koinzell vs. Ikfes and Ato and Elseria. Übel Blatt Mid-Broadcast Visual Related: Ubel Blatt Anime Adds Gen Sato, Kaori Maeda and 7 More to Cast Based on the manga by Etoroji Shiono, Takashi Naoya ( Am I Actually the Strongest? ) directs Übel Blatt at studios Satelight and Staple Entertainment, with series composition by Tatsuya Takahashi, character designs by Kiyoshi Tateishi and music by Shun Narita ( The Unwanted Undead Adventurer ). Yen Press publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: Rumors stir throughout the land: when the wielder of the black sword draws his dark blade, all who stand in its path are torn asunder...! Köinzell, the mysterious young boy who carries the black sword, undeniably wields it with exceptional skill,...

Zero Day is one of Netflix's most popular and talked about shows at the moment, which doesn't come as a surprise given its compelling storyline and amazingly talented cast. I mean, who wouldn't want to watch a show starring big names such as Robert De Niro, Angela Bassett, Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, Connie Britton, etc.?

The entire first season of the new political thriller dropped on Netflix on Feb. 20, and with just six episodes, it didn't take long for viewers to binge-watch the whole installment. As expected, many rushed to search for details about a potential second season. However, they may not find the news they were hoping for. With Zero Day being billed as a limited series, the chances of it returning with a new season are slim, as its storyline is intended to be a self-contained narrative.

While this is disappointing news, there's no need to fret...

Spoiler Alert: This story contains major spoilers about the Season 2 finale of “The Diplomat.”

“The Diplomat” stars Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell already knew how Season 2 was going to end when they arrived for the table read of the sixth and final episode.

“The rest of the cast didn’t know,” Sewell tells me over Zoom from his Los Angeles-area home. “The scripts they were given were redacted. The very end of Episode 6 was blacked out, and only at the read through did they get the actual scripts.”

The last minutes of the episode find Hal (Sewell) frantically trying to get to Kate on the phone after he is seen speaking to President Rayburn (Michael McKean). Kate is on the lawn telling Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) she wants her job, when deputy chief of mission Stuart Hayford (Ato Essandoh) hands her the phone. Hal tells Kate that he...

Golden Globe Award-winning actress Keri Russell stars in a new Netflix series called The Diplomat. It’s definitely worth checking out if you enjoyed watching The Night Agent and The Recruit.

Created by Homeland writer and executive producer Debora Cahn, The Diplomat follows a career diplomat named Kate Wyler who finds herself struggling to balance her new role and marriage after landing the high-profile position of US Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Of course, there are many other talented actors in the series besides Russell, such as Rufus Sewell, Ali Ahn, David Gyasi, Ato Essandoh, Rory Kinnear, Miguel Sandoval, Nana Mensah, Michael McKean, etc. If you want to know who’s who in the political drama, continue reading because we shared a cast and characters guide below.

Netflix The Diplomat cast and character guide The Diplomat. Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in episode 103 of The Diplomat. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix...

Manny Jacinto's breakout role in Star Wars' The Acolyte has earned him millions of new fans, but the star has been nurturing his craft in several other films and TV shows. The Filipino-American actor first gained fame with a recurring role in NBC's The Good Place, and since it ended with the fourth season, he's been busy taking up roles in more comedy, horror, and sci-fi thriller series and movies.

He's had guest appearances in shows like Supernatural and Once Upon a Time. However, it's his leading role as the devilishly handsome and ruthless Sith Lord in The Acolyte that's got fans scouring the internet for his previous projects.

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Jacinto appears in a comedy-drama, 2023's Cora Bora, where he plays an easy-going friend of the main character, Cora. Cora's open relationship is in trouble, so she puts...

Square Enix’s Monthly Big Gangan magazine revealed in it’s February issue on Jan 25, 2024, that Etorouji Shiono’s dark fantasy manga Übel Blatt is getting a sequel.

The sequel manga is titled Übel Blatt II: Shiseru O no Kishidan, and will release in the upcoming issue of the magazine on Feb 24, 2024. Moreover, to commemorate the launch of the sequel series, it will be featured on the front cover of the issue.

Übel Blatt II: Shiseru O no Kishidan is set a year following the conclusive battle against Glenn, with Elseria assuming the role of empress over an empire plunged into chaos and plagued by dissension. Now known as Lord Viceroy Ascheriit, Köinzell collaborates with Elseria to restore stability to the empire. Joining them in this effort are the imperial general Geranpen, chief official Ato, and Blatt Meister Ikfes. However, a fresh menace emerges at the Empire’s southern frontier...

The popular adventure-comedy anime ‘KonoSuba-God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!’ will return to screens in 2024 with Season 3. The series is renowned for its great animation and mix of comedy, fantasy, and unique characters. Popular particularly with fans of the Isekai and comedy genres, Season 3 has been highly anticipated.

The release date announcement for season 3 was accompanied by a key visual on Twitter, which shows Kazuma and his party embarking on another adventure.

Along with the video, the Konosuba anime in Japanese wrote: “Yes, let’s go on an adventure. A blessing to this wonderful world! 3. TV anime will be broadcast in 2024! ! ! ! Ultra teaser visual released. Please look forward to the continuation of the adventure woven by Kazuma, Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness.”

The series follows protagonist Kazuma Sato after his death in Japan from embarrassing circumstances. After his death he wakes up in front of a beautiful blue haired girl before him called Aqua.

In The Diplomat, career politician Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) has her personal and professional world flipped upside-down after being ordered to take the role of U.S. ambassador to the U.K., instead of Kubal as she expected. She arrives in London with her charismatic husband, Hal (Rufus Sewell).

The Diplomat also stars Ato Essandoh as Stuart Hayford, who is Kate’s right-hand man and always there to help point her in the right direction when she needs it. He is her deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in London. Ali Ahn plays Eidra Park, who is the chief of the C.I.A. station in London. Eidra does not initially like, or trust, Kate, however as the series goes on, she warms up to her.

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In this interview with Screen Rant, Ato Essandoh and Ali Ahn talk...

In the midst of an international crisis, Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), a career diplomat lands a high-profile job for which she feels she is not suited in The Diplomat. She finds herself as the US ambassador to the UK, where she meets Austin Dennison (David Gyasi). This Netflix is a political drama, but also has quite a bit of humor as well.

Austin Dennison, Gyasi’s character, is the British foreign secretary who is constantly under pressure to rein in his potentially dangerous head of government, Prime Minister Trowbridge. As the series goes on, he and Kate come to rely on each other as unexpected allies.

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Screen Rant spoke with David Gyasi, who recently finished his run on Prime Video's Carnival Row, about his role in the new Netflix series. He confesses what it was that drew him to the series,...

Newcomers Wet Leg and Nova twins are both winners at this year’s Aim Independent Music Awards.

The ceremony, which was held earlier this evening at the Roundhouse in London, saw the band’s walk away with awards for the UK Independent Breakthrough and the Best Independent Track.

The Aim Independent Music Awards celebrates the work of the independent sector and the talented artists, labels and outstanding individuals at the forefront of its success.

Nia Archives also picked up this year’s One To Watch award in association with BBC Introducing; she’s earmarked for stratospheric success given previous recipients include Arlo Parks and Enny.

Other winners from the evening include Mitski, Jeshi, Blxst, Taahliah, Cleo Sol, Nilüfer Yanya, Champion, Corey Johnson, Rough Trade, Local Action, and many more.

Stormzy, Rina Sawayama, Lethal Bizzle and The Libertines were also recognised for their achievements and contributions.

The Libertines also performed at...