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Apple TV+'s Presumed Innocent, based on Scott Turow's novel, features Jake Gyllenhaal as a prosecutor who becomes a prime suspect. The series delves into Rusty's affair with murdered colleague Carolyn and questions his innocence more than the book.

Presumed Innocent is Apple TV+’s latest series and a must-watch for legal drama fans. Created by Big Little Lies and Boston Legal‘s David E. Kelley, Presumed Innocent is based on a 1987 novel of the same name by Scott Turow; the book was adapted in 1990 with a film of the same name directed by Alan J. Pakula from a screenplay co-written by Frank Pierson and J. Pakula with Harrison Ford playing the leading man Rozat K. “Rusty” Sabich.

Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent follows the story of Rusty Sabich, a Chicago city prosecutor and a family man who becomes the prime suspect of a colleague’s murder, with whom he had an affair. Where the film showed us this story in completely black and white, the series adaptation plays around in the greys and doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to prove anyone innocent. So, if you...

Less than a month after his generally unnecessary Netflix adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s A Man in Full, David E. Kelley continues his visitations with the Ghosts of Literary Phenomena Past with Apple TV+’s eight-episode take on Scott Turow’s Presumed Innocent.

Presumed Innocent was released in 1987, and the twisty character study of Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor who finds himself on the other side of the justice system when he’s accused of murdering a former colleague, breathed new life into dramatic jurisprudence. It was a smash hit, as was Alan J. Pakula’s solid 1990 big-screen version, which kickstarted a tiny subgenre of Chicago-set films in which Harrison Ford either did or didn’t kill the woman he was sleeping with. Both the book and the film were accused of either misogyny or myopia in their treatment of their female characters; both were products of a moment at which...

Of L.A.’s two NBA teams, the Clippers have always been like the neglected little brother next to the more glamorous and celebrated Lakers. So it’s fitting, then, that FX’s new Clippers chronicle Clipped — premiering Tuesday, June 4 exclusively on Hulu; I’ve seen all six episodes — pales in comparison to HBO’s superior Lakers saga Winning Time. A gaudy and campy basketball docudrama sung in the key of Ryan Murphy (though Murphy isn’t involved in this production), Clipped bites off far more than it can chew. It’s part underdog sports drama, part overheated soap opera...

Apple TV+ has revealed the first teaser-trailer for “Presumed Innocent” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, from Emmy-winning creator David E. Kelley.

Gyllenhaal narrates the trailer as Rusty Sabich, a man seemingly consumed by his love for a woman named Carolyn (Renate Reinsve). “She woke something up inside me,” he says as the footage cuts between his time with her and images of cars and courtrooms and arguments — clearly invoking a darker twist in this alleged romance. Carolyn, it turns out, has been murdered and, given their history, Rusty is the prime suspect.

What the trailer leaves out is extra juicy: Rusty and Carolyn were coworkers and prosecutors, and the suspected crime sends waves through the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney’s office as they mourn a colleague, reel from an affair, and pursue a murder investigation — to say nothing of how it affects Rusty’s marriage and home life.

The rest of the cast includes Ruth Negga,...

Keke Palmer‘s mother Sharon Palmer is sticking up for her daughter on Instagram.

If you didn’t know, the 30-year-old actress split from Darius Jackson in October and filed a restraining order against him.

Keke says their relationship ended “primarily due to the physical and emotional abuse inflicted.” She is asking the court for sole custody of their baby son, Leodis.

The Alice star accused her ex of destroying her personal property, hitting her, preventing her from driving away, trespassing, and more.

Darius‘ brother Sarunas Jackson then condemned abuse in a since-deleted tweet, but it was unclear whether he was addressing his brother or Keke. He wrote vaguely, “The most disgusting, vile, abusive, manipulative person I have Ever encountered in my entire life…Abuses almost everyone.”

Now, Keke‘s mother is responding to those comments and calling him out.

Keep reading to find out more…

In a Thursday (November 9) Instagram video,...

With a New Year comes a triumphant return to The Coterie!

It feels like ages since we've tuned into Good Trouble, and all the fun, heartache, and shocking cliffhangers abound at The Coterie.

And we won't have to wait much longer before we can dive into a new season.

We only have to get past those pesky holidays.

Good Trouble will return with the second part of its fifth season on January 2, and there's so much to look forward to when it does.

For one, Cierra Ramirez herself will be directing during the second half of this season, which is a huge feat and such an accomplishment for an actress who continues to excel at her work.

The new promo teases teamwork, the series leaning heavily into its found family, and even actual family goodness when we glimpse Stef and Lena -- possibly at Callie's wedding reception!

Oops, if...

The status of Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson's relationship remains a mystery after their viral summer drama. On Aug. 16, a source told People that Jackson had "moved on" from the relationship, which was thrown into the spotlight in July after he publicly criticized Palmer for wearing a sheer thong dress to an Usher concert. "We live in a generation where a man of the family doesn't want the wife & mother to his kids to showcase booty cheeks to please others & he gets told how much of a hater he is," Jackson wrote on Twitter on July 5 before briefly deactivating his account. "This is my family & my representation. I have standards & morals to what I believe. I rest my case."

On Aug. 16, another source told Entertainment Tonight that the pair "called it quits shortly after [Jackson] called [Palmer] out on Twitter for her outfit at the Usher concert." They added, "Keke is...

Keke Palmer’s boyfriend, Darius Jackson, has been hitting headlines this week after he called out the actress on Twitter for wearing a sheer ensemble to watch Usher’s Las Vegas residency show.

With the pair keeping their relationship fairly private, let’s find out a bit more about him.

Who is Darius Jackson?

Jackson is the brother of “Insecure” actor Sarunas Jackson, who has also starred in shows including “Good Trouble” and “Made for Love”.

Jackson has worked as a fitness instructor at Inspire Fitness Studio. Find out a bit more about what he said in his bio here.

Read More: Keke Palmer Shares Adorable Photos With Bf Darius Jackson And Their Newborn Baby

How long have Jackson and Palmer been together?

According to Elle, Jackson’s brother Saruna introduced him to Palmer after she had a cameo on “Insecure”.

They reportedly met at a Memorial Day party in...

Exclusive: Noma Dumezweni (The Undoing), Gabby Beans (Succession) and Sarunas J. Jackson (Insecure) have joined the cast of the Apple TV+ limited series Presumed Innocent.

Inspired by Scott Turow’s courtroom thriller, Presumed Innocent is the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. The book was published in 1987 and was turned into a 1990 feature starring Harrison Ford in the role Jake Gyllenhaal is taking on.

As reimagined by David E. Kelley, Presumed Innocent will be exploring obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.

Dumezweni will recur as ‘Judge Lyttle,’ a formidable legal mind, she’s been on the bench for decades, and now she’s overseeing one of the most highly publicized trials in Chicago’s recent history. She knows the...

Keke Palmer is officially a mother! On Monday, the 29-year-old announced she gave birth to her first child with her boyfriend, Darius Jackson.

Taking to Instagram, Palmer announced she welcomed a baby boy named Leodis Andrellton Jackson. “Born during Black History Month, with a name to match! Leodis Andrellton Jackson, welcome to the world baby Leo,” she wrote.

Read More: Keke Palmer Says She's Getting Into Her Latest Role as 'a Mother'

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The actress and podcaster shared her pregnancy news in December by kicking off her “Saturday Night Live” debut with an adorable baby bump reveal on the Studio 8H stage.

She took the stage for her monologue wearing a tight-fitting blazer that seemingly tried to hide her baby bump — but she used the platform to announce her exciting news.

“I’m especially glad to be here, though,...

Among the Beasts Trailer — Matthew Newton‘s Among the Beasts (2023) movie trailer has been released by Gravitas Ventures. The Among the Beasts trailer stars Tory Kittles, Libe Barer, Sarunas J. Jackson, Kate Easton, Jeremy Holm, Mark Mitton, Jon Bass, and Jim Norton. Crew Matthew Newton wrote the screenplay for Among the Beasts. “Produced by Jason [...]

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"I don't know how I can help." Gravitas Ventures has revealed an official trailer for a crime thriller titled Among the Beasts, the latest from actor / filmmaker Matthew Newton. Now set to open both in theaters and on VOD coming up in February. When a gangster's daughter reluctantly teams with a former Marine to find her kidnapped cousin, the combat veteran must overcome his own demons in order to rescue the child. There's not much more to the plot than that, yet another of these junk films being dumped on VOD every week. This indie thriller stars Tory Kittles, Libe Barer, Sarunas J. Jackson, Kate Easton, Jeremy Holm, Mark Mitton, with Jon Bass, and Jim Norton. Unfortunately this looks instantly forgettable and entirely uninteresting, not even worth watching the trailer either. Save yourself the trouble and just skip it. ›››

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Exclusive: FX has added seven to the recurring cast for The Sterling Affairs, its limited series about the downfall of Los Angeles Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling amid the team’s drive to win a championship under coach Doc Rivers. Harriet Samson Harris (Hacks), Corbin Bernsen (City On a Hill), Yvonna Pearson (Dynasty), Jock McKissic (Your Honor), Darryl Wesley (This Is Us), Rich Sommer (Minx) and Clifton Davis (Billions) join leads Laurence Fishburne and Jacki Weaver in the six-episode series.

The Sterling Affairs is written by Gina Welch (Feud: Bette and Joan) based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne. The series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald...

Keke Palmer is going to be a mom! The 29-year-old actress kicked off her “Saturday Night Live” debut by announcing her pregnancy and revealing her adorable baby bump on the Studio 8H stage.

Palmer hosted the Dec. 3 episode — her first-ever turn in the role — alongside musical guest Sza. She took the stage for her monologue wearing a tight-fitting blazer that seemingly tried to hide her baby bump — but she used the platform to announce her exciting baby news.

“I’m especially glad to be here, though, because there’s some rumours going around. People have been in my comments saying, ‘Keke’s having a baby, Keke’s pregnant,’ and I want to set the record straight — I am,” she declared while simultaneously pulling open her jacket and revealing her baby bump.

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“Saturday Night Live” returned after the holiday break with host Keke Palmer making a big announcement: She is having a baby!

“People have been in my comments, saying, ‘Keke’s having a baby,’ ‘Keke’s pregnant,’ and I want to set the record straight,” Palmer said in her opening monologue. “I am!”

Palmer revealed the huge news by unveiling her baby bump during her animated and hysterical monologue talking about her big year starring in “Nope” and being nominated for an Academy Award –which she joked didn’t actually happen.

“I was trying so hard to keep it on the down-low ’cause I got a lot of stuff going on,” she said. “You know, people kept coming up to me, ‘Congratulations,’ and I’m like, ‘Shh, can y’all stop? I got a liquor sponsorship on the line.”

All joking aside, Palmer couldn’t contain her excitement.

“But honestly this is the biggest blessing,...

FX's The Sterling Affairs has officially rounded out its cast, tapping Cleopatra Coleman (Dopesick) to star alongside Ed O'Neill, Laurence Fishburne, and Jacki Weaver. Coleman will play Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling's mistress V. Stiviano, the woman at the center of his downfall in the NBA. Alongside Coleman, the series has brought on six more new names including Kelly AuCoin (Billions), who'll play Los Angeles Clippers President Andy Roeser, alongside Austin Scott (A Jazzman's Blues), J. Alphonse Nicholson (P-Valley), Sheldon “Shel” Bailey (Shameless), Sarunas J. Jackson (Insecure), and Charlie McElveen (The Deuce) who all recur as NBA players caught up in the whirlwind scandal of Stirling.

FX has rounded out the cast of The Sterling Affairs, its limited series about the downfall of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling amid the team’s drive to win a championship under coach Doc Rivers. Cleopatra Coleman (Dopesick) has been tapped to star as Sterling’s mistress V. Stiviano.

Also cast are Kelly AuCoin (Billions) as former Clippers president Andy Roeser and Austin Scott (A Jazzman’s Blues), J. Alphonse Nicholson (P-Valley), Sheldon “Shel” Bailey (Game Shakers), Sarunas J. Jackson (Insecure) and Charlie McElveen (The Deuce) as the NBA players caught up in the shocking events. Scott will play Blake Griffin, Nicholson will portray Chris Paul, Bailey will play D’Andre Jordan, Jackson will portray Matt Barnes, and McElveen will play JJ Reddick.

They join previously announced leads Laurence Fishburne as former Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, Ed O’Neill as Donald Sterling, and Jacki Weaver as Sterling’s wife Shelly.

Cleopatra Coleman has joined FX’s “The Sterling Affairs.” The Australian-born actress, who quickly rose to fame starring alongside Will Forte as Erica in Fox’s comedy “The Last Man on Earth,” will portray Los Angeles Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling’s mistress V. Stiviano in the forthcoming limited series.

Written by Gina Welch and based on the ESPN 30 for 30 Podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne, “The Sterling Affairs” is a retelling of the true events that transpired in the rise and fall of the Clippers legacy. With behind the scenes stories, the series follows Doc Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald Sterling, whose notoriously racist behavior is brought to light amid the power struggle between his wife of 60+ years,...

Falling in love with Alice Kwan on Good Trouble is easy.

Falling in love with the multitalented star who plays her is even easier. Sherry Cola is an unapologetic, unstoppable rising star, and she's taking Hollywood and the comedy world by storm. Her passion is unmatched.

TV Fanatic caught up with Sherry Cola again to discuss Good Trouble, her love of comedy, trailblazing through the industry as a queer, Asian-American woman, and much more. Grab a snack and enjoy the chat below!

Sherry: Jasmine, my dear. We meet again.

Tvf: I know. I get a double dose of Sherry Cola. It sounds like a caffeinated energy drink.

That sounds like a reality show, a dating reality show, like A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila. [Laugh]

It does. You should do that. You're doing everything else.

That also sounds like I'm coming for Fauci's crown and in the booster game too.

Peppy comedy sets four jaded Los Angelenos up with a perilous challenge that could go on for eternity – and certainly has franchise potential

A kindred spirit to Jumanji, this film is centred on a supernatural board game its four protagonists must win before sunrise to avoid being trapped for all eternity playing it. It’s to director Alberto Belli’s credit that his comedy drums up a sizeable proportion of the 1995 film’s fun on a fraction of the budget. Decidedly only for players aged 16 and above, like all great board games Gatlopp gives a vague impression of imparting significant life wisdom, but actually is mostly concerned with making sure everyone has as good a time as possible.

After his wife cheats on him, Los Angeleno Paul (Jim Mahoney) is finalising his divorce and moving into temporary digs chez bestie Cliff (Jon Bass). Wanting to cheer his pal up, Cliff...

Network: HBO Max

Episodes: 16 (half-hour)

Seasons: Two

TV show dates: April 1, 2021 -- May 19, 2022

Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Cristin Milioti, Billy Magnussen, Dan Bakkedahl, Noma Dumezweni, Ray Romano, Augusto Aguilera, Caleb Foote, and Sarunas J. Jackson.

TV show description:

A dark and absurd comedy series, the Made for Love TV show is based on the novel of the same name by Alissa Nutting.

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HBO Max is breaking up with Made for Love.

The streaming service has officially canceled the Cristin Milioti-fronted dark comedy after two seasons, according to Variety.

“We are tremendously grateful for the truly spectacular journey of these past two seasons, courtesy of Alissa Nutting, Christina Lee, Cristin [Milioti], Billy [Magnussen], Ray [Romano] and the entire Made for Love cast and creative team — especially Zelda the talking dolphin and everyone’s favorite synthetic love interest, Diane,” HBO Max said in a statement to Variety.

“Like a Gogol chip, the series will always be on our minds.”

Based on the novel by Alissa Nutting, Made for Love is a humorous story of modern love and divorce.

Made for Love Season 1 followed Hazel Green (Cristin Milioti), a thirty-something woman on the run after ten years in a suffocating marriage to tech billionaire Byron Gogol (Billy Magnussen), as smart as he is insufferable.

After discovering that...

“Made for Love” has been canceled at HBO Max after two seasons, Variety has confirmed exclusively.

“We are tremendously grateful for the truly spectacular journey of these past two seasons, courtesy of Alissa Nutting, Christina Lee, Cristin, Billy, Ray and the entire ‘Made for Love’ cast and creative team – especially Zelda the talking dolphin and everyone’s favorite synthetic love interest, Diane,” representatives for HBO Max said in a statement Friday. “Like a Gogol chip, the series will always be on our minds.”

The cancellation of the Cristin Milioti-led Max original comes on the heels of one of the streamer’s other titles, Ridley Scott’s “Raised by Wolves,” getting the axe earlier this week amid ongoing shakeups at HBO Max’s new parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery.

Based on the novel by Alissa Nutting, “Made for Love” is described as “a poignantly humorous story of modern love and divorce.

Gatlopp On Demand And On Digital: June 16, 2022 Starring: Jim Mahoney, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jon Bass, Sarunas J. Jackson, Shelley Hennig, John Ales, Amy Davidson Directed by: Alberto Belli Written by: Jim Mahoney Synopsis: A group of old friends reunites for a nostalgic evening of fun and games after a decade apart. After one too many, they …

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The new supernatural comedy feature “Gatlopp”, directed by Alberto Belli, stars Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jon Bass, Sarunas J. Jackson, Shelley Hennig, John Ales, available June 16, 2022:

“…a group of old friends reunite for a nostalgic evening of fun and games after a decade apart. They decide to play a drinking game, but it’s quickly revealed that this game comes with supernatural stakes.

“Mischief leads to mayhem, and the group realizes that if they can’t come together to win the game by sunrise, they will be forced to play for eternity…”

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What begins as a fun evening with a drinking board game transforms into a hellish fight for survival for a group of reunited friends in the official trailer for Gatlopp.

Directed by Alberto Belli from a screenplay by Jim Mahoney, Gatlopp stars Jim Mahoney, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jon Bass, Sarunas J. Jackson, Shelley Hennig, John Ales, and Amy Davidson. The horror comedy will be released by XYZ Films on VOD and Digital beginning June 16th.

Synopsis: "A group of old friends reunites for a nostalgic evening of fun and games after a decade apart. After one too many, they decide to play a drinking game, but it’s quickly revealed that this game comes with supernatural stakes. Mischief leads to mayhem, and the group realizes that if they can’t come together to win the game by sunrise, they will be forced to play for eternity - in hell."



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Billed as a supernatural comedy, Gatlopp from XYZ Films is coming to On Demand and Digital on June 16, 2022, and today the official trailer begins the supernatural drinking game. Alberto Belli directed Gatlopp, written by Jim Mahoney. Jim Mahoney, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jon Bass, Sarunas J. Jackson, Shelley Hennig, John Ales, and Amy Davidson star. “A group of old friends reunites […]

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"Do me a favor? Roll a 6." XYZ Films has revealed an trailer for an indie horror comedy titled Gatlopp, marking the feature directorial debut of Mexican filmmaker Alberto Belli. "One game. One rule. Don't lie... or you die." That's the tagline here, and the premise for this. A group of friends reunite for an evening after one of their own has a gnarly divorce. As it's been almost a decade since they were last all together, waxing nostalgic, they decide to play a drinking game. But this is no ordinary game; if they don't bond together to confront their past, they'll be forced to play the game for eternity. The cast includes Jim Mahoney (who wrote the script), Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jon Bass, Sarunas J. Jackson, Shelley Hennig, John Ales, and Amy Davidson. This looks hilarious! A dash of Jumanji with some horror board game madness. I like the bright, colorful...

Billed as a supernatural comedy, XYZ Films recently acquired the film Gatlopp, and they’ve announced today that it’s coming to On Demand and Digital on June 16, 2022. Alberto Belli directed Gatlopp, written by Jim Mahoney. Jim Mahoney, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jon Bass, Sarunas J. Jackson, Shelley Hennig, John Ales, and Amy Davidson star. “A group […]

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HBO Max is bringing two of its most popular shows back in the coming weeks.

The streaming service has announced return dates for Hacks and Made for Love.

Made for Love is up first, with a two-episode premiere set for Thursday, April 28.

The series will then unspool two episodes each Thursday, with the finale set for May 19.

Based on the novel by Alissa Nutting, Made for Love is a humorous story of modern love and divorce.

Made for Love Season 1 followed Hazel Green (Cristin Milioti), a thirty-something woman on the run after ten years in a suffocating marriage to tech billionaire Byron Gogol (Billy Magnussen), as smart as he is insufferable.

After discovering that her husband implanted a monitoring device – the Made for Love chip – in her brain, allowing him to track her, watch her and know her "emotional data," Hazel fled to her desert hometown to take refuge with...

Netflix is celebrating Earth Month with a brand new collection on its platform.

Titled “One World, Infinite Wonder,” the new collection features over 170 titles that focus on the environment or climate change, from stand-up sets, nature documentaries and television dramas. The collection also features artwork from California-based illustrator Leonardo Santamaria.

The launch of the collection coincides with the release of “Our Great National Parks,” a new five-part documentary series executive produced and narrated by former U.S. president Barack Obama. The series explores national parks and wildlife across many different countries and continents, from Kenya’s Tsavo National Park to Gunung Leuser National Park in Indonesia. Other documentaries in the collection include “Our Planet,” “Animal” and “David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet.”

Other prominent titles featured in the collection include the Oscar-nominated comedy “Don’t Look Up,” which uses a meteor striking planet earth as a metaphor for climate change.

Hazel Green and Byron Gogol’s toxic relationship becomes an unlikely partnership when Made for Love returns for Season 2 this month.

On Wednesday, HBO Max unveiled a new trailer, which you can check out above, that teases the twosome’s reluctant team-up as a crew of investigators works to bring down Byron for his many unsavory deeds.

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You’ve been cordially invited to the royal Queen’s Ball. So grab thy best Lady Whistledown dress and wig because your presence is requested at court.

“A Bridgerton Experience,” a live immersive tour that will take place in several major cities across the country, kicked off this past weekend in Los Angeles, with stars such as Yvonne Orji, Sarunas J. Jackson, Chrishelle Stause and Kevin Krieder in attendance — just in time for the hit show’s season two premiere this week.

At $49 apiece, tickets are still available for the tour, which will make stops in Chicago, Montreal and Washington D.C through May.

The 90-minute ball is inspired by the Regency Era London portrayed in the hit Shonda Rhimes series, and will be backed by a live string...

Star Trek: Prodigy will continue flying: Paramount+ has renewed the animated kids’ series for Season 2, less than two weeks after the show debuted on Oct. 28.

The first season is currently releasing new episodes weekly on Thursdays through Nov. 18, after which it will resume with five more installments beginning Thursday, Jan. 6. (The 10-episode second half of Season 1 will unspool at a later date next year.)

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Exclusive: HBO Max’s Made For Love is upping and adding to its cast.

Sarunas J. Jackson, a guest star on the first season of the Cristin Milioti and Billy Magnussen dramedy, has been promoted to series regular for Season 2, and the show has added Chris Diamantopoulos and Angela Lin as recurring with Paula Abdul joining as a guest star.

Jackson, best known for his role on HBO’s Insecure, plays Jay, a co-worker of Milioti’s Hazel from the Twin Sands bowling alley, with surprising new developments in Season 2.

Diamantopoulos, best known for his role in Silicon Valley and who most recently is starring in Netflix’s Red Notice and True Story, plays Hank Walsh, a debonair, zealous FBI agent tasked with uncovering the hidden truths of The Hub.

Lin, who stars in Apple’s Little America and had a guest -tar role on Grey’s Anatomy, is playing Dr.

The Hallmark Channel announced that the series finale of “Good Witch” will premiere on July 25 at 9 p.m.

In the final episode, titled “The Wedding,” the Merriwick cousins get ready to face the mysterious force putting their family legacy at risk while changes are in store for others.

“‘Good Witch’ has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development. “We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made ‘Good Witch’ such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”

The series stars Catherine Bell, James Denton, Sarah Power,...

Exclusive: Brandi Denise has been cast as a new series regular for the second season of Games People Play, BET’s hour-long scripted drama series from executive producer Tracey Edmonds. Denise joins previously announced Karrueche Tran, Lauren London in a limited role, Sarunas J. Jackson, Karen Obilom, Parker McKenna Posey, Jackie Long, and Kendall Kyndall. Additionally, Cynthia Bailey, Nazanin Mandi, Ro Parrish, Hitman Holla, Leon and Calvin Seabrooks have been tapped for recurring roles in Season 2 joining returning cast Vanessa Bell Calloway, Vanessa Simmons, Shaun Robinson, Kevin Jackson, Barry Brewer, and Monti Washington who will reprise their recurring roles. Season 2 is set to premiere this fall on BET.

The second season picks up with Marques (Jackson) and Vanessa (London) learning the paternity of their new child as he struggles to find his footing on and off the court. Meanwhile, Nia’s (Obilom) investigation into a...

Exclusive: Claws alumna Karrueche Tran has been tapped for a lead role in the second season of Games People Play, BET’s hour-long scripted drama series from executive producer Tracey Edmonds.

She’ll join returning series regulars Sarunas J. Jackson, Karen Obilom, Parker McKenna Posey, Jackie Long, and Kendall Kyndall. Lauren London will return in a limited role this season.

Based on the book Games Divas Play by Angela Burt-Murray, Games People Play is a sexy, stylized drama about the L.A. high life, where everyone plays to win. A desperate basketball wife (London) trying to protect her family, a tenacious journalist (Obilom) struggling to rebuild a tarnished career, and a scandalous groupie (Posey) looking to become a star, find it’s murder trying to stay on top.

Season two picks up with Marques (Jackson) and Vanessa (London) learning the paternity of their new child as he struggles to find...

A young Latinx man hired to portray a bartender in the Season 2 finale of “Good Trouble” took his mark in the South Los Angeles warehouse in which the scene was taking place and looked up and across from him. There, projected onto the wall, was the face of an even younger man who was a close family friend before he was killed by police. It was an emotional moment, but it was also the epitome of the environment the team behind the show was trying to create.

“We’re trying to create environments where people feel into what is happening,” says Patrisse Cullors, co-founder, Black Lives Matter Global Network and co-writer of the “Good Trouble” finale episode entitled “Trap Heals.” “It’s not a protest space, it’s not necessarily an art gallery, but it does protest and it is fine art. It’s a mashup.”

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Are you game for the first season of the Games People Play TV show on Bet? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Games People Play is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the Games People Play season one episodes here. *Status update below.

A Bet drama based on the novel, Games Divas Play by Angela Burt-Murray, Games People Play stars Lauren London, Sarunas J. Jackson, Karen Obilom, Parker McKenna Posey and Jackie Long. The thriller centers on Vanessa King (London). Vanessa married her sweetheart, Marques (Jackson), when he was on the cusp of becoming a professional basketball player.

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A Bet drama based on the Angela Burt-Murray novel Games Divas Play, Games People Play stars Lauren London, Sarunas J. Jackson, Karen Obilom, Parker McKenna Posey and Jackie Long. The thriller centers on Vanessa King (London). Vanessa married her sweetheart, Marques (Jackson), when he was on the cusp of becoming a professional basketball player. Although he’s now a big star and Vanessa is a loyal wife, she has...

When they're good, original Bet TV series develop a small but devoted fanbase and earn a second season. The cable network's newest entry in the Nielsen ratings race is the Games People Play TV series. Does this thriller know how to play this game and land a return engagement? Will Games People Play be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.

A Bet drama based on the novel, Games Divas Play by Angela Burt-Murray, Games People Play stars Lauren London, Sarunas J. Jackson, Karen Obilom, Parker McKenna Posey and Jackie Long. The thriller centers on Vanessa King (London). Vanessa married her sweetheart, Marques (Jackson), when he was on the cusp of becoming a professional basketball player. Although he’s now a big star and Vanessa is a loyal wife, she has her doubts sometimes, and Marques isn’t immune to temptation. They’re...

In today’s TV news roundup, “Grey’s Anatomy” star T.R. Knight joins HBO Max’s “The Flight Attendant” and Bet renewed “Games People Play.”

Casting

T.R Knight has been cast in HBO Max‘s dark comedy “The Flight Attendant.“ Knight will play Cassie’s (Kaley Cuoco) older brother, Davey. When Cassie’s life starts to unravel, Davey deals with the fallout.

Daryl McCormack has been cast opposite Rosamund Pike (“Gone Girl”) in “The Wheel of Time” series adaptation at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively. McCormack is said to be appearing in three episodes of the show in an undisclosed role. The Irish actor currently recurs on “Peaky Blinders” and is repped by Echo Lake Entertainment, Independent Talent Group in the U.K., and Lisa Richards Agency in Ireland.

Renewals

Bet has renewed “Games People Play” starring Lauren London, Sarunas J. Jackson, Parker McKenna Posey, Karen Obilom and Jackie Long for a second season.

It's pretty common for a cast to say that they enjoy spending time together, but it's obvious that it's true when it comes to the tight-knit group who star on HBO's Insecure.

Indeed, during THR's June 9, 2018, visit to the L.A. set for the third season's seventh episode, "Obsessed-Like," the actors were so game to hang out that two of them — Kendrick Sampson and Sarunas J. Jackson — stopped by even though they weren't shooting any scenes that day.

That Saturday was also the second-to-last day of production. (Episode ...

Network: Bet.

Episodes: Ongoing (hour).

Seasons: Ongoing.

TV show dates: April 23, 2019 — present.

Series status: Has not been cancelled.

Performers include: Lauren London, Sarunas J. Jackson, Karen Obilom, Parker McKenna Posey, Jackie Long, Shaun Robinson, Vanessa Simmons, Barry Brewer, and Kendall Kyndall.

TV show description:

From executive producers Tracey Edmonds, Angela Burt-Murray, Vanessa Middleton, and Kim Newton, the Games People Play TV show is a drama based on Burt-Murray's 2014 mystery novel, Games Divas Play.

The thriller centers on Vanessa King (London). Vanessa married her sweetheart, Marques (Jackson), when he was on the cusp of becoming a professional basketball player. Although Vanessa is a loyal wife, and their lives are now far more glamorous than in college, she has her doubts...

Exclusive: Sarunas J. Jackson (Insecure) and Jackie Long (Real Husbands Of Hollywood) are set as male leads opposite Lauren London, Parker McKenna Posey and Karen Obilom in the newly titled Games People Play (formerly known as Games Divas Play), Bet’s hour-long scripted drama series from executive producer Tracey Edmonds, slated for premiere in 2019. In addition, comedian Barry Brewer (truTV’s Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks) and Kendall Kyndall (Bet’s The Mane Event) have been cast in recurring roles.

Based on the book Games Divas Play by Angela Burt-Murray, Games People Play is a sexy, stylized drama about the L.A. high life, where everyone plays to win. A desperate basketball wife (London) trying to protect her family, a tenacious journalist (Obilom) struggling to rebuild a tarnished career, and a scandalous groupie (Posey) looking to become a star, find it’s murder trying to stay on top.

Jackson will play Marques King,...

Season two of Insecure introduces us to so many new characters, including Molly's (Yvonne Orji) good looking childhood best friend, Dro (Sarunas J. Jackson). Things quickly heat up between the two after their first run in with each other at a local cupcake shop, which is also where we're introduced Dro's wife, Candice (Gabrielle Dennis). A few days later, Dro drops a bombshell on Molly while slow dancing together at a party: he's in an open marriage.

Although Molly initially resists his advances out of respect for his wife, Dro insists that Candice is perfectly Ok with him sleeping with other women. In fact, he tells her that it was her idea to be open in their relationship so there wouldn't be any secrets to hide from one another. Now that all sounds great on paper, but when you take a closer look at Dro's actions, it starts to paint a different story.

Season three of HBO's Insecure will return to fog up our TV screens starting Aug. 12. Issa Rae, star and series creator, announced the exciting news on Instagram with some help from her costars Yvonne Orji (Molly), Natasha Rothwell (Kelli), and Amanda Seales (Tiffany), writing, "We heard you wanna date? My girls got you!"

With the roller-coaster finale that left us all an emotional wreck, we have no clue what to expect this go around. Will we discover the truth about Tiffany's suspicious pregnancy? Will Molly realize her worth and leave Dro (Sarunas J. Jackson) alone for good? Will Issa (Rae) and Lawrence (Jay Ellis) rekindle their romance? We have our fingers crossed that Ellis will make a return after the actor told us he doesn't know "if there's a future for [Issa and Lawrence]" after last season.

Related: 13 Nsfw GIFs From Insecure That'll Make You Want to Switch to a Private Browser...

If Issa Rae is ever struggling with writer's block, this apparent love triangle between her Insecure co-stars might inspire her to put pen to paper. Fans were surprised to find out that two actors from the hit HBO series, Dominique Perry and Sarunas J. Jackson, supposedly welcomed a baby girl together. Dominique shared—and later deleted—the birth announcement on Instagram, but Sarunas took to Twitter with a black and white photo of the newborn identical to his co-star's post. "Nwts," he captioned the photo, a reference to Drake's 2013 album Nothing Was the Same. Meanwhile, Dominique (who documented her pregnancy journey on social...