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Meg Stalter will make her Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary!, taking over from Maya Rudolph for a ten-week summer run at the Lyceum Theatre. The casting marks a major step for the comedian-actor, with Stalter juggling her rising pop career as she headlines on a big stage this season.
Summer House’s Ciara Miller and Love Island’s Maura Higgins are the first celebrity contestants announced for the new Dancing With the Stars season, with neither pro partner confirmed yet; fans speculate Higgins could be paired with Pasha Pashkov and Miller with Val Chmerkovskiy as the show looks to keep up its momentum.
Warner Bros. revealed the cast for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, with Leo Woodall making his Middle-earth debut as Halvard alongside Jamie Dornan as Strider/Aragorn and Kate Winslet as Marigol; returning stars Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis will reprise their roles, with Lee Pace back as Thranduil. Directed by Andy Serkis, the story is set during Aragorn’s early pursuit of Gollum to keep the Ring’s location from Sauron, and the film is slated for release on December 17, 2027.
Deadline reports Felicity Huffman exits Doc as a series regular after Season 2, with Blair Underwood joining in Season 3 as trauma surgeon Dr. Ben Grant; Charlotte Fountain-Jardim’s Katie leaves the regular cast to attend Northwestern and will guest-star, while Scott Wolf’s Dr. Richard Miller may be brought back in some capacity. The shift signals an empty-nest arc for Amy and Michael as the show moves forward with new cast dynamics.
The Pitt heads into Season 3 with a notable cast shakeup after wrapping Season 2 with an explosive finale: one star is exiting due to a story-driven decision, while several others are confirmed or likely to return. The show is known for its rotating cast of doctors and abundant cameos, signaling major changes ahead for the new season.
Yellowstone’s Hassie Harrison has joined Fox’s Baywatch reboot as Nat, a former foster kid turned Olympic lifeguard and Hobie Buchannon’s loyal right-hand, with the series targeting a 2026–2027 premiere.
Vulture reveals Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette lineup: 22 men from California, Utah, and Nashville, including a California cowboy and a vinyl-obsessed Vacaville native, as Paul—a mother of three and ex-wife—heads to ABC to date publicly for the first time in pursuit of a real dating experience; the season premieres March 22.
Taylor Frankie Paul, known from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' has been announced as the new Bachelorette for season 22, set to premiere in 2026, marking her debut as the leading lady in the popular reality TV franchise.
Roger Howarth, known for his roles on soap operas like General Hospital and One Life to Live, is joining The Young & The Restless for a mystery storyline this fall, with details about his character kept under wraps.
Kirsten Storms has announced she will be taking a break from her role on 'General Hospital' for the upcoming year, as confirmed by her.
The article covers various entertainment news, including the casting of a new Harry Potter series on HBO with Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout, and other updates from film festivals, celebrity gossip, and TV shows.
Ridley Scott inadvertently revealed that Paul Mescal is set to star in an upcoming Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes, potentially playing Paul McCartney, though this hasn't been officially confirmed. This project may delay Mescal's involvement in Scott's film 'The Dog Stars.' Other rumored cast members for the Beatles films include Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, with Harris Dickson and Charlie Rowe speculated to play John Lennon and George Harrison, respectively.
Josh Brolin has joined the cast of the next Knives Out film, directed by Rian Johnson. He joins a star-studded lineup including Daniel Craig, Jeremy Renner, and Glenn Close. This addition adds intrigue to the mystery, as previous killers in the series were played by former MCU actors. The film, described as Benoit Blanc's "most dangerous case yet," will be released on Netflix next year.
Giancarlo Esposito has been confirmed to join the cast of "Captain America: Brave New World," set for release on February 14, 2025. While his role remains undisclosed, it is described as villainous. The film, directed by Julius Onah, features Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America and includes a star-studded cast. Esposito, known for his roles in "Breaking Bad" and "The Mandalorian," teased his Marvel involvement earlier this month.
Giancarlo Esposito has joined the cast of "Captain America: Brave New World" as an antagonist, with reshoots for the film set to include new action sequences. The movie, directed by Julius Onah and starring Anthony Mackie, has shifted its release date to February 2025.