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Jacob Elordi spoke about Nate Jacobs’ grisly death in Euphoria Season 3, describing filming the coffin burial and the rattlesnake bite as a bittersweet, almost peaceful moment. He reflected on leaving the show, the intense shoot (being sealed in a coffin with a snake prop), and the heavy arc as Naz’s debt scheme spirals Cassie and Maddy into danger, with the finale set to air May 31 on HBO/HBO Max.
HBO's Harry Potter TV series reveals its first major recast: Gracie Cochrane, who played Ginny Weasley in Season 1, will not return for Season 2 (Chamber of Secrets) due to unforeseen circumstances. A replacement will be cast; HBO confirms support for Cochrane and thanks her. Season 2 also promotes Jon Brown to co-showrunner alongside Francesca Gardiner as production moves forward on the Chamber of Secrets adaptation.
Euphoria's Season 3 Episode 6 will stream on HBO Max on Sunday, May 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT) and will also air on HBO at the same time; episodes 7 and 8 follow on May 24 and May 31, as the weekly rollout continues. The season, set five years after season 2, features Zendaya and new guest stars such as Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Danielle Deadwyler, Natasha Lyonne, and Trisha Paytas.
Season 2 of HBO Max’s The Pitt delivered substantial growth over Season 1, averaging 15.4 million viewers in its first 90 days and totaling about 10.1 billion minutes by week 14, with Nielsen data showing strong year‑over‑year gains and the current season dominating weekly viewing versus the previous year.
Jalen Thomas Brooks discusses his dual-actor stretch—John Tucker in Prime Video’s Off Campus and Mateo Diaz on HBO Max’s The Pitt—amid talk of a potential Night Shift storyline in Season 2, the devoted book-fanbase surrounding the hockey-romance adaptation, and the on- and off-screen camaraderie that fuels the cast. He highlights his mom’s help as his audition reader, his approach to Tucker’s evolution from the books, and the excitement and pressure of a Season 2 renewal guiding the show’s future.
HBO Max unveiled the teaser and a July 23 premiere date for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a Big Bang Theory spin-off following Stuart Bloom as he navigates a multiverse crisis with Denise, Bert, and Barry Kripke, meeting alternate versions of familiar characters along the way.
Variety reports HBO Max will launch the fourth Big Bang Theory universe spin-off, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, after releasing an apocalyptic teaser; the 10-episode series, starring Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie, debuts July 23 at 9 p.m. ET with weekly new episodes, and follows Stuart Bloom trying to restore reality after a device he broke triggers a multiverse catastrophe.
Supriya Ganesh says the online reaction to leaving HBO’s The Pitt was “surreal,” telling Variety on the Gold Gala red carpet that their name trended on Twitter and they had to put the phone down and go outside. They’ve received touching messages from fans who saw themselves in the character, and the exit came as The Pitt promoted Dr. Parker Ellis to series regular ahead of Season 3. All Season 2 episodes are on HBO Max, and HBO has renewed the show for a third season. Ganesh also discusses the impact of their Vulture essay on gender and queer identity and notes a few projects in the pipeline for the future."
Lisa Kudrow says Valerie Cherish’s finale of The Comeback felt “absolutely true,” emphasizing how Valerie survives by spinning her reality and adapting rather than feeling humiliated. She highlights the meta moment of viewing Valerie through Jane’s lens, the AI-driven plot and the studio betrayal over Valerie’s digital likeness, and the full-circle arcs with Juna Milken and the ensemble. Kudrow also reflects on how her Friends experience informs Valerie, notes her real-life connection to the cast (including her son Julian Stern’s involvement), and hints at a Romy & Michele sequel. The Comeback streams on HBO Max.
Variety's spoiler-heavy recap of Euphoria Season 3 Episode 5 shows Rue being framed by Alamo’s henchmen, forced to dig a ditch and bury her up to her neck as a charging Alamo closes in; the scene cuts to black, leaving Rue’s fate uncertain while other storylines — Cassie’s rise with LA Nights, Maddy’s manipulation, and Rue/Jules’ flirtation — unfold.
Warner Bros. won a yearslong arbitration with Village Roadshow over The Matrix Resurrections’ dual theatrical/HBO Max release, with Village Roadshow paying WB $57 million in damages after an appeal limited a forced 50% stake purchase; the dispute coincided with Village Roadshow’s Chapter 11 filing in 2025 and its library sale to Alcon. WB also has a Matrix 5 in development with Drew Goddard, though none of the original Wachowskis or cast are currently attached.
HBO Max finished Q1 with more than 140 million subscribers, topping internal forecasts, and Warner Bros. Discovery now projects about 150 million by year-end 2026 as international launches expand. Executives say momentum should lift subscriber revenue and engagement, with potential upside from Paramount content and a long-running Harry Potter slate helping drive growth and move the service toward profitability after a period of losses.
Margot Robbie’s Wuthering Heights shot to No. 1 on HBO Max’s U.S. movie charts after its May 1 streaming debut, even occupying two slots, as the film—backed by a $242 million worldwide box office—continues to dominate May’s streaming slate despite mixed critical reviews.
Margot Robbie’s polarizing adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights has surged to No. 1 on HBO Max’s U.S. movie charts days after its digital debut, beating out other titles. The period romance, a loose adaptation starring Robbie and Jacob Elordi, opened domestically to about $37.5 million over Presidents’ Day weekend and has grossed roughly $242 million worldwide. Despite mixed reviews, streaming audiences have driven the film to the top of May’s streaming slate on HBO Max, underscoring strong appetite for Robbie-led period drama.
Variety argues HBO Max’s Rooster is a stealth Emmy contender, anchored by Steve Carell’s acclaimed lead performance and a strong ensemble, with the Lawrence-Tarses writing approach helping it land in voters’ consideration. Despite Carell’s history of nominations without a win, the show’s slow-burn humor and solid viewership (2.4 million in three days) and renewal for a second season give it momentum, though visibility remains the main hurdle as ballots go out.