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Marvel Confirms 2028 Debut for Live-Action Spy Thriller 'Zodiac' Amid TV Slate Shifts
television12 days ago

Marvel Confirms 2028 Debut for Live-Action Spy Thriller 'Zodiac' Amid TV Slate Shifts

Marvel Television has officially greenlit a new live-action spy thriller series titled 'Zodiac,' set to premiere on Disney+ in 2028. The announcement, made at New York Comic-Con, signals a strategic pivot for the studio as several flagship live-action titles conclude or face cancellation. While 'Zodiac' aims to revitalize the streaming slate, it arrives amidst the final seasons of 'Daredevil: Born Again' and the conclusion of the 'WandaVision' trilogy, marking a transitional period for Marvel’s television output.

via Deadline|
#disney#marvel-television#mcu
Black Doves Season 2 Premieres Nov. 5 with New Cast and Political Stakes
tv25 days ago

Black Doves Season 2 Premieres Nov. 5 with New Cast and Political Stakes

Netflix has confirmed the release date for the second season of the spy drama 'Black Doves,' which will premiere on November 5, 2026. The six-episode season returns Keira Knightley as Helen Webb, now navigating the treacherous political landscape as her husband, Wallace, prepares to become Prime Minister. The cast expands significantly, adding Neve Campbell and Ambika Mod, while the plot intensifies with internal threats to the covert organization and a reunited partnership between Helen and her former handler, Sam.

via Variety|
#black-doves#keira-knightley#netflix
Norman Reedus Joins James Marsden in Apple TV+ Spy Thriller 'Disavowed'
television1 month ago

Norman Reedus Joins James Marsden in Apple TV+ Spy Thriller 'Disavowed'

Norman Reedus has been cast as a series regular in the upcoming Apple TV+ spy thriller 'Disavowed,' joining James Marsden in the lead role. The series, created by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, follows a disgraced CIA officer who goes freelance to hunt an assassin for a $15 million bounty. While Reedus's specific character details remain classified, the announcement marks a significant addition to the cast of the high-profile action drama.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#apple-tv#disavowed#james-marsden
Stranger Things Alums Lead New Netflix Spy Thriller
entertainment3 months ago

Stranger Things Alums Lead New Netflix Spy Thriller

Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour will headline a new Netflix spy thriller, reuniting the Stranger Things stars as a father–daughter FBI team in a high-stakes case, with Harbour a disgraced security expert whose estranged daughter (Brown) vanishes. The series, from creator/writer Jack Thorne, received a straight-to-series order, and Brown and Harbour will executive-produce. The piece also notes past off-screen tensions and a 2025 harassment report, which Harbour addressed; Netflix declined to comment on that aspect.

via TVLine|
#david-harbour#entertainment#millie-bobby-brown
Brown and Harbour Reunite for Netflix Spy Series from Jack Thorne
television-entertainment3 months ago

Brown and Harbour Reunite for Netflix Spy Series from Jack Thorne

Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour will star in and executive‑produce an untitled Netflix spy drama from writer Jack Thorne (Enola Holmes), based on a logline in which a disgraced FBI agent turned security expert is pulled back into the game when his estranged daughter, an FBI agent, goes missing. The project comes from A24 and marks another reunion for the Stranger Things alums as Netflix orders a straight‑to‑series, with Brown and Harbour leading and Thorne crafting a character‑driven thriller.

via Variety|
#david-harbour#jack-thorne#millie-bobby-brown
Jack Ryan: Ghost War Skips Substance for Surface-Level Action
entertainment4 months ago

Jack Ryan: Ghost War Skips Substance for Surface-Level Action

John Krasinski returns as Jack Ryan in Tom Clancy’s Ghost War for Amazon Prime Video, delivering stylish globe-trotting set pieces but a thin conspiracy and shallow characterization; Krasinski remains affable yet bland, with heavy exposition and minimal emotional heft, making this a shrug-worthy entry that hints at future installments but doesn’t convincingly elevate the franchise.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#amazon-prime-video#entertainment#ghost-war
entertainment9 months ago

‘The Copenhagen Test’ Explores Trust and Deception in Spy Drama

Simu Liu discusses his new Peacock series 'The Copenhagen Test,' highlighting its themes of surveillance, cultural identity, and his role as an immigrant. He shares behind-the-scenes insights, including his chemistry with co-star Melissa Barrera, their action scenes, and the show's layered romantic and spy elements, expressing hope for a second season.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#melissa-barrera#peacock
entertainment1 year ago

Angelina Jolie and Doug Liman Collaborate on New Spy Thriller 'The Initiative'

Angelina Jolie is set to star in the upcoming spy thriller 'The Initiative,' reuniting with director Doug Liman, with Universal Pictures in talks to acquire the project. The film aims to bring Jolie back to her action thriller roots, with plot details under wraps, and is written by F. Scott Frazier. The project is produced by Jeff Kirschenbaum and is part of Jolie's ongoing diverse career in film and theater.

via Variety|
#angelina-jolie#doug-liman#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Angelina Jolie and Doug Liman Collaborate on Spy Thriller 'The Initiative'

Angelina Jolie and director Doug Liman are teaming up again for a spy thriller titled 'The Initiative,' with Jolie starring as a rogue spy named Bright. The film, described as a 'Training Day' set in the world of espionage, is produced by RK Films and is aiming to start production in early 2026. The project reunites Jolie and Liman, who previously collaborated on 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith,' and involves a script by F. Scott Frazier.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#angelina-jolie#doug-liman#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Eddie Redmayne Praises 'Day of the Jackal' Finale for Its Impactful Twist

Eddie Redmayne was initially hesitant to join the Peacock series 'The Day of the Jackal' due to his admiration for the original film and book, but was convinced by the modernized adaptation and its compelling narrative. The first season finale features a twist where Redmayne's character, the Jackal, kills Bianca Pullman, diverging from the original story. Redmayne, who also serves as an executive producer, found the role challenging yet rewarding, as it allowed him to explore the character's dual life as a master assassin and family man. The series has been renewed for a second season.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#eddie-redmayne#entertainment#peacock
entertainment1 year ago

Keira Knightley Shines in Netflix's Critically Acclaimed Spy Thriller 'Black Doves'

Joe Barton, creator of the Netflix series 'Black Doves,' discusses casting Keira Knightley in the Christmas-themed spy thriller. The show, which has been renewed for a second season, focuses on the complex relationship between spies Helen Webb (Knightley) and Sam Young (Ben Whishaw) amidst espionage and personal turmoil. Barton aimed to portray fallible human characters in a heightened world, inspired by a real-life story of hidden relationships. The series explores themes of love, betrayal, and geopolitical conspiracy, with Knightley taking on a role that blends her signature dual-character dynamic.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#black-doves#entertainment#joe-barton