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Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
In production: What's filming in Metro Vancouver this summer and fall
Another year, another blast of headwinds in Hollywood North. B.C.'s production professionals have been hit first by COVID lockdowns, then a pair of disruptive strikes among writers and actors in 2023, then a post-strike recalibration in the industry that saw the number and scale of film, TV and streaming productions drop worldwide. This year's tariff threats from Trump, though hardly coherent, are just another headache adding to the uncertainty and general hesitancy to pull the trigger on new ventures in the business. It's been a struggle for those trying to maintain their careers in B.C., but those who have stuck it out are powering along and remain among the world's leaders in terms of skill and professionalism. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Are things turning around? Perhaps slowly, but the local scene could use a few more big announcements like 2024's second season of The Last of Us. Here are some highlights of what's on set and heading into production around Metro Vancouver and B.C., according to Creative B.C. and the Directors Guild of Canada. Julia Garner — who burst on the scene in Ozark and is a superhero this summer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps — takes on the female lead in the story of crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried. She'll play his girlfriend Caroline Ellison, who testified in the case after being nabbed as a co-conspirator. The limited series for Netflix is on set until November. A release date hasn't been set. One of the few feature films in the works this summer, this thriller directed by Takashi Doscher has Isabel May (of the Yellowstone prequel 1883) and Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) in the cast. Shooting is set to wrap up in early August. The reimagining of Sherlock Holmes's sidekick Dr. Watson stars Morris Chestnut back in his medical career after Sherlock's death. While studying rare diseases at a Pittsburgh centre — with Vancouver standing in for everything but the external shots — he finds his old sleuth life intruding. The second season debut is now set for Oct. 13, after CBS originally pushed it to 2026. It airs on Global in Canada. Justin Hartley stars in this hit show about a survivalist and missing persons hunter based on the Jeffrey Deaver novel The Never Game, which had its debut on CBS in 2023. It's been a ratings leader for the network, duelling with Watson for top spot. Shooting for Season 3 just got underway and runs into April 2026. While Hollywood remains a source for many splashy productions here, CBC came to Surrey for its cop drama Allegiance and recently renewed the show for a third season. It will be on set until early November. Joel McHale's good-natured sitcom about human hijinks at an animal control centre is back for a fourth season. The shoot starts in late August and runs into November. The first three seasons aired on Fox and CBC, and can be seen on CBC Gem. Another CBC show coming back for a third season — and fourth — is this comedic procedural in which a detective and con artist team up to solve crimes. Leads Giacomo Gianniotti as the cop and Vanessa Morgan as the con woman return. Shooting is set for late August to early December. Call this saga about wildfire crews timely. It debuted in 2022 after devastating seasons in both B.C. and California and has found an audience on both Global TV and CBS. The third season ran through April and Max Theriot and cast are back on set now through March 2026. The Paramount+ show that blends the supernatural with high school drama, which debuted in 2023, is back for a third season. Production began last week and is set to run into October. It will be released next year. Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson return as the leads in this spinoff of Global's Private Eyes, which ran from 2016 to 2021 and was set in Toronto. The reboot is shooting in Victoria until early September. Based on the 2022 young-adult novel Every Summer After by Canadian author Carley Fortune, it tells the story of two teens whose summers of puppy love might actually be the real thing. It's being produced for Amazon Prime Video, which had a hit in the same vein with The Summer I Turned Pretty. Shooting is set to run all summer and wrap up in early October. There's no release date or trailer yet. Set to launch next year, this horror series once again follows the awkward, bullied telekinetic teen from the Stephen King novel and classic 1976 movie starring Sissy Spacek (and John Travolta!). Filming is due to wrap in October. Jonathan Glatzer, who's produced prestige television like Succession, Bad Sisters and Better Call Saul, is attached to this Silicon Valley drama. Shooting wraps up in early August, with a 2026 release planned on streamer AMC. This Netflix thriller about a politically compromised naval officer (Gugu Mbatha-Raw of Loki) just went into production and will be on set until November. Richard Madden (Robb Stark on Game of Thrones) and Marcia Gay Harden (So Help Me Todd) are the other leads. The fantasy adventure series based on the grade-schooler novels of the same name by Rick Riordan is already shooting a third season, even as the second is awaiting its December debut on Disney+. Shooting starts in early August and is set to continue into March. A romantic drama based on Elle Kennedy's books about a star college hockey player and his unlikely romance with a music student has been on set since June and shooting continues through September. (There was a local casting call this spring for dudes who can skate.) The show is being developed for Prime Video but there's no release date yet. Like long-running Metro Vancouver-shot shows Smallville and Supernatural, this wholesome romance series set in a small mining town just keeps on ticking. Say what you will about some of the cheesier material, Hallmark Channel is a mainstay and brings lots of work to Hollywood North year after year. When Calls the Heart has established a dedicated fan base and the 13th season will be back on set until late October. jruttle@
Elle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Finished 'Yellowstone' And '1923'? Here Are 7 Western TV Series To Watch Next
Yellowstone and its spin-offs have drawn an entirely new generation of TV viewers into the Western saddle — and believe us, this golden age of prestige Westerns is not only keeping the genre alive but also shaking it up. From rugged wagon trails to cunning law enforcement, these shows dive straight into the elements Yellowstone fans cherish most: breathtaking landscapes, complex family legacies, and heart-wrenching love stories. Whether you crave sweeping vistas or intense family drama, these series will satisfy your appetite for the world Taylor Sheridan has created. What's it about? Meet the Duttons before Montana even knew their name. 1883 is Yellowstone's prequel: a wagon trail epic of hope, heartbreak, and brutal new beginnings. Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill headline the saga that's thick with grit, dysentery, and the ultimate question — how much will you sacrifice for your family's future? Where can I watch 1883? Paramount+. What's it about? Picture a mining town run almost entirely by women (yes, really.) When outlaw Roy Goode stumbles into La Belle, the town's fierce heroines (played by Michelle Dockery and Merritt Wever) must defend their independence against bandits and old ghosts. Godless is the kind of Western series that women deserve. Where can I watch Godless? Netflix. What's it about? Swap the grandeur of Montana for Wyoming's quietly dangerous beauty, and sheriffs for, well, more sheriffs. Walt Longmire lives his life keeping the peace in Absaroka County, and solving crimes that blur the lines between tradition and justice. It's a modern cowboy drama with slow-burn charm and high-stakes drama. A must-see. Where can I watch Longmire? Netflix. What's it about? Join Raylan Givens — a trigger-happy U.S. Marshal — as he returns home to Kentucky, where family feuds and backwoods justice reign supreme. Expect shootouts, and a modern spin on the lone lawman archetype. Where can I watch Justified? ITVX, Hulu. What's it about? Imagine Yellowstone had a baby with Twin Peaks, and you'll just about get Outer Range, which tells the story of Wyoming rancher Royal Abbott (Josh Brolin) who discovers a mysterious void on his land, igniting a supernatural mystery with roots in family, greed, and existential dread. Where can I watch Outer Range? Prime Video. What's it about? Once you've finished Yellowstone, teleport to Prohibition-era Atlantic City via Boardwalk Empire. Nucky Thompson's reign is as cutthroat as any Dutton drama, weaving corruption and survival across lavish parties and deadly rivalries. Where can I watch Boardwalk Empire? NOW TV. What is The Abandons about? Set in the dust-choked hills of 1850s Oregon, The Abandons is the latest offering from Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter. It's got Gillian Anderson running wild in the wild, wild west, survivors on the edge, and enough family drama to keep us all glued to our screens. Per the official Netflix logline, the series '...tells the story of a group of diverse renegade families living on the fringes of society in 1850s Washington State. These lost souls band together to fight corrupt forces and do anything they can to save their land.' Where can I watch The Abandons? Filming started on the hotly-anticipated series in May 2024, so hopes are high that it will be available to stream soon on Netflix. Naomi May is a seasoned culture journalist and editor with over ten years' worth of experience in shaping stories and building digital communities. After graduating with a First Class Honours from City University's prestigious Journalism course, Naomi joined the Evening Standard, where she worked across both the newspaper and website. She is now the Digital Editor at ELLE Magazine and has written features for the likes of The Guardian, Vogue, Vice and Refinery29, among many others. Naomi is also the host of the ELLE Collective book club.
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Samuel L. Jackson heads 'NOLA King' spinoff, joining these icons in Taylor Sheridan universe
Taylor Sheridan is expanding the "Tulsa King" empire with Samuel L. Jackson tapped to lead the new series "NOLA King," set in New Orleans. Jackson, 76, the star of "Pulp Fiction" and the Marvel Comic Universe, headlines his first TV series with the first "Tulsa King" spinoff for Paramount+. Jackson's character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., will be introduced in Season 3 of "Tulsa King" with Sylvester Stallone, slated for September. "NOLA King" follows Washington (Jackson), who befriended Tulsa mob boss Dwight Manfredi (Stallone) during a 10-year stint in federal prison. Washington is sent to Tulsa by New York's Renzetti crime family to take out Manfredi. Washington changes his mind, "inspired by what Dwight created in Tulsa and impressed with the possibilities of second chances," Paramount+ says in its announcement. "Washington returns to New Orleans, the home he abandoned 45 years prior, to rekindle his relationship with his family, friends, and to take control of the city he left behind." The TV role marks another iconic senior actor finding new life – and action – in the Taylor Sheridan TV universe that has included Stallone, Kevin Costner, Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore. Here are some venerable colleagues Jackson joins: Sylvester Stallone leads his own crime family in 'Tulsa King' Stallone, who celebrated his 79th birthday on July 6, has a hit "Tulsa King" series as the gruff-but-lovable New York mobster in Oklahoma. Season 3 kicks off in September. Kevin Costner led 'Yellowstone' as patriarch John Dutton Costner, 70, rejuvenated his career playing patriarch John Dutton in "Yellowstone." The actor joined the neo-Western series for its first season in 2018. Dutton survived almost every assassination attempt until the character was killed off in Season 5 following a prolonged dispute between Sheridan and Costner. Harrison Ford starred in '1923' as Jacob Dutton Ford, 83, starred as John Dutton's ancestor Jacob Dutton for two seasons in the "Yellowstone" prequel series "1923." Helen Mirren starred in '1923' as Cara Dutton Oscar winner and "The Queen" star Mirren, 79, starred as Cara Dutton for two seasons of "1923." The loyal, shotgun-firing Cara was the rock for husband Jacob Dutton (Ford). Billy Bob Thornton has struck oil with 'Landman' Thornton, 69, has a hit with "Landman," playing oil company fixer Tommy Norris. "Landman" Season 2 premieres on Paramount+ in November. Demi Moore and Jon Hamm were a 'Landman' power couple Moore, 62, stars as Cami Miller, the wife of Texas oil titan Monty Miller (Jon Hamm, 54) in "Landman." Monty died in the Season 1 finale, setting Cami up for bigger responsibilities, and a bigger Season 2 role. Sam Elliott has led '1883' and is set for 'Landman' Sam Elliott, 80, has starred in Western classics like 'The Quick and the Dead' and 'Tombstone." The veteran actor returned to lead a Westward-bound wagon train as Shea Brennan in the 2021 "Yellowstone" prequel series "1883." Elliott joins "Landman" in an unspecified role for Season 2. Nicole Kidman stars in 'Lioness' Nicole Kidman, 58, has starred as CIA supervisor Kaitlyn Meade for two seasons of "Lioness."
Daily Record
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Beloved TV franchise prequel finally lands on Netflix and fans can't get enough
The Yellowstone prequel 1923, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, is now available to stream on Netflix. Fans of the Yellowstone universe are in for a treat as the hit prequel series 1923 is now available to stream on Netflix in the UK. Widely praised by viewers and critics alike with some calling it one of the greatest shows ever made, 1923 officially dropped on the streaming platform today (July 9) bringing a new chapter of the Dutton family saga to a wider audience. The Western series stars Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford as Cara and Jacob Dutton, the matriarch and patriarch of the Dutton family. The story picks up after the untimely deaths of Margaret and James Dutton, key characters who were central to the events of the earlier prequel series 1883. The Yellowstone franchise centres around the Dutton family, owners of the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, and their struggles to protect it from various threats. The series created and written by Taylor Sheridan is set against the backdrop of early 20th century America and explores a period of change marked by prohibition, the great depression and the rise of industrialisation. 1923 offers a gritty and emotional look at the Duttons' ongoing struggle to protect their land and legacy, themes that have led the Yellowstone franchise to become so popular. Now, Netflix have dropped the first season of 1923 on their platform, where viewers can already watch the first four seasons of the main show Yellowstone as well as all ten episodes of 1883. Yellowstone shows the Dutton family living in the modern world while the two prequel series - 1883 and 1923 - tells the harrowing origin story of the family's journey westward, and settling into the ranch. Season one of 1923 has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 88% and season two, which is yet to arrive on Netflix, has a perfect score of 100%. One review on Rotten Tomatoes, writes: "This was one of the best written shows I have seen in a very long time. Anyone who really loved Yellowstone needs to watch 1923. The chemistry between every single character is just unopposed to any other set of characters in the series." While another fan praised the actors, stating: "This is one of the best series I have ever watched. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren are terrific together and the rest of the cast is very well chosen. The script is so engaging I have added to a watch list everything created by Taylor Sheridan's." As a third simply said: "Brilliant, enjoyed every episode and didn't want it to end." With a fourth fan hailing it as some of the best TV they've ever seen. They penned: "I finally have been watching 1923 on Paramount+ and that is some of the best television I am told Season 2 is even better! There are so many characters to hate, so many wrongs done, so many
Business Upturn
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Is ‘1883' returning for season 2? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 21, 2025, 17:30 IST Last updated June 21, 2025, 10:38 IST The Yellowstone prequel 1883 took audiences by storm with its gripping tale of the Dutton family's treacherous journey across the American frontier in the late 19th century. Released in 2021, the miniseries, created by Taylor Sheridan, starred Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Isabel May, and Sam Elliott, earning praise for its gritty storytelling and stellar performances. Fans have been clamoring for news about a potential 1883 Season 2, but is it happening? Here's everything we know so far about the future of this beloved Western drama. Has 1883 Season 2 Been Confirmed? Straight up, there's no official word on 1883 Season 2. Taylor Sheridan, the genius behind the Yellowstone universe, called 1883 a '10-hour movie' with a proper ending, which kinda screams 'one and done.' Back in early 2022, Paramount+ teased 'more episodes,' getting everyone's hopes up, but then they pulled a U-turn. Instead, Sheridan's been pouring his energy into other spinoffs like 1923 and the upcoming 1944 . So, yeah, the odds aren't looking great for a second season. Potential Release Date for 1883 Season 2 Since 1883 Season 2 hasn't been greenlit, any release date is speculative. The first season went from announcement to release in about a year, so if Paramount gave the green light in 2025, we'd likely see production kick off by early 2026. Filming in those wild, open landscapes takes time, so we're talking late 2026 or early 2027 at the earliest. Patience, folks. What Could the Plot of 1883 Season 2 Be? A second season could focus on James and Margaret Dutton's efforts to establish the Yellowstone Ranch in Montana, facing challenges like harsh winters, conflicts with local tribes, or rival settlers. Alternatively, the story could explore the next generation, with young John Dutton Sr. taking center stage. Elsa's narration could provide continuity, tying the season to the broader Yellowstone timeline. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
