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Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Joe Locke to make West End debut in ‘Clarkston' after wrapping ‘Heartstopper' film
Joe Locke will make his West End debut later this year in Clarkston, following the completion of filming on Netflix's Heartstopper movie. The play, written by Samuel D. Hunter, explores the lives of two young men who meet while working at a Costco in small-town Washington. Locke expressed his enthusiasm for the role, describing Hunter's writing as 'deeply human and honest' and sharing his excitement to bring the story to London audiences. The UK premiere of Clarkston will be directed by Jack Serio, with Locke starring alongside Ruaridh Mollica and Sophie Melville. Dates and venue details are expected to be announced soon. The play, first staged in Dallas in 2015, follows Jake (Locke), a young gay man from Connecticut who relocates after being diagnosed with Huntington's disease. He forms a connection with Chris (Mollica), who has a strained relationship with his mother (Melville). The production will mark Hunter's first West End staging of the play, which he describes as a story about 'love and friendship in the midst of an unknown future.' Locke, who appeared in Disney+'s Agatha All Along and starred on Broadway in Sweeney Todd in early 2024, shared that the West End opportunity is particularly meaningful, having grown up visiting London theatre with his mother. Filming for the Heartstopper movie, which serves as a closing chapter to the series, is nearing completion, with Locke stating that the team is enjoying the process and looking forward to sharing the final chapter with audiences.
The Herald Scotland
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Heartstopper's Joe Locke ‘thrilled' to make West End debut in Clarkston
Locke said: 'I'm thrilled to be making my West End debut in Clarkston. Samuel D Hunter's writing is so deeply human and honest that I immediately connected with the play when I read it.' 'I can't wait to bring this beautiful story to life and share it with audiences in London.' Clarkston, directed by Jack Serio, tells the story of Jake, who is on a journey to discover himself when he unexpectedly meets Chris, a kindred soul working a night shift at a Costco in a rural American town. As the pair's bond deepens, so does their sense of adventure. Writer Hunter said of the play: 'I couldn't be more excited to bring Clarkston to London audiences, especially with this phenomenal cast and creative team. 'I've always adored the UK's theatre scene, so being able to share this play with audiences in the West End is truly a dream come true. 'This play draws from themes of the vast and isolated American West and the colonial past of the United States, but it's fundamentally a story about love and friendship in the midst of an unknown future, which is a pretty universal story these days.' Locke starred in all three seasons of Netflix's teen drama Heartstopper as Charlie Spring, a gay teen boy who falls in love with his classmate Nick Nelson (Kit Connor). The Manx star was nominated for outstanding lead performance at the Children's And Family Emmy Awards in 2022 for his role in the show. The actor has also appeared in Marvel's Agatha All Along miniseries and made his Broadway debut last year in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street. Further details, including ticket sale dates, are yet to be announced.
Elle
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Romantasy Fans, The 'Fourth Wing' TV Show Just Took A Big Step Forward
For those awaiting the arrival of a 'Fourth Wing' TV show, the delays can seem long. And many fans of the Empyrean series of books by Rebecca Yaros may have worried that the show was lost in a development purgatory with little to no news ever being announced. But yesterday, the show took a big step forward - one that should reassure fans that the show is still in with a good chance of making it to their screens before too long. It was reported by Deadline yesterday that Moira Walley-Beckett, who was tapped as the showrunner by Amazon Prime Video (who are creating the show) over a year ago, has left the project. Then the industry publication updated their story to say that Jac Shaeffer could be the show's new showrunner. Although no decision has been made yet, sources told them the creator has signed a deal with the studio and is in discussions to lead the romatasy series as writer, executive producer and showrunner. For fans of the show desperate for nuggets of information on what their favourite book might look like on screen, Schaeffer is perhaps best known for her work on the Marvel fan-favourite series, Agatha All Along and WandaVision. So at the very least you know it'll be fun and stylish. In more industry-ish news, another producing team has been added to the show - Deadline says: 'Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy's Amazon MGM Studios-based Kilter Films (Prime Video's Fallout, The Peripheral) has joined Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society, which had been on board since Amazon MGM Studios secured the rights to The Empyrean book series in 2023, along with Premediated Productions.' What does that mean? Well, it means more hands and money at the wheel - and at the very least, some reassurance for fans that their favourite book will end up on Amazon Prime Video sooner rather than later. Yaros' books are at the forefront of the romantasy movement which has taken over the world - the Empyrean series is planned to be five books. The first three, Fourth Wing (which spent 88 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list), Iron Flame and Onyx Storm have been released to worldwide success, with fans desperate to read the final two. In the books, dragons and their riders meet at an elite school known as Basgiath War College. There, Violet—small, underestimated, and with a chronic condition similar to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome—eschews what she thought would be a quiet life as a scribe for a chance to spar alongside other riders and bond with not one but two dragons. She also meets the traitorous (read: hot) Xaden Riorson, a wingleader already bonded to the dragon Sgaeyl, as he helps train Violet for dragonback—and for the war threatening their homeland, Navarre. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Upcoming Marvel Projects And Their Release Dates From ‘Fantastic Four' To ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
The Marvel Cinematic Universe recently met its newest addition Billy Maximoff (Joe Locke) in Agatha All Along as the show nears its finale ahead of Halloween. San Diego Comic Con 2024 also revealed a major addition and return of some sort to the world of Marvel Studios by none other than Robert Downey Jr., who has been cast as big bad villain Victor Von Doom. Several films and TV series are on Marvel's slate for release this year, some with trailers already released. Still more films have been planned for 2026 and 2027. Certain projects known to be in development still remain undated. Still others leave room for the expansion of the Young Avengers, a subset in the comics who have begun introductions in MCU movies and TV shows. More from Deadline Pedro Pascal On 'Fantastic Four' Casting Backlash: "He's Too Old. He's Not Right. He Needs To Shave" 'Ironheart' Star Dominique Thorne Explains How Riri Williams Will Have To Confront "The Weight Of Her Emotions" In Marvel Miniseries 'Cobra Kai's Martin Kove Apologizes For Biting Co-Star: "I Was Being Playful In The Moment But Went Too Far" - Update Find a list of upcoming Marvel projects, including the TV slate for most of 2025 releases, below:
Screen Geek
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
Fan-Favorite Disney Plus MCU Series Reportedly Canceled
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has turned into an ever-expanding franchise with a thriving continuity tied to dozens of beloved films and shows. The studio isn't always eager to renew some of its properties, however, and now one Disney Plus series tied to the MCU has been reportedly canceled. Cancellations are always frustrating, especially when it comes to fan-favorite TV shows, and streaming services like Disney Plus must frequently make decisions regarding which shows they renew or outright cancel. Now, after a silence from the studio, it looks like one series has been canceled without any fanfare. As explained by a new report, the cancellation when asked whether or not fans could expect to see new episodes of the series which last saw a release in 2024. Here's what TVLine shared: 'I'm hearing that there are no new episodes of the Disney+ franchise planned at this time,' he answered. His response refers to Marvel Studios: Assembled , a TV series that aired on Disney Plus with each episode diving into the making of various MCU projects. With so many new movies having been released in the last few years, there are certainly plenty of stories worth telling in the series, but it looks like that's no longer the plan. The last episode of Marvel Studios: Assembled released was in November 2024, and it tackled the making of Agatha All Along . While there are still other projects having been released recently like Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts , both of which would be perfect for episodes on the series, that's seemingly not going to happen. As of this writing, Marvel Studios: Assembled only consists of 22 episodes. While MCU fans were delighted by the Disney Plus series, the decision to have it canceled may be baffling, though it seems to be an example of the studio's efforts to downsize their output. After all, they want to make Disney Plus more successful, and adding too much Marvel content both saturates their catalogue and increases costs. Of course, we could always see a comeback for the series in the future, so we'll have to see what happens on that front. Hopefully this isn't the last we see of Marvel Studios: Assembled . For fans hoping that the more recent MCU releases would be receiving episodes, however, it looks like you shouldn't hold your breath.
