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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lili Reinhart's queer indie series, 'Hal & Harper,' is hitting MUBI this fall
Sapphics, are you paying attention? You are going to want to know this: A new independent streaming series starring Lili Reinhart and Cooper Raiff is headed our way! On Monday, Deadline broke the news that streaming service MUBI acquired the rights to Hal & Harper, an eight-episode show centered around the titular codependent siblings, played by Reinhart and Raiff. Raiff also created, wrote, and directed the show. The series premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, earning rave reviews from viewers who appreciated both the heart and the comedy at the core of the show. Notably, both Reinhart and Raiff also play the much younger versions of themselves in childhood flashbacks, adding a Pen15-like quality to those sequences. If that wasn't enough to have us looking forward to Hal & Harper, it's also got a stacked cast that includes some queer faves. Mark Ruffalo plays their father, Betty Gilpin plays his girlfriend, and Bottoms' Havana Rose Liu plays the girl Hal is interested in. Oh, and did we mention Harper has a girlfriend? The Sex Lives of College Girls star Alyah Chanelle Scott tackles that role, while Addison Timlin plays the coworker Harper is crushing on. MUBI has had a hand in distributing several well-received queer films in recent years, including Shiva Baby, Knife + Heart, and Benedetta. Hal & Harper is one of a few series they have coming up, with the acquisition being praised by those hoping independent TV is a viable way forward. "MUBI is the perfect home for our very specific family show. They're a singular platform that understands the art they're putting out," Raiff told Deadline. "I am in awe of what they've done recently, and am excited to be a part of the family." And if you're still on the fence about the whole thing, we'll just leave this here: — (@) Hal & Harper will premiere on MUBI sometime this fall.
India Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Nobody Wants This Season 2 release date, cast, plot details - all you need to know
Given the kind of buzz that season 1 of 'Nobody Wants This' generated around, it's fair to say that everybody seems to be wanting this. And that's precisely why Netflix renewed the show for a new season, which is coming later this year. In its slate of new seasons announced recently, Netflix revealed the release date of the Adam Brody and Kristen Bell is Nobody Wants This Season 2 releasing?The first season of the show was released in September 2024. The effortless storyline, the real challenges in a relationship, such interesting and layered characters, and the world where two people were cheering and fighting for their shared feelings - everything in the show appealed to the audience, making it look more than just a basic romantic all kinds of responses and appreciation that it received from the audience and critics alike, Netflix decided not to really make the audience wait for a long time. The second season of 'Nobody Wants This' is now scheduled to premiere on October 23, 2025 - a little over one year than the September 2024 premiere of Season are all in it?So, Brody has already set what you could call new benchmarks of being a sorted, calculated, loving and equally sexy partner in a relationship. Someone who would be the calm to your chaos, and the method to your madness. Apart from Brody's Noah, a rabbi, the show will see Bell returning as the podcaster, Joanne. Emily Arlook as Rebecca, and Timothy Simons as Sasha Roklov are also there's a series of new characters designed to take the story forward. The list also includes Brody's wife, Leighton Meester, known for playing Blair Waldorf in 'Gossip Girl'. She will play Joanne's high school nemesis Abby, who is now an Instagram mommy Fowler of 'Bottoms' fame will play Noah's Matzah Ballers basketball teammate Lenny, treated as a romantic interest for Morgan (Justine Lupe).As reported by Deadline earlier this year, actor Alex Karposvsky of 'Girls' fame was also roped in to play Big Noah, an overconfident rabbi at Noah's temple. Next in line is Arian Moayed of 'Succession' fame, who will play the role of Dr Andy, a psychotherapist - again, a potential romantic interest for who are returning for Season 2 include Stephanie Faracy, Michael Hitchcock, Tovah Feldshuh, Paul Ben-Victor, Emily Arlook, Sherry Cola and Shiloh happens in Season 2?Season one of 'Nobody Wants This' ended on a rather beautiful note, a cliffhanger, for sure, but pleasant. It so happened that Joanne and Noah, who were on the brink of breaking up after dramatic meetings and family intrusion, just realised that they wanted to be there for each other. Joanne ran and kissed Noah, and happiness was restored in the world. But, the question Joanne convert to Judaism for Noah? Will Noah let go of the opportunity to move up in the ranks at his synagogue, since that requires his partner to change her religion? Considering Joanne is an agnostic person, will converting her religion even matter to her? Will Noah's family finally warm up to the idea of welcoming a non-Jewish member into the family? So many questions are left unanswered, making season 2 look exciting and Noah will continue to navigate their relationship by keeping their individual identities. There will be new characters, introducing new dynamics, and the relationship will be challenged by it production for 'Nobody Wants This Season 2' officially began in March this year. A picture of Bell and Brody cuddling on a couch from the set of the show also appeared as the audience cheered for the two.'Nobody Wants This' is created by Erin Foster, and is partially inspired by her life. Foster hosts a podcast, and she fell in love with a Jewish man, which made her convert to Judaism. She developed the show with her sister, Sara, under their production 'The Fatigue Sisters'.
Axios
20-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Ex-Atlanta mayor Bottoms launches gubernatorial bid
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is jumping into the race to become Georgia's next governor. Why it matters: Bottoms, who is the second Democrat to formally enter the race, is casting herself as a leader who can help steer the state through the turbulent waters of a second Trump administration. Her announcement comes a month after Democratic state Sen. Jason Esteves announced his bid for the governorship, which will be vacant because Gov. Brian Kemp is term-limited. On the Republican side, Attorney General Chris Carr is running. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is also expected to compete in the GOP primary. What they're saying: Bottoms told Axios in a phone interview Monday that the state is facing "uncertainty, a lot of anxiousness and even a lot of frustration based on the chaos that's coming out of Washington." "I think we're all looking to see what we can do during this time to make sure that our families and our communities are stable, and for me, it's stepping up to serve as governor of Georgia," she said. Her campaign on Tuesday released a video announcing her candidacy. Bottoms, who was mayor from 2018 to 2022, said her priorities will be expanding Medicaid, helping small businesses thrive amid the "economic uncertainty" in Washington, and removing the income tax for teachers. Yes, and: During her tenure, Bottoms said, Atlanta experienced no property tax rate increases, layoffs or furloughs, and the city approved "historic" pay raises for police and firefighters. Catch up quick: Before she became mayor, Bottoms was elected to the Atlanta City Council in 2009 and reelected in 2013. When she took office in 2018, Bottoms' administration had to contend with the aftershock of a city hall bribery and corruption scandal and a ransomware attack that cost Atlanta taxpayers around $17 million. Bottoms decided not to seek reelection in 2021 and was succeeded by incumbent Andre Dickens. In February 2022, she became a CNN political contributor; later that year, she joined the Biden White House as a senior adviser. Context: Bottoms' administration was also running the city when the COVID pandemic brought the world to a halt. She rose to national prominence when she publicly criticized activists after storefronts were damaged and a police vehicle was torched Downtown during protests over the murder of George Floyd. She also sparred with Kemp when the city's crime rate spiked during the pandemic. The governor also sued Bottoms and the Atlanta City Council in July 2020 when Bottoms ordered face masks to be required in public spaces, NPR reported. (Kemp later dropped the lawsuit.) Between the lines: Bottoms told Axios she was proud of her service as mayor, even though she opted to step down after four years. "It was the honor of a lifetime to serve as mayor of Atlanta, but for everything, there is a season," she said. "And … leaving at the end of the four-year term that I was elected to serve, it was time for me to enter a different season in my life, and it had nothing to do with not liking being mayor." In a 2022 interview with New York magazine, she said being mayor clashed with her personality: "an introvert masking as an extrovert." Even in Bottoms' first year as mayor, she said when announcing her decision not to seek a second term, "I wasn't sure that I would run again."
CNN
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Leighton Meester is joining husband Adam Brody on Season 2 of ‘Nobody Wants This'
'Gossip Girl' star Leighton Meester has signed on to join the cast of 'Nobody Wants This' for its upcoming second season. Netflix announced the news on the streamer's official Instagram page on Thursday, writing, 'everybody wants this!' Meester, who is married to the hit rom-com's leading man Adam Brody, will be playing the former 'middle school nemesis' of Kristen Bell's character Joanne, according to Neftlix. Variety reported that Miles Fowler of 'Bottoms' fame is also tapped to guest star on Season 2, playing a character that's on Noah's (Brody) basketball team – known as the Matzah Ballers – who gets set up with Joanne's sister Morgan (Justine Lupe). 'Nobody Wants This' stars Brody, Bell, Jackie Tohn, Lupe and Timothy Simons. It follows Noah, a so-called 'hot rabbi,' who gets into a relationship with Joanne, a sex-forward podcaster of no particular religious affiliation. Noah's religious beliefs and traditional family presented some roadblocks for their relationship in the first season, but the pair's undeniable chemistry kept things going. Earlier this month, Brody won a Critics Choice award for his performance in the series, and gave Meester a heartfelt mention in his speech. 'My darling, darling, darling wife, Leighton, thank you,' Brody said. 'Thank you for sharing this life with me and this journey with me. Thank you for our family. Love you with all my heart.' 'Nobody Wants This' was an instant hit when it debuted last year. It has since nabbed three Golden Globe nods, including in the acting categories for Brody and Bell. Brody and Bell are also both nominated for SAG Awards, which Bell is also hosting and which will be held this Sunday in Los Angeles. A release date for Season 2 of 'Nobody Wants This' has not yet been announced.
CNN
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Leighton Meester is joining husband Adam Brody on Season 2 of ‘Nobody Wants This'
'Gossip Girl' star Leighton Meester has signed on to join the cast of 'Nobody Wants This' for its upcoming second season. Netflix announced the news on the streamer's official Instagram page on Thursday, writing, 'everybody wants this!' Meester, who is married to the hit rom-com's leading man Adam Brody, will be playing the former 'middle school nemesis' of Kristen Bell's character Joanne, according to Neftlix. Variety reported that Miles Fowler of 'Bottoms' fame is also tapped to guest star on Season 2, playing a character that's on Noah's (Brody) basketball team – known as the Matzah Ballers – who gets set up with Joanne's sister Morgan (Justine Lupe). 'Nobody Wants This' stars Brody, Bell, Jackie Tohn, Lupe and Timothy Simons. It follows Noah, a so-called 'hot rabbi,' who gets into a relationship with Joanne, a sex-forward podcaster of no particular religious affiliation. Noah's religious beliefs and traditional family presented some roadblocks for their relationship in the first season, but the pair's undeniable chemistry kept things going. Earlier this month, Brody won a Critics Choice award for his performance in the series, and gave Meester a heartfelt mention in his speech. 'My darling, darling, darling wife, Leighton, thank you,' Brody said. 'Thank you for sharing this life with me and this journey with me. Thank you for our family. Love you with all my heart.' 'Nobody Wants This' was an instant hit when it debuted last year. It has since nabbed three Golden Globe nods, including in the acting categories for Brody and Bell. Brody and Bell are also both nominated for SAG Awards, which Bell is also hosting and which will be held this Sunday in Los Angeles. A release date for Season 2 of 'Nobody Wants This' has not yet been announced.
