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Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emmy Award-winning series star wants to pursue other projects after calling beloved show 'very time-consuming'
The star and creator of a beloved Emmy-winning show is already looking forward to life beyond the show. The series has already been renewed for a new season, with the star/creator and the rest of the cast all slated to return. Still, the actress/writer has hinted that both she and others in the cast are looking forward to other things. She called the show 'very time-consuming' - since each season takes about seven months to film and can prevent her and others from taking on other projects. The multi-hyphenate is still grateful to have the fanbase in place to support the show continuing, she's clearly considering how the show may end already. Who is this actress, writer and producer? It's none other than Quinta Brunson of ABC's Abbot Elementary, who spoke about the future of the show with Bustle. 'We are so fortunate and blessed to be on a network TV show for five seasons, and for people to still be fans,' Brunson admitted. 'That being said, I have cast members who would love to pursue other projects, and our show is very time-consuming,' she added. 'We shoot about seven months out of the year. That can stop people from being able to do a lot of other things,' Brunson admitted. The actress/writer wouldn't confirm whether or not Season 5 would be the last for Abbott Elementary, though she is looking ahead for projects she can only act in. 'Right now, I'm receiving scripts, and waiting for that moment that feels like, "Oh man, this is exactly what I've been looking for,"' Brunson admits. 'Abbott has been so successful, and I want to use that success to get other people's projects off the ground,' she admitted. When asked if there is anything specific she's looking for after Abbott, she said, 'I'm always interested in playing against type. I think that's any actor's dream.' 'Right now my type is 'Janine' and 'teacher.' I'm looking forward to moving away from that a little bit,' she admitted. She also opened up about her divorce from Kevin Anik, which she filed for in March due to 'irreconcilable differences.' 'I remember seeing people be like, "She announced her divorce." I didn't announce anything,' Brunson admitted. 'I think people have this idea that people in the public eye want the public to know their every move. None of us do. I promise you,' she said. 'No one wants [everyone] to know when you buy a house, when you move, when a major change happens in your personal life. It's just that that's public record information,' she said.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Bear' Renewed For Season 5 at Hulu
TVLine has learned that Hulu's Emmy-winning series 'The Bear' has been renewed for a fifth season.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I finally binged 'The Bear' to catch up before season 4 — and it's transformed how I watch TV
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. In the fast-paced world of streaming, the newest releases tend to steal the spotlight. The best streaming services like Max, Netflix, and Disney Plus constantly push their latest shows and movies to the forefront. But that makes it hard to catch up on all the must-watch TV shows if you're not much of a binge-watcher (guilty) or tend to be skeptical of anything that's universally hyped (also guilty). The latter may sound overly cynical (eh, I can be guilty of that too), but you have to understand that, out here near Chicago, people adore "The Bear." They will not shut up about it. The onslaught of "The Bear" recommendations began with literally the first episode, which includes a one-line shoutout about Rockford, where I'm based, that was the talk of the town for weeks. I wish I was exaggerating. Tired of hearing about how much I just have to watch "The Bear," I finally sat down at the start of the month to check out Hulu's Emmy-winning comedy-drama series. With "The Bear" season 4 premiering on June 25, I doubted I'd be able to catch up in time. And I was wrong. Turns out, binge-watching is for me after all — and my sleep schedule already hates me for it. I severely underestimated how bingeable "The Bear" would be. The hype was all well-deserved. Pretty much from the first episode, I was glued to my couch, devouring all three seasons in just a few short weeks. I can already feel you seasoned binge-watchers shaking your heads — that must be a snail's pace by comparison — but like I said, I don't tend to binge-watch shows. Every once in a while, one like "Yellowjackets" gets its hooks into me, but I thought it was the exception rather than the rule. After two or three episodes, my attention span tends to be on its dying legs; meanwhile, my actual legs are itching to get up and do something else after sitting for so long. I prefer savoring series, taking regular breaks to reflect on what happened, sit with the characters' choices for a bit, and appreciate the pacing or overarching themes. Even the juiciest of cliffhangers are rarely enough to convince me to hit "next episode" once I'm tired of watching TV for the day. But "The Bear" has made a binge-watcher out of me yet. While I considered pacing myself, "The Bear" felt almost tailor-made for a binge. Between the short episode lengths (a bite-sized 30 minutes) and the way each installment plays out like a self-contained stage play, I found myself only hungry for more by the time the credits rolled. Set in Chicago, "The Bear" tells the story of fine-dining chef Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) who returns home to rescue his late brother's floundering restaurant — and it's nothing short of remarkable. The dizzying highs and crushing lows as Carmy whips The Beef into the restaurant he and his brother always dreamed of having are captivating to watch unfold. Part of that secret sauce is how each episode adds new ingredients to play with. Flashbacks that illuminate each character's motivations and struggles. Explosive fights (and there are a lot of those) that reveal more than the characters mean to. Or small moments that add up to heart-wrenching realizations several episodes — or even seasons — later. With its raw, chaotic portrayal of family dynamics and mouth-watering food, I'm not surprised "The Bear's" achieved such cult status. The constant simmer of conflict threatened to burn me out at times, but then a quieter, more reflective episode would reset my palette. I particularly enjoyed season 3's debut episode, "Tomorrow," which completely upended my understanding of who Carmy is with a series of contemplative, devastating flashbacks of his career. I adore it anytime a show makes me fall in love with a character I initially despised, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach's Cousin Richie is one for the history books. He goes from a complete asshole to an asshole worth cheering for. Beneath the bravado and outbursts, he's grieving, insecure, and trying (however messily) to find his place in a world that's evolving without him. One of my favorite moments in the show so far was seeing him belt out Taylor Swift's "Love Story" in the car after coming into his own in season 2. While there's truly no universal rule for how to watch TV shows, "The Bear" has made me reconsider my stance on binge-watching. As much as I prefer giving stories space to breathe between episodes, I can't deny that "The Bear" was improved by devouring its twists and turns in an insatiable marathon. Binge-watching still isn't my default, but for the right show, it can be the ideal way to experience things. 'The Bear' season 4: Everything we know so far New on Hulu in June 2025 — all the new shows and movies to watch Hulu's new drama series unpacks a gripping true crime story — and you can watch the first trailer now
Times
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Taylor Jenkins Reid's new novel is like eating a bowl of broccoli — in space
I finished this novel about soaring into space while grounded on a runway, going nowhere. The delay was ironic given that I'd nearly missed the flight: too busy suggesting to the Dunkin' Donuts guy who didn't want to refill my water bottle that he should act like 'a human being'. All of which is to say that you might think that a book as trite and self-aggrandising as this one would appeal to someone like me. Perhaps I just wasn't in a good mood. Or perhaps it's not a very good book. Which is surprising. Atmosphere is the ninth novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the BookTok-anointed empress of the thoughtful sun-lounger read. Her speciality is embedding tales of ordinary woe — neglectful parents, cheating spouses — into glamorous worlds. Her 2017 novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, the story of an Elizabeth Taylor-style star in Golden Age Hollywood, spent a year at the top of the charts in 2021, propelled by tear-streaked video endorsements from passionate, largely young and female fans. Her 2019 novel Daisy Jones & the Six, a playful fake oral history of a Fleetwood Mac-ish rock band, was turned into an Emmy-winning TV show. In total, across all formats, Reid has sold 21 million books. Time magazine claims to have double-sourced a rumour that she signed a five-book-deal for $8 million per book.
Perth Now
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sporting world rocked by shock death of much-loved TV host
Tributes are flowing from across the globe after the unexpected death of much-loved sports show host John Brenkus. The Sports Science founder and host died on Saturday, aged 54. His heartbroken family released a statement saying Brenkus lost his fight with depression over the weekend. 'It is with profound sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus has passed away,' a statement read. 'John, co-founder of Base Productions, Founder of and co-creator and host of the six-time Emmy award-winning 'Science' had been battling depression. 'John lost his fight with this terrible illness on May 31, 2025. 'His heartbroken family and friends request privacy at this time, and encourage anyone who is struggling with depression to seek help.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Brenkus rose to fame with the creation of his hugely popular Sports Science program. Originally debuting on Fox Sports Net in 2007, the show moved to ESPN a few years later before the network bought the brand. The show aimed to present the science behind some of the world's best athletes and certain moments. Filmed inside an airport hangar in Los Angeles, the show would focus on testing certain aspects of an athlete's performance (such as speed and reaction time). Nothing was off limits with the show even tackling how speed eating champion Joey Chestnut is able to put away as many as hot dogs as he can. The show was hugely successful, nominated and winning multiple Emmy Awards throughout its running. Brenkus also founded and became the CEO of Brinx TV, which produced and was a platform for sports and general media coverage. Brenkus had previously been open about his battle with depression and suicide. 'I fell into a very deep depression,' he said in a 2023 interview with former NFL player Marcellus Wiley. 'I spiralled into a deep, deep depression and I was flat-out suicidal.' Wiley was among the many to pay tribute after learning on Brenkus' death. 'RIP John Brenkus,' he wrote along with a prayer and heart emoji. 'Prayers up for John Brenkus and his family The man who gave us the Emmy Winning Sports Science lost his battle with depression at the age of 54,' Robert Griffin III wrote. 'I'm so incredibly sad to learn of the passing of John Brenkus. I did an episode of Sport Science back in the day and we remained friends. The ultimate professional, he was kind, encouraging, smart and inventive. This is awful. RIP John Brenkus,' Matthew Berry wrote. 'Oh my god John Brenkus died? RIP to a legend. Sports Science was an all time show. Prayers to his family and friends,' Jack Mac wrote. 'This is awful man. Sports Science was the best. So nostalgic. RIP John Brenkus,' another fan said. 'This is just sad. I loved Sports Science growing up. RIP John Brenkus,' another said.
