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Newsweek
5 hours ago
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'Resident Alien' Canceled at USA
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors It looks like Harry's time in the town of Patience has ended. TV Insider reported Thursday night that the sci-fi dramedy series "Resident Alien" would be ending with its current fourth season. "Resident Alien" has three episodes left in its fourth season, including what will now act as its series finale on August 8. Read More: 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Reboot Adds Five New Cast Members The series had previously flirted with cancellation after its third season. "Resident Alien" managed to squeeze through to its fourth season with a smaller budget and a move from SyFy to USA. Despite the show gaining more exposure by streaming on Netflix and Peacock, ratings apparently weren't helped enough to save the series. Its failure was no doubt helped by overall declining cable viewership. Alan Tudyk as Harry Vanderspeigle, "Resident Alien", Episode 103 - "Secrets" Alan Tudyk as Harry Vanderspeigle, "Resident Alien", Episode 103 - "Secrets" Photo by: James Dittinger/SYFY/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Chris Sheridan - who created, executive produces, and acts as showrunner for "Resident Alien" - told TV Insider he had a good idea that Season 4 would be the end of the series. "I knew going into it that this was likely going to be our final season," Sheridan said. "Creatively, that was exciting because I knew we could spend the time wrapping up some storylines and driving toward an ending. I'm so proud of how good Season 4 is and especially proud that we were able to finish as strongly as we did, with a finale that is probably my favorite episode of the series." Sheridan assured fans that what is now the series finale delivers "a very satisfying ending while also leaving the door cracked open for any future this world may have. I can't wait for everyone to see it." Read More: Marvel's 'Eyes of Wakanda' Changes Streaming Premiere Date Based on the Dark Horse comic book series of the same name, "Resident Alien" stars Alan Tudyk as Harry, an alien who crash lands on Earth and takes over the life of Patience doctor Harry Vanderspeigle. Initially, Harry wants nothing more than to leave Earth and wipe out humanity, but over the course of the series his mission and his relationship with humanity changes. Along with Tudyk, the cast of "Resident Alien" includes Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, Judah Prehn, Elizabeth Bowen, and Meredith Garretson. More TV: 'Friday the 13th' Prequel Series Casts Jason Vorhees 'Assassin's Creed' Live-Action Series Greenlit at Netflix 'Stranger Things 5' Trailer Teases an Explosive Climax
Newsweek
a day ago
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'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Reboot Adds Five New Cast Members
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reboot pilot at Hulu is rounding out its main cast. According to a new report from Variety, five actors have been added to the roster. Read More: 'Friday the 13th' Prequel Series Casts Jason Vorhees 'Buffy' Reboot Casts Faly Rakotohavana, Jack Cutmore-Scott, Ava Jean, Sarah Bock & Daniel Di Tomasso via @Deadline — Brad Gentry (@Gentryland) July 24, 2025 The new cast members are Sarah Bock ("Severance," "Bruiser") as Gracie, Jack Cutmore-Scott ("Frasier," "Tenet") as Mr. Burke, Ava Jean ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Love Kills") as Larkin, Faly Rakotohavana ("Nightmare Cinema," "The Mick") as Hugo, and Daniel di Tomasso ("Witches of East End," "Major Crimes") as Abe. Sarah Michelle Gellar Stars In "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" in 1999. Sarah Michelle Gellar Stars In "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" in 1999. Getty One interesting thing of note is how some of the character names line-up with an early, and supposedly debunked, report. It was previously reported that the Slayer's name in the reboot would be Nova and she would have a pair of friends: Hugo and Gracie. Hugo was described as an "out and proud" nerd from a wealthy family, while Gracie was described as an acolyte of Gellar's Buffy. However, Gellar later debunked these reports, calling them "fake." However, according to the new story from Variety, Sarah Bock's characters is named Gracie, while Faly Rakotohavana will be playing a character named Hugo. These five additions to the cast represent the first casting news for the "Buffy" reboot since it was announced Ryan Kiera Armstrong had been tapped to play the new Slayer in May. Sarah Michelle Gellar announced Armstrong had been cast through a video on Instagram, and captioned the video with "I want to introduce you to @ryankarmstrong From the moment I saw Ryan's audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side. To have that kind of emotional intelligence, and talent, at such a young age is truly a gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room. Welcome to #NewSunnydale #btvs." There's also been a good deal of speculation about who else from the original series might return for the "Buffy" reboot. That speculation only intensified in June when Gellar was quoted saying she wanted to bring back dead characters. "It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original," Gellar said. "We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well." More TV: 'Assassin's Creed' Live-Action Series Greenlit at Netflix 'Stranger Things 5' Trailer Teases an Explosive Climax
UPI
6 days ago
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Callum Vinson to play Jason Voorhees in 'Crystal Lake'
1 of 2 | Callum Vinson -- pictured here with Harriet Sansom Harris (L) and Amanda Seyfried in a scene from "Long Bright River" -- is set to star in the "Friday the 13th" prequel "Crystal Lake." Photo courtesy of Peacock July 19 (UPI) -- Callum Vinson has signed on to play Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th prequel, Crystal Lake. The Hollywood Reporter announced the casting of 10-year-old Callum in the pivotal role for the Peacock series on Friday. The child actor is known for his roles in Poker Face, Coup! Long Bright River and Night Agent. Other additions to the Crystal Lake cast, which will be led by the previously announced Linda Cardellini, include Nick Cordileone, Joy Suprano, Danielle Kotch and Phoenix Parnevik. "Jason. Ralph. Rita. Claudette. Barry. This team slays," show-runner Brad Kane wrote alongside a screenshot of the news report. Friday the 13th, which was about a killer terrorizing camp counselors, opened in 1980 and spawned numerous sequels, remakes, comic books and video games.
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6 days ago
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"Friday the 13th" Prequel Series "Crystal Lake" Finds Its Jason Voorhees
Yara Sameh Callum Vinson (Chucky, Long Bright River) has been tapped to play Jason Voorhees in Peacock's "Friday the 13th" prequel series "Crystal Lake" from A24. Brad Caleb Kane serves as creator, writer, showrunner and executive producer of the series. Now set to appear in the series, title 'Crystal Lake,' are: Nick Cordileone ('Warrior'), Joy Suprano ('Fleishman is in Trouble,' 'Best Foot Forward'), Danielle Kotch ('Director's Cut'), and Phoenix Parnevik ('Bel-Air,' 'Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter Is Dead'). They join previously announced lead Linda Cardellini, who will play Jason's mother Pamela. Furthermore, Cordileone will play Ralph, Suprano will play Rita, Kotch will play Claudette, and Parnevik will play Barry. Additional cast members include series regulars William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, aside from the fact that the show will follow Pamela and her life prior to the events of the first 'Friday the 13th' movie. It was originally picked up straight to series at Peacock in 2022. Brad Caleb Kane took over as creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer on 'Crystal Lake' in August 2024. A24 is also executive producing. Victor Miller, who penned the original film in the franchise, remains onboard as an executive produce along with Marc Toberoff, Robert M. Barsamian, Robert P. Barsamian, Stuart Manashil, and Tyson Bidner. Michael Lennox will executive produce and direct the first three episodes. Celine Hind and Logan George will direct episodes four through six, while Quyen Tran will direct episodes seven and eight. A24 is the studio. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Newsweek
18-07-2025
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'Friday the 13th' Prequel Series Casts Jason Vorhees
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The upcoming Peacock series "Crystal Lake" has found its Jason Vorhees, but since it's a "Friday the 13the" prequel series, this Jason Vorhees will be a bit smaller than you remember. Callum Vinson will play Jason Vorhees in "Crystal Lake." The young actor is no stranger to horror, having already starred in SyFy's "Chucky." His credits also include Peacock's "Long Bright River," "Poker Face," and Netflix's "The Night Agent." Callum Vinson has been cast as young Jason Voorhess in A24's 'Friday The 13th' prequel series 'CRYSTAL LAKE' (Source: — Cinema Wire 🎥🎞️ (@CinemaWireNews) July 18, 2025 Read More: 'Assassin's Creed' Live-Action Series Greenlit at Netflix Along with Vinson, four more new names have been added to the cast of "Crystal Lake": Nick Cordileone as Ralph, Joy Suprano as Rita, Danielle Kotch as Claudette, and Phoenix Parnevik as Barry. Kane Hodder as Jason Voorhees in 'Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood.' Kane Hodder as Jason Voorhees in 'Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood.' Paramount Pictures Unless these happen to be different characters with the same first names, most of these characters are from the first two films. Barry and Claudette are victims in "Friday the 13th" and there is a "Crazy Ralph" who appears in the first two films. An iconic villain who has appeared throughout the "Friday the 13th" franchise and known best for his hockey mask, Jason Vorhees has been played by multiple actors since 1980's "Friday the 13th." Actors playing the unstoppable slasher include Ari Lehman, Tom Morga, Warrington Gillette, Derek Mears, Steve Dash, Richard Brooker, Ken Kirzinger, Ted White, C.J. Graham, and Kane Hodder. Jason is the son of Pamela Vorhees, who in "Crystal Lake" will be played by Linda Cardellini ("Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Dead to Me"). Her character reportedly gives up a singing career to raise a son with special needs, and things get dark when that son dies. "Crystal Lake" is the name of both the town in which Pamela lives and the summer camp at which many of the films take place. It's also the lake where Jason drowns, leading to his mother's break with sanity. More TV: 'Stranger Things 5' Trailer Teases an Explosive Climax 'Harry Potter' Reboot Reveals First Look at Hagrid
