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News18
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vince Gilligan's New Show Set In Albuquerque Promises 'Grounded Genre Drama'
Last Updated: Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad, returns with a new Apple TV+ series starring Rhea Seehorn, exploring philosophical themes in modern-day Albuquerque. Vince Gilligan, the creator behind arguably the best TV show of all time, Breaking Bad, is all set to be back with an exciting project with Apple TV+. The streaming platform has taken the internet by storm after dropping a cryptic teaser for the upcoming original series. After creating AMC's Breaking Bad and its award-winning prequel Better Call Saul, Gilligan is gearing up to present another masterpiece. Although much about the show is still under wraps, in an interview with Deadline, Gilligan revealed that this upcoming show will explore philosophical and human interest themes. Calling the show a 'grounded genre drama," Gilligan added that the show is akin to The Twilight Zone, but it will be set in contemporary times. According to him, the show will also draw inspiration from the sci-fi film E.T. and will be a total shift from Gilligan's signature crime and thriller genres. 'There's no crime and no methamphetamine. The world changes very abruptly in the first episode, and then it is quite different. And the consequences that reap hopefully provide drama for many, many episodes after that," Gilligan stated. Cast Of Vince Gilligan's Upcoming Show Rhea Seehorn, who previously played the character of Kim Wexler in Gilligan's Better Call Saul, will be joining the cast of this unnamed series, heightening the anticipation among fans. As per Deadline reports, while describing her character, Gilligan stated, 'She plays someone who's trying very hard to be good. She's a bit of a damaged hero, but she's a hero nonetheless. And it's just a pleasure to work with her because she's just the best, and she is so sweet and kind and talented. I can't say enough good about her." Besides Rhea Seehorn's appearance, the makers have not yet revealed any further information about the other cast members of the upcoming show, which will be set in modern-day Albuquerque in New Mexico. Vince Gilligan's Upcoming Show Release Date Apple TV took to social media to share a cryptic post featuring a smiley face along with a quote that read 'From the creator of Breaking Bad." Along with the post, they added a caption, 'Happiness is contagious," sending fans into a frenzy. Happiness is Contagious. — Apple TV (@AppleTV) July 22, 2025 Although there has been no confirmed official release date yet, an announcement from Apple TV is forthcoming on Friday, July 25, at 3:00 p.m. ET. First Published: July 24, 2025, 18:26 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Tom's Guide
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Apple TV Plus teases 'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan's next show — here's when the first look drops
Apple TV Plus is finally set to reveal some new details about an upcoming new creation from "Breaking Bad" creator, Vince Gilligan. On July 22, the streaming service shared the above poster on social media, alongside a cryptic, three-word statement: "Happiness is Contagious." Since then, Apple TV Plus has been running a countdown on its YouTube channel, presumably to some sort of trailer for the new series. The countdown (embedded below) has a little over 31 hours left on the clock, at the time of writing, pointing to a reveal tomorrow (Friday, July 25, 2025). Honestly... not much. Apple TV Plus snapped the new project up back in 2022, and we at least know this next project comes from Vince and is due to star Rhea Seehorn ("Better Call Saul's" Kim Wexler). Per a report from Deadline, we know the show has been described as "a blended, grounded genre drama," and that it received a two-season straight-to-series order from Apple — a big vote of confidence that this will be worth the wait. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Their report also says the show is expected to play out within our world, "while putting a tweak on it, bending reality and focusing on people and exploring the human condition in an unexpected, surprising way." Deadline further says that the show is "expected to carry the signature Gilligan tone that infuses drama with humor." In a subsequent interview, Gilligan revealed a few more tidbits about the sci-fi project, which is again set in Albuquerque (though a very different version of Albuquerque). "There's no crime, and no methamphetamine," he told Variety. "The world changes very abruptly in the first episode, and then it is quite different. And the consequences that that reaps hopefully provide drama for many, many episodes after that," Gilligan added. Bottom line: this is bound to be a major new release for Apple TV Plus, and if you've enjoyed Vince Gilligan's previous work, you're probably going to be signing up for Apple TV Plus soon. If you've never been an Apple TV Plus subscriber before (you've been missing out), check out our round-up of the best Apple TV Plus shows to find out which shows you should stream first. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
All-Ireland winning hurler found not guilty of assaulting boy (12) with stick
At Ennis Circuit Court today, the jury delivered a majority not guilty verdict A jury has found former All-Star and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler, Niall Gilligan not guilty of assaulting a then 12 year old boy with a stick. At Ennis Circuit Court today, the jury delivered a majority not guilty verdict that Mr Gilligan of Rossroe, Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge had assaulted causing harm of the boy at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Sixmilebridge on October 5th 2023. Niall Gilligan at Ennis Circuit Court News in 90 Seconds - July 23rd Mr Gilligan sat impassive in the court as the court registrar read out the not guilty verdicts in the case concerning the assault causing harm charge and use of a stick. Earlier, judge in the assault case has asked the jury in the case to make 'a fresh start' in their deliberations this morning. Judge Francis Comerford sent the jury out at 10.40am to resume their deliberations. In the case, Mr Gilligan (48) of Rossroe, Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge denied the assault causing harm with a stick of a then 12-year old boy at the Jamaica Inn hostel, Sixmilebridge on October 5, 2023. On Tuesday, the jury deliberated for 2 hours and 47 minutes before they returned to the court just before 5pm and the jury foreman asked Judge Comerford: 'What is the next step if we are not unanimous?' In court this morning, Judge Comerford told the jury: 'I would ask you a fresh start and consider matters again and talk through the issues." Judge Comerford told the jury if they have a question or want to communicate any difficulties they can come back into court. Judge Comerford said that he would call the jury back in the course of the morning to confirm where they are and consider whether to move onto the next stage or not. On Tuesday, Judge Comerford told the jury: "It is always preferable that you try to reach a unanimous verdict - that is the ideal and it is better than any alternative." They jury commenced their deliberations at 12.33pm on Tuesday and before they commenced, Judge Comerford told them that they should make their decision in the case 'after a cold, direct, forensic determination of the facts'. In his closing speech to the jury on Monday counsel for Mr Gilligan, Patrick Whyms BL said in no way is Mr Gilligan trying to suggest that he was entitled to punish the boy as was suggested and said that the injuries sustained by the boy 'are clearly regrettable'. Mr Whyms said that on the evening at the Jamaica Inn hostel, Mr Gilligan 'didn't know that he was dealing with a child and did not create this situation'. Mr Whyms, instructed by solicitor, Daragh Hassett, said that Mr Gilligan "was at the end of his tether" by the vandalism being done to a vacant property he was trying to sell. Putting forward the defence of reasonable force against the charge, Mr Whyms said that Mr Gilligan was at the Jamaica Inn hostel on the night of October 5th 'in the dark and believed that he was under siege'. He said: 'Believing himself under threat and needing to protect himself and his property, Niall Gilligan needs to make an instant decision and so we are here." Mr Whyms said: 'And Mr Gilligan, a family man who has young children and no previous convictions gives a clear story which hans't changed and an entirely credible, fulsome account of what happened." Earlier in her closing speech on Monday, Ms Sarah Jane Comerford BL (instructed by State Solicitor for Clare, Aisling Casey) told the jury: 'This is a story of a man who lost his cool.' She said: 'Instead of picking up the boy after he slipped and bringing him out to his car and driving him home and telling his parents, he hit him and lost it and he was angry and frustrated.' Ms Comerford said that the alleged assault in broad daylight 'is the action of a man who took out his anger and frustration on a child. There is no evidence that his injuries were caused by anything other than his interactions with Niall Gilligan.' Ms Comerford said that Niall Gilligan 'lost control and punished the boy for the damage and inconvenience caused to his property on a morning when he had to clean up human faeces and urine from his property'.
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Former All-Star hurler found 'not guilty' of assaulting 12-year-old with stick
A jury has found former All-Star and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler, Niall Gilligan not guilty of assaulting a then 12-year-old boy with a stick almost two years ago. At Ennis Circuit Court today, the jury of seven men and five women delivered a majority 'not guilty' verdict against the charge that Mr Gilligan (48) of Rossroe, Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge had assaulted causing harm of the boy with a stick at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Sixmilebridge on October 5, 2023. Mr Gilligan sat impassively in the court as the court registrar read out the 'not guilty' majority verdicts in the case concerning the assault causing harm charge and producing a stick under Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act at the same location on the same date. Two women in the Gilligan family group seated at the back of the court to support Mr Gilligan wept as the 'not guilty' verdicts were called out while the parents of the then 12-year-old sitting on the opposite side of the court left the courtroom shortly after the verdicts were announced. The jury delivered their majority 'not guilty' verdict after five hours and three minutes of deliberations and returned to the court 48 minutes after Judge Francis Comerford directed shortly after mid-day on Wednesday that they could deliver a majority 11-1 or 10-2 verdict. Shortly before 1pm, the foreman replied "yes" when asked by the court registrar had at least 10 of the jury reached a verdict in the case. The jury reached their verdicts after five days of evidence, closing speech by lawyers from both sides and the judge's charge in the case. Judge Comerford thanked the jury "for the careful deliberations you have taken". Mr Gilligan spoke briefly with his legal team of solicitor, Daragh Hassett and Patrick Whyms BL in the body of the court before leaving the courtroom. A farmer and auctioneer in Sixmilebridge, Mr Gilligan was not on legal aid for the case and will have to pay his legal bill from the six-day long trial from his own resources. Niall Gilligan (Image: ©INPHO/Donall Farmer) In his closing speech to the jury, counsel for Mr Gilligan, Mr Whyms said on the evening at the Jamaica Inn hostel, Mr Gilligan "didn't know that he was dealing with a child and did not create this situation". Mr Whyms said that Mr Gilligan "was at the end of his tether" by the vandalism being done to a vacant property he was trying to sell. Putting forward the defence of reasonable force against the charge of assault causing harm, Mr Whyms said that Mr Gilligan was at the Jamaica Inn hostel on the night of October 5 "in the dark and believed that he was under siege". He said: "Believing himself under threat and needing to protect himself and his property, Niall Gilligan needs to make an instant decision and so we are here." The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week Mr Whyms said: "And Mr Gilligan, a family man who has young children and no previous convictions gives a clear story which has't changed and an entirely credible, fulsome account of what happened." Mr Whyms said to the jury: "Did Niall Gilligan use such force as was reasonable in the circumstances as he believed them to be and if he did then no offence was committed." In his prepared statement at Shannon Garda Station in February 2024 on the alleged assault, Mr Whyms said that Mr Gilligan "has given a perfectly plausible account in an otherwise impeccably accurate description of what occurred which placed the boys inside the building when he met them". On the medical evidence, Mr Whyms said: "Nobody wants to see a child being injured and it would be much better if that didn't happen and the boy was injured in this case." He said: "There doesn't seem to be much room for argument that he was injured from the actions of Niall Gilligan." Mr Whyms said that a displaced fracture of a finger on the boy's left hand "is the only fracture in this case". He said: "There is an un-displaced fracture of a finger - that is not a good thing to happen but that it is what happened." He said: "There were injuries and there were sustained in the incident but by and large, most were cleared up in the week and the last one was pretty well cleared up in two weeks." Mr Whyms said that the injuries "don't look nice on the photographs - there is no getting away from that and injuries that are photographed immediately after don't look nice". Mr Whyms said that the injuries sustained by the boy "are clearly regrettable". Sign up to the Irish Mirror's Courts and Crime newsletter here and get breaking crime updates and news from the courts direct to your inbox.
The 42
a day ago
- The 42
Former Clare hurler Niall Gilligan found not guilty of assaulting 12-year-old boy
A JURY HAS found former All-Star and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler, Niall Gilligan not guilty of assaulting a then 12-year-old boy with a stick. At Ennis Circuit Court today, the jury delivered a majority not guilty verdict that Mr Gilligan of Rossroe, Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge had assaulted causing harm of the boy at the Jamaica Inn Hostel, Sixmilebridge on 5 October 2023. Advertisement Mr Gilligan sat impassive in the court as the court registrar read out the not guilty verdicts in the case concerning the assault causing harm charge and use of a stick. In his closing speech to the jury on Monday, counsel for Gilligan, Patrick Whyms BL said in no way is Mr Gilligan trying to suggest that he was entitled to punish the boy as was suggested and said that the injuries sustained by the boy 'are clearly regrettable'. Whyms said that on the evening at the Jamaica Inn hostel, Mr Gilligan 'didn't know that he was dealing with a child and did not create this situation'. Whyms said that Mr Gilligan 'was at the end of his tether' by the vandalism being done to a vacant property he was trying to sell. This is a breaking news story and will be updated Written by Gordon Deegan and posted on
