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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Josh Hartnett To Headline Netflix's Newfoundland Limited Series; Jessica Rhoades Joins As EP
Josh Hartnett (Oppenheimer) has been tapped for the lead of Netflix's untitled Newfoundland limited series from creator Jesse McKeown. Hartnett will executive produce the six-episode series, which takes place and will film in Newfoundland, Canada. Also boarding the project as executive producer is Jessica Rhoades (Black Mirror). In the series, when a mysterious sea creature terrorizes a remote Newfoundland town, a hard-bitten fisherman (Hartnett) must fight to protect his family, his community, and his vanishing way of life. More from Deadline Robert Langdon TV Series Based On 'The Secret of Secrets' Ordered By Netflix From Dan Brown & Carlton Cuse HBO Nabs 'Baby Queen' Drama For Development From Alex Metcalf, Jessica Rhoades & Media Res Comedian Steph Tolev Inks Netflix Deal For 'Filth Queen,' Her First Special For Streamer McKeown will serve as showrunner. He executive produces with Rhoades through her company Pacesetter UK, Chris Hatcher, Hartnett, Jamie Childs, Louise Sutton, and Sharon Hall. The series' writing team includes Karen Walton, Perry Chafe and Natty Zavitz; Jamie Childs, Helen Shaver and Stephen Dunn will direct. Hartnett and Rhoades previously worked together on the 'Beyond the Sea' episode of Netflix's Black Mirror, which starred Hartnett. He co-starred in Oppenheimer, sharing in the film's SAG Award for motion picture ensemble. Hartnett recently headlined Trap and Fight or Flight and next stars in Verity opposite Anne Hathaway. On TV, he recently guest starred on FX's The Bear. Hartnett is repped by Verve, Entertainment 360 and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern. Best of Deadline Every 'The Voice' Winner Since Season 1, Including 9 Team Blake Champions Everything We Know About 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' So Far 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Black Mirror Season 8: Here's What We Know About The Future Of The Show
Whether you're into romance, period drama, sci-fi or just staring into space while you ponder how truly and hopelessly bleak almost every aspect of the modern world is, the new season of Black Mirror has got something for everyone. Six new stand-alone episodes of the award-winning anthology series premiered on Netflix last week, boasting the starriest Black Mirror cast to date and winning near-unanimous praise from critics. The new instalments have also proved popular with fans of the franchise, too, with Black Mirror having been hovering around the top of Netflix's most-watched TV shows list since the new batch of episodes debuted. But what about those of us who've already binged the six new episodes and are already excited for more…? The bad news is that, for the time being, Black Mirror has not yet been recommissioned for an eighth season. However, the dystopian drama is one of Netflix's most recognisable (and, indeed, profitable) brands, and given how well season seven has performed with both critics and viewers, it's fair to assume that a follow-up could be in the works. Creator Charlie Brooker has also been enthusiastic about the prospect of making more episodes – and, in fact, he told The Hollywood Reporter that he has some ideas for future episodes 'pretty much fully baked and ready to go'. 'There are others where I've got chunks of story or concept that I'm just slightly trying to work out,' he explained. 'I've got the concept, but not quite the story. I've got a chunk of the story, not quite the concept. So there's a mix.' Season eight's fate relies on people 'watching the show, watching it again, watching it a third time, watching it a fourth time to check that was the right decision', he quipped. 'Clicking the double thumbs up, writing to Netflix, saying, 'Please recommission this show'. I think that would be the ultimate guide. 'But I mean, it's such a fun job that I'd love to keep exploring,' he added on a more sincere note. As for who could star in season eight, executive producer Jessica Rhoades told HuffPost UK: 'There are a few people who we're huge fans of who we've been told are fans of the series, and if schedules could align that would be really magical.' 'Something I always find really exciting is when we have up-and-coming actors that you maybe don't know yet, and we can give them a leading role or a really prominent role in a story, and I think that's important too,' Charlie also said. 'Both of those things [casting established stars and burgeoning talent] are a thrill.' Season seven of Black Mirror was first reported to be happening in November 2023, around five months after the sixth run began streaming on Netflix, so it's worth pointing out that we could be in for a little wait before there's any news. If you're in the mood for more Black Mirror in your life, though, there are always the first six seasons to revisit – as well as the special interactive episode Bandersnatch, which boasts a near-countless amount of possible storylines and twists to explore each time you watch. Here's How Black Mirror Is Messing With Fans' Heads Like Never Before In This Season 7 Episode Thought The Black Mirror Season 7 Cast Looked Familiar? Here's Where You've Seen The Stars Before 'F*** Off': Charlie Brooker Shuts Down This 1 Criticism Of Black Mirror Season 7
The Independent
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Charlie Brooker reveals hidden Black Mirror references you missed in season 7
The anthology show, which started life on Channel 4 in 2011 before moving to Netflix in 2016, is now on its seventh run – and if Brooker has his way, it'll be on air for another 14 years. Speaking to The Independent about the Easter eggs featured in each episode, Brooker instructed viewers to hit 'pause' regularly as 'there's little details hidden in the captions', sarcastically adding: 'They're little jokes and gags to keep things light in such a fun and breezy watch.' Brooker also set a challenge for viewers: 'I should say, in all these episodes, there's one Easter egg prop that's in every single episode – the same thing. I'm not gonna tell you what it is.' Below, Brooker and his co-producer Jessica Rhoades have run through all the references to look out for in every new episode. Episode one: 'Common People' 'There's the Juniper lodge,' Brooker said, in reference to the hotel Amanda (Rashida Jones) and Mike (Chris O'Dowd) stay at on their anniversary. This is a reference to the Emmy-winning season three episode 'San Junipero'. While dining on their anniversary, the song 'Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)' by Irma Thomas can be heard being performed in the background. This song has recurred throughout Black Mirror, first appearing as early as season one episode '15 Million Merits', where it's sung by Jessica Brown Findlay's Abi. It also featured in season six episode 'Joan is Evil'. Series two episode 'The Waldo Moment' is also referenced in the scenes showing Mike's hurting himself for money on website Dum Dummies. One user is called I_AM_Waldo, a nod to the cartoon character-turned-politician A few scenes also reference future episodes – namely season seven's second instalment 'Bête Noire', which is set in a confectionary company named Ditta. When adverts are added to Amanda's plan, she starts reciting adverts for the company. Another scene references season seven's third episode 'Hotel Reverie', which is named after a fictional 1940s classic film that exists in the Black Mirror universe. The film is playing in a cinema that the couple walk past. Producer Jessica Rhoades added: 'I think Rashida is a little Easter egg in herself 'cause she was involved in 'Nosedive'.' Season three episode 'Nosedive' was co-written by Jones and Michael Schur. Episode Two: 'Bête Noire' 'There's a literal Easter egg in the lobby – a 'White Bear' Easter egg – but whether you actually see it, I'm not sure,' Brooker said. 'White Bear' was the second season's second episode, which aired all the way back in 2013. The reference might have stemmed from the fact that the school Maria (Siena Kelly) and Verity (Rosy McEwan) went to – Colworth Manor High – is based in the town where they filmed the episode. Barnie's Chicken – which becomes a point of contention among the episode's characters – is where Alex Lawther's character in season three episode 'Shut Up and Dance' worked. The most memorable scene in the episode shows Verity (and then Maria) glugging organic almond milk, whose brand is raiman – Raiman is the name of the main character in 'Men Against Fire', another season three episode. Of course, the episode being set in Ditta is a reference to the previous episode – and it is situated opposite Tuckersoft, which is the maker of the game that was the source of the interactive episode 'Bandersnatch'. Tuckersoft references recur throughout season seven. Episode Three: 'Hotel Reverie' When actor Brandy Friday (Issa Rae) is researching film star Dorothy Chambers (Emma Corrin), she goes on YouTube and watches videos uploaded by Pia (Myha'la) and Davis (Samuel Blenkin) – the two podcast makers from season six episode 'Loch Henry'. Videos on the sidebar also reference another season six episode – 'Demon 79'. 'We also have a Space Fleet shirt in the control room,' Brooker said, referencing the online game featured in 'USS Callister'. The shirt is worn by a technician played by Ted Lasso 's Charlie Hiscock. The Nubbin used to transport Brandy into Hotel Reverie is similar to the tech used in season one classic 'The Entire History of You', while Radio Times highlighted two blink-and-you'll-miss-it details: that Dorothy previously starred in starred in St Juniper and My Kingdom for a Pig, which is surely a reference to Rory Kinnear's prime minister in the show's very first episode, 'The National Anthem'. The former is a 'San Junipero' reference – and it's not the only one: Brandy lives in Juniper Drive. The fictional actor's version of Hotel Reverie is also made available on Streamberry, the fictional streaming service first introduced in season six instalment 'Joan is Awful'. Episode four: 'Plaything' 'Obviously the biggest one is Colin Ritman and Mo Thakur, who return from 'Bandersnatch',' Brooker said. These are the characters played by Will Poulter and Asim Chaudhry, who cameo in the episode. Poulter's Ritman is revealed to be a fan of Waldo, the controversial animated political candidate featured in season two episode 'The Waldo Moment'. Rhoades points out that 'all the posters' in the video game company Tuckersoft headquarters – itself a reference to 'Bandersnatch' – are references to past episodes, including season five's 'Striking Vipers'. Episode five: 'Eulogy' 'Eulogy has fewer Easter eggs, but there is the odd little thing,' Brooker said, pointing out that the aforementioned prop used in every episode is easiest to spot in this moving Paul Giamatti instalment. Episode six: 'USS Callister' 'USS Callister' episode within itself is an Easter egg,' Brooker said, with Rhoades chiming in: 'And there's a human Easter egg – a character from 'Demon 79' pops up in the space battle.' Brooker also pointed out that 'the character of Pixie they meet is listening to the song by Ashley O', the pop star character played by Miley Cyrus in season five's 'Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too'. The end of the episode features a bunch of references, with the show's creator stating: 'If you watch the news ticker at the very end, there's a bunch of Easter eggs in there.' He's not lying – the headlines read as follows: Hotel Reverie reboot hits Streamberry – an obvious 'Hotel Reverie' and 'Joan is Awful' reference Thronglets 2 launches to critical acclaim – a 'Plaything' reference Former UK PM Michael Callow enters Celebrity Vet School – a brilliant 'National Anthem' reference 'Mysterious Talisman' found in plane wreckage – a 'Demon 79' reference
The Independent
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Black Mirror season 7: Charlie Brooker runs through every Easter egg
Black Mirror is back and writer Charlie Brooker is at it again – every new episode is a treasure trove filled to the brim with references to past instalments The anthology show, which started life on Channel 4 in 2011 before moving to Netflix in 2016, is now on its seventh run – and if Brooker has his way, it'll be on air for another 14 years. Speaking to The Independent about the Easter eggs featured in each episode, Brooker instructed viewers to hit 'pause' regularly as 'there's little details hidden in the captions', sarcastically adding: 'They're little jokes and gags to keep things light in such a fun and breezy watch.' Brooker also set a challenge for viewers: 'I should say, in all these episodes, there's one Easter egg prop that's in every single episode – the same thing. I'm not gonna tell you what it is.' Below, Brooker and his co-producer Jessica Rhoades have run through all the references to look out for in every new episode. Episode one: 'Common People' 'There's the Juniper lodge,' Brooker said, in reference to the hotel Amanda (Rashida Jones) and Mike (Chris O'Dowd) stay at on their anniversary. This is a reference to the Emmy-winning season three episode 'San Junipero'. While dining on their anniversary, the song 'Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)' by Irma Thomas can be heard being performed in the background. This song has recurred throughout Black Mirror, first appearing as early as season one episode '15 Million Merits', where it's sung by Jessica Brown Findlay's Abi. It also featured in season six episode 'Joan is Evil'. Series two episode 'The Waldo Moment' is also referenced in the scenes showing Mike's hurting himself for money on website Dum Dummies. One user is called I_AM_Waldo, a nod to the cartoon character-turned-politician A few scenes also reference future episodes – namely season seven's second instalment 'Bête Noire', which is set in a confectionary company named Ditta. When adverts are added to Amanda's plan, she starts reciting adverts for the company. Another scene references season seven's third episode 'Hotel Reverie', which is named after a fictional 1940s classic film that exists in the Black Mirror universe. The film is playing in a cinema that the couple walk past. Producer Jessica Rhoades added: 'I think Rashida is a little Easter egg in herself 'cause she was involved in 'Nosedive'.' Season three episode 'Nosedive' was co-written by Jones and Michael Schur. Episode Two: 'Bête Noire' 'There's a literal Easter egg in the lobby – a 'White Bear' Easter egg – but whether you actually see it, I'm not sure,' Brooker said. 'White Bear' was the second season's second episode, which aired all the way back in 2013. The reference might have stemmed from the fact that the school Maria (Siena Kelly) and Verity (Rosy McEwan) went to – Colworth Manor High – is based in the town where they filmed the episode. Barnie's Chicken – which becomes a point of contention among the episode's characters – is where Alex Lawther's character in season three episode 'Shut Up and Dance' worked. The most memorable scene in the episode shows Verity (and then Maria) glugging organic almond milk, whose brand is raiman – Raiman is the name of the main character in 'Men Against Fire', another season three episode. Of course, the episode being set in Ditta is a reference to the previous episode – and it is situated opposite Tuckersoft, which is the maker of the game that was the source of the interactive episode 'Bandersnatch'. Tuckersoft references recur throughout season seven. Episode Three: 'Hotel Reverie' When actor Brandy Friday (Issa Rae) is researching film star Dorothy Chambers (Emma Corrin), she goes on YouTube and watches videos uploaded by Pia (Myha'la) and Davis (Samuel Blenkin) – the two podcast makers from season six episode 'Loch Henry'. Videos on the sidebar also reference another season six episode – 'Demon 79'. 'We also have a Space Fleet shirt in the control room,' Brooker said, referencing the online game featured in 'USS Callister'. The shirt is worn by a technician played by Ted Lasso 's Charlie Hiscock. The Nubbin used to transport Brandy into Hotel Reverie is similar to the tech used in season one classic 'The Entire History of You', while Radio Times highlighted two blink-and-you'll-miss-it details: that Dorothy previously starred in starred in St Juniper and My Kingdom for a Pig, which is surely a reference to Rory Kinnear's prime minister in the show's very first episode, 'The National Anthem'. The former is a 'San Junipero' reference – and it's not the only one: Brandy lives in Juniper Drive. The fictional actor's version of Hotel Reverie is also made available on Streamberry, the fictional streaming service first introduced in season six instalment 'Joan is Awful'. Episode four: 'Plaything' 'Obviously the biggest one is Colin Ritman and Mo Thakur, who return from 'Bandersnatch',' Brooker said. These are the characters played by Will Poulter and Asim Chaudhry, who cameo in the episode. Poulter's Ritman is revealed to be a fan of Waldo, the controversial animated political candidate featured in season two episode 'The Waldo Moment'. Rhoades points out that 'all the posters' in the video game company Tuckersoft headquarters – itself a reference to 'Bandersnatch' – are references to past episodes, including season five's 'Striking Vipers'. Episode five: 'Eulogy' 'Eulogy has fewer Easter eggs, but there is the odd little thing,' Brooker said, pointing out that the aforementioned prop used in every episode is easiest to spot in this moving Paul Giamatti instalment. Episode six: 'USS Callister' 'USS Callister' episode within itself is an Easter egg,' Brooker said, with Rhoades chiming in: 'And there's a human Easter egg – a character from 'Demon 79' pops up in the space battle.' Brooker also pointed out that 'the character of Pixie they meet is listening to the song by Ashley O', the pop star character played by Miley Cyrus in season five's 'Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too'. The end of the episode features a bunch of references, with the show's creator stating: 'If you watch the news ticker at the very end, there's a bunch of Easter eggs in there.' He's not lying – the headlines read as follows: Hotel Reverie reboot hits Streamberry – an obvious 'Hotel Reverie' and 'Joan is Awful' reference Thronglets 2 launches to critical acclaim – a 'Plaything' reference Former UK PM Michael Callow enters Celebrity Vet School – a brilliant 'National Anthem' reference 'Mysterious Talisman' found in plane wreckage – a 'Demon 79' reference
