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The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Ted Lasso' Season 4 begins production with familiar faces and fresh additions
Production on season four of Ted Lasso is officially underway, with filming beginning this week in Kansas City, Missouri. Apple TV+ confirmed the return of key cast members alongside several new additions, as the Emmy-winning comedy enters a new chapter with a major shift in setting and story. Jason Sudeikis returns as the titular character, now coaching a second division women's football team in Richmond. While season three ended with Ted leaving AFC Richmond to return home to the U.S., the upcoming season will see him back in England, with the show also resuming production in London after initial filming stateside. Confirmed returning cast include Hannah Waddingham as club owner Rebecca Welton, Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent, Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins, Juno Temple as Keeley Jones, and Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard. Hunt, who co-created the series with Sudeikis, also serves as executive producer and writer. We're not in Richmond anymore.#TedLasso Season 4 is now in production. — Apple TV (@AppleTV) July 21, 2025 Joining the ensemble are Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education), Faye Marsay (Andor), Jude Mack, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern (My Lady Jane, Enola Holmes 2), and Grant Feely, who takes over the role of Ted's son, Henry, previously played by Gus Turner. The roles of the new cast members remain under wraps. Developed by Sudeikis, Hunt, Bill Lawrence, and Joe Kelly, Ted Lasso began as a promotional character for NBC Sports' Premier League coverage before evolving into a cultural phenomenon. The series has won multiple Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and has been praised for its heart, humor, and optimism. Season four promises new beginnings, with the official logline stating, 'Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would.' A release date for the new season has not yet been announced.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix's Adaptation of Emily Henry Bestseller ‘People We Meet on Vacation' to Release in January
A release date has been announced for Netflix's adaptation of Emily Henry's bestselling novel, People We Meet on Vacation. On Tuesday the streamer released a teaser of the film in which voiceovers of stars Emily Bader and Tom Blyth are overheard with a beach backdrop. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Maxton Hall' Author on German Trilogy Becoming a Hit Series, Books Being Published in English for First Time Netflix's New Releases Coming in July 2025 Netflix to Add NASA+ as It Launches Into Live Streaming Feeds 'Where does Alex Nilsen stand on travel? Love or hate?' Bader's Poppy says. 'I mean, I've never really traveled anywhere. But this morning I saw this beautiful sunrise over this place that i'd never been before and I wouldn't have if everything had gone according to plan. So love. I'm thinking love,' Blyth's Alex says. The film will premiere on Netflix Jan. 9, 2026. The story centers on longtime best friends Alex and Poppy who for the past decade have taken one week of summer vacation together. That is until they stopped speaking. When Poppy reaches out and convinces Alex to take one more vacation together, she sees it as her time to fix their broken relationship. However, there's just one unspoken truth they have yet to confront. In the 2021 novel, Henry chronicles a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance with lots of fun travels. Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) stars as Alex while Bader (My Lady Jane) plays Poppy. Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil, Lucien Laviscount, and Lukas Gage also star. Miles Heizer, Tommy Do, Alice Lee, Alan Ruck and Molly Shannon round out the cast. Brett Haley directs with a screenplay from Yulin Kuang. Temple Hill's Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey and Isaac Klausner produce. Temple Hill's Laura Quicksilver and Erin Siminoff are overseeing the project for 3000 Pictures. Henry's People We Meet on Vacation was published in 2021 by Berkley, an imprint of Penguin Random House, debuting No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list and having sold more than 2 million copies in the U.S. People We Meet on Vacation is just one of the novels from the Henry book universe getting the adaptation treatment. Four of her novels are in development to become films — Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers and Funny Story — while her novel, Happy Place is going to be a series on Netflix. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts
India.com
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Love, Fantasy & Plot Twists: Must-Watch Romantic Series on Amazon Prime
Whether you're drawn to summer flings, supernatural entanglements, or royal intrigue, Amazon Prime Video has something just for you. Dive into heartfelt dramas and mysterious romances with hits like The Summer I Turned Pretty, Vampire Diaries, and Maxton Hall – The World Between Us. From teenage crushes to century-old vampire conflicts and shapeshifting royalty, these series deliver unforgettable characters, deep emotions, and gripping plots. Enjoy breathtaking cinematography, intense love triangles, and classic tropes reimagined for a modern audience. Whether you're in the mood for fantasy, drama, or high school politics, these must-watch titles will keep you hooked all summer long. 1. The Summer I Turned Pretty IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 A coming-of-age summer romance drama, The Summer I Turned Pretty follows Belly, a 16-year-old girl torn between two brothers she's known her entire life. Set in the scenic Cousins Beach, this heartfelt series—based on the bestselling novel by Jenny Han—explores teen emotions, evolving friendships, and first love. With a newly discovered confidence, Belly finds herself caught in a classic love triangle between Conrad and Jeremiah. As feelings deepen and truths emerge, she must choose between comfort and desire. To find out who wins her heart, stream The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon Prime Video. 2. Vampire Diaries IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 A supernatural drama that redefined TV fantasy, Vampire Diaries tells the story of Elena Gilbert, a teenager drawn into a dark world after falling for two ancient vampire brothers—Stefan and Damon Salvatore. Created by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, the series blends romance, danger, and supernatural lore with unexpected twists. As love deepens and betrayal brews, Elena must navigate the challenges of immortality, secrets, and forbidden passion. With its gripping plot and complex characters, Vampire Diaries remains a fan-favorite. Stream the magic and mayhem now on Amazon Prime Video. 3. Maxton Hall – The World Between Us IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 Set in an elite German high school, Maxton Hall tells the story of Ruby, a brilliant but overlooked student, and James, a privileged rebel with a dark family secret. What starts as disdain quickly turns into unexpected partnership—and then something more. This teen drama explores themes of ambition, class divide, and vulnerability beneath privilege. It's a fresh take on the 'enemies-to-lovers' trope with a strong female lead who doesn't need saving. Dive into this gripping series of romance, mystery, and teenage rebellion on Amazon Prime Video. 4. My Lady Jane IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 A whimsical blend of history and fantasy, My Lady Jane reimagines the life of Lady Jane Grey, England's 'nine-day queen.' Forced into a political marriage with Guildford Dudley, Jane soon discovers her shapeshifting powers and a hidden world where magic and monarchy collide. This genre-bending tale offers adventure, romance, and rebellion, with Emily Bader shining as a witty, powerful heroine who challenges fate. Perfect for fans of alternate history and fantasy drama, My Lady Jane brings a modern spark to the past. Watch the revolution unfold on Amazon Prime Video. 5. Heartbeat (가슴이 뛴다) IMDb Rating: 7.0/10 Directed by Lee Hyun-seok and Lee Min-soo, Heartbeat is a Korean fantasy romance that tells the story of Seon Woo-hyeol, a 100-year-old vampire desperate to become human. After missing his one chance by a day, he meets Joo In-hae, a tough but kind-hearted woman who inherits his mansion. Through forced proximity, they uncover not only shared emotions but the true meaning of humanity. With aesthetic visuals and a touching storyline, Heartbeat is a must-watch for K-drama fans seeking emotion, humor, and romance. Available now on Amazon Prime Video. From supernatural romances to royal rebellions, Amazon Prime Video is your destination for unforgettable stories this season. Whether you're craving modern teen drama in The Summer I Turned Pretty, diving into vampire love with Vampire Diaries, or falling for enemies-turned-lovers in Maxton Hall, there's a binge-worthy series for every mood. Want fantasy with a historical twist? My Lady Jane has you covered. Or, explore heartwarming paranormal romance with Heartbeat. These shows blend powerful characters, layered relationships, and cinematic visuals, making them perfect for your next binge session. So grab your popcorn and start streaming on Amazon Prime today.
New York Times
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
You've Attended the Tale of Sweeney Todd. Now Hear Mrs. Lovett's Story.
For half a century — much longer, if you go back to the original 1840s penny dreadfuls — people have thrilled to the story of Sweeney Todd, the murderous London barber who cut short the lives of priests, fops, sailors and one especially loathsome judge before he met his own gruesome end. Sweeney's tragic losses and appetite for vengeance have been well documented, most notably by the musical genius of Stephen Sondheim. But what of his partner in crime, Mrs. Lovett, who popped his poor victims into her pies? Does her tale not need attending, too? David Demchuk and Corinne Leigh Clark's epistolary novel 'The Butcher's Daughter: The Hitherto Untold Story of Mrs. Lovett' gives the woman beside the man her own turn in the spotlight. Part Victorian historical fiction, part grisly horror, the book follows a mysterious woman, Margaret C. Evans, a.k.a. Margery, as she recounts her life story to a never-seen (and, we learn at the opening of the book, missing) journalist, who is investigating the disappearance of Mrs. Lovett 50 years before. Though she does not disclose her true identity outright until fairly deep in the novel, it is clear within the first few pages that Margery is Mrs. Lovett, who — in a departure from the source material, where she is killed by Sweeney — is very much alive and confined to a nunnery. Margery's harrowing tale reframes Mrs. Lovett not as a villain but as a maligned girl fighting to survive. She's a seductively evocative narrator, making it easy to forget that her every word should be taken with a hefty pinch of salt. It will surprise nobody familiar with the musical that this is a gory book. The violence starts early, at Margery's father's butcher shop, where she is awakened each morning by the sounds and smells of sheep being slaughtered, and where it is a shame bordering on sin to let anything go to waste. At 16, Margery catches the eye of a wealthy surgeon when a toddler is hit by a carriage in front of her shop and, in an attempt to save the child's life, she amputates his leg. When Margery's father dies soon thereafter, her mother sends her to work for the doctor. The horrors only increase from there: In the surgeon's home, Margery faces medical experiments, botched abortions, Freemason conspiracies. By the time she lands in the pie shop on Fleet Street, she has been drugged and forcibly inseminated, fallen in love with a deaf prostitute, had her baby stolen and murdered the shop's owner — oh, and discovered there's a serial killer upstairs who keeps dropping corpses in her back room. Demchuk and Clark have clearly done their research, crafting a ghoulish version of 1830s Britain that sets the stage for Margery's misadventures. The book seems to be aiming for the sort of feminist reclaiming of familiar stories that have proliferated in recent years, from the lushly literary ('Circe') to the fantastically irreverent ('My Lady Jane'). But in making Mrs. Lovett a vulnerable yet determined teenager, and in focusing on the brutal realities facing women — especially single, working-class ones — in the early 19th century, the authors lose some of the madcap genius that makes her so fun onstage. That Lovett is enterprising — an innovator, if a macabre one; this Lovett struggles to stay afloat. That Lovett is disturbingly zany; this one is, by unfortunate necessity, a realist. This is a wild, high-octane, blood-soaked tale, but by the end, everything crimps together just a little too neatly (with one final, groan-worthy twist). Life, like baking or butchery, is a messy business. I wish the authors had left a bit more room for untidy possibilities.
Metro
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
7 'captivating' period dramas on Amazon Prime that you can binge now
I think we can all agree that the modern world is frequently a busy and bewildering place. Is it any wonder, then, that period dramas have exploded in popularity in recent years as weary TV viewers seek some respite from buzzing phones, blinding lights, and busy brunch schedules? No, of course it's not. Who doesn't love a bit of Regency pomp, some medieval intrigue, or even 1920s glam? But where's the discerning TV fan supposed to find these shows? Well, Amazon Prime Video has a library crammed with enough historical dramas to keep even the most voracious TV binger busy. Here are the 7 Amazon Prime historical dramas to watch if you love Peaky Blinders For those who like their historical fantasy a bit more punk, I'd recommend My Lady Jane. Set in an alternate 16th-century England, the series imagines a world where Lady Jane Grey's brief reign as Queen (she ruled for just nine days before being overthrown by Queen Mary) wasn't so brief. Boasting an impressive 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, the series is a blast featuring thrilling court intrigue, scintillating romance, and even shape-shifting magical creatures (It's an alternate reality,y just roll with it). Is it any wonder fans have labelled the series the 'best show of 2024' or that George RR Martin has been asking Amazon to consider commissioning a second season? For a swashbuckling adventure, binge-watch Black Sails, a TV prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel Treasure Island. Set in the early 18th century, the historical drama follows the pirates of New Providence Island as they hunt for the Spanish shipwreck, Urca de Lima, to uncover treasures. If that's not enough to entice you, Tom Long of the Detroit News previously said of Black Sails: 'Alliances are made and broken, power shifts go this way and that, blood is spilled, and wenches keep wenching. It's oddly addictive.' Long before Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer, there was Manhattan, which retold the creation of the atomic bomb in Los Alamos, New Mexico. While the show wasn't strictly historically accurate (nor did it claim to be), it did feature real-life figures, including head scientist Robert Oppenheimer played by Daniel London. Manhattan has flown woefully under the radar since its debut more than a decade ago in 2014, but fans, who have rediscovered it on Amazon Prime Video, have described it as 'captivating.' If you're yearning for a British period drama that's more historically accurate than My Lady Jane, then The Tudors is the answer. Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers as King Henry VIII and following the monarch's many trials and tribulations as his ability to rule was put under strain by international conflicts and political power struggles playing out in his own court. Upon hitting screens in 2007, the show became the highest-rated Showtime series debut in three years and has been hailed as a 'masterpiece' and 'phenomenal' by viewers. Oh, you want to see more of King Henry VIII? Well, look no further than The Spanish Princess, based on the life of one of his many wives. Running for two seasons, which aired in 2019 and 2020, it stars Charlotte Hope as Catherine of Aragon, the titular princess who was crowned the Queen of England when she married King Henry VIII, played by Ruairi O'Connor. 'The Spanish Princess is the ideal period soap, dexterously and intelligently balancing the webby intrigue of 16th-century court life with the dewy eroticism of a classic melodrama. There's no guilt here. Just pleasure,' The Hollywood Reporter wrote in its review. Lavish series Versailles caused quite a stir when it premiered in 2016 for its graphic sex scenes, including a 24-person orgy, and not shying away from gory violence. Set in the Baroque era, the show is a no-holds-barred depiction of the court of King Louis XIV (George Blagden) – and the continuous rumours of sex sessions and gluttony that took place in the period. Speaking about the show previously to Metro, George said: 'I remember hearing this incredible phrase, 'bedrooms were boardrooms at Versailles', and it's just such an amazing idea and concept to play with.' Leonardo has all the ingredients of a classic TV show – a beautiful period backdrop, a complex historical figure and an accusation of murder – so fetch your remote. More Trending It stars Poldark's Aidan Turner as Leonardo da Vinci and lifts the lid on the Italian artist, inventor and Renaissance man's personal life, including the belief that he had male lovers. Describing the series, Aidan previously told Metro: 'It's not just a straightforward historical look at his life. We were trying to get to the essence as to who the man was behind the artist.' 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