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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
First review of Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood out: Show is 'very funny', Shah Rukh's son a 'very good director'
Aryan Khan, the son of Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make his debut in showbiz with his maiden directorial venture this year. Aryan is donning the director's hat for a Netflix series called The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The show will release sometime in late 2025, but its first review is already out. (Also read: Meet Lakshya and Sahher Bambba, stars of Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood) The Ba***ds of Bollywood is supposed to be a dark comedy featuring an insider's account of the workings of the Hindi film industry. The show is currently in production. Recently, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos spoke about the show while appearing on Nikhil Kamath's WTF podcast. 'It (The Ba***ds of Bollywood) is very fun. I've watched the first two episodes so far. It's very funny. I think people in India and people outside of India know nothing about the inner workings of Bollywood. So it's a really fun world. He's (Aryan Khan) a very good director,' Ted said, while talking about the show. The Ba***ds of Bollywood was announced at the Next on Netflix event in Mumbai earlier this year. Shah Rukh Khan shot a promo for the show and also appeared at the event to launch the series. There, Shah Rukh revealed that before Aryan began working on the show, Shah Rukh almost pitched him to Ted for a job at Netflix. 'He did his learning ki kaise kare (on how to do) direction and production USC (University of Southern California), America mein (in America). Bahut ajeeb sa coincidence hai. Covid nahi hota toh maine baat ki thi Ted se aur Bela se ki isko Netflix mein naukri de dein, wo assist kare kisi ko. But Covid ho gaya toh wo yahan par aa gaya (It's a very strange coincidence. If it wasn't for Covid, I'd talked to Ted and Bela to give him a job at Netflix so that he can assist someone there. But Covid happened so he came back to India), and then he started writing,' Shah Rukh said, referring to Ted Sarandos, Netflix CEO, and Bela Bajaria, Netflix's Chief Content Officer. According to sources, The Ba***ds of Bollywood is a cheeky satire on the inner workings of the Hindi film industry. The show stars Lakshya and Sahher Bamba and is set to feature some big names in cameo appearances as well, with names like Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar, and Ranveer Singh doing the rounds. Bobby Deol and Mona Singh are reportedly also starring in the show. The Ba***ds of Bollywood is set to release on Netflix this year. No release date has been announced.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Diplomat Season 3: Here's cast, episode count, renewal, filming and production team
Netflix has finished filming The Diplomat Season 3 . The new season will be released in 2025. The streaming platform confirmed this during its 2025 lineup announcement. Season 3 will bring eight episodes and include new cast members and writers. Filming ended in March 2025. No news is available yet on Season 4. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India pulled the plug on IWT when Pakistanis are fighting over water What makes this India-Pakistan standoff more dangerous than past ones The problem of Pakistan couldn't have come at a worse time for D-St Renewal and Filming Netflix gave the series an early renewal before confirming it officially. Filming started in the summer of 2024. The show later moved production to New York City. The official update was shared on January 30, 2025, during the Next on Netflix event. A first look at Season 3 was revealed during the announcement. Cast Bradley Whitford has been confirmed to join the cast. He will reunite with Allison Janney, his former co-star from The West Wing. Nathan Wiley and Mercer Boffey are also expected to appear in Season 3. They will likely play Agent Crocker and the Deputy Chief of Staff, respectively. Also Read: Sweet Magnolias Season 5: Has Netflix renewed the show? Details here Season 3 Episode Count Season 2 had only six episodes. That decision was made by the showrunner. Season 3 will return to the eight-episode count seen in Season 1. Filming quietly wrapped in mid-to-late March 2025. Although the initial schedule aimed to finish by March 20, the work ended earlier than expected. Crew members shared updates confirming completion. Live Events Netflix released the titles of the eight upcoming episodes. These are Arden, Birdwatchers, Emperor Dead, Last Dance At The Country Club, PNG, Schrodinger's Wife, Shinnecocks and The Riderless Horse. Production Team The writing team includes Debora Cahn (episodes 301 and 308), Anna Hagen (302), Eli Attie (303), Jessica Brickman (304), Peter Noah (305), Peter Ackerman (306), and Julianna Dudley Meagher (307). Alex Graves will return as a director. Future of the Series There is no confirmation about a Season 4 yet. Given the lower response to Season 2, the future of the series remains uncertain. FAQs When will The Diplomat Season 3 be released? The Diplomat Season 3 is scheduled to release in 2025, although Netflix has not shared an exact date yet. How many episodes will be in Season 3 of The Diplomat? Season 3 will have eight episodes, matching the number of episodes in the show's first season.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is ‘Adolescence' a True Story? Here's the Inspiration Behind the Gripping Netflix Drama
Adolescence just dropped on Netflix today, and if the early reviews are any indication, it's about to be hugely popular. Starring Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters, the four-part drama follows the unflinching story of a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller, who is accused of murdering a girl at his school. Jamie, played by Owen Cooper, is arrested and taken into questioning following the death of his classmate, leading his father Eddie Miller (Stephen Graham) to search for answers about the tragic incident: who is responsible? Could this have been prevented? And why did it happen in the first place? The show has a unique filming style with every episode filmed in one continuous shot. The story therefore unfolds in real time as the main characters search for answers following the shocking tragedy. If you're anything like us, you're probably wondering whether Adolescence is based on a true story. We did some digging to find out what inspired the show. Read on for everything you need to know, including what co-creator Stephen Graham had to say about the storyline. Not exactly. Adolescence isn't based on one specific true story, however, it is based on real events in the U.K. The producers wanted to put out a call for action following the rise of knife crime in recent years. Speaking to Netflix about the new show, Stephen Graham said: "One of our aims was to ask, 'What is happening to our young men these days, and what are the pressures they face from their peers, from the internet, and from social media? And the pressures that come from all of those things are as difficult for kids here as they are the world over.'" On the storyline specifically, he added: "We could have made a drama about gangs and knife crime, or about a kid whose mother is an alcoholic or whose father is a violent abuser, instead, we wanted you to look at this family and think, 'My God. This could be happening to us!' And what's happening here is an ordinary family's worst nightmare." The idea for the film came about "over 10 years ago," according to Graham. While speaking at Next on Netflix earlier this year, he explained: "We've seen an epidemic of knife crime amongst young lads, up and down the country. And for me, there were certain instances that really stuck out where young boys—and they are young boys, you know, they're not men—were killing young girls. "When I mentioned it to Phil [Barantini, director], it just really hit me hard. I just thought, 'Why? What's going on? What's happening? Why is this the case?'" STREAM ADOLESCENCE You Might Also Like Here's What NOT to Wear to a Wedding Meet the Laziest, Easiest Acne Routine You'll Ever Try
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen Graham asks 'what is happening' as he shares tragic reason for making new Netflix show
Stephen Graham is returning to screens tomorrow with his eagerly anticipated new series, Adolescence. The four part show lands on Netflix on Thursday, March 13 and tells the story of the Miller family, whose lives are turned upside down when their 13 year old son Jamie is arrested on suspicion of murder. Stephen, who has co-written the show with Jack Thorne, explained the show was inspired by real life tragic events. He told the Radio Times in an interview: "Where it came from, for me. "Is there was an incident in Liverpool, a young girl, and she was stabbed to death by a young boy. I just thought, why? Then there was another young girl in south London who was stabbed to death at a bus stop. READ MORE: Concerns raised following death of 15-year-old kickboxer READ MORE: Woman facing her fears to help toddler Sienna-Rose "And there was this thing up North, where that young girl Brianna Ghey was lured into the park by two teenagers, and they stabbed her. I just thought, what's going on? What is this that's happening?" The drama, Adolescence, will place the spotlight on the suspect's parents to challenge perceptions of how people can be drawn into violence. Speaking at the Next on Netflix event, Stephen said: "When these things are on the news - and we're a couple of kids from council estates - but when these things are on the news, your judgement instantly goes to blaming the family, you blame the mum and dad. "We're all guilty of it, because that's the easy common denominator. I just thought, 'what if that's not the case at all?' That was it." The show has a unique filming style with every episode filmed in one continuous shot as the story unfolds in real time as the main characters search for answers in the wake of a shocking tragedy. Stephen has reprised his partnership with Huyton born director, Philip Barantini, for Adolescence. The two previously worked together on Boiling Point, which saw them utilise the one take technique to similar success. Stephen explained the appeal of filming in this way. He told Radio Times: "Doing this you combine both disciplines, theatre and television. Without sounding too pretentious, it's the most Zen and in the moment you can ever be as an actor. "You have to be ready and in that moment to carry it right the way through – the intensity, the ups, the downs, the highs, the lows. You have to have worked it out with your director and with your other actors. "You have to really have an understanding of where it may go and what it might be, but also allow different things to pop in or pop out, like someone forgetting a line, or doing something unexpected." Speaking at the Next on Netflix event, Philip Barantini also addressed the ambitious filming technique. He added: "We're all guilty of watching stuff with one eye on our phones, but for something like this, it's so compulsive, that you can't miss a beat. "And that's the idea, that it adds to the tension and to the anxiety, which is an immersive experience for the actors as well." The show has been described as "every parent's worst nightmare" and has already earned rave reviews. It currently holds a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 10 reviews. Rolling Stone critic Alan Sepinwall said: "This is not an easy watch... But in what Adolescence has to say, and in how eloquently and audaciously it says it, it's also among the very best things -- and an early contender for the best thing -- you will see on the small screen this year." Adolescence arrives on Netflix tomorrow
NBC News
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Netflix dives into the talk show realm with 'Everybody's Live With John Mulaney'
Live from Los Angeles, it's John Mulaney. The comedian's new talk show debuts on Netflix on Wednesday night, marking the streaming giant's latest push into live broadcasting. 'Everybody's Live With John Mulaney' will run weekly for 12 episodes with its first featuring musician Joan Baez, actors Michael Keaton and Fred Armisen, and San Francisco Chronicle personal finance columnist Jessica Roy. Live programming has been a hit for Netflix, but Mulaney enters the late-night scene at a time when the biggest shows have found serious competition for attention from a rising crop of internet-native voices who are increasingly making their way to TV screens. Celebrities remain a mainstay on talk shows but are just as likely to generate buzzy moments when appearing on popular podcasts like Alex Cooper's 'Call Her Daddy' or 'The Joe Rogan Experience.' The comedian appears unfazed by the challenges of the late-night format. 'We will never be relevant,' Mulaney joked to reporters at Next on Netflix in January. 'We will never be your source for news. We will always be reckless. Netflix will always provide us with data that we will ignore.' The data for most of Netflix's live programming has been pretty good. The platform drew in huge audiences for its first NFL games on Christmas Day (which featured a halftime show headlined by Beyoncé), as well as its hyped boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Last year, Mulaney's six-part live comedy special, 'John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.,' also proved to be a hit for Netflix, helping pave the way for the new, nonlimited series. With its new talk show, there's few live TV formats Netflix hasn't tried. 'It was inevitable that Netflix was going to do this,' said Robert Thompson, a professor of television and pop culture at Syracuse University. 'I think just like anything else, streaming companies are saying: 'We've done dramas very successfully. We've done comedies. What about this other major genre, which is late-night comedy?' Others have already seen success. HBO's "Real Time With Bill Maher," for example, is now in its 23rd season. For Netflix to stand out, it will likely need to experiment with the format, Thompson said. The show has to 'figure out, how do we do this differently when people aren't simply watching it at 11:30 at night?' Thompson said. If Mulaney is successful, he can help transform the old-fashioned familiar genre. Having Mulaney's show 'air' only once a week is part of that effort. Like with 'Everybody's in L.A.,' Mulaney plans to feature a mix of celebrities, comedians, experts and academics with his new show. Richard Kind will return as Mulaney's sidekick and emcee. Saymo, the delivery bot from 'Everybody's in L.A.,' will also be featured. Mulaney said he will continue to take calls from viewers. The streaming service has a long-standing relationship with the Emmy - winning Mulaney, who has had five of his stand-up specials on the service. In recent years, the former 'Saturday Night Live' writer has become even more of a household name, elevating his comedy with candor about getting sober; falling in love with his now-wife, Olivia Munn; and fatherhood. Mulaney serves as the new talk show's host, co-showrunner and executive producer through his company, Multiple Camera Productions. Late-night shows have been a mainstay for the broadcast networks going back many decades but suffered declines in viewership and ad revenue in recent years. Some shows have downsized. And while the internet has eaten into the relevance of late-night shows, it has also offered them a new way to reach people. Some of the genre's success now comes when it repurposes standout moments from episodes for the internet. 'Late-night television shows have managed to survive because you can slice and dice, chop them up and put them onto streaming,' Thompson said. 'We've had over 60 years of real success with this type of programming,' Thompson added. 'Streaming is going to have to adjust how we watch it, but it seems too rich of a mine to not to continue to try and get stuff out of.'
