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CBS News
2 hours ago
- Business
- CBS News
AppleTV+ series starring Liev Schreiber to film in Pittsburgh
Another streaming series is coming to film in the Pittsburgh area. Starring Liev Schreiber of "Ray Donovan," Zazie Beetz of "Deadpool 2" and Stephen Graham of "Adolescence," an untitled AppleTV+ thriller based on Lars Kepler's bestselling "Killer Instinct" book series will start filming in Pittsburgh this summer. The 10-episode series "tells the story of Jonah Lynn (Schreiber), an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia, moves to a small town in Western Pennsylvania for a quiet life. But, as the town and his family come under attack from the diabolically cunning serial killer Jurek Walter (Graham), Jonah must protect all that he holds dear," AppleTV+ said in a news release. State leaders tout film production tax credit program The producers are getting $32.4 million in film production tax credits from the Pennsylvania Film Office. The Shapiro administration says the project is expected to create more than 3,500 new jobs and infuse $108 million into Pennsylvania's economy. The Shapiro administration used the news to tout the Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit program, saying it has brought more than 100 film projects to the state, generating $967 million in direct expenditures to regional economies and creating jobs for 9,000 people. The program offers a 25% tax credit to productions that spend at least 60% of their total budget in Pennsylvania. AppleTV+ series is latest to film in Pittsburgh The untitled AppleTV+ is the latest to film in western Pennsylvania. "How to Rob a Bank," a new Amazon MGM Studios movie, is looking for paid extras while it's in the area. A Hershey biopic is also currently filming in several communities, turning locations like Bedford Square on the South Side into a scene straight from the 1800s. The Paramount+ show "Mayor of Kingstown," starring Jeremy Renner, has also filmed multiple seasons in the Pittsburgh area and across western Pennsylvania.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Erin Doherty looks casually chic in a blue jacket as she joins Adolescence co-stars Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper at SAG-AFTRA event in LA
Erin Doherty looked casually chic as she joined her Adolescence co-stars Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper at a SAG-AFTRA event in LA on Wednesday night. The actress The Crown actress, 32, looked worlds away from her forensic psychologist character Briony Ariston, as she opted for a blue jacket and chinos. Breakthrough talent Owen, 15, opted for a comfortable tracksuit as he spoke confidently on stage alongside his co-stars. The cast were attending the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations presents Adolescence event at The Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists. Top Boy star Ashley Walters was also in attendance at the event as the cast answered questions on the panel. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Marking his first time in Hollywood, Owen flew out to the glamorous city after Liverpool FC's victory party on Sunday. The actor, who had no professional experience prior to his role as Jamie in the hit Netflix series, is a favourite to win a record-breaking Emmy Award for his performance. The cast are in LA to officially launch their bids to win Emmys for the series and if Owen wins he would be the youngest-ever winner at just 15-years-old. The four-part series received critical acclaim when it hit the streaming service in March, and centres on a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a schoolgirl. In the show, viewers saw how teen Jamie Miller's perception of girls had been radicalised through content he was viewing online, and also showed the vast amount of social media consumed by teenagers at school. Back in March MailOnline revealed that Owen would be entered in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role as murder suspect Jamie Miller in the show that has become one of Netflix's most-watched series ever. Experts hailed the 'genius move' of placing Owen in Supporting, as opposed to Best Actor, which they said would massively boost his chances of winning. The Warrington schoolboy would be the youngest-ever male winner in the 76-year history of the 'TV Oscars' and the award would be for the first scenes he ever filmed in his first acting job. The cast are in LA to officially launch their bids to win Emmys for the series and if Owen wins he would be the youngest-ever winner at just 15-years-old Owen, who had no professional experience prior to his role as Jamie in the hit Netflix series, is a favourite to win a record-breaking Emmy Award for his performance Speaking to Gold Derby, Owen said he hoped he would keep his feet on the ground if awards recognition came his way. 'If that was to be the case, it's definitely a massive achievement and it's the next step in my life,' he said. 'I'll just take it and move on. 'It's one of them things that will forever be there and I'll never forget it for the rest of my life.' And he deflected the praise back to the team who surrounded him on the show. 'It's all rooted from Stephen [Graham], Hannah [Walters, the producer], Phil [Barantini, the director], Jo Johnson the producer, it's all from them. I couldn't have done it without them,' he said. Stephen, who was also on the video interview, beamed as Cooper spoke. He said: 'The thing I'm proudest of [from making the show] is the fact we've created this opportunity for that wonderful young man to have a proper career within this industry. That makes me so proud.' He said Owen had 'pure talent', and added: 'Talent is one thing but you have to harness it and turn it into action and that's exactly what he did. 'His talent is, and I've said this before, personally I think it's a generational talent that he has. Also, and this can't be overlooked, he's a very intelligent young man. Bright as a button. Sharp, listens beautifully. He wants to be better. He wants to learn, he's like a sponge. 'And he comes with this wonderful energy, this willingness to learn about the craft. Because he's not affected in any way, he'll just be completely natural and in the flow.' Stephen added: 'His ability is second-to-none, because he's a million miles away from Jamie. Owen himself, the top lad, is a million miles away from Jamie. He completely transforms.' The Emmy nominations will be announced in July with the ceremony taking place in LA in September.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Erin Doherty looked casually chic in a blue jacket as she joins Adolescence co-stars Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper at SAG-AFTRA event in LA
Erin Doherty looked casually chic as she joined her Adolescence co-stars Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper at a SAG-AFTRA event in LA on Wednesday night. The actress The Crown actress, 32, looked worlds away from her forensic psychologist character Briony Ariston, as she opted for a blue jacket and chinos. Breakthrough talent Owen, 15, opted for a comfortable tracksuit as he spoke confidently on stage alongside his co-stars. The cast were attending the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations presents Adolescence event at The Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists. Top Boy star Ashley Walters was also in attendance at the event as the cast answered questions on the panel. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Marking his first time in Hollywood, Owen flew out to the glamorous city after Liverpool FC's victory party on Sunday. The actor, who had no professional experience prior to his role as Jamie in the hit Netflix series, is a favourite to win a record-breaking Emmy Award for his performance. The cast are in LA to officially launch their bids to win Emmys for the series and if Owen wins he would be the youngest-ever winner at just 15-years-old. The four-part series received critical acclaim when it hit the streaming service in March, and centres on a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a schoolgirl. In the show, viewers saw how teen Jamie Miller's perception of girls had been radicalised through content he was viewing online, and also showed the vast amount of social media consumed by teenagers at school. Back in March MailOnline revealed that Owen would be entered in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role as murder suspect Jamie Miller in the show that has become one of Netflix's most-watched series ever. Experts hailed the 'genius move' of placing Owen in Supporting, as opposed to Best Actor, which they said would massively boost his chances of winning. The Warrington schoolboy would be the youngest-ever male winner in the 76-year history of the 'TV Oscars' and the award would be for the first scenes he ever filmed in his first acting job. The cast are in LA to officially launch their bids to win Emmys for the series and if Owen wins he would be the youngest-ever winner at just 15-years-old Owen, who had no professional experience prior to his role as Jamie in the hit Netflix series, is a favourite to win a record-breaking Emmy Award for his performance Speaking to Gold Derby, Owen said he hoped he would keep his feet on the ground if awards recognition came his way. 'If that was to be the case, it's definitely a massive achievement and it's the next step in my life,' he said. 'I'll just take it and move on. 'It's one of them things that will forever be there and I'll never forget it for the rest of my life.' And he deflected the praise back to the team who surrounded him on the show. 'It's all rooted from Stephen [Graham], Hannah [Walters, the producer], Phil [Barantini, the director], Jo Johnson the producer, it's all from them. I couldn't have done it without them,' he said. Stephen, who was also on the video interview, beamed as Cooper spoke. He said: 'The thing I'm proudest of [from making the show] is the fact we've created this opportunity for that wonderful young man to have a proper career within this industry. That makes me so proud.' He said Owen had 'pure talent', and added: 'Talent is one thing but you have to harness it and turn it into action and that's exactly what he did. 'His talent is, and I've said this before, personally I think it's a generational talent that he has. Also, and this can't be overlooked, he's a very intelligent young man. Bright as a button. Sharp, listens beautifully. He wants to be better. He wants to learn, he's like a sponge. 'And he comes with this wonderful energy, this willingness to learn about the craft. Because he's not affected in any way, he'll just be completely natural and in the flow.' Stephen added: 'His ability is second-to-none, because he's a million miles away from Jamie. Owen himself, the top lad, is a million miles away from Jamie. He completely transforms.' The Emmy nominations will be announced in July with the ceremony taking place in LA in September.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Adolescence fans can't believe how much Owen Cooper has shot up in just two months since the show launched as young actor towers over Stephen Graham at Hollywood Emmys event
Fans were left stunned after spotting Owen Cooper's drastic growth spurt in the two months since Adolescence hit our television screens. The cast of the hit Netflix production jetted off to Los Angeles earlier this week for a screening of the show as they step up their preparation for the Emmys. At the age of just 15, Owen is favourite for the Best Supporting Actor award for his incredible performance as troubled teenager Jamie Miller. If successful, the sensation would be the youngest ever male winner in the 76-year-old history of the 'TV Oscars '. But after Owen flew to California, eagle-eyed fans of the series were shocked to see how much he's grown in just a matter of months. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The 15-year-old now towers over the show's writer and onscreen dad Stephen Graham despite being noticeably smaller than his co-star at a premiere in London in March. Looking dapper in a pair of black suit trousers and a navy and black jacket, Owen posed for photos alongside the 51-year-old, who is five-foot-five, at Wednesday's event. The young star, who looked considerably older with a longer haircut, is also well and truly gaining on Ashley Walters, 42, who stands at five-foot-nine. The three men of the moment seemed pleased to be stepping out together as they stopped for photos alongside fellow co-star Erin Doherty, who looked effortlessly stylish for the appearance in a shirt suit and a co-ordinated tie. Cooper had flown to Los Angeles having watched his beloved Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy at Anfield on Sunday. The Adolescence star, who is still in school, jetted off after the beginning of the English half-term. Having originally been touted for the Best Actor award, Owen is now to be nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Emmys. Experts hailed the 'genius move' not to enter the Warrington-born star into the Best Actor category as it significantly boosts his chances of winning. Despite experts calling Owen a 'lock-in' for the award, the modest teenager appeared to be taking the adulation in his stride, saying he would 'just take it and move on' if he bagged the gong. The Brit's main competition in his category is Javier Bardem, who starred in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story and was initially the bookies' favourite. Speaking to Gold Derby last month about the prospect of gaining recognition with awards, Owen said: 'If that was to be the case, it's definitely a massive achievement and it's the next step in my life. I'll just take it and move on. 'It's one of them things that will forever be there and I'll never forget it for the rest of my life.' And he deflected the praise back to the team who surrounded him on the show. 'It's all rooted from Stephen [Graham], Hannah [Walters, the producer], Phil [Barantini, the director], Jo Johnson the producer, it's all from them. I couldn't have done it without them,' he said. Cooper, who hails from a proudly working class estate in central Warrington, was chosen from 500 candidates for the role of Jamie. It was his first-ever acting job and no one in his family has a background in the industry. He is being supported on his meteoric rise by dad Andy, an IT worker, and mum Noreen, a carer. Speaking about the change in their lives, Noreen said: 'It's such a shock, but we're getting on with it.' Brand and culture expert Nick Ede predicted Owen could follow in Timothée Chalamet's footsteps and become 'the toast of Hollywood'. He told MailOnline: 'The phenomenal success of Adolescence has taken the TV world by storm and critics have been raving about Owen's stand-out performance. 'The Hollywood elite love a rags-to-riches story and, at 15 and his first ever role, this young actor who was brought up in humble surroundings could soon become Hollywood's hottest property and follow the path of many other child stars who have become household names, like Millie Bobby Brown or Timothee Chalamet. 'I'm sure writers will already be presenting his agents with scripts and synopsis that will feature him. 'As he's so young I am sure he will be looked after and not thrust into the limelight without any support. 'Being a star in the UK is very different from being an international phenomenon. I am sure the offers will be rolling in from feature films to brand deals and beyond. 'He will probably feel a lot of pressure, but also feel a massive sense of achievement from where he has come from to where he is now.' The Emmy award ceremony is expected to take place in LA in September.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Adolescence star: Series showed me I was too liberal as a parent
Ashley Walters, star of the Netflix series Adolescence, says the show has changed his parenting style with his children, making him see he was 'too liberal' about screen time. Walters, who played DI Luke Bascombe in the series, said the show made him aware of the dangers of unchecked device usage and prompted conversations with his wife about screen time for their children. The four-part series, co-created by Stephen Graham, explores the influence of the internet on young boys and has sparked widespread conversation. Walters said that the show has allowed parents to openly discuss concerns about their children's online activities. Graham emphasised the importance of being mindful of the various influences affecting young people, highlighting that children now have the world at their fingertips even within their homes.
