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Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Days of Our Lives alum Al Calderon joins NBC's Brilliant Minds Season 2
NBC's Brilliant Minds is back in business for a second season, and it is bringing some fresh talent along for the ride. TV Insider confirms that Days of Our Lives actor Al Calderon has joined the ensemble as a series regular. He will play Nurse Scotty Silva, a sharp, well-connected caregiver who seems to know just about everyone's secrets. Deadline first broke the casting news on July 29. Al Calderon joins the cast of Brilliant Minds(Instagram/alcalderon/nbc) Calderon's character has that blend of charisma and savvy that shakes things up on the hospital floor. His addition follows earlier announcements of Brian Altemus and John Clarence Stewart joining the cast. Calderon previously portrayed Javi Hernández on Days, a role that tackled tough issues, including the experience of being openly gay in the face of discrimination. Returning cast and Season 1 cliffhangers Zachary Quinto is back as Dr. Oliver Wolf, the intense neurologist inspired by real-life physician and author Oliver Sacks. The rest of the main cast is also returning, including Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Teddy Sears, and Donna Murphy. Mandy Patinkin, who turned up late in Season 1 as Oliver's presumed-dead father Noah, will also return-though it's unclear how prominently. Also read: The Simpsons Season 37 confirms release date: When and where to watch? Season 1 ended with a mess of emotional and professional chaos. Oliver learned the man he had unknowingly met at a disaster site was his own father. On top of that, his budding romance with Josh (Teddy Sears) hit turbulence when Oliver ditched a major gala to reconnect with Noah. Meanwhile, Ericka was quietly using Dana's anxiety meds, and Carol was placed on leave after an ethics complaint. What to expect from Brilliant Minds season 2 Showrunner Michael Grassi told TV Insider that Season 2 won't hold back. Expect high-stakes cases, messy relationships, and more mental health deep-dives. Oliver's father becomes his next major patient-a challenge that forces Oliver to confront old wounds and medical mysteries at the same time. As for Carol, she is not going down without a fight. She's determined to find out who reported her-and why. Grassi hinted there's a bigger story behind the complaint. Season 2 will premiere fall 2025, Mondays at 10/9c on NBC. Exact date is still TBA. FAQs Who does Al Calderon play in Brilliant Minds? He plays Nurse Scotty Silva, a savvy and charming caregiver. When is Season 2 of Brilliant Minds airing? Fall 2025, Mondays at 10/9c on NBC. Is Zachary Quinto returning for Season 2? Yes, he's back as Dr. Oliver Wolf. Where did Season 1 of Brilliant Minds leave off? With Oliver discovering his father is alive and in need of medical help. Who plays Oliver's father on the show? Mandy Patinkin portrays Dr. Noah Wolf.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Willie Robertson reflects on his father Phil Robertson's last words
Willie Robertson is holding close the final words of his father, Phil Robertson, who passed away in May at the age of 79 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. In a conversation with TV Insider, the Duck Dynasty star shared how his family had been preparing for the loss ever since Phil's diagnosis last December. 'Phil had been struggling with Alzheimer's for a while,' Willie said. 'It was on our mind for sure, his condition. It's part of life.' Phil's unwavering faith shaped his outlook on life and death. Willie recalled what his father told the family before his passing: 'Do not cry at my funeral. I know where I'm going.' Willie added, 'What a life he lived. We heard that from thousands of people, the people he impacted.' The timing of Phil's passing came the same week the family's new series, Duck Dynasty: The Revival, premiered. For Willie and his wife, Korie, it became an unexpected yet meaningful tribute. 'Phil would have wanted us to do exactly what we're doing,' Willie said. 'Our show reflects our faith—not in a way that's overt or preachy, but in how we stick together through good times and bad. That's why we're on this earth. As we move on, it's a reminder for all of us that the time will come. I hope I have a funeral like that, where people feel that way about me as well.' Korie shared a memory from filming: 'Our show came out the week Phil passed. It was really special to our family that we had that one little clip. When filming this time around, he was already in the throes of Alzheimer's, so he wasn't able to be part of the show. We did film that one little thing where he gave Willie the thumbs up. It felt like his opportunity to pass on the torch to us.' The premiere episode of Duck Dynasty: The Revival included a heartfelt tribute to Phil. Sitting in the living room with his laptop, Willie read to the family: 'So ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. Only one will earn the bandana, so let the games begin. What do you think, Phil?' Phil responded with a wide smile and a thumbs up, drawing laughter from his son. Moments later, the screen faded to a black-and-white photo of the Robertson patriarch, accompanied by an in-memoriam message—a quiet reminder of the man whose legacy continues through his family and their shared faith.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Britch' is Back: Kelly Thiebaud Confirms GH Role
After a dramatic exit in 2023, Kelly Thiebaud is back in the role that made her a General Hospital fan favorite—Britt Westbourne. Although her return has not yet been confirmed on-screen, Thiebaud herself spilled the beans in an interview with TV Insider, confirming that her character is very much alive and ready to shake things up again. Death Becomes Her Britt's sudden 'death,' courtesy of The Hook (Heather Webber), left fans heartbroken. But as we saw in July 2025, her unexpected reappearance at an airport in Europe has given hope to viewers who've been hoping for her return. Thiebaud, speaking candidly about her return, shared, 'I feel so lucky to have a character that I really enjoy playing. I definitely missed her.' Reflecting on her time away, Thiebaud described Britt's complex journey, from her turbulent beginnings to her current status in Port Charles. 'The journey that Britt has been on—from where she started to where she ended—has been such a highlight to watch,' she explained. Thiebaud also touched on her personal growth as an actress, noting how much she has evolved over her nine years on and off the show. READ THIS: 7 things to know about Kelly Thiebaud. Britt's mischievous side has been one of the fan-favorite aspects of the character, with Thiebaud reminiscing about some of her more memorable moments. 'I have flashbacks sometimes of Britt knocking on Patrick's [Jason Thompson] door, naked under a trench coat,' Thiebaud laughed. 'There's just so many fun things that I get to play with in the comedic side.' What's Next for 'The Britch?' But what can fans expect next from Britt? According to Thiebaud, there's still a lot of story left to explore, especially in relation to Britt's connection to Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr). After Rocco discovered that Britt carried him, the possibility of a storyline involving Britt and her son has fans buzzing with excitement. Thiebaud also expressed her eagerness to reunite with Jason (Steve Burton) and continue their dynamic. 'I want Britt and Jason to get back together,' Thiebaud said. With Britt's return, GH fans can expect more drama, humor, and heart as the character navigates new challenges and revisits old relationships. Thiebaud is ready to pick up where she left off, bringing the same energy and passion to the role that fans have come to expect. Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Resident Alien concludes with season 4; cast reflects on series ending
Fans of Resident Alien have received confirmation that the show will not continue beyond its fourth season. The sci-fi dramedy , inspired by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse's comic series, has officially reached its conclusion. Series creator Chris Sheridan explained in an interview with TV Insider that he had anticipated this outcome well in advance. He mentioned that entering the latest season with the understanding it might be the last allowed the creative team to focus on concluding storylines and building toward a definitive ending. Sheridan expressed pride in the way the season wrapped up and described the final episode as his personal favorite of the entire series. Alan Tudyk, who portrayed Harry Vanderspeigle, shared his thoughts on Threads, describing his time on the series as an enjoyable experience filled with 'laughter through the tears.' Corey Reynolds, known for his role as Sheriff Mike Thompson, also addressed the news on Threads. He described Resident Alien as the best role of his career and acknowledged that while the cancellation was disappointing, the team had been prepared to deliver a complete story for the audience. The show's fourth season finale now serves as the series finale, bringing a close to Harry Vanderspeigle's extraterrestrial adventure in Patience, Colorado.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson reveals late father Phil Robertson's final message
'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson revealed the final message that his late father shared with their family before his death. In May, Phil Robertson, famous for founding the Duck Commander hunting company that became the focus of his A&E show, died at the age of 79. The 'Duck Dynasty' family patriarch had previously battled multiple health conditions, including Alzheimer's disease. 'Phil had been struggling with Alzheimer's for a while,' Willie, 53, said. 'It was on our mind for sure, his condition. It's part of life.' He continued, 'Phil had such a strong faith. He told us before, 'Do not cry at my funeral. I know where I'm going.'' 'What a life he lived,' Willie added. 'We heard that from thousands of people, the people he impacted. Phil would have wanted us to do exactly what we're doing. Whatever is a reflection of that faith, and our show is a reflection of our faith.' 'Not overtly. We're not trying to preach to people or convert people, but I think you can see the fruit in the faith of our show and our family and how it sticks together through good times and bad. That's why we are on this earth. As we move on, I think it's a reminder to all of us the time will come. I hope I have a funeral like that where people feel that way about me as well.' Phil, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in December, passed away during the same week that his family's new show 'Duck Dynasty: The Revival' premiered. Though Phil did not participate in 'Duck Dynasty: The Revival' due to his health issues, the series' first episode included a tribute to him. 6 Willie Robertson shared his late father Phil's final message to his family before his death. Instagram The video begins with footage of Willie reading an introduction for the show off his laptop to Phil, who was seen sitting in an armchair. 'So ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. Only one will earn the bandana, so let the games begin. What do you think, Phil?' Willie asked. Phil replied by giving his son a big thumbs-up. The scene faded to black as a photo of Phil appeared alongside the in-memoriam tribute. 'Ah, that was awesome!' Willie was heard saying in response to his father's gesture in the background of the tribute. 6 Phil Robertson died on May 25, 2025. Willie's wife Korie, who joined him for the interview, told TV Insider that the timing of Phil's death was 'a little surreal.' 'It was really special to our family that we had that one little clip,' she said. 'When filming this time around, he was already in the throes of Alzheimer's, so he wasn't able to be part of the show. We did film that one little thing where he gave Willie the thumbs up.' 'It was really special because, for our family, it felt like, 'OK, this is his opportunity to pass on the torch to us,'' she continued. 'It's funny to see the comments [from fans] who are like, 'The next generation are yuppies. They aren't passing things on.' 6 Phil was famous for founding the Duck Commander hunting company that became the focus of his A&E show. Art Streiber 'But we are passing on Phil's legacy because his legacy was first about faith,' she said. 'His whole motto was faith, family, ducks, in that order. His first was faith. All our kids are living that out in really beautiful ways and family.' 'That's what this show is about,' Korie added. 'It's about family, inner-generational family living life together and what that might look like. And then ducks. We're still running Duck Commander, the business he started from the duck call he invented years and years ago. That has been really special to carry that legacy on now after his passing.' Phil founded Duck Commander in 1972. The 'Duck Dynasty' television show premiered 40 years later, in 2012, before it ended in 2017. 6 The reality television star died during the same week that his family's new show, 'Duck Dynasty: The Revival,' premiered. Jason Kempin During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Willie and Korie explained how they were coping after losing Phil and how they were touched by the outpouring of support that they received from fans. 'I think it's a combination of some sadness, just we miss him, but also joy and happiness from what he believed and where he was going and all the things he was able to accomplish in his life,' Willie said. 'And so many people that he helped and we were reminded of that at his passing. And just so many people just flooded us with messages of how he had helped change their life, either directly or indirectly through the show or through the podcast or books he has written.' 6 President Donald Trump laughs with Willie Robertson and Phil Robertson, the family patriarch, at a campaign rally in Monroe, La., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. AP While Willie shared that it was 'tragic' watching his father suffer during his battle with Alzheimer's, he said it helped prepare the family for his passing. 'You're ready,' he said. 'We knew, he's ready to move on and so yeah, it's kind of mixed. But there was really more joy.' 'Phil pre-warned us,' he added. 'We told a lot of funny stories and just brought back all those fun memories,' Korie chimed in. 'It's a little bit the Robertson way. Even in the hard things, we laugh a lot through it.' 6 Phil's wife, Kay, previously spoke out about how the couple struggled during the early years of their marriage. Phil Robertson / Facebook Korie said they hoped future generations would be inspired by Phil's dedication to his faith and how it transformed his life. 'Just in passing down that legacy — one of the things that we've just been reminded of over and over again is just this man who lived down on the river, didn't own a cell phone or a computer — what God did with his life. Because he was just truly passionately sold out for Jesus,' she said. Korie continued, 'And so I think for all of us, it's brought even more of a boldness to our faith to say like, 'Hey, we follow Jesus, and that's who we are.' And if you want to know more about it, come talk to us because it's brought a full life.' 'And a changed life,' Willie added. 'There would never have been a 'Duck Dynasty' show. There wouldn't have been company had his life not changed. This family would not have stayed together.' Phil's wife Kay, 77, has previously spoken out about how the couple faced marital struggles in the early years of their union due to Phil's alcoholism and infidelity before he committed to his faith. The pair, who married in 1966, had four sons including Willie, Alan, 59, Jase, 55 and Jep, 47, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 'It's all responsible to his faith and his life change, of he and mom together to keep this family together,' he said. 'And now we're seeing so much fruit of that.'
