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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elizabeth Hurley to Play Dead Glamorous Benefactor in Channel 4 Reality Show ‘The Inheritance'
Actress and model Elizabeth Hurley will play a 'dearly departed' and 'fabulously glamorous benefactor' simply known as 'The Deceased' in the upcoming Channel 4 reality series The Inheritance, the U.K. broadcaster unveiled on Wednesday. 'Thirteen strangers are summoned to a grand stately home. They are there to compete for part of the fortune left in the will of The Deceased,' according to a show description. 'But winning the money won't be easy. The Deceased had a wicked sense of humor and has designed a mischievous game to ensure only the best players can get their hands on her inheritance.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Jafar Panahi Intends to Keep Up the Fight Via Film: "Even My Closest Friends Had Given up Hope" Ari Aster, Lars Knudsen on Cannes Dreams, Nightmares and Surfing Their Momentum Scarlett Johansson's 'Eleanor the Great' Draws Cheers, Tears at Cannes Premiere Overseeing the stipulations of The Deceased's is her executor and trusted legal counsel, portrayed by lawyer and British TV personality Robert Rinder. 'The lucky 13 must work as a team to complete The Deceased's final requests, a series of devilishly difficult assignments that will demand they are clever, collaborative and cunning,' said Channel 4. In a key twist, only one player can claim the money gained in each request. 'It's a thrill to be part of this clever game, playing The Deceased,' Hurley said. 'It all takes place on her huge estate in the English countryside, and she dresses to the nines in every scene.' Added Rinder: 'This is a high-stakes strategy game served with a side of scheming and sabotage. As The Executor I enforce the rules, keep the chaos in check – more or less – and make sure our players are deserving of every glittering penny left by our dearly departed deceased, played by the iconic Elizabeth Hurley.' The Inheritance will air on Channel 4 this fall. The 12-episode series is co-produced by Studio Lambert, part of All3Media, owned by Jeff Zucker and Gerry Cardinale's RedBird IMI, and GroupM Motion Entertainment. It was commissioned for Channel 4 by Steve Handley, head of reality & entertainment, with Tom Beck, head of live events and commissioning editor, reality & entertainment and Genna Gibson, commissioning editor, reality & entertainment. The executive producers for Studio Lambert are Tim Harcourt, Darrell Olsen, Kim Murphy and Joe Wildman, with Martin Oxley for GroupM Motion Entertainment. The production executives for Studio Lambert are Shona Kemp and Ellie Rowe, with Karen Bonnici for GroupM Motion Entertainment. All3Media International will handle format and tape sales worldwide. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
News.com.au
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Elizabeth Hurley and Robert Rinder to star in new reality series The Inheritance
The actress will play "a glamorous and mysterious benefactor" known only as The Deceased, who has left behind a vast fortune and a "highly unusual will'. Thirteen strangers are summoned to her grand country estate and they must complete her final requests to get their hands on her inheritance. 'It's a thrill to be part of this clever game, playing The Deceased; it all takes place on her huge estate in the English countryside and she dresses to the nines in every scene.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Inheritance's Elizabeth Hurley plays dead woman in Traitors-style show
Get ready for your new TV addiction this autumn with The Inheritance as the Traitors-style show debuts a first-look trailer, starring Elizabeth Hurley and Rob Rinder. Pulling in the star power for the new launch, it features Hurley in a dramatic role as "The Deceased" as she poses in front of a white frilly coffin while wearing a glamorous sequinned gown. She gives a flavour of what's to come in the Channel 4 series and explains what the game of alliances and betrayal will involve, as viewers also get a glimpse of her co-star Rob Rinder. A first-look trailer and image has been released for the new immersive reality show, with Hurley posing in a coffin as The Deceased. She plays the character of a recently-deceased wealthy woman whose will is being handled by executor and trusted legal counsel Rinder. A first image from the series features Rinder standing alongside glamorous benefactor Hurley, sitting up in her coffin. In a first trailer for The Inheritance, Hurley explains more about what to expect from the series, as well as what her role will be. Standing in front of the coffin, she says: "I play a glamorous and mysterious benefactor, known only as The Deceased." Cutting to a shot of a grand country estate, she continues: "The Deceased lived here, in this beautiful house on a vast country estate, and following her untimely death has left behind a fortune to be claimed." Hurley explains a little more about what players will be aiming to do and as Rinder appears on the front steps of the house, she adds: "The wonderful Robert Rinder is executor of the will and he'll be keeping a watchful eye on the would-be heirs and heiresses. I can't wait for you all to see it when it comes to Channel 4 this autumn." If the forthcoming Channel 4 series appears to have vibes of The Traitors about it, that may be because it comes from the same production company, Studio Lambert. Like the hit BBC One series, it is set in a luxurious country estate and requires players to work as a team on challenges, but ultimately betray each other to bag the prize money. Across 12 episodes, 13 players will have to complete the tricky assignments The Deceased has included in her will and use their cunning and wit to secure the money attached to each final request. But there's a twist - only one player can claim the money from each request, so they must manage to convince the rest of the group that they alone deserve to get the cash that they all earned. A Channel 4 description of the show reads: "The Inheritance is a game of wit, willpower, persuasion and betrayal, where it's not about who deserves the money, but who is willing to outplay, out-charm and out-scheme the competition to claim it. It is camp, cut-throat and completely gripping." Hurley said: "It's a thrill to be part of this clever game, playing The Deceased; it all takes place on her huge estate in the English countryside and she dresses to the nines in every scene. Tune in this autumn to catch The Inheritance on Channel 4." Rinder added: "This is a high-stakes strategy game served with a side of scheming and sabotage. As The Executor I enforce the rules, keep the chaos in check - more or less - and make sure our players are deserving of every glittering penny left by our dearly departed deceased, played by the iconic Elizabeth Hurley." Since the runaway success of The Traitors, it's no surprise that plenty of other shows have tried to emulate its popularity. Studio Lambert are trying their luck at Channel 4 this time, but The Inheritance is just the latest in a long list of immersive reality TV series. The cast for the long-awaited Celebrity Traitors has recently been announced, which is set to welcome the likes of Stephen Fry, Kate Garraway, Paloma Faith and Alan Carr to the castle later this year. Over on ITV, Stephen Mangan will host The Fortune Hotel again for a second season which sends pairs of contestants to a luxury Caribbean resort for its game of alliances and persuasion. In March, Netflix launched its own Traitors-esque show Million Dollar Secret as Peter Serafinowicz hosted scheming and backstabbing players hoping to win big at a Canadian lakeside estate. Studio Lambert has previously tried out another similar style of series at Channel 4 - 2023's Rise and Fall hosted by Greg James saw contestants divided into Rulers and Grafters who had to make their way from the servant basement of a luxury tower block to the penthouse suite. However, it was dropped after just one series. The Inheritance is expected to air on Channel 4 in autumn 2025.
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Good Morning Britain star teams up with Liz Hurley for high-stakes reality show
Elizabeth Hurley is set to front a brand new exciting Channel 4 reality show titled The Inheritance Good Morning Britain's Robert Rinder is teaming up with the dazzling Elizabeth Hurley for a brand-new enigmatic reality series on Channel 4. Dubbed The Inheritance, the show has been teased as a mix of "part Knives Out, part Succession". Revealed earlier in the year, the programme will see 13 strangers called to an opulent country house where they must vie for a slice of a fortune bequeathed in the will of The Deceased. While the identity of The Deceased was initially shrouded in mystery, Channel 4 has now unveiled that Elizabeth will portray the elegant benefactor. However, clinching the cash won't be straightforward, with The Deceased having devised "a mischievous game to ensure only the best players can get their hands on her inheritance", the series outline suggests, reports Bristol Live. Elizabeth isn't going solo in her endeavours, as GMB's own Robert Rinder will feature as her Executor and trusted legal adviser. Rob commented: "This is a high-stakes strategy game served with a side of scheming and sabotage. "As The Executor I enforce the rules, keep the chaos in check – more or less – and make sure our players are deserving of every glittering penny left by our dearly departed deceased, played by the iconic Elizabeth Hurley." Elizabeth added: "It's a thrill to be part of this clever game, playing The Deceased; it all takes place on her huge estate in the English countryside and she dresses to the nines in every scene. Tune in this autumn to catch The Inheritance on Channel 4." Players must put their differences aside and work together to tick off a series of tasks set by the late aristocrat, using their skills, intelligence, and a healthy dose of cunning to succeed. However, in a twist worthy of The Traitors creators, contestants will be forced to fight it out for the cash, with just one person set to reap the rewards of their hard work. As the group navigates each assignment, they will need to decide who among them is most deserving of the cash. This is where things are likely to get heated, as players must convince their fellow contestants to hand over the dosh.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Elizabeth Hurley emerges from a coffin in shocking new project after taking a major step in 'lovely' relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus
Elizabeth Hurley has taken on a surprising new role - that of a dead person in a new Channel 4 reality series. The actress, 59, will appear alongside Rob Rinder in the upcoming show which sees thirteen strangers are summoned to a grand stately home. They are there to compete for part of the fortune left in the will of The Deceased, a fabulously glamourous benefactor played by Elizabeth. But winning the money won't be easy. The Deceased had a wicked sense of humour and has designed a mischievous game to ensure only the best players can get their hands on her inheritance. Overseeing the stipulations of The Deceased's will is her Executor and trusted legal counsel, Good Morning Britain regular Robert Rinder. 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. 'It's a thrill to be part of this clever game, playing The Deceased; it all takes place on her huge estate in the English countryside and she dresses to the nines in every scene,' Elizabeth said. Rob added: 'This is a high-stakes strategy game served with a side of scheming and sabotage. 'As The Executor I enforce the rules, keep the chaos in check - more or less - and make sure our players are deserving of every glittering penny left by our dearly departed deceased.' It comes after Eizabeth and her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus appear to be taking their relationship to the next level. While headlining the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party in New York City on May 13, the Bedazzled star said the move would come in conjunction with her upcoming 60th birthday. 'He should be in England for my birthday. He'll be meeting my family – and my dogs – and hopefully, it'll be lovely,' she told Hello! magazine. The eternal beauty told the outlet she doesn't mind getting older. 'I love every birthday. I always get overexcited if it's a big birthday – I think people are even nicer to you, maybe give you more presents, more flowers, and generally spoil you more. I welcome it,' she explained. The couple shocked their fans when they revealed they were together, sharing a sexy snap on Easter day. 'Billy's a lovely man and we make each other very happy,' she told at the same event. Since then, the Then Came You star has provided glimpses into their life on the country singer's sprawling Nashville farm, including a recent sunset ride, on social media. She revealed the true depth of her feelings for Billy, 63, while sharing a very loved-up snap of them to Instagram earlier this month. The model revealed it's true love as she took to the comments sharing a black heart emoji before writing 'you xx'. Hurley and Cyrus met when they were working on 2022's Christmas in Paradise. 'Billy Ray Cyrus was an absolute hoot,' Hurley told the Boston Herald in an interview promoting the comedy. 'He should be in England for my birthday. He'll be meeting my family – and my dogs – and hopefully, it'll be lovely,' Hurley, 59, told Hello! magazine May 13 in New York City The friendship seemed to turn into something more after the Strictly Confidential star reached out to her former co-star after his divorce from ex Firerose in 2024. In early April, Hurley dropped a big clue about the romance when she uploaded a reel of herself on Instagram frolicking on the beach with Cyrus's 'She's Not Cryin' Anymore playing beneath it and tagging the singer. The country crooner opened up about the new relationship on Apple Music Country's The Ty Bentli Show. 'It's great that God brought them into my life when he did. It's just a good thing. It's been a long time since I've been this happy,' he said.
