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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mistry OTT Release Date: When and where to watch the Indian adaptation of Monk ft. Ram Kapoor and Mona Singh
Mistry OTT Release Date: If you've ever been a fan of Monk, the iconic American detective series that mixed crime-solving with the quirks of OCD, you'll likely feel a familiar tug of nostalgia with Mistry, the Indian adaptation set to premiere soon. Starring Ram Kapoor in the lead role, Mistry will be streaming on JioHotstar starting June 27, 2025. What is Mistry all about? Mistry brings back that unforgettable detective energy, this time with a desi twist. Ram Kapoor plays Armaan Mistry, a gifted but deeply troubled detective battling obsessive-compulsive disorder much like the original character Adrian Monk, played by Tony Shalhoub in the original. From avoiding handshakes to compulsively counting things, Kapoor's character shares the same compulsions that made Monk both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Meet the team behind Mistry Alongside Ram Kapoor, the show features Mona Singh as ACP Sehmat Siddiqui, the tough and empathetic cop who often grounds Armaan's chaotic brilliance. Also joining the ensemble are Shikha Talsania and Kshitish Date in important roles. Mistry is directed by Rishab Seth and produced by Banijay Asia, in association with Universal International Studios. Ram Kapoor, speaking about his role, said in a media statement, 'Armaan Mistry is a character unlike any I've played before. The whole experience of shooting Mistry was so immersive - I have deep-dived into this character and understood his quirks, his brilliance and his vulnerabilities. It is a character very close to my heart, and I am thrilled with how it has come out.' With Banijay Asia and NBCUniversal Formats collaborating, there has been a clear effort to retain the soul of the original Monk while tailoring it to Indian audiences. Deepak Dhar of Banijay Asia described the show as 'a seamless blend of crime, humour and heart,' while NBCUniversal's Linfield Ng praised Kapoor's performance and the creative team for capturing the 'spirit of the original.'
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lena Dunham's Netflix Show Too Much Gets Release Date, New Photos
Netflix has announced the release date for the upcoming romantic comedy, which hails from Golden Globe winner Lena Dunham. The show will be led by Emmy nominee Will Sharpe (The White Lotus) and Megan Stalter (Hacks). Too Much is created and executive produced by Dunham and husband Luis Felber, with the Girls alum also serving as its writer and director. It is her first major TV project as creator after seven years since working on the HBO series Camping. It is executive produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Michael P. Cohen, Surian Fletcher-Jones, and Bruce Eric Kaplan, with Camilla Bray producing. Too Much is scheduled to start streaming on July 10, 2025, exclusively on Netflix. Besides Sharpe and Stalter, the cast also includes Michael Zegan, Janicza Bravo, Richard E. Grant, Rita Wilson, Naomi Watts, Andrew Rannells, Rhea Perlman, Emily Ratajkowski, and Adwoa Aboah. It hails from Universal International Studios, A Working Title Television, and Good Thing Going Production. 'Jessica (Stalter) is a New York workaholic in her mid-thirties, reeling from a broken relationship that she thought would last forever and slowly isolating everyone she knows. When every block in New York tells a story of her own bad behaviour, the only solution is to take a job in London, where she plans to live a life of solitude like a Bronte sister,' reads the official synopsis. 'But when she meets Felix (Sharpe) — who is less Hugh Grant in Notting Hill and more Hugh Grant's drunken roommate — she finds that their unusual connection is impossible to ignore, even as it creates more problems than it solves.' 'Now they have to ask themselves: do Americans and Brits actually speak the same language? From the creator of Girls and the producers of Love Actually, Too Much is an ex-pat rom-com for the disillusioned who wonder if true love is still possible, but sincerely hope that it is.' The post Lena Dunham's Netflix Show Too Much Gets Release Date, New Photos appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
BBC News
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC announces casting for The Dream Lands, the brand-new drama from BAFTA-winner Kayleigh Llewellyn
The BBC, SISTER, and Universal International Studios have announced casting for The Dream Lands, a brand-new six-part coming-of-age drama for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Based on Rosa Rankin-Gee's enthralling novel Dreamland, the series is brought to life for TV by BAFTA award-winning writer Kayleigh Llewellyn (In My Skin, Killing Eve), delivering a gripping and intense journey driven by love, hope, and an unyielding will to survive. Newcomer Pascale Kann (September Says) takes the lead role as Chance, a fiercely loyal, intelligent, and hyper-vigilant 17-year-old who's been forced to become her family's protector from an early age in a world that never lets up. The Dream Lands will also star Emmy award-winner Anna Friel (Marcella, Broken) as Jas, Connor Swindells (SAS Rogue Heroes, Sex Education, Barbie) as Kole, Clara Rugaard (I Am Mother, Black Mirror) as Franky, BAFTA award-winner Katherine Parkinson (Rivals, Significant Other) as Antonia, Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton, Dune: Part One) as Iona, Jacob Greenway (The Watchers, Father Brown) as JD, Tareq Al-Jeddal (Ridley, Maternal) as Nye, Scarlett Rayner (Trying, Silverpoint) as Stevie, and Raphael Sowole (The Crow Girl, Apartment 7A) as Trevor. The series is directed by Erika Calmeyer (Tore, Young Royals) and Myriam Raja (Top Boy, Tehzeeb) and is produced by Jon Jennings (Sex Education, Renegade Nell). The series is now filming in Margate and Bristol and is co-produced by SISTER (The Split, This Is Going to Hurt, Black Doves) and Universal International Studios (The Undeclared War, Everyone Else Burns). Kayleigh Llewellyn, writer and executive producer, says: 'I'm completely awed by this stellar ensemble, all brought together under the expert eye of our casting director, Rachel Sheridan. We feel incredibly lucky to be working with a cast that blends new young talent, who I believe are the stars of tomorrow, and acclaimed actors, who will be delving into areas we've never seen them explore before… I'm thrilled to finally see this world brought to life by this phenomenal cast and our visionary directors, Erika Calmeyer and Myriam Raja.' Executive Producers for SISTER, Naomi de Pear and Holly Pullinger, say: 'Chance's journey is one of love and defiance against the odds. Finding our Chance in Pascale Kann, alongside our exceptional ensemble cast that fully embodies the heart and soul of this world, is a true privilege. With the talented Erika Calmeyer and Myriam Raja directing, we're excited for audiences to experience this powerful story.' Kelsey Balance, EVP of Global Scripted at Universal International Studios, says: 'The Dream Lands is a story that demands to be told, and with the brilliant Pascale Kann leading the cast, we're excited to see it come to life. Kayleigh Llewellyn's sharp writing, paired with the bold direction of Erika Calmeyer and Myriam Raja, set the tone for a series that is sure to captivate audiences from start to finish.' Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, says: "It's no surprise that Kayleigh's heartfelt and captivating scripts have attracted a cast of such an outstanding calibre, with exciting new talent acting alongside established names already loved by BBC viewers. I can't wait to see them bring The Dream Lands to life." Set in a near-future Margate, against a backdrop of soaring inequality, The Dream Lands tells the story of Chance and her family, a young woman who discovers life and love, while being forced to fight for her family ad friends' survival in a world that's crumbling around her. It's 2039 and temperatures are soaring, seas are rising, and the political climate is equally as menacing. Chance is living a life of crime just to get by, when her community is singled out for a government rejuvenation scheme, promising to bring her coastal town back to life. But when Chance falls in love with Franky, a girl with ties to the establishment, she and those closest to her begin to realise that all may not be as it seems. The Dream Lands is a thrilling voyage of romantic awakening and self-discovery, a defiant community fighting back. A high stakes relationship drama set against a backdrop of conspiracy, the story blazes with the enduring power of love and hope, in a world spinning out of control. Produced by SISTER and Universal International Studios for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, The Dream Lands was commissioned by Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama. It is executive produced by Naomi de Pear (This is Going to Hurt, The Power) and Holly Pullinger (This is Going to Hurt, Eric) for SISTER, Kayleigh Llewellyn (In My Skin, Killing Eve, Chloe), author Rosa Rankin-Gee and Rebecca Ferguson for the BBC. GK
