The Star Trek reboot may get another producer after hiring writer Seth Grahame-Smith and Andor director Toby Haynes for the project. Simon Kinberg, who produced the X-Men films, is reportedly in talks with Paramount Pictures to serve as a producer in the new iteration of the franchise. However, fans are not happy with Kinberg’s involvement in the project as his recent portfolio has been largely lackluster.
Chris Pine in a still from Star Trek Beyond | Paramount Pictures
Fans shared that Kinberg ruined the X-Men franchise with his involvement and would repeat the same with the new reboot. The sci-fi space series received some recent love with the streaming series, Star Trek Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds.
Fans Say Simon Kinberg’s Involvement Will Ruin Star Trek
A still from the original Star Trek series | Paramount Television
According to The Hollywood Reporter, X-Men producer Simon Kinberg met with Paramount...
Chris Pine in a still from Star Trek Beyond | Paramount Pictures
Fans shared that Kinberg ruined the X-Men franchise with his involvement and would repeat the same with the new reboot. The sci-fi space series received some recent love with the streaming series, Star Trek Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds.
Fans Say Simon Kinberg’s Involvement Will Ruin Star Trek
A still from the original Star Trek series | Paramount Television
According to The Hollywood Reporter, X-Men producer Simon Kinberg met with Paramount...
- 5/22/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Resident Alien‘s Sara Tomko has signed with Prototype Talent Agency for theatrical representation.
Tomko was most recently seen as the female lead in Syfy’s Resident Alien opposite Alan Tudyk. The show wrapped its run on Syfy earlier this month with the conclusion of season 3. Previously, she recurred on Amazon’s Sneaky Pete opposite Giovanni Ribisi and ABC’s Once Upon a Time. On the feature side, Tomko has supporting roles in the independent film thriller Teacher’s Pet and sci-fi film Skycrash, both coming out later this year.
Tomko continues to be repped by Bohemia Group and Meyer & Downs.
Founded by Brian Wittenstein in 2022, Prototype clients include Italia Ricci (Designated Survivor), WWE’s Cody Rhodes (Arrow), Piper Curda (May December), Anne Winters (The Orville), Rj Mitte (Breaking Bad), Keith L. Williams (Good Boys), Herizen Guardiola (The Get Down), Olivia Liang (Kung Fu), Anthony Keyvan (Xo Kitty), Harley Quinn Smith...
Tomko was most recently seen as the female lead in Syfy’s Resident Alien opposite Alan Tudyk. The show wrapped its run on Syfy earlier this month with the conclusion of season 3. Previously, she recurred on Amazon’s Sneaky Pete opposite Giovanni Ribisi and ABC’s Once Upon a Time. On the feature side, Tomko has supporting roles in the independent film thriller Teacher’s Pet and sci-fi film Skycrash, both coming out later this year.
Tomko continues to be repped by Bohemia Group and Meyer & Downs.
Founded by Brian Wittenstein in 2022, Prototype clients include Italia Ricci (Designated Survivor), WWE’s Cody Rhodes (Arrow), Piper Curda (May December), Anne Winters (The Orville), Rj Mitte (Breaking Bad), Keith L. Williams (Good Boys), Herizen Guardiola (The Get Down), Olivia Liang (Kung Fu), Anthony Keyvan (Xo Kitty), Harley Quinn Smith...
- 5/21/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s official. Amazon has confirmed the casting of Maggie Q as star of the upcoming Renée Ballard Bosch spinoff series, which Deadline previously exclusively reported. We’re also getting a first look at Maggie Q and Titus Welliver in sneak peek photos of the Renée Ballard crossover episode in the Bosch: Legacy Season 3 finale. You can see above and below. Additionally, Jet Wilkinson has been tapped to direct the first two episodes of the Untitled Renee Ballard series for Prime Video. Wilkinson also will direct the Season 3 finale of Bosch: Legacy, a crossover which serves as the introduction of Maggie Q as Renée Ballard.
The Untitled Renée Ballard series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.
The Untitled Renée Ballard series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.
- 5/9/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Maggie Q is officially set to star in the “Bosch” spinoff centered on cold case detective Renée Ballard.
Q will make her first appearance as the character in the Season 3 finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” the first look at which can be seen above and below.
Jet Wilkinson is set to direct the Season 3 finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” along with the first two episodes of the untitled Renee Ballard series for Prime Video.
Q is known for her starring roles as F.B.I Agent Hannah Wells on ABC and Netflix’s drama “Designated Survivor” and the title role of the CW action series “Nikita.” She was most recently seen in the Skydance and Apple TV+ action comedy “The Family Plan” with Mark Wahlberg. Her other film credits include “The Protégé,” “The Divergent Series,” “Live Free Or Die Hard” and “Mission Impossible III.”
She is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content and...
Q will make her first appearance as the character in the Season 3 finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” the first look at which can be seen above and below.
Jet Wilkinson is set to direct the Season 3 finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” along with the first two episodes of the untitled Renee Ballard series for Prime Video.
Q is known for her starring roles as F.B.I Agent Hannah Wells on ABC and Netflix’s drama “Designated Survivor” and the title role of the CW action series “Nikita.” She was most recently seen in the Skydance and Apple TV+ action comedy “The Family Plan” with Mark Wahlberg. Her other film credits include “The Protégé,” “The Divergent Series,” “Live Free Or Die Hard” and “Mission Impossible III.”
She is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content and...
- 5/9/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Eric Schultz knows his way around politics. The Washington, D.C. consultant served as deputy White House press secretary during the Obama Administration from 2014-2017. He’s also worked for Sen. Charles Schumer and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
But in the last few years, he’s been getting very familiar with Hollywood, consulting for shows like “Succession” and most recently Alex Garland’s A24 drama “Civil War.”
But now, he’s going in front of the camera. Schultz makes his acting debut with a cameo on Thursday’s season finale of Max’s “The Girls on the Bus.” He plays a press aide who Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist) must convince to let her into a VIP cocktail party at the Democratic National Convention.
“They reached out of the blue and asked me, ‘Would you like to make a cameo?’” Schultz tells me. “It took me probably a nanosecond to say yes.
But in the last few years, he’s been getting very familiar with Hollywood, consulting for shows like “Succession” and most recently Alex Garland’s A24 drama “Civil War.”
But now, he’s going in front of the camera. Schultz makes his acting debut with a cameo on Thursday’s season finale of Max’s “The Girls on the Bus.” He plays a press aide who Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist) must convince to let her into a VIP cocktail party at the Democratic National Convention.
“They reached out of the blue and asked me, ‘Would you like to make a cameo?’” Schultz tells me. “It took me probably a nanosecond to say yes.
- 5/9/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: A little over a month after Season 3 of Resident Alien wrapped its run on Syfy, the future of the quirky sci-fi comedy-drama is up in the air. And there is some intrigue over where the series starring Alan Tudyk would continue should it get a fourth season.
I hear there are talks about Resident Alien moving from Syfy to NBCU cable sibling USA Network, which currently doesn’t have scripted originals besides Chucky, which it shares with Syfy. According to sources, a return to Syfy appears unlikely, so USA is Resident Alien‘s only feasible destination within NBCU, whose UCP division produces the adaptation of the comic book by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse.
But a potential Season 4 pickup by USA would come with a major budget reduction, as much as $500,000 an episode, which will be challenging, I hear.
Budgets in basic cable always have been modest. They now...
I hear there are talks about Resident Alien moving from Syfy to NBCU cable sibling USA Network, which currently doesn’t have scripted originals besides Chucky, which it shares with Syfy. According to sources, a return to Syfy appears unlikely, so USA is Resident Alien‘s only feasible destination within NBCU, whose UCP division produces the adaptation of the comic book by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse.
But a potential Season 4 pickup by USA would come with a major budget reduction, as much as $500,000 an episode, which will be challenging, I hear.
Budgets in basic cable always have been modest. They now...
- 5/7/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Fourth in a series on broadcast network series renewals. Fox is looking forward to the 2024-25 season after a strike-disrupted 2023-24 lineup which featured only three live-action scripted series, returning dramas The Cleaning Lady and Alert and comedy Animal Control, with the network’s top drama series, 9-1-1: Lone Star Mia. Tina Pehme Kim Roberts
The 12-episode fifth season of Lone Star will be used to launch Fox’s two new drama series, delayed to next season by the strikes, Rescue Hi-Surf and Doc. The network is so high on the former, it just ordered seven more episodes, bringing the lifeguard drama’s freshman season to 19 episodes.
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Also delayed by the strikes was Season 2 of anthology drama Accused, which will air in 2024-25 alongside 9-1-1: Lone Star, new series Rescue Hi-Surf, Doc and Canadian...
The 12-episode fifth season of Lone Star will be used to launch Fox’s two new drama series, delayed to next season by the strikes, Rescue Hi-Surf and Doc. The network is so high on the former, it just ordered seven more episodes, bringing the lifeguard drama’s freshman season to 19 episodes.
Related: CBS Renewal Status Report: ‘The Equalizer’, ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’, ‘Elsbeth’, ‘CSI: Vegas’ & ‘So Help Me Todd’
Also delayed by the strikes was Season 2 of anthology drama Accused, which will air in 2024-25 alongside 9-1-1: Lone Star, new series Rescue Hi-Surf, Doc and Canadian...
- 4/19/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Michael J. Fox says the celebrities who became famous during the 1980s were much “tougher” than the ones rising the ranks of stardom now thanks to social media. Fox become of the most popular stars of Hollywood during that decade thanks to the sitcom “Family Ties” and his role as Marty McFly in the “Back to the Future” movies.
“There’s an expression I referred to when they gave me an honorary Academy Award — somebody said to me the day before, they were talking about getting this award and being famous and they said ‘You’re ‘80s famous,’” Fox told People magazine. “I thought, ‘Wow, that’s cool.’ ‘80s famous. Right, we were different. We were tougher. We didn’t have social media, we didn’t have any of that crap. We were just famous. Left to our own resources. And it was an amazing time.”
When asked by People...
“There’s an expression I referred to when they gave me an honorary Academy Award — somebody said to me the day before, they were talking about getting this award and being famous and they said ‘You’re ‘80s famous,’” Fox told People magazine. “I thought, ‘Wow, that’s cool.’ ‘80s famous. Right, we were different. We were tougher. We didn’t have social media, we didn’t have any of that crap. We were just famous. Left to our own resources. And it was an amazing time.”
When asked by People...
- 4/12/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Michael J. Fox was once one of Hollywood’s brightest young stars. However, after his breakout on the TV show Family Ties and the Back to the Future trilogy, his career ground to a halt. While starring in Spin City as the lead, he revealed to the world he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Doctors told him he had about 10 years left of being functional.
Over 25 years later, Michael J. Fox is talking about beating the odds.
Michael J. Fox Defied Odds After Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Michael J. Fox was only 30 when doctors delivered the news he had Parkinson’s Disease. The diagnosis came in 1991, the year after he concluded the Back to the Future trilogy. He still had a few starring roles coming after that. including Doc Hollywood (1991) and The Frighteners (1996). He also had the starring role in Spin City, which he started in 1996.
However, Fox had...
Over 25 years later, Michael J. Fox is talking about beating the odds.
Michael J. Fox Defied Odds After Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Michael J. Fox was only 30 when doctors delivered the news he had Parkinson’s Disease. The diagnosis came in 1991, the year after he concluded the Back to the Future trilogy. He still had a few starring roles coming after that. including Doc Hollywood (1991) and The Frighteners (1996). He also had the starring role in Spin City, which he started in 1996.
However, Fox had...
- 4/12/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Michael J. Fox’s retirement from acting might not be permanent. The actor recently told Entertainment Tonight that he’d be open to returning to the profession bearing the right role. The “Back to the Future” and “Family Ties” star stepped back from acting in 2020 as his Parkinson’s disease made it increasingly difficult to remember dialogue.
“My biggest goal, I think, was to raise a family. We have four amazing kids, and that’s been the big thing,” Fox said about retiring from acting. “And then the other is with the [Michael J. Fox] foundation…[however] if something came up that I could put my realities into it — my challenges — if I could figure it out.”
While Fox has not acted in a film or television show since his 2020 guest role on “The Good Fight,” he hit the press circuit last year in support of his Apple TV+ documentary “Still.” He said participating...
“My biggest goal, I think, was to raise a family. We have four amazing kids, and that’s been the big thing,” Fox said about retiring from acting. “And then the other is with the [Michael J. Fox] foundation…[however] if something came up that I could put my realities into it — my challenges — if I could figure it out.”
While Fox has not acted in a film or television show since his 2020 guest role on “The Good Fight,” he hit the press circuit last year in support of his Apple TV+ documentary “Still.” He said participating...
- 4/5/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
The iconic Michael J. Fox may have retired due to the worsening of his tragic condition, but the legendary star would still make the festival rounds when a documentary about his life premiered to great acclaim last year. Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie brought him back to the movies, except this time, he would be himself on camera. Fox may have decided to retire from the acting world, but let’s not forget that he is also a self-proclaimed “incurable optimist.” The Back to the Future star would recently talk to Entertainment Tonight and revealed that there is still a possibility of taking on a part if it’s right.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox told Et that his priorities changed back in 1991 when he first received his Parkinson’s diagnosis. “My biggest goal, I think, was to raise a family. We have four amazing kids, and that’s been the big thing,...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox told Et that his priorities changed back in 1991 when he first received his Parkinson’s diagnosis. “My biggest goal, I think, was to raise a family. We have four amazing kids, and that’s been the big thing,...
- 4/5/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Michael J. Fox may have announced his retirement from acting, but he shared he’s still open to returning to the screen for the right opportunity.
The Back to the Future actor recently told Entertainment Tonight that after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 29 in 1991, his goals in life pivoted from his career to his family. He didn’t publicly disclose his diagnosis until 1998.
“My biggest goal, I think, was to raise a family. We have four amazing kids, and that’s been the big thing,” Fox said, referencing his children, whom he shares with his wife Tracy Pollan. “And then the other is with the [Michael J. Fox] foundation.”
Fox revealed in 2020 that he was retiring from doing onscreen work after having been open about his struggles with his memory and remembering lines of dialogue.
However, he told Et that he isn’t completely against taking on another acting...
The Back to the Future actor recently told Entertainment Tonight that after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 29 in 1991, his goals in life pivoted from his career to his family. He didn’t publicly disclose his diagnosis until 1998.
“My biggest goal, I think, was to raise a family. We have four amazing kids, and that’s been the big thing,” Fox said, referencing his children, whom he shares with his wife Tracy Pollan. “And then the other is with the [Michael J. Fox] foundation.”
Fox revealed in 2020 that he was retiring from doing onscreen work after having been open about his struggles with his memory and remembering lines of dialogue.
However, he told Et that he isn’t completely against taking on another acting...
- 4/4/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Maggie Q has been tapped to star as Detective Renée Ballard in the next spinoff of the Bosch TV franchise.
The Ballard character was first featured in author Michael Connelly’s The Late Show circa 2017, after which she appeared in Dark Sacred Night, The Night Fire and other novels.
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First teased over a year ago and ordered to series by Prime Video in November, the...
The Ballard character was first featured in author Michael Connelly’s The Late Show circa 2017, after which she appeared in Dark Sacred Night, The Night Fire and other novels.
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First teased over a year ago and ordered to series by Prime Video in November, the...
- 3/21/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Maggie Q is set to headline Prime Video’s Untitled Renée Ballard series, a Bosch spinoff about the LAPD’s Cold Case Division. This marks the first series in Amazon MGM Studios’ Bosch franchise, inspired by the work of bestselling author Michael Connelly, which is not led by Titus Welliver. Amazon declined comment.
The untitled series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch (Welliver), to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life.
Connelly, Michael Alaimo, and Kendall Sherwood executive produce. Henrik Bastin and Melissa Aouate executive produce for Fabel Entertainment, with Jasmine Russ as co-executive producer.
The untitled series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch (Welliver), to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life.
Connelly, Michael Alaimo, and Kendall Sherwood executive produce. Henrik Bastin and Melissa Aouate executive produce for Fabel Entertainment, with Jasmine Russ as co-executive producer.
- 3/21/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
A new rom-com is in the works with some major talent!
Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner are all reportedly in talks to star in Eternity from A24, according to Deadline.
The three stars will be directed by David Freyne, who has helmed such features as Dating Amber and The Cured.
Find out more about the film inside…
While plot details are being kept a secret at this time, the film is said to be “a romantic comedy where everyone must decide who they want to spend eternity with.”
A24 is financing and producing, with Trevor White and Tim White under their Star Thrower Entertainment banner.
The script was written by Pat Cunnane, who worked on the Fox series Designated Survivor.
If you missed it, it was recently announced that Elizabeth will be starring in a new dark comedy movie alongside Charles Melton!
Earlier this year, it was revealed...
Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner are all reportedly in talks to star in Eternity from A24, according to Deadline.
The three stars will be directed by David Freyne, who has helmed such features as Dating Amber and The Cured.
Find out more about the film inside…
While plot details are being kept a secret at this time, the film is said to be “a romantic comedy where everyone must decide who they want to spend eternity with.”
A24 is financing and producing, with Trevor White and Tim White under their Star Thrower Entertainment banner.
The script was written by Pat Cunnane, who worked on the Fox series Designated Survivor.
If you missed it, it was recently announced that Elizabeth will be starring in a new dark comedy movie alongside Charles Melton!
Earlier this year, it was revealed...
- 3/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: The Fall of the House of Usher standout Willa Fitzgerald and The Continental star Colin Woodell have been tapped as the leads of Pulse, Netflix’s first original medical procedural. They join previously cast Justina Machado in the drama series from first-time creator Zoe Robyn who serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside veteran Carlton Cuse.
In Pulse, while the staff of Miami’s busiest Level 1 Trauma Center navigate medical emergencies, young ER doc Danny Simms (Fitzgerald) is unexpectedly promoted to Chief Resident amidst the fallout of her own provocative romantic relationship.
When we meet her, Fitzgerald’s Danielle “Danny” Simms is a 3rd year resident in Emergency Medicine at Maguire Hospital in Miami. While her deep empathy makes her an exceptional doctor in training, her brash and self-sabotaging nature disrupts her personal and professional life.
Woodell plays Xander Phillips. Hailing from one of Miami’s most powerful medical families,...
In Pulse, while the staff of Miami’s busiest Level 1 Trauma Center navigate medical emergencies, young ER doc Danny Simms (Fitzgerald) is unexpectedly promoted to Chief Resident amidst the fallout of her own provocative romantic relationship.
When we meet her, Fitzgerald’s Danielle “Danny” Simms is a 3rd year resident in Emergency Medicine at Maguire Hospital in Miami. While her deep empathy makes her an exceptional doctor in training, her brash and self-sabotaging nature disrupts her personal and professional life.
Woodell plays Xander Phillips. Hailing from one of Miami’s most powerful medical families,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the death of actor Adan Canto, The Cleaning Lady showrunners discuss how they managed to write Arman out of the show.
In early January, TheWrap reported that Canto had died after a battle with appendiceal cancer, which the actor kept private. “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Adan Canto. A wonderful actor and dear friend. We were honored to have him as part of the Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment families since his U.S. debut in The Following more than a decade ago,” Fox Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television said in a statement to TheWrap.
After starring in TV shows such as The Following and Designated Survivor, Canto landed a starring role in The Cleaning Lady. He portrayed gangster Arman Morales, a key figure in the Armenian Mafia. As a pivotal player in the show’s narrative, Arman was set to be heavily featured...
In early January, TheWrap reported that Canto had died after a battle with appendiceal cancer, which the actor kept private. “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Adan Canto. A wonderful actor and dear friend. We were honored to have him as part of the Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment families since his U.S. debut in The Following more than a decade ago,” Fox Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television said in a statement to TheWrap.
After starring in TV shows such as The Following and Designated Survivor, Canto landed a starring role in The Cleaning Lady. He portrayed gangster Arman Morales, a key figure in the Armenian Mafia. As a pivotal player in the show’s narrative, Arman was set to be heavily featured...
- 3/13/2024
- by Matthew Swigonski
- TV Shows Ace
Exclusive: Talent agent Marisa Patella has joined Prototype Talent Agency. Formerly with A3, Patella joins Prototype following the recent closure of the agency.
Patella was a fast-rising star at A3 where she began in 2019 as an assistant in the Talent division before being promoted to Coordinator and then Talent Agent. Patella studied Arts Administration at Wagner College and began her career as a casting assistant at Laura Stanczyk Casting, where she focused on Regional Theatre, Off-Broadway and Broadway Productions. Patella is based in New York and will work with the Talent department in film and television but will also help expand the agency’s theater presence.
Patella’s hiring comes just days after Senior Talent Agent Pietra Ingenito joined the agency, as well as the recent hires of talent agents Julian Cohen and Alex Rand-Lewis.
“Marisa is an incredible, young agent who moved up the ranks quickly at her former...
Patella was a fast-rising star at A3 where she began in 2019 as an assistant in the Talent division before being promoted to Coordinator and then Talent Agent. Patella studied Arts Administration at Wagner College and began her career as a casting assistant at Laura Stanczyk Casting, where she focused on Regional Theatre, Off-Broadway and Broadway Productions. Patella is based in New York and will work with the Talent department in film and television but will also help expand the agency’s theater presence.
Patella’s hiring comes just days after Senior Talent Agent Pietra Ingenito joined the agency, as well as the recent hires of talent agents Julian Cohen and Alex Rand-Lewis.
“Marisa is an incredible, young agent who moved up the ranks quickly at her former...
- 3/6/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
When news of Adan Canto’s death broke in January, The Cleaning Lady was already well into production on its third season.
At the time of Canto’s death, it was revealed that he had stepped away from the Fox drama before filming commenced.
The plan was originally to bring the actor back as Arman Morales during the latter half of the season.
The Cleaning Lady Season 3 got underway on Tuesday evening on Fox, and much to the fans’ surprise, Arman was present for one of the opening scenes.
He was caught up in a shootout, but before fans saw whether the character perished, Thony (Elodie Yung) and Nadia (Eva De Dominici) had to leave the scene.
There’s no telling whether that signals the end of the road for Arman or if the series plans to reveal he escaped from the situation unscathed down the line to safety.
The...
At the time of Canto’s death, it was revealed that he had stepped away from the Fox drama before filming commenced.
The plan was originally to bring the actor back as Arman Morales during the latter half of the season.
The Cleaning Lady Season 3 got underway on Tuesday evening on Fox, and much to the fans’ surprise, Arman was present for one of the opening scenes.
He was caught up in a shootout, but before fans saw whether the character perished, Thony (Elodie Yung) and Nadia (Eva De Dominici) had to leave the scene.
There’s no telling whether that signals the end of the road for Arman or if the series plans to reveal he escaped from the situation unscathed down the line to safety.
The...
- 3/6/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
As the Season 3 premiere of The Cleaning Lady approaches, the cast and crew is still mourning the loss of Adan Canto.
While speaking with Deadline ahead of Tuesday’s episode, star Elodie Yung said that she is not doing anything on set, not once, without Adan in mind.”
Yung starred alongside Canto in the first two seasons of The Cleaning Lady. She wasn’t able to give many details about how the story may have changed in the wake of Cantos’ death, only that she hopes audiences will feel like they honored his character.
“I’m not involved in the writing of the show, so I’m not sure how things were handled before. What I can tell you is that…they’ve had a lot of meetings to make sure that his memory has been honored, that we would do things the right way for him and for his...
While speaking with Deadline ahead of Tuesday’s episode, star Elodie Yung said that she is not doing anything on set, not once, without Adan in mind.”
Yung starred alongside Canto in the first two seasons of The Cleaning Lady. She wasn’t able to give many details about how the story may have changed in the wake of Cantos’ death, only that she hopes audiences will feel like they honored his character.
“I’m not involved in the writing of the show, so I’m not sure how things were handled before. What I can tell you is that…they’ve had a lot of meetings to make sure that his memory has been honored, that we would do things the right way for him and for his...
- 3/5/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Veteran rep Pietra Ingenito has joined Prototype Talent Agency as a senior talent agent. Ingenito comes to Prototype following a 5-year stint with A3 Artists Agency, which recently ceased operations.
Ingenito began her career as an assistant at Greene and Associates, before spending several years at TalentWorks as an agent, working with numerous actors in film and television.
Clients joining Ingenito at Prototype include Olivia Liang (Kung Fu), Chelsea Harris, Damien Diaz (Hard Miles), Jeremy Shada (Julie & The Phantoms), Kayla Smith, and Nicole Zyana. Others are expected to follow shortly.
Ingenito follows other recent hires at Prototype including Talent Agents Julian Cohen and Alex Rand-Lewis, a former A3 colleague of Ingenito’s.
“Pietra is someone whose career I have followed for many years,” Wittenstein said. “She has incredible taste and passion for what we do and we’re so grateful...
Ingenito began her career as an assistant at Greene and Associates, before spending several years at TalentWorks as an agent, working with numerous actors in film and television.
Clients joining Ingenito at Prototype include Olivia Liang (Kung Fu), Chelsea Harris, Damien Diaz (Hard Miles), Jeremy Shada (Julie & The Phantoms), Kayla Smith, and Nicole Zyana. Others are expected to follow shortly.
Ingenito follows other recent hires at Prototype including Talent Agents Julian Cohen and Alex Rand-Lewis, a former A3 colleague of Ingenito’s.
“Pietra is someone whose career I have followed for many years,” Wittenstein said. “She has incredible taste and passion for what we do and we’re so grateful...
- 3/1/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Clark Backo, best known for “The Changeling” and “Letterkenny,” has joined the cast of Sony and Marvel’s “Venom 3.”
The Tom Hardy-starring threequel, which is set to hit theaters on Nov. 8, also features Juno Temple and Chiwetel Ejiofor in undisclosed roles. Similarly, character details for Backo are being kept under wraps.
Kelly Marcel helms the antihero movie in her feature directorial debut, and wrote the screenplay from a story she developed with Hardy. The duo, who also developed the first two “Venom” installments, return to produce the film alongside Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal and Hutch Parker.
Reps for Sony and Backo did not immediately respond to request for comment on her casting.
Backo most recently starred opposite Lakeith Stanfield on Apple TV+ limited series “The Changeling,” paying Emma, wife to Stanfield’s Apollo and a new mom who is suffering emotionally and vanishes without a trace.
The Tom Hardy-starring threequel, which is set to hit theaters on Nov. 8, also features Juno Temple and Chiwetel Ejiofor in undisclosed roles. Similarly, character details for Backo are being kept under wraps.
Kelly Marcel helms the antihero movie in her feature directorial debut, and wrote the screenplay from a story she developed with Hardy. The duo, who also developed the first two “Venom” installments, return to produce the film alongside Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal and Hutch Parker.
Reps for Sony and Backo did not immediately respond to request for comment on her casting.
Backo most recently starred opposite Lakeith Stanfield on Apple TV+ limited series “The Changeling,” paying Emma, wife to Stanfield’s Apollo and a new mom who is suffering emotionally and vanishes without a trace.
- 2/20/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Clark Backo, recently seen as the female lead opposite Lakeith Stanfield in Apple TV+’s The Changeling, has signed with Linden Entertainment for management.
For her role in The Changeling as the wife of Stanfield’s Apollo, a new mom who is suffering emotionally and vanishes without a trace, Backo earned a 2024 Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Breakthrough Performance.
In TV, Backo is also known for her work in the Starz series The Girlfriend Experience, ABC/Netflix’s Designated Survivor, the CW’s Supernatural and the Canadian hit comedy Letterkenny. Additionally, she can be seen in Netflix’s 21 Thunder, Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, CBC’s Shoot The Messenger, Netflix’s Hemlock Grove and National Geographic’s The Hot Zone.
Backo’s film credits include Jason Orley’s Amazon film I Want You Back, starring Charlie Day and Jenny Slate, Blumhouse feature Seven in Heaven and indies No Running and Confessions.
For her role in The Changeling as the wife of Stanfield’s Apollo, a new mom who is suffering emotionally and vanishes without a trace, Backo earned a 2024 Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Breakthrough Performance.
In TV, Backo is also known for her work in the Starz series The Girlfriend Experience, ABC/Netflix’s Designated Survivor, the CW’s Supernatural and the Canadian hit comedy Letterkenny. Additionally, she can be seen in Netflix’s 21 Thunder, Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, CBC’s Shoot The Messenger, Netflix’s Hemlock Grove and National Geographic’s The Hot Zone.
Backo’s film credits include Jason Orley’s Amazon film I Want You Back, starring Charlie Day and Jenny Slate, Blumhouse feature Seven in Heaven and indies No Running and Confessions.
- 2/20/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Talent Agent Julian Cohen has joined Brian Wittenstein’s Prototype Talent Agency.
Cohen was previously at Verve where he was the first hire within the then-newly formed talent department. He began his career on the management side at Entertainment 360 under Suzan Bymel, where he moved up the ranks, being promoted to Talent Manager in 2019.
Cohen has discovered and developed many talented young actors over the years, with current and former clients including Keith L. Williams, Herizen Guardiola (The Get Down), Sam Corlett (Vikings: Valhalla), Ahmed Elhaj (Black Cake), and Mika Abdalla. He is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a degree in Film.
“We couldn’t be more ecstatic to have Julian joining our team,” Wittenstein said. “His experience in the industry, coupled with his unique point of view on the agency approach, makes him an...
Cohen was previously at Verve where he was the first hire within the then-newly formed talent department. He began his career on the management side at Entertainment 360 under Suzan Bymel, where he moved up the ranks, being promoted to Talent Manager in 2019.
Cohen has discovered and developed many talented young actors over the years, with current and former clients including Keith L. Williams, Herizen Guardiola (The Get Down), Sam Corlett (Vikings: Valhalla), Ahmed Elhaj (Black Cake), and Mika Abdalla. He is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a degree in Film.
“We couldn’t be more ecstatic to have Julian joining our team,” Wittenstein said. “His experience in the industry, coupled with his unique point of view on the agency approach, makes him an...
- 2/13/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The family of Tammy Wynette’s fifth husband George Richey has filed a lawsuit against Showtime, alleging that the network’s George & Tammy limited series disparaged Richey as a “villain.”
The suit was filed, our sister site Variety reports, on behalf of Richey’s wife Sheila Slaughter Richey and their daughter Tatum Keys Richey. (George Richey died in 2010.) The suit says that George & Tammy depicts Richey, played by Steve Zahn, “as a devious husband who abused Wynette and Richey’s prior wife, facilitated and encouraged Wynette’s addiction to prescription painkillers, and engaged in financial and managerial manipulation of Wynette.
The suit was filed, our sister site Variety reports, on behalf of Richey’s wife Sheila Slaughter Richey and their daughter Tatum Keys Richey. (George Richey died in 2010.) The suit says that George & Tammy depicts Richey, played by Steve Zahn, “as a devious husband who abused Wynette and Richey’s prior wife, facilitated and encouraged Wynette’s addiction to prescription painkillers, and engaged in financial and managerial manipulation of Wynette.
- 2/1/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
If you’re currently using someone else’s Hulu account, consider yourself warned: The clock is ticking.
Hulu is cracking down on password sharing, according to an email sent to subscribers on Wednesday. The streamer has updated its subscriber agreement, and among the changes, the email notes: “We’re adding limitations on sharing your account outside of your household, and explaining how we may assess your compliance with these limitations.”
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Hulu is cracking down on password sharing, according to an email sent to subscribers on Wednesday. The streamer has updated its subscriber agreement, and among the changes, the email notes: “We’re adding limitations on sharing your account outside of your household, and explaining how we may assess your compliance with these limitations.”
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- 1/31/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Adan Canto’s Designated Survivor castmates gathered recently to remember the actor, who died on Jan. 8 at age 42.
“We all came to say goodbye...
“We all came to say goodbye...
- 1/27/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
The heartbreaking death of Adan Canto has left the world stunned and saddened as they mourn the loss of the gifted actor, who passed away at the age of 42 after a private battle with appendiceal cancer.
Canto had a vast body of work, including runs on successful series like The Following and Designated Survivor. Most recently, he starred in the Fox hit series The Cleaning Lady.
You may have recognized him from any of his performances and walked away thinking he made quite the impression, as his passionate delivery and intensity followed him from role to role.
Since news of his passing broke, many have spoken about Adan's kindness, with many glowing tributes talking about the man behind the characters fans have grown to adore. He was a man who loved his family and was a consummate professional through and through.
TV Fanatic mourns the loss alongside his family,...
Canto had a vast body of work, including runs on successful series like The Following and Designated Survivor. Most recently, he starred in the Fox hit series The Cleaning Lady.
You may have recognized him from any of his performances and walked away thinking he made quite the impression, as his passionate delivery and intensity followed him from role to role.
Since news of his passing broke, many have spoken about Adan's kindness, with many glowing tributes talking about the man behind the characters fans have grown to adore. He was a man who loved his family and was a consummate professional through and through.
TV Fanatic mourns the loss alongside his family,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
Tragic news out of Hollywood today, as actor Adan Canto has passed away at the age of 42.
The multi-talented star first became famous as a musician in his native Mexico before shifting his focus to acting.
In recent years, Canto starred in such popular American series as The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor.
According to Deadline, Canto died following a private battle with appendiceal cancer.
Though his life was tragically cut short, Canto compiled an impressive resumé and amassed a sizable fan base during his brief career.
He is survived by his wife, artist Stephanie Lindquist, and their two children.
Born in Coahuila, Mexico and raised primarily in Texas, Canto moved to Mexico City at 16 to try and make it as a musician.
While he experienced tremendous success as a singer and songwriter -- eventually composing music for a number of Mexican films and TV shows -- it was as...
The multi-talented star first became famous as a musician in his native Mexico before shifting his focus to acting.
In recent years, Canto starred in such popular American series as The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor.
According to Deadline, Canto died following a private battle with appendiceal cancer.
Though his life was tragically cut short, Canto compiled an impressive resumé and amassed a sizable fan base during his brief career.
He is survived by his wife, artist Stephanie Lindquist, and their two children.
Born in Coahuila, Mexico and raised primarily in Texas, Canto moved to Mexico City at 16 to try and make it as a musician.
While he experienced tremendous success as a singer and songwriter -- eventually composing music for a number of Mexican films and TV shows -- it was as...
- 1/10/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Adan Canto, star of "Designated Survivor" and "X-Men: Days of Future Past," has died at the age of 42. The actor had been privately battling appendiceal cancer, according to Deadline. Canto managed to parlay a musical career in Mexico into a successful acting career in Hollywood. He most recently starred in the Fox drama "The Cleaning Lady" as the male lead in the first two seasons alongside Elodie Yung.
Canto had originally intended to return for the show's upcoming third season, but his health prevented that from being a possibility. The series will pay tribute to Canto during the season 3 premiere. Fox and Warner Bros. TV had the following to say in a joint statement:
"We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Adan Canto. A wonderful actor and dear friend, we were honored to have him as part of the Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment families since his U.
Canto had originally intended to return for the show's upcoming third season, but his health prevented that from being a possibility. The series will pay tribute to Canto during the season 3 premiere. Fox and Warner Bros. TV had the following to say in a joint statement:
"We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Adan Canto. A wonderful actor and dear friend, we were honored to have him as part of the Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment families since his U.
- 1/10/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Narcos Star Adan Canto Is Dead(Photo Credit –IMDb)
After a prolonged battle with appendiceal cancer, Adan Canto, the Mexican-American actor who turned his music career in Mexico into a Hollywood leading man, passed away on January 8. His age was 42.
Canto most recently portrayed the male lead for the first two seasons of Fox’s drama series The Cleaning Lady. Canto hoped to return to the cast later in the season, even though his health prevented him from filming when the next Season 3 concluded in December 2023 after the SAG-AFTRA strikes ended. In the Season 3 premiere, the show will honor its star with a card.
Narcos Star Adan Canto: Early Life & Career
Canto, who was brought up in Texas after being born in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, in 1981, left home at sixteen to pursue a career as a singer and guitarist in Mexico City. Before getting discovered for a...
After a prolonged battle with appendiceal cancer, Adan Canto, the Mexican-American actor who turned his music career in Mexico into a Hollywood leading man, passed away on January 8. His age was 42.
Canto most recently portrayed the male lead for the first two seasons of Fox’s drama series The Cleaning Lady. Canto hoped to return to the cast later in the season, even though his health prevented him from filming when the next Season 3 concluded in December 2023 after the SAG-AFTRA strikes ended. In the Season 3 premiere, the show will honor its star with a card.
Narcos Star Adan Canto: Early Life & Career
Canto, who was brought up in Texas after being born in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, in 1981, left home at sixteen to pursue a career as a singer and guitarist in Mexico City. Before getting discovered for a...
- 1/10/2024
- by Soumick Mukherjee
- KoiMoi
Family, friends and former co-stars of Adan Canto took to social media on Tuesday to remember the actor following news that The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor star died of cancer at age 42.
“Forever my treasure Adan, see you soon,” Stephanie Canto, Adan’s wife, wrote on Instagram. She paired the message with a passage from Matthew 6:19-21 and a photo of the couple together.
Canto died Tuesday of appendiceal cancer, his rep told The Hollywood Reporter. His diagnosis had not been made public.
“Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever,” read a statement. “He will be greatly missed by so many.”
Along with his wife, he is survived by their two children, Roman Alder, 3, and Eve Josephine, 1.
Canto was known by many as Aaron Shore on Netflix’s Designated Survivor, the White House Chief of Staff-turned-Vice President to Kiefer Sutherland’s Tom Kirkman.
“Forever my treasure Adan, see you soon,” Stephanie Canto, Adan’s wife, wrote on Instagram. She paired the message with a passage from Matthew 6:19-21 and a photo of the couple together.
Canto died Tuesday of appendiceal cancer, his rep told The Hollywood Reporter. His diagnosis had not been made public.
“Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever,” read a statement. “He will be greatly missed by so many.”
Along with his wife, he is survived by their two children, Roman Alder, 3, and Eve Josephine, 1.
Canto was known by many as Aaron Shore on Netflix’s Designated Survivor, the White House Chief of Staff-turned-Vice President to Kiefer Sutherland’s Tom Kirkman.
- 1/10/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Adan Canto, who starred in shows like Designated Survivor and The Cleaning Lady, died after a private battle with appendiceal cancer. Following news of his death, his co-stars are remembering the late actor and paying tribute to his memory.
Kiefer Sutherland shared a post on Instagram to honor Canto and shared that he was “heartbroken” by his loss and for his family.
“It seems lately I have had to make too many posts like this one, but I am heartbroken by the loss of Adan Canto,” Sutherland shared. “He was such a wonderful spirit. As an actor his desire to do well, to be great, and then do better, was truly impressive and he will be greatly missed. I am also heartbroken for his wife, Steph and his two young children. Adan, may you rest in peace.”
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Kiefer Sutherland shared a post on Instagram to honor Canto and shared that he was “heartbroken” by his loss and for his family.
“It seems lately I have had to make too many posts like this one, but I am heartbroken by the loss of Adan Canto,” Sutherland shared. “He was such a wonderful spirit. As an actor his desire to do well, to be great, and then do better, was truly impressive and he will be greatly missed. I am also heartbroken for his wife, Steph and his two young children. Adan, may you rest in peace.”
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- 1/9/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Kiefer Sutherland is remembering his Designated Survivor co-star Adan Canto, who died Monday at age 42.
“It seems lately I have had to make too many posts like this one, but I am heartbroken by the loss of Adan Canto,” Sutherland lamented on Instagram on Tuesday. “He was such a wonderful spirit. As an actor, his desire to do well, to be great, and then do better was truly impressive and he will be greatly missed. I am also heartbroken for his wife, Steph and his two young children. Adan, may you rest in peace.”
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“It seems lately I have had to make too many posts like this one, but I am heartbroken by the loss of Adan Canto,” Sutherland lamented on Instagram on Tuesday. “He was such a wonderful spirit. As an actor, his desire to do well, to be great, and then do better was truly impressive and he will be greatly missed. I am also heartbroken for his wife, Steph and his two young children. Adan, may you rest in peace.”
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- 1/9/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
The Cleaning Lady star Adan Canto died Tuesday of appendiceal cancer, his rep tells The Hollywood Reporter. His diagnosis had not been made public. He was 42.
“Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever,” read a statement. “He will be greatly missed by so many.”
Canto, who can be recognized for past TV roles on Designated Survivor and Narcos, played Arman Morales for two seasons on The Cleaning Lady. The Fox series is currently filming its third season. The Hollywood Reporter understands that Canto was not involved in the upcoming season due to his health.
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Adan Canto,” said studios Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment in a statement to THR. “A wonderful actor and dear friend, we were honored to have him as part of the Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment families since his U.
“Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever,” read a statement. “He will be greatly missed by so many.”
Canto, who can be recognized for past TV roles on Designated Survivor and Narcos, played Arman Morales for two seasons on The Cleaning Lady. The Fox series is currently filming its third season. The Hollywood Reporter understands that Canto was not involved in the upcoming season due to his health.
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Adan Canto,” said studios Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment in a statement to THR. “A wonderful actor and dear friend, we were honored to have him as part of the Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment families since his U.
- 1/9/2024
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Adan Canto, best known for starring in Fox’s “The Cleaning Lady” and and ABC and later Netflix’s “Designated Survivor,” has died at the age of 42.
The Mexican American actor died of a private battle with appendiceal cancer.
“Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever,” Canto’s reps at UTA, Entertainment360 and Viewpoint said in a statement to media. “He will be greatly missed by so many.”
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Adan Canto. A wonderful actor and dear friend, we were honored to have him as part of the Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment families since his U.S. debut in ‘The Following’ more than a decade ago,” Fox Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television said in a statement to TheWrap. “Most recently, he lit up the screen in ‘The Cleaning Lady’ with a...
The Mexican American actor died of a private battle with appendiceal cancer.
“Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever,” Canto’s reps at UTA, Entertainment360 and Viewpoint said in a statement to media. “He will be greatly missed by so many.”
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Adan Canto. A wonderful actor and dear friend, we were honored to have him as part of the Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment families since his U.S. debut in ‘The Following’ more than a decade ago,” Fox Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television said in a statement to TheWrap. “Most recently, he lit up the screen in ‘The Cleaning Lady’ with a...
- 1/9/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Adan Canto, who starred in Fox’s series “The Cleaning Lady” and appeared in “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “Designated Survivor,” Netflix’s “Narcos” and more, died Monday after a private bout of appendiceal cancer, Variety has confirmed. He was 42.
In “The Cleaning Lady,” Canto starred as gangster Arman Morales, who recruits a mother into his criminal organization as a cleaner after she witnesses a brutal murder. Élodie Young plays lead character Thony De La Rosa, who agrees to help Arman’s crime family in exchange for protection for her 5-year-old son. Season 2 ended with Arman ending up in prison and Thony left behind to continue his business. Season 3 is currently shooting and is set to begin airing on March 5.
Born in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, Canto grew up in Del Rio, Texas, and pursued an early career in music. He wrote songs for several Mexican TV shows and films,...
In “The Cleaning Lady,” Canto starred as gangster Arman Morales, who recruits a mother into his criminal organization as a cleaner after she witnesses a brutal murder. Élodie Young plays lead character Thony De La Rosa, who agrees to help Arman’s crime family in exchange for protection for her 5-year-old son. Season 2 ended with Arman ending up in prison and Thony left behind to continue his business. Season 3 is currently shooting and is set to begin airing on March 5.
Born in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, Canto grew up in Del Rio, Texas, and pursued an early career in music. He wrote songs for several Mexican TV shows and films,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Adan Canto, the Mexican-American actor best known for work in TV show hits including The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor, has tragically died at the young age of 42.
The 42-year-old actor was privately battling appendiceal cancer. He died on Monday (January 8).
Keep reading to find out more…
He played the male lead in the Fox series The Cleaning Lady for the first two seasons. The show has been filming season three and he was unable to re-join due to his health, but he did reportedly plan to return for later episodes, Deadline reports.
“Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever,” his representatives at his agency, UTA, Entertainment360 and Viewpoint, said. “He will be greatly missed by so many.”
You may also recognize him from X-Men: Days of Future Past, Narcos, and more projects.
Our thoughts are with Adan‘s friends,...
The 42-year-old actor was privately battling appendiceal cancer. He died on Monday (January 8).
Keep reading to find out more…
He played the male lead in the Fox series The Cleaning Lady for the first two seasons. The show has been filming season three and he was unable to re-join due to his health, but he did reportedly plan to return for later episodes, Deadline reports.
“Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever,” his representatives at his agency, UTA, Entertainment360 and Viewpoint, said. “He will be greatly missed by so many.”
You may also recognize him from X-Men: Days of Future Past, Narcos, and more projects.
Our thoughts are with Adan‘s friends,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Adan Canto, best known to TV audiences for his roles on The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor, has died at the age of 42.
“Actor Adan Canto died on Jan. 8, 2024, of appendiceal cancer,” Canto’s publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed in a statement to TVLine. “Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever. He leaves behind his wife, best friend and creative partner Stephanie Ann Canto as well as his two greatest works of art, Roman Alder, three-and-a-half years of age, and Eve Josephine, one-and-a-half years of age. He will be greatly missed by so many.
“Actor Adan Canto died on Jan. 8, 2024, of appendiceal cancer,” Canto’s publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed in a statement to TVLine. “Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever. He leaves behind his wife, best friend and creative partner Stephanie Ann Canto as well as his two greatest works of art, Roman Alder, three-and-a-half years of age, and Eve Josephine, one-and-a-half years of age. He will be greatly missed by so many.
- 1/9/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Adan Canto, the Mexican-American actor who parlayed his music career in Mexico into becoming a Hollywood leading man, died Jan. 8 after a private battle with appendiceal cancer. He was 42.
Canto most recently starred in Fox’s drama series The Cleaning Lady, playing the male lead for the first two seasons. While his health did not allow him to film when production on the upcoming Season 3 started in December, following the end of the strikes, Canto was planning to rejoin the cast later in the season. The series will pay tribute to its star with a card in the Season 3 premiere. Update 3/5: Here is the card:
Born in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico in 1981 and raised in Texas, Canto left home at age 16 to pursue a career as a singer and guitarist in Mexico City. He started acting in local commercials and TV shows before being scouted for a major role...
Canto most recently starred in Fox’s drama series The Cleaning Lady, playing the male lead for the first two seasons. While his health did not allow him to film when production on the upcoming Season 3 started in December, following the end of the strikes, Canto was planning to rejoin the cast later in the season. The series will pay tribute to its star with a card in the Season 3 premiere. Update 3/5: Here is the card:
Born in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico in 1981 and raised in Texas, Canto left home at age 16 to pursue a career as a singer and guitarist in Mexico City. He started acting in local commercials and TV shows before being scouted for a major role...
- 1/9/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Shows like “Yellowjackets,” “The Rookie,” and “Naked & Afraid” all have a new home. Lionsgate has officially closed its acquisition of film and TV studio Entertainment One (eOne) from Hasbro for a sum of $375 million in cash, Lionsgate announced on December 27.
That’ll help Lionsgate beef up its own film and TV library, as the studio now has ownership of eOne’s crop of over 6,500 films and shows. Lionsgate already has one of the most impressive standalone film and TV libraries around town — one that has made it attractive for an acquisition of its own — and this deal makes it now well in excess of 20,000 titles.
On the film side, you’ve got a couple of Best Picture winners like “Green Book” and “Spotlight,” as well as some awards darlings and hits like “1917,” “The Woman King,” “The Post,” “Molly’s Game,” “The Bfg,” “The Duke,” “Arrival,” “Booksmart,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,...
That’ll help Lionsgate beef up its own film and TV library, as the studio now has ownership of eOne’s crop of over 6,500 films and shows. Lionsgate already has one of the most impressive standalone film and TV libraries around town — one that has made it attractive for an acquisition of its own — and this deal makes it now well in excess of 20,000 titles.
On the film side, you’ve got a couple of Best Picture winners like “Green Book” and “Spotlight,” as well as some awards darlings and hits like “1917,” “The Woman King,” “The Post,” “Molly’s Game,” “The Bfg,” “The Duke,” “Arrival,” “Booksmart,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,...
- 12/27/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Lionsgate said today its acquisition of global entertainment platform eOne from Hasbro is done.
The transaction announced last August adds 6,500 film and television titles to Lionsgate’s large library; diversifies and strengthens its scripted and unscripted television businesses; extends its portfolio of brands and franchises; and expands its presence in Canada and the UK.
The deal is for $375 million in cash plus the assumption of some production financing loans.
EOne produces ABC hit franchise The Rookie, critically-acclaimed Showtime series Yellowjackets, and the long-running Discovery unscripted series Naked & Afraid. The library has 1917, Atomic Blonde, Green Book, Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Renegade and Designated Survivor.
The transaction also includes film development rights to Hasbro’s Monopoly brand. Lionsgate knows that property well and had specifically carved out the film development rights as part of the overall deal. Most Hasbro IP led by family brands will remain with the Pawtucket, Ri-based toymaker including animated projects Peppa Pig,...
The transaction announced last August adds 6,500 film and television titles to Lionsgate’s large library; diversifies and strengthens its scripted and unscripted television businesses; extends its portfolio of brands and franchises; and expands its presence in Canada and the UK.
The deal is for $375 million in cash plus the assumption of some production financing loans.
EOne produces ABC hit franchise The Rookie, critically-acclaimed Showtime series Yellowjackets, and the long-running Discovery unscripted series Naked & Afraid. The library has 1917, Atomic Blonde, Green Book, Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Renegade and Designated Survivor.
The transaction also includes film development rights to Hasbro’s Monopoly brand. Lionsgate knows that property well and had specifically carved out the film development rights as part of the overall deal. Most Hasbro IP led by family brands will remain with the Pawtucket, Ri-based toymaker including animated projects Peppa Pig,...
- 12/27/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Hallmark’s canceled western “Ride,” starring Nancy Travis (“Last Man Standing”) is galluping to The CW, which picked up repeats of the show to air next month. The 10-episode series will launch on Monday, January 22 at 8 p.m., paired with “Wild Cards” at 9 p.m.
“Ride” is described as “a multigenerational family drama that follows the lives of the McMurrays, a tight-knit family that embarks on a journey of self-discovery on the heels of a tragic loss as they uncover a twisted web of secrets that threatens to tear the family and their Colorado town apart.” Beau Mirchoff, Tiera Skovbye, Sara Garcia, Jake Foy and Tyler Jacob Moore also star.
Blink49 Studios and Seven24 Films, in partnership with Bell Media for CTV Drama Channel in Canada, produce the show, which is based on an original script by husband and wife writing team Rebecca Boss and Chris Masi, who executive produce...
“Ride” is described as “a multigenerational family drama that follows the lives of the McMurrays, a tight-knit family that embarks on a journey of self-discovery on the heels of a tragic loss as they uncover a twisted web of secrets that threatens to tear the family and their Colorado town apart.” Beau Mirchoff, Tiera Skovbye, Sara Garcia, Jake Foy and Tyler Jacob Moore also star.
Blink49 Studios and Seven24 Films, in partnership with Bell Media for CTV Drama Channel in Canada, produce the show, which is based on an original script by husband and wife writing team Rebecca Boss and Chris Masi, who executive produce...
- 12/20/2023
- by Valerie Wu, Caroline Brew and Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Ride will ride again on the CW.
The network announced today that it picked up the 10-episode first season of the Yellowstone-like drama that starred Nancy Travis (Last Man Standing). The series, which follows a bucolic but cash-strapped ranch that’s operated by a widowed parent (Travis) who loses a beloved family member, was recently canceled by Hallmark.
The CW will begin airing the series on Monday, January 22, followed by an encore episode of the new original scripted series Wild Cards.
The network has no plans to order a second season of Ride, at least for now.
Travis plays matriarch Isabel Murray; the drama also stars Beau Mirchoff (Good Trouble), Jake Foy (Designated Survivor) and Marcus Rosner (Arrow) as her sons Cash, Tuff and Austin. Tiera Skovbye plays Austin’s wife, Missy. The first season launched in March on Hallmark.
Ride is co-produced by Blink49 Studios and Seven24 Films,...
The network announced today that it picked up the 10-episode first season of the Yellowstone-like drama that starred Nancy Travis (Last Man Standing). The series, which follows a bucolic but cash-strapped ranch that’s operated by a widowed parent (Travis) who loses a beloved family member, was recently canceled by Hallmark.
The CW will begin airing the series on Monday, January 22, followed by an encore episode of the new original scripted series Wild Cards.
The network has no plans to order a second season of Ride, at least for now.
Travis plays matriarch Isabel Murray; the drama also stars Beau Mirchoff (Good Trouble), Jake Foy (Designated Survivor) and Marcus Rosner (Arrow) as her sons Cash, Tuff and Austin. Tiera Skovbye plays Austin’s wife, Missy. The first season launched in March on Hallmark.
Ride is co-produced by Blink49 Studios and Seven24 Films,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Alex Rand-Lewis has joined Prototype Talent Agency, the agency founded last year by Brian Wittenstein.
Prior to Prototype, Rand-Lewis was with A3 Artists Agency, where he started in the mailroom and worked his way up through the ranks as an assistant in the Voiceover department before moving over to Talent as an assistant, coordinator and then being promoted to talent agent. During his time at A3, Rand-Lewis worked with talent including Rj Mitte (Breaking Bad), Taylor Misiak (Dave), Steven Krueger (Yellowjackets), and Samuel Roukin.
“One year ago, I launched this agency to create a new destination for talent representation and am excited to add Alex to the team,” Wittenstein said. “His energy, passion and way of thinking about the business truly aligns with what we are doing over here at Prototype.”
Prototype Talent Agency was formed in December 2022. Its clients include Italia Ricci, WWE’s “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes (Arrow, Go-Big Show), Piper Curda (May December, Legacies), and Anne Winters.
Prior to Prototype, Rand-Lewis was with A3 Artists Agency, where he started in the mailroom and worked his way up through the ranks as an assistant in the Voiceover department before moving over to Talent as an assistant, coordinator and then being promoted to talent agent. During his time at A3, Rand-Lewis worked with talent including Rj Mitte (Breaking Bad), Taylor Misiak (Dave), Steven Krueger (Yellowjackets), and Samuel Roukin.
“One year ago, I launched this agency to create a new destination for talent representation and am excited to add Alex to the team,” Wittenstein said. “His energy, passion and way of thinking about the business truly aligns with what we are doing over here at Prototype.”
Prototype Talent Agency was formed in December 2022. Its clients include Italia Ricci, WWE’s “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes (Arrow, Go-Big Show), Piper Curda (May December, Legacies), and Anne Winters.
- 12/15/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Italia Ricci is starring as Avery in the new Hallmark Channel movie Catch Me If You Claus and you might be curious to know more about her personal life.
The 37-year-old actress is best known for her work in the ABC/Netflix series Designated Survivor, the Netflix show The Imperfects, and the ABC Family series Chasing Life. She has also appeared in several movies for Hallmark Channel.
Italia is married in real life and her husband is also a famous actor!
Keep reading to find out more…
Back in 2008, Italia began dating actor Robbie Amell and they have been together for over 15 years now. The couple got married in 2016 and welcomed their son Robert V in 2019.
Together, Italia and Robbie are co-owners of several businesses, including fitness studio F45 Clarkson, gourmet charcuterie and catering company Cured Catering, and organic and sustainable loungewear line Veld Amsterdam.
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The 37-year-old actress is best known for her work in the ABC/Netflix series Designated Survivor, the Netflix show The Imperfects, and the ABC Family series Chasing Life. She has also appeared in several movies for Hallmark Channel.
Italia is married in real life and her husband is also a famous actor!
Keep reading to find out more…
Back in 2008, Italia began dating actor Robbie Amell and they have been together for over 15 years now. The couple got married in 2016 and welcomed their son Robert V in 2019.
Together, Italia and Robbie are co-owners of several businesses, including fitness studio F45 Clarkson, gourmet charcuterie and catering company Cured Catering, and organic and sustainable loungewear line Veld Amsterdam.
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- 11/23/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Will Designated Survivor Season 4 release on Netflix? Here's what we think the chances are and what could happen in more potential episodes.
24 star Kiefer Sutherland led the way for Designated Survivor as President Kirkman, the former housing secretary who is forced into the White House after an attack on the U.S. capital building took out the rest of the government.
The series follows his journey as President while the CIA, through the lens of Agent Hannah Wells, uncovers the conspiracy behind the attack.
Read full article on The Direct.
24 star Kiefer Sutherland led the way for Designated Survivor as President Kirkman, the former housing secretary who is forced into the White House after an attack on the U.S. capital building took out the rest of the government.
The series follows his journey as President while the CIA, through the lens of Agent Hannah Wells, uncovers the conspiracy behind the attack.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/21/2023
- by Sam Hargrave
- The Direct
Hallmark has canceled Ride, its Yellowstone-like drama about a bucolic but cash-strapped ranch that’s operated by a widowed parent who loses a beloved family member.
The drama starred Nancy Travis as matriarch Isabel Murray and Beau Mirchoff (Good Trouble), Jake Foy (Designated Survivor) and Marcus Rosner (Arrow) as her sons Cash, Tuff and Austin. Tiera Skovbye plays Austin’s wife, Missy. The first season launched in March.
Sherri Cooper-Landsman served as showrunner on the new drama about a rodeo dynasty with Rebecca Boss and Chris Masi (Our Kind of People). It was shot in Canada.
Related: Saturday Night Live Season 49 Cast Members: Photo Gallery
Deadline asked Cooper-Landsman about the drama’s inevitable comparisons to Yellowstone.
“Honestly, I never even thought about it,” she told us. “All I knew when I read it was that I could be a good contributor because this was just a great family.
The drama starred Nancy Travis as matriarch Isabel Murray and Beau Mirchoff (Good Trouble), Jake Foy (Designated Survivor) and Marcus Rosner (Arrow) as her sons Cash, Tuff and Austin. Tiera Skovbye plays Austin’s wife, Missy. The first season launched in March.
Sherri Cooper-Landsman served as showrunner on the new drama about a rodeo dynasty with Rebecca Boss and Chris Masi (Our Kind of People). It was shot in Canada.
Related: Saturday Night Live Season 49 Cast Members: Photo Gallery
Deadline asked Cooper-Landsman about the drama’s inevitable comparisons to Yellowstone.
“Honestly, I never even thought about it,” she told us. “All I knew when I read it was that I could be a good contributor because this was just a great family.
- 11/17/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
It's been an interesting year for Hallmark with the premieres of The Way Home and Ride and countless feel-good movies.
Despite initially touting Ride as a success story, the cabler has quietly opted to part ways with the rodeo family drama.
Ride tells the story of a multigenerational family ensemble and follows the lives of the McMurrays, part of a rodeo dynasty going back a generation, as they struggle to keep their beloved ranch afloat.
"After a tragic loss, each character embarks on an empowering journey of transformation and self-discovery while also uncovering a twisted web of secrets, threatening to tear the family and their small Colorado town apart at the seams," Hallmark teased in anticipation of the series debut.
Ride also had a decent cast that came from TV Fanatic fan-favorite series, so there was every indication it would be a success story.
The series starred Nancy Travis, Tiera Skovbye,...
Despite initially touting Ride as a success story, the cabler has quietly opted to part ways with the rodeo family drama.
Ride tells the story of a multigenerational family ensemble and follows the lives of the McMurrays, part of a rodeo dynasty going back a generation, as they struggle to keep their beloved ranch afloat.
"After a tragic loss, each character embarks on an empowering journey of transformation and self-discovery while also uncovering a twisted web of secrets, threatening to tear the family and their small Colorado town apart at the seams," Hallmark teased in anticipation of the series debut.
Ride also had a decent cast that came from TV Fanatic fan-favorite series, so there was every indication it would be a success story.
The series starred Nancy Travis, Tiera Skovbye,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The Ride is over for Hallmark Channel, which has cancelled the rodeo family drama after just one season, Vulture reports.
The series starred Nancy Travis (Last Man Standing), Tiera Skovbye (Riverdale), Beau Mirchoff (Good Trouble), Sara Garcia (The Flash), Jake Foy (Designated Survivor) and Tyler Jacob Moore (Shameless) in a multigenerational family drama following the lives of the McMurrays, part of a rodeo dynasty going back a generation, as they struggled to keep their beloved ranch afloat.
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The series starred Nancy Travis (Last Man Standing), Tiera Skovbye (Riverdale), Beau Mirchoff (Good Trouble), Sara Garcia (The Flash), Jake Foy (Designated Survivor) and Tyler Jacob Moore (Shameless) in a multigenerational family drama following the lives of the McMurrays, part of a rodeo dynasty going back a generation, as they struggled to keep their beloved ranch afloat.
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- 11/17/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
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