House of Cards season 6: original plot was always about Claire

House of Cards showrunners Melissa James Gibson and Frank Pugliese have been talking about the original outline for the show’s last season – and it’s not that much different from the final result… As we saw in season 5, Claire Underwood’s (Robin Wright) ascent to the Oval Office was alway in motion, and the focus would … >

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Doctor Who, The Tsuranga Conundrum: monster named, new photos

Cultbox has new information about the main threat in the fifth episode of Doctor Who Series 11, The Tsuranga Conundrum plus new photos from BBC America. First, the guest cast list: Suzanne Packer: Eve Cicero Ben Bailey Smith: Durkas Cicero Brett Goldstein: Astos, a medic Lois Chimimba: Mabli, a medic David Shields: Ronan Jack Shalloo: Yoss Inkl New information from TV & Satellite Week … >

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The Capture: Holliday Grainger to lead new crime drama

The BBC have announced a new crime drama, The Capture, which is set to star Holliday Grainger and Fantastic Beasts‘ Callum Turner. Grainger, known for her role on Strike, will play Rachel Carey, a detective inspector sent in to investigate the case of ex-British soldier, Shaun Emery (played by Turner) recently accused of murder in Afghanistan. After the … >

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Rent: Live: cast announced for live musical

The cast for Fox’s upcoming small screen production of Rent has officially been announced, and it’s set to star Vanessa Hudgens, Kiersey Clemons and Jordan Fisher… Following critically successful live musicals like Hairspray Live!, Grease Live and the Emmy-nominated Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, Rent: Live will follow a group of bohemian New Yorkers in the late 80s grappling with drugs, … >

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The Edge of Seventeen: TV adaptation pilot ordered

YouTube have ordered a pilot episode for a loose adaptation of The Edge of Seventeen, 2016’s acclaimed teen comedy starring Hailee Steinfeld and Woody Harrelson. While not a direct remake – it’ll merely evoke the original’s tone – the pilot will be executive produced by The Edge of Seventeen‘s director, Kelly Fremon Craig. Writing and directing duties … >

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Doctor Who Series 11: determining the remaining episodes

Only the Doctor Who New Year’s Day Special is left untitled. Episode 1: The Woman Who Fell to Earth Air date October 7, written by Chris Chibnall, directed by Jamie Childs Guest cast: Sharon D Clarke, Samuel Oatley, Jonny Dixon, Amit Shah, Asha Kingsley, Janine Mellor, Asif Khan, James Thackeray, Philip Abiodun, Stephen MacKenna, Everal A Walsh   Episode 2: The Ghost Monument Air date October 14 … >

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