Wolf Like Me

Wolf Like Me – Season 2 commissioned by Peacock

The romantic drama/comedy stars Josh Gad and Isla Fisher.  The first season landed in February and now it is confirmed that Wolf Like Me is returning for a second run. The show, a romantic comedy with bite, stars Isla Fisher (The Wedding Crashers, Visions) and Josh Gad (Frozen, Avenue 5); he’s a single dad and she’s an attractive woman … >

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Wolf Like Me – trailer drops for Peacock’s new horror-comedy series (updated)

The show, from director Abe Forsythe, stars Josh Gad and Isla Fisher.  We’ve seen it described as a ‘supernatural dramedy’ and also genre bending, but finally Peacock’s new horror-comedy series Wolf Like Me lands this month. Starring Josh Gad (Frozen, Avenue 5) and Isla Fisher (The Wedding Crashers, Visions), it’s the tale of a mis-matched couple who … >

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The Lost Symbol – The Robert Langdon TV series comes to Sky (Updated)

Based on Dan Brown’s 2009 bestseller, the show stars Ashley Zukerman and Eddie Izzard.  Updated 25/01/21 According to a Deadline exclusive, Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol will not be returning for second season with Peacock. The streaming network confirmed the news saying: “We were so proud to bring this action-packed mystery thriller to our members and enjoyed … >

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Sylvester McCoy cast in Rob Zombie’s The Munsters

The Seventh Doctor actor will play Igor, the family’s loyal servant on the upcoming movie.  Thanks to director Rob Zombie’s socials, news has broken that Sylvester McCoy is playing Igor, the Munsters’ manservant, in his upcoming film. The announcement was accompanied by a shot of McCoy in costume, dressed as a heavily bewhiskered. He’s busy … >

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Sky begins rolling out Peacock content in the UK

Battlestar Galactica, Quantum Leap and Warehouse 13 all gain a new UK home.  While the Peacock brand name isn’t instantly recognisable to UK viewers, you’ve doubtless watched plenty of its shows. It’s the streaming brand name of the mighty NBCUniversal, whose logo has featured the multicoloured bird since the 1980s. Their new deal with Sky, … >

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Last Light: Joanne Froggatt and Matthew Fox cast in thriller mini-series

Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt joins Matthew Fox in the adaptation of Alex Scarrow’s novel. As reported in Variety, the five-part mini-series, from John Zinman and Patrick Massett (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Friday Night Lights), will start shooting on 25th September in various international locations, including Prague. It will be directed by Dennie Gordon. Last … >

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Bel-Air showrunner departs

Bel-Air showrunner departs… again! First Collins, now Houston

Another Bel-Air showrunner has ‘left’ the Peacock reboot / restart / reimagining of the Will Smith classic The Fresh Prince of Bel Air To lose one showrunner may be classed as unfortunate; to lose two smacks of carelessness. We’ve learned of the departure of Diane Houston from the ‘troubled’ project [we can expect lots of people to … >

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Max, Showcase and Peacock — changes at Sky

Max, Showcase and Peacock — recent changes at Sky explained

Max, Showcase and Peacock — three changes at Sky announced this week In a mix of channel realignment, name changing and content changing, Sky has tweaked and improved its channel content. We explain just what’s going on. Sky Max and Sky Showcase On Wednesday, Sky revealed two new/rebadged channels: Sky Max and Sky Showcase. These … >

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