Andrew Scott stars as the complex con artist, drawn from the pages of Patricia Highsmith’s Ripley novels. With just a month to go, Netflix have revealed a longer look at the upcoming Ripley. Landing on April 4th, the series comes from writer and director Stephen Zallian (Schindler’s List, The Night Of), who presents the series … >
The streamer has commissioned a follow-on show, with Guy Ritchie directing. Paramount+ has announced a new show, continuing the legacy of Ray Donovan – via news in Deadline. The Donovans, from writer Ronan Bennett (Top Boy), is billed as an extension of the franchise. The original Ray Donovan, created by Ann Biderman, followed the exploits … >
The former Sherlock star takes on the role of Patricia Highsmith’s Tom Ripley. Updated 23/01/23: Netflix have dropped an atmospheric teaser. Ahead of an April release, Netflix have dropped a first glimpse of Andrew Scott (Sherlock, SPECTRE) in action as Tom Ripley. The show, adapting Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, follows its eponymous antihero … >
The show, a psychologically and emotionally compelling detective story, stars Ruth Wilson and Daryl McCormack. With The Woman in the Wall billed as coming soon, the BBC have released a series of first-look images. Starring Ruth Wilson (His Dark Materials) and Daryl McCormack (Bad Sisters), the gothic thriller comes from writer Joe Murtagh. The story … >
The Gattaca show will be based on the dystopian 1997 movie. News has broken (via Giant Freaking Robot, then Variety) that the team behind Homeland are heading back to television. Swapping espionage for a dystopian future, co-creators/executive producers Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa are planning a series based on the movie Gattaca. Written and directed … >
The show’s second series has been picked up by Showtime. Uncoupled, the Neil Patrick Harris comedy about a unexpectedly single man has survived its Netflix cancellation. Created by Darren Star (Emily in Paris) and Jeffery Richman (Modern Family), the show gains a second life thanks to Showtime – according to a report in Deadline. The … >
The Star Wars actor will lead the adaptation of Amor Towles’ best-selling novel. While the jury is still out on a further Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Ewan McGregor’s next television project has been announced. The actor will play the central role of Count Alexander Rostov in the forthcoming A Gentleman in Moscow. The series is an adaptation … >
Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in Showtime’s take on The Man Who Fell to To Earth which is coming in April. We’ve been following the upcoming series The Man Who Fell to Earth for a while. Not just for its impressive cast, which includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris and Bill Nighy, but for its fascinating premise; the … >
The new take on the 1963 novel by Walter Nevis also stars Naomie Harris. Updated 22/02/22: Showtime have landed a full trailer for The Man Who Fell to Earth ahead of its April launch. The promo, which runs for over two minutes gives us a better feel for the show and offers a first look … >
Nighy will take on the role made famous by David Bowie. Only last month, Showtime dropped a trailer for their upcoming take on The Man Who Fell to Earth. Based on Walter Tevis’ 1963 novel, made famous by Nicholas Roeg’s 1976 film adaption, the new version will star Chiwetel Ejiofor and Naomie Harris. Now, it’s … >