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  • Comedian Hannah Gadsby signs multi-title deal with Netflix

    By Express News Service

    Emmy and Peabody Award winning comedian Hannah Gadsby has signed a multi-title deal with Netflix, the streaming platform announced.

    The new deal also includes the three-hour long special, which will premiere in 2023. In addition to this, Hannah will host and produced a multi-comic special that will feature six new and gender-diverse comedians. 

    In a quote as per Variety report, Hannah said, “In an effort to further open a door that I had to fight to get through myself, I will curate and host a line-up show on Netflix featuring six new, gender-diverse comedians.

    In a notoriously transphobic industry, I am looking to broaden the scope of opportunities for genderqueer performers from around the globe, as well as expand the diversity of offerings to audiences on one of comedy’s biggest platforms. Coupled with a mentorship initiative for these up-and-coming comics, the program aims to foster the professional development of a demographic that is still struggling to have their voices heard.”

    Hannah previously did live comedy performance Nanette which won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for Variety Special in 2018 and did another comedy performance Douglas which was nominated for Emmy. 

    Emmy and Peabody Award winning comedian Hannah Gadsby has signed a multi-title deal with Netflix, the streaming platform announced.

    The new deal also includes the three-hour long special, which will premiere in 2023. In addition to this, Hannah will host and produced a multi-comic special that will feature six new and gender-diverse comedians. 

    In a quote as per Variety report, Hannah said, “In an effort to further open a door that I had to fight to get through myself, I will curate and host a line-up show on Netflix featuring six new, gender-diverse comedians.

    In a notoriously transphobic industry, I am looking to broaden the scope of opportunities for genderqueer performers from around the globe, as well as expand the diversity of offerings to audiences on one of comedy’s biggest platforms. Coupled with a mentorship initiative for these up-and-coming comics, the program aims to foster the professional development of a demographic that is still struggling to have their voices heard.”

    Hannah previously did live comedy performance Nanette which won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for Variety Special in 2018 and did another comedy performance Douglas which was nominated for Emmy. 

  • New seasons of Netflix show ‘The Crown’ ‘You’ and ‘The Witcher’ get release dates

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Netflix has set premiere dates for the new seasons of popular shows “The Crown,” “You” and “The Witcher.”

    The streaming service made the announcements during its global fan event Tudum on Saturday and also showcased exclusive footage from the shows.

    Drama series “The Crown,” a fictional take on the British Royal Family, will return with its fifth season on November 9. A new set of actors will be playing the who’s who of the British monarchy in the latest chapter of the Peter Morgan-created show.

    British veteran Imelda Staunton takes over from Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II while Jonathan Pryce will play her husband, Prince Philip. Lesley Manville will be seen as the Queen’s sister Princess Margaret.

    Dominic West is stepping into the role of Prince Charles with Elizabeth Debicki playing Princess Diana and Jonny Lee Miller starring as Prime Minister John Major.

    The fourth season of Penn Badgley-led “You” has been divided into two parts. The first part will debut on Netflix’s platform on February 10, 2023 followed by the second instalment on March 10.

    Adapted from the books “You” and “Hidden Bodies” by Caroline Kepnes, “You” has been developed by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble. It features Badgley as Joe Goldberg, a serial killer, stalker and a former bookstore manager.

    The fourth season’s first teaser is set in London and reveals that Joe has taken on the identity of Professor Jonathan Moore.

    Tati Gabrielle, whose character of Marienne was introduced in season three, also returns along with a new cast that includes Charlotte Ritchie, Lukas Gage, Tilly Keeper, Amy Leigh Hickman and Ed Speleers.

    Henry Cavill-starrer “The Witcher” will make a comeback with its third season in the summer of 2023. Though the exact plot details have been kept under wraps, the new season will take forward the adventures of its three leads — Geralt of Rivia (Cavill), Ciri (Freya Allan) and Yennefer (Anya Chalotra).

    But before “The Witcher” returns with season three, prequel series “The Witcher: Blood Origin” will make its debut on Netflix on December 3 this year.

    Set in an elven world 1,200 years before the events of “The Witcher”, the prequel will tell a story lost to time, including the creation of the first prototype Witcher and the events that lead to the pivotal Conjunction of the Spheres, when the worlds of monsters, men and elves merged to become one.

    It features Sophia Brown as “Eile”, Laurence O’Fuarain as “Fjall”, and Michelle Yeoh as “Scian”. Oscar-nominated actor Minnie Driver has joined the cast as well.

    Netflix also set the premiere date for its new multi-lingual series “1899”, created by “Dark” duo Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese.

    The show, which will release on November 17, is a period horror about European migrants on a fright-filled journey to the US aboard a ship.

    The story will follow the lives of the passengers, a mixed bag of European origins who are united by their hopes and dreams for the new century and their future abroad.

    When they discover another migrant ship adrift on open sea, their journey takes an unexpected turn. What they find on board will turn their passage to the promised land into a horrifying nightmare.

    “1899” features an ensemble cast of Emily Beecham, Aneurin Barnard, Andreas Pietschmann, Miguel Bernardeau, Maciej Musial and Anton Lesser.

    LOS ANGELES: Netflix has set premiere dates for the new seasons of popular shows “The Crown,” “You” and “The Witcher.”

    The streaming service made the announcements during its global fan event Tudum on Saturday and also showcased exclusive footage from the shows.

    Drama series “The Crown,” a fictional take on the British Royal Family, will return with its fifth season on November 9. A new set of actors will be playing the who’s who of the British monarchy in the latest chapter of the Peter Morgan-created show.

    British veteran Imelda Staunton takes over from Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II while Jonathan Pryce will play her husband, Prince Philip. Lesley Manville will be seen as the Queen’s sister Princess Margaret.

    Dominic West is stepping into the role of Prince Charles with Elizabeth Debicki playing Princess Diana and Jonny Lee Miller starring as Prime Minister John Major.

    The fourth season of Penn Badgley-led “You” has been divided into two parts. The first part will debut on Netflix’s platform on February 10, 2023 followed by the second instalment on March 10.

    Adapted from the books “You” and “Hidden Bodies” by Caroline Kepnes, “You” has been developed by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble. It features Badgley as Joe Goldberg, a serial killer, stalker and a former bookstore manager.

    The fourth season’s first teaser is set in London and reveals that Joe has taken on the identity of Professor Jonathan Moore.

    Tati Gabrielle, whose character of Marienne was introduced in season three, also returns along with a new cast that includes Charlotte Ritchie, Lukas Gage, Tilly Keeper, Amy Leigh Hickman and Ed Speleers.

    Henry Cavill-starrer “The Witcher” will make a comeback with its third season in the summer of 2023. Though the exact plot details have been kept under wraps, the new season will take forward the adventures of its three leads — Geralt of Rivia (Cavill), Ciri (Freya Allan) and Yennefer (Anya Chalotra).

    But before “The Witcher” returns with season three, prequel series “The Witcher: Blood Origin” will make its debut on Netflix on December 3 this year.

    Set in an elven world 1,200 years before the events of “The Witcher”, the prequel will tell a story lost to time, including the creation of the first prototype Witcher and the events that lead to the pivotal Conjunction of the Spheres, when the worlds of monsters, men and elves merged to become one.

    It features Sophia Brown as “Eile”, Laurence O’Fuarain as “Fjall”, and Michelle Yeoh as “Scian”. Oscar-nominated actor Minnie Driver has joined the cast as well.

    Netflix also set the premiere date for its new multi-lingual series “1899”, created by “Dark” duo Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese.

    The show, which will release on November 17, is a period horror about European migrants on a fright-filled journey to the US aboard a ship.

    The story will follow the lives of the passengers, a mixed bag of European origins who are united by their hopes and dreams for the new century and their future abroad.

    When they discover another migrant ship adrift on open sea, their journey takes an unexpected turn. What they find on board will turn their passage to the promised land into a horrifying nightmare.

    “1899” features an ensemble cast of Emily Beecham, Aneurin Barnard, Andreas Pietschmann, Miguel Bernardeau, Maciej Musial and Anton Lesser.

  • Alia Bhatt and Gal Gadot pump up the action in this spy thriller

    By Express News Service

    Netflix unveiled the first look of Alia Bhatt, Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan starrer ‘Heart of Stone’ recently at Tudum, their global fan event. The video shows footage from the film and also some behind- the-scenes where actors comment on the work that has been put in the film.

    The video opens with the voiceover, “You know what you signed up for–no friends, no relationships. What we do is too important.” We then see visuals of a bike speeding on a road, a dry desert and people running. There are gunshots, chases and Alia Bhatt jumping off a plane.

    “Heart of Stone is going to be extremely epic. It’s a super grounded, raw action thriller. We really wanted to make sure we keep it realistic so people can feel the pain,” Gal says in the promo. She plays the role of Rachel Stone, a CIA agent and a protagonist.

    Alia adds, “It has these characters that you connect with and feel for.” Her character’s name is Keya Dhawan. Jamie Dornan promised that the film will be grand in scale. Alia had shot several action sequences when she was pregnant.

    Earlier in the year, she had reminisced to Variety about how the team had taken care of her. “It was my first Hollywood big English picture experience and I had quite a task at hand because I was shooting for the first time an action movie.

    But I’m also pregnant so there were so many layers for me to deal with. But they made it so seamless and so easy and so comfortable for me. It’s something that I will never forget because of how beautifully and how well I was treated.” Directed by Tom Harper, Heart of Stone will be released in 2023.

    Netflix unveiled the first look of Alia Bhatt, Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan starrer ‘Heart of Stone’ recently at Tudum, their global fan event. The video shows footage from the film and also some behind- the-scenes where actors comment on the work that has been put in the film.

    The video opens with the voiceover, “You know what you signed up for–no friends, no relationships. What we do is too important.” We then see visuals of a bike speeding on a road, a dry desert and people running. There are gunshots, chases and Alia Bhatt jumping off a plane.

    “Heart of Stone is going to be extremely epic. It’s a super grounded, raw action thriller. We really wanted to make sure we keep it realistic so people can feel the pain,” Gal says in the promo. She plays the role of Rachel Stone, a CIA agent and a protagonist.

    Alia adds, “It has these characters that you connect with and feel for.” Her character’s name is Keya Dhawan. Jamie Dornan promised that the film will be grand in scale. Alia had shot several action sequences when she was pregnant.

    Earlier in the year, she had reminisced to Variety about how the team had taken care of her. “It was my first Hollywood big English picture experience and I had quite a task at hand because I was shooting for the first time an action movie.

    But I’m also pregnant so there were so many layers for me to deal with. But they made it so seamless and so easy and so comfortable for me. It’s something that I will never forget because of how beautifully and how well I was treated.” Directed by Tom Harper, Heart of Stone will be released in 2023.

  • Extraction 2: Chris Hemsworth performs extreme stunts in action-packed BTS video

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth, on Sunday, unveiled the first look and also shared some BTS videos of the extreme action sequences of his upcoming film ‘Extraction 2’.

    Taking to Instagram, Chris shared a video which he captioned, “We’re landing helicopters on moving trains WE ARE BACK for Extraction 2 – where the on-camera stunt-work is just as mind-blowing as the behind-the-scenes effort it takes to shoot it! #RakeLives #TUDUM.”

    In the BTS video, the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ actor could be seen performing hard action sequences along with other star casts of the film.

    Soon after the ‘Thor’ actor shared the glimpse of ‘Extraction 2’ fans flooded the comment section with red heart and fire emoticons.

    “omg this looks so bloody good!!! Ahhh I can’t wait!!,” a fan commented.

    Another fan wrote, “Very Excited to see this movie!!”

    Helmed by Sam Hargrave, the film will premiere exclusively on Netflix. The official release date of the film is still awaited.

    Released in 2020, ‘Extraction’ was a big hit. It featured black-ops mercenary Tyler Rake (Hemsworth) travelling to Bangladesh to rescue the kidnapped son of a drug lord. At the end of the film, Tyler Rake (Hemsworth) took a bullet to the neck while protecting the child. The climax made fans wonder if Tyler Rake survived.

    Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda was also a part of the first instalment of the film. Upon its release, the film was viewed on Netflix by an estimated 90 million households.

    Chris Hemsworth will reteam with director Sam Hargrave for ‘Extraction 2’ which is produced by Joe and Anthony Russo via their AGBO banner, from a script by ‘Avengers: Endgame’ filmmaker Joe Russo, who also penned the first instalment of the film.

    WASHINGTON: Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth, on Sunday, unveiled the first look and also shared some BTS videos of the extreme action sequences of his upcoming film ‘Extraction 2’.

    Taking to Instagram, Chris shared a video which he captioned, “We’re landing helicopters on moving trains WE ARE BACK for Extraction 2 – where the on-camera stunt-work is just as mind-blowing as the behind-the-scenes effort it takes to shoot it! #RakeLives #TUDUM.”

    In the BTS video, the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ actor could be seen performing hard action sequences along with other star casts of the film.

    Soon after the ‘Thor’ actor shared the glimpse of ‘Extraction 2’ fans flooded the comment section with red heart and fire emoticons.

    “omg this looks so bloody good!!! Ahhh I can’t wait!!,” a fan commented.

    Another fan wrote, “Very Excited to see this movie!!”

    Helmed by Sam Hargrave, the film will premiere exclusively on Netflix. The official release date of the film is still awaited.

    Released in 2020, ‘Extraction’ was a big hit. It featured black-ops mercenary Tyler Rake (Hemsworth) travelling to Bangladesh to rescue the kidnapped son of a drug lord. At the end of the film, Tyler Rake (Hemsworth) took a bullet to the neck while protecting the child. The climax made fans wonder if Tyler Rake survived.

    Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda was also a part of the first instalment of the film. Upon its release, the film was viewed on Netflix by an estimated 90 million households.

    Chris Hemsworth will reteam with director Sam Hargrave for ‘Extraction 2’ which is produced by Joe and Anthony Russo via their AGBO banner, from a script by ‘Avengers: Endgame’ filmmaker Joe Russo, who also penned the first instalment of the film.

  • Watch: Netflix unveils first look of Alia Bhatt’s Hollywood debut ‘Heart of Stone’

    By ANI

    MUMBAI: Finally the wait is over! Netflix unveiled the first look of their upcoming action thriller ‘Heart of Stone’ which stars Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornon and Alia Bhatt, who will be marking her Hollywood debut with this film.

    On Saturday night, Netflix’s official Instagram handle, dropped the teaser of the film, the very first footage from the film, also including some BTS ‘glimpses’ of the high-octane action sequences.

    At ‘Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event’, the video was made public on Netflix’s YouTube page. Over 120 titles from around the world were announced at the event or released as teasers or trailers.

    At the start of the video, a long shot of a bike speeding through a coastal road and a desert could be seen. Then comes a voiceover, which goes like, “You know what you signed up for–no friends, no relationships. What we do is too important.”

    The video then provides the first glimpse of Gal Gadot as Rachel Stone amid montages of desolate neighbourhoods. Afterwards, the video provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the action and stunt scenes from the movie as well as a sneak peek at how they ultimately play out.

    After a quick glimpse of Alia Bhatt, who is making her Hollywood debut with the movie and Jamie Dornan, there are several shots of fast-paced action scenes. Heart of Stone promises to be a truly epic novel.

    It’s a very real, gritty action thriller. Gal Gadot, who is portraying the pivotal role of CIA agent Rachel Stone, explains that “Heart of Stone is going to be extremely epic. It’s a super grounded, raw action thriller. We really wanted to make sure we keep it realistic so people can feel the pain”.

    During some of the BTS scenes in the video, Alia Bhatt, who is starring in the movie and making her international debut, says,” It has these characters that you connect with and feel for.” The video also reveals that her character in the film is called Keya Dhawan, but does not reveal more details about the character.

    Alia also filmed several action scenes for the movie. Earlier this year, visuals of the diva filming scenes with her visible pregnancy bump appeared online and created a huge buzz.

    In an interview with Variety, Alia said, “It was my first Hollywood big English picture experience and I had quite a task at hand because I was shooting for the first time an action movie. But I’m also pregnant so there were so many layers for me to deal with. But they made it so seamless and so easy and so comfortable for me. It’s something that I will never forget because of how beautifully and how well I was treated.”

    Helmed by Tom Harper, ‘Heart of Stone’ is intended to be the first instalment in a series akin to Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible. The movie also stars Sophie Okonedo, Matthias Schweighofer, Jing Lusi, and Paul Ready in addition to Gal, Jamie, and Alia. The movie is slated to release on Netflix in 2023.

    MUMBAI: Finally the wait is over! Netflix unveiled the first look of their upcoming action thriller ‘Heart of Stone’ which stars Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornon and Alia Bhatt, who will be marking her Hollywood debut with this film.

    On Saturday night, Netflix’s official Instagram handle, dropped the teaser of the film, the very first footage from the film, also including some BTS ‘glimpses’ of the high-octane action sequences.

    At ‘Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event’, the video was made public on Netflix’s YouTube page. Over 120 titles from around the world were announced at the event or released as teasers or trailers.

    At the start of the video, a long shot of a bike speeding through a coastal road and a desert could be seen. Then comes a voiceover, which goes like, “You know what you signed up for–no friends, no relationships. What we do is too important.”

    The video then provides the first glimpse of Gal Gadot as Rachel Stone amid montages of desolate neighbourhoods. Afterwards, the video provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the action and stunt scenes from the movie as well as a sneak peek at how they ultimately play out.

    After a quick glimpse of Alia Bhatt, who is making her Hollywood debut with the movie and Jamie Dornan, there are several shots of fast-paced action scenes. Heart of Stone promises to be a truly epic novel.

    It’s a very real, gritty action thriller. Gal Gadot, who is portraying the pivotal role of CIA agent Rachel Stone, explains that “Heart of Stone is going to be extremely epic. It’s a super grounded, raw action thriller. We really wanted to make sure we keep it realistic so people can feel the pain”.

    During some of the BTS scenes in the video, Alia Bhatt, who is starring in the movie and making her international debut, says,” It has these characters that you connect with and feel for.” The video also reveals that her character in the film is called Keya Dhawan, but does not reveal more details about the character.

    Alia also filmed several action scenes for the movie. Earlier this year, visuals of the diva filming scenes with her visible pregnancy bump appeared online and created a huge buzz.

    In an interview with Variety, Alia said, “It was my first Hollywood big English picture experience and I had quite a task at hand because I was shooting for the first time an action movie. But I’m also pregnant so there were so many layers for me to deal with. But they made it so seamless and so easy and so comfortable for me. It’s something that I will never forget because of how beautifully and how well I was treated.”

    Helmed by Tom Harper, ‘Heart of Stone’ is intended to be the first instalment in a series akin to Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible. The movie also stars Sophie Okonedo, Matthias Schweighofer, Jing Lusi, and Paul Ready in addition to Gal, Jamie, and Alia. The movie is slated to release on Netflix in 2023.

  • Neil Gaiman confirms Season 2 of The Sandman is in development

    By Express News Service

    Neil Gaiman, who acts as the co-writer and showrunner of The Sandman, has confirmed that they have started working on season 2 of the show despite no renewal from Netflix. The fantasy series, based on Gaiman’s graphic novel of the same name, ended its first season run on 5 August. The makers then went on to release a two-part bonus episode on 11 August to boost the viewership numbers.

    Now, nearly a month after its release, Netflix is yet to renew the series for a second season. Neil Gaiman, who also acts as an executive producer in the show, made his displeasure with the delay in renewal through a series of Tweets.

    In a recent interview, the VFX supervisor of the show Ian Markiewicz confirmed that they have started working on the VFX shots for the second season of the show. Ever since the interview went live, fans have been speculating that Netflix had confirmed the second season. Neil Gaiman put down the rumours and announced that Netflix has still not renewed the series.

    Neil Gaiman, who acts as the co-writer and showrunner of The Sandman, has confirmed that they have started working on season 2 of the show despite no renewal from Netflix. The fantasy series, based on Gaiman’s graphic novel of the same name, ended its first season run on 5 August. The makers then went on to release a two-part bonus episode on 11 August to boost the viewership numbers.

    Now, nearly a month after its release, Netflix is yet to renew the series for a second season. Neil Gaiman, who also acts as an executive producer in the show, made his displeasure with the delay in renewal through a series of Tweets.

    In a recent interview, the VFX supervisor of the show Ian Markiewicz confirmed that they have started working on the VFX shots for the second season of the show. Ever since the interview went live, fans have been speculating that Netflix had confirmed the second season. Neil Gaiman put down the rumours and announced that Netflix has still not renewed the series.

  • Leonardo DiCaprio to join Squid Game?

    By Express News Service

    Actor Leonardo DiCaprio could be invited to feature in the Netflix series Squid Game, for a future season, the series writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk said.

    According to a Variety report, the director made the statement during a press conference conducted by Netflix in Seoul on Friday. The hit Korean series was renewed for a second season after it was received well among audiences across the world. The series earned 14 Emmy nominations and won six out of them this year.

    Speaking about if any Hollywood star would appear in Squid Game, Hwang was quoted as saying, “There will be no known Hollywood actor in Season 2. That’s not in the plan and if the stage changes, maybe in Season 3 – but for Season 2, it is still set in Korea. Leonardo DiCaprio did say he’s a big fan of ‘Squid Game,’ so maybe if time or chances allow, we can ask him to join the games.”

    He also revealed that the shooting for the second season will begin in 2023 and will release in the following year. The players and the games have also been confirmed, he added.

    Actor Leonardo DiCaprio could be invited to feature in the Netflix series Squid Game, for a future season, the series writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk said.

    According to a Variety report, the director made the statement during a press conference conducted by Netflix in Seoul on Friday. The hit Korean series was renewed for a second season after it was received well among audiences across the world. The series earned 14 Emmy nominations and won six out of them this year.

    Speaking about if any Hollywood star would appear in Squid Game, Hwang was quoted as saying, “There will be no known Hollywood actor in Season 2. That’s not in the plan and if the stage changes, maybe in Season 3 – but for Season 2, it is still set in Korea. Leonardo DiCaprio did say he’s a big fan of ‘Squid Game,’ so maybe if time or chances allow, we can ask him to join the games.”

    He also revealed that the shooting for the second season will begin in 2023 and will release in the following year. The players and the games have also been confirmed, he added.

  • Netflix renews The Witcher for seasons 4 and 5

    By Express News Service

    Netflix has reportedly renewed The Witcher for seasons 4 and 5. Both the seasons are to be written and shot back to back, as confirmed by the series director Stephen Surjik. The cast and crew of The Witcher announced that they have wrapped up production for season 3 through social media posts. Henry Cavill, who plays Geralt of Rivia in the show, announced the end of production with a heartfelt thank you note to his cast and crew.

    The Witcher is an adaptation of the epic fantasy novel series of the same name by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. With Henry Cavill in the lead, the series also has Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, MyAnna Buring, Anna Shaffer, and Eamon Farren in supporting roles. Season 3 of Witcher has added cast members Robbie Amell, Hugh Skinner, Meng’er Zhang, and Christelle Elwin in recurring roles.

    Netflix had earlier worked on multiple seasons simultaneously with Vikings: Valhalla. The Witcher season 3 is expected to release sometime around April/May of 2023. Netflix is also currently working on a Witcher spin-off series titled The Witcher: Blood Origin, starring Michelle Yeoh, Sophia Brown, and Laurence O’Fuarain. The Witcher: Blood Origin, set a thousand years before the events of The Witcher, is expected to release in December 2022.

    Netflix has reportedly renewed The Witcher for seasons 4 and 5. Both the seasons are to be written and shot back to back, as confirmed by the series director Stephen Surjik. The cast and crew of The Witcher announced that they have wrapped up production for season 3 through social media posts. Henry Cavill, who plays Geralt of Rivia in the show, announced the end of production with a heartfelt thank you note to his cast and crew.

    The Witcher is an adaptation of the epic fantasy novel series of the same name by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. With Henry Cavill in the lead, the series also has Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, MyAnna Buring, Anna Shaffer, and Eamon Farren in supporting roles. Season 3 of Witcher has added cast members Robbie Amell, Hugh Skinner, Meng’er Zhang, and Christelle Elwin in recurring roles.

    Netflix had earlier worked on multiple seasons simultaneously with Vikings: Valhalla. The Witcher season 3 is expected to release sometime around April/May of 2023. Netflix is also currently working on a Witcher spin-off series titled The Witcher: Blood Origin, starring Michelle Yeoh, Sophia Brown, and Laurence O’Fuarain. The Witcher: Blood Origin, set a thousand years before the events of The Witcher, is expected to release in December 2022.

  • Netflix series ‘The Crown’ pauses production after Queen Elizabeth’s death 

    By PTI

    LONDON: ‘The Crown’, Netflix’s acclaimed series about Queen Elizabeth II and her family, has paused production due to the monarch’s death.

    A spokesperson for the series said production was paused on Friday ‘as a mark of respect’ and will also be suspended on the day of the queen’s funeral.

    The show is in production on its sixth season.

    Its first two seasons starred Claire Foy as the young princess Elizabeth ascending to the throne and gradually growing into her role as monarch, and seasons three and four featured Olivia Colman as a more mature queen.

    ALSO READ | Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, dies at 96

    The show has gradually moved closer to current events.

    Netflix recently revealed casting of the actors who are playing Prince William and his wife Kate in the sixth season.

    Its fifth season, with Imelda Staunton playing the queen, will premiere in November.

    The show has won 22 Emmy Awards so far, including one outstanding drama series trophy and best drama actress honours for Foy and Colman.

    Josh O’Connor, who played Prince Charles in 13 episodes, also won the best drama actor Emmy for his portrayal of the future king as a young man.

    LONDON: ‘The Crown’, Netflix’s acclaimed series about Queen Elizabeth II and her family, has paused production due to the monarch’s death.

    A spokesperson for the series said production was paused on Friday ‘as a mark of respect’ and will also be suspended on the day of the queen’s funeral.

    The show is in production on its sixth season.

    Its first two seasons starred Claire Foy as the young princess Elizabeth ascending to the throne and gradually growing into her role as monarch, and seasons three and four featured Olivia Colman as a more mature queen.

    ALSO READ | Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, dies at 96

    The show has gradually moved closer to current events.

    Netflix recently revealed casting of the actors who are playing Prince William and his wife Kate in the sixth season.

    Its fifth season, with Imelda Staunton playing the queen, will premiere in November.

    The show has won 22 Emmy Awards so far, including one outstanding drama series trophy and best drama actress honours for Foy and Colman.

    Josh O’Connor, who played Prince Charles in 13 episodes, also won the best drama actor Emmy for his portrayal of the future king as a young man.

  • Barack Obama wins Emmy for Netflix show ‘Our Great National Parks’

    By Express News Service

    Former US President Barack Obama was awarded the Best Narrator Emmy for his work in Netflix’s documentary series, Our Great National Parks. 

    The five-part show, which features national parks from around the globe, is backed by Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground. The former President won at the Creative Arts Emmys from a nomination pool that included names like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, David Attenborough & Lupita Nyong’o. 

    Obama is the second president to have an Emmy after Dwight D Eisenhower’s special Emmy win in 1956.Meanwhile, Barack Obama previously won Grammy Awards for his audiobook reading of two of his memoirs, The Audacity of Hope and A Promised Land.

    Apart from Obama, the winners of the night were Chadwick Boseman, who won the award for outstanding character voiceover for the Disney+ and Marvel Studios animated show ‘What If…?”

    Former US President Barack Obama was awarded the Best Narrator Emmy for his work in Netflix’s documentary series, Our Great National Parks. 

    The five-part show, which features national parks from around the globe, is backed by Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground. The former President won at the Creative Arts Emmys from a nomination pool that included names like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, David Attenborough & Lupita Nyong’o. 

    Obama is the second president to have an Emmy after Dwight D Eisenhower’s special Emmy win in 1956.
    Meanwhile, Barack Obama previously won Grammy Awards for his audiobook reading of two of his memoirs, The Audacity of Hope and A Promised Land.

    Apart from Obama, the winners of the night were Chadwick Boseman, who won the award for outstanding character voiceover for the Disney+ and Marvel Studios animated show ‘What If…?”