News Analysis India

Tag: series

  • Tom Sharp to headline series ‘The Pendragon Cycle’

    By Express News Service

    Newcomer Tom Sharp has been cast as the lead actor in the upcoming scripted series The Pendragon Cycle, with the shooting of the series underway in Europe. The drama will be seven episodes long and will be a reimagining of King Arthur’s myth and set against the backdrop of Roman Britain. 

    Tom will be essaying the role of Merlin, son of Atlantean princess Taliesen. The series is helmed by Jeremy Boreing. Inspired by Stephen R. Lawhead’s book series The Pendragon Cycle, the shooting is currently happening in Hungary and Italy. It will be released in 2024.

    “Pendragon is the most ambitious project we’ve ever taken on, and we are thrilled to have a true talent in Tom Sharp as our lead. His depth as an actor makes him the perfect choice to bring the legendary hero to life. Merlin is one of the most iconic characters of all time, and I have no doubt this will prove to be a breakout role for Tom,” Boreing was quoted as saying.

    Newcomer Tom Sharp has been cast as the lead actor in the upcoming scripted series The Pendragon Cycle, with the shooting of the series underway in Europe. The drama will be seven episodes long and will be a reimagining of King Arthur’s myth and set against the backdrop of Roman Britain. 

    Tom will be essaying the role of Merlin, son of Atlantean princess Taliesen. The series is helmed by Jeremy Boreing. Inspired by Stephen R. Lawhead’s book series The Pendragon Cycle, the shooting is currently happening in Hungary and Italy. It will be released in 2024.

    “Pendragon is the most ambitious project we’ve ever taken on, and we are thrilled to have a true talent in Tom Sharp as our lead. His depth as an actor makes him the perfect choice to bring the legendary hero to life. Merlin is one of the most iconic characters of all time, and I have no doubt this will prove to be a breakout role for Tom,” Boreing was quoted as saying.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

  • Netflix renews ‘One Piece’ for Season 2

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Popular adventure series “One Piece” will be returning for a second season, Netflix announced on Friday.

    Eiichiro Oda, executive producer of the show and creator of the original Japanese manga “One Piece”, announced the new season in a special video message shared by the streaming platform.

    He said, “It seems people around the world have been enjoying the show, which makes the hard work from the production team truly worth it. To everyone who’s been a fan of One Piece for years, and to those who experienced One Piece for the first time, thank you so much.”

    “Two weeks after the launch, I just received some great news: Netflix has decided to renew the show! The adventures of Inaki and the live-action Straw Hats will continue onward! It’ll still take a while to get the scripts ready, so please be patient. From here on, it seems to me the Straw Hats will need a great doctor, We will see,” Oda said in the clip.

    Since its premiere on August 31, “One Piece” has been one of the most popular and top-rated shows on Netflix.

    “It follows Inaki Godoy’s Monkey D. Luffy on a legendary high-seas adventure. After finally deciding to follow his dreams of freedom, he assembles a crew, finds a ship to sail and sets out on a treasure hunt to become King of the Pirates. But along the way, he and his crew must face the harsh sea and dangerous rivals,” the official plotline reads.

    The series was created by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda.

    It also stars Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp and Taz Skylar as Sanji.

    The “One Piece” manga book series was first published in 1997 and has sold more than 460 million copies worldwide.

    It has also been adapted into an anime series, video games and a series of feature films in Japan.

    LOS ANGELES: Popular adventure series “One Piece” will be returning for a second season, Netflix announced on Friday.

    Eiichiro Oda, executive producer of the show and creator of the original Japanese manga “One Piece”, announced the new season in a special video message shared by the streaming platform.

    He said, “It seems people around the world have been enjoying the show, which makes the hard work from the production team truly worth it. To everyone who’s been a fan of One Piece for years, and to those who experienced One Piece for the first time, thank you so much.”googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    “Two weeks after the launch, I just received some great news: Netflix has decided to renew the show! The adventures of Inaki and the live-action Straw Hats will continue onward! It’ll still take a while to get the scripts ready, so please be patient. From here on, it seems to me the Straw Hats will need a great doctor, We will see,” Oda said in the clip.

    Since its premiere on August 31, “One Piece” has been one of the most popular and top-rated shows on Netflix.

    “It follows Inaki Godoy’s Monkey D. Luffy on a legendary high-seas adventure. After finally deciding to follow his dreams of freedom, he assembles a crew, finds a ship to sail and sets out on a treasure hunt to become King of the Pirates. But along the way, he and his crew must face the harsh sea and dangerous rivals,” the official plotline reads.

    The series was created by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda.

    It also stars Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp and Taz Skylar as Sanji.

    The “One Piece” manga book series was first published in 1997 and has sold more than 460 million copies worldwide.

    It has also been adapted into an anime series, video games and a series of feature films in Japan.

  • Justin Long’s live-action series ‘Goosebumps’ trailer out now

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON DC: Makers of the upcoming live-action horror series ‘Goosebumps’ have unveiled the official trailer.

    According to Deadline, a US-based media outlet, set to Travis Scott’s song “Goosebumps”, the trailer introduces us to the five high schoolers “who embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle. We also see Justin Long’s character possessed by a ghost about 40 seconds in.

    ‘Goosebumps,’ Disney+’s live-action series based on R.L. Stine’s bestselling Scholastic book series, is set to premiere on both Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, October 13.

    The 10-part series from Disney Branded Television and Sony TV will drop the first five episodes as part of Disney+’s “Hallowstream” and Hulu’s “Huluween” celebrations, with subsequent new episodes streaming weekly, as per Deadline.

    The cast includes Justin Long, Ana Yi Puig, Miles McKenna, Will Price, Zack Morris, Isa Briones, and Rachael Harris.

    Written by Nick Stoller and Rob Letterman, Goosebumps plunges viewers into a world of mystery and suspense,  reported Deadline.

    WASHINGTON DC: Makers of the upcoming live-action horror series ‘Goosebumps’ have unveiled the official trailer.

    According to Deadline, a US-based media outlet, set to Travis Scott’s song “Goosebumps”, the trailer introduces us to the five high schoolers “who embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle. We also see Justin Long’s character possessed by a ghost about 40 seconds in.

    ‘Goosebumps,’ Disney+’s live-action series based on R.L. Stine’s bestselling Scholastic book series, is set to premiere on both Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, October 13.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    The 10-part series from Disney Branded Television and Sony TV will drop the first five episodes as part of Disney+’s “Hallowstream” and Hulu’s “Huluween” celebrations, with subsequent new episodes streaming weekly, as per Deadline.

    The cast includes Justin Long, Ana Yi Puig, Miles McKenna, Will Price, Zack Morris, Isa Briones, and Rachael Harris.

    Written by Nick Stoller and Rob Letterman, Goosebumps plunges viewers into a world of mystery and suspense,  reported Deadline.

  • Prime Video shares character details from ‘The Boys’ spin-off series ‘Gen V’

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: Streamer Prime Video has offered details of the characters from “Gen V”, the upcoming spin-off series to smash hit show “The Boys”.

    The Amazon original series is set to launch on Prime Video on September September 29.

    “Gen V” follows the training of the first generation of superheroes to know about Compound V, a mysterious substance that accords powers to humans.

    The new generation will get to know that their powers were injected into them, rather than God-given, as per the official description.

    “These young, competitive heroes put their physical and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the school’s highly coveted top ranking.

    They quickly come to learn that ambition comes with sacrifice, and the difference between right and wrong is not as clear as they once believed.

    “When the university’s dark secrets come to light, the students must come to grips with what type of heroes they are going to become,” it added.

    Showrun by Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, “Gen V” features an ensemble cast of Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Shelley Conn, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Marco Pigossi.

    Sinclair essays the role of Marie Moreau, an 18-year-old superhero with the ability to control and weaponise her own blood.

    As an incoming freshman at Vought-run Godolkin University, she is eager to prove she has what it takes to join The Seven but is sidetracked by a mystery she begins to unravel at the school.

    Perdomo is playing Andre Anderson, a junior at Godolkin University with magnetic powers, whereas Broadway portrays Emma Meyer, who is also known by her superhero name, Little Cricket, for her ability to get super small.

    Conn will be seen in the role of Indira Shetty, the dean of Godolkin University.

    She doesn’t have powers, but her background in superhero psychology and her peerless ability to analyze what makes them tick make her indispensable to the school.

    Phillips plays Cate Dunlap, a junior at Godolkin University who is good friends with Jordan and Andre.

    Actors Thor and Luh portray Jordan Li, a competitive student who has a unique ability to change between male and female forms, through which different powers manifest. The man is dense and indestructible, while the woman is agile and can launch energy blasts.

    Germann plays Sam, a troubled supe who is desperately trying to escape his unfortunate circumstances.

    The series is executive produced by Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H Moritz, Ori Marmur, Pavun Shetty, Ken Levin, Jason Netter, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Craig Rosenberg, Nelson Cragg, Zak Schwartz, Erica Rosbe and Michaela Star.

    “Gen V” is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios, in association with Kripke Enterprises, Point Grey Pictures, and Original Film.

    “The Boys”, a 2019 series, became a global hit with its violent and satirical take on the superhero genre.

    MUMBAI: Streamer Prime Video has offered details of the characters from “Gen V”, the upcoming spin-off series to smash hit show “The Boys”.

    The Amazon original series is set to launch on Prime Video on September September 29.

    “Gen V” follows the training of the first generation of superheroes to know about Compound V, a mysterious substance that accords powers to humans.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    The new generation will get to know that their powers were injected into them, rather than God-given, as per the official description.

    “These young, competitive heroes put their physical and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the school’s highly coveted top ranking.

    They quickly come to learn that ambition comes with sacrifice, and the difference between right and wrong is not as clear as they once believed.

    “When the university’s dark secrets come to light, the students must come to grips with what type of heroes they are going to become,” it added.

    Showrun by Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, “Gen V” features an ensemble cast of Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Shelley Conn, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Marco Pigossi.

    Sinclair essays the role of Marie Moreau, an 18-year-old superhero with the ability to control and weaponise her own blood.

    As an incoming freshman at Vought-run Godolkin University, she is eager to prove she has what it takes to join The Seven but is sidetracked by a mystery she begins to unravel at the school.

    Perdomo is playing Andre Anderson, a junior at Godolkin University with magnetic powers, whereas Broadway portrays Emma Meyer, who is also known by her superhero name, Little Cricket, for her ability to get super small.

    Conn will be seen in the role of Indira Shetty, the dean of Godolkin University.

    She doesn’t have powers, but her background in superhero psychology and her peerless ability to analyze what makes them tick make her indispensable to the school.

    Phillips plays Cate Dunlap, a junior at Godolkin University who is good friends with Jordan and Andre.

    Actors Thor and Luh portray Jordan Li, a competitive student who has a unique ability to change between male and female forms, through which different powers manifest. The man is dense and indestructible, while the woman is agile and can launch energy blasts.

    Germann plays Sam, a troubled supe who is desperately trying to escape his unfortunate circumstances.

    The series is executive produced by Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H Moritz, Ori Marmur, Pavun Shetty, Ken Levin, Jason Netter, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Craig Rosenberg, Nelson Cragg, Zak Schwartz, Erica Rosbe and Michaela Star.

    “Gen V” is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios, in association with Kripke Enterprises, Point Grey Pictures, and Original Film.

    “The Boys”, a 2019 series, became a global hit with its violent and satirical take on the superhero genre.

  • Apple TV+ announces new docu-series ‘Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn’

    By Express News Service

    A four-part documentary series titled ‘Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn’, was announced by Apple TV+ recently. The upcoming docu-series will chart out the case of CEO-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn, who steadily reached the top of the corporate ladder along with his arrest and escape. The series will premiere on August 25.

    Directed by DuPont and James Jones, the series is inspired by the book ‘Boundless’ by The Wall Street Journal journalists Nick Kostov and Sean McLain. ‘Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn’ is executive produced by James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin.

    The series will have interviews, footage of the prime players, Carlos’ rise in Japan, his several arrests and his escape to Lebanon.  

    “As one of the decade’s most shocking international business and legal stories, ‘Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn’ gives viewers unparalleled access to the key figures involved in the saga, the events as they unfolded and predict what comes next,” reads the logline as per Apple TV+.

    ‘Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn’ is produced by Box To Box.

    A four-part documentary series titled ‘Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn’, was announced by Apple TV+ recently. The upcoming docu-series will chart out the case of CEO-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn, who steadily reached the top of the corporate ladder along with his arrest and escape. The series will premiere on August 25.

    Directed by DuPont and James Jones, the series is inspired by the book ‘Boundless’ by The Wall Street Journal journalists Nick Kostov and Sean McLain. ‘Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn’ is executive produced by James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin.

    The series will have interviews, footage of the prime players, Carlos’ rise in Japan, his several arrests and his escape to Lebanon.  googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    “As one of the decade’s most shocking international business and legal stories, ‘Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn’ gives viewers unparalleled access to the key figures involved in the saga, the events as they unfolded and predict what comes next,” reads the logline as per Apple TV+.

    ‘Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn’ is produced by Box To Box.

  • Nathalie Emmanuel joins voice cast of animated series ‘Ghosts of Ruin’

    By Express News Service

    Actor Nathalie Emmanuel, who is known for her role in Game of Thrones, will be joining the voice cast of the upcoming animated series ‘Ghosts of Ruin’. The announcement was made during the San Diego Comic-Con where the series was presented.

    Ghosts of Ruin is about a group of gamers who compete among themselves in a reality game called Ruin. However, what begins normal for them, turns bizarre, when a virus pops up and thus turning their fate altogether. Other parts of the voice cast include Rosario Dawson, Tony Revolori, AleXa, Karen Strassman, and John Bentley, among others.

    With Michael Ryan serving as the showrunner, he was quoted as saying in the panel by Variety, “I’ve wanted her on the show from the very beginning because I’m a big fan of hers. She’s amazing. And I think the part she’s playing is so perfect. I can’t wait to record her.

    Everything I’ve watched Nathalie in, her acting is so strong and her sense of presence and strength really comes through and I really think that’s going to be perfect.” Ghosts of Ruin is created by PJ Accetturo and Ryan Ramsey, with Katie Stippec and Michael Ramey as the executive producers.

    Actor Nathalie Emmanuel, who is known for her role in Game of Thrones, will be joining the voice cast of the upcoming animated series ‘Ghosts of Ruin’. The announcement was made during the San Diego Comic-Con where the series was presented.

    Ghosts of Ruin is about a group of gamers who compete among themselves in a reality game called Ruin. However, what begins normal for them, turns bizarre, when a virus pops up and thus turning their fate altogether. Other parts of the voice cast include Rosario Dawson, Tony Revolori, AleXa, Karen Strassman, and John Bentley, among others.

    With Michael Ryan serving as the showrunner, he was quoted as saying in the panel by Variety, “I’ve wanted her on the show from the very beginning because I’m a big fan of hers. She’s amazing. And I think the part she’s playing is so perfect. I can’t wait to record her.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Everything I’ve watched Nathalie in, her acting is so strong and her sense of presence and strength really comes through and I really think that’s going to be perfect.” Ghosts of Ruin is created by PJ Accetturo and Ryan Ramsey, with Katie Stippec and Michael Ramey as the executive producers.

  • Voice work of Invincible Season 3 completed

    By Express News Service

    Prime Video recently dropped the teaser of the second season of the animated series Invincible at the San Diego Comic-con. Following the teaser release, it has been revealed that the series’ third season’s voice recording has already been completed.

    The series, which subverts the superhero genre by showing the grey sides of having superhuman abilities, is based on a comic book of the same name by Robert Kirkman. He is also best known for creating The Walking Dead comic book, which later became adapted into the long-running live-action series.

    Invincible tells the story of 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Invincible stars Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey DeLisle, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons.

    Joining the Season 2 cast are Sterling K. Brown, Peter Cullen, Rob Delaney, Calista Flockhart, Phil LaMarr, Luke MacFarlane, Tatiana Maslany, Scott McNairy, Jay Pharoah, Ella Purnell, Tim Robinson, Ben Schwartz, Rhea Seehorn, Lea Thompson, Paul F. Tompkins, Shantel VanSanten, and more. Season 2 will release on Prime Video on November 3. Season 3 is yet to get a release window.

    Prime Video recently dropped the teaser of the second season of the animated series Invincible at the San Diego Comic-con. Following the teaser release, it has been revealed that the series’ third season’s voice recording has already been completed.

    The series, which subverts the superhero genre by showing the grey sides of having superhuman abilities, is based on a comic book of the same name by Robert Kirkman. He is also best known for creating The Walking Dead comic book, which later became adapted into the long-running live-action series.

    Invincible tells the story of 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Invincible stars Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey DeLisle, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Joining the Season 2 cast are Sterling K. Brown, Peter Cullen, Rob Delaney, Calista Flockhart, Phil LaMarr, Luke MacFarlane, Tatiana Maslany, Scott McNairy, Jay Pharoah, Ella Purnell, Tim Robinson, Ben Schwartz, Rhea Seehorn, Lea Thompson, Paul F. Tompkins, Shantel VanSanten, and more. Season 2 will release on Prime Video on November 3. Season 3 is yet to get a release window.

  • ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Jerome Flynn joins ‘Yellowstone’ prequel ‘1923’

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Actor Jerome Flynn, who played the skilled mercenary in the epic fantasy drama “Game of Thrones”, has boarded the cast of the Paramount+ series “1923”.

    The show is a prequel to the critically acclaimed series “Yellowstone”, with Taylor Sheridan attached to write and direct.

    Fronted by veteran stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, “1923” will follow a new generation of the Dutton family in the titular year and explore the early 20th century which was fraught with pandemics, drought, the end of Prohibition, and the Great Depression.

    According to entertainment outlet Deadline, Flynn will play Banner Creighton, a hard-headed Scot with a brogue and the leader of the local sheepmen.

    Brandon Sklenar, Darren Mann, Michelle Randolph, James Badge Dale, Marley Shelton, Brian Geraghty, Aminah Nieves, and Julia Schlaepfer also round out the cast of the upcoming series.

    Production is underway on “1923” in Montana and it will premiere on Paramount+ in December.

    LOS ANGELES: Actor Jerome Flynn, who played the skilled mercenary in the epic fantasy drama “Game of Thrones”, has boarded the cast of the Paramount+ series “1923”.

    The show is a prequel to the critically acclaimed series “Yellowstone”, with Taylor Sheridan attached to write and direct.

    Fronted by veteran stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, “1923” will follow a new generation of the Dutton family in the titular year and explore the early 20th century which was fraught with pandemics, drought, the end of Prohibition, and the Great Depression.

    According to entertainment outlet Deadline, Flynn will play Banner Creighton, a hard-headed Scot with a brogue and the leader of the local sheepmen.

    Brandon Sklenar, Darren Mann, Michelle Randolph, James Badge Dale, Marley Shelton, Brian Geraghty, Aminah Nieves, and Julia Schlaepfer also round out the cast of the upcoming series.

    Production is underway on “1923” in Montana and it will premiere on Paramount+ in December.

  • 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.

  • Tolkien is turning in his grave: Elon Musk criticizes Amazon’s ‘The Rings Of Power’ show

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticized Amazon’s big-budget fantasy drama series ‘The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power’, stating that the late author J.R.R. Tolkien is “turning in his grave.”

    According to Variety, Musk took to his official Twitter handle and slammed the show with a pair of short tweets which included the above statement.

    His second tweet read, “Almost every male character so far is a coward, a jerk or both. Only Galadriel is brave, smart and nice.”

    Almost every male character so far is a coward, a jerk or both. Only Galadriel is brave, smart and nice.
    — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 5, 2022
    Galadriel, played by Welsh actor Morfydd Clark, is a warrior elf and the lead of the series set thousands of years before the events of ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’.

    Clark has herself been the target of criticism from online trolls, with complaints generally claiming the regal nature of the character in the original JRR Tolkien novels and Peter Jackson films has been replaced by an all-action warrior elf queen.

    It is worth noting that Musk, who’s currently tangled in a web trying to exit his proposed USD 44BN takeover of social site Twitter, has a long-running feud and rivalry with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, that has intensified as Musk’s SpaceX and Bezos’ Blue Origin compete directly.

    The enmity between the world’s two richest people has seen the Tesla CEO habitually troll or shitpost against Bezos and his companies.

    So far ‘Rings of Power’, directed by JA Bayona, Wayne Che Yip and Charlotte Brandstrom, has been a huge success for Amazon, scoring 25 million viewers for the first two episodes, Prime Video’s top premiere ever, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

    The eight-episode first season will run until October 14. According to Variety, the second season of ‘The Rings of Power’ is already in the works as part of Amazon’s five-season agreement with the Tolkien estate. 

    WASHINGTON: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticized Amazon’s big-budget fantasy drama series ‘The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power’, stating that the late author J.R.R. Tolkien is “turning in his grave.”

    According to Variety, Musk took to his official Twitter handle and slammed the show with a pair of short tweets which included the above statement.

    His second tweet read, “Almost every male character so far is a coward, a jerk or both. Only Galadriel is brave, smart and nice.”

    Almost every male character so far is a coward, a jerk or both. Only Galadriel is brave, smart and nice.
    — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 5, 2022
    Galadriel, played by Welsh actor Morfydd Clark, is a warrior elf and the lead of the series set thousands of years before the events of ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’.

    Clark has herself been the target of criticism from online trolls, with complaints generally claiming the regal nature of the character in the original JRR Tolkien novels and Peter Jackson films has been replaced by an all-action warrior elf queen.

    It is worth noting that Musk, who’s currently tangled in a web trying to exit his proposed USD 44BN takeover of social site Twitter, has a long-running feud and rivalry with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, that has intensified as Musk’s SpaceX and Bezos’ Blue Origin compete directly.

    The enmity between the world’s two richest people has seen the Tesla CEO habitually troll or shitpost against Bezos and his companies.

    So far ‘Rings of Power’, directed by JA Bayona, Wayne Che Yip and Charlotte Brandstrom, has been a huge success for Amazon, scoring 25 million viewers for the first two episodes, Prime Video’s top premiere ever, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

    The eight-episode first season will run until October 14. According to Variety, the second season of ‘The Rings of Power’ is already in the works as part of Amazon’s five-season agreement with the Tolkien estate.