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Shawn Levy and Netflix team up for psychological thriller

First up, we’ve got some thrilling news from Shawn Levy, who’s currently basking in the glory of Deadpool and Wolverine. He’s teaming up with Netflix to bring Freida McFadden’s bestselling page-turner, Never Lie, to the screen. Picture this: a couple snowed in at a remote estate discover creepy audio tapes from a missing psychiatrist. As they dig deeper, things get seriously unsettling. Levy’s also been busy with Stranger Things and a Star Wars project, so this psychological thriller is sure to be one to watch out for. No release date just yet, but stay tuned and we’ll let you know more on this soon!

CNN’s new travel series features star-studded hosts

CNN is cooking up something exciting for 2025—a new travel series called My Happy Place. This isn’t your usual travel show that ticks the tourist staples while introducing one to some hidden nuggets. In this show, each episode will feature a different celeb sharing their personal favourite travel destinations and the places they like to frequent. Alan Cumming, Taraji P. Henson, Simu Liu, Billy Porter, Octavia Spencer, and Questlove are just some of the hosts who will take us on a journey and introduce us to some of their most cherished destinations. This show promises to be a fresh and intimate look at travel, spotlighting the personal stories of these stars.

Big update for ‘Bosch’ spinoff: New cast and setting details

There’s good news for fans of the Bosch universe! There’s an exciting new spinoff in the work which centers on Detective Renée Ballard, portrayed by Maggie Q. John Carroll Lynch will join her as Thomas Laffont, a retired detective who becomes Ballard's ally in the LAPD's cold case division. This series will shift its focus to West L.A, offering a fresh perspective from the previous Bosch settings. Expect a mix of empathy and intense drama as Ballard uncovers a larger conspiracy. The premiere date, while not announced yet, is just around the corner. So stay tuned, and we’ll be back with more updates on this exciting spinoff soon!

Nava Mau joins cast of ‘You’ season 5 as Detective Marquez

In another exciting development, Nava Mau, from Baby Reindeer, is joining You Season 5 as Detective Marquez. As Joe Goldberg, played by Penn Badgley, makes his return to New York City, Detective Marquez will be hot on his trail. This final season will see Joe wrestling with his dark past and taking on new challenges, with familiar faces like Elizabeth Lail’s Beck and Anna Camp’s twins Reagan and Maddie Lockwood adding to the drama. Get ready for a thrilling wrap-up of Joe’s turbulent journey, hitting Netflix later this year!

Boyd Holbrook joins The ‘Morning Show’ season 4 as podcaster Brodie

Boyd Holbrook, fresh off The Bikeriders, is diving into The Morning Show Season 4 as Brodie, a provocative podcaster and talk show host. His character’s bound to stir the pot, especially for Alex (Jennifer Aniston) and Bradley (Reese Witherspoon) as they navigate the cutthroat world of morning news. The new season will also introduce big names such as Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, William Jackson Harper, and Aaron Pierre, while familiar faces like Billy Crudup’s Cory and Mark Duplass’s Chip will keep the drama rolling.

Dónal Finn joins ‘Young Sherlock’ as Moriarty

And here’s a gem of an update for Young Sherlock fans! Dónal Finn, known for The Wheel of Time, will star as the notorious Moriarty in Amazon’s upcoming series. This show will follow a 19-year-old Sherlock Holmes, played by Hero Fiennes Tiffin, tackling his first major case at Oxford. With Colin Firth, Joseph Fiennes, and Natasha McElhone in the cast and Guy Ritchie directing, this is set to be a thrilling take on the young detective’s early adventures. Mark your calendars for 2025! It’s going to be detective fiction at its best!

‘Abbott Elementary' season 4 to feature groundbreaking crossover episode

In a thrilling update for fans, Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson has announced a highly anticipated crossover episode in the upcoming Season 4. During the San Diego Comic-Con panel, Brunson hinted that the crossover will involve a mystery TV series, promising a fresh and exciting twist for viewers. Drawing inspiration from classic Disney Channel crossovers, Brunson aims to bring a new level of excitement to the show. Season 4 will debut on October 9, 2024 on Disney+Hostar, and we’re eagerly speculating about potential guest stars. Abbott Elementary, which has received critical acclaim and multiple awards including three Golden Globes, continues to push creative boundaries. As for the mystery show which will crossover with Abbott? Your guess is as good as ours!

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