Sizzling Samachar: Shazad Latif joins Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights; David Spade and Theo Von serve up comedy in Busboys
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Shazad Latif joins Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights
Bronte fans, it’s time to grab your tissues and brace yourselves! The iconic love triangle is back with a vengeance. Shazad Latif, of Magpie and Star Trek: Discovery fame, takes on Edgar Linton alongside Margot Robbie’s fiery Catherine and Jacob Elordi’s brooding Heathcliff. Directed by Emerald Fennell (of Promising Young Woman fame), this fresh take on Wuthering Heights starts filming in the UK this January. Expect passion, heartbreak, and a modern twist on a classic tale.
David Spade and Theo Von serve up comedy in Busboys
Who knew waiting tables could be this hilarious? David Spade and Theo Von are self-funding their laugh-out-loud buddy flick, Busboys. This comedy of errors follows two Arizona pals convinced that waiting tables will fix their messy lives. Directed by Jonah Feingold (Dating & New York), filming kicks off in LA this January. With Spade’s signature snark and Von’s offbeat wit, we’re in for some chaos—and comedy gold. No distributor yet, but we’re already hungry for this one!
Anne Hathaway dives into dark secrets with Verity
Anne Hathaway is trading glitz for grit in Amazon MGM’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s thriller, Verity. Directed by Michael Showalter, Hathaway plays Verity Crawford, a woman whose dark manuscript uncovers chilling family truths. Following the success of It Ends With Us, this adaptation promises spine-tingling twists and Hollywood buzz. Start speculating now—this one’s bound to have us all hooked.
‘The Office’ world expands with new faces and dark humour
Peacock is bringing The Office vibes to...a dying Midwestern newspaper! With creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman at the helm and a quirky cast including Nancy Lenehan, Molly Ephraim, and Tracy Letts, this fresh comedy promises biting wit and chaotic charm. Prepare for awkward moments, dark humour, and the next mockumentary obsession.
De Niro tackles cyber chaos in Netflix’s Zero Day
Robert De Niro’s TV debut is almost here, and it’s explosive. In Zero Day, dropping on February 20, 2025, De Niro stars as an ex-president uncovering cyberattack conspiracies. With Angela Bassett, Jesse Plemons, and Lizzy Caplan joining the six-episode political thriller, expect cyber drama, power plays, and De Niro’s signature intensity. Netflix has officially upped the stakes—mark your calendars!
Storm Reid bids farewell to Euphoria
Sad news for Euphoria fans—Storm Reid won’t return as Gia Bennett in Season 3. Filming begins January 2025 without Rue’s sisterly anchor. Reid thanked fans for their love but teased a new chapter for the show’s ever-chaotic family dynamics. Are we ready for more Rue without Gia? Only time will tell.
Netflix renews A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
Detective drama lovers have reason to celebrate! A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is officially back for a second season. Emma Myers returns as Pippa Fitz-Amobi, the teenage sleuth navigating murder mysteries in her idyllic British village. This time, the stakes are higher, with another gripping case on her hands. Filming starts in 2025, and we’re already counting down the days.
Karan Soni gets dark in Fade to Black
And finally, Karan Soni’s Fade to Black is the twisted Hollywood satire we didn’t know we needed. Soni stars as Amit, a desperate screenwriter who takes “art imitates life” to terrifying new heights by re-enacting murders from his script. Featuring Betty Gabriel and Scott Evans, this darkly comic thriller dives into Tinseltown’s ruthless side. Think American Psycho meets La La Land. It has chills, thrills, and razor-sharp humour—and we’re already stoked for this one!