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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Abigail Spencer to Star Opposite Josh Charles in Fox's Doc Martin Adaptation
Timeless talent Abigail Spencer has a new gig: being the sunshine to Josh Charles' grumpy. Spencer has joined the cast of Fox's upcoming Best Medicine, TVLine has learned. She'll play Louisa Glasson, whom the official character description calls 'a warm, charming local school teacher who immediately gets off on the wrong foot with Martin Best' — a frosty physician played by Charles — 'yet she's intrigued by him…' More from TVLine No Good Deed Done (For Now) at Netflix The Last of Us Co-Creator to Depart Ahead of Season 3: 'Now Is the Right Time' Casting News: Alison Brie's FX Pilot, One Tree Hill Vet Joins Emily in Paris and More When Is Your Favorite TV Show Back? An A-to-Z List of 300+ Scripted Series View List Based on the British medical dramedy Doc Martin and described as a 'charmingly complicated one-hour comedy,' Best Medicine centers on Charles' character, a brilliant surgeon who abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child.' Martin's bedside manner leaves much to be desired, and the locals don't love him. But what the townies don't know, the official logline says, 'is that Martin's terse demeanor masks a debilitating new phobia and deep-seated psychological issues that prevent him from experiencing true intimacy with anyone. But tenacity is the creed of everyone in their small village, and the people who live there may be exactly what the doctor ordered.' Fox ordered the adaptation to series in May. Production starts this summer in Upstate New York, and the series is slated to premiere during the 2025-26 TV season. In addition to Timeless, Spencer's TV work includes Rectify, True Detective, Mad Men, Grey's Anatomy, Suits, Extended Family and 9-1-1. Are you looking forward to watching Spencer on ? Hit the comments with your thoughts!Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Abigail Spencer to Star Opposite Josh Charles in Fox's Best Medicine
Timeless talent Abigail Spencer has a new gig: being the sunshine to Josh Charles' grumpy. Spencer has joined the cast of Fox's upcoming Best Medicine, TVLine has learned. She'll play Louisa Glasson, whom the official character description calls 'a warm, charming local school teacher who immediately gets off on the wrong foot with Martin Best' — a frosty physician played by Charles — 'yet she's intrigued by him…' More from TVLine No Good Deed Done (For Now) at Netflix The Last of Us Co-Creator to Depart Ahead of Season 3: 'Now Is the Right Time' Casting News: Alison Brie's FX Pilot, One Tree Hill Vet Joins Emily in Paris and More When Is Your Favorite TV Show Back? An A-to-Z List of 300+ Scripted Series View List Based on the British medical dramedy Doc Martin and described as a 'charmingly complicated one-hour comedy,' Best Medicine centers on Charles' character, a brilliant surgeon who abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child.' Martin's bedside manner leaves much to be desired, and the locals don't love him. But what the townies don't know, the official logline says, 'is that Martin's terse demeanor masks a debilitating new phobia and deep-seated psychological issues that prevent him from experiencing true intimacy with anyone. But tenacity is the creed of everyone in their small village, and the people who live there may be exactly what the doctor ordered.' Fox ordered the adaptation to series in May. Production starts this summer in Upstate New York, and the series is slated to premiere during the 2025-26 TV season. In addition to Timeless, Spencer's TV work includes Rectify, True Detective, Mad Men, Grey's Anatomy, Suits, Extended Family and 9-1-1. Are you looking forward to watching Spencer on ? Hit the comments with your thoughts!Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Meghan Markle's best friends pose up a storm at intimate Montecito dinner for female founders - but Duchess of Sussex is nowhere to be seen
Meghan Markle's besties posed up a storm at a luxury dinner for female founders - but the Duchess of Sussex was nowhere to be seen. Abigail Spencer and Delfina Blaquier - both of whom appeared on their longtime friend's Netflix series With Love, Meghan - were among the 'Montecito Girls' in attendance at the intimate gathering hosted by shoe designer Jamie Haller. The influencers shared a series of snaps and photos from the stunning event commemorating the opening of the Californian brand's first store. Flowers, personalised name-cards and curated menus all channeled a very As Ever aesthetic - but Meghan herself didn't appear to be present, possibly busy with the launch of her upcoming site restock. Food from trendy Italian restaurant Ospi coated the tales, including pizzas, pastas and al fresco antipasti perfect for the summer evening, while local vineyard Coquelicot Wines provided drinks. Complementing the porch set-up, candles adorned the setting while guests - which included fashion company owners from the area, such as Clare Vivier, Janessa Leoné, Emily Current and Meritt Elliott - enjoyed conversing. Social media posts from the night also featured a speech made by Jamie, as supporters gushed of their pride of her entrepreneurial drive. Meghan's former Suits co-star Abigail, 43, has been pals with the Duchess after they first met in 2007 at an audition; but they became closer once they became co-stars on the legal drama. The influencers shared a series of snaps and photos from the stunning event commemorating the opening of the Californian brand's first store The Duchess played Rachel Zane - a paralegal who later became an attorney - in the series and Abigail was cast as lawyer Dana Scott. Elsewhere Delfina Figueras, 44, bonded with Meghan as she is the socialite wife of Harry's polo-playing chum Nacho Figueras. Both she and Delfina took a myriad of selfies and videos from the event, boasting of a 'good start to a good night'. While Abigail sported a double denim ensemble, and accentuated her raven tresses with a bold red lip, Delfina contrasted her blonde locks with a black monochrome look. The duo huddled up close in snaps from the day - but Meghan may have likely been absent as she's busy following her release date for her new set of As Ever products, which is just days away. The Duchess took to Instagram on Monday evening to tease the 'delicious surprises' that will be in store during the second launch of her lifestyle brand. And she revealed that the products - which will also include previous 'favourites' - will be back even sooner than previously thought, with the restock going live on Friday, June 30 at 8am. She wrote on her As Ever Instagram account: 'Oh yes, honey…sweet things await. Mark your calendars for June 20 at 8 a.m. PT - we're bringing back your favorites, plus some delicious surprises you won't want to miss!' She added a picture of a stock of pancakes, topped with sweet raspberries and a generous drizzle of honey. As implied by the caption, Meghan's honey will be set to make a return - and it's likely her famous jam will also be up for grabs. In a newsletter to fans, she added: 'First off, a sincere thank you for making the debut of As ever absolutely extraordinary. We had a feeling there would be excitement, but to see everything sell out in less than an hour was an amazing surprise. 'We are pleased to share that on June 20th, we're going live with the products you love – plus, some new delicious surprises.' And posting on her personal Instagram account, she said 'so much love has gone into this'. After reports she had decided to 'pause' restocking the line, Meghan earlier this month revealed that As Ever would indeed be making a return. Alongside a snapshot of bowls of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries resting on a kitchen countertop, she wrote: 'To all who've been wondering and waiting, thank you! 'Your favorites are returning, plus a few NEW things we can't wait to show you. Coming this month... get excited!' The original As Ever range went on sale in March and products sold out within half an hour of going live. Meghan's first line of products included raspberry spread, honey, herbal tea and ready made crepe mix - all of which received a less than stellar review by Daily Mail's FEMAIL team. The shock announcement of an initial restock came shortly after she released a bonus episode of her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder where Meghan told of the difficulties of building her firm and 'tears' she has shed behind the scenes to Beyonce's mother Tina Knowles. She said of the April launch of As Ever goods including jam that a 'scarcity mentality at the beginning might be a hook for people,' comparing it to 'a sneaker drop'. But Meghan feared it might be 'annoying' for customers, adding: 'I don't want you to eat that jam once every six months. I want that to be on your shelf all the time.' The Duchess said: 'So for me at the moment, with As Ever, it was great. We planned for a year we get and then everything sells out in 45 minutes. 'Yes, amazing, great news. Then what do you do? And then you say 'Ok, we planned as best as we could. Are we going to replenish and sell out again in an hour? Or is that annoying as a customer? 'I'm looking at it saying "Just pause. That happened. Let's wait until we are completely stable and we have everything we need."' Just a few weeks prior, the mother-of two had hinted that she might never restock her jam in an interview with a US business magazine which said she was planning to 'step back to assess' her brand. In the interview - given to coincide with the final episode of Confessions of a Female Founder - the Fast Company said Meghan wanted to 'step back, gather data from the launch, and figure out exactly what As Ever could be.' Her previous store sold out in 45 minutes and contained homely items as well as her long-awaited pots of jam. Addressing her first online shop, Meghan said Netflix agreed that rather than market her products under their brand, it would make sense for her to have her own store. Meghan also reportedly plans to add hotels and restaurants to her As Ever lifestyle brand. The Duchess is said to be trademarking her brand As Ever for 'hospitality services', The Sun first reported. This will allegedly include places to stay, as well as temporary lodgings and 'provision of food and drink', the newspaper revealed last week. Meghan could dish up a selection of her own edible creations, incorporating recipes she featured on her recent Netflix eight-part cooking show With Love, Meghan. Brand experts have claimed hotels and restaurants fit in nicely with the Duchess' business brand. Her lifestyle brand's website states: 'As Ever is more than a brand - it's a love language. 'Created by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, As Ever welcomes you to a collection of products, each inspired by her long-lasting love of cooking, entertaining and hostessing.' Meghan's representatives previously declined to comment when approached by MailOnline.
News.com.au
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
A-list singer turned down Meghan's invite to appear on Netflix show: report
IN LONDON Meghan Markle extended an invitation to Dolly Parton to appear on her Netflix series but was turned down, according to a new report. The first season of the Duchess of Sussex's show, With Love, Meghan, was released in March and featured eight episodes, each with different guests. According to royal and entertainment commentator Kinsey Schofield, the country singer's team was 'livid' at the request. 'Because no, they don't want to risk Dolly's reputation Q score [and] her popularity by associating with Meghan Markle,' she alleged in a recent podcast episode of The Nerve with Maureen Callahan. 'They knew that this ask was just to give Meghan Markle credibility in this lifestyle space, a space that Dolly does have a lot of credibility in. 'Dolly is not only incredibly popular and loved by the general public, but she also is somebody who can float around within these different places. 'Her team really feels like Meghan was trying to take advantage of her popularity.' Those who did feature in the first season of With Love, Meghan, included the duchess' former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer and actress Mindy Kaling. It was confirmed earlier this year that the lifestyle and cooking show had been renewed for a second season – with rumours circulating recently that a third has also been greenlit from Netflix. Shortly after the release of season one, and amid persistent allegations of Meghan being 'difficult' to work with, a staffer spoke to People magazine about their experience, insisting she was 'warm', 'approachable' and 'genuine' throughout production. 'She made sure everyone felt included, from Netflix executives to our director to every PA on set. No one was left out,' he said. 'Most of the time, we're expected to fade into the background, to be invisible. But in this show, we were part of it. We were included. It was a very unique and refreshing experience.' Meghan was also open to learning throughout the process, according to the crew member. 'She didn't seem too married to any one idea. If something didn't go perfectly, she was fine with it and moved on to the next thing,' he said. The staffer added that she was 'a great hostess' and that there were occasional set visits from Prince Harry and the couple's two children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3. 'Whenever Harry visited set, he was always super polite and friendly. But it was clear he wanted this to be Meghan's moment to shine,' he said. 'She was super attentive and doting on [the kids]. We would give them headphones so they could listen to audio.'
