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Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Raw nerve fear': ‘The Boys' team open up about filming the final season while ice skating
Vought pulled out all the stop to hype The Boys. Gold Derby caught up with the creative team behind the satirical supes over the weekend at an ice-skating Emmys FYC event. Showrunner and executive producer Eric Kripke, composer Christopher Lennertz, and choreographer Amy Wright broke down Season 4's Vought on Ice production number of "Let's Put the Christ Back in Christmas," and shared their feelings heading into the final season. More from GoldDerby Parker Posey reveals 'The White Lotus' fans are making sure she's living a comfortable life Animal skins, clothes-swapping, and those terrifying masks: How 'Yellowjackets' costume designer works with Liv Hewson and cast 'The Last of Us': Gabriel Luna on shooting flamethrowers and what Season 3 could mean for Tommy The trio was joined by special costumed Vought on Ice skaters, as guests dined on official Vought-a-Burgers, fries, and finger foods. The Prime Video pop-up took place at the Century City Mall on Saturday and Sunday. "As all of you know, being in the various academies, this is such a team sport. And this is a great example. Between Chris, with the singers and the orchestra, and Amy, with the dancers and the skaters, there are literally hundreds of people that put their effort into pulling off that nonsense," Kripke said while toasting the attendees, referring to the Vought on Ice performance. "Amazon gives us so much money to do that nonsense." Todd Williamson/January Images "I want my team to be recognized, because they are doing such world-class work, especially in this particular political climate," Kripke continued. "They are just throwing the right spitballs at the right people. So, you know, for your consideration — please consider The Boys!" Kripke later told Gold Derby, "Because it's superheroes and because of the violence, I think we get written off a lot. But we put so much time and effort into political commentary and character. We think we're making one of, if not the, most current show on television. We think we're doing Veep with superheroes, in terms of satire and the exact minute we're living in. I will not be the first person in Hollywood to say this, but it'd be awesome if they took the show a little more seriously." He then added with a laugh, "That's the biggest cliché! I just did it. I said the biggest cliché that anyone can say right here. And I'm horrified that I did, but it does happen to be true." Lennertz explained about the Vought on Ice extravaganza, "The idea of having our little crazy version of Ice Capades going on with Broadway royalty singing, and then having [Antony Starr's Homelander] literally laser everyone in half on an ice rink, and having blood just go everywhere, was a moment that only The Boys could do." He noted, "As a composer and songwriter, you can't ask for a better opportunity than that." He received an Emmy nomination in Season 2 for the song "Never Truly Vanish," and he has now written "nine or 10 original songs." Todd Williamson/January Images Wright informed us that she hired the skaters and dancers for Vought on Ice, and filming in Toronto with so many international skating champions gave her access to the "cream of the crop." She said, "The best was the younger kids. There were two boys that were just like 18 or 19, and they were inside the donkey. Production didn't take them out very often because it was awkward to pull on and off, but inside they had neck fans, and they had stools, and they were just so happy." Kripke confessed that the fifth and final season of The Boys, which is filming now in Canada, is "a mix of bittersweet and just outright raw nerve fear. Bittersweet, because I genuinely love that group, and I'm really going to miss them. Fear, because there's so few good series finales." He revealed, "I'm feeling the pressure to stick the landing, because the ground is littered with the corpses of great shows that couldn't end it properly. So much of a show's legacy gets set by whatever their finale is. I'm really f--king with the show's legacy by attempting to really land the plane well, but hopefully I do." Lennertz isn't "as sad" as he normally would be at the end of a show, because "the world is continuing" with spin-offs including Gen V and Vought Rising. "It's a little less sad than when Supernatural ended for me, which was a total heartbreak. But Eric's brilliant, and Eric knows when the story should be done. There is a boiling point between Homelander and [Karl Urban's] Butcher that is inevitable, and I don't think you can let it simmer any longer than it has to. I think this season is when it has to blow up. My guess is, it's going to be a bloodbath." Todd Williamson/January Images Wright pulled "double duty" on the show as the choreographer and as Vought's on-screen choreographer character, so she's "super sad" that it's ending with Season 5. "As a performer in this industry, you never know when the next job is coming, so when something ends, it feels like a big funeral. But there is always something else that comes along." She confirmed that she worked on a "pretty incredible thing" for the upcoming season, but couldn't spoil anything just yet. The first four seasons of The Boys are streaming now on Prime Video. The show has received eight Emmy nominations to date, with one win for stunt coordination in 2023. 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The South African
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Kaitlyn Dever to play a pivotal role in The Last of Us season 3
Kaitlyn Dever has been officially cast as Abby in The Last of Us Season 3. After the end of season two, which fans will tell you fell flat, the focus of the story now shifts to the arrival of Abby. Dever's new role will be the lead as her character eliminates Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, dramatically. Fans of this story and those who have played the computer game will know that Abby is a former Firefly and the daughter of Jerry Anderson. Anderson was killed by Joel, which sees Abby embark on a quest of vengeance. Abby tracks down Joel and kills him. This becomes the first thread in a web of violence that is woven into the story, seeing Abby and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) on either end of a vast divide. In time, Abby grows wary of her mission for revenge. She forms a bond with Lev, a runaway who escaped the clutches of the Seraphites. This recent season was met with widely spread disappointment. Naturally, the show's creators, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, are in search of redemption. This was surely the thinking with the announcement of this new casting at an Emmys FYC event. Adapting PlayStation or Xbox titles for film and television very seldom goes well. The Last of Us may have gotten away with it in season one, but not so much in its more recent run. Bella Ramsey's resemblance to the character of Ellie has also been called into question. Despite that, her performance remains an irrefutable aspect of the production. The slump may be a result of the long wait between season one and season two. There was a two-year gap between seasons, the stories of which jumped ahead by five years as far as the plot is concerned. Filming for the next season of The Last of Us will begin in 2026. The show is projected to air in 2027. That can either be viewed as the directors taking their time so as to make up for this last season, or creatives simply falling into the same trap all over again. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Tom's Guide
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'The Last of Us' creators confirm Ellie won't be the main character in season 3 — here's what we know
For many fans, Ellie has been the heart and soul of 'The Last of Us' since day one. So hearing she won't be the main character in season 3 might sound like a big change to some. But honestly, I'm not surprised. Having played the second game, this shift makes perfect sense. Instead, the next season will focus on Abby, played by Kaitlyn Dever. The game itself split the story into parts: starting with Ellie's revenge, then shifting to Abby's perspective, and finally bringing their stories together in a powerful third act. It looks like the show is following that same approach, focusing on Abby's story next before their paths cross again. At an Emmys FYC event (h/t The Hollywood Reporter), co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann shared more details about 'The Last of Us' season 3. Druckmann said: The decisions [we made] are just what the story required, and even now, it's like I can't believe that they let us structure the series in this way. Meaning like we just ended season two, and season three is going to be starring — spoiler alert — Kaitlyn.' You may like He then continued: 'I was sure that they wouldn't let us do this when we started adapting this, but they've leaned into what makes, I believe, the story special. And allowed us not only the time but the creative freedom to be able to take these swings, and I think the audience really appreciates that.' Of course, that's not to say Ellie won't appear at all. It's likely she'll still play a significant role, especially since her story and Abby's are so deeply intertwined. The way the game handled their narratives showed just how connected their journeys are even when the focus shifts between them. So fans can probably expect to see Ellie's presence throughout season 3, but from a different angle or in a supporting role as Abby takes the lead. Spoilers ahead for both "The Last of Us" season 2 and the Part II game. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. What we can expect to see in 'The Last of Us' season 3 (Image credit: Liane Hentscher / HBO) Season 2 ended right at that explosive confrontation between Ellie and Abby, so it makes sense that season 3 will rewind a bit to show Abby's path leading up to that moment in the theater. The finale took us back to 'Seattle Day One,' which pretty much confirms that season 3 will follow Abby through that same timeline, picking up after Joel's death and diving into her life within the Washington Liberation Front (WLF). Just like in the game, the show is set to peel back the layers of Abby's story and explore her motivations, what she's lost, and the emotional weight she carries. We'll see her from a new angle: as someone dealing with her own grief. The more time we spend with her, and the more we learn about the people she loves and protects, the harder it becomes to see her as just the enemy. (Image credit: Liane Hentscher / HBO) 'It's more of a water season than a fire season,' Druckmann said at the FYC event, as Mazin backed that up, saying 'It's a wetter season than a hotter season.' So, what exactly does a 'weter season' mean? It's a pretty poetic way to describe a shift in tone and it actually lines up with what we know so far. If season 2 was all fire (like anger and revenge), then season 3 being 'wetter' might suggest something slower. Maybe we'll see a more emotionally driven story, one that deals with the weight of grief especially from Abby's side. Mazin said: 'I think plot armor is a real problem and in a show where we try and keep things as grounded as possible, and we want people to feel in real danger, then yes, sometimes the people that we can't imagine dying die. Because, for me, this is not a show about revenge, it's a show about grief. Well, how are we supposed to grieve if nobody we truly, truly are invested in dies?' Not only is that true for Joel, but since 'The Last of Us' is built around grief, the same applies to Abby, who's still mourning her father years later. We'll likely see more of that pain through flashbacks, especially during her time with the Fireflies and the bond she shared with him. (Image credit: Liane Hentscher/HBO) While it might feel strange for some fans who've always rooted for Ellie, this change opens the door to exploring new emotional ground. Abby's perspective is complex and harrowing, which makes the story richer and more layered. Mazin has suggested season 3 may be longer than season 2 to better accommodate Abby's extensive arc, and a fourth season may still be needed to complete the overall story. So don't expect a neat wrap-up just yet, as it's clear the showrunners are taking their time to let the narrative breathe. So while Ellie may not be front and center next season, the story is far from over — though we probably won't see season 3 until sometime around 2027. More from Tom's Guide
Mint
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
The Last of Us season 3 to focus on Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
Washington [US], June 11 (ANI): The creators of the hit HBO series 'The Last of Us,' Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, have confirmed that season three will star Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, a character who brutally murdered Pedro Pascal's character Joel in the second season. The announcement was made during an Emmys FYC event, where Mazin and Druckmann teased the direction of the upcoming season, as per The Hollywood Reporter. According to Druckmann, season three will be "more of a water season than a fire season," indicating a shift in tone and setting from previous seasons. Mazin added that it will be "a wetter season than a hotter season," suggesting a change in the visual and atmospheric approach to the show. Druckmann expressed his gratitude to HBO for allowing the creative team to take risks and make bold decisions in the storytelling. "I was sure that they wouldn't let us do this when we started adapting this, but they've leaned into what makes, I believe, the story special," he said, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. The decision to kill off Joel early in the second season was a controversial one, but Druckmann believes it was necessary for the story. Kaitlyn Dever, who plays Abby, joined the conversation remotely and expressed her excitement about being part of the show. "The controversy surrounding Abby was never really a concern for me," she said, praising the creative team and the experience of working on the set. Mazin discussed the decision to kill off Joel, explaining that it's a show about grief, not revenge. "How are we supposed to grieve if nobody we truly, truly are invested in dies?" he asked. The creators believe that plot armour can be a problem in storytelling, and they're willing to take risks to keep the show grounded and realistic. (ANI)
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Nobody Wants This' Season 2 Sets October Release Date on Netflix
Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah's (Adam Brody) budding romance continues in Season 2 of 'Nobody Wants This,' which is set to premiere globally Oct. 23 on Netflix. The release date was announced by the cast and crew at an Emmys FYC event for the show's first season. Loosely inspired by the real-life story of creator Erin Foster, the first season followed the unlikely pairing between an agnostic outspoken podcaster and an unconventional rabbi after meeting at a dinner party. After 10 episodes of exploring the couple's on-and-off again romance, the Season 1 finale concluded with an uncertain future between the duo after Joanne revealed she wasn't ready to convert to Judaism. More from Variety Only Netflix's Tudum Could Put Lady Gaga, 'Stranger Things,' Ben Affleck and 'Love Is Blind' on the Same Stage. It Was Exhausting Lady Gaga Does the Viral 'Wednesday' Dance, Performs 'Abracadabra' and 'Zombieboy' at Netflix's Tudum 'Wednesday' Season 2 Clip Reveals Haley Joel Osment as a Doll-Collecting Serial Killer The original Season 1 cast will return alongside a few new additions. Leighton Meester will guest star as Abby, an Instagram mommy influencer and Joanne's childhood nemesis. Miles Fowler, Alex Karpovsky and Arian Moayed will also appear in the upcoming season. Netflix renewed the rom-com series not long after its premiere in September 2024. Following the success of Season 1, Foster talked with Variety about the fan reactions and how creating the show was 'a career highlight.' 'The incredible cast, crew, producers and executives all made this into the show it is today, and to experience viewers' reactions to this series now that it's out in the world has been more than anything I could have dreamed,' she said. Since debuting in 2024, 'Nobody Wants This' has become a massive hit among audiences captivated by the chemistry between Joanne and Noah. Foster will return as an executive producer alongside her sister, Sara Foster, for Season 2. Newcomer Nora Silver will join as an executive producer, as well as Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, who will also serve as showrunners. Watch the full trailer below. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
