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‘Big Bang Theory' Spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' a Go at HBO Max
In keeping with the scientific concept that is its namesake, the universe of The Big Bang Theory keeps expanding. HBO Max has formally greenlit Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a comedy that will center on comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman), who had a heavily recurring role on the original CBS series. The show comes from Big Bang Theory co-creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady and Zak Penn (Free Guy, Beacon 23) — and unlike the original series and its other spinoffs, Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, it will feature a heavy dose of sci-fi alongside its comedy. More from The Hollywood Reporter HBO Max and Max Say "Twitter Won't Let" Them Swap X Names Back Max's HBO Rebrand Is Live 'And Just Like That' Team Offers Up Explanation as to Why Character Was Seemingly Killed Off Twice Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is the first series pickup for the newly re-renamed HBO Max, whose changeover from Max went live on Wednesday. 'We're excited to be continuing the legacy of The Big Bang Theory,' said Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content. 'Much like the original series, this new chapter wouldn't be possible without the vision and storytelling brilliance of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, as well as Zak Penn, who has brought fresh insight and a distinctive voice to an already exceptional creative team.' Said Lorre, 'I wanted to do something radical that would take me out of my comfort zone. Something the characters on The Big Bang Theory would have loved, hated, and argued about.' Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie — all of whom recurred on Big Bang — will also star in the series, which has been in the works for two years. The show's description reads, 'Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Posehn), and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (Bowie). Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we've come to know and love from The Big Bang Theory. As the title implies, things don't go well.' 'The process of writing this show with Chuck and Zak has been damn fun, and I'm certain that joy will come through the screen,' said Prady. 'Putting characters we loved from The Big Bang Theory into a complex science fiction story with the kind of mythology that those characters love while maintaining the comedic elements is incredibly satisfying.' Added Penn, 'I was on a vision quest in the most remote parts of the Amazon rainforest when a carrier pigeon arrived with a note from Chuck Lorre asking if I wanted to help make a show that the characters from Big Bang Theory would watch. I couldn't resist that idea, so I packed up my yurt and hailed the next dirigible out. At the same time, Chuck sent an expedition to locate Bill Prady, who had been frozen with his shield across his chest in a block of arctic ice. The team assembled, we set out to make this insane show, which lives in a universe created by Chuck and Bill. I couldn't be more honored to be working with these amazing people.' Lorre, Prady and Penn executive produce Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. Lorre's eponymous production company produces in association with Warner Bros. TV, his long-time studio home. 'Chuck and Bill have given us one of the most enduring comedies of our time with The Big Bang Theory, and we can't wait to see the universe continue with this new series,' said Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD U.S. Networks. 'With the help of Zak — a masterful storyteller — this next iteration promises to capture the essence of what fans loved about the original series, but with a completely fresh twist. We thank our partners HBO Max for joining us on this next adventure.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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08-07-2025
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The 10 highest-grossing actors at the global box office
10. Chris Evans — $11.42 billion As Captain America, Evans is attached to some of the biggest box office earners of all time, including 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," which is the second-highest-grossing movie of all time at the worldwide box office with over $2.7 billion. Since then, he's shown up in box office hits like "Free Guy" (just a quick cameo, but it still counts) and 2024's "Deadpool & Wolverine." 9. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson — $11.44 billion Since going Hollywood in the early 2000s after a sensational pro wrestling career at the WWE, Johnson has gradually built up his box office tally. But the ticket sales got as big as his biceps when he joined the "Fast and Furious" franchise with 2011's "Fast Five." Along with helping "Fast" entries like 2015's "Furious 7" and 2017's "The Fate of the Furious" each earn over $1 billion at the worldwide box office, he's also scored other big hits like the "Moana" and "Jumanji" franchises. 8. Vin Diesel — $11.9 billion As the star in all 10 movies in the "Fast" franchise, Vin Diesel is a major part of its over $7 billion take. Diesel has also scored big as the voice of Groot in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise. 7. Chris Hemsworth — $12.1 billion As the face of the Thor franchise, Hemsworth has helped it earn close to $3 billion at the worldwide box office. As a member of "The Avengers" franchise, he's also been a part of the close to $8 billion those movies have grossed. 6. Tom Cruise — $12.6 billion Regarded as one of the last true movie stars, Cruise was topping box office charts long before most on this list had their first screen credit. Now in his 60s, Cruise is proving he's still got it as the latest (and perhaps final) "Mission: Impossible" movie, "The Final Reckoning," is going strong in theaters, earning half a billion dollars worldwide. That adds to its already impressive tally of close to $5 billion for the eight-movie franchise. There's also talk of a third "Top Gun" movie after the franchise was revived in 2020 with "Top Gun: Maverick," which brought in $1.4 billion. 5. Chris Pratt — $14.1 billion Who knew the jokester from "Parks and Recreation" would become such a huge box office draw? From playing Star-Lord in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" movies (and several other Marvel releases), a lovable Lego figure in the "The Lego Movie" franchise, the hero in the "Jurassic World" movies, and the voice of Mario in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," Pratt's hard work has paid off. 4. Zoe Saldaña — $14.2 billion This recent Oscar winner has been on a box office hot streak for years. Between playing Uhura in the "Star Trek" franchise, Gamora in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" movies, and Neytiri in the epic "Avatar" films, Saldaña's role choices have been impeccable. 3. Robert Downey Jr. — $14.3 billion Believe it or not, there was a time when Hollywood wanted nothing to do with Robert Downey Jr. In the early 2000s, Downey Jr.'s years of drug use and brushes with the law caught up with him. After spending a year at a court-ordered drug-treatment facility, he was broke and virtually unhireable. Then he got the offer that led to his comeback: the titular role in 2008's "Iron Man." With that, Downey Jr. became the face of the lucrative Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has grossed over $31 billion worldwide to date. After ending his run as Iron Man with 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," the second-highest-grossing movie of all time, he's returning to the MCU as the villain Doctor Doom for the upcoming " Avengers: Doomsday." 2. Samuel L. Jackson — $14.6 billion If there has ever been a blueprint for success in the modern-day movie business, it would be Sam Jackson's filmography. From "Star Wars" to the MCU to Pixar's hit "The Incredibles," the actor has been a staple of box-office sensations for decades — and let's not forget all the memorable roles he's played in movies from Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino. This is why he was No. 1 on this list for so many years, until… 1. Scarlett Johansson — $14.8 billion As the face of the latest hit movie in the "Jurassic Park" franchise, " Jurassic World Rebirth," which took in over $300 million worldwide over Fourth of July weekend, Johansson has surpassed Jackson to become the highest-grossing actor of all time. Since showing up as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow in 2010's "Iron Man 2," Johansson has upped her box office game. Along with being a fixture in the MCU as a member of The Avengers, she also found big box office dollars starring in movies like "The Jungle Book" and "Sing."
Yahoo
18-06-2025
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Jodie Comer, 32, Is a Silver Stunner in Metallic Gown on the Red Carpet
Jodie Comer, 32, Is a Silver Stunner in Metallic Gown on the Red Carpet originally appeared on Parade. Emmy Award-winning actress Jodie Comer knows how to work the red carpet with ease. The Killing Eve star, 32, made waves at the world premiere of 28 Years Later at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on Wednesday. Donning a floor-length metallic silver gown with a halter neckline, the blonde beauty captured the attention of fans and paparazzi alike. Not so scary for someone starring in a post-apocalyptic horror film. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 While Comer rose to international fame on television, she's making smart choices when it comes to what films she works on these days. Earlier this month, she opened up to British GQ about how some of her previous work wasn't as emotionally challenging as she wished. More specifically, 2021's Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds. While she had a great time working on the film, it just wasn't the right choice for her professionally. 'It was my first film and I had the most amazing experience on that job — they were just the most gentle, inclusive, supportive people, and it was incredibly fun," she explained. "But I realized, when I was coming home, Ah, there's something I'm not feeling. I feel like I'm not stretching. Or not discovering. And I realized that it was the emotional part of it. I wasn't exercising [that] part of myself.' Ultimately, Comer said she wants to challenge herself more. "If the instincts aren't there, if I'm not excited by it, then I just don't want to go near it because then I'm pulling from an artificial place," she noted. "It feels almost dishonest with myself.'Jodie Comer, 32, Is a Silver Stunner in Metallic Gown on the Red Carpet first appeared on Parade on Jun 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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16-06-2025
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Jodie Comer Names One Thing She Wants To Never Do Again After Starring In A Ryan Reynolds Blockbuster
Jodie Comer has opened up about the important lesson she gleaned from starring alongside Ryan Reynolds in the hit film Free Guy. Back in 2021, Jodie and Ryan both appeared in the action comedy alongside the likes of Channing Tatum, Oscar winner Taika Waititi and Stranger Things star Joe Keery. The film was a hit with both critics and audiences, with the former Killing Eve star bringing up her work in it during a recent interview with GQ. 'It was my first film and I had the most amazing experience on that job,' she said, describing the team as the 'most gentle, inclusive, support' group of people who made the shoot 'incredibly film'. However, Jodie recalled that when filming was done, she found herself thinking: 'Ah there's something I'm not feeling. I feel like I'm not stretching. Or not discovering.' She explained: 'I realised that it was the emotional part of it. I wasn't exercising [that] part of myself.' 'I realised that's actually where I get my fulfilment – trying to find those places,' Jodie claimed. 'If the instincts aren't there, if I'm not excited by it, then I just don't want to go near it because then I'm pulling from an artificial place. It feels almost dishonest with myself.' Since her early work in the likes of Doctor Foster, My Mad Fat Diary, and Thirteen, Jodie has become an international star thanks to her starring role in the spy comedy-drama Killing Eve. In 2022, she won her second Bafta for her work in the hard-hitting drama Help, picking up both an Olivier and a Tony the following year for her performance in the one-woman legal play Prima Facie. Jodie is currently gearing upa for the release of her next film project, Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later, in which she shares the screen with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell and Ralph Fiennes.
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16-06-2025
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Jodie Comer Names 1 Thing She Wants To Never Do Again After Starring In Ryan Reynolds Blockbuster
Jodie Comer has opened up about the important lesson she gleaned from starring alongside Ryan Reynolds in the hit film Free Guy. Back in 2021, Jodie and Ryan both appeared in the action comedy alongside the likes of Channing Tatum, Oscar winner Taika Waititi and Stranger Things star Joe Keery. The film was a hit with both critics and audiences, with the former Killing Eve star bringing up her work in it during a recent interview with GQ. 'It was my first film and I had the most amazing experience on that job,' she said, describing the team as the 'most gentle, inclusive, support' group of people who made the shoot 'incredibly film'. However, Jodie recalled that when filming was done, she found herself thinking: 'Ah there's something I'm not feeling. I feel like I'm not stretching. Or not discovering.' She explained: 'I realised that it was the emotional part of it. I wasn't exercising [that] part of myself.' 'I realised that's actually where I get my fulfilment – trying to find those places,' Jodie claimed. 'If the instincts aren't there, if I'm not excited by it, then I just don't want to go near it because then I'm pulling from an artificial place. It feels almost dishonest with myself.' Since her early work in the likes of Doctor Foster, My Mad Fat Diary, and Thirteen, Jodie has become an international star thanks to her starring role in the spy comedy-drama Killing Eve. In 2022, she won her second Bafta for her work in the hard-hitting drama Help, picking up both an Olivier and a Tony the following year for her performance in the one-woman legal play Prima Facie. Jodie is currently gearing upa for the release of her next film project, Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later, in which she shares the screen with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell and Ralph Fiennes.
