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4 days ago
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Callum Vinson to play Jason Voorhees in 'Crystal Lake'
1 of 2 | Callum Vinson -- pictured here with Harriet Sansom Harris (L) and Amanda Seyfried in a scene from "Long Bright River" -- is set to star in the "Friday the 13th" prequel "Crystal Lake." Photo courtesy of Peacock July 19 (UPI) -- Callum Vinson has signed on to play Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th prequel, Crystal Lake. The Hollywood Reporter announced the casting of 10-year-old Callum in the pivotal role for the Peacock series on Friday. The child actor is known for his roles in Poker Face, Coup! Long Bright River and Night Agent. Other additions to the Crystal Lake cast, which will be led by the previously announced Linda Cardellini, include Nick Cordileone, Joy Suprano, Danielle Kotch and Phoenix Parnevik. "Jason. Ralph. Rita. Claudette. Barry. This team slays," show-runner Brad Kane wrote alongside a screenshot of the news report. Friday the 13th, which was about a killer terrorizing camp counselors, opened in 1980 and spawned numerous sequels, remakes, comic books and video games.
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"Friday the 13th" Prequel Series "Crystal Lake" Finds Its Jason Voorhees
Yara Sameh Callum Vinson (Chucky, Long Bright River) has been tapped to play Jason Voorhees in Peacock's "Friday the 13th" prequel series "Crystal Lake" from A24. Brad Caleb Kane serves as creator, writer, showrunner and executive producer of the series. Now set to appear in the series, title 'Crystal Lake,' are: Nick Cordileone ('Warrior'), Joy Suprano ('Fleishman is in Trouble,' 'Best Foot Forward'), Danielle Kotch ('Director's Cut'), and Phoenix Parnevik ('Bel-Air,' 'Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter Is Dead'). They join previously announced lead Linda Cardellini, who will play Jason's mother Pamela. Furthermore, Cordileone will play Ralph, Suprano will play Rita, Kotch will play Claudette, and Parnevik will play Barry. Additional cast members include series regulars William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, aside from the fact that the show will follow Pamela and her life prior to the events of the first 'Friday the 13th' movie. It was originally picked up straight to series at Peacock in 2022. Brad Caleb Kane took over as creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer on 'Crystal Lake' in August 2024. A24 is also executive producing. Victor Miller, who penned the original film in the franchise, remains onboard as an executive produce along with Marc Toberoff, Robert M. Barsamian, Robert P. Barsamian, Stuart Manashil, and Tyson Bidner. Michael Lennox will executive produce and direct the first three episodes. Celine Hind and Logan George will direct episodes four through six, while Quyen Tran will direct episodes seven and eight. A24 is the studio. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Yahoo
12-06-2025
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TV's Hottest Club Is Philadelphia — Why This American City Is a Perfect Playground for New Shows
On May 29, 'Abbott Elementary' creator and star Quinta Brunson received the key to the city of Philadelphia. As a Philly native, Brunson never planned to set her series elsewhere. 'Abbott' is based on her own elementary school and her mother's experience as a teacher, and the show's Philadelphia setting is part of its unforgettable charm. More from IndieWire How 'A Man on the Inside' Crafted a 'True Rom-Com' Ending Without the Typical Romance Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi on 'Beatles '64,' the Fab Four's Influence on Cinema, and David Lynch at Their First U.S. Concert 'Quinta loves Philadelphia, loves it so deeply that she pores over every little detail that is Philly specific in the show, down to what's in the vending machines in the school,' showrunner Justin Halpern told IndieWire. 'She has a deep, deep love for the city, and because of that she wants the show to feel as authentic as possible.' TV fans may have noticed that Philadelphia is having a moment; from 'Abbott' to the ongoing 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' (and their unlikely but seamless crossover) and 'Deli Boys' in the comedy world to dramatic projects like Peacock's 'Long Bright River' and 'Dope Thief' starring Brian Tyree Henry. It stands out from the popularity of other cities on TV (especially New York or Los Angeles) by embodying 'an energy and a specific vibe.' 'So often when you're creating shows or taking pitches out, you're like, 'Where should we set this?,'' Halpern said. 'Sometimes it doesn't really matter. You can set it anywhere — but you're making a real choice when you set something in Philly.' When 'Deli Boys' creator Abdullah Saeed first wrote the sample script that would become his Hulu series, it was set in New York. Despite the notes of 'Succession' in 'Deli Boys,' he wanted it to be fun, but remembered New York as 'stressful and anxiety-inducing.' 'I want to love it,' he said of 'Deli Boys.' 'So I wanted it to be set in Philadelphia.' In Philly, the Dar brothers (Saagar Shaikh and Asif Ali) made sense as 'low-rent moguls' in an environment less cutthroat (and less policed) than New York. 'I do think of Philadelphia, especially south Philadelphia, as a somewhat lawless place, where as a young college student I would get wild with my friends and it seemed there was no consequences,' Saeed said. 'College kids are the least of the Philly Police Department's problems, right? It felt like a place to be very free.' While 'Deli Boys' takes a humorous and 'explosive' approach to local crime, 'Long Bright River' stays true to the serious takeaways of Liz Moore's eponymous novel. The limited series is based on her experiences growing up and volunteering in the Kensington area, which became a 'North Star' for production, according to showrunner Nikki Toscano. 'Because of Liz's close ties and presence in that community, I think that there was an openness to help us portray it accurately, as well as an investment in educating the cast and crew on what it felt like to live there,' she told IndieWire. 'When you're carefully coordinating with the people that work there and live there, with your production design departments, with your music departments, with casting and everything, it enriches what it is you're trying to accomplish.' 'Long Bright River' filmed in New York, but brought in a number of Kensington locals to educate those working on the show about life in the neighborhood and especially dealing with substance abuse, a central theme of the show. Many of the smaller speaking and background roles were played by Philadelphia actors, and Philly graffiti artists came out to tag the sets and leave their mark on the visuals. Toscano said that the city has been underrepresented, which is part of the allure drawing storytellers there. 'I do think that there is a spirit to the community in Philadelphia that people are trying to represent and use as a metaphor for their series, and I think that we are no exception to that,' she said. During a Zoom meeting to write out the 'Abbott' and 'Always Sunny' crossover, Brunson and Rob McElhaney got very excited about 'some in-the-weeds Philly thing,' Halpern recalled. 'For like two minutes they were in a fugue state where they were just talking about Philly shit that was so deep in the weeds that even some of the Philly people were like, 'We don't really know what you're talking about,'' he said. 'When you meet somebody who has that same kind of love for your town, it feels connective.' Saeed found that kinship with 'Deli Boys' showrunner Michelle Nader, who was born and raised in South Philly and once appeared in a Geno's Steaks commercial. Though the show filmed in Chicago, Saeed doesn't feel that it compromised the city's spirit at all. 'In an ideal world, we would have our exact same crew that we had in Chicago, and shoot in Philly,' he said. 'But that doesn't make any sense, so… the actors are all playing characters Chicago's playing Philly.' From the college culture to the diehard sports fans, Halpern said that Philly pride is infectious — and once you're in, you stay in. 'If there's a group of friends and one friend everybody shits on, but then somebody outside of that group tries to shit on them, they'll be like, 'Hey, nobody talks shit about our friend except for us,'' he said. 'Abbott' films on-location roughly once a season, this time for the Season 4 finale episode. Co-showrunner Patrick Schumaker recalled the surreal experience of that journey, 'he looks on people's faces as they entered the plane as other passengers on the plane as they started to do the math.' 'They'd notice one cast member, then ping pong to another, then another, then another, and the looks of like joyful recognition and wonder about what they're all doing on this plane was really cool,' he said. 'It was really indicative of just how meaningful the show is to Philadelphians.' One day on set, the mayor showed up; another day it was representatives from the Philadelphia Eagles, including offensive tackle Jordan Mailata and the actual Lombardi trophy. The show's casting department receives constant requests for guest spots, but Philly gets the priority (and even then it can be tricky to organically write into the story, like Bradley Cooper as himself). Schumaker said Philadelphia represents a perfect microcosm of the country, on its best days and its worst. And when Hollywood gets too high on its bullshit, Philly is the perfect chaser. 'You can act like an asshole in LA you can act like an asshole in New York — and you might even be champion for it in both those places,' Schumaker said. 'But you can't be a bullshit phony in Philly and get away with it. I really do feel like that's the best of America: Philly is not going to buy your bullshit.' Best of IndieWire 2023 Emmy Predictions: Who Will Win at the Primetime Emmy Awards? 2023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special 2023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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Amanda Seyfried and Adam Brody on Making ‘Jennifer's Body,' Surviving ‘O.C.' Fame and ‘Mean Girls': ‘Paramount Still Owes Me Money for the Likeness'
It's funny how the memory of a demonic teenage girl who feasts on human flesh can spark nostalgia. But that's how it works with Amanda Seyfried and Adam Brody. The stars of two of this season's buzziest shows — the harrowing cop drama 'Long Bright River' for Seyfried and the hit romantic comedy 'Nobody Wants This' for Brody — met almost 20 years ago on the set of Karyn Kusama's cult horror classic 'Jennifer's Body.' Seyfried played the nerdy and devout best friend of Jennifer, the aforementioned demon, played by Megan Fox, while Brody was cast as a douchey aspiring rock star who performs a satanic ritual meant to bring fame, and winds up creating a monster. More from Variety Natasha Rothwell and Sterling K. Brown Get Honest About 'White Lotus' Rewrites, Doomsday and Being No. 1 on the Call Sheet: 'For the Longest Time I Thought It Meant Something' Sam Nivola and Cooper Koch Confront Nepo Baby Criticism and Being Accused of Playing Sexual Deviant Brothers: 'You Still Have to Love Your Character' Parker Posey Tells Lisa Kudrow to Star in 'The White Lotus' Season 4 as They Bond Over Sitcom Struggles and Why Phoebe on 'Friends' Was 'A Lot of Work' Considered a flop at the time, the film found new life and cross-generational fans in subsequent years. It also provided the perfect occasion for a reunion for the actors, who have even more in common than 'Jennifer's Body.' Seyfried bought Brody's Hollywood home, and the two also shared a bedroom in 'Lovelace,' the 2013 film about the trailblazing '70s porn star Linda Lovelace. Here they reminisce about trying to get Harvey Weinstein's attention for their early indies, parenting in show business and the overwhelming fame they gained as teens with 'Mean Girls' and 'The O.C.' Amanda Seyfried: Did you play that video game 'Guitar Hero' with us on [the set of 'Jennifer's Body']? Adam Brody: No. But I think you had a rental car, and we drove to a beach. Seyfried: Yep. We got high. Brody: I don't remember that. I was too high to remember that. Seyfried: I don't know if I could do pot again. I think I'm allergic to it. I had some bad experiences. But I remember that being the most peaceful. That was probably the last time. I might have also gotten stoned with you at your house that I now own. Brody: What a host. Seyfried: You have an effect on people. Look at what's happening: You're in a hit show, and people are gasping, 'Adam Brody.' Brody: I don't think it's pot-related. Seyfried: It's just that you make people feel at ease. Brody: I really appreciate that. I'm pretty attuned to people's discomfort. Seyfried: Everybody watched 'Nobody Wants This.' But with our shows, we're talking about opposites when it comes to genre and tone. Brody: Yours is sad and dreary. And you're in almost every frame. Was it a lot of heavy lifting? Seyfried: It was the first time I had been away from my kids five days a week. Our days were so long, I'd stay in the city and then I'd go home on the weekends. That was a lot of 'I'm here for you, kids. If I end up taking a nap accidentally, you can cuddle with me.' Brody: You were a producer on this as well. What did that mean? Seyfried: I was the kind of producer whose agent just negotiated a credit. But I did have the leadership role on set. I was No. 1 on the call sheet, which was nice because you set the tone. If you're a No. 2 or 3 and you have an asshole No. 1? The show can just be [awful]. Brody: I haven't been a lead on a series in a while, and I enjoy saying, 'OK, we're all going to be here for a minute. This is the family; let's get into a groove.' Seyfried: My friend Katherine Pope, who works with Liz Meriwether and produced 'The Dropout,' sent me this beautiful book, 'Long Bright River.' I thought, 'OK, I'm ready for this.' The strike had just ended. What about you? Brody: Kristen Bell and I are connected in a few ways. I heard through the grapevine she was doing this and was really recommending me for it. I knew I had a job at the other end of the strikes, and it did afford me some time do research. Seyfried: The show was originally called 'Shiksa.' Brody: It was. Seyfried: That's a genius title. We need romance. Brody: That's something that I love doing. It doesn't come your way that often, and if it does, it's not good. They make [fewer romances] now. Romance and comedy are a pure dopamine hit and were sorely needed in 2024. They're going to be sorely needed in '25. In terms of the interfaith relationship, I think it's been relatable. So many people have come up to me and said, 'My wife is a shiksa.' We're a great stand-in for any differences between two people, philosophical or cultural. When you merge two individuals, growth and compromise is what you have to navigate. Seyfried: And it's about what your families want. It's 'Romeo and Juliet.' Brody: On 'Long Bright River,' the kid who plays your son is so good. We're parents of similar-age kids, and I haven't portrayed a parent yet. Had you done that before? Seyfried: As soon as the people of Hollywood understood that I popped something out of my body, they're like, 'You're a mom now.' And it comes with a lot of benefits. The roles are richer. Are you more collaborative now that you're in the second season of 'Nobody Wants This'? Are you bringing your own ideas? Brody: It's a very collaborative set, but I would say the first season was so in flux that we were finding the show together. Now we know what we're doing, so the die is cast and there's a little less to discuss. Seyfried: Remember when you played an iconic teenage character on 'The O.C.'? Brody: In my 20s. You were younger when you did 'Mean Girls,' right? Seyfried: I was 17, the perfect age for that. Except my mom had to live with me. Brody: I was that Steve Buscemi meme of the old man saying, 'Hello, fellow kids.' Seyfried: You weren't that old. Are you kidding? The people from '90210' were in their 30s. Brody: Have you rewatched 'Mean Girls'? Seyfried: No. It's on often enough though. I love it. I really love seeing my face on people's T-shirts. I'm a little resentful because Paramount still owes me some money for the likeness. Every store sells 'Mean Girls' T-shirts with our faces. Don't I [get something from that]? Even the girl at TSA tells me it's her favorite movie. Oh my God, remember when we did 'Lovelace,' and I gave you a blow job? Brody: An iconic blow job. The deep throat — the titular deep throat. How do you feel about that movie now? Seyfried: I had a great experience. It was a move towards attracting a level of respect for skill as opposed to … I didn't care about the reception as much as just changing the idea people had of me in the business. It's just so easy to get pigeonholed. Brody: I remember Harvey Weinstein bought it. Seyfried: I had heard a few rumors about him, but not to the extent that it became. I invited him to the screening [at Sundance]. He showed up and said, 'I bought it,' and I gave him the biggest hug. The whole room was buzzing. He was the big papa of the room — we all needed him to want our project if it was an indie, because that meant it was going to go somewhere. So 2003 was the year I graduated and did 'Mean Girls,' and the year you started 'The O.C.' We both had these pivotal career moments, and you became a pop star overnight. I can't imagine that was easy. Brody: It was. We were in a bubble. It was pre-social media. I can't imagine it now. Now it seems like an incredible responsibility, where you could fuck your whole life up in one second. I'm really impressed with some of these kids who have this awesome responsibility of huge platforms, and some of them are brave and do what's right. Seyfried: I think doing what's right is just hiding in a bunker. We're making another ['Jennifer's Body']. Are you going to do it? Brody: I heard. I wasn't contacted. I died [in the first one]. Seyfried: So did Megan Fox, and I'm not doing it without her. Best of Variety 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Animated Program — Can Netflix Score Big With 'Arcane,' 'Devil May Cry' and the Final Season of 'Big Mouth?'
Daily Record
10-06-2025
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- Daily Record
Channel 4 viewers say unique sci-fi drama compared to Black Mirror 'has to become a series'
One viewer called the drama a little miracle Channel 4's latest venture into YouTube drama has been received with mixed feelings, branded as a vexing iteration of Black Mirror but with a 'preposterous twist'. Entitled BETH, it marks the broadcaster's debut digital original series. As of yesterday (June 9), viewers have had the opportunity to delve into the narrative through various mediums. Audiences can access the drama via Channel 4's own streaming service, divided into three bite-sized episodes ranging from a mere 7 minutes to a modest 16 minutes each. Alternatively, the whole piece is assembled into one single episode for free on YouTube, delivering a succinct total run-time of 35 minutes. Given these concise formats, it's perhaps not a shock that the mind behind the project, writer and director Uzo Oleh, has previously confined his filmography to short films. In the leading roles are Nicholas Pinnock – set to feature in Long Bright River – and Australian model Abbey Lee, reports Surrey Live. They portray Joe and Molly, a couple flourishing in success whose long-held aspiration to parent a child eventually materialises; however, their joyous event turns their lives upside down. As Joe discovers a shocking truth, he grapples with the dilemma of safeguarding his family or disclosing his findings to the world. Although BETH has just started making its rounds among audiences, early critiques and feedback are beginning to surface. Notably, a review by The Guardian was less than flattering, labelling BETH as "a frustratingly unfinished Black Mirror." They continue to critique: "Channel 4's first YouTube show about a couple's IVF woes looks stylish, but at just three 15-minute films, it feels wildly rushed. TV this brief needs to be perfectly formed .... and this is far from it." They further comment: "Beth is a very stylish and confidently directed piece, with fine performances throughout – especially from Pinnock, though he also benefits from having the most to do. But the script needs to be tighter and work harder so that we aren't left feeling as if we've just watched the beginning of a Black Mirror episode." In another review, The Independent pans the finale as 'preposterous', skipping detailed spoilers: "I won't go into spoilery details here, but there's a ginormous twist, which is not only poorly executed, but actual pay-off is pants. I'm no doctor, but I'd say there's a six per cent chance of it inspiring awe." Nevertheless, they manage to recommend the show, saying: "But you should still check out Beth because, when it's good, it's a little miracle." The sentiment of value for the viewing time wasn't lost on others either, especially given its concise format. On social media, one audience member expressed: "It's great to see Channel 4 breaking new ground by commissioning digital dramas. Beth is a meditative and delicately told story by Uzo Oleh of a couple's attempt to conceive." Another viewer expressed their desire for the digital drama to be a precursor to something bigger. Commenting on the show's YouTube channel, they enthused: "Amazing Brother...I love it. This has to become a series".
