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Hans India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Aditi Shetty justifies bold scenes as key to character depth
Actress Aditi Shetty, who plays the powerful and intense character Tasneem in Rana Naidu Season 2, has opened up about the much-talked-about bold and intimate scenes featured in the new season. Addressing the criticism and curiosity around the content, Aditi defended the creative choices, emphasizing that every scene was essential to the story and handled with sensitivity. 'Actually, Season 2 has very few bold scenes, and even those are shot aesthetically,' Aditi said in an interview. 'They were important for the story and added meaning to the character's journey. Nothing felt unnecessary—it was all part of the bigger picture.' The actress, who previously worked with the directors on Mirzapur, revealed that she was instantly drawn to Rana Naidu 2 due to its strong writing and compelling characters. 'I was already a fan of the first season, and when I got the call for Season 2, I was intrigued. The character arc, especially the face-off scene with Rana sir, sealed the deal for me,' she said. Aditi also reflected on the contrast between her on-screen persona and real-life personality. Describing Tasneem as 'fierce, intense, and dominating,' she admitted, 'I'm actually more bubbly and expressive in real life, while Tasneem is very stoic. But we both share a deep love for fitness, which helped me connect with her.' Rana Naidu Season 2, which premiered on Netflix on June 13, also stars Rana Daggubati, Venkatesh Daggubati, Arjun Rampal, and Kriti Kharbanda. The show continues its gritty and action-packed narrative with deeper character arcs and fresh twists.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joshua Jackson's 5-Word Update On Doctor Odyssey Season 2 Is Making Fans Go Overboard, And I Can Relate
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's been over a month since Doctor Odyssey's first season reached its destination, with a somewhat disappointing finale airing on the 2025 TV schedule, but still no decision has come down from ABC regarding the future of the Ryan Murphy creation. Fans like myself have been desperate for an update, and Joshua Jackson — who brings the Dawson's Creek vibes at Dr. Max Bankman — finally came through with five words that honestly don't make me feel any better. Joshua Jackson attended the Motion Picture & Television Fund NextGen Annual Summer Party this past weekend, and as he walked the red carpet, someone can be heard commenting that they hope Doctor Odyssey would get renewed for Season 2. In the clip on X, you can see his face scrunch up, and he shrugs a couple of times before responding: They haven't told us yet. I don't love this response, because there was no confidence in the answer; it didn't sound to me like he was expecting to hear from Ryan Murphy any day now, and honestly, the facial expression read more like, 'not happening,' than 'prepare to set sail,' at least in my opinion. I'm just speculating here, but it seems like these actors — Joshua Jackson in addition to Phillipa Soo, Sean Teale, Don Johnson and the rest of the cast and crew — would kind of need to know something about the state of their employment. Either way, I'm not the only Doctor Odyssey fan reading into Jackson's words, as the comments were full of doom and frustration: I need them to just make a decision already it's driving me insane – @Fruit_Batt_ Maybe it's already cancelled and he is not allowed to say 😬 – @targetconfusion Abc put the series in the freezer and forgot about it 😔 – @FinitAaAaaaaA Keeping them + us in limbo is sick behavior😭 – @just_zutara Bruh 😭 what the hell is this??? JUST GIVE US SOME CLARITY FFS – @Lylyjen Honestly, if it's over, just put us out of our misery already! One fan referenced the wild theory that The Odyssey isn't real and that Max is stuck in a COVID-induced purgatory, hallucinating the unrealistic high-seas medical emergencies and the stunt-casted spring-breakers begging to give him the ride of his life. X user @Mietar cleverly commented: Turns out it was actually us viewers in purgatory this whole time 😭 Ahead of the Season 1 finale, the situation didn't seem so dire, as ABC/Hulu executive Craig Erwich indicated that the decision was in Ryan Murphy's hands, with creative conversations ongoing with the busy TV producer. However, weeks later — and especially with the sexual harassment lawsuit filed by three former Doctor Odyssey crew members — it feels a little less likely that we're cruising toward good news. That's a lot of speculation for just five words from Joshua Jackson, but you know, we're just a little lost at sea here, wondering if we'll ever get that musical episode and reminiscing about the days of our favorite ABC primetime throuple (are there others?). While we wait for something more official to come down, Doctor Odyssey's first season is available to stream with a Hulu subscription.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kaitlin Olson Listed A Whole Bunch Of Things She Wants High Potential Season 2 To Dive Into, And There's One I Really Hope They Focus On
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. ABC's breakout hit High Potential will be back for a second season on the 2025 TV schedule this fall. Considering the dramedy managed to pull off a triple-cliffhanger finale, there will be a whole lot to look forward to when the show eventually returns. There are already some theories about the Game Master villain, but Kaitlin Olson's Morgan will be dealing with a lot of other things too, including a big bad, her missing husband evidently still being alive, and JD Pardo's Tom returning after seemingly being written out. Not surprisingly, the leading actress has a list of what she wants to see in the second season, and there's one I really hope they focus on. Since Season 2 will be getting 18 episodes as opposed to Season 1's 13, there will be more room to explore stories. To that point, Olson spoke to Deadline about what she hopes High Potential dives into during Season 2. And even though she had a bunch of good ideas, there was one she mentioned that I really want them to focus on. I want to see who Morgan truly is underneath her cool and mostly calm persona, as she's going through more than the average person should have to deal with. The actress who plays her wants that too, as she said: I definitely want to do more of that, and I also want her to make mistakes, like I said before. It's not fun to watch somebody just hit it out of the park every single time, it's going to get boring. I love the stuff with the kids. I would love to see some more examples of her son and the way that he's gifted and how that's challenging for him. I mean, we touched on it a little bit with friendships at school this past season, but I think that there's so much to be explored there. Same with Ava and how it's a struggle for her, maybe, or maybe not. Maybe Ava starts to have a really, really great life and great social life, and that's enviable to Morgan and Elliot. Hulu: 30-Day Free TrialFor as little as $9.99 per month, you can get a Hulu subscription. With it, you can stream shows like High Potential, The Bear and more. Plus, you can test the waters first by getting your first month for free. View Deal While it's nice to see Morgan help solve a case and prove just how good she is at what she does, I also want to see her imperfections and watch her make mistakes. Maybe not one that's so big it changes the course of the show, but maybe just a small mistake, one that teaches her a lesson that she can laugh at later. Also, seeing more of her personal life aside from hooking up with Tom would be a good way to really dig deep into her character. Now that the show is in its second season and is starting to find its sea legs, it would be the perfect time to dig more into the backstories or Morgan and her kids. Olson also mentioned she wanted to highlight Morgan's neurodivergent brain, coming to terms with the 'gift' she may or may not have and how lonely she feels because of it. Plus, we also want to know more about everything else going on with Ava's dad, Morgan's relationships with her kids and more. It's hard to tell what exactly will happen in Season 2, but it sounds like Olson has more than a few ideas that will more than likely come to fruition. High Potential is keeping viewers on the edge of their seats, and it wouldn't be surprising if the same thing is done with Season 2. Fans will just have to wait and see what the show digs into. In the meantime, the first season is available to stream with a Hulu subscription.
New York Post
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
'McBee Dynasty' cowboys say dad's 'difficult' legal woes brought family 'closer'
Saddle up. Season 2 of the reality series 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys' premieres Monday, June 30 (9 p.m. on Bravo), bringing back brothers Steven McBee Jr, Jesse McBee, and Cole McBee as they preside over their multimillion-dollar family business, McBee Farm and Cattle Co, deal with relationship issues, and their father's legal drama. 'Before we even started doing this reality show, 'Yellowstone' came out a few years prior to it. And we had people coming up to us saying, 'You guys are literally 'Yellowstone.' You should have your own reality show!' Cole exclusively told The Post. Advertisement 15 The McBee family in Season 2 of 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.' Bravo Media 15 Steven McBee Jr. Stephanie Diani/Bravo Steven Jr. added that he finds the hit Kevin Costner cowboy drama – which ended in December – 'very accurate, as far as waking up every single day to the external pressures.' Advertisement He explained, 'It feels like you're fighting so many forces. You're fighting Mother Nature, you're fighting the government, you are fighting the locals. You're just fighting the unexpected on any given day. That's how it is, on a real farm and ranch.' Their father, Steve McBee, was in Season 1 (which aired on Peacock before the show moved to Bravo), but he's not in Season 2 amid his legal drama. In November of 2024, he pleaded guilty in a multimillion-dollar crop insurance fraud case, for which he could face up to 30 years in prison. 15 Jesse McBee in 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.' Paul Andrews/Bravo 'It is a real-life situation that we were dealing with throughout filming season two. Obviously, right now, we're still dealing with it,' Steven Jr. exclusively told The Post. Advertisement Steven Jr., who also appeared on Fox's 'Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer,' added that his dad's legal woes have 'made us come together closer as a family.' He explained that they try not to pay attention to negative comments on social media because those people 'have never interacted with us.' Steven Jr. said, 'Anyone who knows us on a personal or professional level sees how hard we work, sees the real businesses, the real jobs that we provide.' 15 Steven McBee Jr. and Calah Jackson in 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.' Paul Andrews/Bravo Advertisement 15 Jesse McBee in 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.' Paul Andrews/Bravo Regarding his father, he said, 'Yes, we're dealing with that, and yes, it is a really difficult situation. But, we're going to focus on the good, positive things that are going on.' Season 2 also covers the brothers' personal lives. Steven Jr., has a rocky relationship with his girlfriend Calah Jackson, Cole is expecting a baby with girlfriend Kacie Adkison, and Jesse is getting ready to marry Alli Ventresca (they've since tied the knot, but it hadn't happened yet when Season 2 was filmed). Jesse told The Post, 'We work all day, and then in the evenings, we eat dinner together and we hang out together. So if there's a fight going on between the girls, it affects us in our relationship as brothers.' 15 Their father, Steve McBee, in Season 1. Paul Andrews/PEACOCK via Getty Images The population of Gallatin, Missouri is under 2,000 – and the show covers how that can be difficult for a woman dating a McBee brother. 'I love it up here. I love where I live. It's not for everybody,' said Cole. He added, 'I don't think it's in the middle of nowhere. Some people say it is. For the girls, our girlfriends and wives, I see it's a little harder for them. They don't have as much to do. There's not a lot of jobs to find. There's shopping an hour and a half away.' Advertisement 15 Kristi McBee, Kacie Adkison and Cole McBee. Paul Andrews/Bravo 15 Cole McBee in 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.' Paul Andrews/Bravo 15 Cole McBee and Kacie Adkison in 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.' Paul Andrews/Bravo Since their father is no longer on the show, their mother, Kristi, is now part of 'The McBee Dynasty' in Season 2. Advertisement Steven Jr. explained that she wasn't in Season 1 because she's 'a private person.' 'And it was a little bit sad to see comments come in, like, 'Where's the mom? Do they not have a good relationship with their mom?' We are very close with our mom. And so, we're extremely excited to get to showcase that in Season 2 and get to introduce our mom to the world.' 15 Kristi McBee in Season 2. Paul Andrews/Bravo 15 Calah Jackson and Steven McBee Jr in 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.' Paul Andrews/Bravo Advertisement 15 Calah Jackson in 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.' Stephanie Diani/Bravo Cowboys are all the rage at the moment in pop culture, between 'The McBee Dynasty,' the popular 'Yellowstone' universe continuing with spinoff shows, Beyonce doing a country album, and even cowboy fashion. Steven Jr. quipped, 'We're finally on the leading edge of fashion, for once in our lives! We've been wearing Carhartts, blue jeans, boots, and cowboy hats for decades now. And they seem to have come back around and become popular here in the last three, four, or five years.' Cole added that they don't feel exclusionary over who gets to join in on the trend. Advertisement 'I want everybody to get involved with it. It's a fun culture. It's a fun lifestyle.' 15 Jesse McBee on 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.' Stephanie Diani/Bravo 15 Alli Ventresca in 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.' Stephanie Diani/Bravo 15 Steven McBee Jr and Brayden McBee on 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.' Paul Andrews/Bravo Jesse explained that he wouldn't say the brothers are 'the most cowboy out there,' but 'anybody who wants to get into the cowboy lifestyle or the farming style, ranch style, are more than open to, do it. I'll never understand why people are against people trying to learn about it or go out there and buy a cowboy hat for the first time.' He said, 'We're all for it…the more, the merrier.'
USA Today
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Who's family at 'The Bear' wedding? John Mulaney, Brie Larson's links, explained
Spoiler alert! "The Bear" Season 4, Episode 7 wedding details are discussed below. Nothing brings out the chaos in FX's "The Bear" like an extended Berzatto family blow-out. Jealousy, unresolved pain and long-running feuds surface in Episode 7 of the comedy-drama's Season 4 (now streaming on Hulu/Disney+) as Richie Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) watches his ex-wife Tiffany (Gillian Jacobs) celebrate her marriage to wealthy, handsome and sensitive Frank (Josh Hartnett). Carmy Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) is among the family wedding guests, which also include matriarch Donna Berzatto (Jamie Lee Curtis), her gentleman friend "Uncle" Lee (Bob Odenkirk), actual cousin Michelle Berzatto (Sarah Paulson) and Michelle's husband Stevie (John Mulaney). Carmy's sister Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto (Abby Elliott) also plays a prominent role with her feuding childhood best friend, Francie Fak (Brie Larson). Which wedding guests were in the 'Fishes' Christmas episode? Many of these family members celebrated an explosive Berzatto family Christmas. The famed Season 2 "Fishes" flashback episode, released in June 2023, featured an argumentative Mikey Berzatto (Jon Bernthal) before his death by suicide, and Donna mentally falling apart while preparing the traditional Italian-American Feast of the Seven Fishes. That critically acclaimed episode ends with Uncle Lee and Mikey being restrained during a dinner-table brawl, punctuated by Donna driving her car through the living room. It also garnered nine Emmy nominations and won four awards, including best guest actor for Curtis and Bernthal. The wedding episode reunites the dysfunctional group. Richie, who is called "cousin" by Carmy despite lacking blood relations, is just one among the bombastic brood. Let's meet the rest of the family and how they fit in. Brie Larson is introduced as the infamous Francie Fak Family relations: Related by forever friendship to Natalie Berzatto, despite their deep disagreement. Larson steps in to play the infamous Fak family member viewers had only heard about before the wedding. The childhood best friend remains locked in a heated longtime feud with Natalie, which is so toxic that it's referenced in shocked whispers during the "Fishes" episode. The source of their bitter battle, which erupts immediately at the reception, is unclear. But the revelation that the duo had "hooked up" in the past, dropped at the wedding, is particularly telling. In Francie's eyes, no girlfriend has ever been good enough for her two brothers, Theodore (Ricky Staffieri) and Neil (Matty Matheson). Tiffany (Gillian Jacobs) marries Frank (Josh Hartnett) Family relations: Richie's ex remains close to the Berzattos. Tiffany was pregnant and nauseous during the Christmas "Fishes" episode, when she was cared for by her then-husband Richie. Pain points in their marriage, mostly surrounding finances, are explored in the Christmas setting. Two seasons later, their daughter Sophie is a beautiful wedding participant. But the marriage has fallen apart, and Tiffany has moved on to a new life with Frank (Hartnett). Her own family didn't show up for the wedding, highlighting Tiffany's love for the Berzatto clan, who roll in en masse. Richie is still gutted but supportive, helping Frank deal with dance-shy Sophie, who hides under a table during the reception. Jamie Lee Curtis as a sober Donna Berzatto Family relations: The troubled Berzatto matriarch. Donna has sought professional help after her wine-fueled "Fishes" breakdown. However, she is visibly nervous meeting the family, especially Carmy. When offered a cocktail at the reception, Donna turns it down with a simple "I'm not drinking right now. I'm trying to be healthier." Donna makes an early, quiet exit from the event with Uncle Lee. "There's a lot of pain in there," Lee tells Carmy in a key moment. But Donna is learning to deal with it "before it builds up. I'm learning it too." Uncle Lee (Bob Odenkirk) has an honorary family title Family relations: Honorary uncle in the Italian-American family and Donna's on-and-off paramour. Mikey had always been suspicious and resentful of Lee Lane, despite the "uncle" title and Lee's insistence that he's just a supportive friend to Mikey's mother, Donna. The "Fishes" episode blow-up is fueled by Uncle Lee prodding the dinner fork-throwing Mikey into a fight by lobbing truth bombs at the Christmas table. Carmy is even more suspicious at the wedding, despite Lee insisting he and Donna are "just friends." Lee reveals to Carmy that he made peace and became good friends with Mikey after the Christmas fight, and "after I stopped trying to be his dad." Cousin Michelle (Sarah Paulson) supports family, Carmy Family relations: Michelle Berzatto is Carmy's cousin, who is married to Stevie (Mulaney). The supportive Berzatto cousin and New York City restaurant owner, Michelle has been good to Carmy, allowing the then-aspiring chef to stay at her New York City home when he was a struggling chef – and urging him to come back to New York City. She leaves the wedding early to catch a flight, but not before bonding with the bride. Stevie (John Mulaney) doesn't miss Berzatto family events Family relations: Michelle Berzatto's husband, family drama spectator. Stevie is a family in-law but doesn't miss Berzatto events, if not for the sheer spectacle of seeing the family fireworks. Stevie begrudgingly gives a poignant dinner-table blessing at the "Fishes" table before the fight really starts. At the wedding, Stevie predicts more family drama. "There's no wording to sum up what this is going to be," he says. Natalie 'Sugar' Berzatto (Abby Elliott) brings Francie feud to wedding Family relations: Donna's daughter, Carmy's sister. Natalie bore the brunt of her mother's pent-up anger in the kitchen on Christmas. The "Fishes" episode also revealed the source of her nickname, from the time Natalie poured sugar instead of salt into the gravy, making it taste like Hawaiian Punch. Mother and daughter reconciled in the Season 3 finale, when Natalie gave birth to her son, Billy. At the wedding with her husband Pete (Chris Witaske), Natalie and Francie patch up their differences with a reception table heart-to-heart. Pete (Chris Witaske) brings a smile to Berzatto events Family relations: Natalie Berzatto's husband Good-natured Pete made the mistake of bringing a fish dish to the Christmas "Fishes" dinner, which had to be immediately disposed of before his mother-in-law saw the proposed dinner addition. At the wedding, Pete tries to make peace between his wife and Francie and is shocked to find out they had hooked up in the past. He gets over it quickly and dances happily with his beloved at the end. The Fak brothers are back, now with their sister Family relations: Family through forever friendship. The Fak brothers are quick-talking rowdy merrymakers who dress in matching green plaid shirts with red sweaters over the shoulders at the "Fishes" holiday dinner. They hustle a baseball card money-making eBay scheme (which Stevie happily pays $500 just to watch unfold). At the wedding, the brothers, this time wearing natty matching suits, have evolved. They now attempt to extract $500 from Pete through an art scheme. Theodore brings his first serious girlfriend, Kelly, to the wedding to meet the family and his sister. James 'Cicero' Kalinowski (Oliver Platt) is transactional Uncle Jimmy Family relations: Longtime family friend and business associate. The title of uncle is honorary. Southside Chicago business hotshot James "Cicero" Kalinowski (Oliver Platt) is a longtime and highly transactional friend of the Berzatto family. He loaned Mikey $300,000 to fund his original Italian beef-sandwich restaurant and later made an even bigger loan to Carmy for fine-dining The Bear. Uncle Jimmy stays out of the family fire and refuses to take a side in any conflict. He warmly greets Francie in front of fuming frenemy Natalie, who angrily reminds him that he's her "uncle."
