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Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella and Pekka Strang join 'The White Lotus' season 4

Ben Kingsley attends Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' New York screening at The Plaza Hotel on Aug. 14, 2025, in New York City. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

A few new guests are checking into The White Lotus.

Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella and Pekka Strang have joined the season 4 cast of the Emmy-winning HBO series. The news was announced in a post to the network's Instagram on Monday.

"New company is on the way. #TheWhiteLotus season 4 welcomes Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella and Pekka Strang," HBO's post reads.

These new casting announcements come after production has already started in the French Riviera.

The star-studded season 4 cast also includes Laura Dern, Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Ari Graynor, Alexander Ludwig, Chris Messina, AJ Michalka and Kumail Nanjiani. Additional cast includes Chloe Bennet, Sandra Bernhard, Heather Graham, Max Greenfield, Frida Gustavsson, Charlie Hall, Jarrad Paul, Rosie Perez, Ben Schnetzer and Laura Smet.

This new season's plot will take place during the Cannes Film Festival, where it will follow a new group of White Lotus hotel guests and its employees over the course of a week. It is set to film in Cannes, St. Tropez and Monaco. Additionally, some filming will take place in Paris, although the main story remains along the Côte d'Azur.

The hotels that will be featured in this season of the show are the Airelles Château de la Messardière, which will be the White Lotus du Cap, and the Hôtel Martinez, which will be the White Lotus Cannes.

The White Lotus is created, written and directed by Mike White. White also executive produces alongside David Bernad and Mark Kamine.

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Aaron Paul joins 'Fallout' season 3 cast

A photo of Aaron Paul. (Prime Video)

Aaron Paul is joining the cast of Fallout.

Prime Video has announced that the Breaking Bad star is set to join the ensemble of the hit video game series adaptation during its third season. This casting announcement was made ahead of Amazon's annual upfront presentation on Monday.

Additionally, cast members Annabel O’Hagan and Dave Register are being upped to series regulars for season 3. They join Frances Turner, who was promoted to series regular in season 2 and remains on as a regular for season 3.

Fallout tells the story of the "haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have," according to an official description from Prime Video. "Two-hundred years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind—and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird, and highly violent universe waiting for them."

Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as the creators, executive producers and showrunners of Fallout. Paul will be reunited with executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy on this new project, with whom he previously worked with on Westworld.

Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, Kyle MacLachlan and Moisés Arias also star in the series.

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'Reacher' scores early season 5 renewal at Prime Video

Alan Ritchson in season 3 of 'Jack Reacher.' (Jasper Savage/Prime Video)

Reacher has been renewed for season 5 at Prime Video.

The streaming service made the announcement Monday ahead of Amazon's upfront presentation. This renewal also comes before the release of the show's season 4 premiere.

Prime Video credits the early renewal to the show's popularity. Season 3 earned 54.6 million viewers worldwide in its first 19 days on Prime Video, according to numbers from the streamer. Season 4 is set to continue the show's high-stakes storytelling. It will find Alan Ritchson back in his starring role of Jack Reacher.

The streamer will release new details on the upcoming season 5 at a later time.

Season 4 is based on Lee Child’s 13th book in his bestselling book series, which is titled Gone Tomorrow. It follows what happens "when a chance encounter with a distraught stranger on a subway goes horribly wrong," according to an official synopsis. "Jack Reacher is drawn into a complex and deadly game that pits him against ruthless foes from the highest echelons of power."

Chris Marquette, Sydelle Noel, AGNEZ MO, Anggun, Kevin Weisman, Marc Blucas, Kevin Corrigan and Kathleen Roberston join the show's cast in season 4.

“From Lee Child’s globally beloved novels to its standout onscreen adaptation, Reacher has evolved into a true powerhouse franchise,” Peter Friedlander, the head of global television at Amazon MGM Studios, said. “The series’ ability to combine high-octane action with compelling character storytelling continues to resonate with tens of millions of viewers around the world. We’re excited to move forward with a fifth season ahead of season four’s debut and to build on this incredible momentum."

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Ciara Miller, Tefi Pessoa named new hosts of 'Love Island USA' companion series 'Aftersun'

Ciara Miller attends the 'Your Friends & Neighbors' season 2 premiere at New York Historical on March 30, 2026, in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) | Tefi Pessoa attends the world premiere of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' at Lincoln Center in New York, New York, on April 20, 2026. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios)

Two new bombshells are entering the villa.

Summer House star Ciara Miller has joined Love Island USA as the new cohost of the show's companion series, Aftersun. She will now host the reality dating competition series' aftershow alongside Tefi Pessoa.

Peacock made the announcement in a post on Instagram Monday. "We had to pull these two for a chat," the post's caption reads.

Love Island USA season 8 will premiere to Peacock on June 2 at 9 p.m. ET. It will once again take place in Fiji with Ariana Madix returning as host.

The series follows singles who go on a search for love while living in a Fijian villa. "Throughout their stay in a tropical oasis, Islanders will couple up to face brand new heart-racing challenges and bigger twists and turns than ever before," according to season 7's official synopsis. "Temptations rise and drama ensues as new 'bombshells' arrive, forcing Islanders to decide if they want to remain with their current partners or recouple with someone new."

There is currently no word on who the new Islanders and bombshells will be.

Love Island USA Aftersun was previously hosted by The Traitors star Maura Higgins. Higgins and Miller are confirmed to be competing against each other on the upcoming season 35 of Dancing with the Stars.

In other Love Island USA news, its spinoff series Love Island Games has been renewed for season 3. Madix, who hosts the program, confirmed the news in a post on her Instagram Story Monday. She also shared an Instagram Story post about Miller and Pessoa joining the Love Island universe, writing, "welcome to the villa ... can't wait to show you around."

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In brief: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley to reteam in 'Hold on to Your Angels' and more

Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley are starring in another movie together. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Hamnet costars will team up once again to star in the upcoming love story Hold on to Your Angels. The film comes from Beasts of the Southern Wild director Benh Zeitlin. Set on the edge of South Louisiana, the film follows a couple who "fall in catastrophic love as their crumbling bayou paradise drags them under,” according to its official synopsis ...

Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman are teaming up for a brand new film. Variety reports the pair will star together in the psychological thriller Pumping Black. Directed by Fresh helmer Mimi Cave, the film will be set in the competitive and cutthroat world of professional cycling ...

Will Forte and Tiffany Haddish are joining Eric André in the action-comedy Synergy Systems. Deadline reports the film will mark the directorial debut of writer Toby Harvard. It is set in the near-future and follows a terminally indecisive data analyst who discovers his employer is a front for an apocalyptic doomsday plot ...

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The 'Devil' wins again: 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' tops the box office for a second week

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2.' (Macall Polay/20th Century Studios)

Fashion once again ruled the box office with The Devil Wears Prada 2 holding on to #1 for a second weekend in a row, according to Box Office Mojo.

The Meryl Streep/Anne Hathaway flick, a sequel to the 2006 film, brought in $43 million to retain the top spot, bringing its two-week domestic gross to $144.8 million.

Although it put in a good fight, Mortal Kombat II, the sequel to the 2021 film based on the popular video game, earned $40 million to debut at #2. The Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, came in at #3 with $36.5 million.

The top five was rounded out by two other newcomers: The Sheep Detectives, featuring Hugh Jackman, at #4 with $15.9 million, and the concert film Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft - The Tour Live in 3D at #5 with $7.5 million.

Here are the top 10 films at the box office:

1. The Devil Wears Prada 2 — $43 million
2. Mortal Kombat II — $40 million
3. Michael — $36.5 million
4. The Sheep Detectives — $15.9 million
5. Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft - The Tour Live in 3D — $7.5 million
6. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — $6.6 million
7. Project Hail Mary — $6.07 million
8. Hokum — $3.3 million
9. Deep Water — $780,274
10. Animal Farm — $663,624

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Dave Coulier shares emotional health update amid cancer battle

Dave Coulier is shown in this promo shot for 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,' on June 7, 2024. (Chris Willard/ABC)

Dave Coulier is opening up about the difficult reality of his ongoing cancer recovery, while also sharing some hopeful news with fans.

In a video posted to Instagram on Friday, the former Full House star gave followers a candid update on his health months after revealing his diagnosis with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

"Hi, it's Dave, with an update," Coulier began the clip, acknowledging that many fans have noticed he looks and sounds different lately.

The actor explained that the changes are the result of the "extensive radiation" he underwent to treat carcinoma in his throat, in addition to battling lymphoma.

Coulier shared that the treatment has taken a major physical toll, revealing that he has not been able to eat solid food for months and has lost 45 pounds during the process. He also said the radiation has impacted his ability to speak.

Still, the comedian delivered some encouraging news amid the difficult recovery.

According to Coulier, recent scans and his overall prognosis are looking positive for both the carcinoma in his throat and the lymphoma.

While recovering away from the spotlight, Coulier said he has been staying busy creatively, spending time making artwork and doing creative writing offline.

The update prompted an outpouring of support from friends and fans in the comments section.

Kelly Rizzo, the widow of late Full House star Bob Saget, wrote, "You are so very loved, Dave. And truly no one is stronger than you. God bless you wonderful friend. Wish Bob was here to make you laugh."

His former Full House co-star Andrea Barber, who played Kimmy Gibbler on the sitcom, also shared her support, commenting, "You’re as handsome and funny as ever. I love you, poo poo!"

Earlier this year, Coulier appeared on Good Morning America to share another update on his recovery journey.

"It's been a roller coaster ride for sure," Coulier said during a live February 2026 interview. "I'm in remission with both cancers. And what a journey this has been."

The actor also used the appearance to encourage others to stay proactive about their health and screenings.

"I never wanted to be the poster boy for cancer, believe me, but now I feel like I can encourage people to get those prostate exams and mammograms and just talk to your doctors and get ahead of this," he said. "Because even though I'm in remission, I feel like cancer is always in the rearview mirror ... so early detection really means everything."

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Hulu shares trailer for new Mindy Kaling comedy 'Not Suitable For Work'

Avantika Vandanapu and Ella Hunt star in 'Not Suitable For Work." (Disney)

The trailer for Not Suitable For Work has arrived.

Hulu has released the official trailer for Mindy Kaling's new comedy series.

The show follows "five work-obsessed twenty-somethings who strive for professional success and, if they have time, personal happiness, in Manhattan," according to its official synopsis. 

It stars Ella Hunt, Avantika Vandanapu, Will Angus, Jack Martin, Nicholas Duvernay and Jay Ellis. Also part of the cast are Victor Garber, Greg Germann, Judy Gold, Ego Nwodim, Harry Richardson, Constance Wu, Laura Bell Bundy, May Hong, Bhavesh Patel, Emilia Suárez and Michael Benjamin Washington.

The trailer shows off the main five cast members as they settle into their professional careers in New York City.

"It's my first real day of work and I have decided it's my alpha day," Hunt's AJ Pascarelli says in the trailer.

"Your what?" Vandanapu's Abby says in return.

"Did you get nothing from Wolf of Wall Street?" AJ says, as she laces her tie.

Kaling created Not Suitable for Work. She executive produces it alongside showrunner Charlie Grandy.

Not Suitable For Work premieres its first three episodes on June 2. Two episodes drop each week that follows, before the finale airs on June 23.

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Brendan Fraser on 'The Mummy 4': 'Doing my best to get this 57-year-old gear in shape'

Brendan Fraser appears on on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Nov. 24, 2025. (Weiss Eubanks/NBC)

Brendan Fraser is ready to return to the world of The Mummy.

The actor spoke about the upcoming fourth installment in the film franchise while guesting on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday.

“Well, we’re gonna get the band back together,” Fraser said. “The only way to do it. So, we are going to give the audience what they have been bothering all of us for, for the last 20-whatever years.”

Fraser said he's been hoping another movie in the franchise would get made for a long time.

“I was hopeful for a long while, and then I was like, ‘I don’t know if they are.’ Then other Mummy movies got made. But listen, what we’re gonna do is saddle back up, go back to the locations — I should probably stop talking like this, because I don’t want to give everything away," he said.

The actor continued, asking fans of the franchise to "please wish me luck."

"I’m doing my best to get this 57-year-old gear in shape,” he said.

Fraser will reprise his role of Rick O'Connell in The Mummy 4, which is set for a theatrical release on Oct. 15, 2027.

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Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:

Netflix
Lord of the Flies: Watch the first TV adaptation of William Golding’s classic dystopian novel.

Remarkably Bright Creatures: Sally Field and Lewis Pullman star in the film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's bestselling book.

Legends: This new series follows everyday customs officers sent undercover in some of Britain’s most dangerous gangs.

Prime Video
Citadel: The second season of the show starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden makes its debut.

Movie theaters
Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour: James Cameron directs the concert film starring the Grammy-winning pop star.

Mortal Kombat II: Karl Urban stars in the new film based on the popular video game franchise.

That’s all for this week’s Weekend Watchlist – happy streaming!

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In brief: 'I Will Find You' official teaser trailer and more

We now have our first look at Harlan Coben's new mystery show, I Will Find You. Netflix has released the official teaser and release date for the upcoming series. It will debut to the streaming service on June 18. Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, Logan Browning and Chi McBride star in the series, which will have eight 45-minute episodes. It follows an innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son who discovers his child may still be alive ...

We Were Liars has added six new actors as series regulars in its season 2 cast. Prime Video has announced that Josh Dallas, Costa D’Angelo, Parker Lapaine, Peyton List, Elysia Roorbach and Madison Wolfe have joined the second season of the series adaptation of E. Lockhart’s novel ...

Shailene Woodley has scored her next role. Deadline reports that the actress is set to lead the upcoming erotic thriller film Mother's Helper. She will star alongside Milo Callaghan and Luke Kirby. The film follows a woman who is struggling to balance work, kids and marriage, and hires a handsome young man to help out around the house ...

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Billie Eilish is 'grateful' she and her fans will be able to watch her 3D concert film 'forever'

Billie Eilish and James Cameron attend the 'Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D' U.S. Premiere on May 6, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D), a concert film the Grammy-winning star co-directed with James Cameron, hits theaters Friday, and Billie says she's happy that she and her fans will be able to watch it "forever."

At the LA premiere, Billie told ABC News of the film, "I just feel really, really grateful that it's gonna exist forever, and I'll get to watch this show and this tour that I loved so much, and made so many memories with them, forever."

"I think that's really magical for them to have and for me to have," she continued. "It's just a moment in time captured forever."

Billie also wants her fans to "sing and dance if they want and just have fun" while watching the film. She notes, "It's a concert. It is a movie, but it's a concert."

The Oscar winner was also "really grateful" that a director "as incredibly talented and legendary" as James was "so eager to collaborate with me and listen to my feelings and thoughts and opinions" while working on the project.

As for James, he tells ABC News that initially they were simply going to film a show on Billie's tour. But then, he says, "It got complicated, because then we started trying to tell a story about [Billie's] relationship with her fans ... and what her ... reality is like." As a result, he says, "It kind of grew a little bit."

But throughout, James says he was impressed with "how in control ... of the show and of the process" Billie was while filming. In fact, he says, "I had to keep up with her, and that energy of — I don't want to say perfectionism, because that sounds a bit elitist — but I would say, the pursuit of excellence." 

 

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Kelly Clarkson returning for 'The Voice' season 30

Kelly Clarkson on season 29 of 'The Voice.' (Trae Patton/NBC)

Fans of The Voice won't get a chance to sing "Since U Been Gone" to Kelly Clarkson — because she's coming back next season.

Kelly, Adam Levine and John Legend recently faced off in season 29's Battle of the Champions, which Adam won. Kelly has now been announced as a returning coach for season 30. Adam has also been confirmed as returning for season 30, which will air this fall.

Kelly's schedule should be a little easier to manage this fall, since she announced in February that the current season of her Emmy-winning chat show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, will be her last. 

Season 30 will mark Adam's 19th on The Voice. It will be Kelly's 11th season on the panel. Those seasons were nonconsecutive, though, because both of them have left and returned to the show over the years.

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Amy Adams, Javier Bardem star in 'Cape Fear' limited series trailer

Javier Bardem and Amy Adams in 'Cape Fear.' (Apple TV)

The official trailer for the Cape Fear limited series adaptation has arrived.

Apple TV released the trailer for its psychological horror thriller based on the John D. MacDonald novel The Executioners. It's also based on the 1962 film Cape Fear and its remake, which was directed by Martin Scorsese in 1991.

Amy Adams, Javier Bardem and Patrick Wilson star in the new series, which has Scorsese and Steven Spielberg as executive producers.

"A storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna (Adams) and Tom Bowden (Wilson) when Max Cady (Bardem), the notorious killer they are responsible for putting behind bars, is let out of prison — and he wants vengeance," according to an official description of the show.

The trailer starts with Bardem's Max Cady, fresh out of prison, staring intently at someone.

"Let me ask you a question," he says. "What is your worst fear?"

Later in the trailer we see him approach Adams' Anna at an event.

"I had a good life once, too," he tells her. "Are you afraid of me?"

Anna scoffs, before she says, "Why would I be afraid of you?" The trailer then cuts to Anna speaking with her husband, Tom.

"Is there any way Max could know about what we did?" she asks.

Cape Fear premieres its first two episodes to Apple TV on June 5. It will release a new episode every Friday through the finale on July 31.

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Larry David annoys President Barack Obama in 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhapppiness' teaser

Larry David and President Barack Obama for 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhapppiness.' (Art Streiber/HBO)

We have our first look at the new sketch comedy series from Larry David and the Obamas.

HBO has released a teaser trailer for its new series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhapppiness. The show is produced by former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground.

"President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion," according to the show's official longline, "But then Larry David called."

The trailer begins with Barack Obama making a direct-to-camera address.

"I have sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of the globe's most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David," Barack Obama says. "I'm just a producer on this show, so I don't have to deal with him day to day. But still, it's a lot."

At the time the project was announced in July 2025, David released a statement on his decision to return to television after the end of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

“Once Curb ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished," David said. "And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.”

David and Jeff Schaffer wrote the series, which will feature a mix of Curb Your Enthusiasm actors and other noteworthy guest stars. Schaffer will direct the show.

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhapppiness premieres June 26 to HBO and HBO Max.

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'Minions & Monsters' final trailer finds the Minions taking over Hollywood

Ed, James and Henry in 'Minions & Monsters.' (Illumination, Universal Pictures)

The final trailer for Minions & Monsters has arrived.

Universal Pictures and Illumination have released a new trailer for the upcoming animated family film set in the Despicable Me universe.

This new film follows "the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created," according to an official description.

The trailer starts with the minions arriving in Hollywood. A classic movie trailer voice narrates through voice-over.

"In Hollywood, the new stars of the silver screen changed the face of the motion picture industry forever. The Minions are back with a touch of mystery," the voice says.

The film's voice cast includes Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Trey Parker, Bobby Moynihan and Phil LaMarr.

Pierre Coffin, a director on the first three Despicable Me movies, as well as the first Minions film, helmed Minions & Monsters. Additionally, he provides the voice to all of the Minions, as he has done since their film debut back in 2010.

Minions and The Secret Life of Pets writer Brian Lynch penned the script and also serves as an executive producer on the project.

Minions & Monsters arrives in theaters on July 1.

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In brief: Scarlett Johansson to star in Ari Aster's next film and more

Scarlett Johansson will star in Ari Aster's next film. The director is set to helm an original movie titled Scapegoat from a script he penned for A24. The studio confirmed the upcoming film in a post to Instagram. This marks Aster's fifth feature-length film, and will also be his fifth made for A24. "5/5 with Ari Aster," the studio captioned its announcement post ...

It seems we may be seeing more of the Sanderson sisters. Deadline reports that Hocus Pocus 3 is in early development at Disney, with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy returning to their roles as the three Sanderson sisters. The outlet reports a theatrical distribution element would be part of this film's release, after the success of the 2022 sequel Hocus Pocus 2, which was released straight to Disney+ ...

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's Matthew Lillard. Variety reports the actor has joined the cast of Superman: Man of Tomorrow. It's unclear which role Lillard will play in the film. He joins a cast that includes David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult and Lars Eidinger ...

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Kennedy Ryan on adapting her books to screen and the 'Heated Rivalry' effect

Kennedy Ryan headshot. (Courtesy of Kennedy Ryan)

Kennedy Ryan is bringing her beloved books to the screen.

The romance author is currently hard at work adapting the first book in her Skyland series, Before I Let Go, into a TV series for Peacock with the help of filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee.

Ryan tells ABC Audio one of the “biggest encouragements” in her book-to-screen journey has been seeing the success of Heated Rivalry, a series based on the hockey romance books by Rachel Reid.

“I think that it has done so much for our genre,” Ryan says. “I think, being very frank, I think right now in Hollywood, a lot of us feel like we're in a climate where certain stories aren't being told or aren't allowed through the door. And I think Heated Rivalry was like, there are underrepresented voices, queer voices that will make room. Like if you do it right and if you put it out there, people will respond.”

Ryan hopes to continue that trend through her first-look deal with Universal, where she’ll get to bring other untold stories to the forefront. She says the deal was born out of “an organic desire to see other people's books get the opportunity that I was getting.”

It's an opportunity she doesn't take for granted as she writes the Before I Let Go pilot with Lee with the hope "that people walk away from this show feeling what they felt when they read the book."

Fans are already buzzing online with their suggestions on who should be cast, and Ryan is taking note.  

“I don't comment on them, but I'm like, furiously noting, ‘Oh, we hadn't thought about that person! Oh my gosh, I'm adding that person to my list!’” she says. 

In the meantime, her new book, Score, will be out May 19. 

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'The Bear' to end after upcoming season 5

Jeremy Allen White as Carmy in 'The Bear.' (FX)

FX has announced that The Bear will end after its upcoming season 5.

In a press release Wednesday, FX said the Emmy Award-winning series will premiere its fifth and final season on June 25.

The final season of The Bear will pick up "the morning after Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Natalie 'Sugar' (Abby Elliott) discover that Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) has quit the food industry, leaving the restaurant to them," according to a synopsis in the press release.

"With no money, the threat of a sale and a torrential storm in their way, the new partners must band together with the rest of the team to achieve one last service, hoping they'll finally earn a Michelin star," the press release adds. "Ultimately, they learn that what makes a restaurant 'perfect' might not be the food, but the people."

The Bear immediately hooked audiences when it premiered on Hulu in 2022, giving viewers a glimpse inside the intensity of a professional kitchen with complicated characters and plenty of drama.

White stars in the series as James Beard Award-winning chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, who went from working at The French Laundry and Noma to taking over his family's rundown Chicago sandwich shop.

The series also stars Liza Colón-Zayas, Lionel Boyce, Matty Matheson and Edwin Lee Gibson, with Ricky Staffieri, Oliver Platt, Jon Bernthal, Will Poulter, Corey Hendrix, Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmen Christopher, José Cervantes, Richard Esteras and Chris Witaske in recurring roles.

The final season announcement comes a day after a surprise prequel episode titled Gary dropped on FX and Hulu featuring Bernthal and Moss-Bachrach. It follows their respective characters, Mikey and Richie, as they take a work trip to Gary, Indiana.

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Oscar Isaac, Martin Scorsese team up for new Netflix series set in Las Vegas

Oscar Isaac attends the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 18, 2026, in Santa Monica, California. (Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize)

Oscar Isaac is teaming up with Martin Scorsese for a new Netflix series.

Isaac is set to executive produce and star in a brand-new, eight-episode series for the streamer that is set in the high stakes world of Las Vegas and its casinos.

This currently untitled show comes from showrunners, executive producers and writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien, who are known for their work on the show Billions.

The pair have written about the gambling world before. They made their screenwriting debut with the cult thriller film Rounders, which is about poker, and they wrote the heist film Ocean’s Thirteen, which is also set in Las Vegas.

Scorsese will executive produce the series. The legendary director is no stranger to this world either, famously having helmed the movie Casino and having served as an executive producer on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire, which is set in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The currently untitled series will be an hourlong drama series in present-day Las Vegas. Isaac will play Robert “Bobby Red” Redman, "president of the hottest hotel casino in town, who has to make some long odds moves to try and secure his position and take more ground," according to Netflix.

This role is part of a new creative partnership between Isaac and Netflix. The streaming service will have first-look rights on film and series projects with his production company, Mad Gene.

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