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Actor James Spader impressed viewers with his eccentric performance as Raymond “Red” Reddington in the crime-drama series The Blacklist. However, before becoming synonymous with the role, Spader first became a household name on television with his performance as the ethically challenged attorney Alan Shore.

James Spader is known for his role in The Blacklist (Credit: NBC).

During an interview, Spader reflected on his time on The Practice, where he debuted as the character before leading his spin-off series Boston Legal. At the same time, Spader discussed his on-screen chemistry with Star Trek veteran William Shatner. Here is what Spader had to say about working with Shatner on the series.

The Blacklist star James Spader talked chemistry with William Shatner in Boston Legal

James Spader was cast as Alan Shore for the final season of The Practice, before starring as the character in the spin-off series Boston Legal. In the series,...

Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek became a pop cultural phenomenon upon release back in the ‘60s. Despite only lasting three seasons, the story of space exploration in the future and diplomatic missions became extremely engaging to fans and the core cast like William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy became legends.

The original series had always been a story of three: Shatner’s Kirk, Nimoy’s Spock, and DeForest Kelley’s McCoy. The latter reportedly faced the brunt of the stardom as he only got typecast in McCoy-esque roles after his tenure in Star Trek. The actor mentioned that he was taken by surprise as he felt he had the most human character in the series.

Actor DeForest Kelley regretted one thing about being a Star Trek actor A still from Star Trek | Credits: Paramount

William Shatner has been in multiple shows such as T.J. Hooker, The Practice, and its spinoff show Boston Legal.

The Office became a huge ratings success thanks to the brilliant anchoring performance from lead star Steve Carell. However, Carell exited the series during its seventh season with actor James Spader being chosen as his replacement for season 8. Nonetheless, Spader’s stint lasted only one season, with one executive feeling he wasn’t the right fit.

James Spader replaced Steve Carell in The Office (Credit: NBC).

Although Spader was a household name when he signed on to play the lead in the sitcom’s twilight years, executives pinpointed the reason he wasn’t the ideal replacement for Carell, who did most of the comedic heavy lifting for the series in the earlier seasons. Here is what one executive producer on The Office had to say about Spader being a poor replacement for Carell.

The Office executives revealed why James Spader wasn’t a good fit for the sitcom

Actor James...

The NCIS guest stars packed the latest episode of the show.

NCIS Season 22, Episode 12 debuted Monday night, and the cast list featured many recognizable faces.

We even got to see a character from the past return for the new NCIS season.

The episode featured Kasie Hines (Diona Reasonover) and her group of gaming friends.

Victor Chan (Neal Honda) died after spending time at Kasie’s house – where many other guest stars were in attendance.

The NCIS team was tasked with figuring out why Victor was killed, and it included delving into Kasie’s personal life (and her home) to find answers.

More NCIS cast guest stars from Season 22, Episode 12

Meredith Eaton (played by Cara Wilson) was also at the party at Kasie’s home.

She looked familiar because she has appeared numerous times on the NCIS dramas as a friend of Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette).

Cara was pretty upset to...

Bruce French, a veteran of the stage and prolific character actor who worked with David E. Kelley and appeared in NBC’s aughts soap Passions across the entirety of its nine-season run, died Feb. 7 at the age of 79.

He died in Los Angeles of complications from Alzheimer’s (with which he was diagnosed around four years ago), longtime Days of Our Lives actress and French’s wife of 34 years, Eileen Barnett, told The Hollywood Reporter.

“The world is a dimmer place today, missing this amazing light that has gone out,” French’s niece, Claire French, wrote on Facebook. “We will miss Uncle Bruce tremendously, but are confident that he is joyously reunited with his beloved mom and in the seat he told my dad to save him...

William Shatner is best known for his role as the Enterprise Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek. Starring in the original series with Leonard Nimoy, Shatner became a pop culture icon for his performance as the charismatic and casanova captain. He went on to reprise the role in six more films and is forever associated with Star Trek.

However, his first Emmy nomination came not for the sci-fi series he is best known for. He received his first nomination for his guest role in John Lithgow’s sci-fi comedy 3rd Rock from the Sun where he played the human form of the alien named Big Giant Head. Despite its legacy, Shatner revealed that he regretted the role to this day.

William Shatner regretted playing his legendary role in a sci-fi series that was not Star Trek William Shatner in Star Trek | Credits: Paramount

William Shatner was the epitome of...

When Hollywood legend William Shatner speaks, people tend to listen, whether he’s talking about space, Star Trek, or, apparently, celebrity relationships. So, when he weighed in on Sandra Bullock’s very public and very messy split from Jesse James, it raised more than a few eyebrows. Why? Because Shatner, ever the optimist, actually thought there was a chance they’d get back together! Yes, you read that right.

William Shatner as James T. Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series | Credits: NBC

Back in 2010, the world watched in collective horror as news broke that Jesse James, the motorcycle-building reality TV star, had cheated on the ever-lovable Sandra Bullock. It wasn’t just one mistake, it was a full-on scandal with multiple women coming forward. America’s sweetheart had her heart broken, and fans were ready to protect her at all costs. But Shatner? He had a different take.

William...

Actor James Spader is best known for playing the role of Raymond “Red” Reddington in the crime-drama series The Blacklist. However, he first became a household name thanks to his performance as Alan Shore in Boston Legal. Meanwhile, a whole demographic knows Spader as Ultron from his appearance in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

James Spader played Alan Shore in Boston Legal (Credit: ABC).

Despite his wide-ranging and diverse filmography, Spader has made very few big-screen appearances. In an interview, he reflected on his approach to choosing projects, which explains why he is known only for playing a handful of characters. Here is what Spader had to say about his choice of roles and the philosophy behind it.

James Spader was unsure about starring in one 1990 romantic drama

James Spader gained recognition for his performance in romantic drama movies of the 1980s such as Pretty in Pink and Endless Love. He...

It's hard to believe, but the original Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek: The Original Series, William Shatner, will turn 94 next month. With genetics clearly in his favor, Shatner could easily pass for a man in his sixties, and he keeps the schedule of someone who clearly isn't interested in slowing down. But that doesn't mean the actor doesn't think about his mortality. In 2023, he told Variety [via Today] that he didn't have long to live. Certainly that's not something the fans want to even think about, but Shatner's matter-of-fact way of talking about death is just a part of who he is.

And he's all about finding joy in the life that he has, telling Dr. Mehmet Oz that "there's joy everywhere," and that we should be looking for it, offering up three possibilities of "whether it’s a hot bath or a good friend or a piece of cheese.

In January 2025, Netflix announced that one of its hit legal drama shows would be returning for a fourth season. That’s right—The Lincoln Lawyer is coming back! And now, we’ve just received news about an exciting new cast addition for season 4. If you’re familiar with the books, you’ll instantly recognize the character they'll be playing, and whether you love or loathe them, they’re sure to shake things up in a big way in the next installment of the Netflix series.

Created by David E. Kelley and developed by Ted Humphrey, The Lincoln Lawyer centers on Mickey Haller, an unconventional defense attorney who runs his law practice from the back seat of his Lincoln. Across the seasons, viewers follow Mickey as he tackles cases of all sizes, fighting for justice throughout Los Angeles. In addition, the legal drama is based on Michael Connelly's popular series...

Constance Zimmer is headed to the courtroom.

The UnREAL vet has joined Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer in a significant role for Season 4, our sister site Deadline reports.

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Zimmer will play Dana Berg, a relentless prosecutor featured in author Michael Connelly’s sixth book in the Lincoln Lawyer series, The Law of Innocence. Dana will go up against Mickey Haller in...

Claire Dunphy may just be into the firefighters of LA, but Modern Family star Julie Bowen had a different crush back in the day. The actress began her career in the ‘90s and was struggling to make it in Hollywood while the decade saw the emergence of the quirky yet attractive Johnny Depp.

Bowen mentioned that she had a huge crush on Depp and had even fantasized about how they would fall in love when she was hanging out at his club ‘The Viper Room’. While she imagined a cinematic meet-cute, fate seemed to have other plans and the first time they met in real life turned out to be like a Modern Family episode.

Julie Bowen had a huge crush on Johnny Depp back in the ‘90s Johnny Depp in 21 Jump Street | Credits: Fox

Johnny Depp may be struggling to get back on top after a tumultuous past couple of years,...

Exclusive: Gail O’Grady, three-time Emmy supporting actress nominee for her role as Donna Abandando on NYPD Blue, has signed with Brs/Gage Talent Agency for representation.

O’Grady, who will next be seen in a key recurring role on J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan’s Max period drama Duster, was most recently seen recurring as Krystall Richards on Criminal Minds. She also was recently seen in the web series Viral Vignettes and will next be seen in the film The Baby Pact 2.

Her other television credits include guest-starring roles on ABC’s Fresh Off The Boat and Training Day, as well as Code Black for CBS. She had a large recurring role on ABC’s Revenge, and previously starred in The CW series Hellcats. O’Grady was also seen in a recurring role on ABC’s Desperate Housewives and Boston Legal. Lead series roles include the Kevin Williamson drama series Hidden Palms for The CW,...

A French filmmaker best known to horror fans for directing the first sequel to Steven Spielberg’s Jaws back in 1978, Jeannot Szwarc has passed away at the age of 85 this week.

Jane Seymour, who starred alongside the late Christopher Reeve in Szwarc’s 1980 film Somewhere in Time, writes on Facebook: “Today, we say goodbye to a true visionary. Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul. He gifted us many timeless stories, including Somewhere in Time, a film that changed my life forever.

“May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.”

Jeannot Szwarc got his start in Hollywood directing for multiple television shows throughout the late 1960s and into the 1970s including “Ironside,” “It Takes a Thief,” “Paris 7000,” “The Virginian,” “Longstreet” and “Marcus Welby, M.D.” He made his feature debut with the 1972 TV movie Night of Terror,...

Jeannot Szwarc, the French filmmaker best known as the director of the science fiction romantic drama “Somewhere in Time” (1980), “Jaws 2” (1978) and “Supergirl” (1984), died Thursday. He was 85.

His death was announced by actress Jane Seymour, who co-starred with Christopher Reeve in “Somewhere in Time.” On Instagram, Seymour wrote, “Today, we say goodbye to a true visionary. Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul. He gifted us many timeless stories, including ‘Somewhere in Time,’ a film that changed my life forever. May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.”

Among Szwarc’s other feature films are the Michael Crichton thriller “Extreme Close-Up” (1973), “Santa Claus: The Movie” (1985) and the 1996 family film “Hercule et Sherlock.”

He also had a long and prolific career directing for American television, beginning in the 1960s with episodes of “Ironside” and “It Takes a Thief.

Actress Julie Bowen is best known for her role as Claire Dunphy in Modern Family. She performed as the character for eleven seasons and even won two Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in the sitcom. However, the actress revealed that she never thought she was funny.

The actress revealed in an interview that she was initially apprehensive about auditioning for comedic roles as she felt that she could never deliver on jokes. She also reportedly urged her agents not to send her to comedy auditions but they did not pay heed, debating that she was funny in a different way. She said she did not think Modern Family wanted her.

Julie Bowen felt she was not funny enough for sitcoms like Modern Family Julie Bowen in Modern Family | Credits: ABC

Without Claire, the Dunphy house would be in ruins. Julie Bowen’s incredible...

Actor James Spader gained critical acclaim for his role as Raymond “Red” Reddington in the NBC crime-drama series The Blacklist. In the series, Spader played an eccentric former criminal turned FBI informant. The character’s idiosyncracies and eccentricities are a part of his charm and make the series appealing as a whole.

James Spader played Raymond “Red” Reddington in The Blacklist (Credit: NBC).

During an interview, Spader talked about how he crafted the character of Red. He revealed that the mental disorder that affected his personality was tied to his portrayal of the eccentric criminal. As a result, it is no surprise that the character is so irreverent and memorable. Here is how James Spader’s disorder helped him in his role in The Blackist.

James Spader used his Ocd to play Red in The Blacklist

The Blacklist ran for ten seasons with James Spader playing Raymond “Red” Reddington throughout its entirety.

James Spader has a penchant for playing unusual characters and his stint on The Blacklist proves the same. In the series, Spader played the enigmatic Raymond “Red” Reddington, a fugitive turned FBI informant. The character is presented as an oddball genius much like Spader’s other most popular role in Boston Legal.

The Blacklist star James Spader is effective at playing eccentric geniuses (Credit: NBC).

During an interview, Spader admitted to having some issues that might give him an edge while playing such genius characters on the screen. Moreover, the ability would also mean that he shares one quality with The Bing Bang Theory‘s Sheldon Cooper, which only confirms the actor’s prowess with such roles. Here is everything you need to know about one one Spader’s lesser-known gifts.

The Blacklist star James Spader admitted to having obsessive-compulsive issues

James Spader gained critical acclaim for his role as...

William Shatner kicked off his career as a promising young actor in the company of the prestigious Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario. But when, despite strong notices for his performances, he failed to springboard to stardom like his Canadian colleague Christopher Plummer, Shatner lowered his sights and embraced the philosophy of a working actor. This isn't a knock. He shined in his "The Twilight Zone" episodes, and was superb as a racist interloper who stokes violence against the Black residents of a small town in Roger Corman's "The Intruder." However, he also took so many guest roles in television that he ran the risk of driving down his value by dint of his ubiquity.

Three seasons and several great episodes of "Star Trek" fixed that for Shatner, but throughout the 1970s he become closely associated with a kind of laughably serious, easily parodied manneredness. The ne plus ultra of...

James Spader is a rare commodity when it comes to acting. Despite being a household name, Spader is mostly known for playing oddball characters right from his Emmy-winning roles to his more recent stint on The Blacklist. As a result, it is hard to imagine the actor is too different in real life from the strange characters he plays.

James Spader is known for playing odd roles (Credit: Boston Legal | ABC).

During an interview, one of Spader’s co-stars, William Shatner, discussed his experience of working with the actor. However, Shatner admitted that Spader had his own odd habits, including one that made him avoid certain situations. Here is what Shatner had to say about Spader’s idiosyncrasies, including one disgusting habit.

William Shatner discussed James Spader’s idiosyncrasies on the Boston Legal sets

Actor William Shatner rose to prominence with his performance as Captain Kirk in the sci-fi series Star Trek.

Actor James Spader gained critical acclaim for his performance in the crime-drama series The Blacklist. Spader played the role of fugitive turned FBI informant Raymond “Red” Reddington for all ten seasons of the series. His performance was a key factor behind the show’s success. As a result, fans might be surprised to learn his true motivation behind accepting the role.

James Spader played the lead role in The Blacklist (Credit: NBC).

During an interview, Spader talked about his lengthy career, which features some iconic shows and cult classic movies. However, the actor admitted to preferring roles in television shows as they offered one benefit that movies don’t. Here is what Spader had to say about why he accepted The Blacklist role.

James Spader admitted to accepting The Blacklist role for money

James Spader debuted as Raymond “Red” Reddington when The Blacklist premiered in 2013. The series ran for ten seasons,...

William Shatner is most known for his dramatic acting. It's long been his calling card but despite his turns on the Twilight Zone, T.J. Hooker, and Star Trek, Shatner has proven himself to be quite good at comedy. Most newer fans will likely remember him on the hit show, Boston Legal, where he was charming and funny, yet that wasn't really his first dance with comedy.

Nor was it his best. For those who may not know this, William Shatner had a minor appearance in the second Airplane film. Entitled Airplane II: The Sequel, the film features a similar concept to the first one, but instead of it just being a plane, it's a spaceship. Something Shatner is profoundly familiar with.

The film, as a whole, doesn't live up to the profound impact of the first, nor the quality. Yet, Shatner's surprise cameo near the end of the film makes it worth watching.

When it comes to sitcoms, viewers often remember the characters that shine brighter, thanks to their eccentricities, physical comedy, quips, or maybe even their negative traits that make them one of the most hated among all. One such character from The Office is Jan Levinson, played by Melora Hardin.

From her on-again-off-again relationship with Michael Scott to her unceremoniously scented candles, Jan quickly went from a sensible woman to a detached character who everyone despised. The scene where she told Michael not to date Holly did not help either.

Melora Hardin deserves to be recognised for her other roles too Steve Carell and Melora Hardin in The Office | Credit: NBC

The Office is not the only show that reveled in Melora Hardin’s presence. The actress has a rich repository of movies and series where she appeared in great roles that left a lasting impact on the masses. The fact...

Actor James Spader is known for his role as Raymond “Red” Reddington in the crime-drama series The Blacklist. The series revitalized Spader’s television career and the actor remains synonymous with the mysterious yet charismatic character. However, his performance as Red did not make Spader the household name he is today.

The Blacklist star James Spader first gained recognition for The Practice (Credit: NBC).

Instead, Spader first made waves with his performance as Alan Shore in the legal drama The Practice and its spin-off Boston Legal. As a result, it became Spader’s career-defining role despite the actor not being a popular pick for the series. Creator David E. Kelley admitted to facing pushback over Spader’s casting, and here’s how he almost missed out on the role.

Boston Legal Creator David E. Kelley Talked About Casting James Spader

David E. Kelley is the brilliant mind behind some of...

Bradford English had a screen acting career that spanned from 1971 to 2010, and over those 39 years he racked up more than 70 credits – but for many of us, he’s best remembered for playing the drunk, abusive blowhard John Strode in the 1995 horror sequel Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. Sadly, we lost English right before Halloween this year, as it has been reported that he passed away on October 25th in Pasadena, California at the age of 82.

English was born in South Orange, New Jersey on January 16, 1942. His obituary can be found online and says he “was a true force of life and was filled with love. He was a husband and a family man who was survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart Cecelia Gail English. Together they created a beautiful family of four children: James Bradford English Jr., Jeffrey Brennan English, Kristin Lunney English and Colleen Margaret Theresa English.

Despite his recent resurgence with Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Tim Burton has issued some caution about reports of his remaking a sci-fi classic. Burton is best known for his work in gothic-style filmmaking, having quickly established the genre penchant with 1988's Beetlejuice and carrying it on in everything from the Oscar-nominated Edward Scissorhands to his producing the stop-motion hits The Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride.

In addition to his original storytelling, Burton has also frequently found himself in the director's chair for remakes and reimaginings of iconic movies and novels. Beginning with his 1999 adaptation of Sleepy Hollow, the filmmaker has largely found financial success with his takes on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Alice in Wonderland, though all have seen a variety of responses from critics. Even still, that hasn't stopped him from eyeing bringing his vision to another iconic property.

Suits is one of the best legal shows out there, but there are more to enjoy for fans of the series!

Suits has been one of the bigger TV success stories of the last few years. The original series ran on USA Network from 2011 to 2019, a great run that made it a huge rating smash. In 2023, the series hit Netflix and soon rocketed to the top of the viewing charts. That’s led to plans for a new revival series on NBC.

The show rests on the fun of the legal antics combined with great character work, such as the romances and fun banter of the characters. It joins a long list of legal dramas, many of them classic stuff like Law & Order centering on major cases. Yet others are fun in how they have a mix of great characters, sometimes offbeat cases and even some humor. If you’re a fan of Suits,...

As much as we still see Michael J. Fox at various events – whether to bring awareness to Parkinson’s or partake in Back to the Future reunions – we still miss him. That is, we miss seeing him perform. While Fox hasn’t had a substantial role on the big screen since 1996’s The Frighteners – made a few years after his Parkinson’s diagnosis and two years before he even announced it – he has leaned into television with recurring roles on shows like Boston Legal, Rescue Me and The Good Wife, all of which earned him acclaim. And just like we miss seeing him on screens both big and small, Fox himself misses certain aspects of the art.

Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Michael J. Fox said what really misses about acting is the collaborative process that a set brings, saying, “You go into something and you say, ‘I know what to do here,...

Paul Lieberstein is known for playing the role of Toby and serving as one of the showrunners of the hit sitcom The Office. However, a major turning point in the series came when lead star Steve Carell decided to exit after the show’s seventh season. As a result, Lieberstein was forced to deal with a Michael Scott-shaped hole in the final two seasons.

James Spader played Robert California in The Office (Credit: NBC).

During an interview, Lieberstein opened up about dealing with Carell’s departure and bringing James Spader on board as his replacement. Despite Spader’s tenure on the series only lasting one, Lieberstein credited the actor with saving the series. Here is what Lieberstein had to say about Spader’s one-season run on The Office.

The Office Star Paul Lieberstein Credited James Spader With Saving the Sitcom

The Office season 7 saw series star Steve Carell exit the hit sitcom,...

The horror movie Heretic starring Hugh Grant is surprisingly focused on food. Some Heretic screenings are making use of a marketing ploy called Smell-o-Vision. The directors of the film had a strong reaction to this decision — which they did not make themselves.

The idea of using Smell-o-Vision at ‘Heretic’ screenings made the director’s laugh

We don’t think about it, but a lot of horror films center on food. From the barbecue of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to the meat pies of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street to the stuff from The Stuff, we occasionally find horror in what’s on our plates. Heretic might be the first scary movie with a plot that revolves around blueberry pie. Interestingly, some theaters are showing the film with a Smell-O-Vision gimmick that lets viewers smell blueberry pie while the film plays.

During a 2024 interview with GQ,...

James Spader's filmography proves that the actor is one of the most versatile performers in Hollywood. He is also someone who reinvented himself halfway through his astonishing career. For the first 25 years, Spader was a solid performer in movies, taking on several high-profile supporting roles in movies like Pretty in Pink. He also proved he could pique the interest of critically acclaimed directors like Steven Soderbergh, Oliver Stone, Mike Nichols, and David Cronenberg while appearing in blockbusters like Stargate.

However, Spader made a change in 2003 when he took on a role in the TV series The Practice. Since then, his movie roles remain minimal, with only a few major releases. Instead, Spader focuses on TV now. He followed up The Practice with the leading the main cast in its spin-off Boston Legal, took a shot at starring in The Office, and enjoyed the greatest success of his career with...

It’s ironic that a show about a woman trying to get revenge for her daughter’s opioid overdose death is so addicting, but here we are.

Kathy Bates’ Matlock is one of the 2024 season’s most popular new shows, and with good reason. People love her undercover mission, raw talent, and the twists in every episode.

If you love this show, there are a number of other legal series you have to check out, going all the way back to the late 1980s.

The Original Matlock (1986 – 1995) (NBC/Screenshot)

The original Matlock is very different from Kathy Bates’ version, but if you haven’t seen the ’80s version in a while, you’ll probably enjoy it more now that you can compare it with our Matlock.

Andy Griffith’s Matlock could arguably be seen as a reboot of Perry Mason, or at least based on it. Like the legendary Raymond Burr character,...

While court has adjourned for “Reasonable Doubt” Season 2, TheWrap has a list of legal shows for you to watch next if you loved the Onyx Collective hit series.

Who doesn’t love a good old courtroom series that leaves you at the edge of your seat and confident you’ll be able to crack the case? All of us. And that’s why legal shows have been around for decades, becoming some of the most iconic programs of all time.

With “Reasonable Doubt” off screens until a potential Season 3, here’s a few shows to keep company while you wait.

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In Shonda Rhime’s “How to Get Away With Murder” Viola Davis stars as Annalise Keating, a brilliant criminal defense attorney who also serves as a law professor. When she enlists some of her...

Hugh Jackman has had a good 2024 on the career front with Deadpool & Wolverine becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year. The actor returned to the role of Wolverine after seven years and joined Ryan Reynolds in both of their MCU debuts.

Jackman shocked his fans last year when he announced that he and his wife of thirty years, Deborra-Lee Furness, were filing for divorce. Now, the actor is rumored to be dating his The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster. The actress is best known for her Broadway work and is reportedly already a millionaire.

Hugh Jackman’s Rumored New Girlfriend Is A Millionaire Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness | Credit: Sean Reynolds/Cca 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness seemed to be the epitome of love until they shocked the world with their divorce announcement. The former couple issued a statement to the press, saying that after thirty years,...

Thanks to breakout roles in the Scream revival, Netflix's Wednesday and this year's Beetlejuice sequel, Jenna Ortega is fast becoming one of the most sought-after young actors in Hollywood, so it probably won't come as much of a surprise to learn that she's being courted by Marvel Studios.

According to scooper Mttsh, Ortega is now in talks for an undisclosed Marvel Cinematic Universe role.

It's always worth noting that Marvel meets with a lot of talent, but if Ortega has actually entered negotiations for an upcoming project, there's a good chance the trades will get hold of the story before too long.

Even if she is in talks, there's no guarantee that things will work out. Ortega has a busy schedule ahead, with a lead role in Taika Waititi's Klara and the Sun adaptation, and an untitled Trey Edward Shults film that will co-star The Weeknd and Barry Keoghan.

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The Lincoln Lawyer is a thrilling legal ride with an unlikely protagonist. The Netflix series is based on Michael Connelly‘s books and has also been adapted into a film starring Matthew McConaughey. The series follows an idealistic lawyer Mickey Haller as he works from the back of his Lincoln car taking on big and small cases in Los Angeles. The Lincoln Lawyer stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in the lead role with Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson, Angelica Maria, and Christopher Gorham starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the complex legal cases, thrilling courtroom drama, and compelling characters in The Lincoln Lawyer here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Goliath is a legal thriller drama series created by David E. Kelley and Jonathan Shapiro. The...

Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children, directed by Tim Burton and starring Ella Purnell, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green, and Asa Butterfield, has made a long-due resurgence since dominating the Top 10 list on Netflixs streaming platform. The book with the same title, which inspired the movie, is the first of five in the Miss Peregrines Peculiar Children series by author Ransom Riggs. Anyone familiar with the story of Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children and the work of Tim Burton will immediately see their compatibility and potential, making it slightly surprising that the movie didn't receive instant widespread appreciation.

On its initial release in 2016, Miss Peregrines themes and settings were immediately compared to other successful YA franchises. The movie follows the young Jake (Asa Butterfield) as he discovers a fairy-tale-like school established by Miss Peregrine (Eva Green) whose intent is to foster the otherworldly talents of young children. In this fantastical school,...

Rhona Mitra was the star of TNT action drama The Last Ship from 2014-2015 before dropping out of the spotlight for several years, but now the British actress is poised to make a comeback with four upcoming movies. In the early and mid-'00s, Mitra bounced between television and film, appearing opposite Kevin Bacon in Hollow Man before joining the ensemble cast led by James Spader and William Shatner in the early seasons of Boston Legal, and playing the ancestor of Selene in the Underworld franchise.

She starred in the action-heavy sci-fi thriller Doomsday, about zombie hordes taking over the Earth, and joined Mark Wahlberg for The Shooter. Known for her commanding screen presence, in the post-apocalyptic series The Last Ship, Mitra played Dr. Rachel Scott, a beloved character who abruptly left the series after being formative in trying to find a cure for the mainland virus in its first two seasons.

William Shatner is a legendary figure in the entertainment industry, best known for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in *Star Trek*. With a career spanning over seven decades, Shatner’s influence reaches far beyond the iconic sci-fi franchise. His extensive work in television, film, music, and even space exploration has made him a household name and contributed significantly to his net worth.

What is William Shatner’s net worth? William Shatner in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier | Credits: Paramount

As of May 2024, William Shatner’s net worth is estimated to be around $100 million. Shatner’s wealth stems from his prolific career as an actor, author, director, and producer. He gained widespread fame through Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969), which, despite its brief run, left a lasting cultural impact.

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Annaleigh Ashford is a mother slowly succumbing to the challenges of her time and environment in Hold Your Breath. Ashford primarily spent the first decade of her career working on Broadway, working on everything from Wicked to Legally Blonde: The Musicals, Heathers: The Musical and Rent. The Tony winner would begin expanding her career to the screen with her key role in Showtime's Masters of Sex, going on to balance her roles between screen and stage with everything from The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story to B Positive, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Welcome to Chippendales, which earned her an Emmy nomination.

Ashford stars in Hold Your Breath as Esther Smith, a mother of two children in 1930s Oklahoma who has fallen on hard times, generally being pitied by her local neighbors for her emotional struggles in the wake of her husband's death.

The beloved Fox police procedural drama, Bones, captivated mystery and crime series lovers for 12 seasons, running from 2005 to 2017. Following a brilliant forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan and her charismatic partner, FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth, the show skillfully intertwined complex criminal cases with rich character-driven narratives.

Bones | Credit: Fox

Viewers were drawn not only to the intricate investigations but also by the evolving personal lives and relationships of the main characters. Though the series ended six years ago, with the characters’ stories wrapping up on a satisfying note, it’s intriguing to explore what the actors have been up to since leaving the Jeffersonian.

Emily Deschanel as Temperance “Bones” Brennan

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Matlock is a mystery legal comedy-drama series created by Jennie Snyder Urman. Based on the 1980s iconic series of the same name created by Dean Hargrove, the CBS series follows the story of Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant lawyer who decides to rejoin the workforce in her 70s. She begins working in a prestigious law firm alongside a few highly competitive lawyers but soon we discover that Madeline is hiding some secrets that her colleagues don’t know. Matlock stars the always-brilliant Kathy Bates in the titular role with Jason Ritter, Skye P. Marshall, Leah Lewis, David Del Rio, Nicole de Boer, and Eme Ikwuakor starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the interesting storyline, thrilling courtroom scenes, and compelling characters in the Matlock reboot series here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Julie Bowen may have become a household name on ABC’s Modern Family. However, the actress who played Claire Dunphy, the mom of three, has played many other roles that showed off her versatility. Although her character on the show was hardworking, sarcastic, and responsible to a fault with a tendency to micromanage, not all the star’s roles have had the same qualities. In fact, years before she took on the role, the 54-year-old picked up characters that were rather different from the one most fans remember her in.

Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy in Modern Family | Credits: ABC Network

Bowen’s popularity skyrocketed after the 2009 show. However, her roles before and even after that could show fans a whole different side of the actress.

Julie Bowen in the 2000s TV series, Ed

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Julie Bowen is officially returning for Happy Gilmore 2. Bowen previously played Virginia Venit, the love interest of Happy Gilmore and a pro golf tour public relations director in the 1996 comedy film. Between 1996 and joining Happy Gilmore 2's cast, Bowen has had a variety of roles, the most well-known being Claire Dunphy in ABC's popular comedy series Modern Family, along with parts in Lost, Boston Legal, and the 2021 Jenna Ortega-led film The Fallout.

Netflix confirmed on X/Twitter that Bowen is reprising her role for Happy Gilmore 2, as is Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, although McDonald's return was previously known. Check out the post below:

Shooter McGavin and Virginia Venit, please report to the green.Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald will return in Happy Gilmore 2! pic.twitter.com/RE4wZp5R9R Netflix (@netflix) September 10, 2024

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Helena Bonham Carter has collaborated with several actors and filmmakers in her exceptional career. However, one of her most frequent collaborations has been with her ex, Tim Burton. Having worked together in several films and features, one of their most iconic films is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Helena Bonham Carter [during the Harry Potter reunion special | Credit: HBO]

Starring Burton’s best friend Johnny Depp as the male lead, the film remains one of the most celebrated musicals of the 21st century. However, before Carter signed up for the film, she was hesitant for she did not want fans to accuse her of bagging the film because of her romance with Burton.

Helena Bonham Carter was Worried About Starring in Sweeney Todd Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street |

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The Juice has well and truly been set loose at the box office, as Tim Burton's long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel claims the No. 1 spot from Deadpool and Wolverine with a record-breaking domestic debut.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice scared up an estimated $110 million in North America ($145M worldwide) to give it the 3rd biggest opening of 2024; 2nd biggest opening ever for Tim Burton; 2nd best September opening, and 2nd biggest opening ever for a horror film, surpassing Warner Bros.' It: Chapter 2.

This also means that the sequel has already surpassed the original movie's entire global gross ($74 million) after a single weekend in theaters.

Getting back to Marvel Studios' massively successful first foray into R-rated territory, and it looks like the movie is set to premiere on Digital platforms early next month (we're still waiting on an official announcement).

Box Office: The Juice Is Loose!

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now in theaters, and we're breaking down the long-awaited sequel's batsh*t crazy final act to see if the door to the Afterlife might be left open for a third movie.

Major spoilers follow.

When her daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega) is tricked into trading her soul to restore the ghost of murderous neighbour/love-interest Jeremy (Arthur Conti) to life, Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) reluctantly summons Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton) for help. The Ghost with the Most agrees to bring Lydia to the Afterlife to rescue Astrid... if she'll sign a contract promising to be his bride.

Lydia manages to bring Astrid home, but has already agreed to marry Rory (Justin Theroux), who Betelgeuse exposes as a gold-digging cad. Still, the prospect of tying the knot with a lecherous demon isn't exactly appealing to Lydia, and Astrid manages to find a loophole which allows her mother out of the bargain.

Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, is now in theaters, and, as fans hoped it would, the movie does explain what happened to the original film's protagonists.

Though Michael Keaton's titular Ghost with the Most was obviously the main attraction in Tim Burton's horror comedy classic, the main characters were actually Adam and Barbara Maitland (played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis).

The recently married couple are killed in a car accident in the first few minutes of the movie, and their displaced spirits wind up summoning Betelgeuse in an effort to drive the new owners of their house (Winona Ryder's Lydia Deetz and her family) away. Things don't exactly go according to plan, however.

Ultimately, Betelgeuse is banished, and the Deetzs and Maitlands agree to share the house.

Keaton, Ryder and Catherine O'Hara (who plays Lydia's mother) reprise their roles for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, but Baldwin and Davis don't appear.

By nostalgia grab standards, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is an adequate at best expansion. Tim Burton can't resurrect the original's immaculate gothy-silly energies, despite this being the filmmaker's closest live-action return to form since Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. It's not craveable in the way 1988's Beetlejuice is required October viewing, nor does Burton channel the same kookily macabre magic. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice reopens the door to a beloved horror-comedy dimension, and there are highlights worth the second tour, but like many decades-later sequels, Burton's chasing a high that he never catches.

Thirty-six years later, the Deetz family looks awfully different. Lydia (Winona Ryder) hosts a popular paranormal investigation show called "Ghost House with Lydia Deetz." Delia (Catherine O'Hara) showcases her immersive artwork in a Soho gallery. Charles — well, Charles tragically dies while flying home from an overseas birdwatching trip, and his funeral is what reunites Lydia and Delia. They...

Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel to his cult classic, Beetlejuice, opens this weekend, and the movie is expected to have a ghoulishly good debut at the box office.

According to the latest estimates (via Deadline), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice should take in around $145 million worldwide (Warner Bros. is anticipating an $80M domestic bow). If this proves to be accurate, the sequel will debut with more than the lifetime gross of the original 1988 movie, which finished its run at $74.6M, unadjusted for inflation.

The chaotic horror comedy should also claim the spot from Marvel Studios' Deadpool and Wolverine, which - despite briefly being dethroned by Alien: Romulus - has remained at #1 for six weekends it's been in theaters.

Do you plan on seeing Beetlejuice Beetlejuice this weekend? You can check out our reaction to the movie below.

#BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice is fun but forgettable. Keaton and O'Hara provide a few chuckles but a lot of the jokes miss the mark,...