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There’s nothing more painful for a fan than to see their favorite television actors get snubbed at the Emmy Awards, and one Game of Thrones alum was certainly robbed of the recognition. For eight seasons, actress Lena Headey proved that she was the power villain of the HBO franchise, and it was such a crime not to give her a win.

Credits: Lena Headey in Game of Thrones / HBO

Meanwhile, every year at the event, we see the cast of Breaking Bad earning their well-deserved awards. It’s such a unique spectacle watching all three lead stars of the show reap the fruits of their labor.

Game of Thrones Fans Won’t Forget How Emmy Awards Repeatedly Snubbed Lena Headey

Game of Thrones ran from 2011 to 2019, and Peter Dinklage, who played Tyrion Lannister, was the only actor to be nominated for all eight seasons. He was also the only...

Game of Thrones is all about politics, and more than any other dramatic storyline featured in the show, the power struggle will always be its central theme. It’s not difficult to see how much the story mirrors real-life events, and the author has confirmed that US politics indeed influenced it to some extent.

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We know which periods of history Martin based his A Song of Ice and Fire novels, and during the time he was drafting the earlier stories, the US had a different political leader. As times changed, so did the president – and this had a great impact on the writer’s works.

George Rr Martin Incorporated US Politics into Game of Thrones

George Rr Martin has mentioned that his hit novel franchise was based on the politics of the Middle Ages, the Crusades, the Wars of the Roses, and the Hundred Years’ War.

Not everyone liked the idea of a new Game of Thrones movie, and that’s totally fine – after all, a film based on the original HBO show does not make sense. Unless they come up with a new storyline that doesn’t repeat what we’ve already seen on television, this project will remain questionable.

Credits: Lena Headey in Game of Thrones / HBO

If superhero fatigue is real, it’s not too far to have the same exhaustion when it comes to Game of Thrones. An eight-season run is already generous, and the last few installments have been underwhelming, thus giving the franchise a major shot to the gut.

Warner Bros. Just Missed the Chance to Bring Aegon’s Conquest to the Big Screen

With the announcement of a Game of Thrones movie, everyone’s first thought must have been the same: “What is it about? We’ve already watched the show.

Exclusive: UK co-production outfit Big Safari Productions and financier Creativity Capital have appointed former Odin’s Eye Entertainment exec Tianna Roberts as Acquisitions and Co-Productions Manager at Big Safari and Acquisitions Manager at Creativity Capital.

Roberts worked for almost five years at Odin’s Eye, latterly as Head Of Development and Co-Director of Acquisitions. In her new role she will leverage her background in international development, distribution, and acquisitions to boost global co-production and financing opportunities, particularly Big Safari’s growth into Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Based between London and Australia, she will also help identify projects for investment and financing at Creativity Capital.

“I am thrilled to join both Big Safari and Creativity Capital at a time of unprecedented opportunity for international co-productions and financing,” said Tianna. “Working with two companies that champion diversity, creativity, authenticity, and collaboration aligns perfectly with my commitment to supporting diverse and globally resonant storytelling.

Pedro Pascal is one of the most talented actors in Hollywood, who, over the years, has honed his acting skills and won millions of hearts with his outstanding performances. He has taken up meaty roles like Javier Peña in Narcos, and Oberyn Martell in the fourth season of Game of Thrones, garnering appreciation from the audience. Now, he has gained a lot of popularity, especially among female fans.

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The more Pascal comes into the limelight, the more he becomes the talk of the town. It seems his female fans are unable to resist his charming presence. He even gets called ‘Daddy’ by the internet. So, naturally, the question of whether he has a girlfriend, or a partner, or a wife often surfaces in the media. The actor’s fans have been quite interested in his dating life. However, Pascal being a...

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Dune: Prophecy is an epic sci-fi thriller drama series developed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker. Based on the Great Schools of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the HBO series is set in Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune universe and it revolves around the origins of the Bene Gesserit, a powerful group of women who insert themselves in powerful positions to influence political and religious forces in all of the great houses. Dune: Prophecy stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Chloe Lea, Chris Mason, and Mark Strong. So, if you loved the epic sci-fi drama, complex stories, and compelling characters in Dune: Prophecy here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Foundation is a sci-fi drama series created by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman.

The AMC Networks December 2024 schedule has been announced and includes the annual programming event, “Best Christmas Ever.” The company’s suite of targeted streaming services will deliver a festive lineup of holiday programming.

Subscribers can look forward to the new film Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point; Shudder’s exclusive streaming debut of holiday horror film A Creature Was Stirring; an all-new original Shudder special, Joe Bob’s Christmas Carnage; and Acorn TV’s The Chelsea Detective Christmas Special; plus AMC+ will debut two new Yule logs for The Walking Dead and Anne Rice fans.

The month also features a trio of exclusive new series from Sundance Now, including mystery thriller White Lies starring Natalie Dormer, period drama The Newsreader starring Sam Reid (Interview with the Vampire) and Anna Torv (Fringe), and stranger-than-fiction documentary Monkey on a Stick: Murder, Madness & The Hare Krishnas, among other new series, films and specials.

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While Max (formerly known as HBO Max) is in no way the success story that Netflix is and even if it doesn’t have the vast library that Netflix has you can’t deny the sheer quality of shows that Max has. With some of the greatest stories ever told in the world of television, Max completely justifies its premium subscription price. So, today we are listing the best shows you can check out on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service.

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Succession is a satirical dark comedy-drama series created by Jesse Armstrong. The HBO series follows the Roy family who own and operate one of the biggest global media and entertainment conglomerates, Waystar Royco. When the patriarch of the family, Logan Roy suddenly decides to step down, a succession battle between the Roy siblings ensues to get the top job.

Earlier this year, we got confirmation that HBO's planned Game of Thrones sequel series following the continuing adventures of Jon Snow - real name Aegon Targaryen - had been shelved.

Actor Kit Harington, who was set to reprise his role as the honourable "bastard" of Winterfell turned rightful heir to the Iron Throne, revealed that the show will not be moving forward while speaking to Screen Rant.

“Currently, it’s off the table because we all couldn’t find the right story to tell that we were all excited about enough," Harington explained. "So, we decided to lay down tools with it for the time being. There may be a time in the future where we return to it, but at the moment, no. It’s firmly on the shelf.”

Though a creative team was never made public, A Song of Ice and Fire saga writer George R.R. Martin revealed...

Let's be honest: not every "Game of Thrones" episode is a winner. Sure, the show's first four seasons are basically unimpeachable — and I think a strong argument can be made that, in the aftermath of a particularly bleak fifth entry, season 6 is actually really good — but the drop-off in quality when you get into the show's (frequently derided) later seasons is quite apparent, resulting in some really rough episodes. So, which ones are the absolute worst of the worst?

Because I can't nominate "all of season 7 and 8" for this dubious honor, I made some tough decisions and chose the five absolute crappiest "Game of Thrones" episodes, though there were some contenders I couldn't include here. Basically anything involving the Dorne plotline could have qualified, or anything involving the faceless assassin school in Braavos that beats the spirit out of Maisie Williams' Arya Stark. But installments like "No One" or "Mother's...

Pedro Pascal is one of the most beloved Hollywood actors of recent times. Audience love him for his playful, charming, and witty persona that is also backed with immense talent. His short but memorable role in Game of Thrones as Oberyn Martell brought him global recognition, followed by The Last of Us and The Madalorian which further cemented his place in pop culture.

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us S2 trailer | HBO

However, he’s one of those stars whose personal life is of absolute interest to the masses, especially the subject of his sexuality. Fans are constantly trying to decode his sexual orientation, eager to know whether the Chilean-American actor is gay or sexually fluid. So let’s take a closer look at how Pascal has tackled this aspect of fame while still being entertaining and honest.

Why Fans Have Come To Believe That Pedro...

Game of Thrones established itself as one of the most successful fantasy drama TV series with its epic world-building. The show had a high-stakes narrative, political drama, captivating characters, and a dash of supernatural creatures. However, not everything from the TV series was made-up or unrealistic.

George R. R. Martin accepted on several occasions that he drew inspiration from other writers and real-world scenarios for A Song of Ice and Fire. Fans and history buffs soon noticed that the fictional struggle for ascension resembled the events of the Wars of the Roses. Now Sophie Turner and Kit Harington are reuniting for a film project which shares this special connection with Got.

The actual figures and war that inspired the events of Westeros Lena Headey in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

George R. R. Martin‘s A Song of Ice and Fire became a worldwide sensation when it was adapted into...

Protagonist Pictures has closed a series of deals for H Is For Hawk, starring Claire Foy andBrendan Gleeson,as production gets underway in Wales today (November 7).

The drama from Bafta-winning UK director Philippa Lowthorpe has sold to Lionsgate for the UK-Ireland, as well as Filmcoopi for Switzerland, M2 for Eastern Europe and Front Row for the Middle East.

Based on a memoir by Helen MacDonald, the feature follows a woman who, after losing her beloved father, finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel.

UTA Independent Film Group is co-repping the US.

H Is For Hawk...

When you think Game of Thrones, you think dragons, epic battles, and merciless plot twists—but for one Ted Lasso actress, her experience on set went to a whole new level. Picture this: strapped to a wooden table for grueling hours, all in the name of TV magic.

Kit Harrington and Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Sure, Emilia Clarke had her fair share of intense moments as Daenerys, but that was nothing compared to what this actress endured. Originally set to film a scene so controversial it got axed, the alternative wasn’t exactly a day at the spa either.

Waterboarded for 10 Hours: The Shocking Truth Behind Game of Thrones Star’s Torture Scene Hannah Waddingham from Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Hollywood’s got its fair share of crazy stories, but this one’s next level. Game of Thrones star Hannah Waddingham, aka Septa Unella, had...

While Nobody 2 was recently confirmed to be wrapped, Bob Odenkirk continues his action career with the upcoming film, Normal. The movie is written by John Wick and Nobody screenwriter Derek Kolstad, and Ben Wheatley takes up the directing duties with this one. Now, Variety is reporting that Happy Days and Barry star Henry Winkler is set to join the cast along with 300 and Game of Thrones star Lena Headey. It is yet to be announced on what roles that they will be playing.

The film finds Odenkirk playing Ulysses, a lawman “who is thrust into the temporary role of the sheriff for the small sleepy town Normal after the previous one’s untimely death. When the town’s bank is robbed by an out-of-town couple, Ulysses arrives on the scene to find that the town is hiding much more sinister deep-seated secrets under its surface and everyone – from...

Henry Winkler and Lena Headey have joined Bob Odenkirk in the upcoming action movie “Normal,” from the producing team behind the 2021 hit “Nobody.”

In “Normal,” Odenkirk plays Ulysses, who is appointed substitute sheriff in the tiny Minnesota town of Normal, populated by friendly Midwesterners. When the local bank is sacked, Ulysses “unknowingly uncovers something far more explosive than a simple bank robbery,” per the logline.

Winkler, star of “Happy Days” and “Barry,” will play the mayor of Normal, while “Game of Thrones” and “300” favorite Headey is the local bartender, Moira.

“Normal” is directed by Ben Wheatley from a screenplay written by “John Wick” creator Derek Kolstad, who shares a story credit with Odenkirk. Producers are Marc Provissiero (“Nobody,” “No Hard Feelings”), Odenkirk and Kolstad, who all recently wrapped “Nobody 2.”

Principal photography on “Normal” began Oct. 21 and will continue in Winnipeg, Canada, through December. Rounding out the cast are Ryan Allen,...

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Sometimes, you just don't get things right the first time around. The showrunners of "Game of Thrones," Dan Benioff and D.B. Weiss, know this better than most; the first pilot they shot for HBO's hit series apparently really, really stunk, leading to a reshoot that cost the premium network $10 million.

In James Hibberd's oral history of the series, titled "Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon," the journalist spoke to basically everybody involved with that disastrous first pilot, from Benioff and Weiss themselves to the episode's actors to series author George R.R. Martin. So, what happened here? Apparently, the original "Game of Thrones" pilot shoot was plagued with problems ranging from a rogue horse to weird costumes, the story didn't come across clearly to anybody who watched it, and on top of all of that,...

The new Dcu is shaping up to be something truly epic, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. We're gearing up for a universe that’s going to revolve around Superman, with the new film, Superman, set to debut in July 2025. The movie stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, with Rachel Brosnahan taking on the role of Lois Lane—the leading lady we all know and love. Plus, we'll get our first look at House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, making her big-screen Dcu debut. And let's not forget Nathan Fillion stepping in as Guy Gardner, giving us a Green Lantern with some serious personality. This new lineup already has so much potential, and we’re just getting started.

With all these amazing castings confirmed, it’s hard not to think about who else could fill out the Justice League roster in...

Back in 2022, it was announced that Fighting with My Family co-stars Nick Frost and Lena Headey were going to reunite to work on the serial killer thriller Svalta, which was set to start filming in Finland soon… but then Headey had to drop out of the project due to scheduling issues before it started rolling in 2023 and was replaced by Aisling Bea, whose previous credits include This Way Up, Living with Yourself, and Home Sweet Home Alone. In August, IFC Films and the Shudder streaming service acquired the North American distribution rights to Svalta, which is now going by the title Get Away, and the plan is that IFC Films will be giving the movie a theatrical release on December 6th. Get Away will then make its way over to Shudder sometime in 2025… But if you’ve been wondering how the release of Get Away is going to be handled in the U.

Sarah Connor was dead. Or was she? Well, yes, according to 2003’s Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines – but death can’t compete with TV. It was 2006 when Josh Friedman, who had co-written Steven Spielberg’s War Of The Worlds, was approached by Warner Bros. Television to write what would become The Sarah Connor Chronicles. A series picking up from where James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day left off, it followed Sarah (Lena Headey) and her prodigious son John (Thomas Dekker) as they, along with Cameron (Summer Glau), a protector Terminator, continued to battle Skynet and evade murderous cyborg stalkers. Launching in January 2008, it enjoyed two seasons until it was, in April 2009, abruptly… well, terminated.

Fifteen years on, we speak to Friedman about legacy, cancer, and Shirley Manson disguised as a urinal.

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Westeros is filled with lousy fathers: Robert Baratheon, Balon Greyjoy, and the Wilding Craster who sells his sons (born from daughters he rapes) to the White Walkers. Worst of all, though, is Tywin Lannister (played by Charles Dance in the "Game of Thrones" TV adaptation). He treats none of his three children well; Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Cersei (Lena Headey), the visage of a perfect knight and queen but without the hearts of them, are vessels for the glory of House Lannister, no more. Tywin is so incapable of understanding the twins have wills of their own that he would not believe their terrible, incestuous secret when he heard it from Cersei's own mouth.

If Tywin at least prizes his two eldest children, he has only scorn for his youngest, Tyrion (Peter Dinklage). Tyrion had the misfortune of being born a dwarf while his mother Joanna passed in childbirth. His...

If you’ve just watched The Shadow Strays on Netflix and are craving more high-octane, brutal action movies that are like it in some way, this list is for you. Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, this relentless action epic is filled with violent standoffs, breakneck fight choreography, and a morally conflicted heroine navigating a dangerous underworld. With its maximalist style, excessive bloodshed, and a narrative centered around mercenaries who kill for the highest bidder, the film offers a dizzying ride that prioritizes visceral thrills over emotional depth.

For fans of The Shadow Strays who are seeking more movies that like the aforementioned blend stylized violence with stories of antiheroes, we’ve compiled a list of five action-packed movies that deliver similarly intense experiences. These films, ranging from assassin revenge tales to brutal gangland showdowns, all share themes of relentless combat, emotional scars, and protagonists battling their own darkness.

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Jerome Flynn acted as one of the most adored characters on HBO’s hit series, Game of Thrones, which spanned nearly a decade before airing its final season. Flynn was a class act before notching a role on the fantasy series which was based on the novels written by the legendary George R. R. Martin.

Jerome Flynn as Bronn in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Before taking a break from Hollywood during the 2000s, Flynn acted in a couple of great projects like To Kill a Priest, A Summer Story, and Edward II, all released during the 80s and 90s. Got was one of his first major projects after his decade-long hiatus.

Jerome Flynn’s Bronn nearly received a getup that would’ve ruined his look on Game of Throne

Jerome Flynn was certainly a perfect fit for a series that was set in medieval times. Needless to say, he did great justice to Bronn,...

What’s going on with Netflix‘s “The Abandons“? On paper, the Western series has the potential to be a big hit for the streamer: an all-star cast featuring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson; a sprawling Western epic in a similar vein to “Yellowstone“; and “Sons Of Anarchy” alum Kurt Sutter helming the project. But as of this week, Deadline reports Sutter is off “The Abandons” with one episode left to film in Calgary, with executive producers Otto Bathurst and Rob Askins overseeing the rest of filming.

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Showrunner and creator Kurt Sutter is no longer involved with his new Netflix series The Abandons.

The actor, writer, director and producer (who famously worked on and starred in Sons of Anarchy) was serving as an executive producer on the show, which is a Western starring the likes of Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson.

News of his departure comes with an alleged three weeks left of production, and sources have hinted at what sparked the decision.

Keep reading to find out more…

According to reporting by Deadline, there were “creative differences over the direction of the big-scale production as it is wrapping filming and heading into post.”

There were reportedly issues with the length of the show’s premiere episode, which has been split into two. Executives at the streamer reportedly felt the first few episodes “looked somewhat disjointed.”

With Kurt out, executive producer and director Otto Bathurst and co-executive...

Netflix and creator Kurt Sutter have parted ways on the streamer’s western The Abandons.

Sutter, who created the drama and was serving as showrunner, left the show over creative differences with Netflix. The Abandons, set in the Oregon Territory in the 1850s, has a few weeks of production on its season remaining and will continue filming in Calgary, Alberta.

Netflix declined comment.

Netflix gave a straight-to-series order to The Abandons in October 2022. The series, which stars Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, centers on a group of outlier families in 1850s Oregon who come together to fight a corrupt, wealthy power that wants to force them off their land. The cast also includes Nick Robinson, Diana Silvers, Lamar Johnson, Natalia del Riego, Lucas Till, Aisling Franciosi, Toby Hemingway, Michael Greyeyes, Ryan Hurst, Katelyn Wells, Clayton Cardenas, Elle-Maija Tailfeathers, Brían F. O’Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Patton Oswalt, Michael Ornstein, Jonathan Koensgen, Jack Doolan,...

Shocking news from Netflix today, as controversial showrunner Kurt Sutter has abruptly departed his new series The Abandons.

The show is reportedly in the final weeks of production on its first season.

Perhaps Kurt took the title a bit too literally?

According to a report from Deadline, the departure “is believed to stem from creative differences over the direction of the big-scale production as it is wrapping filming and headed into post.” (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)

Sutter, who’s best known for his work on Sons of Anarchy, is famous for his commitment to his singular artistic vision.

That makes him a bit of an awkward fit at Netflix, where execs have a reputation for micromanaging.

Today’s Deadline report claims that Sutter clashed with his streaming bosses over the running time of The Abandons’ pilot.

Sutter’s cut of the episode allegedly clocked in at one hour and forty minutes.

If you are looking forward to Kurt Sutter's upcoming Netflix original Western drama series The Abandons, the latest update on the series probably isn't what you want to hear. Sutter has officially stepped down as executive producer and showrunner on the series mere weeks before the first season was set to wrap filming. No one saw that coming!

According to a report from Deadline, the reason behind Sutter's sudden departure from The Abandons has to do with "creative differences" regarding the direction of the series. As the outlet explains, Netflix wasn't on board with a cut of the seven-episode series' first episode, which clocked in with a 100-minute runtime.

Following the discovery of the movie-length pilot episode, the plan moving forward was to split the first episode into two episodes. That called for the creation of a newly written cliffhanger and additional scenes to allow both episodes to stand on their own.

Deadline reports that Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter has exited The Abandons just three weeks before production on the first season of the Netflix series was slated to wrap. As always, the reason apparently comes down to those dreaded creative differences.

The report states that Netflix was concerned when the initial cut of the first episode came in at 1 hour and 40 minutes. It proved impossible to trim the episode down to an hour, so they decided it should be split into two. This required some additional scenes to create a cliffhanger for the new premiere, which have reportedly been written but not shot. After viewing the unfinished split episodes and part of the third, Netflix felt they “looked a bit disjointed and not propulsive enough.” A meeting between Netflix execs and Sutter to address the concerns didn’t take place before he departed.

Beyond going over budget and some alleged “friction with top talent,...

Kurt Sutter has departed his Netflix series The Abandons just three weeks before the Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson-led Western is set to wrap, according to a Thursday report from our sister site Deadline.

Sutter, who created the series, was also serving as executive producer and showrunner. The Abandons executive producer/director Otto Bathurst and co-ep Rob Askins will be overseeing the remainder of production, which will continue as scheduled.

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Kurt Sutter has left his new Netflix show, according to multiple media reports. The showrunner best known for creating “Sons of Anarchy” departed “The Abandons” three weeks before production was scheduled to wrap in Calgary.

The upcoming Western drama stars Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson. Its executive producer and director Otto Bathurst as well as its co-exec producer Rob Askins will oversee the rest of the shoot. No new showrunner has been named. It’s been reported that the departure came down to creative differences.

TheWrap reached out to Netflix and representatives for Sutter for comment.

Set in the 1850s, “The Abandons” follows Fiona Nolan (Headey), a devout Irish woman who is incapable of conceiving a child. Believing in a higher purpose, she tries to build a family by adopting four orphans. But it isn’t long before she begins to face hardship after European aristocrats claim possession of her new home in Oregon.

Kurt Sutter has departed his upcoming Netflix Western series “The Abandons” just weeks before production on the series is scheduled to end, Variety has confirmed with sources.

“The Abandons” went into production in Calgary, Alberta, Canada back in May and is scheduled to wrap in mid-October. Sutter created the series and also served as executive producer and showrunner. It was originally ordered to series at Netflix in October 2022 and was first reported to be in development at the streaming giant back in November 2021.

Reps for Netflix declined to comment, but sources say that Sutter’s exit from the show came over creative differences after Netflix saw a rough cut of the first episodes. Reportedly, the first episode was so long that the plan was to split it into two, necessitating the shooting of additional scenes. With Netflix and the TV industry as a whole looking to tighten up budgets, “The Abandons...

Exclusive: This is a shocker — Kurt Sutter is out of the Netflix series The Abandons just three weeks before the sprawling Western starring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson is slated to wrap production in Calgary. Sutter was the executive producer/showrunner on the series, which he also created.

The Abandons executive producer/director Otto Bathurst and co-exec producer Rob Askins will oversee the rest of filming — including reshoots, which will continue as scheduled with no new showrunner named. (Sutter and Bathurst are pictured in the above cast photo taken at the start of production in May.) The Abandons is about six episodes into its seven-episode shoot, I hear. Reps for Netflix and Sutter declined comment.

The departure is believed to stem from creative differences over the direction of the big-scale production as it is wrapping filming and headed into post. I hear an alarm went off at Netflix when the...

Back in 2022, it was announced that Fighting with My Family co-stars Nick Frost and Lena Headey were going to reunite to work on the serial killer thriller Svalta, which was set to start filming in Finland soon… but then Headey had to drop out of the project due to scheduling issues before it started rolling in 2023 and was replaced by Aisling Bea, whose previous credits include This Way Up, Living with Yourself, and Home Sweet Home Alone. Last month, IFC Films and the Shudder streaming service acquired the North American distribution rights to Svalta, which is now going by the title Get Away, and the plan is that IFC Films will be giving the movie a theatrical release on December 6th. Get Away will then make its way over to Shudder sometime in 2025. As we dive into spooky season, a trailer for Get Away has now arrived online and can...

In 2019, George R.R. Martin watched, along with the rest of the world, as "Game of Thrones" ended not with a bang but with a whimper. According to the author, who penned the source material "A Song of Ice and Fire," he could have physically appeared in the final season if he'd wanted to ... but he declined the offer when it came from showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

"David and Dan invited me to a cameo in one of the final episodes, which I was tempted to do," Martin told Entertainment Weekly back in February of 2019, before the series finally concluded. "But I didn't think just for the sake of a cameo I could take the time to return to Belfast." Martin lives in New Mexico full time, and to be fair to the author, that's a really long trek to make just for a short appearance. There's also the...

George R.R. Martin’s net worth could make even the Lannisters blush, especially when you compare it to Kit Harington’s earnings from Game of Thrones. While Jon Snow may have been King in the North, it turns out Martin was the real ruler of Westeros’ riches. With GoT pulling in record-breaking numbers, Martin’s creation lined his pockets more generously than Harington’s per-episode paycheck ever could.

George R.R. Martin | Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Sure, Harrington donned the fur cloak and wielded Longclaw like a boss, but Martin’s royalties, book sales, and the occasional Iron Throne of cash mean he didn’t need to slay a single White Walker to win the financial battle. Westeros might be dangerous, but the real winner was sitting behind a typewriter.

George R.R. Martin’s Net Worth Beats Kit Harington’s Game of Thrones...

There had been speculations that Jerome Flynn and Lena Headey avoided each other on the set of Game of Thrones due to post-breakup issues. Portraying Bronn and Cersei Lannister, respectively, both actors didn’t have much screen time together, which further intensified the rumors.

Credits: Jerome Flynn in Game of Thrones / HBO

It’s been five years since the HBO show wrapped up, and while Cersei did not have a great fortune at the end of the series, Bronn miraculously survived and became Lord of Highgarden and the Reach and Master of Coin.

Jerome Flynn Debunked Rumors About His Ugly Split From Lena Headey

During 2019’s Con of Thrones event, Jerome Flynn told fans that he actually shared a scene with Lena Headey and advised them not to believe what they read and see on the Internet. “Like I said, [the media] can get pretty desperate for stories,” he remarked. He also...

For years now, rumors have swirled that two "Game of Thrones" stars — Lena Headey, who played Cersei Lannister, and Jerome Flynn, who played Bronn — wouldn't appear together on-screen after a terrible breakup in real life. So is it true?

It's not, according to Flynn himself. During a 2019 appearance at Con of Thrones in Nashville, Flynn addressed the rumors and said that, contrary to what he'd heard, the two were on fine terms. "We were actually in the same scene together, and the last time I saw Lena we were speaking, so I wouldn't believe everything you read, and like I said, [the media] can get pretty desperate for stories," Flynn said before praising Headey: "Lena is a wonderful person and a wonderful actress. I think the world of her."

So why did these rumors surface in the first place? During the season 7 finale of "Game of Thrones," titled "The Dragon and the Wolf,...

Breaking Bad premiered in 2008, running for five seasons till 2013. The American TV show soon became one of the best crime drama shows ever written, with fans idolizing the characters. The premise follows Walter White, a high-school chemistry teacher who joins the life of crime to secure his family’s financial future.

Fans of the show loved all of its morally grey characters, but there was one notable exception. Skyler White played by Anna Gunn was famously hated by the viewers, and this soon translated into real life for the actress. She recalled receiving death threats and online hate for her on-screen character’s actions, a move she credits to sexism.

From reel character to real consequences

Breaking Bad ended with its final season in 2013, but fans of the show still swear by its brilliant action sequences and intriguing plot. The series also gave its viewers some badass characters, the protagonist Walter White for example.

In 2007, the AMC show Mad Men captivated fans with its gripping storyline and intense characters like Jon Hamm’s Don Draper. While fans quickly fell in love with the questionable character, there were some others that viewers were not extremely fond of. One of those was January Jones’ Betty Draper. Although she was a stunning and dotting housewife, the character came with her own set of problems.

January Jones as Betty Draper in Mad Men | Credits: AMC

In fact, even the actress, Jones, was skeptical about how audiences would view the elegant yet troubled housewife. After all, with her battles with depression, strained relationships, and eventually a terminal illness, the star’s biggest concern almost became a reality.

January Jones reveals her biggest fear for Betty Draper

Betty Draper, played by January Jones in Mad Men, is a complex character who embodies the struggles of the 1960s suburban housewife. Although at first glance,...

Fans were caught off-guard after seeing what seemed like Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen in the finale episode of House of the Dragon Season 2. While it has been confirmed that another actress portrayed the part, the decision to insert a little Game of Thrones Easter egg in that scene was quite an impressive move.

Credits: Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith in House of the Dragon / HBO

Of course, Daenerys is the descendant of Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen. The events in the show took place 172 years before the birth of the future Mother of Dragons. Along with the Iron Throne, her own birthright, she also inherited many traits from her grand ancestors.

Some of the Traits Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen Inherited From Daemon and Rhaenyra

House of the Dragon has always been about power and politics. Many unions have been arranged for the benefit of the kingdom, but there are...

“Patience is a virtue”, they say, and for Marvel fans, it’s practically a superpower. While the cinematic universe has had its fair share of hits and misses—think the underwhelming reception of The Marvels—there remains a flicker of hope. Who could forget the grippingly twisty tales of Loki or the pure fun of Deadpool & Wolverine? But what’s adding a spring to everyone’s step and perhaps even shooting some web-fluid high into the sky? None other than the highly anticipated Fantastic Four: First Steps, slated for a 2025 release.

Dakota Johnson in Fifty Shades of Grey | Credit: Universal Pictures

With Pedro Pascal, who reportedly can’t stop bragging about his big MCU debut as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, and Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach rounding out the iconic super quartet, can you blame fans for marking their calendars with excitement? Even Dakota Johnson is humorously irritated...

It’s Pedro Pascal’s world. We are just living in it. The actor is currently riding the huge waves of fame in Tinseltown, and may we say that he deserves every bit of it? Whether it’s Star Wars’ The Mandalorian or The Last of Us’ Joel Miller, Pedro Pascal is the epitome of how to bring different characters to life with absolute perfection. Clearly, the actor has put in the work to reach where he is today.

Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller in The Last of Us | Credits: HBO

However, just like any other great name in the film industry, Pedro Pascal had to start from the bottom and work his way up. Things changed for him blissfully when he got the part of Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones. While his character died a gruesome death, his career was finally alive and kicking. In fact, it was...

Breaking Bad, the critically acclaimed American TV series has left an indelible mark on the world of television. With its gripping storyline, complex characters, and intense action sequences, the show has become a benchmark for excellence in storytelling.

One of the most memorable scenes in the series was the brutal fight that ensued between the characters, Walter White and Jesse Pinkman. Aaron Paul, the actor who played Jesse, revealed that this was the most physically intense scene he had ever shot. Fans of the show unanimously regard this scene as the most intense one, and even the actor agreed.

Behind the most intense scene of Breaking Bad.

Breaking Bad has climbed up the ladders to become one of the finest TV shows currently. At the heart of the show’s success were the complex characters of Walter White played by Bryan Cranston, and Jesse Pinkman played by Aaron Paul, whose...

Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby will soon be seen together in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s try at Marvel’s first family in the film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Since they are all set to bring Reed Richards and Sue Storm to our screens, it goes without saying that the two actors are spending a lot of time together. While their relationship seems absolutely adorable to many, there will always be some who would stoop down to spreading negativity.

Concept art for The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Credits: Marvel Studios

Take the San Diego Comic-Con for example, when Pedro Pascal motioned for Vanessa Kirby to hold his hand, few were quick to assume that the former was using anxiety as an excuse to touch the latter. Thankfully, Vanessa Kirby’s latest words for her co-star are enough to put these Negative Nancys to rest.

Vanessa Kirby Praises Pedro Pascal...

George R. R. Martin gave us one of the most riveting pieces of literature with his A Song of Ice and Fire novel series. He wrote a number of books, short stories, and so on that took the readers to a place far away in a time where magic, madness, and dragons lived. The world he built also gave us one of the most popular shows in television history. Game of Thrones became an iconic show in the current pop culture scenario and is only expanding its reach.

George R. R. Martin | Credit: Wikimedia Commons by Sanna Pudas / Cc By 4.0

But the novels or the show is not without criticism. While there are those who adore the world of Westeros and its people, there are also elements that people have found fault with. The treatment of female characters at the hands of their male counterparts is one part of the...

In the modern era of entertainment, the relationship between fans and actors has evolved rather dramatically. However, it has not always been for the better. In fact, this shift in dynamics was extremely evident in the treatment of Breaking Bad star, Anna Gunn who played Skyler White, and Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey’s character, Cersei Lannister. Although both women had major roles in their respective shows, their characters were not always well-received by the fans.

Anna Gunn as Skyler in Breaking Bad | Credits: AMC

While both Headey and Gunn got their fair share of online hate, it seemed to go down a little easier for the 56-year-old. After all, unlike her counterpart, the actress did not have to deal with people hounding her in the streets.

Anna Gunn sheds light on the hate she received as Skyler White

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Breaking Bad star,...

Pedro Pascal, the internet’s favorite daddy, has been a dominating force in Hollywood for a long time now, captivating audiences with his roles in many iconic projects including Game of Thrones. But while Pascal has been stealing hearts, there’s another who has quietly managed to steal the heartthrob’s heart, and that is none other than Lena Heady.

Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Despite being one of the most hated characters in one of the biggest shows in the world, Lena Headey knew exactly what to do with her role to make it unforgettable. So much so that people on the internet almost forgot there was an actor beneath Cersei’s skin.

The Internet’s Favorite Crush, Pedro Pascal, Had a Thing for TV’s Most Hated Queen!

Pedro Pascal has been part of a bunch of iconic projects, and Game of Thrones...

Calyx and Halan are searching for answers in the second season of the Beacon 23 TV show on MGM+? As we all know, Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Beacon 23 is cancelled or renewed for season three. MGM+ and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the second season episodes of Beacon 23 here. *Status Update Below.

An MGM+ science-fiction mystery thriller series, the Beacon 23 TV show stars Lena Headey and Stephan James, with Stephan James, Natasha Mumba, and Ellen Wong. The story is set in the 23rd Century and takes place in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way, in a remote “lighthouse.” Aster Calyx (Headey) is a government agent, while Halan...

Our time in the far reaches of space is over. MGM+ has cancelled the Beacon 23 series, so there won't be a third season. The second season's eight episodes finished airing on May 26th.

A science-fiction mystery thriller series, the Beacon 23 TV show stars Lena Headey and Stephan James, with Stephan James, Natasha Mumba, and Ellen Wong. The story is set in the 23rd Century and takes place in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way, in a remote “lighthouse.” Aster Calyx (Headey) is a government agent, while Halan Kai Nelson (James) is a stoic ex-military man. Their fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together inside one of many Beacons that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers. Every Beacon is run by one highly trained human and a specialized Artificial Intelligence. Aster mysteriously...