Tag: HBO
Issa Rae’s HBO Comedy Pilot Casts Shane Paul McGhie And Dasan Frazier As Leads
Shane Paul McGhie and Dasan Frazier are set to star in the untitled male friendship comedy pilot from Issa Rae at HBO. Deadline first reported the news. Rae wrote the half-hour pilot and executive produces. Per Deadline, the pilot “centers on Menzel (McGhie), a 28-year-old barber, aspiring sports manager and professional best friend to JB (Frazier), a…
‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Debuts Second Teaser Trailer
HBO has released the second teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the first season of its Harry Potter series, following an earlier first look at the series that appeared in an HBO Max promo reel earlier this year. Per the official description, “There is nothing special about Harry Potter — or so his…
‘Lanterns’ Cast, Writer Discuss Explorting John Stewart’s Origins in Episode 3
Lanterns stars J. Alphonse Nicholson and Jasmine Cephas Jones, as well as writer and co-executive producer Vanessa Baden Kelly, gathered for an advance tastemakers screening and panel ahead of Episode 3, moderated by Trey Mangum, managing editor of Blavity and the owner/founder of BLKCinema.com, to discuss the episode centered on John Stewart’s origins. What is ‘Lanterns’…
Issa Rae Sets HBO Pilot On Male Friendship Centered In Las Vegas Boxing World
HBO has ordered a pilot for an untitled half-hour comedy from Issa Rae, which would possibly see her mark her return to the network 10 years after Insecure first premiered. The project also sees her reteam with Insecure showrunner Prentice Penny. The news was reported by both Deadline and Variety. Per the official logline, the pilot, currently referred to as…
‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 Sets November Premiere Date, Drops Teaser
HBO has released a new teaser for Season 4 of The Gilded Age, giving fans their first look at whether George and Bertha Russell can repair their marriage after Season 3’s cliffhanger split. What is ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 about? Per the official description: “Bertha Russell changed Society at a cost. Now, her family must…
‘It: Welcome To Derry’ Finally Gets Season 2 Renewal Confirmation From HBO
HBO has renewed It: Welcome to Derry for a second season, formalizing plans the show’s creatives have discussed since Season 1 wrapped. Andy and Barbara Muschietti executive produce, with Brad Caleb Kane serving as showrunner. What is ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Season 2 about? According to the official description, “Set in the world of Stephen King’s IT…