It’s been almost a full year sinceTessa Thompsonmade her most recent Marvel appearance, showing up in a small capacity in 2023’sThe Marvels, and now one of her upcoming projects is expanding its ensemble. A new report fromDeadlinereveals thatPoppy LiuandChris Bauerhave secured roles inHis & Hers, the Netflix Original Series led by Thompson.Jon BernthalandPablo Schreiberhave also been tapped for roles in the show, which will take place in the heat of Atlanta and follow Anna (Thompson), a journalist who lives in isolation and is slowly fading away from her friends and family. However, when she learns about a murder that took place in her hometown, she snaps back to her former self and jumps on the case. Detective Jack Harper (Bernthal) is skeptical of her investment in the crime.
His & Hersis based on the novel byAlice Feeney, andWilliam Oldroyd,Dee Johnson, andBill Dubuquehave been tapped to adapt it to the small screen. Oldroyd will also direct the limited series, which will consist of six episodes. Oldroyd is best known for his work on the 2016 film,Lady Macbeth, which starsFlorence PughandShögunbreakoutCosmo Jarvis. He also directedEileen, the 2023 R-rated horror film starringThomasin McKenzieandAnne Hathawaywhich is currently streaming on Hulu. In addition to developingHis & Hers, Oldroyd is also working on two upcoming projects,State of WonderandThe Jealousy Man, but little is known about either project at this time.
What Else Have the ‘His & Hers’ Stars Been Up To?
Bauer may be best known for his role inThe Wire, but he also plays Wild Bill Hancock in the wrestling dramaHeels, which recently began streaming on Netflix. He also plays Sgt. Tom Cole inLaw & Order: SVU, and is known for his role as Deke Slayton in the first season ofFor All Mankind. Liu is best known for her role in the HBO Original Series,Hacks, and she also starred alongsideTiffany HaddishandSam Richardsonin the Apple TV+ series,The Afterparty. Liu has also been tapped for a role inNo Good Deed, the upcoming Netflix series starringRay RomanoandLinda Cardelliniwhich will be released on December 12.
His & Herswill begin production this fall but does not yet have an official release date. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates on the series and watch Bauer inFor All Mankind, now streaming onApple TV+.
For All Mankind
Exploring the possibilities that might exist if the global space race had continued and where humanity would be now.
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