On this episode of Collider TV Talk (May 2nd, 2016) Josh Macuga, David Griffin, Sinéad de Vries and Sasha Perl-Raver discuss the following:
John Krasinski, best known as action super star Jim fromThe Office,has signed on to star as Jack Ryanin the newly announced Amazon series fromMichael Bay’sPlatinum Dunes and formerLostco-showrunner,Carlton Cuse. There isn’t one particular novel of source material for the series and Cuse and writerGraham Rolandsaid it will not be an origin story, but will jump off during the prime of Ryan’s CIA analyst career. The TV Talk crew break down this new series wondering how it will do on the other streaming service.
Sylvester Stallone, fresh off his Oscar nominated role inCreed,has signed on to star inAntoine Fuqua’sOmerta. The series is based off the third book in theMario Puzotrilogy that started withThe Godfatherand followed byThe Last Don. This will be Sly’s first foray into TV, if you don’t count the reality showThe Contenderwith Sugar Ray Leonard.
Remember that scene inWet Hot American Summerwhen they talk about meeting up 10 years later to see what everyone is up to? Yeah? Well that’s actually happening. The success of the 8 episodes ofWet American Summer: First Day of Campled to Netflix ordering another 8 episodesthat will take place 10 years after the final day of camp from the movie. This may all sound confusing, but if you’re aWet Hot American Summerfan it makes total sense.
The Russo Brothers, who will see their filmCaptain America: Civil Warhit theatres this weekend, are headed back to TV with their company Getaway Productions and Skybound entertainment preemptively acquiring the rights toThe Mastermind. The real life crime series, with comparisons toSerialandMaking a Murderer,is written by Atavist founderEvan Ratliff, and will investigate the real life of Paul LeRoux, a cartel kingpin turned government asset.
SUPERHERO RUNDOWN
We’re only 21 short days away from the premiere ofPreacheron AMC and this weekwe were treated to a brand new trailer, complete with a homemade bazooka and just about every other creepy thing you’d imagine from the graphic novel. The panel also does SPOILERY recaps ofAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.andThe Flash.
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