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Dune: Prophecy Renewed For Second Season (HBO)

The HBO Original drama series Dune: Prophecy, co-produced with Legendary Television, has been renewed for a second season, ahead of the season one finale debuting Sunday, December 22nd @ 9:00 pm. ET/PT. Across Max territories, the first episode has amassed approximately 15 million viewers. From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. Dune: Prophecy is inspired by the novel Sisterhood of Dune written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

Sarah Aubrey, Head of Max Original Programming, says;  “Dune: Prophecy has captivated audiences around the globe thanks to the visionary leadership of showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker, who will continue to guide this grand tale of truth and power. We are incredibly grateful to our partners at Legendary and to our extraordinary cast and crew for their service to the Imperium. We’re excited to collaborate with this team again to see what they have in store.”

Jason Clodfelter, Legendary’s President of Television, says: “This new season will allow us to continue building out the groundbreaking, epic Dune franchise that has captivated audiences worldwide across its installments. We look forward to continuing our incredible partnership with HBO and are thrilled for Alison Schapker, her team, and the cast and crew who have worked so passionately to bring this world-class source material from Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson to life."

Season one of Dune: Prophecy has been deemed a “deliciously epic showstopper” (Mashable) with “thrilling, masterful performances” (Entertainment Weekly). Hailed as “bold, stellar sci-fi” (TheWrap), the series has been described as “emotionally rich” (Paste) and “visually grand” (The Wall Street Journal). Collider declared it “incredibly cinematic” and said “Emily Watson and Olivia Williams are absolute powerhouses.”

Dune: Prophecy stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Camilla Beeput, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, Yerin Ha, and Barbara Marten. 

Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer of Dune: Prophecy. Diane Ademu-John co-developed the series and serves as executive producer. Anna Foerster executive produced and directed multiple episodes including the first. Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, and Jon Spaihts executive produce with New York Times bestselling author Brian Herbert, along with Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert as executive producers for the Frank Herbert estate. New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson serves as co-producer. The series is co-produced by HBO and Legendary Television with Legendary also producing the film franchise that has released two installments to critical acclaim, the first of which garnered six Academy Awards. 

On Call Coming To Prime Video In January - Check Out Trailer!

Prime Video is excited to share a sneak peek clip from On Call, a gripping new half-hour drama series from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. Co-created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, On Call is Wolf Entertainment’s first scripted streaming series and will premiere January 9th, 2025 with all eight episodes, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Check out the trailer below!

On Call is an adrenalized and visceral police drama that follows a rookie and veteran officer duo as they go on patrol in Long Beach, California. Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a captivating cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community. 

The series stars Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars) as hard-charging but protective veteran officer Traci Harmon, who struggles to find her place in the department while training the next generation of officers. Brandon Larracuente (The Good Doctor) stars as Alex Diaz, an ambitious rookie who grapples with holding onto his optimistic outlook as he realizes the challenges he’ll face in today’s climate. 

Additional cast includes Eriq La Salle (ER, Logan) as Sergeant Lasman, who also serves as an executive producer on the series and directed multiple episodes, Lori Loughlin (Fuller House) as Lieutenant Bishop, and Rich Ting as Sergeant Koyama (Tulsa King). 

Dick Wolf (Law & Order, Chicago, FBI-branded series), Tim Walsh (Chicago P.D., Hightown, Night Stalker), Elliot Wolf (Dark Woods, Hunted), Eriq LaSalle (former EP/Director Chicago P.D.), and Peter Jankowski are executive producers. The series is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studios Group and Amazon MGM Studios in association with Wolf Entertainment.

Bad Monkey Renewed For Second Season (Apple TV+)

Following its critically acclaimed, Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh first season, Apple’s hit comedy series Bad Monkey, from award-winning executive producer Bill Lawrence and starring and executive produced by actor, producer and screenwriter Vince Vaughn, has been renewed for a second season.

“I hope that people know that Carl Hiaasen is an idol of mine and an inspiration for me as a writer,” said showrunner and executive producer Bill Lawrence. “To get to go on telling his story with Vince Vaughn and this great cast, at least the characters who are still alive, is very exciting.  I’m very thankful to our partners at Apple TV+ and Warner Bros, as well as the entire team that helps bring this show to life.”

“Since Bad Monkey first made its debut on Apple TV+, this highly entertaining series became an instant fan-favorite,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “Led by the incomparable Vince Vaughn as 'Andrew Yancy,’ alongside a brilliant ensemble cast, we can’t wait for everyone to experience more hilarious, sun-soaked, beachy misadventures from the mind of Bill Lawrence as the temperature rises even further in the next chapter of this engrossing murder-mystery.”  

Since its global debut on Apple TV+, Bad Monkey has been hailed as “the surprise hit TV show of 2024,” and “a must-watch for anyone looking for their next bingeworthy show.” Vince Vaughn’s portrayal of lead character ‘Andrew Yancy’ has been celebrated as “an incredibly winning performance” in “a vehicle tailor-made” for the actor. Developed by Bill Lawrence and adapted from Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times Bestselling, cult favorite novel of the same name, fans have declared that the series “finally captures the bestselling author's unique comic vision,” and the series has received praise for its “stellar cast,” “amazing soundtrack,” and “laugh-out-loud moments."

Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys. But after stumbling upon a case that begins with a human arm fished up by tourists, he realizes that if he can prove murder, he’ll be back in. He just needs to get past a trove of Floridian oddballs and one bad monkey.

The season one ensemble cast also includes L. Scott Caldwell (The Fugitive), Rob Delaney (Catastrophe), Meredith Hagner (Search Party), Natalie Martinez (Ordinary Joe, Reminiscence), Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live, Holidate), Michelle Monaghan (Gone Baby Gone), Ronald Peet (First Reformed), Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen & Slim), with special guest star John Ortiz (American Fiction) and guest stars Zach Braff (Scrubs), Ashley Nicole Black (Ted Lasso), Scott Glenn (The Leftovers) and Charlotte Lawrence in her television debut.

Hailing from Warner Bros. Television, Bad Monkey is developed by executive producer and showrunner Bill Lawrence through his Doozer Productions. Jeff Ingold, Matt Tarses (Scrubs), Marcos Siega, Vaughn and Liza Katzer are also executive producers. The complete first season of Bad Monkey is now streaming globally on Apple TV+. This marks the most recent collaboration between Bill Lawrence and Warner Bros. Television for Apple TV+, following Emmy-nominated global hit series Shrinking and global phenomenon Ted Lasso.

Silo Renewed For Third and Fourth (Final) Season (Apple TV+)

Following the acclaimed second season premiere of Silo, Apple TV+ has announced that the global hit, world-building drama has been renewed through season four. The fourth season of will bring the series to its final, thrilling chapter, telling the complete story of Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy of dystopian novels. Based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy of dystopian novels, and starring and executive produced by Rebecca Ferguson, Silo season two is now streaming globally on Apple TV+, and new episodes premiere every Friday through January 17, 2025.

“It has been a richly rewarding experience to adapt Hugh’s epic novels with our partners at Apple and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring this complete story to the screen over the course of four seasons,” said showrunner and executive producer, Graham Yost. “With the final two chapters of Silo we can’t wait to give fans of the show an incredibly satisfying conclusion to the many mysteries and unanswered questions contained within the walls of these silos.”

“The addictive, inventive and moving Silo has had us hooked since day one and we’ve loved watching global audiences become equally enamored with the world that Graham Yost has created,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “As we look to seasons three and four of this ambitious, character-driven sci-fi series — which will conclude Juliette Nichols’ journey and complete Hugh Howey’s epic trilogy of novels. We can’t wait for everyone to experience more of the show’s powerful performances led by the incomparable Rebecca Ferguson, as well as the unexpected twists, turns and surprises that we’ve come to expect from this very human story.”

“I’ve loved every minute of bringing Juliette to the screen and am immensely proud of what we’ve all created with Silo since the first episode,” said star and executive producer, Rebecca Ferguson. “I have always felt passionately about telling the entire story contained within Hugh Howey's books, so I couldn’t be happier that audiences around the world have enthusiastically embraced the show. Alongside our partners at Apple, Graham, and the entire cast and crew, I cannot wait to dive into these final two thought-provoking seasons that will beautifully conclude this dystopian tale.”

Since its sophomore season debut on November 15, Silo has captivated audiences worldwide, earning praise as “genuinely brilliant,” “immensely satisfying” and “one of the best sci-fi TV shows today.” The critically beloved series has garnered acclaim for its “dynamically charged characters,” its “atmospheric world-building element,” Rebecca Ferguson’s “earth-shattering” performance and newcomer Steve Zahn’s “performance of a lifetime.”

The sixth episode of Silo season two makes its global debut on Apple TV+ this Friday. In this week’s new episode, Bernard enacts a plan to root out Knox, Shirley, and Walker. Billings takes a stand. Solo saves Juliette’s life and wants something in return.

Created by Emmy-nominated screenwriter Graham Yost, who also serves as showrunner, Silo is the story of the last ten thousand people on Earth, their mile-deep home protecting them from the toxic and deadly world outside. However, no one knows when or why the silo was built and any who try to find out face fatal consequences. Rebecca Ferguson stars as Juliette, an engineer, who seeks answers about a loved one’s murder and tumbles onto a mystery that goes far deeper than she could have ever imagined, leading her to discover that if the lies don’t kill you, the truth will.

In addition to Ferguson, Silo season two stars Tim Robbins, Common, series newcomer Steve Zahn, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash, Alexandria Riley, Shane McRae, Remmie Milner, Billy Postlethwaite, Rick Gomez, Clare Perkins, Caitlin Zoz, Tanya Moodie and Iain Glen. Silo is produced for Apple TV+ by Apple Studios. The series is executive produced by Graham Yost, Michael Dinner, Nina Jack, Joanna Thapa, Rebecca Ferguson, Morten Tyldum, Hugh Howey, Fred Golan, Rémi Aubuchon and AMC Studios.

Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches - Premiere Event Photos (AMC/AMC+)

L-R: Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna attend the season two premiere event for AMC Networks’ Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Thursday, December 5 in Los Angeles. Photo credit - John Salangsang/Shutterstock for EW/AMC.

Last night, Thursday, December 5, AMC Networks celebrated season two of Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches with a special premiere event at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, in partnership with Entertainment Weekly, ahead of the premiere on Sunday, January 5, 2025 on AMC+ and AMC.

Series stars Harry Hamlin, Tongayi Chirisa, Alyssa Jirrels and Ben Feldman were in attendance, along with showrunner and executive producer Esta Spalding and executive producer Mark Johnson, and cast members Thora Birch, Jen Richards, Charlayne Woodard, Suleka Matthew and Mariana Novak. Attendees enjoyed an advanced screening of the season two premiere episode and a panel discussion with the cast and executive producers, moderated by Maureen Lenker, senior writer at Entertainment Weekly.

L-R: Tongayi Chirisa, Alyssa Jirrels, Harry Hamlin, Jen Richards and Ben Feldman attend the season two premiere event for AMC Networks’ Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Thursday, December 5 in Los Angeles. Photo credit - John Salangsang/Shutterstock for EW/AMC.

L-R: Dimitri Hamlin, Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna attend the season two premiere event for AMC Networks’ Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Thursday, December 5 in Los Angeles. Photo credit -John Salangsang/Shutterstock for EW/AMC.

L-R: Mark Johnson and Esta Spalding attend the season two premiere event for AMC Networks’ Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Thursday, December 5 in Los Angeles. Photo credit - John Salangsang/Shutterstock for EW/AMC.

Thora Birch attends the season two premiere event for AMC Networks’ Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Thursday, December 5 in Los Angeles. Photo credit - John Salangsang/Shutterstock for EW/AMC.

Ben Feldman attends the season two premiere event for AMC Networks’ Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Thursday, December 5 in Los Angeles. Photo credit - John Salangsang/Shutterstock for EW/AMC.

Tongayi Chirisa attends the season two premiere event for AMC Networks’ Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Thursday, December 5 in Los Angeles. Photo credit - John Salangsang/Shutterstock for EW/AMC.

Alyssa Jirrels attends the season two premiere event for AMC Networks’ Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Thursday, December 5 in Los Angeles. Photo credit - John Salangsang/Shutterstock for EW/AMC.

L-R: Harry Hamlin and Alyssa Jirrels attend the season two premiere event for AMC Networks’ Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Thursday, December 5 in Los Angeles. Photo credit - John Salangsang/Shutterstock for EW/AMC.

Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches - Season Two Key Art and New Teaser (AMC/AMC+)

AMC Networks has released the official key art (above) and a new teaser (below) for the upcoming sophomore season of Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. Starring Alexandra Daddario, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, Tongayi Chirisa and Alyssa Jirrels, the new season debuts on Sunday, January 5 on AMC and AMC+. 

 

Based on Anne Rice’s Lives of the Mayfair Witches, season two of Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches continues the journey of Rowan Mayfair (Daddario) after she has unwittingly given birth to the demon Lasher (Huston). She is determined to understand what he has become – human or monster? – and to use him to fulfill her purpose as a healer, but when tragedy strikes, she must put aside her own desires and fight to protect her family. Additional cast includes Ben Feldman, Ted Levine and Thora Birch, amongst others. The series is executive produced by Mark Johnson, showrunner Esta Spalding, Tom Williams, Michelle Ashford, Christopher Rice and the late Anne Rice, and is produced by AMC Studios.