Here is a wrap-up of all of the information that you must know from Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
Apple TV+ at this time debuted the trailer for “Platonic, the upcoming 10-episode comedy sequence starring and govt produced by Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen and co-created, directed, and co-written by Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco.
The half-hour comedy will make its world debut with the primary three episodes on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, on Apple TV+, adopted by new episodes weekly, each Wednesday.
Platonic follows a platonic pair of former finest pals approaching midlife (Rogen and Byrne) who reconnect after an extended rift.
The duo’s friendship turns into all-consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious approach.
In addition to Rogen and Byrne, the ensemble solid consists of Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, Andrew Lopez, and Carla Gallo.
Platonic is produced by Sony Pictures Television, the place Stoller’s Global Solutions has an total deal. Byrne, Rogen, Stoller, Delbanco and Conor Welch govt produce.
Check out the trailer. It seems like a enjoyable present.
Lifetime is staying in enterprise with Toni Braxton.
Toni Braxton has inked a brand new all-encompassing manufacturing take care of Lifetime and A+E.
In her new function, Braxton’s Braxtoni Productions will oversee and govt produce a number of tasks for the community. The manufacturing firm will probably be headquartered at Lifetime’s LA places of work.
Lifetime and Braxton have had an extended historical past of collaboration with Braxton most just lately govt producing the film A Christmas Spark that includes the on-screen reunion of Jane Seymour and Joe Lando and the 2 movies beneath the Fallen Angels Murder Club banner, which Braxton starred in and govt produced in 2022.
Braxton beforehand starred in and govt produced the Lifetime films Faith Under Fire with Executive Producer T.D. Jakes (2018), Everyday is Christmas (2018), Twist of Faith (2013), and her Lifetime biopic, Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart (2016).
“We are thrilled to continue our long-standing relationship with Toni and continue to have her as part of the Lifetime family,” stated Tanya Lopez, EVP Scripted Content, Lifetime & LMN.
“We love partnering with her on storytelling, whether it be a heart-warming holiday romance or a gritty new project, Toni is an excellent producing partner, a wonderfully versatile actress, and our audiences have shown us just how much they love seeing her on our air.”
“Lifetime has been home to my film and TV projects for the past decade. My team and I are looking forward to continued success with the network as we bring projects to life for the audience that has so graciously welcome us into their homes over the years,” provides Braxton.
Meanwhile, Prime Video at this time introduced a two-season order of Étoile, a brand new eight-episode unique sequence from Emmy-winning creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, who will write, direct, and govt produce.
The sequence is ready to star Emmy winner Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Camille Cottin (Call My Agent!), Simon Callow (Outlander), Lou de Laâge (The Innocents), Gideon Glick (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), and David Alvarez (West Side Story).
Set in New York City and Paris, Étoile follows the dancers and inventive workers of two world-renowned ballet corporations, as they embark on an bold gambit to avoid wasting their storied establishments by swapping their most gifted stars.
“Amy and Dan are brilliant creators of remarkable and enduring characters and one-of-a-kind storytelling,” stated Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon and MGM Studios.
“We’re incredibly excited for Étoile, as we have no doubt Amy, Dan, and their team will continue to produce incredible and impactful event television that we can’t wait to share with our global Prime audiences.”
“Well, guess that plan for early retirement will have to wait. Instead, we’ve decided to embark on an international journey with an unbelievable group of players and the most talented ballet dancers in the world. We will sleep when we’re dead,” stated Sherman-Palladino and Palladino.
Paul Dailly is the Associate Editor for TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter.
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