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entertainment1 year ago

Taylor Kitsch and Betty Gilpin Star in Netflix's Intense Western 'American Primeval'

Netflix's upcoming limited series 'American Primeval,' directed by Pete Berg and featuring Taylor Kitsch and Betty Gilpin, is set in the harsh American frontier of 1857. The series explores the violent clash of cultures, religions, and communities as settlers and Native Tribes, including the Shoshone, Paiute, and Ute, vie for survival and land. Indigenous Cultural Consultant Julie O’Keefe ensured cultural accuracy in the portrayal of Native Tribes. All six episodes will be available on Netflix on January 9, 2025.

entertainment1 year ago

Betty Gilpin Steps into Lead Role in Broadway's 'Oh, Mary!'

Betty Gilpin is set to replace Cole Escola in the Broadway production of "Oh, Mary!" starting January 21, 2025, for an eight-week engagement. Escola, who wrote and starred in the play, will depart early next year. "Oh, Mary!" has been a significant success, breaking box office records at the Lyceum Theatre. This role marks Gilpin's Broadway debut, and she is known for her work in "GLOW" and "Mrs. Davis."

entertainment1 year ago

Betty Gilpin Steps into Lead Role in Broadway's 'Oh, Mary!'

Cole Escola is set to leave the Broadway hit 'Oh, Mary!' with Betty Gilpin taking over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln for an eight-week engagement starting January 21, 2025. The show, which has been a commercial success, will continue with new ticket sales extending through June 2025. Escola, who has expressed interest in writing new work, may return for a pre-Tony run, sparking theater community speculation. Gilpin, making her Broadway debut, expressed excitement about stepping into the role.

entertainment2 years ago

Exploring the Magic of AI in 'Mrs. Davis': Review and Recap.

In the first four episodes of Peacock's Mrs. Davis, Simone, a nun, embarks on a mission to bring down the titular algorithm with plenty of Looney Tunes-like antics. In episodes 3 and 4, we learn about Simone's backstory and her love triangle between Wiley, her childhood friend and ex-fiancé, and Jay, aka Jesus Christ, whom she married. The challenge for the actors was to treat Jay like a man and not an all-powerful being. The love triangle adds a complicated situation for Simone, who has strong ties to both men.

television2 years ago

"Betty Gilpin Shines in Mind-Bending 'Mrs. Davis' Premiere"

The new series "Mrs. Davis" from Damon Lindelof, creator of "Lost" and "Watchmen," is a fun and zany story about a nun named Sister Simone, played by Betty Gilpin, who is recruited to find the Holy Grail to shut down an artificial-intelligence algorithm that has conquered humanity. The show is filled with secret societies, magicians, and a quest to save the world, but the constant quippy dialogue undercuts any sense of real emotional or physical stakes. Despite this, Gilpin's magnetic presence and the show's loving satire of Lindelof's own work make it an enjoyable watch.

entertainment2 years ago

Betty Gilpin's Mind-Blowing Performance in 'Mrs. Davis' Will Leave You Speechless.

Peacock's new sci-fi series, Mrs. Davis, created by Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, is described as "tremendously bonkers" and features a nun battling an all-powerful A.I. The show also includes a mix of slapstick comedy, Las Vegas-style magic shows, and a quest for the Holy Grail. The creators want viewers to have a good time and enjoy talking about the show with their friends. The first four episodes premiere on April 20 on Peacock, with new episodes airing weekly until the finale on May 18.

entertainment2 years ago

Betty Gilpin's Mind-Bending Performance in 'Mrs. Davis' Will Leave You Speechless.

Betty Gilpin discusses her role as Simone in the new sci-fi drama "Mrs. Davis," where she plays a nun on a mission to destroy an all-powerful AI app while also hunting down the Holy Grail and engaging in a physical relationship with Jesus Christ. Gilpin describes the show as "Lucille Ball in King Arthur's Court" and speaks about her preparation for the role, including speaking with real-life nuns. She also discusses the show's timely questions about AI and its potential impact on humanity.

entertainment2 years ago

"Mrs. Davis: A Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Series About a Nun's Anti-AI Crusade"

Mrs. Davis, a new Peacock series co-created by Damon Lindelof, follows a nun named Simone (played by Betty Gilpin) who sets out to destroy an AI algorithm known as Mrs. Davis. The show is brilliantly silly and committed to its absurdity, with Gilpin giving a standout lead performance. The series digs into big questions about life, authority, and technology, while also acknowledging the good that comes with it. The show's surprises and gags keep coming, making it a fun and enjoyable watch.

entertainment2 years ago

"Exploring the Eccentric World of Mrs. Davis: A Review"

"Mrs. Davis," the new Peacock series by Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez, is a weird, funny, and deeply strange story that follows nun Simone's spiritual quest to find the Holy Grail in a world controlled by an all-powerful algorithm called Mrs. Davis. The show's sweeping plot is held together by the grounded and comedic central performances of Betty Gilpin, Jake McDorman, and Andy McQueen. While often absurdly funny, the show is also unapologetically spiritual and explores what we believe and why, and how it helps and harms us. The first four episodes of "Mrs. Davis" premiere exclusively on Peacock on April 20, 2023, followed by new episodes airing weekly on Thursdays.

tv-show-review2 years ago

"Mrs. Davis": A Mind-Bending and Surprisingly Profound AI Thrill Ride

"Mrs. Davis," a new show co-created by Damon Lindelof, follows Sister Simone (Betty Gilpin) on a quest to find and destroy the Holy Grail, assigned to her by an AI named Mrs. Davis. The show combines absurd, surreal set-pieces with a recognizable symbol to anchor the alternate reality. Gilpin's performance grounds the show, which takes a stand against a soulless, generic world that a total AI takeover would produce. The series puts spectacle over practicality, but its messiness is forgivable and even part of the plan. "Mrs. Davis" will launch with four episodes on Thursday, April 20, with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays.

entertainment2 years ago

Betty Gilpin stars in campy and mind-bending AI vs. nun show 'Mrs. Davis'

"Mrs. Davis" is a new Peacock series from Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez that pits a nun with a mysterious past against an all-powerful, seemingly omniscient artificial intelligence in a quest to find the Holy Grail. The show is a campy blast, filled with messy beheadings, cheesy '90s-era car chases, and zany characters. Betty Gilpin shines as the lead, effectively juggling a hard-edged cynicism with an openness to pure devotion. While the show doesn't delve into serious philosophical exploration, it's a fun and entertaining watch.