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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' the article explores how concept art and the creative team behind it helped shape the film's visual style and storytelling, highlighting key designs and their impact on the final movie.
HBO Max has canceled the series Duster after its first season, despite positive reviews, due to insufficient viewership, and efforts to find a second season have been unsuccessful.
HBO Max canceled the critically well-received 1970s-set action-comedy series 'Duster' after one season, citing insufficient audience numbers despite high critic and audience scores, disappointing fans and star Josh Holloway who had high hopes for the show.
The 1970s crime series 'Duster' starring Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson was canceled after one season on HBO Max, despite being developed under J.J. Abrams' deal with Warner Bros. and receiving positive remarks from the studio.
HBO Max canceled the crime drama series 'Duster' after one season, despite positive critic and viewer ratings, due to low viewer interest and failure to secure a second season. The show, created by J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, starred Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson and was set in the 1970s, focusing on a Black female FBI agent and a getaway driver. The cancellation leaves HBO Max with only one original series, 'The Pitt,' while 'Duster' was quietly shopped to other platforms without success.
Scott Speedman initially doubted Keri Russell's casting as Felicity but later praised the show and their experiences working together on the late '90s series, highlighting their auditions and the show's impact.
Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to join the cast of J.J. Abrams' upcoming untitled mystery film for Warner Bros and Bad Robot. The ensemble already includes Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey. While plot details are scarce, it is confirmed not to be a time-travel film. Abrams will direct from his own script, with production by Bad Robot. Jackson is currently starring in Netflix's 'The Piano Lesson' and has several upcoming projects, including 'The Unholy Trinity' and 'The Beast.'
Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to star in an upcoming J.J. Abrams film alongside Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey. The untitled project, produced by Abrams' company Bad Robot and backed by Warner Bros., is set to begin production in the UK this spring. This marks Abrams' first directorial venture since "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker." Jackson, known for his roles in "Pulp Fiction" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently appeared in Netflix's "The Piano Lesson" and the miniseries "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist."
Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to join Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey in J.J. Abrams' upcoming mystery movie for Warner Bros. The film, produced by Abrams' Bad Robot, has its plot details under wraps but is not expected to involve time travel. Filming is set to begin in the UK in the spring. Jackson, represented by CAA and Anonymous Content, has had a busy 2024 with multiple projects, including Netflix's 'Piano Lesson' and Peacock's 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.'
Emma Mackey has been cast as the female lead in J.J. Abrams' upcoming mystery movie for Warner Bros., joining Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega. The film, produced by Abrams' Bad Robot, has kept its plot details under wraps, though it was once rumored to involve time travel. Filming is set to begin early next year. Mackey, known for her role in Netflix's Sex Education and the film Barbie, continues her rising career trajectory with this new project.
Emma Mackey, known for her role in 'Barbie' and 'Sex Education,' will star alongside Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega in a new mystery film directed by J.J. Abrams for Warner Bros. The film's plot and Mackey's role remain undisclosed, but it is confirmed not to involve time travel. Abrams will direct from his own script, with production by his company, Bad Robot.
Warner Bros. TV has suspended overall deals with several high-profile producers, including Greg Berlanti, Mindy Kaling, and J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot shingle, due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. This move follows previous suspensions of deals with other producers and studios. The suspensions temporarily halt the payment of overhead costs and impact the staff of these production companies. However, once production resumes, the deals are expected to resume with the suspended time added to the end of the agreements.
Timothy Olyphant revealed on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast that he auditioned for a role in J.J. Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" revival, but ultimately lost out to Chris Pine for the role of Captain Kirk. Olyphant praised Abrams and the audition process, stating that he auditioned for a different character but was told they needed someone younger for the role of Kirk. Despite not getting the part, Olyphant expressed admiration for Pine and his work.
Bill Hader has stopped signing autographs for fans after a late-night encounter with a "Star Wars" fan who tried to use his kid to get Hader to sign a BB-8 toy with the intention of selling it online. Hader and Ben Schwartz were hired as voice consultants for BB-8 by "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" director JJ Abrams. Hader said most of the voice work he tried for the movie just "didn't work."