EWAN MCGREGOR TO LEAD HULU'S THE SPOT THRILLER TV SERIES WITH CLAIRE DANES

  EWAN MCGREGOR TO LEAD  

HULU SERIES THE SPOT WITH CLAIRE DANES

It was originally supposed to star Kate Winslet, but, sadly, now Claire Danes will join Ewan McGregor in Hulu's thriller TV series THE SPOT which follows a successful surgeon (Danes) and her school teacher husband (McGregor) who begin to suspect she might be responsible for a child’s hit-and-run death. Their quest for truth spirals into a web of mounting suspicion and dark secrets, testing their resolve and their relationship as they confront the possibility of hidden guilt and betrayal.

SEE NEW TRAILER AND POSTER WITH MATTHEW RHYS AND CLAIRE DANES IN NEW NETFLIX THRILLER MINI TV SERIES THE BEAST IN ME

   THE BEAST IN ME  

PAIN NEEDS A PARTNER

It arrives November 13th, and Netflix has released new trailer and poster with Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes in their new 8 part series THE BEAST IN ME about a lonely author Aggie and her new subject, a wealthy scion Nile

The Beast in Me starts November 13th

 accused of killing his missing wife. This stylish cat-and-mouse thriller sees them play neighbours. He wants her to approve him building a jogging path in their shared backyard; she is unavoidably fascinated by her maybe-wife-killing new neighbor. Aggie, struggling with writer’s block, realizes her next subject is sitting before her. They come to an agreement: She’ll allow the jogging path if he’ll let her write about him for her new book. Then things go haywire. The young man responsible for Aggie’s son’s death suddenly goes missing, and Aggie suspects Nile may be involved. Nile’s new wife (Brittany Snow), a gallerist, takes an interest in Aggie’s painter ex-wife (Natalie Morales). The Hudson Yards–esque development project spearheaded by Nile and his imposing father (Jonathan Banks) starts bumping up against loud public opposition. And a spiraling FBI agent who’d previously been investigating Nile (David Lyons) pops up, spotting an opportunity for belated justice.

 

SEE FIRST TEASER FOR MATTHEW RHYS AND CLAIRE DANES NEW NETFLIX THRILLER MINI TV SERIES THE BEAST IN ME

   THE BEAST IN ME  

FIRST TV SERIES TEASER WITH MATTHEW RHYS

It is not arriving to the streamer before November 13th, but Netflix has released first teaser with Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes in their new 8 episode limited series THE BEAST IN ME about a lonely author Aggie and her new subject, a wealthy scion Nile accused of killing his missing wife. This stylish cat-and-mouse thriller sees them play neighbours. He wants her to approve him building a jogging path in their shared backyard; she is unavoidably fascinated by her maybe-wife-killing new neighbor. Aggie, struggling with writer’s block, realizes her next subject is sitting before her. They come to an agreement: She’ll allow the jogging path if he’ll let her write about him for her new book. Then things go haywire. The young man responsible for Aggie’s son’s death suddenly goes missing, and Aggie suspects Nile may be involved. Nile’s new wife (Brittany Snow), a gallerist, takes an interest in Aggie’s painter ex-wife (Natalie Morales). The Hudson Yards–esque development project spearheaded by Nile and his imposing father (Jonathan Banks) starts bumping up against loud public opposition. And a spiraling FBI agent who’d previously been investigating Nile (David Lyons) pops up, spotting an opportunity for belated justice.

 

SEE FIRST IMAGES OF MATTHEW RHYS AND CLAIRE DANES IN NEW NETFLIX THRILLER MINI TV SERIES THE BEAST IN ME

   THE BEAST IN ME  

FIRST TV SERIES PICS WITH MATTHEW RHYS

It is not arriving to the streamer before November 13th, but Netflix has released first images of Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes in their new 8episode limited series THE BEAST IN ME about a lonely author Aggie and her new subject, a wealthy scion Nile accused of killing his missing wife. This stylish cat-and-mouse thriller sees them play neighbours. He wants her to approve him building a jogging path in their shared backyard; she is unavoidably fascinated by her maybe-wife-killing new neighbor. Aggie, struggling with writer’s block, realizes her next subject is sitting before her. They come to an agreement: She’ll allow the jogging path if he’ll let her write about him for her new book. Then things go haywire. The young man responsible for Aggie’s son’s death suddenly goes missing, and Aggie suspects Nile may be involved. Nile’s new wife (Brittany Snow), a gallerist, takes an interest in Aggie’s painter ex-wife (Natalie Morales). The Hudson Yards–esque development project spearheaded by Nile and his imposing father (Jonathan Banks) starts bumping up against loud public opposition. And a spiraling FBI agent who’d previously been investigating Nile (David Lyons) pops up, spotting an opportunity for belated justice.

PREMIUM SPOTLIGHT ON THE ESSEX SERPENT 19TH CENTURY SET APPLE TV DRAMA WITH TOM HIDDLESTON AND CLAIRE DANES

  ESSEX SERPENT SERIES  

ARRIVES THIS WEEK

Based on a Sarah Perry's book, Apple TV's six part mini series ESSEX SERPENT will arrive May 13th as the biggest premiere of a period set drama in the upcoming week. The story will see Claire Danes playing London widow Cora Seaborne as she moves to Essex to investigate reports of a  mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the hot village vicar Will Ransome ( played by our dearest Tom Hiddleston whom we haven't actually seen in a historical show for almost ten years since his roles in Hollow Crown and Cranford), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature! The cast of the mini series also includes Frank Dillane, Hayley Squires, Clémence Poésy, Jamael Westman, Dixie Egerickx and Michael Jibson. You can see an explosive first trailer below for this atmospheric new historical series!

NEWLY WIDOWED CORA

(Claire Danes) arrives at the small village of Aldwinter in Essex, ready for a fresh start after her husband's death released her from an abusive marriage. She soon becomes intrigued by a local superstition about a mythical creature known as  the Essex Serpent that has allegedly returned to the area. Meanwhile, trusted community leader Will Ransom (Tom Hiddleston) has to deal with the mysterious rumours as they begin to spread.

 

DID YOU KNOW?

The series comes from See Saw Films who also did Slow Horses series for Apple TV +. The series will open with two episodes and the remaining four episodes will then stream weekly till mid June. Clio Barnard who directed the series, is also serving as the executive producer of the show that was shot last spring and summer in Essex. When it comes to other historical series at Apple TV, we can also expect from them Steven Spielberg's Masters of the Air World War II series with Callum Turner a tie up to legendary Band of Brothers, but this time about pilots. Check out The Essex Serpent trailer below and tell us what you think:

TOM MISON TO LEAD PARAMOUNT + FIRST BRITISH ORIGINAL SERIES THE EX WIFE! EXPLOSIVE TRAILER FOR ESSEX SERPENT PERIOD SET SERIES WITH TOM HIDDLESTON, CLAIRE DANES

  TOM MISON TO LEAD  

PARAMOUNT'S EX WIFE SERIES

Paramount + first British original series titled simply THE EX WIFE has just cast Tom Mison, Janet Montgomery and Celine Buckens in lead roles. It tells the story of newly married Tasha (Céline Buckens), who has the perfect house, a loving husband in Jack (Tom

Janet Montgomery, Celine Buckens, Tom Mison will star

Mison) and a beautiful little girl, but her husband’s ex-wife Jen (Janet Montgomery) seems intent on staying in the picture. When Tasha returns home one day to find her life turned upside down, she realises that the dream she is living may be about to turn into a nightmare. It is based on a Jess Ryder novel.

 

  ESSEX SERPENT SERIES  

gets explosive trailer

Based on a Sarah Perry's book, Apple TV's six part mini series ESSEX SERPENT will arrive May 13th. The story will see Claire Danes playing London widow Cora Seaborne as she moves to Essex to investigate reports of a  mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the hot village vicar Will Ransome (Tom Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature! The cast of the mini series also includes Frank Dillane, Hayley Squires, Clémence Poésy, Jamael Westman, Dixie Egerickx and Michael Jibson. You can see an explosive first trailer below!

 

NEWLY WIDOWED CORA

(Claire Danes) arrives at the small village of Aldwinter in Essex, ready for a fresh start after her husband's death released her from an abusive marriage. She soon becomes intrigued by a local superstition about a mythical creature known as the Essex Serpent that has allegedly returned to the area. Meanwhile, trusted community leader Will Ransom (Tom Hiddleston) has to deal with the mysterious rumours as they begin to spread.

 

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ESSEX SERPENT PERIOD SET TV SERIES WITH TOM HIDDLESTON, CLAIRE DANES, AIRING DATE ANNOUNCED! SEE RUPERT FRIEND, SIENNA MILLER, MICHELLE DOCKERY IN ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL NETFLIX SERIES TRAILER

  ESSEX SERPENT SERIES  

AIRING DATE ANNOUNCED

Based on a Sarah Perry's book, Apple TV's six part mini series ESSEX SERPENT will arrive May 13th. The story will see Claire Danes playing London widow Cora Seaborne as she moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the hot village vicar Will Ransome (Tom Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature! The cast of the mini series also includes Frank Dillane, Hayley Squires, Clémence Poésy, Jamael Westman, Dixie Egerickx and Michael Jibson.

 

NEWLY WIDOWED CORA

(Claire Danes) arrives at the small village of Aldwinter in Essex, ready for a fresh start after her husband's death released her from an abusive marriage. She soon becomes intrigued by a local superstition about a mythical creature known as the Essex Serpent that has allegedly returned to the area. Meanwhile, trusted community leader Will Ransom (Tom Hiddleston) has to deal with the mysterious rumours as they begin to spread.

 ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL 

TV SERIES TRAILER IS HERE

Anatomy of a Scandal arrives this April

Netflix has released a trailer for their new mini TV series ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL which will stream from April 15th! A psychological thriller and gripping courtroom drama, the series infiltrates Britain's elite through personal and political scandal, where the truth lies between justice and privilege. James (Rupert Friend) and Sophie (Sienna Miller) Whitehouse live in a blissful and rarified world. A Minister in Parliament, a loving family at home, James' trajectory appears without limits. Until a scandalous secret suddenly comes to light. Barrister Kate Woodcroft (Michelle Dockery) has a trajectory of her own, and her prosecution threatens to tear into Westminster, the Whitehouse marriage, and her own personal esteem. Check out the trailer below:

PAULA BEER TO LEAD PERIOD SET DRAMA LADY NAZCA ABOUT INTRIGUING NAZCA LINES IN PERU! 1ST IMAGES OF VICKY KRIEPS AS EMPRESS SISI IN CORSAGE & CLAIRE DANES IN VICTORIAN SERIES ESSEX SERPENT

  LADY NAZCA MOVIE 

SENDS PAULA BEER TO PERU

European updates this weekend, starting with Screen Daily's report on Paula Beer and Guillaume Gallienne who will lead the English language biopic LADY NAZCA about German mathematician Maria Reiche who pioneered research into Peru’s mysterious Nazca lines in the 1940s, and then

Paula Beer will topline Lady Nazca period set drama

fought for their preservation throughout her life. The Nazca lines, a 50 square km area in the Nazca Desert in southern Peru, are a mysterious group of geoglyphs, forming geometric designs and the shapes of birds and animals when viewed from the sky. Reiche first moved to Peru in the 1930s to work as a governess after studying mathematics and languages at university in her native city of Dresden. She became fascinated by the lines after a trip to the Nazca Desert in the early 1940s and made it her life’s mission to research their meaning and protect them. This passion brought with it trouble and danger but also give her a sense of peace. Gallienne will play her co-archaeologist Paul Kosok in the Damien Dorsaz helmed movie.

 1ST IMAGE OF VICKY KRIEPS 

AS EMPRESS SISI IN CORSAGE

Screen Daily has also published the first photo of Vicky Krieps as the 19th century Empress Elisabeth of Austria in Marie Kreutzer's movie CORSAGE. Shooting till July, the movie will depict the empress famous for her beauty during the short period of her life around Christmas 1877 when she

First Look at Vicky Krieps as Austrian vain empress Sisi

turned 40, an age considered old for women at the time. Florian Teichtmeister plays her husband Emperor Joseph, Manuel Rubey is cousin and close friend Ludwig II, King of Bavaria and Katharina Lorenz is lady-in-waiting and confidante Marie Festetics.

 1ST IMAGE OF CLAIRE DANES 

IN THE ESSEX SERPENT SERIES

Over in Britain, Claire Danes is shooting period set TV series for Apple TV + THE ESSEX SERPENT which is a small screen adaptation of  Sarah Perry’s 2016 novel about newly widowed Cora (Claire Danes) who, having

First look at Claire Danes in The Essex Serpent television series

being released from an abusive marriage, relocates in 1893 from Victorian London to the small village of Aldwinter in Essex, intrigued by a local

Claire Danes in Victorian garb at the set of the new series

superstition that a mythical creature known as the Essex Serpent has returned to the area. The book itself won a number of awards back when it was published over in Britain.