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James McAvoy as Charles Xavier sitting on the steps of the X Mansion in X-Men: Days of Future Past

Before X-Men, James McAvoy Starred In An Original Version Of A Long-Running American Series

By Ryan Scott 23 days ago

One of James McAvoy's best early career roles was on a U.K. drama series that was successfully remade in America for 11 seasons.

Ray Liotta as Bobby Stevens sitting at a dinner table in Smith

CBS Canceled This 2006 Ray Liotta Crime Drama After Only Three Episodes

By Ryan Scott 23 days ago

Ray Liotta's first leading TV role didn't turn out so well, as he ended up starring on a crime drama series that was canceled after just three episodes.

Landman Star Billy Bob Thornton Knows Why Taylor Sheridan's TV Shows Work So Well

By Kieran Fisher 23 days ago

Taylor Sheridan's shows have proven to be immensely successful, and Landman star Billy Bob Thornton has some thoughts on what makes them so popular.

Robert De Niro's Frank Sheeran stands in a dark room in The Irishman

An HBO Crime Drama Saw Robert De Niro Replace James Gandolfini — Then Lose The Role Himself

By Joe Roberts 23 days ago

After James Gandolfini's untimely death, Robert De Niro was hired to replace him in an HBO crime miniseries. Then De Niro left the project.

Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris looks off into the distance as he stands outside in Landman

Landman's Billy Bob Thornton Turned Down A Major Marvel Role For A Good Reason

By Joe Roberts 23 days ago

Billy Bob Thornton turned down a huge Marvel movie part that could have changed the course of his career, but he had a good reason for passing.

Roy Scheider's Captain Nathan Bridger looks confused as he sits down in seaQuest DSV.jpg

5 TV Shows That Underwent Ridiculous Overhauls

By Joe Roberts 24 days ago

Here are 5 shows that underwent such wild and crazy overhauls that they ended up becoming completely different by the time they concluded.

Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly doing the thwip motion with his hand in Spider-Noir

Prime Video's Spider-Noir: Nicolas Cage's Marvel Character Ben Reilly, Explained

By Ryan Scott 24 days ago

Nicolas Cage is returning as Spider-Noir in a live-action TV series, but his character's name is Ben Reilly, who has a very different story in Marvel Comics.

Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg standing next to Peter Claffey as Dunk on a rainy pathway in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

One Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Star Revealed One Of George R.R. Martin's Biggest Spoilers

By Jeremy Mathai 25 days ago

One of the stars of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms just revealed a gigantic spoiler about the presumed fates of George R.R. Martin's fictional characters.

Brianne Howey's Georgia stares out from behind bars in Ginny & Georgia

Who Is Mary On Ginny & Georgia? The Plot Twist Explained

By Valerie Ettenhofer 25 days ago

Georgia spends a lot of time hiding the secrets of her tumultuous past on the Netflix series Ginny & Georgia, including a big one involving 'Mary.'

Robby with his arms crossed looking at someone on The Pitt

Why Noah Wyle Found Writing An Episode Of The Pitt So Challenging

By Nina Starner 25 days ago

Noah Wyle has tried his hand at both writing and directing on The Pitt (in addition to starring), but he found the former process much more challenging.

Noah Wyle's Dr Michael Robinavitch is seen looking sad in closeup in The Pitt

The Pitt Season 2 Said Goodbye To One Of Its Favorite Patients With A Tragic Twist

By Joe Roberts 25 days ago

A familiar, beloved patient of the l Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center meets a tragic end in the latest episode The Pitt season 2.

Five of the leading men of The Sopranos stand in front of a deli window

The Best Roles The Sopranos Cast Has Landed Since The Show Ended

By Jenn Adams 26 days ago

The strength of The Sopranos lies in its depth of characterization, thanks in no small part to its full roster of accomplished actors.

Rhea Seehorn's Jenny in an episode of Homicide: Life on the Street

Pluribus Star Rhea Seehorn's Debut Was On One Of TV's First Prestige Crime Shows

By Debopriyaa Dutta 26 days ago

Before her acclaimed turns on Better Call Saul and Pluribus, Rhea Seehorn had a small role in an episode of one of TV's first prestige crime shows.

Draco Malfoy From HBO's Harry Potter Is The Star Of Another Major YA Novel Adaptation

By Joe Roberts 27 days ago

Lox Pratt, set to play Draco Malfoy in HBO's Harry Potter reboot, is currently starring the BBC's new Lord of the Flies adaptation.

A composite image of the Netflix banner for Baby Reindeer with images from The Queen's Gambit and When They See Us around it

10 Perfect Netflix Miniseries You Can Binge In One Day

By Russell Murray 27 days ago

Should you find yourself with an unexpected day off, these assorted Netflix miniseries will help to fill the time nicely.

Ser Duncan the Tall raising his sword pretending to be a city watch soldier in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Why A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Episodes Are So Short, According To The Showrunner

By Rafael Motamayor 27 days ago

The latest series in the Game of Thrones universe, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is the shortest yet. Here's why, according to the showrunner.

Worf looking askance in Star Trek: The Next Generation

Worf Actor Michael Dorn Almost Quit Star Trek: The Next Generation After 2 Seasons

By Witney Seibold 27 days ago

Michael Dorn, who played Worf across several Star Trek projects, said that he nearly quit The Next Generation after just two seasons because of all that makeup.

Lasher walking up to an altar in Mayfair Witches

Jack Huston To Play Major Marvel Villain In Nicolas Cage's Spider-Man Noir Series

By Rafael Motamayor 28 days ago

A notable Marvel villain who we've seen on screen before appears opposite Nicolas Cage's Ben Reilly in Prime Video's Spider-Noir series.

Mickey Haller looks stressed in his office in The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 5: Everything We Know So Far

By Debopriyaa Dutta 28 days ago

Mickey Haller and his car are returning for a whole new season of The Lincoln Lawyer. Here's what we know about season 5 of the Netflix series.

Leonard Nimoy as Spock raising one eyebrow in front of a pink background on Star Trek: The Original Series

Star Trek: Every Live-Action Spock, Ranked

By Danielle Ryan 28 days ago

It's time to pit the live-action Spocks against each other to determine which actor played the best version of the beloved Star Trek character.

Zara in a blue shirt with her hand on a window in Steal

Sophie Turner's Prime Video Crime Drama Series Is A Must-Watch For Game Of Thrones Fans

By Nina Starner 29 days ago

Game of Thrones veteran Sophie Turner continues to play compelling and complicated characters in this new Prime Video crime drama series.

Angelina Jolie's Georgia Lawshe Woods is seen in closeup as she looks across frame in True Women

Angelina Jolie Made Her TV Debut With A Western Miniseries That's Hard To Watch Today

By Joe Roberts 29 days ago

Angelina Jolie made her TV acting debut in a Western miniseries that's worth tracking down (though it may prove a little difficult).

Rod Serling in a chair on The Twilight Zone next to images of Carol Burnett, George Takei, Robert Redford, and Don Rickles on the show in a composite image

15 Celebrities Who Appeared On The Twilight Zone

By Mike Bedard 29 days ago

The Twilight Zone's anthology format provided plenty of room to include acting opportunities for many people who would go on to bigger things in their careers.

Bob Denver's Gilligan holds a spoon to his face in Gilligan's Island

Gilligan's Island And Gunsmoke Shared The Last Set You'd Ever Expect

By Joe Roberts 30 days ago

Gilligan's Island and Gunsmoke are wildly different in tone, scope, and longevity, but at one point the classic shows shared a set.

Cookie holding Winky in Best in Show, the Dillon Panthers from Friday Night Lights, and Nandor holding a Super Bowl party invite on What We Do in the Shadows

What To Watch On Super Bowl Sunday Instead Of Football (February 8, 2026)

By Nina Starner 30 days ago

If you're not interested in watching the Super Bowl, here are a few alternate suggestions for movies and TV shows to check out instead of the big game.

Max Minghella as Nick Blaine standing next to Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne in front of a desolate building on the set of The Handmaid's Tale

What Happens To Nick Blaine In The Handmaid's Tale

By Jeremy Mathai 30 days ago

Nick Blaine (Max Minghella) has one of the more complex arcs in all of The Handmaid's Tale. Here's what becomes of the character at the end of the show.

David Bowie as Nikola Tesla standing on a bridge in The Prestige

David Bowie's Favorite TV Show Was An Obscure Drama You've Probably Never Heard Of

By Ryan Scott 30 days ago

Even David Bowie super fans would probably have a hard time guessing the drama series that the legendary artist absolutely loved.