A director in a van, costars on Zoom: Jake Gyllenhaal explains how he made it through Netflix'sThe Guilty

It’s hard to imagine feeling more isolated making a movie thanJake Gyllenhaaldid on Netflix’sThe Guilty. “They were talking about shutting Los Angeles down almost every day. We’d FaceTime each other after these 25-minute long takes. Jake Gyllenhaal plays a 911 dispatcher in Netflix’s ‘The Guilty.'.netflix He’d give me direction, I’d take it down, we’d do another take. We never saw each other in-person the entire shoot.” I just knew, somehow, when we are challenged, Antoine and I always get better....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Jeffrey Stein

A Discovery of Witchesstar Teresa Palmer reveals the final prank she played on Matthew Goode

And what better way to say it than with a dance? A sexy tango that Matthew Goodebemoaned having to spend hourslearning choreography for. Until Teresa Palmer had other ideas. Teresa Palmer as Diana Bishop.Des Willie/AMCN/SkyUK The entire cast and Goode in particular had a reputation for pranking each other on set across three seasons. So Palmer decided to have the last laugh. “I don’t think Matthew is going to let them release it....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · John Gonzalez

A eulogy forPen15, a perfect show about our imperfect past

Hulu’s wonderful sitcom brought a lost era to vibrant life. It was a whole lot ofACT-TINGwith real purpose because the character was a performer, prone to spot-onAce Venturaimpressions. They were both so funny, so awkward, so heartbreaking; don’t make me choose! Maya (Maya Erskine) and Anna (Anna Konkle).Credit: Hulu Let’s agree that together, they were pure TV wonder. Junior high was casual hell: Bullying, disinterested crushes, parents who just don’t understand....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Donald Bailey

A fan showed what Lizzo and Chris Evans' baby may look like, and the singer is here for it

Lizzomay have started the rumor that she’s pregnant withChris Evans' baby for her own amusement but now, fans are invested. TikTok user @maryscartoons shared a video that showed what a union between the singer andAvengersactor could hypothetically look like, basing the result off of merging the celebrities' features together in a digital drawing. “Mixing Lizzo and Chris Evans to see what their kid would look like,” says the narration accompanying the video, set to Lizzo’s new single “Rumors” which she performs withCardi B....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · James Hall

A fond farewell toSuperstoreandShameless

Unfortunately, they’re also inevitable. Every series comes to an end, and for NBC’sSuperstoreand Showtime’sShameless, those finales are upon us. Quite frankly, we’re not ready to say goodbye to the Gallaghers or the Cloud 9 crew. Illustration by Madison Ketcham for EW DEREK LAWRENCE: It’s been 10 years sinceShamelesspremiered, and yet I remember it like yesterday. Sam, are your initialSuperstorememories less scarring? SAMANTHA HIGHFILL: Far less, thankfully. Jordin Althaus/SHOWTIME How did you feelwhen Emmy Rossum leftShameless?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Ricky Graves

A golden match: Ramy Youssef and Mahershala Ali are each other's biggest fans

I couldnt believe it. One of those people happened to be two-time Oscar winnerMahershala Ali,who converted to Islam in 2000. Ali vividly remembers scrolling through Instagram and an ad forRamycatching his attention. Credit: Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu “I messaged it to my wife, just like, ‘Oh, interesting Muslim content!’ Much of that can be pegged to Ali’s affection for Youssef and the culture he’s built. “I’ve never been on a set that was that diverse ever,” he continues....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Nancy Caldwell

A guide to all the Elizabeth Holmes content you can watch, read, and listen to

In her place, EW has confirmed thatAmanda Seyfried(Mank)will take over the role. Where to find:Listen to all episodesvia ABC News, or wherever podcasts are found. Where to find:ReadBad BloodviaAmazon, your local library, or wherever books are found. Credit: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images Where to find:Streaming on HBO. Where to find:Watch the full episodeat ABC’s website. Bilton summarized his reporting in a recent episode of his podcastInside the Hive. Where to find:In movie theaters, at some point....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Jill Stephens

A guide to great slice-of-life graphic novels for young readers

Here is a guide to six of our favorites, from Raina Telgemeier to Svetlana Chmakova. Even now, when most people hear about “comic books,” they probably picture superheroes. We’ve assembled a list of six of our favorites here. Credit: Illustration by EW The way they communicate to each other is through reading fairy tales. This story originally appeared in the April 2020 issue ofEntertainment Weekly. It looked a little different there, though....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Emily Stevens

A guide to important terms you'll want to know when watchingDune

Duneearned its reputation as one of the foremost sci-fi texts of the 20th century through intricate, imaginative world-building. They are skilled fighters who can easily calculate the most efficient ways to kill an opponent. Through the supernatural power known as the Voice, they can also utter commands that must be obeyed. Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in ‘Dune’.Chia Bella James/Warner Bros. Fremen:The native population of the desert planet Arrakis mostly live outside the feudal system of noble houses....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · James Obrien

A guide to the classic cinematic Easter eggs onRiverdale

An acute case of cinephilia Riverdalehas never met a pop culture reference it doesn’t like. Click through for some of our favorites. Both titles are books by Truman Capote, as well as films. Credit: Art Streiber/The CW Hitchcock was famous forhis blonde leading ladies, women whose icy, poised exterior masked inner fire or turmoil. He took it almost to the point of obsession (a deliberate plot point inVertigo). A Nightmare on Elm Street Betty and Archie (K....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Amy Robinson

A holiday diamond in the rough: An oral history ofThe Family Stone

The star-studded cast revisits the making of their 2005 angsty Christmas classic. “I f—ing hate her.” Those words launched an idea, a film, and eventually, an egg-filled strata. ZADE ROSENTHAL/20th Century Pictures “It was like a gut punch. It definitely delayed the movie,” Bezucha says. But after a few years and a couple of iterations, he got the chance to make his film. ZADE ROSENTHAL/20th Century Pictures This time around it was calledThe Family Stone....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1162 words · Rebecca Howard

A horror maven's muse: Kate Siegel looks back on a decade of scares withMidnight Masscreator Mike Flanagan

It feels like Kate Siegel has been traveling nonstop as of late. Now the pair are in Los Angeles for one helluva night. Halloween Horror Nights, to be exact. Kate Siegel has made a career in horror with her director husband, Mike Flanagan. “I can’t wait! I was like, ‘Sure!'” It’s a promise he kept. Kate Siegel as the specter of Marisol Chavez in ‘Oculus’.Relativity Media I said, ‘I guess I want my arm to be like snaking around him....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Kenneth Newman

A Journal for Jordan review: Denzel Washington's unwieldy drama is nothing to write home about

Michael B. Jordan and Chante Adams star in Denzel Washington’s romantic drama. There are three different movies packed intoDenzel Washington’sA Journal for Jordan, and none of them are very good. The first one is a bland romantic comedy. Chanté Adams and Michael B. Jordan in ‘A Journal for Jordan’.David Lee/Columbia Pictures That’s not the fault of the two capable stars, who are the film’s redemption. For a film predicated on such steadfast connection to feel so fundamentally disconnected is a terrible flaw....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Marcus Knight