Riverdaleshowrunner talks Cheryl's evolution — and more Toni moving forward

Warning: This post contains spoilers about the Feb. 10 episode ofRiverdale. We made it to the future. Seven years into the future, specifically. Dean Buscher/The CW This week’s episode ofRiverdalesaw Archie return home afterseven years awayto find a very different, very concerning Riverdale. So concerning that he called in the reinforcements. Well, she hasn’t been seen by anyone in town in years. As she explained to Toni, she’s essentially become the new Sarah Winchester....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Timothy Roberts

Riverdalestar Marisol Nichols' real-life undercover work fighting sex trafficking to be TV series

ToRiverdalefans all over the world,Marisol Nicholsis known as Hermione Lodge, Veronica’s mother. And now she’s developing a TV series based on her experience. Over the last five years, she said she’s participated in six child-sex stings around the world. Credit: Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage And she did this all while starring onRiverdale. I go after those guys because, to me, they are the most dangerous." Nichols has starred onRiverdalesince the series premiere....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Melissa Henry

Riverdalestars Skeet Ulrich, Marisol Nichols to depart CW drama after season 4

Skeet Ulrichwill not return forRiverdales fifth season, leaving Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse) without his dad again. Although it is still unknown what will happen to Ulrichs F.P. Jones, the actor is grateful to have brought the character to life on the popular CW series. Dean Buscher/The CW EW has confirmed both exits. But Ive decided that its time for me to move on to explore other creative opportunities. We had so many wonderful times together during the highest of highs and the lowest of lows....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Catherine Lindsey

Riz Ahmed on adaptingHamlet, why Shakespearean themes are 'more alive and urgent than ever'

Plus, more on why he’s making Exit West To be or not to be? ForRiz Ahmed, that’s no question. He’ll suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune as Hamlet in a new adaptation of theShakespeareplay forNetflix. Riz Ahmed.Frazer Harrison/Getty He developed this version, which is set in contemporary London, with writer Mike Lesslie. Ahmed tells EW he’s still hard at work on the project. It’s a story about mental health....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Deanna Barnes

Riz Ahmed on his ASL-learning, punk-drumming performance inSound of Metal

Now the actor is gearing up for the film’s long-awaited release and the Oscar attention that may follow. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Did making this movie offer any head start for coping with the isolation of COVID-19? So some ground had already been broken but I still have a ton of digging to do. Illustration by EW; Photo:Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock When did you film this? It was a very short shoot, like five or six weeks....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Jonathan Newman

Roadrunnerdirector on filming his new Anthony Bourdain documentary: 'You have to make impossible decisions'

“Its deeply complex, and theres no tidy answer,” says filmmaker Morgan Neville. With the blessing of his estate and literary agent we used A.I. Here are excerpts from that conversation. Anthony Bourdain in ‘Roadrunner’.CNN / Focus Features ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You were announced as the director back in October 2019. How soon after Bourdain’s death did you join the project? And was this something that you had pitched, or that came to you?...

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1070 words · Robert Gibbs

Roadrunnerdirector used audio deepfake to recreate Anthony Bourdain's voice in documentary

Filmmaker Morgan Neville says he had the blessing of Bourdain’s estate and literary agent. Morgan Neville, the director ofRoadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain, has revealed that he used A.I. software to recreate the late chef and travel guru’s voice for parts of the new documentary. (Bourdain died by suicide in 2018, at age 61.) model" of Bourdain’s voice in multiple interviews published this week. “We can have a documentary-ethics panel about it later....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Casey Perez

Roald Dahl's family apologizes for 'understandable hurt' caused by his anti-Semitic comments

Roald Dahl’slegacy has long been tainted by his anti-Semitic views, andhis family is now apologizingon theMatildawriter’s behalf. I mean there is always a reason why anti-anything crops up anywhere." He added, “Even a stinker like Hitler didn’t just pick on them for no reason.” Credit: Ronald Dumont/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Months before his death, in 1990, Dahldescribed himselfas “antisemitic” and complained about the Jewish-owned media. I think they should see both sides," he toldThe Independent....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Lance Benjamin

Rob Brydon confirmsThe Trip to Greecemarks end of series

Brydon and Steve Coogan play versions of themselves in the food-oriented franchise. “I think its a feeling of wanting to quit while were ahead. It just felt like an ending.” Credit: ANDY HALL/IFC Films ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How do you choose which countries to visit? ROB BRYDON: Michael Winterbottom does all that. Steve and I, we really do just turn up and color in the outline that Michael creates. Its really him, and then we step in and perform....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Cristian Hall

Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe to bring father-son dynamic to new comedy series

The Lowes have teamed with Santa Clarita Diet creator Victor Fresco for a new Netflix series. The series is co-created and executive produced by the Lowes and Netflix alumVictor Fresco(Santa Clarita Diet). He also starred opposite his father in the 2015 Fox sitcomThe Grinderand the 2019 filmHoliday in the Wild. Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe.JC Olivera/Getty Images Rob’s recent credits include9-1-1: Lone Star, Wild Bill,Code Black, andParks and Recreation....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Anthony Petersen

Rob Lowe on his 'sexually charged'West Wingreunion with Lisa Edelstein on9-1-1: Lone Star

Plus, watch an exclusive clip of Lowe and Edelstein in action. Is there anything worse than being stuck in quarantine with an ex? ’s (Ronen Rubinstein) mom, Gwyneth (played by Lisa Edelstein). Credit: Kevin Estrada/FOX Not only is she Owen’s ex. “We picked back up where we left off,” Lowe tells EW of the reunion. “We put that idea on ice and saved it for this year,” Minear tells EW....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Aaron Mack

Rob Lowe shares perfectly '80s throwback of his double date with Tom Cruise

It’s literally the best #TBT in a while. “Double date 1980s style! Cruise is pictured alongside Michelle Meyrink, who played Marcia inThe Outsiders, in the pic. Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez.Frank Edwards/getty images In fact, our photo team found this shot of the three budding icons on the same red carpet. The Outsiderscame out a year later, in 1983. Tommy [Howell] was 15, and Rob Lowe had his 18th birthday on the set....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Timothy Jackson

Rob Lowe, brother Chad, and son John Owen talk working together on9-1-1: Lone Star

Chad Lowe directs tonight’s episode of the emergency services drama, which is written by John Owen Lowe. It’s a family affair down in Texas on this week’s episode of9-1-1: Lone Star. Obviously, EW needed to get theLowedown (sorry!) Rob Lowe and Chad Lowe on the set of ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’.Jack Zeman/FOX I’m so glad that this is something that we all three got to experience." “At the heart of the show is the unity 126 Firehouse,” says John Owen....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Shane Williams