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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - John Goodman joins HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ final season with Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander Sun Sep 27 21:43:05 2026

John Goodman is joining HBO’s “The Last of Us” Season 3 alongside game veterans Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander as the final season shifts focus to Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby. TheWrap reports that Goodman will play Joey, while Ian Alexander portrays Paco, a friendly duo who call themselves the “Heroes of the Highway.” Laura Bailey joins […] The post John Goodman joins HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ final season with Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander appeared first on American Almanac .

John Goodman is joining HBO’s “The Last of Us” Season 3 alongside game veterans Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander as the final season shifts focus to Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby. TheWrap reports that Goodman will play Joey, while Ian Alexander portrays Paco, a friendly duo who call themselves the “Heroes of the Highway.” Laura Bailey joins as Elizabeth, one of the leaders of the Seraphites. Season 3 is expected in 2027 and is set up as the HBO drama’s final season. Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby takes the lead as the story follows her path after the events of Season 2. Bailey and Alexander already have deep ties to the franchise. Bailey voiced Abby in the video game “The Last of Us: Part II.” Alexander played Lev in the same game. Now both…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Melissa McCarthy says Hollywood's excuse for killing comedies is a lie Mon Sep 21 19:06:24 2026

The actress behind some of the biggest comedy hits of the last fifteen years says the industry she loves has rigged the game against funny movies, and she's not buying the excuses. Melissa McCarthy is about to do something audiences have rarely seen from her. The two-time Oscar nominee, known for scene-stealing physical comedy in […] The post Melissa McCarthy says Hollywood's excuse for killing comedies is a lie appeared first on American Almanac .

The actress behind some of the biggest comedy hits of the last fifteen years says the industry she loves has rigged the game against funny movies, and she's not buying the excuses. Melissa McCarthy is about to do something audiences have rarely seen from her. The two-time Oscar nominee, known for scene-stealing physical comedy in "Bridesmaids" and "Spy," plays Patsy Ramsey in Netflix's "The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey," premiering December 10. She also serves as executive producer. It is a dramatic turn built on police reports, coroner's files, and conversations with people who knew the real Patsy Ramsey, and McCarthy told Variety she felt an obligation to get it right. But the interview covered far more than one Netflix series. McCarthy…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - NBC's 'The Traitors: New Blood' drops the celebrities and bets on ordinary Americans Fri Sep 18 09:56:57 2026

NBC's all-civilian spinoff of the Emmy-winning competition series "The Traitors" premieres Thursday night, swapping out celebrity contestants for 22 everyday Americans competing for $250,000 in a Scottish castle. The network is gambling that regular people, not reality-TV veterans or famous faces, can carry a format that has already earned host Alan Cumming three consecutive Emmy […] The post NBC's 'The Traitors: New Blood' drops the celebrities and bets on ordinary Americans appeared first on American Almanac .

NBC's all-civilian spinoff of the Emmy-winning competition series "The Traitors" premieres Thursday night, swapping out celebrity contestants for 22 everyday Americans competing for $250,000 in a Scottish castle. The network is gambling that regular people, not reality-TV veterans or famous faces, can carry a format that has already earned host Alan Cumming three consecutive Emmy awards for best reality host. "The Traitors: New Blood" airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and streams the following day on Peacock, putting it squarely in primetime's most competitive real estate. The premise stays the same. A group of contestants arrives at a castle in Scotland, where a handful are secretly designated as "traitors." Those traitors don cloaks…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - John Leguizamo lands villain role in Universal's 'Miami Vice '85' reboot Fri Sep 18 08:56:24 2026

John Leguizamo will play the heavy in Universal's upcoming "Miami Vice '85," joining a star-packed cast led by Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in a reboot that won't hit theaters until 2028. Director Joseph Kosinski, who earned Best Picture Oscar nominations for both "Top Gun: Maverick" and "F1," is assembling a deep roster for […] The post John Leguizamo lands villain role in Universal's 'Miami Vice '85' reboot appeared first on American Almanac .

John Leguizamo will play the heavy in Universal's upcoming "Miami Vice '85," joining a star-packed cast led by Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in a reboot that won't hit theaters until 2028. Director Joseph Kosinski, who earned Best Picture Oscar nominations for both "Top Gun: Maverick" and "F1," is assembling a deep roster for his take on the franchise that defined 1980s television. The Wrap reported that Leguizamo has signed on as the film's villain, a casting choice first broken by The Hollywood Reporter. The role adds Leguizamo to a lineup that already includes Jordan as Rico Tubbs and Butler as Sonny Crockett, the two undercover detectives who became pop-culture icons when the original "Miami Vice" pilot aired in 1984. Alden…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Giada De Laurentiis injures toe in rehearsals ahead of 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35 premiere Thu Sep 10 19:57:45 2026

Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis shared a bruised-toe update with fans days before the Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premiere on ABC, but she says she plans to push through the pain. De Laurentiis posted an Instagram video on September 6 showing her discolored toe after a weekend rehearsal session left her hobbling. […] The post Giada De Laurentiis injures toe in rehearsals ahead of 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35 premiere appeared first on American Almanac .

Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis shared a bruised-toe update with fans days before the Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premiere on ABC, but she says she plans to push through the pain. De Laurentiis posted an Instagram video on September 6 showing her discolored toe after a weekend rehearsal session left her hobbling. The celebrity chef, paired with professional dancer Alan Bersten for the upcoming season, told followers the injury was painful but not enough to sideline her. In the video, De Laurentiis walked fans through the damage : "I had a great day at rehearsals today, but sadly, I busted my toe. Take a look. There's my toe. As you can see, it's quite purple, and it wraps all the way around. I'm for sure gonna lose my toenail, I…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Gary Oldman says James Bond has been cast, names co-star Jack Lowden as his pick for 007 Wed Sep 9 00:20:55 2026

Gary Oldman claims Amazon MGM Studios has already chosen the next James Bond but hasn't announced it yet, and he's backing his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden for the role. In an interview with Canada's Global, the veteran British actor said the studio has made its decision on who will play Ian Fleming's secret agent. […] The post Gary Oldman says James Bond has been cast, names co-star Jack Lowden as his pick for 007 appeared first on American Almanac .

Gary Oldman claims Amazon MGM Studios has already chosen the next James Bond but hasn't announced it yet, and he's backing his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden for the role. In an interview with Canada's Global, the veteran British actor said the studio has made its decision on who will play Ian Fleming's secret agent. Oldman stopped short of confirming Lowden is the pick, but his phrasing left little room for ambiguity. He noted that Lowden has been rumored for the Bond shortlist, then added that "they have picked him" and that "they have made their choice." Deadline reported Oldman's full comments and noted that Amazon MGM Studios was approached for comment on the claim. Whether the studio responded was not disclosed. Oldman told the…Open

NEWSNATIONNOW (Teddy Grant) - James Bond casting rumors heat up; Gary Oldman hints new 007 picked Tue Sep 8 21:34:48 2026

Jack Lowden is a Scottish actor who stars alongside Oldman in Apple TV’s British spy thriller “Slow Horses.”

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Elliot Page claims Hollywood isn't calling after starring in the year's second-biggest film Wed Sep 2 19:07:04 2026

The actor behind one of the most talked-about performances in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster The Odyssey says the phone still isn't ringing, and hints that being Canadian may not help in the current political climate. Elliot Page told interviewer Kevin McCarthy that despite starring in what has become the second highest-grossing movie of 2026, casting offers […] The post Elliot Page claims Hollywood isn't calling after starring in the year's second-biggest film appeared first on American Almanac .

The actor behind one of the most talked-about performances in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster The Odyssey says the phone still isn't ringing, and hints that being Canadian may not help in the current political climate. Elliot Page told interviewer Kevin McCarthy that despite starring in what has become the second highest-grossing movie of 2026, casting offers have not followed. McCarthy opened the exchange on his program On Film...With Kevin McCarthy with a reasonable assumption: surely a hit that big means a packed schedule ahead. "I imagine you're getting a zillion calls after this movie," McCarthy said. Page's answer was blunt. "No, Kevin, I'm not," Page replied. Asked whether he had any job lined up at all, Page added simply: "Not…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - 'Dancing with the Stars' unveils its Season 35 lineup — here's who hits the ballroom this fall Wed Sep 2 18:36:36 2026

ABC dropped the full cast for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35 on Tuesday morning, pairing 16 celebrities with pro partners for a two-night premiere that kicks off September 15. The announcement came during the September 2 episode of "Good Morning America," capping weeks of drip-fed reveals that had already confirmed a handful of competitors. […] The post 'Dancing with the Stars' unveils its Season 35 lineup — here's who hits the ballroom this fall appeared first on American Almanac .

ABC dropped the full cast for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35 on Tuesday morning, pairing 16 celebrities with pro partners for a two-night premiere that kicks off September 15. The announcement came during the September 2 episode of "Good Morning America," capping weeks of drip-fed reveals that had already confirmed a handful of competitors. The roster runs from a Paralympian and an Olympic figure skater to a celebrity chef, a late-night TV sidekick, and a Savannah Bananas second baseman, the kind of grab-bag casting "DWTS" has turned into a formula across 35 seasons on the air. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as co-hosts after their own confirmation aired on "GMA" a day earlier, on September 1. Judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Randy Quaid blasts Anne Hathaway’s casting in Days of Thunder 2, calls for Nicole Kidman’s return Mon Aug 31 19:19:25 2026

Randy Quaid has sharply criticized the decision to cast Anne Hathaway opposite Tom Cruise in the upcoming Days of Thunder sequel, arguing the role should go to Nicole Kidman and warning the film risks alienating its core audience. In a series of posts on X this past Saturday, Quaid, who played team owner Tim Daland […] The post Randy Quaid blasts Anne Hathaway’s casting in Days of Thunder 2, calls for Nicole Kidman’s return appeared first on American Almanac .

Randy Quaid has sharply criticized the decision to cast Anne Hathaway opposite Tom Cruise in the upcoming Days of Thunder sequel, arguing the role should go to Nicole Kidman and warning the film risks alienating its core audience. In a series of posts on X this past Saturday, Quaid, who played team owner Tim Daland in the original 1990 Days of Thunder, took aim at both the casting and the direction of the long-awaited sequel, now slated for a June 2028 theatrical release. He did not hold back, calling Hathaway “a leftist, woke, horrible choice for DAYS OF THUNDER NASCAR audience who are MAGA,” and insisting, “The sexy older chick for Tom in this film needs to be Nicole.” Quaid’s comments come after Hollywood announced Hathaway,…Open