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Silo season 3 showrunner reveals political reason for character change

Silo season 3 showrunner reveals political reason for character change

Published by Daniella Wilson

Silo’s showrunner Graham Yost has revealed the unexpected reason behind a big change in season 3 of the Apple TV dystopia. The Rebecca Ferguson series, based on the novels by Hugh Howey, will switch between two timelines in its upcoming season – continuing Juliette’s story in Silo 18, and taking us back to the “Before Times” with journalist Helen Drew (Jessica Henwick) and congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman). Except, in Howey’s novel, Shift, Daniel isn’t called Daniel. He’s called Donald. When asked about the change by Radio Times, Yost suggested the change was due to the name being so recognisable as a result of Donald Trump’s presidency. Yost said: “I didn’t want to name a character Donald in this world, either because I believe in that Donald or not believe [in him]. It’s recognisable, it’s too much of a hot button. Also I love the Elton John song Daniel!” While Silo seasons 1 and 2 have kept relatively faithful to Howey’s novels, season 3 will diverge from the books more than ever before. It creates …

Who should be the next Doctor Who showrunner? 12 contenders for the job

Who should be the next Doctor Who showrunner? 12 contenders for the job

Published by Daniella Wilson

Add Doctor Who to your watchlist With Doctor Who’s future currently uncertain, countless questions have been plaguing fans, including: Who could be the next Doctor? When will it return to screens? What’s going on with Billie Piper? And who will be at the helm? The BBC recently announced that the show will be put out to tender this year, with showrunner Russell T Davies stepping back. The series will also no longer be produced by Bad Wolf. That opens up a fair few possibilities, including changing how the series is made. Perhaps it’ll have a different budget. Perhaps there will be more episodes per season. Perhaps the showrunner role will be done away with completely, in favour of a writers room. But if the showrunner/head writer role does stick around, who would be best placed to steer the TARDIS into the future? We asked more than 1,000 Doctor Who fans who their pick would be, with the superfans at Radio Times also weighing in and fighting for their choices. The differences in opinion were clear. …

The Four Seasons season 3 confirmed by Netflix as showrunner teases expanded David Tennant role

The Four Seasons season 3 confirmed by Netflix as showrunner teases expanded David Tennant role

Published by Daniella Wilson

David Tennant’s schedule (probably) just got even busier as Netflix has renewed its hit comedy series The Four Seasons, with the Doctor Who legend likely to be involved in some capacity. The actor surprised and delighted viewers with his secret appearance at the end of season 2, where his character, Gianpiero, emerged as potential new love interest for widowed Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver). Deadline reports that Tennant has not formally signed on for season 3, but the introduction seemed to be paving the way for a larger storyline, so we’d certainly be surprised if he was absent entirely. Inspired by the Alan Alda film of the same name, The Four Seasons is the latest TV project from 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt creator Tina Fey, who also co-stars opposite Kenney-Silver, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, Marco Calvani and Erika Henningsen. In a joint statement, Fey and series co-creators Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield thanked “everyone who watched,” with a particular shout-out to “middle-aged people, LFG!” – the excitable acronym for ‘let’s f***ing go’. Want to see …

The Testaments showrunner Bruce Miller explains “very complicated” surprise kiss in the season 1 finale

The Testaments showrunner Bruce Miller explains “very complicated” surprise kiss in the season 1 finale

Published by Daniella Wilson

*Warning: This article contains full spoilers for The Testaments episode 10, Secateurs.* The final episode of The Testaments season 1 was very much focused on the tragic story of Becka (Mattea Conforti) who was left to deal with the consequences of murdering her father, sexual abuser Dr Grove (Randal Edwards). Faced with a future either as a Handmaid or sentenced to death, Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) and Aunt Vidala (Mabel Li) thought of an alternative way of ensuring that Becka, one of their very own students, wouldn’t be punished. It wasn’t an outcome that Becka wanted and saw her mother (Kate Hewlett) confess to the murder herself, later being hung for the crime. At the same time as Mrs Grove’s death, we saw Becka prepare for her rushed wedding to Garth (Brad Alexander) which was somewhat engineered by Agnes (Chase Infiniti) herself. After being administered with a sedative to get through the day, we see Agnes come to spend some time with her best friend before the ceremony. In that scene, as Agnes helps Becka …

Elon Musk calls The Boys finale “pathetic” – and showrunner responds

Elon Musk calls The Boys finale “pathetic” – and showrunner responds

Published by Daniella Wilson

**Warning: Contains spoilers from The Boys series finale** The Boys came to an end this week with the finale episode Blood and Bone – though not everyone was happy with the outcome. One of them was the world’s richest man, SpaceX entrepreneur and X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk – who didn’t seem too happy with supervillain Homelander being stripped of his powers. In the finale of the satirical series, which has been seen as drawing parallels to the current political power players in the United States, Homelander – who became president during the show’s latest season – can be seen begging on his knees in the Oval Office, willing to do anything for mercy. After one conservative commentator criticised the scene, writing: “The show writers turned Homelander into a [Donald] Trump analogue, and this is how they choose to end The Boys,” Musk then stepped in, replying to the post and branding the decision “pathetic”. Antony Starr as Homelander in The Boys. Jasper Savage/Prime The comment was noticed by The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke – …

The Boys showrunner reveals shocking reason Queen Maeve actor Dominique McElligott was absent from finale

The Boys showrunner reveals shocking reason Queen Maeve actor Dominique McElligott was absent from finale

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The Boys showrunner has shared the surprising reason Dominique McElligott’s Queen Maeve did not appear in the series finale — and it wasn’t for want of trying. McElligott, 40, appeared in the first three seasons of the superhero drama as the feminist hero who survives an explosion but fakes her own death to escape Vought, the corrupt superhero conglomerate, and its leader Homelander (Antony Starr). Queen Maeve showed up less and less in the show after 2022, leading to speculation over the reason for her exit. Now, after the Irish actor did not appear in the conclusion of the Amazon series, show creator Eric Kripke revealed that he was open to having her return for the finale — but McElligott told him she retired. “Dom and I email a couple of times every six to eight months or so, and she …

Dutton Ranch showrunner exits Yellowstone spin-off weeks before premiere after reported clash with stars

Dutton Ranch showrunner exits Yellowstone spin-off weeks before premiere after reported clash with stars

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Yellowstone spin-off Dutton Ranch has parted ways with its showrunner, Chad Feehan, before a single episode has reached the air. The new series, which follows Yellowstone characters Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) as they attempt to start a new life in Texas, is set to arrive on Paramount+ on May 15. However, Puck News reports that Feehan has already been told he won’t be returning if, as expected, the show is renewed for a second season. Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan ran the original series himself, and he and producer David Glasser were said to be unhappy with Feehan’s handling of the show. The publication claims that Feehan “clashed on set with stars Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly and other key players, many of whom have been working on Yellowstone for nearly a decade.” Cole Hauser and Kelly …

Heated Rivalry showrunner confirmed for historical drama from Netflix

Heated Rivalry showrunner confirmed for historical drama from Netflix

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jacob Tierney, creator of hit HBO drama Heated Rivalry, has officially landed an “insanely compelling” series about ancient male friendship. According to Deadline, Netflix has given the new show a straight-to-series order. Titled Alexander, the new series focuses on the teenage years of Alexander the Great and his relationship with ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Tierney is set to write and direct alongside producer Brendan Brady (Heated Rivalry) and executive producers Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan. The series will be adapted from the 2009 novel The Golden Mean by Canadian author, Annabel Lyon, the logline for which reads: “The Athenian empire is crumbling and the world’s greatest mind, Aristotle, arrives in Macedonia to tutor a volatile young prince, Alexander. “Amid palace intrigue, forbidden love, brutal war and ruthless ambitions, their unlikely friendship shapes an empire and alters the course of history.”’ Hudson Williams’ Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie’s Ilya Rozanov in Heated Rivalry. Sabrina Lantos Tierney said in a statement that he “fell in love with Annabel Lyon’s book The Golden Mean years ago and have been …

With That Action-Packed Finale, Bridgerton Enters a Bold New Era, Says Showrunner Jess Brownell

With That Action-Packed Finale, Bridgerton Enters a Bold New Era, Says Showrunner Jess Brownell

Published by Sam Flores

Vanity Fair: Bridgerton has one of the most vocal fanbases on TV. What has surprised you most about the reaction to season four so far? Jess Brownell: Seeing the response to Benedict’s faux pas, asking Sophie to be his mistress. This was a giant mistake really based on his greatest character flaw, which is his lack of conviction or bravery when it comes to committing to something that requires Benedict stepping out of society. It really makes sense from a story perspective, but I forget that everyone doesn’t know the books. But just because it was really common for people in the 1800s to take mistresses of another class doesn’t make it morally acceptable, and we’re absolutely asking Benedict to pay for his crimes in the back half. A big trope of romance novels is the male hero saves the young woman. But when you have an actress as dynamic as Yerin Ha, it felt really important to see Sophie having a bit more of a hand in her own fate. So, we tried to …

Bridgerton’s Season 4 Coming Out Scene Is ‘Hugely Important’, Says Showrunner

Bridgerton’s Season 4 Coming Out Scene Is ‘Hugely Important’, Says Showrunner

Published by Sam Flores

The latest season of Bridgerton has received widespread praise for its touching coming out scene, which sees Benedict opening up to Sophie about his sexuality. Luke Thompson’s character was confirmed to be queer during the show’s third run, where he was seen engaging in trysts with both men and women. Benedict is Bridgerton’s first openly queer lead character, and his coming out scene took the show’s writers into new territory. “I am capable of caring for you, just as I have cared for women I have known who are of the Ton,” he told Yerin Ha’s character, Sophie, in season four’s sixth episode, which premiered on Netflix last week. “Just as I have cared for some men whom I have known intimately,” he added. “And I refuse to be at all ashamed about that.” Since the episode’s release, showrunner Jess Brownell has explained why it was “hugely important” to her that this scene be included. “I think any queer person knows that no matter who you end up with, queerness is a part of your …