‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ Adds Four to Cast

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorAfter almost a month and a half with no performances, Broadway on Hollywood’s production of “Hamilton” returned to the Pantages Theatre on Wednesday with a special audience: 2,600 Los Angeles public high school students.“I can’t imagine a better way to start our last six weeks here in the Pantages,” James Viggiano, company manager for the Los Angeles company of “Hamilton,” told Variety — adding that the return also marks the production’s last leg at the Pantages. “The cast always looks forward to having a house full of students because it’s an energy unlike anything else.”As countless theaters across the country know all too well, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant delays and uncertainties for bringing live performances back to the stage.

Andy Serkis and Michael Sheen look alike for years, but now even their own kids are getting confused.Andy has revealed that Michael’s daughter mistook the Planet of the Apes star for her dad.People have been confusing Michael and Andy for each other for years due to their similar looks, and the 57-year-old actor can recall one incident when Michael’s child Lily excitedly ran up to him at an airport after thinking it was her dad getting off a flight.Andy – who is world renowned for his performance capture work – was being interviewed by The Guardian when he was asked by a reader if anyone has ever asked him for Michael’s autograph. He replied: ‘Ha! No.

Ralf Rangnick could be the latest victim of player power in the Premier League should he lose his job because Manchester United stars are 'annoyed' by his training sessions. The German coach may only be contracted in his current role at Old Trafford until the end of the season, but United have been quick to act in the past if they don't see things going in the right direction.Rangnick wouldn't be the first to lose a job in that manner, with players on occasion visiting chairman in order to share concerns about the middle man.

A game between historic rivals Porto and Sporting Lisbon descended in utter chaos on Friday, with even matchday staff getting involved.The pair faced off in what ended up being a 2-2 draw - but after the game, tempers flared and an incredible five players were subsequently sent off for their involvement in the scuffle.Agustín Marchesín and Pepe of Porto, along with Sebastián Coates, João Palhinha, and Bruno Tabata of Sporting, all received their marching orders as the Primeira Liga encounter became marred with post-game fighting.Even more remarkably, it appeared that ball boys and stewards got involved as well. Stunner viewers online gave their thoughts to the wild scenes.One jokes that the ending result was like WWE.

Adele seemed to confirm her engagement to NBA Sports agent Rich Paul on the Graham Norton show on Friday (February 11).The 33-year-old chart topper found herself in a bit of a corner when the BBC host quizzed her over the gigantic ring that was placed on her wedding finger.Speaking about Adele's performance at the BRIT Awards 2022 earlier in the week, Graham said: "I don't know if anyone noticed when you were sat at the piano singing, microphone in right hand.... the left hand didn't move as much as normal.Then the host joked: "It almost seemed heavier."The award-winning artist began to laugh, before Graham prompted: "Is there...?"Interjecting, Adele barked back: "As if I would ever tell anyone if I was or wasn't."With the ring in full view of the camera, she added: "It's lovely though ain't it?"Graham commented: "I have to say as a casual observer it looks like you are."Adele laughed and coyly agreed: "Alright," as Graham cheekily chirped: "I'm taking that as a yes."The Rolling In The Deep star's fans were convinced that Adele and Rich Paul had taken their romance to the next level when the songstress stepped out on the red carpet of the BRITs on Tuesday (February 8) with a huge ring on that finger.If one thing was clear, Adele certainly wasn't hiding the diamond from view as she posed for snaps on the red carpet with sparkling jewel in eyesight.It didn't take long for eagle-eyed fans to notice the gigantic rock, with many taking to Twitter to air their thoughts.One person penned: "Anyone else notice Adele wearing a huge diamond ring on her finger.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe Amazon anthology series “Modern Love” has announced its main cast for Season 2.Season 2 of the series will feature episodes starring: Gbenga Akinnagbe (“The Deuce”), Susan Blackwell (“Madam Secretary”), Lucy Boynton (“Bohemian Rhapsody”), Tom Burke (“Mank”), Zoe Chao (“Love Life”), Maria Dizzia (“Orange is the New Black”), newcomer Grace Edwards, Dominique Fishback (“Judas and the Black Messiah”), Kathryn Gallagher (“Jagged Little Pill”), Kit Harington (“Game of Thrones”), Garrett Hedlund (“Mudbound”), Telci Huynh (“God Friended Me”), Nikki M.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming “Peacemaker” series at HBO Max has cast Alison Araya and Lenny Jacobson in recurring roles, Variety has learned exclusively.They join previously announced series lead John Cena as well as series regulars Danielle Brooks, Chris Conrad, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Robert Patrick, and Chukwudi Iwuji. Araya and Jacobson will play the married couple Amber and Evan respectively.Araya is an Australian-Latinx actress whose past TV credits include “Riverdale,” “Arrow,” and “Julie and the Phantoms.” She is repped by Premiere Talent Management.Jacobson previously starred in “Narcos: Mexico” at Netflix and is currently working on “For All Mankind” at Apple.

Steve Toussaint, Sonoya Minuzo, Eve Best and Rhys Ifans have been cast in a Game Of Thrones spin-off series.House Of The Dragon, which takes place in the same fictional universe as Game Of Thrones but centuries earlier, already has a starry cast.The four new names were announced in Varietythis Thursday and are part of a lineup that includes Doctor Who and The Crown star Matt Smith. Incoming:Steve Toussaint, Sonoya Minuzo, Eve Best and Rhys Ifans have been cast in a Game Of Thrones spin-off seriesHouse Of The Dragon is adapted from the 2018 novel Fire And Blood by George R.R.

House of the Dragon is getting new cast members!

HBO’s House of the Dragon has rounded out its main cast with the addition of Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best and Sonoya Mizuno.

Game of Thrones spinoff series House of Dragon is set to begin production this spring.HBO Max Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys confirmed to TVLine that showrunners Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan J. Condal “have been writing for a long time” and that shooting will start in April.The show is set to star Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Smith will play Prince Daemon Targaryen, who is described by HBO as the “younger brother to King Viserys and heir to the throne.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterIt is raining cash on “The Umbrella Academy” cast. Variety has learned from sources that the majority of the show’s core cast — Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, and Justin Min — has netted a substantial pay raise going into the hit Netflix-UCP show’s third season.According to multiple sources, the six actors banded together ahead of the season to ask for a pay raise, with each of them now earning more than $200,000 per episode. According to a person familiar with the series, fellow cast member Elliot Page also received a raise but was not directly involved in the group’s renegotiation.

Game Of Thrones prequel House of The Dragon will start filming in April.The update was given by HBO and HBO Max Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys during a TCA panel on Wednesday, Deadline.com reported.The network has previously announced that the series is set 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones and charts the history of the House Targaryen.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming “The Last of Us” series adaptation at HBO has cast Bella Ramsey in the lead role of Ellie, Variety has confirmed.Ramsey is best known for her role as Lyanna Mormont in fellow HBO series “Game of Thrones.” The character Ellie is a 14-year old orphan who has never known anything but a ravaged planet. In the show, she struggles to balance her instinct for anger and defiance with her need for connection and belonging as well as the newfound reality that she may be the key to saving the world.“The Last of Us” series was first announced as being in development at the premium cabler back in March, with the show landing a formal series order in November.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterClaire Danes has signed on for the lead role in the upcoming Apple drama series “Essex Serpent,” Variety has learned exclusively.Danes takes over the role from Keira Knightley, whose exit from the project was reported back in October. The series is based on the book of the same name by Sarah Perry.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe cast of “The Best Man” film franchise is reuniting for a limited series that has been ordered at Peacock.“The Best Man: Final Chapters” will feature returning cast members Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, and Harold Perrineau. Peacock has ordered 10 episodes, with Malcolm D.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe HBO Max comedy series being led by Jean Smart is rounding out its main cast.Variety has learned that the show has cast two series regulars and eight recurring guest star roles. The single-camera comedy series explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance (Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old (Hannah Einbinder).Einbinder has been cast as Ava, the young writer that Deborah is forced to hire.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA “Yellowstone” prequel series is set at Paramount Plus under an extension of series co-creator Taylor Sheridan’s overall deal with ViacomCBS.The prequel, “Y: 1883,” follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It is described as a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land — Montana.The show will debut on Paramount Plus in 2021, with a special sneak preview set to air during the Super Bowl this Sunday.

Naman Ramachandran Olivia Colman (“The Crown”), Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”), Patricia Allison (“Sex Education”) and Rob Brydon (“The Trip” franchise) lead the voice cast of BBC animation special “Superworm.”Based on the book “Superworm,” written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the half-hour show will air over Christmas on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.The show follows Superworm, who is a hero always on hand to help out all the other animals and insects, whose latest challenge is to fight the wicked Wizard Lizard and his servant Crow.Colman said: “This is such a lovely project to be involved with.

The BBC is once again turning to Oscar-nominated Magic Light Pictures for its latest animation special. The studio behind The Gruffalo will bring Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s book Superworm to life with a cast including Olivia Colman and Matt Smith.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSam’s Esmail ABC drama pilot “Acts of Crime” has found its lead.Newcomer Candace Grace has been cast in the lead role in the pilot, with Josiah Cross, Peter Mark Kendall, and Molly Price also joining in series regular roles.Little is known about the plot of the show, other than being described as a unique spin on the crime procedural. Grace will star as Vivien Lamonte, a Black police detective working homicide in suburban New Jersey.