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EXCLUSIVE: Elizabeth Perkins is set for a major recurring role opposite Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson on the upcoming second season of the period erotic comedy Minx.

The 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival kicked off Friday, March 7 in Austin with world and North American premieres of movies in 11 sections, TV shows in three sections and several short film and virtual reality programs.

Although it marks director Paul Feig‘s first stab at a sequel, Another Simple Favor is anything but another simple attempt at cashing in on existing IP.

Blake Lively is back on the red carpet to promote her work!

Blake Lively will be back on the red carpet this week for the premiere of her highly-anticipated new movie Another Simple Favor.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Blake Lively will attend the world premiere of “Another Simple Favor” at SXSW opening night on Friday. The film’s director Paul Feig tells me Lively will be in attendance along with co-stars Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Michelle Morrone and Elizabeth Perkins. Lively’s appearance comes in the midst of her ongoing legal battles with Justin Baldoni.

Selome Hailu The sequel to “A Simple Favor,” the 2018 comedic thriller directed by Paul Feig and starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, has gotten an official title and been set as SXSW‘s opening night premiere. Additionally, Feig posted on X that the film will debut on Amazon Prime Video on May 1. In “Another Simple Favor,” Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) travel to Capri, Italy for Emily’s wedding to a rich Italian businessman where, as the logline reveals, “murder and betrayal” occur.

There will be an opening night film at SXSW and that’s the Paul Feig directed black comedy sequel Another Simple Favor from Amazon MGM Studios on March 7.

their nasty legal battle with Justin Baldoni. Morrone, 34, shared a selfie of the trio on his Instagram Stories on Sunday.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor It’s been an emotional roller coaster for fansof “Minx,” the 1970s-set comedy about the ragtag band of misfits who put together the first erotica magazine for women — complete with full frontal male nudity. The Ellen Rappaport-created show premiered on HBO Max in March 2022 and was promptly picked up for a second season.

Director Brian Levant reveals in a new interview that John Goodman did not want to reprise his role of Fred Flintstone in a sequel to the 1994 film, The Flintstones.

Katcy Stephan Allison Janney is joining the cast of Amazon MGM Studios’ “A Simple Favor 2.” The actor will join returning cast members Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in the sequel to Paul Feig’s hit 2018 mystery-comedy film. The sequel will follow Stephanie (Kendrick) and Emily (Lively) as they head to the beautiful island of Capri for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman.

365 Days‘ Michele Morrone has joined the cast of A Simple Favor 2!

EXCLUSIVE: Following recent confirmation from Amazon MGM Studios and Lionsgate that A Simple Favor 2 is a go, the film has added seven new cast members: Elena Sofia Ricci, Michele Morrone (365 Days), Elizabeth Perkins (Minx), Alex Newell (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), Taylor Ortega (Grand Death Lotto), Lorenzo de Moor, and Aparna Nancherla (The Drop).

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Minx” has been canceled at Starz, Variety has learned. This now marks the second time the series has been canceled. The first season of the comedy originally aired on Max, where it was renewed for a second season before it was canceled in a cost-cutting move.

John Oliver took a jab at Apple TV+ during the latest episode of his HBO show Last Week Tonight.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the Season 2 finale of “Minx” “Minx” has wrapped up its second season in fine fashion. In Ellen Rapoport’s Starz comedy (formerly Max comedy) aired its Season 2 finale on Friday night, with all of the characters finding themselves grappling with a new reality as “Minx” magazine goes to the next level. Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), Richie (Oscar Montoya), Tina (Idara Victor), and Bambi (Jessica Lowe) made their stand against Constance (Elizabeth Perkins), while Doug (Jake Johnson) finds himself in bed with her…literally.

On the second season of the acclaimed TV show from executive producers Chris Miller, Phil Lord and Anthony King, Jack Whitehall plays the smug entrepreneur, Sebastian Drapewood, who gets caught up in the mystery surrounding the murder of Edgar Minnows (Zach Woods), after serving as the groom's best man before his untimely death.Not long after finding Edgar's body, Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) is called in to help Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chao) with solving the whodunnit before the authorities arrive. Sebastian's interrogation comes halfway through the season, following interviews with and revelations from the bride, Grace (Poppy Liu), Edgar's adopted sister, Hannah (Anna Konkle), and family friend, Travis (Paul Walter Hauser), with each of their stories told through specific genres, or what Miller calls, «mind films.» Zach Wood, John Cho, Zoe Chao, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Poppy Liu and Vivian Wu in 'The Afterparty' season 2.While recounting his version of events — which plays out like an type of heist or crime film during his interrogation — a number of things about Sebastian are revealed, including the fact he's the person seen streaking the night of the wedding by Vivian (Vivian Wu), Feng (Ken Jeong) and others.

returns with season 2 — this time on Starz — starting Friday, July 21.

is back with another, equally captivating season 2 that comes complete with a new star-studded cast of characters, even more cryptic clues to spot and genres to explore as audiences try to solve a whole new murder.With season 2 premiering with two episodes on July 12 before mystery unfolds with the remaining eight episodes on Apple TV+, executive producers Anthony King, Chris Miller and Phil Lord as well as returning stars Sam Richardson, Tiffany Haddish and Zoë Chao, and other members of the new ensemble, break down what's to come in a deeper, even more complex installment of the anthology series. «Season 2 is definitely an extension of season 1,» Chao tells ET, teasing that «there's a lot at stake» as the series goes «further into the genres.» Not only that, «we now have two families and with that comes rich histories. And we get to really go into origin stories that span decades,» she adds. Season 2 picks up a year after the events of season 1, which saw Detective Danner (Haddish) solving the murder of performer Xavier (Dave Franco) and clearing the names of his former high school classmates, Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao). Now, the two are officially dating, with Aniq preparing to meet Zoë's family for the first time during the wedding between her sister, Grace (Poppy Liu), and her fiancé, Edgar (Zach Woods). Among the many guests — and list of suspects — are Edgar's family, including mother Isabel (Elizabeth Perkins) and sister Hannah (Anna Konkle), as well as former business partner Sebastian (Jack Whitehall) and the groom's adored pet lizard, Roxana (played by eight different lizards named Bob).

Tom Hanks turns 67-years-old today, and was saluted by his actor/singer wife Rita Wilson via Instagram.

BreAnna Bell Nancy and Celia may be back in business. Elizabeth Perkins, who starred as Celia Hodes on the Showtime series “Weeds” from 2005-2009, tells Variety she’d gladly step back into the role now that a revival of the show is reportedly in the works. “It’s just that— it’s talking,” Perkins said when asked about talk of a reboot. “I’d be on board. I loved working with Mary-Louise Parker. I love those two characters together, Nancy and Celia!” Deadline reported in May that a “Weeds” reboot was in development at Showtime with lead star Parker attached to star and executive produce. (Variety first exclusively reported the reboot was in the works at Starz in 2019). Lionsgate, the studio behind the production, declined to comment at the time.