Shia LaBeouf lands comeback film role following sexual battery lawsuit

Netflix revealed ‘s second season will premiere on April 20.

Natasha Lyonne, which dropped its first season in early 2019, will premiere its sophomore installment on April 20, the streaming service announced Monday. The announcement was made in a trippy 30-second video featuring Lyonne in various states and settings.Season 2 is set four years after Nadia (Lyonne) and Alan (Charlie Barnett) escaped mortality’s time loop together. According to the official synopsis, the series will «continue to explore existential thematics through an often humorous and sci-fi lens.» Discovering a fate even worse than endless death, the new season finds Nadia and Alan digging deeper into their pasts through an unexpected time portal located in one of Manhattan’s most notorious locations.

Ben Affleck and Ana De Armas’ new film,. On Monday, fans got a closer look inside the lives of Vic (Affleck) and Melinda (de Armas) Van Allen with the release of the full trailer for the Hulu original film.The trailer starts where the erotic sneak peek of the film left off, with a steamy moment in the park, where Melinda asks her husband, «Why are you the only man who wants to stay with me?” before going deeper into the lives of the seemingly perfect couple.  Melinda’s escapades are put on display as she sneaks away at a party with a man, played by Finn Wittrock.

T.J. Holmes has been working hard over the past few months and his efforts are about to pay off big time!MORE: Inside Amy Robach's jaw-dropping New York homeThe Good Morning America star has been training for his first ever official race, the New York City Half Marathon, which takes place on Sunday 20 March.T.J.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers are reteaming for another cycle of their Latino Len: Narrative Short Film Incubator for Women of Color, with submissions open as of today.

EXCLUSIVE: Samara Weaving, who most recently appeared in Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers and just wrapped starring opposite Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in Damien Chazelle’s Babylon, has signed with CAA. The agency just dropped a memo to its teams announcing the deal.

Hoda Kotb left her fans extremely excited on Monday morning when she revealed that her original podcast was coming back for a second season.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager pays emotional tribute to Hoda Kotb amid heartacheWith an Instagram post featuring the cover of her podcast Making Space, the Today Show host shared that the second season would be premiering in just about a week.WATCH: Jenna Bush and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialShe excitedly wrote: "Coming soon!!! Season 2 of Making Space, wherever you get your podcasts," and fans immediately took to the comments with congratulatory words for her."Absolutely love this podcast!!!! Cant wait for season 2," one wrote, with another saying: "Congrats Hoda on season 2!!"MORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates co-star's milestone anniversary on the airA third sweetly added: "CONGRATULATIONS HODA!! Second Season of this Podcast, Yay, plus all the upcoming guests you mentioned on the H&J show this morning, I can't wait!!"The TV personality launched her podcast in September of 2021, a space for people "on a journey of self-discovery and resilience of the human spirit," according to Today, and has interviewed figures like Oprah Winfrey, Maria Shriver, Sheryl Crow, and even co-star Jenna Bush Hager.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda announced the return of her podcast Making SpaceHoda opened up more about the news on Today with Hoda and Jenna, as co-host Jenna said: "We have some huge news for y'all. Hoda's original podcast, Making Space, is back for a second season."Hoda replied: "You guys, I can't tell you how excited I am about this.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Gotham Knights” pilot at The CW has cast both Fallon Smythe and Tyler DiChiara as series regulars, Variety has learned exclusively.Smythe and DiChiara are the first announced castings for the pilot, which is based on characters created for DC by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. The one-hour drama takes place in in the wake of Bruce Wayne’s murder. His rebellious adopted son forges an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman’s enemies when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentA&E is expanding its documentary series “Secrets of Playboy” with two additional episodes that will delve further into Hugh Hefner and his legacy through conversations with women who have never spoken up before.“Secrets of Playboy” examines Hefner’s Playboy empire, unearthing allegations of coercion, sexual assault, drugging and manipulation from various women over decades. Since its premiere this past January, it has become A&E’s most-watched series launch in more than five years.“Secrets of Playboy” airs Monday nights.

Locarno 2021 Golden Leopard WinnerThe 74th edition of the Locarno Film Festival came to a close over the weekend, with Indonesian film director Edwin scooping the Golden Leopard in the International Competition with Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash. Elsewhere in the International Competition, the Golden Leopard for Best Direction went to Abel Ferrara for Zeroes And Ones, while Qiu Jiongjiong’s A New Old Play won the Special Jury Prize. Best Actress went to Anastasiya Krasovskaya for Gerda, while Best Actor was shared by Mohamed Mellali and Valero Escolar from The Odd-Job Men. Special mentions went to Soul Of A Beast and Espiritu Sagrado.

Spider-Man franchise in Spider-Man: No Way Home.Marvel fans have long been speculating about the full cast of Spider-Man: No Way Home after it was revealed earlier this year that JK Simmons would be reprising his role as J. Jonah Jameson from the Tobey Maguire-era Spider-Man films.Further rumours emerged after Jamie Foxx was also announced to return as Electro, from Andrew Garfield-era The Amazing Spider-Man 2.Now, Dafoe has sparked talk that he could be on the way back to the franchise as Norman Osborn.Dafoe was asked in a new interview with The Wrap if he would be returning to which he refused to confirm or deny a return is on the cards.

Jay Weissberg The pandemic has slowed some of us down, but Abel Ferrara isn’t a guy to let an opportunity go to waste, even if it’s not clear what he’s actually doing with it. After his COVID-era documentary self-portrait “Sportin’ Life” last September comes “Zeros and Ones,” a murky — in every sense — apocalyptic spy thriller shot at night during the strict lockdown in his adopted city of Rome.

Shia LaBeouf is hoping to transform his career. The former Disney Channel star is plotting a comeback after a string of career-canceling abuse charges and allegations — by playing a real-life saint in controversial director Abel Ferrara’s newest film.

Shia LaBeouf has reportedly signed on to play the lead in Abel Ferrara's next feature film, despite his ongoing legal woes and accusations of abuse by former partner FKA twigs.And Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause, after catching wind of the news reported by Variety on Thursday, criticizedFerrara's decision to award the 35-year-old actor a 'comeback role.'Replying to Variety's Twitter post, the 40-year-old real estate agent wrote: 'Shoots dogs. Beats women.

Chrishell Stause is NOT HERE for celebrating good news for abusive men!

sexual battery lawsuit filed by FKA twigs continues.Last December, twigs (real name Tahliah Barnett) sued her ex-boyfriend for alleged sexual battery, citing a pattern of “relentless abuse” that included “assault and infliction of emotional distress”.In court documents filed in February, LaBeouf’s legal team denied “each and every” accusation in the claim. The documents also state the allegation of sexual battery is wrong “because none of the acts alleged were based on sex.”Now, amid attempts at a settlement between the pair (as originally reported by The NY Daily News in June), director Abel Ferrara told Variety this week that he has cast LaBeouf in his next film.

transform his career. The former Disney Channel star is plotting a comeback after a string of career-canceling abuse charges and allegations — by playing a real-life saint in controversial director Abel Ferrara’s newest film.The 70-year-old filmmaker told Variety that LaBeouf, 35, is on board to play the lead role in his next movie, which will center on the life of Italian saint Padre Pio.

Not a fan. Chrishell Stause had some strong feelings amid reports that Shia LaBeouf is planning to return to acting after allegations about his past behavior made headlines.

Will Thorne Staff WriterAbel Ferrara has made a career as one of the industry’s leading provocateurs.While his latest film, “Zeros and Ones,” may not shock quite like “Driller Killer” or “Ms .45,” it still stands out for being very deliberately set during the pandemic.“Zeros and Ones” stars Ethan Hawke as an American soldier stationed in Rome, caught in the midst of an apocalyptic siege, wandering empty streets that feel eerily familiar.

Legendary filmmaker Abel Ferrara has never been a creator to avoid risks. He’s the type of director that will happily tempt fate by going down the path less traveled in the name of art.

Will Thorne Staff WriterShia LaBeouf could be making a comeback turn.Legendary director Abel Ferrara has exclusively told Variety that LaBeouf has signed on to play the lead role in his next feature, which centers on the younger years of Italian Saint Padre Pio. Ferrara’s regular collaborator and close friend Willem Dafoe is also circling a role in the film, according to the director.“We’re doing a film about Padre Pio, he’s a monk from Puglia.