According to numerous viewers of the fresh Netflix sensation, it appears that Australia has produced a show equivalent to a hit. Debuting on Friday, the series swiftly climbed to the number one spot on the Netflix global ranking within hours, receiving acclaim not only from audiences but also from critics.
Guillermo del Toro, the renowned Mexican filmmaker, expressed his awe during a post-screening chat with Jacques Audiard, the French director of ‘Emilia Pérez’, saying it’s breathtaking to witness a movie that truly embodies the essence of cinema. Their conversation followed an exclusive screening of Audiard’s latest Netflix production. In front of the Directors Guild of America audience on Wednesday night at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles, Del Toro praised Audiard, stating, ‘I believe he is one of the most exceptional filmmakers active today.’
Katee Sackhoff is an actress recognized for her proficiency with genre-based roles, notably from playing Kara “Starbuck” Thrace in Battlestar Galactica and Bo-Katan Kryze in The Mandalorian and various Star Wars projects. Her involvement in two of the most acclaimed sci-fi TV series currently streaming is remarkable on its own. However, Sackhoff aspires to extend her influence beyond these franchises, even aiming for a role in Star Trek. Remarkably, Jonathan Frakes, known from The Next Generation, has proposed an intriguing character for Sackhoff to play in one of the forthcoming Trek TV series that will be accessible through Paramount+ subscription.
The strategies of James Gunn and Peter Safran at DC Studios are becoming more clear, as numerous projects set within the DC Universe are currently in different stages of production. This includes Gunn’s upcoming Superman film, the forthcoming Lanterns series, and others. As a result, these producers have been securing top-level talent by signing them to contracts. Not long ago, it was reported that the company wasn’t just considering Dua Lipa for a role but had actually secured her for a long-term deal to portray a significant heroine. In response to reports of the renowned singer joining the fray, Gunn offered a comment.
On October 18, 2024, the English drama “Rivals” will debut on both Hulu and Disney+. This gripping political tale revolves around cabinet minister Rupert Campbell-Black (played by Alex Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant), who are locked in a fierce struggle for power within the fictional nation of Rutshire. Often described as a twisted take on traditional British society, “Rivals” has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.