T’Nia Miller and Emily Hampshire join Disney+'s Vision Quest; William Catlett cast in Peacock's Crystal Lake

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Key Takeaways

  • T’Nia Miller and Emily Hampshire join Disney+'s Vision Quest; James Spader returns as Ultron.
  • William Catlett joins Linda Cardellini in Peacock's Friday the 13th prequel series, Crystal Lake.
  • Scream 7 will feature Sidney Prescott's return; Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega will not appear.
  • The Chi renewed for Season 8 after Season 7 premiere draws two million viewers.
  • Rachael Leigh Cook and Freddie Prinze Jr. reunite for a Christmas movie at Fox.

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T’Nia Miller, Emily Hampshire join Disney+'s Vision Quest.

On 2025-05-28, T’Nia Miller was cast as Jocasta and Emily Hampshire as E.D.I.T.H. in Disney+'s upcoming miniseries Vision Quest. James Spader is expected to reprise his role as Ultron, with the series expected to premiere in 2026.

William Catlett joins Peacock's Crystal Lake prequel series.

On 2025-05-28, William Catlett was cast as Levon Brooks in Crystal Lake, the Friday the 13th prequel series from Peacock and A24, opposite Linda Cardellini. The series, created by Brad Caleb Kane, was first announced in October 2022.

Scream 7: Sidney Prescott returns; script rewritten.

On 2025-05-29, writer Guy Busick teased a "really specific reason" for Sidney Prescott's return in Scream 7, scheduled for release on 2026-02-27. The script was rewritten after casting changes, and Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega will not be appearing.

'The Chi' renewed for Season 8 after strong debut.

On May 28, 2025, Showtime announced that Season 7 of The Chi premiered with two million cross-platform viewers, leading to its renewal for Season 8. The Season 7 premiere drew two million cross-platform viewers in the first seven days.

Rachael Leigh Cook, Freddie Prinze Jr. reunite for Christmas movie.

On 2025-05-28, it was reported that Rachael Leigh Cook and Freddie Prinze Jr. are set for a 'She's All That' reunion in a Christmas movie for Fox Entertainment Studios.

Celebrity Scoop

Tom Cruise celebrates '30 Years' of Mission: Impossible.

On 2025-05-29, Tom Cruise shared a message for fans about the '30 Years' of Mission: Impossible as the final film, The Final Reckoning, delights audiences in theaters. He also shared photos on Instagram showcasing every director and action/friendship moments on set, thanking the audience.

Jackie Chan wants Rush Hour 4 soon.

On 2025-05-28, Jackie Chan joked about his age and Chris Tucker's if they don't hurry up and make Rush Hour 4, stating he is still interested in reuniting with Chris Tucker for the film.

Vin Diesel tributes Helen Mirren; Fast X Part 2 filming soon.

Vin Diesel penned a tribute to Helen Mirren, who joined the Fast and Furious franchise in 2017. Diesel mentioned that the next Fast & Furious movie, Fast X, Part 2, is reportedly going to start filming this summer.

Eddie Murphy's son, Martin Lawrence's daughter wed.

Eddie Murphy’s son and Martin Lawrence’s daughter are married in a small wedding ceremony. Murphy joked about Lawrence paying for the wedding, a running gag between the two actors.

Casting Call

Apple's Margo's Got Money Troubles in production; cast revealed.

On 2025-05-28, it was reported that Apple’s series Margo’s Got Money Troubles, based on the book by Rufi Thorpe, is currently in production. Elle Fanning will star as Margo Millet, with Nicole Kidman, Nick Offerman, Michelle Pfeiffer, and others also cast.

Julia Garner, Anthony Boyle to lead SBF Netflix series.

As of May 29, 2025, Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle are set to lead a Netflix series about Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison.

Adam Beach cast as Hakoda in Avatar Season 3.

On 2025-05-29, Adam Beach was announced to be cast as Hakoda in the third season of Netflix’s live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Production on Season 3 is currently underway.

Children of OG 'Buffy' stars auditioned for reboot.

Sarah Michelle Gellar mentioned on 2025-05-29 that children of OG 'Buffy' stars auditioned for the reboot.

Ray Winstone returns for The Gentlemen Season 2.

As of May 29, 2025, Ray Winstone is returning for Season 2 of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen, reprising his role as Bobby Glass.

Lindsay Lohan to lead Hulu series Count My Lies.

As of May 28, 2025, Lindsay Lohan is also set to lead the upcoming Hulu series Count My Lies, which is currently in development from Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger.

'Love Island USA' Season 7 reveals first Islanders.

Watanabe, Pääkkönen to lead 'Blood & Sweat' series.

On 2025-05-29, it was reported that Anne Watanabe and Jasper Pääkkönen will lead the eight-part series Blood & Sweat, a co-commission by Wowow and Nelonen, co-produced by AX-ON and ICS Nordic, with Boat Rocker handling global distribution.

Production Pipeline

Doug Liman, Google produce immersive spatial film.

On 2025-05-29, it was reported that Doug Liman is working with Google to produce an immersive spatial film, launching on Google’s forthcoming XR app Asteroid.

Colin Trevorrow, Ryan Reynolds team for Area 51 thriller.

On 2025-05-28, it was reported that Colin Trevorrow is teaming with Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort to produce an Area 51 conspiracy thriller for Paramount.

Miramax wins auction for high-concept spec script Supermax.

On 2025-05-29, Miramax won an auction for Supermax, a high-concept spec script written by David Weil & David J. Rosen, and will fast track the project. The Picture Company will produce the film.

David Weil adapts Evan Gershkovich film, writes Extraction 3.

On 2025-05-29, it was reported that David Weil is currently adapting the film about Evan Gershkovich for United Artists and Conclave director Edward Berger, and is also writing Extraction 3 for Netflix.

David J. Rosen creates Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed for Apple TV+.

On 2025-05-29, it was reported that David J. Rosen is the creator and EP of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, a new series coming from Apple TV+ starring Tatiana Maslany and directed by David Gordon Green. He also worked on Sugar and Invasion for Apple TV+ and was EP on Hunters for Amazon.

Graham King, Ray Winstone collaborate on crime drama series.

On May 29, 2025, it was announced that Graham King and Ray Winstone are collaborating on It’s a F*cking Liberty, a crime drama series set in London’s East End. Paul Tomalin will write the series.

Google, Range's 100 Zeros partner on film, TV.

On 2025-05-29, it was announced that Google and Range's 100 Zeros will develop, finance, and produce projects across film and scripted and non-scripted TV and audio.

Sean Douglas writes short film for Google x Range.

On 2025-05-29, it was mentioned that Sean Douglas has written a short project that will serve as one of the first short films produced under the Google x Range: AI On Screen initiative.

Jackie Chan desires Shanghai Dawn followup.

Jackie Chan stated his desire to create a followup to Shanghai Noon (2000) and Shanghai Knights (2003), to be titled Shanghai Dawn, noting that "The script is still going on."

'Private Eyes West Coast' spin-off series in production.

On 2025-05-29, cameras are set to roll on the 'Private Eyes West Coast' sleuth spin-off series, with Jason Priestley as executive producer.

Release Radar

'The Chosen' Season 6 finale gets theatrical release.

On May 29, 2025, it was announced that 'The Chosen' Season 6 finale & Season 7 premiere will be released theatrically as standalone films via Amazon MGM Studios.

Angel Studios sets release for ‘Solo Mio’.

On May 29, 2025, Angel Studios set a release for ‘Solo Mio’ starring Kevin James, Alyson Hannigan, and Jonathan Roumie.

Angel Studios' 'The Strangers' Case' dated for year end.

Angel Studios' Syrian refugee crisis drama 'The Strangers' Case' is dated for year end, according to a report on 2025-05-29.

First images of La Casa de Papel available.

First images of the upcoming Spanish series La Casa de Papel were available as of May 28, 2025.

'The Morning Show' Season 4 premiere date set.

Apple TV+ set the premiere date for 'The Morning Show' Season 4 and gave a first look at Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons & More Newsroom Newcomers, as reported on May 29, 2025.

Lindsay Lohan to reprise role in Freakier Friday.

As of May 28, 2025, Lindsay Lohan is set to reprise her role as Anna Coleman in Disney’s Freakier Friday, premiering Aug. 8 in theaters.

'The Terminal List: Dark Wolf' prequel premiere date set.

On 2025-05-29, it was announced that 'The Terminal List: Dark Wolf' prequel sets a premiere date and unveils first photos.

Streaming Spotlight

Netflix releases “Les Dossiers Oubliés” thriller.

Netflix released “Les Dossiers Oubliés” on May 29, 2025, a dark and violent police thriller based on the novels by Jussi Adler-Olsen, starring Matthew Goode as Inspector Carl Morck.

Peacock cancels 'Laid' after one season.

On 2025-05-28, it was announced that Peacock canceled 'Laid' after one season. The show, starring Stephanie Hsu, premiered on December 19 with 8 episodes.

Trailer Drops

Countdown trailer released; premieres June 25, 2025.

On 2025-05-29, Jensen Ackles shared the full trailer for his new Prime Video series, Countdown, premiering on June 25, 2025. The series, created by Derek Haas, stars Ackles as LAPD Detective Mark Meachum.

Trailer released for movie "The Thursday Murder Club".

Behind the Camera

The Chi Season 7 premiere directed by Nancy C. Mejia.

As of May 28, 2025, Nancy C. Mejia directed the premiere episode of Season 7 of The Chi, which focuses on Alicia's mission to find her son’s killer, Fatima giving Victor an ultimatum, and Bakari making a costly deal. The main cast includes Jacob Latimore, Lynn Whitfield, and others.

Steven Waddington to direct Jimmy White biopic.

As of May 29, 2025, Steven Waddington is set to write and direct a biopic based on the life of veteran snooker player Jimmy White.

Kevin Costner's departure won't change Yellowstone ending.

On May 29, 2025, it was reported that Kevin Costner’s departure will not change the ending of the series Yellowstone.

Paul Hunter discusses Apple TV+'s 'Government Cheese'.

On May 29, 2025, Destiny Jackson interviewed Paul Hunter, the co-creator of Apple TV+'s 'Government Cheese,' a surrealist dramedy set in the 1960s San Fernando Valley about the Chambers family.

Lauren LeFranc discusses 'The Penguin' Season 2.

Lauren LeFranc, EP & Showrunner of ‘The Penguin’, discussed Season 2 and subverting the gangster trope on May 29, 2025.

Ever Carradine talks 'The Handmaid’s Tale' Season 6.

Ever Carradine talked about Naomi’s rise to power and Season 6’s message of “Hope And Resistance” in 'The Handmaid’s Tale' on May 29, 2025.

Audrey Fleurot discusses 'HPI' series success.

On 2025-05-29, Audrey Fleurot mentioned that a new episode of the fifth season of HPI would be broadcast on TF1 on Thursday, 2025-05-29. Audrey Fleurot and Vincent Jamain also discussed the challenges of the series during a press conference at the Séries Mania festival.

Philipp Käßbohrer to receive German TV Disruptor Award.

Philipp Käßbohrer will receive Deadline’s 2025 German TV Disruptor Award at Seriencamp in Cologne, according to a report published on 2025-05-29. Käßbohrer and Matthias Murmann created Netflix’s dark comedy-drama How To Sell Drugs Online (Fast).

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