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Austin Butler has been attached to star in an adaptation of Don Winslow’s City on Fire for the last two years, but the project is finally moving forward as it now has a director. Deadline reports that Matt Ross (Captain Fantastic) has been tapped to direct City on Fire for Sony’s 3000 Pictures.

The novel is the first installment of a trilogy that “focuses on two criminal empires — one Irish, the other Italian — that control all of New England, until a modern-day Helen of Troy tears them apart and starts a brutal war. The main character, Danny Ryan, is forced to grow from a street soldier into a ruthlessly efficient leader to protect his friends, his family and the home he loves. Fighting the Mafia, the local cops, the feds – everyone – Danny builds a dynasty or will die trying.” Should the film be successful, I’d imagine that the other two novels,...

Unfortunately, it's the season for television show cancellations, and we're going to start hearing about a lot of them. The broadcast networks will be pruning their lineups to make way for the new fall schedules, a process that has already begun. But over in the streaming world, that process happens year round, not just in May. So far, there have been a number of cancellations in 2025.

It's not all bad news, though. Plenty of streaming shows have already been renewed for new seasons this year, like Severance, Running Point, The Studio, School Spirits, Paradise, and more. Many streaming favorites are still awaiting word on their fates, but for some unlucky shows, their fates have already been decided... and it's not good news.

While there are many more cancellations worth getting heated over, like Prime Video's Clean Slate and Apple TV+'s Mythic Quest, these four cancellations were some of the...

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Nonnas is a comedy drama film directed by Stephen Chbosky from a screenplay by Liz Maccie. Based on the life of Joe Scaravella, the owner of Staten Island restaurant Enoteca Maria. It follows Joe after he loses his mother and realizes how much he loved the food his mother and grandmother made, leading him to impulsively buy a restaurant and team up with real-life Italian nonnas to make food. Nonnas stars Vince Vaughn, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro, Joe Manganiello, Linda Cardellini, and Susan Sarandon. So, if you loved the feel-good story, hilarious comedy, and lovable characters in Nonnas, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Chef is a road trip comedy-drama film written and directed by Jon Favreau. The 2014 film follows Carl Casper,...

Part of the reason why The Accountant 2 exists is that the first film, The Accountant, has developed a major cult following in the nine years since its release. Not only was it enough to spawn a sequel, unlike the recent Another Simple Favor — a follow-up to A Simple Favor — The Accountant 2 received a theatrical release. The movie debuted at the third spot domestically in its first weekend, and has already passed the $40 million mark at the global box office. While it’s still a ways away from recovering its reported budget and potentially turning a profit, The Accountant 2 has already generated twice as much as star Ben Affleck’s big-budget directorial dud Live by Night.

The gangster drama grossed around $22 million worldwide, against a reported budget of $90 million. The Accountant 2 cost around the same amount, but has already grossed $42 million worldwide in less than a week.

We have some sad news today for fans of Peacock's Based on a True Story, as the streaming platform has given the ax to the dark comedy thriller after just two seasons. Starring The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco, the series featured her and Chris Messina as married couple Ava and Nathan Bartlett, who, after suffering a series of unfortunate life events, team up with a serial killer (Tom Bateman) to start a true-crime podcast.

Deadline reports that Based on a True Story won't be returning for a third season. The eight-episode first season premiered in 2023, and was followed a year and a half later with another eight episodes in November 2024. At the time of its premiere, creator Craig Rosenberg told various outlets – including Peacock – that his goal was to create a show which examined America's obsession with turning serial killers into celebrities.

"Over the last decade, a true...

All good stories must come to an end. Peacock has trimmed its original programming, canceling Based on a True Story after two seasons.

Per Deadline, despite earning largely positive reviews from critics, Based on a True Story will not return for a third season on Peacock. Created by Craig Rosenberg, the dark comedy thriller series is a satire of the true crime genre with elements loosely inspired by true events. Both seasons follow married couple Ava and Nathan Bartlett, played by Cuoco and Chris Messina respectively, as they capitalize on America's growing obsession with true crime by launching a podcast with serial killer Matt Pierce (Tom Bateman). The second, and now final, season of eight episodes was released in its entirety on Peacock back in November 2024.

Based on a True Story Season 2 picked up three months into parenthood for Ava and Nathan. As they focus on taking care of her family,...

Peacock apparently was tired of sitting on the sidelines watching broadcast handing out surprising cancellations and decided to get in on the action with a pair of cancellations for two of its own shows.

Peacock has decided not to move forward with a third season of its hit comedy Based on a True Story, canceling the show roughly five months after season 2’s release in November 2024. A move that is both shocking and so disappointing.

Based on a True Story starred Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina as a married couple struggling to keep their head above water who decide to use their love of true crime podcasts to launch their own podcast detailing the murders of local serial killer, the Westside Ripper… who just so happens to be the couple’s plumber Matt (Tom Bateman). Debuting in 2023, the show opened to rave reviews and quickly secured a second season, which...

Jessica Chastain is set to star in a new horror film directed by Rob Savage and based on Incidents Around the House, a novel by Josh Malerman. The project is being developed by Universal Pictures with Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, in association with Spin a Black Yarn.

Nathan Elston, known for his work on Succession, is writing the screenplay. Plot details have not been released, but the source material centers on a young girl who perceives a supernatural presence in her home, which she names “Other Mommy.” The story unfolds within a family dynamic shaped by fear and uncertainty.

James Wan is producing the film through Atomic Monster, alongside Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Macdara Kelleher, Rob Savage, Josh Malerman, and Ryan Lewis. Alayna Glasthal is overseeing the project for Atomic Monster.

Chastain’s past work in horror includes Mama, directed by Andy Muschietti, and It: Chapter Two, where she reunited with the director.

Just when we thought our watchlist was safe, Peacock has gone and done the unthinkable. In a move that’s left many stunned and more than a little frustrated, the streamer has pulled the plug on one of its most beloved series without so much as a warning. Fans were eagerly awaiting news of a renewal, but what they got instead was a sudden cancellation that no one saw coming. It's just not fair, and the disappointment is undeniable.

On April 15, the streaming service announced that it would not be going forward with a third installment of the dark comedy series Based on a True Story. In other words, fans who were eagerly anticipating the next chapter will now be left with unanswered questions and an unfinished story. This cancellation comes almost five months after the second season dropped. Variety was first to report the news.

Kaley Cuoco as Ava...

Peacock has canceled two shows: Based on a True Story and Mr. Throwback, Deadline has confirmed.

From Craig Rosenberg and Jason Bateman, Based on a True Story ran for two seasons and starred Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina. The series is a satire of the true crime genre with elements that are loosely inspired by true events.

Season 1 follows Ava (Cuoco) and her husband Nathan (Messina), a down-on-their-luck couple whose lives collide with an infamous serial killer terrorizing Los Angeles. and seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime by making a podcast with the killer.

Season 2 focused on new parents Ava and Nathan Bartlett three months into parenthood. Focused on taking care of her family, Ava is determined to resist her true-crime obsession and return to work as a real estate agent while Nathan trains private tennis clients.

Rosenberg served as creator, writer, showrunner,...

Peacock has revealed the fates of two of it’s comedy shows!

The streaming service has given the axe to both Based on a True Story and Mr Throwback, after two seasons and one season, respectively, according to Variety.

Keep reading to find out more…

Based on a True Story was a dark comedic thriller, “about a realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber who seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime.”

The series, which first premiered in June 2023, starred Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato and more. Season two debuted in November 2024.

Mr Throwback starred Stephen Curry, Adam Pally and Ego Nwodim, and followed a down-on-his-luck memorabilia dealer who looks for redemption by reuniting with his sixth-grade teammate, NBA legend Stephen Curry. The show premiered in August 2024.

If you missed it, find out what other shows have been canceled in 2025 so far,...

Peacock has officially reached the bookend for its series, Based on a True Story, as Variety reports the streamer has slapped the title with a cancellation. The second season came out all the way back in November, so fans have been waiting months for the final verdict, but it’s not the one they were hoping for. The news is a bit shocking as both seasons of the Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina-led dark comedy drama performed well with audiences and critics alike, earning positive Rotten Tomatoes ratings. Showing potential for growth, the second season even added 7 points to its score on the online platform, moving from a Season 1 76% critics’ approval rating to Season 2’s 83%. Still, for one reason or another, NBCUniversal’s streamer decided to close the book and move on from Based on a True Story.

Who among us hasn’t — at one time or another over...

Peacock has closed the book on Based on a True Story, cancelling the true-crime satire after two seasons, TVLine has confirmed. The streamer has also cancelled the sports comedy Mr. Throwback, starring Adam Pally and Stephen Curry, after one season. (Our sister site Variety first reported the news.)

The news comes five months after the release of True Story’s second season, which dropped in its entirety in November. The cancellation caps its run at 16 episodes.

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The comedies “Based on a True Story” and “Mr. Throwback” have been canceled at Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively. “Based on a True Story” had debuted its second season in November 2024, while “Mr. Throwback” aired its one and only season at the NBCUniversal streamer in August 2024.

Peacock does not release regular viewership information, so gauging the exact audience of either show is difficult, but both received solid reviews upon their release.

“Based on a True” story starred Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina as a financially struggling couple who decide to start a true crime podcast to investigate whether or not their plumber is in fact a serial killer. The cast also included Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato, and Priscilla Quintana. The show originally premiered in 2023.

Craig Rosenberg created the series and served as an executive producer. Annie Weisman served as writer, showrunner, and an executive producer on Season 2 with Jaclyn Moore also writing and executive producing.

Exclusive: Jessica Chastain looks to be making a return to the horror genre in a big way as sources tell Deadline that the Oscar winner has signed on to star in the latest film from director Rob Savage. Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are producing in association with Spin a Black Yarn for Universal Pictures.

Succession writer Nathan Elston is penning the script, which is based on the novel titled Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman.

While details behind the film are unknown, in the Malerman novel, the story revolves around a haunting told from the perspective of a young girl whose troubled family is targeted by an entity she calls “Other Mommy.”

Atomic Monster’s James Wan is producing, with Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Macdara Kelleher, Savage, Malerman and Ryan Lewis executive producing. Alayna Glasthal is the executive overseeing the film for Atomic Monster.

While Chastain is best known...

Times may be bleak, but at least we’ll be getting to spend more time in the horrific, not-too-far-off-from-our-own-world Gilead of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Not only will the show be returning in April for its sixth and final season, but a spin-off series based on author Margaret Atwood’s 2019 sequel, “The Testaments,” is also in the works at Hulu. While Ann Dowd has already been revealed to be reprising her role of Aunt Lydia, joined by new cast members Chase Infiniti, Rowen Blanchard, and Lucy Halliday, IndieWire can exclusively announce that actress/writer/director Amy Seimetz will also be appearing in the show as a series regular.

A source close to the project shared that Seimetz will be playing Paula, step-mother to Agnes, the daughter of June Osborne (Elizabeth Moss) and Luke Bankole (O-t Fagbenle), formerly known as Hannah. In the novel version of “The Testaments,” which is set 15 years after “The Handmaid’s Tale,...

There was a time not so long ago when a guest spot on "Law & Order" was a rite of passage for any up-and-coming actor. You could hardly find an actor in the greater New York metropolitan area who didn't have a credit on the popular procedural to their name. Honestly, it makes sense why it would serve as such a great launching pad: Each episode required an entirely new cast of supporting players, often of all ages and backgrounds, creating lots of opportunities for aspiring actors to get some screen time.

While "Law & Order" often had costar roles available, who were basically the leads for that given week, often getting the meatiest material, there were also plenty of "under-five" parts for newbies to cut their teeth on. Like the guy who gets questioned while unloading boxes down at the pier, that kind of thing. So obviously, over the...

Kaley Cuoco isn't waiting around for a Based on a True Story renewal announcement. The fan-favorite actor has been tapped to lead a new television series titled Vanished.

According to Deadline, the Based on a True Story actor will lead the forthcoming suspense drama series, which AGC Television is launching sales for this week at Series Mania in Lille. Also attached to the television project are The Hunger Games alum Sam Claflin, three-time Cesar winner Karin Viard, and Army of the Dead star Matthias Schweighöfer. Filming on Vanished is set to begin at the end of April in Paris and Marseilles with Barnaby Thompson in the director's chair.

Vanished was created by David Hilton and Preston Thompson. The logline for the suspense drama series reads as follows: "When a romantic getaway to Paris takes a dark turn with the sudden disappearance of her boyfriend Tom (Claflin) aboard a train to the south of France,...

A trip to the south of France will ultimately go very south for Kaley Cuoco and Sam Claflin, who are both attached to star in the mystery series Vanished, TVLine has learned.

Created by David Hilton and Preston Thompson (Kids in Love), Vanished will find Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory) and Claflin (Daisy Jones & the Six) playing Alice and Tom, a couple whose romantic getaway to Paris takes a dark turn after Tom suddenly disappears aboard a train to the south of France. From there, per the official logline, “Alice is plunged into a web of intrigue and danger, uncovering...

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Adolescence is a British crime drama miniseries created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham. The Netflix series follows the lives of Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy and his family as Jamie is accused of murdering a girl from his class. Adolescence has a thrilling and intense storytelling style, as all of it is shot in one take. Adolescence stars Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Owen Cooper, Faye Marsay, Christine Tremarco, Mark Stanley, and Jo Hartley. So, if you loved the intense story, thrilling drama, and compelling characters in Adolescence, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Defending Jacob is a mystery legal crime drama miniseries created by Mark Bomback. Based on the 2012 novel of the same name by William Landay, the Apple TV+ series...

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Long Bright River is a crime drama miniseries created by Liz Moore and Nikki Toscano. Based on Moore’s 2020 book of the same name, the Peacock series is set in Philadelphia, and it follows police officer Mickey as she patrols a high-crime neighborhood and soon begins to investigate the murder of three young women. Long Bright River stars Amanda Seyfried, Ashleigh Cummings, Callum Vinson, John Doman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Dash Mihok. So, if you loved the intense story, thrilling mystery, and compelling characters in Long Bright River, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Mare of Easttown is a crime drama miniseries created by Brad Ingelsby. The HBO series is set in the small Philadelphia suburb of Easttown, and it follows police detective Marianne Sheehan...

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Sharp Objects is a psychological mystery thriller drama series created by Marti Noxon. Based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn, the HBO series follows Camille Preaker, an emotionally troubled investigative reporter who just got out of a psychiatric hospital. Camille travels to her hometown of Wind Gap, Missouri, to investigate the murder of two young girls, but she soon finds herself confronting her own childhood trauma. Sharp Objects stars Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven, Henry Czerny, Taylor John Smith, Madison Davenport, and Sydney Sweeney. So, if you loved the intense psychological story, thrilling mystery, and compelling characters in Sharp Objects, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Top of the Lake is a mystery...

Note: This story contains spoilers from “Running Point” Season 1, Episode 10.

“Running Point” wraps up its first season by pushing forward the love triangle that has been running through the mind of Kate Hudson’s Isla Gordon all season.

After a season full of tension building between Isla and Waves coach Jay Brown (Jay Ellis), distance grows between Isla and her fiancé, Lev (Max Greenfield), who calls off their engagement in the penultimate episode. By the finale, Jay kisses Isla after the big game, despite preparing to leave the Waves to be closer to his kids in Boston.

“She loves Lev and she has been in it for a long time, and maybe there is a bit of a reason why they have waited so long to pull the trigger and get married, but she really loves him, and he’s very stable,” Ike Barinholtz, who created the show alongside Mindy Kaling and David Stassen,...

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The Resort is a mystery dark comedy-drama series created by Andy Siara. The Peacock series follows Noah and Emma, a young couple on a vacation for their 10th anniversary in the Mayan Riviera. They feel their marriage is in a rut, but they soon come across an exciting mystery involving a disappearance fifteen years ago. The Resort stars William Jackson Harper, Cristin Milioti, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Skyler Gisondo, Nina Bloomgarden, Gabriela Cartol, and Nick Offerman. So, if you loved the thrilling mysteries, biting drama, and compelling characters in The Resort, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Signal is a South Korean supernatural crime drama series created by Choi Jin-hee and Park Ji-young. The tvN series is set in two different time periods, and it follows Park Hae-young, a criminal profiler who comes across a mysterious walkie-talkie,...

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Netflix is one of the best places to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch on any streaming service. Every month, it adds hundreds of new titles to its content library, but some titles have to go. So, today, we are here to tell you about the best films and TV shows you should watch before they leave Netflix in March 2025.

Due Date (March 1) Credit – Warner Bros.

Due Date is a dark comedy film directed by Todd Phillips, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland, and Adam Sztykiel. The 2010 film follows Peter Highman, who must get to Los Angeles before the birth of his child, but when he gets put on the no-fly list because of an eccentric man named Ethan Tremblay. To get to Los Angeles in time, Peter is...

If you're a fan of Mindy Kaling and are a Netflix subscriber, there's a bit of good and bad news for you going into the end of February 2025. No, her modern classic teen comedy Never Have I Ever isn't going anywhere (thankfully), but the star's eponymous sitcom The Mindy Project will be departing Netflix by the end of the month. Grab a bear claw and lie on the floor in distress!

As a comedy series that originally aired on Fox, then moved to Hulu as an original when the streamer saved it from cancellation, and was produced by NBCUniversal, it was surprising when the underrated workplace rom-com landed on Netflix back in January 2023. It was a pleasant surprise nonetheless as lots of new viewers had the chance to discover the series.

Netflix is removing The Mindy Project this month

But The Mindy Project will be removed from Netflix in the United States on Friday,...

Mindy Kaling’s new comedy show, “Not Suitable for Work,” has officially been greenlit at Hulu.

The half-hour, single-camera comedy series, which was previously titled “Murray Hill,” has received a series order at the streamer, Hulu announced Tuesday. The order came about 10 months after the show landed at Hulu following a competitive bidding process.

“Not Suitable for Work” follows five work-obsessed 20somethings striving for professional success and, if they have time, personal happiness in Manhattan’s most glamorous neighborhood, Murray Hill, according to the official logline.

Kaling created the series, and Charlie Grandy is set to serve as showrunner. Kaling and Grandy will executive produce alongside Howard Klein, who executive produces for 3 Arts Entertainment.

“Not Suitable for Work” is produced by Warner Bros. Television, where both Kaling and Grandy are under overall deals.

The news comes as Kaling gears up to launch “Running Point” on Netflix in late February,...

When "The Office" star Mindy Kaling created her own show, "The Mindy Project," she set out to redefine the kinds of roles women were allowed to play in sitcoms. "I really fell in love with the format where the main character was very flawed," she told Variety years later. "It was something you had seen countless times on sitcoms with men, but you hadn't seen with women. And I was so excited to play that part in a bigger capacity than I had."

To accomplish that goal, she invented Dr. Mindy Lahiri — a woman who desperately wants to be in love, at the expense of just about every other facet of her life. Still, she's a great doctor, a good coworker, and eventually, a great mom. Mindy's adventures won the show legions of fans -- even as it moved from network television to Hulu -- and viewers fell in love with the show's quirky,...

A new movie produced by Live Nation Productions and starring two alums from The Officewill feature a plot inspired by alternative rock/punk powerhouse Green Day. Per Variety, the film, titled New Years Rev, is a comedic coming-of-age story of three friends who travel to Los Angeles and believe (mistakenly) that their band is opening for the legendary Green Day on New Year’s Eve (so no worries about waking up Billie Joe Armstrong before September ends).

The three friends who think they are opening for Green Day, which consists of Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool will be played by Mason Thames (who also stars in the upcoming live-action How to Train Your Dragon), Kylr Coffman, and Ryan Foust. It will also star Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, who played Pam Halpert (nee Beesly) and Angela Martin respectively duringThe Office’sentire run from 2005 to 2013. The pair currently host the Office Ladies Podcast.

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A Simple Favor is a dark comedy mystery thriller film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer. Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Darcey Bell, the 2018 film follows Stephanie Smothers, a young widowed single mother who runs a vlog, but when her new friend, Emily Nelson, suddenly vanishes, she tries to find her. A Simple Favor stars Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Linda Cardellini, Dustin Milligan, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend, and Eric Johnson. So, if you loved the dark comedy, thrilling mystery, and compelling characters in A Simple Favor, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a dark comedy mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson. The 2022 sequel film follows master detective Benoit Blanc,...

A decade or so ago, a new movie by a major director like Clint Eastwood would have been cause for excitement. But in Hollywood's current franchise-heavy, post-pandemic era, Juror #2, Eastwood's most recent and possibly final film, barely made a splash. The film's distributor, Warner Bros. Discovery, released it on fewer than 50 screens across America before dropping it on Max in early December, giving it such a limited theatrical release that Wbd considered not releasing the box office figures at all.

All this would suggest that Wbd lost faith in the film, or that it turned out to be an embarrassment that they wanted to bury on streaming. On the contrary, Juror #2 has been widely praised by critics and audiences, earning a 92% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and gaining some word-of-mouth momentum on Max. As of this writing, it's the number one movie on the platform, and has been for some time.

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Breakups are one of the most painful and heartbreaking parts of everyday life; most of the time, they are important and inescapable. It still doesn’t mean that it’s easy to get over one, and that’s our main reason behind compiling this list, which consists of some of the most heart-touching or heartbreaking movies that will help you get over your breakup.

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Celeste & Jesse Forever is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Lee Toland Krieger from a screenplay co-written by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack. The 2012 film follows Celeste and Jesse, who are ending their marriage but still care about each other and spend much of their time together. However, when Jesse meets someone else, Celeste finds it hard to move on.

The voting period for Oscar nominees this year has ended and there might be a surprise for Clint Eastwood fans. While his latest and potentially last film, Juror No. 2, did not make it to anyone’s top 5 prediction list, Academy voters show more interest in the film. The film explores the moral dilemma of a juror when he finds out that he could’ve accidentally killed the victim in the case.

Nicholas Hoult in a still from Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

The film might surprise everyone with a surprise Best Picture nomination, as voters would want to honor the legendary filmmaker. If it happens, it would be a major shame for Warner Bros. who tried to tank the film with a limited release. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Juror No.2 might push out The Brutalist, reportedly a long film for the voters to sit through,...

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Clint Eastwood made his feature directorial debut with the 1971 thriller Play Misty for Me, which was distributed by Universal Pictures, where his production company, Malpaso Productions, was based until 1975, when Eastwood, who was unhappy with how Universal handled his 1975 thriller film The Eiger Sanction, moved to Warner Bros., where he has remained ever since.

Over the span of approximately 45 films and 50 years, Eastwood’s incomparable relationship with Warner Bros. has resulted in more than $3.5 billion in non-inflation-adjusted box-office revenue, along with billions more through ancillary revenue streams and two Best Picture Academy Awards. Given Eastwood’s unrivaled prestige and tenure as the most successful director, producer, and star in the history of Warner Bros., it was widely expected...

In 2024, Clint Eastwood delivered what turned out to be somewhat of a sleeper hit with a film that could — and arguably should — have been a much bigger deal. Courtroom drama "Juror #2" is vintage Eastwood, proving the legendary star and director still has it at the age of 94. The icon's 42nd (and likely final) movie is an intense thriller that keeps viewers engaged with its story of a man serving jury duty on a case in which he might very well be the real culprit. But it's also an examination of the U.S. justice system and the very concept of justice itself.

Eastwood turned down directing one of 2024's most controversial movies to helm "Juror #2," which investigates where truth, morality, and justice overlap. More specifically, it asks whether these are indeed separate constructs, or whether — especially in the case of truth and justice — they are expressions of the same fundamental ideas.

With 2024 over, the year was chock-full of financially successful blockbusters and critically acclaimed dramas that are destined to take over the award season. Those movies defined what 2024 was and will be remembered long after. However, when most people were paying attention to the sure-fire hits, several films didn't get the appreciation they deserved.

There are a few loyal people who spread the word about these specific movies, but it wasn't enough to get them out of the status of being overlooked. Despite being generally well-received, these 2024 films couldn't reach a wide enough audience and didn't make the grandest splash at the box office or on streaming. From Netflix originals like Rebel Ridge and His Three Daughters to well-cast dramas like The Bikeriders and Saturday Night, there were plenty of 2024 movies that people largely missed out on.

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Since its release on Netflix in December 2024, the dark comedy series No Good Deed has been an instant fan favorite. During the first week of the new year, the show remains in the top 10 most popular shows ranking, proving that viewers are still discovering the end-of-the-year hidden gem and on the edge of their seats with every unpredictable twist and turn.

The series comes from creator Liz Feldman, who knows a thing or two about crafting a dark and twisted mystery that's full of humor. No Good Deed centers on a couple attempting to sell their home, but when three other couples come biting to bid, the house's dirty secrets from the past come to light and entangle each couple in unpredictable ways.

After watching the complete eight-episode season of No Good Deed, you will probably be looking for another show that's as darkly funny and mysterious while you wait...

Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial effort, Juror #2, has captivated audiences with its gripping narrative and powerhouse performances. The film follows a suspenseful courtroom drama that delves into morality and justice, making it a strong contender this awards season. If you’re eager to watch this critically acclaimed thriller, here’s everything you need to know about where and how to stream Juror #2.

What is the movie about?

Oscar winner Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 is a dramatic thriller following Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult), a family man serving on the jury of a high-profile murder trial. Complications arise when Justin realizes he may have information that could alter the case’s outcome. Will he decide to convict or exonerate the accused killer?

This marks Eastwood’s 39th time behind the camera, directing a screenplay by Jonathan Abrams. Alongside Hoult, the cast includes Oscar nominee Toni Collette, Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, Chris Messina,...

Clint Eastwood's 2024 movie with a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, but was buried in theaters, has become a streaming success. Eastwood made his acting debut back in 1955, but broke through with a lead role in the Western series Rawhide and rose to fame in Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy of spaghetti Westerns during the 1960s. Eastwood became known for much more than Westerns during the 1970s and 1980s, starring as the antihero cop Harry Callahan in five Dirty Harry movies and playing against type in the comedies Every Which Way But Loose and Any Which Way You Can.

In addition to his iconic onscreen roles, Eastwood is just as famous as a filmmaker, making his directorial debut in 1971 with the indie film, Play Misty For Me. Over the years, while a two-time Oscar nominee for acting, Eastwood won Best Director for his 1992 Western Unforgiven and his 2004 boxing drama Million Dollar Baby,...

One of the most celebrated actors of any generation is Meryl Streep, a titan of stage and screen for the past 50 years. She holds the distinction of being nominated for more Academy Awards than any other actor (21 times), and winning three Oscars. Similarly, Streep has been nominated for the Golden Globe more than any other actor (30 times), and winning eight Golden Globes. Simply put, whenever Streep is on-screen, it's a surefire masterclass in acting, with Streep always delivering transformative magic across her numerous performances.

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Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 has landed the No. 1 spot in Max’s top 10 for the week ending Dec. 28, per FlixPatrol. The top spot suggests that Warner Bros. may have been mistaken in giving the movie a limited theatrical release this year. The film landed on Max on Dec. 20.

Juror #2 was released on Nov. 1 in a very limited number of theaters. Despite its limited release, it performed well, with a per-screen average of about $7,500 in about 35 theaters during its three-day opening weekend. It would go on to be released in about 50 theaters across the United States.

The film stars Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Zoey Deutch, and Kiefer Sutherland. Hoult plays a juror named Justin Kemp, who is struggling with a serious moral dilemma while sitting on the jury for a high-profile murder case.

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Warning: Spoilers for Juror #2.

Directed by Clint Eastwood, Juror #2 is a legal thriller that follows Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult), a seemingly innocuous guy with a pregnant wife who’s called for jury duty one day. Selected as the second juror in a local murder case, Justin isn’t excited about fulfilling his civic duty. To make matters worse, once the trial begins, he realizes he might have a direct connection to the events surrounding the homicide. Seemingly a heartbreaking case of domestic abuse, James Syth (Gabriel Basso) is accused of beating his girlfriend, Kendall Carter (Francesca Eastwood), and throwing her body over a bridge. However, he claims he never committed such a crime. Unfortunately, with his criminal history and weak defense, the jury doesn’t believe him, except for Justin.

It turns out Justin was at the same bar James and Kendall were at on the night she died. After...

Juror #2 can finally be streamed at home after its very limited theatrical release. Juror #2 is the latest and possibly final movie directed by Clint Eastwood, and currently has an impressive score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes (via Rotten Tomatoes). The story of Juror #2 follows Justin, who is on the jury of a high-profile murder case but quickly begins to think that he was actually the one who committed the murder. The cast of Juror #2 includes Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Zoey Deutch, and Chris Messina.

Throughout Juror #2, Justin becomes increasingly convinced that he accidently murdered the victim. However, he is also about to be a father. This presents him (and the audience) with a complex moral dilemma that has led to a slew of positive reviews for Juror #2. In addition to the movie's intriguing premise, Juror #2 could also be Eastwood's last movie. While it has not been officially...

With a directorial career spanning over 50 years, and an acting career that goes back another 20, Clint Eastwood is a certified Hollywood legend. From his appearances as the Man With No Name in the Dollars trilogy, to his later post-modernist Westerns like Unforgiven, and his directorial efforts, American Sniper, Invictus, and Million Dollar Baby to name a few, Eastwood's filmography is nothing short of legendary. Despite this, his final film as a director, Juror #2, was buried at theaters, being pulled early from its (very) limited theatrical release. Thankfully, the movie has a new home on streaming, and it's finally getting the recognition it deserves.

Juror #2 is reportedly Eastwood's final movie as a director. Based on an original script by Jonathan A. Abrams, the film features a star-studded cast, including Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Kiefer Sutherland, Cedric Yarbrough, Zoey Deutch, and many more. Hoult stars as Justin Kemp, who...

Clint Eastwood is one of the most well-known actor/directors still working today. Over his 60+-year career, Eastwood has been both behind and in front of the camera in dozens of films. What's even more impressive is that he continues to put out films even well into his 90s. Eastwood's latest flick, Juror #2, was released in October 2024 to positive critical reviews but less-than-ideal box office returns. To be fair, the movie had an extremely limited (as in less than 50 theaters) release.

This strategy seems unusual for a filmmaker of Eastwood's caliber, especially when you consider that Juror #2 may be the Western star's final directorial outing. Nothing's been confirmed yet, but Eastwood is 94 years old. Time's not exactly on his side. Couple that with lengthy Hollywood production timelines, and it's entirely possible that Eastwood is hanging up his cowboy hat after this.

After its disappointing theatrical run, Juror #2 is available to stream on Max.

‘Tis the season to be streaming, and we’ve got a selection of great new movies to watch on Max this month. Just in time for Christmas break, the Max streaming service is adding one of the biggest films of the year, a courtroom drama from director Clint Eastwood, a documentary on “Superman” actor Christopher Reeve and more.

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Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 stands as a testament to the legendary filmmaker’s ability to craft compelling, character-driven stories. The courtroom thriller weaves a complex narrative of guilt, justice, and morality, centering on a juror grappling with his potential involvement in the very crime he’s judging. With a star-studded cast, the film explores ethical dilemmas and the blurred lines between right and wrong. Here’s a complete guide to the cast and characters that bring this intense drama in Juror #2 to life.

‘Juror #2’: Complete Cast & Characters Guide Nicholas Hoult as Justin Kemp Nicholas Hoult stars as Justin Kemp, the titular juror whose life takes a dramatic turn when he suspects he may have accidentally killed the victim in a murder trial. A devoted family man with a pregnant wife, Justin struggles with his conscience as he unravels the truth behind Kendall Carter’s death. Hoult’s diverse...

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series highlighting the scripts behind awards season’s most talked-about movies continues with Juror #2, the courtroom thriller starring Nicholas Hoult and the 42nd film directed by Clint Eastwood. Jonathan Abrams, who wrote the book for the Broadway Huey Lewis jukebox musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, penned the script in his feature writing debut.

Warner Bros released the pic in theaters November 1 after its world premiere as the closing-night film at AFI Fest. It debuted on Max on Friday and has a 93% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The plot centers on family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile Georgia murder trial and quickly realizes he might be closer to the victim than originally realized. To speak up and cover for a falsely accused man will risk it all for him. Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris Messina,...

The 44th film, “Juror #2” (2024) from director Clint Eastwood is a morality tale covered in the garb of a legal drama, exhibiting many of Eastwood’s classicism without any of the staid tendencies that could be expected from a nonagenarian director. This is a much-needed callback to adult mid-budget dramas that Eastwood’s entire filmography boasts of.

Juror # 2 (2024) Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis: What is Justin Kemp’s involvement in the Sythe case?

Justin Kemp (Nicolas Hoult), a journalist residing in Savannah, Georgia, is called to attend jury duty on the case involving the death of Kendall Carter, who had allegedly been murdered a year prior by her boyfriend, James Sythe (Gabriel Basso), after a very evident bar fight between the couple leading to her walking home in the pouring rainy night and finally being found dead under a bridge the following morning.

Kemp’s details would be noted at the...