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The talented Tahmoh Penikett ( @peniketttahmoh ) is the latest RED actor to join the cast of Carrie as a recurring character. We’re looking forward to seeing the trailer and sharing a release date for this one! From Deadline: EXCLUSIVE: Mike Flanagan has added 14 recurring guest stars to the cast of Carrie, his series for Amazon MGM Studios based on the iconic debut novel from Stephen King. Character details are under wraps. Many of the actors are veterans of Flanagan ensembles across projects like The Fall of the House of Usher, Midnight Mass and Oculus, including Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Katee Sackhoff, Rahul Kohli, Crystal Balint, and Danielle Klaudt. Newcomers to his circle on this project include Heather Graham (Chosen Family), Tim Bagley (The Perfect Couple), Tahmoh Penikett (The Madness), Mapuana Makia (Doogie Kamealoha M.D.), newcomer Rowan Danielle, Naika Toussaint (Washington Black), Delainey Hayles (Interview with the Vampire), and Cassandra Naud (Influencer). Summer Howell will play the title role, as previously announced. The cast will also include Siena Agudong, Matthew Lillard, Samantha Sloyan, Alison Thornton, Thalia Dudek, Siena Agudong, Amber Midthunder, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, and Joel Oulette. Set to serve as writer, executive producer and showrunner, while also directing select episodes, Flanagan’s series reimagines the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. After her father’s sudden and untimely death, Carrie finds herself contending with the alien landscape of public high school, a bullying scandal that shatters her community, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers #horrorseries #stephenking #carrietv @amazonmgmstudios

We’re proud to announce that Hudson Williams ( @hudsonnw_ ) will star as pro-hockey player Shane Hollander in upcoming TV series ‘Heated Rivalry.’ From the Hollywood Reporter: Jacob Tierney is directing a TV adaptation of Rachel Reid’s Heated Rivalry, a gay hockey romance novel, for the Crave streamer. Tierney, a veteran actor and director, is shooting the six episode series in southern Ontario. Hudson Williams is playing pro hockey star Shane Hollander of the Montreal Voyageurs and Connor Storrie has the role of Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov. Both are rivals on ice but share a secret away from the hockey rink that could change their lives. A synopsis from the producers reads: “Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two confused teenagers at 17 evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self- discovery. Over the next eight years, as they chase glory on the ice, they struggle to navigate their feelings off of it. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, Shane and Ilya must decide if there’s room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile — and powerful — as real love.” “Heated Rivalry had me hooked from the very first chapter. At its core, it’s a beautiful love story with characters who feel real and so deeply human. Hudson and Connor are bringing Shane and Ilya to life with all the heart, heat, and chemistry that made the book such a fan obsession. This series is exactly what we had in mind when we started Accent Agui — bold, resonant storytelling with global reach. We’re beyond excited to bring it to the screen.” Tierney said in his own statement. @cravecanada #hockeyseries #heatedrivalry #heatedrivalrynovel #canadiantelevision @hollywoodreporter

Our talented Jesse Irving ( @jesseirving ) and Patrick Sabongui ( @patricksabongui ) star in new thriller ‘In Cold Light.’ You can catch it at the Tribeca Festival in NYC on June 7, 8, 11 & 13. @tribeca From Deadline: EXCLUSIVE: Saban Films has acquired U.S. rights to In Cold Light, a crime thriller starring Maika Monroe (Longlegs), as well as Academy Award winners Troy Kotsur (CODA) and Helen Hunt (As Good As It Gets), which is slated to world premiere in the Spotlight section of the Tribeca Festival on June 7. Marking the first English-language feature from Canadian filmmaker Maxime Giroux (Felix and Meira, The Great Darkened Days), the film will be released in theaters nationwide later this year. Script is by Patrick Whistler. Yanick Létourneau produced for Peripheria (Night of the Kings, Kidnapping Inc.), alongside Mike MacMillan of Lithium Studios (Mobile Homes). Executive produced by XYZ Films and primarily financed by Telefilm Canada and SODEC, with additional investment from IPR.VC, the film’s ensemble also includes Allan Hawco, Jesse Irving, Patrick Sabongui, and Noah Parker.

Amazing news for the talented Alison Thornton ( @ali.g.thornton ) on her role as Chris in upcoming @amazonmgmstudios ‘Carrie’ series. From Deadline: Prime Video‘s Carrie, a TV adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name, has confirmed its lead cast, including Summer Howell (Curse of Chucky) as the titular horror teen Carrie White, who Deadline reported was in talks back in April. We also revealed that Matthew Lillard (Five Nights at Freddy’s) was set to join as Principal Grayle in May and has now closed on the role. The new cast includes Samantha Sloyan (The Fall of the House of Usher) as Carrie’s mom, Margaret White, Alison Thornton (Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce) as Chris Hargensen, Thalia Dudek (The Running Man) as Emaline, Siena Agudong (Sidelined: The QB and Me) as Sue Snell, Amber Midthunder (FX’s Legion) as Miss Desjardin, Josie Totah (AppleTV+’s The Buccaneers) as Tina, and Arthur Conti (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) as Billy, Joel Oulette (Sullivan’s Crossing) as Tommy. Carrie is described as a reimagining of the story of misfit high schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. After her father’s sudden death, Carrie finds herself contending with the challenges of attending high school, a bullying scandal, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers. King’s novel has been previously adapted for the big screen, with Sissy Spacek playing Carrie in the 1976 Brian De Palma movie Carrie, and Chloë Grace Moretz in the 2013 remake. Mike Flanagan (The Fall of the House of Usher, Midnight Mass) is the writer, executive producer, and showrunner, and will direct select episodes. Trevor Macy also executive produces on the Amazon MGM Studios-produced project. #horrorseries #stephenking

Congratulations to our 2025 Leo Award Nominees! BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A MOTION PICTURE Megan Charpentier -The Island Between Tides Tahmoh Penikett - 13th Round Camille Sullivan - The Island Between Tides BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DRAMATIC SERIES Sarah Dugdale - Virgin River - Going Overboard BEST SCREENWRITING - MOTION PICTURE Benjamin Immanuel – Are We Done Now? BEST PERFORMANCE IN A MUSIC, COMEDY OR VARIETY PROGRAM OR SERIES Rukiya Bernard - The Chicken Sisters - Welcome to Merinac, Y’all BEST VOICE PERFORMANCE ANIMATION PROGRAM Tantoo Cardinal - Įk’Ǫǫ̀ Inkwo For When the Starving Return Elishia Perosa - Rocket Club: Across the Cosmos Vincent Tong - Rocket Club: Across the Cosmos BEST YOUTH PERFORMANCE Max Archibald - Gone Abroad - Short Drama BEST PERFORMANCE - WEB SERIES Irene Karas Loeper - The Dressing Room - Finale B @leoawardsbc #bcfilm @meganlcharp @peniketttahmoh @sullivan.camille @sarahdugdale @thebenimmanuel @rukiya.bernard @tantoocardinal @vincent_tong_007 @max_archibald @irenekarasloeper

Excellent news for fans of The Hunting Party. The talented Patrick Sabongui ( @patricksabongui ) returns as Ryan Hassani. We look forward to sharing more when we have a Season 2 release date. From Deadline: Consistency is what likely tipped the scales in favor if The Hunting Party and Brilliant Minds. NBC brass are said to be emphasizing stability and growth, and The Hunting Party and Brilliant Minds both have been steady, maintaining their viewership levels thorough most of their freshman runs vs. declines for the dramas that were canceled. “One of the things that you’re seeing us really lean into is these sophomore shows,” Bader said. “Brilliant Minds only had 13 episodes in its first season, The Hunting Party only had 10 episodes. We need to give them full seasons and really lean into them and get them established.” From creator JJ Bailey and Jake Coburn, The Hunting Party, which debuted after an NFL game on Sunday, follows a small team of investigators who are assembled to track down and capture the most dangerous killers our country has ever seen, all of whom have just escaped from a top-secret prison that’s not supposed to exist. Nick Wechsler, Patrick Sabongui, Josh McKenzie and Sara Garcia also star. Thor Freudenthal directs and Keto Shimizu is among the writers. Both executive produce alongside Bailey and Coburn. @nbc #thehuntingpartynbc #crimeseries #thehuntingparty

Great news for the talented Sachin Sahel ( @sachinsahel ). We look forward to watching ‘Sideshow!’ From Deadline: EXCLUSIVE: The 100 actor Sachin Sahel and Brady Roberts, co-creator of the Escaping Denver podcast, have teamed to develop a heist series. Sideshow (working title) will see a young street performer recruited into a travelling sideshow, only to discover its circus performers use their unique skillsets to commit high-stakes heists. Sahel is writing the pilot based on an idea he developed with Brady. The Canadian pair will be joined on the project by Toronto- and Calgary-based Titan1Studios, which is currently taking it out to the global market. The team are expecting casting and network attachments in coming months. “We’re thrilled to partner with Titan1Studios to bring this wildly ambitious world to life,” Roberts and Sahel said in a joint statement. “At its core, Sideshow is a character study wrapped in adrenaline – a story about outsiders with extraordinary talents, finding community while walking the razor’s edge between right and wrong.” Sahel was most recently seen in CBC and The CW drama Wild Cards and has previously recurred in CW series The 100 over seven seasons. He’s currently starring in Blue Harbor Entertainment’s feature A Nice Indian Boy, which is in cinemas now.

Take a listen to the new ‘The Creative Sisterhood’ podcast by our talents Jovanna Burke ( @officialjovanna) & Chelsea Hobbs ( @chelseaxhobbs ). @creativesisterhood About: Creative Sisterhood is a podcast for women in entertainment ready to break rules, rewrite their stories, and take charge of their creative careers. Hosted by Jovanna Burke and Chelsea Hobbs, we dive into real conversations about ageism, rejection, self-doubt, and success on your own terms. From raw stories to actionable advice, this is your space to be seen, supported, and inspired. It’s more than a podcast—it’s a movement. New episodes weekly. Copy and paste link below to tune in: https://linktr.ee/TheCreativeSisterhood?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf747L_GlYQgzn4wb5yzPPrqQgDVmRSvk9ri6CzYVri4-3ditpwfcbXnzocFg_aem_JhjppzxxIzgN_URGfMU3hQ