Sure, Scoop “upset” Princess Beatrice. But not as much as Amazon’s own depiction of Prince Andrew’s 2019 Newsnight interview is about to. The 35-year-old British royal is reportedly “dreading” A Very Royal Scandal’s release as she’s further “dragged” into the drama surrounding her father’s legendary interview.
Beatrice expects to be featured more prominently in ‘A Very Royal Scandal’ than ‘Scoop’
Although, like Scoop, A Very Royal Scandal focuses on her father’s 2019 Newsnight interview about Jeffrey Epstein that saw him lose patronages as well as working royal and Hrh [His Royal Highness] status, Beatrice is more concerned about Amazon’s depiction as opposed to Netflix’s.
The reason, per Ok! Magazine, is because Beatrice thinks she’ll feature more prominently compared to Scoop, in which actor Charity Wakefield played her in one brief scene.
The three-part Amazon series centers around Emily Maitlis’s “professional and personal journey as a...
Beatrice expects to be featured more prominently in ‘A Very Royal Scandal’ than ‘Scoop’
Although, like Scoop, A Very Royal Scandal focuses on her father’s 2019 Newsnight interview about Jeffrey Epstein that saw him lose patronages as well as working royal and Hrh [His Royal Highness] status, Beatrice is more concerned about Amazon’s depiction as opposed to Netflix’s.
The reason, per Ok! Magazine, is because Beatrice thinks she’ll feature more prominently compared to Scoop, in which actor Charity Wakefield played her in one brief scene.
The three-part Amazon series centers around Emily Maitlis’s “professional and personal journey as a...
- 4/21/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Could this be worse than The Crown? Well, if you ask Princess Beatrice, the answer would be yes. There’s a new report that says the young princess feels absolutely devastated and humiliated that Scoop is making her father, Prince Andrew, and the royal family look so bad.
It’s one show that she would rather tune out from than tune in. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – Princess Beatrice Feels Humiliated Over Netflix’s ‘Scoop
Princess Beatrice doesn’t want anyone talking to her about Netflix’s Scoop. The film, which stars Billie Piper and Gillian Anderson, is about how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 interview, when he denied all of the allegations of sexual assault that were made against him. He also tried to downplay his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
And while all of this...
It’s one show that she would rather tune out from than tune in. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
Royal Family News – Princess Beatrice Feels Humiliated Over Netflix’s ‘Scoop
Princess Beatrice doesn’t want anyone talking to her about Netflix’s Scoop. The film, which stars Billie Piper and Gillian Anderson, is about how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 interview, when he denied all of the allegations of sexual assault that were made against him. He also tried to downplay his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
And while all of this...
- 4/16/2024
- by Maya Jimenez
- Celebrating The Soaps
It seems April 2024 isn’t off to a good start for Princess Beatrice ever since Netflix’s Scoop premiered. The 35-year-old British royal is portrayed—very briefly—in the film about her father, Prince Andrew’s 2019 Newsnight interview regarding his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to an expert, Beatrice is likely “annoyed and upset” she’s depicted in the film.
Beatrice will be ‘dreading’ the ‘difficult time ahead’ amid her portrayal in ‘Scoop’
Scoop debuted on April 5, 2024. With it came a depiction of Beatrice as her father, Andrew, played by Rufus Sewell, and his team negotiated with BBC Newsnight’s Sam McAlister (Billie Piper) and Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson).
The interview aired in November 2019. It resulted in Andrew losing his Hrh [His Royal Highness] status and being removed from the list of working royals.
Charity Wakefield plays Beatrice in Scoop, who’s seen in one scene attending a Buckingham Palace meeting.
Beatrice will be ‘dreading’ the ‘difficult time ahead’ amid her portrayal in ‘Scoop’
Scoop debuted on April 5, 2024. With it came a depiction of Beatrice as her father, Andrew, played by Rufus Sewell, and his team negotiated with BBC Newsnight’s Sam McAlister (Billie Piper) and Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson).
The interview aired in November 2019. It resulted in Andrew losing his Hrh [His Royal Highness] status and being removed from the list of working royals.
Charity Wakefield plays Beatrice in Scoop, who’s seen in one scene attending a Buckingham Palace meeting.
- 4/11/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Clockwise from left: Anyone But You (Sony Pictures Releasing), Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver (Netflix), Scoop (Netflix) Image: The A.V. Club
Netflix adds a few high-profile originals and a recent rom-com blockbuster to kick off the first full month of spring. Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver is the...
Netflix adds a few high-profile originals and a recent rom-com blockbuster to kick off the first full month of spring. Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver is the...
- 4/1/2024
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
As conspiracy theories continue to swirl snd the Telegraph fills with irritated harrumphing about KateGate (are we calling it that?), the Royal Family is probably not exactly thrilled that Netflix has chosen today to launch the full trailer for Scoop, which digs into another not-so-stellar moment for The Firm: Prince Andrew's nail-chewingly awkward Newsnight interview with the Beeb's Emily Maitlis about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Take a look:
Adapted from former Newsnight producer Sam McAlister’s memoir Scoops: Behind The Scenes Of The BBC’s Most Shocking Interview, the new film will see Billie Piper as McAlister, who led the high-stakes negotiations to secure the interview as allegations about sexual misconduct with a minor swirled around Andrew. Gillian Anderson is Maitlis, who would go on to conduct the no-holds barred one-on-one, which ended up covering the Prince's bizarre pizza-based alibi and his claim that thanks to his service in the Falklands,...
Adapted from former Newsnight producer Sam McAlister’s memoir Scoops: Behind The Scenes Of The BBC’s Most Shocking Interview, the new film will see Billie Piper as McAlister, who led the high-stakes negotiations to secure the interview as allegations about sexual misconduct with a minor swirled around Andrew. Gillian Anderson is Maitlis, who would go on to conduct the no-holds barred one-on-one, which ended up covering the Prince's bizarre pizza-based alibi and his claim that thanks to his service in the Falklands,...
- 3/18/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
7 Best Shows Like ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ To Watch If You Love the Series
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is a British comedy series that will have you laughing at all the horrors of 18th Century England. Created by Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis, and Stuart Lane, the Apple TV+ series shows us a comedic version of the legendary highwayman Dick Turpin, as he leaves his village and his legacy of butcher behind and goes into the murky business of robbery. The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin stars Noel Fielding in the titular role with Hugh Bonneville, Mark Heap, Dolly Wells, Tamsin Greig, and many more. So, if you loved the made-up and hilarious adventures of Dick Turpin, then you should check out these similar shows.
Our Flag Means Death (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO Max
If you loved the comedic and goofy nature of Noel Fielding’s Dick Turpin in the Apple TV+ series, then Rhys Darby’s Stede Bonnet...
Our Flag Means Death (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO Max
If you loved the comedic and goofy nature of Noel Fielding’s Dick Turpin in the Apple TV+ series, then Rhys Darby’s Stede Bonnet...
- 3/2/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Hallmark Channel is capping off a month of original films themed around Jane Austen’s works with the premiere of a new feature-length adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. The classic story about whether young women should choose husbands based on romantic notions of love or practicality has been adapted for both television and film several times before. Many fans may remember either the 1995 film adaptation directed by Ang Lee or the 2008 BBC and PBS television miniseries starring Dominic Cooper and Charity Wakefield.
This Sense and Sensibility stands out from the other recent period adaptations of Austen’s works, however, as it’s produced by Hallmark’s Mahogany brand, which is devoted to producing original films and series with Black screenwriters, actors, directors, and other creatives. Unlike Netflix’s 2022 Persuasion adaptation, which used the controversial strategy of “color-blind casting,” Hallmark’s Sense and Sensibility deliberately sought out Black actors for principal and supporting roles.
This Sense and Sensibility stands out from the other recent period adaptations of Austen’s works, however, as it’s produced by Hallmark’s Mahogany brand, which is devoted to producing original films and series with Black screenwriters, actors, directors, and other creatives. Unlike Netflix’s 2022 Persuasion adaptation, which used the controversial strategy of “color-blind casting,” Hallmark’s Sense and Sensibility deliberately sought out Black actors for principal and supporting roles.
- 2/24/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Even though The Crown has drawn to a close, Netflix isn’t done with stirring up royal drama yet. Fresh from depicting the tumultuous last few decades of Royal Family life, the streamer is next serving up a film titled Scoop – one set to re-stage that astonishing Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew from 2019, in which journalist Emily Maitlis questioned him on his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and allegations of sexual assault of a minor. Yes, it was the one with the bizarre alibi involving Pizza Express in Woking. The film is expected to hit our screens later in 2024 – and Netflix has unveiled a whole load of official images. Take a look here.
That’s Rufus Sewell playing the sweat-free Prince Andrew, with Gillian Anderson as Maitlis. Billie Piper is playing Sam McAlister, the producer who secured the interview. Elsewhere, the cast includes Keeley Hawes, Sex Education’s Connor Swindells, Romola Garai,...
That’s Rufus Sewell playing the sweat-free Prince Andrew, with Gillian Anderson as Maitlis. Billie Piper is playing Sam McAlister, the producer who secured the interview. Elsewhere, the cast includes Keeley Hawes, Sex Education’s Connor Swindells, Romola Garai,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
A new Prime Video series will tackle the royal family drama that The Crown won’t touch. The streamer’s upcoming limited series A Very Royal Scandal focuses on Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 interview with the BBC, which drew fresh attention to the sexual assault allegations against the prince and his association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Michael Sheen will play Prince Andrew Michael Sheen | Dominik Bindl/Getty Images
Who will step into the Andrew role in A Very Royal Scandal? Michael Sheen will take play the prince, according to Variety. Ruth Wilson will play Emily Maitlis, the BBC interviewer who grilled the Duke of York about Virginia Giuffre’s claims that he’d assaulted her when she was a teen, as well as his ties to Epstein. The blowback from the interview eventually forced the prince to step away from his royal duties.
A Very Royal Scandal is in production in the U.
Michael Sheen will play Prince Andrew Michael Sheen | Dominik Bindl/Getty Images
Who will step into the Andrew role in A Very Royal Scandal? Michael Sheen will take play the prince, according to Variety. Ruth Wilson will play Emily Maitlis, the BBC interviewer who grilled the Duke of York about Virginia Giuffre’s claims that he’d assaulted her when she was a teen, as well as his ties to Epstein. The blowback from the interview eventually forced the prince to step away from his royal duties.
A Very Royal Scandal is in production in the U.
- 11/26/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elle Fanning is opening up about Hulu’s cancellation of The Great and imagining what her character would be doing next.
The streamer axed the Tony McNamara-created series after three seasons. News of the cancellation came in the middle of the SAG-AFTRA strike which kept actors from sharing their thoughts. With the actors back in business, Fanning is now sharing her thoughts on social media.
“Scrolling down memory lane… I haven’t been able to properly share my thoughts after the news of The Great’s cancellation. This show has meant the world to me,” Fanning said on Instagram. “The experiences shared. The memories I’ll never forget. Tony McNamara is a certified genius. The last 3 seasons have shaped me. Through playing Catherine I discovered parts of myself I didn’t know I had. I love every crew member and cast member deeply.”
In her post, Fanning also...
The streamer axed the Tony McNamara-created series after three seasons. News of the cancellation came in the middle of the SAG-AFTRA strike which kept actors from sharing their thoughts. With the actors back in business, Fanning is now sharing her thoughts on social media.
“Scrolling down memory lane… I haven’t been able to properly share my thoughts after the news of The Great’s cancellation. This show has meant the world to me,” Fanning said on Instagram. “The experiences shared. The memories I’ll never forget. Tony McNamara is a certified genius. The last 3 seasons have shaped me. Through playing Catherine I discovered parts of myself I didn’t know I had. I love every crew member and cast member deeply.”
In her post, Fanning also...
- 11/14/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The Great has been cancelled after three seasons on Hulu, per Deadline. The 10-episode third season arrived on the streaming service in May.
Created by Tony McNamara, the period dramedy series follows the life of Catherine the Great, who ruled during the late 1700s in Russia. Starring Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi, and Belinda Bromilow, the series’ third season follows Catherine (Fanning) and her husband (Hoult) as they try to repair their troubled marriage.
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Created by Tony McNamara, the period dramedy series follows the life of Catherine the Great, who ruled during the late 1700s in Russia. Starring Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi, and Belinda Bromilow, the series’ third season follows Catherine (Fanning) and her husband (Hoult) as they try to repair their troubled marriage.
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- 8/31/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Well, this will go down as one of the most shocking cancellations ever.
Hulu has canceled the Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult comedy The Great after three seasons.
The sad news was first reported by Deadline.
Created, written, and executive produced by Tony McNamara, The Great followed Catherine The Great's story as "an idealistic, romantic young girl, who arrives in Russia for an arranged marriage to the mercurial Emperor Peter," according to the official description.
"Hoping for love and sunshine, she finds instead a dangerous, depraved, backward world that she resolves to change."
"All she has to do is kill her husband, beat the church, baffle the military and get the court onside."
News of the cancellation comes over three months on from the premiere of The Great Season 3, which unspooled all episodes on May 12.
The series enjoyed success with critics and on the awards front, and there had...
Hulu has canceled the Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult comedy The Great after three seasons.
The sad news was first reported by Deadline.
Created, written, and executive produced by Tony McNamara, The Great followed Catherine The Great's story as "an idealistic, romantic young girl, who arrives in Russia for an arranged marriage to the mercurial Emperor Peter," according to the official description.
"Hoping for love and sunshine, she finds instead a dangerous, depraved, backward world that she resolves to change."
"All she has to do is kill her husband, beat the church, baffle the military and get the court onside."
News of the cancellation comes over three months on from the premiere of The Great Season 3, which unspooled all episodes on May 12.
The series enjoyed success with critics and on the awards front, and there had...
- 8/30/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“The Great” is not returning for Season 4 on Hulu, Variety has confirmed.
The satirical take on Catherine The Great’s story painted the historical figure as “an idealistic, romantic young girl, who arrives in Russia for an arranged marriage to the mercurial Emperor Peter. Hoping for love and sunshine, she finds instead a dangerous, depraved, backward world that she resolves to change. All she has to do is kill her husband, beat the church, baffle the military and get the court onside,” according to the official description.
The series starred Elle Fanning as Catherine, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Sebastian de Souza, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow.
Season 3, which was released on May 12, picked up with Catherine and Peter (Hoult) who agree to work on their marriage after Catherine previously had his friends imprisoned and attempted to murder him. The season...
The satirical take on Catherine The Great’s story painted the historical figure as “an idealistic, romantic young girl, who arrives in Russia for an arranged marriage to the mercurial Emperor Peter. Hoping for love and sunshine, she finds instead a dangerous, depraved, backward world that she resolves to change. All she has to do is kill her husband, beat the church, baffle the military and get the court onside,” according to the official description.
The series starred Elle Fanning as Catherine, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Sebastian de Souza, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow.
Season 3, which was released on May 12, picked up with Catherine and Peter (Hoult) who agree to work on their marriage after Catherine previously had his friends imprisoned and attempted to murder him. The season...
- 8/30/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
No Huzzahs will be had today. In something of a surprise, Hulu has canceled “The Great,” the period comedy series from creator Tony McNamara that starred Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult, IndieWire has confirmed.
The series will end after airing three seasons, with the most recent season dropping back on May 12. The show is nominated for an Emmy this year after landing acting nominations for both Fanning and Hoult in its standout second season. It’s been nominated for seven Emmys in all. The show had also been nominated for several Golden Globes, Film Independent Spirit Awards, WGA and SAG Awards, and Critics Choice Awards.
Hulu had no comment.
It’s unclear whether the show’s cancellation is related to the ongoing writers and actors strike, which has resulted in several shows being un-renewed of late, or other factors.
“The Great” starred Fanning as a mostly-fictionalized version of Catherine the Great,...
The series will end after airing three seasons, with the most recent season dropping back on May 12. The show is nominated for an Emmy this year after landing acting nominations for both Fanning and Hoult in its standout second season. It’s been nominated for seven Emmys in all. The show had also been nominated for several Golden Globes, Film Independent Spirit Awards, WGA and SAG Awards, and Critics Choice Awards.
Hulu had no comment.
It’s unclear whether the show’s cancellation is related to the ongoing writers and actors strike, which has resulted in several shows being un-renewed of late, or other factors.
“The Great” starred Fanning as a mostly-fictionalized version of Catherine the Great,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Hulu has canceled its period dramedy The Great after three seasons.
The news comes some three-and-a-half months after the show’s third (and now final) season premiered as a binge release in May. The series stars Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult and explores the relationship of Russian Empress Catherine II and Emperor Peter III in the 18th century.
The show earned seven Emmy nominations over the course of its run, winning the award for outstanding period costumes last year. Fanning and Hoult also earned acting nominations in 2022, and series creator Tony McNamara and director Matt Shakman scored writing and directing nods for the series’ premiere episode in 2020.
The Great was also a critical favorite, earning nearly universally positive reviews across all three of its seasons. How many people watched it, however, remains a mystery as Hulu (like most other streamers) doesn’t share much viewing data and season three did...
The news comes some three-and-a-half months after the show’s third (and now final) season premiered as a binge release in May. The series stars Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult and explores the relationship of Russian Empress Catherine II and Emperor Peter III in the 18th century.
The show earned seven Emmy nominations over the course of its run, winning the award for outstanding period costumes last year. Fanning and Hoult also earned acting nominations in 2022, and series creator Tony McNamara and director Matt Shakman scored writing and directing nods for the series’ premiere episode in 2020.
The Great was also a critical favorite, earning nearly universally positive reviews across all three of its seasons. How many people watched it, however, remains a mystery as Hulu (like most other streamers) doesn’t share much viewing data and season three did...
- 8/30/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“The Great” will not return for a fourth season at Hulu. The streaming service canceled the period drama after three critically acclaimed seasons.
The series was created, written and executive produced by “The Favourite” screenwriter Tony McNamara, and it starred Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult in a kooky tale about the life of Russian empress Catherine the Great.
The third season, which dropped all episodes on May 12, followed Catherine (Fanning) and her husband Peter (Hoult) as they worked on their relationship following her staged coup to take control of Russia. Thankfully, the Season 3 finale provided some closure to Catherine’s story, as it featured her growing into her role as leader while grieving a major loss.
The reasons for the cancellation are unclear, given the show’s garnered strong fan response as well as seven Emmy nominations since debuting in 2020. The drama won the Emmy for Outstanding Period Costumes in...
The series was created, written and executive produced by “The Favourite” screenwriter Tony McNamara, and it starred Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult in a kooky tale about the life of Russian empress Catherine the Great.
The third season, which dropped all episodes on May 12, followed Catherine (Fanning) and her husband Peter (Hoult) as they worked on their relationship following her staged coup to take control of Russia. Thankfully, the Season 3 finale provided some closure to Catherine’s story, as it featured her growing into her role as leader while grieving a major loss.
The reasons for the cancellation are unclear, given the show’s garnered strong fan response as well as seven Emmy nominations since debuting in 2020. The drama won the Emmy for Outstanding Period Costumes in...
- 8/30/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Ok, this one hurts. Hulu has canceled fan favorite The Great after three seasons.
The series starred Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult. Created, written and executive produced by Tony McNamara, The Great reinvented the period drama by revisiting the life of Catherine the Great, Russia’s reigning empress from 1762 to 1796. It depicted an iconic character and her place in history through a unique prism.
The third season dropped May 12 and revolved around Catherine (Fanning) and Nicholas (Hoult) working on their marriage.
It’s unclear what made the streamer decide to cancel the comedy, which garnered positive reviews and seven Emmy nominations since launching in 2020. It won an Emmy for Outstanding Period Costumes in 2022, the same year that Fanning and Hoult earned their first nominations for headlining the popular series. Fanning also received numerous other accolades for her performance as Catherine, including a SAG, a Critics Choice, an Independent Spirit...
The series starred Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult. Created, written and executive produced by Tony McNamara, The Great reinvented the period drama by revisiting the life of Catherine the Great, Russia’s reigning empress from 1762 to 1796. It depicted an iconic character and her place in history through a unique prism.
The third season dropped May 12 and revolved around Catherine (Fanning) and Nicholas (Hoult) working on their marriage.
It’s unclear what made the streamer decide to cancel the comedy, which garnered positive reviews and seven Emmy nominations since launching in 2020. It won an Emmy for Outstanding Period Costumes in 2022, the same year that Fanning and Hoult earned their first nominations for headlining the popular series. Fanning also received numerous other accolades for her performance as Catherine, including a SAG, a Critics Choice, an Independent Spirit...
- 8/30/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Altogether, now… Huzzah! The Great is back on our screens this week for a third season of raunchy comedy and political machinations, all set in the lavish court of Russian empress, Catherine The Great.
After season two’s cliffhanger ending, Catherine (Elle Fanning) and Peter (Nicholas Hoult) are trying to make their marriage work. The fact that Peter’s now First Husband to her reign doesn’t help, despite his efforts to keep himself busy by looking after their young son and getting involved in culinary ventures.
Among the returning faces from the first two seasons are Adam Godley, as “Archie”, the conflicted leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, and Charity Wakefield as Georgina, who is simultaneously Peter’s mistress and Catherine’s close confidante. They both told us about playing two of the biggest schemers in the show and Charity described how filming in a glamorous deep bath isn...
After season two’s cliffhanger ending, Catherine (Elle Fanning) and Peter (Nicholas Hoult) are trying to make their marriage work. The fact that Peter’s now First Husband to her reign doesn’t help, despite his efforts to keep himself busy by looking after their young son and getting involved in culinary ventures.
Among the returning faces from the first two seasons are Adam Godley, as “Archie”, the conflicted leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, and Charity Wakefield as Georgina, who is simultaneously Peter’s mistress and Catherine’s close confidante. They both told us about playing two of the biggest schemers in the show and Charity described how filming in a glamorous deep bath isn...
- 7/11/2023
- by Freda Cooper
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
It certainly isn’t true to how history really happened, but “The Great” is one of the most inventive, entertaining series out there right now. Billed by Hulu alternately as “an occasionally true story” and “an almost entirely untrue story,” it takes the real-life relationship between Catherine the Great and Peter III and twists it into something that makes for maddeningly watchable comedy and drama. Season 3 begins with a new reality for Catherine and Peter as they examine how their marriage can work with the empress in power and Russia’s former leader by her side, and things only get wilder and more chaotic from there.
“The Great” has not received the warmest reception from Emmy voters, with six nominations total and just one win over the course of its first two seasons. The pilot episode was cited for directing and writing, and Season 1 merited a production design mention. Lead...
“The Great” has not received the warmest reception from Emmy voters, with six nominations total and just one win over the course of its first two seasons. The pilot episode was cited for directing and writing, and Season 1 merited a production design mention. Lead...
- 6/28/2023
- by Abe Friedtanzer
- Gold Derby
When it comes to TV, it’s all about sticking the landing. Wildly popular shows like Seinfeld, Lost, and Game of Thrones flubbed their finales in myriad, if very different, ways, leaving fans scratching their heads or, preposterously, demanding a redo. How much a show’s overall reputation is damaged depends in large part on how badly things were botched and, more importantly, how much good will and trust was earned among the faithful throughout its run.
This year has already seen a handful of popular shows take a bow, with Ted Lasso almost completely fumbling the ball, and critical darlings Barry and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel garnering mixed reviews for their final episodes, despite very strong seasons. After killing off its male lead, The Great seemed to wrap things up satisfyingly enough for its heroine but left the door open for more (Hulu has yet to announce whether the...
This year has already seen a handful of popular shows take a bow, with Ted Lasso almost completely fumbling the ball, and critical darlings Barry and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel garnering mixed reviews for their final episodes, despite very strong seasons. After killing off its male lead, The Great seemed to wrap things up satisfyingly enough for its heroine but left the door open for more (Hulu has yet to announce whether the...
- 6/23/2023
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
[Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for “The Great” Season 3, including the ending.]
Peter III did not live to be 295 years old, so he was going to have die at some point. The history books are murky on what actually led to the Russian emperor’s death in 1762. The version in “The Great” Season 3 is slightly more definitive, but like so much on that Hulu show, it’s more about perception than anything else. In a spring when surprise exits for central characters has led to many discussions about what shows do about what comes after, “The Great” has become a fascinating addition to the collection. How it bid adieu and what came next in the episodes that followed all speak to the strengths of a show that shouldn’t be flying under the radar.
After Peter (Nicholas Hoult) falls through the ice a little over halfway through Season 3 and past the point where it’s confirmed...
Peter III did not live to be 295 years old, so he was going to have die at some point. The history books are murky on what actually led to the Russian emperor’s death in 1762. The version in “The Great” Season 3 is slightly more definitive, but like so much on that Hulu show, it’s more about perception than anything else. In a spring when surprise exits for central characters has led to many discussions about what shows do about what comes after, “The Great” has become a fascinating addition to the collection. How it bid adieu and what came next in the episodes that followed all speak to the strengths of a show that shouldn’t be flying under the radar.
After Peter (Nicholas Hoult) falls through the ice a little over halfway through Season 3 and past the point where it’s confirmed...
- 5/22/2023
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
This article contains major spoilers for season 3 of "The Great."
Empress Catherine (Elle Fanning) has been through her fair share of grief on the Hulu semi-historical dramedy "The Great," but season 3 sees her trying to endure what might be her most profound heartbreak yet following the accidental and sudden death of her husband Peter (Nicholas Hoult). She's not the only one feeling the loss, however, as his aunt Elizabeth (Belinda Bromilow) and his best friend Grigor (Gwilym Lee) must also contend with the loss of the most important person in their lives. In episode 8, "Peter and the Wolf," news of Peter's death has finally reached the court and Catherine can no longer pretend that he's fine and she simply imagined his death, which means that everyone has to process the loss of the court's biggest, loudest personality.
The episode is split into three parts, with each dedicated to following one of the grieving individuals.
Empress Catherine (Elle Fanning) has been through her fair share of grief on the Hulu semi-historical dramedy "The Great," but season 3 sees her trying to endure what might be her most profound heartbreak yet following the accidental and sudden death of her husband Peter (Nicholas Hoult). She's not the only one feeling the loss, however, as his aunt Elizabeth (Belinda Bromilow) and his best friend Grigor (Gwilym Lee) must also contend with the loss of the most important person in their lives. In episode 8, "Peter and the Wolf," news of Peter's death has finally reached the court and Catherine can no longer pretend that he's fine and she simply imagined his death, which means that everyone has to process the loss of the court's biggest, loudest personality.
The episode is split into three parts, with each dedicated to following one of the grieving individuals.
- 5/16/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
The third season of “The Great” was released on Hulu May 12, with Emmy nominees Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult returning as Catherine the Great and Peter III of Russia. The series focuses on the power couple as they not only govern but continue their complicated relationship, including marriage counseling, after she tried to kill him last season. The series has received rave reviews from the critics and includes an ensemble of Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, and Sebastian de Souza. Read our full review round-up below.
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Lacy Baugher of Paste Magazine praises the series, noting, “In its ten-episode third season, ‘The Great’ embraces what is ostensibly its most bonkers premise yet: Rather than leave Catherine the Great (Elle Fanning) and her husband Peter (Nicholas Hoult) at odds with one another,...
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Lacy Baugher of Paste Magazine praises the series, noting, “In its ten-episode third season, ‘The Great’ embraces what is ostensibly its most bonkers premise yet: Rather than leave Catherine the Great (Elle Fanning) and her husband Peter (Nicholas Hoult) at odds with one another,...
- 5/15/2023
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
The Great is returning next month for its third season on Hulu, and the streaming service has released a trailer teasing the return of the period drama.
Starring Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi, and Belinda Bromilow, the series follows the life of Catherine the Great. In season three, Catherine and Peter (Fanning and Hoult) will try to work on their troubled marriage.
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Starring Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi, and Belinda Bromilow, the series follows the life of Catherine the Great. In season three, Catherine and Peter (Fanning and Hoult) will try to work on their troubled marriage.
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- 4/15/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Catherine the Great gets into the spirit of diplomacy, constituency outreach, and couples therapy in the new trailer for Season Three of The Great, set to premiere May 12 on Hulu.
The new trailer opens with Catherine (Elle Fanning) and her husband Peter (Nicholas Hoult) trying to instill some trust into their relationship and move forward together after that whole pesky bit of Catherine trying to kill Peter. After the pair are given the advice of simply having faith, Catherine promptly replies, “Annoying answer,” and Peter rapidly agrees.
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The new trailer opens with Catherine (Elle Fanning) and her husband Peter (Nicholas Hoult) trying to instill some trust into their relationship and move forward together after that whole pesky bit of Catherine trying to kill Peter. After the pair are given the advice of simply having faith, Catherine promptly replies, “Annoying answer,” and Peter rapidly agrees.
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- 4/12/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Catherine and Peter attempt to figure out a way to move forward after the events of season two in the trailer for Hulu’s The Great season three. Can Catherine actually put into effect changes that will improve the lives of the peasants? Will Catherine and Peter ever be able to trust each other? Since The Great‘s only very loosely based on actual events, we’ll have to wait until season three arrives for the answers to those questions.
Elle Fanning stars as Catherine and Nicholas Hoult returns as Peter. The cast also includes Phoebe Fox as Marial, Sacha Dhawan as Count Orlo, Belinda Bromilow as Aunt Elizabeth, and Adam Godley as Archie. Gwilym Lee plays Grigor Dymov, Charity Wakefield is Georgina, Douglas Hodge is General Velementov, and Bayo Gbadamosi plays Arkady.
Tony McNamara created the critically acclaimed, award-winning dramedy and serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Elle Fanning,...
Elle Fanning stars as Catherine and Nicholas Hoult returns as Peter. The cast also includes Phoebe Fox as Marial, Sacha Dhawan as Count Orlo, Belinda Bromilow as Aunt Elizabeth, and Adam Godley as Archie. Gwilym Lee plays Grigor Dymov, Charity Wakefield is Georgina, Douglas Hodge is General Velementov, and Bayo Gbadamosi plays Arkady.
Tony McNamara created the critically acclaimed, award-winning dramedy and serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Elle Fanning,...
- 4/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Exclusive: Netflix’s movie about the BBC’s bombshell 2019 interview with Prince Andrew has rounded out its cast after going into production last month.
Rufus Sewell plays the shamed royal in Scoop, while Gillian Anderson has been cast as his interrogator: the former Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis.
They have been joined by Sex Education star Connor Swindells, who will play Jae Donnelly, the photographer who snapped Prince Andrew walking in Central Park with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Romola Garai, who has starred in The Hour and Atonement, will play Esme Wren, the editor of Newsnight at the time of the interview. Wren is now the editor of Channel 4 News.
Charity Wakefield has been cast as Princess Beatrice, the daughter of Prince Andrew. Wakefield has previously featured in Wolf Hall.
Lia Williams (The Capture) is set as Fran Unsworth, the BBC’s former director of news. Amanda Redman (Sexy Beast...
Rufus Sewell plays the shamed royal in Scoop, while Gillian Anderson has been cast as his interrogator: the former Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis.
They have been joined by Sex Education star Connor Swindells, who will play Jae Donnelly, the photographer who snapped Prince Andrew walking in Central Park with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Romola Garai, who has starred in The Hour and Atonement, will play Esme Wren, the editor of Newsnight at the time of the interview. Wren is now the editor of Channel 4 News.
Charity Wakefield has been cast as Princess Beatrice, the daughter of Prince Andrew. Wakefield has previously featured in Wolf Hall.
Lia Williams (The Capture) is set as Fran Unsworth, the BBC’s former director of news. Amanda Redman (Sexy Beast...
- 3/14/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The Great’s reign continues at Hulu. The streamer has confirmed a May 12 release date for season 3 of the irreverent Emmy-winning series loosely inspired by the life of Russia’s Catherine the Great.
All 10 episodes of ‘The Great’ Season 3 will release on May 12 Nicholas Hoult as Peter and Elle Fanning as Catherine in ‘The Great’ Season 3 Episode 1 | Christian Black/Hulu
All 10 episodes in The Great’s third season will be available to stream on Friday, May 12 on Hulu.
Season 3 continues to follow the unconventional royal marriage of Catherine (Elle Fanning) and Peter (Nicholas Hoult), who are facing some seemingly insurmountable problems after the events of last season. In the finale, Catherine had all of Peter’s friends imprisoned. She then attempted to kill her husband. Though she mistakenly attacked his body double, Pugachev, instead, Peter’s witnessed the attack and knows his wife wanted him dead. (Or thought she did.
All 10 episodes of ‘The Great’ Season 3 will release on May 12 Nicholas Hoult as Peter and Elle Fanning as Catherine in ‘The Great’ Season 3 Episode 1 | Christian Black/Hulu
All 10 episodes in The Great’s third season will be available to stream on Friday, May 12 on Hulu.
Season 3 continues to follow the unconventional royal marriage of Catherine (Elle Fanning) and Peter (Nicholas Hoult), who are facing some seemingly insurmountable problems after the events of last season. In the finale, Catherine had all of Peter’s friends imprisoned. She then attempted to kill her husband. Though she mistakenly attacked his body double, Pugachev, instead, Peter’s witnessed the attack and knows his wife wanted him dead. (Or thought she did.
- 3/3/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Season three of The Great has a premiere date. The Hulu series's star, Elle Fanning, revealed that the historical dramedy will return in May with the release of a photo. Viewers will see 10 episodes in season three.
Starring Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi, and Belinda Bromilow, The Great series follows the reign of Catherine the Great. Season three will focus on the attempts of Catherine (Fanning) and Peter (Hoult) to make their troubled marriage work.
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Starring Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi, and Belinda Bromilow, The Great series follows the reign of Catherine the Great. Season three will focus on the attempts of Catherine (Fanning) and Peter (Hoult) to make their troubled marriage work.
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- 3/2/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Season three of The Great has a premiere date. The Hulu series's star, Elle Fanning, revealed that the historical dramedy will return in May with the release of a photo. Viewers will see 10 episodes in season three.
Starring Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi, and Belinda Bromilow, The Great series follows the reign of Catherine the Great. Season three will focus on the attempts of Catherine (Fanning) and Peter (Hoult) to make their troubled marriage work.
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Starring Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi, and Belinda Bromilow, The Great series follows the reign of Catherine the Great. Season three will focus on the attempts of Catherine (Fanning) and Peter (Hoult) to make their troubled marriage work.
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- 3/2/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Peter (Nicholas Hoult) and Catherine (Elle Fanning) in ‘The Great’ season 3 (Photo by: Christian Black/Hulu)
It’s been 15 months since season two of Hulu’s The Great wrapped up and, finally, the streaming service has set a premiere date for season three. Elle Fanning took to Instagram to share the first photo of the new season and to announce season three will premiere on Friday, May 12, 2023.
All 10 episodes will be available on the premiere date for your binge-watching pleasure.
Created by Tony McNamara, The Great stars Fanning as Catherine and Nicholas Hoult as Peter. The cast also includes Phoebe Fox as Marial, Sacha Dhawan as Count Orlo, Belinda Bromilow as Aunt Elizabeth, and Adam Godley as Archie. Gwilym Lee plays Grigor Dymov, Charity Wakefield is Georgina, Douglas Hodge is General Velementov, and Bayo Gbadamosi plays Arkady.
McNamara writes, executive produces, and serves as showrunner. Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Marian Macgowan,...
It’s been 15 months since season two of Hulu’s The Great wrapped up and, finally, the streaming service has set a premiere date for season three. Elle Fanning took to Instagram to share the first photo of the new season and to announce season three will premiere on Friday, May 12, 2023.
All 10 episodes will be available on the premiere date for your binge-watching pleasure.
Created by Tony McNamara, The Great stars Fanning as Catherine and Nicholas Hoult as Peter. The cast also includes Phoebe Fox as Marial, Sacha Dhawan as Count Orlo, Belinda Bromilow as Aunt Elizabeth, and Adam Godley as Archie. Gwilym Lee plays Grigor Dymov, Charity Wakefield is Georgina, Douglas Hodge is General Velementov, and Bayo Gbadamosi plays Arkady.
McNamara writes, executive produces, and serves as showrunner. Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Marian Macgowan,...
- 3/1/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Corsets were an essential undergarment for Victorian women, which lifted and supported the bosom, created a flat front and provided women a form-fitted figure. But they were notoriously restrictive. As essential as corsets are to the 18th century, they are equally as important to period costume design in the 21st century.
However, as period-era dramas filled the air, costume designers of many Emmy-contending shows followed up to dress their cast members in corsets — but with the modern twist of added comfort.
Carrie Coon, who plays wealthy socialite Bertha Russell in HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” is no stranger to wearing corsets. Her theatrical background meant she wore them on stage under heavy, upholstered fabrics that had to withstand all kinds of weather. During a costume fitting for the show’s second season, Coon tells Variety: “Every job is different. No matter what the period and so they’re built differently.
However, as period-era dramas filled the air, costume designers of many Emmy-contending shows followed up to dress their cast members in corsets — but with the modern twist of added comfort.
Carrie Coon, who plays wealthy socialite Bertha Russell in HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” is no stranger to wearing corsets. Her theatrical background meant she wore them on stage under heavy, upholstered fabrics that had to withstand all kinds of weather. During a costume fitting for the show’s second season, Coon tells Variety: “Every job is different. No matter what the period and so they’re built differently.
- 5/26/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
The Screen Actors Guild Awards concluded with expected wins and lots of fanfare.
Earning the first award, Troy Kotsur (Coda) made history by becoming the first deaf actor to win an individual SAG Award.
First, the film categories!
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
**Winner** Coda — Eugenio Derbez, Daniel Durant, Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Marlee Matlin, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
Belfast — Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Jude Hill, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan
Don’t Look Up — Cate Blanchett, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande, Jonah Hill, Jennifer Lawrence, Melanie Lynskey, Scott Mescudi, Rob Morgan, Himesh Patel, Ron Perlman, Tyler Perry, Mark Rylance, Meryl Streep
House of Gucci — Adam Driver, Lady Gaga, Salma Hayek, Jack Huston, Jeremy Irons, Jared Leto, Al Pacino
King Richard — Jon Bernthal, Aunjanue Ellis, Tony Goldwyn, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Will Smith
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
**Winner** Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye...
Earning the first award, Troy Kotsur (Coda) made history by becoming the first deaf actor to win an individual SAG Award.
First, the film categories!
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
**Winner** Coda — Eugenio Derbez, Daniel Durant, Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Marlee Matlin, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
Belfast — Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Jude Hill, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan
Don’t Look Up — Cate Blanchett, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande, Jonah Hill, Jennifer Lawrence, Melanie Lynskey, Scott Mescudi, Rob Morgan, Himesh Patel, Ron Perlman, Tyler Perry, Mark Rylance, Meryl Streep
House of Gucci — Adam Driver, Lady Gaga, Salma Hayek, Jack Huston, Jeremy Irons, Jared Leto, Al Pacino
King Richard — Jon Bernthal, Aunjanue Ellis, Tony Goldwyn, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Will Smith
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
**Winner** Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye...
- 2/28/2022
- by Michael T. Stack
- TVfanatic
We have some good news for fans of two of Hulu's best comedy series.
The streamer has officially picked up a third season of The Great.
Ten new episodes have been ordered.
In season two of The Great, Catherine (Elle Fanning) finally takes the Russian throne for her own - but if she thought coup-ing her husband was difficult, it's nothing compared to the realities of 'liberating' a country that doesn't want to be.
She'll battle her court, her team, even her own mother in a bid to bring the enlightenment to Russia.
With only occasional historical facts, the series stars Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow.
The Great is created, written and executive produced by Tony McNamara and executive produced by Marian Macgowan, Mark Winemaker, Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Echo Lake's Brittany Kahan Ward,...
The streamer has officially picked up a third season of The Great.
Ten new episodes have been ordered.
In season two of The Great, Catherine (Elle Fanning) finally takes the Russian throne for her own - but if she thought coup-ing her husband was difficult, it's nothing compared to the realities of 'liberating' a country that doesn't want to be.
She'll battle her court, her team, even her own mother in a bid to bring the enlightenment to Russia.
With only occasional historical facts, the series stars Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow.
The Great is created, written and executive produced by Tony McNamara and executive produced by Marian Macgowan, Mark Winemaker, Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Echo Lake's Brittany Kahan Ward,...
- 1/11/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Elle Fanning’s reign will continue at Hulu with a Season 3 renewal of The Great.
The “anti-historical” comedy’s second season, in which Catherine (Fanning) finally assumed the Russian throne and attempted liberate the country, dropped in full on Nov. 19, 2021.
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In addition to Fanning, The Great‘s 10-episode third season will also star Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee,...
The “anti-historical” comedy’s second season, in which Catherine (Fanning) finally assumed the Russian throne and attempted liberate the country, dropped in full on Nov. 19, 2021.
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In addition to Fanning, The Great‘s 10-episode third season will also star Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee,...
- 1/11/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult are set to return for a third season of Hulu’s The Great following a successful sophomore season currently available to stream in its entirety.
The series, one of the streamer’s top-performing original comedies, has now been renewed for a 10-episode third season.
In Season 2, Catherine (Fanning) finally takes the Russian throne for her own — but if she thought coup-ing her husband was difficult, it’s nothing compared to the realities of “liberating” a country that doesn’t want to be. She battled her court, her team, even her own mother in a bid to bring the enlightenment to Russia.
Series co-stars include Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow.
The Great—from Civic Center Media in association with MRC Television— is created, written and executive produced by Tony McNamara and executive produced by Marian Macgowan,...
The series, one of the streamer’s top-performing original comedies, has now been renewed for a 10-episode third season.
In Season 2, Catherine (Fanning) finally takes the Russian throne for her own — but if she thought coup-ing her husband was difficult, it’s nothing compared to the realities of “liberating” a country that doesn’t want to be. She battled her court, her team, even her own mother in a bid to bring the enlightenment to Russia.
Series co-stars include Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow.
The Great—from Civic Center Media in association with MRC Television— is created, written and executive produced by Tony McNamara and executive produced by Marian Macgowan,...
- 1/11/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Great” has been renewed for Season 3 at Hulu, the streamer announced on Tuesday.
The renewal news comes after Season 2 of the historical dramedy debuted in its entirety on Hulu on Nov. 19. In the second season, Catherine (Elle Fanning) finally takes the Russian throne for her own — but if she thought coup-ing her husband was difficult, it’s nothing compared to the realities of liberating a country that doesn’t want to be. She’ll battle her court, her team, even her own mother in a bid to bring the enlightenment to Russia.
Along with Fanning, the series also stars Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow. Season 3 will consist of 10 episodes.
Tony McNamara created the series and also series as executive producer. Both Fanning and Hoult also executive produce in addition to starring. Marian Macgowan, Mark Winemaker,...
The renewal news comes after Season 2 of the historical dramedy debuted in its entirety on Hulu on Nov. 19. In the second season, Catherine (Elle Fanning) finally takes the Russian throne for her own — but if she thought coup-ing her husband was difficult, it’s nothing compared to the realities of liberating a country that doesn’t want to be. She’ll battle her court, her team, even her own mother in a bid to bring the enlightenment to Russia.
Along with Fanning, the series also stars Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow. Season 3 will consist of 10 episodes.
Tony McNamara created the series and also series as executive producer. Both Fanning and Hoult also executive produce in addition to starring. Marian Macgowan, Mark Winemaker,...
- 1/11/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Just one month after debuting its sophomore season to rave reviews, Hulu’s “The Great” has shared with Gold Derby the names of the 12 cast members who are eligible for the ensemble prize at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Last year’s SAG nominated star Nicholas Hoult returns for the second season as Russian Emperor Peter, who begins this second installment in the midst of a coup attempt by his wife, Empress Catherine (Elle Fanning). See the alphabetical list below.
“The Great” is looking for its second consecutive nomination for comedy ensemble at the SAG Awards after earning a bid at the last ceremony for its freshman season. Star Hoult is also looking to score back-to-back bids in the Comedy Actor category. Gold Derby expects the series will not only match its previous nominations haul, but add a third citation for Fanning. According to our current combined odds, “The Great” is in fourth in ensemble,...
“The Great” is looking for its second consecutive nomination for comedy ensemble at the SAG Awards after earning a bid at the last ceremony for its freshman season. Star Hoult is also looking to score back-to-back bids in the Comedy Actor category. Gold Derby expects the series will not only match its previous nominations haul, but add a third citation for Fanning. According to our current combined odds, “The Great” is in fourth in ensemble,...
- 12/21/2021
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
The final season of “Ozark” will premiere Jan. 21, 2022 on Netflix with its first seven episodes. The second seven-episode half of the season will then follow later in the year.
“Ozark” follows the Byrde family’s criminal enterprise in the Ozarks. As patriarch Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) put it in the series premiere back in 2017, “Money is, at its essence, that measure of a man’s choices.” That quote is laid over the beginning of a teaser for the final season, implying it will come back to haunt him in the show’s final run.
The final season stars Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner, Charlie Tahan, Jessica Frances Dukes, Lisa Emery, Felix Solis, Damian Young, Alfonso Herrera, Adam Rothenberg, John Bedford Lloyd, Joseph Sikora, Bruno Bichir, Cc Castillo, Katrina Lenk, Bruce Davison, Ali Stroker and Veronica Falcón. The show is executive produced by Chris Mundy, who also serves as showrunner,...
“Ozark” follows the Byrde family’s criminal enterprise in the Ozarks. As patriarch Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) put it in the series premiere back in 2017, “Money is, at its essence, that measure of a man’s choices.” That quote is laid over the beginning of a teaser for the final season, implying it will come back to haunt him in the show’s final run.
The final season stars Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner, Charlie Tahan, Jessica Frances Dukes, Lisa Emery, Felix Solis, Damian Young, Alfonso Herrera, Adam Rothenberg, John Bedford Lloyd, Joseph Sikora, Bruno Bichir, Cc Castillo, Katrina Lenk, Bruce Davison, Ali Stroker and Veronica Falcón. The show is executive produced by Chris Mundy, who also serves as showrunner,...
- 10/19/2021
- by Selome Hailu and Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu released a first look at Gillian Anderson as Catherine’s mother Joanna in Season 2 of “The Great,” which premieres Nov. 19.
The comedy-drama, billed as “anti-historical,” satirizes the story of Catherine the Great, Empress of All Russia. Elle Fanning stars as Catherine in the series, which charts Catherine’s rise to power as well as her marriage to Emperor Peter III (Nicholas Hoult). Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow also star.
Consisting of 10 episodes, Season 2 will see Catherine coup Peter and take the throne for herself, after which she must fight everyone in her life to bring the ideology of the Age of the Enlightenment to her reluctant country. Anderson’s Joanna is one of Catherine’s many adversaries in that struggle.
“The Great” is created and written by Tony McNamara, who executive produces alongside Marian Macgowan, Mark Winemaker,...
The comedy-drama, billed as “anti-historical,” satirizes the story of Catherine the Great, Empress of All Russia. Elle Fanning stars as Catherine in the series, which charts Catherine’s rise to power as well as her marriage to Emperor Peter III (Nicholas Hoult). Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow also star.
Consisting of 10 episodes, Season 2 will see Catherine coup Peter and take the throne for herself, after which she must fight everyone in her life to bring the ideology of the Age of the Enlightenment to her reluctant country. Anderson’s Joanna is one of Catherine’s many adversaries in that struggle.
“The Great” is created and written by Tony McNamara, who executive produces alongside Marian Macgowan, Mark Winemaker,...
- 10/18/2021
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Season 2 of Hulu’s The Great is bringing in one of the greats — Gillian Anderson, as Catherine’s mother Joanna — and now we have first photos of her regal-looking self.
The new season of the historical satire will find Catherine (played by Elle Fanning) finally take the Russian throne, “but if she thought coup-ing her husband was difficult, it’s nothing compared to the realities of ‘liberating’ a country that doesn’t want to be,” says the official synopsis.
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The new season of the historical satire will find Catherine (played by Elle Fanning) finally take the Russian throne, “but if she thought coup-ing her husband was difficult, it’s nothing compared to the realities of ‘liberating’ a country that doesn’t want to be,” says the official synopsis.
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- 10/18/2021
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
On Friday, the creators and stars of The Great stopped by TCA to tease the second season of their acclaimed Hulu comedy, which is set to premiere on November 19.
Creator, writer and EP Tony McNamara, EP Marian Macgowan, and EP-actor Nicholas Hoult were joined on the panel by EP-actor Elle Fanning, who touched on a “parental theme” running through the season, with regard to her character, Catherine the Great.
“Catherine [is] grappling with the fact that she’s going to become a mother soon,” said Fanning. “The baby is also kind of her protection because she knows while [he’s] in there she’s safe, and Peter’s not going to kill her.”
Hoult noted that for at least part of Season 2, his character Peter III is “in imprisonment and confinement.” The overthrown Russian Emperor will deal with the situation by “trying to better himself,” attempting to learn the French language, among other new skills.
Creator, writer and EP Tony McNamara, EP Marian Macgowan, and EP-actor Nicholas Hoult were joined on the panel by EP-actor Elle Fanning, who touched on a “parental theme” running through the season, with regard to her character, Catherine the Great.
“Catherine [is] grappling with the fact that she’s going to become a mother soon,” said Fanning. “The baby is also kind of her protection because she knows while [he’s] in there she’s safe, and Peter’s not going to kill her.”
Hoult noted that for at least part of Season 2, his character Peter III is “in imprisonment and confinement.” The overthrown Russian Emperor will deal with the situation by “trying to better himself,” attempting to learn the French language, among other new skills.
- 8/6/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu released the first teaser for Season 2 of “The Great” on Friday, revealing that the period comedy will return on Friday, Nov. 19.
The series, led by Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult, is a comedic look at the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia’s history. The first season concluded with Catherine finally ascending to the throne, but by the looks of the teaser, it will be less than smooth sailing from here on out. Read Hulu’s description of the new season below.
In addition to Fanning and Hoult, the series also stars Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow.
“The Great” is created, written and executive produced by Tony McNamara and executive produced by Marian Macgowan, Mark Winemaker, Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Echo Lake’s Brittany Kahan Ward, Doug Mankoff and Andrew Spaulding,...
The series, led by Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult, is a comedic look at the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia’s history. The first season concluded with Catherine finally ascending to the throne, but by the looks of the teaser, it will be less than smooth sailing from here on out. Read Hulu’s description of the new season below.
In addition to Fanning and Hoult, the series also stars Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow.
“The Great” is created, written and executive produced by Tony McNamara and executive produced by Marian Macgowan, Mark Winemaker, Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Echo Lake’s Brittany Kahan Ward, Doug Mankoff and Andrew Spaulding,...
- 8/6/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Netflix announced the final season of “Dear White People” will launch Sept. 22 and be a musical season.
“The only way to move forward is to throw it back,” a teaser for the season previews. From there a cover of Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It” kicks into gear.
The teaser also shows the students getting ready to dance, with snapping of hands and getting into formation to perform Jordan’s 1995 hit. There is an Afro-futuristic and 1990s-inspired dance floor, as the students of the fictional Winchester University look back on their time on campus amid their final year.
“Dear White People,” an extension of the film of the same name by Justin Simien, deals with issues of race, class and sexuality on that college campus. Logan Browning’s Sam White hosts a radio show within the series that is also titled “Dear White People” and is where...
“The only way to move forward is to throw it back,” a teaser for the season previews. From there a cover of Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It” kicks into gear.
The teaser also shows the students getting ready to dance, with snapping of hands and getting into formation to perform Jordan’s 1995 hit. There is an Afro-futuristic and 1990s-inspired dance floor, as the students of the fictional Winchester University look back on their time on campus amid their final year.
“Dear White People,” an extension of the film of the same name by Justin Simien, deals with issues of race, class and sexuality on that college campus. Logan Browning’s Sam White hosts a radio show within the series that is also titled “Dear White People” and is where...
- 8/6/2021
- by Jennifer Yuma and Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
The Great is adding a big name to its cast for season two. Actress Gillian Anderson (The Crown) is joining the Hulu historical comedy-drama as the mother of Elle Fanning's Catherine.
Revolving around the rise to power by Catherine the Great, Empress of All Russia, the first season starred Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Sacha Dhawan, Charity Wakefield, Gwilym Lee, Adam Godley, Douglas Hodge, Belinda Bromilow, Richard Pyros, Bayo Gbadamosi, and Sebastian de Souza.
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Revolving around the rise to power by Catherine the Great, Empress of All Russia, the first season starred Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Sacha Dhawan, Charity Wakefield, Gwilym Lee, Adam Godley, Douglas Hodge, Belinda Bromilow, Richard Pyros, Bayo Gbadamosi, and Sebastian de Souza.
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- 5/16/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
We’ll be meeting Catherine’s (Elle Fanning) mother in Season 2 of Hulu’s The Great. Gillian Anderson (The Crown) will appear in two episodes of the acclaimed comedy drama as Catherine’s mother, Joanna.
Joanna is a glamorous socialite from Germany, sometimes also known as the “maestro of marriage” for her abilities to arrange high profile partnerships for her daughters. She has heard rumors of her daughter’s coup and come to Russia to see it for herself. Though the apple of Catherine’s eye and a doting mother, it soon becomes clear Johanna has more sinister intentions to save her family’s reputation
Created, written and executive-produced by Oscar and Emmy-nominated writer Tony McNamara, the satirical show tells the story of the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest-reigning female ruler in Russia’s history with only a few occasional facts.
In addition to Fanning as Catherine,...
Joanna is a glamorous socialite from Germany, sometimes also known as the “maestro of marriage” for her abilities to arrange high profile partnerships for her daughters. She has heard rumors of her daughter’s coup and come to Russia to see it for herself. Though the apple of Catherine’s eye and a doting mother, it soon becomes clear Johanna has more sinister intentions to save her family’s reputation
Created, written and executive-produced by Oscar and Emmy-nominated writer Tony McNamara, the satirical show tells the story of the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest-reigning female ruler in Russia’s history with only a few occasional facts.
In addition to Fanning as Catherine,...
- 5/14/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Gillian Anderson is joining the cast of “The Great” Season 2 at Hulu.
Anderson will appear in two episodes of the season as Joanna, the mother of Catherine (Elle Fanning). Joanna is a glamorous socialite from Germany, sometimes also known as the “maestro of marriage” for her abilities to arrange high profile partnerships for her daughters. She has heard rumors of her daughter’s coup and come to Russia to see it for herself. Though the apple of Catherine’s eye and a doting mother, it soon becomes clear Johanna has more sinister intentions to save her family’s reputation.
Along with Fanning, Season 2 of the series will also star Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow.
This marks the latest in a string of historical figures Anderson has played or will play recently. It was reported in February...
Anderson will appear in two episodes of the season as Joanna, the mother of Catherine (Elle Fanning). Joanna is a glamorous socialite from Germany, sometimes also known as the “maestro of marriage” for her abilities to arrange high profile partnerships for her daughters. She has heard rumors of her daughter’s coup and come to Russia to see it for herself. Though the apple of Catherine’s eye and a doting mother, it soon becomes clear Johanna has more sinister intentions to save her family’s reputation.
Along with Fanning, Season 2 of the series will also star Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Gwilym Lee, Charity Wakefield, Douglas Hodge, Sacha Dhawan, Bayo Gbadamosi and Belinda Bromilow.
This marks the latest in a string of historical figures Anderson has played or will play recently. It was reported in February...
- 5/14/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for upcoming awards. To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Collective
2021 Golden Globe Final Predictions:
Best TV Series (Comedy Or Musical)
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021
Awards Commentary:
Believe. It’s Ted Lasso’s mantra in “Ted Lasso,” and it could be the show’s motto as well. Apple TV Plus got into the awards game last year with “The Morning Show,” and now “Ted Lasso” could score it even more high-profile wins. As the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. prides itself on being first to award buzzy new shows (thanks in part to its place on the calendar), giving “Ted Lasso” the top prize before the Emmys have a chance seems like an obvious play for the org. Of course, standing in its way is “Schitt’s Creek,” which already swept the Emmy Awards in September and...
2021 Golden Globe Final Predictions:
Best TV Series (Comedy Or Musical)
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021
Awards Commentary:
Believe. It’s Ted Lasso’s mantra in “Ted Lasso,” and it could be the show’s motto as well. Apple TV Plus got into the awards game last year with “The Morning Show,” and now “Ted Lasso” could score it even more high-profile wins. As the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. prides itself on being first to award buzzy new shows (thanks in part to its place on the calendar), giving “Ted Lasso” the top prize before the Emmys have a chance seems like an obvious play for the org. Of course, standing in its way is “Schitt’s Creek,” which already swept the Emmy Awards in September and...
- 2/24/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Elle Fanning (“The Great”) released an image of her character Catherine the Great on Instagram looking positively glowing. “Cooking up something special for season 2,” Fanning teased about her pregnant Empress character in the Season 2 first look photo (see below).
Hulu followed up her pic with a caption of their own that read, “In season two, Catherine becomes both a mother to Russia and a child.” But who’s the father to Catherine’s unborn baby: Nicholas Hoult‘s Peter III of Russia (her husband), Sebastian De Souza‘s Leo Voronsky (her lover) or someone else entirely? Stay tuned.
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See‘The Great’ snags two SAG Award nominations, but Elle Fanning strangely misses
There’s still no official word on when the second season of the satirical comedy series will air, as it was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hulu followed up her pic with a caption of their own that read, “In season two, Catherine becomes both a mother to Russia and a child.” But who’s the father to Catherine’s unborn baby: Nicholas Hoult‘s Peter III of Russia (her husband), Sebastian De Souza‘s Leo Voronsky (her lover) or someone else entirely? Stay tuned.
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See‘The Great’ snags two SAG Award nominations, but Elle Fanning strangely misses
There’s still no official word on when the second season of the satirical comedy series will air, as it was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- 2/10/2021
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
In today’s TV news roundup, NBC announced the date of the “Superstore” series finale, and National Geographic set the release date for “Genius: Aretha.”
Dates
NBC’s “Superstore” will end on March 25 with a one-hour series finale at 8 p.m. The workplace comedy, executive produced by Justin Spitzer, Gabe Miller and Jonathan Green, follows the employees of “Cloud 9,” a fictional big-box store in St. Louis, Mo. as they deal with topical issues like immigration, health care, unionization and the struggles of working in retail. The series stars Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos, Nichole Bloom, Kaliko Kauahi and Mark McKinney.
“Genius: Aretha” will debut on National Geographic on March 21 at 9 p.m. The third installment of the “Genius” anthology, which centers on Aretha Franklin (Cynthia Erivo), will run across four consecutive nights. The only authorized scripted series about Franklin, “Genius” tracks the Queen of Soul’s musical brilliance,...
Dates
NBC’s “Superstore” will end on March 25 with a one-hour series finale at 8 p.m. The workplace comedy, executive produced by Justin Spitzer, Gabe Miller and Jonathan Green, follows the employees of “Cloud 9,” a fictional big-box store in St. Louis, Mo. as they deal with topical issues like immigration, health care, unionization and the struggles of working in retail. The series stars Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos, Nichole Bloom, Kaliko Kauahi and Mark McKinney.
“Genius: Aretha” will debut on National Geographic on March 21 at 9 p.m. The third installment of the “Genius” anthology, which centers on Aretha Franklin (Cynthia Erivo), will run across four consecutive nights. The only authorized scripted series about Franklin, “Genius” tracks the Queen of Soul’s musical brilliance,...
- 2/10/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
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