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  • Reese Witherspoon to return for sequel of ‘Election’ 

    By Express News Service

    Reese Witherspoon is all set to reprise her position from the 1999 political comedy movie Election within the upcoming sequel titled  Tracy Flick Can’t Win. Along with enjoying the titular position of Tracy Flick, the actor may also produce the movie. Alexander Payne who made the unique movie will return to direct the sequel. 

    The movie shall be primarily based on the not too long ago launched novel of the identical title written by Tom Perrotta who additionally wrote Election in 1998, the novel on which the unique movie was primarily based. Payne will co-write the movie adaptation of the sequel together with Jim Taylor.

    The sequel finds Tracy Flick working as an assistant principal at a public highschool in suburban New Jersey. The movie is being developed to stream on the Paramount Pictures streaming web site Paramount+. Witherspoon shall be producing with Lauren Neustadter below her banner Hello Sunshine, and Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa shall be becoming a member of as producers below the banner Bona Fide Productions. 

    Reese Witherspoon is all set to reprise her position from the 1999 political comedy movie Election within the upcoming sequel titled  Tracy Flick Can’t Win. Along with enjoying the titular position of Tracy Flick, the actor may also produce the movie. Alexander Payne who made the unique movie will return to direct the sequel. 

    The movie shall be primarily based on the not too long ago launched novel of the identical title written by Tom Perrotta who additionally wrote Election in 1998, the novel on which the unique movie was primarily based. Payne will co-write the movie adaptation of the sequel together with Jim Taylor.

    The sequel finds Tracy Flick working as an assistant principal at a public highschool in suburban New Jersey. The movie is being developed to stream on the Paramount Pictures streaming web site Paramount+. Witherspoon shall be producing with Lauren Neustadter below her banner Hello Sunshine, and Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa shall be becoming a member of as producers below the banner Bona Fide Productions. 

  • Reese Witherspoon to return as Tracy Flick for ‘Election’ sequel 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon is ready to reprise her iconic function of Tracy Flick within the upcoming sequel of Alexander Payne’s cult comedy “Election.”

    The unique, which was launched in 1999, was primarily based on the guide of the identical title by Tom Perrotta. It centred on Witherspoon’s hyperactive highschool child Tracy operating for varsity president.

    According to the leisure web site The Hollywood Reporter, Payne might be returning to direct and also will write the sequel together with Jim Taylor.

    Titled “Tracy Flick Can’t Win”, the movie relies on a follow-up novel by Perrotta which was launched in June.

    The satirical darkish comedy finds the eponymous Tracy in maturity and nonetheless struggling to combat her technique to the highest.

    Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter will produce the movie underneath their Hello Sunshine banner with Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger. Perrotta will function govt producer.

    The makers are but to finalise the remainder of the solid. The movie will debut on the streaming platform, Paramount+.

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon is ready to reprise her iconic function of Tracy Flick within the upcoming sequel of Alexander Payne’s cult comedy “Election.”

    The unique, which was launched in 1999, was primarily based on the guide of the identical title by Tom Perrotta. It centred on Witherspoon’s hyperactive highschool child Tracy operating for varsity president.

    According to the leisure web site The Hollywood Reporter, Payne might be returning to direct and also will write the sequel together with Jim Taylor.

    Titled “Tracy Flick Can’t Win”, the movie relies on a follow-up novel by Perrotta which was launched in June.

    The satirical darkish comedy finds the eponymous Tracy in maturity and nonetheless struggling to combat her technique to the highest.

    Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter will produce the movie underneath their Hello Sunshine banner with Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger. Perrotta will function govt producer.

    The makers are but to finalise the remainder of the solid. The movie will debut on the streaming platform, Paramount+.

  • Reese Witherspoon’s son Deacon Phillippe to make appearing debut 

    By Express News Service

    Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s 18-year-old musician son Deacon Phillippe will make his appearing debut within the third season of the Netflix comedy, Never Have I Ever.

    Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, Never Have I Ever follows Indian American teenager Devi Vishwakumar as she navigates the ups and downs of highschool life.

    Deacon will visitor star as Parker, a newcomer within the orbit of Devi. According to a launch from Netflix, Parker is a member of a rival debate workforce from a wealthy personal faculty. His life-style presents him sure benefits that enable him to coast as a pupil, so he’s at all times able to occasion.

    Never Have I Ever was renewed for 2 extra seasons, with the fourth season deliberate to be launched in 2023. The third season is ready to premiere on August 12.
     

    Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s 18-year-old musician son Deacon Phillippe will make his appearing debut within the third season of the Netflix comedy, Never Have I Ever.

    Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, Never Have I Ever follows Indian American teenager Devi Vishwakumar as she navigates the ups and downs of highschool life.

    Deacon will visitor star as Parker, a newcomer within the orbit of Devi. According to a launch from Netflix, Parker is a member of a rival debate workforce from a wealthy personal faculty. His life-style presents him sure benefits that enable him to coast as a pupil, so he’s at all times able to occasion.

    Never Have I Ever was renewed for 2 extra seasons, with the fourth season deliberate to be launched in 2023. The third season is ready to premiere on August 12.
     

  • ‘The Morning Show’ renewed for season three at Apple

    By PTI

    Apple TV Plus has renewed well-liked sequence “The Morning Show”, starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, for a 3rd season.

    In a press release, the streaming service mentioned that Charlotte Stoudt is boarding the present as showrunner as a part of a brand new, multi-year total deal that she has signed with Apple.

    “I’m excited to be joining forces with Apple TV+ and ‘The Morning Show’. The cast, led by the phenomenal Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, are truly to die for.  Kerry, Mimi and Michael, and the teams at Media Res, Hello Sunshine and Echo Films, have created an irresistible world that is equally delicious and provocative,” mentioned Stoudt.

    Kerry Ehrin, who developed and served as showrunner on the primary two seasons of the Emmy-winning sequence, will function a guide on the third season. She may also develop new tasks for Apple underneath her total deal.

    “The Morning Show” explores the cutthroat world of morning information and the lives of the individuals who assist America get up within the morning.

    It is informed by way of the lens of two difficult girls, performed by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, working to navigate the minefield of high-octane jobs whereas dealing with crises in each their private {and professional} lives.

    The second season, which launched in September 2021, noticed ‘The Morning Show’ group rising from the wreckage of Alex (Aniston) and Bradley’s (Witherspoon) actions, to a brand new UBA and a world in flux, the place identification is every little thing and the chasm between who we current as and who we actually are comes into play.

    The sequence additionally stars Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Bel Powley, Desean Terry, Janina Gavankar, Tom Irwin and Marcia Gay Harden, in addition to Greta Lee, Ruairi O’Connor, Hasan Minhaj, Holland Taylor, Tara Karsian, Valeria Golino and Julianna Margulies.

    “It has been thrilling to watch ‘The Morning Show’ go from strength to strength over the past two seasons, exploring topical storylines that have resonated with audiences around the world while also being incredibly addictive and entertaining,” mentioned Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV Plus.

    “We’re excited to see where Charlotte takes these extraordinary characters in season three and to watch the magic that Jennifer, Reese and our awe-inspiring cast continue to bring to the captivating world of morning television,” he added.

  • Zoey Deutch to headline Something from Tiffany’s

    By Express News Service

    Actor Zoey Deutch will star in and produce an upcoming Amazon Original film titled Something from Tiffany’s. Co-produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and Amazon Studios, the movie might be directed by Daryl Wein from a script written by Tamara Chestna.

    The movie will observe a lady whose life is upended when an engagement ring meant for another person leads her to the particular person she’s meant to be with. Something from Tiffany’s is produced by Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine, and government produced by Zoey Deutch.Meanwhile, Deutch might be seen subsequent in The Outfit. The actor just lately wrapped Not Okay, which she produces and stars in. 

  • The Morning Show Season 2 evaluation: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon present takes some time to seek out its toes

    “Another streaming service? They should be illegal,” when one of many characters in The Morning Show’s new season says this dialogue, you chuckle a bit enthusiastic about the irony of it. The massive bosses at Apple TV+ have determined to deliver again the all-star present, headlined by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, again to its streaming service in face of umpteen challengers on umpteen streaming providers. Is it as a result of The Morning Show is life-changing tv? Not actually, however it’s the sort that makes you stick round.
    When we left these characters final season, they have been within the midst of a #MeToo storm with their jobs at stake as they moved ahead with their campaign for fact. This time round, Alex (Aniston) is caught within the midst of knowledgeable disaster, and Bradley (Witherspoon) is struggling to get previous her emotional turmoil. But the one who continues to be attempting to carry the fort, even whereas its roots rot is Cory (Billy Crudup) as he tried to get his doomed streaming service off the bottom.
    In my opinion, one of many largest drawbacks of the primary season of The Morning Show was its tempo. The present took endlessly to take off however as soon as it did, it made for some emotionally participating tv, and this time once more, the present takes some time to get into the fitting groove. It takes The Morning Show three episodes (of just about an hour every) to get to the purpose that’s evident from the start itself. It is in these locations that you just wish to yell, “I get it, move on!” because it drags from one scene to a different. But as soon as it hits its stride, there isn’t any stopping it.
    Julianna Margulies’ Laura Peterson lends some much-needed gravitas to The Morning Show. (Photo: Apple TV)
    Witherspoon’s Bradley will get the meatier facet of the pie this time as she has risen out of her righteous social justice warrior persona. Her evolution right into a assured newscaster who can match steps with veterans and is aware of that she doesn’t must undervalue herself offers her the correct of aspirational really feel. Aniston’s Alex is riddled with one disaster after one other and it will definitely begins feeling like we’re watching Aniston performing the identical scene again and again. Julianna Margulies’ Laura is the shock bundle this 12 months. She is just like the grown-up in a room full of youngsters who lends some gravitas to the present. Billy Crudup’s Cory shines when he’s attempting to masks his vulnerability. Steve Carell’s Mitch returns this 12 months however his storyline would possibly increase some eyebrows, particularly given the best way he was demonised within the first season.
    The Morning Show tries to speak about related present points – homophobia, systemic racism, sexual harassment, ageism; however in attempting to do all the pieces without delay it doesn’t actually reach having a nuanced dialog so, in lots of locations, the problems come throughout as window dressing.
    Billy Crudup’s efficiency is masterful this season. (Photo: Apple TV)
    This season of the present is ready simply earlier than the world shut down so we do get to see how the characters on the earth are reacting to the early days of the pandemic and actually, it is going to simply make you uncomfortable (due to the non-existence of social distancing and no masks), and that’s probably not on the makers. The world has been by hell and again, and hell once more with the continuing pandemic and it has given us an opportunity to reassess our lives, and prioritise what actually issues however the characters of The Morning Show aren’t there. It makes you marvel that why would a present that fashions itself on present occasions select to set itself within the pre-pandemic period? Because certain sufficient, by the point their third season rolls round, the preliminary shock of Covid-19 can be prior to now and the ‘new normal’ can be extensively accepted, because it already is.
    The Morning Show isn’t must-watch tv however its emotional heft is sufficient to pull you in week after week.

  • Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon say you’ve to pay the associated fee for being well-known: ‘It’s change into a sport for folks…’

    Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are all set to return as Alex Levy and Bradley Jackson in Apple TV+’s The Morning Show Season 2 from September 17 however earlier than the present begins, the actors had a chat with international media concerning the sequence and what followers must be anticipating from the drama this time round. The first season of the present acquired blended critiques, nevertheless it earned Aniston the Screen Actors Guild Award for her function because the newscaster who’s caught in a crossfire between the community and her co-host Mitch, performed by Steve Carell, who has been accused of sexual harassment and is below extreme public scrutiny.
    The second season is ready after the occasions of the Season 1 finale that noticed Alex and Bradley unmask their company and its problematic work tradition. While the primary season of the present was centered across the #MeToo motion, the second season takes the viewers to the pre-pandemic period, simply earlier than the world shut down. Reese Witherspoon talked concerning the themes of the second season and shared, “This season is really exploring that time right before the whole world shut down. So it’s January to March (2020) right before. And we’re dealing with systemic racism, homophobia, ageism, and our newfound power and what our relationship to power is, as women inside of a news media organisation.”

    As seen within the first season of the present, The Morning Show offers with quite a lot of office politics the place even seasoned information anchors know that their place within the enterprise is extraordinarily fragile. When requested about being “replaceable” in Hollywood, Reese mentioned that the current occasions are fairly “unforgivable.” “We’re all capable of terrible things and we’re all capable of great things. And none of us are just the one horrible thing we ever did,” she mentioned whereas speaking concerning the nature of the enterprise the place previous actions of a person proceed to hang-out them.
    Reese believes that the present “beautifully addresses cancel culture” and the way there’s a “human cost to exiling people or condemning them for one thing they did in their lives.” In the present’s first season, Steve Carell’s Mitch Kessler faces the ‘cancel culture’ after it comes out that he has been exploiting girls on the office through the use of his energy.
    Jennifer Aniston was praised for her efficiency on the primary season of The Morning Show. (Photo: Apple TV+)
    In the primary trailer of the sequence, Jennifer’s Alex talked about how there’s a value that one has to pay for being well-known. Talking about that assertion from her character, Jennifer mentioned that “there is a price to pay.” She added, “I keep saying it’s become a sport for people to sort of decide how they feel about a different person this week or the following week, or what they’ve said, or if something was said out of context. It’s a lot more than just, we’re going to perform for you and we’re going to create a show so that you can be entertained.”
    Reese added that success certainly has a value, but in addition that “success without meaning or purpose can feel very empty.” “I think there’s a lot of people who have achieved a lot and they’re unhappy. We all know them,” she shared. In the sequence, Reese’s Bradley comes from a humble background and remains to be adjusting to the high-profile life she now has in New York.
    The Morning Show Season 2 begins streaming on Apple TV+ from September 17.

  • The Morning Show S2 trailer: Jennifer Aniston is again within the sport, joined by new solid members Hasan Minhaj and Will Arnett

    Apple TV Plus’ The Morning Show Season 2’s first full trailer is out. The longish video reunites Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, who performed main elements within the first season of the drama.
    We get a fast glimpse at new solid members Hasan Minhaj in addition to the Arrested Development star Will Arnett. Surprisingly, Arnett’s involvement within the present was not beforehand introduced. In any case, this can be a joyful shock. With extra proficient names added to an already spectacular ensemble, The Morning Show appears prepared for a improbable new season.

    For probably the most half, the trailer revolves round what occurred submit Aniston’s Alex and Witherspoon’s Bradley uncovered the community’s poisonous office tradition. After the expose, Alex had give up the organisation. But the brand new promo guarantees a pointy comeback for our heroine.
    The Morning Show’s first episode had aired in November 2019. Its second season is about to premiere on September 17 this yr.

  • Ashton Kutcher forged reverse Reese Witherspoon in Netflix’s ‘Your Place or Mine’

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: American actor Ashton Kutcher simply signed up for his first rom-com movie in 10 years.

    As per People journal, the 43-year-old actor has been forged alongside Reese Witherspoon within the upcoming Netflix movie ‘Your Place or Mine’. The film is about two finest mates residing on reverse coasts, who swap homes for one life-changing week.

    Kutcher is most identified for his main man roles in romantic comedies like ‘No Strings Attached’, ‘What Happens in Vegas’, ‘A Lot Like Love’ and ‘Just Married’.

    His final flip within the style was the star-studded 2011 Garry Marshall ensemble function ‘New Year’s Eve’, starring reverse Lea Michele. He’s since come off a four-season run of his Netflix collection ‘The Ranch’, which aired its finale final January.

    Aline Brosh McKenna wrote the screenplay and can make her function directorial debut with the movie. Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter are co-producing below the actor’s Hello Sunshine banner, alongside Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan’s Aggregate Films and their first-look cope with Netflix. McKenna may even produce by Lean Machine.

    The casting announcement comes at some point after Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine offered for USD 900 million to Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer, with the backing of personal fairness agency Blackstone. She and CEO Sarah Harden will proceed to run the corporate and stay fairness holders whereas becoming a member of the board of the brand new firm.

    In addition to producing ‘Big Little Lies’, ‘The Morning Show’ and ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ by the banner, they’re at the moment engaged on ‘Where the Crawdad’s Sing’ and ‘Legally Blonde 3’, from a screenplay by Mindy Kaling and Dan Goor.

    “Today, we’re taking a huge step forward by partnering with Blackstone, which will enable us to tell even more entertaining, impactful and illuminating stories about women’s lives globally,” Witherspoon mentioned of the deal.

    “I couldn’t be more excited about what this means for our future. I am committed to continuing to create opportunity for filmmakers, authors and creators of all backgrounds and experiences to tell their stories in their own way, and to reach more audiences who will see that their stories matter,” she added.

    The Academy Award winner has starred in a number of of her Hello Sunshine titles, and he or she’s beforehand served memorable performances in ‘Wild’, ‘Walk the Line’, ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Cruel Intentions’. 

  • Ashton Kutcher, Reese Witherspoon crew up for ‘Your Place or Mine’

    By Express News Service

    Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon are set to affix forces for a romantic comedy titled, Your Place Or Mine. The movie, which is at the moment in works at Netflix, will mark the directorial debut of screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, whose writing credit embody The Devil Wears Prada, We Bought a Zoo, 27 Dresses, Annie, and Cruella.

    Your Place or Mine follows two finest mates on reverse coasts who see their entire lives change after they swap properties for per week. Netflix is but to announce the discharge date of the movie.

    Your Place or Mine will mark Kutcher’s full-fledged starring position in a characteristic after Jobs in 2013. He was most just lately seen within the comedy-drama collection, The Ranch, which led to 2020, and also will be seen in Vengeance, directed by BJ Novak. On the opposite hand, Witherspoon has Where the Crawdads Sing and Legally Blonde 3 in her upcoming slate of releases.