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True Crime Film 'Rogue Agent' Hunts Down A Dangerous Conman This August

True Crime Film ‘Rogue Agent’ Hunts Down A Dangerous Conman This August

From directors, Declan Lawn, who spent 10 years as an investigative reporter for BBC, and Photo Journalist Adam Patterson, comes a twisted tale of murder and deceit, Rogue Agent, starring James Norton (“Happy Valley,” Little Women) and Gemma Arterton (The Girl With All the Gifts, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters). Rogue Agent, based on a true story, “is the extraordinary and chilling story of career conman, Robert Freegard played by James Norton, with Gemma Arterton as Alice Archer, the woman who brought him down. Freegard was a master manipulator who convinced countless victims he was undercover MI5 to extort and kidnap them. He was at large for many years until he met the woman who would end his career. Initially falling for his charms, she became the architect of his downfall, and her actions led to his conviction and arrest. A tale of lies, loyalty, fear, and hope, this film will follow years of manipulation, investigation, and the high-stakes manhunt

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2022
New "Interview With a Vampires" Trailer Recounts A Tale Of Love And Blood

Sink Your Teeth Into The New “Interview With The Vampire” Trailer (SDCC)

Among the trailers released at SDCC, AMC+ has unveiled the new trailer for their upcoming series “Interview with the Vampire.” “Interview With the Vampire” centers on Louis, as he recounts his story and tumultuous relationship with his maker – Lestat – to an eager interviewer and biographer. The series will feature eight episodes in its first season and is only part of AMC+’s acquisition of Rice’s library including the upcoming “Mayfair Witches” series and will be one of several series adaptations based on Rice’s works. Sam Reid plays Lestat and Jacob Anderson stars as Louis, Bailey Bass plays Claudia and Assad Zaman will play Rashid, with Eric Bogosian playing the journalist, Daniel. The series will be executive produced by Rolin Jones and Mark Johnson. “Interview With the Vampire” premieres on Sunday, October 2 at 10 p.m., immediately following the return of the final season of “The Walking Dead.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 24, 2022
Trailer For New "TWD" Spin-off "Tales Of The Walking Dead" Debuts At SDCC

Trailer For New “TWD” Spin-off “Tales Of The Walking Dead” Debuts At SDCC

“Tales of the Walking Dead,” yet another spin-off of “TWD” (*sigh) made its SDCC debut with the first trailer for the new six-episode series from “TWD’s” Scott M. Gimple. The anthology series will feature new stories and is set in new locations, with one episode revealing the backstory of the notorious “TWD” villain, Alpha. Samantha Morton returns to tell Alpha’s backstory. Terry Crews, Olivia Munn, Parker Posey, Jillian Bell, Jesse T. Usher, Anthony Edwards, and Danny Ramirez also star in the series. Tune in on AMC on August 14, 2022, for the premiere of the first two episodes of “Tales of the Walking Dead.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 23, 2022
Watch All The Teasers Released So Far For AMC's "Interview With The Vampire" Series

Watch All The Teasers Released So Far For AMC’s “Interview With The Vampire” Series

AMC+ has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming series “Interview with the Vampire.” The new teaser gives us a first look at the Louis de Pointe du Lac, the titular vampire, played by Jacob Anderson. In the teaser, we are also introduced to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) who is interviewing Louis. Just before he begins the interview he states that the date as June 14, 2022, meaning that the series will honor Rice’s novel while giving the story a more modern setting. “Developing this series carries great pressure and responsibility,” Executive Producer Johnson said. “What Anne Rice created and what her fans have been transfixed by forces us to take this book-to-television show transition with a great deal of responsibility. It is imperative that we do not disappoint her fans and yet we need to make sure that this story, these characters sing for a modern audience.” “Interview With the Vampire” centers on Louis, as he recounts

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 17, 2022
Jack Huston To Play Shape-Shifter On AMC's Anne Rice Series "Mayfair Witches"

Jack Huston To Play Shape-Shifter On AMC’s Anne Rice Series “Mayfair Witches”

Earlier this month we reported that “Midnight Mass” star Annabeth Gish had joined the cast of AMC’s Anne Rice series “Mayfair Witches.” Today, we have another casting update. Jack Huston (House of Gucci) has also boarded the series and will play the shape-shifting character Lasher who has been bound to the Mayfair Witches for centuries. Gish and Huston join previously announced cast members Alexandra Daddario (Texas Chainsaw, Baywatch), Tongayi Chirisa ( Antebellum), and Erica Gimpel (God Friended Me), Beth Grant (No Country for Old Men), and Jen Richards (Her Story). The series will “focus on an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.” Esta Spalding (“Masters of Sex”) and Michelle Ashford (“Masters of Sex) are both serving as writers and executive producers with Spalding also serving as showrunner for the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 7, 2022
Annabeth Gish Joins The Cast Of AMC's Anne Rice Series "Mayfair Witches"

Annabeth Gish Joins The Cast Of AMC’s Anne Rice Series “Mayfair Witches”

“Interview With the Vampire” is not the only Anne Rice series coming to AMC, “Mayfair Witches,” is also on its way. Today we have some casting news to share with you. Deadline reports that Annabeth Gish (“Midnight Mass”) who will also star in the upcoming Netflix series “The Fall of the House of Usher,” has joined the cast as Diedre. Gish will star alongside the previously announced cast members Alexandra Daddario (Texas Chainsaw, Baywatch), Tongayi Chirisa ( Antebellum), Erica Gimpel (God Friended Me), Beth Grant (No Country for Old Men), and Jen Richards (Her Story). “The series will focus on an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.” Esta Spalding (“Masters of Sex”) and Michelle Ashford (“Masters of Sex) are both serving as both writers and executive producers. Spalding will

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Ella Rebecca Horton
May 1, 2022
Sink Your Fangs Into The First Look At AMC+'s "Interview With A Vampire" Series

Sink Your Fangs Into The First Look At AMC+’s “Interview With A Vampire” Series

AMC+‘s new series adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1976 legendary novel Interview With the Vampire is headed your way. Today we’ve got the first images from the series giving us a glimpse of the lead cast, including Lestat (Sam Reid) and Louis (Jacob Anderson). “Interview With the Vampire” centers on an 18th century Lord, Louis, as he recounts his story and tumultuous relationship with his maker – Lestat – to an eager interviewer and biographer. The upcoming series is not the first adaptation of the Anne Rice novel; in fact, the book was famously adapted into a critically acclaimed feature film in 1994 starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, Antonio Banderas, and Christian Slater. The series, which will feature eight episodes in its first season is only part of AMC+’s acquisition of Rice’s library that includes the upcoming “Mayfair Witches” series. Reid and Anderson star along with Bailey Bass as Claudia, Assad Zaman has will play Rashid, and Eric Bogosian

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2022
Eric Bogosian Cast In Key Role In AMC's "Interview With The Vampire" Series

Eric Bogosian Cast In Key Role In AMC’s “Interview With The Vampire” Series

The cast of AMC’s upcoming series adaptation of Anne Rice’s “Interview with the Vampire” continues to grow with Eric Bogosian (“Billions”) sinking his teeth into the role of Daniel Molloy, played in the film by Christian Slater, an investigative journalist whose career is circling the drain when he has the opportunity to conduct the interview of a lifetime. Bogosian joins previously announced cast members Sam Reid who will star as Lestat, Jacob Anderson who has been cast as Louis, and Bailey Bass who will play young vampire Claudia. The series is created by Rolin Jones of “Friday Night Lights,” who also serves as showrunner and writer. Alan Taylor is directing the first two of the seven episodes of the first season, which is expected to premiere in late 2022 or early 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 20, 2022
Negan & Maggie Explore New York In New "TWD" Spin-Off "Isle Of The Dead"

Negan & Maggie Explore New York In New “TWD” Spin-Off “Isle Of The Dead”

“The Walking Dead” universe continues to expand. AMC has now announced that a new spin-off series has been ordered titled “Isle of the Dead“, centering Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s characters Maggie and Negan, marking the fifth spin-off for the franchise. The six-episode limited series will be set in Manhattan and feature the two exploring the post-apocalyptic New York City, THR reports. “This is a very big day for the expanding universe we are building around The Walking Dead,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. “It not only adds another compelling series to this collection, but it also extends our storytelling around two unforgettable characters fans have grown to love, hate or hate and then love in Maggie and Negan, brilliantly inhabited by Lauren and Jeffrey. It also lets us explore a corner of this universe located on the island of Manhattan, with an iconic skyline that takes on a very different meaning

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 8, 2022
TV Spot Gives The First Footage From AMC's "Interview With The Vampire' Series

TV Spot Gives The First Footage From AMC’s “Interview With The Vampire’ Series

As always, the Super Bowl didn’t disappoint, well maybe it did to Bengals fans, but for those of us who tuned in for the commercials, TV spots, and new trailers, it was a winner, unveiling videos for Jurassic World: Dominion, “Lord of the Rings“, Doctor Strange and more. AMC+ took to Twitter sharing the TV Spot that showcases some of their upcoming projects, including giving us our first glimpse at their Anne Rice series “Interview with the Vampire.” Sam Reid (“The Hunting”) stars as the vampire Lestat, Jacob Anderson (“Game of Thrones”) plays Louis, and Bailey Bass (Law & Order SVU) stars as Claudia. Rolin Jones (“Friday Night Lights”) created the series and is serving as showrunner as well as a writer for the series, premiering on AMC and AMC+ sometime in 2022. Iconic characters. Epic new worlds. Legendary series. It’s all here. pic.twitter.com/VFBHn9zPgu — AMC+ (@AMCPlus) February 14, 2022

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 14, 2022

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True Crime Film 'Rogue Agent' Hunts Down A Dangerous Conman This August

True Crime Film ‘Rogue Agent’ Hunts Down A Dangerous Conman This August

From directors, Declan Lawn, who spent 10 years as an investigative reporter for BBC, and Photo Journalist Adam Patterson, comes a twisted tale of murder and deceit, Rogue Agent, starring James Norton (“Happy Valley,” Little Women) and Gemma Arterton (The Girl With All the Gifts, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters). Rogue Agent, based on a true story, “is the extraordinary and chilling story of career conman, Robert Freegard played by James Norton, with Gemma Arterton as Alice Archer, the woman who brought him down. Freegard was a master manipulator who convinced countless victims he was undercover MI5 to extort and kidnap them. He was at large for many years until he met the woman who would end his career. Initially falling for his charms, she became the architect of his downfall, and her actions led to his conviction and arrest. A tale of lies, loyalty, fear, and hope, this film will follow years of manipulation, investigation, and the high-stakes manhunt

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2022
New "Interview With a Vampires" Trailer Recounts A Tale Of Love And Blood

Sink Your Teeth Into The New “Interview With The Vampire” Trailer (SDCC)

Among the trailers released at SDCC, AMC+ has unveiled the new trailer for their upcoming series “Interview with the Vampire.” “Interview With the Vampire” centers on Louis, as he recounts his story and tumultuous relationship with his maker – Lestat – to an eager interviewer and biographer. The series will feature eight episodes in its first season and is only part of AMC+’s acquisition of Rice’s library including the upcoming “Mayfair Witches” series and will be one of several series adaptations based on Rice’s works. Sam Reid plays Lestat and Jacob Anderson stars as Louis, Bailey Bass plays Claudia and Assad Zaman will play Rashid, with Eric Bogosian playing the journalist, Daniel. The series will be executive produced by Rolin Jones and Mark Johnson. “Interview With the Vampire” premieres on Sunday, October 2 at 10 p.m., immediately following the return of the final season of “The Walking Dead.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 24, 2022
Trailer For New "TWD" Spin-off "Tales Of The Walking Dead" Debuts At SDCC

Trailer For New “TWD” Spin-off “Tales Of The Walking Dead” Debuts At SDCC

“Tales of the Walking Dead,” yet another spin-off of “TWD” (*sigh) made its SDCC debut with the first trailer for the new six-episode series from “TWD’s” Scott M. Gimple. The anthology series will feature new stories and is set in new locations, with one episode revealing the backstory of the notorious “TWD” villain, Alpha. Samantha Morton returns to tell Alpha’s backstory. Terry Crews, Olivia Munn, Parker Posey, Jillian Bell, Jesse T. Usher, Anthony Edwards, and Danny Ramirez also star in the series. Tune in on AMC on August 14, 2022, for the premiere of the first two episodes of “Tales of the Walking Dead.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 23, 2022
Watch All The Teasers Released So Far For AMC's "Interview With The Vampire" Series

Watch All The Teasers Released So Far For AMC’s “Interview With The Vampire” Series

AMC+ has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming series “Interview with the Vampire.” The new teaser gives us a first look at the Louis de Pointe du Lac, the titular vampire, played by Jacob Anderson. In the teaser, we are also introduced to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) who is interviewing Louis. Just before he begins the interview he states that the date as June 14, 2022, meaning that the series will honor Rice’s novel while giving the story a more modern setting. “Developing this series carries great pressure and responsibility,” Executive Producer Johnson said. “What Anne Rice created and what her fans have been transfixed by forces us to take this book-to-television show transition with a great deal of responsibility. It is imperative that we do not disappoint her fans and yet we need to make sure that this story, these characters sing for a modern audience.” “Interview With the Vampire” centers on Louis, as he recounts

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 17, 2022
Jack Huston To Play Shape-Shifter On AMC's Anne Rice Series "Mayfair Witches"

Jack Huston To Play Shape-Shifter On AMC’s Anne Rice Series “Mayfair Witches”

Earlier this month we reported that “Midnight Mass” star Annabeth Gish had joined the cast of AMC’s Anne Rice series “Mayfair Witches.” Today, we have another casting update. Jack Huston (House of Gucci) has also boarded the series and will play the shape-shifting character Lasher who has been bound to the Mayfair Witches for centuries. Gish and Huston join previously announced cast members Alexandra Daddario (Texas Chainsaw, Baywatch), Tongayi Chirisa ( Antebellum), and Erica Gimpel (God Friended Me), Beth Grant (No Country for Old Men), and Jen Richards (Her Story). The series will “focus on an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.” Esta Spalding (“Masters of Sex”) and Michelle Ashford (“Masters of Sex) are both serving as writers and executive producers with Spalding also serving as showrunner for the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 7, 2022
Annabeth Gish Joins The Cast Of AMC's Anne Rice Series "Mayfair Witches"

Annabeth Gish Joins The Cast Of AMC’s Anne Rice Series “Mayfair Witches”

“Interview With the Vampire” is not the only Anne Rice series coming to AMC, “Mayfair Witches,” is also on its way. Today we have some casting news to share with you. Deadline reports that Annabeth Gish (“Midnight Mass”) who will also star in the upcoming Netflix series “The Fall of the House of Usher,” has joined the cast as Diedre. Gish will star alongside the previously announced cast members Alexandra Daddario (Texas Chainsaw, Baywatch), Tongayi Chirisa ( Antebellum), Erica Gimpel (God Friended Me), Beth Grant (No Country for Old Men), and Jen Richards (Her Story). “The series will focus on an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.” Esta Spalding (“Masters of Sex”) and Michelle Ashford (“Masters of Sex) are both serving as both writers and executive producers. Spalding will

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
May 1, 2022
Sink Your Fangs Into The First Look At AMC+'s "Interview With A Vampire" Series

Sink Your Fangs Into The First Look At AMC+’s “Interview With A Vampire” Series

AMC+‘s new series adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1976 legendary novel Interview With the Vampire is headed your way. Today we’ve got the first images from the series giving us a glimpse of the lead cast, including Lestat (Sam Reid) and Louis (Jacob Anderson). “Interview With the Vampire” centers on an 18th century Lord, Louis, as he recounts his story and tumultuous relationship with his maker – Lestat – to an eager interviewer and biographer. The upcoming series is not the first adaptation of the Anne Rice novel; in fact, the book was famously adapted into a critically acclaimed feature film in 1994 starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, Antonio Banderas, and Christian Slater. The series, which will feature eight episodes in its first season is only part of AMC+’s acquisition of Rice’s library that includes the upcoming “Mayfair Witches” series. Reid and Anderson star along with Bailey Bass as Claudia, Assad Zaman has will play Rashid, and Eric Bogosian

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2022
Eric Bogosian Cast In Key Role In AMC's "Interview With The Vampire" Series

Eric Bogosian Cast In Key Role In AMC’s “Interview With The Vampire” Series

The cast of AMC’s upcoming series adaptation of Anne Rice’s “Interview with the Vampire” continues to grow with Eric Bogosian (“Billions”) sinking his teeth into the role of Daniel Molloy, played in the film by Christian Slater, an investigative journalist whose career is circling the drain when he has the opportunity to conduct the interview of a lifetime. Bogosian joins previously announced cast members Sam Reid who will star as Lestat, Jacob Anderson who has been cast as Louis, and Bailey Bass who will play young vampire Claudia. The series is created by Rolin Jones of “Friday Night Lights,” who also serves as showrunner and writer. Alan Taylor is directing the first two of the seven episodes of the first season, which is expected to premiere in late 2022 or early 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 20, 2022
Negan & Maggie Explore New York In New "TWD" Spin-Off "Isle Of The Dead"

Negan & Maggie Explore New York In New “TWD” Spin-Off “Isle Of The Dead”

“The Walking Dead” universe continues to expand. AMC has now announced that a new spin-off series has been ordered titled “Isle of the Dead“, centering Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s characters Maggie and Negan, marking the fifth spin-off for the franchise. The six-episode limited series will be set in Manhattan and feature the two exploring the post-apocalyptic New York City, THR reports. “This is a very big day for the expanding universe we are building around The Walking Dead,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. “It not only adds another compelling series to this collection, but it also extends our storytelling around two unforgettable characters fans have grown to love, hate or hate and then love in Maggie and Negan, brilliantly inhabited by Lauren and Jeffrey. It also lets us explore a corner of this universe located on the island of Manhattan, with an iconic skyline that takes on a very different meaning

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 8, 2022
TV Spot Gives The First Footage From AMC's "Interview With The Vampire' Series

TV Spot Gives The First Footage From AMC’s “Interview With The Vampire’ Series

As always, the Super Bowl didn’t disappoint, well maybe it did to Bengals fans, but for those of us who tuned in for the commercials, TV spots, and new trailers, it was a winner, unveiling videos for Jurassic World: Dominion, “Lord of the Rings“, Doctor Strange and more. AMC+ took to Twitter sharing the TV Spot that showcases some of their upcoming projects, including giving us our first glimpse at their Anne Rice series “Interview with the Vampire.” Sam Reid (“The Hunting”) stars as the vampire Lestat, Jacob Anderson (“Game of Thrones”) plays Louis, and Bailey Bass (Law & Order SVU) stars as Claudia. Rolin Jones (“Friday Night Lights”) created the series and is serving as showrunner as well as a writer for the series, premiering on AMC and AMC+ sometime in 2022. Iconic characters. Epic new worlds. Legendary series. It’s all here. pic.twitter.com/VFBHn9zPgu — AMC+ (@AMCPlus) February 14, 2022

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 14, 2022
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