On the case: Ramón Rodríguez is ABC's Will Trent
Ramón Rodríguez to star in "Will Trent" at ABC
On the case: ABC's planned adaptation of Karin Slaughter's Will Trent book series is one step closer to becoming reality.
Fear the Walking Dead, on AMC
A new episode of this companion series to "The Walking Dead" airs this evening. Starring Lennie James, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Colman Domingo, this spinoff returns to the origins of the outbreak and follows those struggling to survive and understand it.
New Releases for the week of May 22 - 28
Umma
Amanda (Oh) and her daughter Chris (Stewart) live alone on a farm, where they quietly raise bees and chickens. One day, Amanda's uncle visits from Korea, bringing with him a suitcase containing the remains of Amanda's mother, Umma. Not long after he leaves the suitcase in her care, strange and disturbing things begin happening around the farm. To protect herself and her daughter from a malicious spirit, Amanda must learn how to deal with the past before her fears of becoming like her own mother are realized.
Director: Iris K. Shim. Stars: Sandra Oh, Fivel Stewart, Dermot Mulroney, Odeya Rush, MeeWha Alana Lee, Tom Yi. 2022. 83 mins.
The Batman
A serial killer is murdering political figures in Gotham City, and it's up to Batman (Pattinson) and the police to solve the case by following the clues left behind by the mysterious villain. Their investigation takes them into Gotham's underworld, where they uncover corruption with possible ties to Batman's own family. Fighting a growing sense of dread, Batman and his new allies must bring justice to the city and race to apprehend the killer before it's too late.
Director: Matt Reeves. Stars: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell, John Turturro, Andy Serkis, Peter Sarsgaard. 2022. 176 mins. Action.
Supercool
Neil (Short) and his best friend, Gilbert (Harvey), are high school seniors who just want to fit in with the popular crowd. After embarrassing himself in front of his crush, Summer (Davenport), Neil makes a simple wish at 11:11: he wishes he was cool. The next morning, Neil realizes his wish came true when he wakes up in the body of a handsome young man. Not wanting his new status to go to waste, he quickly sets about on a quest to attend Summer's party, enlisting the help of his charming neighbor Jimmy (Wayans) and friend Gilbert in what turns out to be the craziest night of his life.
Director: Teppo Airaksinen. Stars: Jake Short, Miles J. Harvey, Damon Wayans Jr., Madison Davenport, Iliza Shlesinger, Peter Moses, Odessa A'zion, Jonathan Kite, Kira Kosarin, Will Meyers. 2021. 100 mins. Comedy.
'Messy History': Docuseries wraps on Food Network, discovery
A burger from "The Messy History of American Food"
Chicken wings can make for messy eating, but most of us don't seem to mind. According to the National Chicken Council's 2022 Wing Report, Americans likely consumed about 1.42 billion wings during Super Bowl LVI alone.
Late Laughs for the week of May 22 - 28
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
This weekend [April 16-17] we learned that Florida rejected 41% of new math textbooks. At least, they think it's 41%. For some reason they suck at math.
Not everyone is being so quick to go full-frontal face, because the MTA in New York City said it would keep its mask mandate in place. So, if you're riding the subway, remember: Masks are mandatory. Pants, still optional.
'Messy History': Docuseries wraps on Food Network, discovery
A burger from "The Messy History of American Food"
Chicken wings can make for messy eating, but most of us don't seem to mind. According to the National Chicken Council's 2022 Wing Report, Americans likely consumed about 1.42 billion wings during Super Bowl LVI alone.
Saturday Night Live, on NBC
Fun-loving skits and wild guest hosts return in a new episode of this live, late-night sketch-comedy staple. Lasting laughs and memorable moments have been made on this show, which began in 1975. Current stars include Cecily Strong and Colin Jost.
Come Dance With Me, on CBS
Inspiring youngsters share their love of dance as they pair up with a supportive, though untrained, adult figure in their life to perform amazing dance routines in a new episode of this reality show's freshman season. Jenna Dewan and Dexter Mayfield star.
Q: How do TV shows decide what order the cast is named in? Some shows change it up by season but others are always the same.
I've got a disappointing answer for you: Credit order on TV is the result of nothing more — and nothing less — than constant, painstaking negotiation between producers, actors and, of course, their agents.
"You would be stunned by how many hours I spend arguing about things like this," one anonymous agent said in an article for Backstage magazine.
Q: How do TV shows decide what order the cast is named in? Some shows change it up by season but others are always the same.
I've got a disappointing answer for you: Credit order on TV is the result of nothing more — and nothing less — than constant, painstaking negotiation between producers, actors and, of course, their agents.
"You would be stunned by how many hours I spend arguing about things like this," one anonymous agent said in an article for Backstage magazine.