Nick Venable
The Background: Nick Venable is an Assistant Managing Editor, and the TV Editor. His humble origin story with CinemaBlend began all the way back in the pre-streaming era, circa 2009, as a freelancing DVD reviewer and TV recapper. After rising up through the ranks covering Movies, Nick leapfrogged over to the small screen to cover more and more television news and interviews, eventually taking over the section for the current era. Born in Louisiana and currently living in Texas — Who Dat Nation over America’s Team all day, all night — Nick spent several years in the hospitality industry, and also worked as a 911 operator. And if you ever happened to hear his music or read his comics/short stories, you have his sympathy. His love for his wife and daughters is almost equaled by his love of gasp-for-breath laughter and gasp-for-breath horror. A lifetime spent in the vicinity of a television screen led to his current dream job, as well as his knowledge of too many TV themes and ad jingles.
What He's Into: Nick is one of those people who won’t necessarily insert a Monty Python reference into every conversation, but is still mentally equipped to do so. Beyond such appreciation for surreal UK comedy, Nick also indulges in as much horror splendor as possible, from Stephen King novels to James Tynion IV comics to Freddy Krueger one-liners to all things Mike Flanagan. Throw in a dash of NFL, some 311 and Weird Al, fried crawfish poboys, bourbon, ‘90s-era pro wrestling, crossword puzzles and mystery-driven video games, and baby, you got a stew going. (Nick will insert an Arrested Development reference into every conversation, if possible.)
What He's Excited About: Anything Jeff Lemire, Tom King and W. Maxwell Prince think of, ever. More of Kelly Reilly’s deliriously fierce performances on Yellowstone. HBO’s The Last of Us. Clone High’s return. Colin Farrell’s Penguin being in every movie/TV show/breakfast cereal.
Latest articles by Nick Venable
![Viktor and Five standing in a broken down setting in Season 4 of The Umbrella Academy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iXoqZkFLBnjrVB6NRBorqY-320-80.jpg)
The Umbrella Academy Showrunner Has Denied All Those Toxic Workplace Allegations, But What's Up With His Horizon: Zero Dawn Adaptation?
By Nick Venable published
The Umbrella Academy boss Steve Blackman denied the accusations made against him by former staffers, but what's up with his Horizon Zero Dawn series?
![Walter sitting in a living room full of water, with fish and human characters floating around on the cover to The Nice House on the Lake Vol. 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LFnFXWDLVnJGPtb3rNNJTc-320-80.jpg)
10 LGBTQ+ Comic Books That Deserve Movies And TV Shows ASAP
By Nick Venable published
We need more queer comic books adapted for movies and TV shows, and here are ten we hope get made as soon as possible.
![Shemar Moore looking seriously at another person in a press image from S.W.A.T.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2kqtfH2WaNHsvAJfBgBsiS-320-80.jpg)
‘I Ain’t No Spring Chicken’: Shemar Moore Opens Up About Whether He’d Have Another Child After Welcoming Daughter While In His 50s
By Nick Venable published
Shemar Moore became a father for the first time at 52, and addressed whether or not he's up for having another one at his age.
![Screenshot of Emma Stone as sexy mechanic poster girl in Saturday Night Live sketch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gd7sMzHYVpDzkVtVzBwFWo-320-80.jpg)
Emma Stone Discusses The ‘Strange’ Rule SNL Has For Five-Timers Club Members, And How She Got Around It
By Nick Venable published
Emma Stone talked to SNL vet Jimmy Fallon about the sketch series' weird rule for its Five Timers Club members, and how she skated past it.
![Antony Starr on The Boys](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jggjwat728bSQ2uDwQ5gR6-320-80.jpg)
14 Shows To Watch If You Like Amazon's The Boys
By Nick Venable, Jason Wiese last updated
While Amazon's over-the-top superhero dramedy The Boys continues to take the world by storm, here's what else you can stream between episodes.
![Anthony Mackie asking a shark-related question in NatGeo's Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LrALrP2aUFpneFZoWQAGfD-320-80.jpg)
Anthony Mackie Swabbed A Shark's Anus In A Clip For A New TV Special, And I'm Not Sure How Captain America 4 Can Top That
By Nick Venable published
Captain America: Brave New World star Anthony Mackie is going all in on NatGeo's Sharkfest in exclusive clip involving...an anal swabbing.
![Close-up of Simon Pegg's Hughie Sr. talking to Hughie in The Boys Season 1](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4zYjkC98Q6bJbquwvDiXzd-320-80.jpg)
Simon Pegg Picks The Perfect Song To Keep The Boys Fans Hopeful About Hughie's Dad, And I'm Gonna Be So Mad If He's Just Trolling
By Nick Venable published
Simon Pegg's had a rough go in The Boys Season 4, but used the perfect song to hint at something big coming soon.
![Beavis and Butt-head headbanging on the couch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uuSLas3FtkqdfbRhX2FH65-320-80.jpg)
32 Songs I Remember More From Beavis And Butt-Head Episodes Than Hearing Them On The Radio
By Nick Venable published
Beavis and Butt-Head's music video segments are classic TV, and I remember a bunch of songs more from their B&B episodes than the radio.
![Kevin Costner leaning against his hand while sitting at the dinner table in Yellowstone.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FzBucVo3rwZ3GSLoS6efpG-320-80.jpg)
Why Did We Have To Wait So Long To Learn John Dutton Definitely Isn't Coming Back To Yellowstone?
By Nick Venable published
Kevin Costner revealed why he chose to finally confirm he's not returning to Yellowstone, making me wonder why fans had to deal with any of this.
![2 Cold Scorpio look at referee during match at ECW's Cyber Slam '96](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K36VopamKGkrpWhZMcQXmb-320-80.jpg)
Former WWE And WCW Star Was Arrested After Stabbing Man In Gas Station Fight
By Nick Venable published
Former WCW, WWE, and ECW wrestler Charles Scaggs, a.k.a. 2 Cold Scorpio, was arrested after a gas station stabbing.
![Mike Flanagan during the behind the scenes of Netflix's making of "Midnight Mass," Linda Blair Regan MaCneil in "The Exorcist"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h9baqocTzWdhxQ263amnCk-320-80.jpg)
Mike Flanagan's Exorcist Movie: Everything We Know About The Horror Reboot, And What We're Excited To See
By Nick Venable published
Mike Flanagan is bringing his horror skills to the Exorcist franchise, and here's what we know so far about the upcoming horror.
![Side-by-side of Annie outside of Starlight costume and Firecracker in costume standing in front of her self portrait in The Boys.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BQbAcDhtk6eqfECZYfb8NF-320-80.png)
'Nobody's Perfect': The Boys Showrunner Told Us Why Starlight Is Such A Big Part Of Firecracker's Origin Story
By Nick Venable published
With Homelander Vs. Butcher already set in stone, The Boys is pitting Starlight and Firecracker against each other.
![Taylor Wily's Kamekona sitting at bench outside food drunk wearing apron in Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 premiere](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wiVziZjMqPpHfDLAE3cAan-320-80.jpg)
'You Charmed Me Into Making You A Regular': Hawaii Five-0 Team Pays Tribute After Taylor Wily’s Death At 56
By Nick Venable published
Following the death of Hawaii Five-0 vet Taylor Wily, his former co-stars and the creator shared touching tributes.
![Tom wearing scrubs and smiling in Dead Ringers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KnV9Xwheb9XGSKicTBtLY-320-80.jpg)
The John Wayne Gacy Streaming Series Cast Its Serial Killer, And The Actor's Comments About The Victims Are More Touching Than I Expected
By Nick Venable published
The upcoming John Wayne Gacy limited series has cast its titular serial killer, who shared an emotional statement about the victims.
![From left to right: Cole Hauser as Rip, Kevin Costner as John and Luke Grimes as Kayce watching a rode in Yellowstone.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qazkGABrv4nxUh2HcLrPRN-320-80.jpg)
Yellowstone Season 5: When Are The Final Episodes Of The Kevin Costner Drama Coming?
By Nick Venable last updated
Plans are reportedly in place for Yellowstone's final episodes, and here's what we know about the Dutton family's long-awaited return.
![Kaitlin Olson's Morgan watching something intently while standing outside in High Potential](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PjMuUDSqihCupiZD7oH3TN-320-80.jpg)
Kaitlin Olson Is Getting Love For Her New TV Show From It's Always Sunny Vets, But Fan Comments About Her Canceled Series Won My Heart
By Nick Venable published
Kaitlin Olson has a new show coming, and some Always Sunny vets shared love alongside fans still griping about her previously canceled show.
![Side by side image of Kevin Costner smiling while responding to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show next to Jewel smiling during interview on PBS' Firing Line](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sGi2uNpgUALVvHarxRHs7k-320-80.png)
Kevin Costner Finally Addressed Jewel Romance Rumors, And Was Far More Direct About That Than Yellowstone's BTS Drama
By Nick Venable published
Kevin Costner and Grammy winner Jewel have been romantically linked, and the filmmaker finally addressed the rumors in full.
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Chris Rock’s Everybody Hates Chris Revival Is Adding More Franchise OGs, And I’m Pumped
By Nick Venable published
I'm so ready for this!
![Jon Cryer's Lex Luthor looking at Batwoman on The Flash's Crisis on Infinite Earths](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f2tewQoyL9JCzd5Upx2jDQ-320-80.jpg)
Former Lex Luthor Actor Jon Cryer Pokes Fun At James Gunn Debunking DCU Batman Casting Rumors
By Nick Venable published
Jon Cryer invoked some of his former Lex Luthor villainy to poke a little fun at James Gunn constantly having to debunk Batman casting rumors.
![Kenan Thompson in suit and glasses during Beavis and Butt-Head sketch on Saturday Night Live](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LLrgaX8GB4s26GoPfq8Cs9-320-80.jpg)
Kenan Thompson Reflects On SNL's Biggest Sketch Of The Year And How Unpredictable Those Breakout Moments Can Be
By Nick Venable published
Kenan Thompson has been part of many viral Saturday Night Live clips, and here's what he has to say about creating such popular sketches.
![Homer Simpson dressed as Duff Man wearing a Duff hat and costume while holding a Duff Molten Gold bottle on The Simpsons.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cX7CECcouHW7BsoALGo8zn-320-80.jpg)
Debunking Duff Beer: A Guns And Roses Bandmate Thinks The Simpsons Named Booze After Him. The Real Story?
By Nick Venable published
The Simpsons' most famous beverage brand, Duff Beer, has once again been attributed to Guns 'N' Roses' famed bassist, by the musician himself.
![Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RVoGybQ5hRpMQ9oKkm8Xsg-320-80.jpg)
Kevin Costner Is Slowly Sounding More And More Like He'll Be Back On Yellowstone, But It's Giving Me A Montana-Sized Headache
By Nick Venable published
Kevin Costner's latest Yellowstone comments sound positive, but at what point will fans finally get answers?
![Rob Benedict's Splinter clone lying on ground after big fight, mourning the death of Prime in The Boys Season 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PYBWbvaXSsV5iWb4zxCRpM-320-80.jpg)
The Boys’ Eric Kripke Gave Us The Lowdown On Rob Benedict’s Raunchiest Scene, And The Hilarious Nickname Supernatural’s Misha Collins Gave It
By Nick Venable published
The Boys' Eric Kripke talked to CinemaBlend about Supernatural vet Rob Benedict's raunchiest moment, and the nickname it earned from Misha Collins.