When it comes to drama series set in beachy locales featuring affluent characters in crisis, there are plenty to choose from — and many of them are adaptations of popular novels. The Perfect Couple was one bingeable Netflix series based on a book by Elin Hilderbrand, and now another of the author’s works — The Five-Star Weekend — is available to stream with a Peacock subscription. And while I loved watching Nicole Kidman’s icy matriarch in the 2024 drama, reviews say what Jennifer Garner is serving may be even more delicious.

In The Five-Star Weekend, which hit the 2026 TV schedule on July 9, Jennifer Garner plays Hollis Shaw, a grieving food blogger who gathers friends from different eras of her life for a luxe Nantucket weekend in hopes of healing. Carla Meyer of The Wrap says it perfectly balances authenticity with its clichés in a way that The Perfect Couple was unable to do. The critic writes:

Alison Herman of Variety is similarly more impressed with the latest Elin Hilderbrand adaptation, writing in her review of The Five-Star Weekend that she’s glad this story differentiated itself from The Perfect Couple and other series like Big Little Lies and The White Lotus by not making it a murder mystery or eat-the-rich drama. In freeing itself of those plot necessities, the Peacock series is allowed to dig into the nuances of these female friendships. Herman continues:

The Five-Star Weekend also benefits from an impressive cast, says Cristina Escobar of RogerEbert, who do more than simply serve Hollis’ storyline. Chloë Sevigny, Regina Hall, D'Arcy Carden and Gemma Chan play the other four “stars” on the weekend getaway, which ends up being way more than so many of the “pedestrian housewife melodramas” we see. Escobar writes:

Alise Chaffins of MacGuffin or Meaning gives it 4 out of 5, agreeing that the series shows surprising depth for this type of melodrama. The fleshed-out characters, exploration of female friendships and A+ performances add up to a “truly entertaining” project, Chaffins says, writing:

The critics aren’t all in agreement, though. In his The Five-Star Weekend review, Dave Nemetz of TV Line rates the series a C+, calling the story “more mild than wild.” It’s a “pleasant snooze,” Nemetz says, “but a snooze nonetheless.” In his words:

From the reviews I read, critics mostly seem to like the series, and fans of The Five-Star Weekend novel will surely be interested in seeing how the story is adapted. Also, if you loved The Perfect Couple, it sounds like this one might offer a better story (at least more likeable characters) — albeit without the murder mystery.

All eight episodes of The Five-Star Weekend are available to stream now on Peacock.

Spoilers for Over Your Dead Body are ahead! Read with caution, and catch the thrilling dark comedy in theaters now.

Over Your Dead Body is visceral and meta. It’s a movie about a director named Dan and an actress named Lisa who are married and have devised plots to kill each other. I say it’s meta because throughout this wild and violent flick, there are multiple references to making movies, one hilarious cameo regarding a movie within the movie and a conversation about fighting to keep certain moments in a film. So, I asked Jorma Taccone, the director of this 2026 movie schedule entry, which scene he had to fight to keep in. It turned out to be one gnarly no-pants scene involving Jason Segel.

So, in this dark comedy, we follow this couple played by Jason Segel and Samara Weaving during a weekend where they’ve decided to kill each other. However, things go aggressively south when it’s revealed that a trio of criminals played by Timothy Olyphant, Juliette Lewis and Keith Jardine has been staying in this house too. These three ultimately tie up the couple, and during one very intense scene involving a sex game and Segel’s Dan wearing no pants, Olyphant’s Pete realizes he knows Dan’s work, and they have a conversation about not letting producers take scenes out of movies.

That’s what inspired me to ask Taccone about scenes he had to fight to keep in this movie, and he responded by saying that this exact moment was the answer to my question:

Now, Over Your Dead Body’s reviews have cited its violence and high level of gore, and I’d say this scene plays into that. It’s visceral and disturbing because these criminals are trying to force Dan to have sex with one of them as a game, and it culminates in him being held down against a pool table with no pants on. Things don’t go further than that because they have a conversation about a movie Dan directed instead.

It serves as a turning point, and it helps break Dan all the way down. He’s at his rock bottom here, and by doing this, it puts him in a place to work back up again, as The Lonely Island member put it:

Well, it certainly worked. I haven’t been able to get the scene out of my head since I saw the movie, because it’s so gnarly and surprising. But it turns out, not a lot of people wanted this moment in the movie because of its intensity. However, the director and Segel fought to keep it in, as Jorma Taccone explained:

The director went on to tell me that overall, while there were conversations about this scene, there wasn’t really anything in this movie written by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher that was “a huge fight to get.” Overall, it sounds like everyone was “very encouraging” of the big swings this project takes.

Now, to see these swings in question, and to see the scene that both inspired this question and was the answer to it, you can catch Over Your Dead Body in theaters now.

There have been several TV shows and movies released this year that have explored the darker side of swearing to spend your life with another human, in sickness and in health and all of that. We’ve gotten Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, The Drama and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, to name a few, and now we can add Over Your Dead Body. Jason Segel and Samara Weaving play a couple who each plan to use their weekend getaway as an opportunity to off their spouse. Over Your Dead Body reviews are in, and they’re painting quite the bloody picture.

Samara Weaving is a modern-day scream queen, so this “deliciously gory” offering is to be expected from her. However, it’s a bit of a turn for director Jorma Taccone (MacGruber and The Lonely Island’s Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping), as well as for Jason Segel (Shrinking, The Muppets). Angie Han of THR says it works, though, with most of the violence landing in “comically cartoonish” territory, rather than “horrific.” Han says:

Sarah Campbell of Nerdist agrees, saying Samara Weaving and Jason Segel play well off of each other for a “funny, bitingly gory” good time. Her review of Over Your Dead Body says it’s a pretty intense ride with sarcastic one-liners delivered with expert comedic timing from both leads being one of its strengths. Another, Campbell continues, is:

In terms of how gory it gets, Zachary Lee of The Wrap says it may be easier to name the body parts that aren’t dismembered, shot off or stabbed. The fun stalls in the middle, but Over Your Dead Body is still very much worth the watch, Lee says, writing:

Meanwhile, Katie Rife of IndieWire gives it a C, saying the violence — including that “plastic baggie full of fingers” — is not comedic so much as “numbingly mean-spirited.” Jason Segel and Samara Weaving are mismatched, she says, in this “depressing story about hateful people reveling in each other’s pain.” Rife writes:

Jacob Oller of AV Club also thinks the movie mostly misses the mark. The “sprawling gnarliness” of Dan and Lisa’s marital mess gets away from the director, Oller says, as he grades the movie a C in his review. The critic writes:

The Over Your Dead Body reviews are mostly positive, and not just the ones excerpted above. The movie holds a 70% on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer, so this might be one to check out in theaters, as it was released on Friday, April 24. Jorma Taccone and Jason Segel’s comedic backgrounds signal that there are apparently plenty of laughs to be had, but be warned, this one also comes with a healthy dose of gore. And a baggie of fingers, apparently.

The Fast and Furious movies may not be the pinnacle of artistic filmmaking, but fans can’t seem to get enough of the fast-paced action scenes and cinematic explosions. It seems like the Fast cast have a good time making the movies as well, considering how many of them have frequently returned to these movies. Not only are they fun, but they have become quite lucrative, resulting in a likely big pay day for the action stars, especially Vin Diesel. Considering the franchise's success, Timothy Olyphant was recently asked if he regrets turning down leading the movie series, as he was once asked to play Dom Toretto.

Back in the early 2000s, Olyphant was a rising star. He had a lot of success with movies like Scream 2 and Go, and it made sense that film producers approached him to lead their then-upcoming action film, The Fast and the Furious. Olyphant ended up turning down the film, and the role eventually went to Vin Diesel, who has been leading the hit action franchise for almost 25 years. When asked by The Hollywood Reporter if he regretted the decision, Olyphant said:

Considering the Fast franchise's financial success, asking the Justified star if he regrets turning a role down is a valid question. Stars have admitted to regretting turning down roles before, like Matt Damon, who turned down a potential $250 million payday when he walked away from Avatar. Will Smith also turned down The Matrix, a decision he later admitted to be a real miss by him. In Hollywood, one career choice can shape the rest of your life, which is why the big misses sometimes stick out the most.

Even if Olyphant didn’t get the Fast and Furious payday that likely could have been life changing, not participating in the franchise allowed him to do a myriad of other projects that were fantastic and wouldn’t have been the same without him. His run on Justified was incredible, and his acting talent made the show what it was. Interesting shows like Santa Clarita Diet and Deadwood were also fantastic creative work that truly allowed Olyphant to showcase his range. Franchises are lucrative for actors, but they can also be time commitments, and I’m happy the TV star was able to have such a varied career as a result of not getting locked into a franchise.

If Olyphant did have any regrets, it seems like he has moved past them. Ultimately, the Fast and Furious role ended up going to someone who was actually passionate about the project, and Diesel has been playing Dom Toretto in his own signature way for years. Olyphant is such a different kind of leading man than Diesel, and his portrayal of Dom likely would have shaped the entire franchise differently. While I still want to see what an Olyphant-led Fast and Furious movie would look like, I think it ultimately went to the right guy for the job.

While you won’t be seeing Timothy Olyphant in a Fast and Furious movie, you can see him in his latest project, Alien: Earth, which is now streaming with a Hulu subscription. Fans of Fast and Furious can see Vin Diesel taking the lead in the most recent film, Fast X, which is currently available on Starz.

The Alien movies make up one of the best horror movie franchises of all time, so there’s no doubt the upcoming horror series Alien: Earth is highly anticipated amongst its fans. The eight-episode TV show was created by Noah Hawley with Ridley Scott serving as an executive producer. It’s set to premiere on the 2025 TV calendar on August 12, and critics have screened the series to help give us an idea of what to expect.

In the Alien movie timeline, Alien: Earth is set two years before the events of the original 1979 film and will not factor the movie’s prequels into its story. The cast is led by Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, mentor to Sydney Chandler’s Wendy, the first human/synthetic hybrid. Brandon Yu of The Wrap praises how Alien: Earth masterfully expands the franchise’s exploration of humanity and writes:

Ben Travers of IndieWire also enjoys Noah Hawley’s statements on humanity, going so far as to say the alien is the least impressive aspect of the sci-fi series. The critic gives it a B and writes:

Clint Gage of IGN gives the Alien: Earth series an “Amazing” 9 out of 10, writing that the show is “an evolution as slick and scary as every good little Xenomorph should be.” Gage continues:

Fred Topel of UPI calls the series “frightening” and “provocative,” writing that once again Noah Hawley has successfully expanded the story of a beloved movie for a small-screen series. Topel says:

Alien: Earth reviews are primarily positive, earning a Certified Fresh 89% on Rotten Tomatoes (as of this writing), but that means there were some critics left wanting. Chris Evangelista of SlashFilm was among those, rating the sci-fi show 5 out of 10. Of the many sins committed by Alien: Earth, according to Evangelista’s review, the biggest is that it’s boring. He writes:

While critics mention plenty of easter eggs for fans of the franchise, you apparently don’t need to have seen the movies to enjoy Alien: Earth. If this sounds like a series you’d like to check out, the first two episodes will premiere at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday, August 12, on FX and FX on Hulu, with one episode per week coming each Tuesday after.

Spoilers below for anyone who hasn't yet streamed Tom Hardy's Havoc with a Netflix subscription, so be warned!

After a pair of groundbreaking martial arts films in 2013’s acclaimed The Raid: Redemption and its sequel, the modern folk horror classic Apostle, and the action-packed crime series Gangs of London, Gareth Evans earned earned Must-Watch Filmmaker status. (To say nothing of his first two cinematic efforts.) As such, teaming up with Tom Hardy for the long-anticipated thriller Havoc felt like a failsafe combination since its 2021 announcement, and by and large, the film delivers on many preconceived expectations.

Despite being an easy action standout amidst Netflix’s 2025 releases with its stress-inducing car chases and gunplay, or any other upcoming movies this year, Havoc isn’t a perfect movie by any stretch. And even as someone who had a blast watching it, one pretty major detail holds it back from being truly awesome in my mind. Not that there aren’t a few other hiccups as well. So let’s get into it.

The Opening Car Chase And The Nightclub Massacre Are Undeniably Awesome Highlights

Regardless of whether a human is directly behind the camera or is maneuvering it via drone controller, the amount of vim, vigor and verve on display is palpable enough to manifest genuine anxiety within viewers. Rarely do I want to scream "Get off the fucking road!" at nameless passerby in action movies, but the instinct was right there. And I spent too many seconds wallowing in dismay over the risk of a cocaine-filled washing machine landing on my car during a speedy interstate commute.

Almost surprisingly, Havoc takes its time before diving fully back into the mayhem, instead offering a weirdly splintered explanation for who Tom Hardy's only-sorta-corrupt cop Patrick Walker is, and why he's not the happiest camper in the days just prior to Christmas. The plotting here is solid enough, if not exactly novel, with just about everyone falling somewhere on the wrong end of the moral and ethical spectrum.

Which makes it easy to not really give a shit who's potentially standing in harm's way during the rest of the movie's white-knuckle brawls and bullet-hell gunfights. Everything is extremely fast-paced, but is choreographed and blocked well enough so that viewers are never lost in the chaos while howling at all the broken limbs and shattered faces.

Jessie Mei Li's Ellie Is More Than A Rookie Sidekick, And Balances Out Tom Hardy's Walker

Compared to Tom Hardy's bananas performances in 2024's Venom: The Last Dance and its predecessors, his brooding work as Walker can either be described as as understated or non-existent. He's not much of an emotional guy, even in the midst of aggressively murdering dozens of Triad thugs, and is far from an ideal partner choice for Jessie Mei Li's virtuous and non-compromised rookie Ellie.

But as it often goes, Ellie was perhaps the perfect partner for Walker, even if he didn't actually learn anything from her during their short time together. I don't know if anyone in this movie took any lessons to heart, but I can safely say that amidst all of the corruption on display, Ellie's pureness rather deftly stood out, and I would be interested to follow her story in another chapter from this deadly ass universe. And if Hardy's Walker is still around as her partner-in-crimestopping, all the better.

My Biggest Gripe: Timothy Olyphant Is Too Good Of An Actor For Such A One-Note Villain

From Justified to Santa Clarita Diet to Deadwood to Scream 2, Timothy Olyphant is an actor who has proven himself best suited to play interesting, three-dimensional characters, as opposed to anyone whose core purpose is advancing the plot. Unfortunately, not everyone gets that detail correct, and in the case of Havoc, he was cast to play another dirty cop whose main trait is that he believably isn't intimidated by Hardy's Walker.

Other than that, "Vincent" is a total snoozer of a main antagonist, and at no point did anything he did feel like it mattered. To be sure, I can absolutely get why the casting director would want to fill that role with the highest-caliber actor possible, and Olyphant's presence is absolutely part of why I was so excited about Havoc in the strike-delayed wait for its arrival. So I get why he was sought after, but I guess I don't get why he said yes without any truly standout scenes to hang his absent cowboy hat on.

If nothing else, I would have enjoyed if the movie's limited time frame would focus more on Vincent becoming increasingly stressed as his involvement in the central case is uncovered, thus inspiring a more manic and unhinged portrayal. (Though maybe not quite as out-there as Scream 2's Mickey.) It probably goes without saying, but 50 more Olyphant fight scenes would have also sufficed.

Related Minor Gripe: Havoc Needed More Memorable Villains All Around

Here in 2025, it's easier than ever to suspend disbelief to embrace action movie details like seemingly endless gun clips and good guys having astoundingly better aim than bad guys. But it's harder to ignore one of the key tenets to the genre: that every memorble hero deserves an equally memorable foe. Which is wild for a movie where virtually everyone is being unlawful.

Timothy Olyphant's lackluster Vincent has already been discussed, but there are too few examples of clear-cut antagonists beyond him to bring up. Sonny Pang's Ching does zero good for anyone, but doesn't get a ton of screentime, and his evildoing is handled off-screen. Yeo Yann Yann makes the most of her time on-screen as a mourning Triad leader, but her actions are more practical than deplorable. And for all that Michelle Waterson-Gomez's enforcer is a worrisome threat, how much meaningful depth is gonna come from someone whose credit is "Assassin," really?

While we're on the topic of sticking points, I'm also not sure what I'm supposed to feel when the movie is over, as I'm not entirely clear on whether Walker's injuries are life-threatening, or if he's just worried about the impending investigation and likely jailtime for his illegal deeds.

However, when all is said and done, I'm still here to champion Gareth Evans for being one of the most vibrant talents in action filmmaking. So while it's hard to forgive seeing Timothy Olyphant completely devoid of idiosynrasies, such feelings tend to disappear when the fists and bullets start flying.

Over the course of its nine-season run, the U.S. version of The Office welcomed memorable guest stars. Some like James Spader (Robert California) and Will Ferrell (Deangelo) had longer arcs as wacky managers in Scranton. As for Timothy Olyphant’s Danny Cordray, a competing salesman, he had a short yet notable stint on the workplace mockumentary. While the San Clarita Diet actor looks back on his appearance fondly, he's not without his regrets.

During a recent episode of The Office Ladies Podcast, Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) and Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) were joined by Timothy Olyphant to discuss his few episodes on The Office. Not only does the Mandalorian actor play a rival salesman who is recruited by Michael, but he's also a former flame of Pam’s, meant to throw a brief wrench into the epic Pam and Jim love story. Overall, Olyphant doesn’t recall the mockumentary style being difficult to work within, though he did name one scene he believes he completely messed up:

To be fair, I think anyone in the Deadwood actor’s position would have trouble keeping a straight face around the Despicable Me star. The scene in question sees Danny finding out the employees at Dunder Mifflin have set up a sting operation to learn Cordray’s tricks of the trade. Based on how poorly it goes, this definitely ranks as one of the Office characters' worse decisions. This leads to Michael chasing after Danny as he storms out, and that results in a hilarious encounter where Michael physically prevents the man from leaving the building.

For the final cut, Timothy Olyphant managed to hold it together, although he couldn't seem to look at Steve Carell, or else he bursts into laughter as seen in this blooper posted to Instagram by a fan account:

Surely, working with a comedy legend like the 40-Year-Old Virgin star is no easy task because it's likely Steve Carell won’t be the first to break. At that point in the series, he had been playing the character Michael Scott for seven seasons, and I would imagine he could play the morally questionable manager in his sleep. Other guest stars, including Rashida Jones, have commented on the Crazy, Stupid, Love star’s virtuosic acting abilities on The Office (which can be streamed with a Peacock subscription). So, if I was the Justified actor, I wouldn’t beat myself up about breaking.

If I’m being honest, even with this specific hilarious scene cut short because of Timothy Olyphant’s laughter, “The Sting” is still one of the best episodes, purely because of how poorly the gang's prank on Cordray goes. What do you expect though when you put Meredith in charge?

Regardless of some lingering disappointment, it seems like the Daisy Jones & The Six actor had a good time moonlighting on the iconic workplace sitcom. To me, Danny Cordray would be a perfect side-character to make a cameo on the new Office spinoff that's currently in development. Also, based on the comments the actor shared on the podcast, I think he’d be down to reprise the traveling salesman.

The Terminator is back, but this time the cybernetic assassin is unlike anything Arnold Schwarzenegger ever gave us in the films of past decades. Hoping to become one of the best shows to binge on Netflix, Terminator Zero has turned the familiar universe of machines and nuclear holocaust into an English-language Japanese anime series. Timothy Olyphant voices the titular cyborg, and critics who have screened the series ahead of its August 29 release on the 2024 Netflix schedule are weighing in.

In addition to Timothy Olyphant, Terminator Zero’s cast includes the voices of Rosario Dawson, André Holland, Sonoya Mizuno and Ann Dowd. There have been multiple film sequels to The Terminator and even the short-lived Sarah Connor Chronicles series, but nothing has hit quite as hard as Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The trailer had some fans super pumped after making an iconic T2 moment more horrifying, so is this bloody anime remake worth the watch? David Opie of GamesRadar welcomes the franchise’s return to terror, rating it 4 out of 5 stars, and writing:

The Terminator Zero series is the best Terminator project since The Sarah Connor Chronicles, according to Daniel Fienberg of THR. Despite spending too much time setting up what will presumably happen in seasons to come, Terminator Zero has a distinctive look, a promising premise and solid vocal cast. Fienberg says:

Grant Hermanns of ScreenRant also walks away from the series with mostly positive impressions, rating it 4 out of 5 stars. The critic says this story is finally worthy of the universe created by James Cameron, as showrunner Mattson Tomlin uses the time afforded to him to explore why Skynet would want to eliminate humanity. Though not without its faults — including the story’s lack of conclusion — Hermanns concludes:

Kenneth Seward Jr. of GameSpot also has mixed-but-mostly-positive feelings of the show, calling it uneven but engaging. Terminator Zero not only respects the franchise's legacy but also offers up a unique take on its established lore. However, at times it seems trapped by the franchise’s staples. Seward gives it a “Good” 7 out of 10 and says:

Collider’s Shawn Van Horn writes that the voice performances are great, and the animation and new characters make the series feel fresh. That’s not quite enough, however, for the critic to overlook its exposition-heavy plot and too many twists. Van Horn rates it 6 out 10, and says:

Well there you have it. The critics seem to agree that the switch to animation and talented voice cast make this a solid addition to the franchise, and even the critics who find faults with Terminator Zero agree that there is enough good to justify giving this one a try, no matter how familiar you are with the other franchise works. At eight episodes that run less than a half-hour apiece, why not see for yourself? Fire up that Netflix subscription, because this new anime series is available now.

The state of Terminator franchise’s film side remains uncertain following the underperformance of 2019’s Terminator: Dark Fate, with the last major update on that front coming in December 2022 when James Cameron expressed interest in pressing the reboot button again. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t any new Terminator content coming up, as those of you with a Netflix subscription will soon be able to see how this sci-fi property does in the anime realm. One of the key things we know about Terminator Zero is that Timothy Olyphant will voice the title robotic antagonist, and now the official announcement of a key Star Wars actor and more joining him in the cast has me even more psyched for this project.

Who’s Been Added To The Terminator Zero Cast

Netflix has revealed that Rosario Dawson, André Holland, Sonoya Mizuno and Ann Dowd will also be heard during Terminator Zero, which is set in 1997, the same year that Skynet became self-aware and began its war against humanity. Here’s the breakdown of who they’re playing and how these characters fit into the narrative that will be viewable on one of the best streaming services:

Rosario Dawson as Kokoro - “An advanced AI and Japan's answer to Skynet, if brought online, Kokoro will be endowed with the same power as Skynet. Kokoro must calculate for itself: is humanity the plague Skynet believes? Or are human beings worth saving?”

André Holland as Malcolm Lee - “A genius computer programmer and father of three, Malcolm Lee is haunted by prophetic nightmares of an apocalyptic future. He's spent the last decade creating a secret artificial intelligence that he believes will be humanity's last hope.”

Sonoya Mizuno as Eiko - “Coming from a post-Judgement Day 2022, Eiko is a resistance fighter sent back in time to stop Malcolm from launching Kokoro.”

Ann Dowd as The Prophet - “In the future, the Prophet is the philosophical guide for the human resistance, a light shepherding survivors in the darkness of the unknown future ahead.”

These days, Dawson is best known for playing the live-action Ahsoka Tano in the Star Wars franchise, first guest starring in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, then leading the Ahsoka series, which is returning for Season 2. Holland’s major credits include Moonlight and The Knick, Mizuno can currently be seen playing Mysaria in House of the Dragon, and Dowd’s filmography includes Philadelphia, Hereditary, The Leftovers and The Handmaid’s Tale.

Why Terminator Zero Sounds Appealing

While the Terminator franchise has endured for 40 years now, and both The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day rank as some of the best sci-fi movies, there’s no question that it’s been traveling along a bumpy road for a while. Along with Terminator: Dark Fate failing to impress at the box office, both 2009’s Terminator Salvation and 2015’s Terminator Genesis struggled critically and commercially. Terminator is in dire need of a refresh, and I’m hoping that Zero accomplishes this objective.

For one thing, it’s nice to be moving away from the Connors, who were also the focus of the short-lived TV series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. We now have a brand-new cast of characters who are dealing with their own troubles in 1997 Japan as Skynet is beginning to wreak havoc. That said, there are obviously parallels between Terminator Zero and the original Terminator saga beyond Kokoro being Skynet’s Japanese counterpart, including Malcolm Lee and Eiko respectively filling similar role as Miles Dyson and Kyle Reese, and The Prophet sounding somewhat like the adult John Connor, although perhaps less militaristic.

With Rosario Dawson’s Kokoro specifically though, what intrigues me about the 1997 version of the AI it how it’s torn between wiping out humanity like Skynet is doing, or allowing our kind to live on. Now in the future that Eiko comes from, it seems as though Kokoro went with the former option, but perhaps the events of Terminator Zero will lead to the AI making a different decision. Finally, I’m eager to see how the Terminator-style action sequences end up looking through an anime lens.

Created and executive produced by Mattson Tomlin, Terminator Zero premieres Thursday, August 29 on the 2024 TV schedule. While we count down the two months to go until its arrival, see what best shows on Netflix are worth pouring your time into right now.

Timothy Olyphant has been recognized for years as an exceptionally talented performer, but in the last few years, he's been notably upping his game when it comes to science-fiction franchises. He became a part of the Star Wars universe a few years ago playing lawman Cobb Vanth in episodes of both The Mandalorian and The Book Of Boba Fett, and we will get to see him soon on the small screen as part of the cast of Noah Hawley's upcoming Alien series. 

And as though that wasn't enough, he's now adding the Terminator franchise to his resume as well.

Netflix hosted a special Next On Netflix: Animation presentation this morning in Los Angeles, and while there were a number of exciting projects previewed during the showcase, one of the most exciting pieces of news to come out of the event was in regards to the upcoming anime series Terminator Zero. It was announced that Timothy Olyphant will voice The Terminator on the show, joining a legacy that includes the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert Patrick, Kristanna Loken, Sam Worthington, Jason Clarke, Gabriel Luna, Garret Dillahunt, and more. 

Olyphant is the first actor to be announced voicing a part in Terminator Zero, but we'll surely know more before too long given that the series is set to premiere at the end of the summer.

Written and produced by Mattson Tomlin and directed by Masashi Kudō, the series follows a soldier who is sent back in time from the Skynet apocalypse in 2022 to protect a scientist named Malcolm Lee in 1997. Lee has been developing a new artificial intelligence that has the potential to compete with the rise of Skynet, and the protagonist has to protect him from a robot assassin that is trying to kill him.  

Timothy Olyphant is best known for his work in live action (most recently starring in the revival series Justified: City Primeval), but he has a number of voice-only performances. He memorably did his best Clint Eastwood impression playing The Spirit Of The West in 2011's Rango, and he has appeared in a number of animated series including Archer, Rick And Morty, The Simpsons, The Great North and the kids show Bubble Guppies. 

In addition to Terminator Zero and the Alien TV series, Timothy Olyphant has also completed work on writer/director Gareth Evans' new action movie Havoc starring Tom Hardy.

All eight episodes of Terminator Zero will be available to stream with a Netflix subscription starting on Thursday August 29 (which die-hard Terminator fans will recognize as Judgement Day). Stay tuned here on CinemaBlend for more news and updates about the anime show in the coming weeks and months, and you can check out everything heading to the popular streamer with our 2024 Netflix Movie and TV Show Release Date Guide.

While some may have hoped for Noah Hawley’s Alien series to hit FX during the 2024 TV schedule, that apparently is not the case. With Hawley bracing the world for a potential 2025 run, and shooting taking place through the early part of 2024, mystery still reigns supreme. 

On the other hand, we do know quite a bit about who will be starring in the show, with some of the big players including FX vets like Timothy Olyphant. In honor of the eventual debut of the Alien program being overseen by the creative mind who reinvented Fargo, let’s take a look at the personnel attached. 

What you're about to see is a diverse group of performers who could very well become Xenomorph fodder. And in the case of the first character/actor we're going to discuss, this might not be too much of a threat. 

Timothy Olyphant

FX is known for some of cable’s most iconic dramas and comedies. One of those shows is, without question, the western noir Justified. The castmate that links that series to Alien is none other than Timothy Olyphant. While it’s unconfirmed, Deadline was supposedly told that the Santa Clarita Diet star is playing Kirsh, “a synth who acts as a mentor and trainer” for our next character in the spotlight.

Sydney Chandler

Among the things to know about Noah Hawley’s Alien, we’ve learned that actor Sydney Chandler will be playing a character known as Wendy. Described as a “meta-human … with the body of an adult, but the brain and consciousness of a child,” she may or may not be mentored by Timothy Olyphant’s Kirsh. Chandler has previously been seen playing roles in Don’t Worry Darling, and the FX miniseries Pistol.

Alex Lawther

Another human character involved in Alien is that of a soldier named CJ. Highlighted as the lead male role by Deadline, we don’t really know that much about actor Alex Lawther’s role. However, his resume does spell out potential reasons for his casting, as he had a part in director Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel, and has been seen in the Disney+ drama Andor, as well as the Black Mirror episode "Shut Up and Dance."

Essie Davis

Sci-fi, horror and fantasy seem to be the wheelhouse for actor Essie Davis. Cast as Alien’s mysterious Dame Silvia, the character almost sounds like a member of an implied ruling class, which fits perfectly with the sorts of people we’ve seen running Weyland-Yutani to this point. Davis is probably best known as the lead in The Babadook, as well as for parts in Game Of Thrones and Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities.

Samuel Blenkin

With a name like Boy Kavalier, and a character description labelling him as “a CEO,” this next character for FX’s Alien sounds like a perfect parody of hot shot types that lead the corporations of today. Seen previously in Peacock’s The Continental, as well as the “Loch Henry” episode of Black Mirror, actor Samuel Blenkin has been casted in this enigmatic-sounding role.

Kit Young

Yes, Shadow and Bone fans, you read this correctly. While the Netflix series has been cancelled, actor Kit Young has found himself snagging the cryptic role of Tootles in Alien. Young was seen playing Jesper Fahey in TV’s Grishaverse adaptation, which sadly was among four Netflix series cancelled in late 2023.

Adarsh Gourav

While one cannot say for sure, actor Adarsh Gourav’s character Slightly sounds like they’d be part of a pair with Kit Young’s Toodles. Of course, this isn’t officially known, but we do know that Gourav has some sci-fi TV cred thanks to his role in Apple TV+’s Extrapolations. 

David Rysdahl

From here on out, we’re unfortunately fresh out of Alien character names. At the same time, the roster for this FX series continues to be rather impressive, continuing with the casting of actor David Rysdahl. Not only has David been seen playing Donald Hornig in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, but he was also a part of Noah Hawley’s Fargo Season 5. Both that, and Rysdahl's role in the streaming original film No Exit, can now be streamed as part of everything new on Hulu.

Babou Ceesay

Through another batch of casting broken by Variety, actors like Babou Ceesay were added to the impressive roster FX’s Alien already boasted. Previous roles on Ceesay’s CV include films like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Free Fire, as well as being the lead of Sky Max’s detective series Wolfe.

Jonathan Ajayi

Wonder Woman 1984 and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty are both projects that actor Jonathan Ajayi claims as notable titles in his career. And now the Noughts and Crosses star has a spot in the Alien franchise to call his own in the near future.

Erana James

Perhaps best known to worldwide audiences as playing Toni Shalifoe in Prime Video’s The Wilds, Erana James is another cast member shrouded in mystery. James has also been seen in the films Uproar, as well as an uncredited role in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Lily Newmark

A former model-turned-actor, Lily Newmark has some terrific experiences that’ll come in handy when being a part of FX’s Alien series. As a part of the casts for Solo: A Star Wars Story and Sex Education, Newmark’s resume gives her the tools to deal with any up close and personal encounters with people and organisms from other worlds.

Diêm Camille

Diêm Camille has been seen in TV series like The Sommerdahl Murders, and she's also directed herself in projects like the short film Doll. Now that she's been cast as part of Alien's crew of humans potentially waiting to be stalked by science gone horribly wrong, Camille's audience is about to become a lot greater. 

Adrian Edmondson

A legend in britcom history, Adrian Edmonson is probably known best as Vyvyan in the ‘80s classic The Young Ones. Which is why some modern audience members were probably wondering why other moviegoers were wowed by seeing Edmondson in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Now everyone can get together and see what his currently unknown character will be doing in this Alien prequel series.

Moe Bar-El

Our final casting item is that of an unknown, but recurring figure for which Deadline broke the news. Actor Moe Bar-El, fresh off his role as Reece in The Peripheral cast, will now be mixing it up with another sci-fi dystopian universe. Only in this case, one could say the danger factor has been cranked up a couple notches.

And with that, we have the current cast set to star in FX's Alien! With production set to begin soon, if it hasn't already, 2025's TV schedule is going to become a lot more exciting once we have a debut date for this hotly-anticipated series. So keep checking in to see what new updates head our way in the meantime, as this universe only stands to become even larger.

Major spoilers below for the season (or possibly series) finale of FX’s Justified: City Primeval, so be warned if you haven’t yet watched!

Lo and behold, after seven episodes of pulpy crime drama that successfully and engagingly extended Timothy Olyphant’s TV lifeline as U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, Justified: City Primeval did indeed bring out cameos from the two key Justified characters that audiences have most hoped to see again: Natalie Zea’s endlessly classy Winona Hawkins and Walton Goggins’ fan-favorite baddie Boyd Crowder. What’s more, the episode pulled off Boyd’s return in a way that makes me want a follow-up season more than any other TV project in the future. (Okay, except for maybe Mike Flanagan’s Dark Tower series.)

How Justified: City Primeval Brought Boyd Crowder Back

With most of the loose threads involving Clement Mansell getting tied up neatly in the first two acts, Justified: City Primeval's finale then delivered a whopper of a life choice for Raylan: he quit the Marshal service, and chose to make that decision to returning franchise vet Matt Craven's Dan Grant known during a boozy celebration. Leave it to Raylan to add complicated feelings to what should have been a joyous occasion. The news also shocked Winona once he let her know, and in a way that oozed, "Great timing there on the quitting, you good-looking schmuck."

After that bittersweet reunion, the story shifted to Kentucky, where the Bible-carrying Boyd Crowder was back in prison orange, and back to inspiring those around him with his orating skills, complete with an appearance from Luis Guzmán.  Boyd voiced the notion that he was suffering from a potentially life-threatening impairment, but before a whole lot of worry could set in, it was revealed that he was actually partnered up with the female guard helping handle his transport to an unreached medical facility. 

While Justified capped things off with Boyd settling into the mindset that he'd be behind bars for quite a while, City Primeval let the polecat out of the bag by putting the explosive-friendly thief back out in the free world as a smiling fugitive possibly heading to Mexico for mescal-sharing glee. That is, unless Raylan tracks him down first. 

"The Question" concludes with a most brilliant cliffhanger of sorts for those who adore the cat-and-mouse relationship between Boyd and Raylan. The retiree is out with Willa on a boat that formerly belonged to a drug dealer — the perfect place for father-daughter bonding — when their conversation is interrupted by a newsbreak about Boyd's escape, followed immediately by the Marshal's office calling. But is he going to ignore the call and lean into his new life as an exclusively private citizen? Or will he be unable to stoke the flame that comes with knowing the Crowder family's blackest sheep has evaded justice once more? I can only hope for the latter to be the case.

Could Another Season Happen With Walton Goggins Back As Boyd?

At a time when nothing in Hollywood is certain amidst the WGA writers strike and the SAG-AFTRA actors strike, it's perhaps not the most ideal time to speculate about Justified's future. But in an ideal world where the industry is back on its feet and running strong, and all the stars are able to align properly, showrunner Michael Dinner seems optimistic about the idea of returning to this dangerous world, though with the understanding that it comes down to FX and how well Raylan's Detroit "vacation" did with viewers. 

Speaking with TVLine, Dinner says the creative team purposefully avoided bringing Goggins' drawl-heavy Boyd back earlier in the season as a villainous mentor for Raylan, Silence of the Lambs-style. With that in mind, bringing him into the endgame made the most sense, as the most glorious TV punctuation mark possible. And the showrunner says that Goggins himself voiced the idea that a return could be a possibility, and that was before the scene was filmed. Which is a great move for a guy who totally squashed the notion that he'd be returning when asked about it. In Dinner's words:

If FX and Walton Goggins are down to reconnect for more Justified magic, one could only hope that the show's producers and writers would be back on board with the quickness, as led into action by Timothy Olyphant. I'm writing like a dozen letters to TV Santa this year. And at least half of the letters are also going to include the hope that the sequel will bring Raylan and Winona back together in some way. In all the ways. DO IT FOR WILLOW, GUYS!

For those who may have somehow not yet watched the entirety of Justified: City Primeval, all eight episodes are now streaming with a Hulu subscription, and since that’s the only way to make sure the continuation project gets another shot at delivering justice, make sure to watch it as many times as possible.

Revival shows have become a big part of modern television, and each one presents the same question: is a new run of episodes a one-time thing or is the goal to create multiple seasons. Every series has its own answer, but in the specific case of Justified: City Primeval starring Timothy Olyphant, the answer is a big non-committal "it depends."

The FX revival show is now seven episodes into its eight episode run, the finale set to premiere tonight, and executive producer/co-showrunner Michael Dinner has addressed the aforementioned question about the future. Speaking with TV Line, the producer explained that there isn't presently a plan for a Justified: City Primeval Season 2, but if the network expresses a desire to see more episodes made, that could lead to productive conversations that ultimately result in more TV adventures with Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens. Said Dinner,

Justified: City Primeval is set years after the finale of the original Justified series, and it finds a more subdued Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) in Detroit, Michigan dealing with a psychopath named Clement Mansell (Boyd Holbrook), who gets on Raylan's radar after he kills a widely disliked judge (Keith David) and steals his tiny black book of secrets and blackmail. The excellent cast of the show also includes Aunjanue Ellis, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Adelaide Clemens, Marin Ireland, Victor Williams, and Norbert Leo Butz

The show is an adaptation of the Elmore Leonard novel City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit – which is notably not one of the author's Raylan Givens stories. This fact makes it feel like there are a tremendous number of potential avenues for the future of Justified, as there is plenty of material in the Leonard bibliography that Michael Dinner and co-showrunner Dave Andron could mine (provided that they can get the rights to the books). 

For now, the future is open-ended, but Dinner did stress in the interview that the goal with the new run of episodes wasn't to try and bring back Justified for many years to come. He instead says that the goal was to reunite colleagues and tell the story that Justified: City Primeval tells:

Stay tuned for more updates about the future of Justified, but for now, fans of the revival show can watch the Justified: City Primeval finale tonight on FX. The episode will be available to watch with a Hulu subscription starting at 12:00am PT tomorrow, and you can use the streaming service to catch up with the seven previous chapters now.

Timothy Olyphant, known for his chiseled features and roles that range from the swaggering gunslinger Raylan Givens in Justified to the relaxed dad in Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, has built a career on choosing jobs that don't just challenge him but also add layers to his versatile acting chops. Can you imagine this actor with his signature deadpan delivery in a world of neon underglow, NOS, and skydiving cars? Well, you might be surprised to learn that the Go star was once up for the role Vin Diesel iconically claimed in the Fast and the Furious franchise. And he's now weighing in on how the franchise might’ve played out if he had accepted the part. 

For over 20 years, the Fast and the Furious movies have been known for showcasing Vin Diesel's role as Dominic Toretto. This character always puts family first, even amid fast car chases and daring heists. Amid a chat with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused Podcast, Timothy Olyphant talked about turning down that role. The host wondered if the series would have reached its tenth film (which is somehow possibly a trilogy?) if he had played the lead. He responded thoughtfully:

The 55-year-old actor continued by drawing parallels with another action role he took on that, ironically, had also been intended for Vin Diesel. He said:

It's fascinating to hear Timothy Olyphant's perspective on what could've been a career-defining role for him. Vin Diesel's larger-than-life presence in the Fast and the Furious series has indeed set the tone, but one can't help but ponder the kind of subtleties the Dream Catcher alum might have brought to the part. It, of course, isn’t his only Hollywood “what if.” In the same interview, the actor touched on his brush with J.J. Abrams's Star Trek and Iron Man. 

Think about this: In an alternate 2023, maybe there's no Fast X, and the Rayland performer isn't the face of the incredible Justified: City Primeval cast. Fortunately, he never took on the role of Dom Toretto, so both stars have found their rightful roles. Still, it's intriguing to imagine the Mandalorian alum (who could be returning for Dave Filoni's Star Wars Movie) taking over some of the best Dom moments or saying classic lines, like: "I live my life a quarter-mile at a time. Nothing else matters: not the mortgage, not the store, not my team, and all their bullshit. For those ten seconds or less, I’m free." Something tells me that as good an actor as the Scream 2 alum is, he wouldn’t have brought the same insane intensity as Vin Diesel. Perhaps, all things happen for a reason. 

Those looking to revisit 2001's The Fast and the Furious -- albeit sans Timothy Olyphant -- can stream it with a Netflix subscription. Tune into Justified: City Primeval on FX to catch Olyphant's newest show, and know that you can also stream it with a Hulu subscription. 

Timothy Olyphant is the talk of the town on television once again as people watch Justified: City Primeval. It's strange to imagine a world where the actor wasn't the face of the Justified franchise, but that was almost a reality thanks to J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies. Olyphant recently talked about nearly scoring the role of Captain Kirk, but ultimately losing the gig to an up-and-coming actor named Chris Pine. 

The actor was a guest on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast and was asked about the time he auditioned for a role in Star Trek. Horowitz assumed that, given the actor's roles, he was in the running for Kirk right off the bat, but that was not the case. Timothy Olyphant recalled the story during the podcast and how he ended up losing his chance at playing Kirk to Chris Pine: 

There's about a 13-year age gap between Timothy Olyphant and Chris Pine, and as the actor said, J.J. Abrams wanted someone younger. Ultimately he went with Pine, who went on to become a hot star in Hollywood from that point onward. As for Olyphant, he's done quite well for himself, and it doesn't seem like he's sore about not getting to play Captain Kirk. Personally, though, I would've loved to see him as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy, and think that would've been a great casting had it gone through. That role ended up going to Karl Urban.

Timothy Olyphant ultimately lost out on the Kirk job, but did get a chance to meet Chris Pine later down the line. It turns out he may also be someone who thinks he's the best "Chris" in Hollywood as he had nothing but positive things to say about the Star Trek actor. 

As mentioned, Timothy Olyphant is sitting back and watching the response to Justified: City Primeval, and Chris Pine is off doing his own thing as Star Trek 4 still struggles to see the light of day. The movie has faced numerous setbacks, but there's still optimism that it will happen at some point. Until then, fans continue to twiddle their thumbs and wonder if Paramount will ever take audiences back to the Kelvin timeline for more adventures. 

Consider this, though: there could've been a reality where it's 2023, we don't have Star Trek 4 and Olyphant is not the star of Justified. Thankfully though, he never played the Kelvin timeline's James Kirk, so we're only lacking one of those things at the moment! Both actors ultimately ended up where they should've been, though I do wonder what it would've been like seeing Olyphant's Kirk on the bridge. 

Those looking to revisit J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies can do so with a Paramount+ subscription. You won't find Timothy Olyphant in it, but maybe there's still time to get him on board for the next movie, assuming the latest attempt isn't too far along in development. 

As a fan of both Star Wars and Timothy Olyphant, I was among many who went head over heels upon witnessing the arrival of the actor’s beskar-wearing Cobb Vanth in The Mandalorian’s Season 2 premiere. His presence there was far too limited for my tastes, and his return for The Book of Boba Fett didn’t exactly end on the brightest of notes for him. But assuming all goes well for the character’s return to health, could audiences see Olyphant return to a galaxy far, far away in the mega-crossover movie that franchise great Dave Filoni is putting together?

Now currently back in the metaphorical saddle as Justified: City Primeval’s Raylan Givens, Timothy Olyphant certainly knows how it feels to have one of his characters brought back through popular and creative demand. And while he understandably couldn’t speak directly to the idea of reteaming with Filoni — lest Disney execs stick him in a bacta tank beneath Cinderella’s castle — he did make it sound like he’d readily agree to return to the role if that chance came his way. Here’s how he put it during an interview with The Playlist’s Bingeworthy podcast, speaking to the idea of how popular his character became despite having such a minimal presense:

Though he's been part of awesome franchises and projects like Scream, Deadwood, Santa Clarita Diet and more, Olyphant's characters sadly aren't the kind that toy manufacturers are champing at the bit to bring to retailers. (Justified could have had its own southern-fried universe of action figures and playsets.) But after just one appearance in The Mandalorian, Cobb Vanth toys were set in stone, and his return for The Book of Boba Fett only increased the desire for more. And consumerism math dictates that another return for Dave Filoni's upcoming movie would rocket that interest into the stratosphere of whatever planet he happens to be on at the time. (Especially if Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin is also in the mix.)

But a project's massive toy potential technically has no bearing on how enjoyable it might be to actually bring the project together. Thankfully, Olyphant continued by saying just how much of a blast he had, and said Filoni and others are well aware of his interest in Cobb-knobbing with them again. In his words:

So color me confidently optimistic about seeing Cobb Vanth again, this time on the big screen. That is, unless he returns earlier, perhaps through Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka, in a way that takes him out of the running for the film. But if that happens, we riot. 

Ahsoka is set to debut on Wednesday, August 23, for anyone with a Disney+ subscription, and there are more upcoming Star Wars projects on the way to keep us busy until we get more info about Dave Filoni's feature.

Well ahead of Justified: City Primeval’s FX premiere, the cast and creative team were very up front about the idea that this follow-up season would be jettisoning 99% of Justified’s stellar cast in order to take Raylan Givens out of his badass comfort zone for an adaptation of an Elmore Leonard novel that focuses on entirely different characters. It took a bit to get used to Timothy Olyphant’s marshal being the only familiar face across the first three episodes that have aired so far, and now franchise vet Natalie Zea made all that mental work moot with an adorable social media post opposite that almost requires her character Winona to appear in the sequel drama.

More specifically, Natalie Zea was in SAG-AFTRA support mode on the strike picket lines, where she ran into her former co-star’s real-life daughter Vivian Olyphant, who made her acting debut on Justified: City Primeval as Willa Givens, the teenage daughter to Raylan and Zea’s character Winona Hawkins. While they haven’t shared the screen (yet), the two actresses were totally adorable together in the Instagram pic that they both shared. 

A-ma-zing! It’s not exactly a Justified reunion, since Vivian Olyphant wasn’t part of the flagship series, but it sort of counts if you really want it to. After all, it’s technically the first time we’ve seen Winona’s portrayer and Willa’s portrayer together since the western drama wrapped up in 2015, when the latter was still a bitty baby that Raylan looked uncomfortable holding. 

Now that we know how cutesy-wootsy the two stars look together side by side, it feels like it would be an attack on all that is good with the world if fans don’t get to see Zea reprising the role of Winona at least once more within the context of Justified: City Primeval, even if it’s just for a Zoom call or somethi…actually, no, let’s not even settle for that. I want to see Winona and Raylan in the same location, preferably caught up in a loving embrace while she goes on about how completely destroyed her relationship is with [person that isn’t Raylan]. 

Speaking to Natalie Zea’s jokey caption about them being the same age, Justified: City Primeval did invoke a bit of an age-related issue for Willa, who is older in the sequel series than she should be, with that change being made for the sake of more dramatic storytelling. But I hardly think such detail-shuffling would matter at whatever point when Winona and Raylan share the screen again, assuming it happens. And I'm assuming like a mofo. 

Not that I'm the only person whose TV adoration for Winona was on full display. Quite a few fans commenting seem like they'd also love to see Zea return to the world of Justified ahead of La Brea's third season on NBC. Here are some of the reactions to her and Olyphant's picture:

• Omg this makes me so happy, Winona forever!!!! - @divdivk
• Hope to see you soon on Justified:Primeval, Miss Natalie. - @bullgriffin
• I love Natalie and seeing her with Vivian made me emotional and happy that maybe she’s at the show❤️ - @kevinmunozpereira
• Natalie, Want to see you in Justified Primevil!!! - @debiruggles
• Winona + Willa ❤️❤️❤️❤️ - @sumelaine

Extra points go to all involved if we can get both Winona and Walton Goggins' Boyd Crowder in the same episode. The latter has specifically said he wasn't involved with the season, but that kind of declaration has never stunted my dreams before.

Justified: City Primeval airs every Tuesday night on FX at 10:00 p.m. ET, with episodes available to stream the next day with a Hulu subscription. Head to our 2023 TV premiere schedule to see what else is on the way as the actors strike and WGA writers strike continue to disrupt the industry. 

Hollywood filmmaker extraordinaire Quentin Tarantino is no stranger to the world of Justified and its lead actors, having worked with Timothy Olyphant on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and with Walton Goggins for both Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight. So it seemed like a match made in spur-pocked heaven when Tarantino was reported to be handling directorial duties for Justified: City Primeval, FX’s sequel series that premiered in mid-July. Unfortunately, the Oscar winner wasn’t able to get behind the camera for this initial season, but director and co-showrunner Michael Dinner revealed the grindhouse enthusiast did still have quite a bit of significant input behind the scenes. 

Speaking with THR about bringing Raylan Givens back for source material that didn’t actually feature the character, Tarantino’s name came up in connection with the Elmore Leonard-ness of it all, as he’d turned the novel Rum Punch into the stellar 1997 crime drama Jackie Brown (my personal favorite of QT’s work). And it turns out Michael Dinner and show creator Graham Yost went through a mini roller coaster of expectations by way of his potential involvement. Here’s how he explained it: 

Not to speak for the Justified: City Primeval creative team, but I’d be happier than a pig in an Olympic-sized pool of shit if Quentin Tarantino agreed to lend his immense talent to a project I was spearheading. It’s certainly understood why that wasn’t the goal from the beginning, since that’d be a lofty request for anyone to make of Tarantino, and having a filmmaker of that tier hopping in to direct an ep in the middle of the season might have unfairly overshadowed other episodes and others’ efforts. 

Heartbreakingly, though Dinner had come around to the exciting idea of bringing the Kill Bill director into the mix, he inevitably had to bow out of direct involvement due to a personal issue. But as the co-showrunner explained, he was still a valuable asset to the production given his extensive knowledge of Elmore Leonard’s bibliography. 

Michael Dinner shared that Tarantino offered up notes and input for at least the first four episodes of Justified: City Primeval’s season, as those were the episodes he was most in the conversations for. With Episode 3, “Backstabbers,” already having aired, viewers can now watch and try to imagine how the installment would look with QT setting up the shots. You just know Raylan would get caught up in a conversation about the poor characters who have to clean up all the bloody carnage in Sam Peckinpah’s spaghetti westerns, or some other pop culture-inspired screed. Maybe if he gets involved with Season 2, there'll be a reference to Barbenheimer, as the director was seen publicly diving into the double-feature fun.

Justified: City Primeval airs Tuesday nights on FX at 10:00 p.m. ET, with eps available to stream the next day with a Hulu subscription. 

Ever since it was announced that FX was bringing Justified back from its dust-covered grave to bring Raylan Givens into another hard-boiled Elmore Leonard classic, I have to imagine a good-sized chunk of the fandom has been holding out hope for Walton Goggins to return as Harlan County’s endlessly re-quotable rabble-rouser Boyd Crowder. A hope that remained despite the fact that Justified: City Primeval was clearly moving the action away from backwoods Kentucky and up to the concrete jungle of Detroit. And one that will likely carry on still, even though Goggins has addressed the basic reasoning behind the new show’s lack of all things Crowder.

Justified: City Primeval kicked things off by debuting its first two episodes on FX, and while Timothy Olyphant’s Raylan Givens was an obviously familiar face, he was essentially the only one who returned from the drawl-heavy flagship drama. Speaking with TheWrap about the new season, the Righteous Gemstones star predictably had a unique way of pinpointing why he's not around to give Raylan hell this time around. In his words:

Now, Walton Goggins could very easily have flat-out addressed his absence by saying it wouldn't make any sense for his character to show up out of the blue in Raylan's life hundreds of miles from where they last crossed paths. Or he could have said he was busy filming other projects and the stars didn't align. But by answering the way he did, doesn't it kinda sound like he's saying there IS a right place and time for Boyd Crowder to re-emerge, stronger and smarter than ever?

Not that there have been any publicized plans for where this franchise might go after City Primeval if all involved are interested in keeping it going. But surely if there's another season, that's when we'd see Boyd again. 

Walton Goggins does sound like he's excited to check the new show out, and shared some love for his former co-star Timothy Olyphant, as well as the actor behind the new show's main antagonist, Narcos and The Sandman vet Boyd Holbrook. (Something about that first name just screams Justified villain, I guess.) Here's how Goggins put it:

The ep also gave a shout-out to the sex appeal of Yellowstone’s Kevin Costner, and I’m now low-key obsessed with the idea of Boyd Crowder getting out of jail in Kentucky and going up to Montana to work as one of John Dutton’s ranch hands. Granted, I don’t think there’s a chance in Taylor Sheridan’s Hell or High Water that Boyd could possibly remain disciplined enough to last an afternoon on the ranch without things turning chaotic, but I still want to see what would happen. Especially if he gets flirty with Beth, or Lynelle, or Laramie, or anyone whose romantic partner might try to start some shit. 

Even without Boyd Crowder blowing shit up from here to kingdom come with his explosive talents, Justified: City Primeval is absolutely still worthy of embracing when new episodes air on FX every Tuesday night at 10:00 p.m. Those with a Hulu subscription can watch new eps the next day, and are also able to stream the entirety of Justified’s initial seven-season run to get a Goggins fix. 

Spoilers below for anyone who hasn’t yet watched the premiere episode for FX’s Justified: City Primeval, so be warned!

At long last, Justified’s studly U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens has finally returned to the small screen after an eight-year stretch, facing a new mission while siring a new daughter — new to viewers, at least at least to viewers), but with the same southern-fried approach to life. In shifting from rural Kentucky to the streets of Detroit, the show lost some of its western flair, even if Timothy Olyphant is still rocking the shit out of his cowboy hats. To the point where one scene makes quite the naughty-naughtay reference to TV’s most popular current western drama, Yellowstone, and it’s star Kevin Costner.

During the first episode, which is fittingly titled “City Primeval,” Raylan and his daughter Willa (played with gusto by the actor’s actual daughter Vivian Olyphant) are having dinner at a particular establishment where Aunjanue Ellis’ Carolyn Wilder is having drinks with her friend Diane, who’s played by the always excellent Regina Taylor, of The Unit and much more. Once Diane catches wind of Raylan’s continued fixation with Carolyn, she commented on it, tying together two of TV’s best western-verses with some wildly horny energy. In her words:

Tell us how you really feel about the fuckability of Kevin Costner, Diane! No lie, that may have been my favorite line reading in the entire episode. You know when someone's voice drops real low until the middle of the sentence, and then gets real high after that, it's gonna be a winner. That said, I'm not sure what to take away from Diane saying that about Kevin Costner, but not Raylan. My money is on them hooking up the next time she shows up. 

Both of the characters laughed loudly after that comment was made, and they weren't alone. I bet it would make for an amazing evening to kick back and have dinner with Regina Taylor and Aujanue Ellis while Timothy Olyphant stares on nearby. Not creepy. Amazing. 

So I guess this is the onset of the "Who Is TV's Sexiest Cowboy?" competition, with Kevin Costner and Olyphant as two of the early favorites to win. Though they're certainly not alone, with the various Yellowstone series alone offering up such hopefuls as Tim McGraw, LaMonica Garrett, Harrison Ford, Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser, and many more. Throw Outer Range's Josh Brolin in the mix, along with a few more, and that's a whole fan-fic reality show.

Hopefully if Kevin Costner catches wind of Justified: City Primeval's NSFW comment (or compliment), he can have a good chuckle about it. He's currently dealing with a high-profile divorce, so perhaps having a sexy night in Detroit with a fictional character is just the ticket, even if it's impossible.

Justified: City Primeval airs Tuesday nights on FX at 10:00 p.m. ET, so be sure to keep watching new episodes there or with a Hulu subscription the next day.

Along with millions of other Justified fans longing for the TV return of Timothy Olyphant’s Raylan Givens, I jumped for joy when FX ordered up a new season in the form of Justified: City Primeval. The excitement was so palpable that nothing could tamp it down, not even the fact that the story ports the U.S. Marshal into a completely different adventure that won’t lean into tons of cameos and general fan service. (To note: Raylan Givens doesn’t factor into the Elmore Leonard source material.) The show has now arrived, and while I miss everything happening down in Kentucky, the changes made are successful ones, particularly the fact that Raylan doesn’t get to be quite the badass he was in Harlan County.

I know, I know. That goes completely against all expectations, logic, and TV mechanics. We’re supposed to want our heroes to keep striving towards perfection in deep strides, but Justified: City Primeval is a great exception to that traditional notion. It’s like replaying a video game you’ve beaten before, basically serving as a universe reset for Raylan, who is somewhat forced into investigating a case in Detroit while on a road trip with his daughter Willa (played by the actor's real-life daughter Vivan Olyphant). He’s got all the baggage and memories from pre-Detroit, but without being able to instantly rely on the strengths that make him stand out on his home turf, and that works on both a professional and a personal level. 

Raylan's Badge And Rep Don't Mean Much In Detroit

From the earliest minutes of the pilot episode, Justified asked viewers to take Raylan's side over a confrontation where he may or may not have been justified in using his weapon, and that same balance between authority and light vigilantism is what a lot of the show's drama was built on top of. In the same way that Walton Goggins' Boyd Crowder would sometimes pull off ostensibly virtuous acts amidst his criminal undertakings, Raylan has always been willing to push the line of the law if it served the greater good, or at least his understanding of such things. But as he soon finds out after being partnered up with Victor Williams' subdued Wendell Robinson and meeting up with Norbert Leo Butz's aggro-cop Norbert Bryl, he's no longer the big fish in the pond. 

Which is certainly an aggravation that gets a down-vote from Raylan himself, but as a viewer who loves watching the character use his brain as much as his brawn and weaponry, it's more engaging than I would have expected to watch Olyphant realizing just how limited his options are when it comes to utilizing his skillsets. He's used to getting slaps on the wrist from trusted supervisors, but there are no guaranteed outcomes when he crosses boundaries so far away from his current official digs in Miami. His U.S. Marshal badge obviously still has weight, but not as much as he'd like.  

Being boxed in is bad enough just on a day-to-day level, but it's when the season's core antagonist Clement Mansel (Boyd Holbrook) figures out Raylan's limitations that it becomes all but impossible for Raylan to quickly rise up as an intimidating force to gain the upper hand. For someone who knows intimately well how important it is to keep one's enemies close and understandable, an impulsive monster like Mansel is but another problem to figure out. And few have better "intensely figuring shit out" faces than Timothy Olyphant.

Raylan's Family Responsibilities Also Make Everything Complicated

Back in the Harlan County years, most of Raylan's prized possessions were items worn on his person, from his hats to his sidearms. But in Justified: City Primeval, Raylan is a proud, if harried, father of a daughter named Willa who clearly did not fall far from the rapscallion tree. Though she's not a constant presence with him while he's on the job, which could have been a TV crime in and of itself, she is a young girl in a strange town where dangerous men increasingly want to hurt her father. And as any parent out there can easily understand, Raylan feels even more out of his element when it comes to having to protect his offspring in the midst of all of these other unknowns. 

So even if there weren't lots of official overhead hanging over his hat and guiding his actions, Raylan is also kneecapped in many ways due to Willa's presence. Not only does he have to worry about basic safety, but also about how to keep her fed and occupied while he's being called out to investigate things. And the fact that she's around also puts a clamp on what he'd be willing to do during such investigations. He can't skirt the law too hard, lest he commit a felony even he's unable to talk his way out of, which would presumably put Willa going back to Miami, although her life away from Raylan hasn't been fully laid out ahead of release. 

As a pillar of justice with Harlan County as his stomping grounds, Raylan Givens was a force to be reckoned with for any and all crime families, and one that wasn't tethered to anything he couldn't walk away from. (I mean, we all want to be tethered to Natalie Zea's Winona Hawkins.) But in taking him away from familiar surroundings and giving him the most important responsibility one can have, Justified: City Primeval successfully evolved Raylan without destroying anything that made him great to begin with. Except for maybe the idea that nobody else in Detroit knows yet to set Raylan up for A+ retorts and rebuttals, but hopefully that'll happen by the end of the season.

 Justified: City Primeval debuts its first two episodes on FX on Tuesday, July 18, at 10:00 p.m. ET, with episodes available to stream the next day with a Hulu subscription. Head to our 2023 TV schedule to see what other new and returning shows are popping up in the near future.

By the time Taylor Jenkins Reid’s book Daisy Jones & The Six was released in 2019, a streaming series adaptation was already in the works. That means that fans who read (and loved) this documentary-style tale of the rise and fall of a 1970s rock band have been waiting years to see and hear this story come to life. That time has finally come, as the first three episodes of Daisy Jones & The Six will be available for streaming on March 3 with an Amazon Prime Video subscription, and the reviews are in to help us decide if it was worth the wait.

Riley Keough says she feels she was put on this earth to play the titular character — not because music runs in her blood, as the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, but because she connected with Daisy’s artistry and her fight to be taken seriously as a young woman. She’s joined in the series by Sam Claflin as Billy Dunne, as well as Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse, Timothy Olyphant and more. Let’s see what the critics are saying about the long-awaited series.

Angie Han of THR says the series preserves much of what fans love about the bestselling novel, possibly to a fault, as it lacks a little edge. However, Riley Keough fully captures Daisy Jones’ electric energy with her rock-star swagger. The critic concludes:  

Darren Franich of EW grades it a B+ saying Daisy Jones & The Six is absurd and schmaltzy but sneakily profound. The reviewer doesn’t connect with the documentary style but admits to liking the “ridiculous” series anyway, saying: 

Mary Kate Carr of AV Club also gave it a B+, noting how much fun the cast seems to have together. The set design and ‘70s-era costumes draw audiences in to the compelling love story at the center of it all, and the critic says the series is destined to be a crowd-pleaser: 

The critics seem to agree that fans of the book will likely be satisfied with the adaptation. Kate Collins of CNET says that while the overall story stays loyal to the source material, there are enough differences that the hard-core book lovers should be ready to keep an open mind. The review continues: 

Roxana Hadadi of Vulture, however, feels there’s a smallness to the Prime Video series, despite the great performances and original music, that makes the critic feel we’re “settling for a copy of a copy,” saying: 

The series has garnered generally positive marks, earning a Rotten Tomatoes score of 76% Fresh from 45 critics’ reviews. If you want to check out this book-to-screen adaptation, the first three episodes of Daisy Jones & The Six will be available to stream on Amazon’s Prime Video on Friday, March 3, with new episodes each Friday through March 24. Be sure to check out our 2023 TV schedule to see what other premieres are coming soon. 

I don’t know about you, but when I hear a song in a movie or TV show that perfectly fits the moment there’s nothing better. From "Running Up That Hill" in Stranger Things to "Goo Goo Muck" in Wednesday, 2022 was full of amazing musical moments,  however this year, we’re in for a treat as the highly anticipated adaptation of Daisy Jones and The Six makes its way to the small screen. While the series is based on a novel, and is one of the major book-to-screen adaptations of 2023, it’s also rooted in music history, and features some epic needle drops. So, in the spirit of amazing music on screen, I asked the cast of Daisy Jones and The Six what their favorite needle drops are, and their responses were delightful. 

Right when I asked the question, Josh Whitehouse, who plays Eddie Roundtree, started singing an iconic song that happens to be featured in Daisy Jones and The Six. It was delightful to hear the actor sing the song, and then explain why it meant so much to him and the show:

Following an especially moving performance from Riley Keough in Daisy Jones and The Six's premiere, the episode concludes with her walking out of a bar to “I Feel the Earth Move” by Carol King and James Taylor. As Daisy leaves the bar, and the band drives into Los Angeles, the song really drives the episode home, pointing out that these artists are about to make something legendary but at a great cost. The lyrics really say it all, as King sings:

Whitehouse’s answer was so good, his co-star Will Harrison, who plays Graham Dunne, had to agree with him, saying: 

As for the other cast members, they threw it back a bit with some classic needle drops. 

Timothy Olyphant, who plays the band’s tour manager Rod, explained that Uma Thurman’s literal needle drop in 1994's Pulp Fiction is one of his favorites. He noted the use of the song “Girl, You’ll Soon Be A Woman” by Urge Overkill, and he gushed about Quentin Tarantino’s ability to incorporate iconic music into his movies. 

Not only does the moment showcase Uma Thurman’s iconic dance moves, it also helps drive the story forward. Olyphant is right, the director really knows his way around a soundtrack, and this moment in Pulp Fiction proves why it’s one of Tarantino’s best movies. 

As for Sebastian Chacon, who plays The Six’s drummer Warren, he chose a needle drop from the movie The Warriors, excitedly explaining:

In the 1979 movie, a radio DJ literally drops the needle playing Arnold McCuller’s version of “Nowhere to Run” as The Warriors run away from other gangs who are looking for them. What’s fun about Chacon’s answer, is this song originally by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas has gone on to be featured in many different movies, including Baby Driver, a film that has an amazing soundtrack and some of my personal favorite needle drops (like "Bellbottoms").

Music always makes a movie or television show better, and when they manage to pull off a perfect needle drop it makes the viewing experience all the more fun. Daisy Jones and The Six is full of iconic musical moments, including both original music and classic needle drops, so make sure you are up to date with the 2023 TV schedule and have your Amazon Prime subscription in order so you are ready to watch this show, and listen to its amazing music, when it drops on March 3. 

At long last, the dream of many Constant Readers may actually come true. Stephen King fans have been waiting patiently for years to see Hollywood produce a proper live-action adaptation of The Dark Tower series, and the first steps towards making that happen have been taken: Mike Flanagan and Trevor May’s Intrepid Pictures has acquired the rights to the books and are planning an adaptation as a five-season television series that is followed by a pair of feature films. As of right now we have no idea how quickly the project will come together or where it will be developed… but that’s not going to stop us from already imagining who will play all of the major characters.

Of course, when it comes to fantasy casting The Dark Tower one has to start with Roland Deschain. Idris Elba did a serviceable job playing the part in the truly terrible 2017 movie, but if we’re discussing a live-action version of the character that is more faithful to the Stephen King books, Hollywood has a number of great options to choose from. The majority of them would have to sport a pair of blue contact lenses, but here are eight actors we’d love to see play the Gunslinger in Mike Flanagan’s The Dark Tower.

Timothy Olyphant

This isn’t a ranked list, but I will unequivocally say that Timothy Olyphant is my top choice to play Roland Deschain. As proven many times over the course of his career, he can rock the hell out of a Stetson, and he’s an ace when it comes to characters with grizzle and dark swagger. His role as “Spirit of the West” in Rango directly affirmed that he has the Man With No Name energy, and that is ultimately what the performance will need. This is the role he was born to play.

Javier Bardem

Over a decade ago, Javier Bardem was cast as Roland Deschain in the Dark Tower movie that Ron Howard was set to direct, and while that didn’t end up becoming a thing, it’s a casting choice that has aged well. His on-screen presence remains as commanding and powerful as ever, and it really only works better for the part that he is older (take note that all of the actors on this list are 50 and over). His stature and demeanor has led him to deliver amazing villainous turns in his career, but he could use them in a very different and incredible way playing Roland.

Ewan McGregor

Ten years ago I probably wouldn’t have included Ewan McGregor as a potential candidate to play Roland Deschain, but his work since then has changed my attitude. Admittedly a big part of this is Doctor Sleep, which sees McGregor deliver and dark and powerful performance working in collaboration with Mike Flanagan, but I’ll also throw some credit to seeing him stoically wind-beaten in the desert playing the titular role in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series. My only question mark about his ability to play the character would be his voice – which he would have to deepen and erase his accent from.

Hugh Jackman

Assuming that Hugh Jackman’s run as Wolverine will actually come to an end with his role in the upcoming Deadpool 3, the actor is in a position to take on a new character that will define a new era of his career, and Roland Deschain could be a brilliant fit. Gunslinger vibes can be clearly registered from his performance in Logan, and he’s consistently shown throughout his career that he can play a blend of grit and ultimate warmth that the character needs.

Karl Urban

Between Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Dredd, Thor: Ragnarok, and The Boys, Karl Urban’s genre cred is beyond reproach, but starring as Roland Deschain in Mike Flanagan’s The Dark Tower series could be the icing on the cake. He has an intimidating screen presence that the character needs, and he is capable of the necessary quiet charisma.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jeffrey Dean Morgan is another actor who is cut from the Clint Eastwood cloth, and has the tough and gruff standing for the part. His time as Negan on The Walking Dead has come to an end, and, like with Hugh Jackman and Wolverine, it could be the next role that takes him into the next phase of his career. He has both the gravitas and subtle emotional range that the turn would need – from letting Jake Chambers fall to his death to continue his pursuit of the tower, to embracing Jake, Eddie, Susannah, and Oy as his family.

Josh Brolin

Between playing Cable, Thanos, Gurney Halleck, and more, Josh Brolin’s resume is already stacked with standout pop culture characters, but that’s not going to stop me from suggesting that he could be an excellent Roland Deschain (and he’s never actually been in a Stephen King adaptation before). From No Country For Old Men to True Grit to Outer Range, there is no questioning that the man is a snug fit for the western genre, and it’s effortless to imagine him playing any scene from any of the Dark Tower books. He has the stature and demeanor that the role requires in all facets.

Denzel Washington

While we’re having this discussion, we might as well take some big shots, right? At the present age of 67, Denzel Washington is admittedly considerably older than all of the actors on this list, but that doesn’t actually matter in the discussion of a relatively ageless character, and he obviously has the necessary gravitas for the part. Unlike a lot of his contemporaries, Washington has not yet brought his talents to the modern television landscape, but The Dark Tower could be an awesome fit.

Stay tuned here on CinemaBlend as Mike Flanagan’s The Dark Tower hopefully continues to take steps to get closer and closer to becoming a reality. You can keep track of all Stephen King projects that are in the works with our Upcoming Stephen King Movies and TV guide, and learn about the long history of adaptations with my weekly Adapting Stephen King column.

I have heard some say that the age of the movie star is dead and that audiences no longer go to the cinema just to see their favorite actor’s latest release. However, I think that the large ensemble of stunningly talented A-listers from Amsterdam — in which three friends uncover a political conspiracy while investigating a murder in 1933 — might be the perfect way to challenge that theory. 

If you were not interested in seeing writer and director David O. Russell’s latest release — a captivatingly mysterious period piece — before, just learning who is in the Amsterdam cast might be enough to change your mind. See for yourself by reading on to see who is playing who and where you might know them from.

Christian Bale (Dr. Burt Berendsen)

Following his Oscar win for 2010’s The Fighter and nomination for 2013’s American Hustle, Christian Bale re-teams with David O. Russell to play kindhearted, one-eyed war veteran-turned-surgeon Dr. Burt Berendsen in Amsterdam — his latest of many period dramas, including Empire of the Sun, Newsies, The Prestige, and Rescue Dawn, to name a few. 

The Welsh actor is better known for darker roles, such as modern horror villain Patrick Bateman in American Psycho, Trevor Reznik in The Machinist, John Connor in Terminator Salvation, or Dick Cheney in Vice. Also in 2022, the Dark Knight Trilogy’s Batman actor returned to the comic book genre to play Gorr in Thor: Love and Thunder, which his Ford v. Ferrari co-star, Matt Damon, also cameoed in.

John David Washington (Harold Woodman)

In his first collaboration with David O. Russell as lawyer and Burt’s Army buddy, Harold Woodman, we have John David Washington — who, like Bale, has also starred in a few period pieces (his film debut, Malcolm X, in 1992, and BlackKklansman and The Old Man and the Gun in 2018) and worked with Christopher Nolan (2020’s Tenet).

Denzel Washington's son really launched his acting career with the HBO series, Ballers, leading to roles in movies like the thought-provoking crime drama, Monsters and Men. Washington has also starred in a few Netflix original movies, such as when he played the title role of Beckett cast as and one of the titular duo from Malcolm & Marie in 2021.

Margot Robbie (Valerie Voze)

Also working with David O. Russell for the first time as Valerie Voze — who met Burt and Harold during World War I — is Margot Robbie, who also has a few things in common with Bale, having been in multiple DC movies (starring as Harley Quinn), made a cameo as herself in The Big Short, and once parodied one of his movies in the 2016 short, Australian Psycho. 

The Australian actor is also known for many historical/fact-based dramas, such as her breakout role in The Wolf of Wall Street, her Oscar-nominated performances in I, Tonya and Bombshell, and when she played a fictionalized version of Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Audiences may also recognize Robbie as Charlotte in 2013’s About Time, as Jane in The Legend of Tarzan, or from the Australian soap opera that jump-started her career, Neighbours, which she recently appeared on again 2022. 

Rami Malek (Tom Voze)

As Valerie’s brother, Tom, we have Rami Malek, who has won an Oscar for a biographical drama (as Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody) and worked with John David Washington’s father in the 2021 detective thriller, The Little Things. 

After debuting with a small role on Gilmore Girls, he made his feature film debut as Ahkmenrah from the Night at the Museum movies and went on to star in acclaimed dramas like The Master and Short Term 12, and blockbusters like The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2 before achieving Emmy-winning success with USA series, Mr. Robot. Malek furthermore played a Bond villain in No Time to Die, and joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's upcoming Oppenheimer.

Anya Taylor-Joy (Libby Voze)

With her role as Tom’s wife, Libby, Amsterdam marks Anya Taylor-Joy’s latest effort to diversify her career outside of her enduring Scream Queen status, which she established with her (credited) feature film debut in 2016’s The Witch (her first collaboration with The Northman director Robert Eggers) and maintained with starring roles in Split, Thoroughbreds, Last Night in Soho, and The Menu, most recently. Her other, less scary period pieces include her stunning lead performance in Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit cast, recurring role on the platform’s Peaky Blinders, and title role in the Jane Austen adaptation, Emma. 

Andrea Riseborough (Beatrice)

As Burt’s estranged wife, Beatrice, we have Andrea Riseborough, who has also acquired Scream Queen status in recent years from her chilling performance in one of the best Black Mirror episodes (“Crocodile”), devastating turn in the title role of 2018’s psychedelic revenge flick, Mandy, and arguably more devastating turn in Brandon Cronenberg’s Possessor in 2020. 

Amsterdam is certainly one of the British actor’s more lighthearted credits, which also include 2008’s Happy-Go-Lucky, 2014’s Best Picture Oscar winner, Birdman, 2017’s Battle of the Sexes, and Amazon’s The Electric Life of Louis Wain, but does not include the otherwise notable Oblivion from 2013, 2016’s Nocturnal Animals, or the 2018 true crime miniseries, Waco.

Chris Rock (Milton King)

Milton King — Burt and Harold’s Army buddy — seems like a major departure for comedian and former SNL star Chris Rock, until you realize he effectively steals the show in Amsterdam with his humorous social commentary. Not to mention, the actor best known for comedies on both the small screen (he created and narrated Everybody Hates Chris, for instance) and the big screen (such as Head of State, the Madagascar movies, and several collaborations with his buddy, Adam Sandler) has explored various of genres. He has done crime thrillers (New Jack City and Fargo Season 4), action (Lethal Weapon 4 and Bad Company), and even horror (Spiral: From the Book of Saw, which he also wrote the story for).

Alessandro Nivola (Detective Hiltz)

Playing the overly suspicious gumshoe, Detective Hiltz, is Alessandro Nivola, who last worked with David O. Russell in American Hustle, but broke out in 1997 as Nicolas Cage’s on-screen brother in Face/Off. This led to roles in other major releases like the third of the Jurassic Park movies in 2001 and Oscar darlings like A Most Violent Year and Selma from 2014. In more recent years, he reunited with his Inventing the Applewhites co-star, Joaquin Phoenix, for the Amazon original thriller, You Were Never Really Here in 2017, appeared in Disobedience the same year, and starred in The Sopranos prequel movie, The Many Saints of Newark, as Dickie Moltisanti.

Matthias Schoenaerts (Detective Lem Gitwiller)

As Hiltz’s partner and WWI veteran, Lem, we have Matthias Schoenaerts, who made his acting debut at 13 in the Oscar-nominated Belgian drama, Daens, years before working with director Paul Verhoeven on 2006’s Black Book, sharing the screen with Marion Cotillard in 2012’s Rust and Bone, and making his English-language debut the next year with the crime thriller Blood Ties. Also in 2014, Schoenaerts appeared in the American remake of his 2008 thriller, Loft, starred in a pair of acclaimed period dramas in 2015 (Far from the Madding Crowd and The Danish Girl), and starred in Netflix's The Old Guard cast as a badass immortal.

Michael Shannon (Henry Norcross)

As an American who comes to the main trio’s aid named Henry, we have Andrea Riseborough’s Waco and Nocturnal Animals co-star, Michael Shannon, who actually received an Oscar nomination for that 2016 film — his second after his supporting role in 2008’s Revolutionary Road. He should have received a nod, as far as I am concerned, for his performances in Take Shelter and probably every other movie he has done with director Jeff Nichols. Man of Steel's General Zod is also known for other acclaimed films like Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water, Rian Johnson’s Knives Out cast in 2019, and (also in 2022) the Bullet Train cast. 

Mike Myers (Paul Canterbury)

As Paul (a character who slightly resembles his Inglourious Basterds role), we have Rami Malek’s Bohemian Rhapsody co-star and Margot Robbie’s Terminal co-star, Mike Myers — yet another SNL vet who is known for creating and portraying irreverent characters like the title role of the Wayne’s World movies, the title role of the Austin Powers movies, and most of the characters from Netflix’s The Pentaverate. His other notable credits include 1993’s So I Married an Axe Murderer, 1998’s 54, and, arguably, his definitive role as the titular ogre from the Shrek movies.

Timothy Olyphant (Milfax)

While he has played villains before (i.e. Scream 2 and Live Free or Die Hard), Chris Rock’s Fargo Season 4 co-star, Timothy Olyphant, has never played a character so menacing and physically transformative as Milfax in Amsterdam. The actor also previously starred alongside Margot Robbie in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in a role that reflected his penchant for starring in Westerns and, often, to Emmy-nominated acclaim — such as when he led both the Deadwood cast on HBO and the Justified cast on FX, and guest-starred on the Season  2 premiere of The Mandalorian. 

Zoe Saldaña (Irma St. Clair)

I cannot say I have seen Chris Rock’s Death at a Funeral co-star and Christian Bale’s Out of the Furnace co-star, Zoe Saldaña, play a role quite the like the reserved yet radiant morgue nurse Irma St. Clair — save, perhaps, her characters from Drumline, The Terminal, and Guess Who, for instance. I am more used to picturing her as a fierce, ass-kicking action hero from such films as the more recent Star Trek movies as Uhura, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy movies as Gamora, and the Avatar movies as Neytiri, just to name a few.

Taylor Swift (Liz Meekins)

I also cannot say I have seen Taylor Swift — who has been acting since her first appearance on SNL, before nailing her sole hosting gig, more than a decade ago — give a performance quite as strong and convincing as when she played Liz Meekins in Amsterdam. The Grammy-winning musician’s other acting credits include a 2009 episode of CSI, 2010’s romantic ensemble comedy, Valentine’s Day, the animated Dr. Seuss adaptation The Lorax, the 2014 Lois Lowry adaptation, The Giver, and Tom Hooper’s 2019 adaptation of Broadway’s Cats.

Robert De Niro (General Gil Dillenbeck)

Last, but certainly not least, as respected military general Gil Dillenbeck, we have frequent David O. Russell collaborator Robert De Niro, who is also known for his collaborations with Martin Scorsese — such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull (which earned him his second Oscar) and Goodfellas — and plenty of other gangster movies, like The Godfather Part II (which earned him his second Oscar). The living legend is certainly not one to shy away from all kinds of genres, having done horror with Angel Heart, various comedies (one of the best being Meet the Parents), heist thrillers like Heat, and a comic book flick (2019’s Joker).

It is always a pleasure to see an ensemble as stacked and as stellar as the Amsterdam cast and, luckily, the film — now in theaters — is also worthy of their talent.

Justified fans celebrated the news when FX announced Timothy Olyphant's Raylan Givens would be making his long-gestating return for a new mission of sorts with the limited continuation series Justified: City Primeval. The new project is currently in production, but filming was temporarily shut down after a potentially dangerous situation involving a vehicular gunfight.

On the night of Wednesday, July 20, it's reported that the occupants of two vehicles were engaged in a gunfight, with both cars smashing through the barricades surrounding the show’s set, which is located near Douglass Park in Chicago. According to Deadline, cast and crew members took cover and dove to the ground as the incident was happening, and it was noted that Timothy Olyphant was there at the time. 

Shell casings were found on the set later, but luckily no one suffered any injuries. It wasn’t clear what happened to the drivers/shooters within the vehicles, and the report made no mention of the capacity in which authorities were involved. 

Justified: City Primeval shut things down on on the set throughout Thursday, and it’s reported that production is planning to resume on Monday, July 25. It would appear that nothing too devastating happened to the set itself as a result of the crash, though it is obviously possible. One can expect that there may be slightly more security around that part of the set. 

Unfortunately, this isn't the first gun-related incident to happen near the set of an in-production TV series. On the morning of Tuesday, July 19, a gunman shot Johnny Pizzaro, a 31-year-old Queens resident and crew member for Law & Order: Organized Crime, while he was sitting in his car ahead of the day’s filming. Pizzaro was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Hopefully this won't become more of a trend as time goes on.

The Emmy-nominated Timothy Olyphant took on the role of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens for six highly acclaimed seasons on Justified, often at the opposing end of the spectrum from the always fabulous Walton Goggins as Boyd Crowder. Unfortunately, while it's possible the character could make some kind of a cameo from jail (barring a sudden release from the big house), Goggins is not part of the City Primeval cast list, so it doesn't look like Boyd will be gracing our television speakers with his flowery Alabama oratory skills. 

Justifed: City Primeval will move the story away from Kentucky, taking place seven years after the flagship series' conclusion. Raylan will now be living in Miami, Florida with his daughter Willa, who will be portrayed by Olyphant's real-life daughter Vivian, when he's drawn to a case up in Detroit that won't be a simple one. 

Without a confirmed release window just yet, Justified: City Primeval will debut on FX at some point in either late 2022 or early 2023, and will also be available to stream with a Hulu subscription. Head to our TV premiere schedule to see what other new and returning shows are on the way.

Justified is coming back! The beloved FX drama series came to a satisfying conclusion in 2015 after six seasons, but the desire to see more adventures featuring hero Marshal Raylan Givens has been too powerful to ignore. As a result, a brand new revival series was announced in January 2022 – titled Justified: City Primeval – and the project has been putting together one hell of a cast in the time since then.

The revival series will be based on Elmore Leonard’s novel City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit, and while we don’t yet know what to expect when it comes supporting actors from the original series reprising their roles (or if Quentin Tarantino will really be directing some of the episodes), the new production has assembled an ensemble of new actors to join the canon:

Timothy Olyphant

Oddly enough, Timothy Olyphant has played a marshal twice since his original run on Justified – both in Fargo and in the Star Wars universe – but it appears any fear of being typecast is outweighed by a desire to return to the role of Raylan Givens. Olyphant will once again be the principal protagonist and he’ll be making a trip to Detroit to try and handle a violent sociopath (more on him in a minute).

Vivian Olyphant

Timothy Olyphant will not only be returning to a very familiar role in Justified: City Primeval, but he will be doing so while starring alongside someone he loves. It’s been reported that the actor’s daughter, Vivian Olyphant, will be making her on-screen debut with a fitting part in the project: she will be playing Willa Givens, Raylan’s 14-year-old daughter who is living with her father part-time in Miami at the start of the story.

Boyd Holbrook

Remember that violent sociopath I mentioned? His name, according to Deadline, is Clement Mansell, and he will be played in Justified: City Primeval by Logan and The Predator star Boyd Holbrook. Nicknamed The Oklahoma Wildman, Clement is wanted by the police in Detroit, and Rayan Givens evidently collaborates with them following his own confrontation with the criminal in Florida. Holbrook has been busy of late, not only making the new Justified limited series, but playing roles in HBO’s The Sandman and the upcoming Indiana Jones 5.

Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue Ellis has earned critical acclaim in recent years for her work on both the big screen and the small – with credits including her part as Oracene 'Brandy' Williams in King Richard and Hippolyta Freeman in HBO’s Lovecraft Country. Deadline has reported that she will be playing Carolyn Wilder in the Justified sequel series, a.k.a. the lawyer who successfully got Clement Mansell released.

Adelaide Clemens

Australian actor Adelaide Clemens has become a familiar face on the small screen in the last decade, starring in multiple seasons of Sundance TV’s Rectify and more recently alongside Andrew Garfield in FX’s Under The Banner of Heaven – and she’s staying in the FX family with a role in Justified: City Primeval. It’s been reported that Clemens will be playing Sandy Stanton, who is Clement Mansell’s girlfriend in Elmore Leonard’s book.

Vondie Curtis Hall

Veteran actor Vondie Curtis Hall will be playing an individual named Sweetie in Justified: City Primeval, but (as is the case with all of the other actors mentioned in this feature) no further details about the part have been revealed just yet. It’s a return to the small screen for the performer, who has spent his long career going back and forth between features and television. Recently, he appeared in an episode of CBS’ Evil and the brilliant 2020 horror film The Night House.

Marin Ireland

Playing the role of Maureen in Justified: City Primeval will be Marin Ireland – another FX veteran who previously starred in the cancelled-too-soon comic adaptation of Y: The Last Man. More recently she has become known for her role as Sissy Cooper on the hit Netflix series The Umbrella Academy. In addition to her television work, she will soon be featured in the upcoming Hulu original film The Boogeyman, which is an adaptation of the short story of the same name by Stephen King.

Victor Williams

Fresh off his shocking appearance in the Season 2 premiere of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones, Victor Williams is attached next to appear in Justified: City Primeval, playing the role of Wendell. Williams is probably best known for his role as Deacon Palmer on the long-running CBS series The King Of Queens, but he has recently starred on shows including Showtime’s The Affair, CBS’ Happy Together, and FX’s The Good Lord Bird.

Norbert Leo Butz

Norbert Leo Butz will be playing a character named (appropriately enough) Norbert in Justified: City Primeval. Another cast member with prior FX experience, Butz played Paddy Chayefsky in the 2019 limited series Fosse/Verdon. More recently in the television world he had a role on the NBC show Debris, and he played Conrad 'Co' Roy II in Hulu’s The Girl From Plainville.

Ravi Patel

Ravi Patel is another member of the Justified: City Primeval ensemble who has spent their career going back and forth between film and television. He’s had recurring roles on shows including Fox’s Grandfathered, TBS’ Wrecked, Netflix’s Master Of None, and ABC’s American Housewife, and also roles in movies like Transformers, Long Shot, and Wonder Woman 1984. Deadline reported that he will be playing a character named Rick Newley in June 2022, but you can probably guess how much we know about this part in the plot.

Though filming on Justified: City Primeval began in early summer 2022, it has not yet been announced when the limited series will air. We will continue to update this article as more information about both the cast and the show becomes available. For now, you can learn about all of the shows that are on the way with our 2022 TV Premiere Calendar.

With all of the high-profile TV revivals that have come out of the woodwork in recent years, from the most expected returns to the most highly questionable ones, Justified fans like myself have been metaphorically holding our breath in hopes that the day might come when Timothy Olyphant’s Raylan Givens would return to deliver more Kentucky fried justice to twang-heavy criminals. Well blessed be 2022, because this is the year when it’s finally happening! Well, sort of. 

FX and Sony Pictures Television have confirmed that Justified will return for a new chapter as a limited series that’ll have the somewhat awkward title of Justified: City Primeval. Based on the late Elmore Leonard’s novel City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit, Raylan Givens’ next televised outing will reteam series creator Graham Yost with much of the original creative team, but this new story will apparently be taking Raylan away from his Kentucky roots. 

Within the novel, Raylan is eight years removed from the Bluegrass State, and is living in Miami as both a U.S. Marshal and the father-esque figure of a teen girl. After a chance encounter sends him on a mission to Detroit, Raylan catches wind of a dangerous and violent criminal called The Oklahoma Wildman, real name Clement Mansell, who has been evading law enforcement in the city partially with the help of his rule-bending lawyer, Carolyn Wilder, who has her own motivations independent of her client and those hunting him down. 

Fans can no doubt expect for those two new roles to be filled by amazing actors, given the stunning pedigree Justified can boast when it comes to stellar co-stars. From Sam Elliott to Margo Martindale to Garret Dillahunt to Kaitlin Dever — I could keep going for a while — there’s no end to the talent within this show, and that’s not even bringing up the almighty Walton Goggins as Boyd Crowder. 

Neither Goggins' nor Boyd's name came up in the announcement, but you know there are gonna be riots if he’s not involved at all. While it's understandable that this new limited series isn't sticking around the former location, what with the myriad deaths that occurred over the years, can this truly be a Justified project without some version of Raylan Vs. Boyd at the center of the narrative? 

FX shared the news on Twitter as well with the post below:

To be sure, this isn't the first time that we've heard about this project's potential existence, as it was first brought to light in March 2021 when the conversations started to get more serious. But considering how many promising TV projects start the development process before folding in on themselves, it’s not like any guarantees were set in stone. But now they have definitely been carved in, and we cannot wait. 

No premiere date has been planned just yet for Justified: City Primeval, but I’ll be hollering about it from rooftops as soon as something is announced. In the meantime, check out our 2022 TV premiere schedule to see what else is hitting the small screen soon.

Timothy Olyphant’s acting resume has continued to grow as the television roles just keep pouring in. Of course, most viewers loved him as Cobb Vanth in The Mandalorian Season 2. Olyphant has shown several times that he can hop from genre to genre without a stumble. In fact, he'll even soon be part of The Simpsons. And the Emmy nominee’s latest television role might be his biggest shift yet.

The Hollywood Reporter announced The Mandalorian scene-stealer will join the Amazon musical drama Daisy Jones & The Six in a recurring role. Timothy Olyphant will portray Rod, the series’ namesake band’s brash road manager. Olyphant’s character will try to keep the band’s inner personal issues from derailing their rise to superstardom. As a recurring character, it is unknown how many of the ten episodes the Justified alum will appear in.

Timothy Olyphant is an incredible addition to an already stacked cast for the upcoming Amazon drama. Riley Keough is set to play the title character with Sam Caflin and Will Harrison playing band members and brothers Billy and Graham Dunne, respectively. Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse, Josh Witehouse, Nabiya Be, Sebastian Chacon and Tom Wright round out the Daisy Jones & The Six cast. The musical series is based on the Taylor Jenkins Reid novel about a beloved 1970s rock band.

Chronicling the band’s rise and fall has not only heavy hitters in front of the camera but also behind the camera. Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine will oversee the series with Witherspoon as an executive producer. The musical drama is poised to be another win for Timothy Olyphant in a long line of notable roles. In fact, it's not even his first notable streaming role, as he found a home on Netflix for several seasons to star in Santa Clarita Diet. 

That said, it was joining the Star Wars universe on Disney+ for a guest role as Cobb Vanth that earned him his first Emmy nomination as a performer since being nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor for Justified back in 2011. Plus, he's still on a roll on television. He will pop up in the upcoming Simpsons two-parter “A Serious Flanders.” Taking on varying role after role seems to be working in Olyphant’s favor as more viewers get to see his versatility. Anyway, who doesn’t need more Raylan Givens in their lives, even if Justified ended years ago?

Timothy Olyphant has shown over the years there’s no role or genre too big or small for him to tackle at least once. While television seems to be his mainstay, his film career is busy as well with a few releases in 2021. Olyphant will be seen next in National Champions, which arrives in theaters on Nov. 24. He has a few more lined up for 2022. With all these projects coming out, let the Timothy Olyphant renaissance commence.

Though the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Melissa McCarthy has already had a film release this year, Thunder Force (for which the reviews were… not so positive). Now she’s back on the big screen, this time for the comedy-drama The Starling, before the movie eventually lands on Netflix. In it she co-stars with Chris O’Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs, Skyler Gisondo, Laura Harrier, and Loretta Devine. The drama features McCarthy and O’Dowd as Lilly and Jack, a married couple who lose their baby, which leads Jack to head off to deal with his grief while Lilly remains in the "real" world, dealing with her own guilt. As if Lilly's troubles weren't bad enough, a starling begins to harass her and she becomes comically obsessed with trying to kill it. The movie was directed by Theodore Melif (Hidden Figures) and written by Matt Harris.

The comedy-drama flick will have a limited theatrical release tomorrow, September 17, and will be available to stream on Netflix next Friday, September 24. But The Starling just had its world premiere at TIFF, and the response from critics so far has been… unfavorable, to say the least. Why don’t we take a look?

While our own review hasn't been released yet, the critical response is looking pretty brutal so far. Caryn James from The Hollywood Reporter thought McCarthy, O’Dowd, and Kline deserve way better than this “misfire.” James criticized everything from the horrible script, the trite and predictable storyline, to the abundance of cliches. She also noted that there are too many underused actors, giving Diggs and Olyphant as examples. Overall, James noted:

Elizabeth Weitzman of The Wrap also criticized the “shallow” script by Harris. She thought O’Dowd was best at actually bringing emotion to his character when the dialogue was so constricting, but she noted that the rest of the characters did the best they could, as they had more terrible writing to trudge through. Weitzman also commented on the terrible metaphors and the too-familiar aspect of The Starling, noting overall:

See, I told you critics were picking this movie apart. Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian considers The Starling a complete waste of everyone’s time. He criticized the under-utilized side characters like Olyphant, a comment we saw above. He was also disappointed with the clunkily obvious metaphors and the lack of common sense in the plot, noting overall:

While Guy Lodge from Variety complemented McCarthy’s always “reliably buoyant charisma” in her role, he argued that it’s not enough to make The Starling a good movie. Like previous critics, he considered the dramedy too predictable and full of overqualified actors who are too under-utilized. Lodge also commented on the corny and cringe-worthy dialogue that didn’t demand much from the great cast, noting:

While Lodge thought McCarthy had charisma, Carla Meyer from The San Francisco Chronicle thought the actress was actually pretty out of touch with her character, noting that each moment of physical comedy is cringey and tortured. Meyer did comment that the third act of the movie was a little more enjoyable, but not enough to make it a good film. She also criticized the uneven acting and the soundtrack, while also arguing that while O’Dowd wasn’t given enough to work with, McCarthy was given too much at once. Meyer was pretty disappointed with the flick, noting:

Well, that was... bleak. While the critical response of the Melissa McCarthy-led flick has been pretty brutal so far, you might actually enjoy the comedy-drama. You'll be able to form your own opinion soon enough, as the film releases in select theaters tomorrow, September 17, and on Netflix next Friday, September 24. You can also check out what else is coming to Netflix this year with our release guide.

The Simpsons has long made headlines and punchlines for its prophetic nature, whether it's about Pulitzer Prizes, presidential elections, Super Bowl winners, or most other things. But even after 32 years on the air, Fox's animated mainstay still has a few tricks up its un-changing sleeves. For instance, Season 33 will kick off with a musical episode, with Frozen vet Kristen Bell stepping in as Marge's singing voice. But amidst everything we can expect to see, I'm most excited about Justified vet Timothy Olyphant making his big Simpsons debut for an intriguing new narrative approach.

For The Simpsons' Comic-Con@Home panel this year, star Yeardley Smith talked with a group of writers and executive producers about what fans can expect to see next season, and the video presentation opened up with a spoof-driven advertisement for the streaming service "Simpflix." Seemingly in connection with that opening, writer and producer Matt Selman revealed a new kind of episode is on the way that will pay homage to a specific corner of the TV-verse, complete with Timothy Olyphant. Here's how he put it in a stammering manner:

It seems like Matt Selman was a bit hesitant to divulge too many details, so we don't have that much to go on. But the details that do exist are exciting as all hell. Some of The Simpsons' most memorable episodes are the ones that draw from super-specific inspirations, whether it be specific movies, TV shows, historical events, etc. And for the idea to be spread across two different episodes is nearly unprecedented in this animated universe. "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" is arguably the biggest and best example of this, with recent years also delivering two-parters with "Warrin' Priests" and "The Great Phatsby."

But the episodes that Matt Selman is teasing sound like they might adhere to the compilation idea that led to "22 Short Films About Springfield" becomes such a classic. Perhaps fans will get to see Timothy Olyphant reprising the role of Raylan Givens for a Justified spoof - we'll definitely know the deal if Walton Goggins is also added to the cast - or maybe there will be references to Olyphant's relatively recent introduction to the Star Wars universe via The Mandalorian. The latter is probably most likely, considering all the Disney synergy, but still.

I'm hoping to see Itchy and Scratchy respectively playing a fed and killer in The Simpsons' take on Netflix's Mindhunter, or Cristin Milioti leading Marge, Luann Van Houten and more Springfield moms for a Why Women Kill spoof. The options are relatively endless, and if Timothy Olyphant is central to each and every idea, we'll just have to live with that.

Be sure to keep track of all the 2021 Fall TV shows coming soon while waiting on more details about what to expect from The Simpsons Season 33, which will debut on Fox on Sunday, September 26, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Though it only ran for a mere three seasons, Deadwood is widely revered as one of the greatest shows in American television history. The recipient of eight Emmys and a celebrated highpoint in the careers of Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, and Brad Dourif, David Milch's acclaimed western drama series is considered one of the best shows to end too soon, though the series finally received a fitting farewell with 2019's well-acclaimed film-length follow-up. Now that it's been a few years since the movie's premiere, what is the Deadwood cast doing now? Let's take a look and find out.

Ian McShane (Al Swearengen)

As Al Swearengen, the deadly proprietor of Gem Saloon, Ian McShane played a foul-mouthed son of a gun in Deadwood and Deadwood: The Movie. Away from this Emmy-nominated performance, McShane played the title character in Lovejoy, where he also directed. Additionally, the actor played Mr. Wednesday in American Gods. His other TV credits include Ray Donovan, American Horror Story: Asylum, Trust, The Pillars of the Earth, Miami Vice, and Dallas. More recently, McShane appeared in Law & Order: SVU.

Away from television, Ian McShane played Winston in the John Wick series, Blackbeard in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, and Teddy Bass in Sexy Beast. He can also be seen in We Are Marshall, Agent Cody Banks, Hot Rod, The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising, Snow White and the Huntsman, and Hellboy (2019). His other film credits include Death Race, Scoop, Nine Lives, Jack the Giant Slayer, Hercules, and Pottersville. Additionally, McShane was heard in Kung Fu Panda, Shrek the Third, Coraline, and The Golden Compass. Most recently, the TV actor lent his familiar voice to The Simpsons.

Timothy Olyphant (Seth Bullock)

In the role of Seth Bullock, a marshal in Montana, Timothy Olyphant was the protagonist in Deadwood and Deadwood: The Movie. Away from this series, Olyphant was Emmy-nominated for his lead role in Justified. He also starred in Santa Clarita Diet. His other notable TV credits include Damages, The Office, The Mindy Project, and The Grinder. Away from television, Olyphant starred in Hitman, Catch and Release, The Crazies (2010), A Perfect Getaway, and High Life. He also appeared in Live Free or Die Hard, The Girl Next Door, Gone in 60 Seconds, Scream 2, and Go. His other film credits include The First Wives Club, Snowden, Dreamcatcher, and Once Upon a Time In Hollywood.

Most recently, Timothy Olyphant played a recurring role in Fargo Season 4. Additionally, the actor guest-starred in The Mandalorian, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and The Good Place. Next, Olyphant will be seen in The Starling and David O. Russell's untitled new movie. He'll also appear in National Champions and a new Elmore Leonard adaptation.

Molly Parker (Alma Garret)

Playing the part of Alma Garret, a high society woman who moves to the title city and buys claim in the gold-rich territory, Molly Parker plays one of the main characters in HBO's Deadwood and Deadwood: The Movie. Most notably, Parker is Emmy-nominated for her supporting turn as Jacqueline Sharp in Netflix's House of Cards. Currently, the actress stars in Lost in Space, which also streams on the service. Her other television credits include Goliath, Wormwood, The Firm, Dexter, and HBO's Hemingway & Gellhorn.

Outside of TV, Molly Parker starred in Marion Bridge, Pure, Kissed, Trigger, Darwin, and Suspicious River, as well as Rare Birds, Who Loves the Sun, and The Good Shepherd (2004). Her other notable film credits include Madeline's Madeline, Hollywoodland, 1922, The Wicker Man (2006), The Road, Waking the Dead, and American Pastoral. Last year, Parker appeared in Words on Bathroom Walls and Pieces of a Woman. Recently, the actress was seen in Confinement. Next, Parker will star in Jockey, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and Disney+'s Peter Pan & Wendy.

Jim Beaver (Whitney Ellsworth)

As Whitney Ellsworth, an experienced prospector, Jim Beaver played a gold seeker in Deadwood. Outside of this HBO drama, Beaver is best known for his role as Bobby Singer in Supernatural. He's also acclaimed for his performance as Sheriff Shelby Parlow in Justified. His other television credits include The Ranch, The Boys, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Mike & Molly, Watchmen, and Big Love. Additionally, Beaver appears in CSI, John From Cincinnati, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Days of Our Lives, and Dallas.

On the big screen, Jim Beaver is seen in Adaptation, Joy Ride, Magnolia, Sister Act, Turner & Hooch, Blue Chips, and Crimson Peak. He also appeared in Where the Heart Is, Next, The Life of David Gale, Hollywood Shuffle, and Silkwood. Last year, Beaver lent his talents to Blindfire, Gunfight at Silver Creek, and Young Sheldon. Most recently, the actor voiced Theodore Roosevelt in the short film, Teddy. Next, he'll appear in Guillermo Del Toro's Nightmare Alley. Outside of acting, Beaver is a published author.

Brad Dourif (Dr. Amos “Doc” Cochran)

In his Emmy-nominated role of Dr. Amos Cochran, i.e. "Doc," the town's sole doctor, Brad Dourif plays an upstanding moral and dedicated professional in HBO's Deadwood and Deadwood: The Movie. Most notably, Dourif was Oscar-nominated for his supporting turn as Billy Bibbit in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. However, many horror fans know him best for his long-standing voice performance as Chucky in the Child's Play franchise. Additionally, Dourif is well-recognized as Grima Wormtongue in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. His other notable film credits include Blue Velvet, The Exorcist III, Dune, Alien Resurrection, and Jungle Fever. Furthermore, Dourif is seen in Wise Blood, Senseless, Color of Night, Heaven's Gate, Halloween (2007), and Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call — New Orleans.

Away from film, Brad Dourif's other TV credits include Ponderosa, Star Trek: Voyager, and Once Upon a Time. Most recently, the actor appeared in Obsession. Next, Dourif will be seen in The Shuroo Process. He will also reprise the title role in Syfy's Chucky.

John Hawkes (Sol Star)

Playing the part of Sol Star, Seth Bullock's hardware business partner, John Hawkes was a reliable, sensible character in Deadwood. Most notably, Hawkes was Oscar-nominated for his performance as Teardrop Dolly in Winter's Bone. He also received praise for his lead roles in The Sessions, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Too Late, and Me and You and Everyone We Know. Additionally, the actor provided supporting turns in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Lincoln, Contagion, American Gangster, Miami Vice, The Perfect Storm, Identity, and From Dusk till Dawn. His other movie credits include Rush Hour, Wristcutters: A Love Story, Higher Ground, Everest, Home Fries, Hardball, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, and The Peanut Butter Falcon.

Outside of film, John Hawkes played Dustin Powers in HBO's Eastbound & Down. He also appeared in Too Old to Die Young. His other TV credits include 24, The Practice, and Lost. Additionally, Hawkes reprised his role as Sol Star in Deadwood: The Movie. Most recently, Hawkes starred in End of Sentence and the 2020 short film, Tomahawk.

Anna Gunn (Martha Bullock)

As Martha Bullock, Seth Bullock's wife, Anna Gunn found her first brushes of fame with this supporting role in HBO's Deadwood. Most notably, Gunn is a two-time Emmy-winning actress for her commanding turn as Skyler White in Breaking Bad. She also played Jean Ward in The Practice. Her other television credits include Gracepoint, Shades of Blue, Murder One, NYPD Blue, and Down the Shore. Additionally, Gunn is seen in Law & Order, Portlandia, Criminal Minds, The Drew Carey Show, Seinfeld, and ER.

Away from television, Anna Gunn starred in Equity, Sassy Pants, Little Red Wagon, and Without Evidence. She also provided supporting roles in Sully, Being Frank, Red State, Nobody's Baby, Enemy of the State, and Junior. Most recently, Gunn reprised her role as Martha Bullock in Deadwood: The Movie. Next, the actress appears in Land of Dreams.

W. Earl Brown (Dan Dority)

In the role of Dan Dority, the Gem Saloon's barman, W. Earl Brown plays Al Swearengen's closest companion in Deadwood and Deadwood: The Movie. Additionally, Brown wrote an episode. Outside of this revered show, Brown played Kenny in Scream and Warren in There's Something About Mary. Additionally, Brown worked on the popular video game series, The Last of Us. The actor's other film credits include Being John Malkovich, The Sessions, The Master, Backdraft, Vanilla Sky, Draft Day, and Wild. He can also be seen in Black Mass, The Highwaymen, Sugar & Spice, Deep Impact, and Wes Craven's New Nightmare. Furthermore, Brown appears in Bloodworth, which he wrote and produced.

Additionally, W. Earl Brown's other TV credits include True Detective, Preacher, American Crime, Chicago Fire, American Horror Story, and Seinfeld. Most recently, Brown was seen in The Mandalorian and heard in Hoops and the podcast series, The Left Right Game. Next, the actor will appear in Nora Fingscheidt's untitled new film.

Robin Weigert (Calamity Jane)

Playing the part of Calamity Jane, the famous American frontierswoman, Robin Weigert was Emmy-nominated for a standout supporting character in HBO's Deadwood and Deadwood: The Movie. Additionally, the actress was acclaimed for her performance as Dr. Amanda Reisman in HBO's Big Little Lies. Her other television credits include Berlin Station, Castle Rock, Sons of Anarchy, Jessica Jones, and Chicago P.D. Weigert can also be seen in American Horror Story: Roanoke, Private Practice, Lost, and Cold Case. Additionally, as a guest star, the actress appeared in episodes of Chicago Fire, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, ER, CSI, NYPD Blue, Law & Order, and Law & Order: SVU.

Away from TV, Robin Weigert appears in Concussion, The Sessions, Mississippi Grind, Synecdoche, New York, and The Good German. Her other film credits include The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, Pawn Sacrifice, Please Stand By, Things We Lost in the Fire, and Bombshell. Outside of acting, Weigert made her producing and directorial debut with 2019's short film, The Interpreter. Most recently, she was seen in The Politician.

Dayton Callie (Charlie Utter)

As Charlie Utter, a good friend of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, Dayton Callie was presented as an honest (if uncomfortable) man with a good heart in Deadwood and Deadwood: The Movie. Away from this HBO series, Callie played Wayne Unser in Sons of Anarchy. The actor also played Jeremiah Otto in Fear the Walking Dead. His other notable TV credits include CSI, John From Cincinnati, Law & Order: SVU, The Unit, Seinfeld, and The Booth at the End. Away from TV, Callie appeared in Halloween II (2009), Volcano, Undisputed, and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. He's also heard in Left 4 Dead 2. Recently, Callie starred in City of Lies and Table 13.

Titus Welliver (Silas Adams)

In the role of Silas Adams, a debt collector turned trusted associate for Al Swearengen, Titus Welliver became one of Al's most cunning employees in HBO's Deadwood. Most notably, Welliver played the title role in Bosch. He's also known for his performances as The Man in Black in Lost, Glenn Childs in The Good Wife, and Jimmy O'Phelan in Sons of Anarchy. Additionally, Welliver appears in Star Trek: Voyager, The Mentalist, The Last Ship, White Collar, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Law & Order: SVU, Prison Break, and Suits.

Away from TV, Titus Welliver has supporting roles in The Town, Argo, Gone Baby Gone, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Shaft (2019), Live by Night, and Red 2. Additionally, Welliver was seen in Man on a Ledge, Promised Land, Escape Plan 2: Hades, Twisted, and Assault on Precinct 13 (2005). Most recently, the actor appeared in Disney+'s The Mandalorian. Next, Welliver will be seen in Nova Vita and an upcoming Bosch spin-off series. He will also lend his voice to Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One and Two.

Deadwood and Deadwood: The Movie are streaming on HBO Max.

For the last few years, without fail, I have wished for at least three things: world peace, a better financial situation, and for Timothy Olyphant's delectably deadly western Justified to return to TV for an endless number of new seasons. Clearly, I was aiming for high-falutin fruit with the first two, but the third always felt somewhat feasible, considering where things left off. So much rejoicing is potentially imminent, as Justified's creator and writers are reteaming with FX on a new Elmore Leonard adaptation that could bring Olyphant's Raylan Givens back to viewers.

Justified creator Graham Yost will serve as executive producer for the FX adaptation of Elmore Leonard's City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit, according to Variety, with the former series' writers and EPs Michael Dinner and Dave Andron heading up the creative team as co-writers, co-EPs and co-showrunners. Dinner is also on deck to direct a pilot if it gets to that point. Behind the scenes, the show is also bringing many Justified execs back together, including Peter Leonard from the Elmore Leonard Estate, and Sony Pictures Television will be the studio home. By all means, all the pieces are in place for more Justified magic to happen, assuming the plan is to draw Timothy Olyphant back into the fold. (Maybe add some whiskey to the offer, too.)

So, we're obviously not talking about a full Justified revival or sequel exactly, but for all intents and purposes, it's the next best thing. Because the project is in the earliest levels of development, it's likely that Timothy Olyphant and the producers are only at the conversation stage of the process, to make sure scheduling and other factors can be worked out. If Raylan Givens does end up making a long-awaited return to TV following Justified's 2015 series finale, it's not known whether it would be as a series lead or as a recurring character. The more the merrier, obviously, although any amount of Raylan is a perfectly acceptable amount of Raylan.

City Primeval: High Noon doesn't feature U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens at the forefront, but rather a Detroit homicide detective named Raymond Cruz. The novel follows Cruz's attempts to put an end to the murders committed by the "Oklahoma Wildman" Clement Mansell, who is helped along by his tough-to-thwart lawyer. It probably wouldn't be too hard to bring Timothy Olyphant into it even without having his character replace Raymond Cruz in the main narrative.

Now, I'd be remiss if I didn't say that Timothy Olyphant making a possible Raylan Givens comeback just makes me equally anxious to see the always exceptional Walton Goggins returning to this universe as the southern-fried Boyd Crowder. He was all locked up the last time we saw him, but hey, I'm sure someone will be in jail in this new project, too, so it's possible we'll see him again in the future. At least whenever Goggins isn't busy with CBS' The Unicorn.

Justified ran for six seasons from 2010-2015, earning much acclaim and awards love along the way. It's a shame that neither Timothy Olyphant nor Walton Goggins took home any Emmys, though Margo Martindale and Jeremy Davies justifiably both won for their guest-starring stints during respective seasons. Since that show ended, Olyphant made his first big TV reprisal for HBO's Deadwood: The Movie, and also starred in the stellar Netflix zombie comedy Santa Clarita Diet and the fourth season of FX's Fargo. He also made some very noteworthy appearances in The Mandalorian as a non-U.S. Marshal, and on Curb Your Enthusiasm for its tenth season as a non-Marshal altogether.

It's been a year-and-a-half since Quentin Tarantino rocked his way back into theaters with his ninth film, Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, among several others, this star-studded period piece was exactly the sort of entertaining revisionist history that only Tarantino could make, and it became another critical and commercial darling for the famous filmmaker. It was nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, and it won two, for Best Production Design and Best Supporting Actor for Pitt.

Following the movie's celebrated success, what is the cast of Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood doing next? Let's take a look and see.

Leonardo DiCaprio (Rick Dalton)

In the role of Rick Dalton, a dwindling movie-turned-TV star caught spiraling at the dawn of the American New Wave, Leonardo DiCaprio played the lead role in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood. An Oscar-winning actor best known for Titanic, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Catch Me If You Can, The Departed, Gangs of New York, Romeo + Juliet, The Aviator, Inception, The Wolf of Wall Street, and The Revenant, DiCaprio is one of Hollywood's biggest stars. He previously collaborated with Tarantino on Django Unchained.

Most recently, Leonardo DiCaprio made an uncredited appearance in the mini-series, Grant, where he served as an executive producer. Currently, the actor is filming a role in Adam McKay's star-studded Don't Look Up. The actor-producer is soon set to reunite with Martin Scorsese for Killers of the Flower Moon. Outside of acting, DiCaprio is producing the biopic, Atari.

Brad Pitt (Cliff Booth)

Playing the part of Cliff Booth, a disgraced stuntman and loyal sidekick to Rick Dalton, Brad Pitt gave an Oscar-winning performance in Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood. As one of the biggest movie stars on the planet in the '90s and '00s, Pitt is known for a number of A-list roles, including the Ocean's movies, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Twelve Monkeys, Thelma & Louise, Legends of the Fall, Interview with the Vampire, Se7en, 12 Years a Slave, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Following this acclaimed performance, Brad Pitt starred in Ad Astra. He's currently filming Bullet Train and he's expected to star in Babylon, the newest film from director Damien Chazelle. As a producer, meanwhile, Pitt is involved with Blonde, Amazon Prime's The Underground Railroad, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and Black Hole, to name only a few forthcoming titles under his Plan B banner.

Margot Robbie (Sharon Tate)

As Sharon Tate, a high-profile American actress who lives next door to Rick Dalton, Margot Robbie provided a touching take on the tragic real-life figure. The Australian actress found fame through Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street and garnered an Oscar nomination for I, Tonya. She's also well-known for her performance as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad.

Following her work in Quentin Tarantino's latest film, Robbie gave an Oscar-nominated performance in Bombshell. Earlier this year, the A-list talent starred in Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn and Dreamland, both of which she also produced. Also, Robbie is a producer on this month's Promising Young Woman. Next, she'll be seen in The Suicide Squad, reprising her role as Harley Quinn, and heard in Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway. Additionally, the actress is expected to star in Babylon, opposite Brad Pitt, and the newest film from writer-director David O. Russell. Robbie will also produce Netflix's Maid.

Margaret Qualley (Pussycat)

Playing the part of Pussycat, Margaret Qualley gave a standout supporting performance in Quentin Tarantino's newest film. The daughter of actress Andie MacDowell, Qualley is an Emmy-nominated star for her work in FX's Fosse/Verdon. She's also known for her performances in The Leftovers, Novitiate, Palo Alto, Netflix's IO, The Nice Guys, Death Note, and Spike Jonze's dance-heavy short film, Kenzo World.

Following her role in Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood, Margaret Qualley starred in Strange But True, Adam, and Seberg. She also appeared in Olivia Wilde's short film, Wake Up, and Rainey Qualley's "Love Me Like You Hate Me" music video. Additionally, the actress can be heard in the video game, Death Stranding. Next, Qualley stars in My Salinger Year and Netflix's upcoming dramedy series, Maid. She also booked roles in North of Normal, A Head Full of Ghosts, and Claire Denis's The Stars at Noon.

Julia Butters (Trudi Fraser)

In the role of Trudi Fraser, a talented child star who gives Rick Dalton some much-needed encouragement during a moment of doubt, Julia Butters plays a sizable role in Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood's mid-section. Outside of this performance, Butters plays a main character in ABC's sitcom, American Housewife. She can also be seen in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Term Life, and episodes of Transparent.

Most recently, Butters starred in the latest season of American Housewife and she was heard in the animated short film, Fetch.

Mike Moh (Bruce Lee)

As a fictionalized version of Bruce Lee, Mike Moh played a kick-ass role in Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood. Outside of this performance, Moh starred in the web series, Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist and Resurrection. He also played a role in ABC's short-lived Inhumans and he made appearances in Empire. Outside of acting, Moh is the founder of Moh's Martial Arts in Waunakee, Wisconsin.

Shortly after Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood's release, Moh starred in Killerman. Next, the actor will be seen in Eddie Haung's feature directorial debut, Boogie.

Emile Hirsch (Jay Sebring)

Playing the part of Jay Sebring, a close friend of Sharon Tate, Emile Hirsch had a prominent supporting role in Quentin Tarantino's newest film. The actor is best known for his acclaimed lead performance in Into the Wild. He's also known for The Girl Next Door, Lords of Dogtown, Speed Racer, Milk, Alpha Dog, Lone Survivor, Killer Joe, Taking Woodstock, and Prince Avalanche.

Following his work in Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood, Emile Hirsch starred in Never Grow Old and this year's Force of Nature. He also did voice work in Wizards, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, Robot Chicken, and the video game, Trollhunters: Defenders of Arcadia. Next, Hirsch stars in The Comeback Trail, Son, American Night, and Midnight in the Switchgrass. Currently, the actor is filming a role in State of Consciousness.

Kurt Russell (Randy Miller/Narrator)

As Randy Miller, an experienced stunt coordinator, as well as our narrator, Kurt Russell reunited with writer-director Quentin Tarantino for Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood. A former child actor-turned-movie star, Russell is known for a variety of roles, including (but not limited to) The Thing, Escape from New York, Big Trouble in Little China, Overboard, Tango & Cash, Tombstone, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, Sky High, Miracle, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Silkwood, Bone Tomahawk, and Backdraft. Also, the actor worked with Tarantino on Death Proof and The Hateful Eight.

Most recently, Kurt Russell starred in Netflix's The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two, where he reprised his role as Santa Claus. He was also seen in last year's Crypto.

Al Pacino (Marvin Schwarz)

In the role of Marvin Schwarz, Rick Dalton's agent, Al Pacino played a fun, flashy supporting character in Quentin Tarantino's most recent movie. As one of the most famous and revered working actors of the past 50 years, Pacino is an Oscar/Tony/Emmy-winning superstar with acclaimed performances in The Godfather trilogy, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, Scarface, Heat, Donnie Brasco, Scent of a Woman, Glengarry Glen Ross, Angels in America, Dick Tracy, and The Panic in Needle Park, among several other productions of the stage and screen.

Shortly following his starry role in Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood, Al Pacino played Jimmy Hoffa in Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, for which he was Oscar-nominated. Earlier this year, he led Amazon Prime's Hunters. Next, Pacino stars in Axis Sally. He's also signed on to star in Ridley Scott's Gucci.

Timothy Olyphant (James Stacy)

Playing James Stacy, Timothy Olyphant was a prominent supporting character in Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood. Best known for his Emmy-nominated lead role in FX's Justified, the film/TV actor also starred in Scream 2, Deadwood, Hitman, Live Free or Die Hard, Go, The Crazies (2010), A Perfect Getaway, and Santa Clarita Diet.

Last year, Timothy Olyphant reprised his role as Seth Bullock in HBO's Deadwood: The Movie. He was nominated for an Emmy, along with the rest of the cast, for his part in this TV movie. Earlier this year, Olyphant made a slew of television appearances. He was seen in episodes of The Good Place, where he played "Timothy Olyphant," Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Mandolorian. Most recently, Olyphant played a recurring role in FX's Fargo Season 4. Next, the actor stars in the upcoming dramatic film, The Starling.

Austin Butler (Tex)

As Tex, Charles Manson's deputy, Austin Butler played a vicious role in Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood. Outside of this performance, the actor is better known for his television work in Switched at Birth, Ruby & the Rockits, The Carrie Diaries, and The Shannara Chronicles. He was also seen in Aliens in the Attic, Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, Yoga Hosers, Dude, and The Dead Don't Die, as well as episodes of Arrow.

Next, Austin Butler will play The King of Rock 'n' Roll in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis.

Maya Hawke (Flowerchild)

Playing the part of Flowerchild, Maya Hawke had one of her first blockbuster roles in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood. Most notably, Hawke (the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman) is known for playing Robin in Stranger Things Season 3. She also played Jo March in the BBC's 2017 adaptation of Little Women. Earlier this year, Hawke starred in Human Capital. Additionally, she was recently seen in the mini-series The Good Lord Bird, Samia's "Is There Something In the Movies?" music video, and a pair of short films, As They Slept and Memory Xperiment: Kathy Acker, respectively.

Next, Maya Hawke will star in Mainstream and the latest season of Stranger Things. She's also set to star in the upcoming comedy, Strangers.

Mikey Madison (Sadie)

In the role of Sadie, Mikey Madison has an explosive part in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time ... In Hollywood. The actress is most well-known for playing a main character in FX's acclaimed Better Things.

Following this supporting turn, Mikey Madison was heard in 2019's The Addams Family. Additionally, the actress was seen in the latest season of Better Things earlier this year. Next, Madison stars in 2022's Scream.

Madisen Beaty (Katie)

Playing the part of Katie, Madisen Beaty gets a smashing role in Once Upon A Time ... In Hollywood. Outside of this performance, Beaty has been seen in The Master, Other People, The Fosters, The Cloverhitch Killer, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Most recently, Madisen Beaty starred in To The Stars and a couple of episodes of The Magicians. Next, the actress will be seen in the horror-mystery, Seance.

Dakota Fanning (Squeaky)

Playing the part of Squeaky, a devoted Manson follower, Dakota Fanning plays a starry cameo in Once Upon a Time ... In Hollywood. The former child star is best known for War of the Worlds, The Cat in the Hat, I Am Sam, Man on Fire, Charlotte's Web, The Secret Life of Bees, The Runaways, Coraline, Dreamer, and the Twilight sequels.

Earlier this year, Dakota Fanning starred in Sweetness in the Belly, Viena and the Fantomes, and The Alienist: Angel of Darkness. Next, she'll star in The Nightingale opposite Elle Fanning.

Bruce Dern (George Spahn)

In the role of George Spahn, a blind, bed-ridden rancher visited by Cliff Booth, Bruce Dern filled in for the late Burt Reynolds in Once Upon a Time ... In Hollywood. A revered character actor with nearly 200 credits to his name, Dern is a two-time Oscar-nominated actor known for his performances in Coming Home, Nebraska, Silent Running, The King of Marvin Gardens, Posse (1975), The Cowboys, The 'Burbs, and Black Sunday. He also starred in Quentin Tarantino's previous film, The Hateful Eight.

Following this performance, Bruce Dern starred in Remember Me (2019), Inherit the Viper, Emperor, The Artist's Wife, Ravage, Badland, and a season of Mr. Mercedes. Next, he'll be seen in Death in Texas, Overrun, Buck Alamo or (A Phantasmagorical Ballad), Hands that Bind, Hellblazers, Girl Named Guy, Last Call, The Gateway, and the final season of Goliath. If that weren't enough to keep him busy, Dern is currently filming a role in Christmas vs. the Walters.

Damon Herriman (Charles Manson)

As cult leader Charles Manson, known here as "Charlie," Damon Herriman played a menacing role in Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood. He also played Manson in Netflix's Mindhunter. And he's well-known for his work in Justified and The Nightingale (2019).

Following his brief-but-important part in Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood, Damon Herriman appeared in TV shows like The Commons, Perpetual Grace, LTD, Lambs of God, and Mr. Inbetween. He also appeared in Julia Stone's "Unreal" music video, while playing one of the titular roles in Judy & Punch. Next, Herriman will star in Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, as well as two upcoming mini-series, The Serpent and The Underground Railroad.

Did you love Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood? Let us know in the comments!

With any great television show from the '90s there are dozens of movie and TV stars who appeared in small and largely forgotten roles early in their career. And while nothing will ever compare to all the guest stars and bit players who appeared on Law & Order over the years, the groundbreaking HBO romantic comedy series Sex and the City will give the two separate yet equally important groups a run for their money, especially when you consider the likes of Bradley Cooper, Timothy Olyphant, and Elizabeth Banks all appeared at one point or another.

In fact, there are dozens of future big-name actors who showed up for either one scene or a short-lived relationship with Carrie Bradshaw, Samantha Jones, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York, and even Mr. Big, whose actor, Chris Noth, just so happened to appear on Law & Order as well, bringing this whole thing full circle. Here are just 12 of the many famous faces who appeared on Sex and the City before they were well-known entities and just struggling actors looking for a big break in the city that never sleeps.

Bradley Cooper (Jake)

More than five years before Bradley Cooper became a comedy legend in the making with his portrayal of Zachary "Sack" Lodge in 2005's Wedding Crashers, the young actor got his first credit with an appearance in a 1999 episode of Sex and the City. In the early Season 2 episode, "They Shoot Single People, Don't They?" Cooper played a young and cocky New Yorker who at first hits things off with Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), but things go south when he makes a comment about the New York Star columnist's unflattering picture on the cover of New York Magazine.

John Slattery (Bill Kelley)

No one will hold anything against you if you think that John Slattery's career began with his Emmy-nominated portrayal of New York City advertising whiz Roger Sterling on the AMC drama Mad Men, but the man who would one day play Tony Stark's father in the Marvel Cinematic Universe had a long list of bit roles and one-off performances prior to his time at Sterling Cooper. One of those not-so-early, yet sometimes overlooked roles came in the form of Bill Kelley, the New York City comptroller candidate whose two-episode arc in Sex and the City Season 3, and political aspirations, went south when Carrie wrote about a certain politician who wants nothing more than for his lovers to pee on him in the shower.

Bridget Moynahan (Natasha Naginsky)

Bridget Moynahan, who would go on to star in CBS' Blue Bloods and appear in movies like The Sum of All Fears, Coyote Ugly, and John Wick, where she played the deceased wife of Keanu Reeve's pained assassin, got her first big acting break on Sex and the City where she appeared sporadically throughout Seasons 2 and 3 as Natasha Naginsky, Mr. Big's 20-something girlfriend who eventually becomes the second wife of Carrie's on-again-off-again boyfriend before things take a turn near the end of her 7-episode run.

Ron Livingston (Jack Berger)

Ron Livingston, who had already appeared in Office Space and Band of Brothers at this point, was a major part of Carrie Bradshaw's love life and weekly column in Seasons 5 and 6 of Sex of the City, when he portrayed the sardonic yet talented humorist writer Jack Berger. Jack had a few great moments throughout his brief run on the HBO romantic comedy, but none of that means anything once you remember how things ended for his relationship with Carrie: a Post-it note reading, "I'm sorry, I can't, don't hate me."

Timothy Olyphant (Sam)

Timothy Olyphant, who had already appeared in movies like The First Wives Club and Scream 2 but hadn't yet shown up in Gone in 60 Seconds or Rock Star, appeared in an early episode of Sex and the City Season 1 as Sam, one of the many 20-somethings that the show's central cast would date or at least hook up with throughout its duration. In the perfectly titled episode, "Valley of the Twentysomething Guys," Carrie quickly learns just because someone is young and attractive, it doesn't mean they are a suitable partner, especially when they have an awful apartment with no toilet paper.

Will Arnett (Jack)

For most of the 21st Century, Will Arnett has been considered one of the funniest television stars of his time thanks to shows like Arrested Development, BoJack Horseman, and countless others, but all future stars of the small screen have to start somewhere, and what better place than Sex and the City. Appearing in the second half of Season 2, Arnett played Jack, one of Miranda's (Cynthia Nixon) many suitors, but his weird sexual desires were a little too much for the feisty attorney.

Kat Dennings (Jenny Brier)

Kat Dennings, who would go on to have a successful comedy series of her own with the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls later on in her career, started things off with her portrayal of Jenny Brier, Samantha Jones' (Kim Cattrall) foul-mouthed 13-year-old client who jumps between cussing, talking about hooking up with different men, and planning her over-the-top bat mitzvah near the end of Sex and the City Season 3.

Elizabeth Banks (Catherine)

Today, Elizabeth Banks is known as one of the most successful triple threats in show business with a number of successful movies that she directed, produced, and starred in over the years, but before all of that she was known as Elizabeth Maresal Mitchell. There are only a few credits with Banks' given name, and one happens to be Sex and the City, specifically the Season 3 episode where she portrayed Catherine, a partygoer at a fundraiser for Bill Kelley (John Slattery's pee-brained character).

Clark Gregg (Harris Bragen)

Clark Gregg, who happens to be the fourth person on this list to have appeared in both Sex and the City and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, showed up in a Season 3 episode where Miranda is looking for a date to Charlotte's wedding and turns to a speed dating service to get the job done. After lying about her career, she meets Harris Bragen (Gregg), and things take off for a bit, but when Miranda can no longer act like a flight attendant, the pair comes back to earth.

Justin Theroux (Jared, Vaughn Wysel)

This is something you don't see everyday, but Justin Theroux played not one, but two different characters on Sex and the City. During his Season 1 appearance, Theroux, who had only taken on small roles in Ally McBeal and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion at this point, played Jared, an author with an eye for Carrie. Theroux would return in Season 2, this time playing Vaughn Wysel, a completely different writer who ends up with Carrie, but has some trouble when he's needed the most.

Tony Hale (Tiger)

Tony Hale, the future star of shows like Arrested Development, Veep, and dozens of theatrical releases, had one of his first television appearances on Sex and the City, where he showed up briefly in Season 4 as the assistant to nude photographer snapping pics of Samantha Jones. The episode, and all its awkwardness, is still something Hale talks about to this day.

Andy Cohen (Shoe Salesman)

Andy Cohen, the future host of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, has one acting credit to his name, which just so happens to be Sex and the City. Appearing briefly in Season 6, Cohen played a shoe salesman helping Carrie find the perfect shoe. This wasn't the first time (though it is his only credited role) Cohen appeared on the show, as he showed up as a shirtless guy at a gay bar in Season 4.

These are just a few of the future stars who ended up on Sex and the City during the show's original run. Did you know about all these soon-to-be famous faces on one of the most popular shows of the past 25 years? Make sure to sound off in the comments below.

He is a master of playing earnest as perfectly as he can portray characters with a charming wit, but Timothy Olyphant is even funnier in real life. You can cite any guest appearance on his good friend Conan O’Brien’s talk show as proof, like in 2015 when he said he was “still waiting” for results on his Iron Man audition (which is only allegedly real) or his deleted Avengers: Infinity War cameo as Captain Japan (which is undoubtedly false). Jokes aside, it is a little surprising that Timothy Olyphant has not shown up in any Marvel movies yet.

Ironically, if the western genre was still as dominant today as it was decades ago, the 52-year-old, Hawaiian-born actor would be as big as any of the major players in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has been a go-to guy to for southern lawmen since he played the lead of Deadwood, followed by the lead in Justified, a cameo as a Wild West TV series lead in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, and, most recently, a guest spot as a Tattooine marshal in the Season 2 premiere of The Mandalorian.

Now that costumed vigilantes have replaced the gunslinger as the most popular hero in modern day fiction and his buddy Walton Goggins has already nabbed a taste of the pie, I think many would agree that Timothy Olyphant deserves a chance at the glory of starring in a comic book movie (or even TV show) as part of the MCU continuity. Six characters ripped from the pages of Marvel Comics come to mind, starting with a relatively lesser-known hero who is already right up the actor’s alley.

Phantom Rider

Carter Slade was a 19th-Century Ohio schoolteacher until violent cattlemen shot him down, forcing him to seek the aid of a Native American medicine man who revived him into a champion of justice on horseback known as the Phantom Rider. This is not to be confused with Ghost Rider, even though that was Slade’s original title and the pair have starred in Marvel Comics crossovers before. In fact, if the MCU ever brings back the demon-hunting motorcyclist again, that might be a fun way to introduce the character through some cool time travel scenario, and who better than Timothy Olyphant, the present day king of westerns, to play him.

Zombie

Of the many reasons to be pissed at Netflix for cancelling Santa Clarita Diet, one is (SPOILER ALERT) being robbed of seeing Timothy Olyphant’s Joel Hammond as one of the undead after his wife, Sheila (Drew Barrymore) bites him in the Season 3 finale. Well, one way that we could potentially see Olyphant get his zombie on is by casting him as the aptly named Zombie, who was originally a scumbag businessman killed by his gardener and resurrected with voodoo as a mindless, but oddly heroic, creature of the undead. It may seem a little odd for a rotting reanimated corpse to join the MCU, but the greenlight of Blade and Sam Raimi helming Doctor Strange 2 shows signs the franchise is ready to embrace horror and this, if not an official Marvel Zombies adaptation, seems like a great next addition.

Deacon Frost

Speaking of Blade, one of the greatest arch enemies of the vampire hunter (who is actually half-bloodsucker himself) is Deacon Frost, previously portrayed by Stephen Dorff in the original Wesley Snipes-led adaptation from 1998. Of course, that depiction of the immortality-seeking scientist turned creature of the night, was a diversion from the middle-aged, white-haired man we know him from the comics and if that is the version Mahershala Ali is destined to fight in his Blade reboot, why not the middle-aged, gray-haired Timothy Olyphant? It has been a while since he played a villain and, as Scream 2 and Live Free or Die Hard can prove, he ain’t bad at it.

Nitro

In fact, while we are at it, there are plenty of other currently uncast, white-haired Marvel villains we could throw out whom Timothy Olyphant is a winning choice for. For instance, there is Robert Hunter - a Scranton, Pennsylvania, native (and there is our connection to The Office) who was genetically altered by a group of Kree Nazis, essentially, into a human bomb who can regenerate back into his bodily form after every self-detonation. While there are many different heroes who have put up with this exploding wonder, the first was Captain Marvel (Mar-vell, specifically), so, naturally, a sequel with Brie Larson reprising her role as Carol Danvers would be the next natural place to find Nitro, potentially.

Sandman

Okay, so, technically speaking, the potential to see this baddie face off against Tom Holland’s Peter Parker has come and gone since we already saw a quasi-version of him as one of Mysterio’s Elemental illusions in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Yet, that was just the spectacle of the Sandman’s ability to manipulate his particles like the coarse minerals of his namesake and not the tragic backstory that led impoverished thief William Baker to become half-man, half-beach like Thomas Haden Church’s portrayal in Spider-Man 3 did. It sounds like the kind of role that Timothy Olyphant does not get enough chances to play and might just nail if we ever get the chance to see this sympathetic story retold in the MCU.

Mister Fantastic

If there is one well-known hero whom Timothy Olyphant has the wit, onscreen credibility, and mirror image appearance to match flawlessly, it just might be Reed Richards - the elastic leader of the Fantastic Four. Granted, he would have to beat out the reigning fan-favorite John Krasinski (whose wife, Emily Blunt, is also a top choice to play Invisible Woman whenever Marvel’s first superhero family gets an official MCU reboot), but all it might take to is charming conversation to give him the edge he needs to land the part of Mister Fantastic. If not, he might even be an intriguing choice to play The Thing.

What do you think? Would clobberin’ up the place as Ben Grimm for a decent consolation to Timothy Olyphant for losing out on playing Reed Richards or should he just reprise Cobb Vanth in his own Star Wars movie spin-off instead? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check back for additional information and updates on this space cowboy, as well as even more hypothetical comic book movie casting sessions, here on CinemaBlend.

Major spoilers below for those who haven't yet watched The Mandalorian's Season 2 opener.

With 2020 being one of the most tumultuous years in recent memory, The Mandalorian's return to Disney+ for Season 2 was a rousing and much-needed adventure that gave fans a chance to revisit a very familiar planet. For the most part, the premiere didn't feature any head-exploding surprises like Season 1's Baby Yoda reveal, but it was still a big and action-packed episode that deserves all the kudos simply for introducing Timothy Olyphant's Cobb Vanth into the Star Wars universe.

For an episode that featured the live-action debut of the Krayt dragon and more creatures of Star Wars lore, "The Marshal" was most memorable for introducing Justified and Santa Clarita Diet vet Timothy Olyphant and finally confirming his role as Mos Pelgo's highest authority figure, Cobb Vanth. Let's quickly run through the reasons why Olyphant and his character are the best things about the Season 2 premiere.

Cobb Vanth = Raylan Givens + Boba Fett

Timothy Olyphant's most beloved TV character is arguably Justified's wry and restless Raylan Givens, and The Mandalorian's space western aesthetic allowed Olyphant to dip right back into that basic persona for Cobb Vanth. (Slightly fewer echoes of Deadwood's Seth Bullock, if only because The Mandalorian doesn't feature tons of cursing.) The fact that the character is donning Boba Fett's signature armor for most of the episode gives Cobb Vanth instant legend status. If I were to have another child at some point, I would craft a rock-solid defense for naming it Boba Givens.

Timothy Olyphant's Cobb Vanth Is The Reason Mando Returns To Tatooine

It was clear from early promos that The Mandalorian would be returning to the all-important planet of Tatooine with Season 2, though it wasn't made clear why until the episode went live on Disney+. It turns out Mando was seeking a mysterious lone Mandalorian somewhere on the planet to assist with his Baby Yoda ordeal, and it was revealed to be Timothy Olyphant's Cobb Vanth donning the aforementioned Boba Fett armor. It was probably a pisser for Mando to go all that way just to realize his target wasn't even a true Mandalorian, but at least viewers got to see Amy Sedaris' Child-adoring Pelli Motto during his visit.

Cobb Vanth Isn't Afraid Of Mando, Krayt Dragons, Or Anything Else

First, it was badass to see Olyphant's Cobb barely reacting to Mando's harsh threats inside the bar. Second, he looked like even more of a beast outside the bar as he just stood there not flinching at all as a krayt dragon tore through the center of town. Sure, I guess he was used to seeing them, but I'm pretty sure I would NEVER get so accustomed to seeing krayt dragons around that I wouldn't just scream bloody murder anytime one's gaping maw and hot breath were in my vicinity.

Cobb Vanth's Backstory Is Sweet (And Pretty Faithful)

With a backstory that somewhat lined up with the characters' franchise debut in Chuck Wendig's 2015 novel Aftermath, Timothy Olyphant's Cobb told Mando about how he came to be in possession of Boba Fett's armor. (Though without saying Boba Fett, obvs.) Mos Pelgo was apparently on its last legs, and was one day overtaken by a group of heavily armed miners from the area, not long after the second Death Star was defeated. The miners turned the community into a slave camp, but Cobb was thankfully able to escape with a bunch of silicax crystals before trekking through the desert. Just when it seemed like hope was lost, a pack of Jawas drove by and picked him up, and he inevitably traded his crystals for the Mandalorian armor he's been wearing.

Jetpacks!

Okay, so this one probably isn't tied directly to Timothy Olyphant's influence, since Mando also has a jetpack to zip around in. Still, they're doing tag-team jetpacking for the first time on The Mandalorian! And it looks awesome!

Cobb Didn't Ever Try Hurting Baby Yoda

One of the worst things about meeting fresh faces on The Mandalorian is wondering whether or not those new characters are going to secretly have the urge to kidnap or otherwise harm Baby Yoda for their own nefarious means. Obviously not everyone is going to be the "Jason Sudeikis Stormtrooper" that totally knocked Baby Yoda on his head, but there are a lot of people in the galaxy that would no doubt want to take The Child and sell it off to the highest bidder. Thankfully, Cobb Vanth doesn't appear to be in that camp, and although that could technically change if he returns later in Season 2, I'm celebrating him for respecting Mando's boundaries.

Boba Fett Is Back!

While this wasn't exactly laid out in full, I'm choosing to blindly believe that massive reveal featuring Temuera Morrison's true Boba Fett can be largely attributed to the bounty hunter tracking the armor back to Timothy Olyphant's Cobb. Granted, it looked like he either didn't make it to Mos Plego, or just never confronted anyone, but he was certainly aware of Mando racing off on his speeder. In any case, I'm pretty sure if Mando hadn't ever shown up, Boba would have eventually gone into Cobb's favorite watering hole and totally destroyed everyone and everything in order to get his armor back.

Now that Season 2 has finally arrived, The Mandalorian will be airing Fridays on Disney+ at 3:01 a.m. PT. While waiting for more episodes, head to our Fall TV 2020 premiere schedule to see what new and returning shows are on the way.

Looking back on the career of Timothy Olyphant, it is surprising that we did not expect his casting in Season 2 of The Mandalorian any sooner. From playing the sheriff of a morally bankrupt Wild West town in Deadwood, a U.S. Marshall who fights crime like they did in the Wild West in Justified, and the star of a 1960s Wild West-set TV show in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, it was only a matter of time before he got the call to star in the most Wild West-style series to be part of Star Wars canon.

However, the Hawaiian-born and Modesto-raised, 52-year-old Emmy nominee is barely at all like the cowboys he plays on screen. It is easy to see, especially from numerous interviews with his good friend Conan O’Brien, the kind of down-to-earth, affable, and quick-witted guy that Timothy Olyphant (pronounced “all-uh-fint,” in case you did not know) really is behind his often rough, reckless, and (sometimes) reprehensible characters. You could even say that the husband and father has the most in common with his Santa Clarita Diet character, excluding having a wife with a craving for human flesh and all that.

What more is there to learn about the real Timothy Olyphant before we can call ourselves true fans? Perhaps these six lesser-known facts will justify your expertise on the talented and underrated star, starting with an intriguing inside look at his family history.

Timothy Olyphant Is Related To Anderson Cooper

While he is the first of his childhood home who would grow up to lead a career in acting, looking further down Timothy Olyphant’s bloodline will reveal that show business does, indeed, run in his family. He is a third nephew of late, prolific artist and socialite Gloria Vanderbilt, who was the mother of Anderson Cooper, making Olyphant and the prominent broadcast journalist third cousins. While their primary careers do differ, Olyphant and Cooper do have more in common professionally than most may realize.

Timothy Olyphant Became A Morning Radio Sports Reporter

In 2006, Timothy Olyphant appeared on the ESPN talk show Cold Pizza to promote the romantic comedy Catch and Release when host Jay Crawford asked him about his recently acquired “morning job,” which was delivering updates in the world of sports for musician Joe Escalante’s radio show on Indie 103.1. His two-year stint calling into the now defunct Los Angeles-based punk rock station came about when, while promoting Deadwood’s third season on Escalante’s show, he expressed interest in being a part of it and suggesting being the sports guy. If Olyphant as a sports news radio announcer sounds odd, filmmaker David Lynch was the show’s resident weatherman.

Timothy Olyphant Was Asked To Play Dom In The Fast And The Furious

In retrospect, David Lynch reporting the weather is less difficult to imagine than anyone besides Vin Diesel playing Dominic Toretto, but that’s the reality we could have had if Timothy Olyphant accepted the role. While promoting Santa Clarita Diet with co-star Drew Barrymore on Watch What Happens: Live, the actor recalled to host Andy Cohen how he thought the script for 2001’s The Fast and the Furious was “stupid” and jokingly assumed that “no one is gonna wanna see this movie eight or nine different times.” However, he might have reacted differently if the offer had come after he lost his spot on Deadwood.

Timothy Olyphant More Eagerly Accepted Movie Roles After Deadwood Was Cancelled

The news that HBO pulled the plug on its successful period piece Deadwood in the middle of its third season in 2006 was especially shocking to star Timothy Olyphant, who had purchased a house right before learning about the cancellation from creator David Milch over the phone. This informed the actor’s decision to be a little less choosy about whatever offers came his way, as he recalled in the following excerpt from a 2019 Rolling Stone interview:

With all due respect to Hitman, which was not very critically or commercially successful, and with some genuine admiration for Live Free or Die Hard, the fourth film starring Bruce Willis as John McClane, this does help explain the state of Timothy Olyphant’s career around 2007. Of course, not only would he get to return to the world of Deadwood as Sheriff Seth Bullock for its feature-length continuation in 2019, the actor would quickly bounce back from the series’ premature end as the star of another western crime drama.

Timothy Olyphant Kept Real Whiskey From The Set Of Justified

In addition to receiving a Best Actor Emmy nomination and genuine respect from critics and audiences for his role as Raylan Givens on Justified, Timothy Olyphant got to take home a little extra from the FX series. While promoting the sixth and final season of the modern western hit on his buddy Conan O’Brien’s TBS talk show, Olyphant explained how Kentucky whiskey was substituted by watered down cola while filming the series and, with help from the prop department, the actor was able to keep the poured out remains of the real product. To prove it, he brought a mason jar full of the stuff to share a toast with O’Brien and Andy Richter.

Timothy Olyphant And Drew Barrymore Helped A Santa Clarita Diet Fan Propose To His Girlfriend

As a small screen follow-up to Justified, Timothy Olyphant took the role of a California real estate agent struggling to provide his undead wife (Drew Barrymore) with a feast of human remains on Santa Clarita Diet, a short-lived, but much-loved, Netflix original. In 2017, the actor and his romantic lead would spread the romance by helping a man named Conor make his marriage proposal to girlfriend Kamela - a fan of the dark comedy - an even grander surprise. A heartwarming video of the occasion shared on Netflix’s Twitter sees the couple watching a video of Olyphant and Barrymore before Conor unexpectedly appears on the TV to set the real him up to pop the question.

What do you think? Has this closer analysis of Timothy Olyphant convinced you to rewatch his best work all over again, or do you feel that you will never be able to take him seriously in an action role anymore? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check back for additional information and updates on the star of The Mandalorian’s second season, as well as even more inside looks into the lives of your favorite celebrities, here on CinemaBlend.

Santa Clarita Diet was the very entertaining Netflix show that starred Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant, which took the standard family comedy and added the twists of having the Hammond family try to balance family life with zombie life. Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant’s infectious enthusiastic personalities and great on-screen chemistry really made Sheila and Joel a very enjoyable pair to watch. The entire Santa Clarita Diet cast really brought a unique energy that worked for the series.

I was really sad when Netflix made the decision to cancel Santa Clarita Diet, because it was a series that I looked forward to watching every season. I’m also a fan of Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant--they both are just very charming actors to watch on-screen, and they both have appeared in some of my favorite TV shows and movies. I’m also a fan of some of the supporting cast. As a huge It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia fan, I’m always excited to see Mary Elizabeth Ellis play other characters besides the Waitress. Liv Hewson and Skyler Gisondo are young actors who have a similar charm as Olyphant and Barrymore.

Since we won’t be graced with a new season of the Santa Clarita Diet this year, let’s see what the cast has been up to since the series ended.

Drew Barrymore (Sheila Hammond)

Drew Barrymore played Sheila, the woman who ate some clams and later found herself with a strong craving for human flesh. Barrymore appeared as a judge on the CBS reality show The World’s Best. She judged alongside RuPaul and Faith Hill, with James Corden as the host. It was similar to America’s Got Talent with contestants with a variety of talents competing. It only lasted one season with 12 episodes.

Drew Barrymore is the latest celebrity to take on talk show hosting duties. The Drew Barrymore Show was originally scheduled to premiere in the fall of 2020, but as of January 2020, the exact format of the series hasn’t been disclosed to the public. Barrymore appears in the movie The Stand-In with Michael Zegen, Charlie Barnett, Ellie Kemper, Holland Taylor, T.J Miller, and Lena Dunham. It was originally supposed to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, but the release has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Timothy Olyphant (Joel Hammond)

Timothy Olyphant played Sheila’s pretty supportive husband Joel, who really had to redefine what til death do us part meant when his wife became part of the undead club. Recently, Olyphant had a small but memorable role in the Oscar winning movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He played a fictionalized version of James Stacy, an American actor best known for the TV western Lancer. Olyphant is set to star opposite Melissa McCarthy, Kevin Kline, Chris O’Dowd, Loretta Devine, Daveed Diggs, and reunite with his Santa Clarita Diet co-star Skyler Gisondo in The Starling. The film has finished filming, but doesn’t have a set release date.

Olyphant’ continued to build an impressive TV resume after Santa Clarita Diet’s cancellation. He reprised his Deadwood role as Seth Bullock for the continuation movie. He played himself during a cameo appearance on the final season of The Good Place, and he also appeared in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Olyphant has a role in the upcoming Chris Rock starring season of Fargo. His character will be called Dick “Deafy” Wickware. He also recently signed up to appear in The Mandalorian Season 2.

Liv Hewson (Abby Hammond)

Liv Hewson played Abby in Santa Clarita Diet, the daughter of Joel and Sheila. The parents tried to keep her in the dark about Sheila’s new appetite, but that could only last so long. Liv Hewson is non-binary, so I’ll refer to Hewson as they. Hewson appeared in the Oscar nominated movie Bombshell as Lily. They appeared in the movie with Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, Kate McKinnon, and John Lithgow.

Hewson also appeared in the Netflix original movie Let it Snow. Recently, they filmed an Australian indie romance called Under My Skin. It features an ensemble cast of actors who identify as non-binary or trans non-binary. It also features Alexis Denisof.

Skyler Gisondo (Eric Bemis)

Skyler Gisondo played loyal, helpful Eric, the Hammonds’ friend and neighbor. He had a will they/won’t they relationship with Abby. It looked like they might, but Santa Clarita Diet ended before their relationship took off. Gisondo had a supporting role in the teen comedy Booksmart. He also had a lead role in Feast of the Seven Fishes.

In September 2019, Gisondo began filming a movie also featuring Vince Vaughn called The Binge. He’ll also appear with Timothy Olyphant and others in The Starling. Skyler Gisondo has a series regular role in the Danny McBride series The Righteous Gemstones, and he also appeared in the 10th season of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Mary Elizabeth Ellis (Lisa Palmer)

Mary Elizabeth Ellis played Eric’s mom Lisa, who somehow managed to stay oblivious to everything throughout the series. Ellis continues to have a recurring role on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia as the Waitress. She also appeared in her husband Charlie Day’s series The Cool Kids, which was cancelled after one season on Fox.

Mary Elizabeth Ellis has a role in a Charlie Day directed film called El Tonto. The film has an all-star cast that includes Day, John Malkovich, Kate Beckinsale, Jason Sudeikis, and Vikings’ Travis Fimmel. Ellis also has a supporting role in the upcoming Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother movie Godmothered.

Nathan Fillion (Gary West)

Nathan Fillion played Gary West (and his head) for the first two seasons of Santa Clarita Diet. Then his former Firefly co-star Alan Tudyk took on the head role. He is one of the Hammonds’ co-workers and Sheila's first kill. The severed head sticks around and becomes basically part of the family. Fillion will appear in The Suicide Squad sequel in 2021. His role in the movie is still a mystery.

Nathan Fillion currently has the lead role in ABC’s The Rookie. It’s about a 40-something year old man who decides to become a police officer. The series reunites him with his former Santa Clarita Diet co-star Richard T. Jones. ABC recently renewed The Rookie for Season 3.

Natalie Morales (Anne Garcia)

Natalie Morales played Anne Garcia in Santa Clarita Diet. She was a deputy who became Lisa’s girlfriend. Morales appeared in the Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista film Stuber. Currently, she has two films in the post-production stage, Happily, which stars an ensemble cast that includes Joel McHale and Paul Scheer, and The Little Things, which stars Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto.

Morales had the lead role in NBC's short-lived sitcom Abby’s, which was coupled with appearances in the same network's comedy Sunnyside. Back on the streaming side of things, Morales appeared in Justin Roiland's Solar Opposites and had a major recurring role in the second season of Dead to Me.

Richard T. Jones (Rick)

Richard T. Jones played Rick, one of Joel’s close friends and another police officer. In 2019, Jones appeared in a movie called Round of Your Life as Coach Wilson. It’s a film about a 15-year old who starts golfing when his father becomes comatose after a car accident. He wants to win the state title to honor his father.

Jones stars opposite Nathan Fillion in The Rookie. He plays Police Sergeant II Wade Grey. He also had an appearance on the HGTV series Home Town. The series is about a married couple restoring Southern homes in Laurel, Mississippi. Richard T. Jones appeared in Home Town’s Season 4 premiere, “From Los Angeles to Laurel.”

Ricardo Chavira (Dan Palmer)

Ricardo Chavira played Eric’s stepdad and Lisa’s husband, Dan. He was a sheriff’s deputy and quite suspicious of the Hammonds. Chavira only appeared in the first season of Santa Clarita Diet. He then went on to have a recurring role on Jane the Virgin. He also made appearances in the series Scandal, Hawaii Five-0, Kevin Can Wait, and the short-lived series Rise.

In 2019, he appeared in the romantic TV holiday movie Christmas Reservations opposite Melissa Joan Hart. In 2021, Ricardo Chavira appears in the Netflix Selena TV series. The series follows the life and death of international superstar Selena. He’ll play Selena’s father Abraham Quintanilla.

Ramona Young (Ramona)

Ramona Young played Ramona, Eric’s brief love-interest who also worked at Rite-Aid and became a zombie. Ramona Young appeared in the Common and Mary Elizabeth Winstead movie All About Nina. She is also appearing in Unpregnant, an adaptation of the novel of the same name. It stars Haley Lu Richardson, Barbie Ferreira, and Sugar Lyn Beard. It’ll be distributed by HBO Max and produced by Greg Berlanti.

Young had a main role, turned recurring role, as Mona Wu in Legends of Tomorrow. She also has a recurring role as Eleanor in the Netflix and Mindy Kaling series Never Have I Ever.

Andy Richter (Carl Coby)

Andy Richter played the Hammonds’ boss Carl. Richter continues his role as writer, executive producer, and sidekick on Conan. He also continues his voice-over work on American Dad!, The Stinky & Dirty Show, andthe Big Hero 6 series. Richter made appearances on Black-ish and Fresh Off the Boat. He also has a podcast called The Three Questions with Andy Richter.

Though I would love for a Santa Clarita Diet movie to come along, just to tie everything up a little nicer, it's clear that the cast continues to stay active and busy. Therefore, the chances of Netflix revisiting this world anytime soon is highly unlikely. For now, I'll just have to rewatch the series on Netflix, and continue to monitor their career and catch them in other projects.

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Star Wars fans have slowly started getting a better idea of what’s in store for The Mandalorian Season 2 thanks to casting news. For instance, two weeks it was announced that Temuera Morrison would be returning to a galaxy far, far away to play Boba Fett in the Disney+ series, and last week brought word that Justified star Timothy Olyphant has boarded the show as well. Now it’s being reported that Olyphant’s character is actually connected to Boba Fett, and this ties back to the Aftermath books.

In case you’re not familiar with the Aftermath trilogy, the books explore the immediate years after Return of the Jedi, as we see how the Rebellion wrapping up its conflict with the Empire and the changing political landscape affects various characters. One of the important players in the trilogy is Cobb Vanth, a freed slave on Tattooine who has appointed himself the sheriff of Freetown. Vanth enforces the law and protects Freetown’s citizens wearing a set of Mandalorian armor that was scavenged by Jawas near the site of Jabba the Hutt’s wrecked sail barge, right next to the Great Pit of Carkoon.

That’s right, Cobb Vanth donned Boba Fett’s armor, which was somehow separated from its original owner after the Sarlacc swallowed the bounty hunter in Return of the Jedi. Well, according to Slashfilm, Timothy Olyphant playing Cobb Vanth in The Mandalorian, with the actor reportedly having filmed scenes wearing Fett's armor. Seeing Olyphant in that Mandalorian armor is incredibly enticing, but that could mean that things will get rather dicey for Cobb since Boba Fett is re-entering the Star Wars picture.

In the Legends continuity, Boba Fett freed himself from the Sarlacc and went on to appear in many novels and comic books, but in the official continuity, his post-Return of the Jedi fate hasn’t been addressed until now. Most have naturally assumed he just died… you know, like every other person the Sarlacc swallowed up, and since the Star Wars franchise has used flashbacks, including in The Mandalorian, it’s possible that Temuera Morrison’s Boba Fett scenes might not take place in the ‘present day’ narrative.

However, the prospect of witnessing Boba Fett seizing his armor back from Cobb Vanth sounds like it could make for good times in The Mandalorian Season 2. This series marks the first time that Temuera Morrison physically portrays Boba Fett, having previously voiced the character in The Empire Strikes Back’s 2004 rerelease and various video games, as well as played Boba’s progenitor, Jango Fett, and that bounty hunter’s countless clones in the Prequel Trilogy.

Since it was previously reported that Boba Fett’s role in The Mandalorian Season 2 will be small, presumably that’ll be the same for Timothy Olyphant’s Cobb Vanth, meaning we might only see him for one episode, akin to appearances from actors like Amy Sedaris and Bill Burr in Season 1. Still, I imagine Aftermath readers have their fingers crossed that for however long Cobb Vanth is around, more of his backstory will be hashed out.

Then there’s the question of if Cobb Vanth might have actually been the individual who was seen approach the body of Ming-Na Wen’s character, Fennec Shand, at the end of The Mandalorian Season 1 episode “The Gunslinger.” Following the Boba Fett report, it was alleged that he was the figure who’s walked into frame, but since Cobb Vanth is wearing Fett’s armor, it easily could have been him too. We shall see.

In addition to Timothy Olyphant and Temuera Morrison, The Mandalorian Season 2 will also see Rosario Dawson playing Ahsoka Tano and Katee Sackhoff reprising Bo-Katan Kryze, as well as The Terminator’s Michael Biehn playing a yet-to-be-identified bounty hunter. Season 2 will also see Giancarlo Esposito’s Moff Gideon, the show’s main antagonist, being more prominent, with viewers last seeing him breaking free from his crashed TIE Fighter with the Darksaber in hand.

The Mandalorian Season 2 is expected to drop on Disney+ (which is offer a free seven-day trial) this October. Keep checking back with CinemaBlend for more updates, and learn what’s currently airing with our comprehensive TV schedule.

Get ready, folks: The Mandalorian Season 2 is shaping up to be an especially exciting one, coming off the spurs of last week’s Boba Fett news and reveals of impressive guest directors lending their eye. The upcoming Disney+ series has now reportedly cast Justified star Timothy Olyphant in an undisclosed role, too.

The star of HBO’s Deadwood and Netflix’s Santa Clarita Diet will venture into a galaxy far, far away in The Mandalorian, according to THR. The season already wrapped filming back in March and is expected to head to the streaming platform this October.

Word of Timothy Olyphant’s involvement in The Mandalorian follows the casting of Terminator’s Kyle Reese actor Michael Biehn, who may be playing a bounty hunter from the past of Pedro Pascal’s character, Din Djarin. We’ve also heard that Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano could be portrayed in live-action next season by Rosario Dawson. Katee Sackhoff is also reprising her Clone Wars voice role of Bo-Katan Kryze in the live-action series.

Another major Star Wars casting leak which dropped last Friday revealed that none-other-than Temuera Morrison would be joining the highly-anticipated sophomore season of The Mandalorian as Boba Fett. Morrison played Jango Fett in 2002’s Attack of the Clones before voicing Boba in multiple video games, including Star Wars: Battlefront. But, how did he survive that Sarlacc pit Luke threw him in?

Timothy Olyphant certainly has the resume to fit right into the western-inspired world Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni created for the series, considering his iconic role alongside Ian McShane in HBO's Deadwood, and as Raylan Givens in FX’s Justified, which ended in 2015 after six seasons.

Olyphant’s leading role in Netflix’s zom-com Santa Clarita Diet was cut short when it was cancelled back in 2019, but he has since found roles in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and even made a cameo as himself in the last season of The Good Place. The Mandalorian could be the perfect place for him to continue his impressive television career.

The Mandalorian Season 2 will see the return of Din Djarin as he continues to protect The Child (aka Baby Yoda) from the dark forces after him – namely Giancarlo Esposito’s Moff Gideon, who is in possession of the Darksaber. Carl Weathers’ Greef Carga and Gina Carano’s Cara Dune will reprise their roles, while directors including Ant-Man’s Peyton Reed and Alita: Battle Angel’s Robert Rodriguez will helm episodes during the season.

In other Star Wars news, Taika Waititi is confirmed to be co-writing and directing the next movie of the franchise, there are Disney+ shows for Obi-Wan Kenobi and Rogue One’s Cassian Andor in the works, as well as a female-centric Star Wars series from the co-creator of Russian Doll.

Stay tuned here on CinemaBlend for more Star Wars news as it becomes available!

We are decades from the days when the first names in westerns were John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, whereas the current most definitive players, arguably, are Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins. The actors and real-life good friends may not have become as sought after for the genre if not for a little show called Justified.

Based on the short story “Fire in the Hole” by prolific crime writer Elmore Leonard and developed by Graham Yost, Justified follows U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) as he is reassigned to clean up any wrongdoings in his hometown in rural Kentucky, some of which are committed by his own friend, career criminal Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins). These two just might be the biggest names to come from the Emmy-winning FX series, but the additional careers the shows has propelled, or even reignited, should not go overlooked.

Therefore, the following article is an attempt to do justice to the cast of this beloved modern western series, which lasted six seasons. Just what has the cast of Justified been up to lately?

Timothy Olyphant (Raylan Givens)

Before playing a hardened lawman on western series Justified, Timothy Olyphant made waves playing a hardened lawman on western series Deadwood, both of which would eventually help him land a role as an actor playing a hardened lawman on western series Lancer in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. After the cancellation of Justified in 2015, Olyphant, who earned two Emmy nominations as Raylan Givens, continued to exercise his versatility, such as playing a fictionalized version of himself on courtroom sitcom The Grinder, as well as darker pieces like the 2019 feature-length Deadwood sequel, and even a combination of both, playing husband to an undead Drew Barrymore in Santa Clarita Diet. 

In addition to his frequent appearances on his good friend Conan O’Brien’s talk show and raising three children with his wife of nearly three decades, the actor will star opposite Melissa McCarthy in the drama The Starling.

And in very recent news, Timothy Olyphant is reportedly set to appear in The Mandalorian Season 2.

Joelle Carter (Ava Crowder)

A prominent love interest for Raylan Givens was Ava Crowder, whose taste in men otherwise were questionable, particularly one we will get to soon. The one-time owner of the local bar and brothel Audrey’s was played by Joelle Carter, whose claim to fame before Justified was playing a one-time lover of Jason Biggs character in American Pie 2, but since the FX crime series came to an end, the 47-year-old actress has kept the trend of crime series in her career going strong, including Shonda Rhimes’ Scandal, the legal spin-off to NBC’s Illinois-based franchise Chicago Justice, and Apple TV+ original Home Before Dark, in which she plays the school principal of a 9-year-old detective. Carter’s latest upcoming projects, unsurprisingly, two new crime thrillers (but feature-length this time), including The Big Ugly, with Ron Perlman and Malcolm McDowell, and Salvage, with Toby Kebbell and Jim Belushi.

Walton Goggins (Boyd Crowder)

Ava Crowder was once engaged to her late husband’s brother Boyd Crowder, an on-and-off friend to Raylan Givens due to his on-and-off criminal lifestyle played by Walton Goggins. Those who are unfamiliar with Justified may know the 48-year-old Academy Award-winner as “that one guy from The Hateful Eight” or “the bad guy from Ant-Man and the Wasp and Tomb Raider” or even as transgender prostitute Venus Van Dam on fellow FX series Sons of Anarchy, but his work in television comedies like Vice Principals, The Righteous Gemstones (both for HBO), or currently CBS’s The Unicorn (which he also produces) sees him pull off some of his most dazzling performances.

Walton Goggins is busier now than ever, acting in the recently wrapped upcoming teen drama Words on Bathroom Walls and preparing to voice a character on the animated superhero series Invincible, as well as bringing people “the Spirit of L.A.” in a bottle as a partner with Mulholland Distilling.

Erica Tazel (Rachel Brooks)

Serving as Deputy Marshal for Lexington Kentucky is Rachel Brooks, played by Erica Tazel, made brief appearances on a few other cult TV series, primarily Sex and the City, Jericho, and Firefly, before landing her starring role on Justified. Her career has since seen her in brief appearances in cult TV series in the making, such as The Orville, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and Raising Dion on Netflix, as well as a few follow-ups to established pop culture landmarks, the reboot of classic miniseries Roots and a recurring role as a lawyer on The Good Fight, the CBS All Access exclusive continuation of long-running hit The Good Wife. The 2007 NAACP Theatre Award-winner will be reliving the onstage part of her life in 27-minute TV movie The Summer People, which is now in post-production.

Nick Searcy (Art Mullen)

The Chief Deputy US Marshal at Lexington is fellow Harlan County native Art Mullen, who is not the first nor last law enforcement officer Nick Searcy has played in his nearly 40-year career, as one of his first jobs after Justified’s 2015 finale was playing a cop on the final episode of Key & Peele and his most recent time donning the badge came in 2020 as a sheriff in Season 2 of Discovery Channel’s Manhunt, which focuses on Richard Jewell.

He took on a variety of roles on and off screen in between, such as starring in two 2018 Best Picture Oscar nominees (The Shape of Water and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), playing real-life lawyer Mike Cohan in his second directorial effort Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer, and guest-hosting The Rush Limbaugh Show in 2017. Searcy will be seen next in New Line’s remake of 2010 Korean thriller The Man from Nowhere and Dominican period drama Hotel Coppelia.

Jacob Pitts (Tim Gutterson)

Before starring on Justified as the Lexington Marshal Task Force resident sniper Tim Gutterons, Jacob Pitts led a versatile career that included the 2004 comedy EuroTrip to playing a first class private in HBO’s War World II-set miniseries The Pacific in 2010. It appears that he has made the decision to stick to more crime dramas since, as Elementary (the other modern-day Sherlock Holmes show), CBS’s series adaptation of Limitless, and the chilling anthology series The Sinner, among other thrillers of the like make up most of the more notable titles on his resume.

Pitts was most recently seen in a recurring role on Sneaky Pete, a clever Amazon original from co-creator Bryan Cranston and also features fellow Justified actress Margo Martindale, as a victim of sly trickery of Giovanni Ribisi’s “titular” character.

Natalie Zea (Winona Hawkins)

Another Justified alum with an exceptionally versatile career is Natalie Zea, star of daytime soap opera Passions and Will Ferrell/Mark Wahlberg cop comedy The Other Guys prior to playing Winona Hawkins, ex-wife of Raylan Givens and mother of his daughter, Willa (Eden Henderson). She has since has been blessed with roles of an even greater variety, most notably as a main character on the hit TBS family sitcom The Detour (which she took a crack at directing for two episodes), as well as recent guest spots on 9-1-1: Lone Star and The Unicorn, which saw her reunited with her Justified and The Shield co-star Walton Goggins.

Natalie Zea will be seen in more comedies on the big screen (coming of age film The F**k-It List and romantic thriller Happily alongside Joel McHale) and has been cast as the lead in the NBC natural disaster drama La Brea.

Damon Herriman (Dewey Crowe)

On Justified, Damon Herriman’s Dewey Crowe was a dim-witted, bumbling schemer who could barely even get his former fellow white supremacist Boyd Crowder on his side. However, he has since made a name for himself as the most sought-after to play a man infamous for getting people on his side: Charles Manson, whom he portrayed twice in 2019 alone, first in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood and on Netflix period crime drama Mindhunter. No word on any further portrayals of the notorious cult leader for the 50-year-old Australian actor, but he will be involved with another dark time in history starring in Barry Jenkins’ upcoming Amazon Prime original miniseries The Underground Railroad and voices a historical literary figure created by Beatrix Potter named Tom Kitten in Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, which is expected to be released in January 2021.

Kaitlyn Dever (Loretta McCready)

Just a couple years after her debut playing a bully in an American Girl doll movie, Kaitlyn Dever’s bigger break was playing Loretta McCready, a troubled young woman who finds a reluctant father figure in Raylan Givens on Justified. Around the same time, she landed a starring role as Tim Allen’s youngest daughter on sitcom Last Man Standing and has since earned a reputation as one of Hollywood's most promising young actresses for playing a teen struggling to make an impact on her graduating class in Olivia Wilde’s high school hit comedy Booksmart and a teen struggling to prove her sexual assault case in the Netflix miniseries Unbelievable, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. The 23-year-old will star in two upcoming anthology series (B.J. Novak’s Platform and Hulu’s latest horror program Monsterland) and has been releasing music with her sister, Mady, as duo called Bealuahbelle.

The cast of Justified have turned out pretty well, haven’t they? Let us know what you think in the comments and be sure to check back for information and updates on the cast of the still beloved FX crime series as well as additional check-ins with the casts of your favorite movies and TV shows here on CinemaBlend.

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Jack Reacher will live once more. Similar to how Amazon rejuvenated interest in Tom Clancy's famous literary character with their action-drama series, Jack Ryan, the streaming service is hoping to find the same luck with their latest literary adaptation. While Tom Cruise previously became Lee Child's famous character in two blockbuster movies, this reboot will give viewers a chance to spend more time with the popular character outside of the page and hopefully provide a new spin. But with Cruise no longer playing the part, the question is, which actor should become Jack Reacher in this show?

When it comes to famous literary characters, everyone has a different vision in their head of who the character should be. While Tom Cruise ultimately did a commendable job (at least in this writer's opinion) in the lead role, there were some stark differences between Tom Cruise's physicality and what some viewers expected in the role. Namely, Cruise was shorter than Jack Reacher's 6'5" height, which is a key detail that Amazon is keeping in mind in their casting process. 

The character is also known for being "smart" and "strong," while also being "an introvert" while also noting that Reacher has "no tedious self-pity." He's also believed to be at least in his late 30s. Therefore, when you keep these details in mind, here are some actors who could play the part of Jack Reacher in Amazon's streaming series. Also, let us know which actor you would like to see play Jack Reacher in this new reboot.

Joel Kinnaman

Known for his work on the big and small screen, Joel Kinnaman hasn't quite made it to megastar status just yet, but the actor has proven his reserved talents in some big projects, including (but not limited to) The Killing, House of Cards, Altered Carbon, 2014's RoboCop remake, and several other projects. The Suicide Squad actor is a tall glass of water at 6'2", which doesn't quite reach the 6'5" height intended for the character but it's close enough that studio magic could make it believable. Plus, his cold, yet calculated, demeanor has allowed him to play characters both intellectual and brooding, which would certainly play to the performer's advantage in this title role. He might be a little too busy for the part, but considering that he appeared in the streaming service's limited series, Hanna, the TV actor has established a working relationship with Amazon, one that might pay off for this part.

Joe Manganiello

At 6'5 and well-built with a steely gaze, there's a lot of potential with Joe Manganiello in the title role. While he has transitioned to the big screen on a few occasions, notably with the Magic Mike movies and a brief end credits cameo in Justice League, Manganiello is primarily known for his TV work, most notably True Blood, and he hasn't been attached to a major show since the vampire series left the air. Amazon's Jack Reacher series would give the actor his next major television role, and it would provide him with another opportunity to prove his diverse talents. Like some of the other actors on this list, he's a bit on the older side for a character who is supposed to be in his late 30s, but close enough and Manganiello has pretty much everything else working in his favor to play Jack Reacher.

Kevin Durand

You might not recognize Kevin Durand by name, but there's a good chance that you're familiar with his work. The character actor has been working on both the big and small screen for an number of years, with a few of his most noteworthy projects being Lost, The Strain, Vikings, Ballers, Robin Hood, X-Men: Origins: Wolverine, and Smokin' Aces, to name a mere few. A tall lad at 6'6", even taller than the part requires, and a well-built actor who has dynamic range, this role would be a great showcase for a performer who has proven himself in a number of smaller roles but has rarely gotten the chance to take the center stage. Certainly since he's not reported to be working on any projects, which seemingly gives him the freedom to play this lead role.

Timothy Olyphant

Best known for his work on Justified and Santa Clarita Diet, as well as Hitman, Timothy Olyphant is a very talented actor with accomplishments on the silver screen and the small one, and he could use another big project to prove his well-versed talents. Jack Reacher would serve as a good project for his dependable talents. The 6'0" actor isn't the tallest on this list, but he has the steely gaze and the determined look that could be a good fit for the title role. Plus, the Deadwood star knows how to command a role, being both vulnerable and brooding in the right measure. It would suit him well.

Alexander Skarsgard

Known for working on the big and small screen in equal measures, Alexander Skarsgard might be the most high profile of the choices found here, but he would still be a solid pick for the role — assuming he can make it work. Skarsgard is better known for his TV work, including True Blood, Generation Kill, and Big Little Lies, though he has starred in some high-profile films too, including The Legend of Tarzan, Melancholia, and the forthcoming Godzilla vs. Kong. 

The 6'4" actor has the right height for the part. Also, in the right role, Alexander Skarsgard can seem introverted and unassuming, but in other roles (or sometimes, the same role), the TV-film actor can crank up the menace and prove that he's nobody you want to mess with. That could certainly work towards his favor in the role of Jack Reacher. He's currently attached to The Stand, but if he can make it work, he'd be good here.

These are just a few actors who could stand out in this role. Though there's a good chance that the producers will, perhaps go for an actor who's lesser known, we think these might be good picks for the part — assuming they were available and interested int his intriguing role. Let us know who you would like to see play Jack Reacher in Amazon's new series in the comments below!

I am far from over Netflix cancelling Santa Clarita Diet, but at least Timothy Olyphant will be back on my TV set fairly soon for a "key" role in Fargo Season 4. It'll also mark an FX reunion for Olyphant, who played Raylan Givens for six seasons on FX's Justified.

Fargo is an anthology series, but each season is connected in some way. Fargo Season 4 will star Chris Rock as the head of a crime syndicate of black migrants who clash with the Kansas City mafia.

According to Deadline, Timothy Olyphant plays the major recurring role of Dick “Deafy” Wickware. We'll have to stay tuned for more specific details on his role.

Fargo fans should definitely see some connections to Season 2 -- aka the best season, in my opinion -- which co-starred the scene-stealing Bokeem Woodbine as Mike Milligan.

In Fargo Season 4's 1950 Kansas City, MO, two criminal syndicates — one Italian, led by Donatello Fadda, one African American, led by Loy Cannon (Chris Rock) — have struck an uneasy peace, which the heads of both families have cemented by trading their youngest sons. So far, the impressive Season 4 cast also includes Ben Whishaw, Jack Huston, Jason Schwartzman, Uzo Aduba, and many more.

Noah Hawley's Fargo Season 4 is heading into production this fall/winter for an unknown release date. It may be a while.

Meanwhile, Timothy Olyphant was recently seen in the Deadwood movie, which finally made its way to HBO earlier this year. He's in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and will soon be in The Starling with Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd,and Kevin Kline. Since he's such a great cowboy-type, I would love to see Timothy Olyphant join Kevin Costner's Yellowstone cast. Any way we can make that happen?

But I'm still bitter that Netflix cancelled the great Santa Clarita Diet after three seasons. The Drew Barrymore comedy ended on quite a cliffhanger for Timothy Olyphant's Joel Hammond and Mr. Ball Legs. Olyphant was also an executive producer on the series, and he had the perfect response to the cancellation. I wish he went ahead with his idea, because I'd track down new episodes however I could get them.

It shocked a lot of fans when that horror-comedy was cancelled, and its name has been invoked in the #CancelNetflix movement as an example of a show that was gone too soon. Oh well.

The first three seasons of Fargo premiered in 2014, 2015, and 2017. Stay tuned for more information on Fargo Season 4, and keep up with all of the TV shows still premiering this fall with our handy 2019 TV guide. If you feel like forgiving Netflix, you can check out the streamer's upcoming October 2019 offerings.

There are two things you can count on from Timothy Olyphant: Strong performances and strong opinions. One of his strong opinions is that he did not have a strong performance in the HBO series Deadwood. He has also been open about not initially wanting to return for Deadwood: The Movie, which finally premieres on May 31, 2019, more than 12 years after the Deadwood Season 3 finale aired in August 2006.

Just over a year ago, Timothy Olyphant thought there was "no fucking way" the movie was going to happen. He was also candid about saying he decided to return to the role of Seth Bullock for practical reasons-- he was available, it shot in a convenient location, and "the money was good."

You'll get no BS from Timothy Olyphant. So it's not a surprise that he was candid with his frustration about how long it took for HBO to get this movie off the ground and the demands put on Deadwood creator David Milch. There'd been talk about a TV movie wrap-up as far back as 2006, when fans were furious at the cancellation of the TV show. Fast forward a decade, and Milch revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s while writing the Deadwood movie.

Rolling Stone talked to Timothy Olyphant about HBO insisting on a locked script for the Deadwood movie, which kept David Milch limited in what he could change, as opposed to the last-minute alterations that were his hallmark in the TV show. Here's Olyphant's response:

Back in 2006, it was reported that HBO had offered David Mich a shortened six-episode Deadwood Season 4. Milch wanted the usual 12 episodes because he structured each episode to reflect a day in the life of the town. He didn't think he could wrap up the show in fewer episodes. Season 4 fell apart, but a deal was struck for two two-hour specials to wrap up the story without the previous timeline structure.

That was then. Now, in 2019, we finally have this one movie. Timothy Olyphant is clearly still frustrated that David Milch wasn't given the time and space to continue the story to fit his strengths as an episodic TV writer:

Timothy Olyphant worried that the character development that made Deadwood so special would be ruined by the format of a movie.

Yes, after saying all of that, he shared his reaction to reading each draft of the script. He said every page was filled with the poetry and the characters he loved from Deadwood. He was surprised by the beautiful writing that David Milch was able to pack into the movie. Ultimately, he said he didn't feel like it had been "diluted" at all, and you know he'd just say it if he thought otherwise.

Deadwood: The Movie is set in 1889, 10 years after the events of the Season 3 finale. We pick up the story as the town prepares to celebrate South Dakota joining the Union as the 40th state. Here's what the movie is about, per producer Carolyn Strauss to EW:

It is a gift to be able to go back and kinda sorta end a story on your own terms. Or close to the terms you wanted some 12 years ago. Check out the official trailer for Deadwood: The Movie:

Deadwood: The Movie premieres May 31 on HBO. And then, that's it, apparently. Hopefully Netflix fans can get some kind of movie or revival like this for Timothy Olyphant's The Santa Clarita Diet. He shared more of his trademark candor on that show's cancellation too.

For the love of Mr. Ball Legs, whyyyyy? Well, maybe we do know why Netflix just cancelled Santa Clarita Diet before Season 4. It was The Season 3 Curse. The fantastic third season arrived March 29 and ended its 10 episodes on a pretty big cliffhanger for Timothy Olyphant's Joel Hammond. Apparently that's where the story will end ... although maybe not for Olyphant, based on his perfect cancellation reaction.

Netflix announced Friday, April 26 that it would not renew the charming, subversive Drew Barrymore zombie comedy for Season 4:

While watching Santa Clarita Diet, I often thought to myself that Sheila Hammond was Drew Barrymore's best role in ages. Apparently she agreed. Here's her statement (via THR) on the cancellation:

And here's Timothy Olyphant with perhaps the best statement of all:

Bless him. Please, someone just film him as Joel doing scenes. Get Drew Barrymore and the rest of the cast to come back and just share it with fans like a family Facebook posting. Or stage scenes in the backyard like a play. Anything.

Before this point, Timothy Olyphant had acknowledged that Netflix was cancelling things left and right, so he wouldn't be surprised if they didn't get to return. He said he would consider himself lucky to have been able to do three seasons.

Santa Clarita Diet creator Victor Fresco pretty much saw this coming right after Season 3 premiered, since Netflix has been embracing more of a three-season model:

It's obviously not the case for every Netflix show to just get three seasons, but Netflix is reportedly a very data-based streamer. According to Deadline, Netflix uses a "cost-plus" model with huge bonuses after each season, especially Season 3. That's when shows start to get too expensive to the streamer, so it cuts the cord.

Santa Clarita Diet is -- was? gah! -- owned and produced in-house at Netflix, THR pointed out. So it's not like Netflix cancelling the Marvel shows, or something owned by another studio.

The saddest part of this, to me, is knowing Victor Fresco imagined Santa Clarita Diet running for five seasons. He and his team did their jobs so well in telling this story, and it's a true shame that they didn't get the chance to finish on their terms. I feel like they earned that right. And since Netflix is raising prices again, I feel like this is the kind of thing that will only make fans bitter and potentially push them toward Disney+ later this year.

Santa Clarita Diet fans have taken to social media to express their anger at Netflix:

Some are still trying their best to get Netflix to change its mind:

Others are just upset at all they lost with the end of the show:

'Tis the season for many cancellations and renewals across network and streaming TV. Keep up with everything on that front, and check out the season finale dates approaching. And go ahead and tell Netflix how mad you are.

Only the most gifted of prophets could have foreseen actor Timothy Olyphant following up his stoic westerly journey on Justified with the completely farcical zombie folly of Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet. But it happened, and it's been amazing to watch Olyphant's pot-friendly Joel Hammond navigating marital foibles opposite Drew Barrymore. With Season 3 having wrapped up in March in some big and interesting ways, the anticipation for Season 4 news is rapidly clamming. Er, climbing.

Nothing official has been announced for Santa Clarita Diet as far as Season 4 is concerned, but that doesn't mean Timothy Olyphant isn't thinking about what'll happen. Speaking to how many high-profile series have gotten the axe at Netflix in recent months, Olyphant said this:

Every time I turn around they’re cancelling a show over there. . . . I’ve loved that job. And if we don’t do anymore, I would consider myself lucky to have done the [three seasons that] we did. I’m really proud of the work on that show. And I think the world of [creator] Victor Fresco.

TV cancellations are always big news, even for largely unseen cable shows, but Netflix inspires more speculation than usual for its many original series, since the streaming giant's viewership stats aren't public knowledge. The company will make vague announcements about its numbers with it concerns breakout hits, but those reveals are few and far between.

The average viewership for a show like Santa Clarita Diet, on the other hand, is a complete mystery through and through. For one, it's a show that seemingly exists only among its hardcore fans – myself included – and it gets roughly zero happenstance attention in the zeitgeist. Netflix's zombified approach to promoting its series doesn't help on that front. So it's barely possible to put a wager on how many even know what the show is, much less to guess the number of Netflix subscribers who've watched all 30 episodes.

Two, it's a horror-tinged comedy. Even with Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant and a host of other supremely talented actors, Santa Clarita Diet was already facing a relatively difficult battle just by mixing brutal gore with punny jokes. TV hasn't exactly been overtly kind to the sub-genre, and three seasons seems to be the far end of where networks like to end their horror-comedy series, as it went for Ash vs. Evil Dead and Stan Against Evil.

As Timothy Olyphant put it to TVLine, though, everyone is lucky to have gotten three full seasons of Santa Clarita Diet in the first place, all things considered. So it stands to reason that enough people have been watching the show to keep Netflix's renewal readiness going thus far. Personally, I think the writing and performances have gotten better with each season, and even though that doesn't equate better ratings, hopefully Netflix's powers that be can find more than enough reasons to announce a Season 4 renewal.

Olyphant and the entire cast should be proud of the completely relatable absurdities that the Hammond family (and Eric) have faced down in these first three seasons under the guidance of creator Victor Fresco. Known for crafting some of the most unique comedy on television, Fresco is also known for developing several classic "Cancelled Too Soon" series. Thankfully, Santa Clarita Diet has already lasted for more seasons and episodes than his other fan-favorites such as Better Off Ted and Andy Richter Controls the Universe.

Here's hoping a decision gets made sooner rather than later, or fans will start sending Netflix homemade versions of Gary's rotting-in-suspension head. In the meantime, the rest of Netflix's 2019 offerings will be sure to keep streamers busy.

Major spoilers below for the entirety of Santa Clarita Diet Season 3, which was released on Netflix on Friday. Be sure to watch before reading on.

It's hard out there for a zom...an undead woman trying to be a good wife and mother and real-a-tor. But If there's anyone capable of making it all work, it's Drew Barrymore's Sheila Hammond, as assisted by Timothy Olyphant's snack-loving husband Joel and Liv Hewson's pragmatically rebellious daughter Abby. The entire family made it to the end of the recently released Season 3, although not without some huge changes.

Here, we'll go over how the story wrapped up, and what the creator is saying about the show's Season 4 chances. But first, a lightning round of refreshers...

Season 3: Before The Finale

Anne the Apostle: After accepting Sheila as a minion of God at the end of Season 2, neighbor and sheriff's deputy Anne (Natalie Morales) pledged herself to do Sheila's bidding, even when it was against the law. She also founded a group of followers, against previously made requests, so Sheila unsuccessfully tried to "fire" her. Anne did agree to give Sheila her space, however, so that she could start believing in herself. (And also because Natalie Morales could only sign on for three episodes.)

Tommy the Knight of Serbia: Zachary Knighton's clam-destroying Paul vacated his regional Knights of Serbia role, passing the torch to his brother Tommy, played by Ethan Suplee. (In this already incredible cast, Suplee landed some of the season's funniest lines, including one about a discounted parrot.) Being ex-military, Tommy was a formidable enemy for the Hammonds, at least until Sheila reversed his misconceptions about the undead. After that, Tommy set out to conquer his true goal: working at a bird store.

Abby and Eric the Chaste Guilty Parties: While wearing their guilt like the biggest of clown shoes, Abby and Eric spent the season trying to convince Shalita Grant's FBI agent (among others) that they hadn't blown up that fracking site, while also sometimes pretending they were dating and/or breaking up. In order to keep Eric safe, though, Abby tried keeping him at arm's length as her world got more dangerous. Things got awkward!

Gary the Ghoul: Nobody remembered to give Gary the serum to stop him from decomposing and deteriorating, so he looked like a leper Toxic Avenger all season. (Nathan Fillion wasn't available, so his former Firefly co-star stepped in as a replacement.) Gary got to find joy in un-life again by working for Sheila and Joel's new real-a-ty company via phone and Amazon's Alexa.

Poplovic the Popsicle: Timeless' Goran Visnjic kicked off the season as the evil Serbian Poplovic, a Serbian creepster seeking the undead for his own nefarious means: to use their blood to slow down aging in humans. (Not THAT evil a plan, but he was a total dick about it.) He employed the hyper-dimbulbs Janko (Stephen Full) and Radul (Dominic Burgess) to find the undead in Santa Clarita, but the henchmen inevitably chose to revolt against their rude boss by having one of the undead bite them.

Ron the Undead: Jonathan Slavin's Ron returned to cause the most trouble yet by showing up at the Hammonds' house and forcing the rot-faced Gary to bite him. He then went about living an extroverted life, yelling at the top of his lungs about how undead he was while also turning a fair share of people into zombies. (Including his former Better Off Ted co-star Malcolm Barrett.) Each time Sheila and Joel thought they had him, something else would go wrong.

Joel the Replacement Knight: Joel aimed to take over Tommy's position as the Santa Clarita chapter's Knights of Serbia representative, with the hopes of keeping Sheila safe. It meant having to make Abby his heir apparent, which he wasn't comfortable with until he grasped Abby's full capability. He was knighted, as it were, in the penultimate episode by Reno 911 vet Kerri Kenney-Silver.

Sheila the Immortal: At one point, the Hammonds finally grasped the concept that being undead meant Sheila might live forever, which led to some marital miscommunication. As she became a more thoughtful person – which included giving Linda Lavin's dying Jean immortality via bite – Sheila was hurt by Joel not immediately jumping on board to join her in eternal life. Of course, he was only thinking with his stressed-out human brain, and it took some time for him to come around.

The Finale

Hammonds > Serbians: Janko and Radul thought they'd be able to just show up at the Hammonds' home and intimidate Abby and Eric while waiting for Joel and Sheila to return. Little did they know that Abby, and only Abby, is a blade-wielding beast. She shanked Radul in the eye and then stabbed Janko in the ear. To be fair, Eric totally distracted Janko with the all-powerful line, "My mom says I'm a delicious boy." Show 'em how it's done, delicious boy!

Meanwhile, Poplovic showed up at Joel and Sheila's Hammond Realty launch party, mistakenly believing Joel to be the undead one in the family. Sheila's rescue attempt fails when she's speared through the chest by Poplovic, and not even Joel's one freed leg can help them. Enter the rest of Team Hammond – Tommy, Ron, and Jean – who broke the married couple out of captivity. The quick final showdown between Sheila and Poplovic was punctuated by Joel shooting the villain through the head with his crossbow. (Not Tommy's crossbow. Joel's crossbow.)

Abby + Eric = Love Stuff: While the teen besties had their share of FBI agent-related problems in Season 3, Abby and Eric also had more than a few meaningful conversations about what each means to the other. Admittedly, Eric didn't do much learning or changing, and remained as doe-eyed for Abby as ever.

Abby, however, seemingly found a path to compartmentalizing her life so that Eric can stay separate and safe from her wild and dangerous side, which should please his mom. As well, she found a new friend in Sydney Park's Winter, meaning she won't need to spend every waking moment with Eric, so she won't get sick of him quite as easily. So it was the sweetest of sweet moments when Abby walked into Eric's room and wordlessly snuggled up in bed with him.

Joel + Mr. Ball Legs + Bite = Undead Joel: As uncomfortable as Joel has been about certain aspects of Sheila's post-human existence, he had finally tossed them all aside in the final minutes of the episode so that he could make his grand declaration: he wanted to grow not-old forever with Sheila. But something super weird happened whenever Mr. Ball Legs joined the conversation. He...climbed up inside Joel's head and seemingly killed him.

The moment definitely shocked Sheila as well, and after it became obvious he wasn't going to wake up on his own, Sheila gave him a quick bite on the neck. After a few agonizing seconds, Joel's eyes popped open and he smiled, saying, "Hello." To which Sheila suggestively raised her eyebrows and smiled. Looks like Abby is the only Hammond left who can still eat pastries. But what does it mean that Sheila's ball is inside Joel's body?

The Cult of Sheila Lives!: After Joel's death and rebirth, the finale cut to the credits for a brief moment before revealing Tommy, Ron and Jean decked out in new uniforms, which Ron was pumped about. Though they didn't have any specific mission noted, Tommy declared that they're going "to save the world." For Sheila!

Who created those uniforms, and would that person then be tipped off to the existence of the undead? And could this mean the trio would actually be a force to be reckoned with in Season 4? I would watch an entire spinoff just with the spritely Jean running around and cursing people out.

Could Season 4 Happen?

Creator Victor Fresco wanted to end things in Season 3 in a way where the story wouldn't be hampered in case cancellation news was on the way. As acclaimed as Santa Clarita Diet might be, Netflix hasn't been very up front about how the horror comedy has done overall. Plus, few of the streaming service's original comedies have lasted longer than three seasons, so even Gary would be able to see that line in the sand, if you tilted him a little.

Here's what Victor Fresco told THR about the show's chances:

Netflix also doesn't have a strong reputation for alerting its shows' creative teams about cancellation decisions, so Victor Fresco is almost in the same boat that fans are. In his mind, Santa Clarita Diet has around four of five seasons worth of story to tell, and there's a plan for where to take things next.

Here's hoping Netflix decides to give the Hammonds another season to turn the entire world into zombies, or perhaps something less anti-clam-actic. While waiting to hear updates, you can watch all three seasons streaming now on Netflix. And there are tons of other good shows hitting the midseason TV schedule, so be sure to keep checking.

HBO's Deadwood film is finally getting production underway, which fans already know was quite an accomplishment. HBO recognized that as well and marked the momentous occasion by releasing the cast list of returning actors who will reprise their roles from the original series. Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant, and many others are all on board, and ready to give fans the revival they've been waiting on for so long. Take a look at the full returning cast list!

Ian McShane

Ian McShane's return as Al Swearengen isn't the least bit surprising, considering he's been part of the push for the Deadwood film for a while now. Additionally, Swearengen might be the character most often associated with Deadwood, so pushing a film through in his absence would not be unnoticed. That's not to say that wouldn't be true with any of the main cast, but fans know McShane is the type of actor who commands any role he takes.

Timothy Olyphant

Timothy Olyphant is back as Seth Bullock, and eating a bit of crow in light of HBO's casting announcement (via TVLine). Olyphant went on the record earlier this year and said that while he was really hoping a film would see the light of day, it would "never fucking happen." Even if he was wrong (barring any production breakdowns or cancellations), we're sure Olyphant is happy to admit it now that he's getting back in the saddle as Seth.

Molly Parker

Molly Parker will make her return as Alma, the complicated female lead who had many problems throughout Deadwood. We're not sure where Alma will be when the film picks back up, but it's safe to say there's something happening now that she's supposedly back in town. What role Alma will play in the upcoming film's story is anyone's guess, although we're guessing it'll may involve Seth.

Anna Gunn

Years before she was the vengeful Skyler White on Breaking Bad, Anna Gunn was Seth Bullock's wife Martha on the HBO drama. Martha and Seth's relationship has always been complicated, so it'll be interesting to see if the two's dynamic has changed much from when they were last seen on Deadwood. We're not sure what to expect considering the show's Martha Bullock differs from the real-life counterpart, but we're excited to see Gunn reprise her character.

Paula Malcomson

Paula Malcomson is back as Trixie, and we're hoping a lot of the other things to love about her are back as well. The foul-mouthed former prostitute has the heart of Al and Sol, so we're guessing she's doing pretty well. Still, old habits seem to die hard for Trixie, and we wouldn't be surprised if she's still turning a trick or two just for the thrill of it.

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif will return as Doc Cochran, although we're not entirely sure how long he'll be around in the Deadwood film. We say that because Cochran was beginning to show the signs of tuberculosis in Season 3, and while he's a solid physician for the era, he doesn't stand a good chance of beating that sickness. He'll probably still battle on regardless, and do his best to heal the various wounds inflicted on people during the feature.

John Hawkes

John Hawkes is back as Sol Star, and things were looking up for Seth's best friend at the end of the series. He's one of the most respected people in the area, and he had Al pulling strings to keep his relationship with Trixie as stress-free as possible. Whether they've stayed that way, or Sol's life will be shaken up going forward remain to be seen.

Dayton Callie

Charlie Utter will appear in the Deadwood film and Dayton Callie will reprise the role. Much like many of the others, we're not sure what's in store for Charlie, but we're curious if Deadwood will refer to the character by his real-life nickname that the show never mentioned. It would be cool to see Utter get his nickname of "Colorado Charlie," although it might also be weird for someone to call him that after 3 seasons of not doing so.

Robin Weigert

Robin Weigert will be back as Jane Canary, and we're sure she's still happy and living with Joanie. We're not sure how the rest of their story will play out, as the ending of Deadwood somewhat teased some tension with Cy outing Joanie and attempting suicide. With Powers Boothe gone, we doubt that storyline will continue in a meaningful way, although it has been confirmed Cy's absence will be addressed in some way.

Kim Dickens

As mentioned, Kim Dickens' Joanie Stubbs seemed to be doing just fine with Jane at the series finale of Deadwood, and we have no reason to suspect anything changed since then. Joanie had converted the Chez Amis into a schoolhouse, so it's possible some of her story on the return will be tied to that. Let's just hope Dickens' character fares better in the long run than her character on Fear the Walking Dead because it would be sad to lose Joanie.

William Sanderson

William Sanderson is back in the mix as E.B. Farnum, in the first return to HBO for the actor since his days on True Blood. Things were never incredibly great for Farnum in Deadwood, and we doubt he'll have many more friends than he did at the series' end. Still, it'll be good to see Sanderson back as the character, as he's had some time away from the limelight in recent years.

Gerald McRaney

George Hearst left camp in the finale of Deadwood, but it's looking like Gerald McRaney's casting means he'll be back for one reason or another. Perhaps he'll learn that Al faked Trixie's death, and he's unhappy the wool was pulled over his eyes. After all, who wouldn't be mad to learn the person who attempted to murder them was still walking around without proper punishment?

W. Earl Brown

W. Earl Brown is back as Al's right-hand man Dan Dority, although it's safe to speculate he might be a little changed this time around. It's been known that Dan wasn't as brutal as he seemed, but that fight with one of Hearst's men seemed to have done a number on him, so we're not sure if he'll be quite as rough and tumble now. Of course, Dority could still get his violent mojo back, and we're hoping he does in case things get sticky for Al.

HBO's Deadwood film is just getting started on production side, so viewers still have a bit until they can see their favorite characters in action. For a list of shows to watch in the meantime, be sure to visit our fall premiere guide.

In just a few years, Netflix has become a hub for fantastic, original programming. While the streaming service began this journey with dramas like House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, there's been room made for all sorts of shows. On the comedy side, one of the most recent hits is Santa Clarita Diet, starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant. The half hour show follows a family after their matriarch suddenly becomes a flesh eating zombie, and they attempt to stay a normal family while also occasionally murdering and chopping up victims. Season 2 premiered just a month and change ago, and now Netflix has officially renewed Santa Clarita Diet for a third set of episodes.

This news is sure to be an exciting one for all the Santa Clarita Diet fans out there. The comedy series has consistently surprised and delighted fans with its mixture of shocking horror and tender family moments, and Season 2 left off on some major cliffhanger moments. Overall, the series has a way to continually surprise its audience, and it appears that viewership is strong enough to merit Season 3 after just a number of weeks.

In addition to the announcement of Santa Clarita Diet's renewal, Netflix released a fantastic video to get the fandom hyped about the news. Check it out below, and try not to smile.

Santa Clarita Diet's renewal announcement came fariyl quick for Netflix standards. After a few years of green lighting exciting new shows, the streaming service started to really get down to business. Netflix began cancelling projects that are too expensive or unpopular, completely taking its collaborators and subscribers by surprise in the process. Shows like Girlboss, The Get Down, and Sense8 were met with a quick end, although the latter will be given a final movie following fan outcry.

Of course, it's also impossible to tell just how popular Santa Clarita Diet is with Netflix subscribers. The streaming service's viewership is famously kept under wraps, so it's unclear how many millions of views its various TV shows and movies really pull in. Nielsen has begun to monitor the some numbers through streaming devices like Apple TV and gaming systems, although the organization lacks the additional sum through mobile devices and computers.

Santa Clarita Diet was renewed for a third season rather quickly after Season 2 was released in its entirety, although it's still not the fastest renewal the streaming service has seen. Marvel's Daredevil got the thumbs up for a sophomore season in less time, while Fuller House was renewed almost immediately.

You can catch the first two season of Santa Clarita Diet on Netflix. In the meantime, check out our midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch. Plus our superhero premiere list and Amazon premiere list to ensure you don't miss a single episode.