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New Details About “Agatha: Darkhold Diaries”

A synopsis for the first episode of Marvel’s upcoming series Agatha: Darkhold Diaries has surfaced online. There is also an approximate release date listed for the premiere of the series, September 19, 2024! It popped up on the U.S. Copyright Public Record System’s website. Not much information has been revealed for the series, so this description is our first real taste of what the story will involve.

The description reads, “In the first episode we see Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) finally break out of a spell she has been trapped in. She can’t wait to go back to her old murderous ways only to find that she is powerless. The only way forward for her is to embark on a perilous quest to get her powers back with the help of an unlikely friend or two.”

The series also stars Aubrey Plaza as Rio Vidal, Patti LuPone is playing Lilia Calderu, and Sasheer Zamata is playing Jennifer Kale. Joe Locke also appears in the show but is only listed as “Teen” while Ali Ahn is playing a character named Alice.

Other returning cast members from WandaVision include David Payton, David Lengel, Asif Ali, Amos Glick, Brian Brightman, and Kate Forbes. They join Deborah Jo Rupp and Emma Caufield who are also returning cast members.

Darkhold Diaries is said to be a “dark comedy” in the MCU. When we last saw Agatha, she attempted to take Wanda Maximoff’s magic for herself, and Wanda trapped her in the “Agnes” persona.

Source: Geek Tyrant

Agatha Disney+ Series Get Renamed & Delayed

Marvel Studios has pushed the release date of Agatha: Darkhold Diaries to early fall 2024, EW has confirmed.

“Megalopolis” Lands SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement Despite Wrapping

Francis Ford Coppola’s self-funded passion project, epic film “Megalopolis,” has been granted an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA amid the ongoing strike. While the film, starring Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Dustin Hoffman, and Forest Whitaker, wrapped production in March 2023, it’s unclear what the interim agreement would be for.

Coppola has yet to tease a release date for the film, with the SAG exemption perhaps for the actors to promote the film. Similarly, if Coppola opted for reshoots, the SAG interim agreement could be for allowing actors to return to set.

The SAG-AFTRA interim agreements do not publicly differentiate between actors promoting a project or filming. Casting is only highlighted in separate agreements. A rep for Coppola declined to comment further beyond confirming the film had signed the interim agreement.

Rumor: “Agatha: Coven of Chaos” Episode Count

A new rumor surrounding the upcoming Marvel series, Agatha: Coven of Chaos, has been spreading around online. Some outlets are reporting that there will be 9 episodes of the Disney+ series when it premieres in 2024. No official word from the network, so, let’s not get our hopes up yet!

Trailer for “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” Animated Series

Scott Pilgrim is back — this time in anime form!

On Wednesday, Netflix released the first official teaser for its upcoming series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. The animated show, based on the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, will premiere on Friday, Nov. 17 and feature the return of the entire original ensemble cast.

The star-studded voice cast includes Michael Cera as the titular Scott Pilgrim, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers, Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells, Chris Evans as Lucas Lee, Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim, Brie Larson as Envy Adams, Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers, Brandon Routh as Todd Ingram, Mae Whitman as Roxie and more.

The series will premiere on Netflix on November 17th!

Rumor: Aubrey Plaza’s MCU Role in “Agatha: Coven of Chaos” Revealed

An unconfirmed report by ComingSoon.net has some new details regarding Aubrey Plaza’s character in the upcoming Marvel series, Agatha: Coven of Chaos.

Parks and Recreation vet Aubrey Plaza will reportedly portray the role of witch Rio Vidal in Agatha: Coven of Chaos. According to Marvel scooper CanWeGetToast on Twitter, Rio Vidal is an original character created for the series described as “the first Green witch” and an ex-lover of Kathryn Hahn’s fan-favorite witch.

Despite the ongoing Hollywood strikes, Marvel Studios’ upcoming Disney+ series is still expected to make its debut in 2024 as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Five.

Aubrey Plaza to Star in “Danny And The Deep Blue Sea” on Off-Broadway

Aubrey Plaza, making her stage debut, and Christopher Abbott will star in an Off Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley’s 1984 classic Danny and the Deep Blue Sea this fall, with a producing team that includes Sam Rockwell.

The revival will begin previews Monday, October 20, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, with an opening night set for Monday, November 13. The 10-week limited engagement will be directed by Jeff Ward, in his stage directorial debut.

Rockwell said in a statement, “My life and career have been profoundly impacted by Off-Broadway theater – like John Malkovich and Gary Sinise in True West at the Cherry Lane; Stanley Tucci in Scapin at Classic Stage Company; Phil Hoffman and Justin Theroux in Shopping and F*cking at New York Theatre Workshop; and Blasted with Reed Birney and Marin Ireland at Soho Rep, to name a few. I really do believe it’s the beating heart of this city. I couldn’t be prouder to be downtown at the Lucille Lortel with this vital play.”

Rockwell will be producing via his and Mark Berger’s Play Hooky Productions, along with Seaview, Sue Wagner, and John Johnson, by special arrangement with the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

The original production of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea premiered Off Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre Downtown in 1984 starring June Stein and John Turturro (who won an Obie Award for his performance).

The official synopsis: Have you ever been caught in an earthquake? A chance meeting. A dive bar. Some encounters are so dangerous and so beautiful, they redefine the meaning of love. Follow two desperate people in the Bronx, Danny and Roberta, as they walk the line between destruction and transcendence.

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea will feature scenic design by Scott Pask, lighting design by John Torres, costume design by Arianne Phillips, sound design by Kate Marvin, and movement by Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber.

Aubrey is best known for her breakthrough role on TV’s Parks and Recreation and, more recently, The White Lotus. Abbott rose to fame on HBO’s Girls and more recently appeared in The Crowded Room and Catch-22, among others. His stage credits include a 2011 Broadway production of The House of Blue Leaves.

Source: Deadline

Aubrey Plaza Attached To Netflix Sci-Fi Series “The Digital Age”

April from Parks & Rec is fighting for the future! Our trusted and proven sources tell us Aubrey Plaza has signed on to star in the upcoming Netflix series The Digital Age. The show will be directed by Marvel’s Ant-Man filmmaker, Peyton Reed.

According to the information we’ve received, Aubrey Plaza’s upcoming series is a sci-fi thriller set in a future where technology dominates every aspect of life. Her character uncovers a dark conspiracy that threatens to control humanity, forcing her to fight against powerful forces and reclaim individual freedom.

Source: Giant Freakin’ Robot

Aubrey Plaza Nominated at 2023 Emmy Awards

Aubrey Plaza has been nominated at the 75th Primetime Emmys for her role as Harper in The White Lotus! Speaking of season 2 of the series, it landed a total of 23 nominations from all the categories at the Emmys.

As for now, FOX is slated to air the 75th Primetime Emmys on Monday, September 18, produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment. But as Variety reported on Monday, the WGA strike and potential SAG-AFTRA strike will likely push the telecast to either November (the TV Academy’s choice) or January (when Fox would like to air it). A host has not yet been named.

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Jennifer Coolidge (“The White Lotus”)
Elizabeth Debicki (“The Crown”)
Meghann Fahy (“The White Lotus”)
Sabrina Impacciatore (“The White Lotus”)
Aubrey Plaza (“The White Lotus”)
Rhea Seehorn (“Better Call Saul”)
J. Smith-Cameron (“Succession”)
Simona Tabasco (“The White Lotus”)

Source: Variety

Aubrey Plaza Nominated at 2023 HCA TV Awards

Aubrey Plaza is nominated at the 2023 HCA TV Awards for her role as Harper on The White Lotus and for the episode of Saturday Night Live that she hosted in January. The series and other cast members also received nominations, in a total of 7 categories! Due to the ongoing WGA strike and the SAG/AFTRA strike looming, winners of the 2023 HCA TV Awards will no longer be presented on August 12th and August 13th. Presentation of the HCA TV Awards Winners is TBD.

Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series
Aubrey Plaza – The White Lotus (HBO)
Catalina Sandino Moreno – From (MGM+)
Christina Ricci – Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Janet Montgomery – New Amsterdam (NBC)
Jennifer Coolidge – The White Lotus (HBO)
Jen Tullock – Perry Mason (HBO)
Lauren Ambrose – Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Rhea Seehorn – Better Call Saul (AMC)
Sonja Sohn – Will Trent (ABC)
Sophie Thatcher – Yellowjackets (Showtime)

Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Aubrey Plaza – Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Ayo Edebiri – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Catherine Zeta-Jones – Wednesday (Netflix)
D’Arcy Carden – Barry (HBO)
Hong Chau – Poker Face (Peacock)
Jane Lynch – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
Jenna Ortega – Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Rachel McAdams – Dave (FXX)
Stephanie Hsu – Poker Face (Peacock)
Taraji P. Henson – Abbott Elementary (ABC)

Best Cable Drama Series
Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (AMC)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
From (MGM+)
P-Valley (Starz)
Succession (HBO)
The Last of Us (HBO)
The White Lotus (HBO)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Yellowstone (Paramount Network)
Your Honor (Showtime)

Source: Awards Radar