Netflix Releases First Look of Liam Hemsworth in ‘The Witcher,’ Max Drops Trailer for Dakota Johnson Film
“The Witcher” Season 4 Gets First Look
The journey continues. Netflix has released the first-look images for its upcoming fourth season of “The Witcher,” with Liam Hemsworth now in the starring role.
Hemsworth takes over as Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill, who announced he would be stepping down after the show’s third season, which was released on the streamer in two parts last summer.
Per the official description, the fourth season will follow Geralt, Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) as they “are faced with traversing the war-ravaged Continent and its many demons apart from each other. If they can embrace and lead the groups of misfits they find themselves in, they have a chance of surviving the baptism of fire and finding one another again.”
Watch the Season 4 First Look for “The Witcher” below:
Netflix recently announced a Season 5 renewal for the popular fantasy series, which is adapted from Andrzej Sapkowski’s “Witcher” novel series. The fifth season, however, will be the show’s last. The final two seasons will cover the three remaining books in the series: “Baptism of Fire,” “The Tower of the Swallow,” and “Lady of the Lake.”
Joey Batey, Cassie Clare, Mahesh Jadu, and the recently added Laurence Fishburne will also lead the upcoming season with Eamon Farren, Anna Shaffer, Mimî M Khayisa, Meng’er Zhang, Graham McTavish, and more.
“Am I OK?,” Starring Dakota Johnson, Gets Max Trailer
Max has released the trailer for the long-awaited dramedy “Am I OK?,” which will debut on the streamer next month.
Dakota Johnson and Sonoya Mizuno lead the cast as Lucy and Jane, best friends for most of their lives who think they know everything is there to know about each other. However, as Jane announces she’s moving across the pond, Lucy realizes all her dates with men have been unsuccessful because she is a lesbian, and as Jane tries to help Lucy, their friendship is sent into chaos.
Watch the trailer for “Am I OK?” below:
Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne co-direct the film, which first premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival to positive reviews. The cast also stars Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, and Molly Gordon with Sean Hayes and Notaro.
“Am I OK?” will debut exclusively on Max on Thursday, June 6.
“Drops of God” Season 2 Comes to Apple TV+
Pour the wine and raise a cup: Quoc Dang Tran’s adaptation of the hit manga “Drops of God” will return for a second season on Apple TV+.
Adapted from the bestselling series of the same name by Tadashi Agi and Shu Okimoto, “Drops of God” follows an estranged child who discovers her newly deceased father has left her the world’s greatest wine collection, but to claim her inheritance, she must first master and correctly identify the properties of 13 wines and compete against his protege to take control.
Fleur Geffrier and Tomohisa Yamashita star in the French-Japanese-American adaptation as Camille and Issei. In the second season, the pair will “again face a nearly impossible challenge: to uncover the origin of the world’s most wonderful wine, a secret that even Alexandre Léger failed to unlock.”
Watch the trailer for “Drops of God” Season 1 below:
Season 1 debuted on the streamer last April to critical acclaim and currently holds a 100% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “Drops of God” Season 2 will be directed by Oded Ruskin. The ensemble also features Tom Wozniczka, Stanley Weber, Luca Terracciano, Diego Ribon, Azusa Okamoto, and more.
Peacock Announces “Bel-Air” Season 3 Premiere, Releases First Look
The Prince returns to his throne. Peacock has announced the premiere date for its original drama series “Bel-Air,” starring Jabari Banks.
Set in modern-day Los Angeles and inspired by Morgan Cooper’s viral trailer, “Bel-Air” reimagines the culture-defining, beloved sitcom “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” through a dramatic lens, following Will’s journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air and forcing him to reckon “with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.”
In the junior season, school’s out for the summer and Will and Carlton team up to help Carlton rebuild his damaged reputation and leave his struggles with addiction behind. Meanwhile, pressure at work and home poses challenge for Viv and Phil, Hilary’s relationship with LaMarcus faces shocking hurdles, Ashley’s views on romance change as she comes of age, and Geoffrey’s London past comes too close to home.
Opposite Banks as Will stars Adrian Holmes (Phillip), Cassandra Freeman (Vivian), Olly Sholotan (Carlton), Coco Jones (Hilary), Akira Akbar (Ashley), Jimmy Akingbola (Geoffrey), Jordan L. Jones (Jazz), and Simone Joy Jones (Lisa).
Season 3 of “Bel-Air” will premiere exclusively on Peacock on Thursday, Aug. 15.
Netflix Renews Two Series
Netflix is saying “renew” to something old and something new.
Ahead of its series premiere this Thursday, May 23, the streamer has announced a Season 2 renewal for “Tires,” the new scripted comedy from Shane Gillis.
Created by Gillis, Steve Gerben, and McKeever, “Tires” follows Will (played by Gerben), the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain, who attempts to turn his father’s business around despite constant torture from his now-employee and always-cousin, Shane (Gillis).
Watch the trailer for “Tires” Season 1 below:
The series also stars Chris O’Connor, Kilah Fox, and Stavros Halkias with guest star Andrew Schulz.
The renewal news comes on the heels of Gillis’ three-show sold-out run as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest in L.A. The new season, as well as a new standup special from Gillis, are both expected to premiere in 2025.
Watch a sneak peek for “Worst Roommate Ever” Season 2 below:
The streamer has also given the go-ahead for a second season of “Worst Roommate Ever.” The Blumhouse Television and ITV America docuseries will return for four new episodes on Wednesday, June 26, centering on “more harrowing tales of seemingly harmless roommates turning into real-life nightmares for their unsuspecting victims when their malevolent and sometimes violent intentions are revealed.”
Trailer for Hulu’s Music Docuseries “Camden” Out Today
To Camden we will crawl, one and all! Hulu has released the trailer for its upcoming Original music docuseries “Camden.”
The series will reveal the untold stories of the lives and careers of some of the world’s most iconic artists and how they were influenced by London’s Camden Town. Through archival footage, filming, and interviews, audiences will get an up-close look at Camden’s rich history from world-renowned musicians reliving their experiences, from the highs and lows of their youths and first gigs to now-sold-out concerts.
Watch the trailer for “Camden” below:
“Camden” will feature footage and appearances from Dua Lipa, Chris Martin, Noel Gallagher, Little Simz, Yungblud, Questlove, Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, Mark Ronson, Nile Rodgers, Boy George, Suggs, Black Eyed Peas, Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B, Chuck D, Eliza Rose, Lauren Laverne, and Sister Bliss.
“Camden” will premiere on Hulu on Wednesday, May 29 in the United States (and on [Disney]+ for those who still call Camden home).