THE WEEKLY NEWS 191: TRAILERS THAT TEASE PLUS NEW PERIOD DRAMA
We’re back with yet another (yes, it’s that time of the week… again) roundup of stories that fit squarely in the pop culture category. This because sometimes those stories can be really fun and that’s our goal: to have fun! Let’s give right in. the weekly news 191
✨THE WEEKLY NEWS 191: TRAILERS THAT TEASE PLUS NEW PERIOD DRAMA. Looking at a new movie coming from #Disney and new #perioddrama. Share on XTHE WEEKLY NEWS 191
In sad period drama news (or likely not sad for many viewers), according to a Radio Times piece, Matthew Goode has confirmed he won’t be (again) reprising his role as Henry in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Goode was absent in the second Downton Abbey feature film because of filming conflicts. In the RT piece, he is quoted as saying that perhaps his absence is a “good thing.” I don’t agree because I feel like Mary’s second love story was nice (especially after her intense grief over losing the love of her life), even with its ups and downs, so to see it deteriorate is actually sad to me. I don’t have to see Henry for the whole movie, but knowing they are still good would be nice.
Hallmark announced its cast for their second seasonal football movie Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story. The main cast headlining is Holland Roden (known to Hallmark fans from titles like Tipline Mysteries or the Christmas flick Five Gold Rings) and Matthew Daddario with additionally, Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aaron and Steve Schirripa will additionally star.
Disney dropped a first look trailer for their upcoming November release of Zootopia 2.
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✨THE WEEKLY NEWS 191: TRAILERS THAT TEASE PLUS NEW PERIOD DRAMA. Looking at the #PopCulture stories of the week. #Zootopia2 #MasterpiecePBS Share on XMuch ado is being made about S.W.A.T. getting a spinoff. So far, the noise surrounding it is that Shemar Moore is the sole main star returning where his character Hondo will lead a new team. The expediated show, which was ordered after the S.W.A.T. series finale airs, is currently being called S.W.A.T. Exiles.
According to their socials, BritBox, which will be the U.S. home for the upcoming The Other Bennet Sister, has found its Mary. Their caption reads “Announcing Ella Bruccoleri as Mary in The Other Bennet Sister! The upcoming show follows the story of the oft-overshadowed middle Bennet sister as she journeys ‘from overlooked to unforgettable.’” The series, or likely miniseries (ten episode), will be an adaptation of the novel by Janice Hadlow. This production is, seemingly a part of the Jane Austen heavy year which includes major anniversaries for two of the more famous Pride and Prejudice adaptations as well as Austen’s 250th birthday.
Coming in 2026, Masterpiece PBS is brining the new Count of Monte Cristo to the U.S.! This adaptation will have Sam Claflin and Jeremy Irons and is, excitedly, going to air in early 2026. According to the Masterpiece PBS Instagram page, the show “is a lush adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel, starring Sam Claflin as Edmond Dantes, a sailor falsely accused of treason and imprisoned. After years of captivity, he emerges as the Count of Monte Cristo to take revenge on those who have wronged him.” It’s the familiar story but with a new group of people taking on the iconic roles. Will you be watching?
In more Masterpiece PBS news (which I neglected to mention), a second season for The Marlow Murder Club returns this summer. The first season followed “Judith, Suzie, and Becks as they race against the clock to stop a killer in their tracks.” Will you be watching?
Did you notice any of these stories making waves this past week? Which ones did you follow? How many did I neglect mentioning? Comment all of your thoughts below.
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