says showrunner David Wiener. Its the forever problem with people. And its a heavy question befitting the shows source material. Steve Schofield/Peacock Thanks to a readily available pharmaceutical called Soma, which quells pesky negative feelings, everyone is happy. They dont have the words or tools to tackle it. Its not like anything theyve ever experienced, yet its unavoidable and its not going anywhere, says Lloyd. Steve Schofield/Peacock That sense of dislocation is what convinced Brown Findlay to audition....

Conor Oberst, Lucy Dacus, and Christian Lee Huston all guest on the singer-songwriter’s new record. Phoebe Bridgers has been keeping busy. The crew gave EW a (brief) look at howPunishercame together. Credit: Kristy Benjamin Christian Lee Hutson:I originally met Phoebe through [a] mutual friend. One of the first songs we wrote is on her new record. Its called “Halloween.” We wrote that like a week after meeting each other. Bridgers:I love Halloween decorations....

It all goes back to New York City. I was atGood Morning Americaat 5 a.m. to do some shadow work, Aniston tells EW. What a crazy world! Credit: Tony Rivetti Jr./Apple Where did you come from? What was your local market? How did you ascend? What were your curveballs? What are you passionate about? What did you get a degree in? Howd you get here? How do you have a personal life?...

The writer-director chats with EW about his crackling original screenplay, which is building in awards buzz. Read on below.Knives Outhits theaters Wednesday. Just the very basic idea for it. Claire Folger/Lionsgate So what did that initial seed look like to you? Why did the genre interest you?Well I had wanted to do a whodunit forever. I grew up reading Agatha Christies books; its a genre that I deeply, deeply love....

Ron Howardnever really thought hed add documentarian to his resume. I love directing scripted movies and television, and I wasnt sure the two things could be compatible. WithThe Beatles: Eight Days a Week, its a survival story. Credit: Vittoriano Rastelli/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images; Inset: Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic Thats a little bit likeDas Boot, its an adventure story. All they have is each other, and theyre going on this journey. You dont have to be an opera lover to be engaged by him, Howard says....

The year’s best spy thriller is stranger and more horrifying than fiction. He weaves a breathless narrative as compelling as it is disturbing. (All of these men listed have denied claims of sexual misconduct.) It often includes spin in the press and the manipulation of tabloid pages. I wouldn’t say that I’ve become immune to that. I’m human, and it’s stressful and scary. Powerful interests saying they are going to wipe you out is not a fun experience....

Warning: This article contains spoilers about the series finale ofHollywood. Ryan Murphyis obsessed with theOscars. ForFeud: Bette and Joan,he famously recreated the 1963 Academy Awards. SAEED ADYANI/NETFLIX “It was one of the biggest upsets in Oscar history when Loretta Young won,” Murphy notes. “So I liked that we had an even bigger upset.” “There were a lot of pinks and greens. SAEED ADYANI/NETFLIX At first, we only had black-and-white photographs....

On the surface,Sing StreetandMoulin Rougecouldnt be more different. In 2019, Tayeh made her Broadway debut with the premiere ofMoulin Rouge! On television, things need to move swifter. Credit: Jayme Thornton Theres a timeline to hold on to. Thats why I attached to this world because of the time. Im in a room filled with people that have great minds and ambitious minds and want to collaborate. Matthew Murphy Before I jumped in the theater, I felt lonely....

Go ahead and mock me if you want, I can take it. The ABBA songs are unimpeachable silly-pop masterpieces. The plot is paper-thin but very sweet. And yes, the choreography is careless, andPierce Brosnanand Colin Firth have frankly awful singing voices. Anyway, I mention all this because I could hardly believe my eyes when I spiedthis news story. (H/t, Annie Barrett!) Starting next Friday, Universal is rolling outMamma Mia! The Sing-Along Edition....

Director Mike Flanagan explains why he brought one particular character back from the dead. Warning: This article contains spoilers aboutDoctor Sleep. In Kubricks film, the older Torrance was, of course, played by Jack Nicholson. Jessica Miglio/Warner Bros. ForDoctor Sleep, director Mike Flanagan castHenry Thomas, a star ofE.T.and Flanagans ownThe Haunting of Hill House. I thought it was really important for Dan, says Flanagan of the scene. Then, it felt like we were making a video game....

It shows just how wrong things can go when youre always looking backward. Tye Sheridan plays Wade Watts (a.k.a. For some, its the chance to show their true selves. Courtesy of BLT Communications/Warner Bros. Pictures For others, its a chance to hide who they really are. She had to have that swagger, that confidence. Thats a privilege that maybe she doesnt have in the real world. Well tell you who came out on top of that epic battle: Spielberg vs....

ButThe Ascensionis somewhat of a sonic departure for the mercurial Stevens. For the albums more romantic songs, he took inspiration from pop icons like Sade and George Michael. Janet Jacksons 1989 classicRhythm Nationwas an influence, too, in how it unites pop production with politics. Sufjan Stevens.Credit: Evans Richardson Making another solo record also meant returning to his DIY roots. He handled everything from the writing and producing down to the album art and typography....

Zari is getting more quality time with Constantine than she bargained for onDC’s Legends of Tomorrow. What has that experience been like? I know it was hard me, too. Credit: Dean Buscher/The CW; Robert Falconer/The CW And then it got fun. Do you remember the moment when you clicked into Zari 2.0? The opulence of that episode also lends itself to going there. Dean Buscher/The CW It sort of asked me to step up to it....