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11 Years Later, ‘The Gentlemen’ Star’s Sci-Fi Blockbuster Makes a Sudden Streaming Comeback
Guy Ritchie is known as one of the most famous British directors of the 21st century, having defined a genre of crime films and also taken on big-budget Hollywood projects such as the live-action Aladdin remake. However, his work for the small screen is much less recognized, having only worked behind the camera for three TV series. Most recently, Ritchie directed two episodes of Young Sherlock, Prime Video‘s latest adaptation that has already been renewed for Season 2. This followed 2025’s MobLand, with Ritchie again directing two episodes of Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan’s hit crime thriller.
However, Ritchie’s best TV work is on The Gentlemen, the Netflix series follow-up to the hugely popular 2019 movie of the same name. Ritchie continued his streak of directing two episodes on the series, whilst also writing two, with fans excited about the second season set to premiere sometime in 2026. Key to the success of The Gentlemen was Theo James, who starred as Eddie Horniman and became a fan-favorite alongside Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales alum Kaya Scodelario‘s Susie Glass.
Ahead of The Gentlemen Season 2, which finished production in October last year, one of star James’ previous projects is an unlikely streaming hit. In 2014, a 30-year-old James made only his fourth feature film appearance alongside Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley in Divergent, the first of three big-screen adaptations of the novels by author Veronica Roth. Sadly, Divergent was panned by most critics, earning a 41% score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes and getting scolded for being formulaic and shallow. Despite the lack of critical success, Divergent is a streaming hit 12 years later, scoring a place in the list of the ten most-streamed movies on Peacock in the U.S., at the time of writing.
Was ‘Divergent’ a Box Office Hit?
It was clear to everyone that Divergent was attempting to capitalize on the very relevant success of The Hunger Games franchise, but could it reach the high bar set for itself? Unsurprisingly, Divergent was unable to become the YA phenomenon The Hunger Games was in the early-mid 2010s, but it did prove somewhat successful at the box office, scoring a total global haul of $276 million against a reported production budget of $85 million.
Divergent is currently available to stream on Peacock. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for all the latest streaming stories.
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March 21, 2014
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139 minutes
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Neil Burger
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The curtain may have come down for President Donald Trump at the Kennedy Center, but the tarp stays up for now. On Saturday (June 13), Matt Floca told a federal court that the institution had complied with an order to remove Trump’s name from the building. Floca is the executive director and chief operating officer of the performing arts venue.
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More Details About Removal Of Trump’s Name From Kennedy Center
In a filing, Matt Floca said the board of trustees and the Kennedy Center had removed “all physical signage on the Kennedy Center building and grounds, including the front portico, that purports to rename the Kennedy Center after President Trump.”
Despite the confirmation, it was virtually impossible to see whether the signage had been removed over the past day. A tarp hung over the scaffolding that the workers used to perform that task. It was unclear when the tarp might be removed to reveal the update. The lettering on the building, which had been there for decades, originally said: “The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.”
Tarp aside. A reporter confirmed the letters for Trump’s name were no longer affixed to the building. They were able to peep through a slight opening in the tightly pulled tarp.
Kennedy Center Leadership Pushed To Keep Trump In The Name
By the end, the Kennedy Center’s leadership had pushed against a federal judge’s order to erase Donald Trump’s name from the building. However, two courts rejected the institution’s last-minute request to retain Trump’s name pending an appeal. After severe thunderstorms hit Washington on Friday evening, the Kennedy Center sought one more extension. Center leadership argued in their unsuccessful appeal on Friday that the lower court was interfering with needed renovations.
“The District Court is not allowing us to close in order to properly fix up and repair the Building, including potentially life-threatening structural damage like beams and parking garage ceilings that are rusted, and in serious danger of falling onto people below,” according to the appeal. “Indeed, total collapse!”
Ultimately, though, Kennedy Center leadership complied with the removal deadline, which was noon Saturday (June 13). With the name reverted, many questions remain about the Kennedy Center’s future. The same May court decision that ordered Trump’s name to be removed from the building also blocked a planned two-year closure for renovations. Those renovations were set to begin next month.
The institution also suggested that the president’s name could be reinstated on the building if the Kennedy Center later wins its appeal. If the court denied the venue’s request for a pause, the Kennedy Center argued it would “be forced to squander time and money — by both removing the signage and then potentially returning it after appeal.”
Is Trump Doing Too Much In The DMV Landscape?
The removal of Donald Trump’s name marks the end of one of the more unusual chapters in the Kennedy Center’s history. Construction of the building began in 1964. It was dedicated to the memory of the slain president, Democrat John F. Kennedy and seen as one of the few relatively nonpartisan spaces in Washington, D.C. However, Donald Trump has wielded tremendous influence over the venue during his second term.
He rarely discussed the Kennedy Center during his 2024 campaign. Still, Trump moved quickly to oust the institution’s leadership upon returning to office in January 2025. He then replaced it with a board of trustees that named him chairman. Afterward, his name was quickly added to the building.
The removal of his name marks a setback for Trump. However, he is moving forward with plans to reshape the physical landscape of the nation’s capital in ways not really seen before. For example, the South Lawn of the White House has been transformed into a venue for a UFC match. The match is intended to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, but also coincides with Trump’s 80th birthday on Sunday.
Let’s also not forget the demolition of the East Wing of the White House. In its place, he’s building a controversial ballroom in its place. Also, he remodeled the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. And he plans extensive renovations of a golf course in East Potomac Park. Both moves could significantly reduce the public’s access to running and biking paths. Additionally, Donald Trump is also moving forward with a triumphal arch that will sit near Arlington National Cemetery across the Potomac River in Virginia.
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Associated Press journalists Steven Sloan and Emily Wang contributed to this report via AP Newsroom.
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The Valley’s Jasmine Goode is officially off the market after exchanging vows with Melissa Marie.
Us Weekly can exclusively confirm the couple got married on Saturday, June 13, during a romantic ceremony executed by The Wedding Plan and Company at the Crossed Keys Estate in New Jersey.
“My vision was simple: I wanted the day to feel like us. We wanted something elegant, timeless and filled with love, but most importantly, we wanted our family and friends to feel the joy that Melissa and I share every day,” Jasmine, who wore a Valentini dress, shared with Us. “This wasn’t about putting on a show. It was about celebrating our love story and the life we’re building together.”
Melissa added, “I always envisioned a wedding that felt warm, intentional and personal. Every detail was chosen with meaning behind it. We wanted our guests to feel like they were stepping into our love story and experiencing the journey that brought us here. Seeing all of our favorite people together in one place was everything I dreamed of.”
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The wedding venue was adorned in gorgeous candlelight and took place outside in the gorgeous landscape where friends and family gathered to witness their love. There was not a dry eye in the house when both of the brides’ fathers gave their speeches.
Guests included Bachelor Nation stars Alexis Waters , Jaimi King, Danielle Lombard, Brittany Paige and Rachel Lindsay. Several Bravo friends, including Scheana Shay and Brock Davies, were also in attendance for the special day.
The Valley costars Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick, Janet and Jason Caperna, Nia Sanchez and Danny Booko, Zack Wickham and Benji Quach, Tom Schwartz and Kiana Carroll, Jesse Lalley and Brittany Cartwright also made the trip from Southern California to New Jersey.
“Seeing Melissa walking down the aisle to me [was my favorite part],” Jasmine shared. “There are so many moving parts during a wedding weekend, but that moment was always what mattered most. Everything else faded away, and it became about the two of us making a commitment to each other.”
Jasmine Goode and Melissa Marie Sammy Jo Del Priore
Jasmine and Melissa’s makeup was perfected by celebrity makeup artist Hendra Nasril using color fuse blush by Haus Labs. When it was time to dance, Jasmine wore Sneex as she danced the night away with her wife and closest friends. Fans can look forward to more content creation by Day of Bestie and photos by Sammy Jo Del Priore to be released in the coming days.
In November 2024, Us exclusively confirmed that Jasmine, 38, and Melissa, 33, both proposed to each other during a romantic getaway in Italy.
“It was really crazy because we both have been thinking about getting engaged and looking at rings for a while now. We were just trying to find the right time and place to do it,” Jasmine told Us at the time. “Before I could even propose to her, she surprised me, which I was blown away [by].”
Since getting engaged, Jasmine and Melissa have chronicled their road to the altar both on social media and on Bravo.
Jasmine Goode and Melissa Marie Sammy Jo Del Priore
During season 3 of The Valley cameras have rolled as the couple navigated wedding planning and celebrations with their closest friends.
The pair have even had discussions about expanding their family once they get married.
“We both honestly want to start a family really soon. That’s our main goal,” Jasmine previously told Us. “We both want to be moms and for us, we do want to make sure we’re married first. That’s something that means a lot to our family.”
For now, both Jasmine and Melissa are grateful that life brought them together for a special love story they are happy to celebrate in front of their nearest and dearest.
Vanderpump Rules viewers will be introduced to some new cast members — and familiar faces — in the spinoff series The Valley. In 2012, fans were introduced to the staff at Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood restaurant SUR, including Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute, Tom Sandoval, Katie Maloney and Scheana Shay. The cast faced a […]
“I’m grateful for Melissa’s heart. She loves fiercely, supports the people she cares about and always shows up with kindness and grace,” Jasmine gushed to Us. “She has been my biggest cheerleader and my safe place. I truly feel lucky to call her my wife.”
Melissa added, “I’m grateful for Jasmine’s strength, optimism and ability to light up every room she walks into. She inspires me every day to be a better person. She makes life fun, fills our home with love and reminds me not to take the little moments for granted. I’m endlessly grateful that I get to share this life with her.”
Watch Jasmine and Melissa’s love story when The Valley airs on Bravo Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Stream new episodes the next day on Peacock.
Even HBO is not immune to bad shows or seasons declining in quality. The network is easily one of the most celebrated for its storytelling, with bold and imaginative series like The Wire, The Sopranos, and Game of Thrones. The aforementioned shows are hailed as some of the best HBO has ever produced, but they also attracted criticism with seasons varying in quality or an ending that was unsatisfactory. Still, the network has managed to release shows that have maintained their quality throughout, and one of them is a 2018 drama series that played all its cards right.
Right from the word go, this show had its own identity with a unique filming technique, dialogue, and recognizable score. It introduced its endgame early and never extended the story to milk the success. That show ended in 2023 with one of the most satisfying, albeit controversial, finales. Titled Succession, the drama series did not overstay its welcome, with all its seasons rated highly on Rotten Tomatoes by critics. The Brian Cox-led family dramedy gave viewers what they love the most: rich people dealing with rich people’s problems. And to this day, the Roy Family Saga remains entertaining even when the show ended three years ago. Streaming data from FlixPatrol shows a renewed interest in Succession over the past week, with viewers seeking out the entire show on Apple’s PVOD service, iTunes. It consistently stayed in the top ten, peaking at number seven.
Succession was created by Jesse Armstrong and follows the Roys, a wealthy American family fighting for control of their media empire. Cox stars as Logan Roy, the family’s patriarch, whose declining health causes ripples not just within the family but also in the larger corporate world, as the company’s future grows precarious. His children fight to impress him so that he could name them successor, a fight that led to some of the most memeable moments when the show was originally on the air. Succession made many of its cast members recognizable names in Hollywood and cemented others as generational talents.
What Is the Cast of ‘Succession’ Up To Currently?
Since the show ended, Succession‘s cast has moved on to other projects. Cox is expected to appear in the second season of Dexter: Resurrection as the season’s main villain, The New York Reaper. Meanwhile, Jeremy Strong is Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin‘s follow-up to The Social Network, The Social Reckoning. After playing the youngest Roy sibling, Kieran Culkin is now in Panem for the 50th annual games in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Sarah Snook recently starred in Peacock‘s thriller All Her Fault, while Matthew McFayden starred in The Miniature Wife for the same streamer. McFayden will be seen next in A Legacy of Spies for MGM+ and the BBC.
All seasons of Succession are available to stream on HBO Max in the U.S. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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2018 – 2023
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HBO Max
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Jesse Armstrong
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Mark Mylod
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Jesse Armstrong
Steven Spielberg doesn’t just make sci-fi; he makes sci-fi in a way only he can. His stories feature a human element amid the alien and supernatural occurrences, which makes his work resonate with many audiences. Recent shows like The Boroughs have been lauded for their magical, Spielbergian feeling. And while Spielberg is known for movies, he has occasionally dipped his toes into television, bringing his grand visions to the small screen.
That’s why Apple TV enlisted him back when the streaming service was launching as Apple TV+. Among the streamer’s earliest shows was a 5-part sci-fi series that never got the attention it deserved and was canceled after one season. The series was a remake of Spielberg’s 1985 award-winning series Amazing Stories. The 2020 version had a longer runtime than its predecessor, which was only 25 minutes per episode. The season followed an anthology format, with each episode telling a distinct story featuring entirely different characters, settings, and eras. It enlisted episodic guest stars such as Dylan O’Brien (Teen Wolf), Victoria Pedretti (You), Josh Holloway (Duster), and Austin Stowell (NCIS: Origins).
Six years later, Amazing Stories is seeing renewed interest, especially in America. The series has been among the most-watched in the past week, according to data from FlixPatrol, with viewers seeking it out on Apple’s PVOD service iTunes. Shows cultivating a new audience years after they ended are not uncommon, but are usually catalyzed by a recent development, and for Amazing Stories, it could be Spielberg’s new sci-fi movie, Disclosure Day. The film opened in theaters on June 12 and has been lauded as a masterpiece with an 84% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Why Was ‘Amazing Stories’ Cancelled?
Shows getting canceled is rarely about one thing or another; it’s a combination of many factors, and for Amazing Stories, those problems started early when the original showrunner, Bryan Fuller, left the series because of creative differences. Apple TV — still in its infancy stage — halved the original ten-episode order, and when the show premiered, it didn’t make a huge impression on viewers or critics. It failed to capture a wide audience due to low ratings, and the anthology format did it no favors, as there was no cast appeal. Ultimately, Apple TV opted not to order more episodes, effectively ending the show’s short run. Still, Amazing Stories is a decent, heartfelt watch that’ll keep you guessing throughout.
Stream all episodes on Apple TV in the U.S., and catch Disclosure Day in theaters now. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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1985 – 2019
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Chris Long, Mark Mylod, Michael Dinner, Sylvain White
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Don Handfield, Jessica Sharzer, Peter Ackerman, Richard Rayner, Leah Fong
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Tom Willett
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Since the early 2010s, fantasy television has been getting more and more popular, and has become a rising trend in the world of media. Networks are more willing now to dump more and more of their budgets into large-scale fantasy productions, which is why there are so many of them nowadays. Admittedly, it can be kind of hard to keep up with it all in this new wave of television, especially at the frequent rate in which new TV series are coming out.
Every so often, a fantasy series comes out that knocks it out of the park, but only a select few each year really get this chance. Even in the last year or two, there have been some real diamonds in the rough, some of which deserve more attention. The following lists the best fantasy TV shows from 2025 and 2026 that are absolutely perfect, even if they only have one or two seasons so far.
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‘Widow’s Bay’ (2026-Present)
Widow’s Bay is sort of a mishmash of several different genres. It’s primarily a horror/comedy at its heart, but it can also be considered a supernatural drama of sorts. And yes, it can also be considered a fantasy series, especially in the way that it features mythical creatures, many of them from folklore and legend. Premiering just this April, the series is set in the fictional town of Widow’s Bay, New England, which is afflicted with a terrible curse. This curse brings nightmares to life, awakening the dead and bringing some of the most horrific monsters from local legend to life. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the mayor of the town believes the curse to be a bunch of humbug, much to the dismay of the townsfolk.
This series is so much fun to watch because it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Sure, there are some high stakes, but the juxtaposition of a skeptical mayor faced with undeniably supernatural phenomena is often hilarious. It’s a quirky, eccentric story that feels truly singular in the world of television, which is why so many viewers have spoken so highly of it. Even though it’s far from the most fantastical series on this list, it’s an absolute riot and a masterpiece in the making.
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‘The Mighty Nein’ (2025–Present)
The Mighty Nein is an animated Amazon Prime Video series based on a custom campaign in the popular tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. More specifically, the show is based on a campaign played in the second season of the Critical Role podcast, and was released following the success of Critical Role‘s other animated series, The Legend of Vox Machina. Vox Machina and The Mighty Nein take place in the same immersive, lore-rich world, albeit on two completely different continents.
Like Vox Machina, the cast of Critical Role actually voice their in-game characters, making it familiar and nostalgic for fans of the original podcast. It also makes the characters feel more authentic, since the creators have already poured so much of themselves into them. The story of The Mighty Nein is about a group of misfit criminals who carry the fate of the world in their hands when an arcane artifact is rediscovered. What results is plenty of humor, action, and some genuinely moving drama. Like Vox Machina, this show is absolutely stellar, and received rave, near-perfect reviews all around.
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‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ (2025–Present)
Outlander has been a pretty popular fantasy series that has been running since 2014. Based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon, the series is primarily a historical fantasy, following a British nurse in World War II named Claire (Caitríona Balfe) as she is magically transported through time to various important eras. She falls in love with a Scottish Highland warrior in 1743, who is one of the key characters in the entire series. Not only does the show feature major historical events, but heartwarming romance, as well.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood serves as a prequel series, focusing on the parents of the nurse’s love interest, Jamie (Sam Heughan), in 18th-Century Scotland. The series also flips to World War I, following Claire’s parents. So, there’s still plenty of romance to be had in this one, even if time travel isn’t quite as common. Still, for only having two seasons so far, Blood of My Blood has been met with A-plus reviews from critics and audiences alike, with some fans even calling it better than the original show.
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‘Devil May Cry’ (2025–Present)
Devil May Cry is an animated series based on the video game series of the same name. Historically, video game adaptations have been seen as cheap cash grabs with little to no substance, and very little quality put into them; however, many adaptations of late have been breaking that curse. Make no mistake, Devil May Cry is absolutely one of those. Based on a video game or not, the show is truly excellent, featuring all the gritty visuals, gruesome violence, and hideous monsters that made people love the original games.
The story follows Dante (Johnny Yong Bosch), a red-clad, white-haired demon hunter who himself is actually half-human, half-demon. He is called into battle when a new demonic entity threatens to open the gates of Hell, unleashing the demonic horde upon humanity, which means it’s time for Dante to earn his paycheck. Even though the show is being scrapped following Devik May Cry‘s third season, the one that has been released so far is top-tier television, and is a really special treat for fans of the original video game series, or for those who like fantasy in general. It’ll resonate especially well with fantasy fans from the 2000s, as low fantasy shows involving demons were super popular at the time.
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‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ (2026–Present)
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is the newest Star Wars animated series from Dave Filoni, who also created all of the other animated series in canon. This show stars Maul (Sam Witwer), formerly Darth Maul, as he builds a new criminal syndicate in the shadow of the Galactic Empire. Set between the third and fourth films, this show introduced some new characters, brought some familiar faces back, and came with pulse-pounding action and a surprising grittiness to it.
Whether fans agree or not, franchise creator George Lucas has stated that Star Wars is absolutely fantasy, and not sci-fi, because he felt it was more in line with mythology rather than typical sci-fi tropes. Regardless, Maul – Shadow Lord has been one of the greatest Star Wars series to date, with some intense lightsaber duels and a new plotline that has fueled fan speculation online. It will be interesting to see what happens next. Even though it’s only got one season thus far, it’s still perfect in all regards, and has been met with universal acclaim, especially from the fanbase.
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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (2026–Present)
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the newest TV show set in the world of Westeros, originally penned by George R. R. Martin. As many already know, Martin’s fantasy novel series eventually became the cultural phenomenon that is Game of Thrones, which later spawned two spin-off series. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is one of these series, set decades prior to Game of Thrones. It is based on a series of novellas written by Martin, which tell a more intimate, smaller tale than presented in the main series.
The primary characters of this series are Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and Aegon “Egg” Targaryen (Dexter Sol Ansell), a knight and his squire who spend their time wandering Westeros, encountering enemies, and forming an unlikely friendship. The novellas were known for their chemistry and comedy, which the show has emulated perfectly. Like the other series set in the same universe, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has been an absolute masterpiece, even though it’s only got one season so far. Fans can’t wait to see what misadventures their heroes will get up to next.
A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
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January 18, 2026
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HBO
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Ira Parker
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Owen Harris
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Peter Claffey
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James Bond’s Newest Actor Had His Breakout in Netflix’s Near-Perfect Sci-Fi Series 10 Years Ago
Denis Villeneuve‘s James Bond is still years away from hitting the big screen, but fans may have already found their next 007. With the franchise’s 26th film expected in 2028, debate continues over who should inherit the iconic role, with names such as Jacob Elordi, Damson Idris, Callum Turner, Henry Cavill, Theo James, and even Tom Holland frequently mentioned. Amid the ongoing speculation, IO Interactive took the unexpected step of casting Patrick Gibson as Bond in the latest franchise entry.
Gibson’s new role has already generated excitement among modern audiences, with some wondering whether the franchise is in exceptionally capable hands. However, longtime television fans may already recognize him from Netflix‘s near-perfect, mind-bending sci-fi series The OA, in which he delivered a masterful performance that significantly raised his profile. While he has taken on several notable projects since then, The OA remains one of his most memorable roles to date, suggesting he is certainly not your regular 007 agent.
Netflix’s ‘The OA’ Revealed Patrick Gibson’s Range
When The OA premiered on December 16, 2016, it was unlike anything else on television. Blending supernatural mystery, interdimensional science fiction, and fantasy, the series relied on its ensemble cast to ground its ambitious concepts with emotional depth. In it, we see Prairie Johnson (Brit Marling), a young blind woman, return home after disappearing for seven years. Her return raises further questions when it is revealed that she is no longer blind. While she refuses to explain her disappearance to the FBI and her parents, she shares her story with four teenagers and a schoolteacher, revealing how she became the “Original Angel.”
Among The OA’s talented ensemble cast was Gibson, who portrayed Steve Winchell, one of the four teenagers drawn into Prairie’s story. What made Gibson’s performance so compelling was his delivery of one of television’s most dramatic redemption arcs. Steve begins as an aggressive, self-destructive bully, but over the course of two seasons, Gibson gradually unveils a deeply wounded yet fiercely loyal character who undergoes a profound spiritual awakening.
That arc reaches a turning point in The OA Part I finale, when Steve joins the group in performing the Movements to open a portal, allowing the “OA” to travel to another dimension. He then chases the ambulance carrying Prairie. By the jaw-dropping Part II finale, the arc culminates. We see Marling appear as herself in a new dimension, injured on a film set, and, at the same time, Jason Isaacs—whose character, Hunter Aloysius ‘Hap’ Percy, has crossed dimensions—enters an ambulance with her. Believing he has finally succeeded, Hap is beyond shocked when a fully synchronized Steve suddenly jumps inside the moving vehicle and greets him, saying, “Hello, Hap.”
Unfortunately, fans never got to see what happened next. On August 5, 2019, Netflix cancelled The OA after two seasons despite its strong critical reception, thus ending the story on a cliffhanger. As a result, Steve’s fate and his role in the sci-fi drama’s larger mystery remain unresolved. Even so, creators Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, along with Isaacs, have continued to express hope that the planned five-season story can one day be completed.
Patrick Gibson’s James Bond Redefines the Franchise’s Future
Gibson’s compelling character arc in The OA laid the foundation for his place in gaming history, showcasing the very traits required to portray a younger, less refined version of Bond. This is particularly evident in the first major franchise game in over a decade, 007 First Light. The new game emerged following a hiatus triggered by the critical and commercial failure of 007 Legends in 2012.
007 First Light is an original narrative inspired by Ian Fleming’s novels and short stories, as well as the long-running film series. It serves as an origin story for the renowned intelligence agent, focusing on a 26-year-old, inexperienced Bond tasked with a mission that, if completed successfully, will earn him his ’00’ status. Players guide the character through training and field missions in the third-person action game, with full control over how to tackle each operation. They can either go in aggressively with weapons and hand-to-hand combat, or take a stealthy approach, using the environment, deception, and social engineering to slip past or outwit enemies.
With no actor yet cast to succeed Daniel Craig in the film series at the time of development, IO Interactive had significant creative freedom in shaping its version of Bond. That ultimately led to Gibson being cast as Bond in 007 First Light. Narrative and cinematic director Martin Emborg noted that the actor brought a sense of “built-in impatience” that was “perfect” for a younger Bond. Beyond that, the character still exudes natural charisma but is also defined by a fearless inner intensity rooted in childhood trauma—an energy reflected in his fighting style.
007 First Light was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on May 27, 2026, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version scheduled for later in the year. It immediately received strong critical and commercial acclaim, selling 2.7 million units in its first week and earning praise for its gameplay, combat system, writing, and Gibson’s performance as Bond. Note that the game is unrelated to Villeneuve’s upcoming James Bond film reboot, which Amazon MGM Studios is developing.
Gibson’s breakout in The OA from a decade ago now reads like an early preview of the intensity he brings to Bond in 007 First Light. His casting reflects IO Interactive’s broader reimagining of the franchise, shaping a younger, more reckless 007 agent built around emotional edge as much as action. In reimagining Bond through Gibson, the game doesn’t just refresh a familiar character; it subtly resets expectations for where the franchise can go next.
The OA streams on Netflix.
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2016 – 2019-00-00
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Netflix
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Andrew Haigh
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Dominic Orlando, Henry Bean, Damien Ober, Ruby Rae Spiegel
With The Drama, The Odyssey, and Dune: Part Three, Robert Pattinson is having quite a hectic year. In a good way. He’s also set to start shooting the long-delayed The Batman Part II, meaning that he has probably participated in movies worth around $1 billion collectively this year. This is a major change of pace for Pattinson, who spent several years after his initial success working with arthouse filmmakers on international projects. It was only around five years ago that he actively made an attempt to return to the mainstream, and shortly afterward, bagged the role of Batman in director Matt Reeves‘ reboot film.
Pattinson famously broke out with a supporting role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2005, after which he landed the highly coveted role of Edward Cullen in the first Twilight movie. It spawned four sequels, all of which did extremely well at the box office but received mediocre reviews. Pattinson seemingly made it his mission to distance himself from the Twilight Saga following its conclusion in 2012, and decided to work with great filmmakers from around the world. In the next decade, he collaborated with the likes of Claire Denis, James Gray, Werner Herzog, David Cronenberg, Ari Aster, the Safdie Brothers, and more. Among his earliest films during this indie streak was a post-apocalyptic drama in the vein of the Mad Max series.
Watch Robert Pattinson’s Post-Apocalyptic Drama on Netflix
The movie in question is currently streaming on Netflix, but it won’t be around for much longer. We’re talking, of course, about The Rover. Directed by David Michôd, who had only recently broken out with the crime drama Animal Kingdom, the movie also featured Guy Pearce and Scoot McNairy. It marked one of A24’s earliest domestic releases, grossing around $3 million at the box office. The Rover received mixed-to-positive reviews, and is now sitting at a 67% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “Fueled by engaging performances from Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson, the tension-filled The Rover overcomes its narrative faults through sheer watchability.” Quentin Tarantino was a huge fan of the movie, calling it “a mesmerizing, visionary achievement,” and, “the best post-apocalyptic movie since the original Mad Max.” According to What’s On Netflix, The Rover will leave the platform on July 1. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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July 18, 2014
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103 minutes
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David Michôd
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David Linde, Liz Watts
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian opened up for the first time in his upcoming Hulu documentary about how they suffered a miscarriage before they welcomed son Rocky.
During the premiere of Travis Barker: Love Is Louder Than Fear, which Us Weekly attended at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, June 13, Kardashian, 47, and Barker, 50, reflected on the struggles they faced while trying to expand their family.
The couple revealed that Kardashian was pregnant six months after they started dating in 2021. They were expecting a girl — who they were going to name Tulip — before Kardashian learned at a doctor’s appointment at the three-month mark that their baby no longer had a heartbeat.
“When we lost the baby, we were devastated,” Kardashian said in the documentary, which premieres August 13 on Hulu. “We cried for days.”
While Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s relationship came as a surprise to many, the pair knew each other for years before their whirlwind romance. After Barker spent time with Kardashian at her mom Kris Jenner’s Palm Springs, California, home in January 2021, Us Weekly confirmed that the pair were dating. “Kourtney and Travis are officially […]
Kardashian broke down the pair’s continued efforts to get pregnant, which included five IVF attempts in eight months. They ultimately decided to press pause and that led to them conceiving their son Rocky, now 2.
Kardashian and Barker expanded their family in November 2023 with the arrival of their baby boy. The reality star also shares kids Mason, 16, Penelope, 13, and Reign, 11, with ex Scott Disick. Barker, meanwhile, shares two kids, son Landon, 22, and daughter Alabama, 20, with ex-wife Shanna Moakler. He is also a father figure to Moakler’s daughter Atiana, 27, whom she shares with Oscar De La Hoya.
After their 2022 nuptials, Kardashian and Barker documented their ups and downs while trying to have kids together. The duo originally explored IVF before the side effects proved too challenging.
“I would love a baby more than anything, but I just really believe in what God has in store for us. If that’s a baby, then I believe that it will happen,” Kardashian said on a May 2023 episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians.
The TV personality recalled feeling pressure to freeze her eggs, adding, “The freezing of the eggs isn’t guaranteed. I think that that’s a misunderstanding. People do it thinking it’s a safety net and then it’s not. Most of them didn’t survive the thaw and then none of them made it to an embryo.”
After IVF took a toll on her body, Kardashian chose to take a step back from the process.
“My health is still impacted because it’s hormones. And also mentally, it definitely took a toll. So I think just being happy is most important and being a good parent to my kids,” she noted at the time. “We are just embracing that whatever’s meant to be will be.”
Kardashian subsequently got pregnant but chose not to address it while filming season 4.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have been obsessed with their son, Rocky Thirteen, since the baby boy’s birth on November 1, 2023. Kardashian and Barker were friends and neighbors for nearly a decade before their relationship turned romantic in early 2021. Their romance heated up quickly, and the pair wed in spring 2022, officially merging […]
“The whole season [I was pregnant],” she told cameras on a November 2023 episode. “I am five months pregnant. I have not told most people. I have told my closest friends, my family and my kids. Of course [I know when it happened]. People would always say to us, ‘The second you stop trying, it is just going to happen.’ We stopped doing IVF maybe two months before our [May 2022] wedding. So it took a year for all of those hormones and chemicals to get out of my system. We were not trying whatsoever. I didn’t even check my ovulation anymore.”
Before giving birth to Rocky, Kardashian was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. The procedure went smoothly, but Kardashian recalled being affected by the “terrifying” health scare.
“That experience opened my eyes to a whole new world of pregnancy that I didn’t know about in the past,” she told Vogue in October 2023, one month before Rocky’s arrival. “After, I learned that insurance typically only covers two ultrasounds when you’re pregnant, I had no idea. I’ve always been lucky enough to do more than what insurance covers, and it’s one of those ultrasounds that saved my baby’s life.”
Kardashian concluded: “I’ve finally been able to let go of the fear and worry that everybody else put in us because of this pregnancy. I’m ready to go in, have the baby, and have the experience we’re meant to have.”
Travis Barker: Love Is Louder Than Fear premieres on Hulu August 13.
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Cher always appears to be glowing, but her Met Gala skin was something different. As it turns out, her makeup artist used a cult-favorite serum to give her that smooth, dewy appearance. Shoppers have labeled the find as “magical,” calling it “liquid youth” and an “instant glow in a bottle” — and somehow, it’s only $30!
Cher’s pre-glam prep started with Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir, a formula beauty editors have been quietly hoarding for months. It brightens, hydrates and firms at once, making it a truly transformative product that lives up to its ‘magic’ name. When Cher’s team reaches for this $30 serum on fashion’s biggest night, you just know it has to be good.
Get the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Serum Crystal Elixir for $30 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.
The secret is in the ingredients. This nourishing formula is packed with face-firming peptides and brightening vitamin C, plus niacinamide to smooth and reduce the appearance of pores. It even contains polyglutamic acid for hydration, yielding a plump, bouncy finish.
Nobody balances comfort and style like Jennifer Lawrence (and now, Us). Her elevated summer lounge pants look is the easiest blueprint to copy, thanks to this linen-blend version that’s just $33 on Amazon. It’s the ticket to a Mediterranean aesthetic. Strolling around New York City, Lawrence looked like she’d just stepped off a yacht in […]
And no, it’s not just talk. This viral serum has clinical study results to back it up. After eight weeks, 49% of users experience firmer skin, and after only 28 days, 93% agree their complexion looks younger. If you want luminous skin that garners real compliments, this serum is your ticket.
One five-star fan wrote, “From the very first use, my skin looked brighter, smoother and genuinely healthier — the kind of glow people ask about . . . This serum earns its cult status and then some.”
“It’s truly magical in how it makes your skin feel and look,” another happy shopper shared. “I feel 20 years younger in my appearance. People think I am in my late twenties or early thirties and I’m 46 and counting.”
Considering Cher walked the carpet looking like she’d time-traveled in from 1975, the reviews check out. Simply apply a few drops in the morning and at night, and you’re good to go. This serum might be the easiest beauty hack you find all year, so snag it while it’s still in stock!
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Long-haul flights mean people-watching, which is especially fun at airports in London, Paris and other ritzy European spots. Connecting flights have brought me everywhere lately, and no matter where I go, rich moms wear the same 17 outfit set styles. I found them all on Amazon, and the chicest finds start at just $8! These […]
The last few years have been busy for Pedro Pascal, who first exploded to new levels of fame thanks to his role in Game of Thrones. Pascal then expanded on his stardom by featuring in one of the greatest Netflix original crime thrillers of all time in Narcos, but the last few years, it’s been mostly Star Wars and superhero projects for the star. Pascal has been busy starring in three seasons of The Mandalorian and even the spin-off movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is now playing in theaters everywhere. Last year, he made his long-awaited MCU debut as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, opposite Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm. Both Pascal and Kirby are confirmed to return in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, which are releasing in December 2026 and December 2027, respectively.
Even though he’s a big-time Marvel and Star Wars star, Pascal still finds time for other projects outside the confines of the franchises he continues to dominate. Back in 2019, Pascal was one of many stars recruited to lead one of the biggest Netflix movies of all time, Triple Frontier, which co-stars Ben Affleck and Oscar Isaac. Triple Frontier was met with a divisive reception, particularly from audiences, who were shocked by some of the brutal deaths in the film. Still, Triple Frontier did well enough to earn 63 million views, which makes it one of the most-watched Netflix movies of all time. Even seven years after it was first added to the streaming service, Triple Frontier is still one of the most popular movies on Netflix in a handful of countries.
What Is ‘Triple Frontier’ About?
An official synopsis for Triple Frontier, which also stars frequent Guy Ritchie collaborator Charlie Hunnam, reads as follows:
“Five battle-hardened former Delta Force operatives reunite for one last mission — but this time, it’s personal. Deep in the lawless tri-border jungle of South America, they raid a cartel kingpin’s compound to steal his $75 million fortune. When greed and circumstance push the plan off the rails, loyalty, morality, and survival hang in the balance.”
Mark Boal and J.C. Chandor wrote the script for Triple Frontier, and Chandor also directed the film, which has serious shades of other legendary crime thrillers like Zero Dark Thirty and Sicario. A few years ago, Chandor directed the polarizing Sony Marvel movie, Kraven the Hunter, which stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Check out Triple Frontier on Netflix and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Pedro Pascal’s future projects, like The Mandalorian and Grogu and Avengers: Doomsday.
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March 13, 2019
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125 minutes
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J.C. Chandor
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Mark Boal, J.C. Chandor
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