The first official trailer for Lanterns is quite the surprise, as it trades the cosmic scope of the Green Lantern comics for a more gritty, down-to-earth series. Instead of battling alien criminals, Green Lanterns Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) are investigating a murder mystery. If it weren’t for Jordan brandishing his ring and using it to fly, alongside a shot of a Green Lantern costume, you could mistake this series for a new season of True Detective rather than a comic book adaptation. However, the end of the trailer features a nod to one of the most outlandish Green Lanterns from the comics.

While Stewart and Jordan are riding in a car, Stewart asks the older Lantern if he’s met any of the other members of the Green Lantern Corps. “I’m the only human there,” Jordan scoffs. “One of them’s a f***ing squirrel.” Comic fans will immediately clock this as a reference to Ch’p, a Green Lantern who’s actually a squirrel! Or rather, he’s an alien that looks like a squirrel. First appearing in Green Lantern #148 by Paul Kupperberg and Don Newton, Ch’p was recruited into the Green Lantern Corps to defend his homeworld of H’lven from invasion. He quickly became a fan favorite, and Lanterns hinting at his presence suggest the series could explore more of the cosmic elements of the Green Lantern mythos.

Ch’p Has Appeared in Other DC Movies & TV Shows

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Lanterns won’t be the first time that Ch’p has been referenced in a DC project, or even shown up in one. He’s appeared in other Green Lantern movies, particularly Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. The heroic squirrel’s biggest appearance to date is in DC League of Super-Pets, where he was voiced by none other than Andor‘s Diego Luna. This version of Ch’p was radically different: instead of wearing a Green Lantern ring, he gained the power of electricity due to a freak accident involving Krypto the Superdog (Dwayne Johnson).

Ch’p hasn’t been so lucky in the comics. During the Green Lantern: Mosaic miniseries, he was hit and killed by a truck (said truck was painted yellow, which was one of the few weaknesses of a Green Lantern ring at the time). While Ch’p would survive the cataclysmic events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, he’d later learn that his wife M’nn’e thought he was dead and ended up getting remarried to his best friend, D’ll. Perhaps his most gruesome death came in Injustice: Gods Among Us, which details a world where Superman slowly slips into tyranny. Ch’p is briefly able to hold off the Man of Steel until he gets a nail through the skull, courtesy of the Sinestro Corps. Here’s to hoping Lanterns keeps the furry little guy alive.

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By Referencing Ch’p, ‘Lanterns’ Might Be Preparing To Go Galactic

The Ch’p reference in Lanterns hints that the series could eventually veer into cosmic territory despite its grounded tone. Hal Jordan’s former partner turned arch nemesis Sinestro is set to appear in the series, played by Ulrich Thomsen. Given that Sinestro’s an alien with an enlarged head and pink skin, it’ll be hard to ground that in reality. Ch’p also isn’t the strangest being to wield a Green Lantern ring, as one Lantern, Mogo, is an entire planet. There’s also the matter of Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), who’s also set to appear in Lanterns. How will Gardner’s infuriatingly cocky attitude rub off on Jordan and Stewart?

Having a balance of cosmic and crime elements means that Lanterns is staying to the spirit of the Green Lantern comics, while also showcasing the unique approach that James Gunn and Peter Safran are taking with DC Studios. No character is too outlandish or off-limits, especially if it’s a talking squirrel with a ring that can create anything. If Lanterns is a success, there’s even the possibility that Ch’p could show up in a future season, and that would be TV worth watching.

Lanterns premieres on HBO Max in August.

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Chicago P.D.’s Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton returned to the Windy City during the high-stakes One Chicago crossover — but did they leave a couple?

Jesse Lee Soffer, who plays Halstead, and Tracy Spiridakos, who portrays Upton, exclusively told Us Weekly all about their “unfinished business” and the TV reunion that will definitely leave fans talking.

Warning: Spoilers below from season 13, episode 13 of Chicago P.D. and the One Chicago crossover.

Soffer, 41, explained to Us that during the Wednesday, March 4, crossover event, Halstead finds himself back in Chicago after traveling to Bolivia to work drug interdiction and chase cartel members.

When a case that Upton is working on, now as an FBI agent, “intersects” with Halstead’s work, it’s a “really big deal” for Halstead, who is “happy to see her and work side by side with her for a minute.”

Soffer told Us that before Halstead left during season 10 in 2022 of Chicago P.D. amid his marriage to Upton, he told her, “I’m coming back. I got to go do this. I gotta go, like, find myself, but I love you, and I’m coming back.”

However, he left “so abruptly that there was all this unfinished business” and it left a “void” in both of their lives.

“There’s a lot of like story to be mined from that,” the actor said, noting that the crossover gave Halstead an opportunity to see Upton face-to-face for the first time in years. (Spiridakos’ Upton left Chicago P.D. after season 11 in 2024 as a divorced woman.)

During the three-hour crossover episode, Upton crossed paths with Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. members as they all work to figure out what caused passengers of a plane headed for Chicago to die mysteriously.

Upton revealed to her former boss Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) that a drug trafficking case she was working on was tied to Halstead, which is why she decided to come to Chicago and not blow his cover in case he’d been compromised.

Halstead, meanwhile, showed up to help the team just in time to save Upton’s life from one of the assailants, who purchased drugs to make a toxin that would infect first responders he held responsible for the death of his family in a fire 25 years prior.

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“There were so many times I wanted to reach out,” Halstead told Upton after they were out of harm’s way, but he just brushed him off.

At the end of the episode, Halstead and Upton — along with their former Intelligence Unit squad — eliminate the bad guy and save the city from an attack that would have killed even more people. They also manage to get an antidote to save the firefighters and paramedics who were exposed during the investigation.

Before Upton leaves the squad room, Halstead tries one more time to apologize for leaving her and seemingly giving up on them.

“I stayed to work this case because you were here,” he told her. Upton confessed, “I came here because you were here.”

Halstead then apologized for “all of it,” saying he was “sorry” he couldn’t find his way back to Chicago. “I’m sorry that I lost you.”

Upton replied, “I’m sorry too,” before inviting him out for a drink ahead of their respective departing flights. They exchanged a cheeky glance before leaving the office together.

“I think the bond that they had was a really, really strong one to begin with,” Spiridakos, 38, told Us of the TV duo. “They were partners for so long [and] had been through so much. The romantic part of their relationship came so much later.”

She noted that Upton was “hurt by how things ended between them” and that pain would not be “easily forgotten.”

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Upton gave Halstead an olive branch with the drinks offer, with Spiridakos teasing that could eventually lead to more between them.

“I don’t know if it’s a new beginning, but I think it’s opened the door to have further conversations,” Spiridakos told Us. “That the end moment between them is like, ‘OK, I will accept a conversation.’ And that’s about as far as she can go.”

Spiridakos and Soffer both agreed that it’s not the end of Upton and Halstead’s story, assuming the One Chicago writers agree.

“I know we both would love to come back and play some more. If there’s more story to be had, we are here for it,” Spiridakos confirmed, with Soffer adding that he’s more than open to the possibility of more episodes for the former TV couple.

“Hell yeah,” Soffer said.

Only time will tell if fans will see the pair back together.

Chicago P.D. airs on NBC Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET.

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This interview contains spoilers for the Vladimir finale.Leo Woodall is one of the most exciting new actors working today. From being a standout in the star-studded cast of The White Lotus Season 2 (the reason we have the iconic quote, “So you fuck your uncle?”) to appearing opposite Ambika Mod in the critically acclaimed romantic series One Day, he’s shown immense talent and range in the short half a decade since his first onscreen role. Vladimir, however, might be his most intriguing and impressive performance yet.

Woodall plays the titular role, acting as the object of the unnamed protagonist’s (Rachel Weisz) affection — and obsession — when he begins teaching at the same college as her. Somehow both deeply attentive and utterly clueless, the young professor struggles to juggle his course load, his own writing, and his relationship with his wife Cynthia (Jessica Henwick). There’s an immediate connection between him and the main character… or is there? Told from the (not always entirely truthful) protagonist’s perspective, the audience struggles to parse out the true nature of their relationship, giving Woodall the challenging exercise of constantly toeing the delicate line between reality and fantasy.

Collider got the chance to speak to Woodall about how he approached such a task. Throughout the conversation, he also discussed what it was like working with Weisz, the most difficult part of acting while chained to a chair, his character’s shocking fate in that wild finale, and more.

Leo Woodall Talks Working With Rachel Weisz in ‘Vladimir’

“We had quite a lot to talk about and reminisce over.”

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COLLIDER: You’re acting opposite a legend in Rachel Weisz. Do you remember the first project of hers you saw, or do you have a favorite?

LEO WOODALL: Ohh, I mean, everyone saw The Mummy. I loved her in About a Boy with Hugh Grant and Nicholas Holt. I also remember there was a spin-off of Jason Bourne with Jeremy Renner that she was in, and I loved that movie. I watched it, like, eight times, so I was very excited to work with her, and she did not disappoint. She’s wonderful.

I find it so funny that you’re both British people doing American accents. I’ve interviewed actors who have said that it’s hard not to slip into their native accent when they’re around people who also have it. Was that the case for you on this project?

WOODALL: Yeah, we didn’t ever speak to each other in American accents. In fact, we really leaned into our Britishisms when the camera wasn’t rolling. We don’t actually live that far from each other, so we had quite a lot to talk about and reminisce over — London and England and missing pubs, even though we shot in Toronto, which had some lovely pubs. We’d really celebrate our Britishness on set.

Leo Woodall Reveals How He Formed His Mysterious Character in ‘Vladimir’

“For her, every single syllable matters.”

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You do an amazing job with this character. He feels very real and authentic, but he’s also this enigma who’s very difficult to read. How do you balance creating a character who obviously has a life of his own, but is, in some ways, a fantasy that the main character is projecting onto?

WOODALL: Really good question. There were definitely moments where it was kind of my job as the actor to live in the space and go about my day. That’s what’s so funny about the show — she will interpret something so minute and turn it into something so important, and telling, and meaningful in her head. But then, when it came to the fantasy aspect, I had to lean into everything that she wants him to be.

I love that you mentioned that she reads into the littlest things. I feel like so much of the humor comes from that. The little jazz hands emoji, for example, and the debate about what that means had me laughing so much.

WOODALL: I swear, everybody has been through that moment where you read a text and you think, “What is this emoji? What are they telling me?” It’s so human and relatable.

In your mind, what was he trying to tell her with that?

WOODALL: I don’t know, actually. Even I don’t know. Sometimes, you just want to do something fun, and it doesn’t really have a meaning. The stakes are so much lower for him, but for her, every single syllable matters.

The show is very silly and wacky, but there are definitely some steamy scenes as well. Intimacy coordinators are a huge topic of conversation right now. Did you work with one on this show, and what was it like filming those fantasy moments?

WOODALL: Yeah, we did work with one, and she was great. I think we were all kind of on the same page in that Rachel and I felt very, very comfortable with each other very quickly, so luckily, we didn’t need someone to facilitate us too much in playing those scenes. Particularly towards the end of the series, with the spontaneity, passion, and instincts, we were both on the same page about how we wanted them to be really at play and not choreograph or pre-plan too much. We were both very open to each other and thoughtful about the other person’s feelings. It worked out well, and we aligned.

The show is really rooted in the protagonist’s perspective and the female gaze. I’m curious if you feel like the protagonist is objectifying Vladimir.

WOODALL: There’s no doubt that she fancies the pants off him. Whether that means she objectifies them, I don’t really know. I think what the show does quite well is that her fantasies about him and her infatuation with him come from quite a real and understandable place. It starts to spiral out of control, and she knows in her mind that she’s going a bit mad, but this woman feels like this man can do no wrong. It’s only towards the end that she starts to get a little frustrated with the lack of give from him, or she starts to get a bit sick of not having any answers. I don’t know how much she objectifies him — I think she just really fancies him.

Leo Woodall Breaks Down ‘Vladimir’s Wild Ending

“I feel like he finally showed his cards.”

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When this show opened with your character chained to a chair, I knew I was in it for a wild ride, and then in that scene — when we see it in context with him drugged and stumbling around — it was somehow even crazier. What was it like shooting that sequence?

WOODALL: We shot that in two different parts. In Episode 1, she’s giving a monologue to the camera, and I’m in the background. That day was very early on in the shoot, and I just remember I really, really, really wanted to sneeze. I knew I was on camera as she was delivering this long monologue, and I was desperately trying to hold in the sneeze. It was very dusty in this cabin, and I knew it would ruin the take if this mysterious, unconscious man, chained to the chair in a slightly erotic way, suddenly sneezes. We had a real laugh about it. I think the chair could have been more comfortable, but they were very good about giving me breaks and making sure that when we weren’t rolling, I had at least one arm free.

That ending is crazy. The protagonist tells us that both John and Vladimir escaped the fire, but she’s also been known to not be the most truthful with the audience. Do you think that he actually makes it out?

WOODALL: I don’t know. I kind of love the idea that she takes some ownership in letting these two men perish. I mean, she wouldn’t be taking ownership of it because she’s lying and saying that they made it out, but I feel like she also knows that the audience knows that she lies sometimes. She tells some fibs. I think it’s really funny, the idea that they actually do perish — these two men who have caused so much anxiety and stress to this woman’s life. But I also think she’s a good woman, and she’s not about to let two people die, so that’s kind of where the ambiguity lies, which I think is fun.

If he were to make it out, what do you think his relationship with the protagonist and Cynthia looks like going forward?

WOODALL: Not great. I don’t think his life looks easy breezy. He has to come clean to his wife and explain himself as best he can, but it probably won’t be good enough, understandably. In terms of Rachel’s character, I don’t know, man. I feel like he finally showed his cards, and he showed how he feels about her, so I wouldn’t be that surprised if he goes a bit more on the offensive and causes trouble. It looks like she and John are maybe about to patch things up in their marriage and live a bit more harmoniously, so I wouldn’t be that surprised if Vladimir wants to fuck that all up.

Leo Woodall Discusses Whether He’d Return to ‘The White Lotus’

“Jack was one of those sort of career-changing roles for me.”

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I also really loved you on The White Lotus. I know Mike White tends to bring back an old character or two every season. Would you like your character to make a return? And if so, what do you think he would be up to?

WOODALL: I loved playing that character. Jack was one of those sort of career-changing roles for me. He was so much fun, and I’m so grateful to Mike White for that. If Mike calls, I think I would seriously consider it. It’s a very fun role, and it’s such a wonderful show. I’ve no idea what he’d be up to, though. I’d like to think he’d be on some path of revenge against Greg.

You have another project coming up that I’m really excited about with the Anthony Bourdain biopic. I’m curious what you can say about that.

WOODALL: I’m curious about what I can say about that, too. It’s a really fun movie. Matt Johnson is one of those directors who’s so spontaneous and loves living on the edge, which is right for a movie like this about Bourdain. Dominic Sessa does a wonderful job. That was another character where I got to really throw all kinds of paint at the wall. It was a really fun character to play. I haven’t seen it or any rushes of it, so I’m intrigued myself.

Vladimir is now streaming on Netflix.

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If you’re trying to achieve an effortlessly stylish look, the right jumpsuit can be your best friend. It’s basically a one-and-done look – you don’t have to try to match a top to a specific pair of pants, because it’s already done for you. Just add some accessories and you can be on your way, whether you’re headed to work, dinner with friends or a fun party.

Below, you’ll find a selection of expensive-looking jumpsuits that simplify your getting-ready routine. The best part? Each pick is beyond flattering. We focused on finding jumpsuits that have either a breezy, loose fit or draping in exactly the right places. Start shopping, because you need these in your spring wardrobe.

These 21 Expensive-Looking Jumpsuits Create Easy Outfits

1. Our Favorite: Made of a silky soft, just-stretchy-enough material, this sleeveless jumpsuit is a versatile pick you can easily dress up or down. Ruching on the sides and a more flowy fit below the waist help hide any bloat.

2. Runner-Up: Between the flowy fit, smocked top and all-over animal print, this square neck jumpsuit is beyond flattering. The split legs also give it an easy, breezy feel that is just right for warmer days ahead.

3. Sporty Chic: Made of a thick scuba knit fabric, Scoop’s trendy jumpsuit is buttery soft and super comfortable. We love the little sporty details, like the high neck, cap sleeves and zip-up front that make this a casual option for everyday wear.

4. Refined Elegance: Going out somewhere special? Add a pair of your favorite heels and some sparkling jewelry to this wide-leg jumpsuit, and you’re dressed to impress. The crossover waist and adjustable tie belt conceal anything you’re trying to hide.

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5. Flirty in Florals: While this floral jumpsuit has a more streamlined fit, strategic ruching at the waist and the wrap design keep it ultra flattering. The pretty floral print also helps keep any insecurities hidden.

6. Off-Duty Model: The chocolate brown color, mock neck top and dolman sleeves on Mango’s belted jumpsuit will leave you feeling like a supermodel. It flawlessly cinches your waist for an hourglass shape and features a very comfy, drapey fit.

7. Resort Chic: There’s something about this straight-leg jumpsuit that makes Us imagine ourselves on a tropical island. That said, the loose fit and drapey top can be styled a million different ways — even layered under a chunky sweater.

8. Bold Beauty: Looking to make a statement? Snag this unique striped jumpsuit in one of the six bold hues it comes in. There’s no waistband, so there’s it won’t highlight your tummy area, and the vertical stripes will help elongate your look.

9. Year-Round Winner: This long-sleeve jumpsuit offers enough coverage to keep you warm in cold weather, but is also lightweight enough for breezy summer days. The fabric is smooth and stretchy, with ruching and a looser fit that will never make you feel restricted.

10. Lightweight Linen: This square neck jumpsuit comes in at an impressively low price point (less than $70!) considering it’s made of 100% European linen. That means it’s lightweight, breezy and effortlessly chic, with a self-tie belt that allows you to accentuate your waist in a good way.

11. Casual and Cool: You’ll find so many different ways to style this strapless jumpsuit from Lulu’s. Jogger-style pants give it a casual feel, while the ruched strapless top elevates it enough to look fabulous with heels.

12. Rich Mom Vibes: This tie-neck jumpsuit is so flowy that, at first glance, it looks like it could be a maxi dress. The slightly oversized fit, elegant halter-style top and cool black-and-white print all make this a rich mom find.

13. 2-in-1 Style: Adjustable straps mean that you can choose to wear this printed number on its own or style it like overalls, layered over a tee. Plus, we love the pleated fabric at the waist for its forgiving look.

14. Everyday Basic: Simple and sleek, Zella’s wide-leg jumpsuit is bound to become your new go-to. The knit bodice has a built-in bra for added support, while the wide legs and draping at the waist keep it very flattering.

15. Boho Chic: While this boat neck jumpsuit has a loose and blousy boho-inspired style, it’s also undeniably elegant. The adjustable belt helps to define your shape, but it’s still draping in all the right spots.

16. Comfy But Cute: Made of 100% cotton, Quince’s smocked jumpsuit almost feels like you’re wearing sweatpants, yet it’s much too stylish to ever be confused for them. It’s easy, breezy and incredibly versatile.

17. $10 Find Alert: A wrap-style top and loose fit make this cropped pick a major win if you’re trying to hide your tummy. It’s a casual choice perfect for warmer weather, but the best part is the price, which comes in at just $10.

18. Little Black Jumpsuit: This sophisticated wide-leg jumpsuit features a tiered ruffle top that hides your entire tummy area with ease. The loose fit through the legs only adds to the elegant look.

19. Beach Babe: Free People’s block print design seems to be made for a vacation spent on the beach. The one-and-done piece is made of 100% cotton and is super breathable, with a relaxed fit that’s perfect for taking it easy.

20. Understated Elegance: This textured jumpsuit might look like a two-piece set, but it’s actually just one. The loose-fitting top layer and pleating right at the tummy area make it an extra-flattering pick.

21. Office-Friendly Option: A button-up top, sharp collar and waist-cinching belt give this sleeveless jumpsuit a structured look that makes it well suited for a day at the office. It also has a wide-leg fit and draping exactly where you want it.

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Horror icon and famous chin Bruce Campbell is famous for playing roles in which he fights monsters. Sometimes they’re Kandarian demons, sometimes they’re enslaving aliens, and sometimes they’re the consequences of Peter Parker’s sulky teenage angst. But his latest fight is against a real-life monster: cancer.

Bruce Campbell: Certified B-Movie Badass

The actor announced his diagnosis to fans on X on March 2, 2026, saying it’s “’treatable’ not ‘curable.’” He added that he had to cancel numerous upcoming appearances this spring and summer because “appearances and cons and work in general need to take a back seat to treatment.”

“My plan is to get as well as I possibly can over the summer so that I can tour with my new movie Ernie & Emma in the fall,” he explained. “There are several cons this year summer that I have to cancel. Big regrets on my part.”

Ernie & Emma was written and directed by Campbell and is a comedy about a widower on a journey to spread his late wife’s ashes in some very specific and memorable locations. Campbell also stars in the film, alongside Cerina Vincent and longtime collaborator and personal friend Ted Raimi.

The Raimi Connection

The Raimi family has been Bruce’s bread and butter his entire career. Friends since junior high school, he and brothers Ted and Sam worked together to make the classic cult horror film The Evil Dead. As director Sam rose to prominence in Hollywood, he brought many of his childhood friends along with him, including Ted and Bruce Campbell.

They later starred together under Sam’s direction in the next two Evil Dead films, Dead by Dawn and Army of Darkness, as well as the series Ash vs the Evil Dead. They also played side by side in episodes of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess, where Campbell’s character, Autolycus, Prince of Thieves, became another iconic role of his. Sam Raimi produced both fantasy shows. Raimi also found a place for Campbell in many of his movies, including bit parts in his renditions of Spider-Man, and an appearance in the MCU film Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

However, Bruce has also made a name for himself, as he reported in his autobiography, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B-Movie Actor. 174 credits also include movies as varied as the campy horror Bubba Ho-Tep and the kid superhero flick Sky High. He earned another iconic role as Sam Axe in Burn Notice, a character who became so popular, a spin-off TV movie chronicled his background. He’s lent his distinctive voice to numerous animated projects, including the Pixar film Cars 2, and the zany Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs; he’s also performed in video games, most notably as Evil Dead hero Ash Williams.

Not Going Down Without A Fight

Bruce Campbell is so cool, he even played himself in the meta-horror My Name Is Bruce, about a kid who summons the actor to fight real-life demons after watching him do it in movies.

“Fear not, I am a tough old son-of-a-bitch,” he told his fans in his X post, channeling the energy that brought us Coach Boomer and Jack of All Trades. “I have great support, and I expect to be around for a while.”

He concluded, “As always, you’re the greatest fans in the world and I hope to see you soon!”

We hope to see you soon, too, Bruce. Best wishes for a productive treatment and a speedy recovery.

Stefon Diggs has broken his silence on his impending release from the New England Patriots.

“THANK YOU for a hell of a year,” Diggs, 32, wrote via his Instagram Story on Wednesday, March 4. “We family forever @patriots … Until we meet again.”

Earlier on Wednesday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported via X that Patriots management informed Diggs that they planned to release him “after the start of the league year next week.”

“Stefon Diggs had an additional $6 million set to become fully guaranteed next week Friday,” Pelissero, 44, later reported. “The Patriots didn’t want to drag him along and informed him today they’re moving on, giving him a jump start. He’ll be released next Wednesday [March 11].”

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Per the NFL, the Patriots’ decision to cut Diggs was “purely financially motivated” because of the timing of his fully guaranteed contract. The Patriots have yet to comment on the release.

Diggs signed a three-year, $63.5 million contract with the New England Patriots in March 2025 and helped lead the team to Super Bowl LX last month, where they ultimately lost to the Seattle Seahawks. Despite the disappointing end to the season, Diggs led the Patriots squad in receiving yards while earning 1,013 yards on 85 receptions and four touchdowns.

The Patriots initially stood by Diggs in December 2025 when he was charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery over an alleged confrontation with a private chef. (The chef alleged that a dispute over pay turned violent earlier that month.)

“The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs,” a Patriots spokesperson said in December. “Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary. Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.”

Diggs pleaded not guilty in February 2026 and his attorney, Michael DiStefano, predicted the NFL star would be “completely exonerated.”

It has been a dramatic few weeks for the embattled NFL star. Us Weekly learned in February that Diggs and rapper Cardi B separated days before the Super Bowl.

“They are always so up and down. This isn’t the first time they have broken up,” a source exclusively told Us at the time. “Cardi is single and putting herself out there again. She feels free. He betrayed her so many times. Her friends have been trying to show her that he is not right for her and that she deserved better.”

Cardi, 33, seemingly addressed the split for the first time during a concert in San Francisco on February 27.

“Who you playing with, motherf***er?” she said during a concert in San Francisco per a video shared via X. “You ain’t never had a bad bitch like this…Never in your motherf***in’ life. None of them bitches f***in’ with me.”

Cardi and Diggs welcomed a baby boy together in November 2025. Cardi shares daughters Kulture, 7, and Blossom, 17 months, and son Wave, 4 with ex-husband Offset while Diggs has multiple children from previous relationships.

You’d be hard-pressed to find an actor with bolder, more compelling projects on their resume than Rachel Weisz. Most of these fall into the film category, from team-ups with Yorgos Lanthimos in The Lobster and The Favourite to instant sapphic classic Disobedience, Rian Johnson’s quirky adventure-comedy The Brothers Bloom or the edgy Gothic mystery My Cousin Rachel. In 2023, however, she led her first TV series, giving two of the best performances of her career as a pair of genius, ethically questionable twins in Dead Ringers. Despite being based on a 1988 film (which was based on a 1977 movie), it felt wholly original and utterly brilliant — and perhaps a bit too intense and subversive for the average audience.

Though undoubtedly a dark comedy, Vladimir’s lighter tone is likely to prove quite a bit more palatable and accessible to viewers than Dead Ringers. Still, there are definite thematic parallels between the two that highlight the type of project Weisz seems to be most interested in telling right now: ones about flawed, complex women who are bursting at the seams with ambition and desire. The fact that the Netflix show unapologetically embraces its protagonist’s imperfections in an age where even the most sympathetic multidimensional female characters face immense criticism (Pluribus’ Carol Sturka, for example, or The Pitt’s Trinity Santos) makes it easy to overlook that Vladimir itself is admittedly imperfect, too.

What Is ‘Vladimir’ About?

Vladimir introduces us to a nameless creative writing professor (Weisz), who’s suffered numerous recent plights that essentially boil down to the issue that nobody seems all that interested in her these days. Her fellow professor husband, John (John Slattery), doesn’t desire her anymore; her formerly adoring students find her out of touch; and her 27-year-old daughter, Sid (Ellen Robertson), thinks she’s overbearing and unevolved. To make matters worse, John is in the middle of a sex scandal for hooking up with multiple students a decade ago — more an irritation than a betrayal for the protagonist, considering she and John had an arrangement.

The whole world, it seems, wants her to condemn John’s actions and swiftly leave him, but the protagonist is much more interested in pining after a young new professor instead: Vladimir (Leo Woodall). She’s drawn to him like a moth to a flame, complicated by the fact that he’s married to perpetually stressed adjunct Cynthia (Jessica Henwick), with whom he has a young daughter. Still, the sexual tension between the main character and Vladimir is palpable… or is it? Is there a real spark there? Or will she come to learn that that connection is simply all in her head — and that the fantasy isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be?

‘Vladimir’ Lets Rachel Weisz Show Off Her Pitch-Perfect Comedy Skills

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From House of Cards to Fleabag, it’s not particularly unusual — especially these days — for characters to break the fourth wall, but it is one of the trickier storytelling devices to pull off. In incapable hands, it can be cheesy or an overly convenient way to slip in overt exposition. Luckily, Weisz makes a meal of her monologues, expertly playing off the audience, who she treats as both trusted confidante and unwanted intruder depending on the situation. Though marketed as an erotic thriller of sorts, Vladimir ends up being more silly than sexy — and that’s not a bad thing. Weisz has always been a gifted comedic actor, but rarely has she had the vehicle to showcase it quite like this, flexing her ability for dry, witty, dialogue-driven humor and much broader, kookier, and more physical fare alike. There’s not one second where she’s phoning it in, consistently going all-in at even the most ridiculous moments.

I only wish Vladimir didn’t feel like it was holding back. The series is bookended by scenes that tease the protagonist being deliciously unhinged, though the opening flash-forward is revealed to be much tamer than it initially appears, and the ending is cheekily ambiguous in a way that’s not altogether satisfying. There are other tiny glimpses of this deviance peppered throughout (like when the protagonist subtly grinds against her chair to pleasure herself during a meeting), but Vladimir is afraid to let her go full freak. The result is a tone that’s grounded in a way that ultimately holds the story back from reaching its true weird and wild potential as opposed to making it real and relatable. The show has some bite to it, but it stops short of drawing blood, too shy and polite to completely embrace anything that runs the risk of veering too far into offbeat or off-putting territory, despite its simmering enticingly under the surface.

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While Vladimir’s dramatic and thriller elements don’t hit as hard as they could, the show nails its comedic beats time and time again. Weisz’s excellent performance is a big part of that, but the razor-sharp writing and creative direction deserve credit, too, as they work in tandem to satirize Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z in equal measure. The way the series integrates technology is especially notable, with two particularly hilarious gags involving a barrage of text messages for a wax appointment and an all-consuming spiral about what a certain emoji from Vladimir could possibly mean. I found myself laughing out loud multiple times an episode and occasionally having to rewind to pick up on a joke I missed, as the pace is snappy, without any of the bloat that so often plagues streaming shows.

‘Vladimir’ Nails the Female Gaze, but Could’ve Gone Deeper With Its Themes

Though Vladimir does skew more silly than sexy, there are effectively steamy moments. These are mostly quick and imagined, with the protagonist daydreaming about Vladimir making out with her in her office or coming onto her in the bathroom. Woodall perfectly walks the line of impossibly attentive and attractively aloof, and he has enough chemistry with Weisz to make their romantic scenes enjoyable, even when they start to get a bit repetitive. The fact that each of these scenes is unquestionably filtered through the female gaze, rooting us firmly in the protagonist’s point of view, is refreshing and still feels relatively groundbreaking in 2026. The stranger, subtler moments when her hungry perspective becomes apparent — when Vladimir puts his hands behind his head, for instance, or rubs at a stain on his pants — are even more captivating due to their specificity.

Vladimir raises interesting, timely questions about power, feminism, and the #MeToo movement, but it stops short of engaging with them in a meaningful way. Because it doesn’t seem to know quite what it wants to say about the topics, it ends up not saying much at all, the commentary staying close to the surface rather than diving deep into the intricacies. It revels in its main character being messy and subversive, but after all is said and done, it’s more thematically clean and conventional than it wants to be.

Aesthetically speaking, there are areas where Vladimir showcases a real sense of style, right down to the episode titles, which are named after novels by female authors, and their card designs, which are clearly inspired by classical paintings. The needledrops are also notable, ranging from Chappell Roan to Doechii and Patty Smith. The focus on women artists at every level is significant and undeniably influences the viewing experience, even if subconsciously. By not leaning into its edgier, murkier elements, Vladimir stops short of being a masterpiece, but it’s still a hell of a lot of fun. Weisz’s confident comedic performance will have you laughing and rooting for the main character (even when you probably shouldn’t), and there’s just enough spice to scratch that romantic itch. Vladimir may not be an obsessive page-turner, but it’s still definitely a book worth reading.

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Release Date

March 5, 2026

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Netflix

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Writers

Julia May Jonas

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Pros & Cons

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• Rachel Weisz gives a compelling performance, committing entirely to the role and showing off her comedy chops.
• The direction celebrates the female gaze and immerses the audience in the protagonist?s perspective.
• The writing is sharp, with dry, witty dialogue and clever visual humor.

• The show plays it too safe at times rather than leaning into its darker, messier elements.
• Themes of power and feminism aren?t explored with as much depth as one would like.

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Watching 2022’s Jerry & Marge Go Large is a fun experience because Bryan Cranston is the perfect lead for this movie. In Breaking Bad, he plays a desperate man who, in Vince Gilligan’s words, transforms “from Mr. Chips to Scarface.” Walter White takes on the Heisenberg alter ego and becomes a truly terrible person in his pursuit of financial security for his family after his cancer diagnosis. What he learns along the way is that he likes being a crime lord, and he eventually becomes a monster fueled by greed, violence, and ego.

Jerry Selbee (Bryan Cranston), on the other hand, feels unfulfilled after retirement and decides to use his knack for numbers to game the lottery system. After discovering a clever loophole, he goes all in and slowly builds his fortune. The difference here is that he uses his money for good. Jerry & Marge Go Large starts with similar DNA to Breaking Bad but becomes an exercise in wholesome community outreach instead of laundering meth money through a car wash.

While the film is based on a true story, I’m never one to compare a work of fiction to the events that inspired it. As a movie, Jerry & Marge Go Large is a fun watch, but not without its shortcomings. The only reason I tuned into the Paramount+ original was because of the obvious Breaking Bad parallel. I wanted to see Bryan Cranston play a bizarro version of Walter White.

From Retiree To Big Baller

Jerry & Marge Go Large opens with a retirement party, where Jerry Selbee reluctantly eases into his golden years. After 40 years as a line manager for a cereal company, he feels lost because he loves numbers, solving problems, and being an all-around helpful guy. Not knowing how to live without meaningful work to define him, Jerry is puttering around at his local convenience store one day when he notices a loophole in the lottery, specifically the game known as Winfall.

The loophole is simple, and was cracked by Jerry in no time. Instead of constantly increasing the jackpot when there’s no clear winner, the Winfall game rolls the prize money down to the next tier of winners. If nobody matches all six numbers, those who match fewer numbers receive a payout during designated “rolldown” weeks. A statistics wizard at heart, Jerry realizes that if he buys enough tickets during these periods, he’ll always come out ahead. He withdraws the last $8,000 from his savings account to test the theory, doubling his money overnight.

This is where the Breaking Bad parallel comes in. At first, Jerry keeps his lottery scheme to himself, afraid that his wife, Marge (Anette Bening), would disapprove. He hides wads of cash in cereal boxes and popcorn tins in his pantry, but eventually he has to confess because he’s raking in serious dough and is running out of excuses for his disappearances during the rolldown weeks.

To his surprise, Marge is thrilled that he found a new hobby, and she wants to help him play the game. When Winfall is discontinued in Michigan, they travel out of state to buy tickets, which reinvigorates their marriage because it’s a new hobby they can share. Deciding to go legit, Jerry incorporates an investment company, rounds up members of his community to increase the betting pool, and makes them equal partners, effectively revitalizing their downtown area one strategic win at a time.

There’s Another Kingpin To Watch Out For

While Jerry and Marge are certainly going large at this point, a new obstacle emerges. A Harvard student, Tyler Langford (Uly Schlesinger), discovers the same glitch and decides to raise the stakes. Jerry games the system through legal means, but Tyler pushes it further by exploiting technology and hacking the Lottery to gain an edge and scale up a competing operation.

Once Jerry learns about Tyler’s involvement, there’s a confrontation. Nothing explosive happens, but there’s a quiet tension because Jerry and Marge have never been happier, and their entire community now benefits from Jerry’s numbers game.

At the end of the day, Jerry & Marge Go Large is standard, middle-of-the-road, feel-good fare, but I got a lot of entertainment value out of constantly comparing it to Breaking Bad. 

Half the fun was waiting for Jerry to snap and send a cartel leader to blow Tyler’s face off. That never happens, and instead we get an optimistic 60-something rounding up his neighbors and doing the right thing, golly gee willickers. He even keeps crates of used lottery tickets in his garage in case he gets audited. It’s all so adorable.

Still a fun movie despite the disappointing lack of any suspense or tension, Jerry & Marge Go Large is a Paramount+ original and can be streamed with an active subscription.

Todd Meadows’ mom says the Deadliest Catch star was put on medical leave just one month before his death at age 25.

Angela Meadows told TMZ on Wednesday, March 4, that her son was hit in the head about one month ago while onboard his ship. Following his injury, Todd was checked out by a doctor, which is the crew’s protocol.

Angela explained that a medical professional determined Todd sustained a concussion and he flew back home to Washington to recover. According to Angela, that was the last time Todd’s family saw him before he died.

“The last photo I got of him was when he was building a fire,” she told the outlet. “He was listening to music in the moment and was so happy. That’s how I want to remember him.”

Angela shared that Todd was cleared by the doctor to return to work and her son was excited to get back. She added that the family does not blame Deadliest Catch for Todd’s concussion. (There is no indication that the concussion played a factor in Todd’s death.)

News broke earlier this week that Todd died while working as a deckhand on the Aleutian Lady fishing vessel, which has been featured on the hit Discovery Channel series.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Todd Meadows,” a spokesperson for the network told TMZ on Monday, March 2. “This is a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his loved ones, his crewmates, and the entire fishing community during this incredibly difficult time.”

The Aleutian Lady’s Captain Rick Shelford paid tribute to Todd, who was a new member of the ship’s crew.

“His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone’s respect right away,” Shelford wrote via Facebook on Sunday, March 1. “His smile was contagious, and the sound of his laughter coming up the wheelhouse stairs or over the deck hailer is something we will carry with us always.”

TMZ previously reported that Todd died due to a “fishing incident.” It was later revealed that Todd fell overboard. The Coast Guard at the Arctic District command center in Juneau, Alaska, was notified of the incident and attempted to get Todd back on board. Todd was found unresponsive by the Coast Guard.

“He was recovered unresponsive by the crew approximately 10 minutes later,” a rep for the Coast Guard told Us on Tuesday, March 3, adding that attempts to revive Todd were “unsuccessful.”

The Coast Guard is currently investigating the incident.

Todd’s’ bunkmate Trey John Green III claimed to Us earlier this week that the incident was caught on camera while filming season 22 of Deadliest Catch.

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“Discovery is done filming, but there was a producer and a deck cam guy on the boat for the past two months filming for season 22 of the show,” he alleged to Us. “It was filmed, unfortunately.”

Andrea also expressed her and the family’s wishes for Discovery Channel to not air any footage from Todd’s fatal incident.

“We don’t want to see any footage from the accident and do not want Discovery to air any of that footage or make money off of our son’s death,” she told TMZ. “We hope they only air good things of Todd on that boat.”