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Few Movies Are as Haunting as Netflix’s Forgotten Serial Killer Thriller With 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
The Stranger snuck onto Netflix with minimal fanfare the same way it stalks its way into viewers’ minds, leaving lingering chills and a lasting impression well after the credits roll. This serial killer movie is based on a true story, where a person of interest (named Henry Teague in the film and played by Sean Harris) was suspected of abducting a child and the Australian police force launched a sting operation to coax out a confession. The true story is horrifying enough, but director Thomas M. Wright’s film is a masterclass in dread, allowing the creeping feeling to pervade each element of the narrative, atmosphere and characters. Joel Edgerton also joins the cast as undercover cop Mark, who works closely with Henry, delivering a haunting performance that adds to how a crime can impact anyone associated with it.
‘The Stranger’ Is Based on a True Story
Everything about The Stranger grips you in a cocoon of dread, even from the very beginning where the words “based on a true story” flash across a black screen. It is inspired by a real Australian sting operation that occurred during an 8-year manhunt for Brett Peter Cowan, who was investigated for abducting and murdering 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe (James Liston in the film). As Edgerton told The Sydney Morning Herald, the names of everyone had been changed to protect their identities, not even meeting with the real undercover cop “because [they] were investigating the truth, taking that truth and telling a fictionalized version of it, which is about protecting everyone involved.”
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Mark’s real counterpart did indeed befriend the suspect and drew him into a fake crime ring that the police set-up in hopes of recording a confession, which is legal and admissible in court in Australia. The film is based on a book that detailed the covert operation, The Sting: The Undercover Operation That Caught Daniel Morcombe’s Killer by crime reporter Kate Kyriacou, but much of the story is fictionalized. This allows The Stranger to convey the true dread that eclipsed every part of the investigation, made more effective by Wright’s strong direction. The film flashes between Mark and Henry working together and the background police work, constantly reminding us that Henry, who comes off as a regular albeit strange man, is actually far more sinister underneath.
Dread Creeps Into the Atmosphere of ‘The Stranger’
We are constantly reminded of Mark’s goal and await the confession, creating an impending sense of doom to the friendship and the ordeal. When we first meet Henry, he is meeting a stranger on the bus who introduces him to Mark and offers him a job in this elusive crime enterprise. Harris masters the vacant stare of a haunted man and frequently mutters he “doesn’t do violence,” creating an eerie screen presence that unwillingly draws our eyes to him. As the film and the central “friendship” progress, Harris pairs his enigmatic air with convulsions of mania, sending waves of shock through us as he disrupts the quiet gloom of the film.
Dim lighting strains our eyes throughout the film, interrupted mainly by cold and harsh scenes of the police work, helmed by Jada Alberts as the lead detective. The darkness makes the events feel corrupt and underhanded, as if it is corroding the film from the inside, burdened by the weight of its material. Combined with the creeping score, each narrative beat leaves us deeply unsettled. Meanwhile, the white lights of the police scenes and Alberts’ somber narration act as a guiding truth and exposition that reminds us of our purpose, inducting us into the investigation too.
Edgerton Plays a Haunted Undercover Cop in ‘The Stranger’
The dread curdled up by these events leaves no one untouched, especially Mark, who has to deal with the cost of a secret identity and the impact Henry’s darkness has on him. Edgerton’s heavy performance portrays the burden of this traumatic kind of work, as he keeps his sentences short and his gaze is often adrift when not undercover. Even the disguise aspect is disturbing, as he sports the rugged beard and hunched demeanor that mirrors Henry, allowing the similarities to subliminally connect them. This is made even more disconcerting through the innocuous scenes of Mark with his son, reminding us of the inner turmoil he must feel — he is trying to befriend and identify with a suspected child killer.
Wright assiduously explores Mark’s inner conflicts with dream sequences that are woven seamlessly into the narrative. He is frequently woken up by the face of Henry pervading his dreams, with one distinct nightmare tapping into his paternal love, where Henry sits serenely at the base of his son’s bed. Mark’s fears, uncertainties and the undulating pressure placed on him are manifested in these doom-laden scenes, building the inescapable dread as the consequences of this sting operation claim Mark, Henry, police officers and us in its dark grip.
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October 6, 2022
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117 minutes
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Fletcher Humphrys
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Tori Spelling had 'more of an emotional outward reaction' over Shannen Doherty's death than her dad Aaron Spelling's
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The actress, who starred alongside Doherty on the drama series “Beverly Hills, 90210,” reasoned that her reaction had to do with reckoning with her own mortality.
Dave Portnoy is revisiting one of the biggest podcast controversies in internet history, and according to the Barstool Sports founder, there’s a major piece of the story fans never heard. During a recent interview, Portnoy looked back at the explosive 2020 breakup between “Call Her Daddy” hosts Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn, revealing new details about the behind-the-scenes negotiations that nearly brought the wildly successful podcast to an abrupt end. According to Dave Portnoy, what unfolded behind closed doors was far more complicated than the public realized.
At the height of the dispute, Cooper and Franklyn halted production on “Call Her Daddy” despite still being under contract with Barstool Sports. The standoff quickly became one of the most talked-about media stories of 2020, with fans closely following every twist in the battle over ownership, contracts, and creative control.
Dave Portnoy told TMZ Live that he attempted to resolve the situation by presenting what he considered one of the most generous offers Barstool had ever made. According to the Barstool founder, the proposal included higher compensation, a shorter contract term, and a path toward eventual ownership of the podcast. The offer was designed to address many of the concerns Cooper and Franklyn had raised during negotiations.
Portnoy Claims A More Alarming Proposal Emerged During Negotiations
While discussing the fallout, Portnoy revealed what he described as the most surprising moment of the entire saga. According to him, after Cooper and Barstool began working toward a resolution, she later disclosed that there had allegedly been discussions about using toxic workplace allegations as a way to escape the existing contract. Portnoy said the revelation caught him completely off guard and remains one of the most shocking details he remembers from the dispute.
The Barstool founder did not provide additional specifics about the alleged conversations, but said the information immediately stopped him in his tracks.
The ‘Call Her Daddy’ Breakup Changed The Podcast Industry
The public split between Cooper and Franklyn became a defining moment in podcasting and influencer culture. After the partnership unraveled, Cooper remained with Barstool and continued hosting “Call Her Daddy” solo before eventually taking the show to new heights. She later signed a reported $125 million, three-year deal with SiriusXM, cementing herself as one of the most successful podcasters in the industry.
Franklyn, meanwhile, launched her own independent show, “Sofia with an F,” and built a solo brand following the breakup. And years later, the feud remains one of the most dissected creator disputes in digital media.
Alex Cooper Is No Stranger To Public Creator Feuds
Portnoy’s comments come as Cooper has recently found herself involved in another high-profile falling-out in the influencer world. In 2023, Cooper launched the Unwell Network, a media company aimed at younger audiences. One of the network’s first major signings was social media star Alix Earle, who debuted her podcast “Hot Mess with Alix Earle” shortly afterward.
The partnership appeared successful on the surface, but things changed in early 2025 when Unwell dropped Earle and her podcast. While Cooper initially stated the split was amicable and that Earle retained full ownership of her intellectual property, tensions later spilled into public view.
Alex Cooper And Alix Earle’s Dispute Played Out Online
The disagreement escalated when Earle began interacting with social media posts that criticized Cooper and the Unwell Network. Things reached another level when Earle reposted a TikTok that compared Cooper to an “ambulance chaser” and the “grim reaper,” accusing the podcast star of “profiting off of women’s heartaches.”
Cooper eventually addressed the situation publicly, calling on Earle to express any issues directly rather than through indirect social media activity.
Portnoy’s latest comments arrive as he promotes his newly released book, “Cancel Me If You Can,” which chronicles many of the controversies and business battles that have defined his career. And judging by his latest revelations, the “Call Her Daddy” breakup remains one of the stories he’s still eager to discuss.
No matter the medium, there is something inherently charming and fascinating about science fiction that makes it a highlight of just about every art form. While many people immediately think of great sci-fi blockbusters as some of the best that the genre has to offer, there are actually a wide array of masterful sci-fi video games that tell even greater stories with more vast, intricate worlds.
While it’s arguable whether these games are greater than the absolute best blockbusters, they overwhelmingly stand head and toes above the average movie that only grazes the potential of the genre. These games, however, bring sci-fi to its absolute limits in terms of compelling player experience, delving into intricate worlds with great characters and unmatched immersion. For many gamers, these titles are some of the absolute best sci-fi experiences across all forms of media.
‘Doom’ (2016)
The Doom franchise has always had an impactful niche, being one of the first truly great first-person shooters and having an instantly compelling world to get the player invested. Simply playing as a ruthless space marine fighting off against legions of undead and demons is the type of concept that provides untold amounts of fun and high-energy glory for players. While many games in the Doom franchise revel in the glory of their gameplay, the initial reboot game from 2016 is arguably the best in this regard.
The major innovation that makes Doom so compelling and more high-energy is the “Glory Kill” mechanic, incentivizing players to be aggressive in their playstyle and chain kills, being rewarded for fast, frantic gameplay. It gives the game a distinct identity, revitalizing the franchise in its success and elevating the stature of Doom into the modern age.
‘Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic’ (2003)
While Star Wars has stood for decades as the face of exceptional sci-fi blockbusters in film, it has also achieved great success in other mediums. In the world of Star Wars video games, however, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is the undeniable king, telling a vast sci-fi RPG experience with a story that even rivals the best that the films have to offer.
This prequel to the entire franchise sets itself apart from the actual films by delving more into the mythos and the continuous struggle between Jedi and Sith, with the player traveling across the galaxy, customizing their character, and choosing whether to journey down the path of the Light Side or the Dark Side. It features a lot of the classic strengths of Bioware RPGs, combining them with the glory and passion of Star Wars worldbuilding to create one of the best RPGs of the 2000s.
‘Titanfall 2’ (2016)
While the original Titanfall was an effective concept with a well enough execution on the concept of a massive multiplayer shooter where players engage in futuristic mech combat, Titanfall 2 acts as the fully realized height of the concept. It builds upon the strengths of the first game to a point of near-perfection, adding a wildly entertaining single-player campaign while further delivering on the same competitive multiplayer greatness.
The game focused much more on heightened movement and a sprawling world that help it stand out among its sci-fi first-person shooter peers, leaving players deeply invested in its world as they pilot mechs into the height of combat. It also helps that its core PvP gameplay loop is some of the most satisfying and effective gameplay that first-person gaming has to offer, with layers of depth and exceptional passion oozing out of every aspect of the gameplay.
‘Outer Wilds’ (2019)
While the sci-fi genre is often associated with massively sprawling budgets and AAA gaming, there are also many exceptional indie games that capture the vast scale and limitless possibilities of the genre; Outer Wilds is easily the best in this regard. This exceptional indie game sees the player exploring a planetary system that is stuck in a 22-minute time loop, resetting after the sun goes supernova and destroys the entire system. Through repeated attempts, it becomes up to the player to investigate the alien ruins to discover the cause of the time loop and how to stop the supernova.
Through its simple yet immediately engaging premise, Outer Wilds does an exceptional job of hooking the audience and keeping them captivated, with effective puzzles slowly revealing more truths as to the nature of this doom-fated solar system. It has had a lasting impact on those who experience it, utilizing the strengths of sci-fi and space exploration to create a true work of art only possible in the realm of video games.
‘Half-Life 2’ (2004)
The original Half-Life was already a massively celebrated icon of first-person shooters and immersive sci-fi storytelling, but Half-Life 2 amplifies the strengths of the original to create what was a generational leap forward for the video game industry as a whole. With exceptional worldbuilding, control over the player at all times and even during cutscenes, and a physics engine that encourages interactions with the environment, first-person games were never the same after Half-Life 2.
This prominent Valve sequel has stood as one of the company’s greatest games ever since its release, with the dynamic combination of a ruthless dystopian world and high-tech sci-fi technology creating a timeless classic first-person experience. The game has a substantial legacy that has stood long after its release, often considered one of the most important technological advancements for the industry and one of the best games of the era.
‘Halo: Combat Evolved’ (2001)
Xbox wouldn’t be nearly the titan that it is today without the success and impact of Halo, with Halo: Combat Evolved still holding a special place in the hearts of many gamers. Whether it’s the exceptional single-player campaign where Master Chief faces off against the Covenant in a fight for humanity, or the endlessly entertaining multiplayer modes, Halo: Combat Evolved has been one of the faces of sci-fi gaming ever since its release.
Even as the franchise has had a myriad of subsequent releases and growth over the years, there’s something special and full of charm about the original game that continues to make it such an icon of not just gaming, but the sci-fi genre as a whole. It features some of the most intricate and recognizable characters and locations in shooter game history, with its prominent world playing a major part in its continued legacy and recognition.
‘Metroid Prime’ (2002)
The defining sci-fi franchise from Nintendo, Metroid Prime proved to be one of the all-time greatest jumps to 3D for a franchise, taking the vast exploration and alien threats of the Metroid franchise and giving them a new coat of paint in this first-person action-adventure masterpiece. This exceptional GameCube game was one of the greatest system sellers for the console, standing toe-to-toe with the other sci-fi masterpieces of the era with a perfect balance of action, puzzle solving, and an expansive world.
The game is much more action-packed and mature compared to the traditional Nintendo experience, yet it still has the same passion and labor of love that make so many Nintendo games genre-defining classics. Metroid Prime is the type of exceptional masterpiece that other adventure games find massive inspiration from, pushing the medium forward with pitch-perfect execution in every regard.
‘Mass Effect 2’ (2010)
Mass Effect 2 arguably accomplishes one of the greatest feats in sci-fi video game storytelling, featuring one of the most impressive and vast branches of possible stories, with no two playthroughs ever feeling the same. With so many memorable characters to interact with, as well as building off of the growth and decision-making of the previous game, Mass Effect 2 is the definitive masterclass of character and passion within a video game story.
The game has stood as one of the quintessential sci-fi video game masterpieces ever since its release, creating a sprawling, highly engaging action RPG experience from beginning to end. It almost had an indirect adverse effect on the rest of the franchise, as no subsequent entry has even come close to the impact and exceptional feel that Mass Effect 2 has from beginning to end.
‘BioShock’ (2007)
The perfect example of a vast, original dystopian world in video games, BioShock and its exceptional exploration of monolithic utopian thinkers in the city of Rapture make for one of the most artistically rich and powerful video game narratives, especially for the era in which it was released. BioShock features great variety in its gameplay, with high-octane action, terrifying tense-fueled moments, and intricate puzzles coming together to create one of the most original gaming experiences of the Xbox 360/PS3 era.
Even after a complete trilogy of BioShock games, the mixture of timely social messaging and intricate storytelling still makes the film a celebrated achievement for gaming culture. It’s the undeniable height of sci-fi dystopian storytelling, telling a story that rivals the very best sci-fi movies in its stature and has one of the most emotionally touching endings in video game history.
‘Portal 2’ (2011)
It takes a lot to follow up a game that was already considered one of the best games of the generation, yet Portal 2 expands and improves upon the already perfect strengths of Portal to create the definitive puzzle game masterpiece. With new puzzle elements, overwhelming characters and charm at each moment, and a deeper examination into the world as a whole, Portal 2 is the perfect video game sequel from which all other sequels should find inspiration.
The game’s amazing writing isn’t just better than most other video games, but rivals the very best sci-fi movies with its masterful pacing and overwhelming passion. Characters like GLaDOS, Wheatley, and Cave Johnson are among the most memorable and charming in video game history, with their dialogue adding so much character to the masterfully concocted portal-based puzzles that fuel the game. Portal 2 is a perfect puzzle game that consistently delivers amazing sci-fi greatness.
Ruby Rose’s summer had a bumpy start.
The Orange Is the New Black actress, 40, revealed that she was hospitalized after falling into a pool in an Instagram Stories post on Tuesday, June 30. She shared footage of the moment, which showed her walking along a pool edge and slipping. She slammed her upper body into a wall and dropped into the pool before grabbing her ribcage. Rose then quickly swam to the other side of the pool to get out.
“That’s your girl!” she captioned the post, next to a sticker of a ribcage. “RIP to my ribs, and to the rest of my summer. They are broken, multiple 🤣.”
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The actress continued, “Straight to the hospital, did not pass go or collect 200 dollars.”
Rose further opened up about her injury via Instagram Threads, writing, “One second I’m here talking to you. Next I’m in the hospital with two broken ribs. What a bloody Monday.”
Rose added that she “brought” the accident “upon” herself. “And now I have to breathe into a machine lol. Landed perfectly on the right side of my ribs. Breaking the bottom two.”
Her fans were quick to send her well wishes in the comments. “Oh Jesus I hope you’re okay. Broken ribs aren’t a joke,” one wrote. Another added, “Oh my gosh that looks so painful I’m so sorry!” A third follower added, “Oh, no! Oh, honey I am so sorry that happened to you!! Sending healing vibes.”
Robin Roberts returned to Good Morning America with a broken wrist after her one-day hiatus. Roberts, 63, appeared on the Tuesday, April 30, show wearing a bandage following her absence from the previous day’s episode. After completing a tennis segment on Tuesday, cohost George Stephanopoulos quipped to Roberts, “I hope seeing that tennis on the […]
This is not the first serious injury Rose has suffered either. While filming Batwoman in 2019, she herniated two discs in her spine while performing a stunt, putting her in risk of her spinal cord being severed. Rose ended up needing emergency neck surgery. Rose playfully reflected on the moment via Threads, writing, “I’m sorry, but what in the f***ing dissociation and self abandonment did I do, to return to work on batwoman, the day after breaking my rib and neck?”
She added, “My rib was killing me!! I couldn’t feel my legs or hands, I was in a batsuit!”
Now, Rose isn’t even considering getting suited up with her broken rib. “I’ve just broken two ribs, falling into my own pool backwards, 🤣 and you couldn’t pay me to put a bra on, let alone stand up.”
She added, “Send good book and show recommendations this is going to take many weeks 😭.”
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LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers has come to an end after eight seasons.
James, 41, and his agent, Rich Paul, have informed the franchise that they will be moving on, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported on Tuesday, June 30.
“Lakers president Rob Pelinka and Rich Paul spoke a short time ago about the four-time champion’s plans, sources said,” Charania, 32, wrote via X. “James chose to inform the Lakers well before [the] start of free agency tonight out of courtesy and appreciation for their run together, and to allow LA to conduct its offseason business.”
He continued, “The Lakers expressed to James that they wanted him back, but the NBA’s all-time leading scorer decides to move on elsewhere.”
James, who is on the shortlist of the greatest basketball players ever, is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a four-time champion and a three-time Olympic gold medalist. The four-time Most Valuable Player helped lead the Lakers to the 2020 NBA championship, becoming the first player in NBA history to win Finals MVP for three different teams.
NBA free agency begins Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, meaning James and the Lakers can now move forward with their 2026-27 plans.
“LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history,” the Lakers wrote in a statement shared via social media. “We will always be thankful for his eight years with the Lakers — including the title he led us to in 2020 under the toughest imaginable circumstances and the countless records he broke in purple and gold. We wish him all the best in the future, both on the court and off. He will always be a cherished part of the Lakers family.”
The Lakers went 53-29 last season, but were swept out of the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the conference semifinals. After their season ended, James reflected on the loss and his future in the league.
Even NBA legends sometimes struggle to deal with their children leaving the nest. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James joked about his son and teammate Bronny moving out after the Lakers’ 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, November 18. “I think he’s enjoying the process,” LeBron, 40, told the media when asked about […]
“I think you guys asked me about [retirement], and I’ve answered questions,” he told reporters. “I don’t think I’ve come out and been like, ‘Oh, retirement is coming.’ With my future, I don’t know, honestly. … Obviously it’s still fresh from, obviously, losing [the series]. And I don’t know. I don’t know what the future holds for me.”
He added that he wanted to “recalibrate with my family and talk with them, and spend some time with them” before deciding whether to return for another season.
“I think for me it’s about the process,” he explained. “If I can commit to still being in love with the process of showing up to the arena five-and-a-half hours before a game to start preparing for a game, giving everything I got, diving for loose balls and doing everything that you know that it takes to go out and play.”
While James’ destination for next season is still to be determined, the Golden State Warriors are expected to make a run for his services, Charania reported on Monday, June 29. Golden State may be hoping to make one last attempt at a deep playoff run with its aging core, which includes Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.
LeBron’s oldest son, Bronny, is expected to stay with the Lakers despite his father moving on. Bronny’s $2.3 million contract with Los Angeles became fully guaranteed on Monday, June 29, according to Spotrac’s Keith Smith.
Jennifer Lopez is opening up about breakups two years after her divorce from actor Ben Affleck. The A-lister’s relationship woes have made headlines over the last two decades, and now, she’s getting candid about them like never before. Speaking on the “Subway Takes” podcast, the New Yorker said she’s not dismayed by her breakups. Instead, she said they only fuel her and encourage her to be her best self.
On the June 30 episode of the “Subway Takes” show, Lopez said she doesn’t believe breakups mean “failure.” She said that she instead sees them as a “launchpad into your next best self.”
“We should have a party when we break up. People should say, ‘You broke up? Congratulations.’ Because one, you made a decision. Two, it was probably the best thing for everybody,” Lopez added.
According to the “Louboutins” singer, people who are being dumped are the real “winners,” while those going around “breaking hearts” are “losers.”
Jennifer Lopez Says There’s Too Much To Learn From Heartbreaks To Stay Sad
Lopez has had her fair share of public breakups; however, those have never kept the singer down. She said that heartbreak has only ever taught her new things about herself.
“I just feel like the biggest growth spurts I’ve had emotionally, mentally, psychologically have always come from a heartbreak. And that’s not just in romantic relationships, that’s in work heartbreaks, all of it,” she said. “It’s the only time you dig. You’re like, ‘What the f-ck happened? How do I do this? Why do I keep doing this? Or why didn’t that happen? What could I have done better?’ You change yourself.”
Jennifer Lopez Doesn’t ‘Discriminate’ Against Men
Regarding who she could see herself with, Lopez said there isn’t a single archetype.
“I don’t discriminate. I like skinny guys. I like a little chunk around the middle. I like beards. I like clean-shaven. It doesn’t matter. I like the person inside,” she revealed.
Over the years, Lopez has been linked with Cris Judd, Marc Anthony, and most recently, Affleck, whom she officially divorced in January 2025.
According to a previous report from The Blast, Lopez’s split from Affleck was much needed, as a source close to the entertainer said that it allowed her to get back to a happy place.
“She’s much happier now. Everyone has noticed the change. There’s a new carefree energy about her,” they shared.
Affleck Opened Up About His Split From Lopez In A New Interview
Affleck and Lopez’s split garnered significant attention, as the pair had also been engaged in the early 2000s before calling things off.
During a previous interview, Affleck got candid about his downfalls with the “Enough” actress, admitting that they are two very different people.
“My temperament is to be a little bit more reserved and private than hers,” he shared. “As happens in relationships, you don’t always have the same attitude towards these things.”
“You don’t marry a ship captain and then say, ‘Well, I don’t like going out in the water.’ You’ve got to own what you knew going into any relationship,” he continued.
Despite their split, Affleck denied rumors that their end was due to their reported disdain for one another.
“There’s a tendency to look at breakups and want to identify root causes or something,” he said. “There’s no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue. The truth is, when you talk to somebody, ‘Hey, what happened?’ Well, there is no, ‘This is what happened.’ It’s just a story about people trying to figure out their lives and relationships in ways that we all sort of normally do.”
Was Lopez Looking For A Rebound?
Following their split, rumors began to swirl that Lopez could’ve been linked to her “Office Romance” co-star, Brett Goldstein. However, a source said that there was never anything serious between them, and that Lopez only saw the actor as a “rebound.”
“She had fun with him, there’s no denying that, and she still thinks he’s a genuinely lovely guy, but it was never going to turn into anything serious for her,” the insider claimed. “She is someone who has a very clear vision for her life, she knows what it takes for a man to hold her interest long term and she doesn’t want to set anyone up for failure.”
Season 2 of Dutton Ranch will look a little different after the initial showrunner exited the Yellowstone spinoff.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed on Tuesday, June 30, that Benjamin Cavell would be taking over after working on shows such as Justified, SEAL Team and The Stand.
Cavell is joining the hit Paramount+ series after Chad Feehan stepped down in June. Us Weekly confirmed at the time that Feehan would not return as showrunner after completing work on season 1.
Puck News previously reported that Feehan, 47, stepped away from Dutton Ranch after alleged friction with series stars Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly, who play Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton, respectively, among others.
Dutton Ranch is officially renewed — but not everyone is coming back in season 2. Paramount+’s hit franchise started with Yellowstone, which premiered in 2018 and introduced viewers to the fictional Dutton family. The show came to an end in 2024, expanding its universe with Luke Grimes‘ CBS show Marshals and Dutton Ranch. “As Beth […]
“Showrunners change all the time,” Hauser, 51, told The Hollywood Reporter earlier this month. “This business is about adapting.”
He continued: “We’ve been doing this for a long time. Things change. People move on.”
Reilly, 48, had a similar outlook on the shakeup. “It was a really difficult but really satisfying show to make,” she said. “And so was Yellowstone.”
Looking ahead, the actress wanted to focus on the positive. “So is anything worth making,” she concluded. “We’re all creative minds and we all work together and I’m so proud of that.”
Executive producer Christina Voros, meanwhile, broke her silence about Feehan’s reported firing, telling ScreenRant in May that he did “an exceptional job building a world of adversaries for Rip and Beth” in the Yellowstone spinoff.
Voros noted that when it came to “dynamics behind his departure,” she didn’t have much to add. She went on to say that Dutton Ranch had at that point not “come out into the world yet” so a future without Feehan was “beyond” her knowledge on the subject.
The director expressed gratitude to Feehan and his team for “creating a world for these characters to move into.”
Dutton Ranch isn’t the only Taylor Sheridan show to go through showrunner changes. Lioness, Tulsa King and Frisco King have also experienced shifts — and not every show had a showrunner season to season.
Over the years, Sheridan, 56, has acknowledged his preference for not using writers’ rooms, telling The Hollywood Reporter in 2023, “But when you hire a room that may not be motivated by those same qualities — and a writer always wants to take ownership of something they’re writing — and I give this directive and they’re not feeling it, then they’re going to come up with their own qualities. So for me, writers rooms, they haven’t worked.”
The outlet noted that Sheridan wrote in a one-room “cabinet” he built in Wyoming. “I’ve written many episodes in eight to 10 hours,” he claimed at the time.
Dutton Ranch airs on Paramount+ Fridays.
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Ladies of London star Misse Beqiri will never forget the day she learned of ex Jake Hall’s death.
“I remember that I kept saying, ‘There’s no way,’ and then everything went black,” Beqiri, 39, told The Sun‘s Fabulous magazine in an interview published Saturday, June 27. “I can’t remember any of it. I didn’t believe it.”
One huge obstacle Beqiri quickly thought of was how she was going to tell her daughter the news that Hall died at the age of 35. (The exes shared 8-year-old daughter River.)
“The first person I thought about was River. How can I tell her that her dad is gone?” she recalled. “I kept thinking, ‘I don’t know if I am able to do this.’”
When she sat down with River, Beqiri called it the “worst thing I’ve ever had to do.”
“I keep thinking, ‘How is my daughter going to grow up without her dad?’” Beqiri wondered. “She won’t have him on her wedding day, or when she finishes school or does an exam. There are these big life moments where you need your dad and she won’t have that.”
River was eventually able to go back to school and remains in therapy to help process the loss. Still, her mom finds the whole situation “so much for her little brain to process.”
Jake Hall Courtesy of Misse Beqiri/Instagram
In early May, Hall was found dead in a villa following an accident at a house party in Majorca, Spain. An autopsy was conducted, but no cause of death was determined, per the BBC.
Days after Hall’s death made news, Beqiri broke her silence in an emotional statement.
“You will be missed. I promise to keep River safe, loved and wrapped in the kind of love you gave so effortlessly. You are at peace now,” she wrote via Instagram on May 9. “You left behind your mini version, our River, and for that we are forever grateful. You will always live on through her, and you will forever be with us.”
In her latest interview, Beqiri praised Hall’s role as a father and recalled the positive presence he had in his daughter’s life.
“He had so much love for River,” she shared. “They had a beautiful relationship. That’s what breaks my heart — I know he would never want to leave her. And he will live on in her.”
As the grieving process continues, Beqiri — who shares another child with ex-husband Anders Lindegaard — knows she has to be “strong.”
“There’s been moments where I was like, ‘I mentally cannot take another thing,’” she admitted. “And then I look at my kids, and I think, ‘Yes, you can, because they need you.’”
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