'Punisher' spin-off ordered by Marvel, Jon Bernthal to star

EW has learned that Marvel has ordered a spin-off starring vigilante character introduced inDaredevilseason 2. Writer and executive producer Steve Lightfoot (Hanniba,Casualty) will serve as showrunner. Word that Netflix was working on a potentialPunisherspin-off was firstreported by TV Linelast summer. Credit: Netflix Netflix and Marvel are expected to publicly announce the project later Friday. Here is the first teaser image for the new series:

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Amy Watson

'Quantico' boss Josh Safran boss Josh Safran looks ahead to the 'sexiest episode yet'

(Sorry, Liam.) What was it like going over that with Priyanka? And I think what she did was fantastic. Credit: Phillipe Bosse/ABC Now whether or not thats something Liam likes is a different story. Hes quite obsessed with getting her kicked out at this point. It is definitely tied to her father, and it will become clear why in the very next episode. Something I really liked seeing in this episode was how it dove deeper into Alex and Shelbys friendship....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Marcus Mendoza

'Quantico' postmortem: Showrunner talks Harry's trip to London, Alex's behavior

EP Josh Safran breaks down the midseason finale WARNING: The following contains spoilers from season 2 ofQuantico. Read at your own risk! but one things for certain: Ryan and Alexs (Priyanka Chopra) rift has grown deeper over time. Credit: ABC/Giovanni Rufino; Patrick Randak/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Below, Safran talks the latest developments inQuanticos second season winter finale. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Tell me about writing Alex and Ryans relationship up to this point....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Belinda Davis

'Quantico' postmortem: Showrunner teases Alex's future

Read at your own risk! And with that, its all over. The terrorist plot ended with a funeral and Alexs exit from the FBI. Credit: ABC/Phillippe Bosse Where will she go from here? Why was he the one who had to pay the price? Even though we didnt want it to be Simon, it was the only story that kept feeling right. Jonathan Wenk/ABC Even Tate [Ellington, who plays Simon] understood immediately....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Michael Adams

'Quantico' postmortem: What that reveal means for Alex

Plus: What happened to Nimah? Warning: This story contains major spoilers from Sundays episode ofQuantico. But unlike the trainees, future Alex and Shelby deal with an actual terrorist:Drew! Credit: ABC/Phillippe Bosse Yup, the former NFL star and FBI trainee reveals himself to be (one of?) Still, how exactly did Drew pull all this off? Is the nuke on the truck the nuke theyd been looking for? And what about the events in the Quantico timeline what exactly happened between Nimah and the agent she shadowed?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Robin Ramsey

'Quantico' postmortem: Why the REAL terrorist had to be [SPOILER]

Read at your own risk! Team Alex was wrong, the FBI was wrong,wewere wrong: The Voice isnt Drew. How did he pull off these theatrics, and why did he targetthisclass? Credit: ABC/Philippe Bosse JOSH SAFRAN:Youll find out in the next episode. The bloodshed is not over. Why didnt she bring along any agents? Did she not have anyone she trusted left at the FBI? No, I think Miranda is a very capable agent....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Amanda Horn

'Quantico': Showrunner Josh Safran says 'you'll know everything' after season finale

Plus: What you might expect from season 2 WARNING: The following contains spoilers from season 1 ofQuantico. Read at your own risk! Youll know everything, executive producer Joshua Safran promises. Credit: Jonathan Wenk/ABC One of the things you might not know until the finale is howmany, Safran teases. The show has been about, what makes someone a terrorist? What makes someone want to protect their country? Jonathan Wenk/ABC What makes someone an American?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Lucas Hunt

'Rick and Morty' comic will be based on mobile game 'Pocket Mortys'

In a world where pocket monsters are actually tiny Mortys, the game looks a lot like a bloodsport. Check out the first cover above. Below, EW spoke with Howard, Ellerby, and Farina about their vision for the series. Credit: Oni Press ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Can you explain the premise of this new comic? HOWARD:Theres a mobile game calledPocket Mortys, a slightPokemonpastiche where you capture little Mortys and battle them. I had the opportunity to make a story that tied into the world....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Jasmin Stark

'Risen': EW review

The man in question is named Clavius (Joseph Fiennes). Hes dirty and haggard, wandering around the ancient Judean desert until he comes upon a lonely inn. The innkeeper recognizes the Clavius ring as that of a Roman tribune. Credit: Rosie Collins So what, exactly, brought a high-ranking member of the imperial Roman bureaucracy to the middle of nowhere? The short answer is Jesus (here known as Yeshua, the original Hebrew version of his name)....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Diana Booth

'Rogue One' actor reveals character detail in new interview

Plus, new photos from ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ come online courtesy of director Rian Johnson A few new details about the stand-alone adventureRogue One: A Star Wars Storyand ofStar Wars: Episode VIIIwere exposed to the world today and not all of them intentional. First up,Rogue Onecostar Mads Mikkelsen, whose character in the Dec. 16 film has not yet been revealed in an official capacity, let slip in the Sky News interview above that he plays the father of Felicity Jones character, Jyn Erso....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · James Nunez

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story': 20 Clues and Revelations

1 Her name is Jyn Erso. And she’s not just the main character inRogue One, she’s also basically the title character. label – ask Laura Dern, who’s playing an unspecified part in next year’sEpisode VIII. Lucasfilm 3 We know her. This is Mon Mothma, former senator and leader of the Rebel Alliance. But … O’Reilly is back! 6 Here we see Luna and Jones running through some pop in of Imperial facility....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Donald Palmer

'Roots' remake gets intense first trailer

‘It is needed more than ever’ producer LeVar Burton says The all-star remakeof the iconic miniseriesRootshas an intense first trailer. Above is your first look at History Channels eight-hour American slavery drama starring Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland), Anna Paquin (True Blood), Laurence Fishburne (Black-ish), Jonathan Rhys Meyers (The Tudors) and Grammy winner Tip T.I. Harris.Rootsupdates the ground-breaking 1977 ABC miniseries, based on Alex Haleys novel, that won nine Emmys and shattered Nielsen ratings records....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Angela Garza

'Roots': EW review

LikeStar Wars, another game changer of that same year,Rootswas an accidental groundbreaker. Its a good time, then, for a newRoots. It also happens to be a powerful experience worthy of your time and conversation. Credit: Casey Crafford/History The remake is resolute in producing credible historical fiction and presenting it through a slaves perspective. It is also disinterested in assuaging white discomfort. He endures degradation and resists the erasure of his identity by actively remembering his heritage....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Michelle Kent