Penny Dreadful: Josh Hartnett on his chemistry with Eva Green

Thats the great thing about working on TV, which Id never really anticipated, Hartnett says. Its kind of organic in that way. If something is working, then it’s possible for you to take advantage of it. Credit: Jonathan Hession/Showtime If somethings not working, you’re able to shy away from it. As for what hasnt worked, the actor points to early ideas about his character. Weve seen that a million times....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Ricky Henderson

Penny Dreadful: Shazad Latif on Jekyll and Frankenstein's relationship

You enlist a friend. They were each others only friends, really, Latif tells EW of the unlikely duo. And then theres a competitiveness with our characters, because were both very good at science. Credit: Jonathan Hession/SHOWTIME But fans hoping to see Jekyll and Frankenstein take it to the next level might be disappointed. One of the first chapters, he stabs some guys head in Soho. Its just a very horrible beginning to a book, Latif marvels....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Carlos Lopez

Penny Dreadful: Showtime bosses on why they didn't tell you about finale

HadPenny Dreadfulreturned for a fourth season, it would have looked as new as one of Victor Frankensteins creations. He also didnt want to tip to the death of Vanessa Ives, said Levine. I think we all together came to the idea [of], You know what? Credit: Jonathan Hession/SHOWTIME The series has made bold moves in all different directions. I think [Logan] always envisioned a three-season arc for her and that character, Nevins said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Brian Odom

People Entertainment Weekly Network announced by Time Inc. at Newfronts

Check out the full press release on the announcement below. Todays showcase represents Time Inc.s ongoing momentum and unlimited potential. The following is the full slate of programming presented today. EWs POP DOCS is a co-production with Morgan Spurlocks production company, Warrior Poets. Offering solutions and resolution through detailed reporting, each individual special will tackle a specific area of interest in-depth. New Mom / New Style (from InStyle) InStyle editor Kahlana Barfield Brown lives for fashion....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Carla Castillo

People v O.J. Simpson: Sarah Paulson talks playing Marcia Clark

Tuesdays episode ofThe People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Storyis all about Marcia Clark. The title for ep is even Marcia Marcia Marcia. Credit: Ray Mickshaw/FX Its a powerful, tragic hour showcasing the blatant misogyny and cruelty Clark was subjected to during the trial. The episode is also a triumph for actress Sarah Paulson, who portrays Clark. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When were you initially approached to play Marcia Clark? SARAH PAULSON:It was duringFreak Showand Ryan [Murphy] was directing the first episode....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 910 words · Brandon Castaneda

People v. O.J. Simpson finale: Marcia Clark weighs in

The People v. O.J. (For TV recaps ofThe People v. O.J. Simpson,click here.) Credit: Heidi Gutman/ABC via Getty Images ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:Your fifth novel,Blood Defense, comes out next month. As a storyteller yourself, can you appreciate the novelistic quality ofThe People v. O.J. Its like a big, textured, modern Charles Dickens book. Heidi Gutman/ABC via Getty Images MARCIA CLARK:I know, isnt it amazing? Thats a Dickens specialty. Its all true and the truth can be a pretty strange thing....

May 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1623 words · Joshua Thomas

People v. O.J. Simpson put a very bad swear word on basic cable

Is this the first time we’ve heard THAT word on basic cable? FX seriesThe People v. O.J. Cochran … motherfer, she says with exasperation. Credit: FX Twitter, naturally, lit up. So was this really thefirsttime motherfer has ever been said uncensored on basic cable? FX has used the word fk a few times before, but not motherfker. Still, theres arguably an even worse hot-button word being repeatedly uttered onPeople v. O....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Jesus Long

People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story: EW Cover

This article originally appeared in the Jan. 29 edition of Entertainment Weekly. For the full issue,buy it here. Non-spoiler alert: The gloves still dont fit. Credit: ART STREIBER for EW Its a September afternoon on the Los Angeles set of FXs new miniseriesThe People v. O.J. Anyone interested in anything other than conspiracy theories? he asks the group. FX Some real demonstrable evidence? A little actual lawyering? Those gloves are too small....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · John Green

People v. O.J. Simpson: Marcia Clark character got Sarah Paulson hooked on cigarettes

AsThe People v. O.J. Is there any other kind of attorney? And also if she were a man, these would all be positive ways to describe an attorney. Credit: CBS No one would talk about his bad suit and his bad hair. A new view of Clark isnt the only thingThe People v. O.J. Simpsonhas given Paulson, though. Clark smoked a lot, forcing the actress to pick up the habit....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Pamela Payne

People v. O.J. Simpson: Sarah Paulson on Marcia Clark's post-haircut courtroom march

Simpsonhas not been kind toMarcia Clark. The response, of course, is dismal. Clarks confident, post-makeover march into the courtroom elicits a patronizing response from her peers. Credit: Byron Cohen/FX I walk in, and it was not only the comment, but the people behind me started laughing. There was like a tittering of laughter, and my throat just went completely closed. My cheeks got pink. Travolta gave me that big thumbs up....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · William Mclaughlin

People v. O.J. Simpson: Sarah Paulson on playing Marcia Clark

Simpson: American Crime Story. It changed everything, she says. I was one of those women who didnt like Marcia Clark. Credit: Mona Kuhn for W magazine It was really transformational to realize, God, I had it all wrong. This script was the first time that I saw my Dr. King. Hes portrayed as a leader of the movement, not a saint. Mona Kuhn for W magazine A few years later, she found out that the director was showing the audition tape to his friends....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Billy French

People vs. O.J. Simpson's Courtney B. Vance will star in Thank You For Smoking Live Read

Courtney B. Vance is taking a cigarette break. After playing defense attorney Johnnie Cochran onAmerican Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. The filmmaker says theERandLaw & Order: Criminal Intentactor was ideal for a character who both endears and angers. I just fell in love with his work on the O.J. The question of Nick was, How do you make the head lobbyist for Big Tobacco your hero? And I watched Courtney and thought: He could do that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Kara Sanchez

People vs. O.J. Simpson: Marcia Clark reacts to episode 1

‘The whole experience of that trial was a nightmare. It’s just extremely painful to watch,’ Clark tells EW Not long after the O.J. (Her new novel,Blood Defense, will be out May 1.) Credit: FX; Pool/AFP/GettyImages But now thatThe People v. O.J. Simpsonhas premiered, Clark is doing something she does not enjoy reliving the events of the murder trial. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: This all must be really strange for you. I cant even imagine what wrapping your head around the miniseries must be like....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Christine Oneal