Category Archives: Variety

Tom Hanks to Star in Baseball Movie With Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo Eyed for Roles; Sony Leads Bidding War for Marielle Heller Project (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Hanks and Marielle Heller are feeling the 7-year itch, following their Oscar-nominated 2019 collaboration "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." The director and star are plotting a reunion for a ...
Varietymattdonnelly Mar 26, 2026

J.K. Rowling Says ‘I’m So Happy’ With HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Right After Celebrating the Olympics for Banning Trans Women From Female Events
The International Olympic Committee’s decision to ban transgender women from competing in women’s events at the Olympic games has found unsurprising support in “Harry Potter” a...
Zack Sharf Mar 26, 2026

How ‘What’s Poppin?’ Creator Davis Burleson Went From TikTok to Hosting SiriusXM Radio Shows: ‘You Have Your Platform, What are You Going to Do With It?’
Internet star Davis Burleson has spent his entire life performing. As a child, he would spend hours pretending to host "American Idol" in his backyard in Texas, interviewing imaginary contestants. Aft...
Arushi Jacob Mar 26, 2026

Disney’s ‘Moana’ Trailer Has Fans Mocking Wigs and Overall Look, But Film Won’t Undergo Creative Changes
Dwayne Johnson's curly wig for the live-action "Moana," where he reprises his voice role as the demigod Maui, made plenty of waves online. But rather than big Hawaiian swells, these waves were the cra...
Jazztangcay Mar 26, 2026

Rick Caruso, Boxed Lunches and a Process Server Party Crasher: Inside the Curious Case of TEDx Beverly Grove
A recent event meant to gather top minds in Los Angeles turned out to be a flop - one that industry insiders and social types can't stop gossiping about, Variety has learned. TEDx Beverly Gr...
Varietymattdonnelly Mar 26, 2026

‘Harry Potter’ TV Show Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Hogwarts?
It's time to step back into the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. HBO's upcoming TV adaptation of "Harry Potter" will begin airing during Christmas 2026. Each of author J.K. Rowling's seven ...
Abigail Lee Mar 26, 2026

Netflix’s ‘Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole’ Is ‘Pretty Shocking’ and Has a First Episode Death That’s ‘Going to Blow People’s Minds,’ Says Working Title Boss
Working Title are probably best known for movie rom-coms like "Bridget Jones" and "Notting Hill" but their latest project - "Jo Nesb’s Detective Hole" - is sure to astound audiences as they swap...
K.J. Yossman Mar 26, 2026

‘The Madison’ Debuts With 8 Million Views in 10 Days on Paramount+, Biggest Taylor Sheridan Series Launch Ever
The first episode of “The Madison” hit 8 million views in its first 10 days of streaming on Paramount+. That total marks the biggest-ever launch for a series created by Taylor Sheridan, th...
Selome Hailu Mar 26, 2026

How ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ Creator Haley Z. Boston Became Netflix’s Horror Phenom and the Duffer Brothers’ Protégé Before She Hit 30
“I grew up in a loving home. My parents have a great relationship. I had safety all around me, and I needed an outlet to explore fear.” In conversation with Haley Z. Boston, the creator an...
William Earl Mar 26, 2026

Emmy Predictions: Drama Series — Netflix, Apple TV and HBO Max Battle With Genre Shows Taking Center Stage
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys,...
Clayton Davis Mar 26, 2026