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American actress and singer Rachel Zegler wearing an Elie Saab Couture dress and Tiffany and Co. jewelry arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Lions Gate Films' 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on November 13, 2023 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Los Angeles Premiere Of Lions Gate Films' 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes', Tcl Chinese Theatre Imax, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States - 13 Nov 2023



American model, actress and LGBTQ rights activist Hunter Schafer wearing an Alexander McQueen dress arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Lions Gate Films' 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on November 13, 2023 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Los Angeles Premiere Of Lions Gate Films' 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes', Tcl Chinese Theatre Imax, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States - 13 Nov 2023



English actor Tom Blyth arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Lions Gate Films' 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on November 13, 2023 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Los Angeles Premiere Of Lions Gate Films' 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes', Tcl Chinese Theatre Imax, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States - 13 Nov 2023



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Are you, are you coming back to the tree? Hunger Games fans always had the odds in their favor, now that The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has hit shelves. Following the worldwide success of the Coriolanus Snow prequel novel and film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, author Suzanne Collins and Lionsgate Motion Picture Group announced that a movie was in development.

After filming on Sunrise commenced in 2025, The Hollywood Reporter reported in December about original stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson‘s reprisal of their roles Katniss and Peeta, respectively.

Hollywood Life has rounded up all the details you need to know about the Sunrise on the Reaping book and movie.

'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping': Release Date, Cast & More
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What Is ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ About?

The fifth book in the series takes place during the Second Quarter Quell, the 50th Hunger Games. Since fans were introduced to Katniss Everdeen during the 74th games, Sunrise on the Reaping takes place nearly 25 years before the Mockingjay changes Panem.

“The Second Quarter Quell is legendary and looms large over the history of the Games, even into the time of Katniss Everdeen a quarter-century later,” Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson said, per The Hollywood Reporter. “Like fans around the globe, we are eagerly anticipating this exciting return to Panem.”

 

The story follows 16-year-old Haymitch, who lives in District Twelve with his mother and little brother. After Haymitch is suddenly taken as a tribute for the 50th Hunger Games, readers learn how his traumatic past followed him into the future as an alcoholic.

When Will the ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Movie Premiere?

Directed by franchise veteran Francis Lawrence, the film is set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026.

When Does ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Book Come Out?

The book hit shelves on March 18, 2025.

Who Is in the ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Cast?

The cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is led by Australian actor Joseph Zada, who stars as a 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy in his breakout Hollywood role. Joining him is Gossip Girl and Hocus Pocus 2 star Whitney Peak, who plays Lenore Dove Baird, Haymitch’s girlfriend and fellow tribute from District 12.

Mckenna Grace, known for her work in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Gifted, takes on the role of Maysilee Donner, another District 12 tribute and Haymitch’s ally in the arena. Rounding out the cast is Jesse Plemons, the acclaimed Power of the Dog and Breaking Bad actor, who portrays Plutarch Heavensbee, a rising Capitol figure whose influence shapes the future of Panem. Maya Hawke, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman‘s daughter, is playing Wiress.

Ralph Fiennes — known for playing iconic villains such as Voldemort in Harry Potter — was cast in the role of 58-year-old President Snow.

Molly McCann will play Louella, and Iona Bell will portray Lou Lou. Kieran Culkin was cast in the role of Caesar Flickerman. 

As previously noted, Jennifer and Josh are coming back as Katniss and Peeta, respectively! According to The Hollywood Reporter, they’ll be in a “flash-forward scene,” which likely refers to the epilogue of the book when Haymich bonds with the characters as they grow up.

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Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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Game of Thrones Prequel’s Cast at CCXP

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms brought the firepower to CCXP in São Paulo.

The panel for HBO‘s forthcoming Game of Thrones prequel series kicked off Thursday in Brazil with a live brass band performing the original show’s iconic theme music as cosplayers acted out aspects of the program. The actual event featured Peter Claffey, who stars as the titular Ser Duncan the Tall, aka Dunk, and Dexter Sol Ansell, who portrays Dunk’s squire, Prince Aegon Targaryen, known as Egg. Its six-episode first season is set to premiere Jan. 18 on HBO, and the project has already been renewed for a second season.

When the moderator asked Claffey how Dunk remains such a cool guy on the show, the actor replied, “I don’t know if he’s ‘cool,’ but he’s quite an anxious, nervous but very lovable guy. He just wants to do what’s right.” Claffey added, “It’s a hard thing to do in Westeros, is try to be that chivalrous knight.”

Claffey said that his character learns quite a bit from the youthful Egg. “Dunk has a very black-and-white idea of how to do things,” he said. Claffey explained that Egg’s “intelligence and knowledge” about navigating interpersonal connections proves helpful for Dunk: “It’s quite a symbiotic relationship.”

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

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When it was noted that Dunk is a direct ancestor of Brienne of Tarth, Gwendoline Christie‘s character in Game of Thrones, Claffey said that he was a big fan of the original series and sees a link between his own work and what Christie did with her role. “I loved Gwendoline Christie as Brienne,” Claffey said. “There’s a lot of aspects to Dunk’s character that she shares.”

Claffey explained that the cast loved meeting with author George R.R. Martin, who took the performers out to dinner in New York to celebrate the latest adaptation of his work. “He told Ira Parker, our showrunner and writer: ‘Please don’t mess it up,’” Claffey recalled.

The panel included a video message from Fabien Frankel, who plays Ser Criston Cole on HBO’s House of the Dragon, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, known for his role as Jaime Lannister on Game of Thrones. “I just want to say hi, and I want to welcome the new guy and wish him all the best of luck,” Coster-Waldau said in the video. “Just friendly advice: Try to keep all of your limbs intact.”

Claffey, who hadn’t expected the video, appeared thrilled by it. “That is so cool!” the actor said before marveling about Coster-Waldau: “He knows my name.”

Ansell told the crowd that he initially felt it would be a big decision to keep his head shaved as Egg, and indeed, Ansell’s head appeared to have been recently shaved prior to the panel. “That was a lot to handle,” the young actor said about knowing he would need to lose his hair. But it didn’t take him long to embrace the change: “[Ultimately,] I was like, ‘Yeah! Let’s do it.” He added, “Showers are a lot quicker.”

The young star has appreciated his time bonding with Claffey away from the set. “Every weekend, me and Peter, we’d be having Five Guys and having burgers and going to the arcade,” Ansell said. This led Claffey to quip, “I like to unwind on the weekend by kicking Dexter’s ass in Mario Kart.”

Before ending the panel, Claffey revealed that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms would soon be starting to shoot its second season. “On Tuesday, we start filming season two!” he exclaimed to the enthusiastic audience. He didn’t tease much about what he might be filming but noted that he and Ansell would be needing spray tans soon.

Acknowledging that he had in fact seen the first script, Claffey said, “We just need to learn all our lines.”

Martin and Parker co-created the Game of Thrones prequel series. It adapts Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas and is set 90 years ahead of the events of Game of Thrones’ first season.

Finn Bennett, who co-stars as Egg’s older brother, Prince Aerion “Brightflame” Targaryen, previously told The Hollywood Reporter that he was convinced his initial audition for the series had gone poorly.

“I thought I had flubbed it,” the Warfare actor said earlier this year. “I thought I had done such a terrible job in the audition, and I called [my agent] as soon as I came out and said, ‘It didn’t go well. It didn’t go my way.’ She phoned the office of the lovely casting director, Lucy Bevan, and they said, ‘No, it went great. It went great.’”

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How to Watch, Release Date, Cast & More – Hollywood Life
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Anne Hathaway will lead the upcoming A24 melodrama Mother Mary. The Devil Wears Prada actress and her co-stars wrapped filming last year, and the trailer for the movie was released in late 2025. In the film, Anne plays a pop star whose relationship with her former friend becomes complicated. Anne hyped up fans for the trailer’s release by sharing the posters to her Instagram in December 2025 alongside the mysterious tease, “This is not a ghost story. This is not a love story.”

Here, Hollywood Life breaks down everything we know so far about Mother Mary.

What Is Mother Mary About?

Mother Mary follows the titular character, a pop singer, who develops a psychosexual affair with her fashion designer Sam.

The official logline reads, “Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer, Sam Anselm, on the eve of her comeback performance.”

The trailer opens with Anne in character as she takes the stage for Mother Mary’s highly anticipated comeback performance. The teaser cuts to her visiting Sam in need of a dress. The estranged besties clearly have unresolved beef as Sam tells Mother Mary that she’s refused to listen to her music for a decade.

“We’re reinventing you,” Sam is heard saying toward the end of the intense trailer, which shows snippets of bloody, gravity-defying and emotional moments with the titular character.

Can I Stream the Mother Mary Movie? How to Watch it

Viewers will not be able to stream Mother Mary immediately; A24 is releasing the film exclusively in theaters in April 2026. An exact release date has yet to be announced.

Who Is in the Mother Mary Cast?

In addition to Anne, the rest of the main cast of Mother Mary includes Michaela Coel as Sam Anselm and Hunter Schafer as Hilda.

Other cast members are Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Isaura Barbé-Brown, Alba Baptista, Sian Clifford and FKA twigs.

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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' & Its Cast
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ & Its Cast

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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ & Its Cast

by Alex Billington
November 25, 2025
Source: YouTube

“You go through the world like a general, but you don’t have an army.” Netflix has debuted an extensive 5 minute behind-the-scenes featurette for Richard Linklater’s fantastic experimental indie creation Nouvelle Vague, a look back at the French New Wave in the 1960s & Jean-Luc Godard’s first film Breathless. This excellent homage to cinema is already playing on Netflix – it’s streaming now (view here). This tells the story of Godard making Breathless, told in the same style & spirit in which Godard made Breathless 65 years ago. In order to keep with the spirit of the French New Wave, the young French actors are all newcomers. For example, while he plays the key part of Jean-Luc Godard, it’s the first feature film of Guillaume Marbeck. The cast includes Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg, Aubry Dullin as Jean-Paul Belmondo, Paolo Luka Noé, Alix Bénézech, and Jade Phan-Gia. In this Netflix promo video, director Richard Linklater, actress Zoey Deutch, casting director Stéphane Batut, and the rest of the film’s cast take us inside what it took to cast Nouvelle Vague and how the film paid tribute to Jean Luc Godard’s iconic film and all the trailblazers of the “New Wave”. Truly impressive how they pulled this off & how he found these actors who look just like them.

Here’s the casting featurette for Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, direct from Netflix’s YouTube:

Nouvelle Vague Featurette

Nouvelle Vague Featurette

You can watch the official trailer for Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague film right here or the first festival teaser.

Un film de Richard Linklater. This is the story of Godard making Breathless, told in the style and spirit in which Godard made Breathless in 1960. Nouvelle Vague, also known as New Wave in English, is directed by the acclaimed American filmmaker Richard Linklater, director of many great films including Slacker, Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise & Sunset & Midnight, SubUrbia, The Newton Boys, Waking Life, Tape, School of Rock, Bad News Bears, Fast Food Nation, A Scanner Darkly, Me and Orson Welles, Bernie, Boyhood, Everybody Wants Some!!, Last Flag Flying, Where’d You Go Bernadette, Apollo 10½, and Hit Man previously, along with Blue Moon also this year (which premiered at Berlinale). The screenplay is by Vince Palmo, Michèle Halberstadt, Laetitia Masson, and Holly Gent. It’s produced by Michèle Halberstadt & Laurent Pétin. It premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year (read our review) playing at TIFF & NYFF next. Netflix will release Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague in select US theaters on October 31st, 2025, then streaming on Netflix starting November 14th, 2025 – it’s ready now. Have you watched yet?

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What We Know About the Cast, Release Date, Plot & More – Hollywood Life
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What We Know About the Cast, Release Date, Plot & More – Hollywood Life

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Rush Hour 4 is reportedly in the works at Paramount, which merged with Skydance Media earlier this year. According to multiple outlets, the green light for the production was all thanks to Donald Trump, who allegedly put in a personal request for the company to start production on the fourth Brett Ratner-directed installment.

In a November 25, 2025, X post, entertainment journalist Matthew Belloni shared via his “What I’m Hearing” newsletter that Paramount “WILL release Rush Hour 4 after prodding from Trump on behalf of Brett Ratner. Distribution deal. Producer Tarak Ben Ammar is lining up financing. Get ready for the dumbest possible state-controlled media.”

Below, Hollywood Life will keep you updated on everything we know so far about the production of Rush Hour 4. 

Is Rush Hour 4 Happening?

Yes, according to Belloni, Rush Hour 4 is a go at Paramount, and it’s allegedly due to a personal request from Trump, according to Semafor, which was the first to report the news.

When Will Rush Hour 4 Be Released?

It’s still unclear when Rush Hour 4 will be released; production on the film has yet to commence.

Who Is in the Rush Hour 4 Cast?

Original stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker will reprise their roles in the fourth film, according to Variety.

Who Is Brett Ratner?

Ratner directed all three previous Rush Hour movies. The filmmaker is also behind the upcoming documentary Melania, which Amazon reportedly paid $40 million to distribute. The doc explores the First Lady’s experience back in the White House and will be released in theaters in January 2026.

What Did Brett Ratner Do?

Ratner was accused of sexual assault by multiple people in 2017. It all started amid the MeToo movement when a former Endeavor Talent Agency employee named Melanie Kohler accused him of rape. Several other women, including Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge, also accused Ratner of sexual assault and harassment. That month, then-18-year-old Elliot Page accused the filmmaker of sexual harassment and outing Page as gay before Page later came out as a trans man.

Ratner ended up suing Kohler for defamation. He eventually dropped the suit, and the two settled the case in 2018.

The controversy ultimately thwarted Ratner’s filmmaking career for years. The last film he directed was 2014’s Hercules.

If you or anyone you know has been sexually abused, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, judgment-free support as well as local resources to assist in healing, recovering and more.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Confirmed cast
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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Confirmed cast

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Blackpool Week has finally arrived on Strictly Come Dancing, with the remaining celebrities all preparing themselves for a performance like no other.

While initially meant to be seven celebrities taking part, there will just be six as La Voix has been forced to miss this weekend due to an injury. As per the Strictly rules, she and Aljaž Škorjanec would have received a bye through to next week; however, it has now been confirmed that La Voix has had to withdraw from the competition entirely on medical grounds.

Presenter Tess told the audience: “Now, as you may have heard, La Voix sustained an injury, meaning she can’t dance in Blackpool tonight.”

She continued: “And following further advice from our medical team, we can now confirm she has very sadly had to withdraw from the competition.”

This means the other contestants will all make it through after Blackpool – but votes and judging scores will be carried over into next week.

As we wait to find out what Blackpool Week has in store, read on to discover more about the line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 and those who have left.

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Full cast of confirmed contestants

Read on to learn more about those taking part in the upcoming season.

Amber Davies

Amber Davies. BBC/Guy Levy

Age: 28

Job: Actress

Instagram: @amb_d

Amber Davies became the latest celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 cast after it was announced she’d be replacing Dani Dyer in the line-up.

Amber rose to fame on Love Island in 2017, and since then has pursued a professional acting career, with lead roles in Pretty Woman, 9 to 5: The Musical and The Great Gatsby.

Just this week, she was announced as Elle Woods in the Legally Blonde UK tour.

She also hosts the successful podcast Call To Stage, in which she interviews theatre performers across the West End and Broadway.

Lewis Cope

Lewis Cope wearing a red outfit, stood on the judges table.

Lewis Cope. BBC/Guy Levy

Age: 30

Job: Actor

Instagram: @lewiscope

Soap fans will recognise Cope from his role as Nicky Milligan in ITV’s Emmerdale – a role for which he was nominated for the Rising Star Award at the National Television Awards back in 2023.

He has also appeared in TV series such as Vera, Mrs Sidhu Investigates and Hetty Feather.

Karen Carney

Karen Carney wearing football uniform and dancing the Jive.

Karen Carney. BBC/Guy Levy

Age: 38

Job: Journalist

Instagram: @kazcarney

Sports journalist and former footballer Karen Carney was the 14th celebrity to be announced for Strictly.

Karen has played for the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Birmingham City and England, and is now the lead female pundit for both men’s and women’s football, across TNT and ITV.

With 144 caps under her belt, Karen is England’s third most-capped player and has competed at four World Cups, four European Championships and the London Olympics before her retirement in 2019.

George Clarke

Week 40 Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Alexis Warr is dancing with social media star George Clarke. Elisabeth Hoff

Age: 25

Job: YouTube

Instagram: @georgeclarkeey

YouTuber and podcast host George Clarke may not be that well known among usual Strictly viewers, having rose to fame across TikTok and Instagram.

George is a social media star known to millions and currently co-hosts The Useless Hotline Podcast, which has had a string of live shows across the UK.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, George said: “Never thought I’d say this… but I’m doing Strictly! Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in … and potentially fall over a fair bit.”

Alex Kingston

Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe in a dancing pose, smiling ahead.

Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe. Elisabeth Hoff

Age: 62

Job: Actress

Instagram: @alexkingstonofficial

Alex Kingston is a star of both the stage and screen, gaining international fame for her role as Dr Elizabeth Corday in smash hit ER. But it doesn’t stop there, with her known to millions as River Song in Doctor Who.

Her other work includes A Discovery of Witches, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Arrow. Her extensive theatre roles include playing the likes of Lady Macbeth and Nurse Ratchet.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, she said: “Aaaaagghhh!”

Balvinder Sopal

Week 40 Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Julian Caillon is dancing with EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal. Elisabeth Hoff

Age: 46

Job: Actress

Instagram: @leesopal

Balvinder is the second soap star part of the Strictly Come Dancing cast, and continues the annual streak of an EastEnders actor taking part on the show.

Best known for her role as Suki Panesar-Unwin in EastEnders, Sopal has also had a string of roles in various other soaps including Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Balvinder Sopal said: “Being on Strictly is a dream that I held on to, with no proof that it would ever happen. Working on EastEnders and being a part of Strictly Come Dancing is the stuff that dreams are made of. I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom!”

Former Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestants

La Voix

La Voix sat upon a carousel horse on the Strictly dance floor.

La Voix. BBC/Guy Levy

Age: 45

Job: Performer

Instagram: @lavoixtheshow

La Voix is a performer, presenter and singer who is best known for competing in RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2024.

She is the second drag queen to take part in Strictly, with Tayce previously taking part in the 2024 Christmas special.

La Voix has appeared on the likes of Queens for the Night and Queen of the Universe, and has even graced the silver screen for Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.

Speaking of joining Strictly, La Voix said: “I’ve performed for royalty, RuPaul and Simon Cowell, but nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV.

“Strictly is a national institution and I can’t wait to get started. All that’s left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here’s hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse.”

Vicky Pattison

Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington dancing the Cha Cha.

Vicky Pattison. BBC/Guy Levy

Age: 37

Job: TV personality

Instagram: @vickypattison

Vicky Pattison is a TV personality who rose to fame after appearing on Geordie Shore in the 2010s, and later on Ex on the Beach. Since then, she has presented the likes of Judge Geordie and The Honesty Box.

On joining the line-up, Vicky said: “I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up… but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified. I am a not a natural dancer!

“However, it’s such an amazing opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone and to challenge myself in a completely new way and I just really hope I don’t make too much of a fool of myself!”

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey wearing a pink shirt that is unbuttoned matched with hot pink trousers, smiling ahead.

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. BBC/Ray Burmiston

Age: 36

Job: TV personality and Olympian

Instagram: @aikines

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter and, now, star of Gladiators.

At just 17 years old, he was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2005, after becoming the first athlete to win gold medals at both 100 metres and 200 metres at the World Youth Championships.

He joined the Gladiators line-up in 2023, and was unveiled as Nitro, who is a firm fan favourite among viewers.

He said of joining Strictly Come Dancing: “After the Christmas special, it was so nice I just had to do it twice! I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly family this series and I’m ready to give it all I’ve got. I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track.”

Ellie Goldstein

Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola dancing as they pose for a photo.

Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola. Elisabeth Hoff

Age: 23

Job: Model

Instagram: @elliejg16_zebedeemodel

Ellie Goldstein is a model, actor and influencer who made history as the first model with Down syndrome to appear on the cover of British Vogue.

Since then, she has appeared on the covers of Glamour, Elle, Mission Mag and Euphoria magazines and has featured in campaigns for the likes of Adidas and Gucci Beauty.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Ellie said: “I’m absolutely over the moon to be joining the cast and pros of Strictly Come Dancing this year. It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream.

“I know it’s going to be challenging, but I’m ready to do it with the glitter and glamour and make some magic on that dance floor. Let the Strictly journey begin!”

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. BBC/Guy Levy

Age: 53

Job: Former professional footballer

Instagram: @official_jhasselbaink

Former professional footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was the fourth celebrity to be announced for Strictly, and many will know him for his prolific goal-scoring career in the Premier League and across Europe.

Jimmy has played for clubs including Chelsea, Leeds United and Middlesbrough and has served as an assistant coach for the England national team.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Hasselbaink said: “Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.”

Stefan Dennis

Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell dancing the Jive in the Strictly ballroom.

Stefan Dennis. BBC/Guy Levy

Age: 66

Job: Actor

Instagram: @stefandennis7

Stefan Dennis is an actor best known for his portrayal of Paul Robinson on Neighbours. He has been part of the soap since its inception in 1985, up until is end later this year.

He has also starred on the Scottish soap River City and has dabbled in the music world, with his 1989 single Don’t It Make You Feel Good reaching number 16 in the Irish and UK Singles Chart.

Chris Robshaw

Chris Robshaw holding Nadiya Bychkova from behind as they stand in a dancers pose.

Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova. Elisabeth Hoff

Age: 39

Job: Former rugby union player

Instagram: @chrisrobshawrugby

Chris Robshaw is a former England rugby union player and captain, with 66 caps for England. He captained the national team 43 times, leading them to a Six Nations Grand Slam victory in 2016.

At club level, he played 300 games for Harlequins RFC, guiding them through their most successful era.

“This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets,” Chris said of joining the line-up. “I’m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class. Let’s see if a rugby sidestep works in the cha-cha-cha.”

Chris Robshaw became the third celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.

Ross King

Ross King and Jowita Przystal stand to attention each with an arm outstretched above them whilst dancing the Paso Doble to the Thunderbirds Theme from Thunderbirds.

Ross King and Jowita Przystal. BBC/Guy Levy

Age: 63

Job: Presenter

Instagram: @therossking

Ross King is the 13th celebrity announced to be joining Strictly Come Dancing 2025.

Ross is seen daily on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles correspondent and is a four-time news Emmy winner who has hosted more than 30 television series since his first radio broadcast at 15 years old.

Across the pond, Ross was a World Judge on CBS’ The World’s Best, hosted The Hollywood Christmas Parade, The Critics Choice Movie Awards Red Carpet and for six years was the Entertainment Anchor on Los Angeles’ KTLA.

Ross King, alongside dance partner Jowita Przystal, became the second contestant to be eliminated from the 2025 series after he failed to impress the judges during Movie Week performing a Paso Doble to the Thunderbirds theme.

Thomas Skinner

Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden dancing the Paso Doble.

Thomas Skinner. BBC/Guy Levy

Age: 34

Job: Businessman

Instagram: @iamtomskinner

Former The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner is the latest name confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing, with the businessman saying he is “beyond excited” to join the line-up.

Thomas Skinner rose to fame in 2019 after appearing on The Apprentice, and while he didn’t win the show, he is one of the more popular contestants.

Since then, he has appeared on Celebrity MasterChef and 8 Out of 10 Cats.

Thomas and dance partner Amy Dowden were the first couple to be eliminated from Strictly this year after a dance off with opponent Chris Robshaw who was ultimately saved by the judges.

Dani Dyer

Dani Dyer wearing a sparkly pink dress, smiling ahead with her hands stretched outward.

Dani Dyer. BBC/Ray Burmiston

Age: 28

Job: TV personality

Instagram: @danidyerxx

After rising to fame on Love Island in 2018, Dani Dyer has gone from strength to strength in her career and currently co-hosts the podcast Sorted with the Dyers with her father, Danny Dyer, along with a travelogue series Absolutely Dyer: Danny and Dani Do Italy.

She has made guest appearances in EastEnders and Celebrity Gogglebox and since her Love Island rise to fame, she has amassed over three million followers on social media.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Dani said: “Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I’ve done this year! I feel very, very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on.”

Dani unfortunately had to withdraw from the competition after fracturing her ankle ahead of the first live show.

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 22nd November at 6:45pm.

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How Casting Director Jessica Ronane Cast 'After the Hunt'
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How Casting Director Jessica Ronane Cast ‘After the Hunt’

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For her second feature with filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, the casting director had the benefit of a major star already in place. As she tells IndieWire, that only added to the fun of assembling the rest of her cast.

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Real Housewives of Rhode Island Cast: Ashley Iaconetti, Dolores Catania
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Real Housewives of Rhode Island Cast: Ashley Iaconetti, Dolores Catania

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As the latest addition to the network’s popular ‘Real Housewives’ franchise, ‘RHONJ’ star Dolores Catania will join the series as a friend-of.

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Bravo has unveiled the official cast for The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the latest addition to the network’s sprawling Real Housewives franchise.

The news was revealed by Andy Cohen at BravoCon, where a first look trailer at season one was additionally shown, teasing a plethora of drama to come. The Real Housewives of Rhode Island will debut in 2026, though no official release date has been released.

Seven new Housewives make up the cast, who are joined by The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Dolores Catania as a friend-of (which merely means she is not considered a full-time castmember). The cast announcement came amid quite a busy weekend for the network, as the fourth BravoCon was held in Las Vegas over Nov. 14-16.

RHORI is the latest addition to Bravo’s Real Housewives world since the now “paused” Real Housewives of Dubai premiered in 2021 and breakout series Real Housewives of Salt Lake City debuted in November 2019. 

Read Bravo’s official bios for the women of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island below.

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What Is ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ About? Plot & Cast Explained – Hollywood Life
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What Is ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ About? Plot & Cast Explained – Hollywood Life

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The Jonas Brothers are ringing in the holidays with A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, marking a full-circle moment for the trio who first became household names during their Disney Channel era. Now global superstars, Joe, Nick and Kevin bring that same mix of humor and heart into a new festive project filled with nostalgia, family warmth, and big celebrity surprises. While promoting the film, they reflected on their own holiday traditions — with Nick sharing, “I smell pumpkin chocolate chip cookies,” and Joe recalling their infamous family casserole that’s “a hit or miss.” They also opened up about treasured memories with their late grandfather, with Nick saying, “We think about the last Christmas we had with him and how special it was.”

Below, learn everything to know about A Very Jonas Christmas Movie.

Do Nick, Joe, and Kevin Play Themselves in A Very Jonas Christmas Movie?

Yes—they do. Nick, Joe and Kevin all appear as versions of themselves.

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What Is A Very Jonas Christmas Movie About?

The official synopsis states that the brothers “face a series of escalating obstacles … as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families.” Their simple plan quickly unravels as they face a chain of travel mishaps, missed connections, and unexpected obstacles. As the chaos escalates, the brothers discover that Santa may be behind the disruptions—testing their patience, their bond, and their ability to refocus on what truly matters during the holidays.

Who Is in the Cast of A Very Jonas Christmas Movie?

The film stars:

  • Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas — playing themselves

  • Chloe Bennet

  • Billie Lourd

  • Laverne Cox

  • Randall Park

  • K.J. Apa

  • Jesse Tyler Ferguson (as Santa)

  • Will Ferrell — appearing with his real family as over-the-top Jonas Brothers superfans

Additional cameos include Kenny G and Justin Tranter.

How Can I Watch A Very Jonas Christmas Movie?

The movie is streaming exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu. It premiered on November 14, 2025.

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie Trailer

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Marlon & Shawn Wayans Add Family Members Damon Wayans Jr. & Kim Wayans To "Scary Movie 6" Cast
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Marlon & Shawn Wayans Add Family Members Damon Wayans Jr. & Kim Wayans To “Scary Movie 6” Cast

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Marlon & Shawn Wayans Add Family Members Damon Wayans Jr. & Kim Wayans To “Scary Movie 6” Cast

#ScaryMovie 6 is shaping up to be a true family affair!

The movie marks the franchise’s first return to the Wayans brothers (Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen Ivory) since Scary Movie 2 in 2001, and the cast just got even bigger. Damon Wayans Jr. and #KimWayans are officially joining the sixth installment, along with Heidi Gardner. Fan favorites Cheri Oteri and Chris Elliott, both of whom appeared in earlier films, have also signed on. Keeping it in the family, Keenen Ivory Wayans is reuniting with Marlon and Shawn to co-write the script, teaming up once again with longtime collaborator Rick Alvarez, who is also producing.

A few other familiar faces set to return include #ReginaHall, #AnnaFaris, Lochlyn Munro, and Jon Abrahams. For now, plot details are still under wraps, but the film is slated to be released on June 12, 2026.


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