Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

Here is the news, short though it may be, for today:

TELEVISION

FX has ordered a second season of their new 1980’s set drama The Americans that will consist of 13 episodes. (The Wrap)

Actor Hill Harper (CSI: NY) has joined the cast of the USA Network spy drama Covert Affairs as a new series regular. He will play an ambitious CIA station chief based in Latin America who is plotting his way into a bigger position back in Washington and seeks Annie and Auggie’s help, but his questionable actions will cause them to doubt his intentions. (Nellie Andreeva at Deadline)

BOX OFFICE NEWS

Actor Jeremy Jordan (Smash and Joyful Noise) will star opposite Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect) for the upcoming box office film The Last 5 Years that is being adapted from the award-winning off-Broadway musical. Jordan will play Jamie, a rising novelist whose relationship with struggling actress Cathy (Kendrick) is explored through an unusual narrative device: His story unfolds in chronological order as the pair first meet, while hers unfolds in reverse starting at the end of their marriage. (Jen Yamato at Deadline)

Q&A SECTION (with Team Watch with Kristin at E! Online)

Question: I still can’t believe Revenge killed off Amanda just as I was really getting to like her! What’s next for Emily? – Shawn

Team Watch with Kristin: “Amanda’s death on the show kind of sets us up for the rest of the season. It’s certainly affecting to Emily,” Gabriel Mann previews. “I think the reasons and the psychology behind it will inform a lot of where you see Jack go for the rest of the season. You know it sort of just ups the stakes in a different kind of way because it’s one thing to ruin somebody and kick them out of town, but to send them to the bottom of the ocean vengeance must be paid. There will be hell to pay.” Did anyone else just get chills?

That’s it. Enjoy!

Have a great weekend!