Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

Here are the few entertainment news items for this past week:

CASTING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Actor Toby Stephens (Black Sails) has joined the cast of the upcoming Netflix 10-episode series Lost in Space, based on the classic 1965 cult TV series. This version, much like the original, centers on the Robinson family, who is forced to come together in a time of crisis. Stranded light years from their intended destination, they find themselves battling a strange new alien environment and also their own personal demons. Stephens will play the dad, astrophysicist John Robinson, the expedition commander. (Deadline)

Actress Hilarie Burton (One Tree Hill and White Collar) will guest star in an upcoming episode of the small screen adaptation of Lethal Weapon, playing DEA investigator Karen Palmer, who is described as “tough and smart” and “not afraid to speak her mind” in the official character breakdown. Karen will show up in the process of working the same case — which has been the focus of all her efforts — for the past three years. (TV Line)

MOVIE TRAILER

TV NEWS

Stephen King’s The Dark Tower is hitting the big screen and the small screen. The movie adaptation of King’s epic fantasy series will be released in theaters on February 17, 2017. The movie was conceived as one part of a larger franchise. The Dark Tower’s production company, MRC, announced plans to adapt the fourth book in the series, Wizard and Glass, as a spin-off TV series. MRC has committed to making the series, which will be between 10 and 13 episodes, depending on how the scripts and story arcs play out. It will begin shooting in 2017 for release in 2018, around the time. (Entertainment Weekly and TV Guide)

That’ it. Enjoy!