Sizzling Samachar: Cosmo Jarvis joins Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’; Steve Carell joins ‘Succession’ creator’s new HBO movie

Welcome to another episode of your daily news podcast, Im your host Nikhil Kumar. News from Hollywood first.

Steve Carell joins ‘Succession’ creator’s new HBO movie

Jesse Armstrong, the mastermind behind Succession, is stepping into feature filmmaking with an untitled HBO movie, and he’s bringing Steve Carell along for the ride! The film, set against a global financial crisis, follows four billionaire buddies and boasts a stellar cast, including Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef. Filming kicks off this month in Park City, Utah, with a spring release planned. Armstrong, who co-wrote In the Loop, reunites with Succession alums behind the scenes. With capitalism as its battleground and HBO’s backing, this project promises to be another sharp, satirical knockout!

Alex Garland’s ‘Warfare’ gears up for battle with a star-studded cast

Fresh off the success of Civil War, Alex Garland is back with Warfare, an action-packed thriller co-directed with Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, based on Mendoza’s real experiences in 2006. Hitting theatres on April 11, 2025, the film stars Stranger Things breakout Joseph Quinn, Noah Centineo, Shōgun star Cosmo Jarvis, Heartstopper’s Kit Connor, and Will Poulter. A24 just dropped a sneak peek, teasing the film’s gritty realism. 2024 was a major year for A24, with Babygirl, Heretic, and We Live in Time making waves at the box office. Buckle up, Warfare is ready to storm the big screen!

‘Hacks’ season 4 ropes in ‘Six Feet Under’ and ‘Paradise Stars’ for a wild late-night ride

Deborah Vance is diving headfirst into the cutthroat world of late-night TV, and she’s bringing some famous faces along. Hacks Season 4, set to premiere this spring on Max, will feature guest stars Julianne Nicholson from Paradise, Michaela Watkins from Heart Eyes, Eric Balfour from Six Feet Under, and more. The season also introduces a team of writers for Deborah’s show, played by Danny Jolles, Gavin Matts, and others, while familiar faces like Kaitlin Olson, Helen Hunt, and Tony Goldwyn return. With surprise guest appearances promised, buckle up- this season is going to be a riot!

Rachel Weisz is bringing drama and dark humour to Netflix’s ‘Vladimir’

Rachel Weisz is diving into another juicy role with Vladimir, Netflix’s upcoming eight-episode drama based on Julia May Jonas’ novel. With Dead to Me showrunner Kate Robin at the helm, the series follows Weisz as a confident woman determined to seduce a new colleague, blending dark humour with an intense, obsession-fuelled narrative. Netflix is betting big on limited series after hits like Squid Game and Zero Day, and Vladimir is next in line. Weisz, known for The Mummy, The Favourite, and Dead Ringers, will also return to the MCU in Thunderbolts. The release date? Still under wraps!

‘Ghosts’ creators resurrect new vampire comedy ‘Eternally Yours’

Just when you thought Ghosts creators Joe Port and Joe Wiseman were taking a break, they’re back from the undead with Eternally Yours, a vampire family sitcom in the works at CBS. After months of silence, Deadline confirms the duo has finally started developing the show, likely eyeing a fall pilot season. While details remain scarce, the title hints at hilarious eternal family drama. Meanwhile, Ghosts continues haunting the charts with 11 million viewers and a fresh two-season renewal. With Port and Wiseman juggling both projects, expect them to kickstart the new show before passing the baton.

Neil Patrick Harris joins ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ and maybe his days are numbered?

Looks like Dexter: Resurrection is on a casting spree, and this time, it’s How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris stepping into the chaos! The actor, last seen on TV in Doctor Who and How I Met Your Father, will play a guest role as “Lowell,” which could mean he’s just passing through, or lined up for Dexter’s kill table. He joins Michael C. Hall, Krysten Ritter, Uma Thurman, Peter Dinklage, and returning faces like James Remar, Jack Alcott, and David Zayas. With filming underway, expect more deliciously twisted updates on the Dexter saga soon!

Well thats all for this episode, until the next one its your host Nikhil Kumar signing out.

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