Streaming Suggestions for Your Wednesday: Tips for a Captivating Week
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In the realm of entertainment, there's never a dull moment! Here are some noteworthy updates that are bound to catch your attention.
Movie News
Get ready for an action-packed thriller with a dash of humor as Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up in "The Pickup", directed by Tim Story. This Amazon Prime Original film premieres on August 6. New cast members include Lady Gaga, Christopher Lloyd, Steve Buscemi, and Thandiwe Newton, adding an extra layer of excitement to this anticipated release.
Television Highlights
Apple TV+ is set to premiere "Platonic" on August 6, a series that revolves around an adult friendship with a mix of subtle and crude humor, completely devoid of romance. Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne play the main characters, promising a hilarious watch.
Fans of "Wednesday" are in for a treat as Netflix has renewed the series for a second season. The second season is the most expensive production ever in County Wicklow, Ireland. Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and other key actors are returning, with Steve Buscemi joining as the new director and Thandiwe Newton as a psychiatrist. The season premiere is split into two parts, with Part 1 debuting on August 6, 2025, and Part 2 following on September 3, 2025.
New Series on the Block
"Outlander: Blood of My Blood", the first spin-off of the successful time-travel series "Outlander", premieres on Magenta TV on August 9. This prequel focuses on the love stories of Claire Beauchamp's parents in the 18th-century Scottish Highlands.
Career Milestones
Eddie Murphy, a veteran in the industry, gained fame as a member of "Saturday Night Live" in 1980 and achieved international success with films like the "Beverly Hills Cop" series, "Trading Places", or "Coming to America". Pete Davidson, on the other hand, began his career on "Saturday Night Live" before turning to the comedic exploration of his family's tragic history in films like "The King of Staten Island" (2020) and the upcoming series "Bupkis".
As always, stay tuned for more updates in the world of entertainment!
Discover the upcoming Amazon Prime Original movie "The Pickup," an action-thriller with a comedic twist, featuring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson, premiering on August 6. Delve into the world of television with new series "Platonic" and "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," premiering on August 6 and August 9, respectively, on Apple TV+ and Magenta TV.
