Muschietti shared that the second season of It: Welcome to Derry will still draw heavily from Stephen King’s novel, but will also include expanded storylines. He aims to both honor King’s original work and create new narratives.
In a memorable episode of Abbott Elementary (‘Desking,’ Season 1, Episode 11), the teachers faced a chaotic situation when students started running across their desks as part of a TikTok trend. Janine was initially unaffected, as her class hadn’t participated. However, when the trend spread to Barbara’s classroom, she famously reacted with, “Sweet baby Jesus, and the grown one, too! My desks have been desked!” This line quickly became a fan favorite and is considered by many to be one of the funniest sitcom quotes ever.
A24 is a film studio known for making horror movies that stand out. They’ve become experts at creating psychological horror, giving the genre a sense of importance it hasn’t had in a while. But this approach isn’t entirely new – A24’s films tap into classic horror themes like dread, paranoia, and grief, focusing on deeper fears instead of relying on cheap jump scares.
While Marvel is now incorporating many of Fox’s former X-Men properties, not everything from that franchise has been included. Before Marvel’s success with Disney+ shows, Fox tried a similar approach with the X-Men, creating live-action TV series like Legion and The Gifted.
Data from FlixPatrol shows that Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is now a top pick on Peacock. The movie, based on the popular 2023 video game, is currently the most-watched film on the platform in the United States. It quickly rose to the top after becoming available on April 3, surpassing both long-time favorites and newer releases.
With streaming services like Prime Video and Netflix eager to adapt epic fantasy romance series from authors like Rebecca Yarros and Callie Hart, shorter, two-book romantasy series are gaining appeal. These duologies offer complete stories with rich worlds and compelling romances, making them ideal for limited series adaptations. They’re also a safer bet for adaptation, as they’re less likely to be canceled before the story is finished – something fans experienced with the show Shadow and Bone. Whether animated or live-action, these books have a lot to offer viewers.
Adam Scott, who stars in the popular show Severance, has confirmed he knows how the series will end. As an executive producer, he’s closely involved in the creative process. He explained that he regularly discusses the plot with the writers and creator Dan Erickson, and prefers to be fully informed about the story’s direction.
CBS has brought back the classic legal drama Matlock with a new twist. The original series, which premiered in 1986 and starred Andy Griffith, is now reimagined with Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock. She plays a retired lawyer with a hidden motive who starts working at the Jacobson Moore law firm. The season 2 finale aired on April 23, and the show will be back for a third season.
While known for its blend of humor and horror, True Blood also excelled at creating memorable, season-long villains that redefined what was truly scary. Over its seven seasons, one villain stands out as particularly terrifying, though he’s often overlooked: René Lenier. What made Lenier so frightening was his ability to expose the darkest depths of human behavior.
May also saw the release of Emerald Fennell’s divisive film Saltburn, a less-than-impressive sequel starring Gerard Butler, and Jason Momoa’s documentary series On the Roam.