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Everything You've Missed in Film & News This Week: HBO Renews 'Euphoria' And Don Cheadle Joins 'Space Jam 2'

It's tough keeping up with all the entertainment news dropping lately, so we've rounded up everything you need to know.
Everything You Missed in Film & TV News This Week
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By Sydney Scott · Updated October 23, 2020

Between this week’s fun ESPY Awards and trying to catch up on everything that went down at Essence Fest, it may have been difficult keeping up with all the celebrity and entertainment news in your feed this week.

There’s Storm Reid’s Suicide Squad casting, Angelica Ross joining American Horror Story: 1984, a new teaser from IFC’s Sherman’s Showcase and tons more.

If you feel a little trapped in the whirlwind of entertainment, then we’ve got you covered.

We’ve rounded up all the must-know film and television news you may have missed this week into a quick and easy list so later when your friends and family start talking about Space Jam 2, you won’t feel so left out.

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IFC Share’s New Teaser And Trailer For ‘Sherman’s Showcase’
Earlier this week, IFC shared a new trailer (which you can watch above) and teaser for its new series, Sherman’s Showcase. Created, executive produced, written and starring Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin, the series takes viewers on a wild and hilarious ride as it looks at the decades-long history of a fictional musical variety show. The series features guest appearances from John Legend, who’s also attached as an executive producer, Tiffany Haddish, Ne-Yo, Marlon Wayans, and more. Oh, and don’t forget to check out Now That’s What I Call White Music.
Everything You Missed in Film & TV News This Week
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02
IFC Share’s New Teaser And Trailer For ‘Sherman’s Showcase’
Earlier this week, IFC shared a new trailer (which you can watch above) and teaser for its new series, Sherman’s Showcase. Created, executive produced, written and starring Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin, the series takes viewers on a wild and hilarious ride as it looks at the decades-long history of a fictional musical variety show. The series features guest appearances from John Legend, who’s also attached as an executive producer, Tiffany Haddish, Ne-Yo, Marlon Wayans, and more. Oh, and don’t forget to check out Now That’s What I Call White Music.
Everything You Missed in Film & TV News This Week
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03
HBO Renews ‘Euphoria’
HBO has signed on for another season of Euphoria, it’s controversial new hit series featuring a cast of talented stars including Zendaya, Storm Reid and Algee Smith. And if season one is any indication, season two will likely be one intense whirlwind.
Everything You Missed in Film & TV News This Week
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04
Angelica Ross Joins ‘American Horror Story’
Pose Star Angelica Ross has joined American Horror Story. Pose fans were left shaken after Ross’s character Candy suffered a tragic end. Ross revealed shortly after that she would be joining American Horror Story as a series regular, making her the first trans actor in history to secure two series regular roles.
Everything You Missed in Film & TV News This Week
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05
Don Cheadle Joins ‘Space Jam 2’
Space Jam 2 has tapped Don Cheadle for a role that’s currently being kept under wraps. Cheadle joins Lebron James and Sonequa Martin-Green for the highly-anticipated sequel. The actor is fresh from Avengers: Endgame and recently starred on Showtime’s Black Monday, which is set to return for season two.
Everything You Missed in Film & TV News This Week
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06
Samuel L. Jackson Set To Play Chris Rock’s Dad
Samuel L. Jackson has been tapped to play Chris Rock’s dad in a reboot of Saw. Rock, who is also producing the film, is working on the script with writers Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg. Production is reportedly underway in Toronto.
Everything You Missed in Film & TV News This Week
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Image
07
Storm Reid Joins ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel
A Wrinkle in Time star Storm Reid has joined the upcoming Suicide Squad sequel. Reid will play the daughter of Idris Elba’s character Deadshot. Elba replaced Will Smith in the role earlier this year.
Everything You Missed in Film & TV News This Week
Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for MTV
08
Chance The Rapper Makes Cameo Appearance In New ‘The Lion King’
Chance the Rapper revealed earlier this week that he makes a surprise appearance The Lion King. In the live-action remake, plays a bush baby who lives in the same setting as Timon and Pumbaa. The rapper says he was originally tapped to consult on the film but director Jon Favreau later asked Chance to sing and record a few lines.
Everything You Missed in Film & TV News This Week
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09
Kenya Moore Is Returning To ‘RHOA’
Kenya Moore is back! The former Miss USA and TV personality is set to make her return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for its 12th season. Moore will be joining NeNe Leakes, Kandi Burruss and Cynthia Bailey, who have all confirmed their return.
Everything You Missed in Film & TV News This Week
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10
‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Is Coming To An End
Looks like you can’t get away with murder for long. Season six of ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder will be the show’s last. The network released a teaser for the upcoming final season, which sees flashes of the past coming back to haunt our favorite characters.
Everything You Missed in Film & TV News This Week
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