Euphoria star Colman Domingo's new Netflix conspiracy series has become a global hit. Following his breakout on Broadway, the actor transitioned to television with early roles in various incarnations of Law & Order, though his big television breakout came as Victor Strand in AMC's Fear the Walking Dead. However, it was Domingo's role in Euphoria as Rue's sponsor and a recovering drug addict, Ali, that earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
Though he's perhaps better known for his roles on television, Domingo has appeared in many movies, such as Lincoln, Selma, If Beale Street Could Talk, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Zola, The Color Purple, and Sing Sing. However, after his Emmy win, it was his performance as the titular civil rights activist in the Netflix film Rustin that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Now, Domingo has reunited...
Though he's perhaps better known for his roles on television, Domingo has appeared in many movies, such as Lincoln, Selma, If Beale Street Could Talk, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Zola, The Color Purple, and Sing Sing. However, after his Emmy win, it was his performance as the titular civil rights activist in the Netflix film Rustin that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Now, Domingo has reunited...
- 12/5/2024
- by Adam Bentz
- ScreenRant
[This story contains major spoilers from the finale of The Madness.]
This has been Colman Domingo’s year. The Euphoria star received a best actor Oscar nomination — his first-ever — for his portrayal of civil rights hero Bayard Rustin in Rustin, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama. He’s tracking to land another best actor nod for his acclaimed drama Sing Sing, based on a real-life prison theater program; and his eight-episode conspiracy thriller series The Madness, his first as a leading man, dropped Thanksgiving Day on his 55th birthday.
In The Madness, Domingo plays the charming Muncie Daniels, a CNN pundit and Philadelphia native who stumbles upon a murder and is blamed for it. On the wild ride to clear his name — of killing a white supremacist, at that — Muncie must first rein in his ego and make personal amends with his estranged wife Elena (Marsha Stephanie Blake), teenage son Demetrius (Thaddeus J. Mixson) and daughter Kallie (Gabrielle Graham...
This has been Colman Domingo’s year. The Euphoria star received a best actor Oscar nomination — his first-ever — for his portrayal of civil rights hero Bayard Rustin in Rustin, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama. He’s tracking to land another best actor nod for his acclaimed drama Sing Sing, based on a real-life prison theater program; and his eight-episode conspiracy thriller series The Madness, his first as a leading man, dropped Thanksgiving Day on his 55th birthday.
In The Madness, Domingo plays the charming Muncie Daniels, a CNN pundit and Philadelphia native who stumbles upon a murder and is blamed for it. On the wild ride to clear his name — of killing a white supremacist, at that — Muncie must first rein in his ego and make personal amends with his estranged wife Elena (Marsha Stephanie Blake), teenage son Demetrius (Thaddeus J. Mixson) and daughter Kallie (Gabrielle Graham...
- 12/3/2024
- by Ronda Racha Penrice
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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The Madness is a conspiracy crime thriller drama series created by Stephen Belber. The Netflix series follows Muncie Daniels, a media pundit who gets embroiled in a vast conspiracy after he gets wrongfully accused of murdering a white supremacist leader. Now, he must fight to clear his name while also trying to reconnect with his estranged family and lost ideals. The Madness stars Colman Domingo, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, and Thaddeus J. Mixson. So, if you loved the thrilling conspiracy story, nail-biting drama, and compelling characters in The Madness, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Capture (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Peacock
The Capture is a British conspiracy mystery thriller drama series created by Ben Chanan. The BBC One series follows a young detective tasked with investigating...
The Madness is a conspiracy crime thriller drama series created by Stephen Belber. The Netflix series follows Muncie Daniels, a media pundit who gets embroiled in a vast conspiracy after he gets wrongfully accused of murdering a white supremacist leader. Now, he must fight to clear his name while also trying to reconnect with his estranged family and lost ideals. The Madness stars Colman Domingo, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, and Thaddeus J. Mixson. So, if you loved the thrilling conspiracy story, nail-biting drama, and compelling characters in The Madness, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Capture (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Peacock
The Capture is a British conspiracy mystery thriller drama series created by Ben Chanan. The BBC One series follows a young detective tasked with investigating...
- 12/3/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
There isn't a more exciting actor working today than Colman Domingo. The West Philadelphia born-and-raised began his career in the mid-1990s on the Bay Area stage, where he shined in numerous Shakespeare productions and in plays like "Journey to the West," "Desk Set" and "Fences." He occasionally booked work in film and television for a solid decade, but didn't really pop on screen until 2011, when he received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in Susan Stroman's production of John Kander and Fred Ebb's "The Scottsboro Boys." Hollywood took note, and Domingo gradually became a familiar face in movies and on TV series.
Domingo had amply flaunted his commanding presence by 2018 when he got what felt like something of a breakthrough role in Barry Jenkins' superb "If Beale Street Could Talk." The promise of that performance was realized and then some two years later in Janicza Bravo's sizzling "Zola,...
Domingo had amply flaunted his commanding presence by 2018 when he got what felt like something of a breakthrough role in Barry Jenkins' superb "If Beale Street Could Talk." The promise of that performance was realized and then some two years later in Janicza Bravo's sizzling "Zola,...
- 12/2/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Rotten Tomatoes has had a lukewarm response to a new show featuring one of the stars of Euphoria. The popular HBO teen drama, which was created by Sam Levinson and is based on the 2012 Israeli miniseries of the same name, is set in the fictional East Highland, California and follows the trials and tribulation of teenage addict Rue (Zendaya) as well as the classmates and adults in her orbit. The show debuted with season 1 in 2019, followed by season 2 in 2022. The upcoming season 3 was officially renewed in February 2022.
The Euphoria cast features a robust ensemble bringing the various characters in and around the high school to life. Many of these stars have gone on to other major projects, including Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and Hunter Schafer. However, not all of these projects are well-received on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Madness Has Debuted On Rotten Tomatoes The New Show Has Had A...
The Euphoria cast features a robust ensemble bringing the various characters in and around the high school to life. Many of these stars have gone on to other major projects, including Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and Hunter Schafer. However, not all of these projects are well-received on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Madness Has Debuted On Rotten Tomatoes The New Show Has Had A...
- 11/30/2024
- by Brennan Klein
- ScreenRant
The latest thriller series from Netflix has landed a divisive score on Rotten Tomatoes. Starring Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, The Madness is a political thriller limited series and finds the acclaimed actor as a media pundit who finds himself being hunted from all sides after stumbling across a deadly conspiracy. The first reviews for the Netflix effort are now in, with critics somewhat divided over whether the show delivers, as demonstrated by The Madness scoring 64% on the review aggregator site.
We begin with Martin Carr of Cbr who, while feeling that The Madness plays to formula, found a lot to enjoy in watching Colman Domingo attempt to survive. Declaring that the series “owes everything to Colman Domingo’s commanding performance,” they added...
“The Madness might feel formulaic, but Domingo elevates this Netflix conspiracy thriller with a compelling performance, flipping between insulated media pundit to protective father figure in a heartbeat.
We begin with Martin Carr of Cbr who, while feeling that The Madness plays to formula, found a lot to enjoy in watching Colman Domingo attempt to survive. Declaring that the series “owes everything to Colman Domingo’s commanding performance,” they added...
“The Madness might feel formulaic, but Domingo elevates this Netflix conspiracy thriller with a compelling performance, flipping between insulated media pundit to protective father figure in a heartbeat.
- 11/29/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Netflix's 2024 miniseries The Madness sees actor Colman Domingo embarking on a globe-trotting thriller and encountering a rich cast of characters along the way. The show follows a man accused of murdering a white supremacist after discovering his body deep in the Poconos woods. The trailer for The Madness teases a tense and exciting adventure centered around a layered conspiracy with several players just waiting to be unraveled.
Colman Domingo's The Madness features considerable star power with the veteran actor leading the series, which comes after his Oscar-worthy performance in Sing Sing. However, he alone can't hold up such a sprawling series. The Madness features many capable actors who help breathe life into the world that seems to crumble around Domingo's character in the story, making for a heart-pounding thriller that demands to be seen.
The Madness Cast & Character Breakdown
Actor
Role
Colman Domingo
Muncie Daniels
Marsha Stephanie Black...
Colman Domingo's The Madness features considerable star power with the veteran actor leading the series, which comes after his Oscar-worthy performance in Sing Sing. However, he alone can't hold up such a sprawling series. The Madness features many capable actors who help breathe life into the world that seems to crumble around Domingo's character in the story, making for a heart-pounding thriller that demands to be seen.
The Madness Cast & Character Breakdown
Actor
Role
Colman Domingo
Muncie Daniels
Marsha Stephanie Black...
- 11/28/2024
- by Anthony Orlando
- ScreenRant
As another winds down, it's always a good idea to take a spin on Netflix and see what you missed. That's exactly what I did for November 2024. And, I have to say, there were some really good and underrated shows that most Netflix viewers probably missed.
No, I'm not talking about the biggest shows. Everyone knows Outer Banks season 4, Cobra Kai season 6 part 2, and Arcane season 2 premiered in November. Those shows are all over the Netflix Top 10! Everyone was talking about those shows before the new seasons came out. Even A Man on the Inside, the new Netflix original series from Michael Schur and starring Ted Danson, was more hyped up than the shows we picked for this list.
Let's get the list started with a sneaky good series that needs to return for a new season soon, The Cage!
The Cage
Premiere date: Nov. 8
The Cage is the perfect show for fans of Mma,...
No, I'm not talking about the biggest shows. Everyone knows Outer Banks season 4, Cobra Kai season 6 part 2, and Arcane season 2 premiered in November. Those shows are all over the Netflix Top 10! Everyone was talking about those shows before the new seasons came out. Even A Man on the Inside, the new Netflix original series from Michael Schur and starring Ted Danson, was more hyped up than the shows we picked for this list.
Let's get the list started with a sneaky good series that needs to return for a new season soon, The Cage!
The Cage
Premiere date: Nov. 8
The Cage is the perfect show for fans of Mma,...
- 11/28/2024
- by Bryce Olin
- ShowSnob
Colman Domingo delivers a modern-day “The Fugitive”-style paranoid thriller with Netflix’s new limited series “The Madness.” The “Rustin” and “Euphoria” star takes on the role of Muncie Daniels, a lauded CNN commentator who finds his spotlight turned against him when he stumbles onto the dead body of a high-profile white supremacist and winds up getting framed for the crime. With mysterious, seemingly ultra-powerful forces aligning against him, Muncie has to uncover the truth behind the convoluted web of money, politics and murder that led him there.
The eight-episode series surrounds Domingo with an ensemble full of familiar actors, so if you’re wondering where you’ve seen them before, here’s a handy guide to the cast and characters of “The Madness.”
Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels in “The Madness” (Netflix) Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels
Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo plays Muncie Daniels, a high-profile author and CNN...
The eight-episode series surrounds Domingo with an ensemble full of familiar actors, so if you’re wondering where you’ve seen them before, here’s a handy guide to the cast and characters of “The Madness.”
Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels in “The Madness” (Netflix) Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels
Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo plays Muncie Daniels, a high-profile author and CNN...
- 11/28/2024
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
“The Madness” follows Muncie Daniels, a CNN political analyst seeking isolation in a Poconos cabin while writing a book, whose life takes a tragic turn when he finds a horrible murder. The victim is a well-known white supremacist leader, and Muncie is swiftly accused of murder, shifting from a renowned media star into a desperate fugitive attempting to clear his reputation.
Muncie discovers a mutilated body while on a solitary retreat during a power outage. The victim is a member of The Forge. This far-right organization puts Muncie in an extremely difficult position as a Black man suspected of murdering a white supremacist. Local law enforcement instantly accuses him, relying on racial dynamics and systemic biases to establish a fairly solid case.
Muncie is forced to conduct an impromptu investigation, navigating a perilous landscape of political corruption, media manipulation, and lethal power dynamics. He grudgingly reconnects with his estranged family and a few potential allies,...
Muncie discovers a mutilated body while on a solitary retreat during a power outage. The victim is a member of The Forge. This far-right organization puts Muncie in an extremely difficult position as a Black man suspected of murdering a white supremacist. Local law enforcement instantly accuses him, relying on racial dynamics and systemic biases to establish a fairly solid case.
Muncie is forced to conduct an impromptu investigation, navigating a perilous landscape of political corruption, media manipulation, and lethal power dynamics. He grudgingly reconnects with his estranged family and a few potential allies,...
- 11/28/2024
- by Arash Nahandian
- Gazettely
In the final seconds of The Madnessseason finale, Muncie Daniels (Oscar-nominee Colman Domingo) seems to have everything he’s ever wanted. The TV pundit has survived a harrowing ordeal that framed him for murder and cleared his name. Far from the clutches of the global elite, he can enjoy barbecuing with both of his children — formerly distant Kallie (Gabrielle Graham) and recently resentful Demetrius (Thaddeus J. Mixson). And now, much to Muncie’s own surprise, his estranged wife, Elena (Marsha Stephanie Blake), even shows up to the park. Although Muncie and Elena share no words, their long-held eye contact and warm smiles hint that their love is far from dead. The panic of the conspiracy feels far away, at least for a few seconds.
“I think [Muncie] had to fight for Elena. Literally,” The Madness star Domingo tells Tudum. “Marsha Stephanie and I always played the notes that they were still...
“I think [Muncie] had to fight for Elena. Literally,” The Madness star Domingo tells Tudum. “Marsha Stephanie and I always played the notes that they were still...
- 11/28/2024
- by Ariana Romero
- Tudum - Netflix
A project like “The Madness” ought to be a feather in the cap of someone like Colman Domingo. Though the performer has been working steadily for decades, a few years’ worth of increasingly prominent roles — in “Euphoria,” “Zola” and “If Beale Street Could Talk,” among others — has culminated in milestone moments like an Oscar nomination (for “Rustin”), a potential second on the way (for “Sing Sing”) and a spot on the cover of this very magazine. And because limited series are now part of the routine for A-list actors, the eight-part Netflix thriller should help cement Domingo’s status as he once again hits the awards trail.
There’s just one problem: while Domingo acquits himself just fine as an increasingly frenzied man on the lam, “The Madness” itself is a schlocky mess, its pulpy appeal dimmed by a drawn-out runtime and attempts at social commentary that fail to find their mark.
There’s just one problem: while Domingo acquits himself just fine as an increasingly frenzied man on the lam, “The Madness” itself is a schlocky mess, its pulpy appeal dimmed by a drawn-out runtime and attempts at social commentary that fail to find their mark.
- 11/28/2024
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
Like the paranoid notions that drive their protagonists, conspiracy thrillers are constantly shifting. The genre is remarkably malleable; the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s produced some of the form’s best — “The Manchurian Candidate,” “Three Days of the Condor,” “Blow Out” — each of which iterated on the hallmarks of the form. A good political thriller is often decidedly of the moment, with enough meat on its bones to become timeless as it ages, and there’s certainly no shortage of material to draw on, given our current political climate.
The arrival of Netflix’s “The Madness” couldn’t be more timely if it tried. Anchored by Colman Domingo, the 8-episode limited series created by Stephen Belber and co-showrun with VJ Boyd kicks off its premise in pretty short order: When media pundit Muncie Daniels (Domingo) becomes the prime suspect in the murder case of a notable white supremacist in the Poconos woods,...
The arrival of Netflix’s “The Madness” couldn’t be more timely if it tried. Anchored by Colman Domingo, the 8-episode limited series created by Stephen Belber and co-showrun with VJ Boyd kicks off its premise in pretty short order: When media pundit Muncie Daniels (Domingo) becomes the prime suspect in the murder case of a notable white supremacist in the Poconos woods,...
- 11/28/2024
- by William Goodman
- The Wrap
Netflix’s eight-episode miniseries The Madness, created by playwright Stephen Belber, begins with Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo) escaping the hustle and bustle of life as a high-profile media pundit to spend some time out in the Poconos. His plans for a relaxing getaway quickly evaporate when the man staying in the cabin next door turns up dead. Muncie becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation, and he quickly finds himself on the run, desperately trying to figure out why he’s being framed, and by whom.
The Madness is at its most enjoyable when it’s in full Fugitive mode, with its protagonist trying to unravel a complex criminal conspiracy. The situation gets even more complicated when the dead man is revealed to be a member of a neo-Nazi group with connections to some seriously powerful people. From that point on, every white face becomes a potential threat to Muncie.
The Madness is at its most enjoyable when it’s in full Fugitive mode, with its protagonist trying to unravel a complex criminal conspiracy. The situation gets even more complicated when the dead man is revealed to be a member of a neo-Nazi group with connections to some seriously powerful people. From that point on, every white face becomes a potential threat to Muncie.
- 11/28/2024
- by Ross McIndoe
- Slant Magazine
For 109 episodes, Colman Domingo played the role of Victor Strand on Fear the Walking Dead. That show came to an end last year, and Domingo has moved on with The Madness, a Netflix series that the streamer’s scripted series vice president Peter Friedlander has described as “a fresh take on the conspiracy thriller” that will turn “the genre on its head with its multilayered characters, propulsive action and swift pace.” I was fortunate enough to talk to star Domingo about his work as Muncie Daniels on the show, a complex role that really pushes him to his limits. You can check out our interview in the embed above.
Created by playwright Stephen Belber, who also serves as showrunner alongside executive producer VJ Boyd, The Madness has the following synopsis: Muncie Daniels is a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who may have lost his way in life. While on a work sabbatical...
Created by playwright Stephen Belber, who also serves as showrunner alongside executive producer VJ Boyd, The Madness has the following synopsis: Muncie Daniels is a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who may have lost his way in life. While on a work sabbatical...
- 11/26/2024
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
Colman Domingo is a political pundit whose life becomes a paranoid mess in The Madness. Having originally found success on the stage, including his Tony Award-nominated turn in The Scottsboro Boys and having supporting roles in everything from Chadwick Boseman's 42 to Ava DuVernay's Selma, Domingo found his breakout role on screen as Fear the Walking Dead's Victor Strand. The years since have seen him garner further acclaim, including his Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated turn in Rustin and Emmy-winning performance in HBO's Euphoria, among others.
Domingo stars in The Madness as Muncie Daniels, a former social rights activist now working as a media pundit for CNN. In the midst of his star profile growing, and a pending divorce from his wife, Muncie goes for a weekend getaway to a cabin in the woods, only to discover his neighbor's dismembered body, and narrowly escapes from the two in the...
Domingo stars in The Madness as Muncie Daniels, a former social rights activist now working as a media pundit for CNN. In the midst of his star profile growing, and a pending divorce from his wife, Muncie goes for a weekend getaway to a cabin in the woods, only to discover his neighbor's dismembered body, and narrowly escapes from the two in the...
- 11/25/2024
- by Grant Hermanns
- ScreenRant
Colman Domingo is stepping out for the premiere of his new Netflix thriller series!
The 54-year-old Emmy-winning actor joined co-stars Gabrielle Graham and Marsha Stephanie Blake at the premiere of The Madness on Thursday night (November 21) held at the Netflix Roma Theate in Los Angeles.
Fellow cast members in attendance included Deon Cole, Tamsin Topolski, and John Ortiz.
In the new series, Colman stars “as media pundit Muncie Daniels, who must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the woods of the Poconos mountains. As the walls close in, Muncie strives to reconnect with his estranged family — and his lost ideals — in order to survive,” according to Netflix.
Colman recently shared what excited him about joining the conspiracy thriller series.
The Madness hits Netflix on November 28.
Click through the gallery inside for 15+ pictures of the stars at the premiere…...
The 54-year-old Emmy-winning actor joined co-stars Gabrielle Graham and Marsha Stephanie Blake at the premiere of The Madness on Thursday night (November 21) held at the Netflix Roma Theate in Los Angeles.
Fellow cast members in attendance included Deon Cole, Tamsin Topolski, and John Ortiz.
In the new series, Colman stars “as media pundit Muncie Daniels, who must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the woods of the Poconos mountains. As the walls close in, Muncie strives to reconnect with his estranged family — and his lost ideals — in order to survive,” according to Netflix.
Colman recently shared what excited him about joining the conspiracy thriller series.
The Madness hits Netflix on November 28.
Click through the gallery inside for 15+ pictures of the stars at the premiere…...
- 11/22/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Netflix has released the official trailer for political thriller The Madness, starring Emmy Award-winner Colman Domingo. Consisting of eight episodes, the series will launch on the streaming service on November 28.
In The Madness, Muncie Daniels is a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who may have lost his way in life. While on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel, Muncie finds himself the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime.
Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.
“You can just turn on the news right now, and you’re like, ‘What is being said? And how is that being done?...
In The Madness, Muncie Daniels is a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who may have lost his way in life. While on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel, Muncie finds himself the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime.
Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.
“You can just turn on the news right now, and you’re like, ‘What is being said? And how is that being done?...
- 11/14/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo is getting his much-deserved first TV lead role in “The Madness,” a limited series coming to Netflix later this month. On Thursday, the streaming service released a trailer for the political thriller, which is likely to be Netflix’s big hit of Thanksgiving weekend.
Domingo stars as Muncie Daniels, a former activist who has traded making a difference in the world for the comfortable life of a TV pundit. While he’s staying at a cabin in the Pennsylvania woods, he witnesses the murder of a notorious white supremacist, whose assassins come after him, too, but he escapes. The murder gets pinned on him, though. As he fights to clear his name, he unravels a global conspiracy and reconnects with what’s important in his life: his family, and the truth.
Along with Domingo, the cast features Emmy nominee Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz,...
Domingo stars as Muncie Daniels, a former activist who has traded making a difference in the world for the comfortable life of a TV pundit. While he’s staying at a cabin in the Pennsylvania woods, he witnesses the murder of a notorious white supremacist, whose assassins come after him, too, but he escapes. The murder gets pinned on him, though. As he fights to clear his name, he unravels a global conspiracy and reconnects with what’s important in his life: his family, and the truth.
Along with Domingo, the cast features Emmy nominee Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz,...
- 11/14/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
"They're going after our family... so I need you to extract me from the equation." Netflix has unveiled the main official trailer for the conspiracy thriller series called The Madness, streaming on Netflix later this month. Domingo hypes it up: "You really are not ready. Disinformation, conspiracy, social media, culture..." The Madness is a tricky conspiracy thriller series starring the extraordinarily talented Colman Domingo as media pundit Muncie Daniels, who must fight for his innocence & his life after stumbling upon a murder deep in the Poconos. Aside from Domingo, this also stars Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, Thaddeus J. Mixson; with guest stars Deon Cole, Hamish Allan-Headley, Ennis Esmer, Allison Wright, Bradley Whitford, and Stephen McKinley Henderson(!). We already featured a teaser and behind-the-scenes promo for this, and it's looking Damn good right now. This seems like it gets in deep and has tons of unsettling twists and turns.
- 11/14/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
In his latest series, Colman Domingo plays a very public figure on the run for a crime he didn’t commit.
On Thursday, Netflix released the trailer for the Stephen Belber-created conspiracy thriller series The Madness, all eight episodes premiering Nov. 28 on the streamer, starring the Academy Award nominee stars as political consultant-turned-tv pundit Muncie Daniels.
“I think I’m getting framed for murder,” he says in the trailer, which shows Muncie discovering a dead body before two masked gunmen chase him through the woods.
Following his work on CNN, Muncie is quickly recognized by strangers in hospital waiting rooms and the streets of New York City, with one nefarious group showing up outside his home.
“They’re going after my family,” he tells Bradley Whitford in one scene. “So I need you to extract me from the equation.”
The Madness follows Muncie on a work sabbatical in the...
On Thursday, Netflix released the trailer for the Stephen Belber-created conspiracy thriller series The Madness, all eight episodes premiering Nov. 28 on the streamer, starring the Academy Award nominee stars as political consultant-turned-tv pundit Muncie Daniels.
“I think I’m getting framed for murder,” he says in the trailer, which shows Muncie discovering a dead body before two masked gunmen chase him through the woods.
Following his work on CNN, Muncie is quickly recognized by strangers in hospital waiting rooms and the streets of New York City, with one nefarious group showing up outside his home.
“They’re going after my family,” he tells Bradley Whitford in one scene. “So I need you to extract me from the equation.”
The Madness follows Muncie on a work sabbatical in the...
- 11/14/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Colman Domingo is embracing the lunacy of modern politics in Netflix political thriller series “The Madness.”
Domingo plays Muncie Daniels, a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who takes a work sabbatical to write the next great American novel. While in the Poconos on his writing retreat, though, Muncie finds himself as the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime.
Per the official synopsis, “Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.”
Bradley Whitford, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, Tj Mixson, Deon Cole, Hamish Allan-Headley, Ennis Esmer, Alison Wright, and Stephen McKinley Henderson also star. Henderson additionally appears in fellow...
Domingo plays Muncie Daniels, a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who takes a work sabbatical to write the next great American novel. While in the Poconos on his writing retreat, though, Muncie finds himself as the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime.
Per the official synopsis, “Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.”
Bradley Whitford, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, Tj Mixson, Deon Cole, Hamish Allan-Headley, Ennis Esmer, Alison Wright, and Stephen McKinley Henderson also star. Henderson additionally appears in fellow...
- 11/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘The Madness’ Trailer: Colman Domingo Is the Wrong Man in the Wrong Place in Netflix Thriller Series
Colman Domingo does action!
In a welcome change of pace for the Oscar-nominated actor and respected theater star, Domingo is the star of Netflix’s incredibly topical upcoming thriller series The Madness, which has dropped its first full trailer. In the clip, we see Muncie Daniels (Domingo), a well respected media pundit working in a post-truth environment, being framed for the murder of an infamous white supremacist. Daniels must outrun the law in order to clear his name, and along the way reconnects with family and finds unlikely allies.
(L to R) Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels and Deon Cole as Kwesi Dupree in ‘The Madness.’
The eight episode series also stars Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, Tamsin Topolski and Thaddeus J. Mixson. Guest stars include Deon Cole, Alison Wright, Ennis Esmer and Hamish Allan-Headley. The Madness also features legendary character actors John Ortiz, Bradley Whitford and Stephen McKinley Henderson.
In a welcome change of pace for the Oscar-nominated actor and respected theater star, Domingo is the star of Netflix’s incredibly topical upcoming thriller series The Madness, which has dropped its first full trailer. In the clip, we see Muncie Daniels (Domingo), a well respected media pundit working in a post-truth environment, being framed for the murder of an infamous white supremacist. Daniels must outrun the law in order to clear his name, and along the way reconnects with family and finds unlikely allies.
(L to R) Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels and Deon Cole as Kwesi Dupree in ‘The Madness.’
The eight episode series also stars Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, Tamsin Topolski and Thaddeus J. Mixson. Guest stars include Deon Cole, Alison Wright, Ennis Esmer and Hamish Allan-Headley. The Madness also features legendary character actors John Ortiz, Bradley Whitford and Stephen McKinley Henderson.
- 11/14/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A topical historical drama depicting the creation of IVF; a paranoid thriller series starring Colman Domingo; a bracingly original crime musical, and awards contender, from Jacques Audiard; the second part of the final season of Cobra Kai; and a reverential big-screen adaptation of a Pulitzer-winning August Wilson play are some of the highlights among the new films and series hitting Netflix in November.
On Nov. 7, action and mystery drama Outer Banks returns to Netflix. The first half of season four ended with several cliff-hangers for the Pogues, many of which should be resolved, to some degree, in the second half of the season. Over on Kildare Island, Rudy Pankow’s JJ probably gets the biggest bomb dropped on him when he learns that he’s not the son of his alcoholic and abusive father, Luke. The cast have promised “craziness” so expect some more jaw-dropping revelations.
In a big movie month for Netflix,...
On Nov. 7, action and mystery drama Outer Banks returns to Netflix. The first half of season four ended with several cliff-hangers for the Pogues, many of which should be resolved, to some degree, in the second half of the season. Over on Kildare Island, Rudy Pankow’s JJ probably gets the biggest bomb dropped on him when he learns that he’s not the son of his alcoholic and abusive father, Luke. The cast have promised “craziness” so expect some more jaw-dropping revelations.
In a big movie month for Netflix,...
- 11/1/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"I was at the wrong place at the wrong time, and now they wanna put this on me!" Netflix has debuted a making of promo featurette for the political thriller series called The Madness, streaming starting at the end of November. The first teaser launched yesterday, though this new trailer shows way more footage and explains more about what's going on. The Madness is a thriller conspiracy series starring the extraordinarily talented Colman Domingo – media pundit Muncie Daniels, who must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos. Aside from Domingo, the full cast includes Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, Thaddeus J. Mixson; with guest stars Deon Cole, Hamish Allan-Headley, Ennis Esmer, Allison Wright, Bradley Whitford, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. This promo reveals it's about a Black TV pundit who is framed for murdering a white supremacist...
- 10/30/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo cant escape The Madness. The Rustin and Sing Sing star leads a new action thriller series for Netflix next month, and we now have our first look at this tale of conspiracy and murder. The Madness marks the latest major project for Domingo, who has seen his star rise rapidly following his Oscar-nominated performance in last years acclaimed biographical drama Rustin, and sounds like the perfect project for the actor, allowing him to stretch both his dramatic and action muscles.
You can check out the new teaser trailer for The Madness below.
The Madness is all set to land on Netflix next month, and follows Domingo as a media pundit who finds himself being hunted from all sides after stumbling across a deadly conspiracy. Alongside the teaser, you can also check out the official synopsis for the action thriller series below.
After a media pundit...
You can check out the new teaser trailer for The Madness below.
The Madness is all set to land on Netflix next month, and follows Domingo as a media pundit who finds himself being hunted from all sides after stumbling across a deadly conspiracy. Alongside the teaser, you can also check out the official synopsis for the action thriller series below.
After a media pundit...
- 10/29/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Netflix has shared the teaser trailer and key art for The Madness, the upcoming thriller conspiracy series starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo.
Consisting of eight episodes, the series will launch on the streaming service on November 28, 2024.
In The Madness, Muncie Daniels is a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who may have lost his way in life. While on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel, Muncie finds himself the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime.
Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.
In addition to Colman Domingo, The Madness cast includes Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham,...
Consisting of eight episodes, the series will launch on the streaming service on November 28, 2024.
In The Madness, Muncie Daniels is a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who may have lost his way in life. While on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel, Muncie finds himself the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime.
Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.
In addition to Colman Domingo, The Madness cast includes Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
"I'm telling you, it was a setup... I got a bullseye on my back... Do you see what they're doing to me...?" Netflix has unveiled a teaser trailer for an upcoming political thriller series called The Madness, streaming starting at the end of November this fall. "You Can't Escape The Madness." Honestly an accurate description for most of what's happening around the world today anyway in so many political spheres. The Madness is a thriller conspiracy series starring the extraordinarily talented Colman Domingo – media pundit Muncie Daniels, who must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos. Aside from Domingo, the full cast includes Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, Thaddeus J. Mixson; along with guest stars Deon Cole, Hamish Allan-Headley, Ennis Esmer, Allison Wright, Bradley Whitford, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. This is just a first look teaser...
- 10/28/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Colman Domingo plays a media pundit who stumbles on a murder he fears he’s being framed for in the trailer for The Madness, the upcoming conspiracy thriller from Netflix, that dropped on Monday.
“I got a bull’s eye on my back,” a paranoid Domingo, in the role of Muncie Daniels, says at one point in the fast-paced teaser after he visits a murder scene deep in the woods of the Poconos and finds he’s the only witness to a crime.
As the walls close in and he fears a set-up to make him take the fall, Daniels strives to reconnect with his estranged family — and his lost ideals — in order to clear his name. The eight-episode thriller, with the Emmy winner in the starring role, is set to bow on Netflix Nov. 28.
The ensemble cast for The Madness includes Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski and Thaddeus J.
“I got a bull’s eye on my back,” a paranoid Domingo, in the role of Muncie Daniels, says at one point in the fast-paced teaser after he visits a murder scene deep in the woods of the Poconos and finds he’s the only witness to a crime.
As the walls close in and he fears a set-up to make him take the fall, Daniels strives to reconnect with his estranged family — and his lost ideals — in order to clear his name. The eight-episode thriller, with the Emmy winner in the starring role, is set to bow on Netflix Nov. 28.
The ensemble cast for The Madness includes Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski and Thaddeus J.
- 10/28/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo heads toward his second consecutive Best Actor Oscar nomination, the “Sing Sing” star will likely dominate the holiday season Netflix charts with “The Madness.” The drama series with a juicy premise debuted its first teaser on Monday, one month before its streaming debut.
Domingo, an Oscar nominee this year for Netflix’s “Rustin” and an expected contender in 2025 for the A24 prison drama, stars as Mncie Daniels on the series “a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who may have lost his way in life.”
But wanderlust is the least of Muncie’s issues, as the Netflix plot description reveals: “While on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel, Muncie finds himself the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime. Muncie is forced to go on the run in a...
Domingo, an Oscar nominee this year for Netflix’s “Rustin” and an expected contender in 2025 for the A24 prison drama, stars as Mncie Daniels on the series “a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who may have lost his way in life.”
But wanderlust is the least of Muncie’s issues, as the Netflix plot description reveals: “While on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel, Muncie finds himself the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime. Muncie is forced to go on the run in a...
- 10/28/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Colman Domingo is on the run after being framed for murder in the first look at The Madness.
In the teaser for his upcoming Netflix political thriller series, all eight episodes premiering Nov. 28 on the streamer, the Academy Award nominee stars as political consultant-turned-tv pundit Muncie Daniels, who may have lost his way in life.
“I’m telling you, it was a setup. Now, I’m being questioned. I got a bullseye on my back. Do you see what they’re doing to me?” says Domingo in a voiceover as he walks into the frame of a surveillance camera. “I feel like I can’t leave. They are gonna pin all this on you.”
Created by Stephen Belber, The Madness follows Muncie on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel, where he finds himself the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist.
In the teaser for his upcoming Netflix political thriller series, all eight episodes premiering Nov. 28 on the streamer, the Academy Award nominee stars as political consultant-turned-tv pundit Muncie Daniels, who may have lost his way in life.
“I’m telling you, it was a setup. Now, I’m being questioned. I got a bullseye on my back. Do you see what they’re doing to me?” says Domingo in a voiceover as he walks into the frame of a surveillance camera. “I feel like I can’t leave. They are gonna pin all this on you.”
Created by Stephen Belber, The Madness follows Muncie on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel, where he finds himself the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist.
- 10/28/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Colman Domingo just might be the most prolific man in Hollywood.
Just on the TV side alone, Domingo is currently in production on Netflix’s “The Four Seasons” reimagining, and now the trailer for his other Netflix series “The Madness” has been released. Domingo sure knows how to stay busy.
The actor plays Muncie Daniels, a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who takes a work sabbatical to write the next great American novel. While in the Poconos on his writing retreat, though, Muncie finds himself as the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime.
Per the official synopsis, “Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.
Just on the TV side alone, Domingo is currently in production on Netflix’s “The Four Seasons” reimagining, and now the trailer for his other Netflix series “The Madness” has been released. Domingo sure knows how to stay busy.
The actor plays Muncie Daniels, a political consultant-turned-tv pundit who takes a work sabbatical to write the next great American novel. While in the Poconos on his writing retreat, though, Muncie finds himself as the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime.
Per the official synopsis, “Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.
- 10/28/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed November this year. The upcoming month will see the return of some of Netflix’s best original shows including Cobra Kai and Outer Banks and also new brilliant shows like A Man on the Inside. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the best 7 new TV shows coming to Netflix in November 2024.
Outer Banks Season 4 Part 2 (November 7)
Outer Banks returns for its much anticipated final five episodes of the final season this November. Created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, Part 2 of Season 4 of the teen action adventure mystery thriller drama series will see our heroes fighting to get the Blackbeard’s treasure to save their new home. Outer Banks stars Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey,...
Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed November this year. The upcoming month will see the return of some of Netflix’s best original shows including Cobra Kai and Outer Banks and also new brilliant shows like A Man on the Inside. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the best 7 new TV shows coming to Netflix in November 2024.
Outer Banks Season 4 Part 2 (November 7)
Outer Banks returns for its much anticipated final five episodes of the final season this November. Created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, Part 2 of Season 4 of the teen action adventure mystery thriller drama series will see our heroes fighting to get the Blackbeard’s treasure to save their new home. Outer Banks stars Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey,...
- 10/27/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Emmy winner Colman Domingo isn't quite done collaborating with Netflix just yet. After starring in the 2023 Netflix biographical drama film Rustin, Domingo is set to star in a new conspiracy thriller series for the streamer called The Madness. It's slated to be released this Thanksgiving, so make sure to add this show to your watchlist!
The Madness is an upcoming Netflix limited series created by Stephen Belber. Belber also serves as co-showrunner with executive producer VJ Boyd. Clément Virgo is signed on as the director and is an executive producer as well. Other executive producers include Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Kaitlin Dahill. Additionally, Chernin Entertainment is the production company behind the eight-episode series.
In The Madness, Domingo takes on the role of media pundit Muncie Daniels, who finds himself having to fight for his life and prove his innocence after he accidentally stumbles upon a murder in the woods of the Poconos mountains.
The Madness is an upcoming Netflix limited series created by Stephen Belber. Belber also serves as co-showrunner with executive producer VJ Boyd. Clément Virgo is signed on as the director and is an executive producer as well. Other executive producers include Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Kaitlin Dahill. Additionally, Chernin Entertainment is the production company behind the eight-episode series.
In The Madness, Domingo takes on the role of media pundit Muncie Daniels, who finds himself having to fight for his life and prove his innocence after he accidentally stumbles upon a murder in the woods of the Poconos mountains.
- 8/31/2024
- by Crystal George
- Netflix Life
Colman Domingo has a new series coming out on Netflix!
The 54-year-old actor is set to star in The Madness as media pundit Muncie Daniels, who “must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos woods. As the walls close in, Muncie strives to reconnect with his estranged family – and his lost ideals – in order to survive.”
Along with the first look photos and the premiere date being revealed, Colman opened up about what excited him about the conspiracy thriller series.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Everything about this conspiracy thriller excited me,” he told Tudum. “It was a unique protagonist, one that I had never seen or experienced. Someone who has very centrist beliefs, and now they’re being thrust into the world to really hard-core believe in something and to reexamine the people that they believed were possible enemies.
The 54-year-old actor is set to star in The Madness as media pundit Muncie Daniels, who “must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos woods. As the walls close in, Muncie strives to reconnect with his estranged family – and his lost ideals – in order to survive.”
Along with the first look photos and the premiere date being revealed, Colman opened up about what excited him about the conspiracy thriller series.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Everything about this conspiracy thriller excited me,” he told Tudum. “It was a unique protagonist, one that I had never seen or experienced. Someone who has very centrist beliefs, and now they’re being thrust into the world to really hard-core believe in something and to reexamine the people that they believed were possible enemies.
- 8/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Earlier today, we shared the news that It’s What’s Inside, a horror film executive produced by Fear the Walking Dead cast member Colman Domingo, is set to be released through the Netflix streaming service on October 4th. Now Netflix has announced the premiere date for another of their collaborations with Domingo, a thriller series called The Madness! This one will be coming along just under two months after the release of It’s What’s Inside, as all eight episodes of The Madness will be available to watch on Netflix as of November 28th. That date happens to be Thanksgiving day this year, so a press release notes that “the series will be a perfect binge watch during the long holiday weekend!” Along with the premiere date announcement comes the unveiling of a batch of first look images, which can be seen in this article.
Created by playwright Stephen Belber, who also...
Created by playwright Stephen Belber, who also...
- 8/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Activist Artists Management has signed Jojo T. Gibbs, the actress, writer, producer and stand-up comedian best known for her starring role in Lena Waithe’s semi-autobiographical BET series Twenties, for representation. Bernie Cahill and Grant Pennel will run point for the client.
Airing for two seasons from 2020-2021, Twenties was a comedy-drama following the lives of three young women in their twenties as they navigated the challenges of adulthood in Los Angeles. Starring opposite Christina Elmore, Gabrielle Graham, Sophina Brown and Big Sean, Gibbs portrayed Hattie, a queer Black woman based on Waithe, who aspires to be a screenwriter.
Most recently seen in Alex Garland’s buzzy A24 pic Civil War, Gibbs’ other recent credits on the film side include Luc Besson’s Dogman opposite Caleb Landry Jones, Celine Song’s A24 Best Picture nominee Past Lives, Hulu’s Mimi Cave thriller Fresh, Amazon’s Something from Tiffany’s, and Cora Bora,...
Airing for two seasons from 2020-2021, Twenties was a comedy-drama following the lives of three young women in their twenties as they navigated the challenges of adulthood in Los Angeles. Starring opposite Christina Elmore, Gabrielle Graham, Sophina Brown and Big Sean, Gibbs portrayed Hattie, a queer Black woman based on Waithe, who aspires to be a screenwriter.
Most recently seen in Alex Garland’s buzzy A24 pic Civil War, Gibbs’ other recent credits on the film side include Luc Besson’s Dogman opposite Caleb Landry Jones, Celine Song’s A24 Best Picture nominee Past Lives, Hulu’s Mimi Cave thriller Fresh, Amazon’s Something from Tiffany’s, and Cora Bora,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Rhys Darby is an unassuming charmer who first got real attention alongside his fellow New Zealanders Taika Waititi, James Bobin, Jemaine Clement, and Bret McKenzie when they all worked on Flight of the Conchords, the little cult show that could. Since then, Darby has starred in several of Waititi's films and has lent his voice to a wide array of animated titles, such as Voltron: Legendary Defender, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Curses! It really wasn't until 2022, though, that Darby became a bona fide sex symbol.
That's mainly because of Our Flag Means Death, David Jenkins' brilliant pirate comedy starring Darby and Waititi, among many others. Fans universally 'shipped Darby's character Stede and Waititi's character Blackbeard, and became emotionally invested in their relationship. Now even a fan account of Darby has a quarter of a million followers on Instagram, and there's a lengthy Tumblr fan group devoted to him,...
That's mainly because of Our Flag Means Death, David Jenkins' brilliant pirate comedy starring Darby and Waititi, among many others. Fans universally 'shipped Darby's character Stede and Waititi's character Blackbeard, and became emotionally invested in their relationship. Now even a fan account of Darby has a quarter of a million followers on Instagram, and there's a lengthy Tumblr fan group devoted to him,...
- 12/2/2023
- by Matt Mahler
- MovieWeb
Relax, I'm From the Future is a time travel film with a unique twist, subverting cliches of the genre. Director Luke Higginson aimed to create a film that prioritizes humor and heart over hard sci-fi elements. The chemistry between actors Rhys Darby and Gabrielle Graham is a standout in the film, bringing the characters of Casper and Holly to life.
Fans of time travel stories will have a ball with Relax, I'm From the Future, which is the feature directorial debut of Luke Higginson. He also wrote the screenplay and edited the movie, culminating a ten-year journey since he first premiered the short film of the same name at TIFF 10.
Relax, I'm from the Future stars Our Flag Means Death's Rhys Darby as Casper, a novice time traveler who finds himself trapped in the past. He soon makes friends with Holly (Gabrielle Graham), a drifter who helps him make use...
Fans of time travel stories will have a ball with Relax, I'm From the Future, which is the feature directorial debut of Luke Higginson. He also wrote the screenplay and edited the movie, culminating a ten-year journey since he first premiered the short film of the same name at TIFF 10.
Relax, I'm from the Future stars Our Flag Means Death's Rhys Darby as Casper, a novice time traveler who finds himself trapped in the past. He soon makes friends with Holly (Gabrielle Graham), a drifter who helps him make use...
- 11/28/2023
- by Joe Deckelmeier
- ScreenRant
Relax, I'm from the Future explores the battle between nihilism and optimism through its characters, offering thought-provoking discussions on the nature of activism and purpose. The comedy in the film benefits from its slower pace, allowing jokes to breathe and build, but the meandering structure and lack of bite in the humor prevent it from fully landing. The film's visual style is well-crafted, using split screens and stylized design to convey playfulness and provide insights into the characters' lives, but the editing style feels underutilized, missing the opportunity for more creativity. It's sweet but lacks substance.
The sci-fi comedy, Relax, I'm from the Future, finds a man with a plan traveling to the present day from the future. Rhys Darby of Flight of the Conchords and Our Flag Means Death fame plays the protagonist, Casper, and he is joined by supporting players Gabrielle Graham as Holly, Julian Richings as Percy,...
The sci-fi comedy, Relax, I'm from the Future, finds a man with a plan traveling to the present day from the future. Rhys Darby of Flight of the Conchords and Our Flag Means Death fame plays the protagonist, Casper, and he is joined by supporting players Gabrielle Graham as Holly, Julian Richings as Percy,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Josie Greenwood
- MovieWeb
Relax, I'm from the Future is a hilarious sci-fi comedy about a time traveler who arrives in the 2020s to prevent a major catastrophe. The film follows Casper, a charming but unprepared time traveler who exploits his future knowledge with the help of Holly, a jaded drifter, unaware of the consequences they have triggered. Critics have praised the film's perfect blend of comedy and sci-fi, its ironic humor, and standout performances, resulting in rave reviews and an impressive 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Check out this exclusive behind the scenes featurette for the hilarious sci-fi comedy Relax, I'm from the Future starring Rhys Darby, Gabrielle Graham (In the Shadow of the Moon), Janinie Theriault (Pompeii) and Julian Richings (Man of Steel). Coming courtesy of Game Theory Films, Relax, I'm from the Future made its world premiere last month at Montreal’s Fantasia Fest and follows Darby as a time traveler who...
Check out this exclusive behind the scenes featurette for the hilarious sci-fi comedy Relax, I'm from the Future starring Rhys Darby, Gabrielle Graham (In the Shadow of the Moon), Janinie Theriault (Pompeii) and Julian Richings (Man of Steel). Coming courtesy of Game Theory Films, Relax, I'm from the Future made its world premiere last month at Montreal’s Fantasia Fest and follows Darby as a time traveler who...
- 11/21/2023
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Plot: A man from the future, now trapped in the past, tries to live a lowkey life without disrupting predetermined events, oblivious to the consequences of his foolish actions.
Review: Traveling to the past is a risky business. If you’re not careful, the slightest mistake could alter the course of history, triggering a domino effect of events never intended. Your best strategy to survive the ordeal is to lay low, complete your mission, and return to your time. In Relax, I’m From the Future, Casper (Rhys Darby) thinks rules are malleable and gaming the system to live comfortably is worth the risk of upending the universe. He isn’t looking to harm anyone, quite the opposite. Still, Casper isn’t the brightest crayon in the box, and when things don’t work out as intended, he quickly discovers it takes more than one person to make a difference.
Review: Traveling to the past is a risky business. If you’re not careful, the slightest mistake could alter the course of history, triggering a domino effect of events never intended. Your best strategy to survive the ordeal is to lay low, complete your mission, and return to your time. In Relax, I’m From the Future, Casper (Rhys Darby) thinks rules are malleable and gaming the system to live comfortably is worth the risk of upending the universe. He isn’t looking to harm anyone, quite the opposite. Still, Casper isn’t the brightest crayon in the box, and when things don’t work out as intended, he quickly discovers it takes more than one person to make a difference.
- 9/18/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
I’ve watched enough Doctor Who to know time is a complicated construct with rules fluctuating from one interpretation to the next. Thankfully, Rhys Darby’s Casper has time travel all figured out in Relax, I’m From the Future, a new time-traveling comedy that finally breaks the multiversal merry-go-round we’ve been riding for the past few years. In today’s exclusive Relax, I’m From the Future clip, Casper dismisses the Butterfly Effect and misinformation about multiple realities.
The scene finds Casper and Holly (Gabrielle Graham) discussing multiversal misnomers in a dimly lit diner over piping hot mugs of jitter juice. Casper explains how there’s only one reality, and that time is more like a mushy blob than anything we’ve seen in movies. Doc Brown lied to us, folks! Oh, the humanity! While branching paths in the timeline exist, they eventually converge in the same direction, leading toward a pre-determined future.
The scene finds Casper and Holly (Gabrielle Graham) discussing multiversal misnomers in a dimly lit diner over piping hot mugs of jitter juice. Casper explains how there’s only one reality, and that time is more like a mushy blob than anything we’ve seen in movies. Doc Brown lied to us, folks! Oh, the humanity! While branching paths in the timeline exist, they eventually converge in the same direction, leading toward a pre-determined future.
- 9/15/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
"Relax, I'm from the Future" is a new science fiction 'time travel' comedy feature, directed by Luke Higginson, starring Rhys Darby, Gabrielle Graham and Janine Theriault, releasing September 22, 2023 in theaters:
"...'Casper' arrives in the present day to prevent a major future catastrophe. He meets and befriends 'Holly' and draws her into his plan by giving her his knowledge of the future so that she can make quick money.
"However, they unwittingly alter the future themselves with their actions, until 'Doris' , another time traveller, arrives to stop them..."
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"...'Casper' arrives in the present day to prevent a major future catastrophe. He meets and befriends 'Holly' and draws her into his plan by giving her his knowledge of the future so that she can make quick money.
"However, they unwittingly alter the future themselves with their actions, until 'Doris' , another time traveller, arrives to stop them..."
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- 9/13/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"You're a very disappointing time traveler." Blue Fox Ent. has revealed an official US trailer for an indie sci-fi comedy from Canada titled Relax, I'm From the Future, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Luke Higginson. The film premiered at a few festivals in Canada earlier in 2023, and is now set to open in art house theaters in the US later this month. A man from the future, now trapped in the past, tries to make a life for himself, oblivious to the consequences he has set in motion. Rhys Darby stars as Casper, who is now in his "past", our present, who teams up with a nonconformist skeptic to bring about his "plan" of saving the world. The cast also includes Gabrielle Graham, Julian Richings, and Janine Theriault. It looks like a properly wacky indie creation that seems just goofy enough to be mostly enjoyable. Have fun. // Continue...
- 9/12/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
When he’s not pining for Blackbeard’s embrace on Our Flag Means Death or reprimanding werewolves for using foul language, Rhys Darby fights for the future of humankind! Blue Fox Entertainment‘s Relax, I’m From The Future trailer is here to tickle your ribs after the long Labor Day weekend. The sci-fi comedy hails from Luke Higginson for his feature directorial debut. In addition to operating the camera, Higginson wrote the screenplay and edited the film inspired by his short film of the same name that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 10 years ago.
In the Relax, I’m From The Future trailer, Darby stars as Casper, a time traveler trapped in the past who befriends Holly (Gabrielle Graham), a jaded drifter. They exploit his knowledge of the future, oblivious to the consequences they have set in motion, while a more competent time traveler, Doris (Janine Theriault), tries to stop them.
In the Relax, I’m From The Future trailer, Darby stars as Casper, a time traveler trapped in the past who befriends Holly (Gabrielle Graham), a jaded drifter. They exploit his knowledge of the future, oblivious to the consequences they have set in motion, while a more competent time traveler, Doris (Janine Theriault), tries to stop them.
- 9/5/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Our Flag Means Death and Flight of the Conchords star Rhys Darby leads the upcoming science fiction comedy Relax, I'm from the Future, for which a new trailer for this seemingly perfect blend of comedy and sci-fi has now been unveiled. Coming courtesy of Blue Fox Entertainment, Darby stars as Casper, a time traveler trapped in the past who befriends Holly, a jaded drifter. They exploit his knowledge of the future, oblivious to the consequences they have set in motion, while a more competent time traveler, Doris, tries to stop them. Check out the trailer for Relax, I'm from the Future below.
“Relax, I'm from the Future follows Casper, a charming, but embarrassingly underprepared Time Traveler, now trapped in the past,” the official synopsis reads. It continues:
“When he befriends Holly, a jaded drifter, she helps him exploit his trivial knowledge of the future for a series of quick payouts,...
“Relax, I'm from the Future follows Casper, a charming, but embarrassingly underprepared Time Traveler, now trapped in the past,” the official synopsis reads. It continues:
“When he befriends Holly, a jaded drifter, she helps him exploit his trivial knowledge of the future for a series of quick payouts,...
- 9/1/2023
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Jonica “Jojo” T. Gibbs is a American actress and comedian who is best known for her inspiring performance as Hattie in the hit comedy BET television series Twenties.
Jonica Gibbs Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Jonica Gibbs was born in Jackson, Aiken County, South Carolina and was raised by her great-grandparents in Hampstead, North Carolina. For college, Gibbs attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. However, poor experiences with faculty members in the department wound up discouraging Gibbs from pursuing journalism as a profession. After graduating, Gibbs found employment working a handful of jobs, including as a substitute teacher, all while acting in several student films at Savannah College of Art and Design.
Jonica Gibbs Biography: Career
In 2015, Gibbs relocated to Los Angeles, California in order to pursue acting full-time, just one year after she started with stand-up comedy.
Jonica Gibbs Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Jonica Gibbs was born in Jackson, Aiken County, South Carolina and was raised by her great-grandparents in Hampstead, North Carolina. For college, Gibbs attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. However, poor experiences with faculty members in the department wound up discouraging Gibbs from pursuing journalism as a profession. After graduating, Gibbs found employment working a handful of jobs, including as a substitute teacher, all while acting in several student films at Savannah College of Art and Design.
Jonica Gibbs Biography: Career
In 2015, Gibbs relocated to Los Angeles, California in order to pursue acting full-time, just one year after she started with stand-up comedy.
- 8/26/2023
- by Trevor Hanuka
- Uinterview
Exclusive: Blue Fox Entertainment has taken U.S. rights to the sci-fi comedy Relax, I’m from the Future, starring Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords) and Gabrielle Graham (Possessor), from Wango Films. The film written and directed by Luke Higginson will be released in theaters nationwide this fall.
Based on a same-name 2013 short from Higginson, Relax follows Casper (Darby), a charming, but embarrassingly underprepared time traveler, now trapped in the past. When he befriends Holly (Graham), a jaded drifter, she helps him exploit his trivial knowledge of the future for a series of quick payouts, oblivious to the consequences they have set in motion. When tracked down by a more competent time traveler, Casper and Holly are forced to figure out what they mean to each other and whether the future they’ve threatened is even worth saving. Will they embrace their fate, or do they have the courage to change it?...
Based on a same-name 2013 short from Higginson, Relax follows Casper (Darby), a charming, but embarrassingly underprepared time traveler, now trapped in the past. When he befriends Holly (Graham), a jaded drifter, she helps him exploit his trivial knowledge of the future for a series of quick payouts, oblivious to the consequences they have set in motion. When tracked down by a more competent time traveler, Casper and Holly are forced to figure out what they mean to each other and whether the future they’ve threatened is even worth saving. Will they embrace their fate, or do they have the courage to change it?...
- 6/2/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Marsha Stephanie Blake (When They See Us), Gabrielle Graham (Twenties), John Ortiz (Promised Land) and Tamsin Topolski (Slow Horses) have been cast opposite Colman Domingo in Netflix’s The Madness limited series. The conspiracy thriller hails from Chernin Entertainment via its first-look deal with Netflix, creator and co-showrunner Stephen Belber (O.G., The Laramie Project) and co-showrunner VJ Boyd (Justified, S.W.A.T.)
Related: 2023 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
In The Madness, media pundit Muncie Daniels (Domingo) must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos woods. As the walls close in, Muncie strives to reconnect with his estranged family – and his lost ideals – in order to survive.
Blake will play Elena Daniels, the mother of Muncie’s 15-year-old son.
Graham portrays Kallie, the adult daughter of Muncie.
Ortiz plays Franco Quinones, a longtime FBI field agent with strong convictions and a relentless approach to his work.
Related: 2023 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
In The Madness, media pundit Muncie Daniels (Domingo) must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos woods. As the walls close in, Muncie strives to reconnect with his estranged family – and his lost ideals – in order to survive.
Blake will play Elena Daniels, the mother of Muncie’s 15-year-old son.
Graham portrays Kallie, the adult daughter of Muncie.
Ortiz plays Franco Quinones, a longtime FBI field agent with strong convictions and a relentless approach to his work.
- 3/8/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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