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Several entertainment projects are moving forward. 'It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia' is set to return with an expanded Season 18, while Jurnee Smollett will join the cast of 'The Whoopi Monologues.' Hannah Waddingham has been cast in a new action-comedy film starring Jason Statham.
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Variety
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has set its Season 18 premiere date at FX, FXX, and Hulu. The hit comedy series will be back starting Aug. 17 at 9 p.m. ET across the two linear channels and streaming service, with the show streaming on Disney+ internationally. Unlike the previo
2026-07-15 15:00 UTC
Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: Digital-first talent house Currents Management is building out its teams across North America. The L.A.-based management company has hired Ashley Ward Colson and Ryan Linden as agents, and promoted four others, namely Emma Clarke, Evalee Mach, Isabella Wille and Liran Maayani. The moves e
2026-07-15 15:00 UTC
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FX has set Monday, August 17 for the Season 18 premiere of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It returns with an expanded 10-episode season, up from eight episodes in the previous three seasons. It will premiere at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on FXX, FX and Hulu, and streaming on Disney+ international
2026-07-15 15:00 UTC
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EXCLUSIVE: We can reveal that Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) has been set to star opposite Jason Statham in David Leitch’s action-comedy Jason Statham Stole My Bike, which has been filming since June in the UK and Malta. This is the first revealed casting for the film following our
2026-07-15 15:01 UTC
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Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country, Smoke) will join the company of The Whoopi Monologues, the Off Broadway reimagining of Whoopi Goldberg’s groundbreaking solo show, beginning Tuesday, August 4. Smollett will be taking over for Kerry Washington, who plays her final performance in the role on Sunday
2026-07-15 15:02 UTC