Connor Storrie attends the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Sept. 6, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Scott Kirkland/FXX via Getty Images) | Danielle Deadwyler attends FYC Event for 'Rooster' at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 26, 2026, in Universal City, California. (Leon Bennett/WireImage via Getty Images)
Production on The Bell Jar is in the can.
Focus Features has announced that production on its film adaptation of the classic Sylvia Plath novel has wrapped.
Oscar winner Sarah Polley directs the film from her own adapted screenplay. It marks her first project since she won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay in 2023 for her film Women Talking.
Billie Eilish makes her feature film acting debut in the starring role as Esther Greenwood. Carey Mulligan acts alongside her as Mrs. Greenwood.
The film's ensemble cast is now confirmed to also include Danielle Deadwyler as Dr. Nolan, Dylan Hawco as Buddy Willard, Lili Taylor as Jay Cee, Ella Beatty as Joan, Maggie Kuntz as Doreen, Ike Barinholtz as Lenny and Heated Rivalry breakout star Connor Storrie as Marco.
The Bell Jar is Plath's only novel. It is a supposed semi-autobiographical book published in 1963 that chronicles a young woman's descent into mental illness. Plath died by suicide a month after the book was first published in the U.K.
Pamela Anderson is seen at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Pier during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 7, 2026, in Venice, Italy. (Carlo Paloni/Getty Images)
Pamela Anderson opened up about her experience living with hepatitis C in a moving speech over the weekend.
The actress delivered the remarks, which were posted in part by Variety on Sunday, at a gala hosted by amfAR, an organization focused on global health and ending AIDS, where the actress received the award of courage.
"Back in the late '90s, when I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, there was no cure," Anderson said in her speech. "It was a death sentence — that's what my doctor told me, that I probably had around 10 years to live."
Anderson said the diagnosis and life expectancy prediction had a significant impact on her decision-making.
"I'm sure that colored and corrupted my decisions," she said. "It was not fear of death, but fear of what might happen to my young children. It turned my life inside out."
The Last Showgirl actress said when a cure finally came "10 blurry years later," she was able to take it.
"I was lucky. I was offered it in its early stages. And it took everything I had in my bank to pay for it," she said, noting the cure "wasn't covered by insurance yet."
"I felt tremendous guilt that others weren't granted the same access," she said.
Anderson, who said she is now free of hepatitis C — the model and actress first announced she was free from the disease in 2015, according to People — said her "experience of shame and guilt was also an unconscious journey" that has stayed with her years later.
"I worked with organizations in those times to bring awareness, I promoted getting tested, reducing the stigma, but who was I kidding, my words did not match my feelings. I was angry and scared," she said.
"I don't think I've ever fully recovered from that news. I've assimilated it, I've finally come to terms, maybe," she added.
Anderson said she found healing through the arts, adding that her experience helped fuel her career in film.
"Courage expands one's life, while fear diminishes it. The choice is ours," Anderson said in her closing remarks, echoing a famous quote from French-born author Anais Nin. "As we look at others across the room tonight, be kind, because we're all in this together, and all of us fight some invisible battle."
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver, according to the World Health Organization.
The potentially life-threatening disease is typically spread through contact with an infected person's blood, including through "unsafe injections and procedures in health care, unscreened blood transfusions, sharing of needles and syringes among people who inject drugs and sexual practices that lead to exposure to blood," according to the WHO.
Most individuals who are infected initially do not have symptoms. Symptoms can take two weeks to six months to manifest after infection and may include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine and yellowing of the skin or eyes, the global health organization states.
Hepatitis C infection can often go undiagnosed for years, if not decades, due to lack of symptoms. For those unknowingly living with hepatitis C long-term, they can develop signs of serious liver damage or liver cancer years later, according to the WHO.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that "many people with hepatitis C don't look or feel sick, so might not know they have the virus."
Between 2017 and 2020, the CDC estimates between 2.4 million and 4 million people in the U.S. had hepatitis C.
"Most people can be cured of hepatitis C with timely treatment," the agency states.
Treatment typically involves eight to 12 weeks of oral medication, according to the CDC, with more than 95% of patients being cured of the disease, "usually without side effects."
There is currently no vaccine available for hepatitis C.
Dr. Jennifer Miao, a board-certified cardiologist at Yale New Haven Health and a fellow in the ABC News Medical Unit, contributed to this report.
The logo for 'The Legend of Zelda.' (Nintendo, Sony Pictures)
Nintendo has revealed the official title for its upcoming Legend of Zelda film.
The live-action video game film adaptation is officially titled The Legend of Zelda, the company announced Tuesday. Nintendo has also shared that the release date for the movie has shifted slightly. The film is now set to release in theaters on April 30, 2027.
Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth star as Princess Zelda and the swordsman Link. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto revealed their casting on his social media back in July 2025.
Wes Ball, who helmed The Maze Runner and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, directs the upcoming film.
This movie is based on The Legend of Zelda action-adventure video games. The series' first game launched for the Family Computer system in Japan in 1986.
Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle the film's worldwide theatrical distribution. The movie is being co-financed by Nintendo and Sony Pictures Entertainment, with Nintendo noting in a press release that it is providing more than 50% of the financing.
Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman and Yura Borisov as Ilya Sutskever in 'Artificial.' (Neon)
Andrew Garfield stars as Sam Altman in the Artificial teaser trailer.
Neon has released the first trailer for director Luca Guadagnino's comedic drama film about the world of artificial intelligence. The studio also announced the movie will release in select theaters on Christmas Day before expanding to wide release in January.
Artificial explores Altman's OpenAI during a period in 2023 when Altman was fired and rehired in a matter of days. Guadagnino directed it from a script by Saturday Night Live alum Simon Rich.
Alongside Garfield, the film's cast includes Mark Rylance, Yura Borisov, Monica Barbaro, Billie Lourd, Jason Schwartzman, Cooper Koch, Cooper Hoffman and Ike Barinholtz.
The teaser trailer finds Garfield's Altman arriving to an idyllic cabin on the water. In voice-over, we hear him ask, "What is the image of the future that you see?"
As he travels through the cabin, Garfield goes into a secret bunker filled to the brim with weapons.
"We opened Pandora's box together. The future is inevitable. Countries will fall. Industries are gonna collapse. And we get to be the ones to shepherd people in to this new world," Garfield's Altman says.
Neon picked up Artificial after its original distributor, Amazon MGM Studios, decided it would no longer release it. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed to ABC Audio it would no longer release Artificial in a statement shared on June 19.
"We have the utmost respect and admiration for Luca Guadagnino as an award-winning filmmaker – not to mention a longstanding relationship that we hope to continue," an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement at the time. "We believe that Artificial will be better served if it were released by a different studio and are working closely with the filmmaking team to find the film a new home."
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Whitney Leavitt on 'Good Morning America' on Sept. 4, 2026. (Jeff Neira/ABC via Getty Images)
Whitney Leavitt is looking at what's to come after her final season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
The social media personality and reality star turned Broadway star stopped by Good Morning America Friday to address why season 5 of the Mormon mom influencer reality show is her last and her next moves.
"I feel like with anything in life, you feel like you have this book of life and it just felt like it was a chapter that was time to end and I've tried to leave multiple times, which I'm sure you've seen," she said.
She added, "But this one I felt ended really well, and I think everyone felt that."
Leavitt announced in May in an Instagram video that she is leaving the Hulu reality show, which she has appeared in since its September 2024 debut.
Since then, she went on to compete on season 34 of Dancing with the Stars where she placed sixth, and also made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago in February.
In August, she announced that she is returning to Broadway to star in Just in Time for a limited six-week engagement. She'll appear in the musical from Dec. 1 until Jan. 10, 2027.
"I'm so excited, I'm doing what I love," she said. "This is what I always wanted to do. This is just the beginning."
On top of everything else happening in her life, she is also getting ready to cheer on her husband, Conner Leavitt, on season 35 of DWTS.
Earlier this week, Conner Leavitt was announced as part of the new celebrity cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy. Whitney Leavitt added that she was the one to tell her husband that he was going to star in the new season, after the show's casting director told her.
She added that as her husband has been preparing for the upcoming season with his pro dance partner, Adele Zaikman, he'll send her videos of them dancing and she'll offer her critique.
"I'm like, do this, do that, but remember to have fun," she told GMA.
"With last season of Dancing with the Stars, I think everyone remembers Conner cheering everyone on, and this is just now his time for all of us to cheer him on and I'm so excited for him. He deserves everything and more," Whitney Leavitt said.
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Dominic McLaughlin stars in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.' (Aidan Monaghan/HBO)
More members of the Wizarding World have been cast in HBO's Harry Potter series.
The network has announced that Bonnie Hill, Billy Barratt and Lenny Rush have joined the season 2 cast of the upcoming series.
Hill takes over the role of Ginny Weasley moving forward. The character will be played by Gracie Cochrane in season 1 of the show. ABC Audio confirmed in May that Cochrane will not return to play the character in season 2 of the show.
At the time, Cochrane and her family released a statement regarding her decision to exit the series.
"Due to unforeseen circumstances Gracie has made the challenging decision to step away from her role as Ginny Weasley in the HBO Harry Potter series after season one," the statement reads. "Her time as part of the Harry Potter world has been truly wonderful, and she is deeply grateful to Lucy Bevan and the entire production team for creating such an unforgettable experience. Gracie is very excited about the opportunities her future holds."
Barratt joins the series in the role of Tom Riddle, while Rush will take on the part of the house-elf Dobby.
"The Chamber of Secrets has been opened," HBO Max captioned a casting announcement Instagram post.
The new actors join the previously announced Kit Harington, who is set to play Gilderoy Lockhart in season 2.
HBO renewed its Harry Potter series for season 2 on May 6. The renewal announcement arrived months ahead of the debut of the show's first season.
Dominic McLaughlin leads the cast as Harry Potter. He stars alongside Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton, who play Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The show is described as a faithful adaptation of the books by J.K. Rowling, who serves as an executive producer.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will air on HBO and debut on HBO Max on Christmas Day 2026. Season 2 is set to begin production in fall 2026.
Miley Cyrus performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Miley Cyrus is giving fans the first taste of her upcoming album.
The Grammy-winning singer released her new single, "Bass Persuades," on Thursday, Sept. 3, along with an official music video directed by Mert Alas.
The song is the first single from Cyrus' upcoming 10th studio album of the same name, Bass Persuades, which is set to be released Sept. 18 via Atlantic Records.
The album, which Cyrus announced earlier this week, is currently available for preorder and presave. A Neon Version vinyl featuring an exclusive cover is also available for preorder through Cyrus' online store.
Cyrus is also set to return to the stage for two shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Oct. 16 and Oct. 18.
Tickets will first be available through an American Express presale beginning Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. PT, followed by Cyrus' artist presale on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. PT. The general sale begins Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. PT, according to a press release.
Cyrus first announced Bass Persuades on Sept. 1, sharing the album's title, release date and details about the upcoming Hollywood Bowl shows.
In an Instagram post announcing the album, Cyrus explained the meaning behind its title.
"Music takes hold of us. We feel it, sing it, sometimes dance to it, let it out and carry on," she wrote.
"It is powerful, vulnerable, sweet and strong. Heart full, heartache, every part of life in between. That’s what the title means to me," she added. "Thank you for being a part of making my wildest dreams come true. I sincerely hope you love this album."
Bass Persuades follows Cyrus' 2025 studio album, Something Beautiful, and her 2023 album, Endless Summer Vacation. Her song "Flowers," which appeared on Endless Summer Vacation, earned her Grammys for record of the year and best pop solo performance.
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Matt Damon stars as Odysseus in 'The Odyssey.' (Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures)
Odysseus' journey through IMAX screens is not even close to ending.
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic poem is getting an extended run in 70mm IMAX lasting throughout the month of September. This brings the large format exhibitor's run of the film up to 11 weeks.
Additional showtimes have been added at 39 IMAX screens across the United States from Sept. 17 to Sept. 30. The movie is already Nolan's highest-grossing film. It's garnered $1.55 billion at the worldwide box office and is the highest-grossing IMAX release of all time.
The Odyssey is the first feature shot entirely with IMAX cameras. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus in the film that opened in theaters on July 17.
In addition to Damon, the movie stars Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron.
The Odyssey, of course, tells the story of the Greek hero Odysseus' 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. He encounters interruptions in his quest to return home to his wife, Penelope, and his grown son, Telemachus, who fights off suitors who are desperate to steal his father's throne.
Kevin Zegers headshot (Courtesy of Kevin Zegers); Milla Jovovich headshot (Photo credit: An Le)
Heated Rivalry continues to add to its lineup for season 2.
Kevin Zegers, Paul Gross and Milla Jovovich are the latest actors to join the cast of the Crave/HBO Max hockey romance series. Zegers will play Coach Brandon Wiebe, the rookie coach of Ilya Rozanov’s new Ottawa hockey team. Jovovich will play Dr. Galina Molchalina, Ilya’s Russian therapist.
Gross takes on the role of Commissioner Roger Crowell, head of the hockey league.
Season 2 stars Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander, two hockey rivals who enter into a yearslong love affair. The show was created by Jacob Tierney and based on the Game Changers book series by Rachel Reid.
Returning cast members also include François Arnaud and Robbie G.K., who play Scott Hunter and Kip Grady; Sophie Nélisse, who plays Rose Landry; and Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, who plays Svetlana Vetrova.
Previously announced new additions to the cast include Justice Smith as Harris Drover, Charlie Gillespie as Troy Barrett, Daniel Diemer as Ryan Price, Shaheen Jafargholi as Fabian Salah and Edvin Ryding as Luca Haas.
Season 2 is set to premiere in spring of 2027 on HBO Max in the U.S.
Dave Bautista attends 'The Wrecking Crew' U.K. special screening at Cineworld Leicester Square on Jan. 22, 2026, in London, England. (Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty Images)
Dave Bautista is preparing to take over the role of Kratos in God of War.
The actor took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a video of himself training to take on the lead role in Prime Video's video game TV adaptation.
Prime Video confirmed to ABC Audio in July that it decided to recast the role of Kratos after its original actor, Ryan Hurst, was seriously injured while on set of the series in late June. Hurst tore a bicep while performing a stunt on the show.
Bautista is the actor taking over the part, and his video shows him in the gym training for the role.
"3rd week in to weight training again. 2 more months to get to where I need to be. Like ridin a bike! LFG!" Bautista wrote.
The video finds Bautista showing off his physique for the camera. He takes off his shirt and ends the video in Kratos' signature pose.
While recovery time for Hurst's injury is unclear, it would likely not have been safe for him to resume filming until 2027. This led to the decision for Bautista to take over the part. Additionally, the show's co-lead, Atreus, is played by child actor Callum Vinson. Much of the existing footage will need to be reshot as Vinson is growing and changing.
Production started on God of War back in February. It's based on the popular ancient mythology-themed Playstation video game and has already received a two-season order from the streamer.
The storyline for the upcoming series follows "father and son Kratos and Atreus as they embark on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye," according to an official synopsis from Prime Video. "Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human."
Also starring in the show are Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Ed Skrein as Baldur, Max Parker as Heimdall, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Teresa Palmer as Sif, Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Jeff Gulka as Sindri and Danny Woodburn as Brok.
Tom Hardy as Harry Da Souza in 'MobLand' season 2. (Luke Varley/Paramount+)
More MobLand is on the way.
Paramount+ has renewed the action-crime series for season 3. This renewal comes ahead of the release of season 2 of the show, which premieres on the streaming service Sept. 18.
Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren star in the series about two mob families who find themselves in a war that threatens to ruin their empires and lives.
"The Harrigans, heads of North London’s largest criminal empire, are on the brink of civil war, and their rivals are starting to notice. As tensions within the Harrigan family intensify, their ‘fixer’ Harry Da Souza is the only one that can keep them from falling apart," according to an official description of season 2.
Ronan Bennett created and co-wrote the series, which was executive produced by David C. Glasser and co-written by Jez Butterworth.
Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Mandeep Dhillon, Jasmine Jobson, Teddie Allen, Emmett J. Scanlan, Johnny Flynn, Ophelia Lovibond, Janet McTeer and Toby Jones also star in season 2.
“With over 26 million viewers and climbing, MobLand has become a resounding triumph driven by the creative brilliance of Guy, Jez, Ronan and David C. Glasser, and brought to life by the powerhouse performances by Tom, Pierce, and Helen,” Chris McCarthy, the co-CEO of Paramount and president of SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment, said at the time the series was renewed for season 2 in June 2025.
New episodes of the 10-episode season 2 will be available to stream on Fridays, culminating in the season 2 finale releasing on Nov. 20.
Carla Jeffery arrives at the world premiere of Disney's 'Zombies 4: Dawn Of The Vampires' at El Capitan Theatre on July 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Maya Dehlin/Getty Images)
Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.
The actress was known for her role in the Zombies franchise.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at just 33 years old," Carla Alexander of Alexanders Talent Management wrote in the statement.
Alexander went on, "Carla joined the Alexanders Talent Management family at the age of 12. For more than 20 years, we had the privilege of watching her grow into a beautiful, vibrant, and incredibly talented woman whose radiant smile could light up any room."
She added that Jeffery was "more than a client; she was family."
"Our hearts are with Carla's family and loved ones during this devastating time," Alexander continued. "We respectfully ask that their privacy be honored as they grieve this unimaginable loss. Rest beautifully, Carla. Your light will never be forgotten."
ABC News has reached out to Jeffery's rep.
Details about the actress's death have not been revealed.
In a statement, Disney Entertainment Television said: "Carla Jeffery’s extraordinary talent, warmth and spirit left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of working with her. She had a rare gift for connecting with audiences, and her performances brought joy to millions. We will remember Carla for her generosity, her humor and the genuine light she brought to those around her. We offer our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones, her castmates and collaborators, and the countless fans whose lives she touched."
Many across Hollywood and beyond, including her fellow Disney stars, took to the comments section of the post, sharing their disbelief over the news.
"Carla. The sweetest person I have ever met. I love you," Jeffery's Zombies co-star Milo Manheim commented.
Chandler Kinney, who starred in Zombies 2 and Zombies 3 with Jeffery, wrote, "[T]he brightest shining light in any room she walked into. the kindest person you'd ever meet. the most beautiful soul. this doesn't feel real."
Born on July 10, 1993, in Houston, Texas, Jeffery's first film role was in the 2006 film Phat Girlz.
She had a role on Nickelodeon's iCarly in 2008 and also portrayed Keysha Black in the television series Curb Your Enthusiasm.
In 2011, she appeared on Disney Channel's Good Luck Charlie, and appeared on Shake It Up the following year.
After appearing on several more shows, including Scream Queens and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, she landed the role of Bree in the first Zombies film in 2018.
She went on to star in Zombies 2 and Zombies 3, as well as voicing Bree in several Zombies re-animated shorts.
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Robert Pattinson attending 'The Odyssey' world premiere in Leicester Square in London on July 6, 2026. (Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images)
Battinson may be back, but he's feeling his age.
Robert Pattinson is currently filming the long-awaited superhero sequel The Batman Part II. The actor celebrated his 40th birthday a month before filming started on the project in London this June. He told GQ in a recent interview that making an action movie feels different at 40.
“I’m in London here till the end of the year doing a Batman sequel,” Pattinson said. "It’s good. I’m definitely feeling my age when fighting a lot. I’m literally like, ‘G******, this is significantly harder than it used to be.’"
The actor said even though making the movie is harder, it's still "really fun" to do.
"I think the movie’s going to be pretty great. It’s got a really, really fun cast, but it’s a marathon," Pattinson said.
The cast of The Batman Part II includes franchise newcomers and A-listers Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan, whose roles have yet to be announced. Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Koch also star in the Matt Reeves-directed movie.
The Batman Part II is set to open in theaters on Feb. 18, 2028. It has been delayed multiple times. The film was first scheduled to open on Oct. 2, 2026, before it was delayed to Oct. 1, 2027.
Reeves announced the most recent release date change in a video he posted to Vimeo on July 15. The video also features the first camera test footage of Pattinson back in costume as the caped crusader.
Music legend and Acrisure brand ambassador Lionel Richie headlines the Acrisure Amphitheater Opening Concert on May 15, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Acrisure Amphitheater)
Lionel Richie is back home and on the mend after being hospitalized, ABC News has confirmed.
The "Hello" artist checked himself into a hospital out of an abundance of caution after headlining a summer concert over the weekend, a source close to the singer's tour told ABC News earlier this week.
Richie performed in St. Louis at The Muny's annual summer finale concert on Saturday night.
According to TMZ on Monday, concertgoers reportedly saw Richie appearing to struggle toward the end of the show and performing his final song, "All Night Long," while sitting down.
Richie's hospitalization came more than two months after he experienced dizziness onstage during the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in Minnesota on June 24.
Several videos shared online at the time showed Richie performing while seated during that show.
Richie subsequently postponed two shows -- one in Columbus, Ohio, and another in Chicago -- after being advised by doctors to "rest and return to full health," according to Live Nation Chicago.
He returned to the stage on June 30 for a performance with Earth, Wind & Fire in Pittsburgh.
Along with his rescheduled tour dates, Richie is expected to take the stage at the Wynn in Las Vegas in October and November for his King of Hearts shows.
Sean Ono Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl attend the 'threeASFOUR: Full Circle' premiere during the 2026 Tribeca Festival at SVA Theater on June 7, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)
John Lennon's son Sean Ono Lennon is a dad.
The son of the legendary Beatles singer announced the news in a post on X and Instagram Wednesday with a photo saying that he's welcomed a baby boy with his partner, Charlotte Kemp Muhl.
"@charlottekempmuhl and I have created a Human Bean! His name is Aurelius! Thank you!" he wrote.
Many across Hollywood reacted to the post, including Lindsay Lohan, who wrote, "Congratulations to the beautiful couple!!!"
Patti Smith added, "Oh [Sean] I’m so happy for you both."
Aurelius is Sean Lennon's first child and would have been John Lennon's first grandchild.
Sean Lennon is the second son of the late singer. John Lennon and Yoko Ono welcomed Sean Lennon on Oct. 9, 1975.
John Lennon was also the father to Julian Lennon, whom he shared with ex-wife Cynthia Lennon.
Since his father's death in 1980, Sean Lennon has continued to honor his legacy with his brother, Julian, by sharing stories about their father. In 2024, Sean Lennon's film War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko won an Oscar for best animated short film.
Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.' (Aidan Monaghan/HBO)
The boy who lived is back for a brand-new era.
HBO has released a new official teaser trailer for the first season of its upcoming Harry Potter series, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
"There is nothing special about Harry Potter — at least that's what his Aunt Petunia always says. On his 11th birthday, a letter of admittance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry opens up a hidden world for Harry: one of fun, friendship and magic," its official logline reads. "But with this new adventure comes great risk as Harry is forced to face a dangerous enemy from his past."
Dominic McLaughlin leads the cast as Harry Potter. He stars alongside Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton, who play Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The series is described as a faithful adaptation of the books by J.K. Rowling, who serves as an executive producer.
The new teaser shows off the new crop of Hogwarts students arriving for the first day of the new school year. We see Harry, Ron and Hermione arrive on the Hogwarts Express, before Harry is sorted into Gryffindor by the sorting hat.
"Everyone thinks I'm this great wizard, but I really don't know anything," Harry says to Professor McGonagall, played by Janet McTeer.
We also see Severus Snape, as portrayed by Paapa Essiedu, signal Harry out during potions class.
"Let's hope you show some talent on the Quidditch pitch, Potter," Snape says. "You've certainly not exhibited any in here."
The series was renewed for season 2 on May 6, months ahead of its first season premiere. Succession's Jon Brown, who was a writer on season 1, has been promoted to co-showrunner for season 2. He will serve in the role alongside Francesca Gardiner, the showrunner of season 1.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone debuts to HBO and HBO Max on Dec. 25.
