Netflix Sets 'Trinity' for Dec. 1, Drops Tense Political Trailer
Netflix debuts Jed Mercurio's seven-episode thriller 'Trinity,' starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden, on December 1. Plus: Hulu's 'All's Fair' activations and more TV news.
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- "Trinity," a seven-episode thriller from showrunner Jed Mercurio, debuts December 1 on Netflix.
- "All's Fair" Season 2 premieres November 4 on Hulu, with divorce-themed truck activations in three cities.
- "Sherlock and Daughter" debuts November 5 on HBO Max in the U.K. and Ireland, airing weekly through December 24.
- Boardroom, Kevin Durant's media company, named Sarah Flynn president; 35V invests in 100+ startups.
- Disney+'s stop-motion special "A Proud Family Wizmas" premieres November 14 with six original songs.
Netflix will debut "Trinity," a seven-episode political thriller from showrunner Jed Mercurio, on December 1. A new trailer gives viewers a first look at Gugu Mbatha-Raw ("Lift," "Surface") and Richard Madden ("Eternals," "Citadel") entrenched in intrigue at the highest levels of defense.
The series follows Commander Katherine Decker (Mbatha-Raw), who develops an unlikely bond with Secretary of Defense Webb Preston (Madden). She is drawn into dangerous machinations surrounding a top-secret program called Trinity. Decker soon finds herself caught between supporting Webb's strategy to prevent World War III and exposing his secrets.
The cast also includes Marcia Gay Harden, JD Pardo, Bruce Greenwood, Robert Wisdom, Kirk Acevedo, Ben Cotton, James Remar, Jason Ralph and Mark O'Brien. Mercurio serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer. Jimmy Mulville executive produces for Hat Trick Mercurio, alongside Mendy Mericle. Michael Cuesta directed and executive produced the first two episodes.
What else is happening across television?
Hulu brings "All's Fair" to the streets. The streamer is celebrating Season 2 of "All's Fair" with "she got everything" divorce-themed activations in Los Angeles, New York City and Miami. On November 4, branded flatbed trucks decked out with luxury cars, designer luggage, art and furniture will drive Hollywood Boulevard and the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, Times Square in New York and South Beach in Miami from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time. On November 7, the trucks park for pop-up experiences where fans can claim "divorce settlements" in the form of exclusive giveaways while supplies last:
- Los Angeles: 10 a.m.–10 p.m. PT at The Grove
- New York City: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ET, location to be revealed
- Miami: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. ET at Aventura Mall
"All's Fair" Season 2 premieres November 4 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. The cast features Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Matthew Noszka, Cauã Reymond, Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close, with new scandals and secrets.
"Sherlock and Daughter" heads to the U.K. Starlings Entertainment announced Tuesday a large uptick in sales of Season One. The series makes its U.K. and Ireland debut November 5 on HBO Max, airing weekly through December 24. The eight-part drama, produced in association with the CW, stars David Thewlis as Holmes, Blu Hunt and Dougray Scott. Brendan Foley created, wrote and executive produced it; James Duff serves as showrunner. The show reached the top four in its first week on the streamer's in-app top-10 chart, ranked No. 1 on its broadcast network, and holds a 91% Rotten Tomatoes audience score against 75% from critics.
Boardroom names a president. Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman's media company Boardroom has named Sarah Flynn as president. Flynn will oversee business strategy, marketing, partnerships, experiential and content operations for Boardroom and 35V, Durant's family office, which invests in more than 100 startups and houses his personal brand and the Durant Family Foundation. She continues to report to CEO Kleiman, who said: "Sarah, Kevin and I built Boardroom together from the beginning. Her impact has always extended well beyond marketing across every area of our business, and elevating her to President is a natural next step as we continue to grow Boardroom. I can't think of anyone better suited to help lead us into this next chapter." Flynn was the first 35V employee at its founding in 2017, launched Boardroom with Durant and Kleiman in 2019 as general manager, and has spent five and a half years as chief marketing officer. Before that, she was senior director of sports marketing at Roc Nation, where she helped launch Roc Nation Sports in 2013.
Disney+ unveils a holiday special. The streamer revealed Wednesday the festive trailer for "A Proud Family Wizmas," a stop-motion special premiering November 14. The story follows Penny Proud, voiced by Kyla Pratt, after she accidentally destroys Christmas and reluctantly agrees to save it for the children of Emilyville and the rest of the world. The voice cast includes Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker, JoMarie Payton, Cedric the Entertainer, Karen Malina White, Soleil Moon Frye, Alisa Reyes, Carlos Mencia, Alvaro Gutierrez, Raquel Lee Bolleau and Melissa De Sousa. Bruce W. Smith directs and executive produces; Ralph Farquhar writes and executive produces, with co-director David Brooks and Portland-based stop-motion studio HouseSpecial. Kurt Farquhar returns as songwriter and composer with six new original songs.
With Mercurio's first Netflix series landing December 1 and a crowded November slate across rival platforms, the streaming calendar enters its most competitive stretch of the year.
Source: Variety Film
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