“Anne Rice’s Witches of Mayfair”
On AMC+ from January 8
The second series from the “undead universe” of the AMC channel, which undertakes to transfer the works of Anne Rice to the screen. Following Interview with the Vampire is the Witches of Mayfair, the story of neurosurgeon Rowan Fielding, who discovers that she is descended from an ancient witches haunted by an evil presence. Starring Alexandra Daddario.
“What’s Left of Us”
On HBO from January 16
The long-awaited adaptation of the cult video game “The Last of Us” made through the efforts of “Chernobyl” writer Craig Mazin. According to the story, in the post-apocalyptic era caused by the spread of a mutated fungus, smuggler Joel (Pedro Pascal) Ellie instructed to transport her daughter (Bella Ramsey) across the US, because his blood could be the key to a vaccine.
“Fandorin. Azazel”
In Kinopoisk from January 19
Screen adaptation of the first novel from Boris Akunin’s cycle about detective Erast Fandorin. The action of the book is transferred from the 19th century to 2023 alternative Russia, where the Romanov dynasty is still in power and a constitutional monarchy has been established. Young Fandorin, who has just started his career in the detective division of the police, receives the first serious case of the public suicide of an oil company owner. The casting included Vladislav Tiron, Maxim Matveev, Evgeny Stychkin and Mila Ershova.
“Pokerface” (“Poker Face”)
At Peacock from January 26
Rian Johnson Comedy Detective (“Blades Removed”, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”) is about a woman named Charlie Cale who always finds out that she’s been lied to. He uses this skill to solve cases in America. Ten episodes will be shown in the first season, in each of which the hero Lyonne will take on a new “injustice.” The main character was played by Matryoshka Lives star Natasha Lyonne, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Adrien Brody, Chloe Sevigny, Ron Perlman and others also played in Pokerface.
“White House Plumbers”
March on HBO
A political drama about financial adviser George Gordon Liddy and his subordinate Howard Hunt, who in the 1970s were agents involved in “cleaning up leaks” in the American government and developing covert operations for the Richard Nixon administration, which led to a political drama, specifically the Watergate case, which led to the Watergate case. resignation of the head of state. The miniseries stars Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, Domhnall Gleason, Lena Headey and Kiernan Shipka.
“Air Masters”
On Apple TV+ in early 2023
The spiritual successor to Band of Brothers and The Pacific is the third World War miniseries produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. In “Lords of the Air” we will talk about the pilots of the 8th US Air Force, who strategically bombed the territory of Europe occupied by Nazi troops. The cast includes Elvis star Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan. (“Dunkirk”, “Chernobyl”), the first three episodes were directed by Cary Fukunaga. (“True Detective”, “No Time To Die”).
“X-Men ’97” (“X-Men ’97”)
On Disney+ in late 2023
The return of the 90s animated series X-Men, which aired on Fox Kids (which became one of the symbols of the era with the series, along with “Spider-Man” and “Batman”). This is the first Marvel comic mutant project since Disney handed over the rights to the characters. However, the series will not be part of the official Marvel Cinematic Universe. The new show will continue the story of the previous one. X-Men ’97 features showrunner Beau Demaio, director of Marvel’s Moon Knight franchise, and many of the surviving voice actors.
Ahsoka
on Disney+ in 2023
Another spin-off from The Mandalorian will focus on Anakin Skywalker’s Jedi and Padawan Ahsoka Tano, who made her debut in the animated Clone Wars and was played by Rosario Dawson, and first appeared in the second season of The Mandalorian. Alongside Dawson, Hayden Christensen, who plays the role of Skywalker in the second and third installments of the George Lucas saga, as well as in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, will take part in the project. Ahsoka, like other The Mandalorian spin-offs, will take place after the events of Return of the Jedi and before The Force Awakens. Presumably, the plot will focus on Ahsoka’s attempts to find Imperial Navy Grand Admiral Thrawn.
“The Three-Body Problem”
on Netflix in 2023
An ambitious film adaptation of Chinese writer Liu Cixin’s famous sci-fi cycle dedicated to the first human contact with aliens. The series was written by Game of Thrones producers David Benioff and DB Weiss, and produced by Rian Johnson, Rosamund Pike, and Brad Pitt. Among the cast – Eiza Gonzalez (“Godzilla vs. Kong”), Benedict Wong (“Doctor Strange”), John Bradley, Liam Cunningham and Jonathan Pryce (all – “Game of Thrones”).
“Star Wars: Minimum Crew” (“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”)
on Disney+ in 2023
Another Star Wars project set at the same time as The Mandalorian. At the moment, little is known about the plot, except that it will be a coming-of-age story focusing on a group of teenagers. According to Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, the series was inspired by the adventure movie The Goonies (she was previously the inspiration for Stranger Things). Jude Law is one of the main characters of the series, and Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, who worked on the Spider-Man: Homecoming comics, serve as entertainers.
“The King and the Clown”
in Kinopoisk in 2023
St. Petersburg, whose lead singer Mikhail Gorshok Gorshenev died in 2013 at the age of 39. A musical drama about the St. Petersburg punk band Korol i Shut. Press materials promise that the series will show the history of the formation and success of the team, as well as the complex relationship between the members of the team, who recorded “The Sorcerer’s Baby”, “Jump From the Rock”, “Forester”. , “The Cursed Old House”, “The Men Ate Meat” and other hits born from scary tales. The group’s producer, Igor “Panker” Gudkov, and co-founder and vocalist Andrey “Knyaz” Knyazev are involved in the production of “The King and the Jester.”
“Idol” (“Idol”)
on HBO in 2023
A showbiz drama created by singer Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. In The Idol, Lily-Rose Depp plays a young pop star whose major tour is canceled after she has a nervous breakdown and then a new acquaintance emerges – a self-help guru and modern cult leader (played by The Weeknd).
“The Fall of the House of Usher”
on Netflix in 2023
The latest series from horror producer Mike Flanagan (“The Haunting of the Hill House”, “Midnight Rite”) as part of a deal with Netflix streaming – the filmmaker will soon come under Amazon’s wing, apparently adapting Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series. And until then – a branded rethinking of Edgar Allan Poe’s story “The Fall of the House of Usher” (traditionally interspersed among the author’s other works; it will be detective Auguste Dupin, especially from “Murder on the Rue Morgue”) of a mysterious mansion and about the enviable fate of their owner.In addition to the regular cast of Flanagan, Mark Hamill starred in the mini-series.
“Shogun” (“Shogun”)
on Hulu in 2023
Film adaptation of James Clavell’s epic novel “Shogun” (second in a row; first, also in mini-series format, released over 40 years ago). The plot will focus on two protagonists and a heroine: the risky English sailor John Blackthorn, who finds himself on the shores of 17th century Japan after a shipwreck; the strong and cunning daimyō Toranaga, who made Blackthorne his right-hand man; and Mariko, the samurai trying to prove herself. They are played by Cosmo Jarvis. (“reasons of reason”), Hiroyuki Sanada (Japanese “Search”) and Anna Savai (future star of “Godzilla and the Titans”).
“Blossom” (“Blossom Shanghai”)
on WeTV in 2023
The TV debut and long-awaited comeback of Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai, whose last film, The Grand Master, was released almost a decade ago. “Blossom” should be the spiritual heir to “In the Mood for Love” and “2046” (Karvay himself calls it the trilogy finale, but it was always believed that the trilogy had already been completed and counted from “Wild Days”). The action will take place in the director’s hometown, Shanghai, between the 60s and 90s, with three characters from different eras at the center of the plot.
Together…
…Good Omens, Bridgerton, The Witcher, Outer Banks, House, Carnival Row, The Crown, Loki, The Mandalorian, The Descendants, ” True Detective, The Hunters, Kidneys, The Handmaid’s Tale, Riverdale, Ted Lasso’s new seasons of You, The Building Murders, The Amazing Mrs. Maisel, Black Mirror and The Hornets”, three Doctor Who specials, and much more.