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65 stories by "K.j. Yossman"

How ‘SNL U.K.’ Artisans Turned the Cast Into Melania Trump, Princess Diana and Crab Man: ‘I Don’t Want to Insult Anyone, I Want People to Go, by K.j. Yossman

While the cast and writers of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” are front and center of the British adaptation, the show’s secret sauce is, of course, the artisans. From hand-sewing individua…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:30pm on May 15, 2026

‘Matilda the Musical’ Star Alisha Weir to Lead Coming-of-Age Comedy Feature ‘Underdogs’ (EXCLUSIVE) by K.j. Yossman

“Matilda the Musical” star Alisha Weir is set to lead upcoming coming of age feature “Underdogs,” the debut film from writer and director Fabia Martin (“The Rev”). The adventure …

SOURCE: Variety at 2:59am on May 14, 2026

‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Immersive Experience Set to Sail Into U.K. With Secret Cinema, Disney Theatrical Group by K.j. Yossman

An immersive theatrical experience based on “Pirates of the Caribbean” is coming to the U.K. Produced by Secret Cinema and TodayTix, and licensed via Disney Theatrical Group, “Disney�…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:23am on May 13, 2026

Channel 4’s Anthony Boyle Drama ‘Close to Home’ Adds Michelle Fairley, Conor MacNeill and More (EXCLUSIVE) by K.j. Yossman

“Game of Thrones” star Michelle Fairley and “Industry’s” Conor MacNeill have joined the cast of Channel 4’s upcoming Anthony Boyle drama “Close to Home.” Fairley will play De…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:00am on May 12, 2026

Seth Rogen Dedicates ‘The Studio’ BAFTA TV Award to Catherine O’Hara: ‘She Meant So Much to All of Us’ by K.j. Yossman

The late Catherine O’Hara got a special shout-out at the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday. Seth Rogen took to the stage to collect the award for best international series for his hit satire “Th…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:27pm on May 10, 2026

‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open: Peter Serafinowicz Guest Stars as Nigel Farage in Time-Traveling Downing Street Sketch by K.j. Yossman

Peter Serafinowicz, who has starred in “Guardians of the Galaxy” and Star Wars prequel “The Phantom Menace,” opened “Saturday Night Live U.K.” with a guest appearance as right-wi…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:39pm on May 9, 2026

Aimee Lou Wood Pokes Fun at ‘SNL’ Teeth Sketch Ahead of Hosting U.K. Version: ‘This Is All Just One Big Set-Up to Humiliate Me, Then?’ by K.j. Yossman

“White Lotus” star Aimee Lou Wood has addressed the “SNL” teeth-controversy head-on ahead of her “SNL U.K.” hosting gig this weekend. To recap: Last April the original “Saturda…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:46am on April 29, 2026

‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill Says He’s Now Cancer-Free After Chemo Stopped Working: ‘It Looked Like I Was on the Way Out’ by K.j. Yossman

“Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill has said he is cancer-free after almost five years of battling stage-three blood cancer. “I’ve been living with a particular type of lymphoma for about…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:24am on April 28, 2026

‘Half Man’ Stars on Their ‘Sinister’ Fraternal Relationship in Richard Gadd’s New Drama and That Shocking Virginity-Loss Scene: ‘A Lot Sca by K.j. Yossman

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains stories from the series premiere of “Half Man,” now streaming on HBO Max. “Half Man,” the sophomore drama from “Baby Reindeer” creator Richard …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 23, 2026

‘Heartstopper’ Movie Sets July Release Date on Netflix by K.j. Yossman

“Heartstopper” is set to say goodbye this summer. The hit Netflix series based on the graphic novels by Alice Oseman will end with a movie, titled “Heartstopper Forever,” which is se…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:17am on April 22, 2026

Graham Norton Teases New Game Show 'The Neighbourhood,' Says Taylor Swift 'Opalite' Cameo Was a Dream Come True: 'She Made It Happen for Meâ by K.j. Yossman

Graham Norton is the host of "The Graham Norton Show," Eurovision commentator for the U.K. and recently had a scene-stealing cameo in Taylor Swift's "Opalite" music video. Now he's adding an…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:00pm on April 16, 2026

'Half Man' Trailer: Richard Gadd Embodies Male Rage Alongside Jamie Bell in First Project After 'Baby Reindeer'   by K.j. Yossman

Audiences are finally getting a glimpse of Richard Gadd's new drama, "Half Man." The series marks Gadd's return to the small screen after the blockbuster success of his 2024 series "Baby Rei…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on April 7, 2026

'SNL U.K.' Ratings Drop by 42% for Riz Ahmed-Hosted Episode 3 by K.j. Yossman

"Saturday Night U.K." Episode 3 saw its sharpest drop in ratings yet, falling by 95,050 from its season high. Riz Ahmed hosted the third episode with music from Kasabian. Episode 3 garnered …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:58am on April 5, 2026

'SNL U.K.' Weekend Update Takes Aim at Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg: 'I Hope He Uses That Bunker in Exactly the Same Way Hitler Did' by K.j. Yossman

'Saturday Night U.K.' took aim at a number of public figures in this week's faux news segment Weekend Update, with one particularly spicy joke invoking Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's death by su…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:18pm on April 4, 2026

'SNL U.K.' Cold Open Sees 'Daddy Keir' Starmer Invite 'Britain's Big Three' Peppa Pig, Harry Kane and Olivia Colman To Cheer Up U.K. by K.j. Yossman

'Saturday Night Live U.K.' opened with another Keir Starmer sketch for its third episode, with the British Prime Minister calling upon the services of the country's biggest celebrities " soc…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:43pm on April 4, 2026

Director Behind Kevin Spacey's First Post-Acquittal Film 'Control' to Direct World War II Feature (EXCLUSIVE) by K.j. Yossman

Gene Fallaize, the director behind Kevin Spacey's first post-acquittal feature "Control," is tackling World War II for his next film. The as-yet-untitled project will be set on the British i…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:01am on April 2, 2026

'Peppa Pig: Surprise Party' Immersive Experience Opens in U.K. by K.j. Yossman

A 19,000 square foot interactive "Peppa Pig" experience has opened in the U.K. "Peppa Pig: Surprise Party," which is located in Gateshead, in the north of England, was developed by Hasbro an…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:35am on April 1, 2026

'The Other Bennet Sister' Trailer: 'Pride and Prejudice' Spinoff Spotlights Elizabeth's Overlooked Sister Mary by K.j. Yossman

Move over Lizzie Bennet, there's a new sister that's set to steal people's hearts. Although Mary Bennet is portrayed as awkward and humorless in Jane Austen's original 1813 novel, she is the…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:28am on March 31, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest Set to Launch in Asia With Bangkok as Host City by K.j. Yossman

The Eurovision Song Contest is set to launch in Asia for the first time, with Bangkok chosen as the inaugural host city. The show's grand final will take place in Thailand's capital on Nov. …

SOURCE: Variety at 9:47am on March 31, 2026

Sarah Everard Abduction to Be Dramatized by 'Philomena' Scribe Jeff Pope for BBC by K.j. Yossman

Events leading up to the abduction and murder of Sarah Everard are set to be dramatized in a new two-part series for the BBC. "Philomena" scribe Jeff Pope is writing the factual drama, which…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:31am on March 31, 2026

'SNL U.K.' Ratings Dip With Jamie Dornan-Hosted Second Episode by K.j. Yossman

"Saturday Night Live U.K." ratings have dipped two episodes in. The second episode of the live comedy show, which opened with a sketch about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andre…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:27am on March 29, 2026

'SNL U.K.' Budget No Joke at Estimated $2.6 Million Per Episode (EXCLUSIVE) by K.j. Yossman

When Sky CEO Dana Strong described "Saturday Night Live U.K." as a "major investment in the U.K. comedy eco-system" at a showcase for the broadcaster last week, it turns out she wasn't jokin…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:45am on March 24, 2026

Princess Diana and Winston Churchill Brought Back to Life With 'Jurassic Park' Technology in Edgy 'SNL U.K.' Last Supper Sketch by K.j. Yossman

Princess Diana and Winston Churchill were among a selection of dead Great Britons brought back to life with "Jurassic Park" technology in an edgy "Saturday Night Live U.K." sketch. In a skit…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:49pm on March 21, 2026

'Harry Potter' Series Star Paapa Essiedu Says He's Received Death Threats Over Snape Casting: 'I've Been Told, "Quit or I'll Murder Youâ by K.j. Yossman

"Harry Potter" actor Paapa Essiedu says he has received race-fuelled death threats over his casting as Professor Snape in the upcoming HBO Max adaptation. "I've been told, 'Quit or I'll murd…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:47pm on March 21, 2026

Russell T Davies' 'It's a Sin' Is Getting a Theatrical Dance Adaptation by K.j. Yossman

Russell T Davies' award-winning drama "It's a Sin" is set to be adapted as a dance by leading U.K. dance company Rambert. Davies will exec produce the project alongside pop duo Pet Shop Boys…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:50am on March 19, 2026
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