Prime Video has released the promotional trailer for its upcoming comedy-thriller series “The Consultant,” starring Christoph Waltz.
Based on the 2015 Bentley Little novel of the same name, the eight-episode series revolves around Regus Patoff (Waltz), a consultant hired to improve business at gaming company CompWare. Under his direction, employees begin to experience new and twisted demands. In addition to Waltz, the series also stars Nat Wolff, Brittany O’Grady, and Aimee Carrero.
“The Consultant” from MGM Television and Amazon Studios. Director and creator Tony Basgalup serves as executive producer alongside Waltz, Matt Shakman, Steve Stark, and Andrew Mittman, while Kai Dolbashian serves on production.
“The Consultant” premieres Feb. 24 on Prime Video. Watch the teaser below.
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Apple TV+ has revealed a sneak peek at season two of “The Foundation,” which is set to premiere this summer on streaming.
Based on the stories of Isaac Asimov, the drama series follows a group of exiles as they try to rebuild civilization amid the downfall of the Galactic Empire. Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Lubell, Leah Harvey, Laura Byrne, Terrence Mann and Cassian Belton return for the second season, with Isabella Loughland, Colfinder Gere, Sandra Yee Sensender, Ella Rae Smith, Dimitri Leonidas, Ben Daniels, Holt McCallany and Rachel House and Tigers joined. Cor to the staff.
“Foundation” is produced for Apple by Skydance Television. Showrunner CEO David S.Goyer works alongside Robyn Asimov, Alex Graves, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Bill Bost.
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Hulu has unveiled the first look at the original comedy series History of the World, Part 2.
A sequel to Mel Brooks’ “History of the World, Part 1” series, featuring a variety of drawings that take place during different periods of human history. It stars Brooks, Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll and Ike Barinholtz.
History of the World, Part Two is a production of Searchlight Television and 20th Television. Brooks serves as writer and executive producer alongside Kroll, Sykes, Barinholtz, David Stassen, Kevin Salter, David Greenbaum and Kristi Smith.
The series premieres this spring on Hulu.
World History, Part Two – Episode 102 – Judas Betrayes Jesus; Shirley Chisholm makes a big announcement. General Grant finds himself in trouble and meets Marco Polo Kublai Khan. Leon Trotsky (Ike Barinholtz), shown. (Photo: Greg Jayne/Hulu)
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World History, Part Two – Episode 102 – Judas Betrayes Jesus; Shirley Chisholm makes a big announcement. General Grant finds himself in trouble and meets Marco Polo Kublai Khan. Shmoke Modman (Nick Kroll) appears. (Photo: Greg Jayne/Hulu)
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History of the World, Part Two – – Episode 101 – General Grant heads off in search of a drink; After the execution of the Russian tsar, Shmuk Mudman and the head of his family moved to Moscow; Shakespeare’s Book Room; The Invention of Fire Real Kama Sutra. Shirley Chisholm (Wanda Sykes), pictured. (Photo: Tyler Golden/Hulu)
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History of the World, Part Two – Episode 101 – General Grant heads off in search of a drink; After the execution of the Russian tsar, Shmuk Mudman and the head of his family moved to Moscow; Shakespeare’s Book Room; The Invention of Fire Real Kama Sutra. Commentator (Nick Kroll), commentator (Wanda Sykes) and commentator (Ike Barinholtz) are featured. (Photo: Hulu)
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