Hugh Laurie’s Apple Series Adds 11 New Cast Members

Implications for Prime Video’s Future Content

The recent casting news for Prime Video’s series-adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s Off Campus books has sparked excitement among fans. The addition of Ella Bright and Belmont Camelli as the main characters, Hannah and Garrett, marks an important step in bringing the popular book series to life on screen. The ensemble cast, which includes Mika Abdalla, Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Josh Heuston, and Stephen Kalyn, promises to deliver a compelling and engaging story.

The casting choices also raise questions about the show’s potential themes and storylines. Will the series focus on the relationships and romance between the characters, or will it delve deeper into the complexities of college life, friendships, and personal growth? The inclusion of a diverse cast and the exploration of different personalities and backgrounds could lead to a rich and nuanced portrayal of the characters and their experiences.

Moreover, the casting news has implications for Prime Video’s future content. With the success of shows like The Expanse and The Wheel of Time, the streaming platform is poised to continue producing high-quality, engaging content. The addition of Off Campus to its lineup could attract a new audience and further solidify Prime Video’s position as a major player in the streaming industry.

Disney Jr. and Marvel News

Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends

Disney Jr.’s upcoming new animated series Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends has announced its voice cast, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting and action-packed show. Tony Hale has been tapped to voice Ultron, while Vanessa Bayer and Talon Warburton will voice fellow villains Swarm and Absorbing Man. Mason Blomberg, Kapri Ladd, and Aidyn Ahn will respectively voice Tony Stark (Iron Man), Riri Williams (Ironheart), and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk).

The show’s voice cast is impressive, and the addition of these well-known actors could bring new energy and excitement to the series. The Marvel brand is known for its iconic characters and storylines, and Disney Jr. has a track record of producing high-quality, engaging content for younger audiences. With Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends, the streaming platform is poised to deliver a show that will captivate and inspire its young viewers.

The casting news also raises questions about the show’s potential themes and storylines. Will the series focus on the adventures and battles of Iron Man and his allies, or will it explore the complexities of the Marvel universe and the characters’ personal struggles? The inclusion of a diverse range of characters and the exploration of different personalities and backgrounds could lead to a rich and nuanced portrayal of the Marvel universe.

Moreover, the casting news has implications for Disney Jr.’s future content. With the success of shows like Marvel’s Avengers Assemble and Marvel’s Spider-Man, the streaming platform is poised to continue producing high-quality, engaging content. The addition of Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends to its lineup could attract a new audience and further solidify Disney Jr.’s position as a major player in the streaming industry.

Emily in Paris News

Camille Razat’s Exit

Emily in Paris will be missing a gal pal when the Netflix comedy comes back for Season 5. Camille Razat, who plays Emily’s friend and Gabriel’s ex-girlfriend, Cami, will not return to the show after four seasons as a series regular, our sister site Variety first reported.

When TVLine reached out to Netflix for confirmation, the streamer responded with a list of returning cast members that did not feature Razat’s name. In Season 4, Cami juggled a relationship with girlfriend Sofia while pregnant with her ex Gabriel’s baby, but the pregnancy turned out to be a false positive. The experience did, however, convince Cami that she wants to be a mother.

Razat, who can be seen in the upcoming Netflix series Nero and the Disney+ series Les Disparues de la Gare, added: “After an incredible journey, I’ve made the decision to step away from Emily in Paris. It has been a truly wonderful experience — one filled with growth, creativity, and unforgettable memories. I’m deeply grateful to Darren Star and the entire team at Netflix and Paramount for their trust and for giving me the opportunity to bring Camille to life and leaving the door open for her return, as she will always be a part of Emily In Paris world.”

During a post-mortem Q&A, showrunner Darren Star told TVLine that he wasn’t sure how much Cami’s journey would be a part of the show moving forward. “Characters can come in and out of a series, but you don’t necessarily have to see them,” Star said. “I don’t know how much of Camille we’ll see next season. But again, she’s part of the world of the series.”

Those cast members who are returning for Season 5 — which begins filming this May in Rome, Italy, before moving to Paris, France, later in the summer for a 2025 premiere — include all three of Emily’s past and current love interests: Lucas Bravo (as Emily’s ex, Gabriel), Lucien Laviscount (as ex Alfie, who had moved on with a new girlfriend in Season 4) and Eugenio Franceschini (as Emily’s new Italian beau, Marcello). Also on board are: obviously Lily Collins (Emily Cooper), Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie Grateau), Ashley Park (Mindy Chen), Samuel Arnold (Julien), Bruno Gouery (Luc) and William Abadie (Antoine Lambert).

Bravo’s return comes after he expressed his frustration with Gabriel’s arc, telling IndieWire in October 2024 that playing the character “is not fun anymore.” “The ‘sexy chef’ was very much part of me in Season 1 and we grew apart season after season because of the choices he makes and because of the direction they make him take,” the actor said. “As they made him kind of unaware of his surroundings, of the dynamic, always victimizing and always being completely lost in translation and oblivious to anything that is happening around him and being manipulated by everyone, it kind of became not fun for me to shoot or to see a character I love so much and brought me so much, being slowly turned into guacamole. I really grew apart from him.”