Kal Penn Was Ready to Get Naked for Industry

Kal Penn’s character, Jay Jonah Atterbury, in the fourth season of Industry, takes familiar traits from his previous role as Kumar and twists them. What used to be playful and laid-back now comes across as unpleasant, especially when laced with casual racism. His self-deprecating humor feels less like a charm and more like a shield. Penn skillfully portrays Jonah, a co-founder of the fintech firm Tender, as arrogant and self-important. However, the season premiere also sets him up as a surprisingly sympathetic figure when he’s betrayed by his close friend and business partner, Whitney. This betrayal suggests Jonah might be one of many characters who will buckle under the pressure of the competitive world depicted in the show throughout the season.

Marvel Eyeing Another Huge Stranger Things Actor – Report

According to entertainment reporter Daniel Richtman, Marvel boss Kevin Feige is considering Joe Keery for a role in a future Marvel project. While it’s unclear who he might play, fans are already buzzing with possibilities. Popular suggestions include Scott Summers, also known as Cyclops, as well as Nova or Harry Osborn.

Beloved Thor Franchise Actor Talks Avengers: Doomsday Return

Tessa Thompson hasn’t said whether she’ll be in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. When asked about it on the Bingeworthy podcast, she simply said she couldn’t confirm anything, remaining tight-lipped about her potential involvement in the film, which is currently being filmed in the U.K.

Senate Crypto Drama: Bulls, Bears, and Political Bears, Oh My!

Digital asset research firm Galaxy, which sounds like it should be selling intergalactic NFTs but sadly isn’t, took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter, RIP) on Jan. 9 to announce that upcoming Senate committee votes might finally decide the fate of U.S. crypto regulation. Will it be clarity? Or chaos? Place your bets now, folks! 🎰

The Real Housewives of Potomac Recap: Calling All Angels

Angel started the trip at a disadvantage. Originally planned as a couples getaway, the trip was reworked after most of the couples broke up. This left limited housing options for the cast and crew during a busy travel season. While these logistical issues were likely unavoidable, Gizelle, Wendy, and Ashley used them as an opportunity to turn the group against Angel. They complained about problems like inconsistent water pressure, poor cell service, and the remote, somewhat scary location. While these issues are common for stays in remote areas, Angel had already clashed with Gizelle and Wendy so many times that she wasn’t given the benefit of the doubt when these problems arose.

Industry Season-Premiere Recap: Capable of Almost Anything

When we see Harper again, she arrives at work in a chauffeur-driven Range Rover, dressed in expensive gray clothes. Everyone in the office at Mostyn Asset Management seems scared of her—or maybe worried about her. She was brought in by a powerful figure to manage a fund that only makes bets against other companies, but her career has hit a roadblock since the last season. Her team isn’t performing well, her investors are nervous, and her boss, Sir Otto, has put a junior employee in charge of monitoring her, who expresses his concerns by asking leading questions. Even Harper’s most trusted colleagues—Sweetpea and Kwabena, who joined the show last season—no longer just question her decisions privately; they openly disagree with her.

All Creatures Great and Small Season-Premiere Recap: A Horse in Every Room

Let’s quickly talk about the episode’s opening. After the theme song, it tells us it’s May 1945 and “the war in Europe is coming to a close.” Seriously? Is that necessary to state? If it’s 1945, of course the war is ending! It feels a bit obvious to point that out to an audience who are already choosing to watch a show about people in old-fashioned clothes fixing sheep and singing. Maybe it’s for any children who might be watching with their parents, but I doubt anyone is showing their toddlers a documentary about World War II – and I certainly won’t be making that mistake with my own kids. They’ll learn about it eventually.