All posts tagged 'Netflix'

Anna Paquin Joins Netflix’s ‘Alias Grace’ Miniseries

Anna PaquinTrue Blood star Anna Paquin has signed on for a co-starring role opposite Sarah Gadon in Alias Grace, the six episode miniseries adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel which is set up as a co-production between Netflix and Canadian public broadcaster CBC. She will play Nancy Montgomery, who is Kinnear’s housekeeper and lover, and while she initially befriends Grace, she begins to resent Grace and becomes increasingly jealous of Kinnear’s affection for her. Nancy eventually fires Grace in a fit of rage and is later found brutally murdered.

Laura Linney Joins Jason Bateman’s Netflix Series ‘Ozark’

Laura LinneyJohn Adams and The Big C star Laura Linney has been set as the female co-lead in Ozark, the ten episode drama series from Jason Bateman, Bill Dubuque and Chris Mundy which landed at Netflix back in February.

Netflix UK Takes Streaming Rights To ‘American Crime Story’

Netflix UK has secured exclusive streaming rights to FX's hit limited series American Crime Story, TVWise has learned. The show's first season will launch on the streaming service in 2017, with subsequent seasons being added following their respective broadcast windows.

It’s Official: Netflix UK Takes Exclusive Rights To New ‘Star Trek’ Series

Netflix has acquired the exclusive UK rights to CBS All Access' new Star Trek series, from CBS Television Studios and Bryan Fuller, after striking a wide-ranging deal with international distributor CBS Studios International, TVWise has learned. Episodes will be available to stream on Netflix UK less than 24 hours after they air in the United States.