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Andi Matichak, Steven Strait, Ashleigh Murray, Tyrone Marshall Brown (Power, Love Is) María Gabriela González and Nicole Gut are set to lead the cast of the out-of-control AI sci-fi thriller Serena, directed by Rob Alicea (The Hat Man) in his feature debut and written by Jonathan Benecke and P.T. Hylton.

Serena delves into the darker side of artificial intelligence. The story follows Holly (Murray), a tech engineer tasked with creating a revolutionary AI model for a determined CEO. To test the system, former rock star Chris Sadowsky (Strait) becomes one of the program’s initial users. However, the AI chatbot Serena, voiced by Matichak, quickly evolves from a helpful tool to a chilling and destructive force, raising questions about the unchecked power of technology.

Producer Jerry Careccio of Bad Idea emphasized the film’s timely relevance: “In an era where technology is seamlessly woven into our lives, our film serves...

Production is underway on the AI thriller Serena, and Deadline reports that a sinister chatbot in the story is being played by Andi Matichak, who is best known for playing the role of Allyson Nelson, the granddaughter of Laurie Strode, in the recent trilogy of Halloween sequels from Blumhouse Productions and director David Gordon Green.

Directed by Rob Alicea, who is making his feature debut, from a script written by Jonathan Benecke and P.T. Hylton, Serena has the following synopsis: Desperate to launch her company into the future with resounding success, a CEO commissions tech engineer Holly to build her an AI model. However, before being implemented it must be tested. Down-on-his-luck and funds, former rock star, Chris Sadowsky, is asked to be one of the testers — with devastating repercussions. A simple tool, a chatbot who calls herself ‘Serena’ (Matichak) proves to be a soothingly sinister weapon of destruction, all...

Exclusive: Andi Matichak (Halloween trilogy), Steven Strait (The Expanse), and Ashleigh Murray (Riverdale) are among cast in A.I. thriller Serena, which is currently in production in New York City.

Also staring are Tyrone Marshall Brown (Power) María Gabriela González (Fantasy Island) and Nicole Gut.

Directed by Rob Alicea in his feature debut and written by Jonathan Benecke and P.T. Hylton, producers include Jerry Careccio of Bad Idea, Scarlett Camargo of Leaving Normal Productions and Brodrick Haygood from Moon Howler, with casting by Sig De Miguel and Stephen Vincent of S2 Casting.

The synopsis reads: “Desperate to launch her company into the future with resounding success, a CEO commissions tech engineer Holly (Murray) to build her an AI model. However, before being implemented it must be tested. Down-on-his-luck and funds, former rock star, Chris Sadowsky (Strait), is asked to be one of the testers — with devastating repercussions. A simple tool,...

A new Tyler Perry legal thriller, "Mea Culpa," has quickly climbed up the Netflix global Top 10 charts despite being poorly received by critics. There's an absurdist streak in the story where almost nothing makes much sense, leaning hard into exaggerated and predictable plot progressions that feel unrealistic from start to finish. Perhaps this willful absurdity contributes to the guilty pleasure of it all, shooting "Mea Culpa" to the top of the streaming charts, where it's sitting at number one as of this writing.

Part sleazy erotic thriller, part relationship drama, "Mea Culpa" centers on criminal defense attorney Mea Harper (Kelly Rowland), who needs to take on a case involving artist Zyair Malloy (Trevante Rhodes) and his deceased girlfriend Hydie (María Gabriela González). Although there are reasons to believe that Zyair is guilty of murdering Hydie, Mea's increasing attraction to her client further complicates matters, despite her dedication to uncovering the truth.

Mea Culpa is a poorly written and predictable Tyler Perry film starring Kelly Rowland and Trevante Rhodes. Despite starting as an interesting examination of a struggling marriage, the movie takes a turn for the worse with excessive drama. The direction is lacking in artistic representation, with distracting dialogue and unrealistic character actions.

The latest film from Tyler Perry Studios is on brand and exactly what you’d expect it to be. Written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry, Mea Culpa is overly dramatic, poorly written, and predictable. The film stars Kelly Rowland as Mea Harper. She’s a criminal defense attorney whose latest case involves esteemed artist Zyair Malloy (Trevante Rhodes) and his deceased girlfriend Hydie (María Gabriela González). In pursuit of the truth, Mea confronts her client’s deceptive nature and her increasing lust for him. This complex attorney-client relationship evolves into one that proves to be dangerous for all.

Loosely translated, “Mea culpa” is Latin for “it’s my fault.” It’s something of a cheeky title for Tyler Perry’s Netflix Erotic Thriller Mea Culpa, considering that lead character Mea (Kelly Rowland) can hardly be blamed for the events that transpire.

Like most Erotic Thrillers, Mea Culpa traffics in temptation, desire, and secrets. The two hour film opens with a deluge of expository back story, immediately throwing the audience into the sordid family life of Mea Harper, a wealthy and successful criminal defense lawyer based out of Chicago.

The first few scenes confirm that Mea is having marital difficulties with her husband Kal Hawthorne (Sean Sagar). He’s been unemployed for eight months after being fired for his drug addiction, and they’re in couples counselling because Mea suspects he cheated with his friend Jenna (Arianna Barron).

Mea is also extremely jealous of Kal’s relationship with his mother,...

[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for the Fantasy Island Season 2 finale.] Did we see the end of Fantasy Island? The Season 2 finale aired Monday, May 8 on Fox, and in the absence of a renewal, fans are predicting it could have been the last episode of what they call the “perfect summer show.” The finale did tie up loose ends and gave the inhabitants of the magical island happy endings. The main conflict of the episode was the fight to keep Ruby (Kiara Barnes) from leaving the island to go off with mermaid lover Isla (María Gabriela González). The siren offered Ruby a life as a mermaid, but she had to make the choice herself. The catch: she could never return to her life on land. Ruby’s relationship with the aquatic being had made her forget about her past life entirely. To help bring her memories back and save her from being taken by Isla, Elena (Roselyn...

Guest stars Kyla Pratt and Jessy Schram on ‘Fantasy Island’ season 2 episode 11 (Photo by Laura Magruder © 2023 Fox Media LLC)

Chicago Med‘s Jessy Schram guest stars as a bride who was left at the altar on Fox’s Fantasy Island season two episode 11. “Peaches & The Jilted Bride” will air on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.

“Peaches & The Jilted Bride” Plot: The jilted bride, Laura, arrives on the island still in her wedding dress, having just been stood up at the altar. She’s never felt worse in her entire life, and her fantasy is to just feel better. The Island surprises her with her imaginary childhood friend,...

American Idol‘s Katie Stevens guest stars on Fox’s Fantasy Island season two episode nine. “Gwenivere of Glendale” is set to air on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.

Episode nine guest stars also include Maria Gabriela Gonzalez, Reilly Walters, Daliana Lopez, and Brandon Finn.

“Gwenivere Of Glendale” Plot: Gwen’s fantasy is to go back in time and be the Princess she longs to be—pampered, rich, and cared for. At first, the fantasy is everything she dreamed of — the gowns, the pageantry, everyone bowing to her. But Gwen soon finds out the King is preparing to marry her off to a cruel, ambitious Prince. With the marriage looming,...

Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 8 Episode Description And Spoilers Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 8 Photos Walk A Country Mile – A country music star with writer’s block, Shay, fantasizes about being anonymous so she can focus on finishing her next album. Her beleaguered assistant, Beau, is surprised when Roarke offers him a fantasy too. When their fantasies begin, Shay and Beau realize they’ve traded places: Shay is a complete unknown and Beau is the star. Javier learns something new about Helene’s life before her mother’s death in the all-new “Walk A Country Mile” time period premiere episode of Fantasy Island airing Monday, March 6 (9:01-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. (Fan-208) s02e08 2×08 2.08 s2e8 fantasy island episode Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 8 Cast Roselyn Sánchez as Elena Roarke; Kiara Barnes as Ruby Akuda; John Gabriel Rodriquez as Javier Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 8 Guest Cast Marie Osmond as Shay...

Marie Osmond guest stars on Fox’s Fantasy Island season two episode eight, “Walk a Country Mile.” Episode eight airs on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt (its new time slot).

Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.

“Walk a Country Mile” Plot: A country music star with writer’s block, Shay (Osmond), fantasizes about being anonymous so she can focus on finishing her next album. Her beleaguered assistant, Beau (guest star Tyler Perez), is surprised when Roarke offers him a fantasy too. When their fantasies begin, Shay and Beau realize they’ve traded places: Shay is a complete unknown and Beau is the star. Javier learns something new about Helene’s life before her mother’s death.

Joely Fisher puts in a guest starring appearance on Fox’s Fantasy Island season two episode five. “The Urn” will air on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Roselyn Sanchez leads the cast as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) plays Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) stars as Javier.

“The Urn” Plot: After an urn comes off the plane, three siblings must work through their past resentments in order to spread their mom’s ashes and fulfill her last fantasy. As the kids wrestle with their past, Roarke remembers their mom, her very first guest as the host of Fantasy Island. Meanwhile, Ruby is surprised to discover how little she knows about Isla.

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