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Q: Is it true that there will be a sequel to “The Big Lebowski”? Will Jeff Bridges be in it? – Anon.
A: There is what is being called a “spinoff” of “The Big Lebowski,” but it won’t be directed by the Coen Brothers. It will focus on John Turturro’s “The Big Lebowski” character Jesus Quintana and also will star Jon Hamm and Bobby Cannavale, with Turturro also directing. “The Jesus Rolls” will be in theaters starting Feb. 28.
John Turturro
Turturro has been getting accolades for another project of his, the HBO series “The Night Of,” which was originally supposed to star James Gandolfini (“The Sopranos”) until his untimely death. It’s based on the BBC series “Criminal Justice.” Gandolfini is still listed as an executive producer for the American version for the work he did behind the scenes before he passed away.
Q: When will “Mindhunter” be back on Netflix with new episodes? I just rewatched them all and can’t wait for more. – R.F.
A: “Mindhunter,” a fictional drama that is based on true-crime cases, is about an FBI agent who confronts some of America’s most notorious serial killers. It’s been several months since the second season was uploaded to Netflix, but a third season has been put on hold while executive producer David Fincher completes his other projects.
In the meantime, leads Jonathan Groff and Holt McCallany aren’t being tied down to the show, so it’s possible that if “Mindhunter” comes back, it might have new stars. The reason, Netflix stated, is that Fincher “felt it wasn’t fair to the actors to hold them from seeking other work while he [Fincher] was exploring new work of his own.” Hopefully they all can time their other productions so that they can regroup and continue with a third season of “Mindhunter” by the end of the year.
Meanwhile, look for the upcoming movie “Mank” on Netflix directed by Fincher, which is about screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz’s efforts to bring Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane” to the big screen. It will star Gary Oldman and Lily Collins.
Q: When will the Obi-Wan Kenobi series begin on Disney+? Will Ewan McGregor play him again, or will it be about Obi-Wan’s younger or older life? – X.M.
A: There are plans for a live-action series centered around Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+. After the success of “The Mandalorian” on that same streaming service, fans are eager for more “Star Wars” series in addition to motion pictures. All that’s known so far is that the scripts for each episode have been completed and that it will begin filming some time in 2020. Best of all, McGregor stars in it. However, no other cast members or a specific premiere date has been set.
In addition to this series and an upcoming second season of “The Mandalorian,” Disney+ plans a show centered around the character of Cassian Andor, who was featured in the movie “Rogue One.” Diego Luna will reprise the role.
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