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Q: I read that Macaulay Culkin will be in the next season of “American Horror Story.” I hope he’s doing well and that we’ll see him in more roles. – U.D.
A: It’s hard to believe that the cute little blond boy who outwitted two burglars in the blockbuster film “Home Alone” is now 39 years old. He was recently on the cover of “GQ” magazine, although in the interview he stated how much he disliked doing photo shoots.
“Mack,” as he’s now called, has slowly been easing back into acting. A couple years ago, he played himself on a few episodes of “The Jim Gaffigan Show” and most recently generated a lot of critical acclaim in the independent film “Changeland,” written and directed by good friend Seth Green.
Macaulay Culkin
That film might be what got him noticed by Ryan Murphy, the creator of “American Horror Story.” The next installment takes place in a seaside town and will star Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters, along with Culkin. It’s set to air later this year on FX.
Q: Whatever happened to Robin Givens? I saw her on a daytime soap a little while back, but other than that, I don’t see her in anything anymore. – L.K.
A: Robin Givens is probably more famous for her love life (marrying Mike Tyson and dating Brad Pitt) than her acting career, but she’s actually been in TV and movies for more than three decades. Her first regular series role was the sitcom “Head of the Class,” which aired on ABC from 1986 to 1991. During that time she married the notorious boxer Tyson, and the two went through a messy divorce.
She did indeed have a recurring role on “The Bold and the Beautiful” in 2018 in which she played a doctor, but since then she’s gained wider exposure on the hit Netflix teen show “Riverdale.”
Next up for Givens is a new challenge, that of first-time director of a TV movie that will air on Lifetime called “A Murder to Remember.” It’s based on the book “Empty Promises” by true-crime novelist Ann Rule. Casting hasn’t been announced yet.
Q: What will happen to my daytime soaps in the wake of the coronavirus? I keep reading about movies stopping production, but will soaps still go on? – P.E.
A: Since the four daytime soaps that air on the big three networks tape episodes months in advance, you shouldn’t experience any interruptions unless the news cuts in for a special report. “General Hospital” was the first to announce it was suspending production until April 10, but a representative from the show stated, “We don’t anticipate an interruption in the broadcast of original episodes.”
Primetime shows might experience more of a broadcast hiatus since they don’t tape as far in advance. Fortunately, though, between cable and the numerous streaming services out there, we viewers have plenty to watch. Disney+ even began streaming the hit sequel “Frozen 2” three months earlier than planned as a gift to subscribers of their service.
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