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Q: Was Keke Palmer ever a child actress? I know she had a music career when she was younger, but what about acting? – B.Y.
A: Yes, Keke Palmer, who was born in 1993, started out with a very successful acting career by the time she was just 13 years old. She first had a role in the movie “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” before landing Tyler Perry projects like “Madea’s Family Reunion” and “House of Payne.” However, it was a starring role in the film “Akeelah and the Bee,” opposite Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne, that earned her the respect of critics.
Actress Keke Palmer (“Hustlers” and “Nope”) (Depositphotos)
She’s also gone the traditional child-actor route on Nickelodeon, with shows like “True Jackson, VP,” but she eventually graduated into a successful movie career as an adult (“Hustlers” and “Nope”).
Q: Is it true that “The Librarians” is returning as a series? Will Noah Wyle star in it again? – J.C.
A: Noah Wyle’s best-known role outside of playing Dr. Carter on the massive hit “ER” is the role of Flynn Carsen in a series of movies and, subsequently, a TV series called “The Librarians.” In addition to Wyle, the series also starred Rebecca Romijn (“X-Men”) and Christian Kane (“Angel”), as well as beloved television veterans John Larroquette (“Night Court”), Bob Newhart (“Newhart”) and Jane Curtin (“Kate & Allie”).
Their fans haven’t forgotten the franchise, so when it was announced last year that the CW network was reviving it in a new sequel series, they were thrilled. However, “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” which features a new, young cast (alas, minus Wyle), was originally picked up for the upcoming fall season with a premiere date of Oct. 24. But recently, a report came out that it will not be part of the CW’s fall schedule.
Instead, according to “Deadline,” an eight-part reality series called “The Wranglers” that explores “the world of professional cowboys and cowgirls on a Montana dude ranch” will debut in its place. Heather Olander, head of unscripted programming for the CW Network, explained what inspired the show: “Fans love the drama of the bunkhouse on the scripted hit ‘Yellowstone,’ and now we’re bringing it to life in this series.”
As for “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” hopefully, it will find a spot on the network’s winter schedule in 2025. Fortunately, Wyle has a new project up his sleeve. He’s set to produce and star in a new medical drama series on Max titled “The Pitt,” which reunites him with “ER” showrunner John Wells.
Q: I’m happy that “Good Morning Football” is back on weekday mornings, but why isn’t Jason McCourty back? – K.E.
A: The NFL Network’s highly entertaining morning sports show “Good Morning Football” relocated from the Big Apple to Inglewood, California – home of the SoFi Stadium. Its four hosts had to make a choice whether to uproot their families to the West Coast, and all but Jason McCourty accepted the move. Meanwhile, McCourty and his twin brother, Devin, who is also a former NFL player, are part of the preseason broadcast team for the New England Patriots.
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