A Major Star Wars Legend Is coming to The Acolyte

Yellowjackets

Lauren Ambrose has been cast as the adult Van in the second season of Yellowjackets.

Ironheart

Deadline also reports Zoe Terakes has joined the cast of Ironheart in a currently undisclosed role.

Star Wars: The Acolyte

According to a new rumor from Bespin Bulletin, the mythical Darth Plagueis will make his live-action debut in The Acolyte.

The Mandalorian

Spoiler TV also alleges The Mandalorian has been officially renewed for a fourth season at Disney+.

Untitled Vince Gilligan Series

Deadline reports Vince Gilligan is developing a new series that will “harken back to [his] tenure on The X-Files,” exploring “similar themes of bending reality while holding a mirror to humanity.” Described as “a blended, grounded genre drama” the mysterious new show “is said to be set in our world while putting a tweak on it, focusing on people and exploring the human condition in an unexpected, surprising way.”

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

A UFO interrupts Jennifer’s pet theory about Captain America in a new clip from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

She-Hulk’s official Twitter page has also released three new character posters of Jen, Nikki, and Titania.

Stargirl

Spoiler TV has photos and synopses for the first and second episodes of Stargirl’s third season. Click through to see the rest.

The Murder

STARMAN IS BACK — With Starman (Joel McHale) back from the dead and her former super-villain enemies vowing to reform, Courtney (Brec Bassinger) is hopeful that there will finally be peace in Blue Valley. But when The Gambler (guest star Eric Goins) arrives to town looking to make his own amends, the team find themselves at odds over whether he can be trusted. Luke Wilson, Amy Smart, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington, Cameron Gellman, Trae Romano, Meg DeLacy, Neil Hopkins, Joy Osmanski and Alkoya Brunson also star. Andi Armaganian directed the episode written by Geoff Johns (#301).

Original airdate 8/31/2022

Frenemies – Chapter Two: The Suspects

A MURDER MYSTERY IN BLUE VALLEY — After stumbling upon a suspicious murder in Blue Valley, the JSA begin looking at potential suspects. A tense run-in with The Shade (guest star Jonathan Cake) makes Courtney (Brec Bassinger) and Pat (Luke Wilson) realize that Sylvester’s (Joel McHale) old ways could land them in hot water. Finally, Barbara (Amy Smart) steps in to help Paula (Joy Osmanski), whose attempt at fitting in has not gone so well. Yvette Monreal, Cameron Gellman, Anjelika Washington, Trae Romano, Meg DeLacy, Hunter Sansone, Neil Hopkins and Alkoya Brunson also star. Andi Armaganian directed the episode written by Robbie Hyne (#302).

Original airdate 9/7/2022.

Roswell, New Mexico

Max and Isobel mount a rescue mission in the synopsis for “Two Sparrows in a Hurricane,” the August 29 episode of Roswell, New Mexico.

FIND A WAY– Liz (Jeanine Mason) is faced with an impossible decision, meanwhile Max (Nathan Dean) agrees to join Isobel (Lily Cowles) on a mission to save Bonnie (guest star Zoe Cipres). The series also stars Michael Vlamis, Tyler Blackburn, Heather Hemmens, Michael Trevino and Amber Midthunder. The episode was directed by John Hyams and written by Jenny Phillips & Onalee Hunter Hughes (#412). Original airdate 8/29/2022.

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House of the Dragon

Finally, Spoiler TV also has photos from the premiere episode of House of the Dragon. More at the link.

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