Don’t be confused about the title The Apprentice. This is not a movie version of the NBC reality TV series in any way, but instead a smart, sharp and surprising origin story of the man who hosted it. In this case the actual “apprentice” is Donald Trump, infamous real estate developer, former President of the United States and current presumed GOP nominee for 2024.
But the political Trump is not in Iranian-Danish director Ali Abbasi’s compelling film, which instead zeroes in on a specific period of Trump’s life in the early ’70s when he was in his 20s and struggling to make a name for himself in the world of real estate in New York City. But it isn’t just about him — it is equally focused on his unique relationship with his lawyer, the notorious Roy Cohn, often referred to as vicious, cruel, ruthless and sadistic, a...
But the political Trump is not in Iranian-Danish director Ali Abbasi’s compelling film, which instead zeroes in on a specific period of Trump’s life in the early ’70s when he was in his 20s and struggling to make a name for himself in the world of real estate in New York City. But it isn’t just about him — it is equally focused on his unique relationship with his lawyer, the notorious Roy Cohn, often referred to as vicious, cruel, ruthless and sadistic, a...
- 5/20/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
AGC Intl., the international sales arm of Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, is launching sales in Cannes on director Matt Tyrnauer’s documentary feature “Nobu,” about world-renowned chef and hotelier Nobu Matsuhisa.
Matsuhisa’s path to success was strewn with obstacles, adversity and tragedy. His story will be uncovered by Tyrnauer, the former editor-at-large at Vanity Fair, with exclusive access to the chef, his global empire, and his key collaborators, friends and famous fans.
Tyrnauer’s films have included “Valentino: The Last Emperor,” which was shortlisted for an Academy Award for documentary feature; the Emmy-nominated multi-part series “Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons,” about the man behind the commercial empire and his hidden ties to Jeffrey Epstein; “Where’s My Roy Cohn?,” about the Svengali behind Joseph McCarthy and Donald Trump; “Studio 54,” about the famed New York City nightclub that became a cultural phenomenon; “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood,” about...
Matsuhisa’s path to success was strewn with obstacles, adversity and tragedy. His story will be uncovered by Tyrnauer, the former editor-at-large at Vanity Fair, with exclusive access to the chef, his global empire, and his key collaborators, friends and famous fans.
Tyrnauer’s films have included “Valentino: The Last Emperor,” which was shortlisted for an Academy Award for documentary feature; the Emmy-nominated multi-part series “Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons,” about the man behind the commercial empire and his hidden ties to Jeffrey Epstein; “Where’s My Roy Cohn?,” about the Svengali behind Joseph McCarthy and Donald Trump; “Studio 54,” about the famed New York City nightclub that became a cultural phenomenon; “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood,” about...
- 5/17/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
George Clooney will make his Broadway acting and playwriting debut next spring in a stage adaptation of his 2005 film about journalist Edward R. Murrow.
In the play, which is also entitled Good Night, and Good Luck, Clooney will play Murrow as he pushes executives at CBS to allow him to continue to deliver critical reporting on U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-communist efforts. Clooney wrote the Broadway play with Grant Heslov, who co-wrote the screenplay with Clooney.
Good Night, and Good Luck will premiere on Broadway in spring 2025 at Shubert theater to be announced.
“I am honored, after all these years, to be coming back to the stage and especially, to Broadway, the art form and the venue that every actor aspires to,” Clooney said in the press release.
Clooney directed the 2005 film and played Fred W. Friendly, co-producer of Murrow’s television program, See It Now, with Murrow,...
In the play, which is also entitled Good Night, and Good Luck, Clooney will play Murrow as he pushes executives at CBS to allow him to continue to deliver critical reporting on U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-communist efforts. Clooney wrote the Broadway play with Grant Heslov, who co-wrote the screenplay with Clooney.
Good Night, and Good Luck will premiere on Broadway in spring 2025 at Shubert theater to be announced.
“I am honored, after all these years, to be coming back to the stage and especially, to Broadway, the art form and the venue that every actor aspires to,” Clooney said in the press release.
Clooney directed the 2005 film and played Fred W. Friendly, co-producer of Murrow’s television program, See It Now, with Murrow,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Editors note: Running until the final general election results come in, the Deadline ElectionLine podcast spotlights the 2024 campaign and the blurred lines between politics and entertainment in modern America. Hosted by Deadline’s political editor Ted Johnson and executive editor Dominic Patten, the podcast features commentary and interviews with top lawmakers and entertainment figures. At the same time, you can follow all the news in the Biden & Trump rematch and more on the ElectionLine hub on Deadline.
“Have you no sense of decency, sir?” asked US Army chief counsel Joseph N Welch famously to Sen. Joe McCarthy in 1954 as anti-Communist fever continued to grip the nation. “At long last, have you left no sense of decency?” the lawyer added, shaming the opportunistic politician and turning the tide on the Second Red Scare.
In an America watching one historic norm after another collapse in Donald Trump’s ongoing hush money trial,...
“Have you no sense of decency, sir?” asked US Army chief counsel Joseph N Welch famously to Sen. Joe McCarthy in 1954 as anti-Communist fever continued to grip the nation. “At long last, have you left no sense of decency?” the lawyer added, shaming the opportunistic politician and turning the tide on the Second Red Scare.
In an America watching one historic norm after another collapse in Donald Trump’s ongoing hush money trial,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Dominic Patten and Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
La película tendrá su estreno mundial en el Festival de Cannes.
Ya tenemos el primer vistazo a la película “The Apprentice”, que examina la carrera de Trump como empresario inmobiliario en Nueva York en las décadas de 1970 y 1980.
“The Apprentice” se centra principalmente en la relación de Trump (Stan) y Roy Cohn (Strong), un fiscal de Nueva York conocido por trabajar con el senador Joseph McCarthy durante el Segundo Temor Rojo.
El reparto está encabezado por Sebastian Stan (“Capitán América: El Primer Vengador”) como Donald Trump acompañado por Jeremy Strong (“Succession”) como Roy Cohn, Maria Bakalova como Ivana Trump y Martin Donovan (“Tenet”) como Fred Trump.
Dirigida por Ali Abbasi (“Holy Spider”) y con un guion de Gabriel Sherman, la película tendrá su estreno mundial en el Festival de Cine de Cannes en mayo de 2024.
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Ya tenemos el primer vistazo a la película “The Apprentice”, que examina la carrera de Trump como empresario inmobiliario en Nueva York en las décadas de 1970 y 1980.
“The Apprentice” se centra principalmente en la relación de Trump (Stan) y Roy Cohn (Strong), un fiscal de Nueva York conocido por trabajar con el senador Joseph McCarthy durante el Segundo Temor Rojo.
El reparto está encabezado por Sebastian Stan (“Capitán América: El Primer Vengador”) como Donald Trump acompañado por Jeremy Strong (“Succession”) como Roy Cohn, Maria Bakalova como Ivana Trump y Martin Donovan (“Tenet”) como Fred Trump.
Dirigida por Ali Abbasi (“Holy Spider”) y con un guion de Gabriel Sherman, la película tendrá su estreno mundial en el Festival de Cine de Cannes en mayo de 2024.
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- 4/15/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Fellow Travelers stars Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey waded into the sex-scenes debate at Deadline Contenders TV event Saturday. The actors got intimate on the set as characters Hawk and Tim in the Showtime limited series based on Thomas Mallon’s book that follows their love affair in the 1950s.
“I just feel like the characters were never the same after the scenes as they were before, which to me is always a sign that it’s integral to the story,” said Bomer, who plays Hawk. “The way they connected was so reflective of their societal conditions. It was therapeutic. It’s not always the most comfortable thing, but it was always an extension of their relationship.”
Bailey, who plays Tim, said the characters could not be open about their sexuality in the ‘50s. So their love scenes became the only place they truly could be themselves.
“They exist in...
“I just feel like the characters were never the same after the scenes as they were before, which to me is always a sign that it’s integral to the story,” said Bomer, who plays Hawk. “The way they connected was so reflective of their societal conditions. It was therapeutic. It’s not always the most comfortable thing, but it was always an extension of their relationship.”
Bailey, who plays Tim, said the characters could not be open about their sexuality in the ‘50s. So their love scenes became the only place they truly could be themselves.
“They exist in...
- 4/13/2024
- by Fred Topel
- Deadline Film + TV
George Clooney and Amal Clooney, in their roles as co-founders of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, spoke about their work “waging justice” at the Skoll World Forum in Oxford, England on Friday.
“It’s nice to be in a room with people that get shit done,” the Hollywood star said early on during the appearance.
The Clooney Foundation for Justice, whose mission is to provide free legal support and advocacy to victims of genocide, unlawful imprisonment, and other human rights abuses, started 2024 with a new executive leadership team.
The foundation’s work is about “holding people’s feet to the fire,” the actor said, highlighting that “it’s a lot of failing and then finally succeeding.” He emphasized that the couple and their team have “the patience” for that.
“Finding ways, levers” to have an impact can often be indirect, George Clooney pointed out. “You can’t guilt really shitty...
“It’s nice to be in a room with people that get shit done,” the Hollywood star said early on during the appearance.
The Clooney Foundation for Justice, whose mission is to provide free legal support and advocacy to victims of genocide, unlawful imprisonment, and other human rights abuses, started 2024 with a new executive leadership team.
The foundation’s work is about “holding people’s feet to the fire,” the actor said, highlighting that “it’s a lot of failing and then finally succeeding.” He emphasized that the couple and their team have “the patience” for that.
“Finding ways, levers” to have an impact can often be indirect, George Clooney pointed out. “You can’t guilt really shitty...
- 4/12/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With the 2024 Overlook Film Festival now officially in the rearview mirror, the annual New Orleans celebration of all things horror has announced the winners of its audience and jury awards.
The festival’s top prize, the Audience Award for Feature Film, went to “Oddity,” Damian Mc Carthy’s home invasion horror flick that was a breakout from the SXSW 2024 midnight lineup.
“’Oddity’ delivers a brilliant, bespoke, and tightly entertaining string of ideas that work stronger as a collection — with even these missteps feeling like they branch from a unified center,” IndieWire’s Alison Foreman wrote in her Overlook review of the film. “Similar to Mc Carthy’s earlier ‘Caveat,’ this 98-minute treat demands to be reassessed a second time. Thank the wooden boy it’s coming to streaming: a triumphant addition to the director’s growing filmography and a standout in Shudder’s carousel of kick-ass ghost stories.”
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The festival’s top prize, the Audience Award for Feature Film, went to “Oddity,” Damian Mc Carthy’s home invasion horror flick that was a breakout from the SXSW 2024 midnight lineup.
“’Oddity’ delivers a brilliant, bespoke, and tightly entertaining string of ideas that work stronger as a collection — with even these missteps feeling like they branch from a unified center,” IndieWire’s Alison Foreman wrote in her Overlook review of the film. “Similar to Mc Carthy’s earlier ‘Caveat,’ this 98-minute treat demands to be reassessed a second time. Thank the wooden boy it’s coming to streaming: a triumphant addition to the director’s growing filmography and a standout in Shudder’s carousel of kick-ass ghost stories.”
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- 4/11/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
It’s official: Donald Trump — or at least a fictionalized version of him — is heading to Cannes.
The prestigious French film festival unveiled its 2024 official film selection Thursday in Paris, and Iranian-Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi’s The Apprentice was among the titles revealed for the event’s main competition.
The biographical drama stars Sebastian Stan as Trump and explores his career as an aspiring real estate tycoon in the New York City of the 1970s and 1980s. The film is described as a mentor-protégé narrative that documents the start of an American dynasty and tackles themes including power, corruption and deception. It delves into the relationship between Trump and Roy Cohn, the New York City prosecutor oft-remembered for working with Sen. Joseph McCarthy during the Second Red Scare.
The movie’s official logline reads: “The Apprentice is a dive into the underbelly of the American empire. It charts a young...
The prestigious French film festival unveiled its 2024 official film selection Thursday in Paris, and Iranian-Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi’s The Apprentice was among the titles revealed for the event’s main competition.
The biographical drama stars Sebastian Stan as Trump and explores his career as an aspiring real estate tycoon in the New York City of the 1970s and 1980s. The film is described as a mentor-protégé narrative that documents the start of an American dynasty and tackles themes including power, corruption and deception. It delves into the relationship between Trump and Roy Cohn, the New York City prosecutor oft-remembered for working with Sen. Joseph McCarthy during the Second Red Scare.
The movie’s official logline reads: “The Apprentice is a dive into the underbelly of the American empire. It charts a young...
- 4/11/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
From pressed pennies to serial killer trophies, collections come in all shapes and sizes. Special assortments do not have to be uniform, nor does their common trait need to be immediately apparent. Just take the menagerie of artifacts in the basement from “Cabin in the Woods” or the museum of haunted items central to “The Conjuring” series. In fact, some of the best collections are really puzzles holding the solutions to even more arcane mysteries.
Such is the case with “Oddity,” writer/director Damian Mc Carthy’s second feature film, which premiered at SXSW as part of festival’s midnight lineup on March 8. Featuring a steely blind psychic (Carolyn Bracken) as its supernatural star and a menacing wooden mannequin as its scary centerpiece, this mostly single-location thriller is made in an almost-but-not-quite vaudevillian style that feels spiritually akin to “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities.” It’s a richly...
Such is the case with “Oddity,” writer/director Damian Mc Carthy’s second feature film, which premiered at SXSW as part of festival’s midnight lineup on March 8. Featuring a steely blind psychic (Carolyn Bracken) as its supernatural star and a menacing wooden mannequin as its scary centerpiece, this mostly single-location thriller is made in an almost-but-not-quite vaudevillian style that feels spiritually akin to “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities.” It’s a richly...
- 3/26/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Ron Nyswaner will soon be traveling to New York to reunite with his Writers Guild of America East fellows for a grand occasion. The Oscar-nominated screenwriter, producer and showrunner has been selected to receive the Walter Bernstein Award at the 76th Writers Guild Awards at New York’s Edison Ballroom on April 14.
The honor — named after the late screenwriter who was blacklisted for his political views only to persevere and get his career back on track with such credits as Fail-Safe, Semi-Tough and Yanks — is presented to writers “who have demonstrated with creativity, grace and bravery a willingness to confront social injustice in the face of adversity,” per the organization.
Nyswaner has been doing that for pretty much his entire career. A prime example is Jonathan Demme’s 1993 film Philadelphia. Penned by Nyswaner, the Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington-starrer was the first major Hollywood film to dramatize the real-world...
The honor — named after the late screenwriter who was blacklisted for his political views only to persevere and get his career back on track with such credits as Fail-Safe, Semi-Tough and Yanks — is presented to writers “who have demonstrated with creativity, grace and bravery a willingness to confront social injustice in the face of adversity,” per the organization.
Nyswaner has been doing that for pretty much his entire career. A prime example is Jonathan Demme’s 1993 film Philadelphia. Penned by Nyswaner, the Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington-starrer was the first major Hollywood film to dramatize the real-world...
- 3/14/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ron Nyswaner, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind films including Philadelphia and The Painted Veil and most recently the Matt Bomer-starring Showtime miniseries Fellow Travelers, is receiving this year’s Walter Bernstein Award from the Writers Guild of America East.
The honor will be bestowed April 14 at the WGA Awards’ East Coast ceremony in New York, which takes place concurrently with the WGA’s West Coast ceremony in Los Angeles.
The Bernstein award goes to writers “who have demonstrated with creativity, grace and bravery a willingness to confront social injustice in the face of adversity.” Nyswaner becomes the second person to win the award, after Jelani Cobb won in 2017 for his Frontline documentary Policing the Police.
Nyswaner penned the original screenplay for Philadelphia, which was groundbreaking when the Jonathan Demme-directed film starring Tom Hanks debuted in 1993; it was the first major motion picture to focus on the discrimination suffered by people with AIDS,...
The honor will be bestowed April 14 at the WGA Awards’ East Coast ceremony in New York, which takes place concurrently with the WGA’s West Coast ceremony in Los Angeles.
The Bernstein award goes to writers “who have demonstrated with creativity, grace and bravery a willingness to confront social injustice in the face of adversity.” Nyswaner becomes the second person to win the award, after Jelani Cobb won in 2017 for his Frontline documentary Policing the Police.
Nyswaner penned the original screenplay for Philadelphia, which was groundbreaking when the Jonathan Demme-directed film starring Tom Hanks debuted in 1993; it was the first major motion picture to focus on the discrimination suffered by people with AIDS,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Writer/Director Damian Mc Carthy‘s sophomore effort, Oddity, serves as a welcome extension of his feature debut, Caveat, in many ways. Aside from the brief return of at least one familiar face and a nightmare bunny, Oddity continues the filmmaker’s exploration of supernatural karma and retribution with offbeat characters and a unique vision for scares. Armed with a tighter narrative, a lighter tone, and a creepy mannequin, Mc Carthy further establishes his horror style.
Oddity begins with an intense scenario that sees a woman, Dani (You Are Not My Mother’s Carolyn Bracken), forced to decide whether to trust the desperate stranger at her door, insisting someone snuck into her empty, rural house when she wasn’t looking. Dani’s ultimate decision sets up the overarching mystery. A quick time jump ahead reveals that Dani was murdered that fateful night and that her husband, Ted (Gwilym Lee), is...
Oddity begins with an intense scenario that sees a woman, Dani (You Are Not My Mother’s Carolyn Bracken), forced to decide whether to trust the desperate stranger at her door, insisting someone snuck into her empty, rural house when she wasn’t looking. Dani’s ultimate decision sets up the overarching mystery. A quick time jump ahead reveals that Dani was murdered that fateful night and that her husband, Ted (Gwilym Lee), is...
- 3/9/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Former President Donald Trump refused to sign a loyalty oath in Illinois, pledging he would not advocate overthrowing the state or federal government.
The former president opted not to sign the oath when he and his campaign registered for the Illinois primary ballot.
Trump signed this oath in 2016 and 2020.
Both Joe Biden and Ron DeSantis signed the oath. In doing so, they confirmed that they do not directly or indirectly support overthrowing, the governments of the United States or Illinois.
However, some of Trump’s Republican rivals, like Nikki Haley and Chris Christie, did not sign either.
According to Illinois law, presidential candidates who desire to be on the state’s March 19, 2024, primary ballot needed to turn in nominating petitions to the state board of elections on January 5.
The state’s loyalty oath is part of the ballot-access process.
It is a remnant of the Sen. Joseph McCarthy era, which...
The former president opted not to sign the oath when he and his campaign registered for the Illinois primary ballot.
Trump signed this oath in 2016 and 2020.
Both Joe Biden and Ron DeSantis signed the oath. In doing so, they confirmed that they do not directly or indirectly support overthrowing, the governments of the United States or Illinois.
However, some of Trump’s Republican rivals, like Nikki Haley and Chris Christie, did not sign either.
According to Illinois law, presidential candidates who desire to be on the state’s March 19, 2024, primary ballot needed to turn in nominating petitions to the state board of elections on January 5.
The state’s loyalty oath is part of the ballot-access process.
It is a remnant of the Sen. Joseph McCarthy era, which...
- 1/30/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Fans of historical drama and heartfelt storytelling, get ready for an emotional journey in the upcoming episode of “Fellow Travelers.” Season 1 Episode 8, titled “Make It Easy,” is set to air on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 9:00 Pm on Showcase.
In this episode, viewers will be transported to 1957, where Hawk and Tim reunite at Sen. McCarthy’s funeral. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship in the midst of societal challenges, the stakes are higher than ever. Meanwhile, in 1986 San Francisco, Hawk seeks redemption, while Tim faces a heart-wrenching decision that will have profound consequences for Hawk’s future.
“Fellow Travelers” continues to deliver a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of significant historical events. Don’t miss the drama, romance, and powerful performances in “Make It Easy” on Tuesday, December 19, at 9:00 Pm on Showcase.
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Tuesday 19 December 2023 on Showcase
Fellow Travelers Make It Easy Cast...
In this episode, viewers will be transported to 1957, where Hawk and Tim reunite at Sen. McCarthy’s funeral. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship in the midst of societal challenges, the stakes are higher than ever. Meanwhile, in 1986 San Francisco, Hawk seeks redemption, while Tim faces a heart-wrenching decision that will have profound consequences for Hawk’s future.
“Fellow Travelers” continues to deliver a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of significant historical events. Don’t miss the drama, romance, and powerful performances in “Make It Easy” on Tuesday, December 19, at 9:00 Pm on Showcase.
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Tuesday 19 December 2023 on Showcase
Fellow Travelers Make It Easy Cast...
- 12/12/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
This Sunday at 9:00 Pm on Showtime, viewers are in for an emotional journey in the Season 1 Episode 8 titled “Make It Easy” of “Fellow Travelers.” Set in 1957, the episode sees Hawk and Tim reuniting at Senator McCarthy’s funeral, attempting one last time to find a way to be together amidst the political and social upheavals of the time. The storyline then takes a poignant turn, shifting to 1986 San Francisco, where Hawk seeks redemption and Tim grapples with a wrenching decision that is poised to alter Hawk’s life forever.
“Fellow Travelers” has captivated audiences with its compelling narrative and rich historical backdrop. The Season 1 Episode 8 promises to deliver another episode filled with heartfelt moments, complex characters, and a blend of political and personal struggles. Tune in at 9:00 Pm this Sunday on Showtime to witness the unfolding drama and poignant choices in “Make It Easy.”
Release Date & Time: 9:...
“Fellow Travelers” has captivated audiences with its compelling narrative and rich historical backdrop. The Season 1 Episode 8 promises to deliver another episode filled with heartfelt moments, complex characters, and a blend of political and personal struggles. Tune in at 9:00 Pm this Sunday on Showtime to witness the unfolding drama and poignant choices in “Make It Easy.”
Release Date & Time: 9:...
- 12/10/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Step into the time machine and travel back to 1979 as “Fellow Travelers” unfolds another gripping episode, “White Nights,” airing at 9:00 Pm this Tuesday on Showcase. The series takes viewers on a nostalgic journey, offering a glimpse into the lives of its characters against the backdrop of significant historical events.
In this episode, Tim, now a social worker, embarks on a trip to Fire Island, guided by Hawk, who introduces him to the vibrant world of “gay paradise.” Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Marcus and Frankie find themselves entangled in the wave of gay rage following the verdict in Dan White’s murder trial.
“Fellow Travelers” continues to captivate audiences with its rich storytelling and a meticulous portrayal of the late ’70s. Don’t miss “White Nights,” an episode that promises both a trip down memory lane and a front-row seat to the evolving dynamics of its characters. Tune in for...
In this episode, Tim, now a social worker, embarks on a trip to Fire Island, guided by Hawk, who introduces him to the vibrant world of “gay paradise.” Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Marcus and Frankie find themselves entangled in the wave of gay rage following the verdict in Dan White’s murder trial.
“Fellow Travelers” continues to captivate audiences with its rich storytelling and a meticulous portrayal of the late ’70s. Don’t miss “White Nights,” an episode that promises both a trip down memory lane and a front-row seat to the evolving dynamics of its characters. Tune in for...
- 12/6/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Is it too soon for a movie about Donald Trump? Frankly, if I never see the 45th U.S. President's face again it'll be too soon, but it's not surprising that after filmmakers have spent the past several years filling their projects with Trump-like allegorical figures, someone would finally bite the bullet and make a full-on biopic. The upcoming film "The Apprentice" sounds more like a snapshot of the political figure's life than a complete biographical account, but it'll no doubt stir up plenty of intrigue regardless – especially when it plans to include other headline-grabbing names like Ivana Trump and Roy Cohn.
While "The Apprentice" won't be hitting theaters in time for award season, it's still a fascinating project worth keeping an eye on. Any initial ick you might get about the idea of Trump as a protagonist may be tempered by the project director's unique filmography and the eclectic,...
While "The Apprentice" won't be hitting theaters in time for award season, it's still a fascinating project worth keeping an eye on. Any initial ick you might get about the idea of Trump as a protagonist may be tempered by the project director's unique filmography and the eclectic,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Step back in time to 1979 with “Fellow Travelers” Season 1 Episode 7, titled “White Nights,” airing on Showtime at 9:00 Pm, Sunday, December 10, 2023. In this episode, viewers are taken on a poignant journey as Tim, now a social worker, embarks on a visit to Fire Island. Here, Hawk becomes his guide, leading him through the vibrant tapestry of what was considered a “gay paradise” during that era.
Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Marcus and Frankie find themselves caught up in the powerful wave of gay rage following the verdict in Dan White’s murder trial. The explosive atmosphere of this episode delves into the complex emotions and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community during a pivotal moment in history.
“Fellow Travelers” continues to unfold a compelling narrative, exploring the intricacies of personal and collective experiences within the backdrop of significant historical events. Tune in for a night of evocative storytelling, where the characters...
Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Marcus and Frankie find themselves caught up in the powerful wave of gay rage following the verdict in Dan White’s murder trial. The explosive atmosphere of this episode delves into the complex emotions and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community during a pivotal moment in history.
“Fellow Travelers” continues to unfold a compelling narrative, exploring the intricacies of personal and collective experiences within the backdrop of significant historical events. Tune in for a night of evocative storytelling, where the characters...
- 12/3/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
This Saturday at 7:00 Pm on Showcase, viewers are in for a trip back to 1968 with the Season 1 Episode 6 of “Fellow Travelers” titled “Beyond Measure.” Set against the backdrop of anti-war protests and FBI pursuits, the episode follows Tim, an activist on the run, sought by the authorities. Meanwhile, Hawk and Lucy navigate the challenges of family life with two children and a countryside retreat.
In a twist of fate, Hawk and Tim, who have been out of touch for years, find their paths crossing again. Hawk, yearning for reconnection, tries to bring Tim back into his life, while Tim, on the brink of becoming a priest, grapples with the irresistible pull of Hawk’s charms.
Tune in at 7:00 Pm for an episode that promises a nostalgic journey into the tumultuous 1960s, exploring themes of activism, love, and the enduring bonds that withstand the test of time on Showcase’s “Fellow Travelers.
In a twist of fate, Hawk and Tim, who have been out of touch for years, find their paths crossing again. Hawk, yearning for reconnection, tries to bring Tim back into his life, while Tim, on the brink of becoming a priest, grapples with the irresistible pull of Hawk’s charms.
Tune in at 7:00 Pm for an episode that promises a nostalgic journey into the tumultuous 1960s, exploring themes of activism, love, and the enduring bonds that withstand the test of time on Showcase’s “Fellow Travelers.
- 12/2/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Prepare for an emotional and clandestine journey as “Fellow Travelers” unfolds its love story in Season 1 Episode 6, titled “Beyond Measure.” Airing at 9:00 Pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, on Showcase, this episode delves into the captivating romance of two men navigating the complexities of love amidst the backdrop of McCarthy-era Washington.
In “Beyond Measure,” viewers are taken on an intimate exploration of a love that defies societal norms and expectations. The clandestine nature of their relationship adds layers of tension and drama as the characters grapple with the challenges of maintaining their connection in a politically charged and repressive era.
Join Showcase for an evening of poignant storytelling as “Fellow Travelers” continues to unfold its evocative narrative. “Beyond Measure” promises to deliver a moving portrayal of love against the odds, inviting viewers to witness the resilience and passion that transcends the societal constraints of the time.
Release Date & Time: 9:...
In “Beyond Measure,” viewers are taken on an intimate exploration of a love that defies societal norms and expectations. The clandestine nature of their relationship adds layers of tension and drama as the characters grapple with the challenges of maintaining their connection in a politically charged and repressive era.
Join Showcase for an evening of poignant storytelling as “Fellow Travelers” continues to unfold its evocative narrative. “Beyond Measure” promises to deliver a moving portrayal of love against the odds, inviting viewers to witness the resilience and passion that transcends the societal constraints of the time.
Release Date & Time: 9:...
- 11/28/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
In the upcoming episode of “Fellow Travelers,” Season 1 Episode 6, titled “Beyond Measure,” set to air on Showtime at 9:00 Pm on Sunday, December 3, 2023, viewers will witness the continuing saga of a captivating love story against the backdrop of McCarthy-era Washington.
The series intricately weaves the tale of a clandestine romance between two men, navigating the challenges and prejudices of a society rife with political tension. “Beyond Measure” promises to delve deeper into the complexities of their relationship, exploring the nuances of love and connection during a time marked by suspicion and fear. As the characters grapple with personal and political dilemmas, the episode is poised to offer viewers a poignant and thought-provoking narrative. Fans of “Fellow Travelers” can anticipate another emotionally charged installment that sheds light on the resilience of love amidst adversity.
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Sunday 3 December 2023 on Showtime
Fellow Travelers Beyond Measure Cast – Season 1 Episode...
The series intricately weaves the tale of a clandestine romance between two men, navigating the challenges and prejudices of a society rife with political tension. “Beyond Measure” promises to delve deeper into the complexities of their relationship, exploring the nuances of love and connection during a time marked by suspicion and fear. As the characters grapple with personal and political dilemmas, the episode is poised to offer viewers a poignant and thought-provoking narrative. Fans of “Fellow Travelers” can anticipate another emotionally charged installment that sheds light on the resilience of love amidst adversity.
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Sunday 3 December 2023 on Showtime
Fellow Travelers Beyond Measure Cast – Season 1 Episode...
- 11/26/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
In the upcoming episode, “Promise You Won’t Write,” of “Fellow Travelers,” viewers are in for a gripping installment that delves into the intense dynamics of Roy Cohn’s fixation on David Schine during the Army-McCarthy hearings. As Cohn’s obsession takes center stage on televised hearings, the political landscape becomes increasingly fraught.
Against this backdrop, Hawk faces the challenge of safeguarding Senator Smith while concealing his secret life from Lucy. As the true natures of McCarthy and Hawk are laid bare, Tim is confronted with pivotal moments that lead to a life-altering decision.
Tune in at 9:00 Pm on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, on Showcase for a riveting episode that explores the personal and political complexities of the characters in “Fellow Travelers.” The intense drama promises to captivate audiences with its intricate narrative and compelling character developments.
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Tuesday 28 November 2023 on Showcase
Fellow Travelers Promise You...
Against this backdrop, Hawk faces the challenge of safeguarding Senator Smith while concealing his secret life from Lucy. As the true natures of McCarthy and Hawk are laid bare, Tim is confronted with pivotal moments that lead to a life-altering decision.
Tune in at 9:00 Pm on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, on Showcase for a riveting episode that explores the personal and political complexities of the characters in “Fellow Travelers.” The intense drama promises to captivate audiences with its intricate narrative and compelling character developments.
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Tuesday 28 November 2023 on Showcase
Fellow Travelers Promise You...
- 11/21/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
This Sunday at 9:00 Pm on Showtime, “Fellow Travelers” unveils the intense drama in Season 1 Episode 5, titled “Promise You Won’t Write.” The episode delves into the gripping narrative of Roy Cohn’s fixation on David Schine, culminating in the televised Army-McCarthy hearings. As tensions rise, Hawk finds himself torn between protecting Sen. Smith and concealing his clandestine life from Lucy.
“Promise You Won’t Write” exposes the true natures of McCarthy and Hawk, leaving Tim to confront a life-altering decision. Viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions and revelations as the characters navigate the complex web of political intrigue, personal relationships, and hidden truths.
For those captivated by historical dramas and intricate character dynamics, “Fellow Travelers” at 9:00 Pm promises another compelling chapter in its exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of political maneuvering.
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Sunday 26 November 2023 on Showtime
Fellow Travelers Promise You...
“Promise You Won’t Write” exposes the true natures of McCarthy and Hawk, leaving Tim to confront a life-altering decision. Viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions and revelations as the characters navigate the complex web of political intrigue, personal relationships, and hidden truths.
For those captivated by historical dramas and intricate character dynamics, “Fellow Travelers” at 9:00 Pm promises another compelling chapter in its exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of political maneuvering.
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Sunday 26 November 2023 on Showtime
Fellow Travelers Promise You...
- 11/19/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
This Sunday at 9:00 Pm on Showtime, catch the latest episode of “Fellow Travelers,” Season 1 Episode 4 titled “Your Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire.” The episode delves into the characters’ lives as Hawk faces a polygraph test about his sex life and simultaneously courts Lucy. Meanwhile, Marcus confronts and makes peace with his attraction to Frankie. Tensions escalate as Roy threatens to dismantle the Army, responding to David’s draft. Tim takes initiative and enlists Hawk to aid his AIDS activist group. This episode promises a nuanced exploration of personal and political struggles against the backdrop of the times.
Tune in for the unfolding drama and intricate relationships on “Fellow Travelers” this Sunday at 9:00 Pm, only on Showtime.
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Sunday 19 November 2023 on Showtime
Fellow Travelers Your Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire Cast – Season 1 Episode 4 Main Cast Matt Bomer as Hawkins Fuller
Jonathan Bailey as...
Tune in for the unfolding drama and intricate relationships on “Fellow Travelers” this Sunday at 9:00 Pm, only on Showtime.
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Sunday 19 November 2023 on Showtime
Fellow Travelers Your Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire Cast – Season 1 Episode 4 Main Cast Matt Bomer as Hawkins Fuller
Jonathan Bailey as...
- 11/12/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
This Saturday on Showtime at 5:55 Pm, catch the premiere of “Fellow Travelers” with its inaugural episode titled “You’re Wonderful.” Set in 1950s Washington, the narrative follows Hawkins Fuller at the State Department, balancing a discreet love life with men and steering clear of emotional ties. The plot takes a turn when Hawk initiates a romantic liaison with Tim Laughlin. Fast forward to 1986, and Hawk, feeling compelled, makes a decision to reunite with Tim, sparking a series of events.
The episode unfolds the complexities of Hawk’s personal life against the backdrop of the societal norms of the time. Join the journey of “Fellow Travelers” as it navigates the intricacies of relationships, secrecy, and the passage of time this Saturday at 5:55 Pm on Showtime.
Release Date & Time: 5:55 Pm Saturday 18 November 2023 on Showtime
Fellow Travelers You’re Wonderful Cast – Season 1 Episode 1 Main Cast Matt Bomer as Hawkins Fuller...
The episode unfolds the complexities of Hawk’s personal life against the backdrop of the societal norms of the time. Join the journey of “Fellow Travelers” as it navigates the intricacies of relationships, secrecy, and the passage of time this Saturday at 5:55 Pm on Showtime.
Release Date & Time: 5:55 Pm Saturday 18 November 2023 on Showtime
Fellow Travelers You’re Wonderful Cast – Season 1 Episode 1 Main Cast Matt Bomer as Hawkins Fuller...
- 11/11/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Friday, November 17, 2023, at 6:05 Pm, Showtime presents “Fellow Travelers” with its third episode titled “Hit Me.” In this installment, Hawk and Tim’s road trip takes an unexpected turn as hidden agendas and ulterior motives surface. The once-promising journey becomes tainted by the revelation of secrets and personal interests.
Meanwhile, Marcus and Frankie find themselves in a challenging situation when they encounter a prejudiced bouncer. Their encounter with bigotry tests their resilience and forces them to confront an unfortunate reality.
In a parallel storyline, Roy is on a mission to protect David from being drafted, highlighting the tensions of the era. Amidst the turmoil, Tim grapples with the weight of forgiveness, holding out until a sudden emergency alters the course of events.
“Hit Me” promises to be an episode filled with revelations, conflicts, and unexpected twists that will keep viewers engaged and eager to explore the complex characters and historical backdrop of “Fellow Travelers.
Meanwhile, Marcus and Frankie find themselves in a challenging situation when they encounter a prejudiced bouncer. Their encounter with bigotry tests their resilience and forces them to confront an unfortunate reality.
In a parallel storyline, Roy is on a mission to protect David from being drafted, highlighting the tensions of the era. Amidst the turmoil, Tim grapples with the weight of forgiveness, holding out until a sudden emergency alters the course of events.
“Hit Me” promises to be an episode filled with revelations, conflicts, and unexpected twists that will keep viewers engaged and eager to explore the complex characters and historical backdrop of “Fellow Travelers.
- 11/10/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
“Did you know that Roy Cohn had a collection of frogs in his apartment?”
The simplicity with which this random fact about one of the perpetrators of the Red Scare in the 1950s rolls off Robbie Rogers’ tongue surprises even him. Seconds later, he’s moved onto an obscure note about the boisterous ascension of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who led the unrelenting anti-communist expulsion of government employees during the Cold War.
“It’s all the little details that you become obsessed with when you read about these men,” Rogers says.
The simplicity with which this random fact about one of the perpetrators of the Red Scare in the 1950s rolls off Robbie Rogers’ tongue surprises even him. Seconds later, he’s moved onto an obscure note about the boisterous ascension of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who led the unrelenting anti-communist expulsion of government employees during the Cold War.
“It’s all the little details that you become obsessed with when you read about these men,” Rogers says.
- 11/6/2023
- by Hunter Ingram
- Primetimer
President Joe Biden sent out a proclamation earlier this year declaring April 27, 2023, as the 70th anniversary of the Lavender Scare. It was the height of the Cold War and the blacklist seventy years ago as Senator Joseph McCarthy was hellbent on ridding the country of Communists with his witch-hunt thus destroying countless lives in his wake.
It was in this atmosphere that President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an executive order banning Lgbtqi+ Americans from serving in the federal government. Some 5,000-10,000 people were investigated, interrogated and lost their jobs because they were considered a threat to national security and according to Biden’s proclamation “unworthy of public trust. Employees who were fired under these policies often lost future employment…even relationships with their families. Many endured poverty and public disgrace. Some took their own lives as a result of the trauma they had to bear. “
The Lavender Scare is the...
It was in this atmosphere that President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an executive order banning Lgbtqi+ Americans from serving in the federal government. Some 5,000-10,000 people were investigated, interrogated and lost their jobs because they were considered a threat to national security and according to Biden’s proclamation “unworthy of public trust. Employees who were fired under these policies often lost future employment…even relationships with their families. Many endured poverty and public disgrace. Some took their own lives as a result of the trauma they had to bear. “
The Lavender Scare is the...
- 11/6/2023
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
On Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 10:00 Pm on Showtime, viewers can catch the third episode of “Fellow Travelers” titled “Hit Me.” This installment of the series delves into the complexities of the characters’ road trip, revealing hidden motivations that threaten to sour the journey.
The episode follows Hawk and Tim as their road trip takes an unexpected turn when ulterior motives come to light. Meanwhile, Marcus and Frankie face a challenging situation involving a racist bouncer. Roy finds himself in the midst of a dilemma, attempting to prevent David from being drafted.
Tim, a central character, grapples with the burden of forgiveness. However, when an emergency situation unfolds, it changes the dynamics for the entire group.
“Fellow Travelers” provides viewers with a factual narrative of the characters’ experiences and challenges. It offers a window into the complexities of their relationships and the various obstacles they encounter during their journey. For those interested in character-driven dramas,...
The episode follows Hawk and Tim as their road trip takes an unexpected turn when ulterior motives come to light. Meanwhile, Marcus and Frankie face a challenging situation involving a racist bouncer. Roy finds himself in the midst of a dilemma, attempting to prevent David from being drafted.
Tim, a central character, grapples with the burden of forgiveness. However, when an emergency situation unfolds, it changes the dynamics for the entire group.
“Fellow Travelers” provides viewers with a factual narrative of the characters’ experiences and challenges. It offers a window into the complexities of their relationships and the various obstacles they encounter during their journey. For those interested in character-driven dramas,...
- 11/5/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a night of drama and intrigue as ‘Fellow Travelers’ returns with its second episode, titled ‘Bulletproof,’ airing on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 10:00 Pm on Showcase. The plot thickens as the story unfolds.
In this episode, Hawk finds himself in a precarious situation, distancing himself from his friend Tim when the State Department initiates an investigation. The tension rises as Mary comes under suspicion, adding a layer of mystery to the narrative. Meanwhile, Marcus faces the consequences of a dispute with the enigmatic Roy Cohn, resulting in the loss of his job.
The episode promises to delve into the complex relationships and conflicts that define the lives of these characters. As Hawk draws closer to Lucy, the audience will be on the edge of their seats, wondering how these intricate connections will evolve.
‘Fellow Travelers’ continues to captivate viewers with its compelling storyline and well-drawn characters. Be sure...
In this episode, Hawk finds himself in a precarious situation, distancing himself from his friend Tim when the State Department initiates an investigation. The tension rises as Mary comes under suspicion, adding a layer of mystery to the narrative. Meanwhile, Marcus faces the consequences of a dispute with the enigmatic Roy Cohn, resulting in the loss of his job.
The episode promises to delve into the complex relationships and conflicts that define the lives of these characters. As Hawk draws closer to Lucy, the audience will be on the edge of their seats, wondering how these intricate connections will evolve.
‘Fellow Travelers’ continues to captivate viewers with its compelling storyline and well-drawn characters. Be sure...
- 11/1/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
This Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 10:00 Pm on Showtime, the drama continues to unfold in “Fellow Travelers” with its second episode, “Bulletproof.”
In this episode, viewers witness the escalating tensions within the storyline. Hawk, a central character, begins to distance himself from his friend Tim as the State Department launches investigations. These investigations cast suspicion on Mary, adding complexity to the already intricate plot.
Meanwhile, Marcus faces the consequences of a dispute with the notorious Roy Cohn, losing his job in the process. The show delves into the intricate relationships and personal struggles of these characters, making for a gripping narrative.
Hawk’s journey takes an intriguing turn as he draws closer to Lucy, promising to introduce a new layer of depth to the series.
For those who enjoy thrilling dramas with political intrigue and complex characters, “Fellow Travelers” continues to deliver a captivating story in this second episode. Tune in...
In this episode, viewers witness the escalating tensions within the storyline. Hawk, a central character, begins to distance himself from his friend Tim as the State Department launches investigations. These investigations cast suspicion on Mary, adding complexity to the already intricate plot.
Meanwhile, Marcus faces the consequences of a dispute with the notorious Roy Cohn, losing his job in the process. The show delves into the intricate relationships and personal struggles of these characters, making for a gripping narrative.
Hawk’s journey takes an intriguing turn as he draws closer to Lucy, promising to introduce a new layer of depth to the series.
For those who enjoy thrilling dramas with political intrigue and complex characters, “Fellow Travelers” continues to deliver a captivating story in this second episode. Tune in...
- 10/29/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Love in the time of McCarthyism is no walk in the park for Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey in the series premiere of Fellow Travelers.
The Showtime limited drama — which dropped its first episode Friday on Paramount+ With Showtime, before making its linear debut this Sunday at 9/8c — begins in 1986, with a going-away party for Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller (White Collar vet Bomer) and his wife Lucy (Girls‘ Allison Williams), the former of whom has been assigned a post in Italy. In the middle of the event, Marcus (The Walking Dead: World Beyond’s Jelani Alladin), a man from Hawk’s past,...
The Showtime limited drama — which dropped its first episode Friday on Paramount+ With Showtime, before making its linear debut this Sunday at 9/8c — begins in 1986, with a going-away party for Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller (White Collar vet Bomer) and his wife Lucy (Girls‘ Allison Williams), the former of whom has been assigned a post in Italy. In the middle of the event, Marcus (The Walking Dead: World Beyond’s Jelani Alladin), a man from Hawk’s past,...
- 10/28/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Actors Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey star as lovers whose tumultuous, largely secret relationship spans three decades in the Showtime series “Fellow Travelers,” which premieres this weekend.
The series is from “Philadelphia” scripter and “Homeland” producer Ron Nyswaner. It’s based on the 2007 book by Thomas Mallon and places the fictitious characters in actual historic events, including the McCarthy hearings, the Vietnam protests and the AIDs crisis.
Here’s how to watch the series, which debuts early on Paramount+ before hitting Showtime.
Is “Fellow Travelers” streaming or on TV?
Both! The show debuts early on Paramount+ for streaming before it airs on Showtime.
How many episodes are in “Fellow Travelers”?
There are eight episodes.
What’s the episode release schedule?
The first episode, “You’re Wonderful,” debuts on Paramount+ on Oct. 27 and on Showtime on Oct. 29 at 9 pm. Et/Pt. Subsequent episodes are released each week on the same schedule:...
The series is from “Philadelphia” scripter and “Homeland” producer Ron Nyswaner. It’s based on the 2007 book by Thomas Mallon and places the fictitious characters in actual historic events, including the McCarthy hearings, the Vietnam protests and the AIDs crisis.
Here’s how to watch the series, which debuts early on Paramount+ before hitting Showtime.
Is “Fellow Travelers” streaming or on TV?
Both! The show debuts early on Paramount+ for streaming before it airs on Showtime.
How many episodes are in “Fellow Travelers”?
There are eight episodes.
What’s the episode release schedule?
The first episode, “You’re Wonderful,” debuts on Paramount+ on Oct. 27 and on Showtime on Oct. 29 at 9 pm. Et/Pt. Subsequent episodes are released each week on the same schedule:...
- 10/27/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey star in the Showtime series “Fellow Travelers” as lovers who meet in the ’50s at a time when homosexuality is still outlawed, and whose tumultuous relationship continues through the ’80s.
The emotional drama, which is based on the 2007 novel by Thomas Mallon, encompasses the McCarthy hearings, the war protests of the ’60s, the decadent disco ’70s and the AIDS crisis.
Here’s who plays who in the series and where you’ve seen them before.
“Fellow Travelers” premieres on Paramount+ on Friday and Showtime on Sunday.
(Credit: Kurt Iswarienko/Showtime)
Matt Bomer as Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller
The “White Collar” star plays Hawk, a decorated war hero who becomes a well-connected Washington D.C. fixer. Very few people know he’s gay, a fact that would end his career and possibly put him in jail. His love life is mostly brief encounters with strangers he picks up,...
The emotional drama, which is based on the 2007 novel by Thomas Mallon, encompasses the McCarthy hearings, the war protests of the ’60s, the decadent disco ’70s and the AIDS crisis.
Here’s who plays who in the series and where you’ve seen them before.
“Fellow Travelers” premieres on Paramount+ on Friday and Showtime on Sunday.
(Credit: Kurt Iswarienko/Showtime)
Matt Bomer as Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller
The “White Collar” star plays Hawk, a decorated war hero who becomes a well-connected Washington D.C. fixer. Very few people know he’s gay, a fact that would end his career and possibly put him in jail. His love life is mostly brief encounters with strangers he picks up,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
From the opening verse of Steve Wonder’s “If It’s Magic” to its closing image of a teary remembrance framed by an American landmark, “Fellow Travelers” doesn’t bother disguising itself. The hallmarks of a tragic romance are as plain as the plastic nose on Senator Joseph McCarthy’s face, so Showtime’s eight-part limited series embraces its unmistakable genre staples, leaning into its historical framework to evoke added pathos for our paired protagonists. After all, if you’re telling a decades-spanning gay love story reaching from the Lavender Scare through the 1980s AIDS crisis, then you’re going to cross some trodden territory.
Like an austere companion piece to “Angels in America” by way of Douglas Sirk, creator and writer Ron Nyswaner’s unabashed melodrama doesn’t suffer by comparison (to either giant) as much as it carves its own gripping (if worn) path through earnestness, insight, and passion.
Like an austere companion piece to “Angels in America” by way of Douglas Sirk, creator and writer Ron Nyswaner’s unabashed melodrama doesn’t suffer by comparison (to either giant) as much as it carves its own gripping (if worn) path through earnestness, insight, and passion.
- 10/27/2023
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
In 2007, Matt Bomer would have been a little too young to play Don Draper on Mad Men. (Jon Hamm has six years on him.) In most other ways, though, he would have been perfect. He has the kind of chiseled, leading man features, and the charisma to match, that make him seem like a man from an earlier time. His breakout TV role, 2009’s White Collar, even contrived a reason to dress him in Rat Pack-era suits, and he’s appeared in a number of period pieces, most notably Amazon...
- 10/27/2023
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
In “Fellow Travelers,” Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey will take on a trio of indestructible forces: love, religion, and politics. The duo lead the cast of the Showtime’s adaptation of Thomas Mallon’s novel of the same name, spanning four decades in its eight episodes. The new series, equal parts epic love story and political thriller, will premiere on Friday, Oct. 27, on streaming and on-demand for all Showtime and Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers before making its on-air debut on Showtime this Sunday, October 29 at 9:00 p.m. Et. You can watch with a subscription to Paramount Plus.
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- 10/27/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Ron Nyswaner, the executive producer and writer of the Showtime limited series Fellow Travelers, says that he feared there were three strikes against getting it made: “It’s period, it’s political and it’s gay.”
At a recent Washington, D.C. screening, though, he summed up some of the initial reaction to the completed project: “They love that it is period, that it is political and that it is gay.”
The eight-part Fellow Travelers, based on the book by Thomas Mallon, centers on the romance between the extroverted State Department official and cynical war hero “Hawk” Fuller, played by Matt Bomer, and idealistic aspiring Senate aide Tim Laughlin, played by Jonathan Bailey, a relationship that started during the McCarthy era of the 1950s and extends to the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.
Their chemistry is apparent from the moment they meet, briefly, at an election night party during the heavily closeted 1952 Washington,...
At a recent Washington, D.C. screening, though, he summed up some of the initial reaction to the completed project: “They love that it is period, that it is political and that it is gay.”
The eight-part Fellow Travelers, based on the book by Thomas Mallon, centers on the romance between the extroverted State Department official and cynical war hero “Hawk” Fuller, played by Matt Bomer, and idealistic aspiring Senate aide Tim Laughlin, played by Jonathan Bailey, a relationship that started during the McCarthy era of the 1950s and extends to the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.
Their chemistry is apparent from the moment they meet, briefly, at an election night party during the heavily closeted 1952 Washington,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s the 1980s. White picket fences line the most picturesque suburban neighborhood that Ronald Reagan could ever imagine. Hawkins Fuller (Matt Bomer) is celebrating a long-sought after promotion with his perfect family and friends when a familiar face drops by with a gift. Suddenly, Hawk flashes back to his past, to the night that President Eisenhower was elected when he met Timothy Laughlin (Jonathan Bailey), the idealistic Ike supporter and good Catholic boy who arrived in Washington D.C. to do some good. We know how their story ends before it’s begun, but what follows is a decades-long affair set to the backdrop of intense political dangers and the burgeoning gay rights movement.
Sadly, there’s never been a time where queer liberation hasn’t been smeared and used as a handy political scapegoat. Certainly, “Fellow Travelers” arrives at a particularly pernicious period for Lgbtqia+ people facing intense...
Sadly, there’s never been a time where queer liberation hasn’t been smeared and used as a handy political scapegoat. Certainly, “Fellow Travelers” arrives at a particularly pernicious period for Lgbtqia+ people facing intense...
- 10/26/2023
- by Kayleigh Donaldson
- The Wrap
The love that once dared not speak its name is further clouded by political paranoia in Fellow Travelers, Showtime‘s fascinating historical drama, loosely adapted by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia) from Thomas Mallon’s novel. Much of the eight-part limited series is set in early-1950s Washington, D.C., where firebrand senator Joseph McCarthy’s (Chris Bauer) relentless crusade against “subversives and deviants” in the government, and later the military, tarnished and ruined many an innocent life. Fellow Travelers focuses less on red-baiting than on the Lavender Scare, with closeted homosexuals hounded and persecuted as potential security risks. Seemingly “bulletproof” through this period is suave war hero Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller, a mid-level bureaucrat who advises a principled senator (Linus Roache) by day, wooing the politician’s daughter (Girls’ stoic Allison Williams) for cover as he engages in anonymous sex with men, avoiding any emotional attachments. Until he meets Tim Laughlin...
- 10/26/2023
- TV Insider
The gay characters at the center of Fellow Travelers spend the bulk of the series navigating the halls of government during the Red Scare of the 1950s, when Senator Joseph McCarthy led a witch hunt in search of suspected Communists, leftist sympathizers, and those whose private lives, McCarthy argued, left them open to coercion and blackmail from the enemy. It was that latter notion — that closeted queer people working in government would make for easy pickings by Soviet spies and were thus security risks — that led to what's become known as the "Lavender Scare." Hundreds of queer people lost jobs during the Lavender Scare, and it helped galvanize the idea that gay men and women were threats to the American way of life.
- 10/24/2023
- by Joe Reid
- Primetimer
Circumstances throughout history have forced people to hide defining aspects of themselves. Yet, there is a profound cruelty in denying the truth of one’s being, even if it is a means of survival. Based on the bestselling novel by Thomas Mallon and adapted for television by Ron Nyswaner, “Fellow Travelers” is a sweeping love story spanning three decades. It’s a narrative about what it means to simultaneously spend a life completely with someone while entirely separate from them. The Washington, D.C.- set drama series is told through the perspectives of two very different men. Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller (Matt Bomer) is a charismatic federal bureaucrat whose stoic demeanor and hypermasculine charm enable him to neatly tuck his sexuality away, mostly evading suspicion. In contrast, Tim Laughlin (Jonathan Bailey) is the boyish new assistant to Sen. Joseph McCarthy (an unrecognizable Chris Bauer), full of idealistic views and a...
- 10/23/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Variety Film + TV
Jonathan Bailey is looking very fine on the cover of V Man!
The 35-year-old Bridgerton actor posed for a shoot with the publication in the leadup to the release of his new political thriller Fellow Travelers, which he stars in alongside Matt Bomer.
Photographed by Nathaniel Goldberg, Jonathan models a variety of fashionable outfits. His piercing stare sizzles through the camera lens.
Read more about Fellow Travelers, a thrilling gay love story…
Here’s a synopsis of Fellow Travelers: This series unfolds as an epic blend of love and political intrigue, tracing the secret romance between two vastly different men who cross paths during the McCarthy era in Washington. Matt embodies the charismatic Hawkins Fuller, a behind-the-scenes political operative enjoying a lucrative career, with a firm commitment to avoiding emotional ties—until he encounters Tim Laughlin (Bailey), an idealistic and devout young man. Their love story emerges just as...
The 35-year-old Bridgerton actor posed for a shoot with the publication in the leadup to the release of his new political thriller Fellow Travelers, which he stars in alongside Matt Bomer.
Photographed by Nathaniel Goldberg, Jonathan models a variety of fashionable outfits. His piercing stare sizzles through the camera lens.
Read more about Fellow Travelers, a thrilling gay love story…
Here’s a synopsis of Fellow Travelers: This series unfolds as an epic blend of love and political intrigue, tracing the secret romance between two vastly different men who cross paths during the McCarthy era in Washington. Matt embodies the charismatic Hawkins Fuller, a behind-the-scenes political operative enjoying a lucrative career, with a firm commitment to avoiding emotional ties—until he encounters Tim Laughlin (Bailey), an idealistic and devout young man. Their love story emerges just as...
- 10/23/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
In the most lacerating episode of Max’s dearly departed comedy The Other Two, the characters attend the premiere of a Broadway show titled 8 Gay Men with AIDS: A Poem in Many Hours. Wondering about future roles for his Method-actor boyfriend, who stars in the play, Drew Tarver’s Cary wonders, “Is there anything coming up that is prestigious and gay, but doesn’t have, like, nonstop trauma in it?”
The fact is, we’re not at a point, as a society, where we can stop telling stories of trauma. There remains a cultural need for narratives that foreground the AIDS epidemic, that acknowledge the horrors of the Holocaust and slavery. That said, if you’re going to do a trauma-fueled, decades-spanning odyssey of gay life from McCarthy to Reagan, weaving in the Red Scare and the early days of AIDS, comparisons to Angels in America are going to be inevitable.
The fact is, we’re not at a point, as a society, where we can stop telling stories of trauma. There remains a cultural need for narratives that foreground the AIDS epidemic, that acknowledge the horrors of the Holocaust and slavery. That said, if you’re going to do a trauma-fueled, decades-spanning odyssey of gay life from McCarthy to Reagan, weaving in the Red Scare and the early days of AIDS, comparisons to Angels in America are going to be inevitable.
- 10/23/2023
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar nominee Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia) brings Thomas Mallon’s 2007 bestselling novel Fellow Travelers to life in a Showtime limited series starring Matt Bomer (The Normal Heart) and Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton). The first episode of the eight-episode season will stream on Friday, October 27, 2023 on Paramount+ with Showtime before premiering on Showtime on October 29 at 9pm Et/Pt.
“Bomer plays charismatic Hawkins Fuller, who maintains a financially rewarding, behind-the-scenes career in politics. Hawkins avoids emotional entanglements – until he meets Tim Laughlin (Bailey), a young man who’s brimming with idealism and religious faith. They begin a romance just as Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn declare war on ‘subversives and sexual deviants,’ initiating one of the darkest periods in 20th-century American history,” reads Showtime’s synopsis.
“Over the course of four decades, we follow our five main characters – Hawk, Tim, Marcus (Jelani Alladin), Lucy (Allison Williams), and Frankie (Noah J. Ricketts) – as they...
“Bomer plays charismatic Hawkins Fuller, who maintains a financially rewarding, behind-the-scenes career in politics. Hawkins avoids emotional entanglements – until he meets Tim Laughlin (Bailey), a young man who’s brimming with idealism and religious faith. They begin a romance just as Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn declare war on ‘subversives and sexual deviants,’ initiating one of the darkest periods in 20th-century American history,” reads Showtime’s synopsis.
“Over the course of four decades, we follow our five main characters – Hawk, Tim, Marcus (Jelani Alladin), Lucy (Allison Williams), and Frankie (Noah J. Ricketts) – as they...
- 10/20/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Showtime today dropped the official trailer for its forthcoming eight-episode limited series drama “Fellow Travelers,” a period love story and political thriller starring Matt Bomer (a 2014 Emmy nominee for “The Normal Heart”) and Jonathan Bailey (“Bridgerton”) and created by Ron Nyswaner (a 1994 Oscar nominee for his “Philadelphia” screenplay). It premieres October 27 on streaming and on demand for all Showtime and Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers before making its on-air debut October 29 on Showtime. It also stars Jelani Alladin, Allison Williams and Noah J. Ricketts. See the new trailer above.
Based on the novel by Thomas Mallon, “Fellow Travelers” stars Bomer as Hawkins Fuller, a behind-the-scenes political operative whose life is uncomplicated until he meets Tim Laughlin (Bailey), a young man “brimming with idealism and religious faith.” They begin a romance just as Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn have declared war in the 1950s on “subversives and sexual deviants,” initiating one of...
Based on the novel by Thomas Mallon, “Fellow Travelers” stars Bomer as Hawkins Fuller, a behind-the-scenes political operative whose life is uncomplicated until he meets Tim Laughlin (Bailey), a young man “brimming with idealism and religious faith.” They begin a romance just as Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn have declared war in the 1950s on “subversives and sexual deviants,” initiating one of...
- 10/6/2023
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Showtime has debuted the trailer for the epic love story and political thriller series ‘Fellow Travelers.’
Based on the novel by Thomas Mallon, the series is a decades-long chronicle of the risky, volatile and steamy relationship between the charismatic and ambitious Hawk and the pious and idealistic Tim, two political staffers who fall in love at the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare.
‘Fellow Travelers’ follows the volatile romance of two very different men who meet in McCarthy-era Washington. Matt Bomer plays handsome, charismatic Hawkins Fuller, who maintains a financially rewarding, behind-the-scenes career in politics. Hawkins avoids emotional entanglements – until he meets Tim Laughlin (Jonathan Bailey), a young man brimming with idealism and religious faith.
They begin a romance just as Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn declare war on “subversives and sexual deviants,” initiating one of the darkest periods in 20th-century American history. Over the course of four decades,...
Based on the novel by Thomas Mallon, the series is a decades-long chronicle of the risky, volatile and steamy relationship between the charismatic and ambitious Hawk and the pious and idealistic Tim, two political staffers who fall in love at the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare.
‘Fellow Travelers’ follows the volatile romance of two very different men who meet in McCarthy-era Washington. Matt Bomer plays handsome, charismatic Hawkins Fuller, who maintains a financially rewarding, behind-the-scenes career in politics. Hawkins avoids emotional entanglements – until he meets Tim Laughlin (Jonathan Bailey), a young man brimming with idealism and religious faith.
They begin a romance just as Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn declare war on “subversives and sexual deviants,” initiating one of the darkest periods in 20th-century American history. Over the course of four decades,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey star in the first full-length trailer for their upcoming Showtime series Fellow Travelers.
The series is an epic love story and political thriller, chronicling the clandestine romance of two very different men who meet in McCarthy-era Washington. Bomer plays charismatic Hawkins Fuller, who maintains a financially rewarding, behind-the scenes career in politics. Hawkins avoids emotional entanglements – until he meets Tim Laughlin (Bailey), a young man brimming with idealism and religious faith. They begin a romance just as Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn declare war on “subversives and sexual deviants,” initiating one of the darkest periods in 20th-century American history. Over the course of four decades, we follow our five main characters – Hawk, Tim, Marcus (Jelani Alladin), Lucy (Allison Williams), and Frankie (Noah J. Ricketts) – as they cross paths through the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s, the drug-fueled disco hedonism of the 1970s and...
The series is an epic love story and political thriller, chronicling the clandestine romance of two very different men who meet in McCarthy-era Washington. Bomer plays charismatic Hawkins Fuller, who maintains a financially rewarding, behind-the scenes career in politics. Hawkins avoids emotional entanglements – until he meets Tim Laughlin (Bailey), a young man brimming with idealism and religious faith. They begin a romance just as Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn declare war on “subversives and sexual deviants,” initiating one of the darkest periods in 20th-century American history. Over the course of four decades, we follow our five main characters – Hawk, Tim, Marcus (Jelani Alladin), Lucy (Allison Williams), and Frankie (Noah J. Ricketts) – as they cross paths through the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s, the drug-fueled disco hedonism of the 1970s and...
- 10/3/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“Everybody lies about something,” according to the Fellow Travelers trailer. The limited series, starring Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey and premiering on Friday, October 27 on Paramount+ with Showtime, is an eight-episode epic love story and political thriller based on Thomas Mallon’s novel and created by Ron Nyswaner. Fellow Travelers follows Bomer’s charismatic Hawkins Fuller, who maintains a financially rewarding, behind-the-scenes career in politics and avoids emotional entanglements until he meets Bailey’s Tim Laughlin, who’s brimming with idealism and religious faith. Their romance begins just as Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn declare war on “subversives and sexual deviants,” initiating one of the darkest periods in 20th-century American history. Hawk is brought in for questions (but is not told the reason behind it) — about his affiliations and his personal life. When asked about his marital status, he says he’s “single, but there is a special lady in the picture,...
- 10/3/2023
- TV Insider
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