George R.R. Martin blasts ‘House of the Dragon’ showrunner Ryan Condal relationship as ‘abysmal’

George R.R. Martin blasts ‘House of the Dragon’ showrunner Ryan Condal relationship as ‘abysmal’

He’s going full dracarys.  “Game of Thrones” author George R. R. Martin is slamming Ryan Condal, the creator of the spinoff “House of the Dragon.”  “It’s worse than rocky. It’s abysmal,” Martin told The Hollywood Reporter about the state of their relationship. Martin, 77, added that he “hired” Condal and thought the two men were … Read more

‘Bridgerton’ showrunner confirms which characters will lead Seasons 5 and 6

‘Bridgerton’ showrunner confirms which characters will lead Seasons 5 and 6

Already burning for the next season! As fans patiently wait for the latest season of Netflix’s hit show “Bridgerton,” showrunner Jess Brownell has revealed the Bridgerton siblings who will lead Seasons 5 and 6. Brownell pointed to her pocket square when asked by Deadline about future seasons while attending the Paris premiere. As fans patiently … Read more

‘Boston Blue’ showrunner explains decision to recast Andrew Terraciano’s character Sean Reagan

‘Boston Blue’ showrunner explains decision to recast Andrew Terraciano’s character Sean Reagan

“Blue Bloods” fans are finally getting answers about one casting change that came out of the blue. The hit CBS show’s spinoff, “Boston Blue,” premiered on Friday, Oct. 17, and viewers were quick to notice that the original actor who played Sean Reagan, Andrew Terraciano, was replaced by Mika Amonsen. Brandon Margolis, who serves as … Read more

‘And Just Like That’ showrunner defends bizarre finale toilet scene that enraged fans

‘And Just Like That’ showrunner defends bizarre finale toilet scene that enraged fans

He stands by it. “And Just Like That” showrunner Michael Patrick King is defending his choice to feature a disgusting toilet scene in the series finale of the “Sex and the City” spinoff.  In an interview published Thursday night, King told Variety, “We cannot take ourselves too seriously. For the gorgeousness of Carrie’s pink, sparkly … Read more

Exclusive | ‘The Hunting Wives’ showrunner defends raunchy hit as viewers go bonkers: ‘Unapologetic’

Exclusive | ‘The Hunting Wives’ showrunner defends raunchy hit as viewers go bonkers: ‘Unapologetic’

Happy wife, happy life. “The Hunting Wives” is now streaming on Netflix, and the steamy murder mystery is causing viewers on TikTok to proclaim, “This show is INSANE!”  “I just started watching Hunting Wives, and all I can tell you is, do not have any children in the room,” another TikTok video declared. “It’s so … Read more

Disney+ series showrunner denies hit ‘Star Wars’ show is a ‘left-wing’ political story

Disney+ series showrunner denies hit ‘Star Wars’ show is a ‘left-wing’ political story

“Andor” series showrunner Tony Gilroy said Thursday he does not believe his “Star Wars” series is “left-wing.” In an interview with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat on his podcast “Interesting Times,” Gilroy denied that he wrote the show to represent a left-wing revolution against fascist authoritarians.  “I never think about it that way. It was never- … Read more

‘Doctor Who’ showrunner blasts ‘online warriors’ criticizing show’s ‘wokeness’: ‘I have no time’

‘Doctor Who’ showrunner blasts ‘online warriors’ criticizing show’s ‘wokeness’: ‘I have no time’

“Who” has time for “wokeness” worriers? “Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T. Davies is fed up with complaints from “online warriors” that the series has become too woke. Speaking with BBC Radio 2, Davies, 61, took aim at individuals who object to the show’s inclusive casting. In 2023, actor Ncuti Gatwa became the first Black actor … Read more

‘American Idol’ showrunner defends Carrie Underwood’s Trump inauguration performance: ‘That was her decision’

‘American Idol’ showrunner defends Carrie Underwood’s Trump inauguration performance: ‘That was her decision’

Carrie Underwood has “American Idol” on her side. After collecting backlash for performing at Donald Trump’s second inauguration, which resulted in the star belting out “America the Beautiful” a cappella due to a technical difficulty, the current showrunner for the competition series is coming to Underwood’s defense. The country superstar, 41, recently replaced Katy Perry … Read more

Exclusive | ‘The Simpsons’ showrunner reveals how the show will end

Exclusive | ‘The Simpsons’ showrunner reveals how the show will end

He’s got his exit from Springfield planned.  “The Simpsons” shocked viewers in October when the long-running animated series called its Season 36 premiere its “series finale” — only to reveal that the entire storyline of the episode was generated by AI. It wasn’t the real finale, but showrunner Matt Selman told The Post, “The discussion … Read more

Exclusive | ‘The Simpsons’ showrunner reveals how the sitcom ‘predicts the future’ ahead of new holiday special

Exclusive | ‘The Simpsons’ showrunner reveals how the sitcom ‘predicts the future’ ahead of new holiday special

D’oh!  “The Simpsons” is doing the Springfield version of a Christmas special, now streaming on Disney+.  “O C’mon All Ye Faithful” is a special double episode that follows British mentalist Derren Brown as he comes to Springfield. Events soon spiral into chaos, which includes Homer getting hypnotized into believing that he’s Santa. It also comes out … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Dexter’ showrunner Clyde Phillips calls ‘Original Sin’ a ‘family show for a serial killer’

Exclusive | ‘Dexter’ showrunner Clyde Phillips calls ‘Original Sin’ a ‘family show for a serial killer’

“Dexter: Original Sin” is, as the title says, the origin story of blood splatter expert and serial killer Dexter Morgan. Clyde Phillips, the showrunner on the first series, is again directing this 10-part series. This iteration stars Irish actor Patrick Gibson as a young Dexter, a college student and budding killer mentored by his dad … Read more

Exclusive | ‘True Detective’ Season 5 will have ‘really f–ked up stuff,’ ‘Night Country’ showrunner says

Exclusive | ‘True Detective’ Season 5 will have ‘really f–ked up stuff,’ ‘Night Country’ showrunner says

“True Detective” fans can expect plenty of “really f – – ked up stuff” in the series’ upcoming fifth season, showrunner Issa López has exclusively told The Post. Season 5 will mark López’s second season at the helm of the anthology crime drama, after taking over from series creator Nic Pizzolatto in Season 4, “True … Read more

Exclusive | ‘It’s not ‘Pretty Woman’’: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looking to break polo stereotypes with new docuseries, says showrunner

Exclusive | ‘It’s not ‘Pretty Woman’’: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looking to break polo stereotypes with new docuseries, says showrunner

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hope to stomp out stereotypes about polo with their new Netflix show, according to the docuseries’ showrunner, Miloš Balać. Balać spoke to The Post on Monday before Tuesday’s release of Harry and Meghan’s five-episode documentary series, “Polo,” and revealed that the couple wants viewers to know that the sport isn’t … Read more

‘Simpsons’ showrunner is in ‘super denial’ if a cast member dies before series finale

‘Simpsons’ showrunner is in ‘super denial’ if a cast member dies before series finale

D’oh!  “The Simpsons” showrunner Matt Selman is in “super denial” about one aspect of the show: What would he do if a primary cast member suddenly died? “I don’t think about it, so I’m just going to not think about that,” he told People magazine in an interview published Monday. “But certainly, it’s just if … Read more

‘The Simpsons’ showrunner reveals how show predicts future events — 34 and counting

‘The Simpsons’ showrunner reveals how show predicts future events — 34 and counting

For 36 seasons, “The Simpsons” has been right on the money — for the most part. Fans of the beloved sitcom have seen how the show’s writers have been able to serve up hundreds of thousands of jokes while eerily predicting the future. But viewers may be surprised to hear how the magic is really made. Matt Selman … Read more

‘The Simpsons’ showrunner slams fake image that ‘predicted’ Diddy’s downfall: ‘Digital misinformation’

‘The Simpsons’ showrunner slams fake image that ‘predicted’ Diddy’s downfall: ‘Digital misinformation’

“The Simpsons” did not predict the downfall of Diddy. Matt Selman, the showrunner of the hit animated series, clarified that a viral image of Sean “Diddy” Combs, 54, as a “Simpsons” character running from police is fake. The picture shows a cartoon Combs wearing a pink suit and matching sunglasses being chased by a group … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ showrunner finally reveals why Mayim Bialik was fired: Ken Jennings ‘won the job’

‘Jeopardy!’ showrunner finally reveals why Mayim Bialik was fired: Ken Jennings ‘won the job’

Bye, bye, Blossom. Mayim Bialik was axed as the co-host of “Jeopardy!” because the show needed more “consistency” with current host Ken Jennings, showrunner Michael Davies revealed to reporters. “When I took over the show, we were really forced into that situation from everything that happened before, the guest-hosting period,” Davies said at the annual … Read more

Oprah Winfrey’s ‘Black Cake’ is ‘so much pressure,’ showrunner says

Oprah Winfrey’s ‘Black Cake’ is ‘so much pressure,’ showrunner says

Marissa Jo Cerar, the showrunner of Hulu’s Oprah Winfrey-produced series “Black Cake,” said that she felt “so much pressure” to make her collaborator happy.  “She’s Oprah. She’s an idol of mine,” Cerar told The Post.  “I used to write her letters when I was a little kid — something I’ve actually never told her. I … Read more

‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ showrunner on ‘Yellowstone:’ ‘Didn’t cross my mind’

‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ showrunner on ‘Yellowstone:’ ‘Didn’t cross my mind’

“Yellowstone” co-creator Taylor Sheridan’s latest series, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” is about the legendary trailblazer known for being the first black deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi river. “As a child, and I think most people’s experiences with Bass – you hear about this badass gunslinging lawman, pursuing the most hardened outlaws in the West,” … Read more

‘The Office’ showrunner addresses revival rumors — and he’s not denying them

‘The Office’ showrunner addresses revival rumors — and he’s not denying them

Cut to Jim Halpert’s camera look. “The Office” showrunner Greg Daniels finally addressed rumors that the comedy is making a comeback — and he didn’t downright deny them. “Well, I think that it’s very speculative,” Daniels said in a recent interview with Collider. “The fact that it kind of blew up based on one line … Read more