{"id":100307,"date":"2025-08-27T18:56:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T18:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/100307\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T18:56:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T18:56:12","slug":"john-wayne-gacy-drops-trailer-first-look-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/100307\/","title":{"rendered":"John Wayne Gacy’ Drops Trailer, First Look Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tThe new crime drama series, \u201cDevil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy<\/a>\u201d has released its first full trailer. <\/p>\n

\n\tThe series about the notorious serial killer will premiere on Peacock with all eight episodes on Oct. 16th. It stars Michael Chernus (\u201cSeverance\u201d), Gabriel Luna (\u201cThe Last of Us\u201d), James Badge Dale (\u201cSavant,\u201d \u201c1923\u201d), Michael Angarano (\u201cOppenheimer\u201d), Chris Sullivan (\u201cThis is Us\u201d) and Marin Ireland (\u201cThe Irishman\u201d).\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tThe series revolves around, according to its official description, \u201cthe heartbreaking stories of Gacy\u2019s victims and the immense grief and trauma that their families endured. It also highlights the systemic failures, missed opportunities and societal prejudices that allowed his crimes to go unnoticed for so long.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tPatrick Macmanus executive produces the series as well as Noah Oppenheim (\u201cThe Maze Runner,\u201d \u201cJackie\u201d), Sarah Bremner and Liz Cole (\u201cJohn Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise,\u201d \u201cThe Thing About Pam\u201d) for NBC News Studios, Ashley Michel Hoban (\u201cDr. Death,\u201d \u201cThe Girl From Plainville\u201d), Ahmadu Garba (Dr. Death,\u201d \u201cHalo\u201d) and Kelly Funke for Littleton Road Productions.<\/p>\n

\n\tMacmanus also directs alongside Larysa Kondracki, Ashley Michel Hoban, Maggie Kiley and Bille Woodruff.<\/p>\n

\n\tCheck out the first look images and official trailer of \u201cDevil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy\u201d below.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tCourtesy of Peacock
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\t\tFIRST LOOKS\/TRAILERS\t<\/p>\n

\n\tPrime Video has released first look images for its new thriller series, \u201cHarlan Coben\u2019s Lazarus,\u201d premiering on Oct. 22 with all six episodes of the season.<\/p>\n

\n\tBased on an original story idea and written by Harlan Coben and Danny Brocklehurst, \u201cHarlan Coben\u2019s Lazarus\u201d follows \u201cJoel Lazarus (Sam Claflin), who returns home after his father, Dr. Jonathan Lazarus (Bill Nighy), dies by suicide and begins to have disturbing experiences that can\u2019t be explained. He quickly becomes entangled in a series of cold-case murders as he grapples with the mystery of his father\u2019s death and his sister\u2019s murder 25 years ago,\u201d according to its synopsis.<\/p>\n

\n\tOther cast members include Alexandra Roach as Jenna Lazarus, David Fynn as Seth McGovern, Karla Crome as Bella Catton and Kate Ashfield as Detective Alison Brown.<\/p>\n

\n\tCoben and Brocklehurst also executive produce the series alongside Nicola Shindler (\u201cNolly,\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s A Sin\u201d) and Richard Fee (\u201cFool Me Once,\u201d \u201cThe Stranger\u201d) for Quay Street Productions, part of ITV Studios and Sam Claflin. Wayne Che Yip (\u201cRings of Power,\u201d \u201cUtopia\u201d) will direct episodes one and two and will also serve as executive producer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tAdditionally, Matt Strevens (\u201cDoctor Who,\u201d \u201cCapital\u201d) will produce. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Quay Street Productions in association with Final Twist Productions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tCheck out the first look images of \u201cHarlan Coben\u2019s Lazarus\u201d below.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBen Blackall\/Prime<\/p>\n

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\n\tApple TV+ has released the first trailer for \u201cThe Savant,\u201d the new political thriller series starring and executive produced by Jessica Chastain.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe trailer shows Chastain\u2019s character moving to a new home with her family and targeting extremists as an online sleuth. Based on the true story published in Andrea Stanley\u2019s 2019 Cosmopolitan article \u201cIs It Possible to Stop a Mass Shooting Before It Happens?,\u201d \u201cThe Savant\u201d is about an unseen guardian protecting Americans from the country\u2019s most violent conspirators.<\/p>\n

\n\tAlongside Chastain, the series also stars Nnamdi Asomugha, Cole Doman, Jordana Spiro, Trinity Lee Shirley, Toussaint Francois Battiste, and guest stars Pablo Schreiber.\u00a0Kelly Carmichael, Melissa James Gibson, Matthew Heineman, David Levine and Garrett Kemble join Chastain as executive producers.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe eight-part series will premiere its first two episodes globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, Sept. 26. Subsequent episodes will release every Friday thereafter through Nov. 9.<\/p>\n

\n\tWatch the trailer here:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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\n\tApple TV+ will release a new animated series, \u201cThe Sisters Grimm\u201d on Friday, Oct. 3. Based on the bestselling fantasy adventure books of the same name by Michael Buckley, \u201cThe Sisters Grimm\u201d follows two orphaned sisters living in a town full of fantastical figures good and bad, who they must navigate to protect themselves and uncover the secrets of their parents.<\/p>\n

\n\tDeveloped by showrunner Amy Higgins of Disney\u2019s \u201cStar vs. the Forces of Evil,\u201d \u201cThe Sisters Grimm\u201d boasts a voice cast of Ariel Winter, Leah Newman, Laraine Newman, Abubakar Salim, Billy Harris and Harry Trevaldwyn.<\/p>\n

\n\tProducer Erica Rothschild and studio Titmouse provide the animation for \u201cThe Sisters Grimm\u201d and executive producers include Higgins, Buckley, Elliot Blake, Philip Alberstat, Steven Amato, Theresa Park, Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Ben Kalina and Antonio Canobbio.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe series will run for six episodes and premiere globally on Apple TV+.<\/p>\n

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\t\tEXECUTIVE NEWS\t<\/p>\n

\n\tJessie Abbott has been named VP of Creative Affairs at A+E Studios, where she will report directly to Tana Jamieson, co-head and executive vice president of Creative Affairs.<\/p>\n

\n\tAbbott joins A+E Studios after departing Kapital Entertainment, where she served as VP of current and development. <\/p>\n

\n\tDuring her 10-year stint at the entertainment company, she oversaw shows such as \u201cBlack Cake\u201d (Hulu), \u201cShining Vale\u201d (STARZ), \u201cWomen of the Movement\u201d (ABC), \u201cPivoting\u201d (FOX), \u201cA Million Little Things\u201d (ABC), \u201cThe Unicorn\u201d (CBS) and \u201cTell Me a Story\u201d (CBS All Access).<\/p>\n

\n\tBefore becoming VP at Kapital Entertainment, she began her career as an assistant in the television literary department at The Gersh.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cJessie\u2019s track record of championing distinctive voices and delivering compelling, high-quality programming speaks for itself,\u201d Tana Jamieson, co-head and EVP, Creative Affairs, A+E Studios, said. \u201cHer ability to nurture projects from inception to premiere, coupled with her deep industry relationships, will be an invaluable asset to our growing slate. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\tCASTINGS\t<\/p>\n

\n\tCamryn Manheim, Tyler Posey, Jamie Chung, Noah Reid, and Sara Canning have been announced as guest stars for Season 2 of \u201cMurder in a Small Town,\u201d set to premiere on Sept. 23 on Fox.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tManheim will play Jocelyn Tait, who is described as \u201ca working-class matriarch who has lived her life in the shadow of a family feud and comes to Gibsons for a \u2018Romeo and Juliet\u2019-style wedding.\u201d Posey will play the role of Ryan, said to be \u201ca former party boy turned holistic health aficionado.\u201d Chung plays Lanni Soo, \u201ca career-driven and straight-forward deputy prosecuting attorney general who approaches Alberg with an intriguing case.\u201d Canning plays Mackenzie Rankin, \u201ca woman who is organizing and planning a memorial gathering for the death of her younger sister.\u201d Reid will reprise his role as Tommy Cummins, \u201cthe unassuming art teacher behind bars.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cMurder in a Small Town\u201d follows Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland), who recently moved to the coastal town of Gibsons to be the new police chief. As Alberg learns that this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets, he calls upon his skills to solve murders that continue to wash up on the town\u2019s shore. While solving mysteries, Alberg\u2019s deepening relationship with the town librarian Cassandra Lee (Kristin Kreuk) is challenged as her\u202fcareer and community involvement take her in new directions.<\/p>\n

\n\tSeason 2 will explore the town as Karl\u2019s jurisdiction expands as he investigates crimes such as a\u202fbody found at a local wedding between members of two feuding families, a double kidnapping, and dealing with a pop star who retreated to Gibsons for a quiet vacation, only to be followed by a stalker.<\/p>\n

\t\tDEALS\t<\/p>\n

\n\tSports entertainment platform, DAZN, has acquired live rights to a wide range of U.S. college football and basketball content through a multi-year sublicensing agreement with ESPN.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tFans across selected territories in Europe and the MENA region will be able to enjoy up to 25 college football games per week during the 2025 regular season exclusively on DAZN, including games from the SEC, ACC and Big 12.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cDAZN is committed to bringing the best possible entertainment experience and a comprehensive portfolio of thrilling U.S. college football and basketball content to fans in selected territories in Europe and MENA,\u201d Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO, said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\n\tHe continued, \u201cWorking with ESPN, this agreement allows DAZN to expand its global offering of premium North American sports properties, extending beyond NFL Game Pass and NHL.TV. It also means DAZN can broaden access to exciting U.S. sports content and support top-tier leagues in growing their international fanbases.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tDAZN will also feature all college football playoffs and the National Championship, as well as the College Gameday pregame show every Saturday, along with all other major bowl games and a range of on-demand football content.<\/p>\n

\n\tAdditionally, DAZN will broadcast approximately 20 games per week across men\u2019s and women\u2019s basketball and 63 March Madness games across both the Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s tournaments, including the entirety of the Elite 8, Final 4 and National Championships.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe offer will be available to DAZN users in selected territories in Europe and MENA, free-to-view for a limited time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The new crime drama series, \u201cDevil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy\u201d has released its first full trailer. The…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":100308,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[64,63,72981,134,427],"class_list":{"0":"post-100307","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tv","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-devil-in-disguise-john-wayne-gacy","11":"tag-entertainment","12":"tag-tv"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100307","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100307"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100307\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/100308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}