Onix Serrano to Star in Clint Eastwood’s “Juror No. 2”

Onix Serrano has been called for jury duty

The Puerto Rican actor will star in Clint Eastwood’s Juror No. 2 at Warner Bros.

Onix SerranoIn addition to Serrano, new cast additions include Amy AquinoAdrienne C. MooreCedric Yarbrough and Chikako Fukuyama.

The film follows Justin Kemp, played by Nicholas Hoult, who while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma — one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict–or free–the wrong killer.

Eastwood is producing under his Malpaso banner in addition to directing off of Jonathan Abrams’ screenplay.

The film is currently shooting in Georgia.

Also part of the ensemble are Toni Collette (prosecutor), Gabriel Basso (accused), Zoey Deutch (Kemp’s wife), Leslie Bibb (juror), Chris Messina (public defender), and Kiefer Sutherland (Kemp’s AA sponsor).

Serrano’s credits include the series Gordita Chronicles on Max and a recurring role on Fantasy Island on Fox.

Apple TV+ Releases First Look Images of Ricky Martin’s New Series “Palm Royale”

Ricky Martin has entered Palm Beach’s elite circles…

Apple TV+ has released first look images of Kristen Wiig’s Palm Beach-set comedy series Palm Royale, starring the 51-year-old Puerto Rican Grammy-winning singer and Emmy-nominated actor.

Ricky Martin, Palm RoyaleThe series is set to premiere on March 20 on Apple TV+.

In addition to Wiig and Martin, the stellar ensemble cast includes Laura DernAllison Janney, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber.

Bruce Dern and Carol Burnett will guest star.

Loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie and produced by Apple Studios, Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, Palm Royale asks the same question that still baffles us today: “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?” Set during the powder keg year of 1969, Palm Royale is a testament to every outsider fighting for their chance to truly belong.

Ricky Martin, Palm RoyaleThe first three episodes will be released on March 20, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 8.

Martin earned a Primetime Emmy nod for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his performance in American Crime Story.

Jason Canela to Appear on Apple TV+’s Original Comedy Series “Mrs. American Pie”

Jason Canela is taking a swing…

The 30-year-old Cuban American actor will portray a tennis pro in Apple TV+’s original comedy series Mrs. American Pie.

Jason CanelaCanela will recur on the series alongside Jordan BridgesKaia Gerber, Mindy CohnJulia Duffy and Claudia Ferri.

Written by Abe Sylvia and directed by Tate TaylorMrs. American Pie is a story about gorgeously impossible people. Set during the powder keg era of the early 1970s, it follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) and her attempt to secure her seat at America’s most exclusive table: Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, the series asks the same questions that baffle us today: Who gets a seat at the table, how do you get a seat at the table, and what will you sacrifice to get there?

The 10-episode series also stars Laura Dern, Carol Burnett, Ricky Martin, Amber Chardae Robinson, Allison Janney and Leslie Bibb.

Mrs. American Pie was developed by Dern and her producing partner Jayme Lemons via their Jaywalker Pictures banner. Sylvia is writing, executive producing, and showrunning the series. Taylor will direct and executive produce alongside his producing partner John Norris via their Wyolah Entertainment banner. Katie O’Connell Marsh executive produces for Boat RockerApple Studios produces.

Canela portrays Eddie, a tennis pro at the Palm Beach high society club.

Bridges portrays Perry Donahue, an entrepreneur and old schoolmate of Douglas’ (played by Josh Lucas).

Gerber portrays Mitzi, a local manicurist.

Duffy portrays Mary Jones Davidsoul, an old-money member of the Palm Beach high society.

Cohn portrays Ann, an editor for the society column.

Ferri portrays Raquel, a Cuban ex-pat and member of the Palm Beach high society club.

Canela has appeared in Always Be My Maybe, Single in South Beach and The Rookie.

Herizen Guardiola to Star in the Indie Film “The Lost Husband”

Herizen Guardiola is lost in work…

The 22-year-old half-Cuban American actress and singer will star in the indie film The Lost Husband.

Herizen Guardiola

Guardiola, best known for her breakout role on Netflix’s original series The Get Down, will star opposite Josh Duhamel, Leslie Bibb, Nora Dunn and Isiah Whitlock Jr.

The film, directed by Vicky Wight, is slated to go before the cameras next week in Austin.

Based on the novel by Katherine Center, the film was written by Wight, who is also producing under her Six Foot Pictures banner.

The story centers on Libby who, trying to put her life back together after the death of her husband, moves to her estranged Aunt’s goat farm with her children in Central Texas.

Nichols Sheds Tough Girl Image to Become a Southern Belle…

She’s probably best known for playing a tough-as-nails special agent on Fox’s 24… But Marisol Nichols is about to girl-it-up!

The 38-year-old part-Spanish/part-Mexican actress is set to star in ABC’s midseason show Good Christian Belles.

Marisol Nichols

Nichols, best known for her role as Special Agent Nadia Yassir on the sixth season of 24, will appear as Heather Cruz, a catty Southern socialite on GCB.

“I haven’t been this girlie in a long time,” Nichols told reporters this week during a press conference with the cast. “It’s a good thing. I get to stretch [my acting] muscles in a lot of ways.”

Nichols, who also played a tough New York cop in the TV series Blind Justice, had to reportedly fight to land the pivotal role as the “queen of the gossip and glamorous” on the new dramadey. She even had to screen-test twice!

Produced by Sex and the City creator Darren Star, Good Christian Belles also stars Kristin Chenoweth, Annie Potts and Leslie Bibb.

The series is based on the book Good Christian Bitches by Kim Gatlin.