Pop Culture Headlines — Backrooms Streaming Date on HBO

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Dan Stevens in RoboCop TV Series

Actor Dan Stevens has been cast as the title role in the upcoming RoboCop television series from Prime Video. Announced in July, the series’ official logline states, “A giant tech conglomerate convinces the city to place a powerful robot on its police force — a robot implanted with the consciousness of a beloved, fallen officer.” The RoboCop TV series has an 8-episode order with the streamer, but no official premiere date just yet.

Sweetpea Season 2 Trailer

Sky TV and Starz have released the first official teaser for season 2 of the comedy-drama Sweetpea. Based on a series of books, Sweetpea stars Fallout’s Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis, an awkward wallflower-turned-serial killer. Season 2 shows her navigating a promotion at work while the rise of a copycat killer threatens to expose her crimes. Sweetpea season 2 will premiere sometime in 2027.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Sequel in Development

According to Variety, Paramount is officially developing a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Original star Kate Hudson is set to produce the project, which is still seeking a screenwriter. While the studio hopes to have Hudson and Matthew McConaughey reprise their roles, casting is yet to be determined.

Backrooms Streaming Date for HBO

A24’s summer horror hit Backrooms has received a streaming release date for this fall. Kane Parsons’ liminal horror film was inspired by internet lore, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Duplass, Renate Reinsve, and more. Backrooms begins streaming on HBO Max on Friday, September 25.

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