David Benioff, DB Weiss Share Why Barack Obama Turned Down A Role In ‘3 Body Problem’

Selome Hailu Netflix is at or near the top of both Nielsen and Luminate‘s streaming rankings every week, but achieved that with some titles that differ from its usual fare during the March 29-April 3 viewing window. As expected, “3 Body Problem” remained the most-watched streaming original series of the week per Luminate with 964.1 million minutes watched (an estimated 3.6 million views) — unsurprising, as the title is the follow-up from “Game of Thrones” helmers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who created the show alongside Alexander Woo.

Ethan Shanfeld SPOILER ALERT: This story contains minor spoilers of Tim Robinson‘s “I Think You Should Leave” live show, including general descriptions of unaired sketches. “I Think You Should Leave” went live Tuesday, April 2, when creators Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin brought their beloved Netflix sketch comedy series to the stage at New York’s Beacon Theatre.

Beyoncé‘s new album, ‘Cowboy Carter’ – see what she had to say about the album below.Last night (April 2), Michelle Obama took to social media to share the cover art of Beyoncé’s new country album, ‘Cowboy Carter’. In the post, Obama praised the singer and the album, and also urged fans to register for voting.Obama wrote to start her post: “@Beyonce, you are a record-breaker and history-maker.

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Jaden Thompson On March 28, the Biden-Harris campaign is hosting a fundraiser at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, featuring former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton in addition to prominent figures from the entertainment industry. Described by Biden’s campaign as “historic” and the “most successful political fundraiser in American history,” the event is set to raise more than $25 million. Mindy Kaling will host the event, which includes musical performances by Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo and Lea Michele.

3 Body Problem might be the most ambitious Netflix show of the year.Based on the book of the same name by Liu Cixin, the sci-fi series follows Ye Wenjie (Rosalind Chao) in 1960s China whose actions have a profound impact on the lives of a group of scientists in the present day.A synopsis reads: “A young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unorthodox detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history.”The series also stars Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Liam Cunningham, Eiza Gonzalez, Jess Hong, Mario Kelly, Benedict Wong and Jonathan Pryce.

Netflix’s 3 Body Problem has been released – check it out below.Based on the book of the same name by Liu Cixin, the sci-fi series follows Ye Wenjie (Rosalind Chao) in 1960s China whose actions have a profound impact on the lives of a group of scientists in the present day.A synopsis reads: “A young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unorthodox detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history.”3 Body Problem also stars Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Liam Cunningham, Eiza Gonzalez, Jess Hong, Mario Kelly, Benedict Wong and Jonathan Pryce.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor “3 Body Problem” production designer Deborah Riley is no stranger to creating epic environments — she won four consecutive Emmys for her work on “Game of Thrones.” Netflix’s new series reunites Riley with creators David Benioff and D.B Weiss. “That show was vast insofar as cold and hot environments and in its scope and scale, but I had no idea what the term meant until ‘3 Body Problem,’” Riley says, comparing the two shows. Adapted from the Chinese science-fiction saga by Cixin Liu, the series opens with the Cultural Revolution.

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Louis Theroux has revealed why he once “turned down” the opportunity to interview Tom Hanks.Speaking to comedian and fellow podcaster Adam Buxton on The Louis Theroux Podcast, the documentarian said he was only allocated an hour of Hanks’ time, which he felt was not long enough to conduct a satisfactory interview.“I turned it down. I’m trying not to be mealy mouthed… I said no when I was told you only get an hour [with him],” he said.

Eiza Gonzalez is joining the cast of her Netflix series 3 Body Problem for the UK premiere after missing the LA premiere earlier in the week.

Barack Obama loves to share a list. The former President of the United States is known for them, whether he’s sharing his favorite books, his favorite songs, or his favorite films. Today, he’s shared his March Madness picks, a basketball tournament that pits Division I college basketball teams against eachother.

Game Of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have shared why Barack Obama declined being in their upcoming Netflix series.The pair, who created the eight-part series 3 Body Problem, reportedly asked the former US President to appear in a cameo role.The series –which is based on Liu Cixin’s best-selling novel, The Three-Body Problem – is set during an alien invasion which threatens to wipe out humanity.

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Ethan Shanfeld “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss pulled out all the stops for their new series “3 Body Problem” — which even included asking Barack Obama to appear in the Netflix fantasy about an alien invasion. “He did sign a very funny note though, when we tried to get him for a cameo,” Benioff told USA Today about trying to get the former president on board.

reportedly drew in 44.3 million viewers per episode in its final season — was one of Bradley’s first roles. Now, he’s also co-starring in Benioff and Weiss’ first big follow-up show, “3 Body Problem” premiering Thursday, March 21 on Netflix (and also helmed by Alexander Woo).

“3 Body Problem,” the sprawling and ambitious new sci-fi-ish geopolitical mystery drama Netflix series from “Game Of Thrones” creators David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo (“The Terror: Infamy,” “True Blood”), is difficult to describe in any kind of succinct form—perhaps your first clue about its overall problems.

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