Fanatic Feed: Maisie Williams Books TV Return, Ghost Hunters Revived, and More!
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Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from June 26, 2019.
Game of Thrones veteran, Maisie Williams is already plotting her return to the small screen.
The Arya Stark actress has signed up to appear on Sky's Two Weeks to Live, according to Deadline.
Williams will play a "young misfit" living a secluded lifestyle in the countryside.
"When an unlikely prank goes wrong, she finds herself on the run from a murderous gangster and the police with a massive bag of stolen cash."
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"With the survival techniques she has picked up from her upbringing, however, she might just get through."
Williams just finished her eight season run on Game of Thrones, and while the actress has teased a break from acting, it seems like she couldn't say no to the script for Two Weeks to Live.
A&E Network is ready to return to the unexplained paranormal universe, and has greenlit five shows including the highly anticipated revival of Ghost Hunters aka one of the most succesful paranormal series of all time.
The network has also greenlit four additional supernatural-focused shows and specials including reimagined versions of A+E Networks' hit series Psychic Kids and Celebrity Ghost Stories, the brand new series Trey the Texas Medium (working title) and the two-hour special World's Biggest Ghost Hunt (working title.)
"A&E has been on the forefront of programming in the paranormal space and with that success, we have been eager to bring the genre back to the network for some time," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming, A&E Network.
"Each of these series has a unique point of view, but will collectively give our audience a window into a world of spellbinding stories that have to be seen to be believed."
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Fifteen years after introducing the world to the field of authentic paranormal investigation, Ghost Hunters returns to television on Wednesday, August 21 at 9pm ET/PT.
The series that terrified and captivated fans for 11 seasons will follow one of the original team leaders, Grant Wilson, and his talented group of professional ghost hunters as they use their decades of field experience to investigate mysterious hauntings across the country.
With forensic experts, historical records, and the most innovative technology available, the new squad will help everyday people who are struggling with unexplained supernatural phenomena.
The team is committed to discovering the truth to give relief to those plagued by paranormal activity and will follow the evidence they uncover wherever it may lead.
The rejigged crew will work alongside Grant. They include paranormal investigators Daryl Marston, Kristen Luman, Brandon Alvis, Mustafa Gatollari, Brian Murray, and Richel Stratton.
20 episodes have been ordered for the reboot.
Over on MTV, the host of the 2019 VMAs has finally been announced. Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will spearhead the event.
The awards show will air on the Viacom-owned cabler on Monday, August 26.
The musical performers will be announced at a later date.
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