Your ultimate entertainment guide for the week is here! From thrilling prequels to emotional dramas, this week’s lineup promises something for everyone. Catch the origins of the Bene Gesserit in Dune: Prophecy on JioCinema, unravel mysteries with A Man on the Inside on Netflix and dive into manipulative games in Cruel Intentions on Prime Video. On the big screen, Shoojit Sircar’s I Want to Talk and the magical musical adaptation Wicked offer compelling stories. With captivating performances and gripping narratives, these releases are set to redefine your viewing experience. Get ready to binge, laugh, and be inspired!
Dune: Prophecy
JioCinema
Releases: November 18
A prequel to the film Dune (2021), which was based on the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert, Dune: Prophecy focuses on the origins of the Bene Gesserit, an exclusive and powerful sisterhood who undergo intense physical training and mental conditioning to obtain superhuman abilities. Developed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker, the American science fiction television series stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Mark Strong, Jade Anouka, Chris Mason, Jodhi May, Josh Heuston and Charithra Chandran. Bollywood actress Tabu also makes her Hollywood debut with the series in the role of Sister Francesca.
A Man on the Inside
Netflix
Releases: November 21
Retired professor Charles (Ted Danson) feels life has nothing new in store for him. A year after his wife’s passing, he’s become stuck in his routine and grown distant from his daughter. But when he spies a classified ad from a private investigator, he’s inspired to roll the dice on a new adventure, going undercover to solve the mystery of a stolen family heirloom. Coming from Mike Schur, A Man on the Inside is based on the documentary The Mole Agent, a 2021 Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Feature. The comedy series also stars Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Stephanie Beatriz, Lilah Richcreek Estrada, Stephen McKinley Henderson and Sally Struthers, among others.
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Cruel Intentions
Prime Video
Releases: November 21
Cruel Intentions is set in a Washington DC college among rich students and follows step-siblings Caroline and Lucien who will do anything to stay atop the social hierarchy. They devise a manipulative plan targeting the daughter of the US vice president, seeking to control her through seduction in a high-stakes game of influence and betrayal. Part of the franchise of the same name, it is based on the 1999 film by Roger Kumble, which in turn was a modern retelling of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ 1782 novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses. The drama series stars Zac Burgess, Sarah Catherine Hook and Sean Patrick Thomas, among others.
I Want to Talk
Theatres
Releases: November 22
The latest movie by Shoojit Sircar, renowned for his sensitive and evocative storytelling, stars Abhishek Bachchan in a compelling new role. The film delves into the poignant journey of Arjun, a man struggling with a life-altering health issue while also grappling with complex personal battles. With a potbellied appearance and multiple looks throughout the film, Bachchan brings an intriguing depth to his character, marking a bold departure from his previous roles. Alongside Bachchan, the film features a stella ensemble cast including Johnny Lever, Banita Sandhu, Pearle Maaney,
Jayant Kriplani and Ahilya Bamroo.
Wicked
Theatres
Releases: November 22
Wicked is the first of a two-part film adaptation of the stage musical of the same name by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, which in turn was loosely based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire. The film stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, with Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum in supporting roles. Set in the Land of Oz, largely before Dorothy Gale’s arrival from Kansas, the plot covers the events of the musical’s first act, following green-skinned Elphaba’s studies at Shiz University and the beginning of her path to ultimately becoming the Wicked Witch of the West.