Shubhabrata Dutta
Rosamund Pike’s filmography makes her one of the members of Hollywood’s class of underrated dramatic actors. The way she immerses herself in her characters, in a way only she can, cannot be overstated. ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (2005), ‘An Education’ (2009), Made In Dagenham’ (2010) ‘Barney’s Version’ (2010), ‘Gone Girl’ (2014), ‘A United Kingdom’ (2016), ‘Beirut’ (2018), ‘A Private War’ (2018) and ‘I Care A Lot’ (2020) are among her best performances that have brought her worldwide fame. An Academy Award nominee, Pike adds a magic potion to her characters that never fails to charm us. So if you, too, admit to being vulnerable to her charm and want to know what she has upcoming, let us help you out.
1. Moominvalley Season 4 (2024)
The Emmy-nominated Gutsy Animations-produced animated series has been renewed for its fourth season. The series is based on the Moomin novels, short stories, and comics by Finnish writer/illustrator Tove Jansson and her brother Lars Jansson. All of the stories are set in an idyllic peaceful natural world and woven around the Moomin family of trolls and explore a coming-of-age plot garnished with family and friendship. What has perhaps made the show sold to over 60 countries is Tove’s incorporation of values like kindness, acceptance, and love for nature.
Season 4 will have 13 episodes wherein each one will explore a different adventure that addresses the significance of sustainable living while a comet heads towards the Moomin Valley. Rosamund Pink plays Moominmamma, the mother of Moomin (protagonist of the series, played by Taron Egerton in Seasons 1 and 2 and Jack Rowan in Season 3) and will return for Season 4. Matt Berry will be back as Moominpappa as well. Nigel Davies (‘Shaun the Sheep’) who has directed multiple episodes in the previous seasons is back helming this Season too. Season 4 is expected to arrive in late 2024.
2. Hallow Road (TBA)
Pike has added another psychological thriller to her name after ‘I Care A Lot,’ and ‘Gone Girl.’ ‘Hallow Road,’ starring Pike and Matthew Rhys, follows a mother (Pike) and father (Rhys) in a race against time after they get a call from their daughter (played by Megan McDonnell) who has caused a tragic car accident late in the night. Paul Tylak plays the role of a police officer. The film has been directed by Babak Anvari based on a script by William Gillies. It is currently in its post-production phase and further details about a release date are awaited.
3. The Wheel of Time Season 3 (TBA)
Amazon Prime Video has renewed this popular fantasy series based on the novel series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. The series follows Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) who is a member of Aes Sedai, a powerful magical all-female group, as she embarks on a globe-trotting journey accompanied by five men and women. One of these people is destined to be Dragon Reborn; one who will be the reason for humanity’s destruction or salvation.
Season 3 will deal with the events as told in the fourth book “The Shadow Rising.” It will explore the Aiel culture wherein Rand al’Thor (the Dragon Reborn) was born before Tam adopted him and brought him to the village of Two Rivers. It will also throw light on the Forsaken, the dark magicians. Returning cast members include Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred, Josha Stradowski as Rand al’Thor, Daniel Henney as al’Lan Mandragoran, Zoë Robins as Nynaeve al’Meara, Madeleine Madden as Egwene al’Vere, Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara and Dònal Finn as Mat Cauthon. The filming has wrapped and Season 3 is expected to drop in late 2024 or early 2025. Further updates are awaited.
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