New content arriving on your screens this week includes Amanda Seyfried in “The Testament of Ann Lee” and the third season of Bravo’s popular reality series “The Valley,” alongside fresh films, music, and games.
Curated by AP entertainment reporters, this week’s must-watch streaming selections feature Jon Hamm returning as a resourceful thief in Apple TV’s “Your Friends & Neighbors.” Also, Sydney Sweeney pairs with Seyfried in the intense thriller “The Housemaid,” and Grammy-nominated country artist Charley Crockett drops his new album, “Age of the Ram.”
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kAm• Amanda Seyfried’s powerful performance in “The Testament of Ann Lee” arguably warranted an Oscar nomination. The film premieres on Hulu this Tuesday. Critic Jocelyn Noveck notes, “The film is decidedly not for everyone,” adding, “And Seyfried delivers a masterful portrayal, extending the range of this intensely gifted actor in unforeseen ways.”k^Am
kAm• “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” a film well-received by critics but which didn’t garner a large theatrical audience, arrives on Netflix this Tuesday. Directed by Nia DaCosta and starring Jack Fie and Regie Ha, this zombie movie is hailed by Justin Lowe as “absolutely wild, another captivating entry in the franchise.” He adds, “It deftly combines dark themes with uproarious humor, both challenging the genre and providing a fresh perspective.” For a complete change of pace, the Broadway hit “Merrily We Roll Along,” featuring Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe, will also be available on Netflix this Saturday, April 6.k^Am
kAm• The theatrical success “The Housemaid” is set for its digital release this week. This thrilling and steamy production, starring Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, achieved blockbuster status against its $35 million budget. Kennedy’s review described it as a “delightful, satirical film that deftly maneuvers through unexpected twists and turns.”k^Am
kA DEJ=6lQE6IE\2=:8?i C:89EjQm— By Lindsey Bahr, AP Film Writerk^Am
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kA DEJ=6lQE6IE\2=:8?i C:89EjQm— By Maria Sherman, AP Music Writerk^Am
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kAm• Jon Hamm returns in his Apple TV series “Your Friends & Neighbors,” with Season 2 premiering this Friday, April 3. Hamm portrays a suburban resident who pilfers from his affluent New York neighbors to uphold his luxurious lifestyle. Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, and James Marsden also feature in the cast.k^Am
k9b DEJ=6lQE6IE\2=:8?i C:89EjQm— By Alicia Ranciliok^9bm
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kAm• “Darwin’s Paradox” promises to be an extraordinary game, featuring vibrant mascots navigating intricate landscapes through running and jumping. Darwin is minding his own affairs when he is abruptly pulled from the ocean and cast into a junkyard. There, he uncovers a conspiracy that “could very well seal the fate of humanity.” Luckily, Darwin possesses a formidable intellect to complement his versatile legs. This adventure originates from France’s ZDT Studio, co-founded by the director known for the excellent Dishonored series. It debuts this Thursday, April 2, across PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch 2, and PC.k^Am
kA DEJ=6lQE6IE\2=:8?i C:89EjQm— By Lou Kesten.k^Am