Jose Alejandro Bastidas is TheWrap’s TV editor. Previously, he worked as assistant arts & entertainment editor at the San Francisco Chronicle. He also served as a staff writer at PopCulture.com, based in Nashville, and as food reporter and digital producer at The Desert Sun (a Gannett publication) based in Palm Springs. He has a BA in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University.
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25 Most Anticipated TV Shows of Spring 2025
From “Daredevil: Born Again” on Disney+ and HBO’s “The Last of Us” to Peacock’s “Poker Face” and “The Studio” on Apple TV+
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV Series in the Works at Max With Adele Lim, Jon M. Chu
The project is also based on Kevin Kwan’s book series of the same name
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‘The Pitt’ Star Katherine LaNasa Says Dana Faces an ‘Existential Crisis’ After Episode 9 Attack
The actress tells TheWrap what to expect as Dana’s story ramps up and why the Max drama series is a “love letter” for healthcare workers
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‘Wicked’ Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to Perform at 2025 Oscars
Lisa, Doja Cat, Raye and Queen Latifah are also set to sing during this year’s telecast on ABC
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‘Suits LA’ Had to Limit ‘the Iconic Goddamns’ for NBC
Creator Aaron Korsh tells TheWrap about Episode 1’s hidden “Suits” reference and how much crossover we can expect in Season 1
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NBC’s Post-NFL Game Plan: Universal TV Bets Big on ‘Suits LA’-Anchored Trifecta | Exclusive
Studio chiefs Erin Underhill, Beatrice Springborn and Toby Gorman tell TheWrap about “eventizing” premieres, making “dream projects” for other buyers and obstacles to “Stay in LA”
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‘Jury Duty’ Renewed for Season 2 at Prime Video
The first installment of the Amazon comedy became a surprise hit in 2023
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Ryan Reynolds Pokes Fun at Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Feud on ‘SNL50’: ‘What Have You Heard?’
The actor joked about the legal battle in a Q&A segment with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler
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Nancy Travis Shares the ‘Shifting Gears’ Joke That Got the Most Laughs During Her ‘Last Man Standing’ Reunion With Tim Allen
The actress also tells TheWrap how guest starring on the ABC comedy series felt like a homecoming
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‘NCIS: Origins’ Star Kyle Schmid Unpacks ‘Heart-Wrenching’ Episode 13 Ending: ‘There’s More Story to Tell’
The actor also tells TheWrap about the flashbacks to Franks in the 80s and when his storyline will come “full circle”
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‘How to Die Alone’ Canceled After One Season at Hulu
Star and creator Natasha Rothwell says she hopes to find a new home for the Onyx Collective dramedy
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‘Doc’ Showrunner Says Episode 4 Reveal Marks ‘New Starting Place’ for Amy and Michael
Barbie Kligman tells TheWrap about the characters to look out for, and how the Fox medical drama is an ode to her late father
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‘The Night Agent’ Season 2 Blasts to the Top of Netflix TV Charts With 14 Million Views
Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz’s “Back in Action” stayed at No. 1 on the movies chart for the second week in a row
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‘The Righteous Gemstones’ to End With Season 4 at HBO
The Danny McBride comedy series will return for its final episodes in March
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‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Renewed for Season 4 at Netflix With Neve Campbell Back as Series Regular
The 10-episode installment starts filming in February
