Final Shots: Amazon Nabs ‘Downton Abbey’ Creator Julian Fellowes New Series ‘Doctor Thorne’

Amazon has scooped up Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes’ popular British period drama, Doctor Thorne, as part of an exclusive U.S. streaming deal with the show’s North American rights holders The Weinstein Company. Starring Tom Hollander (as Dr. Thorne), Ian McShane, and Alison Brie, the show aired earlier this year on ITV in the UK. It will soon be made available to Prime Video subscribers under the title Julian Fellowes Presents Doctor Thorne.

Based on Anthony Trollope’s 1858 novel, the series deals with themes of poverty and wealth, and marriage and infidelity. According to Variety, once the first season of the series hits the platform on May 20th, each episode will be preceded by an exclusive introduction from the Oscar-and-Emmy-winning writer Fellowes himself.

In other news…

As the apparent comic book revival continues to gain traction with viewers, can fans start to expect Marvel’s cinematic universe to cross paths with its Netflix original series? One website provides its analysis of the likelihood of this happening, focusing on the character Loki. [Movie Pilot]

Fans of ABC’s Hannibal (aka “Fannibals”) who are still experiencing withdrawal after last year’s third and final season are petitioning Netflix via Twitter to pickup the psych thriller for a fourth season reboot, using the hashtag #FannibalsLoveNetflix. [Twitter]

ICYMI: Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James will star in a forthcoming sequel to Warner Bros.’ hit 1996 Looney Tunes/basketball crossover film Space Jam. The film will be co-written and produced by Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 6, Star Trek Beyond), Andrew Dodge and Alfredo Botello. [The Hollywood Reporter]

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Tituss Burgess and John Stamos sang The Little Mermaid’s “Kiss the Girl” with last night’s Late Late Show With James Corden audience. We’ll just say the clip is bound to make your entire day:

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