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Samantha Iacia

Washington, D.C., United States

Writer at Backstage

Aspiring to live in a Nancy Meyers house // Eating a donut somewhere

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  • Everything We Know About ‘Wicked: For Good’

    1 week ago | backstage.com | Samantha Iacia

    Have you been listening to “Defying Gravity” on repeat ever since “Wicked” hit theaters last year? Well, you won’t have to wait too much longer for the franchise to return to the big screen—and with even more songs to love! “Wicked: For Good,” the second and final installment of Jon M. Chu’s musical adaptation, is scheduled to release Nov. 21.

  • How to Get Cast on Apple TV+’s ‘Trying’

    1 week ago | backstage.com | Samantha Iacia

    The heartwarming British comedy “Trying” has officially been renewed for Season 5. Created by Andy Wolton (“The Coopers vs the Rest”) for BBC Studios, this Apple TV+ series has won over critics and viewers since its premiere in 2020. Leading cast members Esther Smith (“Cuckoo”) and Rafe Spall (“The Big Short,” “Roadies”) will return for the new season. Interested in learning more about “Trying” and its upcoming season?

  • How to Get Cast on ‘The Buccaneers’

    1 week ago | backstage.com | Samantha Iacia

    Apple TV+’s period romance “The Buccaneers” returns for its second season on June 18, with new episodes releasing weekly. The main cast members—Kristine Froseth (Nan St. George), Alisha Boe (Conchita Closson), Josie Totah (Mabel Elmsworth), Imogen Waterhouse (Jinny St. George), and Aubri Ibrag (Lizzy Elmsworth)—are all confirmed to be reprising their lead roles, while Leighton Meester (“Gossip Girl,” “Single Parents”) is creating buzz as a Season 2 newcomer.

  • Everything We Know About ‘Practical Magic 2’

    1 month ago | backstage.com | Samantha Iacia

    Get the midnight margaritas ready because the long-awaited “Practical Magic” sequel is officially brewing. In a teaser trailer shared on social media by Warner Bros., the studio confirmed that “Practical Magic 2” is set to hit theaters on September 18, 2026. News of the sequel, which comes nearly 30 years after the original movie premiered in 1998, has already left fans feeling enchanted. This isn’t the first attempt to revive the cult-favorite tale either, as Warner Bros.

  • How to Get Cast on ‘Happy’s Place’

    1 month ago | backstage.com | Samantha Iacia

    After its successful 18-episode run on NBC, “Happy’s Place” is officially greenlit for a second season, reports NBC Insider. The sitcom will return this fall, with Reba McEntire reprising her lead role alongside costar Belissa Escobedo (“Hocus Pocus 2”). It’s anticipated that Season 2 will begin filming soon, so consider this your guide to casting news and everything we know so far. What is “Happy’s Place” about?

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