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Uma Thurman is set to join the cast of Disney’s Stargirl sequel. 

HBO Max has ordered a two-part documentary series about late actress Brittany Murphy, which will explore the life, career and mysterious circumstances surrounding her death in 2009 at the age of 32. The docu-series will feature archival footage and new interviews with those closest to the Hollywood star.

The Paramount + series The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, is moving to Showtime, according to reports on Wednesday. The Man Who Fell to Earth is based on the Walter Tevis novel of the same name, which was previously adapted as a 1976 film starring David Bowie. The story follows an alien who travels to Earth seeking water for his home planet.

Ellen DeGeneres has signed a multi-year deal with Discovery to develop and produce a slate of natural history content for Discovery Channel and Discovery Plus. The line-up of specials, series and documentaries “will highlight the many wonders of the natural world and the incredible wildlife that inhabit it.”

34-year-old actor Elliot Page is “really excited” about acting after coming out as transgender. Page said in the March 29 issue of Time magazine that he feels “fully who I am” after coming out as transgender in December. In the interview, Page said he’s had top surgery since his coming out, adding that the surgery has “completely transformed” his life, calling it “not only life-changing but lifesaving.”