'True Detective' Creator Nic Pizzolatto Is Milking the Only Card He Has

Nic Pizzolatto was basically a jerk about the latest season of True Detective, so it’s really not a surprise that he’s out here claiming he has a new story feature with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson’s characters from Season 1. Pizzolatto claims they’re interested, but it’s important to note that HBO all but booted him off the franchise. There are several hoops to jump through here, starting with is any of this really true, Nic? (Variety)

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Victoria Beckham sounds like a really neat mother-in-law. (Celebitchy)

Those imaginary studies in RFK Jr.’s MAHA report were just “formatting errors,” you guys. Happens all the time. (Wonkette)

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Jason Mantzoukas didn’t go on Taskmaster to win. (Vulture)

Thom Yorke made some thoughtful and nuanced remarks about Israel and Palestine, so of course, he’s getting ripped to shreds for not completely siding with the shrieking children of social media. (Stereogum)

Luthen’s shop in Andor was seriously buttloaded with Easter Eggs. I didn’t even notice half of these. (Star Wars)

Jeremy Renner reviewed dying. Actual death. (A.V. Club)

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Doctor Odyssey has bigger issues than cancellation, which is looking more and more likely now. (Deadline)

Original Deadpool director Tim Miller would like an X-Men movie, too, please. (THR)

Apparently, Bono can get through Joe Rogan’s thick skull. Good to know! (Daily Beast)

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