Lucy Liu News

Niecy Nash (“Reno 9-1-1,” “Claws”) is set to guest star as Simone Clark in two embedded pilot episodes of the ABC police drama “The Rookie” from eOne and ABC Signature. Her episodes set the stage for a potential untitled spinoff next season allowing the franchise to expand beyond the Los Angeles Police Department.

Why Women Kill examines how the roles of women have changed over the decades, but how their reaction to betrayal... has not. Season three will follow a new set of characters and cast members dealing with acts of betrayal. The first two seasons are now streaming on Paramount+.

AP Entertainment has announced Rachel Zegler and Adrienne Warren as part of their list of  Breakthrough Entertainers of 2021. Other members of the 2021 class include Damson Idris, Simu Liu, Rauw Alejandro, Saweetie, Anupam Tripathi and Sydney Sweeney.

Rachel Zegler has been named Best Actress of the year by the National Board of Review for her performance as Maria in West Side Story. The organization has also named West Side Story as one of the top films of the year. Aside from West Side Story, Zegler was recently announced to play Snow White in Disney's live action remake of the classic movie.

To celebrate the end of another year, Netflix brings you Death to 2021,  a comedy event that tells the story of another dreadful year. The new special stars Hugh Grant, Lucy Liu, Tracey Ullman, Samson Kayo, Joe Keery, William Jackson Harper, Stockard Channing, Cristin Milioti,  Diane Morgan, Nick Mohammed, and others.

Variety is reporting that Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot is currently in final negotiations to join the upcoming live action Disney remake of Snow White.

Playwright/performer J. Elijah Cho’s award-winning MR. YUNIOSHI comes to the Santa Monica Playhouse November 11th and 14th as part of CRAZY WOKE ASIANS’ KUNG POW FESTIVAL and as a guest production December 5th, 12th and 19th. The titular character was the supporting character in the otherwise classic 1961 film Breakfast At Tiffany’s starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. Mr. Yunioshi was beyond stereotypically portrayed by Mickey Rooney.   

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will kick off its 45th Milestone Season of recovery and healing with the annual celebration the 45th Art & Action Gala Dinner, an in-person LIVE Benefit Dinner TOMORROW, October 21, 2021 beginning at 6:00PM at The Golden Unicorn Restaurant in Chinatown (18 East Broadway at Catherine Street). 

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre is kicking off its 45th Milestone Season of recovery and healing with the annual celebration the 43rd Art & Action Gala Dinner, an in-person LIVE Benefit Dinner on Thursday evening, October 21, 2021 at The Golden Unicorn Restaurant in Chinatown (18 East Broadway at Catherine Street).

Pasek and Paul will write new songs for the reimagining of the 1938 Disney animated classic.

The exhibition showcases the work of 31 talented student artists from Vintage High School, Napa High School, Justin-Siena High School, Calistoga Junior/Senior High School, New Technology High School, Sonoma Academy, and Marin Catholic High School, in a diverse display illuminating the experiences of young local artists in creating during the pandemic.

The Napa Valley Museum Yountville is reopening all galleries to the public on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 11 am. The Museum will reopen on a modified schedule: Fridays through Sundays from 11 to 4 (except major holidays).

Zegler will also appear in the upcoming superhero sequel 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods,' which stars Zachary Levi and features Adam Brody, Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu, Asher Angel, and more.

The documentary, which highlights the more than 50-year impact of this iconic show and the nonprofit behind it, Sesame Workshop, will also include never-before-seen footage of an episode produced in 1992 focusing on the topic of divorce.

Homelessness, multicultural representation, autism, refugee crises and addiction are just a few of the social issues fearlessly tackled by “Sesame Street” for over a half a century.

“We couldn’t be more excited to work with such incredible creatives, and can’t wait to help them take the next steps in their careers,” says Stan Spry, CEO, The Cartel.

In celebration of THE SOUND OF MUSIC 56th Film Anniversary, Isaac Sutton presents a special video duet performance of “Climb Every Mountain” with Broadway Star Carrie St. Louis (Wicked, Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages).

The grant program, created by Jane Walker (by Johnnie Walker) in partnership with IFundWomen and a network of 10 powerful icons including Lucy Liu, Halle Berry and Billie Jean King, celebrates the achievements of women and their boundary-breaking moments on their journey towards a monumental first. Kotee and the Bushwick Film Festival in particular are recognized for their groundbreaking work in film and entertainment, paving the way for underrepresented creators through its first-of-its-kind platform in Brooklyn, NY.

Legendary Vietnamese-American actress Kieu Chinh (The Joy Luck Club, Journey from the Fall) will receive the Snow Leopard Lifetime Achievement Award for her film, humanitarian and philanthropic work.

Drew Barrymore talks about her new talk show, her interview with Tom Green and how she pulled off her iconic green screen interview with Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu.