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Paulina Singer will be reprising her role on the series EveryBody Still Hates Chris.

Premiering 9/25 on Comedy Central


https://deadline.com/2024/09/everybody-still-hates-chris-guest-stars-trailer-ayo-edebiri-1236096716/

Nic Ashe Starring in Off Broadway Premiere of ā€˜Pretty Perfect Livesā€™ August 17th

https://variety.com/2024/legit/news/elizabeth-lail-zane-phillips-nic-ashe-off-broadway-premiere-pretty-perfect-lives-1236093900/

Tessa Albertson Featured in Interview Magazine For Iā€™m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire

https://www.interviewmagazine.com/theater/in-im-gonna-marry-you-tobey-maguire-tessa-albertson-channels-a-rabid-fangirl

We are excited to share that EJ Bonilla is starring in the film IN OUR BLOOD

Directed by the amazing Pedro Kos. Premiering at FantasiaFest later this month! You can get a first look at the film at Deadline 


https://deadline.com/2024/07/brittany-o-grady-ej-bonilla-starring-in-our-blood-duncan-jones-morgan-freeman-fantasia-festival-1236000676/

Robert Iler Attends Tribeca Film Festival With The Sopranos Cast For The 25th Reunion

https://deadline.com/2024/06/sopranos-25th-anniversary-reunion-wise-guy-tribeca-1235973269/

Tessa Albertson Interviews With Viewties London Magazine

"This interview is a fun, insightful look into the I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire play." Out now!



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Christina Jackson portrays Barbara Lee in the film 'Shirley' with Regina King

Shirley is on Netflix now. Don't miss this heartfelt film based on a true story.


https://ew.com/shirley-star-christina-jackson-honored-tell-barbara-lee-origin-story-8610655 

Tessa Albertson Returns To The Stage In London In 'I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire'

The UK premiere is set to open at Southwark Playhouse Borough this summer. June 28th for a six week run!


https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/im-gonna-marry-you-tobey-maguire-to-have-uk-premiere-in-london_1581872/ 

Watch Shannon Thornton in Mea Culpa on Netflix Feb. 23rd!

We are so proud of Shannon for her supporting role in MEA CULPA on NETFLIX 2/23.

A Film Written By: Tyler Perry

Don't miss E.J Bonilla on NBC "Chicago PD" January 31st, 2024 at 10/9 C

https://precincttv.com/posts/chicago-pd-season-11-episode-3-tune-in-detailss

Ashby Gentry as Alex Walters in Netflix series ā€œMy Life With The Walter Boysā€

https://deadline.com/2023/11/my-life-with-the-walter-boys-trailer-suits-sarah-rafferty-netflix-1235596888/

E.J Bonilla Attends Horrocon!

We are happy to announce E.J will be attending HORRORCON in Los Angeles September 30th - October 1st.


https://horrorconla.com/ 

YMH Studios Announces New Podcast starring MKSDā€™s Robert Iler!

All of us at MKSD are excited to announce the launch of Robert Ilerā€™s new podcast, Not Today, Pal. Produced by Tom Seguraā€™s production company, YMH Studios (Your Momā€™s House, Dr. Drew After Dark, 2 Bears, 1 Cave), the podcast brings together former TV siblings from The Sopranos, Robert Iler and Jamie-Lynn Sigler, to give a deeper look into their sweet and sour friendship. New Episodes will drop every Thursday!


https://www.instagram.com/nottodaypalshow/ 

Eason Rytter graces the big screen in ā€˜No Hard Feelingsā€™ starring Jennifer Lawrence.

I couldnā€™t be more excited for him as he makes his debut in this feature film. No Hard Feelings is in theaters now!

Catch our girl Shannon Thornton on the cover of Emmy Magazine!

Shannon graces the cover of Emmy Magazine alongside her P Valley castmates. Watch the exclusive video and read their article now!


https://www.emmys.com/video/under-cover/p-valley 

Tessa Albertson Will Star Off Broadway in ā€œIā€™m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguireā€!

A big congratulations to our client Tessa Albertson, who will lead the cast In the World Premiere production of ā€œIā€™m Gonna Marry You, Tobey Maguireā€ , written by Samantha Hurley and directed by Tyler Struble.


Come out this July and see Tessa at The Cell Theatre in New York.


https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Tessa-Albertson-Will-Star-Off-Broadway-in-IM-GONNA-MARRY-YOU-TOBEY-MAGUIRE-20230427 

ā€œThis Is Christina Jacksonā€™s Momentā€ ā€“ Essence Magazine

Devotion is out now in theaters, and we could not be more stoked! Be sure you donā€™t miss this powerful war story.


Chistina chats with Essence about her journey as an actress. Full article below!


https://www.essence.com/entertainment/christina-jacksons-moment/

E.J. Bonilla to star in Romantic Comedy, ā€œEverything and the Universeā€!

Donā€™t miss this great story directed by Sarah Scarlett Downing. It follows a diametrically opposed duo, that discovers they are both in love with the same woman. The film is set to release in 2023 in the U.S. and U.K. We can not wait!!


https://variety.com/2022/film/global/ej-bonilla-nicolette-pearse-chelsea-gilligan-luke-roberts-everything-and-the-universe-1235425103/

P-Valley Renewed for Season 3 at Starz!

Congratulations to our client, Shannon Thornton on 3 Seasonā€™s of P-Valley. We canā€™t wait to see whatā€™s next for Miss Mississippi!


ā€˜P-Valleyā€™ Renewed For Season 3 At Starz

Variety Interviews Paulina Singer as she joins Season 2 Cast of ā€œPower Book III: Raising Kananā€.

MKSDā€™s Paulina Singer portrays Zisa this Season on Power Book: III: Raising Kana. She chats with Variety about how her character navigates the music industry as a female and her similarities with her character as she gear up to release her own album entitled, ā€œFreaq Wisdom.ā€


https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/letoya-luckett-omar-dorsey-paulina-singer-family-business-power-book-iii-raising-kanan-1235371911/


Variety Announces Their Annual ā€œ10 Actors to Watchā€ ā€“ Christina Jackson is one of them.

We couldnā€™t agree more!! Variety has selected their annual ā€œ10 Actors to Watchā€ since in 1998 and this years list includes MKSDā€™s Christina Jackson! Donā€™t miss her upcoming performances in ā€“ ā€œDevotionā€, ā€œShirleyā€, and Season 2 of ā€œSwaggerā€ !!


https://variety.com/2022/film/actors/actors-to-watch-joseph-quinn-amber-midthunder-1235363900/#respond


Christina Jackson returns as series regular for Season 2 of Swagger!

We are so excited to see MKSDā€™s Christina Jackson return to Swagger on Apple TV. She is back to play Tonya, wife of Ike (Oā€™Shea Jackson), you wonā€™t want to miss this duo!


ā€˜Swaggerā€™: Orlando Jones & Shannon Brown Join Season 2 Cast, Christina Jackson & Sean Anthony Baker Upped To Series Regulars


Nic Ashe returns to the Geffen Playhouse to star in The Inheritance!

Nic Ashe will return to the Geffen Playhouse to perform in the Tony award-winning play, The Inheritance. You donā€™t want to miss this stellar cast!! The show will run September 13th ā€“ through November 22nd! Tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 2 @ 10 am!


https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/tickets/the-inheritance-cast-announced/

Devotion starring MKSDā€™s Christina Jackson will premier Wednesday, Nov. 23rd!

Mark your calendars, Sony Pictures has moved the filmā€™s wide release to November 23rd. You donā€™t want to miss this epic war film, based on true events depicted in the best-selling novel byĀ Adam MakosĀ titledĀ Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice.


ā€˜Devotionā€™: Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell Korean War Movie To Go Wide During Thanksgiving

Congratulations to MKSDā€™s Christina Jackson who portrays Daisy Brown in the upcoming film, Devotion!

Christina Jackson will star as love interest Daisy Brown, in Devotion directed by J.D. Dillard . The anticipated Devotion will tell the story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. DevotionĀ is adapted from the 2015 bestsellerĀ Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and SacrificeĀ byĀ Adam Makos, and is based on an exciting true story. This film will soar into theaters this fall!!


https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/05/devotion-first-look-images-jonathan-majors-glen-powell?redirectURL=/hollywood/2022/05/devotion-first-look-images-jonathan-majors-glen-powell

E.J. Bonilla to play Raymond Waters in FXā€™s ā€œThe Old Manā€ with Jeff Bridges & John Lithgow

A big congratulations to our client E.J. Bonilla who will star as Raymond Waters along side this stellar cast. This explosive new drama series will premiere on Hulu Thursday, June 16th!


http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2022/04/21/fxs-the-old-man-premieres-thursday-june-16-828315/20220421fx01/


Ashby Gentry to Star in Netflixā€™s My Life With The Walter Boys

Congratulations to our client, Ashby for booking a series regular role in Netflixā€™s series, My Life the The Walter Boys. The story follows a coming-of-age romance based on the popular WattPad novel by Ali Novak. Ashby is set to star as Alex and we could not be more proud!


ā€˜My Life With the Walter Boysā€™: Nikki Rodriguez Leads Cast, Sarah Rafferty & Marc Blucas Also Star In Netflix Series


There Are No Saints set to release May 27th on Paramount Pictures and Saban Films!

MKSD client, Keidrich Sellati stars as Julio in the action-thiller written by Paul Schrader. The story follows a former cartel enforcer who faces a difficult reality after being released from prison: his wife being murdered and his son kidnapped. You donā€™t want to miss this one, in theaters and on demand May 27th!


https://geektyrant.com/news/trailer-for-the-gritty-crime-action-thriller-there-are-no-saints-with-ron-perlman-tim-roth-and-neal-mcdonough


Vulture names Better Things ā€œThe Best TV of the Year (So Far)ā€

Season 5 of better things is out now! Congratulations to MKSDā€™s Olivia Edward and the whole cast and crew for an another incredible season!


https://www.vulture.com/article/best-tv-series-2022.html

Nic Ashe: Part of The Best-Dressed Gentlemen at the NAACP Image Awards!

Our client, Nicholas L. Ashe looking extremely dapper a the NAACP Awards Saturday Night. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees this year!!


https://www.bet.com/article/xrolsm/naacp-image-awards-2022-the-best-dressed-gentlemen-at-this-years-show 

Robert Iler Stars in Superbowls Most Talked About Commerical!!

Congrats to MKSDā€™s Robert Iler for the revival of his character, AJ Soprano, on the epic Superbowl Chevy Silverado Commerical! Check out the full commercial below


https://www.chevrolet.com/ 


Congratulations to MKSDā€™s Nicholas L. Ashe on the NAACP nomination for Outstanding Drama Series!

Queen Sugar has received yet another nomination! We are so proud of our client, Nicholas L. AsheĀ who plays Micah West in the hit OWN series. Queen Sugar is returning for one final season. Congrats to the whole cast & crew!


NAACP Image Awards Nominations: Netflix Tops List For Second Year In A Row With ā€˜The Harder They Fallā€™, ā€˜Bruisedā€™ & ā€˜Passingā€™

Congrats to Aria Capria on the nomination for Outstanding Childrenā€™s Program!!

Aria plays Switch in the fun new Netflix animated series, Karmaā€™s World. From creator Chris Bridges, the series is all about self confidence and self empowerment.


NAACP Image Awards Nominations: Netflix Tops List For Second Year In A Row With ā€˜The Harder They Fallā€™, ā€˜Bruisedā€™ & ā€˜Passingā€™

Queen Sugar Set to Renew for One More Final Season!

Congratulations to Nicholas L. Ashe and the whole Cast & Crew of Queen Sugar! Season 7 of the hit OWN modern drama TV series, is set to begin production in early 2022. Although we are sad, along with the fans that the end is near, we are also SO excited that one more season is to come after all the success and happiness the show has generated. Further details in the article below.Ā Season 7 letā€™s go!


https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/queen-sugar-renewed-final-season-7-own-1235113184/


The Survivor set to Air to air for HBO and HBO Max audiences

Congratulations to our client, Charles Brice who is playing Coley Wallace inĀ The Survivor. The film will air onĀ HBO and HBO Max and we are so excited to finally have our eyes on this amazing film. Shot in 2007 and preserved within USC Shoah Foundationā€™s Visual History Archive, the film is about Holocaust survivor and U.S. boxer Harry Haft. We are so excited to see this one and Charles Brice on the big screen!


https://deadline.com/2021/10/hbo-picks-up-barry-levinsons-the-survivor-about-boxer-harry-haft-post-tiff-1234849409/

Paulina Singer joins STARZ hit Series ā€˜Power Book III: Raising Kananā€™ to Recur as Zisa!

MKSD is proud to announceĀ Paulina Singer is cast inĀ Power Book III: Raising Kanan!Ā The early ā€™90s prequel, set in South Jamaica Queens, is set to premiere July 18th. We are SO excited Singer will be joiningĀ Sascha Pennā€™s show on STARZ!


ā€˜Power Book III: Raising Kananā€™: LaToya Luckett, Omar Dorsey Among Four Set To Recur In Starz Prequel Series


MKSDā€™s Shannon Thornton wins the The Gracie Award

for Best Actress in a Supporting Role on a Drama Series!


The Alliance for Women in Media recognized our client, Shannon Thornton, by awarding herĀ Best Actress in a Supporting Role on a Drama TV Series.Ā Shannon plays the role of Keyshawn in P-Valley on Starz. Season 2 is set to air in 2022. Stay tuned for another great season!Ā We could not be happier for Shannon, Congratulations!


46th ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION

Ian Quinlan on Man of Metropolis, Interviewed by Seth Travis!

Ian Quinlan, star of Jupiterā€™s LegacyĀ appears on MAN OF METROPOLIS with Seth Travis. They chat aboutĀ Ā Ianā€™s journey in the industry and his roots in the theatre, how he began taking on edgier roles like playing Hutch in Jupiterā€™s Legacy, Ā and his fun hobbies! Be sure to check it out the full story on YouTube or Spotify!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sdy6VLzgyI

Tristan ā€œMackā€ Wild to Star in THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN on Broadway!

Tristan ā€œMackā€ Wilds will premiere in THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, the first new play back on stage since Broadway went dark. Tristan plays one of the leads; the play follows a day in the life of seven black men in Brooklyn through slam party, spoken word, and music. Be sure to snag a ticket, on sale June 18th!


https://deadline.com/2021/05/thoughts-of-a-colored-man-broadway-keith-david-dyllon-burnside-luke-james-1234762900/

JUPITERā€™S LEGACY premieres on Netflix with Ian Quinlan as ā€œHutchā€ in the superhero family drama!

Ian Quinlanā€™s latest series, JUPITERā€™S LEGACY, premiered May 7th on Netflix! His character Hutch possesses the Power Rod which allows him to teleport himself and others anywhere by simply naming the location. Make sure to binge this series and watch all the behind-the-scenes interviews with Ian too!


Jupiterā€™s Legacy: Ian Quinlan is the Mysterious Hutch

Christina Jackson to Star in FX Pilot ā€˜Spook Who Sat by the Doorā€™ produced by Lee Daniels!

Christina Jackson has been tapped as the female lead in the new FX Pilot, ā€œThe Spook Who Sat By The Doorā€, based off the Sam Greenlee novel. We could not be more thrilled for her successes this year, having just wrapped filming on ā€œSwaggerā€ (Apple) and the film ā€œDevotionā€ (Sony). Keep your eye on this one!


https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/christina-jackson-spook-who-sat-by-the-door-fx-1234951700/


Christina Jackson To Star In ā€˜The Spook Who Sat By The Doorā€™ FX Pilot Produced By Lee Daniels


Queen Sugarā€™s Nic Ashe Talks Powerful George Floyd Installment

Incredibly important and touching TV Line interview with Nicholas L. Ashe of Queen Sugar on OWN.Ā Currently in their fifth season, shot during the pandemic, it exposes the devastation of COVID-19 and racial politics in America. A must-see season and article.


https://tvline.com/2021/03/23/queen-sugar-recap-season-5-episode-6-nic-ashe-micah-george-floyd/


ā€œBetter Thingsā€ Nominated for Critics Choice Awards 2021

ā€œBetter Thingsā€ on FX Network, with Season 5 premiering February 18, 2021, has been nominated for ā€œBest Comedy Seriesā€! We could not be happier for our client Olivia Edward, along with Pamela Adlon, creator of the series.


https://www.etonline.com/critics-choice-awards-2021-the-complete-list-of-tv-nominees-159179

ā€œQueen Sugarā€ Renewed for Season 6 by OWNā€¦before Season 5 Airs!

Nicholas Ashe, series regular on ā€œQueen Sugarā€, will be returning for another season! With Season 5 not yet premiering until February 16, 2021, the cast and production team are thrilled by the speedy renewal for a Season 6!


 https://deadline.com/2021/01/ava-durvernay-queen-sugar-renewal-season-6-own-oprah-winfrey-anthony-sparks-1234673478/

P-Valley will premiere on STARZ July 12th, featuring Shannon Thornton!

Focussing on a strip club in the Mississippi Delta,Ā Starzā€™s new showĀ P-Valley showcases the wonderful Shannon Thornton! Check out the trailer and various press blow:


ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

https://ew.com/tv/p-valley-trailer-starz/


VARIETY

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/tv-news-roundup-starz-announces-premiere-date-of-p-valley-watch-1234612471/

Charles Brice has been cast in new Netflix series, IN FROM THE COLD!

A spy-thriller show, Charles will play one of the leading roles, Chris, in hacking and working against a rogue CIA agent. Alongside Charles, this female-driven pilot is set to star Margarita Levieva,Ā Ivana Sakhno, Cillian Oā€™Sullivan,Ā Lydia Fleming, andĀ Alyona Khmelnitskaya.


ā€˜In From The Coldā€™: Ivana Sakhno, Cillian Oā€™Sullivan, Lydia Fleming, Charles Brice And Alyona Khmelnitskaya Join Netflix Spy ThrillerĀ Series

Nicole Elizabeth Bergerā€™s film RUNT wins two awards at The Mammoth Film Festival!

Congratulations to our client Nicole Elizabeth Berger! The film RUNT, which premiered at the Mammoth Film Festival March 1st, received Achievement in Filmmaking: Best Director and Audience Award: Best Feature Film!


Check out a fun interview she did with Just Jared Jr.:Ā 

https://www.justjaredjr.com/2020/03/03/runt-star-nicole-elizabeth-berger-has-accomplished-so-much-shes-only-16/?photomorehere

Tyrone Marshall Brown joins new Fox pilot, BLOOD RELATIVE alongside Melissa Leo and Tate Donovan.

Tyrone Marshall Brown joins new Fox pilot, BLOOD RELATIVE, ā€œa forensic genealogy-themed crime dramaā€ alongside Melissa Leo and Tate Donovan.


Check out these features on Tyrone from Variety and Deadline!


ā€˜Love Is ___ā€™ Star Tyrone Marshall Brown Joins Fox Drama Pilot ā€˜Blood Relativeā€™


ā€˜Blood Relativeā€™: Tyrone Marshall Brown To Co-Star In Fox DramaĀ Pilot

Nikki M. James leads Tony Kushnerā€™s A Bright Room Called Day at The Public Theater

The lovely Nikki M. James isĀ leading Tony Kushnerā€™s A Bright Room Called Day at The Public Theater! Make sure to get your tickets before they close December 15th. See below for a Playbill.com article about the production:


http://www.playbill.com/article/nikki-m-james-michael-urie-crystal-lucas-perry-more-join-off-broadway-revival-of-tony-kushners-a-bright-room-called-day

HBOā€™s ā€˜Watchmenā€™ Premiered Sunday, October 20th with Charles Brice

Charles Brice was a focal point in HBOā€™s ā€˜Watchmenā€™ premiere last weekend! Make sure to catch the first episode, available for streaming on HBO now!


https://www.hbo.com/watchmen

Jeff Bridgesā€™ FX series ā€˜Old Manā€™ Casts E.J. Bonilla

MKSD is proud to announce EJ Bonilla cast in FX Pilot ā€œOld Manā€ with Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow!


Check out the link to the Variety article here:

Jeff Bridgesā€™ FX Pilot ā€˜Old Manā€™ Casts E.J. Bonilla, Leem Lubany (EXCLUSIVE)

Lyrica Okano on Queer Love, Diversity, + ā€˜Marvelā€™s Runawaysā€™: ā€˜Itā€™s About Damn Timeā€™

Keidrich Sellati stars in ā€˜Rockawayā€™

Set over the course of a single week in June, 1994, in East Rockaway (in Nassau County), itā€™s the story of two brothers, John (Maxwell Apple), whoā€™s in primary school, and Anthony (Keidrich Sellati), whoā€™s on the verge of adolescence. (Itā€™s narrated from the present-day perspective by the grown-up John, played by Frankie J. Alvarez.) The boys live in a state of terror; they are brutalized by their father (Wass Stevens), who beats them and their mother, Linda (Marjan Neshat).


https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/rockaway-reviewed-a-queens-boys-stark-and-moving-tale-of-surviving-domestic-violence

Robert Iler joins rest of ā€˜Sopranosā€™ cast to celebrate show turning 20

Happy Opening to Cast of Choir Boy

MKSD client Nicholas Ashe (Queen Sugar) makes his Broadway debut in the cast of Choir Boy. Playing at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre through 2/24/19.


https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-The-Cast-of-CHOIR-BOY-Celebrates-Opening-Night-20190109


ā€˜The Americansā€™ Wins Golden Globe for Drama Series

MKSD client Keidrich Sellati attends The Golden Globes with rest of ā€˜The Americansā€™ cast to accept the Golden Globe for Drama Series


https://variety.com/2019/tv/awards/americans-wins-2019-golden-globe-for-drama-series-1203093499/

Shannon Thornton to star in upcoming Starz Drama ā€œP-Valleyā€

Tristan Mack Wilds Discusses his new TV ONE movie Dinner For Two

OWN Series Queen Sugar starring MKSD Client Nicholas Ashe renewed for Fourth Season

Paulina Singer in Tell Me A Story On CBS ALL ACCESS

Trailer for the series:Ā 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqqiyrmauG4

Series premiers 10/31 on CBS All Access Ā 

Nikki M James Attends Fox TCAā€™s for upcoming series Proven Innocent

ā€˜Proven Innocentā€™: Legal Drama Imagines What If Amanda Knox Became A Lawyer ā€“Ā TCA


https://deadline.com/2018/08/proven-innocent-kelsey-grammer-amanda-knox-wrongful-conviction-1202438778/