Fans may have said their goodbyes to the Showtime series, but the world created within it is yet to be over, with a spinoff already planned and greenlit.
In October 2023, fans of the hit TV series learned that Showtime plans to have not one – or two, mind you – spinoff of the successful series but four.
Hopefully, it won’t go the way most of “Game of Thrones’” spinoffs have gone and every one of them will see production.
Speaking of production, “Billions: London” is gearing up to start filming in August. To maintain familiarity with the original show, even though we’re headed to a brand new location, the network has wisely retained original creators and executive producers Brian Koppelman and David Levien.
What Can Fans Expect From the “Billions” Spinoffs
While details surrounding the new project is under lock and key at the moment, we know enough to know...
In October 2023, fans of the hit TV series learned that Showtime plans to have not one – or two, mind you – spinoff of the successful series but four.
Hopefully, it won’t go the way most of “Game of Thrones’” spinoffs have gone and every one of them will see production.
Speaking of production, “Billions: London” is gearing up to start filming in August. To maintain familiarity with the original show, even though we’re headed to a brand new location, the network has wisely retained original creators and executive producers Brian Koppelman and David Levien.
What Can Fans Expect From the “Billions” Spinoffs
While details surrounding the new project is under lock and key at the moment, we know enough to know...
- 3/31/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
The trilogy of beloved crime heist films – Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve, and Ocean’s Thirteen – from Academy Award winning director Steven Soderbergh and starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Andy Garcia, will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital for the first time on April 30. Inspired by and based on the 1960 heist film Ocean’s 11, the three films are directed by Soderbergh from screenplays by Ted Griffin, George Nolfi, and Brian Koppelman & David Levien respectively, and produced by Jerry Weintraub. The Ocean’s trilogy will be available to purchase on April 30 on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc from online ... Read more...
- 3/12/2024
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Supersex is here to tell the story behind one of the biggest male pornstars this world has ever seen. The Netflix series follows the life story of popular pornstar Rocco Siffredi, from his childhood in Ortona, Italy to becoming a sexual sensation. Alessandro Borghi stars in the leading role of Siffredi, and he puts everything into his performance to portray a complex and damaged character. If you loved the character-based drama, themes of deep-seated psychological issues, and sex in Supersex then you should check out these similar shows next.
The Naked Director (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
It’s Supersex but Japanese and much more comedic and raunchy. Yes, we are talking about The Naked Director. Based on a novel titled Zenra Kantoku Muranishi Toru Den by Nobuhiro Motohashi, the semi-biographical Netflix series follows the life of Toru Muranishi, a very important figure in the Japanese porn industry. The series delves into...
The Naked Director (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
It’s Supersex but Japanese and much more comedic and raunchy. Yes, we are talking about The Naked Director. Based on a novel titled Zenra Kantoku Muranishi Toru Den by Nobuhiro Motohashi, the semi-biographical Netflix series follows the life of Toru Muranishi, a very important figure in the Japanese porn industry. The series delves into...
- 3/8/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The finest financial drama that paved the way for other shows of its nature ended, and while it was a bittersweet feeling for fans of the show, it nodded toward who in the cast we might see in potential spinoffs.
Billion Season 7 Episode 12 marked the end of the current chapter for the beloved characters as a showdown between Axe and Prince turned everything around, teasing new endeavors for the characters.
Earlier in the year before Billions Season 7 premiered, Showtime was rumored to be working on developing spinoffs for their most popular dramas, with Billions and Dexter at the top of that list.
It was revealed that at least four Billions spinoffs would occur in entirely new environments. Still, fans of the original would love to see the characters be part of the new Billions in various capacities.
What made the series finale a pleasure to watch, as discussed in our Billions Season 7 Episode 12 review,...
Billion Season 7 Episode 12 marked the end of the current chapter for the beloved characters as a showdown between Axe and Prince turned everything around, teasing new endeavors for the characters.
Earlier in the year before Billions Season 7 premiered, Showtime was rumored to be working on developing spinoffs for their most popular dramas, with Billions and Dexter at the top of that list.
It was revealed that at least four Billions spinoffs would occur in entirely new environments. Still, fans of the original would love to see the characters be part of the new Billions in various capacities.
What made the series finale a pleasure to watch, as discussed in our Billions Season 7 Episode 12 review,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Denis Kimathi
- TVfanatic
[Editors Note: The following interview contains spoilers for the “Billions” finale, Season 7, Episode 12, “Admirals Fund.”]
“Billions” ends not with one man reigning supreme, but two titans shaking hands. Chuck (Paul Giamatti) and Axe (Damian Lewis) joined forces early in Season 7 and — despite a history filled with trickery and betrayal — remain loyal to the very end. Along with their devout team of stock traders and political savants, the duo takes down Mike Prince (Corey Stoll) and his bid for the presidency, before parting ways as friends. Chuck will continue working for the state of New York, while Axe is back behind the soon-to-be sleek desk of his hedge fund.
For a series that began with promises by both men to utterly destroy the other, some fans may be miffed that neither star is crowned as champion. But for showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien, the “Billions” series finale isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s an embodiment of what...
“Billions” ends not with one man reigning supreme, but two titans shaking hands. Chuck (Paul Giamatti) and Axe (Damian Lewis) joined forces early in Season 7 and — despite a history filled with trickery and betrayal — remain loyal to the very end. Along with their devout team of stock traders and political savants, the duo takes down Mike Prince (Corey Stoll) and his bid for the presidency, before parting ways as friends. Chuck will continue working for the state of New York, while Axe is back behind the soon-to-be sleek desk of his hedge fund.
For a series that began with promises by both men to utterly destroy the other, some fans may be miffed that neither star is crowned as champion. But for showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien, the “Billions” series finale isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s an embodiment of what...
- 10/30/2023
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Billions is ending its run on Showtime this weekend, and the men behind the series – Brian Koppelman and David Levien – are revealing some behind-the-scenes details about the financial drama's final season and series finale.
Starring Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll, Maggie Siff, Damian Lewis, David Costabile, Asia Kate Dillon, Dola Rashad, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sakina Jaffrey, Daniel Breaker, and Toney Goins, the series is set in the financial district of New York City.
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Starring Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll, Maggie Siff, Damian Lewis, David Costabile, Asia Kate Dillon, Dola Rashad, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sakina Jaffrey, Daniel Breaker, and Toney Goins, the series is set in the financial district of New York City.
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- 10/29/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“That’s like a billion dollars in Indiana.” That quip from Bobby Axelrod is one of the memorable lines in the series finale of “Billions,” the Showtime drama series that wrapped its seven-season run Oct. 27 with the crowd-pleasing episode “Admirals Fund.”
Axelrod, played by Damian Lewis, delivers that line as he takes a victory lap after demolishing his latest foil, rival hedge fund manager Mike Prince (Corey Stoll). It’s a reference to that fact that Prince, after an elaborate sting pulled off by Axelrod and the core “Billions” ensemble, is left wiped out but for $100 million he invested with Black-owned banks a few years ago. Axe’s comment and Prince’s broad smile suggest that the latter is headed to the Midwest to nurse his wounds and rise anew.
The line about Indiana had been on a white board in the “Billions” writers room for more than two seasons,...
Axelrod, played by Damian Lewis, delivers that line as he takes a victory lap after demolishing his latest foil, rival hedge fund manager Mike Prince (Corey Stoll). It’s a reference to that fact that Prince, after an elaborate sting pulled off by Axelrod and the core “Billions” ensemble, is left wiped out but for $100 million he invested with Black-owned banks a few years ago. Axe’s comment and Prince’s broad smile suggest that the latter is headed to the Midwest to nurse his wounds and rise anew.
The line about Indiana had been on a white board in the “Billions” writers room for more than two seasons,...
- 10/28/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
The series finale for “Billions” was always meant for the diehard fans of the long-running Showtime drama. At “first blush” it’s a relatively happy ending. Relationships aren’t irreparably damaged and nearly every fan favorite character ends up as rich as they’ve always been.
But series co-creator and executive producer Brian Koppelman encouraged TheWrap to “close our eyes for a minute and think about it.” By the end of “Admirals Fund,” Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) is exactly where he started, an obscenely rich man behind a desk barking orders at his underlings to make him more money.
“Is that a happy ending? Or is that an inevitable ending?” Koppelman asked. “Is that him accepting the limitations of who he is?”
“In ‘The Sopranos,’ people get killed. In our show when people get killed, they lose their money. And some people make more,” series co-creator and executive producer David Levien joked to TheWrap.
But series co-creator and executive producer Brian Koppelman encouraged TheWrap to “close our eyes for a minute and think about it.” By the end of “Admirals Fund,” Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) is exactly where he started, an obscenely rich man behind a desk barking orders at his underlings to make him more money.
“Is that a happy ending? Or is that an inevitable ending?” Koppelman asked. “Is that him accepting the limitations of who he is?”
“In ‘The Sopranos,’ people get killed. In our show when people get killed, they lose their money. And some people make more,” series co-creator and executive producer David Levien joked to TheWrap.
- 10/27/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
[This story contains spoilers from the series finale of Billions, “Admirals Fund.”]
“Bobbie Sue took the money and run” is not exactly the same as saying “Bobby and Chuck took the money and run,” though “Sue” is not a bad nickname for the crusading lawyer played for seven seasons by Paul Giamatti. Still, the vibes are very much on point as Steve Miller Band’s “Take the Money and Run” played viewers out in the opening and closing moments of the series finale of Billions, which ended a seven-season run with one last signature heist and one last big score for basically every single character — everyone, except for late-game antagonist Mike Prince (Corey Stoll).
As often is the case with Billions, the final episode, “Admirals Fund,” pulls the curtain back on events from previous episodes, only to reveal that they did not play out exactly as the audience thought. It looked like the holy alliance of Chuck Rhodes (Giamatti...
“Bobbie Sue took the money and run” is not exactly the same as saying “Bobby and Chuck took the money and run,” though “Sue” is not a bad nickname for the crusading lawyer played for seven seasons by Paul Giamatti. Still, the vibes are very much on point as Steve Miller Band’s “Take the Money and Run” played viewers out in the opening and closing moments of the series finale of Billions, which ended a seven-season run with one last signature heist and one last big score for basically every single character — everyone, except for late-game antagonist Mike Prince (Corey Stoll).
As often is the case with Billions, the final episode, “Admirals Fund,” pulls the curtain back on events from previous episodes, only to reveal that they did not play out exactly as the audience thought. It looked like the holy alliance of Chuck Rhodes (Giamatti...
- 10/27/2023
- by Josh Wigler
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert! Do not read this unless you have watched the series finale of Billions on Showtime.
It’s the end of the road for Bobby Axelrod and his team: the drama created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien ended its seven-season run Oct. 27 with a tidy finale that keeps Axe (Damian Lewis) in the game of making money.
Here, Koppelman and Levien reflect on the finale, how the writers strike impacted production on the finale, and why they couldn’t say goodbye without including a few more pop culture analogies (like Phil Spector with River Deep!) in the episode.
Sadly, questions about Billions spinoffs were verboten.
Deadline: Most important question first: how much thought went into deciding what T-shirt Damian Lewis would wear in the series finale?
Brian Koppelman: So much thought! Early on in the show, we started thinking about how and where Axe grew up and...
It’s the end of the road for Bobby Axelrod and his team: the drama created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien ended its seven-season run Oct. 27 with a tidy finale that keeps Axe (Damian Lewis) in the game of making money.
Here, Koppelman and Levien reflect on the finale, how the writers strike impacted production on the finale, and why they couldn’t say goodbye without including a few more pop culture analogies (like Phil Spector with River Deep!) in the episode.
Sadly, questions about Billions spinoffs were verboten.
Deadline: Most important question first: how much thought went into deciding what T-shirt Damian Lewis would wear in the series finale?
Brian Koppelman: So much thought! Early on in the show, we started thinking about how and where Axe grew up and...
- 10/27/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
On an otherwise unassuming Monday in February, Showtime issued a press release that, sans context, appeared to be business as usual. The cable channel/streaming service announced development plans for two of its most popular series: “Dexter,” the mid-aughts serial killer thriller, was exploring up to three new iterations, and “Billions,” the ongoing financial drama starring Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis, was developing four spinoffs, including two titled “Millions” and “Trillions.”
Reactions were swift and merciless.
While plenty of eyes rolled in “Dexter’s” direction, a pervading sense of inevitability won out. Why wouldn’t Showtime extend a show that, despite complaints the original ran too long already, led to a revival that became “the most-watched series in Showtime history. Suits are physically incapable of leaving money on the table, so sure, fine, make “Teen Dexter” (actual working title: “Dexter: Origins”) and “Dexter Jr.” (aka “Dexter: New Blood” Season 2).
But why,...
Reactions were swift and merciless.
While plenty of eyes rolled in “Dexter’s” direction, a pervading sense of inevitability won out. Why wouldn’t Showtime extend a show that, despite complaints the original ran too long already, led to a revival that became “the most-watched series in Showtime history. Suits are physically incapable of leaving money on the table, so sure, fine, make “Teen Dexter” (actual working title: “Dexter: Origins”) and “Dexter Jr.” (aka “Dexter: New Blood” Season 2).
But why,...
- 10/26/2023
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Billions, Season 7. Photo Credit: Mark Seliger/Showtime. One thing we’ve learned from the show Billions is that, apparently, the more money you have, the more you appreciate music. Not only has Billions used several iconic pieces of music as part of its soundtrack, but nearly all of the show’s key characters regularly have lines referencing songs or artists, and several artists have appeared (as themselves) on the show, including Metallica, Michael Bolton, Ben Folds, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, and indie darling Jason Isbell. The show’s creators, Brian Koppelman and David Levien, are big music fans themselves — Koppelman’s father was the “K” in ’90s label Sbk Records — and they spoke to us about the importance of finding the right music for the show. (Click on the media bar below to hear Brian Koppelman & David Levien) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bria_-Koppelman_and_David-Levien.
- 9/6/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
When Are Billions Season 7 Episode 4 Coming To the US? Well, the American TV show “Billions” is gearing up to release its fourth episode of the final season. This episode, titled “Hurricane Rosie,” is set to premiere on Showtime on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 3 a.m. Et.
The show’s creators, Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, have brought us seven seasons of intense drama, and this one marks the end of the series. In this particular episode, viewers can expect 54 minutes of gripping storytelling.
The show is mainly set in New York and Connecticut and is inspired by real-life federal prosecutions of financial crimes. In Season 7, the central conflict revolves around Bobby Axelrod’s determination to regain control of the hedge fund world, while Chuck Rhoades devises schemes to thwart Bobby’s moves.
It’s a high-stakes billion-dollar game, and the final season promises to answer the burning question...
The show’s creators, Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, have brought us seven seasons of intense drama, and this one marks the end of the series. In this particular episode, viewers can expect 54 minutes of gripping storytelling.
The show is mainly set in New York and Connecticut and is inspired by real-life federal prosecutions of financial crimes. In Season 7, the central conflict revolves around Bobby Axelrod’s determination to regain control of the hedge fund world, while Chuck Rhoades devises schemes to thwart Bobby’s moves.
It’s a high-stakes billion-dollar game, and the final season promises to answer the burning question...
- 9/2/2023
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Billions Season 7 Episode 3 Ending Explained: The TV show “Billions” on Showtime is made by three creative people: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin. It’s a really interesting drama that talks about how some people who seem to have everything still want even more.
The show initially centers around the intense rivalry between Charles “Chuck” Rhoades, Jr. (portrayed by Paul Giamatti) and Bobby Axelrod (played by Damian Lewis) during its earlier seasons.
However, with Lewis’ departure in the fifth season, the spotlight shifts to a new billionaire antagonist, Mike Prince (Cory Stoll), who becomes Chuck’s primary adversary.
In the seventh and final season, the narrative takes on added complexity, potentially evolving into a three-way power struggle upon Axe’s return.
Billions Season 7 Episode 3, intriguingly named ‘Winston Dick Energy,’ delves into themes of self-assertion embodied by Chuck, Wendy, and Wags.
The installment follows Winston’s decision to break...
The show initially centers around the intense rivalry between Charles “Chuck” Rhoades, Jr. (portrayed by Paul Giamatti) and Bobby Axelrod (played by Damian Lewis) during its earlier seasons.
However, with Lewis’ departure in the fifth season, the spotlight shifts to a new billionaire antagonist, Mike Prince (Cory Stoll), who becomes Chuck’s primary adversary.
In the seventh and final season, the narrative takes on added complexity, potentially evolving into a three-way power struggle upon Axe’s return.
Billions Season 7 Episode 3, intriguingly named ‘Winston Dick Energy,’ delves into themes of self-assertion embodied by Chuck, Wendy, and Wags.
The installment follows Winston’s decision to break...
- 8/28/2023
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Ahead of Holland Taylor’s first episode on “Billions,” which is set to premiere Friday, TheWrap has your first look at the Emmy-winning actor’s turn on the Showtime juggernaut.
Taylor will star as Dr. Eleanor Mayer, a highly acclaimed psychiatrist known for her modern-Freudian approach, in a recurring role. In this clip, she confronts Maggie Siff’s own highly motivated psychiatrist/performance coach character, Wendy.
“It is no secret that you are extraordinary, Wendy. But I think you can be even better,” Dr. Mayer says in the clip. “I would like to help you with that.”
“Thank you, but I’m not in the market for a performance coach,” Wendy fires back.
“I was suggesting therapy. Isn’t that why you’re here?” Dr. Mayer asks.
Check out the full clip above ahead of “Winston Dick Energy’s” streaming premiere on Paramount+ Friday. The episode will then premiere linearly...
Taylor will star as Dr. Eleanor Mayer, a highly acclaimed psychiatrist known for her modern-Freudian approach, in a recurring role. In this clip, she confronts Maggie Siff’s own highly motivated psychiatrist/performance coach character, Wendy.
“It is no secret that you are extraordinary, Wendy. But I think you can be even better,” Dr. Mayer says in the clip. “I would like to help you with that.”
“Thank you, but I’m not in the market for a performance coach,” Wendy fires back.
“I was suggesting therapy. Isn’t that why you’re here?” Dr. Mayer asks.
Check out the full clip above ahead of “Winston Dick Energy’s” streaming premiere on Paramount+ Friday. The episode will then premiere linearly...
- 8/23/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Billions Season 7 Episode 2 Ending Explained: Created by the creative minds of Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, ‘Billions’ unfolds as a riveting drama that delves into the insatiable desires of individuals who seemingly have it all.
Embarking on its seventh and final season, the series centers around the larger-than-life figure of hedge fund magnate and billionaire, Mike Prince.
This season takes an electrifying turn as Prince sets his sights on the lofty goal of becoming the President of the United States, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle of wits and power.
Amidst the turmoil, an ensemble of characters races against the clock to thwart his ambitions. Billions Season 7 Episode 2, aptly titled ‘Original Sin,’ unveils compelling storylines as Axe extends an intriguing invitation to his former protégés, offering a glimpse into his current endeavors from the confines of his castle.
Meanwhile, Chuck, another key player, readies himself for...
Embarking on its seventh and final season, the series centers around the larger-than-life figure of hedge fund magnate and billionaire, Mike Prince.
This season takes an electrifying turn as Prince sets his sights on the lofty goal of becoming the President of the United States, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle of wits and power.
Amidst the turmoil, an ensemble of characters races against the clock to thwart his ambitions. Billions Season 7 Episode 2, aptly titled ‘Original Sin,’ unveils compelling storylines as Axe extends an intriguing invitation to his former protégés, offering a glimpse into his current endeavors from the confines of his castle.
Meanwhile, Chuck, another key player, readies himself for...
- 8/23/2023
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
With Michael Prince potentially caught in the crosshairs, the nail-biting Showtime drama returned for its seventh— and final — season on August 11. Billions series co-creators Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Andrew Ross Sorkin have drawn inspiration from Steve A. Cohen, Elon Musk and other famous billionaires to create their powerful and morally bankrupt cast of characters. Since the series premiere in 2016, audiences have followed former US attorney Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) in his quest to bring these self-serving titans of industry to justice.
Most of the cast is back for season...
Most of the cast is back for season...
- 8/15/2023
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
After seven seasons, Showtime’s widely-watched gem “Billions” will be returning this week for its final season.
Created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Andrew Ross Sorkin, the financial drama first premiered in 2016 and follows the cat-and-mouse games between a hedge fund manager (Damian Lewis) and the United States Attorney (Paul Giamatti).
The first season was loosely inspired by Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and his prosecution of S.A.C. Capital Advisors’ Steven A. Cohen. But as the show has continued, it’s morphed away from its real-life inspiration to become something else entirely.
Whether you’re wondering how to stream new episodes or watch them live, here’s how to watch “Billions” Season 7.
When does “Billions” Season 7 premiere?
It depends on how you’re watching it. If you plan to stream the final season of “Billions,” you’ll be able...
Created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Andrew Ross Sorkin, the financial drama first premiered in 2016 and follows the cat-and-mouse games between a hedge fund manager (Damian Lewis) and the United States Attorney (Paul Giamatti).
The first season was loosely inspired by Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and his prosecution of S.A.C. Capital Advisors’ Steven A. Cohen. But as the show has continued, it’s morphed away from its real-life inspiration to become something else entirely.
Whether you’re wondering how to stream new episodes or watch them live, here’s how to watch “Billions” Season 7.
When does “Billions” Season 7 premiere?
It depends on how you’re watching it. If you plan to stream the final season of “Billions,” you’ll be able...
- 8/11/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Editor’S Note: William Friedkin’s passing is a gutting experience for anyone lucky enough to have sat as he reminisced over his classic movies, with measures of regret for the recklessness, humor, and keen observations of why Hollywood’s Auteur Era gave way to the global blockbuster, and whatever it is we have today as two guilds strike seeking transparency, and residuals for writers and actors. This interview was originally published August 6, 2015 under the title ’70s Maverick Revisits A Golden Era With Tales Of Glory And Reckless Abandon. I am feeling a bit gutted by Friedkin’s passing. I looked forward to a long interview with him for his Venice-bound Showtime remake of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. After spending time with Billy and his elegant wife Sherry Lansing at Peter Bart’s 90th birthday where the back and forth between them proved the highlight of the evening, I wanted...
- 8/8/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The seventh and final season of Showtime’s Billions kicks off with an episode that welcomes back a familiar face and finds Mike Prince pursuing his political ambitions. Season seven episode one, “Tower of London,” airs on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, August 11, 2023. Season seven episodes debut on Showtime on Sundays at 8pm Et/Pt.
Damian Lewis reprises his role as Bobby Axelrod for the final season. Season seven also stars Paul Giamatti as Chuck Rhoades, Corey Stoll as Mike Prince, Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades, David Costabile as Mike “Wags” Wagner, Asia Kate Dillon as Taylor Mason, and Dola Rashad as Kate Sacker.
Jeffrey DeMunn plays Chuck Rhoades Sr., Sakina Jaffrey is Daevisha “Dave” Mahar, Kelly AuCoin is “Dollar” Bill Stern, Daniel Breaker is Roger “Scooter” Dunbar, and Toney Goins plays Philip Charyn.
Brian Koppelman and David Levien created the series and serve as executive producers and showrunners. (Andrew Ross Sorkin was a co-creator.
Damian Lewis reprises his role as Bobby Axelrod for the final season. Season seven also stars Paul Giamatti as Chuck Rhoades, Corey Stoll as Mike Prince, Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades, David Costabile as Mike “Wags” Wagner, Asia Kate Dillon as Taylor Mason, and Dola Rashad as Kate Sacker.
Jeffrey DeMunn plays Chuck Rhoades Sr., Sakina Jaffrey is Daevisha “Dave” Mahar, Kelly AuCoin is “Dollar” Bill Stern, Daniel Breaker is Roger “Scooter” Dunbar, and Toney Goins plays Philip Charyn.
Brian Koppelman and David Levien created the series and serve as executive producers and showrunners. (Andrew Ross Sorkin was a co-creator.
- 8/4/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Showtime released the official trailer for the seventh and final season of the hit drama Billions, to stream this August on Disney+ Hotstar in India. The series stars Oscar® nominee and Emmy® winner Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff, and this final season also marks the return of Emmy® winner Damian Lewis as fan-favorite Bobby “Axe” Axelrod.
In season seven, alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world. Billions also stars David Costabile, Asia Kate Dillon, Dola Rashad, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sakina Jaffrey, Daniel Breaker and Toney Goins.
Since its premiere in 2016, Billions has been one of the most watched signature series on Showtime, year after year. As previously announced, Showtime is in the process of expanding the Billions universe with several projects in development,...
In season seven, alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world. Billions also stars David Costabile, Asia Kate Dillon, Dola Rashad, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sakina Jaffrey, Daniel Breaker and Toney Goins.
Since its premiere in 2016, Billions has been one of the most watched signature series on Showtime, year after year. As previously announced, Showtime is in the process of expanding the Billions universe with several projects in development,...
- 7/7/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
With the second season of The Bear serving up record-breaking view counts on Hulu, Paramount Pictures is ready to say, “Yes, chef” to Christopher Storer’s next project. Storer, the creator of The Bear, is adapting the Don Winslow novel The Winter of Frankie Machine into a feature film. Shane Salerno produces alongside The Story Factory. Storer will use a previous draft by Brian Koppelman and David Levien when Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro were eyeing the project.
Arranged before the WGA writers’ strike, The Winter of Frankie Machine project has been kicking around Hollywood for quite some time, with Scorsese and Michael Mann once attached to bring Winslow’s novel to screens. Winslow and Salerno denied several of Hollywood’s top directors a chance to adapt the book until Storer marched onto the scene. The duo is fans of The Bear, an intense drama about Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto...
Arranged before the WGA writers’ strike, The Winter of Frankie Machine project has been kicking around Hollywood for quite some time, with Scorsese and Michael Mann once attached to bring Winslow’s novel to screens. Winslow and Salerno denied several of Hollywood’s top directors a chance to adapt the book until Storer marched onto the scene. The duo is fans of The Bear, an intense drama about Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto...
- 6/28/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: As his series creation The Bear turned in record Season Two ratings for Hulu, Christopher Storer is set to direct at Paramount Pictures The Winter of Frankie Machine, an adaptation of the 2006 Don Winslow novel. The film will be produced by Shane Salerno and The Story Factory, and Storer will use the Brian Koppelman & David Levien draft those writers did when Martin Scorsese was going to direct Robert De Niro in the lead role.
The deal was made before the WGA strike. There’s quite a backstory here, as not only Scorsese but also Michael Mann were once attached, and William Friedkin was briefly also, but that deal never made.
Winslow and Salerno received numerous approaches from major filmmakers over the past decade but never found the right fit and shot down all overtures until Storer came along. They had sparked to the initial season of The Bear, in...
The deal was made before the WGA strike. There’s quite a backstory here, as not only Scorsese but also Michael Mann were once attached, and William Friedkin was briefly also, but that deal never made.
Winslow and Salerno received numerous approaches from major filmmakers over the past decade but never found the right fit and shot down all overtures until Storer came along. They had sparked to the initial season of The Bear, in...
- 6/28/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Bobby “Axe” Axelrod (Damian Lewis) proclaims that he’s back and wide awake in the official trailer for Showtime’s Billions season seven. The trailer for the final season of the award-winning series also shows Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) declaring he’s going to hold the rich and powerful and criminal accountable. Meanwhile, Mike Prince (Corey Stoll) is busy launching his run for president.
Also returning for the seventh and final season are Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades, David Costabile as Mike ‘Wags’ Wagner, Asia Kate Dillon as Taylor Mason, Dola Rashad as Kate Sacker, and Jeffrey DeMunn as Chuck Rhoades, Sr. Sakina Jaffrey is Daevisha ‘Dave’ Mahar, Daniel Breaker is Roger ‘Scooter’ Dunbar, and Toney Goins plays Philip Charyn.
Billions season seven premieres on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, August 11, 2023 and on Showtime on Sunday, August 13 at 8pm Et/Pt. The final season consists of 12 new episodes.
Brian Koppelman...
Also returning for the seventh and final season are Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades, David Costabile as Mike ‘Wags’ Wagner, Asia Kate Dillon as Taylor Mason, Dola Rashad as Kate Sacker, and Jeffrey DeMunn as Chuck Rhoades, Sr. Sakina Jaffrey is Daevisha ‘Dave’ Mahar, Daniel Breaker is Roger ‘Scooter’ Dunbar, and Toney Goins plays Philip Charyn.
Billions season seven premieres on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, August 11, 2023 and on Showtime on Sunday, August 13 at 8pm Et/Pt. The final season consists of 12 new episodes.
Brian Koppelman...
- 6/27/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) always comes out on top.
Since Lewis stepped away from the series in 2021, the original lead star of the hit Showtime series returns as Wall Street savant Bobby in the seventh and final season of “Billions.”
Per the official synopsis, in Season 7, alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world.
Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll, and Maggie Siff lead “Billions,” with David Costabile, Asia Kate Dillon, Dola Rashad, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sakina Jaffrey, Daniel Breaker, and Toney Goins also starring.
Season 7 of “Billions” will stream weekly on Paramount+ with Showtime as well as air on the network, with all 12 episodes leading into the slated spinoffs “Millions” and “Trillions.” Both projects are executive produced by “Billions” creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien,...
Since Lewis stepped away from the series in 2021, the original lead star of the hit Showtime series returns as Wall Street savant Bobby in the seventh and final season of “Billions.”
Per the official synopsis, in Season 7, alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world.
Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll, and Maggie Siff lead “Billions,” with David Costabile, Asia Kate Dillon, Dola Rashad, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sakina Jaffrey, Daniel Breaker, and Toney Goins also starring.
Season 7 of “Billions” will stream weekly on Paramount+ with Showtime as well as air on the network, with all 12 episodes leading into the slated spinoffs “Millions” and “Trillions.” Both projects are executive produced by “Billions” creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Season 7 of the Showtime series Billions – which also happens to be the final season of the show – is scheduled to begin airing on Friday, August 11th. With just a month and a half to go before the last episodes of Billions start reaching the airwaves, a trailer for the season has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.
Created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, Billions draws inspiration from real-life federal prosecutions of financial crime. Wikipedia notes that the series is primarily set in New York and Connecticut, and centers on “hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) as he accumulates wealth and power in the world of high finance.” Lewis sat out season 6, but will be in six of the final season’s twelve episodes.
Showtime says that in season 7, alliances are turned on their head… old wounds are weaponized… loyalties are tested…...
Created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, Billions draws inspiration from real-life federal prosecutions of financial crime. Wikipedia notes that the series is primarily set in New York and Connecticut, and centers on “hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) as he accumulates wealth and power in the world of high finance.” Lewis sat out season 6, but will be in six of the final season’s twelve episodes.
Showtime says that in season 7, alliances are turned on their head… old wounds are weaponized… loyalties are tested…...
- 6/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Damien Lewis’ Bobby Axelrod is back in the trailer for the final season of Showtime’s “Billions.”
The seventh season of the drama series launches on Paramount+ with Showtime August 11.
“America, the land of the free, opportunity and self determination,” Lewis’ voiceover kicks off the fast-paced trailer, which you can watch above. “But you can’t escape your enemies … because I’m back now, and I’m wide awake.”
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Lewis’ return as Axelrod comes following his break from the show after Season 5. The “Homeland” star and Emmy winner rejoins Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff.
Showtime previously announced the final season with its streaming launch date as well as its on-air debut Sunday, August 13, at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. Season 7 will contain 12 episodes.
“We’re gonna hold the rich and powerful and criminal accountable for...
The seventh season of the drama series launches on Paramount+ with Showtime August 11.
“America, the land of the free, opportunity and self determination,” Lewis’ voiceover kicks off the fast-paced trailer, which you can watch above. “But you can’t escape your enemies … because I’m back now, and I’m wide awake.”
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Lewis’ return as Axelrod comes following his break from the show after Season 5. The “Homeland” star and Emmy winner rejoins Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff.
Showtime previously announced the final season with its streaming launch date as well as its on-air debut Sunday, August 13, at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. Season 7 will contain 12 episodes.
“We’re gonna hold the rich and powerful and criminal accountable for...
- 6/27/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
“I’m back now, and I’m wide awake,” declares Damian Lewis’ hedge fund billionaire Bobby “Axe” Axelrod in the trailer for the seventh and final season of Showtime’s Billions.
The trailer marks the return of the fan-favorite character to the finance drama, which begins its new season Friday, Aug. 11.
In season seven, Showtime says, “alliances are turned on their head … old wounds are weaponized … loyalties are tested … betrayal takes on epic proportions … enemies become wary friends.”
Lewis left Billions as the show’s co-lead after season five. Lewis will appear in six of the new season’s 12 episodes. Lewis’ departure was explained by his character going on the run from legal troubles. Co-star Corey Stoll was then upped to series regular and his character took over Axe’s company.
Lewis previously suggested he left the series when his original five-season contract was up because he was a bit weary of the role.
The trailer marks the return of the fan-favorite character to the finance drama, which begins its new season Friday, Aug. 11.
In season seven, Showtime says, “alliances are turned on their head … old wounds are weaponized … loyalties are tested … betrayal takes on epic proportions … enemies become wary friends.”
Lewis left Billions as the show’s co-lead after season five. Lewis will appear in six of the new season’s 12 episodes. Lewis’ departure was explained by his character going on the run from legal troubles. Co-star Corey Stoll was then upped to series regular and his character took over Axe’s company.
Lewis previously suggested he left the series when his original five-season contract was up because he was a bit weary of the role.
- 6/27/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
(L-r): Daniel Breaker as Roger “Scooter” Dunbar, Corey Stoll as Mike Prince, Toney Goins as Philip Charyn, Damian Lewis as Bobby “Axe” Axelrod, Asia Kate Dillon as Taylor Mason, David Costabile as Mike ‘Wags’ Wagner, Paul Giamatti as Chuck Rhoades, Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades, Sakina Jaffrey as Daevisha ‘Dave’ Mahar, Dola Rashad as Kate Sacker and Jeffrey DeMunn as Chuck Rhoades, Sr. in Billions, Season 7. Photo Credit: Mark Seliger/Showtime. Showtime has announced that the acclaimed drama series Billions will return for its seventh and final season streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, August 11 before making its on-air debut Sunday, August 13 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime. Starring Oscar(R) nominee and Emmy(R) winner Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff, the 12-episode final season also marks the return of Emmy(R) winner Damian Lewis as fan-favorite Bobby “Axe” Axelrod. “Billions has deftly explored power,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Some of TV's most morally bankrupt characters are saying goodbye.
Showtime confirmed the rumors are true:
Billions is ending on the premium cable network after seven seasons.
Billions Season 7 is set to premiere on streaming Friday, August 11, before making its on-air debut Sunday, August 13 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt.
Starring Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll, and Maggie Siff, the 12-episode final season also marks the return of Emmy winner Damian Lewis as fan-favorite Bobby "Axe" Axelrod.
The news of Damian's return broke earlier this year, fueling the fire that we were headed into the last-ever episodes of the prestige drama.
"Billions has deftly explored power, money, and greed in a way that not only made it a massive hit but also defined its own genre thanks to the creative brain trust of Brian and David," said Chris McCarthy, President & CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks.
Showtime confirmed the rumors are true:
Billions is ending on the premium cable network after seven seasons.
Billions Season 7 is set to premiere on streaming Friday, August 11, before making its on-air debut Sunday, August 13 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt.
Starring Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll, and Maggie Siff, the 12-episode final season also marks the return of Emmy winner Damian Lewis as fan-favorite Bobby "Axe" Axelrod.
The news of Damian's return broke earlier this year, fueling the fire that we were headed into the last-ever episodes of the prestige drama.
"Billions has deftly explored power, money, and greed in a way that not only made it a massive hit but also defined its own genre thanks to the creative brain trust of Brian and David," said Chris McCarthy, President & CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks.
- 6/15/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Showtime series “Billions” will return for its seventh and final season streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, August 11, and make its on-air debut Sunday, August 13, at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, the cabler announced on Thursday.
The 12-episode season also marks the return of Damian Lewis as Bobby “Axe” Axelrod. Lewis, an Emmy winner for his role as Nicholas Brody on “Homeland,” left the series after Season 5.
He rejoins “Billions” cast regulars Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll, and Maggie Siff.
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“‘Billions’ has deftly explored power, money and greed in a way that not only made it a massive hit, but also defined its own genre thanks to the creative brain trust of Brian and David,” said Chris McCarthy, president & CEO of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks.
“This final season is packed full of the incredible, complex dialogue and character...
The 12-episode season also marks the return of Damian Lewis as Bobby “Axe” Axelrod. Lewis, an Emmy winner for his role as Nicholas Brody on “Homeland,” left the series after Season 5.
He rejoins “Billions” cast regulars Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll, and Maggie Siff.
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“‘Billions’ has deftly explored power, money and greed in a way that not only made it a massive hit, but also defined its own genre thanks to the creative brain trust of Brian and David,” said Chris McCarthy, president & CEO of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks.
“This final season is packed full of the incredible, complex dialogue and character...
- 6/15/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
“Billions” will officially end with Season 7 at Showtime.
The show, which is set in the world of high finance and politics, originally debuted on the premium cabler in 2016. Season 7 will consist of 12 episodes and is set to debut on Paramount+ with Showtime on August 11 before making its linear debut August 13 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime.
“‘Billions’ has deftly explored power, money and greed in a way that not only made it a massive hit, but also defined its own genre thanks to the creative brain trust of Brian and David,” said Chris McCarthy, President & CEO of Showtime, MTV Entertainment Studios, and Paramount Media Networks. “This final season is packed full of the incredible, complex dialogue and character dynamics fans have come to love, and we are thrilled to partner with them on turning this hit series into a global franchise.”
Dan Soder, who has played Mafee on the drama series since it began,...
The show, which is set in the world of high finance and politics, originally debuted on the premium cabler in 2016. Season 7 will consist of 12 episodes and is set to debut on Paramount+ with Showtime on August 11 before making its linear debut August 13 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime.
“‘Billions’ has deftly explored power, money and greed in a way that not only made it a massive hit, but also defined its own genre thanks to the creative brain trust of Brian and David,” said Chris McCarthy, President & CEO of Showtime, MTV Entertainment Studios, and Paramount Media Networks. “This final season is packed full of the incredible, complex dialogue and character dynamics fans have come to love, and we are thrilled to partner with them on turning this hit series into a global franchise.”
Dan Soder, who has played Mafee on the drama series since it began,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Billions will make its last power move — at least in this iteration of the franchise — later this year.
Showtime has confirmed that the seventh season of the series, which will feature the return of Damian Lewis as Bobby Axelrod, will be its last. Season seven will begin streaming Aug. 11, with an on-air premiere at 8 p.m. Et/Pt Aug. 13. (Co-star Dan Soder let it slip in a radio interview in March that the coming season would be it for Billions.)
While Billions is ending, the world of the show could continue as Showtime is developing several spinoffs (two of which are tentatively titled Millions and Trillions) with co-creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien. The potential spinoffs are part of Showtime’s strategy to franchise some of its most successful original series.
“Billions has deftly explored power, money and greed in a way that not only made it a massive hit,...
Showtime has confirmed that the seventh season of the series, which will feature the return of Damian Lewis as Bobby Axelrod, will be its last. Season seven will begin streaming Aug. 11, with an on-air premiere at 8 p.m. Et/Pt Aug. 13. (Co-star Dan Soder let it slip in a radio interview in March that the coming season would be it for Billions.)
While Billions is ending, the world of the show could continue as Showtime is developing several spinoffs (two of which are tentatively titled Millions and Trillions) with co-creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien. The potential spinoffs are part of Showtime’s strategy to franchise some of its most successful original series.
“Billions has deftly explored power, money and greed in a way that not only made it a massive hit,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Billions” has signed its final check.
The Showtime series will conclude after seven seasons, as announced by the network. The final season is set to premiere August 11 on Paramount+ with Showtime before making its on-air debut Sunday, August 13 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime.
Original lead star Damian Lewis will return as fan-favorite Bobby “Axe” Axelrod for the final installment of the Showtime tentpole series, which co-stars Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff. “Billions” is created by executive producers Brian Koppelman and David Levien, along with Andrew Ross Sorkin. Beth Schacter serves as showrunner and executive producer.
“‘Billions’ has deftly explored power, money and greed in a way that not only made it a massive hit, but also defined its own genre thanks to the creative brain trust of Brian and David,” Chris McCarthy, President & CEO of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks, said in a statement.
The Showtime series will conclude after seven seasons, as announced by the network. The final season is set to premiere August 11 on Paramount+ with Showtime before making its on-air debut Sunday, August 13 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime.
Original lead star Damian Lewis will return as fan-favorite Bobby “Axe” Axelrod for the final installment of the Showtime tentpole series, which co-stars Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff. “Billions” is created by executive producers Brian Koppelman and David Levien, along with Andrew Ross Sorkin. Beth Schacter serves as showrunner and executive producer.
“‘Billions’ has deftly explored power, money and greed in a way that not only made it a massive hit, but also defined its own genre thanks to the creative brain trust of Brian and David,” Chris McCarthy, President & CEO of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks, said in a statement.
- 6/15/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It’s official. Billions will end with its upcoming seventh season.
Showtime confirmed Thursday that the seventh season will be the last for the hit drama series, and announced the premiere date. The first episode will stream on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, August 11, before making its on-air debut at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 13, on Showtime. Subsequent episodes will roll out weekly.
Series star Dan Soder previously let it slip during an appearance on NBC Sports Chicago’s Football Night that Season 7 would be the last, and Showtime confirmed that today.
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As we previously reported, Emmy winner Damian Lewis will return for the 12-episode final season as fan favorite Bobby “Axe” Axelrod, joining series stars Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff.
“Billions has deftly explored power, money and greed in a way that not only made it a massive hit,...
Showtime confirmed Thursday that the seventh season will be the last for the hit drama series, and announced the premiere date. The first episode will stream on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, August 11, before making its on-air debut at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 13, on Showtime. Subsequent episodes will roll out weekly.
Series star Dan Soder previously let it slip during an appearance on NBC Sports Chicago’s Football Night that Season 7 would be the last, and Showtime confirmed that today.
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As we previously reported, Emmy winner Damian Lewis will return for the 12-episode final season as fan favorite Bobby “Axe” Axelrod, joining series stars Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff.
“Billions has deftly explored power, money and greed in a way that not only made it a massive hit,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
For the second time in a week, the Writers Guild of America has shuttered Billions.
Staking out sites in New York City’s Chelsea and Williamsburg neighborhoods, the striking scribes prevented the Wall Street drama from setting up for planned location shoots. There were about 100 WGA members and supporters at each location, including WGA member Amy Schumer in Brooklyn and Edie Falco in Manhattan.
Courtesy of Sophie Finkelstein
“We just shut down Billions,” a WGA member screamed out earlier this afternoon as fellow picketers cheered – as you can see below.
Not today, Billions. Well done, writers & allies! NYC is a union town. #WGAstrong #SAGAFTRAsolidarity @WGAEast @Sagaftrany pic.twitter.com/jPRiJLvJ2y
— Melissa Navia (@melissaCnavia) May 10, 2023
Having lost a day Wednesday, it is unknown when Billions will start up again. Right now, it is an Asap situation, I’m told.
Admittedly targeted by the WGA East, the Brian Koppelman, David Levien...
Staking out sites in New York City’s Chelsea and Williamsburg neighborhoods, the striking scribes prevented the Wall Street drama from setting up for planned location shoots. There were about 100 WGA members and supporters at each location, including WGA member Amy Schumer in Brooklyn and Edie Falco in Manhattan.
Courtesy of Sophie Finkelstein
“We just shut down Billions,” a WGA member screamed out earlier this afternoon as fellow picketers cheered – as you can see below.
Not today, Billions. Well done, writers & allies! NYC is a union town. #WGAstrong #SAGAFTRAsolidarity @WGAEast @Sagaftrany pic.twitter.com/jPRiJLvJ2y
— Melissa Navia (@melissaCnavia) May 10, 2023
Having lost a day Wednesday, it is unknown when Billions will start up again. Right now, it is an Asap situation, I’m told.
Admittedly targeted by the WGA East, the Brian Koppelman, David Levien...
- 5/10/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
“You make billions/pay us some!” striking Writers Guild of America members chanted on the street of New York today near where filming was going on for Showtime’s Billions.
For the second day in a row, scribes showed up at a Big Apple work site for the Wall Street drama.
On Friday afternoon, they picketed a Billions location site at a commercial building in the trendy Manhattan neighborhood of Chelsea. Previously, on May 4, picketers were outside sound stages in Brooklyn and shut down production for several hours on the seventh and final season of the Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Amid skirmishes with arriving drivers and work crews, Billions cast and crew members decided not to cross the WGA picket lines outside Seret Studios
Unlike Thursday, today’s high profile picketing of Billions did not interrupt filming, we are told. Production on the show continued after the picketers left mid-afternoon NYC-time.
For the second day in a row, scribes showed up at a Big Apple work site for the Wall Street drama.
On Friday afternoon, they picketed a Billions location site at a commercial building in the trendy Manhattan neighborhood of Chelsea. Previously, on May 4, picketers were outside sound stages in Brooklyn and shut down production for several hours on the seventh and final season of the Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Amid skirmishes with arriving drivers and work crews, Billions cast and crew members decided not to cross the WGA picket lines outside Seret Studios
Unlike Thursday, today’s high profile picketing of Billions did not interrupt filming, we are told. Production on the show continued after the picketers left mid-afternoon NYC-time.
- 5/5/2023
- by Sean Piccoli and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: On the third day of its first strike in 15 years, the Writers Guild of America closed down Wall Street drama Billions for several hours Thursday.
The shuttering of the Showtime series started on a chilly, gray Thursday morning in New York after a tow truck hauling a prop Jeep to the set pulled up to a parking lot near the Brooklyn waterfront and came to a stop in the street amid picket signs and WGA members. Elsewhere in the Big Apple, Teamsters showed solidarity with another group of picketing scribes and turned their trucks around outside where American Horror Story‘s latest season is filming.
Over at the Billions studio, an entryway was blocked. A line of picketers — several dozen sign-waving film and television writers and their supporters — were not making way as the tow truck driver tried in vain to ease forward, with help from a New York City police officer.
The shuttering of the Showtime series started on a chilly, gray Thursday morning in New York after a tow truck hauling a prop Jeep to the set pulled up to a parking lot near the Brooklyn waterfront and came to a stop in the street amid picket signs and WGA members. Elsewhere in the Big Apple, Teamsters showed solidarity with another group of picketing scribes and turned their trucks around outside where American Horror Story‘s latest season is filming.
Over at the Billions studio, an entryway was blocked. A line of picketers — several dozen sign-waving film and television writers and their supporters — were not making way as the tow truck driver tried in vain to ease forward, with help from a New York City police officer.
- 5/4/2023
- by Dominic Patten, Sean Piccoli and Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Babak Tafti has joined Season 7 of “Billions” in a recurring guest role, Variety has learned.
According to his official character description, Tafti will star as Bradford Luke, a high priced, high power political consultant.
He joins returning cast members Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff. The seventh installment also marks the return of Damian Lewis as Bobby “Axe” Axelrod. David Costabile, Asia Kate Dillon, Dola Rashad, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sakina Jaffrey, Daniel Breaker and Toney Goins also star.
In its seventh season, “alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world,” reads the season synopsis, per Showtime. The season is currently in production in New York City.
Tafti was most recently seen in the leading role of Emil Michael in Showtime’s “Super Pumped,...
According to his official character description, Tafti will star as Bradford Luke, a high priced, high power political consultant.
He joins returning cast members Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff. The seventh installment also marks the return of Damian Lewis as Bobby “Axe” Axelrod. David Costabile, Asia Kate Dillon, Dola Rashad, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sakina Jaffrey, Daniel Breaker and Toney Goins also star.
In its seventh season, “alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world,” reads the season synopsis, per Showtime. The season is currently in production in New York City.
Tafti was most recently seen in the leading role of Emil Michael in Showtime’s “Super Pumped,...
- 4/27/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Damian Lewis is returning to the franchise and a multitude of spinoffs are being explored, but Billions could be set to end with its seventh season.
Dan Soder, who plays Dudley Mafee, a onetime Axe Capital employee who becomes Taylor Mason Capital’s first employee, recently let slip that Showtime’s longest-running drama is coming to an end with its upcoming season.
Soder revealed the news during an appearance on NBC Sports Chicago’s Football Night. “Season seven, the final season of Billions, is on its way,” a San Francisco 49ers-clad Soder said, before realizing that he probably shouldn’t have let that slip. “Am I not supposed to say that? I don’t know if I’m supposed to say that,” he added.
Showtime declined to comment.
The news comes as Lewis is returning as Bobby Axelrod in six of the 12 episodes that are set to premiere later this year.
Dan Soder, who plays Dudley Mafee, a onetime Axe Capital employee who becomes Taylor Mason Capital’s first employee, recently let slip that Showtime’s longest-running drama is coming to an end with its upcoming season.
Soder revealed the news during an appearance on NBC Sports Chicago’s Football Night. “Season seven, the final season of Billions, is on its way,” a San Francisco 49ers-clad Soder said, before realizing that he probably shouldn’t have let that slip. “Am I not supposed to say that? I don’t know if I’m supposed to say that,” he added.
Showtime declined to comment.
The news comes as Lewis is returning as Bobby Axelrod in six of the 12 episodes that are set to premiere later this year.
- 3/28/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Screenwriter, filmmaker, and podcaster Brian Koppelman is a very open guy, and on his The Moment With Brian Koppelman podcast, he does AMAs (ask me anything), where he answers mailbag questions. But, for a while there, the writer/director/showrunner used to add something to the effect of, just don’t ask me questions about “Rounders 2.”
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The context here is “Rounders” is Koppelman’s 1998 poker movie he co-wrote with creative partner David Levien and directed by John Dahl.
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The context here is “Rounders” is Koppelman’s 1998 poker movie he co-wrote with creative partner David Levien and directed by John Dahl.
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- 3/24/2023
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
As season 7 of Billions just got ordered by Showtime, Damian Lewis appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to announce, “Bobby’s back. Axe is back, and it’s exciting. He’s not been around for a couple of seasons.” Of course, he is referring to his character on the show, Bobby Axelrod. When the show premieres later this year, Lewis is set to appear in six of the season’s 12 episodes. In addition, Toney Goins, who plays Philip, has been promoted to a series regular.
According to Deadline, season 7 sees “alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby “Axe” Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world.” Along with Lewis, Billions co-stars Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll, Maggie Siff, David Costabile, Asia Kate Dillon, Condola Rashad, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sakina Jaffrey,...
According to Deadline, season 7 sees “alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby “Axe” Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world.” Along with Lewis, Billions co-stars Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll, Maggie Siff, David Costabile, Asia Kate Dillon, Condola Rashad, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sakina Jaffrey,...
- 2/28/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Billions fans are reacting to a surprise announcement regarding future episodes.
In October 2021, it was revealed that the show’s lead star, Damian Lewis, would leave the show after five seasons.
Lewis, who plays Bobby “Axe” Axelrod on the Showtime series, said he would “miss the Billions family”, and thanked the creators, Brian Koppelman and David Levien. He was absent from season six of the series.
The actor’s decison came after the death of his wife, Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory, who died of cancer, aged 52, in April 2021.
Lewis, however, has announced that he will return to the show in season seven for six of its 12 episodes.
Speaking on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday (27 February), the Homeland actor revealed: “Bobby’s back. Axe is back, and it’s exciting. He’s not been around for a couple of seasons.”
Lewis will join Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll...
In October 2021, it was revealed that the show’s lead star, Damian Lewis, would leave the show after five seasons.
Lewis, who plays Bobby “Axe” Axelrod on the Showtime series, said he would “miss the Billions family”, and thanked the creators, Brian Koppelman and David Levien. He was absent from season six of the series.
The actor’s decison came after the death of his wife, Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory, who died of cancer, aged 52, in April 2021.
Lewis, however, has announced that he will return to the show in season seven for six of its 12 episodes.
Speaking on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday (27 February), the Homeland actor revealed: “Bobby’s back. Axe is back, and it’s exciting. He’s not been around for a couple of seasons.”
Lewis will join Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll...
- 2/28/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
The Axe is back.
Damian Lewis is returning to Showtime’s Billions for the finance drama’s upcoming seventh season.
The move marks a reversal for the actor, who exited his position as the show’s co-lead, playing hedge fund billionaire Bobby Axelrod, after season five. Lewis will appear in six of the new season’s 12 episodes.
Lewis’ departure was explained by his character going on the run from legal troubles. Co-star Corey Stoll was then upped to series regular and his character took over Axe’s company.
Lewis has previously suggested he left the series when his original five-season contract was up because he was a bit weary of the role. “It’s difficult to keep mining, creatively … We know who he is,” Lewis told The New York Times. “I always just assumed that [five] would be enough.” He also added that the passing of his wife in 2021, actress Helen McCrory,...
Damian Lewis is returning to Showtime’s Billions for the finance drama’s upcoming seventh season.
The move marks a reversal for the actor, who exited his position as the show’s co-lead, playing hedge fund billionaire Bobby Axelrod, after season five. Lewis will appear in six of the new season’s 12 episodes.
Lewis’ departure was explained by his character going on the run from legal troubles. Co-star Corey Stoll was then upped to series regular and his character took over Axe’s company.
Lewis has previously suggested he left the series when his original five-season contract was up because he was a bit weary of the role. “It’s difficult to keep mining, creatively … We know who he is,” Lewis told The New York Times. “I always just assumed that [five] would be enough.” He also added that the passing of his wife in 2021, actress Helen McCrory,...
- 2/28/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Axe is back. Damian Lewis, who departed Showtime’s “Billions” at the end of Season 5, will return to the series in time for Season 7, the network announced late Monday. Lewis, who stars with Guy Pearce in next month’s MGM+ series “A Spy Among Friends,” will return for six of the 12 episodes of “Billions” set to air next season.
Lewis is back as Bobby “Axe” Axelrod opposite Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff. The show is currently in production in New York, and Lewis’ return had already been leaked via paparazzi photos that showed him, in character, back with his old “Billions” co-stars.
Here’s the logline for next season via Showtime: “In season seven, alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world.
Lewis is back as Bobby “Axe” Axelrod opposite Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff. The show is currently in production in New York, and Lewis’ return had already been leaked via paparazzi photos that showed him, in character, back with his old “Billions” co-stars.
Here’s the logline for next season via Showtime: “In season seven, alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world.
- 2/28/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Damian Lewis is bringing back Bobby Axelrod as he sets his return to the Showtime series Billions for Season 7. Lewis will appear in six of the 12 episodes when the show premieres later this year.
“Bobby’s back,” Lewis told Stephen Colbert on The Late Show. “Axe is back, and it’s exciting. He’s not been around for a couple of seasons.”
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Additionally, Toney Goins, who plays Philip has been upped to series regular.
In Season 7, which was ordered last February, alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends.
“Bobby’s back,” Lewis told Stephen Colbert on The Late Show. “Axe is back, and it’s exciting. He’s not been around for a couple of seasons.”
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Additionally, Toney Goins, who plays Philip has been upped to series regular.
In Season 7, which was ordered last February, alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends.
- 2/28/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
When it comes to dramatic storytelling, few shows do it better than Showtime's "Billions." Premiering in 2016, the series initially followed U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) and hedge fund CEO Bobby "Axe" Axelrod (Damian Lewis) in a cat-and-mouse game involving financial crimes, determined (and oft-corrupt) government officials, dysfunctional families, obsession, and tested loyalties. While taking some license to push the narrative and give each character a unique personality, "Billions" also highlights the real worlds of federal prosecutors and high finance. The first season and its two main characters were allegedly loosely inspired by the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara's case against Sac Capital Advisors founder Steven Cohen for insider trading.
As The Wall Street Journal reports, depicting these complicated worlds as accurately as possible was important to "Billions" co-creators and writers Andrew Ross Sorkin, Brian Koppelman, and David Levien, who...
As The Wall Street Journal reports, depicting these complicated worlds as accurately as possible was important to "Billions" co-creators and writers Andrew Ross Sorkin, Brian Koppelman, and David Levien, who...
- 2/19/2023
- by Kylie Hemmert
- Slash Film
When Showtime becomes Paramount+ With Showtime, the service will hone in on some of its established franchises.
Showtime boss Chris McCarthy spoke to The Wall Street Journal about the future, and there are some big swings.
For one, the Billions franchise is becoming a universe with spinoffs titled Millions and Trillions.
That's the working title for those shows, and unless Showtime wants to cause some confusion, they will probably change it if the shows reach the production stage.
There are -- reportedly -- four spinoffs in the works for Billions. If most of those shows make it on the air, they will effectively become the Power universe of Showtime.
Starz has had plenty of success by expanding the Power universe, but it's a bit hard to believe that Billions could reach the same success.
The good news is that Billions co-creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien are on board to bring this universe to life.
Showtime boss Chris McCarthy spoke to The Wall Street Journal about the future, and there are some big swings.
For one, the Billions franchise is becoming a universe with spinoffs titled Millions and Trillions.
That's the working title for those shows, and unless Showtime wants to cause some confusion, they will probably change it if the shows reach the production stage.
There are -- reportedly -- four spinoffs in the works for Billions. If most of those shows make it on the air, they will effectively become the Power universe of Showtime.
Starz has had plenty of success by expanding the Power universe, but it's a bit hard to believe that Billions could reach the same success.
The good news is that Billions co-creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien are on board to bring this universe to life.
- 2/6/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Showtime is expanding its franchises with a “Dexter” prequel series and multiple “Billions” spinoffs in the works.
Alongside the currently titled “Dexter: Origins” series, the network announced that “Billions: Miami,” “Billions: London,” “Millions” and “Trillions” are all in the works at the network as part of an effort to build up Showtime’s franchise strategy.
“Dexter: Origins” will follow a young Dexter Morgan as he transitions into the notorious serial killer he would eventually become with Clyde Phillips attached to executive produce. Set in Miami, young Dexter will encounter the younger version of staple “Dexter” characters, while also focusing on his familial relationships.
The network also announced it is developing a new version of “Dexter: New Blood,” which centers on Dexter’s son Harrison as he reckons with his father’s sinister past, and is exploring further projects based on the “Dexter” universe, including John Lithgow’s Trinity Killer.
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Alongside the currently titled “Dexter: Origins” series, the network announced that “Billions: Miami,” “Billions: London,” “Millions” and “Trillions” are all in the works at the network as part of an effort to build up Showtime’s franchise strategy.
“Dexter: Origins” will follow a young Dexter Morgan as he transitions into the notorious serial killer he would eventually become with Clyde Phillips attached to executive produce. Set in Miami, young Dexter will encounter the younger version of staple “Dexter” characters, while also focusing on his familial relationships.
The network also announced it is developing a new version of “Dexter: New Blood,” which centers on Dexter’s son Harrison as he reckons with his father’s sinister past, and is exploring further projects based on the “Dexter” universe, including John Lithgow’s Trinity Killer.
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- 2/6/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
The soon-to-be-rebranded Showtime will continue to show viewers the money, with a whopping four Billions spinoffs currently in the works.
Following a report from the Wall Street Journal on Monday, the pay cabler — which will soon merge with streaming service Paramount+ — has confirmed it is developing several offshoots of its long-running financial drama, two of which will take inspiration from the mothership’s title: Millions will follow “diverse, thirtysomething financial mogul wannabes doing whatever it takes to make it in Manhattan,” while Trillions will be based on “fictional stories of the richest people in the world — titans of industry living...
Following a report from the Wall Street Journal on Monday, the pay cabler — which will soon merge with streaming service Paramount+ — has confirmed it is developing several offshoots of its long-running financial drama, two of which will take inspiration from the mothership’s title: Millions will follow “diverse, thirtysomething financial mogul wannabes doing whatever it takes to make it in Manhattan,” while Trillions will be based on “fictional stories of the richest people in the world — titans of industry living...
- 2/6/2023
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
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