Netflix “Tudum” News Roundup: Witcher, 3 Body Problem, ONE PIECE, Stranger Things & More!

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You may or may not be aware, but last night Netflix held one of their “Tudum” Global Fan Events in Brazil, dropping a pile of news, clips, and trailer for upcoming shows such as ‘The Witcher’, ‘Stranger Things’, the live-action ‘ONE PIECE’ and ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’, ‘Heartstopper’, ‘Squid Game’, and lots more. Here is a roundup of everything that was revealed!

Stranger Things Season 5 – Linda Hamilton Is Coming to Hawkins!

‘Terminator’ star Linda Hamilton is going to be joining the cast of ‘Stranger Things‘ for Season 5. She was introduced at the event by the Terminator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, joking “Good to see you, Arnold. Let’s get dinner soon,” she said. “And everyone else, I’ll see you in Hawkins…”

We’ve no idea who she’s playing, or whether she will be helping or hindering the Hawkins residents, but she apparently loved the show and is excited to join the final season. “I don’t know how to be a fangirl and an actress at the same time,” she added. “I’m gonna work on that.”

Speaking of Arnold Schwarzenegger, he revealed that his series ‘FUBAR‘ would return for Season 2.

Extraction 3 Is On The Way

Just as Extraction 2 hits the streaming service (trailer above), star Chris Hemsworth popped up at “Tudum” to announce that the highly skilled commando Tyler Rake will be back for another dangerous mission, as Extraction 3 is already in the works.

Heart of Stone: Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan & Alia Bhatt Film Gets Trailer

The movie ‘Heart of Stone’ is set to premiere Friday, 11th August 2023 on Netflix, and sees Gal Gadot take the lead, alongside Jamie Dornan and Alia Bhatt in an action-packed spy thriller. Directed by Tom Harper (Peaky Blinders, Wild Rose), Gadot plays secret agent Rachel Stone, a member of an elusive and mysterious group of elite spies known as the Charter. They are highly trained agents, with no political leanings and no national allegiances, who work together to keep peace in a turbulent world. To achieve their aims, those agents rely on a one-of-a-kind asset called the “Heart”, and if you own the “Heart”, you own the world… Jamie Dornan plays Stone’s MI6 counterpart, Parker, whilst Alia Bhatt plays Keya Dhawan, whose quest to find and control the “Heart” threatens global stability.

Squid Game Casting & The Competition Spin-Off

This year, the smash hit tv series, based on a deadly gameshow becomes (a hopefully rather less deadly!) competition series spin-off, and Netflix dropped a “first look”:

They also announced stars Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo will all be returning for ‘Squid Game‘ Season 2, along with revealing four new actors joining the cast:

‘Elite’ Season 7 Gets Premiere Date

The students of Las Encinas return on 20th October 2023, and they revealed that Brazilian singer-songwriter Anitta is along for the ride!

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Photos

Whilst they didn’t release a trailer for ‘Bridgerton‘ Season 3, Netflix did release four photos featuring Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and her longtime crush, world traveller Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).

Emily in Paris Goes To Rome In Season 4!

‘Emily In Paris‘ is taking a break from the French capital, as star Lily Collins announces they are heading off on a Roman holiday in the 4th Season. The series stars Collins as Emily, an ambitious twenty-something marketing executive from Chicago, who unexpectedly lands her dream job in Paris when her company acquires a French luxury marketing company – and she is tasked with revamping their social media strategy.

‘Money Heist’ Spin-Off ‘Berlin’ Gets A Trailer

‘Money Heist’ is getting a spin-off following the character of “Berlin”, which is set to arrive in December 2023. The series is set in an “undefined past” before the events of ‘Money Heist’, and during Berlin’s golden age, where love and money are what drives him in life. His next big heist? A jackpot of jewels worth 44 million.

‘Cobra Kai’ Prepares For Its 6th & Final Season

Whilst there was no date announcement or trailer for the final 6th Season of ‘Cobra Kai‘, Netflix did release a little video of the cast reuniting for a table read of the script.

The most recent 5th Season followed the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, and found Terry Silver expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his “No Mercy” style of karate the only game in town. With Kreese behind bars and Johnny Lawrence setting karate aside to focus on repairing the damage he’s caused, Daniel LaRusso had to call on an old friend for help.

Netflix Introduces ‘The Archies’ Film

We’ve had the “adult” version of Archie comic with ‘Riverdale’, but now ‘The Archies’ movie offers a different variation set in 1960s India. From director/producer Zoya Akhtar (Lust Stories) the film reimagines the classic Archie Comics, transposing the gang to an Anglo-Indian hill station (a high-elevation town overlooking a valley) in the year 1964, the year of Rock & Roll, Skates & Shakes, and Love & Heartbreak. No date for this yet, but it is “coming soon” to Netflix.

All the Light We Cannot See – MiniSeries Trailer

‘All the Light We Cannot See’ is an upcoming miniseries, premiering 2nd November 2023, from Shawn Levy, based on Anthony Doerr’s award-winning bestselling novel. It follows the story of Marie-Laure and Werner, two teens, thrust against the backdrop of WWII, who share a secret connection that will become a beacon of hope in the darkest of times. Aria Mia Loberti and Louis Hofmann star alongside Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, Lars Eidinger, Andrea Deck and Marion Bailey.

Heartstopper, Season 2 – Watch The Opening Scene!

‘Heartstopper‘ Season 2 premieres Thursday, 3rd August 2023 on Netflix, and to help get you in the mood, they have dropped a little clip of the opening scene! As we return for season two, Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke) navigate their new relationship, whilst Tara (Corinna Brown) and Darcy (Kizzy Edgell) face unforeseen challenges and Tao (William Gao) and Elle (Yasmin Finney) work out if they can ever be more than just friends. With exams on the horizon, a school trip to Paris and a prom to plan, the gang has a lot to juggle as they journey through the next stages of life, love and friendship.

Lupin Season 3 – Exclusive Clip

Speaking of clips for upcoming shows, ‘Lupin‘ Season 3 premieres Thursday, 5th October 2023 on Netflix, and they also dropped a little clip of that too! In season three, Assane (Omar Sy) is now in hiding and must learn to live far from his wife and son. With the suffering they endure because of him, Assane can’t stand it any longer and decides to return to Paris to make them a crazy proposal: leave France and start a new life elsewhere. But the ghosts of the past are never far away, and an unexpected return will turn his plans upside down.

‘3 Body Problem’ Gets A Trailer

‘3 Body Problem‘ is a series from ‘Game of Thrones’ David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, alongside Alexander Woo, based on the renowned Chinese sci-fi novel trilogy by Liu Cixin. Set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt or to fight against the invasion. The series premieres in January 2024.

The Witcher, Season 3 – New Clip

‘The Witcher‘ Season 3, Volume 1 premieres Thursday, 29th June 2023, but to get you in the mood, stars Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, and Joey Batey introduced a new clip of the upcoming season, which sees Cavill return as Geralt for the last time before Liam Hemsworth takes over the role in Season 4.

The third season sees monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture Ciri of Cintra. Geralt takes her into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it. Entrusting with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where she hopes to discover more about the girl’s untapped powers… Instead, they discover they’ve landed in a battlefield of political corruption, dark magic, and treachery. They must fight back, put everything on the line – or risk losing each other forever.

Outer Banks – The Pogues Get Ready For OBX4

No date or actual trailer for ‘Outer Banks‘ Season 4, but a rather cute little clip of Chase Stokes (John B.), Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron), Madison Bailey (Kiara), Jonathan Daviss (Pope), Carlacia Grant (Cleo), and Rudy Pankow (JJ) “getting ready” for the new season…

Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ – Photos

There’s no trailer for the upcoming live-action adaptation of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender‘, however, they did release some photos of the cast, and the costumes do look pretty good! The plotline is the same as the beloved animated series – “Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, can stop them. But when the world needed him most, he vanished. A hundred years passed, and my brother [Sokka] and I [Katara] discovered the new Avatar: an airbender named Aang. And although his airbending skills are great, he has a lot to learn before he’s ready to save anyone. But I believe Aang can save the world.”

The series will premiere in 2024, and whilst Netflix doesn’t have a great track record so far with live-action remakes of beloved anime, I think everyone has their fingers crossed for this. The general consensus seems to be “well, it can’t be worse than the live-action movie…”

Live-Action ‘ONE PIECE’ – Trailer

The other big live-action anime series ‘One Piece‘ will premiere Thursday, 31st August 2023, and this one does have a trailer! The series follows Monkey D. Luffy, a young man who, inspired by his childhood idol and powerful pirate “Red-Haired” Shanks, sets off on a journey from the East Blue Sea to find the titular treasure and proclaim himself the King of the Pirates. Putting together his crew, the “Straw Hat Pirates”, the gang experiences crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling powerful enemies, all in order to reach the most coveted of all fortunes – One Piece.

So that’s all we have from Netflix’s Tudum Fan Event.