Paul Bettany Shares Rare Glimpse Into Life With Wife Jennifer Connelly
Never in life has Emily Hampshire not been in a Jacob Tierney series.
In fact, nearly two months after Crave confirmed she will star in Heated Rivalry season two as Fabian Salah’s best friend Vanessa, she revealed this isn’t her first appearance in the steamy hockey romance.
“I was actually even in season one as a voice that I wasn’t credited for,” Hampshire told E! News in an exclusive interview for her upcoming series VisionQuest premiering Oct. 14, “but some fans picked up on that.“
As Ilya Rozanov (Connie Storrie) and Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) were backstage at the MLH Awards in episode two—hours before the infamous Las Vegas hotel room scene—Hampshire can be heard introducing them to announce the winner of the Lord Talon Award for Most Sportsmanlike Player.
While the Schitt’s Creek alum is looking forward to bringing sunshine to season two—in which she plays a character from Rachel Reid‘s third novel in the Game Changers series, Tough Guy—she admitted her addition to the cast wasn’t much of a surprise.
“Jacob Tierney, the showrunner and creator of Heated Rivalry, is my oldest and bestest friend,” she explained. “I basically would have found it strange if I wasn’t in it because I’ve done every one of his projects.”
They’ve always made the perfect team on and off the screen, with the Letterkenny creator even serving as an MVP at her 2006 wedding to Matthew Smith, whom she divorced in 2014.
“He got ordained online and performed my wedding ceremony,” Hampshire beamed, “which I walked down the aisle to ‘I’ll Believe in Anything,’ the song that’s in the show.”
With the actress now starring as E.D.I.T.H. in the upcoming Marvel miniseries opposite Paul Bettany‘s Vision, she’s ready for the spotlight in two major fandoms.
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As for how Hampshire brought her AI persona, which stands for “Even Dead, I’m the Hero,” to life after she was once just a pair of glasses gifted to Spider-Man (Tom Holland) by Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) in 2019’s Far From Home?
“She has control over a terrifying amount of weapons,” she explained, noting that Stark still “gives her to a teenager. So I was like, ‘Who is she when she breaks out of the glasses?’ I think this is the E.D.I.T.H. we meet in VisionQuest because she’s just dying to have fun, but her idea of fun is blowing things up.”
The actress is one of the MCU AI personas Vision lives within his virtual mansion, Mindspace, along with Ultron (James Spader), Friday (Orla Brady) and Jarvis (James D’Arcy). After 2021’s WandaVision, the android—now working at a pub in Edinburgh and struggling to form an emotional attachment to his restored memories—finds support from his virtual roommates as he tries to better understand who he once was.
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As Hampshire continued to explore her character’s explosive personality, she had show creator Terry Matalas—whom she previously worked with on Syfy’s 12 Monkeys—to thank.
“He told me when he was writing E.D.I.T.H., he kept getting my voice in his head,” she recalled. “My entry into this world was through Terry. So, it felt like going home. Whereas, if I didn’t have that entry point, it would have been very daunting.”
Don’t worry, though. Hampshire assured fans that her E.D.I.T.H. will definitely bring a much-needed spark to the Mindspace.
“I did want to make sure that the E.D.I.T.H. that I was playing is the same E.D.I.T.H. from Spider-Man,” she emphasized. “I wanted to have that link because she is very different in VisionQuest, but to me it’s really her being set free.”
As fans wait to see Hampshire in VisionQuest, which premieres weekly beginning Oct. 14, and Heated Rivalry, keep reading for more TV shows to add to the queue.
Apple TV
Nocturne (Apple TV) – Oct. 30
Nocturne tells the story of Jonah Lynn (Liev Schreiber), an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia, moves to a small town in Western Pennsylvania for a quiet life. But, as the town and his family come under attack from the diabolically cunning serial killer Jurek Walter (Stephen Graham), Jonah must protect all that he holds dear. When the desperate search for Jurek’s last missing victim forces Jonah to send his surrogate daughter FBI Agent Saga Bauer (Zazie Beetz) up against Jurek, how far will Jonah go?
HBO
The Gilded Age (HBO) – Nov. 1
Bertha Russell changed Society at a cost. Now, her family must reckon with the consequences as Agnes van Rhijn seizes an opportunity to regain her position. Meanwhile, Marian forges a new path for herself, and Peggy works to be accepted by her future in-laws. In this new era, you must be careful what you wish for.
NBC
St. Denis Medical (NBC) – Nov. 2
St. Denis Medical is a mockumentary about an underfunded, understaffed Oregon hospital where the dedicated doctors and nurses try their best to treat patients while maintaining their own sanity. In season three, romantic entanglements and personal struggles complicate relationships in the Emergency Department, pushing some St. Denis employees to the brink.
NBC
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (NBC) – Nov. 2
Season two of the hit comedy returns with the unlikely duo of former football star Reggie Dinkins (Tracy Morgan) and documentarian Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe), both still chasing redemption and still making a mess of it. With the help of his family, Reggie will continue his quest to recapture his past glory.
Apple TV
Stick (Apple TV) – Nov. 4
In season two, Santi takes the next step in his pursuit of professional golf, only to discover how quickly the game changes when talent becomes expectation. As Santi chases his dream, Pryce Cahill (Owen Wilson) finds himself wondering what might still be possible for him. Urged on by his former rival Clark Ross (Timothy Olyphant), Pryce does something nobody expects: he bets on himself, launching an improbable comeback in hopes of becoming the oldest golfer ever to win a major. But the road back proves far harder than he imagined. And the closer Pryce gets to the golfer he once was, the more he is forced to confront why he never fulfilled the promise everyone once saw in him. With brilliant new coach Amanda (Rhea Seehorn) and trusted caddie Mitts (Marc Maron) in his corner, Pryce sets out to prove — to the golf world and, more importantly, to himself — that maybe he really was as good as everyone always said he was.
Disney
All’s Fair (Hulu) – Nov. 4
The lawyers of Grant, Ronson & Greene are back for another season of scandals, secrets, and stilettos. As new allegiances form, friendships are tested and a shocking revelation threatens the very existence of the firm.
Disney
The Remarried Princess (Hulu & Disney+) – Nov. 4
Based on the hit Naver Webtoon of the same name, The Remarried Empress follows the strained relationship of beloved Empress Navier and her husband Emperor Sovieshu of the Eastern Kingdom. With anxieties rising across the kingdom, the couple’s relationship begins to fracture when Sovieshu falls in love with a runaway slave and attempts to move heaven and earth to win her heart. Unwilling to compromise her dignity, Navier acquiesces to the emperor’s requests on one condition – that she be allowed to remarry rival Crown Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom. What follows is a tale of love, lust and regret that threatens the fate of an entire kingdom as Navier strives to reclaim her power.
Prime Video/Amazon MGM Studios
The Greatest (Prime Video) – Nov. 4
The documentary traces Muhammad Ali’s coming of age story, following a young Cassius Clay through the personal, professional and political battles he fought inside and outside the ring. Set against a changing America, The Greatest follows a once-in-a-generation talent fighting for the right to become his own man. Through the fights that made him a champion and the convictions that made him an icon, a young man from Louisville transforms himself into Muhammad Ali, the greatest of all time.
Netflix
Taken: Natalee Holloway (Netflix) – Nov. 4
On May 30, 2005, 18-year-old Natalee Holloway vanished on a high school graduation trip to Aruba—and never came home. What followed was years of unanswered questions, a missing teenager, and a mother’s relentless fight for the truth. Now, over 20 years later, Natalee’s mother, Beth, is ready to tell the complete story. With exclusive, unprecedented access to Beth and those who were with Natalee when she vanished, this three-part documentary series is the definitive account of a case that gripped a nation and never let go. It’s a story of a mother who refused to stop searching, an investigation that spanned continents, and a daughter whose memory endures. This is Natalee’s story, told at last in full.
Netflix
Black Doves (Netflix) – Nov. 5
Helen (Keira Knightley) is still betraying her nation’s secrets to the covert organization she serves: the Black Doves. But after the misadventures of last Christmas, and with her husband Wallace (Andrew Buchan), preparing to become Prime Minister, she is walking a more treacherous line than ever.
Apple TV
Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook (Apple TV) – Nov. 6
The eight-episode series follows Nora Lum, aka Awkwafina, on a cross-country culinary road trip as she attempts to revive her family’s beloved Chinese restaurant.
National Geographic/Disney
Wolves Up Close With Bertie Gregory (National Geographic) – Nov. 6
Reconnecting with a pack of wolves he has followed for seven years, Bertie Gregory sets out to capture one of the Arctic’s most dangerous and rarely filmed hunts: wolves taking on a bull moose, prey roughly ten times their size. Led by Kona, a striking white breeding male, the pack faces a critical winter as dwindling food supplies, an encroaching rival wolf and an aging leader threaten its survival.
NBCUniversal/Peacock
Charmed By a Southern Monster (Peacock) – Nov. 9
Starring Craig Conover as Hunter Caldwell and Nicole Mattox as Maeve Marchant, the series blends soapy romance, workplace rivalry and small-town mystery.
The story follows Maeve, a brilliant corporate fixer sent to convince and seduce Hunter, a rumored murderer, into selling his family’s estate. But when she discovers that the town’s most feared man may actually be its most misunderstood, and the only person who can protect her from her dangerous ex-boyfriend, Maeve becomes entangled in Hunter’s world. As family secrets and a billion-dollar development deal threaten to unravel their growing connection, she must confront her past and decide how much she’s willing to risk for love.
TLC/Warner Bros. Discovery
My Big Fat Fabulous Life (TLC) – Nov. 10
Whitney Way Thore is stepping into a transformative new chapter. Back in her home state of North Carolina, Whitney has found love with Jake, a man she first met years ago before reconnecting after her return to Charlotte. As their relationship deepens, Whitney is rediscovering her confidence through dance, exploring new possibilities on her health journey, and taking meaningful steps toward the future she’s always wanted, including her biggest dream of becoming a mom.
Disney
Rivals (Hulu) – Nov. 11
Picking up after the gut-wrenching mid-series finale, Tony Baddingham and Declan O’Hara’s battle for the Cotswolds crown reaches fever pitch, while Rupert Campbell-Black is forced to confront his own personal demons. Against a backdrop of hedonistic parties, Bonfire Night chaos, the Hampshire Hunt Ball and a turbulent Christmas, affairs unravel, alliances fracture and rivalries intensify. Caught in the middle of the frenzied franchise war, Taggie O’Hara must find the courage to follow her heart, while those around her face the consequences of ambition, power and secrets that can no longer remain hidden. But as series two draws to a close, who will get their happy ending?
Netflix
Avedon (Netflix) – Nov. 11
From Ron Howard, the documentary explores the life, career, and cultural impact of legendary American photographer Richard Avedon.
Peacock/NBCUniversal
The Good Daughter (Peacock) – Nov. 12
The Good Daughter is a suspenseful thriller wrapped in a deeply emotional story about love, family and resilience. Sisters Charlotte (Meghann Fahy) and Samantha (Rose Byrne) Quinn have spent the last 20 years trying to piece together the lives that were fractured by a single night of violence. When another attack splinters the small town of Pikeville, Charlotte – now a lawyer like her father – is the first witness on the scene. As the case unfolds and twists through painful memories and buried secrets, what emerges is not just a story of survival, but of enduring ties between a father and his daughters, and the complex bond between sisters.
Bravo
Southern Charm (Bravo) – Nov. 12
After a reunion where the status of friendships and situationships remained ambiguous, the Charmers are determined to define their relationships and mend wounds. However, when true feelings bubble up and juicy rumors catch fire, the group seeks to unveil the truth – even if it costs them more than just friendships.
Todd Antony/BritBox
Blue Lights (BritBox) – Nov. 12
Three years into their jobs as response officers, Constables Grace Ellis, Tommy Foster, and Annie Conlon are operating at their limit, facing a new threat on the streets that the police can barely control. Meanwhile the murder trial of Gerry Cliff exposes a dangerous and long-buried secret that leads to chaos both inside the police, and across the criminal underworld. As they grapple with big decisions about their future, Grace, Tommy and Annie must find the courage to face the greatest threat they have ever encountered: the truth.
Apple TV
12 12 12 (Apple TV) – Nov. 13
Each episode of the drama unfolds across three timelines of a heist: the 12 months of planning, the 12 hours of the heist, and the 12 days following the heist. The series follows a disgraced FBI agent (Anthony Mackie) and an American career criminal (Jamie Dornan) who play a zero-sum game of cat and mouse across Europe. At the center of it all is the daring, epic raid on a bank vault deep beneath the streets of Zurich.
National Geographic/Disney
Expedition: Saving Our Seas (National Geographic) – Nov. 13
The documentary follows teams of National Geographic Explorers as they investigate our global Ocean, from seashore to seafloor and pole to pole. Combining cutting-edge technology with the knowledge of coastal communities, they chase the discoveries and solutions needed to protect our Oceans at a critical moment.
Oxygen
Homicide for the Holidays (Oxygen) – Nov. 14
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But for some families, cherished celebrations become the backdrop for unimaginable violence. Season six of Homicide For The Holidays brings a new batch of deadly deeds to the supposed jolliest time of the year as investigators pursue those responsible and seek justice for families shattered at a time meant for togetherness.
Netflix
Cunk on Cinema (Netflix) – Nov. 15
Diane Morgan returns as Philomena Cunk in a new series from Charlie Brooker. Billed as Cunk’s most glamorous outing yet, she charts the history of cinema, from the invention of the camera and the New Wave filmmakers of the 1960s right up to the entrance of CGI and what the future of AI holds. Cunk will attempt to demystify it all while sitting in lumpy seats with stale popcorn, asking herself where did cinema come from? And why? What does it want? And why can’t it tell us?
Bravo
Small Town Trouble: Texas (Bravo) – Nov. 18
Set in Boerne (pronounced “Bur-nee”), Texas, the series follows a charming yet unconventional group of wives, mothers and social insiders – Aaryn Williams, Alli McAnelly, Annari Uys, Gabby Hernandez Huffman, and Hailey Head, alongside their respective husbands – as conservative values of small-town life collide with forbidden attraction, messy friendships, and shocking secrets. Here, perception is everything, temptation is everywhere, and the truth is never as buttoned-up as it looks.
Netflix
The Altruists (Netflix) – Nov. 19
The story of Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, two hyper-smart, ambitious young idealists who tried to remake the global financial system in the blink of an eye – before they were accused of stealing $8 billion and became Gen Z’s own Bonnie & Clyde.
Peacock/NBCUniversal
Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together (Peacock) – Nov. 19
This season, Ashanti continues to balance motherhood, continuing to perform on stage, and taking control of her musical legacy. While navigating living in St. Louis and New York City, Ashanti also juggles re-recording her debut album to retain her masters, finding time for her girlfriends who keep her grounded, and recording new music with some of music’s hottest artists. After years of nonstop touring, Nelly reflects on the physical toll it’s taking at this stage in his life, and an unexpected family loss reminds him what matters most. Between raising their son, honoring their village, and planning for their future, Nelly and Ashanti discover that belonging together isn’t about standing still; it’s about building a future on their own terms.
TLC/Warner Bros. Discovery
The Mad Pooper (TLC) – Nov. 19
Nearly a decade after a mysterious female jogger dubbed “The Mad Pooper” captured national attention for repeatedly defecating on residential lawns across Colorado Springs, one of the strangest unsolved mysteries is back in the spotlight. In the new two-hour special, viewers will dive headfirst into the bizarre true story that left an entire community searching for answers and asking one simple question: why?
Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
Yellowjackets (Showtime) – Nov. 20
As the survivors race to bury their sins before rescue arrives and an old flame roars back into town with plans of her own, turns out not every homecoming is a joyous one, and this one’s going to sting.
MGM+/Amazon MGM Studios
Secret Service (MGM+) – Nov. 22
Adapted from Tom Bradby‘s bestselling novel, Secret Service follows senior MI6 officer Kate Henderson (Gemma Arterton), whose covert investigation uncovers evidence that a high-ranking U.K. politician may be working as a Russian asset. With trust shattered and her career on the line, Kate must navigate the shifting sands of political loyalty, international threat, and personal sacrifice as she races to uncover their identity before it’s too late.
Colleen Hayes/Peacock
Dig (Peacock) – Nov. 23
The new comedy follows a team of dedicated archaeologists (and less-dedicated college students) who spend their summer working on a dig site in Greece. Their discovery of a rare artifact sends them on the adventure of a lifetime.
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