Kathleen Robertson and Mark Engelhardt join CBS’s hit series Tracker, bringing new characters, fresh twists, and added depth to Colter Shaw’s story.
The CBS hit series Tracker has been given an electrifying shakeup, and fans of the show will be the real beneficiaries. Veteran television stars, Kathleen Robertson and Mark Engelhardt, have been nabbed as series regulars for season six, adding new layers to the captivating story arc that revolves around Justin Hartley’s iconic character, Colter Shaw.
Kathleen Robertson, who is likely best remembered for the searing Swimming with Sharks, has been cast as Maxine, a powerhouse attorney at a top firm. An interesting premise is introduced with her character: she befriends Reenie Greene (Fiona Rene, who is simply wonderful) and appears to be engaged in routine legal work on a class action suit. But here is the surprise nothing is what it was supposed to be up close.
Maxine is hiding something big and it will rock the boat. Robertson also has a producing and writing background, the kind of creative smarts that is sure to add additional layers to her role.
Mark Engelhardt (best known for American Horror Story: Asylum) will now play Emile Sark, a man with a strong sense of right and wrong. Paul’s description makes him sound cold, calculating and ruthless — a man who lives by his own rules, morals and ethics. A character like this could really shake up the dynamic of the show and cause some amazing tension.
These two casting additions are interesting in the development of the series. Tracker has been a powerhouse for CBS since debuting after Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024. Based on Jeff Deaver’s best-selling novel The Never Game, the drama centers on Colter Shaw, who roams the country, employing his unparalleled tracking and survival skills to find missing people and crack cases while raking in cash. Justin Hartley has nailed the role, he made me believe in the lone-wolf survivalist.
Season 3 had already been released on October 19, 2025, and the series continued to provide the quality storytelling that the viewers were expecting. Following the dramatic cliffhangers and family revelations of prior seasons, Colter is confronted with hard truths about his family’s past. With the addition of Robertson and Engelhardt’s characters to the mix, more depth and complexity is brought into the story.
What makes this casting development even more interesting is how it plays into a larger overhaul of the series’ supporting players. It was previously announced that series regulars Eric Graise (who played tech-savvy hacker Bobby) and Abby McEnany (who was the empathetic Velma) exited the show. This allowed the show’s creators to take the series in new directions, and introduce completely new character dynamics.
Elwood Reid (showrunner) has been very clear about what he wants the series to be: for every week, starting with Colter coming into a new place with a new case and how he goes about approaching solving it is entirely for grabs. This loose format allowed the series to bring in several memorable guest stars and recurring characters who added a unique element to the storyline.
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Robertson and Engelhardt round out a cast including the powerhouse Justin Hartley and the incredible Fiona Rene. The series has already shown that it can lure big-name guest stars such as Jensen Ackles, Sofia Pernas and a host of other fan favorites.
With these two talented additions, Tracker is set to keep the wins coming. The arrival of Maxine and Emile Sark promises some interesting story lines, especially as these characters relate to Reenie and to Colter’s investigations. Whether they wind up allies or enemies, one thing is for certain: the CBS series is still pushing the envelope in exhilarating ways that keep viewers hooked and starving for more.
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AI star Tilly Norwood, created by Eline Van der Velden’s Xicoia studio, is drawing major Hollywood talent agencies—reshaping the future of acting.
Meet Tilly Norwood – Hollywood’s First “Fake Real” Star introduced by Dutch comedian-producer Eline van der Velden through her AI studio Xicoia. According to Variety, Norwood “has drawn the interest of several talent agents” after being debuted at industry-targeted Zurich Film Festival summit. Van der Velden informed the Zurich Summit panel that studios – early doubters of AI actors in early 2025 – are now “moving quietly ahead with AI projects,” and that she anticipates an imminent announcement of which agency will have Norwood as their client. And lo and behold, some talent agents are already swooping around her.
Her debut? An all-AI comedy sketch called AI Commissioner — from script to performance, it was all generated. Eline even went on to state that she wishes Tilly to become “the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman.” Daring, isn’t it?
News of Norwood’s agency buzz triggered swift backlash from working actors. Hollywood stars publicly criticised on social media, asking how a computer-generated “actress” would fill the role of actual actors. The Wrap covers –
Actress Melissa Barrera (In the Heights) took to Instagram: “Hope all actors repped by the agent that does this, drop their a$. How gross, read the room.”
Others sarcastically predicted that contracting an AI “actress” would be a PR debacle at best, a catastrophe at worst. The Independent’s report included similar zingers by stars such as White Lotus’s Lukas Gage: “She was a nightmare to work with!!!!”.
Van der Velden compares AI to previous technologies such as animation or CGI – “a new brush, a new paintbrush” – that enhance storytelling without doing away with live performance. She underlines that “nothing – certainly not an AI character – can take away the craft or joy of human performance”.
Overall, some people think that it can jeopardize the real talent of real performance and their careers too but some believe that this is an experimental creative tool of Norwood.
Tilly Norwood’s appearance has fueled controversy for the classic acting roles in the future. Critics caution that if studios or agencies start dealing with AI characters as commodities, human actors may see fewer opportunities, stated by Deadline. The 2023 SAG-AFTRA agreements already contain firm safeguards (negotiated under union pressure) to avoid unapproved AI use of actors’ likenesses. Union officials have maintained that any application of a performer’s digital double needs to be affirmatively approved and paid for. On the agency front, some reps may consider an AI actor to be a publicity stunt worthy of consideration — industry speculation about an agency inking Tilly to garner press attention has been out there – but most agents are cautious.
According to Hollywood Reporter, agencies that try to sign Norwood could destroy confidence: “If your agent does this, drop their a$.” Practically speaking, even if Norwood or other AI talent land the occasional job (commercials, voiceovers, background), big stars will continue to be required for bankable leads, and productions will need to work with union rules.
In the short term, Norwood’s case has placed agencies on notice that AI is a “hot” issue – agents can softly scout for AI talent or ignore the trend, but they risk blowback either way.
The Hollywood studios seem cautiously interested in generative AI. At the Zurich panel, Van der Velden saw a change in studio mindset from skepticism (“this is nothing”) early in 2025 to interest (“we need to do something”) mid-year. Industry analysts point out that studios might view AI tools as means to reduce costs and speed content production (e.g., automating background extras, pre-visualization, or editing). Experts have indicated that AI may allow even smaller studios to “make high-end content at a fraction of the expense,” possibly expanding competition.
The Deadline reports that the web’s leading “digital influencer,” Lu do Magalhães, boasts more than 8 million fans despite being a complete computer simulation. This pairing demonstrates that although mainstream cinema audiences first refuse to accept blatant deepfakes, younger or more computer-literate audiences occasionally accept or indeed prefer artificial celebrities on the web.
As van der Velden contends, if Norwood can provide compelling performances, audiences may be more concerned about story than she is machine. But at least for now, many industry observers believe AI actresses like Tilly will remain curiosities rather than genuine replacements for popular live performers.
Tilly Norwood is only one example of AI’s growing footprint in entertainment. Industry analysts are forecasting that AI tools will become widespread in production pipelines (storyboarding, visual effects, language dubbing, etc.), though leadership in creativity will still be human-driven in the near term. Some believe AI will unleash a deluge of cheap content (offering regulation or curation), while others envision it as fueling indie innovation. What is certain is that Hollywood will incorporate AI increasingly – though cautiously.
As the case of Tilly Norwood shows, studios and tech companies might chase “AI actors” as an experiment, but mass acceptance will depend on how audiences respond and union negotiations. If Norwood is successful at finding employment and garnering eyeballs, it will inspire more AI productions; if she crashes or incites consumer hostility, the market will tap the brakes.
As Variety and others point out, the controversy surrounding Tilly Norwood illustrates broader issues of whether AI is merely “another tool” for directors or a force that might disrupt conventional acting work. The long-term direction will depend on the degree to which Hollywood harmonizes progress with art and labor considerations – and a chapter that continues to be written.
The Hunger Games love birds Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are reunited in the new prequel Sunrise at the Reaping, which will bring fans back to Panem.
The Hunger Games’ Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, the iconic duo who captured our hearts as Panem’s greatest rebels, are confirmed to be coming back to the franchise with The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and we’re just not emotionally prepared for what this means.
The revelation was made on 10 December 2025, and it reverberated across the entertainment industry like a hovercraft. For more than 10 years, we’ve seen these two gifted performers breathe life into the characters created by Suzanne Collins, and seeing them in this new prequel feels like that chance encounter with an old friend that really throws you for a loop. While Jennifer Lawrence will be reprising her role as Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, there is a fun twist to this - they are not the main characters in this movie.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is turning out to be something I don’t think we’ve seen from the series yet. Taking place 24 years prior to the original Hunger Games trilogy, the prequel follows a young Haymitch Abernathy, the surly yet surprisingly endearing mentor we are familiar with through Woody Harrelson’s version of the character.
To those of you who read the novelization, Lawrence and Hutcherson are set to appear in a flash forward sequence near the end of the film, showing where our favorite characters ended. It’s that perfect kind of callback that makes longtime fans feel seen and appreciated.
The extraordinary cast lined up for this prequel is the first reason for this excitement. Joseph Zada as young Haymitch, who confronts the terrifying 50th Hunger Games (the Second Quarter Quell) — where the stakes are doubled with 48 tributes instead of 24.
That’s right, this isn’t just any Hunger Games, it’s a barbaric, monstrous edition that will tell us exactly how Haymitch became the shattered man who then leads Katniss through her own.
Backing up the extraordinary young talent is a star-studded cast that feels like a who’s who of Hollywood: Glenn Close, Ralph Fiennes (as a younger President Snow), Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin, Maya Hawke, and so many more incredible actors. Kieran Culkin, just coming off an Academy Award win for A Real Pain, will be taking over Stanley Tucci’s role as Caesar Flickerman, and Ralph Fiennes lends his gravitas to a youthful iteration of the tyrannical President Snow. This level of casting in this prequel is just jaw dropping.
Francis Lawrence, having directed all but one of the Hunger Games movies since 2012, is back to lend his deft hand to this dark origin story. Billy Ray’s screenplay is a faithful, attentive adaptation of Collins’ novel, so those familiar with the books will pick out the key scenes, but the uninitiated gain a new, cinematic interpretation.
The enthusiasm What’s really exciting about this project is that it comes full circle for the Hunger Games franchise. Following the unprecedented popularity of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in 2023, which gave a glimpse of a young Coriolanus Snow, Lionsgate are clearly interested in delving further back into this universe’ s past. The franchise has grossed $3.3 billion worldwide over five films, and with this star-packed cast and gripping story, Sunrise on the Reaping is set to be another blockbuster.
The film is set to blaze its way into theaters on November 20, 2026, giving fans almost a year to speculate on what a Lawrence and Hutcherson cameo might entail, be it a fleeting appearance or a substantial chunk of the story, it’s unclear at the moment, but whatever it is: getting Katniss and Peeta back on the big screen – even in this unusual capacity, is a treat for the series’ fanatics.
To those of us who have grown up with these characters, this is like coming home. The Hunger Games world keeps expanding and surprising us, and with Lawrence and Hutcherson’s return, it’s clear why this franchise ever really captured our hearts.
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