Celebrity Extra

By Dana Jackson

Q:I know that HBO’s “Succession” got a lot of praise and will probably clean up at the Emmy’s, but I enjoyed the show “Billions” much more. When does it return with new episodes? -- M.F.

A:Showtime’s “Billions” will return for its seventh and final season this August. Damian Lewis, who left the series at the end of season five, is back for several episodes, reuniting with cast members Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff.

Unlike “Succession,” which appears to be over for good with no announced spin-offs, “Billions” has several planned spin-off series in the works, including the tentatively titled “Millions” and “Trillions.” Paramount Pictures president and CEO Chris McCarthy stated, “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.”

“Billions” will premiere first for subscribers of Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, Aug. 11, before airing on Showtime on Sunday, Aug. 13.

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Q:I was disappointed to hear that the sitcom “American Auto” has been canceled. Is there any chance it will end up somewhere else? -- T.T.

A: Justin Spitzer, the creative mind behind the NBC sitcom “American Auto,” recently revealed on Twitter what he had in store for the third season of his critically acclaimed comedy series. Unfortunately, unless another network or streaming service picks it up, we won’t get to see Ana Gasteyer’s Katherine Hastings and Payne Motors “finally finding success and taking the world by storm.”

NBC also gave the ax to two other beloved sitcoms: “Grand Crew,” which starred Nicole Byer (“Nailed It!”) and Echo Kellum (“Arrow”), and “Young Rock,” which was based on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s childhood.

On a positive note, NBC has renewed a dozen of its shows, including modern takes on classics like “Magnum P.I.,” “Night Court” and “Quantum Leap.” The hit futuristic drama “La Brea” will also return, and the trio of “Law & Order” and “Chicago” shows will all be back with new episodes.

Regarding “Magnum P.I.,” it was picked up by NBC after CBS canceled it, and not only has NBC saved it, they’ve renewed it for not just one, but two seasons! Perhaps “American Auto,” too, will get a second chance somewhere, someday.

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Q: Where have I seen the actor who stars in “Citadel” with Priyanka Chopra? Has he been in any series I might have seen? -- S.A.

A:Scottish actor Richard Madden has been around for quite a while, but is probably most recognizable as Robb Stark in the first three seasons of the iconic HBO series “Game of Thrones.” He went on to star as Prince Kit in the 2015 release of “Cinderella,” which also starred Lily James and Cate Blanchett. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his title role in the British miniseries “Bodyguard.” He played Elton John’s manager in the film biopic “Rocketman,” and then became part of the Marvel Universe as Ikaris in “Eternals.”

“Citadel” has been renewed for a second season by Amazon Prime Video.

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