The last days of April and the first of May bring many exciting and fun TV and streaming series and one of the year's most anticipated movies. The big film premiere this weekend belongs to the honorary Latino Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, who star in "Fall Guy." Opening on Thursday, the story follows a former stuntman who must return to Hollywood due to an emergency.
Wednesday, May 2, marks the big return of Selena Gomez to cable TV. Her new show, "Selena + Restaurant", in which the Latina superstar visits some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. That same day is the premiere of "Turtles All the Way Down", the adaptation of John Green's book of the same name, starring the Peruvian American actress Isabela Merced.
However, the most expected stream of the week is the boxing match of Saúl "El Canelo Álvarez" vs Javier Munguía. The fight between these Mexican boxers is on May 4th, from the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas.
The best new series, films and sports events to watch this week
The premieres start on Tuesday, April 30th, with Fiasco. This French Netflix series dives into the chaotic world of a young director trying to make his first feature film. Expect humor and drama in a messy artistic endeavor.
Also on April 30th drops the FX miniseries The Veil. With Elizabeth Moss at the helm, the story follows the relationship between two women playing a deadly game of truth and lies.
Premiering on May 1 on Netflix is "Fiesta en la madriguera," the new film by Manolo Caro ("La casa de las flores,") based on the novel of the same name by Juan Pablo Villalobos and adapted by Oscar winner Nicolás Giacobone. It presents the story of Tochtli (Miguel Valverde Uribe), an exceptionally intelligent and precocious child who, at first glance, seems to have everything. And when he doesn't, his father, Yolcaut (Manuel García-Rulfo), will do the impossible to fulfill his desires, because Yolcaut can do anything.
Heeramandi The Diamond Bazaar also premiering on Netflix on May 1st, is a lavish series, set in pre-independent India, features a powerful narrative of love, betrayal, and political intrigue. It showcases the talents of a predominantly South Asian cast.
The life of a barrister turned investigator in Tudor England is at the center of the historical mystery Shardlake, also on May 1st on Disney+.
The second season of Eugenio Derbez's "Acapulco", about the ins and outs of the hottest resort in Acapulco, Las Colinas in 1985, comes back on Apple TV+ on May 1st.
May 2 is the premiere of Selena + Restaurant on Food Network, and Max. The series shows superstar Selena Gomez as she explores some of LA's hottest restaurants, blending culinary arts with celebrity charm.
That same day opens with Max's "Turtles All the Way Down". This film, starring Isabella Merced, is an adaptation of John Green's novel about a teenager who copes with anxiety while solving a mystery.
Also on May 2nd, Prime Video premieres Anne Hathaway's film "The Idea of You," a contemporary love story about an unexpected romance between a single mom and a young pop star.
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder will return to butt heads and crack each other up as Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels in the third season of "Hacks," on Max
The weekend starts on May 3rd, with the premiere on theatres of "Fall Guy." All critics are loving the movie starring Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling. The only question is now: how will Eva Mendes support her man's film, after all the fun things she did for "Barbie."
Hulu also is debuting on Friday Welcome to Wrexham. The docuseries follows Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds in their journey to revitalize the Wrexham soccer team.
Funny man Jerry Seinfeld debuts as a movie director on Netflix with "Unfrosted". Seinfeld also stars in this comedic tale about creating a famous breakfast pastry set against a backdrop of corporate rivalry.
Star Wars Day May the 4th has been chosen for the premiere of "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire" on Disney+. This is an exploration of the Galactic Empire through the eyes of different characters in this expansive six-episode series.
The much-anticipated fight Canelo vs. Munguía will be streamed on May 4th on Prime Video. Don't miss this boxing match featuring Mexican superstars Canelo Álvarez and Jaime Munguía on Cinco de Mayo weekend.
Sunday May 5th premieres the second season of "Monsters at Work." The beloved characters from Monsters Inc. return for another season of workplace antics and friendship tests.
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