Here are the new releases arriving on Paramount Plus in May 2023, including original and catalog films and TV series.
FATAL ATTRACTION
Available from May 1st on Paramount Plus – The 8-episode series, starring Joshua Jackson, Lizzy Caplan and Amanda Peet based on the iconic 1987 film starring Glenn Close and Michael Douglas, available May 1 with the first three episodes. After serving 15 years in prison for the murder of Alexandra Forrest (Lizzy Caplan), Daniel Gallagher (Joshua Jackson) is released on parole with the goal of reconnecting with his family and proving his innocence. In 2008, Dan meets Alex for the first time and his world begins to crumble after their brief relationship threatens to destroy the life he has built with his wife, Beth (Amanda Peet). The series stars Joshua Jackson as Dan Gallagher, Lizzy Caplan as Alex Forrest, Amanda Peet as Beth Gallagher, Toby Huss as Mike Gerard, Brian Goodman as Arthur Tomlinson, Alyssa Jirrels as Ellen Gallagher and Reno Wilson as Detective Earl Brooker. Alexandra Cunningham (“Dirty John,” “Chance”) serves as writer, showrunner and executive producer on the series alongside executive producer Kevin J. Hynes (“Perry Mason”), with whom Cunningham developed the series, and executive producers Darryl Frank (“The Americans”) and Justin Falvey (“The Americans”) for Amblin Television. Silver Tree also serves as an executive producer and directed five episodes. FATAL ATTRACTION is produced by Paramount Television Studios.
THE FAMILY STALLONE
Available May 18 on Paramount Plus– After playing some of the most legendary roles in cinematic history, Sylvester Stallone, three-time Academy Award nominee and Paramount+ star of the series “Tulsa King,” is ready for the cameras to capture what he considers the most important role of the his life: that of a father. This new series, whose cast includes Stallone’s three daughters, Sly Stesso and his wife Jennifer, allows you to delve into the life of one of Hollywood’s most famous families. THE FAMILY STALLONE is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, with Benjamin Hurvitz, Jessica Zalkind and Nadim Amiry as executive producers. Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam and Jonathan Singer are executive producers for Bunim-Murray Productions, with Lauren Goldstein, Valana Hunn, Chris Ray and Jason Williams serving as co-executive producers.
RABBIT HOLE
Available from May 26th on Paramount Plus – John Weir (Sutherland), a master of deception in the world of corporate espionage is framed for murder by powerful forces with the ability to influence and control the populace. In addition to Sutherland, RABBIT HOLE boasts a dynamic cast that includes Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”) as Dr. Ben Wilson, Meta Golding (“Empire”) as Hailey Winton, Enid Graham (“Sea of Easttown”) as Josephine “Jo” Madi, Rob Yang (“Succession”) as Edward Homm, Walt Klink (“The English”) as The Intern and Jason Butler Harner (“Ozark”) as Valencia.
Sutherland executive produces RABBIT HOLE, alongside directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra (“This Is Us,” “WeCrashed”), Charlie Gogolak (“The Sinner,” “WeCrashed”), Suzan Bymel (“Designated Survivor”) and Hunt Baldwin (“Longmire,” “The Closer”).
CONFESS, FLETCH
Available May 4 on Paramount Plus–After becoming the prime suspect in multiple murders, Fletch struggles to prove his innocence while simultaneously trying to recover the art collection that was stolen from his fiancée. In the cast of the film: Jon Hamm, Lorenza Izzo, John Slattery and Marcia Gay Harden
ONE HAS TO DIE
Available from May 5th on Paramount Plus– The film tells the story of seven people who are kidnapped, tied up and suddenly wake up in the living room of a villa. A loud noise from two speakers warns them that they are now part of a game. Participants in the game must follow 4 rules: 1) They must choose who will die 2) If they don’t, they will all be killed. 3) No one will be able to offer to die. 4) The chosen one must agree with his own destiny. A 60 minute timer is activated and counts down. As they try to figure out why they are there, and who is behind their kidnapping, the seven participants must try to survive at all costs.
EVIL S1
Available from 8 May on Paramount Plus– A skeptical clinical psychologist joins a priest-in-training and a contractor as they investigate alleged unexplained events, including demonic possession and other extraordinary occurrences to see if there is a scientific explanation or if something truly supernatural is going on. Starring: Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Micheael Emerson, Christine Lahti and Aasif Mandvi
DER SCHEICH
Available from May 11th on Paramount Plus– One-of-a-kind series about a man and his wife suddenly hunted by gangsters and a murderer. The two finally flee to Switzerland where the man pretends to be a billionaire sheik, before arriving at the final showdown. Based on the true story of factory worker Volker Eckel. In the cast, the actress Petra Schmidt-Schaller
FROM ST 2
Available from May 19th on Paramount Plus– The series unravels the mystery of a city in the center of the United States that imprisons anyone who enters it. Residents struggling both to maintain a sense of normalcy and to find a way out must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest. In the cast: Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandido Moreno, Avery Konrad and Scott McCord.
Finally, we would like to point out some changes. THE GAME S1-2, previously announced for April, will arrive on Paramount+ from 10 May. The New Players offer a modern analysis of black culture through the prism of pro football, trying to keep their soul while playing The Game. Starring: Wendy Raquel Robinson, Vaughn W Hebron, Adriyan Rae, Hosea Chancez and Coby Bell.
While the arrival of THE LOTTERY: THE LEGEND OF THE MEXICAN DREAM on Paramount+ has been delayed to June.
Source: Press Release
