NOVEMBER 18 - 24, 2018 staradvertiser.com ANYTHING FOR LOVE While enjoying a holiday in Greece, actress Charlie (Florence Pugh) meets handsome but dangerous stranger Becker (Alexander Skarsgård) in The Little Drummer Girl. Charlie soon discovers that Becker is an Israeli spy in this small-screen adaptation of the 1983 John le Carré novel of the same name. The six-part miniseries continues Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 20 and 21. Premiering Monday, Nov. 19, on AMC. NEW EPISODE! Join host, Lyla Berg as she sits down with guests Meet the who share their work on moving our community forward. people SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE: and places Coralie Chun Matayoshi, CEO, American Red Cross of Hawai˔i Rick Ahn, Director of Business, Kroc Center Hawai˔i that make 1st & 3rd Roxanne Bolden Wednesday of the Month, , Executive Director, Hawai‘i Aloha Independent Living Hawai˔i 6:30 pm | Channel 53 olelo.org special. Darlene Kaȑahaȑaina, Chief Nursing & Quality Officer, Waikȟkȟ Health ON THE COVER | THE LITTLE DRUMMER GIRL Intrigue, action, romance AMC’s ‘The Little Drummer romance. Instead, he draws her into a complex the drumbeats of Florence Pugh, the most Girl’ has it all and high-stakes plot, forcing the young ac- energetic young female actor I have seen re- tress into the role of a lifetime in a “theater of cently, will resonate with the audience.” the real.” Chan-wook also had great praise for Pugh’s By Kyla Brewer The production marks the television debut co-star, Emmy and Golden Globe winner TV Media of visionary film director Park Chan-wook Skarsgård: (“The Handmaiden,” 2016). It was filmed in “To play an enigmatic man who hides his iving into a great spy novel can be thrill- London, Greece and Prague, and Chan-wook true feelings deep inside, I couldn’t think of a ing, but it can be just as exciting to see was at the helm every step of the way. As the more fitting actor,” the director said. “I believe the characters come alive onscreen. D director of the spy thriller, he finally brings his Skarsgård’s growing depth as a great charac- A riveting tale of international espionage is silver screen skills to the small screen. Born ter actor and his soaring energy will elevate about to get the small-screen treatment, and in Seoul, South Korea, Chan-wook is one of ‘The Little Drummer Girl’ to a higher place.” viewers won’t want to miss it. the most popular filmmakers in his homeland, The Swedish actor is best known for his Idealistic young actress Charlie (Florence thanks to his work on films such as “Thirst” roles as vampire Eric Northman in HBO’s “True Pugh, “Lady Macbeth,” 2016) becomes in- (2009) and what is known as The Vengeance Blood,” Perry Wright in the HBO miniseries “Big volved with Becker (Alexander Skarsgård, Trilogy, a series consisting of “Sympathy for Little Lies” and as the title character in the “True Blood”), an Israeli intelligence officer, in Mr. Vengeance” (2002), “Oldboy” (2003) and 2016 action adventure “The Legend of Tarzan.” AMC’s six-part miniseries “The Little Drummer “Lady Vengeance” (2005). He decided to pursue acting after serving in a Girl,” premiering Monday, Nov. 19, and continu- In an official news release for “The Little Swedish military unit that dealt with anti-sabo- ing Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 20 and 21. Drummer Girl,” the director explained why tele- tage and antiterrorism. After studying theater Set in the 1970s, the show recounts a tale of vision is the right medium for the le Carré at Marymount Manhattan College in New love and betrayal against the backdrop of the tale. York, he got his big break as Meekus in Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “At the core of this story is an the 2001 comedy “Zoolander.” An international co-production between extremely painful, but thrilling, ro- Pugh made her film debut as preco- AMC, BBC One and The Ink Factory, “The Little mance,” Chan-wook said. “This is cious teen Abigail Mortimer in the Drummer Girl” is an adaptation of John le what makes the story universal, British mystery film “The Falling” (2014) Carré’s 1983 novel of the same name. The reaching beyond borders and lan- before earning critical acclaim for her show was announced following the success of guages and remaining incredibly role as an unhappily married Emmy-winning miniseries “The Night Manager,” current. To adapt such a woman in the movie “Lady which was adapted from another le Carré book great work without Macbeth” (2016). She won and also produced by BBC One, AMC and The losing its integrity, it a British Independent Film Ink Factory. needs the time and Award for her work in the In “The Little Drummer Girl,” Charlie gets to depth of a televi- drama. know Becker while on vacation in Greece, but sion series, and she soon discovers there’s more to the intrigu- I am excited at Alexander Skarsgård ing stranger than meets the eye. It isn’t long the prospect stars in “The Little Drummer Girl” before she realizes that he isn’t interested in of seeing how 2 STAR CHANNELS November 18 - 24, 2018 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer nal. Ciara has ques- some words of encouragement. Sonny visits TV Media tions for Claire about Margaux and pleads with her. Curtis is touched her lies. Chad makes by Drew’s kind act. Sam and Michael meet at For the week of November 12 - 16 a big move when he the Metro Court restaurant. Sasha defends makes a deal with herself against accusations made by Kiki. Stefan. Brady tells The Young and the Restless The Bold and the Beautiful Paul the truth, and Phyllis puts all her energy into running Jabot. Ridge tells Brooke that no one will discover Rex tries his best to She recruits Dark Horse as a partner for a that he bribed the judge in Will’s custody hear- reconcile with Sarah. launch party for Jaboutiques, and holds a pho- ing. Bill is happy when Ken is able to hack into Gabi struggles with toshoot featuring the company’s female lead- Judge McMullen’s phone, and he hatches a whether or not to Heather Tom as ership. Billy resists Phyllis’s leadership, and plan to gather evidence against Ridge and the seen in “The Bold reveal the truth. Paul accuses her of taking credit for the stores. judge. Donna and Pam talk about Quinn, and and the Beautiful” confronts Will about Tessa happily agrees when Mariah asks her to Pam reminds Donna of all the crazy stunts what his true feelings move in together. They agree that Mariah will Quinn has pulled. Ridge tells Brooke that all are for Sonny, and Rex comes to a difficult de- move into Tessa’s tiny apartment in order to they can do is wait for Bill’s next move. Eric cision about his future. Sarah causes a scene save money, so Mariah says goodbye to her reminds Quinn that Pam is part of the family. at the pub, and Eric tries to help her. Lucas time at Sharon’s house and moves her things Bill requests the presence of Ridge, Judge says his goodbyes to Chloe before he leaves into Tessa’s. Sharon, Phyllis, Nikki and Victoria McMullen, Brooke, Katie and Thorne in his town. Kayla has her suspicions about Gabi. are stressed about Rey’s investigation into office. During the meeting, Justin plays a re- Abigail feels that JJ betrayed her. Jennifer and JT’s murder. Phyllis suggests they stop meet- cording that incriminates Ridge and the judge. Stefan argue over Abigail and the baby, and ing together to avoid suspicion. Rey believes Pam wants to drive a wedge between Eric and Claire’s scheme breaks down as Ben gets the Victor is responsible for the murder, and he Quinn, so she tries to get Donna hired on at truth out of Wyatt. starts bringing Newmans in for questioning. Forrester. General Hospital Sharon and Rey are torn between staying pro- Days of Our Lives Sonny thinks about what might have been, and fessional and the growing chemistry between Chad assists Abigail as she goes into labor. Julian gains the upper hand. Alexis has some them. Kyle hires Lola as the caterer for the Stefan finds Gabi with some incriminating evi- insights to share. Carly can’t find her husband, Jaboutique party when the planned caterer dence. Claire helps cover up Tripp’s crime. Ben and Jason has an update. Jordan and Curtis cancels. Nick and Phyllis reveal their status admits to Ciara that he has developed feelings discuss wedding plans. Elizabeth’s patience as the new power couple at the party, while for her. 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