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'The Miniature Wife' Trailer: Matthew Macfadyen Accidentally Shrinks Elizabeth Banks in New Peacock Dramedy Series - Watch Now!

The trailer for Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen‘s new dramedy has been released!

On Thursday (February 5), Peacock debuted the first look teaser at the upcoming seriesThe Miniature Wife, starring the 51-year-old Pitch Perfect actress/director and the 51-year-old Emmy-winning actor.

Here’s the synopsis: “Based on the short story written by Manuel Gonzales, The Miniature Wife is a dramedy examining the power (im)balances between spouses after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis. A crisis is putting it mildly. Macfadyen and Banks star as Les and Lindy, a couple trying to keep their marriage together. The wrinkle is that Les has accidentally shrunk Lindy to six inches high, adding a high-concept twist to the relationship drama.”

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These 12 Celebrities Are Fans of the New England Patriots!

The 2026 Super Bowl is being held this upcoming weekend and it looks like a lot of celebrities are going to be rooting for the New England Patriots to beat the Seattle Seahawks again!

It’s a highly-anticipated game since it is a rematch 11 years in the making after the Patriots beat the Seahawks at the Super Bowl XLIX.

The game will take place on Sunday, February 8.

There are definitely some recognizable faces on the list, many of whom are very outspoken about their love for the Patriots team.

Click through the slideshow below to see which celebrities are New England Patriots fans…

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8 'Pitch Perfect' Stars are Parents & 1 Revealed Why They Don't Want to Start a Family

The Pitch Perfect family has grown quite a bit over the years!

Believe it or not, it’s been more than a decade since the franchise introduced us to the Barden Bellas and showcased the vocal talents of celebs like Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, and more!

In the series, they’re just a bunch of college-aged students making music using only their mouths. However, in real life the talented cast is so much more. Many of the actors have become parents over the years.

We pulled together all of the Pitch Perfect stars with children. We also added one star to the list who has revealed why they do not want to be a parent. Their reasoning might surprise you!

Scroll through the slideshow for a full rundown of which members of the Pitch Perfect cast has started a family…

Elizabeth Banks Highlights 5 of 6 Directing Nominees Being Women, Only for a Man to Win at Emmy Awards 2025

Elizabeth Banks celebrated the amount of female directing nominees at the Emmys this year, only for the award to go to the one man nominated in the category.

The Pitch Perfect actress was there to present Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2025 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 14) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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Karen Read Responds to Elizabeth Banks Playing Her in Upcoming Series About Trial

Karen Read is responding to the news that Prime Video is planning a series about her trial.

It was previously announced that Elizabeth Banks was cast to play Karen in a limited series about her trial.

On Thursday (August 28), Karen and her attorney Alan Jackson were guests on The Howie Carr Show where she responded to the news.

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Elizabeth Banks to Play Karen Read in Prime Video Limited Series About Infamous Court Case

Elizabeth Banks has booked her next role in a new true-crime series!

The 51-year-old Emmy-nominated actress has signed on to star in the upcoming limited series based on Karen Read‘s infamous court case, which Prime Video and Warner Bros. Television are developing.

Based on the Law & Crime and Wondery podcast Karen, the series follows “the trial that captivated the country and turned Read into a household name. When a Boston police officer is found dead in the snow, all eyes are on his girlfriend, Read. The case fractures a community, with some believing she is guilty of first-degree murder, and others that she’s the victim of a sweeping cover-up by state and local law enforcement. This series explores society’s obsession with true crime, the allure of conspiracy and the deepening crisis of trust in our institutions,” according to Deadline.

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Elle Fanning Talks Effie Trinket Role In Next 'Hunger Games' Movie, Reveals If Elizabeth Banks Reached Out

Elle Fanning is gushing about her upcoming role in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping!

The 27-year-old actress will be taking on the role of a young Effie Trinket in the prequel movie, which follows Haymitch Abernathy and his journey in the Fiftieth Annual Hunger Games.

In a recent interview to promote her upcoming movie Predator: Badlands, Elle was asked about her Hunger Games casting and if she’s heard from Elizabeth Banks, who played Effie in the original Hunger Games movies.

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