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Time Out
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Where was ‘The Waterfront' filmed? Behind the scenes on Netflix's new crime drama
Netflix's The Waterfront mixes Ozark with Succession – and it all unfolds by the water in North Carolina. The show is the handiwork of Scream creator Kevin Williamson and boasts of an intriguing cast, including chiselled character actor Holt McCallany, Mario Bello, and actor-singer Melissa Benoist. The dynastic drama, which should also appeal to fans of Netflix's Florida Keys thriller Bloodline (2015-2017), is set in the coastal town of Havenport, North Carolina. Here's where you can find its seaside setting in real life. What happens in The Waterfront? After suffering not just one, but two heart attacks, Harlan Buckley (Black Bag 's Holt McCallany) is struggling to keep his family afloat as the controlling destiny in the fictional coastal town of Havenport, North Carolina. For decades, the Buckley family have controlled the local fishing industry and the town's picturesque restaurant scene. Following Harlan's brushes with death, it's up to his long-suffering wife Belle (A History of Violence 's Maria Bello) and their son Cane (Jake Weary) to make sure that the Buckley family maintains its dominance and reputation. Unfortunately for Harlan, that approach soon gets the family into even more trouble. Despite his ill-health, Harlan is forced to take back control – all while trying to keep an eye on his daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist), who lost custody of her son after her issues with addiction. With stunning locations and idyllic views, as well as murder, sex, romance, betrayal, and plenty of melodrama, The Waterfront is the sort of Netflix show you begin on Friday, only to have somehow watched it all by Saturday afternoon. Here's everything you need to know about its locations, cast, and how to watch it. Where was The Waterfront filmed? There is some bad news for fans of The Waterfront who are eager to visit the city of Havenport – it doesn't actually exist. Instead, The Waterfront was shot in the cities of Wilmington and Southport, North Carolina. Wilmington, North Carolina According to Port City Daily, when production took place in Wilmington, the cast and crew shot at the Suites On Market motel, the Cotton Exchange shopping complex by the Riverfront, on North Front Street in the Historic district, round the corner at the private Cape Fear Club, and at the Little Drum Landing event venue on Ann Street. Southport, North Carolina Meanwhile over in Southport, the city's officials took to Instagram to reveal that filming occurred in various restaurants, including Fishy Fishy Cafe, Morningstar Marina, and Potter's Seafood, each of which are bound to explode in popularity once The Waterfront hits Netflix. Kevin Williamson, The Waterfront's creator and showrunner who also wrote Scream, The Faculty, Dawson's Creek, and The Vampire Diaries, has made a habit out of shooting in his home state. Williamson was born in New Bern, North Carolina, and attended East Carolina University in nearby Greenville. I Know What You Did Last Summer, which Williamson wrote, was also shot in Southport back in 1996, while his beloved teen drama Dawson's Creek filmed in and around Wilmington for its six seasons between 1998 and 2003. Williamson has also teased that The Waterfront needed to be both set in and shot in North Carolina, because it was inspired by true events. While he's yet to provide concrete details on who influenced the Buckley family, his father Wade Williamson worked as a fisherman in North Carolina. Williamson even admitted to the Netflix website that his dad was a drug runner during this time. 'I come from a long line of fishermen,' explains Williamson. 'The fishing industry sort of upturned in the '80s – it all started to go away, and my dad couldn't feed his family. So someone came along and said, 'Hey, if you do this one thing, you can make all this money.' And it was hard to say no to… my dad – a very, very good man – got tempted to do some things that weren't so legal and got in some trouble. [But] it put food on the table, helped me go to college.' Who is in The Waterfront? The Waterfront looks destined to attract a cavalcade of viewers thanks to its all-star cast, too. In recent years, Holt McCallany has become one of most underrated actors in America, thanks to his work in Mindhunter and The Iron Claw. The leading role of Harlan gives McCallany plenty to dig into and he clearly relishes playing a despicable but still captivating patriarch. Maria Bello is the perfect foil for McCallany as his wife Mae. Audiences will recognise her from the likes of A History Of Violence, Grown Ups, Prisoners, and Beef, and she always makes everything she appears in better merely with her presence. Mae's decision to put her family first leads her to make some very bad decisions, but Bello ensures that you always still relate to her efforts. The other most recognisable performer in The Waterfront is Melissa Benoit, who shot to fame with the titular role in Supergirl, which ran for six seasons. She also appeared in the Oscar winning Whiplash, the Paramount miniseries Waco, and the action thriller Patriots Day. But the character Bree is much more hot-tempered and cunning than we've seen her before. That '70s Show star Topher Grace plays against type as drug smuggler Grady. While he comes from a rich family of lawyers and doctors, Grady made some poor decisions in the tech world that landed him in jail. After being released from prison, he started a poppy farm which ultimately leads to him butting heads with the Buckley family. The Waterfront's cast is rounded out by Jake Weary as Harlan's only son Cane, Humberly González as Cane's high school sweetheart Jenna, who has just returned to town and causes Cane to reconsider his relationship with his devoted wife Peyton, played by Danielle Campbell. There's also Gerardo Celasco as DEA Agent Marcus Sanchez, who keeps a watchful eye on the criminal exploits of the Buckley family. How can I watch The Waterfront and when does it come out? All eight episodes of The Waterfront will be available to watch on Netflix on June 19. Is there a trailer for The Waterfront? Yes, there is – in fact, you can watch it below. The best TV and streaming shows of 2025 (so far).
Cosmopolitan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
The Waterfront: Netflix's New Crime Drama Release Date and Plot
Get ready for peak family drama, as Netflix's The Waterfront is washing up on shore this Thursday (June 19). Starring Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Melissa Benoist, and Jake Weary, the new drama centers around the fictional Buckley family who are trying to maintain control of their North Carolina fishing empire. Inspired by true events and written and executively produced by Dawson Creek's Kevin Williamson, The Waterfront explores the family dynamics and the lengths people will go to when their legacy is on the line. "This is about a working man who's trying to make a go of it for his family. They've pulled themselves up from nothing and they've built this mini fishing empire in their small little town," creator Williamson told Tudum. "Now it's being taken away from them bit by bit. They'll do anything to hold onto it, because it represents their family." While yet to drop on the streaming site, the show has already drawn comparison to some of our fave shows. "Sounds like Ozark meets Outer Banks definitely keeping an eye on this one," one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). "So Bloodline, Ozark, and Yellowstone all in one," another said. Read on for everything you need to know about the series, including how many episodes there are and who's in the cast. The Waterfront will air on Netflix on Thursday, June 19. Inspired by true events, The Waterfront focuses on the flawed Buckley family, as they attempt to retain control of their fishing empire, driving them to increasingly dangerous activities to keep their heads above water. The official synopsis reads: "For decades, the Buckley family has ruled Havenport, North Carolina, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town's restaurant scene. But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley (Holt McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat."As their attempts spiral out of control and into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command. Facing her own demons, Buckley daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist) — an addict in recovery who's lost custody of her son Diller (Brady Hepner) — finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family's future forever." Below is a cast list for The Waterfront: Topher Grace and Dave Annable also appear in the series. There are eight episodes of The Waterfront. All episodes will be available to stream on June 19. The Waterfront premieres on Netflix on Thursday, June 19.
Cosmopolitan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
'Ozark meets Outer Banks': The Waterfront is Netflix's new crime drama series based on true events
Get ready for peak family drama, as Netflix's The Waterfront is washing up on shore this Thursday (19th June). Starring Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Melissa Benoist, and Jake Weary, the new drama centres around the fictional Buckley family who are trying to maintain control of their North Carolina fishing empire. Inspired by true events and written and executively produced by Dawson Creek's Kevin Williamson, The Waterfront explores the family dynamics and the lengths people will go to when their legacy is on the line. "This is about a working man who's trying to make a go of it for his family. They've pulled themselves up from nothing and they've built this mini fishing empire in their small little town," creator Williamson told Tudum. "Now it's being taken away from them bit by bit. They'll do anything to hold onto it, because it represents their family." While yet to drop on the streaming site, the show has already drawn comparison to some of our fave shows. "Sounds like Ozark meets Outer Banks definitely keeping an eye on this one,' one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). "So Bloodline, Ozark, and Yellowstone all in one," another said. Read on for everything you need to know about the series, including how many episodes there are and who's in the cast. The Waterfront will air on Netflix on Thursday 19th June. Episodes will be available to stream from 8am (GMT). Inspired by true events, The Waterfront focuses on the flawed Buckley family, as they attempt to retain control of their fishing empire, driving them to increasingly dangerous activities to keep their heads above water. The official synopsis reads: "For decades, the Buckley family has ruled Havenport, North Carolina, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town's restaurant scene. But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley (Holt McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat."As their attempts spiral out of control and into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command. Facing her own demons, Buckley daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist) - an addict in recovery who's lost custody of her son Diller (Brady Hepner) - finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family's future forever." Below is a cast list for The Waterfront: Topher Grace and Dave Annable also appear in the series. There are eight episodes of The Waterfront. All episodes will be available to stream on 19th June. The Waterfront premieres on Netflix on Thursday 19th June.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown preview and streaming details (06/13/25): Full match card, confirmed segments, how to watch, start timings, and more
(WWE Champion John Cena and CM Punk) WWE is back with another edition of SmackDown, which will serve as a fallout show of Money in the Bank, which was held on June 7, 2025, from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. In this edition, The Blue Brand will feature another action-packed promotion on June 13, 2025, which will bring a major development for the upcoming event. This week, WWE SmackDown is all set to emanate live from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, and will feature the developments from the PLE. This show will also feature Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena , Cody Rhodes, LA Knight, Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton, and 'Miss Money in the Bank' Naomi, among others. The show will also continue the King and Queen of the Ring tournament, which kicked off on Raw. Here's the detailed preview, match card, timings, and streaming details, and more. Confirmed match cards for June 13, 2025 Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena to appear 'Miss Money in the Bank,' Naomi to address the WWE Universe United States Champion Jacob Fatu to appear King & Queen of the Ring qualifying matches Randy Orton returns Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena to appear The 17-time WWE World Champion and the current Undisputed WWE Champion, John Cena, is set for an appearance on SmackDown tonight. In this edition, John Cena will likely address the promo with CM Punk from this week's Raw, and his tag team loss against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso at Money in the Bank . The Cenation Leader is set for his second title defense against 'The Second City Saint' CM Punk at the upcoming Night of Champions on June 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. United States Champion Jacob Fatu to appear After the events of Money in the Bank 2025, United States Champion Jacob Fatu will also be making an appearance on the show. During the men's ladder match, Fatu betrayed Solo Sikoa, destroying his former Bloodline leader and demonstrating his loathing for him as he slammed him through a ringside ladder. King & Queen of the Ring qualifying matches This week's SmackDown will also feature the King and Queen of the Ring matches, as announced by General Manager Nick Aldis. This week's episode of Monday Night Raw saw the tournament begin, with Sami Zayn and Roxanne Perez moving on to the semi-finals. 'Miss Money in the Bank,' Naomi to address the WWE Universe Naomi, on June 7 at the Intuit Dome, overcame all challenges to seize the MITB briefcase and earn the title of Miss Money in the Bank 2025. Under her victory, she possesses the contract that allows her to claim any title at any time and place. Tonight, Naomi will speak to the WWE Universe after her victorious performance at Money in the Bank 2025. Streaming details: How to watch SmackDown for June 13, 2025? In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico, the show can be watched live at 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM ET every Friday on USA Network. Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch it at 01 AM on Netflix. In Canada, the show will be broadcast live at 08 PM ET. In India, the SmackDown match will be broadcast at 05:30 AM IST ( June 14, 2025) on Netflix. Also Read : Is TKO planning to remove Triple H from the WWE? Full controversy with The Rock explained Viewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show at 03 AM AST. In Australia, the show will be broadcast at 10:00 AM AEST. In France, the show will be live at 03 AM CET on AB1.
Newsweek
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Long-Awaited WWE Debut May Be Happening Soon
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Hikuleo appears ready to finally make his WWE television debut. He signed with the company in 2024 but has not yet appeared on programming. A new report from states that Hikuleo is scheduled to be present at the WWE SmackDown taping in Lexington, Kentucky. This development strongly suggests his on-air arrival is imminent. Hikuleo Potential Bloodline Involvement Many believe Hikuleo will be introduced as the newest member of The Bloodline faction. His inclusion would bolster a group that currently features Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa. The faction recently added JC Mateo, also known as Jeff Cobb, who debuted on May 10. Hikuleo's arrival could be timed as a replacement for Jacob Fatu, who turned on Solo Sikoa at Money In The Bank on June 7. A Long-Awaited Arrival for Hikuleo Hikuleo's journey to a WWE screen has been a lengthy one. He was initially assigned to the NXT roster after signing but never made an official debut for the brand. Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Naomi, Bianca Belair, Nia Jax, Candice LeRae, Tiffany Stratton, and Rhea Ripley all think they will win the Royal Rumble during SmackDown at Moody Center on January 24, 202,5 in Austin,... Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Naomi, Bianca Belair, Nia Jax, Candice LeRae, Tiffany Stratton, and Rhea Ripley all think they will win the Royal Rumble during SmackDown at Moody Center on January 24, 202,5 in Austin, to a March 2025 report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, Hikuleo has been listed on the WWE internal roster for months. Creative sources on the main roster were reportedly aware he had signed but had not factored him into plans at that time. Decorated NJPW Background Hikuleo left New Japan Pro-Wrestling after a tag team title match at the Dominion event in June 2024. He brings a championship pedigree with him to WWE. During his time in NJPW, he was a former STRONG Openweight Champion. He also held both the STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championship and the IWGP Tag Team Championship. The foundation of The Bloodline was made at SummerSlam in August 2020. Roman Reigns made a shocking return after a five-month hiatus, attacking both "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman after their Universal Championship match. Reigns officially turned heel for the first time in years on the following episode of SmackDown when he was revealed to be aligned with Paul Heyman. Following WrestleMania 40 in 2024, Reigns and The Rock took a hiatus. In their absence, Solo Sikoa declared himself the new leader of The Bloodline. He violently kicked his own brother, Jimmy Uso, out of the group and introduced a new, more ruthless version of the faction. This new Bloodline saw the debut of Tama Tonga, the son of wrestling legend Haku. Soon after, he was joined by his brother, Tonga Loa, creating a formidable new tag team within the group. The faction's power grew with the shocking debut of Jacob Fatu, another member of the Anoa'i family known for his intense and destructive style in other promotions. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
