Lionsgate Play brings the chills this summer with a fresh batch of fright-fests and comedies.
Get ready for a sizzling April as Lionsgate Play serves up a tantalizing array of new titles on the platform. With options to suit every taste—whether you’re yearning for laughter, craving a spine-tingling thrill, or seeking heroic adventures—there’s something for everyone. So, beat the summer heat, cozy up indoors, and dive into these must-watch films and series making their debut on your screens this month.
Top picks this April
Greenland (Film) – April 5
As a colossal comet hurtles towards Earth, John Garrity (Gerard Butler) and his estranged wife, Allison (Morena Baccarin), are forced to reconcile their differences for the sake of their diabetic son, Nathan (Roger Dale Floyd). Their last hope lies in a rumored sanctuary in Greenland. Amidst a crumbling world, their harrowing journey pushes them to their limits, revealing both the resilience and depravity of humanity. With time running out, the Garritys must summon their courage and unity to overcome the daunting physical and emotional trials on their path to survival.
Hightown S3 (Series) – April 12
In the concluding season of Hightown, Massachusetts State Trooper Jackie Quiñones (Monica Raymund) once again delves into the sinister depths of picturesque Cape Cod to hunt down a dangerous killer. This time, her investigation involves unraveling the mysteries surrounding murdered individuals and missing sex workers. However, Jackie’s personal struggles resurface as she grapples with her return to a reckless partying lifestyle. Meanwhile, her former colleagues, Ray Abruzzo (James Badge Dale) and Alan Saintille (Dohn Norwood), continue their relentless fight against the pervasive drug epidemic gripping the community.
More exciting content this April
COMEDY
Con Man S1 & S2 (Series) – April 5
Con Man is a riotous comedy series that chronicles the misadventures of Wray Nerely (Alan Tudyk), a washed-up actor once renowned for piloting spaceships on the beloved sci-fi series Spectrum. In Season 1, Wray navigates the eccentric world of comic conventions a decade after the show’s cancellation, grappling with his fading fame while his former co-star, Jack Moore (Nathan Fillion), ascends to Hollywood stardom. Season 2 sees Jack’s attempt to produce a Spectrum movie, but Wray hesitates to join the endeavor. Across both seasons, Con Man explores the comedic tribulations of a sci-fi celebrity and the unexpected camaraderie found within a devoted fan community, no matter how unconventional they may be.
Johnny English (Film) – April 19
In the action-comedy film “Johnny English,” inept spy Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson) is reluctantly propelled into action when the cunning villain Pascal Sauvage (John Malkovich) eliminates Britain’s elite undercover agents. Armed with bumbling charm and unwavering confidence, the hapless agent embarks on a mission to recover the stolen Crown Jewels, aided by his resourceful sidekick Bough (Ben Miller). Along the way, they join forces with Interpol agent Lorna Campbell (Natalie Imbruglia), forming an unlikely trio determined to thwart Sauvage’s nefarious plans and save the day.
Bridget Jones’s Diary (Film) – April 26
Few female leads are as relatable as 32-year-old Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger), who embarks on a journey to reinvent herself at the dawn of the New Year, chronicling her endeavors in a diary. Bridget’s life takes a whirlwind turn when she finds herself torn between two men vying for her affection: the charming yet unreliable Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) and the stoic childhood acquaintance, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). “Bridget Jones’s Diary” is a delightful exploration of love, self-discovery, and the comedic complexities of navigating the modern dating scene.
HORROR
Demonic (Film) – April 12
Set in Louisiana, “Demonic” follows Detective Mark Lewis (Frank Grillo) as he probes a gruesome crime scene where three college students have been brutally murdered. A shaken survivor named John (Dustin Milligan) recounts a harrowing tale: a séance gone awry unleashing demonic forces that claimed the lives of his friends. He further reveals that two other survivors are now missing. As crime psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Klein (Maria Bello) interrogates John, Lewis and his team uncover hard disks containing footage from the haunted house. Through the recovered footage, they embark on a chilling journey, blurring the boundaries between the supernatural and the psychological.
Rosemary’s Baby S1 (Season 1) – April 19
Get ready for “Rosemary’s Baby,” a gripping 4-hour mini-series adaptation of Ira Levin’s timeless novel. Zoe Saldana takes the lead as Rosemary Woodhouse, a young woman who, following a miscarriage, relocates to Paris with her husband, Guy (Patrick J. Adams), for a fresh start. In Paris, they encounter what appears to be the ideal couple in Roman and Margaux Castevet (Jason Isaacs & Carole Bouquet). However, as Rosemary becomes pregnant and encounters bizarre phenomena, she unveils a horrifying truth: the Castevets may be involved in a satanic cult with sinister plans for her unborn child.
Don’t miss out on these exciting titles coming to Lionsgate Play this April!
