Despite the ongoing writer's strike, we are excited to highlight projects filmed at Broadway Stages facilities prior to the strike that will come to a screen near you in what we hope will be the near future. Here are a few updates, and sadly a few condolences related to some of the shows and films that call Broadway Stages home.

"No Hard Feelings" Cleans Up at the Box Office

Jennifer Lawrence's raunchy new comedy "No Hard Feelings" topped the box office on its opening night, June 23, with earnings of $6,352,471. The R-rated film, which includes scenes filmed at our facilities, finished fourth for the weekend, totaling just over $15 million. "No Hard Feelings" has also received positive reviews from critics and filmgoers alike.

In the film, Lawrence plays Maddie, an Uber driver desperate for a paycheck who responds to a Craigslist ad posted by a concerned mother (Laura Benanti) who wants her reserved teenage son (Andrew Barth Feldman) to have a romantic relationship before he leaves for college. Matthew Broderick, Hasan Minhaj, Natalie Morales, Scott MacArthur, Kyle Mooney, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach round out the cast.

Director and co-writer Gene Stupnitsky is best known for his work on other R-rated comedies, including 2019's "Good Boys" and 2011's "Bad Teacher." He also spent several seasons as a writer and director on NBC's "The Office."

Lawrence recently appeared on "Good Morning America" to discuss the film, which she also produced. She and Feldman sat down with "People" magazine as well, sharing fun tales from the set. Congratulations to the cast and crew on their great success!

"Billions" Announces Return Date for Final Season

On August 11, the first episode of the final season of "Billions" will drop on Paramount+ with Showtime. It will then air on Showtime at 8 p.m. ET on August 13. The seventh and final season comprises 12 episodes and will bring back star Damian Lewis as the shrewd and callous billionaire hedge fund manager Bobby "Axe" Axelrod. At the end of the fifth season, Axe went on the run, leaving the sixth season to center on ruthless billionaire Mike Prince (Corey Stoll) and former Attorney General of New York Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti).

There will be several new faces when the show returns, including Babak Tafti who will join in a recurring guest role as the powerful political consultant Bradford Luke. Tafti recently co-starred in Showtime's "Super Pumped," an anthology series from the creators of "Billions," Brian Koppelman and David Levien. Koppelman and Levien also have big plans to develop as many as four "Billions" spin-offs with the working titles "Billions: Miami," "Billions: London," "Millions," and "Trillions."

Broadway Stages facilities have been home to "Billions" for its entire run, and we are so proud of the cast and crew for all their success. We look forward to seeing what everyone does next!

Condolences to the Cast and Crew of "Godfather of Harlem" as Co-Creator Dies

Paul Eckstein, co-creator of the MGM+ drama "Godfather of Harlem," passed away on June 6 at the age of 59. According to a statement released by MGM+ and ABC Signature, Eckstein died peacefully in his sleep in Jamaica, where he was teaching a screenwriting workshop.

Earlier this year, the third season of "Godfather of Harlem" returned to MGM+ (formerly called EPIX) after a year-and-a-half long hiatus. The series follows legendary crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker), who spent 11 years at Alcatraz then returned home in the early 1960s to find the neighborhood he once ruled controlled by the Italian mob.

Eckstein also co-produced the Netflix drama "Narcos" and the 1997 film "Hoodlum," which focused on the exploits of Bumpy Johnson in the 1930s. A prolific screenwriter, he wrote several episodes of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and was attached to an upcoming small screen adaptation of "August Snow," based on the series of novels by Stephen Mack Jones.

"Godfather of Harlem" has filmed all three seasons at our facilities, and our deepest sympathies go out to the cast and crew.

"Blue Bloods" Cast Members Pay Respects to Late Co-Star Treat Williams

Actor Treat Williams died tragically in a motorcycle accident at the age of 71 on June 12. Williams played the recurring role of Detective Lenny Ross, Frank Reagan's (Tom Selleck) partner in the NYPD, on six episodes of "Blue Bloods" between 2016 and 2023. He often shared photos from the set of the show on social media when he made appearances.

Cast members paid their respects in the media. Tom Selleck and Bridget Moynahan both released statements for in remembrance of their late friend and co-star. Vanessa Ray shared a kind story about Williams on Instagram. Our heartfelt condolences to the cast and crew.

Check back soon for more news on productions filmed Inside Broadway Stages!