TLDR; David Jenkins; Rhys Darby; Vico Ortiz; Ruibo Qian; Alex Sherman; Gypsy Taylor; Cohen Holloway; Anapela Polata'ivao; Rory Kinnear; Nat Faxon; Leslie Jones; Articles; Fan Spotlight: OFMD Advent Calendar; Love Notes;
= David Jenkins =
Whelp, looks like David's new pup has been getting into things they shouldn't!
Source: David's Instagram
= Rhys Darby =
Our beloved Captain has given us a wonderful message to end the year with <3
Source: Rhys's TikTok
He was also on a recent Radio NZ episode!
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018968404/rhys-darby-standing-up-again
Source: Radio NZ's Instagram
AND a final Darby's Daily Doodle for the year!
Source: Rhys Darby's Free Substack
= Vico Ortiz =
Our Badass Jim posted a very long BTS video on some stuntwork they did! You can check it out on their paid Patreon!
= Ruibo Qian =
Our Pirate Queen, Ruibo is out having a great time with friends!
Source: Ruibo's IG Stories
= Alex Sherman =
Alex Sherman, #AssTonight extraordinaire was also out with friends for Cirque Du Soleil!
Source: Alex' Instagram Stories
= Gypsy Taylor =
I wish I knew what project this was for-- but love seeing all the costue folks together and having a great time!
Source: Gypsy Taylor's Instagram Stories
= Cohen Holloway =
So, I was pretty heartbroken to hear that Pop-Pop has been living with a pretty serious health condition. It's so impressive however that he continues to work, and is stumping his medical teams on how he's still kicking ass. If you'd like to learn more, you can visit: The Post.Co.NZ. He's an inspiration. If you're in Australia or Aotearoa, check out his show Dark City: The Cleaner that he was nominated for best actor in the 2024 TV Awards.
= Anapela Polata'ivao =
The Tinā movie is having its Australian Premiere at the Perth Festival December 23-29! It'll be hitting Australian cinemas in 2025.
Source: Instagram
= Rory Kinnear =
Our badass Badminton Twins, Rory Kinnear is back for another movie, Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger on Netflix come January 10th! If you haven't seen the first one-- which also happened to feature Joel Fry-- you can on Netflix right now!
Source: What to Watch Article
= Nat Faxon =
Our friend, the Swede was out at the SAG Awards Season Celebration 2024 on the 12th of December!
Source: JustJared Article
= Leslie Jones =
Leslie is out in Italy at the moment, but come March 2025 she is going to be at the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot in Providence Rhode Island!
Source: Go Local Prov Article
== Articles ==
Huge thanks to @adoptourcrew for keeping us up to date on these articles! More and more news sites are reporting just how much they miss OFMD.
Looper Article
TVLine Article
Source: Adopt Our Crew Instagram
In other cancelation news, something very odd-- HBO and Max chose not to renew Sesame Street of all things. The good news is, they're looking for a new home! I don't think we've seen the last of Bigbird and Co!
Hollywood Reporter Article
Source: Adopt Our Crew's Instagram
== Fan Spotlight ==
= OFMD Advent Calendar =
Slowly catching up on the Advent Calendar doors being hosted by the dear TillyChMo on @ofmdadventcalendar.bsky.social (They also did all of the adorable door images)!
The 5th Door features the fabulous @janejudyjune.bsky.social (aka JoinMeInFiction) in a delightfully sweet modern au.
The 6th Door features art by the wonderful @sailorsruin92! aka @sailorsruin92.bsky.social
The 7th door features the talented @helgavanburren.bsky.social who performs Stede's theme with a French Horn Septet! Check it out! It's beautiful!
The 8th Door Features the lovely @ofmdzb.bsky.social!
Source: OFMDAdventCalendar Bsky
== Love Notes ==
Hey there lovelies. How are you holding up? Are you getting any time off these last couple weeks of the year? I really hope so.
I know this is the time of year where the seasonal depression starts to set in because there's less sunlight (vitamin D is a huge help for our brains!) but also too, this time of year can just be really hard for folks whether it's because of family, or crunch time for work, or feeling lonely and out of touch.
There's a million reasons you could be struggling right now, and I just really want you to know that it's okay. It's okay to struggle (it's also okay if you're doing great!) just don't beat yourself up for going through tough times okay?
You will absolutely get through whatever you're dealing with, even if things are hard. I believe in you, your crew believes in you. Please reach out and ask if you need some love or help, or anything really.
Thinking of you crew, and once again marveling at how kind you are despite all you've been through, and so looking forward to seeing what you do next. Sending so many hugs your way <3
Source: The Latest Kate's Instagram
Source: James Lambert Poetry Instagram
