‘Dutton Ranch’s’ Kelly Reilly, Kenneth Branagh And, Via Video, Samuel L. Jackson Bring Star Power to Paramount U.K. Upfront

Paramount+ and Pluto TV showcased upcoming programming at a U.K. advertising event in London, with appearances from Kelly Reilly and Kenneth Branagh and video messages from Samuel L. Jackson and David Beckham. The event highlighted new shows, sports coverage and film plans as the company prepares to manage U.K. advertising sales itself from 2027.

Reilly said filming for the second season of Dutton Ranch is due to begin early next year in South Texas, and praised co-stars Annette Bening and Ed Harris. Jackson promoted Frisco King, while Beckham discussed UEFA Champions League coverage and said Beckham & Friends Live will expand beyond the U.S. next year. Paramount+ also released first-look images for The Day, an eight-part bank heist series starring Minnie Driver, Luca Pasqualino and Louisa Harland.