Tag: Jessica Alba

  • Fergie Reboots ‘London Bridge’ Video on the Actual London Bridge for Netflix’s ‘Too Much’

    Fergie Reboots ‘London Bridge’ Video on the Actual London Bridge for Netflix’s ‘Too Much’

    Two decades later, pop justice has been served.

    Fergie and comedian Megan Stalter just dropped a revamped version of the 2006 music video for “London Bridge,” and yes, this time they actually filmed it on London Bridge. The new version celebrates the upcoming launch of Too Much, Netflix’s buzzy new romantic comedy series from creator Lena Dunham.

    The video, now live on Fergie’s YouTube channel, serves as the official kickoff to the series’ July 10 premiere.

    Right Bridge, Right Time

    Back in 2006, Fergie’s “London Bridge” music video made waves, but it mistakenly showcased the more photogenic Tower Bridge instead of its namesake. Now, with Netflix’s blessing and Dunham’s vision, the error’s been cheekily corrected.

    Shot on the real London Bridge (less iconic, slightly grimier, but geographically accurate), the reboot pairs Fergie with Too Much star Megan Stalter. Directed by Mia Barnes with creative input from Dunham and Fergie herself, the result is both a nod to pop nostalgia and a playful bridge to what promises to be one of summer’s most talked-about shows.

    Meet Too Much

    Too Much follows Jessica (Stalter), a heartbroken New Yorker who impulsively relocates to London after a devastating breakup. What begins as a solo reinvention quickly turns into a whirlwind romance with Felix (Will Sharpe), a charming indie musician.

    The cast is stacked: Emily Ratajkowski, Naomi Watts, Richard E. Grant, Andrew Rannells, and Rhea Perlman co-star, with guest appearances from Kit Harington, Andrew Scott, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Saunders, and Rita Ora. Yes, it’s giving international rom-com chaos, and yes, we’re into it.

    Why Fergie Said Yes

    “As an American girl who once had her own adventures in London filming the original video, I instantly felt a connection to this project,” Fergie shared. “Lena told me ‘London Bridge’ was the only song she could imagine introducing the show, and I couldn’t have been more honored.”

    Her favorite part? The chance to reclaim the moment, with a wink. “Twenty years later, we finally filmed on the actual (albeit slightly messier) London Bridge, because what isn’t too much about filming a video for a song you already have a video for?”

    Dunham’s Dream Came True

    Lena Dunham called the collaboration a dream come true. “Fergie has always been deeply iconic to me, her glamour, her honesty, her ability to be just enough and too much at the same time,” she said. “We’re all still pinching ourselves that she agreed to come bless our world.”

    With its blend of high-energy pop, chaotic comedy, and big-hearted romance, Too Much may be exactly what we need this summer. And now that Fergie’s finally crossed the right bridge? Consider us all the way in.

  • Megan Stalter Escapes to London and Swaps Spit with Will Sharpe in Netflix’s ‘Too Much’

    Megan Stalter Escapes to London and Swaps Spit with Will Sharpe in Netflix’s ‘Too Much’

    Turns out, running off to London might not be the fix-all fantasy it looks like in the movies. In Netflix’s new rom-com series Too Much, Megan Stalter plays an American export hoping for a fresh start, but what she gets instead is a crash course in culture clashes, heartbreak hangovers, and one very confusing British man.

    The series premieres July 10, and if the trailer is any indication, it’s less Love Actually and more Emotional Luggage Actually.

    A Hot Mess Abroad

    Jessica (Stalter), a New York career girl in emotional freefall, jets off to London to escape the debris of a relationship she thought was it. Her coping plan? Become a Brontë-style recluse with good bangs and bad Wi-Fi. Instead, she meets Felix (played by The White Lotus scene-stealer Will Sharpe), a brooding Brit who has red flags fluttering like bunting at a royal wedding.

    Their connection is electric. Their timing? Tragic. And the result is a transatlantic slow-burn that’s equal parts messy, magnetic, and mildly unhinged.

    Created by Lena Dunham and her husband Luis Felber, Too Much puts a modern, millennial spin on the classic expat rom-com complete with cringe texts, awkward hookups, and a cameo from Dunham herself. Yes, she’s in the trailer. No, she’s not playing a therapist (though that might help).

    A Cast as Chaotic as It Is Iconic

    The cast lineup reads like a fever dream in the best way. Alongside Stalter and Sharpe, you’ll spot Naomi Watts, Jessica Alba, Kit Harington, Andrew Scott, Rhea Perlman, Michael Zegen, Richard E. Grant, Emily Ratajkowski, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Andrew Rannells.

    It’s giving “British Vogue afterparty meets queer indie cinema,” and we’re into it.

    Executive-produced by the teams behind Girls and Love Actually, the show blends sharply written comedy with the kind of emotional realism that makes you feel seen… and slightly exposed.

    Andrew Scott in 'Too Much'
    Andrew Scott in ‘Too Much.’ Photo: Netflix
    Jessica Alba in 'Too Much'
    Jessica Alba in ‘Too Much.’ Photo: Netflix
    Kit Harington in 'Too Much'
    Kit Harington in ‘Too Much.’ Photo: Netflix
    Rita Ora in 'Too Much'
    Rita Ora in ‘Too Much.’ Photo: Netflix

    What the Internet Is Saying (Hint: Screaming)

    The moment Megan Stalter’s casting was announced, the Internet let out a collective yas. Twitter stans, TikTok theorists, and even your favorite meme pages are already obsessing over what promises to be Stalter’s most chaotic role yet.

    One fan wrote, “Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe look like a hilariously chaotic duo – can’t wait!” while another declared, “Looks hilarious! I shall be watching! I LOVE her and I’m not surprised she has her own show now. I finished watching Hacks this week, took me 1 week to watch all 4 seasons and she stood out so much!”

    If the trailer is anything to go by, Too Much is about to become the new gold standard in comedy for the romantically unwell. And let’s be honest, those are our people.

    From NYC Meltdown to London Breakdown

    While Too Much plays with genre tropes, Americans abroad, slow-burn romance, Bridget Jones-style social flailing, it’s also brutally honest about what it means to fall apart in your 30s and try to build something new from the wreckage.

    It asks: Can two emotionally stunted people from wildly different worlds figure out love without blowing everything up? Probably not. But watching them try looks like just the kind of disaster we can’t wait to binge.