After a busy release of new TV shows in May, HBO Max looks to continue its success this June with two new shows and another new season of its big hit, Westworld. In June, the streaming service will add a little more variety to its repertoire with new genres such as docuseries and comedies.
Between new episodes of the TV series originally released in May on HBO and new series starting June 6, 2022, HBO looks to draw new crowds back to the popular streaming service. On June 6th, the new limited comedy series, Irma Vep will air weekly. HBO Max will also add a new four-part docuseries on the iconic Latin American boyband, Menudo. Fans of Westworld are certainly excited for the upcoming fourth season of the hit sci-fi series. With a two-year wait since the season three finale, fans are hoping the new season meets their expectations. Here is a closer look into these three new series that will be available to stream on HBO Max in June.
Irma Vep — June 6
Irma Vep is a limited series whose first episode will air on June 6, 2022. The show is a remake of a 1996 film by writer and director Oliver Assayas. There will be a total of eight episodes with a new episode airing each week through the end of July.
This comedic series stars Alicia Vikander as Mira, an American actress who comes to France to star as Irma Vep in a remake of the French silent film, Les Vampires. The movie star has recently gone through a disillusioned career and recent breakup. As she gets further engrossed in her new role, she finds it hard to distinguish between her real life and her character's life.
Menudo: Forever Young — June 23
Menudo: Forever Young will be a four-part docuseries about the rise and fall of the iconic Latin American boy band. All four episodes will drop on June 23, per Deadline, allowing viewers to binge the entire series in one sitting if they wish.
Menudo is arguably one of the biggest and most successful Latin boybands in history. Their first album dropped in 1977, but it wasn't until the 80s that the band started to see its rise to fame increase. The docuseries will take a look at the start of the band's history and through its long career.
Westworld Season 4 — June 26
Westworld fans are excited for the highly anticipated fourth season to finally drop. After two years since season three, the fourth season looks to pick up right where they left off. Season four will consist of eight episodes that will be released on a weekly basis starting June 26, 2022.
Familiar faces of Jeffrey Wright, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, Tessa Thompson, and Aaron Paul will be reprising their roles in the upcoming season. For those that haven't seen the trailer yet, you can watch it here while we anxiously await the new season.