Jacob Tierney, the creator, writer, director and executive producer of “Heated Rivalry,” and Brendan Brady, who is also an executive producer on the show, speak to “CBS Mornings” about the success, why it resonates with a diverse group of people and what to expect from its second season.

The unexpected friendship between Prince William and Tom Cruise has quietly become one of the most intriguing crossovers between palace and Hollywood.

A Royal Seal of Approval

While attending the BAFTA Film Awards in 2026, William was asked to name his favorite movie.

He confessed he might be “slightly biased,” before praising Top Gun: Maverick as one of the most impressive films he’s seen in years. 

Back at Adelaide Cottage, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are reportedly obsessed with the high-speed aerial scenes. 

William has admitted family movie nights often lean toward daring stunts over art-house drama much to his children’s delight.

Private Screenings and Red Carpet Moments

The bond between the royal aviator and Hollywood’s most fearless stuntman dates back to 2022, when William and Catherine were invited to a private IMAX screening ahead of the film’s debut at the Cannes Film Festival. 

Cruise personally arranged the preview after discovering William a trained RAF helicopter pilot was a longtime fan of the 1986 original.

Cameras caught them deep in conversation, with Cruise even offering a steadying hand to the Princess of Wales on the staircase.

Later, Cruise thanked the couple publicly, calling it a privilege to host them in the UK. 

At a 2024 fundraising gala, the future king jokingly warned his “fellow pilot” not to borrow the charity’s helicopters for the next installment of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, teasing that Cruise’s idea of “wear and tear” might differ from everyone else’s.

Cruise has also lent star power to William’s environmental initiative, the The Earthshot Prize, appearing via surprise video message and referring to the Prince as his “dear friend.”

The actor has  said they “have a lot in common,” citing their shared love of aviation and England. 

Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek’s love story continues in Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2, and the streaming giant Netflix has revealed when it’s going to drop on the platform.

The highly anticipated return of Shonda Rhimes’ Regency-era drama continues after the dramatic Part 1 finale.

So if you’re wondering where to catch the buzzing Season 4, Part 2, you need not to worry about it; we’ve got you covered.

Here’s every detail you need to know about the release time and storyline.

Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 full release schedule revealed

Season 4, Part 2 of Bridgerton will be released on Netflix today, Thursday, February 26, at 3 am ET and 12 am PT.

While Season 4 premiered with Part 1 on Thursday, January 29, this time also, Bridgerton Season 4 will have eight episodes.

How to stream Bridgerton Season 4?

The season’s first four episodes of Bridgerton Season 4 are available to watch on Netflix, with the remaining four coming out today, February 26, at 3 am ET.

The previous Seasons 1 to 3 are also available on the streaming platform.

What’s the storyline of Season 4?

The storyline of Bridgerton Season 4 revolves around Luke Thompson’s Benedict Bridgerton, the family’s trouble-making heartthrob, who agrees to marry under the influence of his mother and London’s high society.

One evening at a masquerade ball, he comes across an enigmatic woman known as the “Lady in Silver.”

He calls her the ‘”most intriguing person I’ve ever met,” and they share an intimate moment in the garden before she disappears into the darkness of night.

Behind the mask is Sophie Beckett, the earl’s secret child, who after her father’s demise, is compelled to work as a servant by her cruel stepmother.

So, when Benedict vows to find the enigmatic Lady in Silver, with only the white glove she left behind as a clue, they meet again, but nothing is the same.