Inside ‘Pistol’: The Chaotic, Brilliant Sex Pistols Series

The Oscar-winning filmmaker behind “Trainspotting” and “Slumdog Millionaire” talks to us about directing the thrilling six-part FX series about the U.K.’s craziest band. [Manage newsletters]( [View in browser]( [Image] [Image]     [Inside ‘Pistol’: The Chaotic, Brilliant Sex Pistols Series]( By Nick Schager [The Oscar-winning filmmaker behind “Trainspotting” and “Slumdog Millionaire” talks to us about directing the thrilling six-part FX series about the U.K.’s craziest band.](   [Put Some Respect on Mandy Moore’s Name for ‘This Is Us’]( By Emma Fraser [The star had one of TV’s toughest assignments. Playing the same character across seven decades of her life? No big deal. Now give her the flowers—and Emmy—she deserves.](   [John Oliver Bids Farewell to ‘Little Bitch’ Madison Cawthorn]( By Marlow Stern [The “Last Week Tonight” host also raised alarm bells about a very concerning candidate in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race.](   Advertisement   [Watch “WeCrashed,” the Captivating Limited Series on Apple TV+]( AD BY ATV+ [The show follows the true story of WeWork's growth from one coworking space into a $47 billion company. With Jared Leto & Anne Hathaway – stream now!](   [Ugly Sonic?! A Guide to Wildest ‘Chip ’n Dale’ Cameos]( By Rendy Jones [The new Disney+ flick features a parade of appearances from cartoon’s greatest figures, including some raunchy surprises. (Is that a “South Park” character in a Disney film?)](   [Meet the ‘Hermettes’: Women Who Prefer to Be Left Alone]( By Eleana Tworek, Xintian Wang [A reclusive lifestyle has led to a new feminine ideal for these New York City dwellers.](   [Cannes’ Jerry Lee Lewis Doc Avoids His Gross Pedophilia]( By Caspar Salmon [Ethan Coen’s “Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind,” premiering in Cannes, irresponsibly side-steps the messier parts of the musician’s life.](   The truth is a Beast. Are you? Get unlimited access to the Beast's fearless reporting. [Subscribe](   [Kate McKinnon Fights Back Tears in Emotional SNL Send-Off]( By Matt Wilstein [“Saturday Night Live” turned the stage over to its biggest outgoing star in the final cold open of the season.](   [Gospel Queen Yolanda Adams Faces Off Against a Stripper]( By Kyndall Cunningham [The Queen of Contemporary Gospel opens up about her star turn as a gospel diva in the new BET+ series and the exciting new music she’s cooking up.](   Advertisement   [Image] [How Trump’s Fear of Getting Pied May Come Back to Cream Him]( [Donald Trump’s former fixer testified that Trump was unusually afraid of taking a pie to the face and instructed his security to severely beat up anyone who tried to get him.](   [The Bombshell Testimony Looming Over Johnny Depp’s Case]( [From throwing a steak knife at an assistant to attacking Amber Heard, witnesses have accused Johnny Depp of horrific acts. This is his last chance to push back.](   [Turkey’s New Underground City Isn’t What People Say It Is]( [Archeologists in Turkey have discovered an almost 2000-year-old underground city that may have housed up to 70,000 people.](   [Image] [5 Stylish & Fun Wedding Guest Dresses That Will (Almost) Outshine the Bride]( [You don't want to upstage the bride, but...](   [The Best Cordless Vacuums To Clean Up Any Mess]( [These cordless vacuums give you the freedom and mobility to clean anywhere in your home without skimping on power and suction.](   [Victoria’s Secret’s Dreamy Bridal Collection Has Me Swooning]( [You’ve put a lot of thought, effort, time, and money into your wedding day dress, so why not invest in some special pieces for your wedding night agenda.](   [See More Stories](   Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign up here.](   Advertisement   [Daily Beast]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( © 2022 The Daily Beast Company LLC I 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY, 10011 [Privacy Policy]( If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to [view this email in your browser](. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can [safely unsubscribe](.