Showtime to Launch 'Billions' New Season in May

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Showtime will debut the fifth season of its drama series Billions on May 3, the network said Thursday. 

The fifth season of the series, which stars Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis, will see rivalries reignited and new enemies rise and take aim, according to the network. New actors joining the cast include Corey Stoll and Julianna Margulies. 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.