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[11/07/22 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 7
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
Looking to keep track of all the various projects in development? Click here to visit our signature "Devwatch" section. There visitors can view our listings by network, genre, studio and even development stage (ordered to pilot, cast-contingent, script, etc.). It's updated every day!
AGATHA: COVEN OF CHAOS (Disney+) - Sasheer Zamata has booked a role on the Marvel Studios series in a yet-to-be-detailed role. (Deadline.com)
FARGO (FX) - Dave Foley is the latest bound for the anthology series' fifth season as Danish Graves, "who serves as in-house counsel and prime advisor to self-made billionaire and business leader Lorraine Lyon (Jennifer Jason Leigh)." (Deadline.com)
HOW TO BE A BOOKIE (HBO Max) - The Sebastian Maniscalco-led comedy series has cast Omar J. Dorsey as Ray, "Danny's partner in their LA-based bookie business, Ray is as imposing as he is complicated"; Andrea Anders as Sandra, "a beautiful, former Vegas cocktail waitress with a 10-year-old son, Sandra is Danny's at-times demanding wife"; Vanessa Ferlito as Lorraine, "crazy smart and a stone-cold criminal, Lorraine is Danny's sister and office manager of the bookie operation, although she doesn't limit her criminal activities to just making book"; and Jorge Garcia as Hector, "a weed dealer whose business cratered when pot became legal, Hector is a cautionary tale for Danny and Ray as they watch sports betting go legit, state by state." (Variety.com)
K-TOWN (NBC, New!) - Denise Hahn and Michael Notarile have sold a new drama to the network which "follows the intertwined fates of three influential families that run L.A.'s Koreatown. But after a shocking money heist and murder, each family's legacy - and the soul of Koreatown itself - is thrown into chaos." The project, from Warner Bros. Television, has a penalty attached. (Deadline.com)
OBITUARY (Hulu, New!) - The streamer has landed a new six-part series about "an obituarist working at a small-town newspaper, who suddenly finds herself being paid by the obituary due to cuts. When she "accidentally" kills a nasty piece of work, she discovers she might have an untapped bloodlust, and sets her sights on other unpleasant residents of the town. Her killing spree hits a potential snag when the paper hires an attractive crime correspondent." Siobhán Cullen is set to star in the project as Elvira Clancy with writer Ray Lawlor, director John Hayes and producer Nell Green also among the auspices. APC Studios' Laurent Boissel and Magamedia's Paddy Hayes are the executive producers. (Deadline.com)
THEY'RE WITH ME (CBS, New!) - Dana Klein and Mat Harawitz have landed a multi-camera family comedy at the Eye in which "Jackie and Eli knew right away they were soulmates... too bad their souls come with so much baggage - each has a messed-up 20-something kid and a dependent parent. They're With Me is a modern take on a blended family where, instead of young children, Jackie and Eli both come with two generations of intrusive adults. Forget about an empty nest; the number of birds and eggs has doubled." CBS Studios is behind the project which also has TrillTV's Wendi Trilling and Kapital Entertainment's Aaron Kaplan and Melanie Frankel executive producing. (Deadline.com)
WALKER (The CW) - Jake Abel will drop by fellow "Supernatural" alum Jared Padalecki's series as Kevin, "a politician and the mayor's chief of staff who will grow close with Cassie." (Deadline.com, 11/6)
WALKING DEAD, THE: DARYL DIXON (AMC) - Clémence Poésy and Adam Nagaitis have both been cast opposite Norman Reedus in the spin-off series. Poesy will play Isabelle, "a member of a progressive religious group, who joins forces with Daryl (Reedus) on a journey across France and finds herself confronting her dark past in Paris." And Nagaitis protrays Quinn, "a displaced Brit who has become powerful in post-apocalyptic Paris as a black marketeer and the owner of the Demimonde, a sexy underground nightclub." (Deadline.com)
WONDER YEARS, THE (ABC) - The show's second season premiere has been pushed to the summer. Patti LaBelle, Wayne Brady, Tituss Burgess, Donald Faison, Phoebe Robinson and Bradley Whitford are among those on tap for guest roles. (Deadline.com)
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[11/25/24 - 12:30 PM]
"The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" Returns This January for the Final Chapter
"The Final Chapter" offers a conclusion to Natalia's story as she strives for healing and resolution in her tumultuous journey filled with decades of unexpected twists and turns.
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[11/25/24 - 12:00 PM]
Matthew Broderick and Son James Wilkie Broderick to Guest Star on CBS' "Elsbeth" in 2025
This will be the first time the father and son share the screen together.
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[11/25/24 - 11:00 AM]
Peacock's "Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker Tapes" Exposes the Troubled Man Behind the Dark Myth Through Firsthand Recordings and Accounts from Some of the Women Who Knew Him Best
Collected from more than 25 hours of audio recordings - most of which have never been heard before - and including revealing interviews with his family, friends and wife, the series explores the dark forces that led Ramirez to become the infamous Night Stalker.
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[11/25/24 - 10:32 AM]
Video: Tom Hanks Narrates an Extraordinary Journey - "The Americas" - NBC
Narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks comes the extraordinary journey of Earth's great supercontinent.
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[11/25/24 - 10:30 AM]
Epic Landmark Natural History Series "Asia" Set to Premiere Saturday, January 25 on BBC America and AMC+
Presented by renowned naturalist and three-time Emmy Award-winner Sir David Attenborough, the cinematic series explores each corner of this remarkable part of our planet and journeys through Asia's most stunning landscapes, uncovering stories of extraordinary unseen animal behavior.
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[11/25/24 - 10:20 AM]
AMC Networks' Launches Inaugural "Celebrating Indigenous Stories" Collection on AMC+
Also included in the special collection, and as part of the company's "Future of Film" initiative, which partners with indie film festivals that feature emerging talent from historically excluded communities, is the company's first-ever "Indigenous Rising Stars" collection.
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[11/25/24 - 09:02 AM]
MTV's "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Rings in the New Year with All-New Episodes Starting Tuesday, January 7 at 8PM ET/PT
MTV today announced the return of the popular docuseries, bringing viewers more drama, music, and the personal stories that keep fans hooked.
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[11/25/24 - 09:00 AM]
Final Season of "Blue Bloods" to Conclude on Friday, Dec. 13 with Two Remaining Episodes
Amanda Kloots and Edward James Olmos will guest star in the final installments.
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[11/25/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the First-Look Teaser for "Beast Games" Competition Series
The series is set to debut weekly on Thursday, December 19 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[11/25/24 - 08:00 AM]
Legendary Artist, Actor, Producer, Author and Entrepreneur Queen Latifah to Host "The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors" to Be Broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 on CBS
The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes and celebrates individuals whose unique contributions have shaped the way we see ourselves, each other and our world.
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[11/25/24 - 07:16 AM]
Stream Max Today for 70% Off
This limited time deal is available now through Monday, December 2 for both new and returning subscribers on Max.com, Apple, Google Play, Roku, Samsung, and Xumo, and for new Max customers only on Amazon Fire TV.
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[11/25/24 - 07:05 AM]
2024 Billboard Music Awards to Air on December 12 in First-of-Its-Kind Multi-Platform Viewing Experience Across FOX, Paramount+ and Amazon's Fire TV Channels
Hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, the 2024 BBMAs presented by Marriott Bonvoy airs on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00pm ET/PT on FOX and Fire TV Channels, and on-demand on Paramount+, with performances also rolling out across Billboard.com, and via BBMAs and Billboard social channels.
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[11/25/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Missing You" - Official Trailer - Netflix
What would you do if your ex disappeared and came back into your life after 11 years? Your next Harlan Coben New Year's Day watch is almost here.
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[11/25/24 - 07:01 AM]
5&2 Studios Announces Theatrical Debut of "The Chosen: Last Supper" (Season 5) on March 27, 2025 and Unveils First Look Trailer
Later in 2025, the season will make its streaming debut.
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[11/25/24 - 06:59 AM]
Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell to Star in New BBC Drama "Half Man"
The series, previously known as "Lions," is created by Mam Tor Productions for the BBC and BBC Scotland in a co-production with HBO, which will air the series in the US.
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