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[04/21/23 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 21
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!
BEFORE I LET GO (Peacock, New!) - Kennedy Ryan's novel is being developed for TV by the streaming service, which "tells the story of a divorced couple who are trying to move past the pain they've caused each other to continue co-parenting their two children." Director Malcolm D. Lee is behind the project with Ryan, Dominique Telson, John Legend, Mike Jackson, Ty Stiklorius and Debra Martin Chase also executive producing for Universal Television, Universal Content Productions, Blackmaled Productions, Get Lifted Film Co. and Martin Chase Productions. No writer was indicated. (Deadline.com)
HYSTERIA! (Peacock) - Bruce Campbell has been tapped to recur on the newcomer as Chief Dandridge, "a small-town police chief whose understanding of his community is put to the test after a disturbing series of murders, disappearances, and unexplained phenomena." (Variety.com)
NATIONAL TREASURE: EDGE OF HISTORY (Disney+) - The streamer has pulled the plug on its featured-turned-TV series after one season. (Deadline.com)
NIGHT'S EDGE (Freeform, New!) - Liz Kerin's vampire novel is set to be the focus of a proposed TV series at the cable channel: "Having a mom like Izzy meant Mia had to grow up fast. No extracurriculars, no inviting friends over, and definitely no dating. The most important rule: Tell no one of Izzy's hunger - the kind only blood can satisfy. But Mia is in her twenties now and longs for a life of her own. One where she doesn't have to worry about anyone discovering their terrible secret, or breathing down her neck. When Mia meets rebellious musician Jade she dares to hope she's found a way to leave her home - and her mom - behind. It just might be Mia's only chance of getting out alive." Kerin and Keto Shimizu will co-write the project as well as executive produce alongside Jac Schaeffer and director Leslye Headland for 20th Television. (Deadline.com)
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN (HBO Max) - Annabeth Gish will reprise her "Pretty Little Liars" role of Dr. Sullivan in the upcoming second season of the reboot series. (@prettylittleliars)
REDEMPTION INK (Hulu, New!) - The streamer is developing an unscripted series which "follows ex-gang and hate group members at a crossroads in their lives. As a first step toward redemption, these troubled individuals are covering up their gangland tattoos, which stand as constant reminders of their dark and complex histories. While sitting in the chair, they will share their emotional stories with the talented tattoo artists devoted to giving them hope." Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and SallyAnn Salsano are the executive producers for G-Unit Film & Television and 495 Productions. Matt Bazan created the series, inspired by Luis Gutierrez's concept for his tattoo shop of the same name, with Luis Gutierrez serving as a producer. (Deadline.com)
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