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[06/20/25 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Week of June 16-20
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!
BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER (Apple TV+) - Filming on the Matthew McConaughey/Woody Harrelson-led series has been paused after the departure of showrunner David West Read. Lee Eisenberg is in talks to take over the series for filming of its last two episodes and any expected reshoots. "The change is being made amid differing views over how to end the season," the report says. (Deadline.com, 6/20)
CARELL, LAWRENCE & TARSES COMEDY SERIES (HBO) - Connie Britton and Annie Mumolo will both recur on the series. Britton will play "the ex-wife of lead Steve Carell's character" while Mumolo's role wasn't specified. (Deadline.com, 6/18)
FIVE-STAR WEEKEND, THE (Peacock) - Timothy Olyphant has boarded the Elin Hilderbrand adaptation of Jack. No other details were given. (Variety.com, 6/20)
IT'S NOT LIKE THAT (Amazon) - The faith-based drama series has cast Leven Miranda, Cassidy Paul and Cary Christopher as Flora, Penelope and Justin, respectively, "Malcolm's (Scott Foley) children in the series"; as well as Caleb Baumann and Lindell Liv as "Lori's (Erinn Hayes) children, Merritt and Casey, respectively." (Deadline.com, 6/16)
JOSEPH OF EGYPT (Amazon, New!) - "The Chosen" creator Dallas Jenkins has set up another biblical drama at Amazon MGM Studios: "Betrayed by jealous brothers, Joseph defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. But when his past catches up with him, he is confronted with the ultimate test." Craig Wright is spearheading the project for Jenkins's 5&2 Studios. (Variety.com, 6/17)
LAND OF THE LOST (Netflix, New!) - Legendary Television's reboot of Sid and Marty Krofft's 1974 sci-fi adventure show has landed at the streamer: "Land of the Lost centers on a father, Rick, and his two children who accidentally go through a portal and find themselves trapped in a world inhabited by dinosaurs, including a Tyrannosaurus rex they nickname Grumpy; primate-like people named Pakuni, one of whom, Cha-Ka, they befriend; and reptilian humanoids called Sleestak." Sid and Marty Krofft as well as Marty's daughter Deanna Krofft Pope are the executive producers for their banner Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures. The search is underway for a writer. (Deadline.com, 6/17)
OTHER BENNET SISTER, THE (BritBox) - The streamer's Jane Austen universe series has added Ruth Jones as Mrs Bennet; Richard E. Grant as Mr Bennet; Indira Varma as Mrs Gardiner; Richard Coyle as Mr Gardiner; Laurie Davidson as Mr Ryder; Dónal Finn as Mr Hayward; Roisin Bhalla as Marianne; Reggie Absolom as George; and Jasmine Sharp as Rebecca. (Deadline.com, 6/16)
REMARRIED EMPRESS, THE (Disney+, New!) - Shin Mina, Ju Jihoon, Lee Jongsuk and Lee Seyoung are set to star in a new Korean drama at the streamer based on the webtoon of the same name: "The webtoon has received over 2.6 billion views so far, with the story following empress Navier, whose husband shocks her one day when he returns home with his mistress and demands a divorce. Unwilling to let the Emperor ruin her life, Navier grants his request but in return, asks to marry a rival prince of the Western Kingdom, igniting a tale of political intrigue, romance, and a fight to reclaim her stolen power." Shin will star as Empress Navier; with Ju as Emperor Sovieshu of the Eastern Empire; Lee Jongsuk as Heinrey, "the Crown Prince of the Western Kingdom who harbors a hidden secret"; and Lee Seyoung as Rashta, "the former runaway slave-turned-concubine of Sovieshu who sets her sights on the empress' throne." Cho Suwon is directing from scripts by Yeoh Geena and Hyun Choongyeol. (Deadline.com, 6/19)
TOMMY & TUPPENCE (BritBox, New!) - The streamer has ordered a six-part series "that will reimagine Tommy and Tuppence Beresford in the modern world, more than a century after they first appeared together in [Agatha] Christie's The Secret Adversary." Phoebe Eclair-Powell is behind the project, which is set up at Lookout Point and Agatha Christie Limited. Robert Schildhouse, Jon Farrar, Stephen Nye, Laura Lankester, Katie Draper, Louise Mutter and James Prichard are the executive producers. (Deadline.com, 6/16)
TUCCI IN ITALY (NGC) - The cable channel has commissioned another five episodes of the recently launched series. (Deadline.com, 6/16)
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[12/05/25 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Monkeypaw Productions' "Him" Beginning December 19
The film stars Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies and more.
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[12/05/25 - 08:01 AM]
BET+ Original Film, "Vera's Holiday Flop," Premieres Thursday, December 18
The film stars Charity Jordan, Terri J. Vaughn, Griff, Chrissy McDaniel, Tyler Chronicles, Algebra Blessett, Jelani Akil, Scotty ATL, and Saycon Sengbloh.
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[12/05/25 - 07:01 AM]
Academy Award Winner Cillian Murphy Returns as the Legendary Gypsy Gangster Tommy Shelby in "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man"
In select theaters March 6 and on Netflix March 20.
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[12/05/25 - 07:01 AM]
Apple's Acclaimed Comedy "Platonic" Lands Season Three Renewal
"Platonic" follows a platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) who reconnect after a long rift.
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[12/05/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Time Flies" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Fresh out of prison and low on options, two women run a fumigation business - until a shady client pulls them back into the life they fought to escape.
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[12/05/25 - 04:01 AM]
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion (Equity Value of $72.0 Billion)
This acquisition brings together two pioneering entertainment businesses, combining Netflix's innovation, global reach and best-in-class streaming service with Warner Bros.' century-long legacy of world-class storytelling.
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[12/05/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Unveils the First Look for "Land of Sin" - Premiering on January 2, 2026
Set in the Scanian countryside, this five-part series follows the investigation of a young teenager who is found dead on the Bjäre peninsula.
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[12/04/25 - 04:01 PM]
Don Lee, Lee Jin-uk, and Lalisa Manobal to Star in Netflix Action Thriller "TYGO"
Produced by Big Punch Pictures and AGBO, with co-production by Nova Film Inc and B&C Group, the film brings together powerhouse Korean and global talent in an explosive new chapter of the "Extraction" universe.
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[12/04/25 - 01:31 PM]
Heroes Rise Together! Disney+ Original Series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" Official Branded Merchandise Now Available
Inspired by the series' rich storytelling, the dedicated e-commerce store will feature a wide variety of Camp Half-Blood-themed merchandise tailored for enthusiasts of the acclaimed series.
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[12/04/25 - 12:56 PM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer for the Original Drama Series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," Debuting January 18
From the world of Westeros comes an endearing tale centered on the adventures of an unexpected duo.
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[12/04/25 - 12:07 PM]
Video: "Mo' Waffles" - Official Trailer - Tubi Original
When a hip hop legend vanishes before his waffle joint's opening, his oddball crew must crack the case, wondering if one of them could be the culprit.
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[12/04/25 - 12:00 PM]
Video: A New Generation of Camp Rockers Vie to Become the Opening Act for Connect 3 in First "Camp Rock 3" Teaser
The teaser includes a first look at the Jonas Brothers' return as Connect 3 and the new generation of campers joining the iconic franchise.
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[12/04/25 - 11:02 AM]
"The Masked Singer" Returns with an All-New Season of Epic Themes and Massive Unmaskings on FOX!
Season 14 takes its beloved themed episodes to new heights, celebrating some of the most recognizable and nostalgic moments in pop culture history.
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[12/04/25 - 11:01 AM]
Oxygen Renews Tentpole Series "Snapped" for Two New Seasons
The series will return for seasons 37 and 38, along with the expansion of the franchise with "Snapped: Killer Moms" (wt).
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[12/04/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Debuts Official Trailer for Sports Docuseries "Rise of the 49ers," Narrated by Executive Producer Tom Brady
The limited series event, exploring the dramatic and iconic run of the San Francisco 49ers during the '80s and early '90s, premieres with the first two episodes on Sunday, February 1 at 9pm ET/PT, followed by the remaining two episodes on Monday, February 2 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.
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