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[07/27/16 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 27
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!
AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE (ABC) - Meg Donnelly has joined the cast of the new comedy as Taylor, "the eldest of the three Otto children who was an awkward homely dork up until about three months ago when she suddenly got beautiful and is embarking on a new stage in her life." She replaces Johnny Sequoyah from the original pilot. (Deadline.com)
ELEMENTARY (CBS) - Nelsan Ellis ("True Blood") has been tapped for a three-episode arc as Shinwell Johnson, "a former drug dealer who's struggling to get his life back on track after a long stint in prison. A surgical patient of Watson's (Lucy Liu) more than a decade ago, Shinwell reappears in her life as a helpful tipster in a murder investigation." (TVLine.com)
GRIMM (NBC) - Chris McKenna ("State of Affairs") will guest on the series as Lt. Grossante, "a formidable and driven military-type cop." (TVLine.com)
HOMELAND (Showtime) - Elizabeth Marvel ("House of Cards") has been cast as President-Elect Elizabeth Keane on the upcoming sixth season. (Deadline.com)
LAST TYCOON, THE (Amazon) - The streaming service has reportedly ordered the pilot - starring Matt Bomer, Kelsey Grammer, Rosemarie DeWitt and Lily Collins - to series. (Deadline.com)
MACGYVER (CBS) - Tristin Mays ("The Vampire Diaries") will round out the cast of the newcomer as Riley Davis, "a highly unpredictable computer hacker who isn't exactly thrilled to be working alongside MacGyver and his team - but it sure beats rotting in prison, right?" (TVLine.com)
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[07/22/25 - 04:01 PM]
Production of YA Zombie Series "All of Us Are Dead" Season 2 Is Now Underway
Based on the legendary webtoon by Joo Dong-geun, the first season was an international success, amassing over 560M viewing hours within 28 days of its premiere.
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[07/22/25 - 03:03 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Adults 18-49, Leading CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" in the Demo for the 6th Consecutive Week
"Nightline" posted week-to-week increases in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49, hitting a 4-week high in the key Adult news demo.
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[07/22/25 - 12:14 PM]
"The Voice" Announces Superstar Coaching Panel as Fan-Favorites Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Adam Levine Return
As Season 29 will coincide with NBC Sports' "Legendary February," the landmark season will be infused with fast-paced, competitive elements inspired by both, delivering a fresh twist on the format that raises the stakes for coaches and artists alike.
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[07/22/25 - 12:01 PM]
Starz Greenlights Prequel Series "Power: Origins," Focusing on Fan-Favorite "Power" Characters Ghost and Tommy
Additionally, MeKai Curtis ("Power Book III: Raising Kanan") is set to reprise his role as Kanan Stark.
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[07/22/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of July 14: "Untamed" Hunts and "KPop Demon Hunters" Slay in This Week's Top 10
True crime lovers also made their voices heard - documentary series "Amy Bradley Is Missing" appeared at No. 2 on the English TV list, with 12.2 million views.
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[07/22/25 - 11:48 AM]
Video: BET + Original Movie - "Dutch lll"
After faking his death and laying low in Italy, Dutch pulls his old crew back together for one last job - steal back a priceless diamond from a mob boss, settle old scores, and make it out clean before the feds or his enemies catch up.
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[07/22/25 - 11:00 AM]
"Freaky Tales" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max August 8
The film stars Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, Angus Cloud, and Tom Hanks.
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[07/22/25 - 11:00 AM]
NBC Orders Comedy "Stumble" to Series
The series is a mockumentary about the ridiculously high stakes competitive world of junior college cheer.
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[07/22/25 - 10:30 AM]
2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League Viewership Up Double Digits
Said telecasts averaged an audience of 255,000 viewers, up 27% from last year.
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[07/22/25 - 10:00 AM]
"Big Brother" Winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur to Lead the New Bi-Weekly Series "Big Brother: Unlocked"
Taylor and Derrick will guide viewers through never-before-seen broadcast footage, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes moments from inside the house.
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[07/22/25 - 09:54 AM]
ESPN Radio To Broadcast "The Rich Eisen Show" Starting in September
The Emmy-nominated program will air weekdays in its traditional noon to 3 p.m. ET radio timeslot and will be simulcast live on Disney+ every day and on ESPN+ during select weeks in the year.
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[07/22/25 - 09:09 AM]
Bravo's "The Valley" Three-Part Reunion Begins Tuesday, July 29 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Andy Cohen hosts the inaugural sit down with former couples, current frenemies and potential future friends attempt to put the past behind them for the sake of their longstanding relationships.
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[07/22/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - "Ted Bundy: Dialogue with The Devil"
The A+E Factual Studios Group series debuts on August 7 with all episodes available at launch, streaming only on Hulu.
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[07/22/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Former contestants and producers reveal the intense, damaging reality behind the success of "The Biggest Loser" in this provocative documentary series.
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[07/22/25 - 08:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unveils the Trailer, Key Art, and Premiere Date for "Betty la Fea: La Historia Continua" Season 2
With the stellar return of Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello alongside much of the original cast, the second season will unfold across 10 episodes, released two episodes per week.
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