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[09/12/18 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 12
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!
ACT, THE (Hulu) - Chloë Sevigny and AnnaSophia Robb are the latest additions to the anthology series, which also stars Patricia Arquette and Joey King. Sevigny will play Mel, "a natural leader of all the women in her small neighborhood. She's had a hard life, and she sympathizes with the troubles Dee Dee's been through. But when she catches a glimpse of another side of Dee Dee, she doesn't know what to think." Robb then portrays Lacey, "Mel's daughter. Like her mom, she's a popular girl, well-liked by everyone she meets. Unlike her mom, she's a bit of an idealist. She finds herself instantly taken with Gypsy and Dee Dee, and soon turns up at their house wanting to help out." (Deadline.com)
AMERICAN GODS (Starz) - Incoming co-showrunner Jesse Alexander is "no longer working" on the show's second season, the latest behind-the-scenes change. He and Neil Gaiman were previously tapped to succeed original showrunners Michael Green and Bryan Fuller back in February. (THR.com)
AMERICANS, THE (FX) - Writer/producer Tracey Scott Wilson has signed an overall production deal with FX Productions where she'll develop new series projects. (Deadline.com)
BUSINESS AS USUAL (NBC, New!) - Hayes Davenport has booked a single-camera project at the Peacock billed as "a comedy about everyday employees at a company in crisis, trying to keep their jobs and maintain their relationships as their workplace goes insane." Lord Miller Productions' Phil Lord and Chris Miller will also executive produce for 20th Century Fox Television. A penalty attached is attached to NBC's script commitment. (Variety.com)
CREW, THE (CBS, New!) - Gracie Glassmeyer has sold a new multi-camera comedy to the Eye about "when the family patriarch dies, his son has to step up and take the wheel as the driver of the father's racing team." Austen Earl is attached as an executive producer for CBS Television Studios with Glassmeyer serving as a co-executive producer. (Variety.com)
CURSED (Netflix) - Katherine Langford ("13 Reasons Why") is set to topline Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler's upcoming original series, a re-imagining of the Arthurian legend, told through the eyes of Nimue, a teenage heroine with a mysterious gift who is destined to become the powerful (and tragic) Lady of the Lake. Additionally, Zetna Fuentes has been tapped to direct and executive produce the first two episodes of the 10-episode series. Silenn Thomas co-executive produces. (Deadline.com)
DEAD TO ME (Netflix) - James Marsden and Ed Asner have both been cast in the Linda Cardellini/Christina Applegate-led comedy. Marsden will play "a love interest to Judy (Cardellini) who seems confident and logical, but beyond that facade is a vulnerable man with a complicated past who is drawn to Judy's big heart and free spirit." Asner then is set as "a resident at the assisted living facility where Judy works, Abe is quick-witted and sharper than most. He and Judy (Cardellini) share a sweet bond and often lean on each other to get through life's twists and turns." (Deadline.com)
GODFATHER OF HARLEM (Epix) - Ilfenesh Hadera is set to star opposite Forest Whitaker in the period drama as Mayme Johnson, "wife of Bumpy (Whitaker) and nobody's fool. She knows the take of every numbers spot from 110th to 168th, but still makes a Sunday meal that draws a full house of friends and family every weekend. A testament to the power of the African-American mother as insulator, protector and champion. She's also a dynamo who won the most powerful black man in Harlem." (Deadline.com)
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (Disney Channel) - The cable network has renewed the small screen take on the Sony Pictures Animation franchise for a second season. (Deadline.com)
INN CROWD, THE (NBC, New!) - David Holden ("Young & Hungry") has set up a multi-camera comedy at the Peacock about "a gay couple who divide a small town when they open a very successful inn." Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak of That's Wonderful Productions also executive produce the Warner Bros. Television-based project, which is inspired by Tony Horwitz's 1999 New Yorker article. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED TESSA COATES PROJECT (ABC, New!) - British comedian Tessa Coates is set to create, star in and executive produce a comedy series at the Alphabet. No plot details were given about the ABC Studios-based project, which has a put pilot commitment. Greg Daniels and 3 Arts Entertainment's Howard Klein will also executive produce. (Deadline.com)
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[12/12/25 - 01:46 PM]
ID Sets January Return for "People Magazine Investigates," Featuring More Ripped from the Headlines Cases That Captivated the Nation
The new season premieres Monday, January 12 at 9:00/8:00c on ID, with new episodes airing weekly.
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[12/12/25 - 01:31 PM]
Hallmark Expands the Universe of "When Calls the Heart" with Prequel Series "Hope Valley: 1874" Starring Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres and Jill Hennessy
The eight-episode series begins production next week in Vancouver, BC and will premiere in March 2026 exclusively on Hallmark+.
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[12/12/25 - 10:05 AM]
Meet the 14 Contestants Competing on "Fear Factor: House of Fear," Premiering Wednesday, January 14th at 9/8c on FOX
Dropped into an unforgiving, remote location, a group of strangers will live together under one roof, and face mind-blowing stunts, harrowing challenges and a twisted game of social strategy where trust is fleeting - and fear is a weapon.
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[12/12/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: What's Coming in Early 2026 - "Shrinking," "Monarch," "Hijack" & More - Apple TV
Also on tap are "The Last Thing He Told Me" and "Eternity."
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[12/12/25 - 09:06 AM]
Crave Greenlights "Heated Rivalry" Season 2, While Global Momentum Continues
Also confirmed today, HBO Max U.S. and Australia, and NEON (Sky New Zealand), who already exclusively stream Season 1 in those respective markets, have all committed to the streaming rights for a second season.
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[12/12/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Best Medicine" Season 1 Official Trailer (Starring Josh Charles) - FOX TV
Dr. Martin Best leaves his career as a Boston surgeon to become the general practitioner in the quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent his childhood summers.
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[12/12/25 - 08:09 AM]
HBO Max Rolls Out In-App Curated Channels for Fan-Favorite Series and Genres in the U.S.
Designed for an effortless streaming experience, this feature enables users to seamlessly enter a continuous feed of curated episodes from fan-favorite titles, making it easier than ever to find an episode of their favorite programming.
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[12/12/25 - 06:01 AM]
Apple TV Announces Season Two for Acclaimed Thriller "Down Cemetery Road"
Season two reunites Zoë Boehm (Emma Thompson) and Sarah Trafford (Emma Wilson) chasing down another twisted mystery.
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[12/12/25 - 05:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Brand Spot Teases 2026 Original Programming Slate with Never-Before-Seen Footage and First Looks
Including exclusive first looks on HBO Max social accounts, the spot underscores HBO Max's commitment to delivering high quality, must-see stories that inspire, entertain, and spark conversations around the globe.
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[12/11/25 - 03:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Key Target Demos
The series also saw gains on the same week last year in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.
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[12/11/25 - 11:58 AM]
Lifetime to Kick Off 2026 with Three New "Ripped from the Headlines" Movies
Kate Beckinsale, Scott Eastwood, Katie Cassidy, Luke Humphrey, Chloe Lanier, Dillon Casey, and Maddy Hillis are among the featured talent.
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[12/11/25 - 11:22 AM]
A&E's New Series "Crime in Progress" Follows the Evolution of Investigations Told Exclusively Through Raw Footage Premieres January 1 at 10pm ET/PT
The story of each crime is woven together through raw, unfiltered video from the point of view of officer body cam and surveillance footage for a first-hand look at justice in action.
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[12/11/25 - 11:01 AM]
New Netflix Doc Series About Jonestown Dives Into One of the Deadliest Mass Murders in American History
From Emmy-nominated director J.M. Harper comes a three-part documentary series about the events and ideas leading up to the Jonestown massacre.
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[12/11/25 - 10:32 AM]
Lola Petticrew Will Join the World of "Assassin's Creed" Alongside Toby Wallace in the New Live-Action Series Adaptation of Ubisoft's Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.
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[12/11/25 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Breakdown: 1975" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary explores how a turbulent era gave rise to iconic movies like "Taxi Driver," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Network."
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