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[12/20/19 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 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!
#BLACKEXCELLENCE (Netflix) - The Kenya Barris/Rashida Jones-led comedy has cast Genneya Walton as Chloe, "the effortlessly popular, under appreciative college student with an astounding level of entitlement"; Iman Benson as Drea, "the moral center and Narrator of the show"; Scarlet Spencer as Izzy, "who's difficult for difficulty's sake, a pain-in-the-ass contrarian whose lack of caring only makes people want to mess with her more"; Justin Claiborne as Pops, "as lovable as he is gullible"; Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Cam, "a miscreant trouble maker and a pathological liar with the best laugh you've ever heard and a grin that lets him get away with anything"; and Richard Gardenhire, Jr. as Brooklyn, "who's jarringly smart and well-spoken for a toddler." (Deadline.com)
CARRIE (FX, New!) - Stephen King's iconic horror novel is being eyed for a limited series adaptation at the cable channel. MGM Television is behind the project, with telekinetic teen Carrie White "likely be played by either a trans performer or an actress of color rather than a cis white woman, as in past adaptations." No auspices were given. (Collider.com)
DAVE (A.K.A. LIL DICKY PROJECT) (FXX) - The Dave Burd-led comedy, about a suburban neurotic man in his late twenties who has convinced himself that he's destined to be one of the best rappers of all time, has cast Taylor Misiak as Dave's girlfiend Ally; Andrew Santino as Dave's roommate Mike; GaTa as a heightened version of himself; Travis Bennett as Dave's childhood friend Elz; and Christine Ko as Ally's roommate Emma. The project will bow on FXX in March. (Deadline.com)
FEAR THE WALKING DEAD (AMC) - Zoe Colletti has joined the cast of the upcoming sixth season while Mo Collins's Sarah and Colby Hollman's Wes have been promoted to series regulars. Details on Colletti's character were not given. (Deadline.com)
GOOD FIGHT, THE (CBSAA) - Zach Grenier is joining the cast of the show's fourth season where he'll reprise his "The Good Wife" role of David Lee on a series regular basis. (TVLine.com)
MADE FOR LOVE (HBO Max) - Raymond Lee has snagged a recurring role on the Alissa Nutting adaptation as Jeff, "an environmental activist and Twin Sands local who went to high school with Hazel." (Deadline.com)
MOSS LANDING (ABC, New!) - Lee Shipman has scored a script commitment with a penalty attached from the Alphabet to a new drama "set in a small Florida coastal town, and follows Marion James, a disgraced country star, and Sky Miller, an African-American gospel and soul singer in a sweeping love story." Lee Daniels Entertainment's Lee Daniels and Marc Velez; CuzBro's Brian Kelley; and Stephen Snedden and Justin Halliwell will also executive produce for 20th Century Fox Television. (Deadline.com)
SWEETBITTER (Starz) - The pay channel has pulled the plug on the comedy series after two seasons. (THR.com)
UNTITLED TONE BELL PROJECT (CBS, New!) - Tone Bell ("Fam") is back in business with the Eye for a new multi-camera project in which "after a pregnancy scare, a carefree thirty-something decides he's ready to settle down and tries to change his life so he can go from Mr. Right Now to Mr. Right." Craig Gerard and Matt Zinman are penning the half-hour from a story by Bell with director Richie Keen and A Bird and a Bear Productions' Cedric the Entertainer and Eric Rhone also executive producing for CBS Television Studios. (Deadline.com)
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[12/09/25 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Kicks Off Its Winter Lineup with Special Advance Premiere Dates for New Series "Best Medicine" and Returning Comedy Series "Animal Control" Following FOX NFL Doubleheaders
Plus: look for a two-night premiere event for new drama series "Memory of a Killer," starring Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperiloi, beginning immediately after the NFC Championship Game.
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[12/09/25 - 10:31 AM]
John Stamos, Dale Dickey, and Cam Gigandet Join "The Hunting Wives" Season 2
The trio joins previously announced new cast members Kim Matula and Alex FitzAlan, alongside returning cast members Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman, Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, George Ferrier, Karen Rodriguez, Hunter Emery, and Branton Box.
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[12/09/25 - 10:01 AM]
BET+ Original Film, "A Soulful Christmas," Premieres Thursday, December 25
The film stars Kaci Walfall, Myles Truitt, Shanice, Kenny Lattimore, Taylor Symone, E. Roger Mitchell, Towanda Braxton, KB Holland, Kyler Chavis, Gail Everett-Smith, Gerard Catus, Ryan James, and Elijah Resurreccion.
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[12/09/25 - 09:31 AM]
"The Upshaws" Returns to Netflix on January 15 with Final Season
As Regina makes a run for office and Bennie's garage falls on hard times, the Upshaws will always find a way to keep it real, loud and full of love.
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[12/09/25 - 09:22 AM]
Viaplay January 2026 Exclusive U.S. Premieres: "Sport vs. Money," "Stayer," "The Curse," "Scenes After a Marriage"
"Slayer" follows an aging rock musician forced to confront his greatest challenge when the mother of his child dies tragically - struggling to balance fatherhood, fame, and the haunting choices of his past.
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[12/09/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Official Trailer - "The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball" Season 2
The series, produced by Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, returns on Monday, December 22 only on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.
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[12/09/25 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel's New Series "History's Deadliest with Ving Rhames" to Premiere on Monday, January 26
The 10-part series produced by Propagate Content will reveal the unbelievable details surrounding the world's most prolific and powerful killers.
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[12/09/25 - 08:10 AM]
Roku Originals Hits the Road for Sophia Bush and Lauren Holly Comedy Feature "Broad Trip"
From Muse Entertainment and Motion Content, the film recently wrapped production and will debut on The Roku Channel in May 2026.
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[12/09/25 - 08:09 AM]
FOX Nation Taps Zachary Levi for New Docudrama "David: King of Israel" Slated for Early 2026
Released weekly, the program brings to life the thrilling, turbulent and deeply human story of David, the shepherd boy who rose to become the greatest king in Israel's history, and whom Christians regard as the ancestor of Jesus Christ.
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[12/09/25 - 08:08 AM]
OWN Announces "Maxxed Out": A Bold New Financial Intervention Series Premiering January 10, 2026
This unflinching eight-episode series reveals how money (and mismanaged money) can strain even the strongest relationships.
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[12/09/25 - 08:01 AM]
Tyrese Haliburton Joins "NBA on Prime" as Player Contributor
Haliburton will make his debut tonight on "NBA on Prime's" postgame show, "NBA Nightcap," following the Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals doubleheader featuring the Miami Heat at Orlando Magic (6:00 p.m. ET) and New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors (8:30 p.m. ET).
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[12/09/25 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV Reveals First Look at "Margo's Got Money Troubles" from David E. Kelley
Based on Rufi Thorpe's bestselling novel of the same name, the eight-episode series will premiere globally on Wednesday April 15, 2026 with three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 20, 2026.
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[12/09/25 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Reveals First-Look Images and Premiere Date for "56 Days," Starring Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia
All eight episodes will be released on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[12/09/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Unlocked: A Jail Experiment" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
At an Arizona correctional facility, a sheriff implements a bold experiment to grant incarcerated men more agency in this eye-opening reality series.
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[12/09/25 - 06:01 AM]
The Game is Afoot! Prime Video Releases First-Look Images for "Young Sherlock" Series
The thrilling series, brought to life by visionary director and executive producer Guy Ritchie, charts the origin story of Sherlock Holmes in an irreverent, action-laden mystery that follows the iconic detective's early adventures.
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