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[02/25/20 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 25
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!
ALL RISE (CBS) - Ryan Michelle Bathe will recur on the freshman drama as Rachel Audubon, "a brilliant and fearless hi-profile, take-no-prisoners litigation attorney whose charm is her superpower. She is that rare trial lawyer who can practice in the areas of both civil and criminal litigation." (Deadline.com)
CAROL'S SECOND ACT (CBS) - Kelsey Grammer will drop by the show's March 12 season finale as Richard, "a formidable force who shocks Carol (Patricia Heaton) and the rest of the doctors at Loyola Memorial Hospital with a revelation that will affect all of them." Said role would recur on a potential season two of the series. (Deadline.com)
EQUALIZER, THE (CBS) - Liza Lapira has been cast in the Queen Latifah-led reboot series pilot as Melody Chu: "An edgy bar owner with a wry sense of humor and sunny disposition, Melody is a former colleague of Robyn McCall's (Queen Latifah) with whom she's still great friends, and a highly decorated Air Force sniper in a previous life." (Deadline.com)
EVEL (USA) - Sarah Gadon has booked the female lead on the Milo Ventimiglia-led limited series as Evel Knievel's wife, Linda: "Smart and cheeky, Linda knows her marriage isn't perfect but she remains loving and supportive as her husband's career takes off and fame engulfs their family." (Deadline.com)
FAN GIRL (Peacock, New!) - Claudia Lonow has sold a single-camera comedy to the streaming service about "badass freedom fighter, Morrigan Chase. Morrigan escapes certain death in a far away galaxy via a wormhole and lands in the closet of her biggest Fan Girl - edibles-loving Beth - who's watching similar events unfold on her favorite show, Dominion. Each week, Beth and Morrigan battle evil as they try to get Morrigan back home while becoming unlikely best friends." The project is set up at the Universal Television-based Hazy Mills Productions with Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner also executive producing. (Deadline.com)
POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN (Starz) - Mekai Curtis is set as the title character in the spin-off series, a prequel story that takes viewers back to the '90s and the early years of iconic "Power" character Kanan Stark (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson). In addition, Rob Hardy will direct the pilot and executive produce. (Deadline.com)
PRESIDENT IS MISSING, THE (Showtime) - Michael Rooker is the latest addition to the drama pilot as Greg Parkes, "the Special Agent in Charge of the Vice Presidential Protection Detail. The impossible task of protecting James Martin (David Oyelowo) has proved more than a warrior like Parkes can bear." (Deadline.com)
REPUBLIC OF SARAH, THE (The CW) - Stella Baker has scored the title role on the drama pilot, in which "faced with the destruction of her town at the hands of a greedy mining company, rebellious high school history teacher Sarah Cooper (Baker) utilizes an obscure cartographical loophole to declare independence. Now Sarah must lead a young group of misfits as they attempt to start their own country from scratch." Baker's Sarah is "a quintessential New Hampshirite: friendly, fiercely loyal and always willing to lend a hand. Although hesitant to be in the spotlight at first, Sarah finds the courage to step up and fight back against an external force that threatens to destroy her beloved community." (Deadline.com)
SUMMER SISTERS (Hulu, New!) - Liz Tigelaar is spearheading a small screen take on Judy Blume's bestseller, which "chronicles the coming-of-age of two best friends and the relationship that defines their lives. Set on Martha's Vineyard, the story explores the beautiful, intoxicating, and everlasting impact of female friendship... and how it has the power to break your heart." She'll write and executive produce alongside Blume and Stacey Silverman via her ABC Signature-based Best Day Ever banner. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED KRISEL & SIMMS PROJECT (FX) - Lacretta has been cast opposite Chris Messina and Ari Graynor in the comedy pilot as Nancy, "a humorous immigrant from Grenada who now is the nanny for the son of Hunt (Messina) and Rachel (Graynor)." (Deadline.com)
VEGAS HIGH (HBO Max) - Coolio is slated to recur on the drama pilot as Ray, "a Las Vegas businessman who is uncle to the character of Olive, played by Kyanna Simpson." (Deadline.com)
WAYS & MEANS (CBS) - Amanda Warren has signed onto the Patrick Dempsey-led political drama pilot as Jerlene Brooks: "A former community organizer and progressive activist, Jerlene is a formidable Democratic congresswoman and rising star in the political arena. She wrestles with an inner turmoil regarding the price of power and struggles with her progressive roots versus the demands of leadership." (Deadline.com)
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[07/11/25 - 12:45 PM]
ABC Concludes September to May Season with Top Five Shows Among Adults 18-49 Including "High Potential," "Abbott Elementary," "The Rookie," "Shifting Gears" and "9-1-1"
Continuing to lead among broadcast series, ABC's "High Potential" stood as the No. 1 new drama among Total Viewers (16.41 million) and No. 1 new show among Adults 18-49 (3.85 rating).
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[07/11/25 - 11:28 AM]
"Big Brother: Summer of Mystery" Premiere Up +10% from Last Summer
Last night, season 27 premiered to nearly 3 million viewers.
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[07/11/25 - 10:01 AM]
FX's "Alien: Earth" Takes Fandom to New Heights with Premium Exclusive Content Including a Companion Podcast and Innovative Immersive Experiences
"Alien: Earth," a new drama series from Noah Hawley inspired by the acclaimed feature film franchise, will premiere on Tuesday, August 12.
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[07/11/25 - 10:01 AM]
CBS Unveils Fall Primetime Premiere Dates for the 2025-2026 Season
Highlights include an early return for "Watson" on Monday, October 13 in place of the previously announced "FBI" spin-off "CIA."
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[07/11/25 - 10:00 AM]
The "Outlander" Universe Expands in Hall H, as Starz Returns to San Diego Comic-Con
Look for can't miss panels for "Outlander" and "Outlander: Blood of my Blood" in Hall H on Friday, July 25 and an in-depth preview of the newest saga in the Spartacus franchise, "Spartacus: House of Ashur" on Saturday, July 26 in the Indigo Ballroom.
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[07/11/25 - 10:00 AM]
Adult Swim Returns to San Diego Comic-Con with "Pirate Purrrty on the Green," Must-See Panel Events, and Exclusive First Looks and Giveaways
Adult Swim will bring its famed pirate ship outside the San Diego Convention Center (5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way), this time with a feline twist!
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[07/11/25 - 09:01 AM]
HBO Max to Host Fan Experiences for Upcoming Seasons of "Peacemaker" and "It: Welcome to Derry" in San Diego
The festivities include a panel in Hall H, where showrunner/writer/director and Co-Head of DC Studios James Gunn and the cast of "Peacemaker" will share new details about the upcoming season and premiere the global trailer for season two.
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[07/11/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
There's always a message in the music.
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[07/11/25 - 06:00 AM]
"Love Island (UK)" 10th Anniversary Special Date Announcement
The special premieres in the US on Friday, July 11.
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[07/11/25 - 02:01 AM]
Netflix Will Release "Death Inc." Seasons 1, 2 and 3
The series is a comedy centered around a family-run funeral home and the relationships between the eccentric characters who inhabit it.
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[07/11/25 - 12:01 AM]
"Too Hot to Handle: Italy" Is Coming on July 18 Only on Netflix
A special guest will guide the contestants in the first Italian edition of the reality show.
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[07/10/25 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "The Winning Try" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After his career fell apart, a disgraced rugby star finds purpose coaching his old school's team - driving them and himself toward growth and redemption.
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[07/10/25 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "The Nice Guy" - Teaser Trailer #3 - Disney+
He wants out for good. But the past comes with strings.
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[07/10/25 - 05:03 PM]
Meagan Good Returns to Lifetime to Executive Produce and Star in the Alluring New Thriller "I'll Never Let You Go" Alongside Antonio Cupo and Thomas Cadrot, Premiering August 16 on Lifetime
Good stars as Emily Westover, a poised and successful art gallery director whose life takes a dark turn after a brief, impulsive affair with a magnetic Italian artist, Carlo (Cupo).
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[07/10/25 - 12:01 PM]
"Virgin River" Is Returning for Season 8
"On behalf of myself and the whole 'Virgin River' family, we're eternally grateful to Netflix and to the fans for allowing us to continue on this journey with these beloved characters," said showrunner Patrick Sean Smith.
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