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[03/17/21 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 17
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!
CHICAGO FIRE (NBC) - Co-star Adriyan Rae, who plays Gianna Mackey, confirmed on social media that tonight's episode marked her exit from the series. (@adriyanrae)
CITY PRIMEVAL: HIGH NOON IN DETROIT (FX, New!) - "Justified" alums Graham Yost, Michael Dinner and Dave Andron are looking to re-team for a new Elmore Leonard adaptation at the network which "follows a killer named Clement Mansell, known as the "Oklahoma Wildman," and dedicated Detroit homicide detective Raymond Cruz who vows to take him down." It's understood actor Timothy Olyphant may reprise his role of Raylan Givens for the project, with Dinner and Andron writing and Dinner likewise directing. Yost, Chris Provenzano, Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly, V.J. Boyd, Taylor Elmore and Peter Leonard would also executive produce for Sony Pictures Television and MGM Television with Walter Mosely and Ingrid Escajeda as consulting producers and Eisa Davis producing. (Deadline.com)
CLOISTER F*CKED (CW) (The CW) - The network's millennial nuns pilot has cast Karen Robinson as Sister Mary Annette Shiloh, "the loving, defacto head-nun-in-charge, slyly trying to slingshot the Church into the 21st Century by mentoring the next generation"; Joe Regalbuto as Father Quinn, "a charming, political, old-school priest who believes that nothing and no-one can ruffle his feathers, especially not one of the sisters"; Kathleen Chalfant as Sister Joyce, "the elder-states-nun with a heart of gold and a belly full of brandy"; Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Laurie, "a musical prodigy and the parish choir director, trying to spread a radical message of love, compassion and joy"; and Abubakr Ali as Rahim, "the sensitive heartthrob whose wit and charm are matched only by Sr. Maggie, who he will try and tempt into a tricky grey-area." (Deadline.com)
LADY IN THE LAKE (Apple TV+) - Natalie Portman and Sophie Mas's MountainA banner has signed a first-look deal with Apple, giving the company first crack at their output. (Deadline.com)
NCIS (CBS) - Pam Dawber, the real-life wife of star Mark Harmon, will appear in four upcoming episodes as Marcie Warren, "a seasoned investigative journalist who uses her savvy wit and down-to-earth people skills to aid in her tireless pursuit of truth." (EW.com)
SELENA + CHEF (HBO Max) - Executive producer Melissa Stokes has signed an overall deal with the streaming service. (Deadline.com)
SINNER, THE (USA) - Alice Kremelberg has joined the cast of the show's fourth season as Percy Muldoon, "a tough and charismatic young woman born into a prominent fishing family on Deer Island in Northern Maine. Having excelled in the largely male world of lobster fishing, Percy's even-keeled demeanor is forever altered by a horrific tragedy that throws her life off course." (Deadline.com)
STATION 19 (ABC) - Khalilah Joi will recur on the current season as Condola Vargas, "an accomplished litigator who went to law school with Dean's (Okieriete Onaodowan) sister, and with whom Dean has a romantic past. She's whip-smart and effortlessly chic - owning every room she is in." (Deadline.com)
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[04/15/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of April 7: "Adolescence" Continues Ascent, Now at No. 3 on Most Popular TV List
Documentary series were popular this week with "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing" (9.8 million views) debuting at No. 1 on the English TV list and "Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer" (3.8 million views) at No. 6.
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[04/15/25 - 11:29 AM]
"American Idol" Packs a Punch With Sunday and Monday Wins
On linear, Sunday's "Hollywood Week: Showstopper" was the top entertainment program of the night in Total Viewers (5.92 million) and the top program of the night among Adults 18-49 (0.57 rating) on broadcast and cable.
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[04/15/25 - 10:33 AM]
FOX Sports Films Announces "Culture of Winning: Polynesian Football Pride" Premiering April 20 on FOX
Executive produced by and featuring Tua Tagovailoa, the film takes a deep dive into the pillars of Polynesian culture and explores why these cornerstones drive unrivaled success on the field and create positive impact in their communities.
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[04/15/25 - 10:30 AM]
"America's Most Wanted: Missing Persons" Premieres Monday, April 28 & Special "America's Most Wanted: John Walsh's Dirty Dozen" Premieres Wednesday, May 14 on FOX
As previously announced, "America's Most Wanted" returns with an all-new season Monday, April 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX and next day on Hulu.
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[04/15/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Untold: Shooting Guards" - Official Trailer - Netflix
What really went down between Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton? This exposé unpacks how a gambling dispute led to guns drawn in an NBA locker room.
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[04/15/25 - 10:00 AM]
Season Three of "And Just Like That..." Debuts May 29
The 12-episode season will debut new episodes weekly on Thursdays, concluding with the season finale on August 14.
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[04/15/25 - 10:00 AM]
Date Announcement: Hulu Original "Atsuko Okatsuka: Father"
"Atsuko Okatsuka: Father" will premiere on Friday, June 13 on Hulu, and is the eighth Original special in Hulu's new stand-up comedy slate, Hularious.
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[04/15/25 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "#1 Happy Family USA" - Final Trailer - Prime Video
The series follows the maniacally upbeat Husseins - the most patriotic, most peaceful, and most definitely-not-suspicious Muslim family in post-9/11 "Amreeka."
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[04/15/25 - 09:13 AM]
"Kevin Costner's The West" to Premiere on The History Channel with Back-to-Back Episodes Beginning Memorial Day at 9PM ET/PT
The eight-episode documentary series will provide a fresh look at the sweeping and complex history of the American West through a wide range of conflicts - all driven by the desperate struggle to control the land itself.
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[04/15/25 - 09:11 AM]
Upcoming MGM+ Comedy Series "American Classic" Casts Academy Award Nominee Laura Linney
Linney will play Kristen Forrest Bean, who grew up acting in the Millersburg Festival Theater founded and run by the Bean family.
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[04/15/25 - 08:34 AM]
Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers on ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball" Is Most-Watched MLB Game of Season Across All Platforms
The broadcast peaked at 9:30 p.m. ET with 2,445,000 viewers.
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[04/15/25 - 08:24 AM]
ESPN Earns Its Best Nielsen Q1 Viewership Since 2017, Further Cementing a Stellar Start to 2025
In addition, ESPN's average-minute-audience was up 22% overall and 15% in the Persons 18-49 demo from Nielsen Q1 in 2024.
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[04/15/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Snakes and Ladders" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From the creator of "The House of Flowers," Manolo Caro and Cecilia Suárez return with "Snakes and Ladders" - a dark and provocative comedy that explores the cost of power and status.
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[04/15/25 - 08:00 AM]
Another Shocking Season of "Mama June: Family Crisis" Returns Friday, May 30, at 8PM ET/PT on We TV
This season, June fights for custody of Kaitlyn after Anna's tragic passing.
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[04/15/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Four Seasons" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The decades-long friendship between three married couples is tested when one divorces, complicating their tradition of quarterly weekend getaways.
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