or


[03/23/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 23
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC)

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!


61ST STREET (AMC) - Jerod Haynes will recur on the upcoming courtroom drama series as Big Phil, "a kind, hardworking and loving man who walks into Norma's life just when she needs him most. She has to wonder whether maybe he's too good to be true - and maybe she's right." (Deadline.com)
AMERICAN HORROR STORY (FX) - Model Kaia Gerber is the latest bound for the show's 10th season. (@mrrpmurphy)
BLACK DON'T CRACK (ABC) - Sherri Shepherd is set to star in the multi-camera comedy pilot as Angela Wright, "a native New Yorker somewhere between 45 and death, but it's hard to tell because "black don't crack." She's a single mom who put aside her musical dreams to raise her son after her husband died. She's been holding it down alone for years, taking care of her family instead of herself. When she is confronted with a personal crisis, she reunites with her sorority sisters to recapture the passion, ambition and sisterhood of their college glory days." Additionally, Kelly Park is slated to direct. Shepherd will also produce through her Faith Walker Productions. (Deadline.com)
CARL WEBER'S THE FAMILY BUSINESS (BET+) - K.J. Smith's Sasha Duncan will be promoted to regular for the show's third season. Additionally, the following have been cast in recurring roles: Stan Shaw as Larry Duncan; Sheila E. as Maude; Denise Boutte as Raven Sinclair; Jasper Cole as Cory Black; Lew Temple as Billy Bob; Horace Dodd as Aires Cora; Ben Stephens as Curtis Duncan; Jasmin Brown as Charmaine; Kearia Schroeder as Nefertiti; and Desiree Mitchell as Melanie Grant. (Deadline.com)
CHUCKY (Syfy/USA) - Fiona Dourif will reprise her role of the Chucky-battling Nica on the upcoming feature-turned-TV series. She initially appeared in 2013's "Curse of Chucky" and returned for 2017's "Cult of Chucky." (EW.com)
GIRL BEFORE, THE (HBO Max) - Ben Hardy has been cast in the four-episode series as Simon: "Simon can't quite believe he's got a girlfriend like Emma. He'll do anything to keep her, but worries he's not enough for her. Living in the minimalist haven of One Folgate Street, the creation of Edward Monkford, heightens his insecurities even more." (Variety.com)
LANDSCAPERS (HBO) - David Thewlis, Kate O'Flynn, Dipo Ola, Samuel Anderson, Karl Johnson, Felicity Montagu and Daniel Rigby will round out the cast of the Olivia Colman-led limited series. Inspired by real events, the drama explores the lives of convicted killers Susan and Christopher Edwards and asks how this devoted and mild-mannered couple came to kill Susan's parents and bury them in the back garden of their Mansfield home, in a crime that remained undiscovered for over a decade. No details about their characters were given. (Deadline.com)
MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, THE (Showtime) - Jimmi Simpson is the latest to board the Chiwetel Ejiofor-led drama series as Spencer Clay, "a CIA agent whose obsession with the alien's true identity drives him to the edge of madness." (Deadline.com)
MILLION LITTLE THINGS, A (ABC) - Comedian Paul Rodriguez has been cast as Gary's (James Roday Rodriguez) dad, Javier, "described as having "heart" and an "audacious sense of humor," just like his son. While he might be a bit dated in his ways, Javier loves Gary more than anything." (EW.com)
MONSTER: THE JEFFREY DAHMER STORY (Netflix) - Evan Peters, Niecy Nash, Penelope Ann Miller, Shaun J. Brown and Colin Ford will join Richard Jenkins in the limited series. Peters will play the title character, Jeffrey Dahmer, one of America's most notorious serial killers. Miller and Jenkins play "Dahmer's mother Joyce and father Lionel, respectively"; with Nash as Glenda Cleveland, "a neighbor of Dahmer's who called police numerous times and even tried calling the FBI to alert them of Dahmer's erratic behavior, to no avail." Brown portrays Tracy, "Dahmer's last intended victim who fought back and managed to escape, leading the cops to Dahmer's apartment, resulting in the killer's arrest"; and Ford plays Chazz. (Deadline.com)





  [march 2021]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
 


· 61ST STREET (CW)
· AMERICAN HORROR STORY (FX)
· BLACK DON'T CRACK (ABC)
· CARL WEBER'S THE FAMILY BUSINESS (BET PLUS)
· CHUCKY (SYFY)
· DEVELOPMENT UPDATE (TFC)
· GIRL BEFORE, THE (HBO MAX)
· LANDSCAPERS (HBO)
· MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, THE (SHOWTIME)
· MILLION LITTLE THINGS, A (ABC)
· MONSTER: THE JEFFREY DAHMER STORY (NETFLIX)





[01/26/26 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "The Art of Sarah" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A body found in the middle of town. A luxe label on the rise. A detective tests every stitch of a woman's story that keeps changing. What really happened?

[01/26/26 - 01:23 PM]
UFC Delivers Historic Night in Paramount+ Debut
UFC 324 on Saturday, January 24 delivered nearly five million streaming views and over seven million households, the platform's largest exclusive live event to date.

[01/26/26 - 12:30 PM]
Video: First Look at Epic New Event Series "The Faithful" Starring Minnie Driver Premiering March 22 on FOX
The highly anticipated biblical event series debuts Sunday, March 22 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT) on FOX and will unfold as a three-week event with the finale culminating on Easter Sunday, April 5.

[01/26/26 - 11:05 AM]
Dhar Mann Studios, FOX Entertainment, and Holywater Announce Landmark Multi-Year, Global Vertical Video Deal
Under the multi-year agreement, Dhar Mann Studios will create and produce an initial slate of 40 narrative-driven titles designed for Holywater and the burgeoning, mobile-first vertical audience.

[01/26/26 - 11:00 AM]
What's New on HBO Max This February
Catch new seasons of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" and "Like Water for Chocolate," and series debuts of late-night series "Neighbors" and Italian series "Portobello."

[01/26/26 - 10:02 AM]
From "Spider-Man" to "Doctor Strange": Stream Sam Raimi's Iconic Films on Hulu Ahead of "Send Help"
Raimi's signature style has shaped some of the most iconic films of the past two decades.

[01/26/26 - 10:00 AM]
NBC and Peacock Will Be "4K All Day" Feb. 8 for Super Bowl LX and the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
This marks the first time a Super Bowl and Olympic Games will be presented in 4K HDR on the NBC broadcast network and the Peacock streaming service.

[01/26/26 - 09:50 AM]
Turner Classic Movies Becomes the Home of the Iconic Looney Tunes Library
Beginning in February, TCM will introduce the Looney Tunes library to its monthly programming lineup, launching with Bugs Bunny as TCM's Star of the Month for the first time.

[01/26/26 - 09:34 AM]
FX's "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" Set to Premiere with Three-Episodes on FX and Hulu Thursday, February 12
The first installment in Ryan Murphy's anthology is a limited series inspired by Elizabeth Beller's book "Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy."

[01/26/26 - 09:04 AM]
Prime Video Amends Start Times for Remaining Season Two Episodes of "Fallout"
Episode seven will now begin Tuesday, January 27 at 9:00/8:00c, and episode eight will now begin Tuesday, February 3 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/26/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model" - Official Trailer - Netflix
What started as a glamorous launchpad for aspiring models became a pop-culture juggernaut defined by explosive drama, public meltdowns, and controversies that still fuel viral moments today.

[01/26/26 - 09:00 AM]
"The 79th Annual Tony Awards" Will Broadcast Live from Radio City Music Hall Sunday, June 7 on CBS and Paramount+
Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards will be announced on Tuesday, May 5.

[01/26/26 - 08:00 AM]
Date Announcement: "The Testaments" Coming April 8
"The Testaments," a new chapter from the showrunner and executive producers of "The Handmaid's Tale," premieres April 8 with three episodes, then weekly thereafter.

[01/26/26 - 07:01 AM]
Filming Begins on "Unforgotten" Season 7
Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sinéad Keenan return to lead Season 7, reprising their acclaimed on-screen partnership as the team investigates a complex and emotionally charged cold case.

[01/26/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Salvador" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On a night of violent clashes, an ambulance driver learns his daughter is involved with hooligans. When things spiral, he'll stop at nothing for answers.