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[09/24/21 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 24
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!
AMERICAN GLADIATORS (New!) - MGM Television has teamed with WWE for "a reimagined version of the non-scripted series that will feature a slew of WWE wrestling superstars." The project is currently being pitched to broadcasters and streaming platforms. (Deadline.com)
BMF (Starz) - Sean Michael Gloria is slated to recur on the newcomer as Jonathan Lopez, "a first year detective and the assigned partner of Von Bryant." (Deadline.com)
LOVE CANAL (Showtime, New!) - Patricia Arquette is attached to star in, direct, and executive produce a limited series at the pay channel "about a group of blue collar women who came together in the late 1970s to fight for environmental justice for their community. The women became activists when they realized that 20,000 tons of deadly chemicals were buried beneath their neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York. With little formal education or training, they took on the chemical industry and the US government and inspired the first major environmental rights legislation in the US." Colette Burson is penning the potential project, which is based on the upcoming documentary "The Canal" by Will Battersby and upcoming book "Paradise Falls" by Keith O'Brien. Safehouse Pictures' Tory Tunnell and Joby Harold; Reno Productions' Battersby; and 3 Arts Entertainment's Richard Abate and Molly Madden are also executive producing. (Variety.com)
THING ABOUT PAM, THE (NBC) - Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers, Glenn Fleshler, Suanne Spoke and Mac Brandt will join Renée Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer and Katy Mixon in the limited series. Adlon will play Mariah Day, "Betsy and Russ Faria's daughter who was 17 years old at the time of Betsy's murder"; with Bridgers as Mark Hupp, "the husband of Pam Hupp (Zellweger)"; Fleshler as Russ Faria, "Betsy Faria's (Mixon) husband"; Spoke as Janet, "Betsy Faria's mother and grandmother to Betsy and Russ' two daughters, including Mariah Day"; and Brandt as Det. McCarrick, "one of the detectives assigned to Betsy Faria's murder case." (Deadline.com)
WALKING DEAD, THE: WORLD BEYOND (AMC) - Wes Jetton will recur on the upcoming season as Robin, "a survivor and hunter who, while rugged and resourceful, is also calm, reassuring, and wise beyond his years." (Deadline.com)
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[10/13/25 - 01:30 PM]
"Last Lands," The Two-Part Documentary Series on the Battle to Protect the Health of the Planet, Streams on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu Beginning Thursday, Oct. 16
The gripping two-part documentary series, in partnership with Global Conservation, is hosted by award-winning ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff and spotlights conservation efforts to preserve Earth's most threatened ecosystems.
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[10/13/25 - 11:21 AM]
Tubi's Wild New Adult Animated Comedy "Breaking Bear" Takes a Bite Out of New York Comic Con
Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Annie Murphy, and Elizabeth Hurley star in the animated comedy series, due in March 2026.
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[10/13/25 - 09:31 AM]
Video: NBC Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for New Comedy Series "Stumble"
"Stumble" premieres Friday, November 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
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[10/13/25 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" - Final Trailer - Peacock Original
When a teenager goes missing, it becomes clear that many young men and boys have disappeared at the hands of John Wayne Gacy, the prime suspect.
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[10/13/25 - 08:01 AM]
Apple Original Films' "F1 The Movie" to Make Global Streaming Debut December 12
Since its wide theatrical release on June 27, 2025, "F1 The Movie" has broken records, debuting at No. 1 and surpassing $629 million at the global box office.
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[10/13/25 - 07:14 AM]
TNT Sports' 2025 MLB National League Championship Series Coverage to Begin Tonight Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET
For the ninth consecutive year, Brian Anderson will provide play-by-play for the Championship Series coverage for TNT Sports.
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[10/13/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Rare videos and exclusive interviews reveal the genius, sacrifices and duality between the public and private lives of iconic singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel.
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[10/13/25 - 05:22 AM]
Video: "Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour - The End of an Era" - Disney+
On December 12, the streaming event of an era comes to Disney+.
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[10/13/25 - 04:21 AM]
Video: "Bridgerton" Season 4 - Date Announcement - Netflix
Season 4 will arrive in two parts with Part 1 premiering January 29 and Part 2 on February 26.
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[10/13/25 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In June 2001, hundreds of kilos of cocaine washed up in a Portuguese village. This gripping documentary reveals the long-lasting impact on the community.
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[10/13/25 - 02:08 AM]
ITV Recommissions "Midsomer Murders" for Series 26
This four-episode commission will bring the number of episodes available to 148.
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[10/13/25 - 01:02 AM]
Stories Set to Thrill, Move, and Entertain: Netflix Announces Six Tamil and Telugu Originals
South Indian stories like "Pushpa 2," "Amaran," "Leo," and "Devara" dominated the Global Top 10 Non-English lists, reflecting the growing demand for original stories from the region.
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[10/13/25 - 12:31 AM]
Sky Exclusively Picks Up "Crystal Lake," The Highly Anticipated Prequel to the "Friday the 13th" Franchise
Produced by A24 and distributed by Peacock in the US, the series marks the first new project connected to the franchise since the reboot of the 2009 original film.
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[10/12/25 - 05:02 PM]
Video: "STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The franchise's latest installment is only on Netflix, coming in 2026.
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[10/12/25 - 05:01 PM]
"Grand Galaxy Hotel" Open for Business: Netflix Confirms Production and Cast
Only open in the middle of the night to provide top-class service and console the souls of the dead, the Grand Galaxy Hotel has a new owner, Eun-ha (Lee Do-hyun).
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