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[10/21/21 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 21
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!
BADASS (AND HER SISTER) (Hulu, New!) - "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" co-creators Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna are set to re-team for a new project at the streamer which "revolves around an impossibly badass spy (Bloom) who tires of her life of sexy espionage and goes to live with her pushover twin sister (also played by Bloom) and, together, they learn what it means to actually be badass." The duo will write and executive produce for ABC Signature. (Deadline.com)
BIG LEAP, THE (FOX) - Brett Tucker has booked a recurring role on the newcomer as Linus, "a hunky boom operator who works on the set and is a potential love interest for Julia (Teri Polo)." (Deadline.com)
BOBBY LOVE STORY, THE (FX, New!) - Octavia Spencer is attached to star in the proposed series at the cable channel billed as "a dramatic true account of an escaped convict, Bobby Love, and his wife of 35+ years, Cheryl Love, who never knew his secret." Shalisha Francis-Feusner is behind the project with Spencer, Brian Clisham, Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, Jenni Konner, Bobby Love, Cheryl Love, Jocelyn Hayes-Simpson and Brandon Stanton also executive producing for Orit Entertainment, Simpson Street Productions, Jenni Konner Productions and ABC Signature. The pair's memoir, "The Redemption of Bobby Love: A Story of Faith, Family, and Justice," was published earlier this month. (Deadline.com)
CANDY (Hulu) - Timothy Simons is the latest bound for the Jessica Biel-led limited series as Pat Montgomery, "Candy's husband and a brilliant engineer." (Variety.com)
DOLLFACE (Hulu) - Owen Thiele has scored a role on the new season as Q, "a new Woom employee who becomes the girls' cooler and younger confidante." (Variety.com)
FACE TO FACE WITH BECKY G (Facebook Watch, New!) - Global singer, actor and activist Becky G will host a new talk show for the streamer in which "Becky G will invite her favorite artists, celebrities and friends for "unfiltered" conversations that cover issues relevant to her generation, the Latino community and beyond." Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Corin Nelson, Marc Jordan, Benjamin Tischker and Mecia Hollar will also executive produce for Jesse Collins Entertainment and Becky G's B Yourself Productions. The series will roll out next month. (Variety.com)
I'M A CELEBRITY... GET ME OUT OF HERE! (ABC/NBC) - ITV America and Blumhouse Television are looking to reboot the U.K. import as "Celebrity Castle," a reimagined, horror-themed version of the format which "takes a group of celebrity contestants and puts them in the wild with few creature comforts." John Lehr hosted ABC's 2003 take (won by Cris Judd) while Myleene Klass and Damien Fahey served in said role for NBC's 2009 incarnation (won by Lou Diamond Phillips). (Deadline.com)
OFFER, THE (Paramount+) - Michael Gandolfini and Zack Schor have both been cast in the limited series. Gandolfini will play Andy Calhoun, "an unexpectedly savvy businessman on the hunt to buy Paramount." And Schor is set as Fred Gallo, "the assistant director running the set of "The Godfather."" (Variety.com)
SACRIFICE (BET+) - G.G. Townson has been cast in the upcoming movie-turned-series as Jameson, "a star client that Daniella courts for representation whose secrets end up putting Daniella in danger." (Variety.com)
SOPRANOS PREQUEL SERIES, THE (HBO Max, New!) - David Chase is reportedly mulling a prequel series at the streaming service. Chase and Terence Winter would spearhead the project, which would take place after the recently released film "The Many Saints of Newark." (Deadline.com)
THREE WOMEN (Showtime) - Gabrielle Creevy has scored a lead role on the drama series as Maggie, "the third of the Three Women in the title, a student in North Dakota who weathers an intense storm after accusing her married English teacher of an inappropriate relationship." (Deadline.com)
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[10/24/25 - 02:30 PM]
Video: First Look at Upcoming New Drama "Memory of a Killer" Starring Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli - Premiering This January on FOX
Dempsey stars as a hitman, Angelo Doyle, leading a dangerous double life while hiding an even deadlier personal secret - he has developed early onset Alzheimer's.
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[10/24/25 - 02:02 PM]
"20/20" Is Friday's Most-Watched Newsmagazine Across the Board
In addition, "20/20" posted its best Adults 25-54 in more than four months.
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[10/24/25 - 02:01 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 Across the Board, Leading NBC in All Key Demos for the 4th Straight Week
"Nightline" grew year to year across the board: Total Viewers, Adults 25-54, and Adults 18-49.
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[10/24/25 - 01:05 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Makes Television History - Rising for Fifth Straight Week
The October 21 episode scored 6.63 million Total Viewers and a 1.38 rating among Adults 18-49, hitting new season highs in both demographics.
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[10/24/25 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Announces "Hollywood Arts," A Brand-New Spinoff of Hit Live-Action, "Victorious," with Daniella Monet Returning as Star and Executive Producer
The series is set to debut on Netflix in 2026, followed by releases on Nickelodeon and Paramount+.
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[10/24/25 - 07:14 AM]
FOX Sports Readies for Major League Baseball's 121st World Series Presented by Capital One
Action leads off Friday, October 24, between the National League and current reigning World champion Los Angeles Dodgers and American League champion Toronto Blue Jays from Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on FOX, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports App and FOX One.
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[10/24/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind" Season 9: The Reunion - Official Trailer - Netflix
Denver singles shake up their search for "the one" and step into the pods, braving twists, turns and love triangles to find their soulmate sight unseen.
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[10/24/25 - 07:01 AM]
Experience the Family, the Fun, and the Fantastic! Marvel Studios' "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" Lands Exclusively on Disney+ November 5
Continuing the celebration of Marvel's First Family, the announcement was made live from SpaceCon 2025 in San Antonio, where The Fantastic Four: First Steps Immersive Pop-Up Experience invites attendees to step inside the iconic Baxter Building.
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[10/24/25 - 06:00 AM]
The CW Network and Xfinity Celebrate 11 Years of the NASCAR Xfinity Series by Presenting the Third Stage of the Championship Race Commercial-Free
Taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, November 1, the commercial-free stage presented by Xfinity was created to thank the loyal race fans who have supported the NASCAR Xfinity Series for more than a decade - helping the series grow through their unwavering enthusiasm, increased viewership, and continued trackside attendance.
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[10/23/25 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "As You Stood By" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When two women plot to end an abusive marriage through murder, an unexpected visitor arrives - threatening to shatter everything they've carefully planned.
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[10/23/25 - 02:33 PM]
Largest Audience for "NBA Tip-Off" Doubleheader Since 2010 as NBA Returned to NBC and Debuted on Peacock
Tuesday night's audience across NBC and Peacock peaked at 7.1 million viewers from 10:45-11 p.m. ET as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder to a one-point win over the Houston Rockets in double overtime.
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[10/23/25 - 02:28 PM]
The 305 Just Got Hotter: "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" Moves to BET Season 7 Premieres Tuesday, November 4 at 8 PM ET/PT
The upcoming seventh season dives deeper than ever into Miami's thriving entertainment scene, following a cast of stars who are rebuilding, rebranding, and redefining success in real time.
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[10/23/25 - 01:30 PM]
Critically Acclaimed Noir Thriller, "Dark Winds," to Return to AMC and AMC+ Sunday, February 15
The series' gripping fourth season focuses on the search for a missing Navajo girl, which takes Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito from the safety of Navajo Nation to the gritty terrain of 1970s Los Angeles in a race against the clock to save her from an obsessive killer with ties to organized crime.
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[10/23/25 - 12:01 PM]
Video: BET+ Releases Trailer for Horror Film "A Demon's Revenge"
In the film, following the bloodshed in Belize, Peaches, played by Jhoné Lucas, delves deeper into Caribbean folklore and the terrifying truth that lurks beneath.
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[10/23/25 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Entertainment Acquires Equity Stake in Chain, Forging Strategic Partnership with Experiential Food Phenomenon Co-Founded by B.J. Novak
Included in the investment is a first look development deal through Chain Media.
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