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[10/29/21 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 29
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
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CHECKER, THE/STEPHANIES, THE (Hulu, New!) - Lila Byock has signed a two-year overall deal with ABC Signature. The pact covers a pair of projects in development at Hulu: "The Checker," "inspired by Byock's own experiences as a magazine journalist"; and "The Stephanies," "based on the short story of the same name by Thomas Pierce." T-Street will also produce the former while FilmNation Entertainment is also behind the latter, which Pierce is writing with Byock supervising. (Variety.com)
CITY ON FIRE (Apple TV+) - Wyatt Oleff is the first to be cast in the streamer's Garth Risk Hallberg adaptation as Charlie, "a friend of Samantha Cicciaro's who is struggling to cope with the death of his father on 9/11 two years earlier. After she is shot, he stops at nothing to unravel the mystery of what happened." In addition, Jesse Peretz has signed on to direct and executive produce the first two episodes of its eight-episode first season. (Deadline.com)
GOLDEN CAGE, THE (Hulu, New!) - Kiernan Shipka is attached to star in a potential drama at the streamer which "explores the lengths one woman (Shipka) will go to camouflage her past, while climbing the dizzying heights of Wall Street." Writer Oskar Nordmark and director Susanna White are behind the project, with Darryl Taja and Adam Rodin also among the executive producers for Roadside Attractions and Epidemic Pictures. (Deadline.com)
PARTNER TRACK (Netflix) - Desmond Chiam and Tehmina Sunny will both recur on the streamer's Helen Wan adaptation. Chiam will play Zi-Xin "Z" Min, "a handsome idealist with a strong sense of right and wrong. His steadfast commitment to the environment might seem overzealous to some, but to Z, integrity is everything. His priorities bring him head-to-head with Ingrid as her client courts his family's energy company." And Sunny will portray Victoria St. Clair, "a British hotelier, who's as rich as she is glamorous. Sexy, sophisticated, and shrewd, Victoria is one of the law firm's biggest clients and is used to getting what she wants." (Deadline.com)
SEARCH PARTY (HBO Max) - The show's fifth season has tapped Angela Trimbur as Elodie Revlon; Grace Kuhlenschmidt as Pepper Southerland; Greta Titelman as Leonora Hamsdale; Joe Castle Baker as Marty Plushfeld; Larry Owens as Ritchie Thinky; Michelle Badillo as Winnie Miranda; and Aparna Nancherla as Benny Balthazar, "Tunnel Quinn's (Jeff Goldblum) head scientist," all recurring roles. (Deadline.com)
SUPERMAN & LOIS (The CW) - Jenna Dewan will reprise her "Supergirl" role of Lucy Lane during the upcoming season on a recurring basis. (THR.com)
WALKER (The CW) - Co-star Lindsey Morgan is bowing out of the series after two seasons: "After much thoughtful consideration and introspection, I have made the incredibly difficult decision to step away from my role as Micki Ramirez on Walker for personal reasons, and I am eternally grateful to have the support of the producers, CBS Studios and The CW in allowing me to do so," Morgan said in a statement the publication. "The opportunity to play Micki has truly been a blessing as has working alongside the incredible cast and crew of this terrific series. Please know that I will continue to root for my TV family and wish them all the best." (Deadline.com)
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[09/11/26 - 11:31 AM]
AMC Global Media Greenlights "Point Break"
More than three decades after the events of the original film, a new heist crew inspired by the Ex-Presidents has emerged and the FBI must rely on a mysterious ex-pro surfer with a checkered past to infiltrate them.
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[09/11/26 - 10:39 AM]
Video: FOX Sports Unveils Star-Studded FOX NFL Campaign Featuring Tom Brady and Michael Strahan
The first two spots "Break Room" and "Barb" debut today and will be featured on FOX, FOX One and FOX Sports social platforms with two additional spots debuting in the coming weeks.
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[09/11/26 - 08:00 AM]
ESPN Films' "14 Days in Gainesville" Premieres September 15 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
The new "30 for 30" documentary examines an unforgettable two-week period in the history of the University of Florida and its football program.
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[09/10/26 - 05:01 PM]
Netflix Greenlights and Unveils Ensemble Cast for Mystery Noir Series "Outback" (wt)
Based on the popular webtoon "G'Day," the series builds on the original's dark, mysterious tension while dramatically reimagining its characters, backstories, and relationships.
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[09/10/26 - 02:46 PM]
Creative Elements Announced for the 78th Emmy Awards, Sept 14. on NBC and Peacock
The broadcast will feature celebrations of the milestone 30th anniversary of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" with David Boreanaz and Sarah Michelle Gellar, and the 50th anniversary of "Charlie's Angels" with Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith.
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[09/10/26 - 01:01 PM]
Peacock Orders Kennedy Ryan's "Before I Let Go" To Series with Attica & Tembi Locke Showrunning, Malcolm D. Lee Directing
Universal Television's adaptation of the bestselling novel has been ordered to series.
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[09/10/26 - 01:01 PM]
Video: NBC Debuts Official Promo & Highlights Key Art for "One Chicago"
The franchise follows the professional and personal lives of first responders and public service workers who lays themselves on the line to save and protect the citizens of the Windy City.
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[09/10/26 - 01:00 PM]
CBS Announces 2026 Premiere Dates and Milestones for the #1 Daytime Lineup
The network has held its spot as the highest-rated network in daytime for 40 consecutive seasons.
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[09/10/26 - 12:03 PM]
Get Unprecedented Access Inside Las Vegas' Golden Nugget Casino in "Secret Life of a Vegas Casino" - Premieres Tuesday, September 29 on Discovery Channel
Just off the chaos of busy Fremont Street, cameras capture the real-life and often shocking moments that unfold around the clock: unruly guests, high-pressure special events and the relentless efforts required to keep thousands of people safe and entertained each day.
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[09/10/26 - 11:06 AM]
Video: Tubi Drops Official Trailer for New Original Horror-Comedy Film "Buzzkill"
When a group of sorority sisters find themselves trapped with a vengeful killer, party-girl Nora (Siena Agudong) knows that the drunker she gets, the more her tipsy memories start revealing clues about who's murdering her friends.
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[09/10/26 - 11:06 AM]
Ovation TV to Debut the U.S. Premiere of "Murdoch Mysteries" Season 20 on October 5
Set in Toronto at the dawn of the 20th century, the one-hour drama series explores the intriguing world of William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson), a methodical and dashing detective who pioneers innovative forensic techniques to solve some of the city's most gruesome murders.
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[09/10/26 - 11:02 AM]
Wisconsin-Notre Dame on NBC & Peacock Is NBC Sports' Third-Most Watched Notre Dame Football Game Since 2005, Averaging 8.1 Million Viewers
The audience for the No. 4 Fighting Irish's 41-13 victory peaked at 9.7 million viewers in the second quarter (9:15-9:30 p.m. ET) as Notre Dame led 13-10.
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[09/10/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Prison Break: Black Creek" - Now in Production - Hulu
Welcome to Black Creek Penitentiary.
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[09/10/26 - 11:01 AM]
HBO to Debut the Tony and Olivier Award-Winning Play "Oh, Mary!" in 2027
Cole Escola, Giles Terera, Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht and Michael Urie will star in the filmed adaptation.
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[09/10/26 - 11:00 AM]
E!'s New Gilded Pleasure Is Here! "The Golden Life" Premieres Tuesday, October 20 at 10 PM ET/PT
Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann De Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, and Ramona Singer are bringing decades of friendship and feuds to sunny Palm Beach, FL, for a new start in the Sunshine State.
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