 |
 |
[04/11/22 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 11
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!
ACCUSED (FOX) - Jill Hennessy will drop by the anthology series as Lynn Corbett, "the immaculately curated and tightly wound wife of Dr. Scott Corbett (Michael Chiklis) with a tough exterior, yet fragile, interior that causes her to ignore many of their son's violent red flags that concern Scott." (Deadline.com)
BLANK SLATE (NBC) - Samantha Mathis and Norm Lewis are the latest additions to the drama pilot as Sylvia Matthews, "the team's forensic psychologist"; and Jeff Stroll, "the Deputy Director of Homeland Security and Maya's boss," respectively. (Deadline.com)
CASPER (Peacock, New!) - Kai Yu Wu is developing a new TV take on "Casper the Friendly Ghost" at the streamer, in which "when a new family arrives in the small town of Eternal Falls, Casper finds himself entangled in a mystery uncovering dark secrets that have been buried for over 100 years." Universal Content Productions and DreamWorks Animation are producing. (Deadline.com)
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (HBO) - Larry David has confirmed the long-running HBO series will be back for a 12th season. (Deadline.com, 4/10)
GOOD DOCTOR, THE (ABC) - Hollis Jane Andrews will recur on the series as Sophie, "a smart and savvy documentarian whose inspiring documentary projects have won her many accolades and awards. Born with dwarfism and being a person with a disability herself, Sophie is immediately intrigued by her Aunt's doctor - autistic surgeon Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) and his neurotypical fiancée Lea Dilallo (Paige Spara)... for reasons that Sophie will reveal along the way." (Deadline.com)
IRONHEART (Disney+) - Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes are set to direct the Dominique Thorne-led Marvel Studios series, which has also added Proximity's Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian as executive producers. They'll join writer Chinaka Hodge and fellow executive producers Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum and Zoie Nagelhout. (Deadline.com)
LEDGER, THE (HBO Max, New!) - Xolo Maridueña is attached to star in a half-hour series at the streamer which "follows the trials and travels of Gabriel (Maridueña), a young man who sets out into the world to right the wrongs of the deadly man who trained him. Using only the ledger kept by his predecessor, Gabriel travels from town-to-town, an avenging angel, fixing shattered lives." Juan Carlos Coto is behind the project with Maridueña, Will Packer Media's Will Packer and Valor Entertainment's Brandon Guzmán also executive producing. (Variety.com)
MAYANS M.C. (FX) - Manny Montana will recur on the upcoming season as a member of the Yuma Mayans. No other details were given. (Deadline.com, 4/9)
ON THE VERGE (Netflix) - The Julie Delpy-led comedy series has been canceled after one season. (Deadline.com, 4/9)
RIVERDALE (The CW) - Kiernan Shipka will once again drop by the series as her "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" character later this season. (TVLine.com, 4/9)
|
|
|
 [april 2022]  |
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
| | | | | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
[03/25/25 - 01:05 PM]
TLC Announces the Return of "1000-lb Sisters" on Tuesday, April 15 at 9PM ET/PT
This season, the sisters are putting their hearts on the line as they dive into fresh relationships - one of them moving much faster than expected.
|
[03/25/25 - 12:40 PM]
MTV's "Caught in the Act: Unfaithful" Is Back with All-New Episodes on Tuesday, April 15th at 9PM ET/PT
Hosted by iconic TV star Tami Roman, the hit reality series is back and better than ever with unique new stories, explosive encounters and blazing takedowns that are sure to shock and excite viewers.
|
[03/25/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of March 17: "Adolescence" Grips Viewers for Second Week at No. 1
Checking in at No. 2 on the English TV list was "The Residence," the latest series from Shondaland; the screwball whodunit racked up 6.4 million views.
|
[03/25/25 - 11:01 AM]
NBC to Debut Behind-the-Scenes Special of "The Americas," An Epic Nature Series Hosted by Tom Hanks
Narrator Tom Hanks and the crew will reveal perils and breakthroughs behind the lens of this milestone nature series.
|
[03/25/25 - 11:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery's "A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read" Reaches More Than 6.3 Million Viewers Across Linear and Streaming
In its time period, the series helped ID rank as the #2 non-sports/news cable net among W25-54, averaging a .47 W25-54 L3 rating and increasing the time period's ratings by +58%.
|
[03/25/25 - 11:01 AM]
"America's Most Wanted" Returns with An All-New Season Monday, April 21 at 9PM ET/PT Following the Season Finale of "Extracted" on FOX
One of television's most groundbreaking true crime series returns to FOX with its prolific and Emmy-Award winning series host John Walsh stepping back into his role alongside his son, Callahan Walsh, joining him as co-host.
|
[03/25/25 - 10:05 AM]
Curt Menefee, Joel Klatt Return to Lead FOX Sports UFL Broadcast Team
The FOX UFL Friday lineup includes 10 games and follows the successful run of last year's FOX College Football Friday.
|
[03/25/25 - 10:01 AM]
Paramount+ Hit Series "Tulsa King," Starring Oscar Nominee Sylvester Stallone, Promotes Chris Caldovino, McKenna Quigley Harrington and Mike "Cash Flo" Walden to Series Regulars for Season Three
As previously announced, "Tulsa King" season three production has begun in Atlanta and Oklahoma.
|
[03/25/25 - 10:01 AM]
Amy Pascal and David Heyman to Produce Next James Bond Film for Amazon MGM Studios
Pascal will produce the film via Pascal Pictures, and Heyman will produce via Heyday Films.
|
[03/25/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Sushi Master" Season 2 - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
The world's first sushi competition show returns for an all new season.
|
[03/25/25 - 09:46 AM]
TNT Sports' MLB Tuesday Swings into 2025 Season Coverage with April 1 All-Star Showdown on TBS & Max
Play-by-play announcer Alex Faust and game analyst Jeff Francoeur will deliver commentary from Yankee Stadium in The Bronx.
|
[03/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Chef's Table: Legends" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"Chef's Table: Legends" will pay tribute to the culinary icons who have helped shape the modern world of food.
|
[03/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
Hulu Originals & Exclusives Spring 2025 Programming Slate
Hulu's much-awaited scripted favorites will return this spring with the sixth and final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" and season two of "Nine Perfect Strangers."
|
[03/25/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Overcompensating" - Official Teaser - Prime Video
"Overcompensating" is streaming on Prime Video May 15.
|
[03/25/25 - 08:00 AM]
Clinton Kelly and Stacy London Are Back! "Wear Whatever The F You Want" Premieres April 29 on Prime Video
Iconic duo Kelly and London are back and ready to transform clients one at a time in the fashion capital of New York City.
|
|
|
|
