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[06/21/22 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 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!
9-1-1/AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE/ROOKIE, THE (Various) - Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution has cleared all three series for syndicated runs this fall on stations covering 95% of the U.S. "American Housewife" will air seven days a week beginning September 12, while weekend telecasts of "9-1-1" and "The Rookie" will begin September 17. (Deadline.com)
ALL AMERICAN: HOMECOMING (The CW) - Rhoyle Ivy King's Nathaniel Hardin has been promoted to regular for the series' sophomore run. (Deadline.com)
EAST OF EDEN (Netflix, New!) - Florence Pugh is attached to star in a limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel at the streamer, billed as "an intimate portrait of the Trask family against the backdrop of huge historical forces." Zoe Kazan is spearheading the project for Anonymous Content and Endeavor Content with Pugh as a co-producer. (Deadline.com)
MOST HATED MAN ON THE INTERNET, THE (Netflix, New!) - The streamer has commissioned a three-part documentary series, due on July 27, which "will tell the story of a woman who went against Hunter Moore, a self-proclaimed "professional life ruiner" after after nude photos of her daughter were posted online. Moore found fame in the early 2010s by founding IsAnyoneUp.com, a notorious 'revenge porn' hub. The site posted explicit photos of women and men, often without their permission and with devastating results. He built a cult following of those who hung on his every move." Alex Marengo and Adam Hawkins are the executive producers for Raw TV while Rob Miller directs, Vikki Miller produces and Nimira Velji is the line producer. (Deadline.com)
NATIONAL TREASURE (Disney+) - Jacob Vargas will recur on the upcoming feature-turned-TV series as "a rugged, treasure-obsessed, adventurous soul with a good sense of humor." (Deadline.com)
SHERRI SHEPHERD SHOW, THE (Syndication) - Sherri Shepherd's new daytime talk show is formally a go on stations covering more than 97% of the U.S. beginning Monday, September 12. (Deadline.com)
TRYING (Apple TV+) - Chris Sussman, former Director of UK Scripted for Netflix, is in talks to join the series' potential fourth season as an executive producer. (Deadline.com)
WILD LIFE (HBO Max) - The Izabella Alvarez-led comedy pilot has cast Nadine Velazquez as "Ciara's mother who is trying to navigate the new world of being a single parent"; Annie Funke as Bev, "the program director at the New Dawn Animal Sanctuary"; Nabeel Muscatwalla as Ponzi, "nicknamed by his classmates after being caught running a Ponzi scheme at Eastwood High School (known at home as Adesh)"; Ava Lalezarzadeh as Ally, "a hypercompetitive student with a need to succeed"; Brielle Barbusca as Teal, "a disorganized, anxious, and frantic student"; Cyrus Arnold as Hackett, "a highly sensitive and soft-spoken gentle giant who wouldn't even harm a spider"; Jessi Case as Kaci, "Ciara's nemesis since childhood"; Chrystal Campbell as Kelz, "an overconfident diva with an inflated sense of worth"; and Beau Minniear as Nino, "the high school bad boy who always shows up late to class." (Deadline.com)
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[06/06/25 - 12:56 PM]
Saddle Up! "The McBee Dynasty: Bravoleb Watch Party" Begins Monday, June 9 at 9PM ET/PT on Bravo and Streams Next Day On Peacock
Join fan-favorite Bravolebs Craig Conover & Austen Kroll, Kristen Doute & Brittany Cartwright, and Kate Chastain & Fraser Olender as they giddy up for season 2 by diving into all the family and farmhand drama from season 1.
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[06/06/25 - 12:31 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Unveils Trailer and Additional Cast for "Noah's Arc: The Movie" Premiering Friday, June 20
Michael M. Jones, Tory Devon Smith, Cocoa Brown, Novi Brown, Angela Beyince, Josca, Evari Pickett, Tjay Williams and Robb Sherman will join the previously announced cast in the movie.
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[06/06/25 - 10:42 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars with Star-Studded Week
"Live" ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 121 consecutive weeks across all key measures.
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[06/06/25 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Trailer for True Crime Documentary "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets" Premiering Tuesday, June 10
After the arrest of the alleged Gilgo Beach killer, this documentary goes inside the suspects home for the first time, where exclusive commentary from his own family unravels a chilling portrait of a man accused of living a double life and hiding dark secrets under their own roof.
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[06/06/25 - 07:30 AM]
Following +30% Surge in Viewership for the Season 4B Premiere, Showtime Renews "Couples Therapy"
The series follows world-renowned psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik as she deftly guides couples through real-life therapy sessions.
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[06/05/25 - 11:06 PM]
Max Original Documentary Series "Most Wanted: Teen Hacker" Debuts This September
The series follows the illegal exploits of Finnish hacker Julius Kivimäki, known as Aleksanteri Kivimäki, who rose to infamy after forcing a U.S. passenger plane to make an emergency landing, shutting down PlayStation globally and orchestrating several dangerous SWAT attacks - including one targeting the family of an FBI agent.
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[06/05/25 - 08:01 PM]
A Tender Tale Unfolds: "The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity" Premieres July 6
Serialized on the official Weekly Shonen Magazine app, Magazine Pocket, the manga has distinguished itself in the shonen genre, selling over five million copies as of June 2025.
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[06/05/25 - 12:30 PM]
Shocking Limited True Crime Docu-Series, "Butchers of L.A.," Premieres Thursday, June 26 on SundanceTV, Sundance Now and AMC+
Airing weekly, the three-part series sheds new light on the horrifying crimes of the "Freeway Killers" who terrorized Southern California over two decades.
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[06/05/25 - 11:01 AM]
ESPN Events Announces 17-Game College Football Bowl Schedule for 2025-26 Season
Bowl Season will begin Saturday, December 13, with the 10th edition of the ESPN Events' Cricket Celebration Bowl.
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[06/05/25 - 11:01 AM]
Truths and Rumors Come to a Boiling Point When Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County" Returns for a New Season on Thursday, July 10 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Housewives Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Jennifer Pedranti and Katie Ginella return for an unforgettable season as the ladies set out to uncover the truth, restore trust, heal broken bonds and everything that lies between.
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[06/05/25 - 11:01 AM]
BET Announces the Highly Anticipated Return of "Ms. Pat Settles It" for a Third Season
As previously announced, BET Media Group extended its multi-year overall deal with Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams under which she will produce and perform in new series and other projects across BET.
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[06/05/25 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date, First Look Images, and Teaser Art for "Butterfly," Starring and Executive Produced by Daniel Dae Kim
The spy-thriller series will premiere all episodes on August 13 and also stars Reina Hardesty, Piper Perabo, and Louis Landau.
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[06/05/25 - 10:32 AM]
ESPN Reveals 33-Game College Football Bowl Season Slate for 2025-26
The postseason slate, including 17 ESPN Events' owned-and-operated bowls, starts Saturday, December 13, and runs through Friday, January 2.
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[06/05/25 - 10:04 AM]
"My Big Fat Fabulous Life," "90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?" and "Welcome to Plathville" Return This July
This July, TLC expands its summer slate with the return of three hit series - each offering new beginnings, evolving relationships, and unforgettable personalities navigating love, family, and personal growth.
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[06/05/25 - 10:01 AM]
Starz Renews "The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast" for Season Two
The docuseries, which dives deeper into the real stories of the Black Mafia Family figures who inspired the "BMF" scripted series, will also serve as a complement to the fourth season of "BMF," premiering Friday, June 6.
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